In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

Om-!

An invisible wave spread out from Natsume Ryo, instantly merging into the underlying rules of the real world.

Although the real world appears unchanged on the surface, Natsume Ryo can clearly sense that the program for the [Parasyte Module] to autonomously generate new individuals has been forcibly terminated.

From this moment on, unless Natsume Ryo reactivates the [Parasyte Module] to refresh the individual Parasitic Beasts, then...

Otherwise, no new parasitic larvae will ever be sown in this world again, like dandelion seeds.

"very good."

"Since we can use commands to prevent new parasites from being generated."

Having solved the incremental problem, the next step is to address the existing problem.

Natsume Ryo felt somewhat relieved.

Considering that eliminating all the parasites at once could very likely lead to large-scale disappearances in various places, and thus trigger incalculable social panic and chaos.

In comparison, letting them "standby" is undoubtedly a more prudent approach.

Thinking of this, Natsume Ryo's thoughts flowed again, and he inputted the command.

【/parasitecommand【All parasites, cease all proactive attacks against the human species. Remain in place, conceal your presence, and await further instructions.】】

The instructions begin execution the moment they are constructed.

Om-!

The next second, Natsume Ryo's will, following the underlying link of the [Parasyte Module], spread precisely and instantly to the depths of the consciousness of every parasite at a speed exceeding the speed of light.

This is a mandatory, inviolable supreme order.

—[All parasites, cease all proactive attacks against the human species. Remain in place, conceal your presence, and await further instructions.]

— Countless parasites, like hounds with collars around their necks, were ordered to lie down by their master.

They remain in place, awaiting their master's next instructions.

Regardless of where they are or what they are doing, they all accept this supreme command without exception.

……

After resolving the issues with the [Parasyte module].

Natsume Ryo habitually reached under the table.

My fingertips touched a hard cardboard box, the texture and size of which felt strangely familiar—it seemed to be another loving offering from that unknown "fairy godmother".

Natsume Ryo, unfazed, took it out and placed it on the table.

Tearing open the outer packaging reveals a row of individually wrapped cookies, with a subtle aroma of refreshing matcha.

Natsume Ryo opened a package, took a bite, and found it to be crispy, moderately sweet, and quite tasty.

Hmm, the feeding quality was good today.

The taste was acceptable.

So Natsume Ryo casually took out half a box, leaned back slightly, stretched his arm behind him, and handed it to Takanashi Rikka's table behind him.

"Here..."

Natsume Ryo uttered a simple syllable.

When the newly enrolled student sitting behind her, Rikka Takanashi, saw this, she was taken aback at first.

He then stared intently at the cookie box and said in a serious tone:

"Liang, bribing me won't work."

"How could the mastermind behind the Evil King's True Eye be swayed by mere earthly sweets!"

That sounds very dignified.

However, Rikka Takanashi's little hand reaching for the cookie box was unusually honest and swift. She quickly took the half-box of cookies, and even impatiently tore open a small packet, stuffing the matcha-flavored cookie into her mouth. Her small cheeks puffed out slightly as she chewed with satisfaction.

"..."

Natsume Ryo's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. He was too lazy to even comment on Rikka's skillful "saying one thing but doing another" approach. He withdrew his hand, took out his textbook, and ignored the soft, indistinct chewing sounds behind him, filled with crumbs of cookies.

……

the other side.

Hina Ebina, sitting in the front row, turned around as if she wanted to say something to Yui Yuigahama, and happened to see the little interaction between Ryo Natsume and Rikka Takanashi in the back row.

A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes behind her glasses. She then gently poked Yui Yuigahama with her finger, a knowing smile playing on her lips, and said in a low voice:

"Yui, look, Natsume seems to be getting along better and better with the new transfer student."

"He distributed the things to others again."

"Eh?!"

Yui was already feeling guilty because Hina had caught her sneaking a gift into Natsume Ryo's desk earlier that morning. Now, she was secretly keeping an eye on Natsume Ryo's movements. Suddenly, Hina's teasing and direct revelation of who owned the box of snacks made her freeze instantly, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on!

Her gaze instinctively swept quickly behind her, and she saw Rikka Takanashi happily munching on her carefully selected matcha cookies.

Then, thinking back to Himeko's pointed and sarcastic tone.

Yui Yuigahama panicked and hurriedly waved her hands to deny it, but she didn't know what to say. She could only guiltily turn her gaze to the other side, her fingers unconsciously twirling the ends of her hair.

"It's probably just that Natsume-san wanted to take care of Takanashi-san, who just transferred here..."

"After all, Natsume used to share his food with the student behind him all the time."

"Also, Himeko, don't talk nonsense in class."

"It wouldn't be good if Natsume found out we were talking about him behind his back."

Yui Yuigahama avoided eye contact and retorted in a low voice, barely audible.

"..."

Just at this time.

Yumiko Miura walked into the classroom.

Yui Yuigahama and Hina Ebina turned to look.

Her face looked pale, with faint bluish shadows under her eyes. Her once-proud blonde hair also seemed less styled than usual, appearing slightly disheveled, and she exuded an undeniable weariness...

Yui Yuigahama stood up and greeted them.

"Yumiko, you're a little late today."

"Ah... um, we were delayed a little on the way."

When Yumiko Miura heard her friend's greeting, she paused, pursed her lips, and glanced quickly towards Ryo Natsume in the back row before abruptly looking away. She forced a slightly stiff smile and gave a vague explanation.

Yui Yuigahama didn't think much of it and believed it to be true, but she was still a little worried seeing her friend's obviously unwell condition.

"Really? Did you encounter anything on the way? You don't look too good."

"It's nothing, it's all taken care of."

Yumiko Miura quickly waved her hand, trying to change the subject, and quickened her pace, wanting to get back to her seat as soon as possible.

It was as if that place could bring her a tiny sense of security.

but.

Her awkward pause and the way she looked at Natsume Ryo did not escape the notice of Ebina Hina standing next to her.

Hina Ebina subtly moved closer to Yumiko, her nostrils flaring slightly as she casually sniffed through Yumiko's hair, then a look of surprise appeared on her face:

"Eh? Yumiko."

Did you change your shampoo?

"The scent seems different today than yesterday..."

"It smells fresher, like the kind of custom fragrances often used in hotels or upscale clubs."

"Yes, yes! Yes, that's right!"

"I...I stayed at my aunt's house last night! I used her shampoo!"

Upon hearing this, Miura Yumiko recalled that she, her cousin, and her aunt had spent the night at Natsume Ryo's "house" and the clothes they were using were not the brands she usually wore!

Who would have thought that Himawari would detect this detail?!

Yumiko Miura quickly moved to the side, avoiding getting too close to Hina Ebina, and forced an unnatural smile...

"Oh, is it so?"

"So this is ah."

"It seems your aunt's family has very good taste; the fragrance smells very high-end."

Hina Ebina was clearly more interested in Yumiko's overly intense reaction.

but.

She also knew that she should know when to stop with her friends and that it was enough to leave things at that point. There was no need to keep asking questions in this situation and make the other person feel even more embarrassed.

then.

Hina Ebina simply nodded thoughtfully, her tone returning to its usual relaxed and casual manner, and she didn't delve any further into the topic.

Yui Yuigahama listened to their conversation from the side.

Although I do think Yumiko's reaction today was a bit strange.

But being simple-minded, she didn't think much of it, assuming that her friend had indeed used different shampoos at her aunt's house, and her attention was quickly drawn to other things.

……

back row.

Natsume Ryo took in all of this.

A keen observation of Ebina Hime.

This was exactly what Natsume Ryo had expected.

After all, this bespectacled girl usually demonstrates insight far beyond that of ordinary people, especially in interpersonal relationships and subtle details.

Miura Yumiko's panicked reaction, almost written all over her face, further confirmed Natsume Ryo's earlier judgment—

This "queen" who usually exudes a powerful aura in class is actually much more fragile inside than she appears on the outside.

we can even say.

She's kind of adorably naive.

It was just a casual question from Ebina about the scent of her shampoo.

She panicked so much that she almost lost control of her basic facial expressions.

This contrast isn't entirely uninteresting.

This makes Yumiko Miura, who usually seems like an impeccable top student in the class, appear a little more real.

Natsume Ryo thought to himself, his thoughts drifting to this point, and he stopped paying too much attention to the little incident between the girls in the front row.

Jingle Bell--!

The bell rang, signaling the start of class and interrupting the various noises in the classroom.

Ms. Hiratsuka appeared at the door right on time and strode onto the podium.

The morning classes begin.

Chapter 55 Uchiha Rikka, Guide to Using the Single Tomoe Sharingan

The morning classes proceeded as scheduled.

Still the same.

On the podium, as a Japanese language teacher, Hiratsuka Shizumasa was explaining chapters of classical literature.

For Natsume Ryo at this moment, these elements that make up the daily campus scenery seem extremely distant, and he would rather think about things related to modules.

Currently, Natsume Ryo has obtained full control over both the "Urban Ghost Stories" and "Parasyte" modules.