Crossover anime, a daily life that begins with hunting supernatural beings.

He already knew the outcome from the moment he first encountered the supernatural.

Some beings are born with invincible power, some are born with unparalleled wisdom, and some even possess both.

And he, from the moment he woke up a month ago, has never been defeated on his journey.

A power that even fate cannot control—that is him, the guy named Sakurai Eito by Kirisu Mafuyu.

People like them might be a mistake to even exist in this world.

so...

Sakurai, who doesn't understand what fear is, sometimes really can't comprehend what Yotsuya Miko is afraid of.

If Kirisu Mafuyu hadn't found him at the very beginning, he would have been driven mad by hunger and left the apartment.

What kind of monster will be added to this world?

Whenever Sakurai thought of this, his gratitude towards Kirisu Mafuyu grew even stronger, and his trust in that aloof teacher deepened.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons why he chose to take on this troublesome matter from the unscrupulous merchant.

Sister Mafuyu...

You changed me.

At least as long as I am still Eito Sakurai, at least as long as I still remember this gratitude, I will do my best to...

It will make you feel better.

42. A choice made only once, at the crossroads of fate.

"Assistant, I have something to tell you."

Sakurai suddenly spoke up, turning around to look at Yotsuya Miko.

Despite her still expressionless face, Yotsuya Miko sensed a seriousness about her.

"Boss, please speak."

With a gurgling sound, Miko Yotsuya's voice trembled slightly, startled.

Her heart isn't very strong, boss, please take it easy.

A scare can really cause serious trouble.

"What I want to tell you is that choosing me as the person you're asking for help is the worst choice you could make."

“Unlike the people in the other underworld, I don’t understand Yin-Yang magic, I can’t summon spirits, and I can’t control shikigami.”

"Besides providing your belongings and basic physical training, I can't teach you any more cool skills."

"After all, I don't understand it either."

"My fighting style has always been to trade blows until I defeat the enemy."

"This is my unique fighting style, and I can't teach it to you."

“I think I understand that you didn’t have a better choice than me at the time.”

"But--"

"I still have to say you weren't very lucky; you drew the worst possible lot."

As Sakurai spoke, he looked seriously at Miko Yotsuya, making his thoughts clear.

From the moment Yotsuya Miko, despite her fear of death, chose to follow him through danger to this place, he decided that as long as Yotsuya Miko was willing, he would do his best to nurture her.

and so--

There are some things I have to tell Yotsuya Miko.

Yotsuya Miko silently lowered her head, not letting anyone see her expression.

She hadn't expected that this was the very thing Sakurai wanted to tell her.

That's so strange, who would say something like that before a battle?

"So I've decided to give you a choice: if you change your mind, if you have even the slightest regret."

“I’ve already asked around for you. The shrine has a solution for dealing with people like you.”

“I will ask a shady merchant to take you to the Ruri Shrine. I think the shrine maiden there will be happy to take you in and ensure your safety.”

“I think this is more suitable for someone with your talent than growing up wildly with me.”

"Even though it's unlikely, if they're experienced, they might have a way to seal your [eyes]."

"You know, I make a living by hunting the supernatural, following me... is very dangerous."

"I hope you will follow your heart and make a decision."

"This time, there really is no chance to regret it."

Sakurai gave the choice to Yotsuya Miko.

Whether to continue following this unreliable boss or choose a more secure path, it's all up to Miko Yotsuya to decide.

Yotsuya Miko opened her mouth, ready to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

She never imagined that just two days later, she would find herself at another crossroads in her life.

On one side is a flat and safe road, and on the other is a road full of unknowns and anxieties.

On one side are renowned shrines and shrine maidens, and on the other side are ruthless exorcists.

And she...

Having already made a choice once, she is able to choose the future she wants again.

This choice was the only opportunity given to her by her boss, whom she had only been working for for less than a week.

what to do...

How should I choose?

Yotsuya Miko was starting to have a lot of questions about what she was thinking.

He should have chosen the safer option without hesitation, so why did he...

Instead, I can't bring myself to say it.

Sakurai remained silent, simply waiting for Yotsuya Miko to come to her senses.

More important to him now than rescuing those young masters and ladies was Yotsuya Miko's answer.

Follow your heart and don't let yourself regret it.

In the end, Miko Yotsuya made her decision.

"I know, I know the boss's situation is special."

She said...

"I'm just scared. When I see something bad, my body stiffens and I can't move. I feel like crying but I don't dare to."

"I'm just an ordinary person."

"Why does it have to be me who I don't want to see?"

"I don't understand, boss."

Last night...

After taking a taxi, she met an elderly woman near her home.

Yotsuya Miko initially thought she was a supernatural being, but later discovered that she simply had Alzheimer's disease.

Beside the old woman was a ghost that kept chanting a string of numbers.

After she told the old lady the string of numbers.

The old lady opened the safe, and inside was a comb.

I saw the elderly woman with Alzheimer's comb her hair and regain her senses.

She heard the old man's hoarse words of gratitude, seemingly coming from a ghostly voice, in her ear.

After packing up that big bowl of steaming hot pork soup.

Could these eyes really help other people? She realized this for the first time.

It might be good to be able to see it.

"I know, maybe boss wants me to choose another path."

"But..."

"Besides the boss, would anyone else just give me these things so easily?"

Yotsuya Miko shouted out her thoughts.

The utility knife in his hand gleamed coldly, the prayer beads emitted a hazy white light, and the candy in his pocket was indeed there.

Besides Sakurai, would anyone else give her these things unconditionally?

Yotsuya Miko didn't think she would be so lucky.

"No way."

Perhaps, just as Sakurai said, he wasn't a good teacher.

Since he didn't know Yin-Yang techniques, he couldn't teach Yotsuya Miko his fighting style and system.

But she never intended to learn those cool skills in the first place.

She just wanted to live a good life.

That's it.

and...

Although he kept saying that he might not be able to protect her.

But hasn't the boss been making plans for her all along?

An offensive utility knife, defensive prayer beads, and candy to stabilize the mind.