Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful fox

All we can say is that the possibility of being possessed by a vengeful spirit has been ruled out.

Finally, he could only ask: "How do you feel now?"

Ijichi Kikuri blushed and said, "It's just... the same as normal, even a little easier. My legs aren't sore anymore after walking for half a day..."

"Has this ever happened before?"

"No, I haven't seen ghosts before... But I think I've had this experience where I suddenly regained my strength when I was inexplicably tired..."

Hoshino Hideyuki loosened his grip.

There is nothing more to ask.

It seems that, like the strange mental resistance, this is also a special talent of Ijichi Kikuri.

He told this speculation to Ijichi Kikuri.

"Although I really want to say something to reassure you, I really don't know enough about this. Whether it's good or bad, we can only observe in the future."

"Ok, thanks."

Ijichi Kikuri nodded, looking a little distracted.

She was still savoring the feeling of the demonic power flowing through her body. It was as comfortable as hugging a furry fox... Oh my goodness, how could this fox be so addictive from head to toe?

As for the special physical gifts...

Ijichi Kikuri was secretly delighted by this.

As an accomplice of the fox demon, she must be a little special.

Otherwise, how can I stand by his side in the future?

The best words...

The best scenario would be that one day, she could make this fox rely on her a little bit...

At that time, she would smile evilly, flick the fox's head, and then say, "Just trust me~"

"Warm Water-kun! Kikuri-chan! Where have you been?"

In the corridor, the shouts of Sakai and others brought Ijichi Kikuri back to reality.

"Now that the evil spirit has been eliminated, the illusion is gone. It's time to go out and say hello to everyone~"

Hoshino Hideyuki said this and walked out of the bathroom.

Ijichi Kikuri followed him out subconsciously. Although she immediately realized that something was wrong, it was too late.

"Kikuri-chan, come on, why did you hide in the bathroom for so long...Huh? Why is your face so red?"

The rest of the people came over and noticed something unusual immediately.

The store manager turned his head away, and the two high school students covered their mouths.

It turned out that at this time, Ijichi Kikuri's face and ears were red, and her hair was messy, with many strands of hair stuck to her white forehead by sweat.

This looks like two people doing something in the toilet...

Ijichi Kikuri gritted her teeth, not knowing how to explain for a moment.

Since misunderstandings are inevitable, why not activate the backup plan and just say he's my boyfriend? I just don't know if he's willing to cooperate...

Thinking of this, she looked at Hoshino Hideyuki.

But when she turned around, she found that Hoshino Hideyuki had already pointed his finger at her.

Yes, the fox is much smarter than me.

I guess he must have thought of a perfect explanation, right? Then there's nothing to worry about...

"It's like this, Kikuri just tripped over her left foot and fell flat on her face. It was so funny. What a pity you didn't see it!"

Ijichi Kikuri:?

Ahhh you fox!

Chapter 30: The Fox said: If you want to succeed, you have to eat barbecue

"Kikuri-chan, you fell? Are you hurt anywhere?"

"Senior, I, I, I, I have a band-aid here..."

"I'm sorry, the corridor of our store is a little dark. We can add two more lights later."

The fox had already spoken. Facing everyone's concern, Ichichi Kikuchi gritted her teeth and finally lowered her head.

There is no choice but to admit that I really fell on my face!

"I'm fine... ah, that's right!"

She tried to change the subject and said to the store manager solemnly: "Mr. Manager, I have made up my mind. If you don't plan to continue running the exhibition hall, I would be happy to take over here!"

The store manager was a little surprised: "Don't you need to take another look?"

"No need. To be honest, I've been here many times and I'm already very familiar with it."

"That's right, that's right..."

The store manager nodded and said, "Well, I bought this store a long time ago. If you want it, I'll rent it to you at 70% off the market price."

"Is the discount due to the evil spirits? Well, I don't really care about that..."

Ijichi Kikuri had mixed feelings.

Of course she was happy to save money.

But the vengeful spirit had already been dealt with by the fox, and she felt a little embarrassed to pay less for it - if she could simply charge a fee for exorcism, she wouldn't feel that way, but unfortunately she couldn't.

"It's true that there are reasons for the vengeful spirits, but on the other hand, I also hope that this store can continue to exist in worthy hands."

The store manager said seriously, "Running a performance hall is different from running a band. You may encounter many problems, including the troubles of evil spirits. This discount is my blessing for your success. Please don't refuse it."

After some classic Japanese politeness, Ijichi Kikuri finally accepted the kindness.

Then she discussed the details with the store manager.

For example, the time of taking over, the specific contract, the cost-effectiveness of the nearby temple, etc. (Of course, Ijichi Gikuri does not need this at all).

After more than an hour, the plan was roughly finalized and everyone successfully achieved their goal and walked out of the exhibition hall.

Facing the sunshine, Ichichi Kikuri happily clasped her hands together and said to everyone: "Thank you all for accompanying me today. If you don't mind, I'll treat you to lunch!"

Hoshino Hideyuki raised his hand like an elementary school student: "It just so happens that you said last week that you would treat me to a super luxurious Wagyu BBQ buffet at Yongshinsai in Osaka, where the boss would seppuku if you're not full, so why not go today~"

Ijichi Kikuri:?

You spoke too fast just now and I didn't hear you clearly!

And I definitely didn't say I would treat you to a meal or anything, right?

This is definitely just the fox you want to eat!

Before Ijichi Kikuri could react, Yui Sakai's eyes lit up:

"Is it the Osaka Yoshinsai that claims to make everyone feel as full as if they were eight months pregnant? I've been there once, and their secret seasoning is incredible! If paired with their homemade rice wine... hehehe."

The beautiful lady Jifa smiled innocently and licked her lips, looking very longing.

"Ms. Sakai, I didn't realize you're one of my generation!"

Hoshino Hideyuki gave a thumbs up.

Next to them, the duo of high school girls seemed a little hesitant.

"Will this cost you too much money, Senior?"

"Yes, yes, we can just eat some normal food..."

Generally, BBQ buffets are not very expensive, but this Wagyu buffet with a name as long as the title of a light novel is hard to say. It is almost like a final boss.

Ijichi Kikuri was about to say that there was no need to think about this, but Hoshino Hideyuki spoke first.

"Girls, you are still too young!"

In less than half a second, the fox looked sad:

“Life becomes more and more difficult as time goes by. No matter how full of energy you are when you graduate from school, once you sit in an office, you will become a screw with dull eyes and can only bow and apologize.”

"Day after day of wrangling and overtime work wore down your spirit. Finally, one weekend night, when you finished the PPT that you were going to present at the meeting tomorrow morning, you impulsively wrote that resignation letter!"

"But quitting your job is just the beginning of your decline. You may be able to take a breath in the first two months, but you will soon be overwhelmed by endless anxiety. No matter how many games you play or how many trips you take, you will not feel happy."

"When I went to look for a job and found that there was no better one, I didn't want to settle for less, which led to hesitation, and hesitation led to failure, until the gaps in my resume could no longer be filled, and the interview became an execution."

"In the end, you retreated to the garbage-filled room of your parents' house, unwilling to look for a job, unwilling to go to the convenience store, unwilling to go downstairs to eat, and especially afraid of running into your former classmates. You became a veritable useless person..."

Hearing this, the lively girl Yamada Airi covered her ears in pain, while the childlike girl Hayami Yumiko lowered her head and trembled, muttering: "Is the world of the great masters so scary..."

"Yes, the adult world is so scary!"

Hoshino Hideyuki nodded seriously:

"And when you have fallen to this point, the only thing that can save you is the beautiful memories of the past!"

"Like a buffet of Wagyu BBQ!"

“Food and sex are human nature. The satisfaction of the most primitive desire will make you unforgettable for life. Even if you become a stay-at-home in a garbage dump, you will recall the delicious food at that time at some inadvertent moment and sigh from the bottom of your heart:

Ah, I have ever eaten such delicious food!

Ah, I really want to eat it again!

I originally wanted to die this Sunday, but a friend gave me a barbecue coupon that can only be used on Monday, so I might as well live until Monday and eat the barbecue!

Just like that, you will muster up the courage, step out of the door, and come out of the trough of life!"

"So you understand? If you don't want to live a life of failure, tell Ijichi Kikuri right now, right now, right now: Senior, please take me to eat barbecue!"

Boom!

Seeing that the female high school students were about to be brainwashed to the point of applauding, Ijichi Kikuri couldn't help but give the fox a knife.

"Don't teach the kids bad things!"

"Really? I'll take you out to eat!"

then……

They enjoyed the meal very much.

It turns out that the fox option might be expensive, but it's definitely delicious.

After eating and drinking, everyone parted ways.

Yamada Airi touched her bulging belly and sighed:

"Mr. Wenshui chose a really good restaurant. He's so handsome and interesting. I wish my future boyfriend could be like him..."

"Uh-huh……"

"How perfunctory! Yumiko, you seem a little absent-minded."

Hayami Yumiko whispered, "I, I remembered something."

"what's up?"

"When we were in the exhibition hall earlier, weren't Ijichi-senpai and Onsui-san walking in front? How could they have entered the bathroom without passing us?"

"Maybe we just saw it wrong?"

"Maybe……"

There were some other things that Yumiko Hayami didn't say.

Unlike her friends, she has been a fan of urban legends since she was a child and actually believes that there are vengeful spirits in the world.

In the exhibition hall, when others realized that Yidizhi was missing, she vaguely saw the back of a man and blue sparks floating around, and heard a faint female scream.

She didn't know if this was an illusion.

But if not, then maybe…

That Mr. Wenshui is more mysterious and amazing than everyone thinks...

"Hey, Yumiko, didn't you hear me?"