The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

He remembered giving Mei Isayama only 100,000 yen, right? 100,000 yen can buy a hotel?!

Have you forgotten who I used to be?

Mei Isayama expressed his bewilderment at Hachiman Hikigaya's question.

Hachiman Hikigaya clearly knew that she was a direct descendant of the Isayama family.

Although she couldn't become the head of the family in the past, she controlled a large number of family businesses.

Not to mention the period between Isayama Yomi's coma and the time before her accident, Isayama Naraku had no interest in managing the family business and left all the trivial matters to her.

Therefore, almost the entire Isayama family's business was in the hands of her and her father, Isayama Yu.

With so many businesses under her control, wouldn't it be easy for her to raise money to buy hotels?

"So what were you doing in my room?"

Upon hearing Mei Isayama's explanation, Hachiman Hikigaya pinched his nose with a touch of sadness.

"Um, may I stay by your side for a while?"

When Isayama Mei explained his reasons, he appeared very shy.

After all, her words were simply too difficult for her rigid personality to accept.

"I wonder if you've ever felt this way. When I opened my eyes, I felt a faint connection between you and me. And now that I can't return to the Isayama family..."

"Okay, I understand!"

Hachiman Hikigaya quickly interrupted Mei Isayama's explanation.

There is definitely a connection between the two of them.

After all, he managed to free Mei Isayama from the Nine-Tailed Fox's control by replacing the mental imprint.

In fact, their connection wasn't just that faint, unspoken one; if he wanted to, actually...

Oops, I've gone a bit off-topic.

Once he came to his senses, Hachiman Hikigaya restrained his rampaging thoughts and regained his rationality.

"So you feel like you have nowhere else to go, so you want to come with me, right?"

"Ah."

Mei Isayama nodded slightly.

"no!"

Hachiman Hikigaya directly shook his head and refused Mei Isayama's request.

Having a woman with top-notch figure and looks by his side—even if he really didn't do anything—it would be a miracle if Yukinoshita believed him.

"Can't you?"

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's refusal, Mei Isayama's expectant gaze instantly dimmed.

"Excuse me for asking, what are your plans after this?"

Hachiman Hikigaya clearly noticed that Mei Isayama became lifeless the moment he heard his answer.

Worried that she might try to commit suicide again, Hachiman Hikigaya had no choice but to check on her condition once more.

"do not know."

Mei Isayama shook his head truthfully.

To be honest, she made the decision to follow Hachiman Hikigaya after thinking about it for a long time while he was away.

Previously, she had also considered going to a city outside of Tokyo, as suggested by Hachiman Hikigaya.

However, upon closer reflection, Mei Isayama sadly realized that she didn't seem to have a specific target in mind.

Moreover, as a member of the Isayama family, she was well aware of how powerful the intelligence network of psychics was.

She may have only just appeared in the city, and an hour later, the family's punitive expedition team in Tokyo might have already arrived.

"Nowhere to go?"

Looking at the thin figure of Isayama Mei in front of him, who exuded a desolate aura, Hachiman Hikigaya thought for a moment and suddenly found a good place to go.

In that place, there's definitely no need to worry about being found...

Thinking this, Hachiman Hikigaya raised his head.

"Um, I wanted to ask, would you mind becoming a shrine maiden?"

Chapter 375 Just Missed

When Hachiman Hikigaya contacted the chief priestess of Inari Shrine, what emerged from the passage was not the familiar masked figure, but a face filled with resentment.

"Inari God? Weren't you asleep?"

Hachiman Hikigaya stared in astonishment at Inari, who should have been asleep, as she emerged from the passage, her face full of confusion.

"Thanks to you, I woke up halfway through."

The Inari God's tone was filled with sorrow.

Unaware of the situation, Mei Isayama almost mistakenly thought that Hachiman Hikigaya had done something unforgivable to Inari.

"Thanks to me?"

Hearing Inari's words, Hachiman Hikigaya was stunned.

He's in Tokyo, so what he does shouldn't affect the shrine, right?

"Count them yourself."

Inari God rolled his eyes at Hachiman Hikigaya and showed him his tail.

"One, two... six, seven, eight?"

Looking at the fluffy tail in front of him, Hachiman Hikigaya resisted the urge to touch it and told them the number of tails.

By the end, he realized the problem.

"Where's your remaining tail?"

"Yeah, where did my tail go?"

The Inari deity glared at Hachiman Hikigaya with hostility.

"and many more......"

Seeing Inari's attitude towards him, Hachiman Hikigaya felt a sense of unease.

"No need to guess, my tail was tricked into your body by those five guys when you advanced to demigod."

Inari God didn't mean to blame Hachiman Hikigaya; he only acted that way towards Hachiman Hikigaya because he couldn't swallow his anger.

After all, it took more than a hundred years to regain one's tail, only to have it taken away again before one could even enjoy it for a few days. No one could stand that.

"Uh, sorry..."

Because he was in an unconscious state, Hachiman Hikigaya was completely unaware of this matter. Now, upon hearing Inari say that he had absorbed the other party's tail as material, a feeling of guilt welled up in his heart.

"It's alright, after all, you didn't know either."

Compared to Hachiman Hikigaya, Inari seemed to have come to terms with things after venting his resentment.

Ultimately, it was those five guys who outsmarted her.

Furthermore, since Hachiman Hikigaya was able to ascend to demigod status thanks to his tail, he will likely soon become a true god and succeed the one from Kanto.

She will reap even greater benefits then...

"So what brings you to my family's shrine maiden?"

After finishing their conversation, the Inari myth abruptly shifted the topic to more serious matters.

Although she had teased Hachiman Hikigaya about harassing her priestess, it was just a joke. Hachiman Hikigaya must have needed some help from her subordinates.

Do you still accept shrine maidens at your shrine?

Hachiman Hikigaya pointed to Mei Isayama behind him.

"she?"

Upon hearing that Hachiman Hikigaya had come to recommend a shrine maiden, Inari God showed a strange expression on his face, then looked up at Mei Isayama.

Her eyes lit up when she saw Mei Isayama's impeccable attire and the aura he exuded.

Most of the shrine maidens at the shrine are incredibly noisy these days, so someone with Isayama Mei's cool and aloof demeanor is a perfect way to lighten things up...

"The conditions are good, but you didn't send her to my shrine for some other purpose, did you?"

With just a glance, the Inari God discovered the spiritual imprint that Hachiman Hikigaya had left on Mei Isayama.

That is why Inari God suspected that Hachiman Hikigaya had ulterior motives.

After all, she knows all too well about shrine maiden play and such.

"Don't talk nonsense, I never thought of such a thing!"

"Just because you haven't thought about it now doesn't mean you won't in the future."

Seeing Hachiman Hikigaya's embarrassed expression, Inari winked at him and then walked up to Mei Isayama.

"Did you hear our conversation just now? Do you want to come with me now?"

"Ah."

Mei Isayama nodded slightly.

For someone who has committed an unforgivable crime, joining a shrine with divine protection might be the best option right now.

"Is that so? Then you can come with me from now on."

Seeing that Isayama Mei had agreed, the nine-tailed fox nodded slightly, then turned around again to look at Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Is there anything else you need my help with? I'll be in a deep sleep again after I go back this time."

There's something I want to ask you.

"what's up?"