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

The Dark Land... It seems even the gods are reluctant to leave that place, whether it's because of the place itself or because of the deity they encountered the day before yesterday who was suspected to be Izanami.

It seems I can only rely on myself after all… He thought to himself, then said a few more words to Hu Tao before hanging up and continuing his morning exercise.

This time, he didn't rush to the Ghost Kingdom, nor did he go to look for Shuiyue Taifu. He stayed at home, cultivating, cooking, and watching TV and playing games with a few girls.

When it was nine o'clock, he remembered his promise to Takanashi, stepped out the door, and went to the house next door.

Takanashi had been waiting for him at home. When he arrived as promised, she took a deep breath for some reason and asked casually, "Where are we going now?"

Since it's a date, it's perfectly reasonable for Kotegawa to choose the location.

Takanashi was wearing makeup today, which surprised him. He came to his senses and said, "Go anywhere I want to go."

"Anywhere you want to go?" Takanashi repeated softly, then sighed, "I'd like to stay home... but it's such a precious memory, staying home would be such a waste... You, haven't you made any plans?"

Kotegawa shook his head, turned around and said, "In that case, come with me."

"Oh……"

He took the little bird and left home. After locking the door, the two got into the car and drove south, but did not leave Bunkyo Ward.

In the car, Takanashi, sitting in the passenger seat, asked softly, "Where are we going?"

"Do you remember last year before the school festival, you took me to a concert?"

"How could I forget?" She rolled her eyes, somewhat speechless. "That incident caused such a big commotion, it made me live in fear for days."

After watching the concert that day, Kotegawa beat up a car full of yakuza, which completely stunned her. It wasn't until she got home that she belatedly began to feel afraid.

Kotegawa smiled. That very night, he and Ishikawa Yasuhiro went to the other party's door and completely resolved the matter.

"So, we're going to a concert now? Isn't that too early?" Takanashi said, pointing to the fact that it was not yet 9:15.

Because of safety concerns at night, concerts are usually held in the afternoon, starting at 2 p.m. and ending in the evening.

“I did have this plan at first…” Kotegawa said thoughtfully, “but after making inquiries, I found that it was already too late, and the tickets for the better concerts had already been sold out.”

"Isn't that obvious?" Takanashi rolled her eyes. "Tickets for popular singers and bands sell out as soon as they go on sale. It's not just fans who buy tickets, but also those despicable scalpers..."

“Ticket scalpers are truly despicable,” Kotegawa chimed in.

"So what? Since we can't go to the concert, are we just going to keep wandering around aimlessly?" Takanashi said, looking at the shops on both sides of the street. "How about we go see a movie? We haven't been paying much attention to movies lately."

"Don't worry, we're almost there..." Kotegawa replied, "I don't think I've ever seen you watch a movie."

“I usually watch it online, but sometimes I want to go to the cinema, but since that incident, it’s become less convenient to go.” Takanashi frowned. “I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I always feel like there are eyes watching me.”

"Is that a malicious gaze?"

"I can't quite put my finger on it, and I can't find it anywhere, but it's really uncomfortable." Takanashi leaned back in his chair and sighed, "What a sick society! It's not like I'm the only one who can sing, so why do they keep targeting me?"

“That’s true, but maybe every idol like you has encountered something similar, right?” Kotegawa comforted her. “But don’t be afraid. Wear that amulet on your body, and you can kill any evil person, let alone a monster.”

Takanashi lowered her head slightly, a little shy, and didn't dare to say that the amulet she had been wearing around her neck all along.

She tugged at a strand of her hair, her eyes darting around, and asked, "Kotegawa, do you think I'd look good with long hair?"

"A tall, long-haired beauty...is she an unimaginable intellectual beauty?"

"You've already mentioned intellectual beauty, can't you even imagine it?"

"Yes, the takanashi is so beautiful that it exceeds my limited knowledge and language."

This statement is extremely shameless.

Takanashi blushed deeply, but then sneered, "Are you saying I'm prettier than Kurumi Haruka? Should I tell them that for you later, Kotegawa-kun?"

When did this kid learn to be so glib? What happened to the honest and simple-minded Kotegawa from before? Who did he learn it from? Glasses-kun? After all, Shirakawa Nozomi doesn't seem like that kind of person, and this kid doesn't have many male friends... Honestly, he always learns the good things but never the bad.

“Just like you, Qingkong and Hutao are irreplaceable in my heart.” Kotekawa stepped on the brakes and said cheerfully, “Alright, we’ve arrived.”

The little bird, amidst the dancing flowers, subconsciously raised its head and looked ahead.

"A hot spring resort???"

Chapter 103 I'm Suffocating (The previous chapter title was incorrect; it should be 102)

For the first time in my life, I mustered up the courage, made all sorts of mental preparations, and spent the whole night and morning waiting for the date with a mix of trepidation and anticipation... and it turned out to be just going to a hot spring resort for a massage?

"My goodness..."

The little bird stroked its forehead, its gaze fixed on the side. Because it had just taken a bath, its cheeks were still flushed, making its appearance somewhat delicate.

Kotegawa was lying on the bed next to her, resting his head on his arm, his eyes half-closed, enjoying the skilled and just-right massage from the two masseuses.

As for how she knew what Kotegawa was feeling, it was because the two masseuses who were massaging her were also highly professional, making her stiff shoulders and back feel a long-lost sense of ease.

As for why people with small breasts also experience shoulder pain, it's because of desk work!

Although the location of this date was ridiculous and had virtually no romance, it must be admitted that it deserves full marks for practicality.

Kotegawa, who was standing next to her, suddenly glanced at her and asked, "How is it? Comfortable, right?"

"It's quite nice..." she hummed twice like a kitten. "I really didn't expect to know about a place like this. Do you come here often?"

"I only found out about this place after I came here once with Ishikawa. It's a members-only place and not open to the public. Although it's a bit expensive, the professional service is excellent." Kotekawa stretched.

"So bringing me here was something you planned from the beginning?" Takanashi was a little unsure how to respond.

"Not really. I just noticed you were rubbing your shoulders every now and then, and that reminded me of this... Although I can give massages, I probably wouldn't want to do it for you." Kotegawa chuckled, "When you're out having fun, the most important thing is to be happy. A relaxing spa treatment followed by a big meal will not only make you happy but also be good for your health."

Takanashi was stunned. She hadn't expected that the reason she decided to come here was because she noticed her shoulder pain. Her heart started pounding, and the awkwardness vanished instantly. She propped herself up on her arm to cover her burning cheeks and made a soft "hmm" sound.

Moreover, the ease in my shoulders and back left me with nothing to complain about.

“However…” Kotegawa suddenly said, “You should pay more attention to exercise. You’re only seventeen and you already have shoulder pain. If this continues, you’ll definitely get frozen shoulder and cervical spondylosis, which will be a real problem.”

"Actually, it's okay. I've been doing shoulder stretches all the time, but sometimes I just forget when I'm too busy," she retorted softly.

Studying and working at the same time is indeed quite tiring, but there are only two people in the family, her mother and herself, who depend on each other. Last year, they moved and bought a new house, which cost a lot of money. Now, they still have a lot of mortgage payments to make every month. They can't afford not to work harder.

"Why don't you come along too, and do your morning exercise with me?"

"Thank you, but let's talk about it when you move back in."

Her home is now separated from Kotegawa's by a building, and many things are not as convenient as before, so they see and talk to each other much less often.

Kotegawa nodded: "Yes, today happens to be Saturday, let's move in for the next couple of days."

The house was cleaned up before the New Year, but since it's a newly renovated house, necessary ventilation is still needed. However, judging by the time, it's about time. After I go back, I'll hire a cleaning company to do a deep cleaning, and then I'll go to the little priest to get a few purification talismans. Then I can move back in.

Takanashi, who had only wanted to find an excuse not to get up early, suddenly felt caught off guard. She quickly said, "I was just saying! Don't take it so seriously! We need to discuss the moving with Haruka before making a decision. We can't be so impulsive... I just don't want to get up! Even if we move back, I probably still won't want to get up!"

She spoke in a hurry, worried that Kotegawa would force her to move out without explanation once he returned.

Kotegawa casually said, "Don't worry, the move was already in the plan."

He's been too busy with other things lately to pay attention.

Now that I've remembered, I might as well just get it over with.

Takanashi stopped talking; her mind was so chaotic that she couldn't think of anything to say.

The only sound in the room was the gentle tapping of the masseuse.

The four massage therapists were highly professional, focusing solely on their own tasks from beginning to end, without even glancing up at the other end.

When their massage time was up, they bowed slightly, turned, and left the room.

Takanashi couldn't help but get up and stretch, feeling much more relaxed from the inside out.

She glanced at Kotegawa, who was also active. His loose bathrobe was stretched taut on his body, and his beautifully sculpted muscles seemed to have a magical quality, making it hard for her to look away.

Finally, with immense willpower, she managed to look away and said in a low voice, "You don't need to take such good care of me. I... I have nothing to repay you with."

She wasn't as talented or as wealthy as Kotegawa; aside from knowing a little about music, she was just an ordinary person in every other aspect.

It's also a bad feeling that Kotegawa is so good to her, but she can't do anything about it.

"It's alright. The most important thing for me is to be happy every day," Kotegawa replied. "There's no need to feel burdened. I just eat what I'm supposed to do and do what I'm supposed to do. I've never been one to push myself too hard."

Takanashi, hands behind his back, looked down at his toes, his tone slightly unfocused: "Actually, I've always had a question..."

"what?"

"At school, whether it's Fujiwara Kaori or Yachiyo Shizuya... they are all outstanding girls who are beautiful, have great figures, and come from good families... You also like girls with big breasts, so why, why did you fall for me, who has a flat chest, instead of them?"

She had always been concerned about this issue, and she wasn't the only one who was concerned. Even Haruka, who was already with Kotegawa, had been concerned about it. Haruka had always been self-conscious about her height and baby face, and didn't seem like a high school student at all. She would have these feelings in front of Fujiwara Kaori, but Kotegawa just loved her so much that he wanted to hold her in his hands and keep her in his mouth.

Kotegawa smiled and said, "Because, although I am very greedy, the space and room in my heart are limited. There are already residents inside, so there is no room for anyone else."

"Waaaa..." Takanashi's heartbeat quickened again, and she felt so shy that she dared not show her face. She turned her back and tried her best to remain calm: "Hmph, you, you're not just greedy!"

If this guy didn't have a girlfriend, she felt she might have already jumped into his arms.

No wonder Qingkong and Hutao both agreed to be his girlfriends... If you're not careful, you really won't be able to handle him.

However, now that the man and woman are alone in a room with somewhat ambiguous lighting, and they are only wearing bathrobes, she can't resist if the guy wants to do something.

Kotegawa didn't take the opportunity to get close to her and hug her. Instead, he stood there and whispered to her back, "If you don't take advantage of her, you'll only have regrets in the future... Hanamai, I don't want to miss you."

Takanashi held his breath and couldn't help but press his right hand to his chest.

I'm suffocating...

Chapter 104 Let's go kill Jingwu instead.

After leaving the hot spring resort, Kotegawa took her to Tokyo Skytree, where they enjoyed a delicious lunch while taking in the panoramic view of most of Tokyo.

This left Takanashi feeling both nostalgic and uneasy. Although the date had started in an unexpected way, it was wonderful and would surely become one of her most cherished memories. However, she was uneasy about whether it was really okay to keep Kotegawa all to herself like this.

Not only in the morning, but also eating lunch together, isn't that a bit too greedy and lacking in self-respect?

"Does this soup taste strange?" Seeing her frowning at the soup in front of her, Kotegawa subconsciously scooped up a spoonful, put it in his mouth and tasted it. The freshness of the ingredients was not masked by the seasoning, but rather made even more delicious. Although it was not top-grade, it was worth the price.

Takanashi also came to her senses, shook her head first, and then said, "Let's go home in a bit, shall we? It's a rare holiday, we should spend more time with Qingkong and Hutao."

She let out a soft breath, feeling a little relieved, and began to eat.

Kotegawa responded with a sound of agreement, as if he had no opinion of his own.