"In the blink of an eye, Hayato's grown up so much."
Sano Chiho looked at Hayato with emotion.
She was born in a small town near Yakushi Temple and was a good friend of Hayato's Hayakawa Masami.
She often came to the Temple when she was young, and could be said to have watched Hayato grow up.
Her impression of Hayato still lingered on that slightly shy little ghost who would blush when bathing with her.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the little ghost who used to cry and look for Hayakawa Masami when she flicked his 'little bird' had actually grown into a man.
Looking at Hayato, who was wearing a Robe and had a clear and handsome face, Sano Chiho's face inexplicably flushed.
Between the half-open Robe, the clear outlines of muscles were visible, very much like the figures of models on television.
She didn't realize this little ghost had quite a bit of potential.
She clearly remembered, when he was a child, he was still thin and small.
He would secretly look at her all day, thinking she didn't know, and secretly take advantage of her.
While it was amusing, she also pretended not to notice and was taken advantage of quite a bit.
It had only been a few years since they last met, and she didn't know what he ate to grow, his height had already reached 1.8 meters.
This height, in Japan, is definitely outstanding, very imposing.
Sano Chiho raised her teacup and took a sip, concealing the strange feeling in her heart.
"Auntie Chiho hasn't been here for a long time, has she?"
Hayato expertly brewed tea.
Tea ceremony is a very elegant thing in Japan, especially popular in high society.
It is considered a basic cultivation for professions like monks and Shinto Priests.
He had been learning from the old man since he was a child, and after more than ten years of immersion, his tea art could be said to have reached a master level.
Whether the tea he brewed was delicious or not, it looked pleasing to the eye.
"Yes, it's been a long time."
Sano Chiho was full of memories.
The last time she came here was when Hayato's parents had an accident and passed away.
Not long after, due to her husband's work, she moved to another place.
Coupled with work issues, she never had time to come back.
This time, it was also because of some things, wanting to relax, so she came back on a whim to take a look.
"Hayakawa Masami used to say that her biggest dream was for Hayato to get into a good university, marry and have children."
"Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Hayato inherited this Temple."
Hayato's mouth twitched reluctantly.
Having lived two lives, his memory and intelligence far surpassed his peers.
When he was in school, he was a top student, and getting into the best school in Japan was a simple matter.
If it weren't for the sudden disaster, he should still be studying in school now.
Life is like this, you never know which will come first, tomorrow or accident.
The atmosphere fell silent, Hayato looked at Sano Chiho in front of him and found that the glow on her was a bit dim.
She seemed somewhat restless.
Moreover, she carried a faint trace of Yin energy.
Although very faint, the presence of Yin energy meant that she had been in contact with Yin spirits recently.
"Auntie Chiho, has Hayato been having nightmares recently and hasn't had a good rest for a long time?"
"How did Hayato know?"
Sano Chiho was startled upon hearing this, her expression clearly surprised.
She had indeed been having nightmares frequently recently and hadn't had a good rest for a week.
This matter had even affected her work.
Her job was teaching at a high school, and because the college entrance examination was approaching, the school was quite strict about students' grades.
Due to her own condition, her teaching quality was severely delayed.
She was even reprimanded by the director and given two days off.
That's why she came out to relax and ended up here.
However, she was quite curious why Hayato knew she had been having nightmares recently.
"Auntie Chiho, does Hayato believe in the existence of Evil Spirits?"
Hayato picked up the teapot, poured Sano Chiho a cup of tea, and asked seemingly casually.
"Evil Spirits? How can such things exist in this world?"
Sano Chiho smiled, clearly not believing in things like Evil Spirits or monsters at all.
As a high school teacher, she was also half a materialist.
Believing in Buddha and gods was just finding comfort for herself; it didn't mean she really believed in these things.
Moreover, she and Hayato's parents were acquainted, and she had heard Hayato's Father say more than once when drunk.
There is no such thing as Buddha or Evil Spirits in this world.
Hayato smiled slightly at the sight, just looking calmly at Sano Chiho.
"Are Hayato saying that Hayakawa Rin is having nightmares because Hayakawa Rin encountered an Evil Spirit?"
Looking at those serious eyes, the smile on Sano Chiho's face gradually disappeared.
"Not exactly an Evil Spirit."
Hayato shook his head. If Sano Chiho had truly encountered an Evil Spirit, Sano Chiho's situation would be much worse than it is now.
Although it's not an Evil Spirit, it's close.
"Recently, has someone around Hayato committed suicide or been killed?"
When someone dies due to unnatural causes, their lingering obsession and resentment after death will affect those around them.
Mental weakness and having nightmares are all very normal occurrences.
"Suicide..."
Sano Chiho's hands, placed on her knees, tightened.
Looking at those surprised eyes, Hayato knew he had guessed correctly.