In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

Facing the gazes of the crowd.

A slight crack appeared on Yukino Yukinoshita's delicate face, her usually cool expression.

"I just want to find out the truth."

"Since anomalies exist in this world, it is necessary to have a clearer understanding of them."

"That's all."

Yukino Yukinoshita's voice was as cold and detached as ever, revealing little emotion. But her deliberately straightened back betrayed that she was not as calm as she appeared.

"..."

what is this?

Are you being stubborn?

Yumiko Miura pursed her lips.

Then Yotsuya Miko continued speaking.

"senior!"

"I...I still have questions to ask."

At this moment, Yotsuya Miko had completely recovered from her earlier self-blame, and her thoughts had returned to normal.

Natsume Ryo naturally knew the answer to the question that Yotsuya Miko wanted to ask.

"It's about that big guy you just saw."

"Ok!"

Yotsuya Miko nodded slightly.

"Hmm, explaining this to you would be a bit complicated."

Faced with Yotsuya Miko's golden eyes, which were filled with a thirst for knowledge, Natsume Ryo could only ponder for a moment.

After all, compared to the father of the child—a bound spirit, a tsukumogami, a mountain spirit or monster, and a ghost creature derived from a specific legend, these are generally concepts that have evolved after becoming familiar to the public.

The concept of "ghosts and gods" is too complex and abstract.

It involves many aspects such as the collective unconscious of mankind, beliefs, and mythological systems.

It's impossible to explain in just a few words.

and.

For Yotsuya Miko, who is born with clairvoyance and will frequently encounter such beings in the future, any vague explanation could generate more and more uncontrollable fears due to information asymmetry.

……

With this thought in mind, Natsume Ryo quickly came up with a plan.

With a slight thought, Rainwater opened the inventory in Creative Mode.

In the item list of the [Urban Legends Module].

Natsume Ryo's fingers swiped rapidly.

finally.

It precisely landed on a heavy book icon that looked quite old and was bound in some kind of unknown leather.

[The Illustrated Guide to Ghost Stories: From Beginner to Expert (Forbidden Collector's Edition)]

[Type: Knowledge-based items/Special equipment]

[Effect: Includes detailed information on the vast majority of known spirits, ghost stories, and other unusual entities in the world today, including their physical characteristics, behavioral logic, weaknesses, and related legends.]

[Note: Knowledge is power, but sometimes it can be a curse. Please read with caution.]

"This is it."

Natsume Ryo twitched his finger slightly.

Selected.

[Take it out].

Boo!

A soft sound.

A ghost story encyclopedia bound in an unknown leather suddenly appeared in Natsume Ryo's hands.

"Here, take it."

Natsume Ryo then handed the "Illustrated Guide to Ghost Stories" to Yotsuya Miko.

"This book contains all the answers you want to know."

"The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of that big thing you just saw, as well as other things you might encounter."

"Seeing for yourself is always more intuitive and accurate than my verbal explanation."

"Perhaps they can find a way to help your father become a Buddha up there."

"Eh?"

"really?"

After listening, Yotsuya Miko took the heavy ancient book.

I could feel the rough texture on the cover of the ancient site.

Yotsuya Miko was momentarily at a loss for words.

then.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew.

The pages of the book opened.

On the title page, a line of inscription written in an ancient script instantly captivated Miko Yotsuya.

To those who seek knowledge:

What you see is all true.

What you fear is also real.

When you turn to this page, it means you have embarked on a path of no return.

Whether the road ahead leads to an abyss or a new beginning depends on your choice.

Best of luck.

"..."

I didn't translate this!

These few lines alone sent a chill down Yotsuya Miko's spine.

but.

next second.

A mechanical notification sound suddenly rang out in the depths of Natsume Ryo's mind.

【Ding! 】

[Special emotional link fluctuations detected; holder Yotsuya Miko is developing stronger emotions towards the host!]

[The emotional threshold has been broken again!]

[The holder, Yotsuya Miko, has experienced a slight enhancement in her spiritual vision abilities, improving her perception and understanding of ghost stories.]

"..."

Come again?

An increase in clairvoyance is not necessarily a good thing.

Being unable to see those "things" is undoubtedly a kind of happiness.

Therefore, for someone like Yotsuya Miko who is already able to "see," each improvement in her spiritual vision is tantamount to pushing her into a deeper and more terrifying abyss, allowing her to glimpse more devalued "things" that were originally untouchable at a higher level.

It seems that the [Urban Ghost Stories Module] still intends to persecute its former owner, Miko Yotsuya.

Natsume Ryo thought to himself, "This is ridiculous."

but.

Now that the "Illustrated Compendium of Ghost Stories" has been handed over to Yotsuya Miko.

Taking it back now would be redundant.

As long as Yotsuya Miko doesn't really get scared out of her wits, that's fine.

It's not unacceptable.

"In that case, we should keep a closer eye on her from now on."

This is my thoughts.

Natsume Ryo had made up his mind.

……

then.

With lunch break time running out, Natsume Ryo put aside the matter of Yotsuya Miko.

My attention turned to the other side of the rooftop—to that large bed.

On the bed, the little bird, Rikka, lay peacefully as ever.

There's not much time left for lunch break.

Seeing this, Natsume Ryo had no choice but to step forward and gently pat Rikka Takanashi's soft cheeks.

"Hey, Rikka, wake up."

"Woo..."

Seemingly finally awakened, it uttered a sleep-talking sound with a thick nasal tone.

"It's cold... I'll sleep for another five minutes..."

After saying that, Rikka Takanashi buried her face in the soft pillow.

"..."

While Rikka Takanashi was fast asleep, her once vibrant face was now serene, with even a trace of suspicious, glistening liquid clinging to it.

Without saying another word, Natsume Ryo flicked Takanashi Rikka's smooth forehead with a force that showed absolutely no mercy.

"!"

"It hurts, and it's cold!"

"It hurts."

"Now, it's time to go back to the classroom."

"Let's go."

After doing all this, Natsume Ryo instructed Takanashi Rikka to quickly wake up from her half-asleep state.

……

"S-Senior..."

It was at this time.

Miko Yotsuya's voice came through, clearly filled with panic.

—And when Natsume Ryo looked in the direction of the sound.

Then they saw the "Strange Investigation Request Form" that Yotsuya Miko had originally kept in her pocket.

At this moment, it was emanating an ominous dark red light from inside Yotsuya Miko's pocket.

—The ominous dark red light stood out starkly even in the bright afternoon sun.

Followed by.