Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

“Rikka Sakurakawa.”

“Oh, it's her.”

Hearing Ye Xing's tone, both L and Yagami Light were curious.

“What, do you know her?”

“I know her, but she doesn't know me.”

“I see.”

L nodded noncommittally, not saying much, but slowly opening his mouth.

“Rikka Sakurakawa, female, has been hospitalized multiple times since childhood. What's noteworthy is that, for some reason, her medical records are not archived. It seems to involve some secrets that cannot be revealed.”

“Unemployed, unmarried, and her romantic situation is unknown. This Rikka Sakurakawa is like a transparent person, leaving very few traces in this world.”

“And starting almost a year ago, which is around the time you mentioned you awakened your spiritual abilities, she seems to have completely disappeared from this world, leaving no written or electronic records.”

“However, combined with her multiple hospitalizations, I used the power of the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate all medical facilities, large and small, in Osaka, including mental hospitals, small clinics, and even veterinary hospitals, and I gained some results.”

“According to a nurse at Osaka Municipal Hospital, Rikka Sakurakawa lived in a private room for at least half a year, but she doesn't know exactly when she was admitted.”

“According to her description, Rikka Sakurakawa is very polite and has a gentle, knowledgeable demeanor, but in daily interactions, she occasionally gives off a chilling feeling, as if she is very scary.”

“The Metropolitan Police Department tried to question the head of Osaka Municipal Hospital, but found that the vice-院长 had disappeared, and the 院长 was found hanged at home, without even leaving a suicide note.”

Speaking of this, L paused for a moment before continuing.

“As for Rikka Sakurakawa's whereabouts… it's still unclear for the time being. If, as Light-kun said, she has the ability to brainwash people, then even investigating would probably be of little use. Rather than that, it's better to predict her next move and anticipate her thoughts.”

“You two chat.”

Ye Xing waved his hand and walked away.

“I have something to do, I'm leaving first. If you figure anything out, just call me.”

In Ye Xing's eyes, Yagami Light and L, those two mentally unstable individuals, were a perfect match.

In the original plot, if a normal person were in L's position, would they still be reasoning? Still testing? I wouldn't reason or test with you at all. "Kira," a dangerous criminal of that level, should be secretly executed as soon as he's suspected. Suspect someone, kill them, kill them all and be done with it.

And if a normal person were in Yagami Light's position, would you tell me you're L? I wouldn't care if the Metropolitan Police Department suspected me, I'd just exchange for the Shinigami Eyes and write you to death when I had time.

Only these two people, these two who enjoy that kind of thrill, would come together for this so-called game.

Ye Xing has never liked intellectual battles or games.

His view is very simple.

I kill you, that's the best intellectual battle and game.

However, just like how he treated Yagami Light in the beginning, Ye Xing doesn't understand L's style, but he recognizes his value as an ally.

L being able to track down Rikka Sakurakawa is the best example.

With the right to use the power of the Metropolitan Police Department, and L, the world's strongest reasoning mind, plus Yagami Light, who is good at understanding people's hearts and is a spiritualist…

Honestly, Ye Xing even believes that Rikka Sakurakawa, under the investigation of these two, as well as the entire Sakura-born Metropolitan Police Department, will face tremendous pressure.

How strong Rikka Sakurakawa's immortality is remains to be confirmed, but what he can confirm is that as long as she is still human, she cannot withstand such enormous mental pressure.

Seizing Rikka Sakurakawa's weakness and finding her main body is only a matter of time.

When Ye Xing left the shrine, the matchmaking god, wearing a miko outfit, hopped over, looking to be in a good mood.

“Ye Xing-kun, the matchmaking god sends you a warm reminder: the people you need to visit for New Year's greetings are Kaguya Shinomiya, Ai Hayasaka, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, Utaha Kasumigaoka, Yumiko Miura, Rikka Takanashi, Tōka Takanashi, Miki Okudera, and Mafuyu Kirisu. Finally, give Mitsuha a call, that should be all!”

“Only?”

Hearing the long list of names recited by the matchmaking god, Ye Xing couldn't help but complain.

“The others are fine, but why are Kirisu Mafuyu and Okudera Miki there? I'm not familiar with Kirisu Mafuyu, but I know her. But Okudera Miki? I haven't even talked to her, I don't even know her.”

“Eh, is that so?”

The matchmaking god had a puzzled expression on her little face, muttering.

“But you and Miss Okudera Miki have a red string of fate between you.”

Ye Xing shook his head helplessly and said bluntly.

“Then the question is, are there any women I've been in contact with but don't have a red string of fate with?”

“Oh, there are.”

The matchmaking god nodded very seriously.

“You don't have a red string of fate with that Godmother.”

Ye Xing: “... You don't need to tell me that. She's already in her seventies or eighties. If I had a red string with her, that would be a problem.”

“But Godmother has a red string with Mr. Oda Nodoka.”

“Hoh, I knew it, those two are having a twilight romance, and they're hiding it from me, that's really unkind.”

Ye Xing chuckled and teased, then asked.

“Can't I just call and greet them all? Visiting them one by one is too time-consuming. There are so many people waiting at home.”

“Hmm… that makes sense, we can't favor one over the other.”

The matchmaking god thought for a while, then smiled sweetly.

"Well, how about this? You go and personally visit Miss Touka Takanashi. As for the rest, let's just give them a call. After all, shipping so many couples at once is a bit too indulgent. A sweet romance should be savored slowly."

"Why Touka Takanashi?"

Faced with Yae Hoshi's question, the Matchmaking God gave him a reason he couldn't refute.

"Because today, I want to ship you with the black-haired, red-eyed older sister type."

"Fine..."

… …

Later that day, at the entrance of the apartment where the Takanashi sisters lived.

"You're here? Come in."

Touka Takanashi's attitude was lukewarm. It seemed she wasn't surprised that Yae Hoshi had called to say he was coming to visit.

"Okay."

Yae Hoshi entered the apartment and scanned the interior, forming a general idea in his mind.

It wasn't like Hina Amano's original apartment, where she lived with her younger brother in a cramped space next to the train tracks, with all the noise. It was a cheap apartment.

Naturally, it wasn't a large apartment luxurious enough to host a party, like those of Touma Kazusa, Mai Sakurajima, or Rio Futaba. After all, while Touka Takanashi's salary wasn't low, it hadn't reached the point where she could spend lavishly. For two people, an apartment of about 80 or 90 square meters was enough to live in.

"Yae… Yae Hoshi-kun…"

Seeing Yae Hoshi enter, Rikka Takanashi, wearing home clothes, mustered her courage and walked to the door, waving shyly as a greeting.

But the next second, her chuunibyou flared up again.

"You've finally decided to join me, the Wicked Eye Tyrant, to fight against the Holy See!? Good, very good!"

Chapter 324: L and Light Yagami's Joint Plan, Sending a Warning Letter to Rikka Sakurakawa

"Fight my head."

Seeing her sister acting crazy again, Touka Takanashi reached out her right hand and flicked her slender ring finger against the other's forehead.

"Wuu..."

Rikka Takanashi covered her forehead in pain, looking cute and daring not to speak out of anger.

Touka Takanashi sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead.

"Ah, I'm sorry, Yae Hoshi-kun. You had to see that."

"It's okay."

Yae Hoshi waved dismissively.

"I know very well what kind of creature Takanashi-san is. I'm already used to it."

"I see…"

Touka Takanashi breathed a sigh of relief and led Yae Hoshi to sit at the table.

Looking at Rikka, who was still sitting on the sofa, occasionally glancing over here, seemingly wanting to sit together but hesitant, a hint of helplessness flashed in her beautiful red eyes.

"Thank you… for the school trip last time."

Hearing Touka Takanashi's lowered voice, Yae Hoshi knew she was referring to the time he led Rikka Takanashi and the Overload Club members into the temple.

"Didn't I promise you? If possible, I'll try to take care of Takanashi-san. It was just something I did on the way."

Seeing Yae Hoshi's nonchalant appearance, Touka Takanashi's expression seemed somewhat complicated.

To be honest, she was conflicted.

Was it better to let this Yae Hoshi-kun have more contact with her sister, or no contact at all?

He was a genuine esper who could stop a speeding truck with his bare hands.

The existence of superpowers beyond the imagination of ordinary people in this world didn't bother Touka Takanashi too much.

The key was, if Rikka knew about this…

Wouldn't her chuunibyou become even more serious?

Moreover… since Yae Hoshi claimed to be an exorcist… could there really be ghosts in this world?

Touka Takanashi knew that Rikka's chuunibyou stemmed from her inability to accept her father's death when she was young, so she fantasized about a so-called Invisible Boundary Line to avoid facing the cruel reality.

But now…

Does the Invisible Boundary Line really not exist?

Since there were already so many outrageous things, could there also be a so-called world on the other side?

Touka Takanashi wasn't sure if she should let Rikka know about these things.

After Rikka knew about these things, would she face reality and get rid of her chuunibyou fantasies, or would she become even more serious? She couldn't know, but one thing was certain.

This world is dangerous.

"That…"

Touka Takanashi came back to her senses, looked at Yae Hoshi sitting across from her, pursed her lips, and a shy look appeared on her face.

"It's coming, it's coming!"

The Matchmaking God in her miko outfit watched from the side, her face full of the auntie smile of someone shipping a couple.

"This…"

Touka Takanashi took out a delicate rectangular box from her arms, gently placed it on the table, and then pushed it in front of Yae Hoshi.

"Thank you for taking care of Rikka… and me. A New Year's gift for you."

Yae Hoshi took the rectangular box, put it in his arms, and replied with a smile.

"Thank you, you shouldn't have. Shouldn't I give a return gift too?"

"No need."

Touka Takanashi waved her hand, and a rare smile appeared on her usually emotionless face. She pointed to Rikka sitting on the sofa.

"I'm counting on you to take care of this troublesome girl at school."

… …

That night, at eleven fifty-nine.

"It's coming, it's coming!"

The members of the Overload Club gathered in the living room, everyone watching the time on their phones. When the numbers on the screen jumped to twelve o'clock, the girls exclaimed excitedly at the same time.

"Happy New Year!"

At this moment, even Rio Futaba, who was usually serious, couldn't help but show a smile, leaning against the dining table, holding a coffee cup in her hand, looking at the laughing members in front of her, and whispering to Yae Hoshi beside her.

"A year has passed just like that."