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

"Yes, they are specialists from Special Subject 1."

"Special Subject 1? That Special Subject 1 that's in charge of exorcisms?"

"That's the one."

Section 1 is the department within the Special Branch that is specifically responsible for paranormal and supernatural incidents. It is also the largest and most powerful department within the Special Branch.

This makes it self-evident how coveted the position of section chief is.

That's why Ishikawa Yasuhiro was so happy and then so regretful before.

Mikazuki Seisaku had no idea that the strange adult would have such a powerful identity.

She pursed her lips, tilted her head, and said, "Is Kotegawa really new to Tokyo? Everyone he knows is so amazing."

“No, it’s really not a big deal…” Kotegawa Kami spread his hands and explained to her, “Think about it, this is what I do, so I’m bound to have some contact with people from the Special Division.”

Thinking about it, Mikazuki Seishuu realized it was true, and the slight sense of inferiority that had just surfaced in her heart quickly dissipated.

She thought for a moment and then asked, "Then, Kotegawa, have you ever killed a yokai?"

"After all, they are bounty hunters, so fighting and killing are inevitable." Kotekawa Kamimi organized his thoughts, trying to figure out how not to frighten the young woman in front of him.

"That's amazing..." Mikazuki Seisakusho, with his hands behind his back, leaned forward and looked at his toes, his envy barely concealed: "I wish I had the power to kill monsters too."

Kotekawa Kami sensed a hint of melancholy in her tone, so he mimicked her posture, putting his hands behind his back and bending over like an old man, looking at his toes, and said nonchalantly, "It's alright if you don't have any, I can protect you! If any monster dares to bully you, I'll kill it with one sword."

"Yes, [Ariadne]."

Under the streetlights, the two stared at their toes for a long time.

A breeze gradually picked up.

Seeing that there was nothing to say, Kotegawa asked, "What do you usually do when you get home at this time, Mikazuki?"

"In the past, I would make lunch boxes, study, do laundry, take a shower, and sleep."

"And now?"

"Go to sleep!" Mikazuki Seisakusho whispered, "The bento and bath have been moved to the morning."

"Oh!" Kotekawa Kami nodded. "But Mikazuki probably wants to take a bath before bed, right?"

Mikazuki Haruka didn't deny it, but she wasn't allowed to do so at the moment.

After thinking for a moment, Kami Kotekawa said, "Feel free to use my kitchen and bathroom if you want. This weekend, I'll clean out a room for you and get a lock made for the door. You can take the key and bring some toiletries and a change of clothes to put in it."

"what?"

Kotekawa Kami glanced at the back of the house and said cheerfully, "Anyway, there are so many rooms, they're just sitting empty. It wouldn't hurt to let you use one. Actually, if you'd like, you can move in here. It's close to the coffee shop and school, and it's safer than the North District... So, why don't you consider it?"

Mikazuki Haruka, still somewhat taken aback, instinctively clenched her collar, but quickly released it, put her hands behind her back, and looked at her toes. After a moment, she whispered, "Thank you, Kotegawa, for taking such good care of me."

"No, you don't need to be so polite."

"Furugawa, do you like me?"

"...Before answering this question, there is something I need to make clear to you first."

"what's up?"

“Yuka has already told me that you and she aren’t actually in that kind of relationship,” Kotegawa Kamimi emphasized. “So what I’m about to say isn’t about disregarding my friend!”

Mikazuki Seisakusaku paused for a moment, then lowered his head again: "So she already told you."

"Yes, Yujia is a very kind-hearted child and doesn't like to tease others."

"...She's clearly a bit older than you, so why do you call her 'child'?"

"Huh? She's older than me? I don't believe it. What month is her birthday?"

"June."

Kami Kotekawa, whose birthday is in December, remained silent.

It turns out that Yuka and Glasses-kun are a full six months older than him.

"Furate River?"

Kami Kotekawa, who had been lost in thought, snapped out of it and said, "There was a hint of it when we first met, but back then, that jerk Glasses-kun told me you were Yuka's girlfriend, so I didn't think about it anymore."

Actually, it's not just a little bit, it's extremely strong.

It's more like casual conversation right now, so it's not appropriate to strongly express what you like.

That's really ruining the atmosphere.

Mikazuki is actually a very strong girl. She managed to live on her own for three years and kept her studies and life in good order. So she is definitely not someone who needs to rely on others to survive.

"And now?" Mikazuki asked, her expression revealing neither joy nor anger, nor any emotion, only the rationality and calmness of a science student facing a math problem.

Kotegawa Kami thought about it seriously for a moment, then lowered his head in shame: "I don't know."

He didn't know if he truly liked her or was just lusting after her body.

...At least for now, on this issue, he is unwilling to lie to Mikazuki, nor does he want to say anything against his conscience.

Mikazuki Seisakusho turned his head to look at him, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

It was a happy and relaxed laugh.

“You’re very honest, Kotegawa!” Her voice was light. “If you had said you liked me just now, I would have felt disgusted.”

"Um...why?"

“Because we’ve only known each other for less than half a month, do you really know me?” Mikazuki Haruka said softly, “You probably just like me because of my appearance, right? But I never thought my appearance was the best.”

"If that's all there is to it, it probably won't be long before you get fed up and bored. Then you'll go looking for girls who are better looking than me, just like you did with me at first, telling them how much you like them, and then it'll just keep repeating like that..."

She sniffed softly: "That's the worst, most disgusting kind of person."

"That's good, Kotegawa isn't that kind of person."

“It really is wonderful, I’m not that kind of person!” Kotekawa Kami said sincerely.

"So that's it!" Feeling much lighter, Mikazuki Haruka tiptoed and spun around gently, like an elegant swan.

"Kotegawa has already taken good care of me, so I can't continue to shamelessly accept his kindness, because I have nothing to repay him with except my body... But my body is not a bargaining chip, never!"

"I didn't think about any reward or anything..." Kotekawa Kami tried to explain, wishing he could tell her all the sincerity in his heart.

He really didn't intend to use these things for any nefarious purposes!

"Well, just like Kotegawa's honesty, I don't want to say or do things against my conscience; so please don't mention moving in."

A cool breeze ruffled the girl's hair. Her eyes were bright, and for the first time, she proactively extended her small hand: "But I'm really happy, so happy to have met Kotegawa."

Kotekawa Kami took her small hand, shook it gently, and then let go.

He thought about it for a while, then tentatively asked, "How about I rent the room to you? That way, wouldn't it be against my own wishes?"

Mikazuki Seisakusho tilted his head and pondered for a while, but finally shook his head gently: "No... otherwise I'm afraid I might fall in love with you first and become a silly child."

"Um..." Seeing that he was at a loss for words, Kote Kawakami could only say helplessly, "Actually, you really don't need to think so much. We're friends! Although I'm helping you now, who knows when I might need your help in the future."

Young lady, you're overthinking things.

It left me a little bewildered.

“But this is me, Kotegawa!” Mikazuki Haruka said softly, “I don’t know how you see me, but I’m definitely not as good as the Mikazuki in your mind. I’m just an ordinary person with my own likes and dislikes, my own temper, my own shortcomings, and I also swear and go to the toilet.”

Kotekawa Kami didn't say anything more and nodded seriously.

Mikazuki Haruka breathed a sigh of relief, the weight that had been pressing on her heart completely lifted. She stretched and said, "If one day Kotegawa truly falls in love with me, and I happen to be prepared to dedicate my life to him..."

Kami Kotegawa listened intently.

"When that time comes, Kotegawa, please invite me to stay at your house again!"

Chapter 89 Headline News (4/5)

Ishikawa Yasuhiro drove back, and after Mikazuki Seisaku said, "At that time, Kotegawa, please invite me to stay at your house again," Kotegawa Shinmi hadn't thought of what to say yet.

The girl ran back to the house.

It's not that I'm shy, it's that I feel I shouldn't stay here any longer.

It's definitely not appropriate; at least the following conversation shouldn't be heard by her.

Yasuhiro Ishikawa pulled two large suitcases out of the trunk and the back seat.

Kotekawa Kami was completely stunned.

Why do I have this strange feeling that I've run into a wholesaler?

Is there no one on duty in your warehouse?

Bringing so many suitcases out like this, doesn't anyone have any objections?

He had a lot of complaints but nowhere to express them.

Yasuhiro Ishikawa lit a cigarette for himself, his face serious, just like two criminal gangs in a movie opening a box to show each other their goods during an evil deal.

He opened the first large box with a "snap".

There were three sheathed longswords lying inside.

“These three weapons are all graded A, which is considered the second-best batch in the warehouse.” Ishikawa Yasuhiro exhaled a smoke ring and gritted his teeth, saying, “The better quality ones are locked in the safe, I can’t get them! Damn it!”

Kotegawa Kami silently took out a sword, pulled it out, and examined it.

It is a brand new sword that has never been used.

The blade reflected a chilling luster; it had undergone special treatment and was very well maintained.

They all use high-quality patterned steel.

He flicked it gently, and the clear, melodious sound was very pleasant.

Kotekawa Kami didn't know anything about A or A; he only knew that this sword was of better quality than the one Senko Hisashi had lent him at the Senko Sword Shop a while ago!

It might even surpass his custom-made new sword!

"Such a good thing is just gathering dust in the warehouse? What a waste!" Kotekawa Kami thought to himself, feeling a bit sour.