Chapter 361: Miko’s Deceased Family’s Obsessions and Evil Spirits
Chapter 361: Miko’s Deceased Family’s Obsessions and Evil Spirits!
The next day, Ren shamelessly asked for leave again.
"Ren, since I didn’t have class yesterday, you didn’t look for me? Heartless?" As soon as he dialed Hiratsuka Shizuka’s number, she harshly complained.
"Ahem, wasn’t I just giving you some time to recover, Shizuka? You were a bit too out of control that day." Not only out of control but also incontinent, several times. Ren couldn’t possibly say that he forgot after the pleasure, could he?
"Tsk, you still dare to say that. You don’t know how to cherish women at all."
"Haha, Shizuka-chan, you probably forgot, but you were the one begging me, you know."
Ren’s single sentence choked her. "Ugh, no! Wasn’t it because you deliberately wouldn’t put it in! Bastard!"
"Well, who told Shizuka-chan to look so inviting to bully?"
"Tch, let’s get to the point. You’re asking for leave again? Who was it with last night?" Hiratsuka Shizuka was already used to his early morning calls; it was always about asking for leave.
This was a huge misunderstanding. He did play all night, but that was with Nami’s group and had nothing to do with this side. "Where did your mind go? I’m accompanying someone from another world to get familiar with this one."
"Otherworld... Tsk, I almost forgot you could even travel between worlds. Your leave is fine, but how are you going to compensate me afterward?"
Ren chuckled. "My weapon, for one day and one night, for you to use as you please."
"Pfft! You’re clearly trying to take advantage of me!" Hiratsuka Shizuka spat, but a moment later, she whispered, "Ugh... I’ll decide the time. That’s it." Beep! She hurriedly hung up.
Ren’s expression was strange. "Is Shizuka that thirsty?" It seems he’ll need to take good care of her in the future.
What he needed to do now was set those thoughts aside and take the hand of the person beside him. "Baiheng, let’s go. I’ll take you around and let you get familiar with life here."
"Oh, mm, thank you." Baiheng’s fox ears twitched adorably as her hand was held. The entire day belonged to her, which even made Sayuri a little jealous.
In reality, it was pretty much like a date. Baiheng was shy at first, but later, when she saw novel things, she couldn’t help but ask curiously. Ren patiently explained everything to her.
"I really hope Jingliu, Dan Heng, and the others can also get the life they want." This was Baiheng’s feeling after experiencing life here. The High-Cloud Quintet might be a thorn in her heart that was hard to erase.
To this, Ren could only say, "Each to their own fate." Aside from Jingliu, he wasn’t very interested in the others, as they were all men.
After finishing the day’s date, he sent Baiheng home. Although he only received a hug, it was still nice. Afterward, Ren went to fulfill his previous promise. He moved to Miko’s house ahead of time.
Not long after, Miko returned, carrying her satchel. She saw him from afar and immediately accelerated into a trot. "Senpai Ren!"
Miko was surprised. "I didn’t see Senpai in the club today. How did you come early?"
Ren casually said, "I had something to do and took leave. After I finished, I came over to wait for you. Let’s go. I probably already know the problem with your house."
Miko’s expression darkened, but she still gathered her courage. "Mm."
She opened the door and led him into the house. As soon as it closed, a middle-aged man with squinting eyes walked over. "Miko, are you bringing a boy home? You’re also at the age for dating."
He was speaking, but Miko dared not look at him, pretending not to see him.
"Sister has a boyfriend!" a little boy also ran out. "Sister’s boyfriend must pass my test!" He was full of energy, but Miko still pretended not to see them.
Because they weren’t people, but obsessions—obsession-bodies formed from their lingering attachments during life.
[Note: This is a heavily modified plot point, beware of spoilers from the original source.]
And behind them, a giant monster was staring. Miko lowered her head and said nothing.
Just then, another voice came. "Miko, are you bringing a friend over?" At the end of the entrance hall, a woman with a very dangerous hairstyle scrutinized him.
Her physique was excellent, curvaceous, although she seemed a little thin. She gave Ren a feeling of an enlarged, easy-to-bully version of Miko, igniting his desire to be a scoundrel. She was alive; she had the same golden pupils as Miko but no spiritual sight.
"Mm-hmm, Mom, this is my Senpai. He’s here to visit."
"Oh, I just made something delicious. Let’s eat together."
Introductions and conversations at the dining table allowed both sides to get to know each other. The enlarged version of Miko was her mother, Yotsuya Touko.
However, at the table, two people were chattering incessantly, but no one paid them any attention. After dinner, Miko glanced at the two obsessions in the living room, pursed her lips, and led Ren into her bedroom.
"Miko, you’re not mature enough yet. You need to be careful," the middle-aged man was still reminding her.
But as soon as the door closed, he sat back on the sofa, acting like a living person.
"Are those two obsessions and that evil spirit making things difficult for you?" Ren asked directly.
Miko lowered her head. "Mm... They’re my father and my younger brother. They... died..." As she said this, tears glistened in her eyes, and she began to sob softly.
"Are you afraid of the evil spirits formed from their obsessions? Or are you afraid that evil spirit is their obsession?"
Both. But in reality, what she was most sad about was that, "A year ago, when they passed away, I had a big fight with them because they secretly ate my pudding... I still haven’t been able to apologize..."
Miko sat on the bed, hugging her knees, and buried her face, crying.
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