Zongman: Dream with me

"You say it is? Why should I believe you?"

In the rest area of ​​the aquarium, Kasugano Sora looked closely at the two strangely dressed guys in front of her. Judging from the standards of monsters, they were actually no different from humans, but they were still very eye-catching.

"I wonder if this thing can reveal our identity?"

Qiancong seemed very humble. He and Snake Eyes each took out a wooden plaque with an eye pattern drawn on it in green ink, which glowed faintly.

This is a method improved by Mu You that allows monsters to be observed by ordinary people. As long as the monster wears it on the body and activates it with its own demonic energy, ordinary people can see it.

Qiong turned around and rummaged through her handbag. After a while, she took out an identical wooden sign.

Yes, she also has this thing. Mu You always makes various things for her, useful or useless, but she threw them all into the storage space of the Eye of God. She was just pretending just now.

"I believe you."

"Thank you for your trust, Kasugano-sama."

"...Just call me Kyon, I'm not Yuu."

"Okay, Master Qiong."

Qiong frowned slightly. These two people seemed to be a little too respectful. Just like the group of local monsters in Chiba, they followed her in groups when she was on night patrol. They didn't get close to her, but followed her from a distance, which scared the passing Onmyoji more than once.

"Never mind, can I ask you about you and Yuu?"

"Didn't Master You tell you?"

"No."

"Maybe he thought it was insignificant, but he did save me. It's just..."

Asagi looked at Mashiro and Yukinoshita beside her.

"Do we need to leave?" Yukinoshita saw Asagi's hesitation. After all, it was someone else's private matter. As she said that, she wanted to hold Mashiro's hand and leave for a while, but was rejected by Mashiro.

"I want to know more about Yuu."

Mashiro said seriously.

"Who is this?"

"Her name is Shiina Mashiro, and she's currently staying at our house."

Qiong explained helplessly.

"I am You's girlfriend, and You is my owner."

"Pfft—what!"

Snake Eyes, who had been silent beside him, spat out a mouthful of water and looked at Shiina Mashiro in shock with one eye, as if he saw the sun rising from the west.

"Master Yuu is actually in love!? And with a human?"

"Snake Eyes, don't be rude." Asagi patted Snake Eyes' arm and apologized to Qiong and the others, "I'm sorry, Snake Eyes didn't mean it. I'm glad that Master You has found a good companion..."

"Is this a surprise?"

Yukinoshita Yukino was a little confused. She noticed that not only the one-eyed man named Snake Eyes, but even Ms. Asagi was very surprised, and her eyes were full of inquiry when she looked at Mashiro.

And what does it mean to be with a human being?

"This one……"

"Why, you can't even tell me this?" Yukinoshita asked.

"It's not that I haven't, but Master You once admitted that he wouldn't fall in love with a human because humans have too many constraints, their lifespans are too short, and they are too fickle."

"Is that so?"

Kasugano Sora frowned slightly and murmured, "So that's what Yuu thinks? He always tells himself, 'Don't worry, we have a long time.' Is that what he means?" Compared to the long lives of monsters, human life is but a brief moment.

Looking at the confused Yukinoshita Yukino and Shiina Mashiro, Kasugano Sora realized for the first time that they were really not from the same world.

You will not grow old, and as she possesses the Eyes of God, she can also have a very long life. Even if You has a way to extend the lifespan of others, can we, as human beings, really accompany him throughout this long period of time?

Qiong didn't know the answer, but at this moment, she felt the ruthlessness and vicissitudes of time, which made all the vows become absurd and ridiculous.

Is this why Mu You never makes promises easily?

"I understand."

"Of course, part of it is because you are poor, sir."

"I?"

"Well, after all, in our opinion, if there is anyone who can go on with Master You, it can only be Master Qiong."

"Well, I won't leave Yuu!"

"Me too." Mashiro on the other side also said seriously, but this time, Qiong unexpectedly did not feel disgusted, but hugged her in her arms playfully.

"Well, this seems pretty good."

We all live together and stuff.

The whole scene was seen by Yukinoshita Yukino who was standing next to her. It was obviously a very heartwarming moment, but Yukinoshita always felt that something was wrong.

Where is it?

"Qiang, can you continue to tell me about You? I'm still very curious."

"Yes, but a straightforward explanation would be a bit boring. So, let me tell you a story, a story about a monster."

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"I just wanted to try my luck, but I didn't expect it would be so rewarding."

On the other side, Mu You and Natori Zhouyi walked out of Atsuta Shrine, holding a rusty ancient sword in their hands, and seemed to be in a very good mood.

"Master Mu You's luck is still as good as ever."

"There's no one else here, so just call me You. By the way, you weren't that polite when we first met."

"After all, no one would be that interested in someone else's Shikigami the first time they meet."

"Well, I'm curious too."

Natori Zhouyi smiled. He only understood Mu You's personality later. They had made a lot of jokes in the past.

"You-kun, do you remember our first meeting?"

"Of course, you chased Kousei relentlessly because of his demonic power."

"After all, who would have thought that someone would actually voluntarily be possessed by a monster? I remember that monster's name was Asagi?"

"Ah."

Asagi is a lyre player in the Kizuki Forest, a haunted village of high-ranking yokai. She plays the lyre exclusively for Lord Mibu. However, she contracted a disease that caused her skin to shed like quicksand and was sent back to her hometown. Her final wish was to play the lyre once again. Unwilling to see Asagi die with regret, the umbrella-bearing figure, Tong (Snake Eyes), who had always secretly loved her, sets out to find a human who could possess Asagi.

While traveling, they met Arima Kousei, who possessed the rock-attributed divine eye, and Kousei was possessed.

Mu You then realized that this was the world of the Book of Friends, so he happily took a leave and went to Yayuan to play with cats.

"I thought you would accept that youkai as your own shikigami? After all, you saved her."

"Don't say that. It was obviously Natsume who saved him."

"But you gave him the Eye of God, which allowed him to use his immense demonic power to heal injured monsters. The power of plants and trees can also heal injured people."

"That was just an experiment of mine. The key is still because of Natsume himself."

The powerful demonic power combined with the Eye of God allowed Natsume Takashi to live as long as a demon, and also brought a lot of inspiration to Mu You.

"There's no need to belittle yourself like this, You-kun. This won't change their gratitude and love for you, nor will it sever the bond you've already established."

"Hahaha, these are a bunch of simple-minded guys."

Mu You cursed with a smile, thinking of the groups of monsters in Yahara, Madara, Hishigaki, Ichimoku, and Ushio, and the days when they drank together, wandered around in the forest, and had nothing to do.

"Forget it. Compared to a Shikigami, perhaps a familiar is more suitable for me. Besides, Qiong won't agree anyway."

The image of the cold and taciturn little girl also appeared in Natori Zhoushu's mind. She always followed Mu You around, acting like her brother only belonged to her, and even Natsume was wary of her.

Based on all these things, plus the experiences of the brother and sister, Mingdao Zhou Yishi already had some guesses in his mind, and vaguely knew what Mu You was thinking.

But so what?