I'm a teacher in Tokyo!

Kayako carefully grabbed three cards from inside, then held them in her palm and opened them to look at them.

The numbers are 1841, 1412, and 65.

She felt her chances of winning were slim, as the numbers were too large.

The winning numbers are usually in the two digits, right?

Kayako was a little disappointed, but since the lottery draw was in the afternoon, there was no result for the time being, so she could only put the lottery ticket in her pocket.

……

Yoshizaki Kawa didn't go to the scene in person, but because he knew Kayako's personality, he arranged for Saito Asuka to hold the lottery.

If it were her, Kayako would definitely be more than willing to participate in the lottery unless she asked Kayako to do so herself.

But this would make it seem like there was something fishy going on, so he arranged for Saito Asuka to participate. Given her personality and the pity she felt after learning about Kayako's past, she would definitely persuade Kayako to get involved.

However, his only problem now is how to get Kayako to take her notebook with her?

Would it seem strange to just say it directly? Would Kayako think that I had been looking at her notes and was making fun of her?

It's possible that Yoshizaki Kawa remembers it in the original novel.

Kobayashi noticed that Toshio hadn't been to class for a long time, so he went to Kayako's house. He accidentally found Kayako's notebook, said "Disgusting," and then—died.

If he hadn't commented on the notebook, perhaps Kayako could have survived, given her remaining love for Kobayashi. However, after saying those words, he personally destroyed the last glimmer of hope for survival.

"Forget it, I'll figure something out when I get back tonight!"

Yoshizaki Kawa opened his phone. It had just vibrated, indicating a text message. He glanced at it and saw that the other party had sent over the selected numbers.

— No. 65.

As he continued reading, Yoshizaki's expression froze slightly when he saw the winner's name.

"Kawakami Tomie, Kayako?"

How the hell did these guys win the lottery? How the hell did they win twice?

They're from the same class!

And why this particular pair?

At that moment, Yoshizaki felt that he might die.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 88 The Curse (Sixth Update)

Yoshizaki immediately called Kotoko and said, "How did you guys win the lottery? Two people from our class won."

Hearing Yoshizaki's words, Higa Kotoko was somewhat puzzled;

"How is that possible? There should only be one of each number."

"Shouldn't they have made a mistake over there? Let me ask."

He hung up the phone, feeling that the coincidence was rather strange. After all, the other side was supposed to be a team with rigorous oversight; such a mistake shouldn't have happened.

But all of this is too much of a coincidence. Is it Kayako's or Tomie's abilities that caused this?

Yoshizaki sat in his office chair, deep in thought.

But no matter how you look at it, this kind of thing is unreasonable.

Just then, the phone rang. He answered it, and Higa Kotoko's first words were: "It's because of the curse. I just found out that the talisman worn by the staff spontaneously combusted."

"There's some kind of force driving this. Do you have any clues?"

Kotoko never expected that such a small matter could be affected by a curse. At this moment, she felt like Yoshizaki was dancing on the edge of a knife, as if no matter what she did, she was plagued by a bunch of curses.

What clues could I possibly have? I only have a very weak clue!

Yoshizaki was completely bewildered and couldn't understand any of this.

Are you saying that Kayako wanted the lottery tickets so much that she created the curse?

Bullshit! She predetermined this lottery ticket. Even if she really wanted it, there should only be one available.

But why are there two identical lottery tickets, and why does this lottery ticket happen to be in Tomie's hands? If it were Tomie's ability, the talisman would definitely not burn! Because she is "I think".

This is completely unscientific!

Yoshizaki felt that if it really was a curse, then the purpose of this cursed will was to make Tomie and Kayako collide?

So, what does the curse want to do?

What will happen when they get together?

and many more,

At that moment, Yoshizaki suddenly thought of something, and was stunned for a moment, then a chill ran down his spine.

Indeed, if Tomie and Kayako were to collide alone, nothing would happen at all.

But what if they all chose themselves as their teachers?

If they bump into each other, Kayako will definitely find out about her relationship with Tomie, and Tomie will also find out about Kayako's feelings for her.

In that case—

Those were two huge bags of high explosives detonating. Not to mention myself, the whole world would probably be thrown into chaos!

"Kotoko, listen to me, immediately invalidate Tomie's lottery ticket and change to a different number."

Although Higa Kotoko didn't understand why Yoshizaki was so excited, it was a small matter to her, and Kotoko readily agreed.

Even after hanging up the phone, Yoshizaki's expression remained unchanged.

Fujiang, Kayo and himself.

What kind of curse is it that seems to have a solitary will, attempting to ignite Kayako, this powder keg?

First of all, anyone who knows this must be someone who understands themselves, Kayako, and even Tomie very well.

But it is clear that, at least for now, this "person" absolutely does not exist!

Then,

What about in the future?

At that moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly focused on Yoshizaki Kawa's mind.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered one of the settings in Ju-on;

Curses and resentments are enduring beings that can transcend time, the past, and the future.

Furthermore, Ju-on is Ju-on, and Kayako is Kayako.

It was Ju-on that chose Kayako, and Kayako also went to Ju-on, which is why such a terrible curse that can transcend time appeared!

Therefore, only when Kayako becomes the Curse-Gone is it the Curse-Gone in the true sense!

—At this moment, Yoshizaki finally realized what he was about to face.

The Grudge.

Or rather, the future curse.

The Ju-on of the future, seeing that he could influence Kayako, is why he took action.

After all, only when Kayako dies in agony and despair can the Ju-on descend through her body and become a true Ju-on.

And clearly, at this moment, I am just an insignificant ant blocking its path.

However, perhaps due to some rule, it cannot directly attack itself, but can only influence things secretly.

Its purpose is simple: to plunge Kayako into despair again through itself, so that it can parasitize her.

These kinds of things will only happen more often in the future, but as long as you are careful, you can definitely avoid them!

Once Kayako has been completely reformed and all the darkness in her heart has been dispelled, even if I die on the spot, Kayako will not become a vengeful spirit... right?

Oh well, let's do our best and leave the rest to fate.

It's the same old story.

I, Yoshizaki Kawa, will protect this world for a hundred years!

What? I'm already 27?

Alright, then let's guard it for seventy-three years!

……

Meanwhile, inside the classroom;

Tomie Kawakami was happily holding the lottery number. She was very happy, especially at the thought of being able to give orders to that guy soon.

Tomie was looking forward to seeing Yoshizaki Kawa look reluctant, but ultimately have no choice but to obey her.

Just thinking about it is awesome!

Hehe, I never expected to be so lucky.

I should thank Saito Asuka. Hmm, I'll listen to her lessons more carefully next time!