In this crossover anime, I fight against the supernatural in my everyday world.

Rikka Takanashi held her wallet in both hands, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Although there are shops selling "Masked" figurines in other places, the quality is not as good.

On the other hand, those people sell figurines purely for their own selfish desires and to make money.

The owner of this shop donated all the proceeds from the sale of the figurines to the families of the victims in the Teru Teru Bozu killer incident. This is the kind of behavior that truly gives the figurines a "mask" soul.

"They sold out so quickly..."

"Cough cough."

Seeing Rikka Takanashi's disappointed look, Miko Yotsuya coughed twice and casually pointed to a figure on the shelf—a figure made to resemble herself in action—wearing a pure white coat with light gold patterns and a mask with light gold patterns like eyes. She smiled at Rikka.

"Actually... this one is quite pretty too."

"this?"

Rikka Takanashi pursed her lips, making no attempt to hide her disappointment.

"Fine, I just want the 'mask'."

Yotsuya Miko sighed slightly, thinking to herself that among the members of the Xyzance team, Yohoshi's popularity was truly exceptionally high.

"this."

Just as Takanashi Rikka looked dejected and was about to turn away, she saw Yosei hand her the box in her hand.

"Here you go, the 'Masked' figure."

"Eh?"

Rikka Takanashi paused for a moment, then hurriedly waved her hand and stammered.

"This...this...won't work..."

"Don't worry about it, the boss gave it to me for free anyway."

Ye Xing looked at the shop owner and smiled.

"Judging from how flustered she is, coming to buy figures, she must be a loyal supporter of 'Masked'. Is it alright if I give it to her?"

"it's okay no problem."

The boss waved his hand dismissively and laughed heartily.

"In fact, the meaning of 'mask' lies in helping others solve their problems."

Seeing the boss's appearance, Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but ask curiously.

"But why do you like 'Mask' so much? To be frank, at your age, you should be past the stage of idolizing celebrities, right?"

"You don't know this."

The boss's smile faded, replaced by a look of deep emotion.

"Have you seen anything about the terrorist attack on the amusement park online?"

Yotsuya Miko nodded.

"Yeah, I've seen it."

"My wife and daughter were inside the Ferris wheel at the time."

"Eh!?"

Seeing Yotsuya Miko's surprised expression, the boss scratched his head and laughed.

"So, to be honest, 'Mask' is the savior who saved my wife and daughters, and this is the only way I can repay him."

"So this is ah..."

Hearing her boss's words, Yotsuya Miko felt a deep stirring within her.

She stole a glance at Ye Xing beside her, wanting to see how the person involved would react to hearing these words, to hearing about their heroic deeds from someone else.

The result was as expected.

Ye Xing maintained his relaxed expression, without even a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

Yotsuya Miko recalled what the other person had said in McDonald's.

"Acting to save others, or to live up to their expectations, is certainly a motivation."

"However, while enjoying the sense of accomplishment of saving others' lives, one may also doubt one's own actions due to being misunderstood, questioned, or even attacked by others."

"So my choice is to only do what I want to do, and not to be bound by the opinions and ideas of others."

Unaffected by anyone, acting freely according to one's own heart.

It sounds simple, but it's very difficult to do.

Whether it's praise, dislike, or criticism.

Completely ignoring all of this—perhaps this mindset is one of the unique skills that Night Star possesses as a professional exorcist.

"Is this... okay?"

Seeing that the boss had said so, Rikka Takanashi carefully handed over Yoshinori, took the box containing the figure, and her eyes were filled with obvious surprise.

Only then did she raise her head to look at Ye Xing, seemingly wanting to say something to express her gratitude, but she couldn't help but be stunned when she saw his face.

"Um...you are...Ye Xing?"

Ye Xing smiled.

"You only recognize me now? Takanashi-kun."

Yotsuya Miko was surprised to hear this.

"Hey, do you guys know each other?"

"I wouldn't say I know them."

Night Star pointed to Rikka the Bird Swim.

"This is Rikka Takanashi from the class next door. Our classrooms are right next to each other, so you must have run into her in the hallway before, right? It's really rude of you not to remember her name. Please come."

Yotsuya Miko pouted and muttered under her breath.

"Rather than that, it's the fact that you remember the names of girls from other classes you don't even know that's suspicious, isn't it?"

As always, Ye Xing gave a sincere answer.

"I remembered Takanashi because she is very cute."

Yotsuya Miko: "...As expected of you."

She wasn't surprised that Rikka Takanashi knew Yosei.

Throughout Soubu High School, from third-year students to first-year students, who wouldn't know this infamous figure, the "Ultimate Villain of Soubu High School," who defeated all the first-year students of Shuchiin High School in the joint exam?

"Nice to meet you, Takanashi-kun."

Yotsuya Miko smiled and nodded at Takanashi Rikka as a greeting, then a hint of jealousy appeared on her face. She grabbed Yosei's arm, as if asserting her ownership, and said irritably.

"Let's go, go home."

"walk slowly."

After the two walked away and disappeared from sight, Rikka Takanashi tightly held the box containing the "Masked" figure and muttered to herself.

"Yoru-kun...are you also a fan of 'Masked'...?"

.......

Meanwhile, after arriving at Yohoshi's house, Yotsuya Miko took off her coat, looking eager to try it out.

"Please sit down, I'll go cook, it'll be ready soon."

"I'll do it."

"Huh? Can you cook?"

"Of course I know how to do it, I'm just too lazy to do it usually."

"Okay~~~ then you do it."

Yotsuya Miko rested her chin on her hand, watching Yosei take ingredients out of the refrigerator, then skillfully tie on an apron and begin processing the ingredients, a smile involuntarily appearing on her lips.

She lay on the sofa, her fair feet dangling in the air, and said with a smile in her voice.

"Since you cook for me, I won't hold it against you for never giving me a gift, but giving a gift to Takanashi-san."

Hearing this, Ye Xing, who was busy in the kitchen, chuckled and replied.

"Didn't I prepare a gift for you?"

"Eh?"

Yotsuya Miko asked, puzzled.

"What gift have you prepared for me?"

"Mikazuki Munechika."

"Eh?"

Yotsuya Miko paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise.

"No... Mikazuki Munechika... is this for me?"

"Why not?"

Night Star countered with a question.

"Are you suggesting I carry two swords by myself? I don't practice dual-wielding. Besides, you know Onimaru Kunitsuna's personality; he'll throw a tantrum at me."

When she heard the second half, Miko Yotsuya sighed softly.

As expected of you.

Even Onimaru Kunitsuna, a sword, is starting to get jealous?

......

After half an hour.

"Hmm~ delicious~"