Dimensional Apartment Manager

The warm sunlight just now was blocked by the big trees near the park. The mottled tree shadows fell on the ground, and the sunlight lost most of its effect.

"Now, let's go to the nearby library to investigate. When I was sitting on Mr. Cat's back, I just saw a library at the end of the street."

"That's a good suggestion. Most likely there are historical records of this shrine."

Some libraries will keep news and so on, and specially bind them into volumes for workers to investigate.

In criminal dramas, the police go to the library to look up information. After all, some information may not be available in the police station.

Although it is not to find people on another worldline, nor to save the villagers after the comet split and fell, it is very important to Jiuye at this moment.

Knot is a monster, but she is no different from a human being when she cries, which makes people feel heartbroken.

Proust wrote in "Remembrance of Things Past", "Although we know there is no hope, we still look forward to it."Wait for a little movement, a little sound', that's probably how Jiuye feels now.

"Mr. Cat may want to wrong you again."

"Natsume! Seven Tsujiya buns, two servings!"

"Yes Yes Yes."

Natsume nodded helplessly, while Mr. Cat ran into the previous backpack. Where is the dignity of the big monster class? !

Jiuye watched the interaction of one person and one cat, then bent down and said to the knot

"Just wait a little longer, just wait a little longer, we will definitely be able to find your forgotten friend and fulfill your wish."

"If it's okay to wait... Because of the relationship between the two big brothers, Knot is no longer as confused as before."

That's good, Jiuye rubbed his knotted hair, he didn't know when he had developed the habit of stroking the heads of children younger than himself, is this because of the [Protagonist Halo]?Everyone often says that touching the head to kill and the like can increase the favorability.

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The library is very large, with three floors in total. Each floor has a dedicated reading area, and each area has a few readers sitting sporadically.

Jiu Ye heard that morning running is good for health, and morning reading is good for memory. It seems that these are not rumors.

But as far as Jiuye is concerned, he prefers to exercise and read books after a nap, because he is full of energy after a nap.

Everyone came to the reading area in the corner of the second floor. There were no other guests here so far, so Natsume put the backpack on the table.

That's strange, generally speaking, don't you store items that you can't bring in for customers?Most likely, Teacher Cat used spells or something, or the librarian didn't care at all, but was immersed in the world of books.

In the past, Jiuye was also addicted to studying and couldn't extricate himself. As a result, he missed a lot of fellowships. Fortunately, he did not accept the penalty of making up exams.

The smell of the library is very special, which is an atmosphere that you can never feel while reading e-books at home.

Not to mention the dazzling lights and quiet environment, the occasional page-turning sound is like a whisper from afar; the slight sound of someone's pen tip scratching across the notepad can also be heard, which probably means that they have found their dream. To find the knowledgeable person it is.

The content of books is extensive and rich, and it is not easy to meet a favorite book, so the time in the library can also be said to be the time to encounter words.

In this bright space, the dry air is mixed with the smell of books, and the smell of paper and bookcases is always reminiscent of ancient books that have been dusty for a long time; in the world of books, it is like searching for knowledge in a space full of knowledge. Like the unique ignorance, it is possible to be confused and dizzy at any time.

"Mr. Jiuye, let's split up. You go over there to look for it, and I'll go to the other side to take a look. Teacher Cat will take care of the knot."

"Go, go, they are all troublesome guys, you little monster, don't let me run around."

Mr. Kitty pressed Yuki's kimono sleeves with his paws, exposing the cat's sharp teeth to threaten.

"Mr. Cat, I don't want you to scare people."

"Don't touch my tail without authorization! I'll take good care of this guy!"

"Then let's go and come."

Natsume started to move, and Jiuye patted Yume on the shoulder who was busy making faces at Mr. Kitty, signaling to go around the neighborhood.

"Big brothers, come on! I'll help if I can!"

"You'd be better off resting, and I don't think you understand these things very well."

Jiuye is not very clear about whether monsters can read or not, but he knows that most of the Xuetong in front of him can't read.

Without wasting any more time, Jiuye started walking towards the historical area.

The local library will basically record all the major local news, and even bind the newspapers with major news in the past into volumes, which is much more convenient for people.

Because there may be useful information on the first floor, Jiuye walked towards the first floor, but he almost bumped into the girl who went upstairs on the way, but fortunately he changed his direction in time.

"Damn [Protagonist Halo], you don't want a romantic comedy right now."

Jiu Ye came to the corresponding area while thinking about it. It was a bookshelf marked in English with [history]. It turned out that there were only world history and Japanese history on it, and the regional records did not know where.

"Big Brother Jiuye! Big Brother Jiuye!"

Mostly because neither Natsume nor Mr. Kitty can speak loudly in the library, so the work of calling Jiuye back was done by Yui. After all, as a monster, her voice would not be heard by ordinary people.

"Brother Natsume said he found it!"

"yes."

Nice expansion.

Jiu Yeyuan went back to the second floor, and sat on a chair with Natsume, but there was a snow boy in the middle, and Teacher Cat looked at this side with half-opened eyes pretending not to be interested.

Natsume opened the file and found the record of the earthquake directly through the directory.

"Here is a list of the victims of Sua Shrine when the earthquake occurred. At that time, the people in charge of the shrine were Shiratori Seiji and Shiratori Daishiko. The person who died in the earthquake at the same time as them was Mari Arai."

"The couple in charge of the shrine and a worshiper? Is that so?"

"No, the shrine was closed to the public at that time, and it was said that it was going to be renovated, so this Miss 'Arai Mari' came to help. She is Shiratori Daishiko's younger sister."

That's why in that earthquake, only three people died at the shrine.

"Then the person who inherited the shrine is the daughter of the couple who died, Saori Shiratori."

"Shiratori Saori..."

Hearing Natsume's speech, Yume was the first to respond this time. She began to repeat the words 'Shiratori Saori', covering her head with her hands as if caught in a vortex of memory.

A person who should not be forgotten, a road that should not be lost, the moment I heard the name Saori Shiratori, a crack appeared in the floodgate of knotted memory.

"I seem to have an impression, but the memory... woo... Saori Shiratori, Saori Shiratori..."

"Don't worry."

Jiu Ye began to appease Yu, who became agitated.

That girl named Saori Shiratori may be the important person she has been trying to find even though she keeps getting lost.

Chapter 12 Although there is nothing in the hand

"Mr. Jiuye, don't you plan to go back?"

"No, because it's not good to bother Aunt Tazi and the others all the time. You don't have to worry about where you live."

After leaving the library, Jiu Ye and Natsume went to eat something casually, and after doing some research, the time came to the afternoon before they knew it, and it began to gradually approach dusk.

Jiu Ye, who wasted a day or so of Natsume's vacation time, didn't want to continue to bother him, so he proposed to split up.

"And Mr. Kitty is already looking forward to Nanatsujiya buns."

Hearing what Jiu Ye said, Natsume looked at the round object in the backpack, and a helpless expression appeared on his face.

"I understand. If Mr. Jiuye encounters any trouble, you can come to me directly. I will do my best to help you."

"Well, thank you, little girl, you..."

Jiu Ye lightly bumped the knot beside her, and she bowed down to Natsume and bowed her head to thank Natsume after recovering a lot.

"Thank you so much Natsume-san!"

Also, and... Knot clasped her hands together a little awkwardly, got into a rather entangled situation, and finally said it out

"The stupid cat over there is also thanks to you, thank you!!"

"Who is an idiot! You troublemaker, be careful, I will eat you in one bite the next time I see you!"

"I'm not afraid!"

Although he said he was not afraid, Jie, who had seen the real posture of Teacher Mao, ran behind Jiuye, and by the way showed half of his face to make a grimace.

The cat teacher was angry because he was angry, and in the end he didn't really do such a terrible action, but just looked at the knot impatiently, and after a soft snort

"You little guy, don't mess around anymore. Do you think it's easy to clean up the mess? Do it after confirming it. Don't be so stupid!"

Natsume heard Mr. Cat nodding again and again, and he probably thought that the words were returned to Mr. Cat himself.

Afterwards, Jiu Ye took Yu, and Natsume took Mr. Kitty to act separately.

After Natsume was far away, Jiu Ye took Yume's hand and walked to the nearest hotel, planning to take a rest before making plans.

Now that I got the name of the heir to the shrine, all that remains is to find out where Saori Shiratori lives, so that I can let Yume meet her and see if Saori Shiratori has been forgotten by Yui. friends.

The sky near dusk seemed to be ignited by fire, and fiery red clouds hung on the horizon. The weather from noon to afternoon today was much better than in the early morning.

Jiuye's figure was left behind, but he was alone in the eyes of outsiders, but he was accompanied by someone.

To be precise, it was Jiu Ye who accompanied Yu.

Scanning the street in front of him with his eyes, Jiu Ye was looking for a hotel where he could stay, and he noticed the knot that had become listless.

Is it because of anxiety or because of fear?When meeting someone who has been away for a long time again, will Jie smile happily at that time?

"What's the matter, knot."

"After I found her, what should I say first?"

"Were you thinking about this?"

"Yes."

After meeting that person, Jie's first thought was not to have a good talk with her, but how to greet her.

But it's a pity...it's also very sad and helpless.

Jiu Ye remembers that if humans can see monsters, this ability will gradually disappear with the passage of time; at that time, Shiratori Saori, who could see Yukai at that time, can still see her now?

Perhaps the problem that is troubling Knot now is a problem that cannot be discussed at all.

The girl named Saori Shiratori might not be able to see her anymore.

"so annoying……"

"Brother Jiuye?"

"Not about you! Don't worry, if you are still worried, do you want to visit that shrine again?"

"is it okay?"

"Well, and I remember the way too."

Regarding Jiu Ye's proposal, Jie thought about it for a while, and finally hummed.

"Go, I want to go and see again."

So the two of them walked towards the shrine that was about to be demolished again.

After passing a few blocks and passing many strange shops, the two of them came to the entrance of the Sua Shrine again. This time, because there was no teacher cat, the two of them just planned to take a look. What if they had a chance to go in?

However, Jiuye, who had just arrived near the door, heard a low and helpless voice saying loudly

"Miss Shiratori, next time we're going to be serious, please don't block the door on purpose, otherwise we won't be able to continue our work at all."

Several men in overalls packed up their tools and started to get in the car to leave. The 'Miss Shiratori' blocking the entrance was an elderly lady.

Miss Shiratori?Could it be that she is...

Jiuye looked at the old lady with a cane, and the other party also noticed Jiuye at this time.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?"

"Sorry, I don't have any other meaning. Are you... Miss 'Shiratori Saori'?"

"Suspicious guy, how do you know my name?"

I see……

Jiuye seemed to understand something. The young looking snow boy beside him had been lost for decades.

"I came to you in place of a friend."

"A friend? Most guys I know are home with grandkids."

Saori Shiratori waved her hand, she turned and walked towards the shrine