In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

"Of course, it's alright even if you don't have time tonight."

"We just need to wait until you have time, senior."

"My mom and I don't want to cause trouble for our seniors..."

After quietly adding the last sentence, Yotsuya Miko's voice was barely audible. She glanced at Takanashi Rikka beside her, and a beautiful blush quickly rose on her cheeks. Her clear golden eyes became unfocused, and she was so nervous that she didn't even dare to look Natsume Ryo in the eye. Her small, fair hands unconsciously clasped together and fidgeted.

……

Is my aunt inviting me to her home?

Natsume Ryo quickly calculated the time in his mind.

Less than half an hour has passed since the system alerted that Kurashiki Rena, the holder of the [Parasyte], might be attacked. The scheduled deadline is still a long way off.

If it's just a simple dinner at Yotsuya's house, there should be plenty of time.

Natsume Ryo's thoughts drifted to this point.

Seeing this, Yurikawa Hana secretly moved closer to Natsume Ryo and whispered.

"Promise her!"

"Promise her!"

Chapter 29 The Visible Girl Won't Encounter a Forced Exorcist

Seeing her friend's shy and nervous appearance, Yuri Kawana's instinct to "protect her food" as a best friend was immediately triggered.

It was clearly Jianzi who mustered up the courage to extend the invitation first; how could it be so easily interrupted or intercepted by someone else?

This is a rare instance of a son taking the initiative!

Thus, he carried with him a simple sense of justice based on "first come, first served" and a pure sense of loyalty out of concern for his friend.

Yuri Kawana frantically gestured with her eyes from the side.

Natsume Ryo had already made up his mind.

Just as he had thought, there was still a considerable amount of time before the system's six-hour attack warning, and there was plenty of time to go to the Yotsuya family's house for dinner.

Moreover, on the one hand, it can further strengthen the connection with Yotsuya Miko, the holder of the [Urban Ghost Story Module], and on the other hand, it can also be regarded as a way of giving back to her for providing clues to activate the module yesterday.

……

"Um……"

I will be on time tonight.

My thoughts settled.

Natsume Ryo's gaze shifted from Yurikawa Hana's expectant face to Yotsuya Miko's, who was so nervous she was about to break her fingers but still trying to maintain an inviting posture. In the end, he nodded slightly, accepting the invitation to dinner.

"Eh?"

"Really, really?!"

Are you free tonight, senior?

"Um……"

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Yotsuya Miko was taken aback at first.

Immediately, his tense shoulders visibly relaxed, a joyful light shone in his golden eyes, and the alluring blush on his cheeks seemed to deepen. The corners of his mouth turned up, forming a captivating smile like that after a rain.

"yeah!"

Yuri Kawana, standing nearby, was even more excited than the person involved. She excitedly waved her little fist, quickly moved closer to her friend, and gently nudged Miko with her elbow to share in the joy.

……

This time.

Now that the matter has been settled.

The group then stopped lingering at the school gate.

It takes about ten minutes to walk from the entrance of Sobu High School to the nearest tram stop.

This journey isn't considered long for students who are used to commuting.

For Yurikawa Hana and Takanashi Rikka, this is just an ordinary stop after school. The surrounding noise, the crowds waiting for the bus, and the sound of the tracks are all part of their daily lives.

Rikka Takanashi was even enthusiastically making unintelligible gestures at the vending machine.

Soon, a new discovery was made.

"..."

"Look! A Contractor!"

Rikka pointed to a cute bear sign standing in front of a dessert shop that was having a sale, and shouted:

"That must be the guardian beast of the Sweet Trap! Its alluring aura is meant to lure lost sheep and steal their life energy!"

"..."

"That's the signature bear of the dessert shop, used to attract customers."

"Also, don't point at someone's shop sign and say such strange things."

"Ugh——!"

next second.

Rikka Takanashi let out a muffled groan tinged with grievance, her fair hand immediately covering her forehead where Natsume Ryo had given her a light tap with a chop to the neck.

"Cool, violence is wrong."

Rikka's eyes narrowed unconsciously, a little bit of physiological moisture welling up in the corners. She raised her head and stared at Natsume Ryo with those watery eyes, as if making a accusatory statement.

In response to Rikka Takanashi's protest, Ryo Natsume simply raised his hand expressionlessly.

"No, but it works, doesn't it?"

After saying that, Natsume Ryo raised his hand again and delivered a precise "ruthless chop" to Rikka's smooth forehead.

It's simple and direct, with just the right amount of force, and it doesn't require much brainpower.

"Whoa!"

Rikka Takanashi clearly hadn't expected Ryo Natsume to "abuse" her repeatedly.

Unable to dodge in time, she let out another, even more distinct, gasp.

"..."

Natsume Ryo's chop was neither too light nor too heavy, but for Takanashi Rikka, these two consecutive "physical punishments" clearly still left her little head a bit dazed.

She covered her forehead, her left eye, which wasn't covered by a blindfold, glared at her with a tearful accusation, like a little squirrel whose nuts had been stolen but dared not fight back, its cheeks puffed out, angry but unable to speak out.

Seeing Rikka's adorable, pitiful yet adorable appearance as the "Evil King's True Eye Messenger," Natsume Ryo found it somewhat amusing, but he didn't continue to "bully" her.

However, Natsume Ryo's attention was not entirely focused on Takanashi Rikka.

He devoted a considerable amount of his attention to Yotsuya Miko.

as predicted.

The moment they stepped onto the tram platform, Yotsuya Miko's body, which had relaxed slightly because he had agreed to keep their appointment, began to tense up again. Her steps slowed down unconsciously, and her beautiful golden eyes scanned the surroundings rapidly.

Platforms and trams, these otherwise ordinary elements of daily commuting, have become triggers for PTSD.

This caused Yotsuya Miko to uncontrollably recall that painful experience.

This can be seen.

Yesterday's terrifying experience of being forcibly dragged into "Kisaragi Station" still left an indelible psychological shadow on Yotsuya Miko's heart, who was already "visible".

"..."

just now.

Just as Natsume Ryo observed.

Yotsuya Miko also felt her body trembling uncontrollably.

after all.

This morning, she deliberately chose to take a longer route, spending almost twice as much time walking to school, and also avoided getting too close to the bus stop.

It was precisely to avoid being forcibly dragged into "Kisaragi Station" by the tram again, falling into that desperate situation of being isolated from reality and possibly being swallowed up by unknown terror at any moment.

The price she paid for choosing to walk was her constitution, which acted like a "ghost attractor," constantly drawing in all sorts of distorted "things" that exuded a strong ominous aura to follow her along the way.

If Natsume Ryo hadn't been at the school gate and noticed her...

And with that almost miraculous "exorcism" method, he instantly cleared away those terrifying "things".

She will probably have to endure the day as usual, surrounded by all sorts of distorted "things" that exude a strong ominous aura, and keep using the "ignore technique" to barely hold on.

"..."

As for Yotsuya Miko's current state of mind, Natsume Ryo was naturally able to see it clearly.

Bangdang—— Bangdang——

Just at this time.

Accompanied by a metallic scraping sound.

A regular tram slowly pulled into the platform and came to a stop.

With a hiss, the door opened, revealing passengers sitting or standing inside the carriage.

It can be seen through Yotsuya Miko's "seeing" spiritual vision and Natsume Ryo's vision enhanced by [Superb Spiritual Awareness].

However, one could clearly see several "things" emanating a chilling aura lurking in the corners of the carriage—

A charred human-shaped silhouette was pressed tightly against the roof of the car;

One of them had its body twisted like a pretzel and was curled up under the seat;

There was also a "passenger" whose head was swollen like a balloon and whose facial features were displaced, scanning everyone who boarded the bus with empty eyes.

……

Chapter 30: An Invitation from the Widow's Mother of a Friend

When the car door opened.

The "passenger," whose head was swollen like a balloon and whose facial features were out of place, immediately scanned the surroundings with his empty eyes, which naturally landed on Yotsuya Miko.

The atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.

Seeing this, Natsume Ryo's thoughts subtly stirred.

/kille【]

The command was executed silently.

"It's time to get on the bus, see you..."

Yuri Kawana's voice then rang out.

For ordinary people, nothing happened.

But for Yotsuya Miko, those "things" that exuded a cold and ominous aura had already vanished in an instant, and even the air inside the carriage seemed to have become much fresher.

"Let's go."

Seeing that Yotsuya Miko was still stunned, Natsume Ryo calmly stepped forward.

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, Yotsuya Miko immediately snapped out of her daze, nodded hastily, and followed Natsume Ryo into the carriage.

Rikka followed closely behind.

……

Even if we can't see how those "things" were erased in an instant, we can't understand what kind of power Natsume Ryo used.