In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

Yukino Yukinoshita did not refute him, but instead agreed with his words.

Yumiko Miura couldn't help but glance at Yukino Yukinoshita once more.

Seeing that the situation between the two had eased somewhat, Hina Ebina quickly suggested:

"Since we don't have any other leads right now, how about we exchange contact information with Yukinoshita for easier communication in the future?"

"Would you mind using my Line account or phone number, Yukinoshita-san?"

As Hina Ebina spoke, a business-like smile appeared on her face. She took out her phone and opened the add friend interface.

"Hey, that's a good idea."

Upon hearing this, Yui Yuigahama's eyes lit up, and she was the first to respond, taking out her phone.

Although somewhat reluctant, Yumiko Miura couldn't resist the attitudes of her two friends and finally reluctantly took out her phone.

……

Yes, things are progressing well.

At least, they have begun to actively stick together for mutual support.

It's a good thing overall.

now.

Listening to the conversation coming from inside, Natsume Ryo nodded to himself.

……

This is the end.

A few minutes later.

squeak-

The door to the storage room was gently pushed open.

Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama, Yumiko Miura, and Hina Ebina changed their clothes and came out.

Chapter 99 Treasure-Hunting Mouse Sees Its Son

White short-sleeved shirts accentuate the beautiful curves of each girl's youth, while classic plaid skirts below make their straight, long, or shapely legs even more eye-catching.

Yukino Yukinoshita has a tall and straight figure. Her slender waist is barely a handful under her well-fitting shirt, and her legs, encased in black over-the-knee stockings, appear even straighter and longer.

Yui Yuigahama, on the other hand, presented a completely different picture. Her already impressive full breasts stretched her shirt into a breathtaking curve, rising and falling slightly with her breath. Her entire body exuded a sweet and vibrant aura, like that of a ripe peach.

However, no matter how beautiful their individual landscapes may be.

At this moment, the blush of embarrassment still lingered on those delicate and pretty faces.

Especially when Natsume Ryo's gaze swept over them one by one.

Having just changed their clothes, they stood in a row, causing Yukino and the others to feel a sudden tightness in their hearts, inexplicably giving rise to the absurd illusion of an ancient emperor selecting concubines and waiting for his name to be chosen.

"cough……"

Yui Yuigahama was the first to lose her composure, coughing lightly in an attempt to break the strange atmosphere that made her cheeks burn.

"Um... Natsume-san, we've changed."

"Um……"

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the other side.

Yukino and the others followed his gaze and noticed that, out of nowhere, a soft and comfortable-looking single bed had appeared on the rooftop.

On the bed, the transfer student who always wore an eye patch and exuded a chuunibyou vibe—Takanashi Rikka—was lying peacefully, covered with a thin blanket, seemingly fast asleep, even her signature ahoge (cowlick) was hanging down obediently.

This……

What is this doing?

Holding a tea party on the rooftop is one thing, but why did they even bring the bed up there?

Before Yukino and the others could react...

……

squeak-

A sudden, abrupt sound of a door hinge turning echoed from the entrance to the rooftop.

"!!!"

This time.

Yukino and the others were startled at the same time and all looked towards the door.

You should know that the rooftop is a forbidden area for students, which is strictly prohibited by the school!

Aside from Natsume Ryo, who somehow obtained the key.

It stands to reason.

There should absolutely be no one else who can get up here!

Could it be...

They were spotted by the patrolling teachers?!

The thought instantly flashed through the minds of Yukino and the others, causing their hearts to leap into their throats.

However, under the tense gaze of everyone, a slender figure, filled with obvious unease, cautiously peeked half its head out from behind the door.

Her hair was long and smooth, black; her face was fair and delicate; and her rare golden eyes widened slightly after seeing the view from the rooftop.

——Miko Yotsuya.

……

At this moment, Miko Yotsuya's delicate face, which always carried a hint of timidity, was filled with tension. Her rare golden eyes, like amber wet with rain, shimmered with moisture as she anxiously searched for something on the rooftop.

However, he was also quite taken aback by the scene before him.

In particular, they discovered that Yukino Yukinoshita and the others were also there.

And then there's that huge bed that suddenly appears in the middle of the rooftop, and Rikka Takanashi sleeping on it...

All of this filled Yotsuya Miko's head with a bunch of questions.

What is this doing?

Should we have a party?

But when Yotsuya Miko's gaze passed over the crowd, it finally settled precisely on that familiar figure—Natsume Ryo.

The heart that had been hanging in suspense all the way due to fear suddenly calmed down as if it had found its final harbor.

"senior!"

Miko Yotsuya spoke with a heavy nasal tone.

He quickly ran towards Natsume Ryo.

Only after running to Natsume Ryo's side did Miko finally seem to find that long-lost sense of security, and her tense body finally relaxed slightly.

"..."

As for Yukino Yukinoshita and the others, they were stunned when they saw this scene.

After all, they recognized Yotsuya Miko.

Even if they weren't in the same class.

However, she is a popular and beautiful girl in her grade who is known for being "quiet and introverted".

Yukino Yukinoshita and the others had all heard of Miko Yotsuya.

According to rumors, Miko Yotsuya is only with her one close friend—another popular and beautiful girl.

He usually sits quietly in a corner, rarely interacting with others, and his eyes always carry a clear sense of detachment, as if he maintains a wary distance from everything around him.

But now...

This girl, who usually avoids eye contact even when making eye contact with people, actually... actually ran up to Natsume Ryo in front of so many people, and got so close.

Especially that "senior".

And that decisive attitude just now—no matter how you look at it, it's definitely not the kind of distance a normal friendship should have.

Who would have thought that their relationship had become this close?!

Yui Yuigahama, standing to the side, had her usually vibrant light brown eyes wide open, her mouth slightly agape, her mind completely blank.

Yumiko Miura and Hina Ebina looked at each other in bewilderment.

Even the usually aloof Yukino Yukinoshita had a subtle ripple in her icy blue eyes, clearly seeing that Yotsuya Miko's feelings for Natsume Ryo were a deeper, more instinctive search for protection, like someone grabbing onto a piece of driftwood while drowning.

—Something must have happened between these two people that was enough to fundamentally change a person.

Yukino Yukinoshita reached this conclusion with certainty.

……

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Seeing Yotsuya Miko's tearful appearance, Natsume Ryo also ignored the different gazes of the others around him.

Extend your long, slender fingers.

Then, he gently wiped away the tears that were about to fall from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips, as softly as brushing away the morning dew on a butterfly's wings.

As Natsume Ryo's fingertips touched her, Yotsuya Miko's body trembled slightly. But the sense of peace in her heart grew stronger, and her golden eyes, washed clearer and brighter by her tears, lifted slightly to look at Natsume Ryo.

"S-Senior...I just...saw it again downstairs in the teaching building..."

"I know."

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, interrupting Yotsuya Miko's words.

"That huge angel statue, and that bloody hand in the sky, right?"

"Senior... you saw it too?" Yotsuya Miko's eyes widened in surprise.

"Of course I can see it."

"What...what exactly is that?"

Even though Yotsuya Miko's mental defenses were several times stronger than those of ordinary people, she was still shaken by what she had just witnessed.

"Let's not talk about those things for now."

"See me, tell me first."

"Have you encountered anything unusual recently? Why has your spiritual vision level suddenly increased to the point where you can see those kinds of beings?"

After finishing speaking, Natsume Ryo gently patted Yotsuya Miko's head, steering the conversation in another direction.

Given Yotsuya Miko's original level of spiritual vision, it would have been absolutely impossible for her to observe the existence of "ghosts and gods".

And that's precisely because I understand this.

That's when Natsume Ryo started to care about what variables might be involved.

"It's...it's this thing."

It seems to be because of the sense of security that Natsume Ryo is by her side.

Yotsuya Miko carefully took a card out of her school uniform pocket and handed it to Natsume Ryo.

Ryo Natsume took the card.

In the very center of the card, several large characters are clearly imprinted in a twisted and ancient script that looks as if written with dried blood.

——【Strange Investigation Request】.

The dark red characters seemed to wriggle slightly in the sunlight, emitting an ominous and unsettling glow.

[Strange Investigation Request]

[Type: Special Quest Item/Cursed Object]

[Owner: Mitani Yotsuya]