Tokyo: I was tricked into marrying a yandere ghost

Chapter 103 Hell Star, Invitation from Shinto University

A classroom on the second floor of an abandoned private property in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

There were no light bulbs here, only a sliver of moonlight shining in from outside the window.

A mature woman dressed in loose, casual clothes stood on a pile of rubble made of old desks. She picked up a chair and sat down without regard for the danger. The pile of rubble beneath her creaked and groaned, making one worry that it might fall apart completely.

If this falls apart, not only will you get injured, but you might also be buried alive by these old desks.

But she seemed completely oblivious to the danger, smiling as she said, "Do you think they'll come?"

The person who was asked the question was none other than Sadako Yamamura, who had disappeared during this period.

She had her hair in simple braids and was holding a book, reading it intently.

Hearing Hojo Noriko's words, she didn't even lift her eyelids, and went straight to the point: "Didn't you claim to know everything? Why are you asking me?"

"Isn't this giving you a chance to demonstrate your abilities?"

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Noriko Hojo found the other person quite boring.

However, capable people often have rather eccentric personalities.

In her opinion, Sadako Yamamura was already quite easy to get along with, so she didn't mind her behavior at the moment.

She lifted her right foot and placed it directly on the chair beneath her, resting her delicate chin on her knee, and murmured, "Hey, Yamamura-kun, have you ever thought about what your life would be like without Kiyokawa Kiri?"

"No, I won't consider it."

Sadako Yamamura slowly closed the book in her hands, her face calmer than ever before.

She knew what Noriko Hojo wanted to say.

When they first met, they discussed the "parallel world theory." In Hojo Noriko's view, the world is not unique, and the existence of supernatural tales is more like a result of some unexpected possibility.

In another timeline, there might also be a Sadako Yamamura, existing as a powerful and almost invincible ghost.

Sadako Yamamura didn't know much about parallel worlds, since it was only the 1990s. Even if someone proposed the idea, she didn't really care. What really moved her was that after explaining the theory, Noriko Hojo told her about Kiyokawa Kiri's special characteristics.

Hojo Noriko was certain that if it were Kiyokawa Kiri, he would definitely understand what she meant.

Sadako Yamamura was quite curious about what the woman in front of her was planning, which was why she had appeared here.

Don't worry, you'll find out soon.

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As soon as Hojo Noriko finished speaking, her gaze suddenly became fixed on a dark corner inside the private school.

Although she couldn't see what was in the darkness, her keen intuition told her that there seemed to be something there—or rather, a spiritual warning.

Someone is coming.

"Kiyokawa-kun, you arrived even faster than I expected."

Noriko Hojo smiled nonchalantly and raised her hand in greeting.

"Let the Ishii couple come out too. Hmm... I'm not some bad older sister. I didn't expect you to be so wary of me. It's a bit surprising that Kawakami Tomie would agree to let you come and risk your life with them."

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In the darkness, the outlines of two people gradually emerged.

Kiyokawa Kiri, carrying Xiao Hei, came out on her own initiative. Ishii Souichi hesitated for a long time before finally appearing from the back door of the private school classroom. As for Ishii Gen, she wasn't there; she was actually standing in a classroom on the third floor.

It was right above Noriko Hojo's head...

The administrator of the paranormal forum invited everyone to meet, but the group was known for its caution.

If Noriko Hojo makes any unusual move, Ishii Fuchi will immediately break through the floor and launch a surprise attack from above. At that moment, Ishii Souichi will unleash a curse, Kiyokawa Kiri will throw out a black cat, and begin to adapt...

According to their expectations, Hojo Noriko would definitely not be able to withstand it.

Unexpectedly, just as they were getting ready, Noriko Hojo discovered them.

"Chairman, what are you doing here?"

Kiyokawa Kiri asked Yamamura Sadako in a low voice.

"Like you, I was also invited by this woman." Sadako Yamamura looked left and right, suddenly sensing that something was off about the atmosphere. Without hesitation, she stood directly on Kiyokawa Kiri's side. "Be careful, this woman seems a bit strange."

"Don't be like that, I came here with sincerity."

Noriko Hojo laughed carefree, seemingly unconcerned about the current situation.

"To be honest, if it really came down to a fight, only one and a half of you would be a match for me."

She pointed at Sadako Yamamura, and then at Kiyokawa Kiri.

Half of the rival was Sadako Yamamura after her death.

If the other person dies now, they will become a terrifying figure in Japanese ghost stories.

However, that version of Sadako Yamamura incorporated the smallpox virus, while the current Sadako Yamamura does not.

Therefore, he can only be considered a half-opponent.

As for the remaining one, it's not actually Kiyokawa Kiri; more accurately, it should be Omi Kinka within Kiyokawa Kiri's body.

Noriko Hojo couldn't say for sure whether Kiyokawa Kiri would break free from his body if he died. But if Kiyokawa Kiri did break free, she estimated she would be in trouble... not because she couldn't defeat him, but because the commotion would be too great, and she would have to wipe out at least half of Japan.

To show her sincerity and also to intimidate everyone, Noriko Hojo pulled a strange object out of her pocket.

That thing looks a lot like a celestial nebula that doesn't exist on Earth.

But upon seeing it, Kiyokawa Kirito showed a rare expression of astonishment, blurting out, "Ground... how could you have something like this?!"

Sadako Yamamura also frowned.

She couldn't recognize what the fictional celestial body in the other person's hand was, but her spirit was screaming wildly.

It was as if the other side possessed a nuclear bomb capable of destroying Japan.

"I obtained it by chance, much like you found Omi Kinko." Hojo Noriko, seeing that her goal had been achieved, put away Hellstar and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't use it. I just wanted to have an open and honest chat with you all."

Seeing that Kiyokawa Kiri frowned, seemingly displeased, she decided to get straight to the point: "Let's get back to the main topic. I'm the administrator and one of the founders of the paranormal forum. I've come to you because I hope you can do a few things for me..."

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"What is it?"

Ishii Souichi, lacking experience and unable to recognize Hell Star, was very wary, but he didn't forget to add, "Our fees are very high."

He and Ishii had just earned 80 million yen from Kiyokawa Kiri, so they weren't short of money for the time being. In fact, the Ishii couple had already decided to go on a trip abroad for the next few days to enjoy themselves and buy a new house when they came back. They didn't want to get involved in any dangerous things anymore.

Soichi Ishii was by nature a rather cautious person.

To put it nicely, it's being cautious; to put it bluntly, it's being timid.

Getting him to take risks would be quite difficult.

Fortunately, he was just an extra for Noriko Hojo; the truly important ones were Kiyokawa Kiri and Yamamura Sadako.

She shrugged and said, "Do you know why I created a paranormal forum?"

"Is it to find out about the ghost stories in Tokyo?" Kiyokawa Kiri's eyes changed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Kawakami Tomie told me that you have been intentionally or unintentionally controlling the ghost stories in Tokyo."

"That's right."

Noriko Hojo snapped her fingers, her smile growing even brighter.

For most ordinary people, living in such a world is utterly hopeless.

Imagine what would happen to someone like Kayako Kawamata after she died if Kiyokawa Kiri didn't exist.

Without a doubt, it will become the complete Ju-on and start a killing spree until everyone is wiped out, and there is no way to counter this kind of ghost story, because the complete Ju-on is simply too unsolvable.

There's even Sadako Yamamura.

After she dies, she will become a terrifying ghost, and may even have fused with the smallpox virus.

Rather than a vengeful ghost, it's more like some kind of AI program that only knows how to kill.

Ordinary people living in a world filled with such strange tales would only face bottomless despair and could die at any moment.

No matter who it is, their life cannot be guaranteed.

Noriko Hojo's goal was simple: she knew that supernatural tales could never be completely eradicated. Once a person died, they might become a ghost-type tale. Even though the conditions for becoming a tale were very strict, there were other kinds of tales that existed from birth.

What she wants to do is maintain a wonderful balance in the world.

It contains both supernatural tales and ordinary people, maintaining this fragile balance so that everyone is forever in a state of having a general understanding but not being certain, let alone being able to interfere.

This was one of the reasons she created the paranormal forum.

The internet allows for quick access to information about recent events, enabling individuals to take control of situations....

"Do you want to know how I got involved with ghost stories?"

Noriko Hojo hugged her thighs and chuckled softly, "I used to be just an ordinary person. I first came into contact with ghost stories when I was in high school, when I joined a club that specialized in studying horror stories."

Looking back now, I realize I was really asking for trouble by researching horror stories in a world like this...

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She paused suddenly, then looked at Kiyokawa Kiri: "Back then, I was just like you, very interested in psychic games, so I played them too."

Upon hearing this, Kiyokawa Kiri was slightly taken aback and subconsciously asked, "And then?"

Most ordinary people will fail when they try to play psychic games.

This is because ordinary people lack sufficient spirituality to effectively control things, so they can't communicate with spirits at all.

But Hojo Noriko was an exception.

Her ancestors must have produced some extraordinary figures, which resulted in her being naturally more spiritually gifted than ordinary people.

There were eight people playing the game in the club at the time, and Noriko Hojo, in a daze, actually summoned something incredible—she didn't even realize she had succeeded.

While playing the game, she subconsciously thought of a very serious problem.

If I successfully communicate with spirits, does that mean that supernatural tales do exist in this world? If so, what do they look like?

This subconscious thought inadvertently became the "answer" that Noriko Hojo longed to know.

Thus, the ghost stories summoned by the psychic games satisfied her.

The price was that the other seven members of the gang all died on the spot.

"This incident had a significant impact on me; otherwise, I wouldn't be doing this kind of thing now."

Noriko Hojo shrugged and sighed, "A momentary mistake has led to a lifetime of regret."

"However, I later realized that it would be too difficult for me to clear away the ghost stories on my own, so I called you all here. If possible, I hope you can help me out."

"I know a lot of people in the Metropolitan Police Department and have some connections with the Japanese government. I'm planning to start a Shinto university. Are you interested in participating?" she added.

Kiyokawa Kiri hadn't said much since the beginning, but instead frowned and fell into deep thought.

He could sense that Noriko Hojo was quite sincere.

However, what's puzzling is why the other party possesses such powerful knowledge of supernatural tales?

And with the ability to destroy galaxies, why would they still want to recruit other strange tales?

Unless, what she has isn't the complete Hellstar.

It's like how Kayako Kawamata and Sadako Yamamura only became vengeful ghosts after they died...

It's quite possible that Kiyokawa Kiri is increasingly convinced that his guess is correct. After all, the real Hell Star is impossible to manipulate, and although Hell Star is a fictional celestial body, it actually has a huge mass. If it really appeared, it would probably swallow the entire solar system in an instant.

In other words, the fictional celestial body in the other party's possession should be of the same origin as Hell Star, but much weaker.

"Shinto University?"

Just then, Sadako Yamamura suddenly spoke.

"So, you're planning to use the power of our other ghost stories to gain enough influence within the Metropolitan Police Department and among the highest levels of the government, right?"

"Don't make it sound like I'm the one taking advantage of you." Hojo Noriko's face was extremely innocent.

In her view, this is actually a mutually beneficial thing.

Because her goal was to restrict supernatural tales, she planned to create a relevant department—but creating such a department was not easy. The government wasn't stupid and wouldn't stand idly by. So she had to settle for second best and start with places like universities.

Noriko Hojo can also provide benefits to Kiyokawa Kiri and others, as she can effectively integrate a lot of resources.

"How about you listen to what I have to say for now?"

"First, there's Kiyokawa Kiri, you're in a lot of trouble right now. Do you think Kawamata Kayako's personality is slowly improving?"

Noriko Hojo smiled nonchalantly.

"But what if I say that Kayako's future self has already appeared? You've been lucky these past few times, with the black cat in your arms secretly helping you. But as time goes on, Kayako's future self will become stronger and stronger, and this cat will soon be unable to protect you."

"Future body?"

Kiyokawa's pupils slowly contracted.

He had heard Omi mention this before, but so much time had passed and nothing strange had happened.

She thought she had resolved the crisis from Kayako, but judging from Hojo Noriko's words, it seemed that the crisis had not disappeared at all.