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……ah?

How come you asked this all of a sudden?

Things went much more smoothly than expected, but I was a little confused. If that's the case, why did Shizuka's previous questions only get irrelevant answers?

I really can't tell, is Chise just out of character and Shizuko's question didn't hit the point, or is Chise actually a great actor and is playing a trick on Shizuko.

Personally, I prefer the former.

Shizuka was still very anxious and had no time to care about these details. She quickly asked, "You knew that!?"

Qian Shi nodded again: "The Minister said that although he can't help directly, as an alternative, if you go to the training department, maybe it can be solved."

Now it was my turn to almost lose control——

Isn't this my original backup plan? How come I've come back to this after taking so many detours?

It's hard not to suspect that this was also part of the Onmyoji Department's plan. After all, it was no secret that I had accepted the commission from the Training Department and established a good relationship with them.

In fact, I had already made an appointment with Sansen and the others to meet up later.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart that the Minister of the Onmyoji Department, whom I had never met, was really just as Shizuko described.

Shizuko repeated thoughtfully: "...Training Department?"

"There were complaints from the Training Department about the noise on the street. So the director said..."

Qianshi thought for a moment and said, "If one party can't do it, can't both parties work together? That's what I said."

"Uh... the training department..." Shizuka looked embarrassed, and then said helplessly, "There's no other way. I have to go to the training department this time..."

I couldn't help but look at Shizuko suspiciously, wondering what kind of image the Training Department had in the minds of the locals of the Hyakki Yagyo.

Or is it that I don’t understand it deeply enough?

"Qian Shi, if your minister comes back later, can you contact me?"

When Shizuka saw Qianshi nodded in agreement, she pulled me up and said, "Teacher, let's go!"

I was pulled by the sleeve by the anxious Shizuko, and turned around to nod to Chise, just in time to see Chise raise his hand and wave goodbye to me slowly.

"Be careful on the road~"

Chise said this to us.

I turned around and silently memorized this cute, slightly strange girl in my heart.

Chapter 72 What? Mind reading?

After leaving the building where the Onmyoji Department was located, Shizuko and I walked on the bustling streets that were crowded with people because of the Sakura Festival, heading towards the direction of the training department.

Shizuka's expression was heavy as she whispered:

"Speaking of the training department, the training department..."

"What happened to the training department?"

I asked curiously. Of course, it was not that I was unaware of the style of the training department, but I wanted to know what the training department was like in Shizuka's eyes.

Shizuko sighed worriedly: "I heard that almost all the students in the training department are weird..."

"Really?" I smiled teasingly, "Just like Shizuko?"

In my opinion, Shizuka is just like the other girls in the training club. Each of them has a unique personality and something that makes me like her.

For example, when Shizuko is teased, she breaks away from her disguised perfect poster girl mode in a hurry, reveals her true feelings, and then hurriedly covers them up. It is very interesting.

Just like now.

“Uh, huh!? No…”

Shizuko first returned to her original voice, making a sound of doubt, and then quickly pinched her throat again, with a smile on her face: "Hate you, teacher~ What are you talking about~? Shizuko is not a weirdo~ She is the cutest and cutest poster girl in Hyakuya-do☆"

Although it is true, it still makes people want to laugh.

"...Anyway!" The poster girl returned to the point and said, "The training club is a club that always says it's for training, but actually does some meaningless activities."

I recalled the promotional video I had previously shot for the practice club and nodded in agreement.

Shizuko began to count on her fingers and list them one by one:

"For example, there are people who play jigsaw puzzles while sleeping, saying that it is a part of their spiritual practice."

I nodded. This must be Tsubaki.

When it comes to sleeping, Tsubaki is unrivaled among all the lazy beauties I've seen. Hoshino sleeps during the day because he patrols all night; Fubuki from the Life Safety Bureau is just idle; Alona... I don't want to comment on anything anymore.

Anyway, I have seen before that Chun's amazing skill of eating while sleeping, but I didn't expect that he could also do a jigsaw puzzle while sleeping?

that……

If Alona works hard enough, can she learn to help me with work while sleeping?

Thinking back on Alona's work ability, I wisely gave up such fantasies.

"She talks about being a great lady, but for some reason she's fighting off the hooligans in the town."

I nodded. This must be Feng.

Feng, whose dream is to become an outstanding lady but whose personality is innocent and energetic, is definitely someone who would do such a thing.

In fact, I strongly suspect that the reason why the name of the training club has spread so widely is largely due to Feng's efforts.

After all, whether it was Tsubaki or Mimori, the training they did to achieve their dreams was the type that would not disturb others.

"There are also members who are said to have the interest of Yamato Nadeshiko and can use mind reading."

I nodded. This must be...

……ah?

After realizing the specific meaning of this word and associating it with certain past events that have become established facts, my pupils suddenly shrank and even my heartbeat slowed down.

I asked calmly, but my voice was trembling slightly:

"Mind reading? Does such a thing still exist? Ahahaha, how interesting."

"Who knows? I've only heard some rumors. I have to confirm the real situation myself to know."

"That's true."

Calm down!

Not to mention that mind reading is just a rumor with no factual basis, let's just assume that this rumor is true.

Although Mimori's dream happens to be to become a Yamato Nadeshiko, and the training club only has three members, there is only one left after excluding Tsubaki and Kaede... But what if there is actually a phantom fourth person in the training club who has the same dream as Mimori?

And even if Mimori really has the ability to read minds, this foul skill must have some limitations, just like the power granted to me by the card.

The worst case scenario... suppose there are no strict restrictions, and Sansen happens to use mind reading on me when I have some unspeakable thoughts...

that……

If I think about it carefully, if Sansen is still willing to continue to associate with me, it means he has already acquiesced.

After all, there is nothing wrong with my idea! If Sansen knows and doesn't object, then Sansen and I are in a relationship that we are in love with, right?

In other words, I didn't have to worry about anything.

I comforted myself, finally breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down completely, only to find that I was sweating profusely.

Perhaps because she was still worried, Shizuko didn't notice my abnormality and continued to talk: "Then again, can those weirdos really help... Uh huh... Forget it, let's stop thinking negatively!"

That’s right! No more negative thinking! I will definitely not die socially!

I nodded in agreement and praised Shizuka's wisdom in my heart.

As expected of you, the poster girl of Hyakuya-do and my future... Uh, stop for a moment, I need to take a break...

Shizuko patted her cheeks, cheered herself up, and put on a high-spirited smile: "You can only know about this kind of thing after you actually try it! All right! Let's go to the training club as soon as possible!"

...Can I not go?

At this point, there is no chance for me to say such words anymore.

Just when I was extremely confused.

With a loud bang, a violent explosion occurred just a dozen meters away. Under the huge impact, flying shrapnel shot directly at my body, and then narrowly passed by me under the timely protection of the Shiting Box, only tore a small hole in my clothes.

What followed was the choking smoke and dust. I covered my mouth and nose while coughing, and quickly took out my handkerchief and handed it to Shizuko, who was also caught off guard and inhaled the dust and coughed even more violently than me.

"Ahem...thank you, thank you." Shizuka covered her nose with a handkerchief and said in a muffled voice, "What...what happened this time!?"

As if in response to Shizuka's doubts, a familiar and frantic laugh was heard:

"Hahaha! We must mess up the Sakura Festival this time! All the demons and monsters are coming!"

"I must defeat you this time! For the great cause of that master!"

When the smoke and dust cleared, in front of dozens of bad students, there were two girls wearing Tengu masks and Noh masks, one laughing loudly and the other making a firm declaration.

"Another evil spirit! And he still hasn't learned his lesson!" Shizuka gritted her teeth.

Another demon! Just in time! I was overjoyed.

Thanks to the appearance of these guys, I can delay time with a legitimate reason... At least, at least let me prepare myself mentally, right?

I'm still a little scared of meeting Sansen.

Shizuko took the shotgun from her back and said angrily: "In that case, I will fight you to the end!"

Chapter 73 That Adult Will Definitely Defeated Xia Lai Sensei

On the street where fighting was raging, I stroked my chin and lowered my head in deep thought.

Finally, I made a decision, raised my head, and said firmly:

"I want this, cherry blossom flavored chocolate banana, two please, thank you."

I bought two desserts from a street stall. They were made of solidified black chocolate skewered on bamboo sticks and dotted with a few cherry blossoms. I held one in each hand, turned around, and moved a few steps to the side, which was a little safer.

With the same snack in one hand and the other person beside me, we watched the lively Shiba Inus nodding to each other without fear, and then I filled my empty stomach with dessert while watching Shizuko's fight.

The situation is quite tense at the moment.

"Really?! No matter how hard we fight, there's no end to it...!"

After easily knocking down another enemy, Shizuko hid back in the bunker to reload.

Because she was alone, and in a restless mood, the girl had thrown aside all her image as a perfect poster girl, frowned, clicked her tongue in displeasure, and muttered in a low voice:

"If only Fina were here too......!"

However, at this moment.

"That's it! A magical place on the road!"

A shout full of vitality and righteousness broke the balance on the battlefield.

Hearing this familiar voice, my heart skipped a beat. I had contacted Fina and was waiting for her to come for support, and I was feeling a little relaxed.

At the same time, the bad guy in the demon seat was quite cooperative and immediately asked in doubt: "Who is it!?"

"The one being greeted must greet in return! This is also recorded in the Kojiki! Since you asked with all sincerity, we will mercifully tell you! Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!"

Accompanied by an onomatopoeia of unknown meaning, a figure jumped out from the corner, posing in a pose that looked a bit cool but still had no meaning:

"gorgeous!"

Then, a famous girl walked out leisurely, accompanied by a lazy and soft voice:

"cute……"

Finally, under my anxious gaze, the last person came out shyly:

“B-beautiful…! Is this right…?”

"Perfect!"

The original girl agreed approvingly and continued: