Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

L took the phone and saw the photo on the screen, a strange light flickering deep in his eyes.

In the screen, there was a photo of an alley wall.

Lying beside it was a man's body, torn to pieces.

On the wall, a message was written in blood.

"L, as the world's number one detective, do you have the ability to stop me?"

"I am in Tokyo, looking forward to our showdown."

"I am the absolute justice."

"Signed: KIRA."

Chapter 136: Sakurajima Mai's Mother's Sudden Visit, Awakening of Soul Manifestation

While Yagami Light was using a near-suicidal kamikaze tactic to completely draw L's attention to Tokyo...

...Kyoto's number one exorcist was enjoying an evening stroll with Sakurajima Mai.

"Today... shall we go to my place?"

Sakurajima Mai tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with her right hand, her left hand swaying by the hem of her skirt, smiling gently.

"There's not much food at your place. If you come to mine, I can even make you a late-night snack."

"Okay."

Seeing Yozora's nonchalant appearance, Sakurajima Mai suddenly stopped, looking a little angry, puffing up her cheeks adorably.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Yozora staring at her with a teasing smile, Sakurajima Mai's pretty face flushed slightly, stomping her foot in annoyance, and extending her fair left hand in a gesture of resignation.

"Do I have to spell it out?"

"Huh?"

Yozora was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized what she meant, and took out a banknote from his pocket, placing it in Sakurajima Mai's hand.

"Here, a reward from the master, accept it."

Only after receiving the banknote did Sakurajima Mai belatedly realize what he meant, her chest rising and falling with anger.

She subconsciously wanted to tear up the banknote in her hand, but hesitated for a moment, and finally revealed a reluctant expression, putting it away in her pocket.

She couldn't vent her anger at Yozora on the money.

This money could buy so much food, and make so many meals for Yozora.

Besides, destroying banknotes was illegal.

After carefully stowing away the money, Sakurajima Mai complained with puffed-up cheeks.

"What master, what reward? Are you really treating me like a cook?"

Yozora shrugged and chuckled.

"Then what else should I treat you as? An a…"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Sakurajima Mai knew Yozora too well; as soon as he opened his mouth, she knew what outrageous thing he was going to say, and quickly raised her hand, trying to cover his mouth.

Before she could, Yozora grabbed her hand and smiled.

"Just kidding. Of course, I know what you mean. Holding hands."

Sakurajima Mai's heart, which had just harbored a bit of resentment, was instantly dispelled by the sweetness of him holding her hand. She pretended to be calm and harrumphed softly.

"Hmph, it's good that you understand a little. Let's go, let's go home."

The corners of Sakurajima Mai's lips were harder to suppress than an AK.

As they walked, she had already gone from holding hands to hugging Yozora's entire arm.

It was almost two o'clock in the morning, and there were hardly any pedestrians on the road. Even if they noticed the two of them, they wouldn't specifically observe Sakurajima Mai's appearance, only thinking that they were a couple immersed in happiness.

Although Sakurajima Mai didn't like staying up late, she thought it was nice to occasionally enjoy the time they spent walking on the street together.

The only pity was...

Sakurajima Mai glanced at Yozora's face, illuminated by the dim streetlights, and thought with some shyness.

It's a pity that Kawasaki Saki hasn't finished making the costume yet.

Otherwise, tonight...

Thinking of this, Sakurajima Mai suddenly remembered that she needed someone to help her measure the dimensions of various parts of her body.

Just as she was about to ask Yozora to help her, she suddenly saw a woman standing at the bottom of her apartment building, wearing a suit dress, with long black hair, looking very capable.

The moment she saw the other person's face, Sakurajima Mai was stunned.

"Back so late?"

The woman, wearing high heels, walked slowly to Sakurajima Mai.

Sakurajima Mai's eyes revealed a hint of nervousness. Seeing the other party staring at the part where she was hugging Yozora's arm, she subconsciously wanted to let go.

But after calming down, not only did she not let go of Yozora's arm, but she hugged it even tighter.

"Hmm?"

Seeing that Sakurajima Mai didn't let go, nor did she offer an explanation, a strange light flashed in the woman's eyes. She looked at Yozora and slowly said.

"I am Sakurajima Mai's mother, and her manager. May I ask who you are?"

Hearing her mother's question, Sakurajima Mai unconsciously tightened her grip on Yozora's arm.

From the moment they met, everything seemed to happen naturally.

It seemed that they had never actually confirmed their relationship.

With Yozora's personality, wouldn't he say something very abstract to her mother at this time?

"My name is Yozora. I'm Sakurajima Mai's junior, and her boyfriend."

Hearing the word "boyfriend," Sakurajima Mai's mother frowned, her expression somewhat displeased.

She looked at her daughter with a serious expression.

"Mai, don't you understand that being in a relationship will affect your acting career..."

Sakurajima Mai raised her hand, stopping her mother from continuing.

She glanced at Yozora beside her, her eyes full of tenderness, and said softly.

"Wait for me for a moment, I'll handle this right away."

"Okay."

Sakurajima Mai let go of Yozora's arm, took two steps forward, and looked directly at her mother.

At this moment, she seemed to have mustered all her courage, and said word by word.

"Perhaps one day, I will continue to be an actress."

Hearing this, before her mother could speak, Sakurajima Mai changed her tone, her attitude very serious, even harsh.

"But you will definitely not be my manager."

"Moreover, Yozora is my lover."

"Even if it has a severe impact on my acting career, I will never break up with him or hide this news."

"That's all I have to say."

"Please, don't bother my life anymore."

After saying these words, seeing her mother's initial daze gradually turn into disbelief, as if she couldn't believe that she dared to say such harsh words to her face, Sakurajima Mai directly grabbed Yozora's hand and ran towards the apartment building.

Once inside the elevator, watching the two metal doors slowly close, Sakurajima Mai breathed a sigh of relief.

"Not bad, not bad."

Listening to Yozora's praise with a smile, Sakurajima Mai raised her head, slightly smug.

"Of course, this is how a mature senior handles things. You have to watch carefully and learn."

Sakurajima Mai had wanted to say those words to her mother for a long time.

Her acting career was not a tool for her mother to gain favor.

Sakurajima Mai liked acting, or rather, she liked the meaning it brought to others by being an actress.

But now, she had found something more meaningful.

Fighting against the strange and protecting Kyoto City.

Just as Sakurajima Mai opened her lips, wanting to say something more, a light, laughing female voice suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Have you finally made up your mind?"

As the woman's voice echoed, the lights in the elevator began to flicker.

"As long as it's something you want to do, don't be bound by anyone's thoughts."

"Whether it's your mother, your father, or your fervent fans."

"The Sakurajima Mai in their eyes is inherently a part of you."

"There's no need to deliberately distinguish between them."

"From this moment on, act for what you want."

"Hereby, call out my true name."

Listening to the voice echoing in her mind, Sakurajima Mai's delicate face seemed to be covered with a thin mist under the flickering lights of the elevator.

She took a deep breath, slightly opened her pink lips, and said softly.

"Hereby, call out your true name."

"Break free from restraints, Suzuhikohime!"

At the moment of calling out the three words Suzuhikohime, Sakurajima Mai felt the same feeling that Yotsuya Miko and Futaba Rio had once had.

In her heart, there seemed to have always been a heavy iron lock.

And at this moment.

The lock was broken.

A beautiful woman wearing a light pink gauze dress, like a dancer's costume, with a jade ring-like hair ornament with several bells attached, with a beautiful and delicate face, a graceful figure, and fair skin, appeared behind Sakurajima Mai.

"Finally..."

Sakurajima Mai's face looked a little tired, but the joy in her eyes could not be concealed.

"I finally... have also awakened the ability of soul manifestation."

Under the sudden visit of her mother today, Sakurajima Mai finally broke through the last layer of obstacles in her heart and faced her true self.

As an idol actress, not only the pressure from her mother, but also the support and love of many fans, were shackles that bound Sakurajima Mai.

She once thought that as long as she made the world forget "Sakurajima Mai," she could solve everything.

Later, the problem of adolescence syndrome was solved with the help of Yozora.

But Sakurajima Mai still didn't realize the most important point.

The experience of those years as an actress was also a part of her.

As long as she was still denying and resisting the identity of the former national-level idol actress in her heart, she could never be said to have faced her true self.

Until that moment, Sakurajima Mai finally completed her transformation.

"As expected of you, Mai-senpai."

Listening to Yozora's praise with a smile, Sakurajima Mai pursed her lips and replied with a smile.

"You, this is the first time you've called me senpai, right?"

"Isn't this seeing that you've awakened the ability of soul manifestation, expressing admiration? A reward for you."