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

Sachiko Amamiya wanted to stop her, but it was too late; she could only lower her head in shame and indignation.

She never told Kotegawa about this; it was the greatest shame of her life.

"Don't get me wrong! It wasn't me posting that! It's all the medicine's fault!"

"..."

Hearing Sachiko Amamiya's frantic voice, which sounded like she wanted to kill someone, Kotegawa coughed.

No, you can't laugh...

He took a deep breath, straightened his expression, and said, "Then it seems we'll have to wait for the remaining time. We'll see if it changes back then. If it really doesn't work, I'll go with you to your hometown. With me here, you don't have to worry about anything."

He can't beat a god, but he can't beat a bunch of male cats? He'll send them to meet the King of Hell in a heartbeat.

Sachiko Amamiya leaned back and knelt on the floor with her head in a dogeza (a traditional Chinese kneeling posture): "Thank you so much for your help and care these past few days... I am truly grateful!"

Although, although there had been various incidents before, including but not limited to catgirl H games and being seen naked, she was not a cat who couldn't distinguish right from wrong. Kotegawa's help saved her cat life and protected her well. Such a great kindness, even if, even if Kotegawa really wanted her to repay him with her body, she couldn't say no.

The kitten next to it followed suit, sticking its little bottom up high and touching its head to the ground: "Thank you very much for your help."

Kotegawa rubbed his prickly head and laughed, "Alright, we're friends, so it's only right that we help each other out. Get up."

He did not refuse their thanks, but as he said, there was no need to be so overly polite.

Chapter 107 Let Me Take Your Pulse

The big white cat has turned back, but not completely. There are still quite a few problems. For example, if it wants to open a shop, it has to find a way to hide its ears and tail. Also, if it suddenly disappears from the Kotegawa family, it will make Yuka and Haruka sad. Anyway, there are a lot of problems when you think about it.

After discussing it for a long time, Kotegawa proposed a compromise.

Sachiko Amamiya temporarily reverted to her cat form. After Haruka and Yuka returned, she spoke with them first before leaving.

While talking about this, the kitten suddenly felt reluctant to leave... Was she going home? Usually, Sachiko Amamiya had to run her shop, so she could only stay at home alone, passing the time by watching TV programs she didn't like, and eating frozen food and pizza when she was hungry.

So I really don't want to leave...

Sachiko Amamiya had no objection to the suggestion and readily agreed.

They reached a temporary consensus and then ate something together to celebrate in advance... It was mainly Sachiko Amamiya who ate a lot; she'd been eating raw shrimp every day lately and was already sick of it.

Kotegawa watched her wolf down the meat. For the first time in his life, he endured his own hunger and gave her all the KFC he had ordered, letting her have a full meal.

At 3:40 PM, Qingkong and Youjia returned. Judging from the time, they hardly lingered at school or on the road, going straight home.

Then Qingkong goes to find Kotegawa, and Yuka goes to find the big white cat.

"Did it go smoothly?" Jia asked him as soon as she saw him.

Kotegawa knew she wasn't concerned about work; she just didn't want him to be exposed to danger again.

He nodded and said, "It went much more smoothly than last time... There are now very good guarantees regarding safety!"

"That's good..." Qingkong's face relaxed a little. Looking at the family buckets and unfinished fried chicken on the table, she frowned and said, "Why are we eating this for lunch? It's unhealthy and not nutritious."

"I only eat it occasionally..." Kotegawa put down the chicken bone he had just finished gnawing on. Actually, two-thirds of it was eaten by the two cats; he only ate a little bit and was hungry now.

"Stop eating, tidy up the table, go for a walk to digest, I'll read for a while, and make dinner in an hour." Qingkong got up, picked up her schoolbag, and walked towards her bedroom.

On the other side, Yuka walked out of the bedroom, completely satisfied, carrying the big white cat.

Petting a cat every day makes all the stress and worries fly away.

The big white cat drooped its head; she could already smell the raw shrimp.

Kotegawa didn't look at her. He got up, cleaned the table, swept all the trash into a garbage bag, washed his hands, and walked out the door with his hands behind his back.

More and more pedestrians appeared on the street outside my house, many of them students wearing various school uniforms. Bunkyo Ward probably has the most schools, so the number of students is naturally quite large.

He looked up at the somewhat dim but still clear blue sky and white clouds, stepped out of his house, and walked towards the neighbor's house.

The house next door has a slightly different architectural style. After all, it was designed by a famous designer this time, and with the help of Yasuhiro Ishikawa, it was built with special materials, which greatly enhanced its sturdiness, especially the basement, which can be described as a small shelter.

Most families in Tokyo have basements, which serve as safe houses in case of emergencies.

He pushed open the heavy steel door, thinking that it was fortunate that this thing was ingeniously designed, otherwise even if Jia and Qingkong had the key, they wouldn't be able to get in.

Gu Du stepped into the familiar courtyard. He walked around for a while, and unsurprisingly looked up and met the gaze of the girl who had opened the window on the second floor and was peering out.

He pointed to the house: "We just had a deep cleaning done, and we can move in soon."

Takanashi's eyes sparkled, and she nodded slightly: "Congratulations... I just realized that a castle was built next door."

This house exudes a special aura from the inside out, and looks much more solid and sturdy than the surrounding houses.

Kotegawa chuckled and said, "It's all just talk. As long as I'm here, even if we live in a detached house made of paper, no monster will dare to come knocking."

Takanashi rolled his eyes, propped his chin up with his hands, glanced at the horizon, and a long-lost emotion welled up in his heart.

She felt much more relaxed at first, and then casually said, "Want to come up? We happen to have some cooked beef at home."

"No, forget about the beef, I reckon I could eat a whole cow... but it would be nice to sit for a while, you can go back." Kotegawa let go of her refrigerator, and then, just like when he first came to Tokyo last year, he leaped up, climbed through her window, and then, whether intentionally or unintentionally, hugged Takanashi tightly and rolled onto the bed.

Takanashi stopped breathing at that moment, her heart pounding, and her breath hit Kotegawa's cheek, which was so close to hers.

Her long eyelashes trembled, her eyes filled with panic, and she whispered, "W-what are you doing?"

Kotegawa stood up and coughed, "It seems like I tripped over something..." As he spoke, he turned to look at the ground behind him.

Takanashi's bedroom was as messy as ever... with manuscripts, crumpled pieces of paper, and sheet music almost filling the floor. It seemed that he was indeed brought up here on a whim.

Takanashi was immediately embarrassed, blushing as she tried to explain, "No, it's not what you think! I just forgot to tidy up for a moment..." Her voice trailed off as the bed was also a mess, with her underwear hanging haphazardly at the head of the bed.

At that moment, she regretted calling Kotegawa up.

Kotekawa paused, squatted down to tidy up the scattered sheet music, and said casually, "Don't worry about it, I know what you mean. There was a time when I was like that too, wishing I could keep all the boxing and sword manuals at hand."

Feeling ashamed, Takanashi paused for a moment, then subconsciously asked, "Really? You're not just saying that to comfort me?"

“Of course not…” Kotegawa said gently, “Actually, in many ways, we’re quite similar… I also really admire Takanashi, who is so serious about music.”

"Hmph, really? Hmph..." Takanashi felt a surge of embarrassment at his words, yet also a strange sense of smugness. She could only manage a few hums to hide her feelings, but quickly realized what he meant: "Pah, you wicked little devil! You've even learned to be glib!"

“But I never lie about this.” Kotegawa placed the sheet music on the table, turned around, took her hand, placed it on his chest, and looked deeply into her eyes: “Listen, isn’t it very sincere?”

Takanashi stared blankly at him.

Immediately afterward, Kotegawa said without changing his expression, "Your heart seems to be beating very fast, if possible..."

He raised his hand.

When Takanashi saw him extend his claws towards his chest, his eyes widened instantly: "You dare!"

Kotegawa's tone then shifted: "Let me take your pulse."

Chapter 108 Uncle Kenji's Phone Call

As dusk approached, Kotegawa jumped out of Takanashi's bedroom window, landed smoothly, and turned to wave.

"See you tomorrow."

With her cheeks still flushed, Takanashi hummed, "I have work tomorrow, so I won't have time to play with you!"

"It's okay, I can take a nap next to you then."

"You actually slept while someone was working hard! Are you a monster?!"

"If I had to choose, I would prefer to play the role of a lazy man who is supported by his wife."

"...I'll tell Qingkong that, you're welcome!" The amused Takanashi picked up his phone.

Kotegawa laughed heartily: "Just kidding! It's just a joke!"

Takanashi watched his hasty retreat, reached out and closed the window, stretched out a big yawn, hummed a song, and stepped out of the bedroom.

While busy in the kitchen, Ms. Chiko asked her, "Hana, who were you talking to just now?"

"I'm just talking to myself." Takanashi plopped down in front of the kitchen counter, picked up a piece of fried chicken with chopsticks, puffed out his cheeks, blew on it a few times, dipped it in the sauce, and mumbled as he ate, "I have a lot of work tomorrow, so I won't go out."

"Mom is just going to a meeting at school tomorrow morning. Do you want anything for lunch?"

Takanashi, who was devouring fried chicken nuggets, shook his head.

There's nothing I want to eat.

Meanwhile, Kotegawa, who was watching TV in the living room, received a text message from Takanashi.

What are you having for lunch tomorrow?

[What's wrong? Is Ms. Chiko not home tomorrow? Then you're welcome to come over for dinner...]

While replying to his text messages, he asked Qingkong, who was sitting next to him, "What are we having for lunch tomorrow?"

"There's still a lot of braised meat in the fridge. We'll have a stew for lunch tomorrow," Qingkong replied without looking up as she massaged the big white cat.

He nodded and sent a message to Takanashi: [We're having braised pork stew tomorrow, interested in coming?]

Thank you, but no need. My mom will be home tomorrow at noon.

Kotegawa looked down at the reply he had received, a little surprised. If Senko-sensei was home, why was she asking him what he wanted for lunch? Did she not want to come and freeload, but rather wanted him to come over and freeload?

It's not that it's impossible... it's just that my appetite is really excessive, and I'll definitely have to take care of Yu Jiaqingkong and the two cats... Will Senko-sensei be able to manage? Why isn't Takanashi replying to my messages? Could it really be that he was just asking casually, and didn't actually mean what he thought?

He pondered for a moment, then shook his head and put his phone away.

Never mind... I might not be home by noon tomorrow.

He refocused his attention on the evening news on television, where a female announcer in a suit was reading a news item related to Nagano.

"Recently, a new ghost story about a dead person coming back to life has appeared in a village near Ina City. Experts from the Special Affairs Department believe it is likely the appearance of some kind of monster that is good at bewitching eyes. Therefore, we would like to issue a special reminder to local residents not to go out late at night..."

Kotegawa propped his chin up with his hands, somewhat surprised. That giant tortoise was quite powerful. With it guarding the area, would any monster dare to come down the mountain?

He hesitated for a moment, then stood up and said to Qingkong, who was looking over, "I'm going to make a phone call home."

Qingkong nodded slightly.

He took his phone up to the second-floor quiet room, sat cross-legged, calmed himself down a bit, and then dialed Uncle Jian's number.

The phone rang for about thirty seconds before it was finally answered.