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Miss Yasak got off the bed, placed the Zashiki-warashi (a type of Japanese water sprite) on the still-warm bed, and whispered to Su You, "This little guy helped heal your wounds."

Su You was slightly startled: "Zashiki boy?"

Miss Bachi said, "Yes, after you fell asleep last night, she came over and put her little hands on your wound, trying her best to treat it. Look, she was so tired that she slept so soundly."

A hint of surprise flashed in Su You's eyes.

Aren't Zashiki-warashi mascots? How can they act as wet nurses?

However, the little girl was grateful, seeing that she had been taken in, she even helped with her treatment.

Miss Hachi went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Su You glanced at the Zashiki-warashi sleeping on the bed and then headed towards the bathroom.

Standing in front of the sink, he looked at himself in the mirror, now even more handsome, and asked:

"Xiaoyu, what happened last night?"

Tamamo-no-Mae stood at the door and said, "Just like that wild god said, this Zashiki-warashi should be a mutant that can absorb blood and energy to provide healing."

"An mutated entity?"

"Yes, occasionally there are mutated individuals among the monsters. They often have special abilities and talents."

"That zashiki-warashi, she will..."

"It's probably not a red-clothed zashiki, but a blood-stained zashiki."

"Blood-clothed Zashiki?"

"However, I have only heard of this special kind of Zashiki, and I have never actually seen a Blood-Clad Zashiki, so I don't know what abilities it has. The main reason is that the conditions for the formation of Blood-Clad Zashiki are too harsh. Their own strength is too weak, and they need to absorb a huge amount of blood energy... I roughly understand why it has not yet taken shape."

Su You frowned and asked, "Is it necessary to absorb blood energy?"

Tamamo-no-Mae shook her head and said, "That's how it's said in the legends, but yesterday I saw that after she absorbed the primal energy fed to her by the master, her clothes changed, and part of the black turned directly red. Obviously, absorbing primal power can have a better evolutionary effect."

That's fine.

Collecting blood energy is troublesome, but primordial power is easy to obtain.

Su You felt relieved and took out her toothbrush.

As I was brushing my teeth, I heard hurried footsteps outside the bathroom door, and a small head peeked in.

It was the Zashiki-warashi who woke up.

Her little face still showed the bewilderment of just waking up and a trace of panic at not being able to find anyone. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Su You.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, walked over from the doorway, and reached out her small hand to tightly grasp the hem of his pajamas, as if afraid he would disappear.

Su You quickly finished brushing her teeth, looked down at the clingy little monster, reached out and ruffled her soft hair, and said gently, "Don't worry, it's safe here. No one will hurt you, and big brother won't abandon you."

The little girl squinted her eyes and softly replied, "Mmm."

Her voice was soft, but clear.

"Do you want to brush your teeth?" Su You took out a new toothbrush.

"Hmm?" She tilted her head, looking puzzled.

Su You patiently disassembled the toothbrush, squeezed on the toothpaste, and demonstrated the brushing motion.

Although the Zashiki-warashi was unfamiliar with modern toiletries, she studied very diligently and obediently imitated them, though her movements were somewhat clumsy.

After she finished brushing her teeth, Su You wet a new towel with hot water and carefully wiped away the white foam from the corners of her mouth.

She's quite well-behaved.

They just aren't very good at speaking yet.

Su You led the Zashiki-warashi, who was clean and refreshed, into the living room.

Miss Yasak had already prepared breakfast.

The aroma of hot milk, fried eggs, and toast is irresistible.

The three of them sat down at the table and chatted while enjoying their breakfast.

Tamamo sat expressionlessly on the sofa to the side, watching the warm scene that resembled a "family of three" having breakfast together, her eyes showing no emotion.

She took a bite of her bread, silently comforting herself:

If we can be patient for two more days, this troublesome wild god should go back.

After breakfast, Su You prepared to go to school.

He crouched down, looked into the Zashiki-warashi's eyes, and earnestly instructed, "Big brother is going to school now. You must stay at home obediently. This house is in your care, okay?"

The Zashiki-warashi glanced at him, then secretly stole a look at the eight-foot-tall lady behind him.

After spending the night together, her fear of Miss Hachita had lessened considerably, but there was still some hesitation in her eyes.

Su You lowered her voice and whispered, "When my big brother comes back tonight, he'll give you something delicious to eat."

delicious?

Zashiki-warashi immediately recalled the incredibly delicious primal aura she had tasted the previous night, and her large black eyes lit up instantly.

She bit her finger, thought for a moment, and finally nodded seriously and solemnly, uttering a firm syllable: "Yes!"

Kids are easy to coax.

Su You smiled, stood up, and went out.

The Zashiki-warashi followed closely to the door, clinging to the doorframe, watching his figure disappear at the top of the stairs with longing eyes, her little face full of reluctance.

Miss Hachiko smiled slightly as she watched this scene, then turned and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

The Zashiki-warashi closed the door and began to carefully inspect every corner of the house.

Miss Yachi quickly finished washing the dishes and went to the bathroom to wash Su You's pajamas.

Before putting her pajamas in the washing machine, she couldn't help but pick them up again, gently cover them with her face, and deeply inhale the lingering scent of Su You, a look of intoxication crossing her face.

The Zashiki-warashi, who happened to be passing by the bathroom door, saw this scene, tilted her little head in confusion, and her big eyes were filled with innocent bewilderment.

Why is this tall older sister burying her face in the older brother's clothes?

That's so weird.

Miss Bachi washed and hung the clothes to dry.

She glanced at the Zashiki-warashi sitting on the sofa in a daze and asked softly, "Zashiki, do you want to come play next door with me?"

The Zashiki-warashi immediately shook its head vigorously, indicating that it would stick to its post of "guarding the house".

"Okay, then you have to be good while you're home alone."

Miss Hachisho didn't insist and returned to her apartment room next door alone.

The house was quiet; Shen Dong and Zhen Zi had not yet returned.

Miss Eight Feet muttered to herself, "Is it overtime?"

She went into the kitchen and began preparing a simple breakfast.

About an hour later, the sound of a key turning came from the doorway.

Yukino Fuyu walked in, looking exhausted.

She put the videotape into the VCR.

The screen lit up, and Sadako's figure appeared. As soon as she appeared, she couldn't wait to share the new gossip with Ms. Yasakani: "Yasakani! Let me tell you, that Sawagoe Tomo is a real scoundrel! He's utterly despicable!"

Miss Yachi was serving breakfast when she heard this and turned her head in confusion: "Zeyue Zhi? Who is that?"

"That's the father of Ito Makoto, the one Su Jun killed yesterday."

Sadako's tone was clearly disgusted, and she then quickly and clearly recounted the investigation she had conducted into the outrageously chaotic network of relationships involving Sawagoe Itsuki, including numerous women and even his direct descendants.

After hearing this, Miss Yasakani frowned slightly and looked at Yukino Fuyuki, who was taking off her coat: "This is so contrary to human ethics and common sense... Is he a monster?"

Yukino Fuyuki nodded and said calmly, "Based on the initial assessment of the Summoning Department, the fact that he could do these things without being detected for so long suggests that he is likely no longer a pure human. He is probably a half-demon who has been awakened for a long time and is extremely skilled at disguise and manipulating people's minds. The department is discussing this urgently and will organize a large-scale unified operation tonight to arrest and investigate him and any possible accomplices."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on the white hat on Miss Hachi's head, which had almost completely recovered: "Hachi, it seems your injuries are almost healed?"

Miss Yachi gently stroked the brim of her hat and nodded, saying, "Yes. When Su-kun comes home from school this afternoon, he can treat me again, and I should be fully recovered."

Yukino Fuyuki looked at her and suggested, "In that case, you can take on some area patrol missions for tonight's investigation. With your abilities, the risk of these missions is almost zero, and the contribution points are practically free."

After a moment's thought, Miss Bachi agreed, "Okay."

She didn't need contribution points much, but considering that Su Jun needed them to exchange for resources, she felt this was a good opportunity to earn them and give them to him.

Miss Hachisho placed the prepared pasta on the table.

Yukino Fuyuki's nose twitched slightly, keenly sensing something, and she asked again, "You... seem to be tainted with a trace of unfamiliar demonic energy, very faint..."

Miss Yasakaki explained, "It's the aura of a Zashiki-warashi. Last night, when Su-kun was on a mission, he brought back a little guy from an abandoned school. He looked pitiful but didn't seem like a threat, so he decided to adopt him. That Zashiki-warashi seems to be able to recover."

Zashiki Warashi?

The department wouldn't object to adopting such a weak, homeless yokai.

After listening, Yukino Fuyuki's face remained expressionless; she simply nodded.

Sadako sighed, "Brother Su You is really lucky... Hachi, your pasta is delicious. It's a pity you have to go back after you've recovered from your injury."

Yashiro brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said softly, "I'm planning to move into this apartment here."

"Huh? Are you going to live with Su You? Please let me see you on TV next to you..."

"No, it's about renting another room."

Sadako immediately let out a bored "Tch".

Oh well, at least I can still mooch meals from Bachi in the future.

The morning sunlight filtered through the leaves, gently illuminating the quiet street.

Upon seeing Su You riding his bicycle in the distance, Katsura Kotonoha's face broke into a bright smile: "Good morning, Su-kun!"

The establishment of their relationship allowed her to shed some of her former reserve and shyness, becoming more generous and natural in her demeanor.

Her gaze immediately fell on Su You's injured arm from yesterday, and she asked with concern, "Su Jun, is the wound on your hand feeling any better?"

Su You raised her arm and flexibly moved her wrist, her tone relaxed: "It's all better now."

"It's... all better?" Katsura Kotonoha was clearly taken aback.

"Yes, I'm completely healed." Su You nodded and explained, "Actually, last night, I went to headquarters to pick up another mission."

Before he could finish speaking, Katsura Kotonoha frowned slightly, interrupting him with a hint of reproach in her voice: "Su-kun! Didn't you promise me you'd get some rest when you got back?"

Looking at her pretty face, which showed a hint of anger, Su You smiled and comforted her, "I'm sorry, Yan Ye. Actually, that injury won't affect my actions. In fact, it's because I took on this mission that my injury healed so quickly."

"Hey?"

"Get in the car first, I'll tell you on the way."

"okay."

Katsura Kotonoha sat in the back seat and hugged Su You's waist.

Su You told her about her experience at the abandoned school last night, from receiving the task of cleaning up the earthbound spirits to discovering that the target was not a vicious spirit, but an innocent and cute little girl.

Katsura Kotonoha listened intently. Earthbound spirits, monsters, peach wood swords made by shrine maidens... these things were like a door to a completely new world being opened before her eyes, and they were even more interesting to her than the Rokurokubi she had met the night before.

"So, it wasn't actually a bound spirit, but a zashiki-warashi?"

Curiosity shone in her eyes.

“Yes, I brought her home.” Su You nodded. “The injury on my hand was healed by her while I was asleep.”

"Wow, amazing!" Katsura Kotonoha exclaimed softly. "I've never seen a Zashiki-warashi before. I've heard that she can bring prosperity to a household."

“I’ll introduce her to you next time,” Su You said with a smile. “She’s very well-behaved, but she’s not very good at talking yet.”

"Okay!" Katsura Kotonoha nodded in agreement, her tone full of anticipation.

Seeing that she showed no fear of these supernatural events, but instead seemed eager to try them out, Su You couldn't help but recall her calm and collected demeanor yesterday evening as she held the tree branch.

If I remember correctly, Kotonoha Katsura in the original work seemed to be very interested in gory stories and horror movies.

Perhaps her past experiences and environment have forced her to suppress her true personality.

Joining the Special Cases Department and exploring another world might actually be a way for her to release stress and discover her true self.