Anime Crossover Livestream: The Second Dimension

Their facial expressions are perfectly synchronized!

laugh!

Li Ke, who was just drinking tea, almost spat it out—"You 'conversation killer,' you'd better shut up for a bit, wouldn't you?"

as predicted.

When a delicate atmosphere begins to permeate, even Li Er and his wife, Lady Changsun, cannot save the situation.

Princess Chang Le, Li Lizhi, opened her mouth as if to say something, but suddenly realized that saying anything at this moment was better than not saying anything... It would be better to maintain this situation.

Fortunately, Princess Jinyang, Sizi, obediently went to quietly comfort Li Zhi, who was looking down and very disappointed.

"...Sigh." Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty and now the retired emperor, sighed inwardly, feeling that this matter was really troublesome.

Theoretically speaking, if Li Zhi truly possessed the "powerful" qualities described in another world, then he would naturally be the most qualified emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

According to royal and Confucian traditions, Li Chengqian, who was not as absurd as he was in history but was still very wise, was the true successor to the empire.

Therefore, neither Li Tai, Li Zhi, nor any of the other illegitimate sons had any chance at all!

The problem is that the historical Li Zhi in that other world was too "cunning"!

His cunning has reached a level that frightens many! Even his own uncle, Changsun Wuji, now firmly proclaims the resounding slogan, "Only the eldest son of the legitimate wife is worthy..."

In the end, Li Yuan was too lazy to think about it anymore, after all, Aragaki Manami had started to make a move!

"The vital energy subdues evil spirits, the filth of the corpse dissipates, and the soul is refined and the spirit is purified..."

A completely still incantation flowed from Manami Aragaki's mouth.

His supernatural attire and bone mask only evoke images of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

However, there's really nothing wrong with this outfit right now.

In fact.

He was preparing to perform witchcraft.

This is a relatively complete set of techniques from the engraved books.

His clothes were just for dancing; the most important part was the ghost mask he had painstakingly made for his face—the [Ghost Mask]!

Nuo is a mysterious and ancient primitive ritual.

Ancient books interpret it as driving away evil spirits and plagues, originating from witchcraft.

It went through three stages: expelling the plague, offering thanks to the gods, and secularization.

Nuo opera, which evolved from it, is a synthesis of history, folklore, folk religion, and primitive drama.

What Aragaki Manami is about to perform is naturally the non-secular "Nuo," which should be more specifically called "Nuo Dance," mainly used to deal with Kayako.

After all, the situation is quite clear now.

Since he was still in a precarious situation, he naturally used his previous tactic of delaying the inevitable, and also managed to save this group of bored people.

Since I'm confident I can save them, I'll help.

"I've found a way to help my body recover," Aragaki Manami thought to herself.

at the same time.

A group of people who came to the haunted house to film a paranormal program were in a mess.

Because the key figure hosting the program wasn't in good condition.

“This is a senior who inherited the title of the deceased ‘Queen of Demons’, Harase Kyoko,” Nakano Ichika thought nervously, her emotions inexplicable. “She certainly wouldn’t be so timid.”

"Queen of Ghosts" is the best title for actresses who specialize in horror films.

They were all good-looking, but it's said that because they often acted in horror movies, they had an eerie aura about them.

But no matter what, they, who often act in horror movies and visit various supernatural locations, would never be so easily frightened.

Therefore, it was Nakano Ichika, whose logical abilities were by no means lacking, who sensed that something was wrong.

"Perhaps the environment here isn't very good," a voice carrying a strange emotion said.

Even without turning her head, Ichika Nakano knew who it was.

Mai Sakurajima.

The goal I most want to achieve right now!

"Yes, yes! That's right, there are some places that even science can't explain," Nakano Ichika replied with a smile.

Are you scared?

"A little bit, after all, this house seems to give me a rather ominous feeling, probably because it's my first time in a place like this and I'm not used to it."

“I’m scared too,” Mai Sakurajima said calmly.

Although he said he was scared, he did not show any signs of fear.

Nakano Ichika paused for a moment, then scratched her head and chuckled, "Hehehe."

He was much less reserved and stiff when facing Mai Sakurajima.

She almost forgot that Mai Sakurajima was the same age as her!

Come to think of it, these are the only two girls in the crew who are about the same age...

Suddenly.

The production team leader, Nakagawa, shouted, "Everyone, let's take this episode to a temporary halt."

He then instructed people to begin preparations for their departure.

Mai Sakurajima was stunned for a moment; she hadn't expected Director Nakagawa to be so decisive!

It's important to understand that the industry is full of crazy directors. As the name suggests, they'll do anything to make a show a hit, even things that can drive people crazy.

Her mother had already eliminated countless programs with all sorts of bizarre and ridiculous elements for her.

Thinking of her mother, Mai Sakurajima subconsciously looked in her direction, only to see her chatting with other producers and directors on the veranda outside the house, probably to strengthen their bonds and deepen their communication.

This is something that cannot be avoided in the entertainment industry.

Just as she was about to look away and not neglect Nakano Ichika, Sakurajima Mai suddenly froze, her gaze drawn to a dark, seemingly moving object in the room.

It's not an object!

It's an imprint!!

Moving marks?

"The woman killed by her husband in the murder case that just happened in the house, hmm, it seems to be haunted by a woman named Kayako."

"It was an emotional entanglement. I only heard that the woman died a terrible death. Her hands were tied behind her back to the foot of the bed by her husband, and she was kicked, cursed, and humiliated for hours. She was also slashed all over with a utility knife."

"Look at that black stain. It's the blood left when that woman was killed. No matter how you wipe it, you can't get it off."

The conversation from her memories flashed through Mai Sakurajima's mind.

The darkness in his eyes gradually became familiar, as if it were taking on a human form...

Chapter 22 Ju-on Notes! Mai Sakurajima in Fear

"Sakurajima-senpai."

A voice suddenly woke Sakurajima Mai, who seemed to be in a daze.

Mai Sakurajima immediately regained her senses.

Turning my head, I realized it was Ichika Nakano next to her!

Looking again at the mother's location, there was nothing strange or eerie about it; everyone was chatting normally, and there seemed to be no problem.

The sunlight filtering through the leaves and falling on her provided her with a small measure of warmth and security, calming her racing heartbeat.

The person calmed down considerably.

Just like the protagonist in the movie.

I seemed to see something, but when I turned my head, I couldn't see anything anymore... It was filled with indescribable terror.

Mai Sakurajima hates playing this kind of protagonist.

The problem is that she doesn't think she saw things wrong!

Even so.

She immediately smiled at Ichika Nakano and said, "It's okay, I'm sorry, I was just spacing out."

Ichika Nakano smiled and shook her head: "It's good that you're alright."

She didn't ask any further questions.

In such a terrifying atmosphere, it's best to speak less, as saying too much can lead to mistakes and potentially touching on taboo topics.

She believes that as long as she doesn't provoke or get involved, she won't get entangled with it.

Well, even though she's taking the initiative to come in now, there's nothing we can do about it.

Ichika Nakano apologized silently, but did not reveal who she was apologizing to.

after that.

The group packed up their things quite quickly. Some members of the crew actually had complaints and were secretly criticizing a certain actor for being "big shots".

It's just that because of the subtle nature of the situation, no one brought it up directly, but the delicate atmosphere was enough to illustrate the point.

oh?

Standing atop the high-rise, ready to take action at any moment, Aragaki Manami was quite surprised, casually gazing at the large expanse of pale ink-colored clouds in the sky.

A large patch of light, flowing, dark clouds gradually thickened and began to obscure the sun.

The intense sunlight was significantly reduced.

"It's much cooler now," Manami Aragaki muttered to herself, leaning against the wall and casually watching the crew bustling about like ants before a rainstorm.

[Breaking news! Breaking news! Aragaki-sama, who rarely comments on the weather, is in a pleasant mood right now. It's a good time to strike up a conversation; we suggest you do it soon.]

[Isn't this practically a blatant hint? I can guarantee those people in the haunted house won't escape. A song of 'Cooldown' for them!]