Toyokawa Shoko doesn't want to become a witch

Hailing followed Mary to the backyard of the church and found a bench to sit down.

There were no clouds or fog tonight, and the ever-sleeping Kabukicho didn't turn the sky orange-red; the moon was still visible.

Moonlight spilled into the quiet churchyard.

"These are the donations for this month."

Hailing gave the bank card to Mary.

“Why are you doing this again… I already told you you don’t need to pay.” Mary pushed the bank card back.

"I don't need that much money by myself."

“You’ve already donated so much, I can’t do this.”

"Just for the sake of these children."

Hailing glanced at the sleeping children in the room and pushed the bank card back to Mary.

"They deserve a better life."

“You’re still a child yourself.” Mary pouted and pushed the bank card back. “You’re only sixteen. You finally decided to stay in Reed Plains and go to high school. You should think more about yourself.”

“If I don’t need it, I don’t need it. I’ve already marked out the parts I need for my life.”

Hailing was pushed out again.

You need to learn to be kinder to yourself.

Mary pushed it back.

"I'm used to it, it doesn't matter."

Hailing pushed it back.

......

"Sigh, I'm really fed up with you." Mary sighed and put the bank card away. "This is the last time."

In fact, there have been several instances where it was the last time.

"Have you been studying hard lately? Although Hanasaki Kawa doesn't have high expectations for schoolwork, you can't fall behind."

"I've never needed to worry."

“Yes, you were the best-behaved child when you were in the orphanage,” Mary sighed.

Hailing glanced at the time and stood up.

"It's getting late, I'll be going now."

“The day after tomorrow is Sunday. Would you like to come to morning service?” Mary asked.

“You know I’m not religious.”

"But you donated so much money, I want everyone to get to know you." He opened his eyes, which had been looking squinted, and looked at Hailing.

Hailing looked into Mary's eyes.

"Ok."

"We'll start when you arrive at six o'clock on Sunday morning."

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[MeowDreamMeowDreamDear]: She came out of the church!

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: Do you need me to continue following along?

Miaomeng crouched in a dark corner and sent a message to Xiangzi.

[Xiangzi]: No need, I know she went to church, that's enough.

Xiangzi sat on the back of the motorcycle, freeing his hand to reply to Miaomeng.

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: So I'm off work now?

[Xiangzi]: Whatever you want.

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: (Typing...)

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: (Withdraws)

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: (Typing...)

[MeowDreamMeowDreamDear]: Are you following me?

The Tale of Nirvana: Staying True to One's Heart: Chapter 67 Everyone Says They'll Go Home Together Tonight (Bonus Chapter)

Let's rewind a little and go back to the time when Hailing and Xiangzi parted ways.

That's all for today. This meal is on me.

Hailing paid the bill and then turned to talk to them.

"I will contact you. As for what needs to be investigated, I will tell you when I contact you."

......

"Hey, Xiangzi."

Miaomeng watched Hailing's retreating figure and nudged Xiangzi with her elbow.

"The direction she went..."

"Yeah." Xiangzi nodded.

"Didn't she say she wasn't from there?"

"Yes."

"Could she be lying? Maybe she really is involved in the underworld?"

"What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'here' and 'there'?" A question mark appeared above Chu Hua's head.

She couldn't understand what Xiangzi and Miaomeng were saying.

"Ahem..." Miaomeng cleared her throat. "Children don't need to know so much. It's not the right time yet."

“Don’t listen to her nonsense. Hachiman left in the direction of Kabukicho. You’re not a local, but you should have heard of it,” Xiangzi said.

"I've heard of it." Chu Hua nodded blankly. "It's a very lively place, known as the City That Never Sleeps in the Reed Plains."

“A beautiful name? That’s certainly pretty.” Miao Meng scoffed. “The place looks glamorous to tourists, but in reality, every shop has to pay protection money to the manager, and there are all sorts of shady businesses. It’s a complete mess.”

"So you saw Hailing walking in that direction and suspected she was unfaithful?"

"Ah."

Xiangzi nodded.

"I'm afraid I'll run into another one."

She gestured with her thumb towards the cat's dream.

"Someone like this guy."

"Hey! Show me some respect!" Meow Dream snapped.

“Hailin and I are classmates. Given her character, she shouldn’t be like that,” Chu Hua said.

“‘Not to the point’ is a very aggressive word.”

"I'm still worried. What if? After all, she's someone who's connected to Kabukicho... What's more, she's a magical girl who's more experienced than any of us. I don't have any leverage over her this time, so I'm a little uneasy."

Xiangzi sighed.

"How about this, Miaomeng, you go follow her and find out what's going on."

"I do not want."

"Of the three of us, only you have the ability to steal and cheat. It can only be you. Besides, aren't you also worried about Hachiman's identity?"

"The term 'petty theft' is so insulting! Can't you use a nicer one?"

"It seems you agreed."

Xiangzi nodded and patted Chuhua.

"Chuhua, let's go first, and wait for Miaomeng's news later."

"it is good......"

Chu Hua smiled awkwardly yet politely and said goodbye to Miao Meng.

"Then let's go first, Miss Meow Dream."

"Hey, I haven't agreed yet!"

Miao Meng began to regret bringing it up herself.

But there was nothing she could do; she herself was quite curious about Hai Ling's identity, so she decided to just get things done for now.

......

Time returns to the present.

Miao Meng's phone was in someone else's hand. Miao Meng's eyes shrank to tiny slits, her mouth squeezed into a diamond shape, and she didn't dare to move at all.

As for why they dared not move...

Needless to say, because she had a katana held against the back of her neck! If she moved, her head might be ripped off in a flash!

Even if her head were to fall off, it would still take time for it to grow back. During that time, she would be at the mercy of the other party, so what difference would there be between her and her head?

Hailing held a knife in one hand and a cell phone in the other, sending a message to Xiangzi using Miaomeng's account.

[MeowDreamMeowDreamDear]: Are you following me?

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: Don't you trust me too much?

[Xiangzi]: Sorry, I was just confirming, I didn't intend to dig deeper.

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: Your current behavior is just digging to the bottom of things.

[Xiangzi]: (Typing...)

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: The day after tomorrow is Sunday, come to church at six o'clock in the morning.

[Xiangzi]: Okay.

【MeowDreamMeowDreamDear】: You can ask MeowDream for the address.

After sending the message, Hailing tossed her phone in front of Miaomeng.

Miaomeng read through the chat history with trembling hands.

"Any ideas?" Hailing looked down at her. "About stalking."

"It's Miaomengqin, not Miaomengzi."

"Okay, Meow Dream."

"Um... Hai Zi... I was just following orders..."

"Oh?"

"It's true! That woman forced me to do it!"

"No need to explain, I have no intention of doing anything to you."

Hailing sheathed her katana, the blade drawing a crescent moon in the air before returning it to its original position.

Miaomeng covered her chilly nape and knelt on the ground.

That was terrifying; I almost lost my head just now.

Why has my luck become so bad ever since I met Toyokawa Shoko? It's like all the bad luck in my life has been concentrated in just two or three days.

If it's really just a matter of two or three days, that's fine, but what if this is just the beginning?

How much longer will she have to live like this?

Oh, heavens! Oh, earth!

Oh, Buddha, even you have closed your eyes!