Tokyo: Magical Girl Shatters My Dream of Going Public

Chapter 116 My house was robbed?! (February 5th, 1/2.5)

Inside the school.

The four of them "quietly" sneaked in.

The night was as dark as ink, obscuring the familiar school buildings, playground, and tree-lined paths from the daytime.

All were submerged into shadows of varying shades.

Saki took out her beloved action camera from the side pocket of her backpack and neatly put it on her chest.

A faint red light appeared on the camera indicator: "Recording has started!"

She lowered her voice, but couldn't hide the excitement of the adventure in her tone.

Chika walked beside her, her steps light, but her eyes warily scanned the surrounding shadows.

Suddenly remembering something, she leaned close to Saki's ear and whispered, "By the way—don't the teachers at school take turns patrolling the campus at night?"

Saki nodded, with an expression that said, "I already investigated this."

"It's Ms. Fujiwara on duty tonight." She spoke quickly. "I specifically checked, she finished her patrol at 8:30 and has already gone home."

"Oh, oh—" Chika breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good.

If there are still teachers at the school, then a fight would be troublesome.

Salvation Light walked at the very front.

She didn't use a flashlight, yet her steps were as steady as if she were walking in broad daylight.

Her light flaxen ponytail swayed slightly in the dim light, and her silhouette looked strangely reliable.

The group went around to a side entrance on the side of the teaching building.

This was their planned entrance, furthest from the security room and closest to the stairs.

All windows were locked from the inside, a standard theft prevention measure at the school.

But Saki was prepared.

She squatted down in front of the door and took out a small bunch of keys from the inside pocket of her coat.

Xun watched as she skillfully picked out a handle and inserted it into the keyhole.

Click.

The sound of the latch snapping open.

Her eyes twitched slightly.

This person—did they even steal a copy of the school key?

She couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "—When did you get your hands on this?"

Saki Hikari turned her head, pushed up glasses that weren't even on her face, and said matter-of-factly, "Of course it's to investigate unusual phenomena at school! This is a necessary measure!"

As she opened the door, she continued her "science popularization."

"By the way, regarding the ghost story of No-Face, there are actually two versions that are most widely circulated."

The door hinges creaked softly as they slowly opened inward.

Saki's voice echoed in the empty corridor, mostly absorbed by the darkness, which only added to the eeriness of the place.

"The first version says that No-Face is guarding a secret. Whoever discovers that secret, no matter where they flee, will be found by him—"

She paused, deliberately slowing down her speech.

"Then they dragged him into a closed space without doors or windows and tortured him to death."

Chika's breath hitched for a moment.

No doors or windows?

Isn't that just... burying?

"The second version is more direct," Saki continued. "It says you absolutely mustn't see No-Face's face, even though he doesn't have one. If you do, he'll target you, kidnap you, and then—"

She didn't finish her sentence, but she conveyed the meaning.

Tortured to death.

These four words again.

Xun gently bit her lower lip.

The core of ghost stories is always "death." But different versions may hint at different "rules."

Unable to uncover the secret?

Still can't see him?

Just as her thoughts were churning, Saki Hikari pushed the door open completely.

The beam of the flashlight pierced straight into the darkness ahead.

A figure suddenly appeared in the center of the light spot.

I stood still, just a step inside the door.

Saki Hikari froze.

Scream 1 "Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!"

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The shrill, piercing voice instantly tore through the silence!

Savior Light reacted extremely quickly. With a flick of his wrist, the small sword pendant was already in his palm. His body sank slightly, and his pupils contracted sharply.

But next second.

The flashlight beam moved upwards, illuminating the person's face.

The thick lenses reflected a blinding white light, obscuring my eyes.

Snow-white long hair, an impeccably tailored shirt, and lips pressed into a straight line.

It is Xuecun Baihua.

Savior Light's tense shoulders suddenly relaxed, and the small sword in his palm quietly fell to the ground.

Xun's heart was still pounding, and her fingertips were cold.

Chika opened her mouth wide, and even her ahoge (cowlick) stood up in fright.

Saki Hikari slumped to the ground, her flashlight rolling to the side, its beam swaying wildly on the floor.

Xuecun stood quietly where light and shadow intersected, his gaze from behind his glasses sweeping over the four still-shaken faces of the group.

Finally, the image focuses on the action camera still recording on Saki's chest.

She spoke slowly, her voice calm yet penetrating everyone's ears: "Hoshino-kun."

Can you explain?

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"What are you doing right now?"

Saki's mind went blank for a moment.

In her mind, the Yukimura teacher at this moment was a hundred times more terrifying than any "No-Face".

She didn't even dare to look up, her gaze fixed on the tips of her shoes, her throat feeling as if something was blocking it.

"I, I—" she stammered, her voice barely audible, "I forgot my things at school—" Xuecun didn't say anything when she got back.

She simply stepped forward, bent down, and picked up the bunch of keys that Saki had dropped on the ground.

"Going back to school to get something," Xuecun's voice was calm and even, without a trace of emotion. "Do you need to secretly make a copy of the key?"

She held the key up to Saki's eyes.

"Hoshino-san, do you know what kind of behavior it is to make a duplicate of a school key?"

Saki's heart sank.

It’s over.

She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single coherent syllable.

Xuecun did not give her another chance.

She reached out and precisely grabbed Saki's ear, pulling hard—"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch—!"

Saki grimaced as she was pulled up from the ground.

Pick----"

Xuecun's gaze fell on the small camera on her chest that was still recording, its red light flashing faintly.

"Was it to come back to get something?" she said, emphasizing each word. "You'll know once you watch the video."

Saki was ice-cold all over.

Utterly finished.

Xuecun grabbed her ear and turned to walk towards the school gate.

After taking a few steps, she didn't turn her head, and her voice came clearly: "And you three, come with me too."

The tone left no room for argument.

Kaoru and Chika exchanged a glance, both able to see the unease in each other's eyes.

Savior Light shrugged indifferently and followed.

The group of five walked silently along the tree-lined path leading to the school gate.

The streetlights cast a dim, yellowish glow, dispelling the chill that had just hung in front of the teaching building.

But Saki felt a burning pain in her ears and a chill in her heart.

Reaching the roadside, Xuecun finally let go of her hand.

Saki covered her bright red ears and hung her head, looking like a wilted little animal.

She knew that making excuses was pointless.

"Teacher—" Her voice was hoarse, filled with resigned dejection, "We—we're here to eradicate the school's ghost stories."

She took a breath, as if summoning her last bit of courage, and pointed at Savior Light: "And, Savior Light is actually..."

"Hoshino Sakihiko!"

Xuecun suddenly interrupted her, his voice rising and unusually stern.

She called her by her full name.

Saki Hikari shuddered, her neck instinctively shrinking back.

She finally truly felt it.

This teacher, who usually seemed somewhat timid and easy to talk to, was genuinely angry at this moment.

Anger smoldered behind her glasses, cold and scorching.

Saki lowered her head, her fingers clenched, and all her excuses turned into one sentence: "—I'm sorry."

The voice was soft, but sincere.

Seeing her like this, Xuecun's anger seemed to dissipate somewhat.

She closed her eyes and sighed softly.

When she opened her eyes again, her gaze had softened a bit. She reached out and patted Saki's head.

"Since you didn't make a big mistake this time, I'll forgive you."

Just then—

At the far end of the road, two bright headlights pierced the night, heading straight towards us.

The sound of an engine grew louder as it approached, and soon a black luxury sedan slowly slowed down and finally stopped in front of everyone.

Saki stared blankly at the car.

It looks familiar.

Yukimura turned to her and explained, "I called your father in Kyoto."

Saki's pupils contracted sharply.

"After hearing the situation, he immediately sent someone to pick you up."

"One-tenth"

Saki Hikari suddenly raised her head, and the color drained from her face instantly.

She never expected this—

Professor Yukimura actually contacted her father in Kyoto directly?!

The car door opened silently.

Two men in black suits got out of the car one after the other.

They were burly, with broad shoulders and thick backs, their well-fitting suits stretched taut. They stood upright, exuding a cold and unapproachable aura.

One of them stepped forward and bowed slightly to Saki.

"Young Miss," the voice was deep, respectful yet authoritative, "Master sent us to take you back."

The excited glint in Saki's eyes gradually faded.

She glanced at Yukimura's calm profile, then looked at the undisguised astonishment in Kaoru and Chinatsu's eyes.

Finally, my gaze fell upon the teaching building hidden in the darkness in the distance.

Not reconciled.

But—there's no other way.

She lowered her shoulders, like a bird with feathers wet by the rain, and walked silently to the car door.

Before getting into the back seat, she quickly glanced back at the three of them.

His eyes held a complex mix of emotions: guilt, resentment, and a hint of evasion.

The car door closed, and the windows were tinted, instantly cutting off the view inside and outside.

With a low hum of the engine, the car smoothly drove into the night, its taillights quickly disappearing at the end of the road.

The roadside fell silent again, and Xuecun turned around, his gaze sweeping over the remaining three people.

"You too. Now, go home immediately."

Chika and Kaoru exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously.

"Yes, teacher."

They hadn't planned to go any further.

They came along mainly out of concern that Saki would face danger alone, but now that Saki has been taken away, they are relieved.

The savior didn't speak.

She put her hands behind her head, her gaze passing over Xuecun's shoulders and landing once again deep within the campus.

There, the darkness seemed thicker than elsewhere.

She neither nodded nor shook her head.

Because she'll go in tonight, whether she's with someone or not. It's her "job."

Xuecun looked into her eyes and understood. She didn't try to persuade her anymore, but simply pushed up her glasses.

"be safe."

This was said to the light of salvation.

As she listened, she assumed the other person was telling her to be careful on her way home.

"Yes, teacher."

His tone was as relaxed as if he were going on a picnic.

The four parted ways under the streetlights.

Yukimura stood still, watching Chika and Kaoru walk towards the bus stop.

She only turned around and walked towards the back mountain after the two figures disappeared around the street corner.

Savior Guang, with his hands in his pockets, strolled leisurely toward the side wall of the school.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, I climbed over the wall and entered the school again.

"Alright—" she muttered to herself, stretching her wrists. "Time to get to work."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the same time.

Chika and Kaoru had quietly crept back to the chariot, opened the door, and climbed into the back seat.

As soon as Chinatsu entered, she excitedly shouted, "President, Hikari has been kidnapped again! Now Hikari is the only one left in the school."

However, just as she leaned halfway in, she noticed someone sitting in the passenger seat.

Upon closer inspection, he was terrified: "Teacher Yukimura!??"

Her head buzzed.

Not only Hoshino Saki, but my house was also robbed?