Why is my anime art style so weird?

She took out a palm-sized bamboo tube covered with golden Sanskrit characters from her bosom, opened the lid, and held it in her hand.

Then she made a series of strange hand gestures with one hand, while seemingly muttering something under her breath.

A miraculous scene unfolded.

A white phantom was pulled out from the crack in the floor and then sucked into the bamboo tube.

Just before the phantom was sucked into the bamboo tube, it seemed to willingly accept its confinement and struggled fiercely, revealing a distorted face that vaguely resembled Eizan Etsuya.

Soon, as the suction of the bamboo tube increased, Eizan Etsu let out a silent wail and was sucked into the bamboo tube.

The female ninja immediately put the lid on the bamboo tube.

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The bamboo tube suddenly shook violently and almost slipped from her hand.

She quickly took out a golden talisman and stuck it on the lid of the bamboo tube.

The bamboo tube immediately fell silent.

The female ninja let out a long breath, carefully placed the bamboo tube close to her body, and then quickly disappeared from the spot...

Bathed in the morning sunlight, Meiji Shrine appears as if shrouded in a thin layer of golden gauze.

At this time, there were no tourists disturbing the peace; only priests and shrine maidens dressed in hunting robes walked through the shrine.

The female ninja silently arrived at a secluded side hall and knelt on one knee before the figure sitting behind the beaded curtain. Her cold voice echoed through the temple.

"Lord Miko, Kurenai Yuhi has come to report."

Kato Megumi, behind the beaded curtain, stopped what she was doing, placed her brush on the inkstone, and then spoke:

"Tell me, what did you see?"

"Yes, Lord Miko..."

After a long while, having listened to Xi Yanghong's account, Kato Megumi showed a faint smile on her face.

She pulled out a clean sheet of white paper, picked up a brush, and began to write something on it.

After a while, a paper butterfly carrying a golden envelope flew out from behind the beaded curtain and landed in front of Sunset Glow.

"Give this letter to him."

Kato Megumi's voice came from behind the beaded curtain.

"Yes, Lord Miko!"

Xi Yanghong quickly tucked the letter into her bosom, then put down the bamboo tube and vanished from the spot in an instant...

After leaving the Metropolitan Police Department, Xu Ming put Haruyuki Arita into a scroll and then took the subway back to a station near his home.

Before going upstairs, Xu Ming remembered the snacks he had promised to Haruyuki Arita, so he went to the Lawson convenience store closest to his home.

As soon as I entered, I heard a lively voice.

"welcome!"

Xu Ming smiled slightly and waved.

Good morning, Ms. Aoyama.

Good morning, Xu Mingjun!

Aoyama Nanami, dressed in Lawson's signature blue and white striped uniform, with her brown hair neatly tied back, greeted Da Xuming with a smile.

This Lawson convenience store was only a few dozen meters away from Xu Ming's house. Aoyama Nanami often worked there, and Xu Ming had also read the original "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou". Through deliberate efforts to get to know each other, the two eventually became acquainted.

Of course, Xu Ming didn't mean anything by it.

It's probably just a superficial thought—seeing a familiar anime character and wanting to get to know them.

The two were merely acquaintances, a nodding acquaintance between a regular customer and a shop assistant.

Chapter 51 Kato Megumi's Invitation

Soon, Xu Ming placed the selected potato chips and soda on the cashier's counter in front of Aoyama Nanami.

Aoyama Nanami quickly scanned the items, packed them into a bag, and handed them to Xu Ming.

"Xu Mingjun, Chenghui 1260 yen!"

Xu Ming paid, took the bag, said hello, and walked towards the convenience store door, with Aoyama Nanami bowing behind him.

"Welcome back next time!"

Her voice was still full of energy, just like her sunny and vibrant smile.

Xu Ming suddenly felt more energetic.

It's definitely better to spend more time with people who are full of positive energy.

Back home, Xu Ming first offered incense to his sister, then lay down on the bed to rest.

Xu Ming slept from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As soon as Xu Ming got out of bed and walked into the living room, he suddenly noticed a golden envelope placed in the most conspicuous spot on the coffee table.

Xu Ming, who was still somewhat dazed, was suddenly jolted awake.

A thief broke into my house!?

He immediately rushed into the kitchen, grabbed a cleaver, and began searching the house thoroughly.

Nothing was found.

Xu Ming hesitated for a moment and did not choose to call the police.

He returned to the kitchen, put on his dishwashing gloves, and then picked up the strangely shaped envelope.

The letter was sealed with the words "To be opened by Xu Ming".

Xu Ming opened the envelope and took out the letter.

A letter with elegant and refined handwriting appeared before Xu Ming's eyes.

Involuntarily, Xu Ming's mind conjured up an image of a reclusive hermit living in the mountains, dressed in a simple, flowing white robe, sitting in a bamboo house, enjoying fine wine and the lush forest outside the window, holding a calligraphy brush in one hand.

After reading through the entire letter.

Xu Ming's face showed a very surprised expression.

The sender of this letter was none other than Megumi Kato!

Ever since that chance encounter at Meiji Shrine, Xu Ming has felt that this incredibly low-key girl at school is just too mysterious.

She seemed to be hiding secrets all over her body.

It's like a goddess statue hidden in the darkness; you think you've seen her whole face, but in fact you've only seen a glimpse of her clothes.

The letter was simple, roughly meaning that he had something to discuss with Xu Ming and invited him to visit Meiji Shrine again.

So, should he keep the appointment or not?

Xu Ming fell into deep thought.

His hand unconsciously touched the amulet on his chest, and then he made a decision.

At least for now, Kato Megumi is treating him with goodwill.

When Xu Ming returned to Meiji Shrine, his feelings were slightly different.

Last time, it was similar to scouting the route, while also taking part in sightseeing, so Xu Ming had the time to appreciate the scenery along the way.

This time, Xu Ming was eager to see Kato Megumi and see what she was up to.

The two are similar; although they go to the same place, their purposes are different. The first time was for tourism, and the second time was for business trips.

My feelings were completely different.

Soon, Xu Ming arrived at the crossroads where he had met the first time before. The shrine maiden he had met was actually standing there waiting for him.

Upon seeing Xu Ming, the shrine maiden immediately bowed slightly to him.

"Please follow me, guest. Lady Mikami is waiting for you."

Xu Ming's eyes flashed.

"Thanks a lot."

"Please come this way."

The shrine maiden gestured "please" as she spoke, then led Xu Ming through a long fork in the road to the side hall where he had met Kato Megumi last time.

The two took off their shoes, walked up the wooden steps of the side hall, and stopped in front of a paper door.

"Lord Miko is inside, please wait a moment."

The shrine maiden said to Xu Ming.

Then she slowly knelt down in front of the paper door, leaned down, and softly said to those inside:

"Lord Miko, the guests have been brought."

"Please let him in."

Kato Megumi's voice came from inside the paper door.

"Yes."

The shrine maiden agreed, sat up straight, moved to the door, quietly opened the paper door, and then placed her hands on her thighs, remaining still.

"Thank you."

Xu Ming glanced at the shaman kneeling at the door like a statue, and slowly walked into the side hall.

Sunlight streamed in through a row of exhaust windows, creating neat, square patches of light on both sides of the side hall. The brown wooden floor reflected the sunlight, making the entire side hall bright even without artificial lighting.

The walls and ceiling of the side hall are decorated with many legends about the goddess Amaterasu.

Kato Megumi, dressed in a pine and crane patterned Chihaya robe and wearing a golden zenten crown, knelt behind a wooden table at the far end of the side hall, looking at him calmly.

Xu Ming walked over and sat down opposite her.

"Please have some tea."

As Kato Megumi spoke, she pushed a purple clay teacup, no bigger than a ping-pong ball, in front of Xu Ming, and a unique fragrance wafted out.