After encountering a ghost in the Classics Club that day, Yukinoshita Yukino no longer viewed Shiraishi Kawa as just an excellent high school student.
He clearly understood the characteristics of ghosts and how to deal with them.
He must be what the internet calls an Exorcist?
Facing the question, she didn't hide her thoughts, her tone still cool: "I don't know why, but I can also see the existence of ghosts now."
Simply stating her current condition, this high-and-mighty flower of Soubu High School looked at Shiraishi Kawa again, with a hint of apology in her gaze.
She took the initiative: "I misunderstood you the day before yesterday at noon."
"Shiraishi Kawa-san, I apologize for my rash and unverified actions. I hope you can forgive me, and also..."
"..."
Looking at Yukino's hesitant demeanor, although she wasn't sure what exactly happened after she left the Classics Club at the time...
Through their conversation...
Miura Yumiko could still glean some information. No one would believe her if she told them about the existence of ghosts.
Let alone...
The other person was Yukinoshita, whose personality and way of speaking were both terrible.
Since she had offended Shiraishi Kawa, even if he was a philandering scoundrel, she wouldn't allow her... other half to be annoyed by someone she disliked.
When they weren't alone together...
Unlike her energetic girl persona with Shiraishi Kawa, Miura Yumiko's lips curled slightly, but her face wore a chilly smile.
"Is an apology enough?"
"Since you don't believe in the existence of ghosts, you must stick to your own views. Now that you're in trouble, you want to find Shiraishi-kun?"
"You get all the good things!"
Facing the merciless verbal attack, Yukinoshita Yukino uncharacteristically fell silent, surprisingly choosing not to refute anything.
She merely turned her gaze to Shiraishi Kawa.
Recalling his conversation with Miura Yumiko, she realized that solving the problem would be very difficult, so it would require a sufficient price.
Her tone was very serious: "I wonder, Shiraishi Kawa-san, what it would take for you to help me solve this problem? If it requires money..." "Please name your price."
"..."
Regarding Miura Yumiko's attitude...
Shiraishi Kawa felt it was quite good. He estimated that helping Yukinoshita Yukino temporarily gain spiritual perception in the Classics Club that day had led to the subsequent activation of her spiritual perception.
She offered money, requesting help. He shook his head gently and spread his hands helplessly. There were a total of 60 tenants in the apartment building.
Even after removing Izumi Miori...
There were still 59. The rent provided by the rented storefronts, after deducting normal taxes, yielded a net profit of 8 million yen per month.
Money, to the current Shiraishi Kawa, was purely a number. The most crucial thing was that Miura had only transitioned after becoming a God Chosen.
Helping Yukinoshita actually incurred no cost.
Ultimately, why help? From what perspective should he help her?
Shiraishi Kawa decisively refused.
"It's not a matter of money. Miura Yumiko was able to gain the ability to fight ghosts because various conditions allowed it. I can't help you."
"Most importantly, I'm not short on money either."
"Various conditions allowed it?"
Not completely dissuaded from her idea, Yukinoshita nodded gently, then asked with a slight smile: "Since Miura-san can do it..."
"I don't think I should have a problem, right? What do I need to do?"
He couldn't possibly say, offer your body, mind, and faith, could he? He figured that would completely solidify his identity as a depraved Exorcist.
Looking at the persistent Yukinoshita...
Shiraishi Kawa shrugged his shoulders, not answering, but instead posed another question: "Alright, let's assume Yukinoshita-san meets the conditions."
"But why should I help you?"
"..."
Hearing these words, Yukinoshita Yukino showed no emotional fluctuation. She nodded gently, feeling quite emotional. The reason for establishing the Service Club was simple.
Those who have, with compassion, give to those who lack. This is called volunteering.
Just as developed countries provide development aid, people offer food to the homeless, and girls proactively speak to unpopular boys.
The Service Club is about extending a helping hand to those in difficulty!
She found it incredible that the more excellent people were, the more painfully they lived, so she wanted to change everyone, to change this world.
It was just that...
When things happened to her, and she became the weak one needing to ask for help, she didn't adopt the appropriate posture for making a request.
"I'm sorry."
"My attitude just now was too... conceited. Since leaving the Classics Club the day before yesterday, I've been able to perceive evil spirits around me."
"And the same is true today."
"So I would like to ask Shiraishi Kawa-san to please... please help me resolve this matter."
Her attitude changed very quickly.
And Shiraishi Kawa still believed that there was nothing for her to be venomous about. Faced with a sincere request for help...
It must be quite difficult for Yukino to overcome, right?
"Of course, I can solve this problem. Just wait until you have truly made up your mind, then send me a message on Line."
"If the stakes are high enough, I'll consider helping you."
His keen five senses detected approaching footsteps from students, so Shiraishi Kawa had no intention of lingering. After leaving this remark...
He left with Miura Yumiko.
Yukinoshita Yukino, meanwhile, stood quietly in place, carefully recalling Shiraishi Kawa's words. What did he mean by 'truly made up your mind'... She couldn't figure it out.
But the good news for now was that the situation of seeing evil spirits had taken a turn for the better. She just didn't quite understand what Shiraishi Kawa ultimately wanted?
"How should I put it..."
"I've really tolerated that Yukinoshita for too long!"
As someone at the top of Soubu High School's social hierarchy, Miura Yumiko vented her frustration, feeling a sense of relief, especially when she realized she had misunderstood Shiraishi Kawa.
She simply couldn't control herself.
It was just that...
Looking at the calm-faced Shiraishi Kawa, she felt a little uneasy and asked: "Um... what I did shouldn't... affect your plans, right?"
"No plans."
On the way back to the teaching building, there were no other students around. He was about to put his arm around Miura Yumiko's waist, but as she quickened her pace...
He coincidentally... patted her butt. After becoming a transcendent, the physical sensations brought by enhanced physical abilities had the unique elasticity of a young girl.
"..."
Feeling an electric sensation run through her body, Miura Yumiko's cheeks quickly flushed crimson. She cast a somewhat petulant glance at him.
Finally, she quickly scanned her surroundings.
Finding no other students passing by, she lightly patted Shiraishi Kawa's hand. A hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes: "What do you want to do?"
"You understand, right?"
Pointing to the distant restroom ahead, as the God of Pleasure, how could Shiraishi Kawa not have some wild ideas about a place like a school?
There was still plenty of time.
Half an hour was perfectly enough for a quick session!
"..."
"Are you crazy?!"
Miura Yumiko, her face red, shot a fierce glance at Shiraishi Kawa. But as a Hedonistic Chosen, the boundless stimulation brought by such sensations...
But it made her somewhat yearn for it.
"What if other classmates find out?"
"Then so be it."
"You mean if I say so be it, it's really so be it? Let's go... to the girls' restroom... hardly anyone comes there."
When she actively suggested going to the girls' restroom, she felt like she was going crazy.
However, the various thrilling interests made Miura Yumiko somewhat unable to extricate herself.
First, she confirmed there were no surveillance cameras nearby and no one in the restroom.
She actively took Shiraishi Kawa's hand.
"There's still more than half an hour... you... never mind, do as you please. If it really comes to it, being late is... being late!"
"It's covered!"
Because few students came there, and faculty and staff regularly cleaned it, the restroom stalls were dry and odorless.
It was just that the space was a bit cramped.
Shiraishi Kawa attached his perception to his magic, instantly covering the entire restroom, and found no suspicious items.
Who says only twintails can be a steering wheel?
A single ponytail can also work, after all, the strong never complain about their environment!
As Soubu High School's second-year student who consistently topped the academic charts, Shiraishi Kawa's grasp of knowledge points was a great help to Miura Yumiko, who had relatively ordinary academic performance.
However, today, Shiraishi Kawa helped Miura primarily with Chinese, English, and physical education courses that required training.
After becoming an extraordinary person, the overall tutoring efficiency significantly improved.
Miura Yumiko could quickly and smoothly grasp all the knowledge points mentioned and provide feedback.
It was just that the vast amount of knowledge made her feel somewhat exhausted, and she finally understood why Shiraishi Kawa could sit at the top of the academic rankings.
His learning methods clearly surpassed normal comprehension.
With her already ordinary grades in school, Miura Yumiko had never thought of secretly engaging in academic competition.
When footsteps gradually approached, she avoided creating the persona of a top student.
She could only cover her mouth with her hand, not wanting to be misunderstood by other female classmates, as she watched Shiraishi Kawa continuously output knowledge points, seemingly tireless.
"..."
Miura Yumiko could only protest fiercely with her eyes, controlling herself not to make any sound.
However, these female classmates only came to the restroom to look in the mirror.
They must be friends who get along well, right?
"It seems I haven't seen Senior Shiraishi Kawa recently. It's only been these past two days. I haven't even given him the love letter I wrote..."
"Senior Shiraishi Kawa's grades are truly as stable as ever."
"Even Senior Yukinoshita couldn't shake him. Whether it's his interpersonal skills or athletic ability, I feel like such an excellent senior..."
"He must have a girlfriend, right?"
"..."
From a distance of several meters, Miura Yumiko could hear other girls praising Shiraishi Kawa.
She turned to look at the guy who was tutoring her.
He was indeed excellent in all aspects.
The fact that girls were even sending him love letters made her feel even better.
Shiraishi Kawa, who was very popular at school, was tutoring her, giving her a strange sense of accomplishment.
"..."
However, Shiraishi Kawa, who also heard the praise, decisively sped up the tutoring for the struggling student, almost making Miura Yumiko unable to endure it.
"Learning knowledge is the most important thing!"
Being late was inevitable, but Miura Yumiko, who had already adjusted herself, still brazenly made excuses even in front of her homeroom teacher, Teacher Hiratsuka.
With an apologetic look, she said, "I'm sorry, Teacher Hiratsuka. I missed the train today, so I was a little late... 20 minutes..."
"It's fine."
Teacher Hiratsuka could understand students being late, especially due to uncontrollable factors like missing a train.
Looking at Miura Yumiko's cheeks, with hair clinging due to sweat, she could probably guess that the sweat was from rushing to school.
She waved her hand lightly and said, "Even if you're a high school student, you must pay attention to safety when going to school."
"Thank you, Teacher."
Decisively choosing to sell out her teammate, Miura Yumiko felt... sticky as she walked.
All the knowledge she had gained from the tutoring earlier was stored within her body.
Arriving at her window seat in the back row, she looked at Shiraishi Kawa, who had been caught by Hiratsuka Shizuka, and could only offer him a look that said, 'good luck.'
Who told this guy... not to treat her like a human being!
"..."
"What about you?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression was calm, but her fists involuntarily clenched.
She hadn't expected to be outmaneuvered by her student, Shiraishi Kawa.
As a condition for her request, she had arranged for Yukinoshita Yukino and the Classics Club to share the club activity room.
But this guy had immediately transferred the club president position to Chitanda.
She guessed... he had no intention of going to the club at all!
However, remembering Yukinoshita's difficult personality, Hiratsuka Shizuka relaxed her clenched fists and lit a ladies' cigarette for herself.
"Are you sure you don't want to explain?"
"I was helping a classmate tutor very late last night, and then I accidentally overslept, which is why I was late. Besides, if I didn't want to come to school, Teacher, I could actually take a leave of absence!"
He had indeed helped Miura Yumiko tutor last night, and the same applied this morning.
Facing Hiratsuka Shizuka's gaze, Shiraishi Kawa said sincerely.
His gaze surveyed Hiratsuka Shizuka in front of him, wearing a white jacket, and underneath, a brand-new black and white ladies' suit.
Both her looks and figure were top-notch.
It just felt like... due to not sleeping particularly well recently, there were faint dark circles under her eyes, and a faint aura of resentment emanated from her.
Ghosts?
Considering the gradual change in the world view, this situation was quite normal.
"I wasn't talking about that!"
Feeling Shiraishi Kawa trying to brush her off, Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head helplessly.
This guy's difficult personality was almost on par with Yono's!
Without waiting for Shiraishi Kawa's agreement, she said, "Come with me to the office."
"Alright."
It was the familiar office.
The other teachers inside still had a good impression of Shiraishi Kawa, not thinking he was arrogant for taking leave or that he could relax just because of his excellent grades.
Arriving at the rest cubicle, Hiratsuka Shizuka sat on the sofa, crossing her legs.
She took a deep drag from her cigarette, trying to relieve her fatigue, not caring about her image.
"..."
Sitting opposite her, although there was no good fortune of an accidental exposure, the slightly fatigued Hiratsuka Shizuka was undoubtedly sexy, wearing black low-heeled shoes.
Her perfect legs were flawless.
Under the light of the lounge, her perfectly sculpted, fair legs looked even more delicate.
From the perspective of a rebellious student lusting after a teacher, if Teacher Hiratsuka could wear black stockings, it would definitely be a case of 'legs for years'!
Compared to lust, Shiraishi Kawa was more curious about what had happened to her, as there was even a faint lingering aura of resentment.
"Teacher Hiratsuka, haven't you been resting well?"
"..."
"Don't think you can brush me off by pretending to care."
Rubbing her temples, Hiratsuka Shizuka said helplessly, but she didn't hide anything from Shiraishi Kawa.
She said with a sigh, "It shouldn't be because of drinking. I just had a strange dream."
"Hmm?"
Seeing Shiraishi Kawa in a listening state, Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't feel there was anything to hide.
After careful thought, she said, "It was the day before yesterday..."
"Yono and I, that is, a senior who graduated from Soubu High School, went to an izakaya for drinks, and then on the way home, we encountered a stray dog."
"I happened to have something to give it to eat..."
"And then you gave it to it?"
Shiraishi Kawa even guessed it, frowning as he asked.
"Yes."
"I'm so busy normally, how could I possibly keep a dog? The stray dog kept following me, so I ignored it. When I got home, I started having nightmares."
Explaining this much, Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't think much of it.
There were many reasons for nightmares, and she had a lot of work pressure, which was why she dreamed of that stray dog.
She put out her ladies' cigarette.
"Anyway, that's pretty much it. You said you didn't rest well last night. Would you like a can of black coffee?"
"..."
It was still that irresistible personality.
Looking at the canned black coffee placed in front of him, Shiraishi Kawa didn't have time to thank her.
More accurately, it was the story Hiratsuka Shizuka shared that caught his attention.
He had a feeling... the plot development was a little familiar.
Encountering a stray dog, kindly feeding it, and then being plagued by nightmares—this kind of behavior was very much like an urban legend.
However, when Shiraishi Kawa thought of this, the image of Jinmenken from urban legends inexplicably appeared in his mind, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
Could it be that such a coincidence really happened?