Is your Onmyoji reliable?

Izumi Takumi nodded. Upon seeing this, Morishita Kotoko stood there dumbfounded for a moment before launching into a scathing rant with a tone of utter disappointment.

"I'm telling you, you're so sloppy, and your lifestyle is so unhealthy!"

"The clothes are piled up and washed every few days, and the underwear is even thrown into the washing machine with the clothes I usually wear. The only thing worth praising is that the socks are hand-washed."

"And you basically eat half-price bento boxes from the supermarket every day. I know your financial situation might not be great, but can't you do something a little more and cook for yourself? If you cook a lot, it can last for several days. And also..."

The series of lectures made Izumi Takumi feel as if he had been scolded by his mother in a past life.

Wait, isn't this plot development wrong?

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, Miss Earthbound Spirit, aren't you curious why I can see you?"

Upon hearing this, Kotoko Morishita stopped muttering and then shrugged indifferently: "So what if they can see? I'm a ghost anyway. What could be harder to accept than becoming a ghost?"

Izumi Takumi opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he only gave a thumbs up.

So, he's come to terms with it after he died? After all, who knows how long this earthbound spirit has existed here.

"Hey, so you're an Onmyoji?"

Kotoko Morishita floated down from the ceiling and stopped in front of Takumi Izumi, looking at him with curious eyes.

Feeling slightly uncomfortable under his gaze, Izumi Takumi sat up and replied calmly, "I suppose so. So, do you need me to resolve your obsession and help you reincarnate?"

After hesitating for a moment, Morishita Kotoko glanced at her suspiciously: "You're only seeing me today, so you only became an Onmyoji today, right? I feel a little uneasy..."

"Enough with the nonsense, just tell me if you need my help."

"Yes, yes, yes, Onmyoji, I want to see my sister one more time."

[Illustrated Guide Quest: Separated by Yin and Yang]

[Mission Details: Resolve Kotoko Morishita's Obsession]

[Task Reward: +1 attempt to upgrade Yin-Yang Eyes]

[Mission prompt: I used to hate you, but I love you even more.]

The instant Morishita Kotoko finished speaking, the Yokai Chart automatically appeared in front of Izumi Takumi's eyes, and the page turned to Morishita Kotoko's collection page.

After quickly reviewing it, Izumi Takumi used his mind to put away the yokai encyclopedia and then hummed in agreement.

"I am aware of your obsession, and I will find a way to help you resolve it. As for the time being, just do what you need to do."

Kotoko Morishita blinked, wondering if she had misheard.

What should we do?

Did I ask the wrong person...?

Kotoko Morishita fell into deep thought.

Ignoring the contemplative man, Izumi Takumi intended to take off his shirt and go into the bathroom to shower, as he usually did.

But now, when I think about the roommate I still have at home...

Izumi Takumi stopped what he was doing, a hint of fear appearing on his face.

Wouldn't they see everything when I'm doing my craft?

Suddenly sensing a murderous aura, Morishita Kotoko abruptly turned her head and looked around, only to see Izumi Takumi holding a cup, deep in thought.

"You really can't judge a book by its cover. He's probably trying to find a way to let me see my sister now..."

Feeling guilty, Morishita Kotoko concealed herself and did not disturb Izumi Takumi.

It wasn't until much later that Izumi Takumi finally let out a long sigh and walked into the bathroom alone.

……

The next morning, Izumi Takumi chatted with Kato Kazuma, whom he met on the way, as they walked through the school gate.

"Why are your dark circles so bad?"

Staring at the yawning Kato Kazuma, Izumi Takumi hesitated whether to remind his friend to take care of his health and not run out of supplies.

"Get lost! I did see some powerful things last night, it's not what you think." Kato Kazuma pouted and rubbed his eyes. "Sigh, if I could, I'd still like to get a good night's sleep."

Seemingly remembering something, Kato Kazuma shivered, then patted his cheeks and hooked his arm around Izumi Takumi's neck: "Takumi, how about we go get ramen after school? I recently found a really good ramen place, great value for money!"

Hearing this, Izumi Takumi was indeed a little tempted.

He was tempted by the fact that he was eating instant noodles or half-price bento boxes all day long and hadn't had a proper meal in a long time.

Considering that the Yukimura sisters might come looking for him again today, Izumi Takumi kept his answer to himself, planning to wait until after school to see how things went.

Back in the classroom, as soon as they opened the door, they sensed that something was off.

At this time of year, small groups would usually gather together in twos and threes and chat loudly.

But today, the classroom was unusually quiet.

Izumi Takumi spotted the guy with the cold face at a glance.

Although the other students around didn't say anything, they kept exchanging glances.

Judging from their facial expressions, they were most likely enjoying their own gossip.

Taking a deep breath, Izumi Takumi walked to his seat with a smile.

"President Yukimura, what brings you here? Is there something you need from me?"

Yukimura Yuri stood up, landing right near Izumi Takumi's chin.

She remained expressionless, casually pulled out a piece of paper, and slapped it onto Izumi Takumi's desk.

"Fill this out, then come to the student council office to find me at noon."

After saying that, Yukimura Yuri didn't waste any more words and walked out of the classroom briskly.

After watching Yukimura Yuri leave, Izumi Takumi finally had time to look at the paper on the table.

"Student council member application form?"

Izumi Takumi silently read the bold black text on the paper, feeling helpless.

Yukimura Yuri is incredibly efficient; she probably prioritizes efficiency above all else.

Normally, they would ask Yukimura Mashiro to give them this thing, or have them fill it out when they meet at noon.

But Yukimura Yuri came to my door herself, just to get me to fill out this form.

"Takumi..." Kato Kazuma's expression was complicated: "So you've gotten involved with that student council president too?"

"Go away, what flirting? They're grooming me." Izumi Takumi waved his hand casually and began to fill out the form one by one.

Kazuma Kato wanted to say something when he saw this, but a figure came skipping and hopping from a distance.

"Yo, good morning, Izumi-kun."

Yukimura Mashiro grinned and leaned closer: "What are you writing? Let me see! Student council member application form... Why are you writing this?"

"Isn't it something your sister just gave me to write?"

"Ah... my sister does do that, you'll get used to it."

Kazuma Kato, unable to get a word in edgewise, looked at himself with a strange expression.

The classroom returned to its usual hustle and bustle.

Kazuma Kato silently returned to his seat, listening intently to the conversation around him.

"Hey, Izumi's already gotten along with the transfer student so quickly? And he even got the student council president to come see him personally!"

"I heard the new transfer student and the student council president are sisters, that's probably why."

"Hey, that student council president is definitely a sucker for good looks, isn't she?"

A burst of laughter reached his ears, and Kazuma Kato's expression turned serious as he murmured softly.

"The Yukimura sisters..."

"It seems necessary to report this to my master."

"We can't let them take Takumi away from us!"

……