Tokyo, My Childhood Friend is a Ghost Story

Chapter 26 Little Black, I miss Kasyapa-kun.
"Kasyapa~ Isn't it beautiful?"

On the desk, Xiao Fujiang, dressed in her newly bought blue dress, leaned on the lamp post, crossed her right leg behind her, and looked at Utakata with a charming expression.

"good-looking."

Hehe~ Hug me~

Amidst Xiao Fujiang's sweet cry, Uta Kasyapa held her in his palm and brought her to his face. The little one buried her head and rubbed against Uta Kasyapa's cheek.

Just as Uta Kassapa was interacting with Kofue, a restless cat's meow suddenly came from outside the window.

"cat?"

Upon hearing the cat meow, Uta Kasyapa abruptly stood up from his chair and looked out the window.

He hadn't forgotten that there was a little one at home, so he would close the doors and windows tightly every day before leaving the house, for fear that small predators might sneak in and pose a threat to Xiao Fujiang.

"I'll go down and take a look."

"Mmmmm~"

After Uta Kassapa put Fujye down, Fujye walked barefoot and obediently into the exquisite little villa that Fujye had bought for her.

Speaking of the small villa, Utada Kassapa felt a sense of suspicion. Why would she buy such a thing out of the blue?

The reason was that this thing looked very exquisite, so Uta Kasyapa placed it in his home.

If it weren't for the fact that Fukie's eyes and tone were normal, Uta Kasyapa would have strongly suspected that Fukie had already discovered the existence of Little Fukie.

But if I really find out, then I will find out. Even if Fujang gets furious again, since little Fujang promised me that she has never grown up, I will protect her life and safety.

"Meow, meow~!"

When he got downstairs, the anxious meows of the cat were still coming. Uta Kassapa glanced around but couldn't find the cat anywhere.

Just as Uta Kassapa was about to turn on the streetlights, a slender black cat leaped up in front of him with a thud.

"Meow~"

Upon seeing people, the black cat's voice suddenly became gentle.

"Where did you come from, you little thing?"

I tentatively placed my finger in front of the black cat's eyes, hoping it would remember my scent, and to my surprise, the black cat immediately rubbed against me.

Looking at the black cat that started purring after he had petted it a couple of times, Uta Kassapa's cat addiction suddenly resurfaced.

After scratching its belly and rubbing its head for a while, Uta Kassapa was about to go back to the house to get it some food when he heard the black cat's anxious meows.

Looking back, he saw the black cat had landed in the yard, its oily green eyes staring intently at him.

"Meow~!"

The black cat meowed as it walked forward.

"You want me to follow you?"

"Meow~"

Isn't this cat incredibly intelligent?

A fleeting doubt crossed his mind. After a moment's thought, Uta Kasyapa followed the black cat out of the courtyard.

Following behind the black cat, watching the little guy's figure appear and disappear under the streetlights, sometimes overlapping with the shadows, Uta Kassapa was very curious about where the black cat was taking him.

The sweltering evening breeze brushed against my face as it blew along the street, while mosquitoes hiding in street corners and bushes chirped with vibrant energy.

Led by the agile black cat, Uta Kasyapa arrived at a park.

In the shadows of a corner, homeless people lay on the ground resting, either alone or in groups.

As Uta Kasyapa was looking around, the black cat suddenly disappeared into the greenery.

As Uta Kassapa watched the disappearing black cat, puzzled by its vanishing form, Kayano's uniquely soft voice suddenly came from the darkness.

"Little Black, where have you run off to again?"

"Meow~"

"Bad cat."

Why is Jia Yezi here? Why didn't she go home?
Blackie? Is this the black cat that stared at her corpse after she died?
A series of doubts resurfaced in his mind, but before Uta Kassapa could figure out why Kuro knew him and brought him here, Kayuko's soft yet longing voice came again.

"Little Black, I miss Kasyapa-kun."

"Meow"

“I know that Kasyapa-kun said I could go to him if I was kicked out of my home, but…”

The sound of a plastic bag being torn.

"I'm sorry. The money I get from selling recyclables can only buy bread. I need the rest to buy curry rice at school, so I can't waste it."

"Meow~ woof, woof, woof."

The distinctive purring sound of a pet cat eating could be heard, followed by the girl's low, dejected voice.

"I can't go to Kassapa-kun's house; it will cause him trouble. It will make him and Fukie-kun argue."

"Besides, how could a withdrawn and gloomy girl like me be liked by anyone?"

"I don't want to see Kasyapa in a difficult position."

"Meow"

"It's okay, Little Black~ We've slept outside before, don't worry, I'll hide when it rains, it won't flood like it did in the bridge tunnel last time~!"

"Meow"

Click.

Just as Jia Yezi was interacting with Xiao Hei, the sound of fallen leaves and weeds being crushed came from underfoot.

In the darkness, Jia Yezi's body visibly trembled.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I'll leave right away."

A voice filled with guilt and intense unease came from outside, and Jia Yezi hurriedly turned around to look at the figure outside the green belt.

Thinking that a homeless person had taken a liking to her spot, Jia Yezi fearfully rolled up her recycling bag, scavenging clips, and the clean drinking water bottle she had picked up and washed together.

He then hurriedly got up, bowed repeatedly, and prepared to leave with Xiao Hei in his arms.

"Jia Yezi"

Watching Jia Yezi leave humbly with her back bent, Uta Kasyapa felt extremely sad.

Putting aside the fact that he knew Jia Yezi, even as a normal person, seeing a girl being kicked out of her home and forced to live on the streets would not be pleasant to him after learning the reason.

Hearing the shouts behind her, Jia Yezi shuddered, then continued walking outside with her head down, even speeding up her pace.

"stop!"

Seeing this, Uta Kassapa knew that Kayano was avoiding him, so he quickly took a step forward and grabbed her.

"Where do you want to go? Where do you plan to go? And where can you even go?!"

The three consecutive questions stunned Jia Yezi. Looking at Utakayo's unfriendly gaze, Jia Yezi pouted, looking like she was about to cry.

"I...I don't want to put Kasyapa-kun in a difficult position. I...I'm just a nuisance."

Under the dim streetlights, the light illuminated the slight tears welling up in Jia Yezi's eyes, and Utakayo sighed.

"Jia Yezi" (佳椰).

"You're just causing me trouble. Never mind, let's go home."

After racking his brains for a long time, unable to think of a way to comfort Jia Yezi, Uta Kasaya could only forcefully pull her hand and walk towards home.

At Uta Kasyapa's house, Kayano looked at the slippers that Uta Kasyapa handed her, the ones she had worn last time. Her toes were tightly clenched together inside the slippers because of shyness and nervousness.

"Hurry up and change, then come sit down on the sofa with me."

Looking at Uta Kassapa, who had placed the pile of dirty trash he brought in the corner, settled himself down, and then turned to go to the kitchen.

Looking at the pink Hello Kitty slippers on her feet, the bright light made Jia Yezi feel as if she were being warmed by the winter sun, so comfortable that she couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly, just like Xiao Hei next to her.

(End of this chapter)