In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

"Besides, it was clearly my own choice to go in the first place, it had nothing to do with you, Mr. Natsume!"

Upon hearing Natsume Ryo's words, Konno Azusa's blush deepened noticeably, as if it could bleed. She quickly waved her hand and explained in a somewhat urgent tone, afraid that Natsume Ryo would feel guilty.

"..."

Looking into the girl's genuine, pure, and sincere eyes, Natsume Ryo felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled, raised his hand, and habitually ruffled Konno Azusa's soft, smooth pink short hair. The touch was still as delicate and beautiful as he remembered.

"In any case, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Miss Zi."

"..."

Konno Azusa was taken aback after Natsume Ryo rubbed her head again.

She shrank back slightly like a startled rabbit, her cheeks flushing like a ripe apple, her ears burning. She lowered her head slightly, her voice barely audible:

"Okay, okay..."

"Mr. Natsume, this is for you."

Konno Azusa pushed a small dish of pickled radishes in front of Natsume Ryo, her heart pounding like a deer, and even her voice was a little unsteady.

"Um……"

Natsume Ryo took the side dish, smiled slightly, and then glanced discreetly at a corner of the living room.

I saw.

—Yukino Yukinoshita is right there.

She, now a black cat, was curled up on an unremarkable old cushion in the corner of the living room. Her icy blue cat eyes reflected his slightly intimate interaction with Konno Azusa, her expression complex and unfathomable.

After turning into a cat, her petite body simply did not have the ability to open heavy door locks or escape on her own.

In addition, it was still raining heavily outside, with thunder rumbling in the distance.

Given her petite cat-like size, if she were to recklessly venture into such a treacherous rainy night, she probably wouldn't even be able to find her way home.

They would freeze and starve to death before they could.

Therefore, after much deliberation, Yukino Yukinoshita has temporarily suppressed her thoughts and chosen to stay here to observe the situation, at least to figure out who she really is and what has happened to her.

This is also the most rational choice given Yukino's current situation.

Besides, he had casually mentioned her surname outside the bathroom just now.

"Under the Snow".

Given Yukino Yukinoshita's perceptive nature, she was naturally very concerned about this matter and her mind was filled with questions.

"..."

With this in mind, Natsume Ryo had already made up his mind. With a slight thought, he opened the interface of the [Twilight Forest Module].

now.

Because Yukino Yukinoshita still harbors extreme wariness towards him.

The Twilight Forest mod is not activated.

but.

How to resolve the trouble that Yukino Yukinoshita is currently facing?

Natsume Ryo, however, understood it immediately.

"Yukino Yukinoshita having her body swapped by a cat demon... is a typical ghost story in itself."

"For someone like me who already has the highest level of access to the [Urban Ghost Stories] module."

"It's very easy to remove the supernatural effects that the cat demon has placed on her."

Natsume Ryo thought to himself.

At this time.

"By the way, Mr. Natsume, the kitten seems hungry. Should we feed it something?"

Konno Azusa looked at the black cat, a hint of affection flashing in her emerald green eyes.

And as for being treated like an ordinary pet again.

Yukino Yukinoshita stiffened slightly.

Natsume Ryo clearly noticed Yukino Yukinoshita's change in mood and nodded:

"Yes, it really needs to eat something."

"Yes, Mr. Natsume, please wait a moment!"

Upon hearing this, Konno Azusa immediately walked briskly towards the living room.

After a while.

Konno Azusa then came out carrying a small plate containing warm milk and some shredded fish.

"Mr. Natsume, are these alright with you?"

"Hmm, that should be enough."

Konno Azusa handed over the plate.

After taking the plate, Natsume Ryo walked to Yukino Yukinoshita and gently placed it on the ground in front of her.

"Eat up, this is the only way you can eat now."

"You need to be well-fed to have energy, right?"

Upon hearing Natsume Ryo's words, Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated for a moment as she looked at the food on the plate. Ultimately, unable to resist the hunger of this body, she lowered her head, stuck out her pink little tongue, and began to lick the milk in small sips before slowly eating the fish.

……

……

After meal.

Because Natsume Ryo did not use commands to forcibly intervene in the weather.

The rain outside showed no signs of letting up.

The rain grew heavier and heavier, with large raindrops pattering against the old windows of Yue Du Zhuang.

After clearing away the dishes, Konno Azusa looked at Natsume Ryo with obvious anticipation:

"Mr. Natsume, it's raining so hard tonight."

"Would you like to stay here?"

"I've been keeping your room clean..."

Konno Azusa's voice carried a girlish shyness.

"Alright."

Natsume Ryo glanced at the torrential rain outside the window and nodded.

"Great!"

"Mr. Natsume, I'll go make your bed right away!"

Upon hearing this, Konno Azusa's eyes lit up. She walked briskly up to the second floor, heading towards the room where Natsume Ryo used to live.

"Come with me, Yukinoshita."

"..."

Natsume Ryo slowly picked up Yukino Yukinoshita, who had turned into a black cat.

Yukino Yukinoshita was initially resistant.

But when she heard Natsume Ryo call her name a second time, she stopped resisting.

that's it.

The two stepped onto the familiar wooden stairs once again.

squeak-

The stairs made a slight creaking sound due to their age.

—Natsume Ryo's former room was at the end of the corridor on the second floor of Tsukuyomi-sou, where the best lighting was available, and the window faced the small courtyard of Tsukuyomi-sou.

Today, Ye Zi pushes open the door.

The room's furnishings were almost exactly the same as when Natsume Ryo left.

—A desk against the wall, a single bed, and a small wardrobe.

Everything was cleaned spotlessly, and there was no trace of dirt. It was clear that Miss Zi really did take good care of things every day, just as she had said.

Konno Azusa quickly made the bed.

"Mr. Natsume, I've changed all the bedding. Is there anything else you need?"

Konno Azusa carefully checked everything before turning around and looking at Natsume Ryo with a shy expression.

"That's great, thank you, Ms. Zi."

Natsume Ryo gently placed Yukino Yukinoshita, whom he was holding, on the ground.

"You are welcome!"

Konno Azusa quickly waved her hand, her blush deepening.

"Well... Mr. Natsume, please get some rest. I won't disturb you any longer."

"If you need anything, just call me anytime!"

Konno Azusa parted her thin lips slightly.

"Um……"

Natsume Ryo did not try to stop him.

Konno Azusa naturally wouldn't disturb her any further. With a slightly flushed face, she bowed to Natsume Ryo and left the room, turning back every few steps, before gently closing the door behind her.

……

Chapter 74 The Cat Demon Who Swapped Bodies with Yukino Yukinoshita

Squeak—

A soft sound.

After Konno Azusa left, the door was gently closed, followed by a soft "click" as the latch clicked shut.

now.

A single lamp, dim and dim, illuminated the pattering rain outside the window.

The raindrops pattered against the window, and the wind howled, making the small room even more silent.

Natsume Ryo slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, his gaze calmly fixed on the black cat. Or rather, on the soul that was currently occupying the cat's body—Yukino Yukinoshita.

Yukino Yukinoshita was also keeping a close eye on Ryo Natsume.

"..."

The two met each other's gaze.

"Alright, Yukinoshita-san."

"I think we can have a good talk now."

"It's about why you turned into a cat."

Finally, Natsume Ryo's voice rang out.

"Meow……"

Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita's icy blue cat eyes flashed with a complex and enigmatic light.

She naturally understood what Natsume Ryo meant.

However, her current hairy body makes it impossible for her to communicate effectively using human language.

"Meow..."