Tokyo Psychic

Could it be that the me in this world has become mentally abnormal after experiencing the ups and downs of life?

If you don't accept this inheritance, will the debt still be placed on your head out of thin air?

But he has already traveled into this body after all. No matter how absurd and unreasonable the decisions made by the original owner are, he must work hard to resolve the consequences they cause.

Kurusu Akatsuki jokingly told Ito Sanshui, "Perhaps I was bewitched by some invisible ghost, so I inherited this inheritance without knowing what was going on."

Ito Sanshui's face was filled with regret. "Amamiya, you can even say a word like 'ghost'? It's 2022! Don't try to fool me with plots and settings from fantasy novels or comics! If you really saw a ghost, you'd run away faster than anyone else!"

Kurusu Akatsuki was speechless. "What if a lovely ghost girl suddenly appeared and pleaded pitifully not to give the shrine to someone else?"

Seeing him like this, Ito Sanshui finally couldn't help but sneer. "I've lived to this age, how can I believe what you said? Then I might as well believe that you are actually the mind thief in urban legend! After all, this is one of the more novel urban legends these days!"

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(I'm going to start the sprint this weekend. It's almost the end of the month, so I'd like to give some monthly passes and other things.)

(By the way, I'd like to recommend a friend's book, mygo's harem novel with a male protagonist.)

Toyokawa Sho never felt happy about paying off his huge debt and reaching the top of the circle.

When he woke up, he found himself back in time ten years ago, holding a girl who looked very similar to him in his arms. The two looked at each other with deep confusion in their eyes.

after a while--

Toyokawa Shoko: "Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're from the future! When it comes to live performances, I'm not afraid of you! When it comes to writing lyrics and composing music, I'm better than you!"

Toyokawa Sho: "Okay! Let's go to the street to perform tomorrow. We'll each recruit people to form a team. Let's see who goes home victorious and who is wiped out!"

After a while——

Toyokawa Shoko: "Oh my goodness! If you can't get the tonic from me again, at least leave the Mutou to me...! Without the Mutou, Wadasi——!"

Toyokawa Sho: "You are a person who only thinks about your own affairs."

After another period of time.

Lao Xiang: "I heard you have a cat, where is the cat?"

The girls in the band: “Meow…?”

Lao Xiang was horrified: "Hey! No, no way! Why are you bothering me instead of going to look for Toyokawa Shoko?!"

Everyone said in unison: "Xiangzi? No need!"

At this time, Daxiang: "...Why hasn't that idiot come back yet?"

060. Hulaoguan Reward Bureau (Two-in-One)

Kurusu Akatsuki himself certainly didn't believe in the so-called "ghost" story.

After all, "Amamiya Ren" is yourself in a parallel world.

He would rather believe that "Amamiya Ren" was seduced by an invisible ghost or spirit than believe that "I", who has the potential to make a contract with the Velvet Room, could have a mental breakdown and make such an absurd decision.

That abandoned shrine must be hiding a secret that could match, or even exceed, this debt of over 10 million yen...

As Kurusu Akatsuki was thinking this, he saw Ito Sanshui, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly beating his chest and stamping his feet.

"Amemiya!"

Such a loud shout made Kurusu Akatsuki sit up straighter subconsciously. "Please go ahead."

Then it was seen that it was this dignified leader of the people and the loyal ministers of the new king who cried out in grief.

"Since you have difficulties in life, why don't you communicate with the school?!"

The middle-aged man slammed the table repeatedly, making a rumbling sound like a drum.

It really looked like a strong and powerful Warring States daimyo was comforting and encouraging his most respected warriors before the battle.

Kurusu Akatsuki, who had grasped the underlying meaning of Ito Sanshui's words, immediately became serious, and even his eyes became sharp. "I'm afraid I'll be unworthy of the school's cultivation."

The subtext of this sentence is that he is willing to serve Xiu in every way he can.

The dean of studies immediately smiled brightly.

"You deserve the 500,000 yuan in club funding every month... Xiu Jin has always generously provided maximum support to every club with development potential."

Ito Sanshui waved his sleeves, showing the high spirits of the principal.

"I'll have the finance department prepare cash for this month's club activity funds!"

Hearing this, Kurusu Akatsuki still sat upright, showing no joy or gratitude.

Ito Sanshui's smile gradually faded. "Even a bonus this size isn't enough to satisfy you. You could have paid off all your debts before graduation if you just attended school regularly... Amamiya, you truly have the spirit of a great general!"

Kurusu Akatsuki raised his eyes and looked at him frankly, "Teacher Ito..."

"No need to say more!" Ito Sanshui raised his hand and interrupted Kurusu Akatsuki.

He looked at Kurusu Akatsuki with a gleaming gaze. "In mid-May, all the universities in Shibuya, Setagaya, Meguro, and Minato will jointly hold a 'monthly test,' and the final results will be ranked according to a deviation system. The principal has promised that if you can make it into the top 50 overall, he will personally give you a yen 'academic incentive' for each place you move up."

Even when faced with a scholarship capped at one million in May, Kurusu Akatsuki still had a tense face, straightened his back, and looked solemn.

Seeing this, Ito Sanshui couldn't help but take a breath.

How could this be considered a loyal samurai? It was clearly the "Dragon of Echigo," whose ambition and greed could never be satisfied!

A chill ran up his spine.

He unconsciously tapped his fingers on the armrest of his office chair and said hesitantly, "At this point, it seems I have no choice but to let you participate in 'that'."

Kurusu Akatsuki leaned forward slightly, "I'd love to hear more!"

Ito Sanshui took a deep breath, his face filled with pity and misery. "Amamiya, you must think clearly. This road does not lead to heaven or paradise, but to the real purgatory!"

Even the Phantom Thief couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment. "Could it be that this is a knowledge competition that is completely beyond the textbook?"

Ito Sanshui slammed his right hand on the table, "No!"

"Could it be the 'preparatory class' exam held by a key university?"

The Dean of Studies flew into a rage, slamming his hands on the table with a thunderous clatter, as if Takemikado, the god of thunder, wielding lightning, were playing a massive drum adorned with magatama. "Superficial! Superficial! That's a battlefield where thousands of troops converge, where dragons and tigers clash for thrones! It's the Takama-ga-hara that we, the gods, so long dream of!"

Kurusu Akatsuki's breath hitched, "Could it be... a counting competition?"

When he mentioned this, his memory immediately flashed back to the news he saw on the headlines of Tokyo Japan on the day he traveled through time: "Tokyo's talented girl breaks the national record in the Mitakihara City Youth Math League."

Thinking of the two "comic characters" that appeared in the news, all the plots about "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" came to his mind. He couldn't help but wonder if this was a "magical girl selection contest" specially organized by Kyubey to collect the despair in the hearts of mankind?

If you think about it carefully, math problems are indeed quite hopeless in a sense.

Mathematics is not some imaginary enemy that can be defeated by shouting slogans like "friendship", "bond", "passion", and "youth".

It's even more cruel and indifferent than life itself. If you can't do it, you can't do it. There's no such thing as the "explosive" plots of classic comics. Cold numbers flow across the test paper, defined by the choices of right and wrong. The outcome of hard work is never the cheers and laughter of the crowd, but the grade and ranking marked after the intense grading.

Before you fully understand the solution to the problem, no matter how hard you struggle and try, it will not have any impact on the final score.

Ito Sanshui covered his red palms and said, "Yes, it's the 'Youth Mathematics League'."

"I remember this competition was held not long ago."

"That's the 'Elementary Group,' only junior high and elementary school students can participate." Ito Sanshui looked at Kurusu Akatsuki. "If you want to register, you can only participate in the 'Advanced Group,' which includes high school and university students."

"College student?!"

"Yes." Ito Sanshui's smile was ferocious and terrifying. "Amamiya, think about it carefully. It's not too late to regret now... The enemy you'll be sitting in the same exam room with might be a genius in the mathematics department of the University of Tokyo!"

It was as if he could read the silence and deep thought that suddenly emerged in the atmosphere, which made Ito Sanshui couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Kurusu Akatsuki wasn't one to be fooled so easily. "Could you explain the specific format of the competition?"

Ito Sanshui's laughter stopped abruptly, "You want to participate?!"

Kurusu Akatsuki pulled out her phone, the screen displaying Google search results. She said firmly, "First place will receive 10 million yen."

"No, no! You must not do this!" Ito Sanshui panicked. He was really afraid that Amamiya Ren would spend a lot of time and energy in high school life on studying arithmetic, and in the end not even get a decent ranking... In that case, Shujin's most proud warrior would probably fall!

"Please rest assured, I just want to give it a try and won't spend too much time on it."

Such a kind answer finally calmed down Ito Sanshui's inner panic.

The middle-aged man tried to remain calm. "After all, this is a nationwide competition, so the competition zones will be divided according to regions."

"That's the so-called 'selection tournament' mode, right?" Kurusu Akatsuki couldn't take his eyes off the long string of zeros following the jackpot on his phone screen.

Even if he had secretly embezzled the funds provided by the sponsors in his previous life, it would take him at least a year and a half to earn this money.

Ito Sanshui explained with some difficulty, "This is only the case in the early stages. Later on, it will become a very cruel 'points elimination system.'"

"That is to say, before entering the 'knockout' stage, the competition in all aspects will not be very fierce."

"...But there will be no prize money for placing in the trials."

“Will there be one in the knockout stage?”

"At least it can cover the road expenses."

Seeing how eager he was to try, Ito Sanshui couldn't dissuade him any further. "As for the tryouts, they'll probably start this week."

"What about the range?"

"All the high schools around Aoyama 1-chome."

“No university?”

“There’s no university nearby. And even if there are undergraduates specializing in this field, they won’t take up many qualifying spots in the selection competition.”

Kurusu Akatsuki thought to herself, it looked like she was about to go super-powerful. "With this progression, with my academic ability, I should be able to make it to the elimination rounds, right?"

Ito Sanshui said bitterly, "But this kind of competition system might make you underestimate your opponent."

"Is Mr. Ito worried that I might be shocked?"

Ito Sanshui's face immediately turned stern. "No matter how you look at it, this is your own choice!"

Kurusu Akatsuki pondered for a moment, "Then I'll leave the registration to Mr. Ito."

The Dean of Studies could only sigh, "Xiu Jin, there are several students in your grade and other grades who have excellent academic performance and would like to sign up for the competition. You can discuss it with them when the time comes."

He waved his hand listlessly at Kurusu Akatsuki, "Before lunch break starts, hurry to the Finance Department to get the money. I'll call them later."

After receiving a positive answer, Kurusu Akatsuki immediately left the office with brisk steps.

Before Lü Bu takes on the world, he must first experience his own "Hulao Pass".

With Fengxian's bravery, he probably wouldn't be able to find a match for him in Cangshan 1-chome or even in the surrounding special districts, right?

......

Kurusu Akatsuki returned to the club room with his wallet, which was thicker than ever before.

With such a heavy weight in his pocket, even the Phantom Thief of the Mind couldn't help but smile.

The phone in my other pocket suddenly vibrated.

The frequency of the vibrations suddenly increased, just like the host of last night's weather forecast program reading out "light rain turning into heavy rain, heavy rain turning into torrential rain."

Without even looking, he could guess that it was the well-behaved and polite classmate Fang Zexia who was harassing him again.

Kurusu Akatsuki walked into the club room, found a seat with good lighting, then took out his cell phone and looked at the screen.

My little sister can't be this cute: Senpai! It's lunch break time!

[Big Spaceman is so scary: I should have told you that there's a club activity this afternoon, so if you want to practice gymnastics, you'll have to do it during lunch break.]

My little sister can't be this cute: I understand! Thank you for your generous help, senior!

[Big Universe People Are Really Scary: Fangze is really polite, it's just a simple favor.]

[My little sister can't be this cute: Hehe, being praised like this by a senior makes me feel shy.]

You don't even bother to hide your true feelings. That's really amazing, Yoshizawa Kasumi.

Kurusu Akatsuki thought with some distress. Although Yoshizawa Kasumi was very beautiful, had the added bonus of being a gymnast, and seemed to have a very likable personality...but she always felt that if she just accepted her feelings, she would miss out on something very important...

He keenly sensed a subtle regret from the bottom of his heart.

It was as if it was an experience in a certain time and space. He missed an equally passionate relationship because he accepted Fang Zexia's love.

The Phantom Thief slapped his forehead lightly, how could such a thing be possible.

Unless the girl who likes him has an extremely close relationship with Fang Zexia, even beyond the level of ordinary "sisters", so that she dares not and is unwilling to make a decision that may hurt her relatives, so she takes the initiative to give up this relationship.