In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

But Yotsuya Miko could clearly feel the malice surrounding her that suddenly dissipated, making her feel almost suffocated.

She realized that Natsume Ryo had once again taken the initiative to solve the danger she was facing before she could even ask for help.

As the silent protection is unveiled layer by layer.

This often touches a young girl's terrified heart more deeply than any flowery words.

"..."

Yotsuya Miko's lips moved, a thousand words twisting together in her heart.

As the tram traveled smoothly.

Ryo Natsume's gaze fell on the fleeting scenery outside the car window.

A thought quietly sprouted in Yotsuya Miko's heart and quickly spread, causing her golden eyes, which were gradually becoming misty, to unconsciously lift slightly and look at Natsume Ryo's profile.

……

"S-Senior..."

Yotsuya Miko called out softly, her voice barely audible.

"what happened?"

Upon hearing this, Natsume Ryo responded and looked at Yotsuya Miko sitting beside him.

"No, it's nothing."

Miko Yotsuya's heart began to race uncontrollably. She gripped the hem of her school uniform skirt tightly, ultimately suppressing the question that had been swirling in her mind for so long.

……

The tram continued its smooth journey forward, weaving through the city buildings as the lights gradually came on.

Inside the train carriage, Yurikawa Hana seemed to have developed a strong interest in her new classmate, Takanashi Rikka, who was wearing an eye patch. She chattered on and on, asking all sorts of questions, trying to get her to talk.

While Rikka Takanashi is mostly immersed in her "Evil King's True Eye" concept and occasionally utters a few meaningless, chuunibyou lines that arouse Yurikawa Hana's curiosity, she is not entirely heartless.

Especially when Natsume Ryo occasionally gives him a meaningful look.

She would still answer Hua's questions in a relatively normal tone, but the content would still revolve around words like "invisible boundary line" and "magic".

Yuri Kawaka was also very supportive.

And so some time passed.

The smooth ride inside the carriage was gradually replaced by a slight feeling of deceleration.

An announcement was broadcast inside the tram.

"The next stop is XXXXXXX."

"..."

As the announcement on the tram's public address system began.

Rikka Takanashi, who was leaning back in her seat listening to Yurikawa Kaname speak, stood up almost reflexively the moment the car door opened, her movements swift and agile.

"We've arrived at the station, get off now."

Ryo Natsume's voice rang out calmly.

He stood up as well.

"Ok!"

Rikka Takanashi nodded gently, and after confirming that Ryo Natsume's destination was the same as hers, she nimbly stepped out of the carriage first.

However, when she stood on the platform, she habitually looked left and right to figure out the direction home.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps following closely behind them, clearly more than one.

Rikka turned around in confusion, looking at the three people who walked out of the carriage one after another—Natsume Ryo, Yotsuya Miko, and Yurikawa Hana. She blinked, puzzled.

"Eh?"

Are you getting off here too?

Rikka blinked her left eye, which wasn't covered by an eyepatch, her little face full of confusion.

"Yup!"

Yurikawa answered first, a matter-of-fact smile on her face, and stepped forward to pat Rikka on the shoulder.

“My friend and I also live around here.”

"Huh? Really?"

When Rikka Takanashi heard this, she immediately showed a slightly surprised expression, as this was something she hadn't expected.

"Of course it's true."

Baihe Chuanhua nodded vigorously:

who ever thought.

Miko Yotsuya and Hana Yurikawa also live nearby.

This coincidence surprised Natsume Ryo slightly, but it was fine too, as it saved him from the first small goal of this trip—

It's troublesome to confirm the family area coordinates of Rikka Takanashi, the holder of the [Naruto Module], and then turn back.

After leaving the tram station.

The group walked together for about five or six minutes along the quiet residential street.

We walked through several neatly lined paths with clean surfaces.

A five-story apartment building that looked quite old, but was well-maintained, came into view.

The apartment building's exterior walls are covered with common off-white ceramic tiles, and clothes from each household are drying on the balconies, creating a lively atmosphere.

"arrive!"

Takanashi Rikka pointed to the apartment building in front of her, stopped, and turned to look at the three of them.

"My home is just a short walk away."

Yotsuya Miko spoke up at the opportune moment, adding softly while subtly glancing at Natsume Ryo, seemingly reminding him that the agreed-upon dinner location was nearby.

"Um……"

Just as Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, scanned the apartment building, and marked its coordinates—

"Ala?"

"Isn't this Natsume-kun, and isn't this Xiaohua too?"

"Coming so soon?"

A gentle, melodious voice, with the unique magnetism of a mature woman, drifted from the nearby intersection along with the approaching soft footsteps.

The voice was so familiar that Natsume Ryo, Yotsuya Miko, and Yurikawa Hana almost simultaneously looked in the direction of the sound.

Rikka, however, was a beat slower and also turned her head curiously.

I saw.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm, orange-yellow halo around the intersection.

The person who came was wearing a comfortable and soft off-white knitted sweater, paired with a dark-colored long skirt that reached her ankles, and a clean floral apron tied around her waist. She was carrying a bulging shopping bag filled with fresh vegetables and meat, clearly indicating that she had just finished shopping for dinner ingredients.

The person who came was none other than Yotsuya Miko's mother, Yotsuya Touko.

Mrs. Touko stood at the T-junction not far away, her face bearing her usual gentle smile, her eyes as soft as spring water, watching the group of people with a smile.

Chapter 31 The evil spirit of the dog with its tail between its legs on the altar in the living room of the Jianzi family.

"Oh, and who is this...?"

Because Rikka Takanashi's white eye mask is so conspicuous, it's hard not to notice her.

Touko Yotsuya's gaze finally settled on the petite figure beside Ryo Natsume—Rikka Takanashi—her tone questioning.

"Mom, this is a new student who just transferred here today, Rikka Takanashi."

Seeing this, he quickly introduced himself.

He faced the gentle yet scrutinizing gaze cast upon him by an elder like Toru Yotsuya.

Rikka Takanashi immediately shrank behind Ryo Natsume like a startled rabbit, her little hand even instinctively grabbing the hem of Ryo Natsume's school uniform jacket, peeking secretly from beside Ryo Natsume's arm.

That timid look.

This was in stark contrast to her earlier "Evil King's True Eye Messenger" demeanor.

The contrast was so stark that they couldn't help but chuckle to themselves.

Upon seeing Rikka Takanashi's adorable reaction, Touko Yotsuya couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, her eyes softening even more.

"Oh, so you're a new classmate?"

"She seems a little shy."

"But since we're already here, that's perfect."

"I just bought the ingredients for dinner and I'm about to start preparing dinner. Come on, come in and sit down with me."

"..."

that's it.

At the invitation of Touko Yotsuya.

The group arrived at the Yotsuya family home.

Entrance.

"Wow, it's been so long since I've visited Zi's family!"

As soon as she stepped into the Yotsuya house's entrance hall, Yurikawa Hana acted as if she were back home, easily changing into slippers and speaking with a tone full of nostalgia.

"It feels the same as always, nothing has changed!"

"Didn't you just arrive last week?"

Upon hearing this, Yotsuya Miko glanced at Hanako, about to retort, when she noticed that her mother had been smiling and keeping her gaze fixed on Natsume Ryo the entire time, even offering slippers to Natsume Ryo and Rikka.

She led the two towards the living room with remarkable ease, showering them with concern and warmth that bordered on unusual, completely ignoring her own daughter who was still slowly changing her shoes in the entryway—

"Mom was so enthusiastic towards the seniors."

Yotsuya Miko watched her mother's retreating figure, muttering to herself as she scratched her cheek.

Although I know Mom is genuinely grateful to the elder, this preferential treatment is too obvious. Mom was never this attentive and proactive when Xiaohua came to visit before.

"Hehe, maybe Aunt Touko already considers Natsume to be Miko's boyfriend?"

Yurikawa Hana didn't mind at all, and instead leaned close to Miko's ear and added a sly remark.

In return, she received a glare from Jianzi, filled with embarrassment and anger.

The two changed their shoes and went into the living room.

Just as Yotsuya Miko was about to remind Natsume Ryo about her family situation.

But then he noticed that Natsume Ryo's gaze in the living room had already detected something amiss.

……

The living room in the Yotsuya family home is decorated in a warm and tidy style, typical of Japanese family homes.

but.

After Natsume Ryo was brought to the living room by Yotsuya Touko.

His vision, enhanced by [Superior Spiritual Sense], immediately detected the unusual presence.

Ryo Natsume's gaze calmly swept across the living room, finally settling on the dining area near the window.

A figure was sitting at the dining table.

A middle-aged man in a shirt, with a gentle face, was holding a newspaper, a faint smile on his face, and a relaxed posture, as if he was simply enjoying his evening reading time.

however.