Kitagawa Marin and Yotsuya Miko

"Na~Na~Kitagawa-san, have you heard that Takema-san, who transferred schools yesterday, also likes cosplay?"

"Takema-kun? I thought that handsome guy from Tokyo was someone really lacking in funds!"

"Of course, it's true. Takema-san also said he draws... Hmmm... Ninja? Yes, it seems to be a manga with that name!"

"Amazing!~"

"Is Kitagawa-san's heart moved? If you're going to act, you should do it as soon as possible! Confess your love in one move and win him over!"

"Don't make fun of me~"

The lively chatter of high school girls echoed down the school corridor.

Miko felt dazed hearing such talk, and unconsciously, she recalled the events of that day.

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When the transfer student named Takema Shun entered the classroom, the entire room fell into chaos.

"Rena-chan, I'm in love..."

"So handsome~~"

"It would be a shame if he didn't debut as an idol with looks like that."

"Do you want to go together and line up after class!~"

"Of course! If you move slowly, you'll definitely lose out to the girls from other classes."

Ordinary boys didn't stand a chance compared to this one.

If were to describe him pitifully...

With soft, jet-black hair, standard eyebrows, eyes that sparkled, a high-bridged nose, and thin lips curved into a gentle smile.

He held a school bag in his left hand and a half-read book with a bookmark in his right hand. Judging by the cover, it appeared to be "The Little Prince" by Exupéry.

At that moment, the sunlight bathed him, making his entire figure seem like it had stepped out of a painting. Countless whispers rose as people speculated who he was, a young noble from a scholarly family.

Yet, facing the gleaming eyes of girls as eager as hungry wolves, this person...

"I'm not interested in ordinary humans. If you have aliens, time travelers, people from other worlds, or superpowered individuals, feel free to come find me!"

He was immediately shot a sharp glare by the stern teacher, whose gaze alone could kill.

"Takema-san, please speak properly!"

After being scolded by the beautiful yet authoritative homeroom teacher, the young man gave a proper introduction.

"Sorry, sorry, I was just kidding. My name is Takema Shun. I transferred to Shuchi'in for various reasons. Please guide me in the future."

Just like that, as he wrote his name in thin golden letters on the board, he effortlessly became the school's center of attention.

At the same time, he became the male lead in the romantic fantasies of most girls in the class.

Even Miko sometimes thought that if she didn't have eyes that were different from ordinary people and couldn't see ghosts...

"Huff..."

Miko took a deep breath and shook her head quickly to dispel those thoughts from her mind.

'I'm already fortunate to be able to study at Shuchi'in Academy due to the merging and restructuring of schools, an honor in itself to be part of a prestigious school.'

'Romantic high school dramas surely have nothing to do with someone like me...'

Miko muttered to herself as she quietly passed by the two girls.

Unintentionally, after noticing that one of them was a beautiful, cool blonde girl, her already heavy mood, worsened by seeing an evil spirit earlier that morning, became even gloomier.

"It's still early before class starts, so let's head up to the rooftop for some fresh air to change the mood."

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Early morning

Shun, in a very bad mood, walked heavily toward the rooftop while responding to the greetings of his classmates.

Although he had only transferred yesterday, he was thrilled and excited to hear that the school housed notable individuals such as Shinomiya Kaguya, Fujiwara Chika, Kirisu Mafuyu, and the famous Nakano quintuplets.

Shun in this life was the perfect urban protagonist.

Top in academics, skilled in sports, exceptional in appearance, and gifted in composition, music, painting, kendo, and even cooking.

As the perfect guy in Tokyo, Shun was essentially just waiting for opportunities to shine before the public and to win over the beautiful girls he admired in his previous life.

But!

He never expected that the girl with long black hair who accompanied him on duty that day would be named Yotsuya Miko!

At first, Shun was relieved, thinking it was too unscientific for a character dealing with ghosts and supernatural beings to appear in this daily life manga, right?

However, after casual conversation, Shun had to face reality.

The girl before him was indeed Yotsuya Miko, who could see ghosts.

Realizing that this world contained supernatural elements, Shun grew anxious. He immediately went home and used his hacking skills to search for clues online.

[Shocking! Two couples mysteriously disappeared after visiting a shrine!]

[Urban legend! A horror video that causes everyone who watches it to die mysteriously!]

[You might not believe it, but there were reports of monsters roaming the streets of Tokyo!]

[Decoding what really happened at the Adachi Prefecture Festival that year!]

[Who can save us? A group of skiers turned to ice statues overnight; something is going on!]

[Have you heard that the Ministry of Internal Affairs partnered with companies to establish a 'Yin-Yang Residence,' and a senior from our school was chosen to go there?]

After uncovering these unheard-of facts during everyday life, Shun's heart sank completely.

According to recent findings:

Roughly thirty years ago, mysterious powers began to resurface. Initially minor, like seeds buried deep within the earth, it was only in the last decade that various supernatural events gradually surfaced in the world.

Monsters often appeared, hundreds of ghosts killed people at night, and there were even rumors about drinking blood at altars dedicated to obscure Japanese deities.

Moreover, these phenomena intensified in recent years. Shun doubted that, in a few more years, the world he lived in would fully transition from ordinary youthful life to a realm of spiritual resurgence.

At that point, he might die humbly during a Night Parade of a Hundred Demons or an epic battle.

The sudden change in worldview weighed on him, casting a shadow of confusion and dread over the young man's heart.

"Let's go get some fresh air on the rooftop first..."

Saying this, Shun opened the door to the rooftop.

At that moment, a terrifying scene unfolded before him!