The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"This is a specially made UV lamp and amulet. Everyone, take them. Wear the UV lamp on this bracelet, and the amulet is best worn around your neck. If you get separated and see someone, flash three times as a signal... Anyone who doesn't follow the 'rules of the game' will be eliminated if caught~"

The ultraviolet lamp and the amulet each have a positioning device and a micro camera. Even if one is lost while running, it is not a problem, but if both are gone... then you have to consider whether there is anything similar among these seven wonders.

"But is it really okay for us to just go into the staff room like this?"

"Is there nothing I can do? After all, the keys to each class are in the staffroom next to the teacher's door... and I've already 'borrowed' the building keys and the staffroom keys from the security office. Isn't it a bit too late to bring this up now? Besides... doesn't this feel like an escape room or a traditional RPG? A classic nesting doll stage mission."

Although it is true, but after saying this, I no longer feel nervous at all... and everyone is together the whole time, and even if there are no lights on, there are strong flashlights and special ultraviolet lamps available. Can this thing really be called an adventure or a test of courage?

"...Since you're so bored, why don't you go check out the high school? You're going to be entering high school next year, right? It wouldn't be a big deal to go over there beforehand. It'd be quite refreshing in this situation."

I was doing the traditional RPG nesting doll errands, and within a few minutes after entering the teaching building, I arrived at Feimali's class and collected the task prop problem set (which was actually similar to the summer homework book in China...). To be honest, it was so boring that it made me want to yawn.

"Lan~~~~"

“Wow!?”

"What's wrong?!"

"Mocha suddenly called me from behind...!"

"Mocha...don't mess around. It's a bit boring now, but you'll have a chance to shine during the adventure later."

"Okay~~ But little Mocha, I just want Lan to relax~"

"I, I'm not scared!"

Although she said this, Mizukuri looked away, and the volume and strength of her words were not as strong as before. It was all emotion and there was no acting at all.

"Okay, okay... Miss Lan, who isn't afraid of the dark at all, could you please move the flashlight away for a moment? Even I can't stand having a bright flashlight pointed at my face all the time."

"After all, Xiaolan is afraid of the dark. It's okay, it will be over soon!"

"Thrush...So it was all a misunderstanding!"

Still being stubborn, still being stubborn!

As they were talking, the six of them were already walking through the atrium from the junior high school to the high school building. It was nearly midnight, and there was no light at all. Even the moon in the sky wasn't very bright, and dark clouds drifted by from time to time. This was what they called a "dark and windy night"...

Although Ping Xin acted fearless, the five children following behind him looked much more panicked. However, such a dark, silent, and empty campus could indeed stir up people's imagination and fear. The shadows of the trees in the courtyard made them feel a little uneasy. It was only the end of August, and there were no cicadas here.

Something is wrong!

"Speaking of which 'Seven Wonders' did we go see just now?"

"Let me think... I just saw the 'moving mannequin', the 'mirror reflecting one's reflection', the 'increased staircase', the 'piano in the music room', the 'sound of dribbling in the gym', and—"

"The 'wellhead on the playground' and the 'trickster ghost' here...right?"

"Yes~ yes~ Brother Pingxin, you know it very well~ Little Mocha, I was just wondering what the seventh one was~" Aoba Mocha spoke slowly even in this situation, but as long as she didn't scare people randomly, such a person could stabilize the morale of the team.

"I just did some searching before coming here. Intelligence gathering is just basic, it's nothing..."

Like mischievous ghosts...? But that long hair by the window just now, that length, that shine, and the shape of that figure... no matter what, it's Asuna—

As a prank, this behavior is already too much, Ghost-kun.

"What's wrong..Did you find anything?"

"No...it's nothing. I looked inside the well, but no hand came out. Perhaps the 'Seven Wonders' are just a schoolgirl fantasy... Well, that's all for today. It's getting late, let's go back."

The location of the well is not good from a feng shui perspective, as it may accumulate negative energy over time. For healthy people, this may cause a frown, while for those who are not in good health, it may induce illnesses such as colds, but the suffering will only last for a few days.

"Speaking of which, why is there a well on your playground? I remember you should have had running water a long time ago, right?"

"Who knows... maybe it was inconvenient to water the flowers with tap water before? No one usually comes here, after all, there's tap water over there in the playground."

"That's it..."

This little bit of bad energy isn't inherently scary; the vigor and vitality of young people can dissipate it, and it won't accumulate much unless it's the holidays. But if you encounter someone who is in a very bad physical and mental state... maybe you should have someone fill it up later, just in case?

As for the excuse... an out-of-control truck crashed into the wall, and repairs accidentally filled the well. A little compensation should be enough. A little money is always better than an unpredictable and uncalculated "accident." While some lessons can be learned, Ping Xin wouldn't pay for them if possible. A moment of optimism that ultimately sets the stage for an accident is a common theme we've seen plenty of!

"Then let's go home."

"Hey~~ We agreed to go on an adventure to the high school department."

"Feimary, you're overexcited... Have you forgotten we're not here for a ghost hunt livestream, but to get homework? Go to bed early today and get up early tomorrow. After you finish your homework the day after tomorrow, you can go to the beach... The scenery there is amazing if you want to snorkel, right?"

"Really? Okay—then I'll definitely work harder, starting tomorrow!"

"Don't forget Mocha's bread~?"

"Then I want the coffee from Tugumi's house..."

“Thank you for your patronage~”

"Ahahaha, then what should I ask for~"

Seeing the group, freed from the influence of the gloomy environment and regaining their former vitality and vigor, they excitedly discussed tomorrow and the future. Seeing the scene before him, Ping Xin smiled. If only everyone's childhood could be as happy as theirs...

But it seems a bit too early to talk about this now. After all, there is still a long, long way to go, both for him and the world.

Chapter 7: Yuqiu's Campus Legend: The Seventh Person Appears, Part

"...Delta?...Asleep?"

No, absolutely impossible.

Although I haven't personally confirmed it, judging by Delta's spirit, actions, and loyalty, she's clearly undergone military-style training. With skills comparable to those of a special forces soldier, it's a no-brainer that she'd fall asleep during a mission. So, that means...

"Something happened—"

There has been no response to the communication with Delta, and the remote supporter has been repeating "everything is normal" in the headset. If everything is really normal, why would they keep repeating it? Does the "thing" here take people for fools?

Even though we deliberately barged in like the suicidal protagonists in a horror movie and took the initiative to contact the "Seven Wonders", we didn't expect that something really bad would happen... After we go back, we should also ban things like the Ouija board.

"Brother Pingxin, did you say something just now?" Seeing Pingxin suddenly standing still, Tsugumi Hanezawa thought something had happened and asked with concern.

"No, it's nothing... I just feel like it would be a bit disappointing to leave like this after such a rare trip. And I'm not one to give up halfway - so let's go see all the remaining wonders."

“Things are getting interesting~”

"Okay, okay, let's go!"

"..."

"...Ran, what's wrong with you? Are you still not used to it?"

"No, nothing..."

Although she didn't know what Ping Xin had just seen on his phone, the ripples of the two people's emotions that came from the same source transmitted the emotions of each side. No matter what happened, Ping Xin was no longer doing things with a playful attitude -

If we'd split up here and I'd gone to the teaching building alone to look for "Asuna," Ran and the other five would undoubtedly have been targeted as they were returning. Splitting up forces is a big no-no in horror movies, and I wouldn't make that kind of naive mistake. Rather than waiting for someone or some other entity to come and find us and defeat them one by one, why not take the initiative? Even if it's a demon or monster, if its main body is destroyed, it's probably dead, right? Besides, I'm curious if ripples and souls can attack ghosts... After all, speaking of [Evil Spirits], we have one here too—

You're right, The World?

A burly golden figure appeared behind Ping Xin, awaiting his orders. If someone was causing trouble, he'd physically eliminate them. If there were truly some supernatural entity, he'd rely on his invincibility (crossed out)... In short, a powerful stand, "World," was about to fight. After being offline for so long, it was time to make his presence felt.

......

...

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"After we go in, the five of you must hold hands at all times. No matter what you do, you must work in pairs and never act alone, okay?"

"Okay~~"

"Then let's go!"

"I don't feel like we're here for an adventure, but more like we're attending a festival and checking in at designated shops..."

"Hmm...! That's a great idea. Let's do one during the school festival!"

School festival... Come to think of it, I've never participated in one.

"Wow... I was about to say this a while ago, but school at night is even scarier than I imagined..."

"This silence doubles the terror..."

"Come on, Feimali, don't you usually watch those ghost hunting shows? You seemed so excited before, why are you so scared now? It's quite interesting to me, after all, I'm more afraid of ghosts than things... But seeing the usually carefree Tomoe scared is worth the price of admission."

Tomoe Ueda angrily hit Hira Nobuyuki who was walking in front. Even though she was always called a "handsome guy with breasts", she was actually an ordinary 15-year-old girl!

"I know! It's just... I'm happy when I get scared and say 'Wow!' in front of the TV, but offline it's a little... As expected, ghosts are the scariest thing in the world! I can't stand it~"

"And what's 'the scariest thing in the world'? Xiao Fei is really exaggerating. She always overreacts."

"Overreacting... Sorry, but I'm still afraid of ghosts. I can't stand the mere fact that I can't see them!"

"Indeed, things that cannot be seen or fully understood are terrifying..."

"Oh—is that so? I think this is even more interesting~"

At this time, Ping Xin really wanted to take out a foreign Buddha with the smell of sea water and solemnly introduce their Heavenly Father and Savior. After all, there is indeed no restraining element in this world... But forget it now. If he really summons something... he is not sure that the one he summons is the silver-haired evil beautiful girl who likes Kamen Rider.

“Ugh!?”

“Waaaaaaaa!? W-What’s going on?!”

Why do I feel like I've heard this conversation somewhere before... Never mind——

"Himari, Tomoe, panicking can affect your judgment. If something happens, just speak up. If this were a zombie movie, there would be a lot of trouble."

"Was there a face in the window just now?!"

"Xiao Fei, look carefully~ The face in the window is a thrush~"

“Hey… Really, it’s true…!”

"Um... Anyway, I'm sorry."

"You're not wrong, are you? But don't panic, Himari. We're all here, right? If anything happens, I'll definitely protect you."

Pingxin touched Feimali's head, then handed her the Buddhist beads in his hand.

"If you're scared, just cram here. The Enlightened One probably won't mind."

“Thank you…”

After the prayer beads, Uehara Himari's expression improved considerably, but not because of the psychologically suggestive gadgets, but because of Hiranobu's presence. Anyone who has faced an emergency situation knows the reassurance that comes from having a mature, calm, and reliable person by their side.

"But that really scared me just now... Himari, calm down a bit. It's okay, Ping Xin-niang also said that ghosts don't exist!"

"Even though you said that, Tomoe, you made a pretty loud noise just now, didn't you?"

"T-That's just because I was startled by Himari's voice!"

"I never said anything like 'ghosts don't exist'—"

"...Huh?!" x4

Ping Xin's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads. A chill ran down their spines as the cold night wind blew past them, as if someone had passed by...

Wait, why is there wind here?!

A few days before returning to school, faculty and staff will come to the school to clean the corridors, but before that, all windows should be tightly closed!!!

"Goo..."

Chapter 7: Yuqiu's Campus Legend: The Seventh Person Appears, Part

"Speaking of sounds~ I seem to hear the piano playing every night in the high school music room."

"And according to the building plan we saw earlier, it's right on the road ahead, and we're almost there... Mocha, is that what you want to say?"

"Yeah, yeah~ As expected of you, Ping Xin. You remembered it after just one glance~"

"Ha, haha... How is this possible? Just like the 'mannequin' and 'playground well' we just saw, they must be fake!"

Despite Tomoe's words, Uehara Himari and Hanazawa Tsugumi, who were holding her hands, could feel the cold sweat rising. The slight trembling of her hands made her words completely unconvincing. Coupled with Hira Nobu's words, a sense of fear enveloped the group.

"Really? Mocha-chan, I have a feeling the truth will be revealed today~"

"...Mocha, if you keep talking nonsense I'll beat you up!"

"Oh no, Ran is serious! Mocha!"

“…Pfft… Sorry, sorry, I just suddenly remembered something happy.”