In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

Shaking his head, Xia Mu didn't think too much about it, simply assuming it was his imagination.

Then, he turned his attention to the view outside the window. As the bus traveled deeper into the city, the fog around them gradually thinned. Especially after entering a certain village, the original fog almost disappeared, leaving only a thick layer of fog in the distance. Only then did he feel relieved.

"Teacher Xia Mu is right, this really is a natural phenomenon, it's incredible!"

Sayuri let out a breath, looking at the dilapidated village around her, a hint of curiosity reappearing in her eyes: "Where is this? This is a village I've never seen before..."

Xia Mu also looked out the window through the glass. It was a village that looked like it was in the 1990s. The layout of the houses was very different from the modern city of Tokyo. The moss covering the walls told the story of the long history of this place. In particular, the strange bird calls that came from the sky from time to time added a touch of strangeness to the place.

"There doesn't seem to be anyone around..."

Sayuri shook her head and said, and Natsuki nodded as well: "Indeed, it looks like an abandoned village. It's quite rare for a bus to choose a place like this as a transit point."

Aside from the two, the other passengers were also filled with curiosity about the place, but some of the older men kept sighing, as if the village in front of them reminded them of some distant past.

At this moment, an elderly man sitting in the seat in front of Xia Mu spoke up: "I remember now, this village used to be quite famous, but ever since the young people left for the more developed towns, there have been very few people here. But the prosperity of that time has remained. Look at that bus stop, it's practically brand new..."

At the old man's suggestion, everyone looked ahead and sure enough, they saw a bus stop sign not far away, and next to it was a wooden house with the words "Passenger Rest Area" written on it.

When the bus finally stopped, the driver's voice came from the driver's seat again: "Everyone can rest here for the night. There are drinks and food inside. If you need blankets, you can ask the owner for some, but you'll have to pay for them yourself!"

After saying that, the driver opened the door, turned off the engine, and got out. The passengers exchanged glances and then got up from their seats.

"Yo-ho, off on an adventure!"

Sayuri immediately stood up and rushed out. Natsuki shook his head helplessly and followed her off the bus. The moment he touched the ground, a strange feeling came to his mind, especially the cross necklace on his chest, which trembled slightly, as if sensing something. This made Natsuki look around: "Hmm? What's going on—"

Before he could finish speaking, Sayuri's voice came from inside: "Natsuki-sensei, this place is so beautiful!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Mu subconsciously walked towards the other party's location. As he passed the small shop in the house, he noticed that the cross necklace on the chest of a certain figure who was paying with his head down trembled even more noticeably. However, Xia Mu's attention was focused on the girl in the distance, and he did not seem to notice the abnormality of the necklace.

"Teacher Xia Mu, come quick!"

Upon reaching the other side of the house, as Natsuki listened to Sayuri's words, he noticed a lake suddenly appearing ahead. The lake shimmered with a clear luster under the moonlight, with fish occasionally leaping out of the water, making the scene appear especially tranquil. A girl with twin ponytails was already "dancing" on the shore, and her leaping figure attracted Natsuki's gaze, causing a smile to involuntarily creep onto his lips.

However, he quickly recovered in the next second, and realizing his lapse in composure, he reminded Sayuri, "Sayuri, be careful..."

In fact, for Sayuri now, unless some forbidden ghosts arrive, nothing can threaten her safety. Even in terrible natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, the girl can easily get through them. This is also true for any holy light girl.

The sight of the two people walking one after the other caught the attention of many passengers, who all showed expressions of envy.

In particular, some young male passengers kept glancing at the departing girl's slender figure. They hadn't noticed it on the bus before, but now they realized that the girl's figure was truly outrageous even in the developed city of Tokyo. However, thinking of the man's equally handsome face, they could only sigh and say that the two were actually a perfect match!

The passengers didn't notice that the middle-aged shop owner, who was bowing his head and counting his coins, had a strange smile on his lips, and his eyes, in particular, had a faint red glint in them, making him look like some kind of wild beast ready to devour its prey.

But when another person placed their goods on the checkout counter, he looked up, smiled mechanically, and said, "Sincerely, 10,000 yen..."

On the other side, Natsuki was also unaware of what was happening inside the house. He simply followed Sayuri along the shore, feeling the occasional gusts of wind and waves, and his mood calmed down.

It has to be said that only those who have actually come here can truly understand Xia Mu's emotions. After all, having lived in a modern city for so long and being affected by the heavy pace of life, it is difficult to see a scene filled with natural scenery like this. So when they see this scene, they can't help but blend into the surrounding environment. It wasn't until they had walked for a while that the girl in front of them stopped, leaving Xia Mu with a back view that was being gently blown by the breeze.

The girl had her hands behind her back, her white dress billowing in the breeze, revealing her playful, fair legs. Especially when she turned around, her stunning curves shone even more beautifully in the moonlight. Her face also radiated a completely different kind of beauty, which seemed to be somewhat different from the chuunibyou (delusional) girl Xia Mu had seen...

"Teacher Xia Mu..."

The girl finally turned her whole body towards Xia Mu. Her head was slightly lowered, and her cheeks were flushed. This made Xia Mu's calm heart stir up a wave of emotion again.

Finally, Sayuri parted her lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath, her chest heaving, making her already striking curves even more striking. Once she was ready, she shouted directly at the man:

"Ms. Natsuki, Sayuri... Sayuri loves you! She's always, always loved you!!!"

"Huh???"

……

Chapter 254 A Belated Moment

"???"

Xia Mu blinked, and the next second, his expression changed drastically.

During their time together, he had heard Sayuri express her affection for him more than once, especially from her undisguised gaze, which completely revealed her feelings.

However, it was only today that he saw a girl so simply and directly lay out her feelings for him!

In addition, the girl's earnest expression as she spoke of her feelings was even more captivating under the moonlight. Xia Mu admitted that his heart did indeed race a little at that moment!

"Cough cough..."

Natsuki coughed lightly. Although he had just acted somewhat inappropriately, he forcibly suppressed the flutter in his heart, remembering his identity as a psychology teacher. Then, he frowned and said to Sayuri, "Sayuri, I think I've told you more than once, you..."

"I know! Sayuri has always known!!!"

The girl suddenly shouted, interrupting Xia Mu's words, and then slowly continued speaking to him:

“But, Natsuki-sensei, Sayuri can’t take it anymore. Everyone else can express their feelings to Natsuki-sensei and have further contact with him, but Sayuri likes Natsuki-sensei so much and loves him deeply, yet she can only bury these feelings in her heart. Don’t you think that’s very unfair?”

As she spoke, the girl's eyes became moist, and the tears that were about to fall fully expressed her thoughts, making her appear even more pitiful.

“Sayuri…”

Seemingly influenced by the girl's words, Xia Mu raised and lowered his hand, his gaze towards the girl filled with complex emotions.

In fact, Xia Mu couldn't distinguish his feelings for the girl at the moment. After all, the past experiences were right in front of him. The scenes of facing danger together, as well as the girl's worried gaze and happy expression, were all imprinted in Xia Mu's heart. Even every time he went to school and passed by the places where they had walked together, he would think of the girl's face in his heart.

Unbeknownst to her, Sayuri had taken a very important place in Natsuki's heart. Compared to Mai and Mikiko, Sayuri's importance was self-evident!

However, given the other person's age and his own status, Xia Mu never dared to face his feelings. He could only suppress himself while also suppressing the girl's feelings. Xia Mu was undoubtedly the one who could best understand the entanglement between them.

So, after Sayuri finished speaking, Natsuki felt guilty towards the girl. If it weren't for him, the girl might have had a wonderful high school life. Perhaps there wouldn't have been any ghosts, nor the trouble of being rejected, and she wouldn't have this heartbreaking expression.

While Natsuki was troubled, Sayuri continued to speak—

“…Ms. Natsuki, you may not know this, but I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. From that moment on, I secretly vowed that when I grew up, I would definitely become your bride. No matter what difficulties I faced, I would never be afraid. That was the promise I made to myself back then!”

"but……"

The girl suddenly stopped, tears streaming down her face without her realizing it. "But, Natsuki-sensei, I'm really tired. I really can't control my feelings for you anymore! So, no matter how much Natsuki-sensei tries to stop me, no matter how much you miss me, Sayuri just wants to express my feelings to you. I'll repeat it again, Sayuri has always, always loved Natsuki-sensei so much!!!"

In the end, Sayuri collapsed to the ground, then raised her hand to cover her face and wept. Seeing the girl's pitiful appearance on the grass, Natsuki no longer hesitated, took a big step forward, bent down and hugged the girl in his arms.

"Teacher Xia Mu..."

The girl's crying suddenly stopped. She looked up and, through her tear-blurred vision, saw a pair of eyes that were as gentle as ever, but with a hint of something different: "I understand, Sayuri."

Seemingly sensing that the man looked different, Sayuri raised her hand and gently stroked his cheek. This time, the man did not refuse, but looked at her with tender eyes. The light that seemed to be formed from the Milky Way made Sayuri unable to help but fall in love, and her originally tense emotions were released at this moment.

Xia Mu reached out a finger and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of the girl's eye. This gentle gesture made Sayuri want to immerse herself in the world she was in. Ghosts, school, and that damned moral blackmail couldn't shake the girl's heart.

"I actually know everything. I'm sorry, Sayuri's thoughts and feelings for me. If it weren't for me, Sayuri might not be here..."

Seemingly realizing what Natsuki was about to say, Sayuri couldn't help but lightly touch the man's lips with her finger: "Natsuki-sensei, you don't need to say anything. Sayuri understands your thoughts perfectly well. If I may, I just want to know, at some point, Natsuki-sensei, did you... ever think of me as... the one you love?"

Saying these words clearly signified a major decision for Sayuri. Her chest heaved violently, and her breathing became rapid. After speaking, the girl stared intently at Natsuki, awaiting his answer.

“Sayuri…”

Sensing the girl's tender affection, Natsuki lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and then nodded emphatically under Sayuri's joyful gaze.

"I knew it!"

Sayuri could no longer hold back and buried her head in Natsuki's arms, bursting into tears again. The man simply patted the girl's back quietly, his eyes filled with an unparalleled tenderness.

Finally, after a good cry in the man's arms, Sayuri looked up at the face so close to hers. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then she bravely wrapped her arms around his body and stretched her neck, their hands touching instantly.

"Well……"

A fleeting surprise crossed the man's eyes. Looking at that pitiful gaze, the man did not refuse, but closed his eyes as well, enjoying the rare moment.

At the same time, the slightly dim mist surrounding the two suddenly vanished, replaced by a faint red mist rising from the ground and underwater, enveloping them...

Chapter 255 The World of Desire

“Xia Mu…Teacher…”

The girl kept making seductive, whining sounds. After Xia Mu subconsciously stopped what he was doing, she grabbed the man's hand and placed it on her body.

Her skin became even more pink and vibrant, like a dazzling gemstone, radiating unparalleled beauty.

“Sayuri…”

As some clarity returned to Natsuki's eyes, Sayuri, upon seeing this scene, felt a slight tremor in her throat, as if she were sinking into despair once more.

He has always treated the girl like a child, but it cannot be denied that Sayuri has inherited Mikiko's genes. Not only does she have a similar figure to her mother, but her pink skin and youthful aura further enhance her charm.

In particular, the soft breathing of the girl beside him created a powerful impact, echoing in Natsuki's mind. In addition, Natsuki saw some suggestive scenes. In the scene, besides Sayuri, there were also Mikiko and Mai, the three of them tightly surrounding him. Their gentle, watery embrace made it even harder for Natsuki to "escape"...

No...

This can't go on...

I need to wake up quickly...

Natsuki knew that if he had a relationship with Sayuri, not only would his life be greatly affected, but Sayuri's life would also be greatly affected. As a psychology teacher, he was even more unwilling to have such a relationship with Sayuri!

And so, relying on a sliver of reason in her heart, the cross necklace on Xia Mu's chest finally burst forth with brilliant light once again!

hum-

This time, the power of holy light was even more intense than before. The pale red mist that had almost swallowed both of them was directly dispersed under the piercing of the holy light, forming a "vacuum" barrier around them.

But the next second, even under such suppression, the pale red mist below continued to emerge. However, due to the power of the holy light, the mist could not break through this "barrier" and could only spread further away. The concentration of the mist became thicker at an extremely fast speed.

“…Sayuri…wake up…wake up, Sayuri…”

"Well……"

Faintly, she heard a familiar voice calling her name. Sayuri's vision shifted, and when her gaze fell on the man, she couldn't help but wonder, "Natsuki...Teacher?"

Hearing that the girl's tone was finally different from before, Xia Mu breathed a sigh of relief: "You've finally woken up!"

"Huh?"

Sayuri blinked, seemingly not quite realizing what was happening, until she looked down and caught a glimpse of a bare area. Her white dress had been tossed aside without her noticing, leaving her pink bear costume exposed!

"Huh?!?!"

She suddenly realized what had happened, clutched her chest, and gasped, "Ah—"

Xia Mu quickly reached out and covered her mouth. The girl looked at the calm expression on the man's face and blinked a few times, as if trying to convey some signal. Only then did Xia Mu remove his hand.

Sayuri's face turned bright red, and the moisture in her eyes made her look even more pitiful, a stark contrast to her previous state. Seeing this, Natsuki suddenly had a thought: Sayuri seemed even cuter than before.

Damn it, what are you thinking?!