In this crossover anime, I fight against the supernatural in my everyday world.

To this day, the overall exploration progress is probably less than one-thousandth complete.

Based on the information obtained so far, Night Star can roughly analyze the following points.

1. Even in the underworld of Kyoto, dominated by evil spirits, there exists a certain order that maintains balance.

The killer ghost he encountered last time played a role similar to a cleaner, preventing the density of evil spirits from becoming too high.

2. More powerful evil spirits, possessing independent thinking and intelligence, know the function of the "door" and how to speed up its opening.

The flying head demon and the prajna demon are both valid proofs of this argument.

The third point is also the most important point.

Whoever it is, Ye Xing urgently needs someone, someone trustworthy and capable of keeping secrets, to awaken the ability to materialize his soul once more under their witness.

He needs to verify something.

Is it only in the inner world that one can awaken their abilities?

No, that's only the surface meaning.

To understand the underlying principle, the question should be...

Is it true, as Rio Futaba analyzed, that one must go through the process of "recognizing existence" and then confront one's own heart and soul in order to awaken one's abilities?

Or are you saying that you and Yotsuya Miko are just special cases?

If it's the former, then everyone is happy.

As long as the Superpower Society continues to exist, even if unexpected changes occur in the "Gate" and the other world over time, the number of assistants like Miko Yotsuya around him will continue to increase.

But if it's the latter...

Ye Xing glanced at the few scattered students chatting in the classroom, and at Yui Yuigahama standing in front of him, tilting her head and looking adorably dazed.

This is a bit tricky.

.......

The morning classes passed quickly.

Ye Xing was feeling anxious and restless today. She woke up five minutes before lunch break and even listened to the lesson for five minutes.

I am deeply worried about Kyoto and have been unable to sleep. Please be informed.

During lunch break, Miko Yotsuya and Yui Yuigahama, along with several other girls, went outside the teaching building to eat their bento boxes.

Ever since Yui Yuigahama said that Miko Yotsuya's image at school wasn't very good, Miko decided to make a change.

Seeing that my child has communication difficulties...

Sorry, I went to the wrong set.

In short, Yotsuya Miko decided to make more friends.

At the very least, it would encourage other students to seek her out when they have requests related to the supernatural, preventing any sense of distance between them.

Yoru no Hoshino didn't want to stay in the classroom either, so she went to the Superpower Club's activity room.

"good afternoon..."

When he opened the door and was about to greet someone, his voice suddenly stopped.

Bathed in the midday sunlight streaming through the window, Rio Futaba, dressed in her usual white lab coat, had her hands behind her head, tying her long, gray curly hair into a ponytail.

The most terrible thing is.

A pale green hair tie was gently held between her pink lips. Her movements as she combed her hair looked rather clumsy, and even with both hands, she appeared somewhat flustered.

When Yohoshi appeared at the door, Rio Futaba's movements froze slightly.

After a few seconds of silence, she let her hair fall loosely over her shoulders, took the pale green hair tie from her mouth with her left hand, and casually put it into the pocket of her white coat, her tone calm and composed.

"You're here? Want some coffee?"

"Then have a drink."

Yoru sat down opposite Rio Futaba, watching as the other took out two beakers, poured some fragrant black coffee into one of them, stirred it gently with a stirrer, and handed it to him.

The air was completely silent.

"You...saw it?"

"what did you see?"

"Don't act stupid."

"Yes, I saw it, I saw it clearly."

Upon hearing this, Rio Futaba's eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, she spoke softly.

"Do you...do you think it looks good?"

"Hmm... how should I put it?"

Ye Xing made a noncommittal remark, his brain starting to work at lightning speed.

What do you mean?

Has the deadly battle of wits between geniuses begun yet?

If you answer that it looks good, then Rio Futaba will ask you questions.

"You mean, my usual hairstyle doesn't look good?"

If her answer isn't good, Rio Futaba will likely ask her more questions.

"You mean I can't pull off a high ponytail?"

After thinking it over carefully, Ye Xing suddenly realized something.

Why are you worrying about this?

Rio Futaba isn't some xxn, so how could she possibly have the intention to deliberately cause trouble?

Just answer according to your heart, and that's all that matters, isn't it?

"I think both of your hairstyles look great with your outstanding temperament and cute face."

Upon hearing these blunt words, Rio Futaba's hand trembled, and she almost spilled the coffee in her beaker onto the table.

Her eyes narrowed slightly behind her glasses as she stared intently at Ye Xing and spoke slowly.

"You...you wouldn't be...doing something to me...?"

"Futaba, you're a bit too confident."

"That's okay."

Rio Futaba remained calm and composed, her expression unchanged throughout.

only...

Yoruichi watched as Futaba Rio stirred the water, and with an expression that was hard to suppress but which she managed to maintain, she slowly spoke.

"Futaba, what are you stirring? That's an empty cup."

Rio Futaba glanced down and saw her fair cheeks turning red rapidly, visible to the naked eye.

"I...I know, it's a ritual that makes coffee taste better...Yes, it's quantum mechanics, that's right, it's the latest research theory in quantum mechanics. The principle is very complicated, so I won't explain it to you."

“I see, I understand now, Master Futaba.”

Rio Futaba glared at Yohoshi with resentment, barely managing to calm herself down before pouring herself a cup of coffee.

The activity room fell silent once again.

Seeing that Yohoshi was just holding her coffee, sipping it slowly, and scrolling through her phone, Rio Futaba couldn't help but speak up, breaking the silence.

"The spring exams are next Wednesday, did you know?"

Ye Xing nodded nonchalantly.

"Yes, I know. So what?"

"Now that you know, why don't you take advantage of your spare time to study hard?"

After saying that, Rio Futaba added another sentence, seemingly trying to cover up her misunderstanding.

"Of course, I'm not concerned about you. It's just that if you, as the minister, fail the exam, the school might revoke your right to use the activity room, or even disband the club. I'm quite comfortable here."

"Failed?"

Ye Xing had an expression that suggested she really wanted to laugh.

"Futaba, your worries seem a bit unnecessary."

Rio Futaba frowned slightly, vaguely realizing that things were not as simple as she had imagined.

"Judging from your expression, are you perhaps very confident in your grades?"

"Does that need to be said?"

Ye Xing shrugged and yawned.

"I was the top scorer in the entire Sakura Province in this year's joint entrance examination."

"Oh, first place..."

Rio Futaba nodded subconsciously, and after a few seconds, she belatedly realized what was happening, her pupils dilating in surprise.

"First place? In the joint entrance exam? First place in the entire Sakura Province!?"

"Hey, you didn't know? Oh right, I don't think I told you guys."

Seeing Yoru's calm demeanor, Futaba Rio asked again incredulously.

"You? You got first place in the entire Sakura Province entrance exam?"

Ye Xing raised his hands and clasped them together, looking somewhat embarrassed, but his tone showed no humility whatsoever.

"Yes, it's under."

Rio Futaba took a deep breath and said with a complicated expression.

"Then why did you come to Soubu High School instead of the private Shuchi Academy or Advanced Training School?"