Shiraishi Kawa's house was not particularly far from Soubu High School. It was only a 10-minute train ride. While waiting for the train.
He encountered a familiar face.
It was Yotsuya Miko, heading to school with her best friend Yurikawa Hana. The sealing array's range was only within the rental house. After leaving the safe comfort zone.
It was evident from Miko's restrained and serious expression.
The specters attracted by Yurikawa Hana's strong vitality and physique constantly followed them, and this was a great test for Miko, who possessed spiritual perception.
Although Shiraishi Kawa had explained it at the time, as long as she pretended not to see them, there wouldn't be much of an impact, but it was incredibly difficult to do so.
"Good morning, Shiraishi-kun!"
Prompted by her best friend Yurikawa Hana, Yotsuya Miko saw the figure on the platform ahead. The surprise of an unexpected meeting, and more so, a sense of security.
As long as Shiraishi-kun was by her side.
The surrounding specters would all flee far away because of him. And for Shiraishi Kawa, who was gentle-natured and had helped her so much, Yotsuya Miko hadn't yet realized.
Her heart already held other feelings.
She waved proactively, a faint smile on her face, and said, "Good morning, Shiraishi-kun. I didn't expect to see you at the station."
"We always have to go to school."
In other worlds, he would be considered a superpower user, but returning to the reality of high school life, Shiraishi Kawa was just an Ordinary High School Student.
However.
He didn't particularly dislike the peaceful daily high school life. It felt like being surrounded by beautiful girls, which was quite nice.
After a simple greeting.
He proactively unleashed the Adamantine Body skill effect of his Exorcist class. The specters that were still more than ten meters away, sensing his aura, instantly fled.
"How have you been lately?"
"Much better than before."
Her sleep quality gradually improved, and staying at home meant she didn't have to bear any psychological pressure. Yotsuya Miko's original dark circles under her eyes had gradually faded.
Possessing spiritual perception herself.
And Shiraishi-kun being an Exorcist, she naturally understood the meaning behind his words. She said with gratitude in her eyes, "Thank you very much, Shiraishi-kun. The house is great."
"Oh, yes, especially my big bedroom. The light is especially good every morning."
Yurikawa Hana nodded in agreement. To be able to rent such a nice house at this price. Although they hadn't known each other for long.
Her favorability was directly maxed out.
"It's good as long as you're comfortable living there."
Although she was a beautiful idiot, Yurikawa Hana's personality was still very likable. Shiraishi Kawa spoke casually, his spiritual sense sweeping over her body.
He hadn't had much time to pay attention yesterday.
There was still a faint lingering resentment. It seemed the spiritual entity hadn't completely given up. He needed to resolve it once he had some free time.
The waiting train arrived quickly.
Many students took the train to school in the morning. After Shiraishi Kawa and Yotsuya Miko entered the carriage, it was difficult to find an empty seat.
"After I turn adult and get my driver's license, I should consider buying a car for commuting."
Looking at the constantly changing scenery outside the train window, Shiraishi Kawa, who had no worries about his bank balance, suddenly had such a thought.
His nose caught a faint scent of orchids.
He subtly turned his head and noticed Yotsuya Miko standing beside him. She seemed to notice his gaze focused on her face and slightly turned her head.
Revealing the girl's perfect profile.
Initiating conversation, Yotsuya Miko's voice was soft as she asked, "Shiraishi-kun, what's wrong... Is there something on my face?"
"I suddenly had the idea of getting a driver's license and buying a car for commuting."
Shiraishi Kawa didn't hide much. Looking at Yotsuya Miko's slightly trembling eyelashes, he then added with a smile, "But..."
"The idea suddenly faded a lot."
"With Shiraishi-kun's conditions, what you should be considering is the driver's license issue, not the price, right?"
Yotsuya Miko looked up, inevitably a little curious. But when her gaze met Shiraishi Kawa's, her inner shyness still made her subtly shift her eyes.
"If I could see Miko every day on the commute to and from school..."
"What's the point of buying a car?"
This seemingly casual remark made Yotsuya Miko's fair cheeks flush crimson. She didn't say a word, only turned her head, not wanting to be seen.
Saying such things.
It was truly unfair!!
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Soubu High School.
In Class 2-F, some inconspicuous background students were replaced by Yotsuya Miko and Yurikawa Hana.
The classroom environment hadn't changed much.
The student group led by Hayama Hayato and Miura Yumiko still existed, and Shiraishi-kun's 'status' in the class was also at the top.
His family background was relatively privileged.
And his grades, which had consistently ranked in the top 3 of his grade since his first year of high school, combined with his easygoing personality, meant he got along well with most of his classmates.
He arrived in the classroom.
After greeting his classmates, he had just placed his backpack on his desk when a figure in a black women's suit appeared at the classroom door.
Her tall, perfect figure perfectly outlined the curves of the women's suit.
With long black hair draped over her shoulders, Hiratsuka Shizuka first looked left and right, and when her gaze finally settled on Shiraishi-kun, a smile appeared on her lips.
"Shiraishi-kun, come with me to the office!"
"..."
He had thought that since there was no Chinese class today, he could avoid meeting Hiratsuka Shizuka, but he hadn't expected her to come specifically to his classroom to find him.
Wearing women's high heels.
Teacher Hiratsuka, already tall, was only half a head shorter than him, and she responded warmly when greeting other students.
How should he explain?
Shiraishi-kun really hadn't thought it through, he just followed her towards the office, passing classmates in the hallway.
A beautiful girl with blonde hair, carrying a handbag.
Miura Yumiko.
To some extent, she was definitely one of the top 10 beauties at Soubu High School, though her personality was somewhat tsundere.
It hadn't been long since school started.
He hadn't interacted with her much, but what caught Shiraishi-kun's attention was that Miura Yumiko seemed a bit listless today compared to usual.
Using his Exorcist's spiritual vision ability.
He could detect an extremely strong ghostly aura enveloping her, which surprised him; with Yotsuya Miko's transfer.
The ordinary was no longer ordinary.
The existence of ghosts had begun to affect other students, which was more or less a problem caused by the change in the world view, right?
He didn't think much of it.
Following her footsteps, he arrived at the office's lounge, where Hiratsuka Shizuka sat casually on the sofa, crossing her legs, but her brows were slightly furrowed.
She took a pack of women's cigarettes from her suit pocket.
Lighting one herself and taking a deep drag, Hiratsuka Shizuka finally turned her gaze to Shiraishi-kun: "Hey, Shiraishi-kun, is the Classics Club still short on members?"
"..."
He had thought she was asking for a reason for his leave.
But Shiraishi-kun didn't expect her to ask about club matters, so he shook his head and said, "Currently, there are 5 members."
"Me, Chitanda Eru, Yotsuya Miko, and first-year Takanashi Rikka, and a third-year senpai is also in the club."
"..."
"There's a student in the international class named Yukinoshita Yukino, you should remember her, right?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka looked seriously at Shiraishi-kun, and she continued, "Recently, Yukinoshita Yukino wants to start a club, and club rooms are a bit tight."
"I came to you to ask for your opinion, whether you can share the same club room?"