Becoming a god in a low-key way in the supernatural world

Chapter Thirteen: Neighbors (Part Four)

Kotegawa Kami and Honba Sorata returned to the intersection of the shopping street, where Takanashi and her daughter were already waiting.

After exchanging greetings, Kotekawa Kamimi pointed in the direction of home: "Follow this road, and when you see a somewhat old, three-story detached house, that's it."

"The old three-story building?" Chiko Takanashi looked in the direction he was pointing for a while, then suddenly tilted her head and looked at Hanamai Takanashi, asking uncertainly, "Is there a house like this behind our house?"

The little bird danced among the flowers and nodded silently.

Her room window faced that house directly, and she could see the entire yard outside. However, since no one lived there, it felt a bit eerie at night, so she usually kept the curtains drawn.

"Are we really neighbors, Kotegawa-kun?" Takanashi Chiko covered her mouth, unable to hide her surprise.

Sorata was also speechless, his jaw dropped.

Kotegawa Kami said uncertainly, "I don't know. I haven't had a chance to visit my neighbor yet. But if it's really such a coincidence, I look forward to your guidance in the future, Takanashi-sensei."

Chiko Takanashi was now almost certain, and her eyes crinkled with laughter: "We are the ones who are right. Please take good care of us, Kotegawa-kun."

She felt even closer to Kamiko Kotegawa.

It's mainly because of Kotekawa Kami's good looks, and his approachable personality, without any particularly strong traits.

She was genuinely happy, having suffered enough from her previous neighbors, so she understood how important it was to have good neighbors.

After saying that, she said to her daughter, "Now you can rest assured. That's the Kotegawa family's house. You don't have to be afraid of anything at night anymore."

The birds danced among the flowers, nodding silently.

She doesn't seem to like talking much, but perhaps she's not comfortable talking in front of strangers.

"I already know the location. Let's talk about the rest after we've moved everything." Chiko Takanashi hurriedly got into the car. There was still some suspense, and she had to see it with her own eyes to be at ease.

You could tell she was really in a hurry, to the point that she even abandoned her own daughter.

The little bird, still standing there, opened her mouth, but just as she raised her hand, the car's taillights were already almost out of sight. She silently lowered her hand and stared at it speechlessly.

Kami Kotegawa and Sorata Motoba:

Honba Sorata coughed and said, "N-nothing. I guess Takanashi-sensei just wants to confirm as soon as possible that it really is Kotegawa's house. Shall we go over there?"

Just as Kotekawa Kami was about to take a step, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he slapped his forehead, exclaiming, "Oh no!"

The two people walking ahead stopped, and Honba Sorata asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"I have to go to the used goods market again later; I forgot to buy a sofa and coffee table," said Kamiko Kotekawa, looking helpless.

There's really nothing in the house right now. He can't even invite guests in for a cup of tea later. Oh, and he hasn't bought a kettle, teacups, or tea leaves yet.

"Ah, indeed! I forgot too!" Honba Sorata suddenly realized, then said, "But Takanashi-sensei should understand."

Kotegawa Kami nodded helplessly. It was too late to go now; he could only explain properly later.

"Um," Takanashi Hanamai suddenly spoke, her voice clear and without any hint of timidity; it seemed she simply didn't like to talk.

“I have an old sofa at home, and my mother is having a headache about what to do with it.”

The sofas were too heavy for two people to move, and her mother felt it wasn't worth hiring someone to move them, so they left them in the old house, intending to leave them for the next homeowner to deal with.

Kotekawa Kami paused for a moment, then had another flash of inspiration.

Yes, when Takanashi moves, he must have a lot of unwanted old things. He can just pick out the ones he needs and buy them!

He thanked her, saying, "I'll talk to Ms. Takanashi later."

Kotori Hanamai looked at him, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything more.

Although she had already decided not to keep the sofa, it would be awkward if her mother wanted to sell it for a little money and she said "no" now.

Besides, even if it were given away for free, people might not accept it.

As she walked forward, she took out her phone.

Honba Sorata originally wanted to talk to her, but seeing that she seemed to be busy, he gave up the idea and instead said to Kotekawa Kami, "Our plan may need to be changed."

Kotekawa Kami thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing, this way the afternoon is freed up."

After he finishes moving things, he'll definitely need to move the sofa and other items, and a morning might not be enough time.

"I'll call Yuka and ask her to come help too." Honba Sorata took out his phone and muttered, "If we don't get involved soon, she'll really become lazy to death."

Kotegawa Kamimi stopped him, saying, "No need, there's not much."

It's just a small amount; he could actually handle it all by himself.

"It's alright, Takanashi-kun is here too," Honba Sorata waved his hand.

The three of them walked at a leisurely pace. After they finished walking, they saw in the distance that Chiko Takanashi was holding a cell phone and standing in front of Kamiko Kotegawa's house, peering inside.

They quickened their pace, and Kotekawa Kamimi took out his keys and opened the door, saying, "I'm so sorry, I only arrived in Tokyo yesterday, and there's nothing in the house right now."

He was genuinely embarrassed; there wasn't even a stool in the house, so he had to sit on the floor.

“Not at all, Kotegawa-kun went to the used goods market to buy some things, didn’t he?” Takanashi Chiko spoke in a very friendly tone, she was really glad that her neighbor wasn’t a strange person: “I have an old sofa and coffee table at home, if Kotegawa-kun needs them, we’ll go and get them for him in a bit.”

"I really need a set, thank you so much." Kotekawa Kami didn't stand on ceremony, since he was planning to pay for it anyway.

His relationship with the Takanashi family was mutually beneficial; the Takanashi family solved his living needs, and he helped the Takanashi family solve their problems with disposing of old items. It was almost a win-win situation.

"We left the sofa and coffee table at our old home. Shall we start by moving these?" Chiko Takanashi said, preparing to unload the truck.

Kami Kotekawa rolled up his sleeves. Unloading a truck was just a matter of physical strength; there was nothing complicated about it.

The four of them got to work.

Sorata jumped into the car, handing the larger items to Kami Kotegawa and the smaller items to Takanashi and her mother, managing to arrange everything in an orderly manner.

Kotekawa Kami demonstrated his impressive physical abilities, carrying heavy objects while moving with incredible speed and agility, running back and forth without breaking a sweat, which drew sidelong glances from the other three.

"Kids from the countryside are generally stronger," Kotegawa Kamimi explained for the second time.

He never liked to procrastinate when it came to chores, and the same went for moving things. He could move most of the entire train car in no time.

After finishing up, Yoshika finally arrived late, riding her bicycle.

She was fully equipped with a mask, gloves, an apron, and a hat, looking like she was planning something big.

But seeing that they had almost finished moving everything, they were immediately taken aback: "Huh? You've already finished moving everything?"

Honba Sorata wanted to cover his face: "If you had come a little later, you probably would have made it in time for lunch."

Benchang Youjia blushed and glared at her bratty younger brother.

"We can't blame Yuuka-chan," Chiko Takanashi said with a smile.

Actually, she didn't expect to finish moving so quickly.

"Please make yourself at home," Kotekawa Kami said, looking slightly embarrassed.

Everyone in the room is standing right now.

After removing her "equipment," Yuuki asked with curiosity and inquiry in her eyes, "May I take a look?"

Kami Kotekawa had no objections: "Please feel free to do as you please."

At this moment, Honba Sorata raised his hand and said, "How about this, Kotegawa and I will go with Takanashi-sensei to move the sofa from her house, and Yuka and Takanashi-san can stay here to help look after the house and do some tidying up, is that alright?"

Chapter Fourteen Neighbors (Part Five)

This vehicle is just a small truck, and it's a two-seater.

Only because he's too short can he barely squeeze in from the back.

Besides, with the "strongman" Kami Kotegawa around, there's no need for too many people to go.

"Great idea!" Chiko Takanashi agreed.

"No problem! Leave the tidying up to me and Huawu! I'm good at this!" Honjo Yuka patted her slightly bulging chest.

"That will be troublesome. Just put the things on the first floor."

"OK! OK!"

Chiko Takanashi drove off with two young men.

At the doorway, after watching the car leave, Motoyoshi Yuka blinked and said, "Hana-mae, let's take a look at the room layout first, and then decide how to tidy it up."

Takanashi Hanamai tilted her head and looked at her, no longer silent as before, and reminded her, "Let's make it clear first, you can't go through other people's things, especially the bedroom closet."

"I'm not that kind of person!" Ben Changyou waved her hand, saying, "She has a great character!"

The little bird dances among the flowers: "Hehe."

Ben Changyou didn't mind and pushed her back, saying, "Come on, let's go to the third floor and see the view."

The two girls skipped up the steps, but before they could get to the third floor, Motoyo Yuka suddenly tilted her head and looked at the quiet room on the second floor.

Takanashi Hanamai followed her gaze and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Look, that's the sword I was talking about. I traded it for a whole year's worth of croquettes." Honba Yuka gestured with her chin.

The little bird, playing among the flowers, glanced at her sideways.

Jia immediately bristled: "Let me make this clear! I really intended to give it to him! It's not like I'm taking advantage of him!"

Birdsong Flower Dance was baffled: "I didn't say anything!"

"Then why are you looking at me like that?"

"Huh? Can't I look at you?"

"It's possible, but you can't look at it with contempt."

"You're definitely overthinking it. When I despise you, I always do it openly."

After saying that, Kotori Yuuka dashed upstairs, with Honjo Yuuka following behind, baring her teeth and claws: "You stop right there!"

They played around and explored the house inside and out. They even found Kotegawa Kami's barbell in the yard and tried to lift it, but they couldn't budge it.

Takanashi Hanamaru finally understood why he had such great strength.