Chapter 52: Yukino's Hand Unconsciously Reached Out
Today, there were only two people in the Supernatural Research Club: Ren and Yukino. Yukino was quietly reading a book by the window, the afternoon sun casting a warm glow on her black hair. She thought today would be another peaceful, quiet day. But she didn't expect anyone to come, let alone with a request.
"Hello, seniors! I'm Yotsuya Miko, a student from Class 3 of the first year!" A girl with long black hair sat upright, her posture rigid with nervousness.
"Yukinoshita Yukino," Yukino stated calmly.
"!!!!" Yotsuya Miko was startled; it was the school's famously unapproachable beauty. But she had a more urgent matter. She looked at Ren, hesitating, unsure if she should speak with Yukino present.
Seeing this, Ren prompted her, "It's alright, speak. Yukino can also see."
"?" The two girls looked at each other. Yukino also became serious. She understood: Miko was someone who had awakened spiritual sight.
Yotsuya Miko was shocked. She thought she was the only one who could see those terrifying evil spirits. She didn't expect to meet two people like her today. Both of their gazes were fixed on her. She felt immense pressure, swallowed, and asked urgently, "Those monsters are evil spirits, right? Why can I see them? What will happen if they know I can see them? How can I stop seeing them? Or how can I eliminate them like you?"
"It seems you have a lot of questions," Ren said patiently. "First, it's fine to call them evil spirits. They are formed from the obsessions of deceased souls. The reason you can see them is because you have awakened spiritual sight. Secondly, if they know you can see them, they can attack you. As long as you pretend not to, they cannot harm you. As for how to stop seeing them, I'm not sure."
"Finally, how to eliminate them…" He raised a hand, and the book in Yukino's hand flew up into the air.
"Telekinesis!!!!" Miko's eyes widened.
"Please don't use my book for experiments," Yukino sighed, a trace of cold air emerging from her fingertips.
"Eek!" Miko instantly felt a chill. There was even a faint layer of frost on the table. She has superpowers too!!!! Miko's brain overloaded. So, only with superpowers can one eliminate them. The two people who could see, like her, both had powers. Only she was just an ordinary person who could see. Her expression turned sorrowful.
Ren gestured to Yukino with his eyes: Quick, comfort her.
Yukino really wanted to say, why don't you do it yourself? But she still said softly, "Yotsuya-san, you don't have to worry. As long as you pretend not to see them, they cannot harm you."
"But… they're really scary…" tears welled up in Miko's eyes. The first time, she was so scared she wet herself.
Yukino, who had a similar experience, deeply agreed. This was not something one could easily resist. She suggested, "You can join our club. At least it's safe here."
Miko looked at Ren, her eyes glistening. "C-can I?"
"Yes," he did not refuse.
Afterward, Miko added their contact information. Ren told her that if she encountered anything she couldn't solve, she could find him. She then went to find Shizuka-sensei to fill out the application.
Only Ren and Yukino remained. Ren rubbed his shoulders. He had been moving Eriri's arms quite a bit last night, and his shoulders were sore. As expected of Teacher Kashiwagi Eri.
Unexpectedly, when Yukino saw his actions, she naturally walked behind him. She placed her soft, pristine hands on his shoulders and began to gently massage them, her touch surprisingly skilled.
"…" This sudden action startled him. At the same time, not only was he stunned, but Yukino herself was too. She had just acted subconsciously. In the Doomsday Game, she did this every day. Her hands paused, then continued. Since I've started, I might as well continue.
Ren did not speak, closing his eyes to enjoy the comfortable massage.
Inside the Chat Group, a request appeared, drawing his attention.
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