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"what is this?"

"This is a ledger with a red seal, didn't you know that?"

"I don't know, what's it for?"

"Well, how should I put it? It's kind of a souvenir that you can find at shrines and temples. You can get a goshuin stamp on it, which serves as proof that you've visited the shrine or temple."

"I see, okay."

Morikawa Yu was a little disappointed.

He thought this book looked very similar to the Book of Friends in "Natsume's Book of Friends," and assumed it was a similar item, but he didn't expect it to be so ordinary.

"No, that's not it, Ms. Maki."

The witch from before walked over.

"This Goshuincho (a type of imperial seal book) belongs to the shrine maiden. She always carries it with her, and we don't know what she wrote in it. We just put it here today."

"She left it here? Then it's even more unacceptable."

Hojo Maki looked wary, then glanced around before finally standing in front of a katana with a bluish-white scabbard.

"Morikawa, I recognize this sword, it's the Ichimonji Kotetsu."

"Although it's not the legendary Nagasone Kotetsu, just a modified tachi, it's still very valuable. I didn't expect to find it here. You can take this one."

As she spoke, Morikawa Yu did not come over.

He was still staring intently at the imperial seal book.

Maki Hojo's expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.

You don't really want this, do you?

"What's wrong, Maki-sensei?"

"It's nothing, I just don't want this."

"A regular goshuincho (temple book) is nothing special, but if you take Aunt Ryoko's goshuincho, it becomes different."

"Aunt Ryoko knew many shrine priests, and this Goshuincho (a book of seals and inscriptions) contains their names, so it can be considered her personal identification."

"If you accept it, it's not just a simple matter of receiving an apology; it could also lead to connections with many shrines."

"A destined connection? Could something wondrous be about to happen?"

Morikawa Yu was drawn to this word.

He remembered watching an anime called "Kamisama Kiss" before, in which the female protagonist formed a good relationship with a guy who was being chased by a dog, but the guy was actually a god. She took his place as the land god of a shrine and also gained a fox spirit as a follower.

So, did I also encounter a similar strange turn of events?

"What kind of weird thing are you expecting, you idiot?"

Hojo Maki tapped Morikawa Yu's forehead.

"It simply means you've formed a connection with those shrines."

"And it might not just be ordinary shrines, but also some unofficial shrines, which would conflict with yokai (supernatural beings)."

"If you encounter those monsters, they might help you because of this relationship, but there might also be some who are hostile to them and will treat you as an enemy as well."

"Oh, is that so? Then I'm not afraid."

Morikawa Yu decisively picked up the Goshuin account book.

A katana that was merely a modified imitation, and a genuine Goshuincho (ritual seal book) containing numerous shrine credentials.

It goes without saying which one is more valuable.

Even if we might encounter so-called monsters, it's only a possibility.

He's never been one to shy away from things that involve taking a chance.

......

In front of the main hall, candles are brightly lit.

Kondo Ryoko stood in front of the hall, looked at Kondo Ran walking towards the main hall, and smiled slightly.

"Lan, are they picking out gifts?"

"Yes, Mom."

"That's good"

She smiled and looked at the tall and imposing figure of the Prince.

Ran Kondo stood beside her, her expression somewhat hesitant.

"Mom, I don't quite understand."

"What don't you understand?"

"I don't understand why you want me to deliberately shoot an arrow at Maki's student... I'm a little scared."

"Afraid? Afraid of what?"

Kondo Ryoko sighed.

"Since I asked you to shoot that arrow, I am confident I can protect him."

"Besides, even if your arrow had hit him, you wouldn't have been able to hurt him."

"Ah, why?"

Because he is very strong.

"Although I don't know why he possesses such great power, this power doesn't have any evil aura, and it's very harmonious with him, almost as if he was born with it."

"Now, every move he makes is surrounded by the ultimate sword intent, which draws upon the power of the wind to protect him."

"Without the corresponding rank, he cannot be harmed."

"Oh...did he suddenly become stronger?"

"Who knows?"

She shook her head.

"Since this power has no backlash, it is what it deserves; do not be greedy."

"Oh......"

Ran Kondo nodded.

"What a pity. If I had a choice, I wouldn't have wanted to deliver the official seal to him this way."

"In that case, why don't you just give him your official seal account book?"

"Give it to him directly? That would be too deliberate."

There's a saying in the Western Celestial Empire: "Those who offer unsolicited favors are either up to no good or are thieves; it arouses suspicion for no reason."

"Alright, I've done everything I was supposed to do."

Judging from his expression, he probably still doesn't understand the identity of the ghost beside him.

"Oh no, what do we do then? Does that mean we can't help at all?"

Kondo Ran seemed to have thought of something and felt a little reluctant.

"So, this matter still needs a little help."

"Lan, I need to ask you for a favor."

"......"

Kondo Ran didn't say anything.

She shrank back, seemingly a little scared...

......

After leaving the shrine with the goshuincho (shrine gate), Morikawa Hayao was driven by Hojo Maki to the vicinity of her home.

Instead of teleporting back directly, he walked back home.

When he opened the door, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten to ride his bicycle back home.

Damn it...

Forget it, the car is at school this time, so I'll just ignore it.

He entered the foyer, changed his shoes, and went into the living room.

After making herself a simple meal, Morikawa Yu noticed several bags of trash next to the stairs on the second floor, which her sister must have put there.

He tossed the trash out, then suddenly remembered something.

It seemed like he hadn't seen his sister come downstairs for a long time, nor had he seen her come out or come to his room to play together.

This is too strange.

Is my sister feeling unwell lately?

"Sister, why haven't I seen you coming downstairs lately?"

He sent a message to his sister while eating.

"Nothing, I'm just a little lazy."

Kiyoshi Morikawa quickly sent back a message.

"Don't be too lazy to even go downstairs, you'll turn into a shut-in!"

Morikawa Yu replied immediately, complaining.

"I'm a total homebody, what light novel author isn't a homebody?"

"Well... at least you need to come out and get some sun. Staying cooped up for too long will make you rot."

"No, no, I won't, because a beautiful girl like me will never decay."

"Yes, yes, yes, my beautiful older sister."

Morikawa Yu looked at the message, thought of her sister's coquettish and spoiled manner, smiled knowingly, and put down her phone.

However, thinking about what happened at the shrine today, his expression suddenly became more serious.

"Sister, tomorrow is Saturday, let's go to visit Mom and Dad's graves together."

"Grave sweeping? Why did you think of this? Is the Ghost Festival coming up soon?"

Kiyoshi Morikawa replied quickly.

Morikawa Yu frowned and glanced at the calendar.

The Obon festival is a Japanese festival, similar to the Qingming Festival and the Ghost Festival in China, but it holds a higher status, second only to their New Year's Day, and is generally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month each year.

On this day, the entire nation of Japan takes a holiday to pay respects to ancestors and reunite with family.

It's only been a little over three months, has my sister lost her senses?

"It's still early for the Obon festival, sister. I just want to go see Mom and Dad."

"Sure, I'd love to go too, but I was worried it might be inconvenient for you."

Let's go tomorrow.

"it is good"

After sending the message, Morikawa Yu stood up, stretched, and let out a long sigh.

There seems to be a lot going on today.

I really hope tomorrow will be an easy day.

Chapter 14 Miss Ghost's Diary (Part 1)

"My name is Morikawa Kiyoi, I'm 22 years old, I'm a ghost, and my profession is a light novel author."

"I was a normal human being, with happy parents and a younger brother, but I never imagined that a trip would nearly ruin everything for me."

"My parents died in the tsunami triggered by the earthquake. My younger brother was also swallowed by the sea and disappeared in the waves while trying to save me."