Supernatural/Anime Crossover: Where Did My Romantic Comedy Go?

He took his phone out of his pocket and found Kujo Toru's phone number.

But she put her phone back before pressing the button.

Forget it, I'll just go to the Qingfu Grand Shrine and talk to him face to face.

The sunlight gradually slanted.

The hustle and bustle of Chiba City was gradually left behind.

No matter how many times she visits Seifu Taisha Shrine, Yukinoshita always finds the place magical.

Despite its prime location and large land area, surprisingly few people come to this area.

The shrine's tall, scarlet torii gate stands in front of you.

The shadows of the trees were dappled.

A gentle breeze is blowing.

The restlessness in my heart disappeared without me even realizing it.

Perhaps the reason she didn't call but came in person was simply because she wanted to take a break.

"I wonder if Kujo Toru has returned yet?"

She only heard about how this guy had taken several days off from school without consulting her beforehand, all from her younger sister.

Although the other person was saying things that sounded disdainful, based on what Yukino Yukino knew about her, she probably cared about Kujo Toru quite a bit.

Probably.

Thinking this, she stopped in her tracks.

Because beneath the torii gate, there was now a crimson figure.

The white double-layered blouse and crimson riding trousers further accentuated the other person's tall figure.

Her long, dark red hair, tied back with sandalwood paper, bounced up and down.

He was also carrying a wooden plank about half his height.

The other person seemed to notice her gaze, placed the wooden board next to the torii pillar, and turned around.

He tilted his head and stared blankly at her.

When did Seifu Taisha (a shrine maiden) start having shrine maidens?

Yukino raised an eyebrow.

She remembered that the shrine's chief priest and sword priest had died in a car accident last year, leaving only Kujo Toru.

This guy took leave just to go out and bring back such a pretty little witch?

She had a lot on her mind, but her face showed nothing. Instead, she put on that impeccable smile and took the initiative to walk up to him.

However, before she could even speak, the other person had already pulled out a notepad and pen from inside the collar and started writing.

Are you here to make offerings?

Quite familiar words.

Yukino's smile froze.

Every time she met with Toru Kujo, the first thing he would say was to ask her for offerings.

No need to think about it, they are definitely a family.

"No."

The expectation on the priestess's face vanished.

Such a straightforward approach made Yukino Haruno feel that she could no longer maintain her smile, so she directly stated her purpose:

"I'm here to see Kujo Toru. Has he returned?"

The priestess nodded.

Wait a minute.

After finishing writing, she turned around, picked up the hem of her crimson trousers, and ran towards the back hall with the "clack-clack-clack" of her wooden clogs.

Watching the other person's light and quick back, Yukinoshita shook her head.

Instead of waiting at the foot of the mountain, they walked up the path leading to the pilgrimage site.

Well, we've come so many times already, it wouldn't be right not to make offerings even once. I'll just pay my respects this time.

Kujo Toru was awakened by someone poking him with their finger.

The culprit, however, had no awareness of disturbing people's sleep and even found it amusing.

Even after he woke up, she continued to poke his face with her slender white fingers.

"Stop fooling around."

Kujo Toru grabbed the restless little shrine maiden's hand and sat up in bed.

"what's up?"

There's a woman outside with a fake smile looking for you.

A woman who fakes a smile?

Kujo Toru turned his head to look out the window.

In front of the worship hall, a familiar figure was pulling a copper bell, and then stuffing a banknote into the offering box.

It became clear immediately.

After handing over the money, Yukinoshita Haruno didn't know what to do and could only look around at her surroundings with boredom.

This was her first time inside the Seifu Taisha Shrine.

I don't know why, but when I look at this place from the foot of the mountain, I always feel a sense of majesty and solemnity.

But when she was worshipping just now, she only felt peace and tranquility.

"This is truly a wonderful place to retire."

She sighed.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

Kujo Toru is walking this way.

Erii Uesugi followed obediently behind him, like a little tail.

Good afternoon, Kujo-kun.

Yukinoshita greeted them with a smile, her gaze falling on the little shrine maiden:

"Is this the result of your work these past few days? Where did you get it from?"

“My cousin from my hometown in the countryside has some physical disabilities, so it’s not easy for her to find a job. That’s why she came to the big city to make a living and occasionally comes to my place to do odd jobs.”

Kujo Toru opened his eyes wide and immediately gave Uesugi Erii a title.

"Really? You seem younger than her to me?"

Yukino looked at the two of them suspiciously.

Judging from her appearance, Uesugi Erii is about the same age as her, but is half a head taller.

Moreover, she has a slender figure and a perfect body; she's practically a natural clothes hanger.

She was hesitant to stand next to the other person because it would highlight her flaws.

"It's normal for girls to mature earlier than boys."

After giving a perfunctory answer, Kujo Toru went straight to the point and asked her why she had come:

"So what do you want from me? I'm not selling the land."

"I'm just here to deliver a message for Yoshifumi Nitta."

Yukinoshita Haruno abandoned her idle chatter and got down to business:

"He said the matter of the crow has been investigated and is being resolved. If you need to find someone, go to their young master, and definitely don't go to him."

At this point, Yukinoshita Haruno recalled the other person's ghost-like appearance and couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"What exactly did you do to him back then? How could someone who's involved in the underworld be so afraid of you?"

"I forgot."

Kujo Tetsu didn't even bother to pretend; he shut her down with a single sentence.

Yukino Shino pouted and didn't press the matter further.

Instead, he turned around and left.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, the Seifu Taisha Shrine returned to its tranquility.

Kujo Toru turned around, glanced at the sky, thought for a moment, and walked towards the company office.

Erii Uesugi followed curiously.

I watched as Kujo Toru stood beside the pile of amulets, took away all the amulets embroidered with the words "good luck," and then returned to the back hall.

"I have something to do. You can play here by yourself for a while. I'll take you to eat later."

He gave Uesugi Erii a piece of advice, as if coaxing a child.

Only after seeing her nod did Kujo Toru walk back towards the rear hall.

He plans to use the random talent awakening skill that has been upgraded to level 10.

Back to the rear hall.

There was no rush to start the extraction.

Kujo Toru, on the contrary, went to take a shower first.

Then he returned to the living room and lit incense in front of each of the two portraits.

clang!

The sound of the bronze chime was melodious.

Hands clasped together.

He then hung seven or eight amulets for good fortune on his body.

After doing all this, Kujo Tetsuya finally felt a little relieved.

Although he knew that these things didn't actually have any real effect.

but!

Just like how you need to bathe, burn incense, and pray to heaven before drawing cards in a game.

This is a ritual that must be performed!

Open the system panel.

[Because your spiritual power level has increased to LV10, you have gained one chance for a random talent awakening.]

Should it be used immediately?

Yes.

[In the process of extraction.]

You have acquired the talent (Guardian Spirit).

[Guardian Spirit: Humans caught in the eye of a turbulent era will attract special beings at the crossroads of their destinies. Only those with unique fates and compatible personalities will be favored by a guardian spirit, which will then actively possess and protect them.]

A fist-sized, golden, transparent crystal emerged from the void.

It fell into the hands of Kujo Toru.

It looks like amber, but it contains powerful spiritual energy.

And it is quite pure.

If it can be effectively utilized, its spiritual power will definitely not be lower than that of the Sword Blessing Seal in Shuangqiu Mountain.

Kujo Toru's expression turned serious.