Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

Just as the two girls were arguing, Yae, wearing his Sobu High uniform and with not a single hair out of place, walked slowly out of the door, smiling at Yui Yuigahama and Miko Yotsuya.

"Butter Shooter, triumphantly returns!"

Chapter 055: The Yukinoshita Family's Contracted Project

Miko Yotsuya was silent for a moment, then raised her sleeve and wiped her eyes, her voice filled with a crying tone, yet also amused.

"Is this really the time to be thinking about your 'Butter Shooter' persona? That wasn't even your code name."

Yae shrugged, not caring in the slightest.

"Well, I can't exactly call myself 'Captain,' can I? Besides, you guys came up with that code name; it lacks any style."

Yui Yuigahama pouted.

"Well, you gave me the code name 'Dumpling' based on my hairstyle. If you want something, just come up with one yourself, right?"

"I probably won't need one."

Yae squatted down, took out a bottle of high-purity alcohol from his pocket, and poured it on the "door" in front of him.

Then, he lit a match and tossed it casually.

The raging flames, like a python, instantly wrapped around the "door."

In the bright light of the fire, half of Yae's face was illuminated, and half was in shadow.

"The Metropolitan Police Department will help me come up with a code name."

He looked at the two confused girls and smiled lightly.

"I suddenly want to eat McDonald's."

Yui Yuigahama sighed softly, then chuckled helplessly.

"Alright, alright, you were the hero of this whole thing. Of course, we have to hold a celebration feast for you. Let's go; it's on me."

… …

Half an hour later, on the second floor of McDonald's.

"There's nothing like a Double Cheeseburger."

Compared to Yae, who was devouring his meal, Miko Yotsuya and Yui Yuigahama didn't have much of an appetite, only occasionally picking up a french fry and putting it in their mouths.

"Oh, right."

Miko Yotsuya picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth, glanced around, and seeing only a few customers in the distance who weren't paying attention to them, she lowered her voice.

"What did you do with that outfit…? It would be very troublesome if the Metropolitan Police Department found it."

"You don't have to worry about that."

Yae ate a Double Cheeseburger in a few bites and replied casually.

"That outfit was something I obtained from the Reverse Side, and I've already discarded it there. The Metropolitan Police Department won't find any clues; they'll only be misled."

"That's good."

Hearing this, both Miko Yotsuya and Yui Yuigahama breathed a sigh of relief.

Originally, they weren't worried about the Metropolitan Police Department listing Yae as a wanted criminal.

Although Yae had intruded on the scene without permission and even killed people, they were all armed robbers, and the end result was the rescue of all the hostages at Kyoto Municipal Kindergarten.

What does that make him?

He's a hero hidden in the darkness!

If it ended there, the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters might only list Yae's identity as one of the key investigation targets, without too much hostility.

But the problem is, before leaving… …

Yae detonated the Kyoto Municipal Kindergarten building, leveling it to the ground!

Miko Yotsuya could understand his thinking.

Destroy all evidence at the scene, and also get rid of that "door" in the process.

But in the eyes of the Metropolitan Police Department, what kind of behavior is this?

He hijacked Sōichirō Yagami, the chief of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department, who was also the commander on site.

And in the end, he left behind a blatant provocation, saying, "Art is an explosion."

Blown up, it's really blown up this time.

When a person can do things that ordinary people find difficult, or even incomprehensible, what they usually receive is not respect and admiration.

But fear and dread.

Evil spirits, the Reverse Side, soul manifestation.

Without needing to communicate with Yae, Miko Yotsuya understood that these things had to be kept secret.

However… …

Miko Yotsuya murmured as she looked at the heartwarming photos in the news reports, of the kindergarten students' parents crying with joy when they saw their children return safely.

"This time… you really have become a hero."

Yae waved his hand, not caring in the slightest.

"That kind of thing doesn't matter, does it?"

"Eh?"

Yui Yuigahama was startled by these words, her eyes showing curiosity.

"Yae-kun, you saved so many innocent lives. Don't you feel a sense of accomplishment?"

"That's not my philosophy."

Yae picked up his cola cup and took a sip, then replied indifferently.

"Acting to save others, or acting to live up to others' expectations, is certainly a kind of motivation."

"However, while enjoying the sense of accomplishment of saving others' destinies, you may also doubt your own actions because of being misunderstood, questioned, or even criticized by others."

"So my choice is to only do what I want to do and not be bound by the views and ideas of others."

Hearing these words, Yui Yuigahama frowned slightly, pursing her lips.

"Are you saying that acting for the sake of others is the wrong way?"

Yae shook his head.

"You misunderstood. I don't care what is the right motivation or what is the wrong motivation, just like the two of you sitting with me now."

Speaking of which, Yae paused for a moment, revealing a smile.

"The reasons why you two joined the Paranormal Phenomenon Research Club are also completely different, but as long as our goal is to fight against the strange phenomena in this world, that's enough."

"As for why you joined or what you want to gain from the process, I don't consider those questions."

"At this time, you can enjoy this joy and sense of accomplishment of saving other people's lives, but I just choose not to care about it."

"In short, anyone who is willing to provide assistance is a companion."

Yui Yuigahama and Miko Yotsuya didn't know how to respond.

Didn't this sound a bit profound?

They were both confused.

Seeing their expressions, Yae didn't continue to dwell on the topic, but chuckled helplessly.

"Let's stop this topic here. We're not the Philosophy Club, so let's talk about the weekend's activities."

Yae took out a notebook from his pocket and handed it to Yui Yuigahama.

"Yuigahama-san, tomorrow, take this notebook and go find Oda Notō in the shopping street. Ask him to help search for information about the ghosts and monsters recorded inside, as well as their weaknesses and such."

"OK, leave it to me."

Yui Yuigahama replied with a sweet smile, without the slightest hesitation or refusal.

Rather.

With her overly gentle personality, she's happiest when she feels needed and that she can be of help.

"As for Miko, tomorrow afternoon, let's meet at the abandoned building and deal with that 'door'."

Miko Yotsuya nodded slightly, but then asked with confusion.

"Why not in the morning?"

Yae's answer was simple and unadorned.

"I can't get up in the morning."

"Oh, right, speaking of which…"

Yae took out a small wooden box from his pocket.

Seeing his actions, Yui Yuigahama and Miko Yotsuya both wanted to complain.

Is your school uniform jacket a Doraemon's magic pocket?

How can you hide alcohol, notebooks, wooden boxes, and everything else inside without it being visible from the outside?

Do you also have a multi-dimensional pocket?

"Here, this is a gift for you."

Hearing the word 'gift,' Miko Yotsuya's cheeks flushed slightly. She took the small wooden box and carefully opened it.

Yui Yuigahama also curiously leaned over to take a look, but her face showed a look of confusion.

"An empty box?"

Miko Yotsuya looked at the dark green eyeball emitting a faint black aura in the small wooden box, and her expression became very complicated.

This was the first time she had received a gift from a boy.

As a girl, Miko Yotsuya had imagined such a scene many times and had wondered what her first gift would be.

The only thing she didn't expect was a big eyeball.

"Don't underestimate this eyeball."

Yae put on a mysterious look, moved closer to Miko Yotsuya, and lowered his voice.

"This is one of the eyes of a Slaughter Demon."

"What, a Slaughter Demon!?"

Hearing this name, Miko Yotsuya's expression instantly changed from the slightly complicated look she had just had to one of unbelievable shock.

"So they really exist? Slaughter Demons?"

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes."

"This is incredible."

"I'm amazing, right?"

"As expected of you."

Looking at Yae and Miko Yotsuya, who looked so interested, Yui Yuigahama sighed helplessly and rubbed her forehead.

These two are really outrageous.

… …

At the same time, inside a luxurious apartment.

Yukino Yukinoshita sat on the sofa, looking at the woman holding a teacup, whose face was somewhat similar to hers, but whose temperament was more glamorous, and opened her mouth with a distant tone.

"So, why did you come to Kyoto?"

"Oh dear, it's been more than half a month since I saw my dear sister. Is this the attitude I get when we meet? You really haven't changed at all."

"Whatever you say."

Haruno smiled meaningfully, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly.