Horror simulator, if you survive till tomorrow, you win

Shikino tilted his head and asked in confusion.

Ito Jun did not answer, but reviewed the simulation process.

The first of the four top-secret messages verified the conjecture about the hidden world. There is indeed another world between the inner world and the outer world, inhabited by a strange race, and it is the kingdom of cats.

Meow... Lovecraft and Junji Ito are both cat lovers. Do all horror writers like cats?

Judging from the second point of view, there are gods similar to Cthulhu in this world. Whether they are real gods or a phenomenon in the form of Howard Phillips Lovecraft's conjectures and ideas is currently unknown.

The third one reveals a clear effect of talent. Weirdness is closely related to human cognition. Tinted glasses may be a way to attack weirdness.

As for the fourth point, it seemed to reveal the effect of the old seal, but what happened on the sixth day made Ito Jun realize that he should not really regard the old seal as a killer.

In addition, the effect of the talent [Capitalist] made Ito Jun shudder.

What does it mean when capital comes into the world, every pore from head to toe is dripping with blood and filth? He has experienced it firsthand.

Shikino is more difficult to deal with than imagined. It can be said that she is another self who is richer, more shameless and more meticulous.

And the dream of buying and selling, is it really another strange phenomenon? No wonder he kept convincing himself when he picked up the money, it turned out that the phenomenon had already started when he saw the banknotes.

I'll check online later.

"Any plans for the holiday?"

Ito Jun looked away and asked calmly.

"Sunday is the local history research association's investigation activity, the location is a place called Jiandiao Island. Because my family runs a hospital, the travel expenses will be reimbursed by me, you just need to do the work."

"I haven't said I want to join yet?"

Ito Jun said stubbornly.

However, Ito Junya understood that before destroying the evidence, obeying Shikino was the best option at the moment.

First of all, you don’t have to worry about being chased by the cops.

Secondly, the raw materials for liquid bombs can be obtained through Shikino.

Then, members = tools, I guess Shikiye also thinks so. After joining the Local History Research Society, there is no need to look for "friends" specifically.

Finally, you can get the old seal.

The last point is crucial.

According to Ito Jun's analysis, there are four types of simulator talents.

The first type is characteristic talents, such as Golden Rule: Fierce, or those talents that increase attribute points, which are directly bestowed on the body.

The second type is pharmaceutical talent, such as white capsules, which are delivered to your hands through drug trials at the research institute.

The third type, the inexplicable kind, such as crowbars and resurrection spells, are bestowed through coincidences in daily life.

The fourth type is the mysterious type, such as guardian spirits and old seals, which can only be obtained by participating in supernatural events.

Except for the first one, other talents require exposure to corresponding events.

As for mysterious events, for now, the only one around who can trigger them is Shikino's Local History Research Society... It's possible that my parents, who are archaeologists and folklorists, can also trigger them.

...What a crappy cheat!

Ito Jun rubbed his forehead and sighed tiredly.

"…Every Saturday and Sunday, the Local History Research Association will conduct field research activities. Everyone can go to various places in District 11 to play. I will reimburse the travel expenses and accommodation expenses. Ito doesn't have many friends, right? Wouldn't it be better for everyone to go out and play together instead of being alone?"

Shikino did not continue to threaten with the photos, but instead began to persuade Ito Jun about the benefits of joining the Local History Research Society.

Apart from reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses, Ito Jun didn't think there were any other benefits.

Local history research and investigation, this kind of thing alone is dangerous enough. Just like Sunday in the simulator, if he hadn't picked up the old seal, he would have died on Jiandiao Island with Shikino.

“I can join, but I don’t necessarily participate in every investigation.”

After saying this, Ito Jun took big bites of the remaining bread, reached out to grab the carbonated drink from Shikino's hand, unscrewed the cap and started drinking.

Anyway, even if he joined the Local History Research Society, he would not conduct any investigation activities unless he could be sure that there was no danger.

As for the resurrected sea god destroying the world, please, according to Junji Ito's worldview, there are many crises of world destruction. Isn't it enough for Junji to reach other worlds before that day comes?

Chapter 28 A Woman with a Double Face

One of the most impressive comics by Junji Ito - Oshikiri Kaidan.

A young boy named Oshikiri lives in a castle in the suburbs. There is an entrance to another world in the castle. As long as you find the castle where Oshikiri lives, it will be like having a way out.

Everyone says that escape is shameful but useful.

However, in Ito Jun's view, escaping is not shameful.

Oracle of the Blue Wisdom: If there are things you hate, just escape from them. Escaping is not losing, sometimes escaping is victory.

For Jun Ito, surviving until tomorrow is the winner, while fighting head-on to the point of living a life worse than death is the loser.

In this weird world, escaping is not really a loss, but becoming a weird plaything is a loss.

"Ito, what on earth was that thing you burned the day before yesterday?"

I thought I could get rid of Shikino after agreeing, but Shikino became more and more demanding and started asking again.

"That thing..."

Ito Jun was a little impatient and was about to brush it off, but his face turned stiff and his eyes were fixed on one spot.

Shikino turned his head and looked over, immediately revealing an extremely unhappy expression.

"That Tomie guy."

Language has power. Whatever you mention will come true. This may also be a phenomenon of the weird world.

That’s right, the uninvited guest coming from afar was Tomie Kawakami.

How many Tomie Kawakami are there in the world? Probably countless? After all, there are so many parallel worlds.

"Do you hate her?"

Ito Jun asked.

"Need I say that? Of course I hate it."

Shikino put on a friendly smile and spoke very truthful words.

"I have been a leader in my class since I was young. My teachers like me and my classmates love me. Whether it's intelligence, physical strength, appearance, or moral character... I am better than other girls in school until she came to this school."

Shikino turned his head, clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and revealed a ferocious expression.

"Letting that woman rule over me? This is absolutely intolerable!"

When Shikino turned around, the ferocious expression turned into a friendly one again. The switching speed was so fast that Ito Jun thought he was seeing an illusion. His face-changing technique was really superb.

This woman is incredible!

Ito Jun complained in his heart and cast his gaze towards Kawakami Tomie, but he did not look at Kawakami Tomie's face.

"Good afternoon, Kawakami-san."

Shikino, who was pretending to be good, made a gentle sound, and Ito Jun, who saw through her true nature, lowered his head and rolled his eyes.

He discovered the biggest difference between himself and Shikino. Shikino was good at using his looks to pretend to be likable, but he couldn't do that. Although he had a nice face, he was not willing to do things against his will to be popular.

Because of this, he needs to log in to make friends, and Shikino can always bring in a group of useful friends.

"Good afternoon, what are you doing?"

Tomie Kawakami greeted in a friendly manner.

This is also a guy who says one thing on the surface and does another in secret.

"I was just inviting Ito to join my local history research group, and Ito agreed."

"It's just a name..."

As Ito Jun was speaking, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Will Tomie Kawakami join the local history research society because of me?

Ito Jun glanced at Shikino.

No, forget it. Before he finds a place to stay or destroys the evidence, the police will probably target him soon after Shikino dies.

Having given up the idea of ​​using Kawakami Tomie to solve the problem, Ito Jun continued, "It's just a figurehead, a ghost member. I'm not interested in that kind of dangerous club activities."

"Local History Research Society? It sounds like a boring club."

After hearing what Ito Jun said, Kawakami Tomie immediately lost interest.

Of course, she just had no interest in the Local History Research Society. Her interest in Ito Jun never faded, even though she had been killed by Ito Jun twice.

Death was not a rare experience for Tomie Kawakami. Almost every day, a Tomie Kawakami died and a new one was born.

However, those who killed Tomie Kawakami were often those who loved her.

He had no love for her, but he attacked her without hesitation. How could Tomie Kawakami let such a person go?

Tomie Kawakami is a very stubborn person. She cannot tolerate that her charm has no effect on others. She will use all means to capture that person, even if the other person is ugly, even if she has to cooperate with another self, she will capture the other person's heart.

Of course, once you fall in love with her, you will become worthless in her eyes.

“It sounds boring, but once you participate, you’ll find it’s actually very interesting.”

A fierce light flashed in Shikino's eyes, but the smile on his face remained.

"Ito, are you going to the movies this afternoon? Ono gave me two movie tickets."

Tomie Kawakami ignored Shikino and gave Ito Jun a charming smile. The charm of flowers blooming in an instant had a great impact on Ito Jun's spirit.

Not good! Kawakami Tomie seems to be more thoughtful.

"Not interested in."

Ito Jun tried hard to look away and answered coldly.

"Ono? The captain of the men's tennis club? Tsk..."

Shikino adjusted his glasses and whispered something, not sure if he was sighing or not.

Kawakami Tomie ignored her reaction, held her chin with her right hand, and said distressedly: "If you don't go, I don't want to go alone."

"Tear-!"

Tomie Kawakami tore up two movie tickets and threw them aside casually.

"Where shall we go for our date this afternoon?"

Tomie Kawakami came closer and put her white arms on Ito Jun's shoulders.

"I have no obligation to go on a date with you."

Kawakami Tomie's words were so sudden that Ito Jun didn't react for a moment. He squinted his eyes and stepped back, knocking off Kawakami Tomie's arm.

"I gave up going to the cinema for you, shouldn't you compensate me?"

Kawakami Tomie has seductive eyes and her slightly upturned eyes exude a breathtaking charm. Any man would fall at her feet. Even Ito Jun can hardly hold on.

"I have something urgent to do, so I'll leave first."

Ito Jun said something and turned away.

Kawakami Tomie stared at Ito Jun's back, the corners of her mouth twisted and her face turned cold.

After leaving school, Ito Jun ran to a nearby Internet cafe, turned on a computer, and washed his face with cold water in the bathroom. It took him three minutes to clear his mind.

"It's so scary...it's getting scarier and scarier...Tomie!"

Ito Jun found that he had done something wrong. In the last simulation, he should have chosen the blue talent. Although it would not take long in the simulator, in the real world he desperately needed the sword manual to cut off his emotions towards Kawakami Tomie.

Otherwise, he really didn't know when he would go crazy.

Wait! Is he really normal now?