After the train stopped at the station, Seiji and the others took a taxi to the hospital.
When they arrived at the hospital, Mayuzumi was given a checkup.
While waiting, Seiji received a phone call from Mai.
Mai told him about the results of her investigation at Shouhei Hirai's residence: she didn't find anything!
"At the very least, based on the situation at his residence, he's just an ordinary person, but I'm not sure if he has any other locations.
What I should pay attention to right now is his niece, Ling Yang Tachibana, who lives together with him.
I've been trying to find this elementary school girl for a while, but I can't find her. It's highly likely that she was taken away by a Spiritual Ability user! "
Seiji furrowed his eyebrows.
He remembered the little girl who had lost her way during the school festival.
This girl was taken away by a Spiritual Ability user, and her whereabouts were unknown … was she taken as a hostage?
Did that unknown Spiritual Ability user use her as a hostage to force Shouhei Hirai to undergo a spell?
That did make sense.
"In that case, it's highly likely that Shouhei Hirai was cursed, or was forced to be cursed?"
"Yes, based on the current situation, that seems to be the case," Mai confirmed.
A moment of silence fell between them.
"I'll continue investigating and try to find this girl. Be careful on your end as well. "
"I will. Be careful as well, Senpai."
The call ended.
Although he couldn't be completely sure, it was highly likely that Hirai was also a victim, and the Spiritual Ability user who took Ling Yang away was the true mastermind!
'This isn't over yet. ' Seiji thought to himself.
Not long after, the examination was completed.
The result was: the cause of the illness was indeed hidden within his soul!
It was just as Seiji expected.
The doctor stated that he was unable to treat this illness, and could only prescribe some medicine that was slightly better than normal medicine.
Seiji contacted Summer Night once again.
"As long as it's a request from you, Haruta-kun, I'm willing to help. But I might not be able to cure it, since the situation this time is different from last time. "
"I know … I apologize for always troubling you, President."
Grand Mistress's light chuckle came from the other end of the line.
"Don't say that, Haruta-kun. You saved my and Hitaka's lives more than once. I am very happy to be able to repay you … or rather, I hope that you will rely on me more. "
"… What does that mean?"
"What do you think?" Summer Night's voice was gentle.
Seiji: "…"
Am I being flirted with?
It was as if he could see the gentle smile on this beautiful Grand Mistress's face … his heart was slightly moved.
Stop! Don't overthink things.
"Uh … That … How do I meet you next?" He tried to muddle through.
"Let's go to the mansion."
"Okay, thank you."
"You're welcome … Although that's what I want to say, I don't feel any sincerity from just thanking you."
"… Then what should I do?"
"After I help you with this, I want you to do something for me. Is that okay?"
"What is it?"
"It's nothing major or difficult. It's something that only you can do," Summer Night said in a gentle voice.
'This tone, this way of saying it … it's so tempting, Grand Mistress!'
Seiji felt an itch in his heart.
"Is that alright?"
"Yes … of course." He agreed.
After ending the phone call, Seiji explained the situation to Mayuzumi and Saki.
"I can't guarantee that she'll definitely be cured, but it's worth a try … Last time, I cooperated with that person and cured a girl who had her soul cursed. Perhaps it'll be the same this time."
"How much will that person charge you?"
"Er … she's just helping out of friendship. Please don't mention money in front of her, because she's a Grand Mistress of a wealthy family."
Someone who had so much money that she could bury someone alive.
"A Grand Mistress of a wealthy family …" Mayuzumi and Saki were both astonished. "Is it really alright to have someone like her help us?"
"I've already discussed this with her, and she's willing to help us."
"… It's all for your sake, Harano-kun." Mayuzumi looked at Seiji's face. "Truly … thank you so much …"
"Don't say that, Sensei. I'm helping out of my own free will." Seiji smiled. "I'm Sensei's biggest fan!"
Mayuzumi and Saki both took a deep look at him for a while.
Then, the three of them left the hospital.
They took a taxi to Wanhua Summer Night's residence.
After arriving, they entered the residence and met with the president, Grand Mistress.
Mayuzumi and Saki were both stunned for a moment when they saw this unimaginably beautiful girl.
Seiji introduced them to each other.
"It's nice to meet you, Peach-sensei. I've been watching 'Honey Candy Girl,' and it's truly an excellent work! "Summer Night said sincerely.
"Thank you … I'm delighted to receive your recognition." Mayuzumi smiled.
Mayuzumi had been nervous when she heard from Haruta-kun that this was the daughter of a rich family, but after learning that this person was a reader of her own work, she felt much friendlier.
'Her name is Wanhua Summer Night … I feel like it's a good match for Haruta-kun.'
'Her name, her appearance, and her sparkling appearance …' Mayuzumi inwardly sighed.
"Let's sit down and have some tea. Take a break and relax as much as possible. It'll be helpful for what we're going to do later, "Summer Night told them.
And so, the three of them sat down.
Summer Night poured some tea for them.
They each took a cup and began drinking.
After a moment of silence.
"Although I've already heard about it from Harano-kun, I'd like to hear about it from the person directly involved. I want to hear about the ritual from ten years ago — the entire process of the game of one hundred demons," the president, Grand Mistress, said in a serious tone.
Mayuzumi and Saki exchanged glances, then looked at Seiji Mukai.
"Go ahead, then," Seiji said.
"Alright …" Saki said. "It was when Mayuzumi and I were in our first year of high school …"
"Wait a moment, although Yoshizawa-san also personally experienced it, I'd like to hear Peach-sensei … Amami-san's story," Summer Night said.
"… Why?"
"This will also be helpful for future treatment." Summer Night looked towards Mayuzumi.
"Even if it's difficult to bear, it's best to carefully recall what happened at that time. This will make the 'curse' left behind at that time more active, which will make it easier to detect."
Saki had an expression of disbelief.
"Mayuzumi will be in so much pain! You can't do that! "
"Saki …"
"Mayuzumi finally managed to forget that frightening experience with great difficulty. You can't let her remember it!"
"Saki … I'm fine!" The manga author's voice rang out.
"Mayuzumi …"
"It's fine. I'm just going to talk about what happened at that time. I can do that." Mayuzumi smiled at Saki.
"At that time … after that incident, I did indeed try my best to forget it for a very long time … and later, I thought that I succeeded.
But, I actually didn't.
I merely ran away from it. The terror of that time, the frightening thing I saw, that icy cold feeling … it's always existed in my heart.
If I don't truly eradicate it, I'll never be able to get rid of my fear.
And now, it's my chance to eradicate it.
I want to eradicate it, which is why I have to face it!
You're by my side, Harano-kun is here as well, and Wanhua -san will help me as well … I can do it, I can do it! "
Mayuzumi had a determined expression.
This was the same expression that Seiji had seen on her the first time he met her.
That was why he wanted to help her.
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