Tokyo Psychic

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Seeing this, Ruoye Mu immediately changed her expression and stomped her foot in annoyance, "I don't want to talk to Su Shi! Su Shi is a bad woman!" This is now the personality of Motis.

Lai Qixiao pinched her nose, "Su Shi is your good friend."

"I don't have that kind of friend!"

Akira Kurusu took Motis's wrist and walked towards the club building. "Let's not disturb others. Shall we go to the club activity room and talk some more?"

At that moment, Nagasaki Motoyo had already sent a call request to Wakaba Mutsu's phone.

"Hey! Don't answer her call!" Mortis was frantic as she watched Akira Kurusu answer Nagasaki Motoyo's call.

The call connected, and Nagasaki Motoyo's tearful voice came through the speakerphone.

"Mu...where are you now? Please, I must see you."

Akira glanced at Metase, who was shaking her head frantically, then brought the microphone to her lips. "She's asleep."

......

pat.

The phone slipped from Nagasaki Motoyo's hand, the second time it had fallen to the ground that day.

Facing the setting sun, the overwhelming amount of information instantly shattered her thoughts.

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(Take a day off, here's a three-in-one post to tide us over. Tomorrow's update should be a four-in-one, please vote with your monthly tickets~)

139. Replanted cucumbers (four in one)

"So your plan is... a beach camp?"

In the dean's office, Ito Sansui looked at the application submitted by Kurusu Akira and thought of the current situation of the "Mental Health Education Department," which was full of beautiful girls. His eyelids trembled violently a few times, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just stamped the "School's Opinion" column with the official seal.

He carefully put the application into the folder, then said earnestly to Akira Kurusu, "Be careful."

After he finished speaking, he saw that Lai Qixiao was still standing there, and his heart skipped a beat. "Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Akira Kurusu looked at Sansui Ito expressionlessly. "I got a perfect score."

Ito Sansui pushed himself back in his office chair, shouting, "Didn't you make a fortune writing light novels?!"

Lai Qixiao was indeed embarrassed to ask a middle-aged teacher with elderly parents, young children, and car and mortgage payments for a scholarship. He simply coughed twice and asked, "Those 'gentlemen's agreements' that were signed with the former principal of Singapore and Malaysia in March should still be valid, right?"

"It works! It has to work!" Ito Sansui was already drenched in cold sweat.

According to the agreement between Akira Kurusu and Hsin-Ma Hsiao-Lien on calculating scholarships based on "deviation value," if it were to be implemented, even selling his nearly fifty-year-old body, flesh and bones, wouldn't be enough to make up for the difference.

Ito Sansui patted his chest to vouch for Kurusu Akira, "No matter who the new principal is, I guarantee that the school rules will not waste your time."

"That's great." Kurusu Akira, satisfied, prepared to leave the office. Just as he was about to step out, he suddenly turned back and asked Ito Sansui, "Is the new principal's surname Toyokawa?"

"Toyokawa?" Ito Sansui was taken aback.

Akira carefully observed his gaze and expression, then quickly walked out the door. "It's nothing."

Private Xiujin Academy School

As a private university, the position of principal... or rather, chairman of the board, is held by the investors.

Xinma Xiaolian became the principal through a bidding process similar to that of a "competition".

In the twilight corridor, exquisite dolls are quietly bathed in the red light bursting forth from the horizon.

Wakaba Muku stared intently at the phantom thief in front of her with her light golden eyes.

She had already learned about the "Mental Thieves" from Toyokawa Shoko that morning, and as a result, she became even more dependent on and adoring of the boy in front of her.

"I'll take care of your case tonight," the phantom thief promised the girl.

Ruo Ye Mu lowered her eyes, unsure how to answer those words...

The confession requests regarding "Mori Minami" and "Wakaba Takafumi" were written by Metathia on the Phantom Thief Channel while she was using her phone.

As for herself... she couldn't say for sure how to face them.

As a child, she still instinctively loves her biological parents. Fifteen years of passive acceptance have continuously compressed her "self." Now, with the appearance of the mind thief, she is swept up on the path of resistance, but she doesn't know how to take the first step towards her biological parents as a symbol of rebellion.

Akira led Wakaba Mutsu toward the club activity room. Sensing the girl's low spirits, Akira wanted to talk to her about something interesting, but whether it was recent gossip or anecdotes from school, the girl answered with short, cryptic interjections, as if she were keeping quiet.

She also realized that she was different and tried hard to express that she "liked chatting with Akira Kurusu", but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know where to start.

Akira Kurusu reached out and stroked Mutsu Wakaba's forehead. The girl lowered her head as if she had done something wrong.

“Since Xiao Mu isn’t good at expressing herself, she should just listen to us. You have plenty of time to learn how to express your emotions.”

Ruoye Mu suddenly grabbed his hand, "Can you ask Metath for help?"

Lai Xixiao was stunned for a moment, unable to tell whether this was a good thing or a bad thing. But looking into the girl's eyes, she seemed to see a naive little girl blindly placing all her affection and attachment on herself.

After a brief moment of hesitation, the phantom thief decided to trust his intuition.

"If you really don't like expressing yourself, then let Metis help you."

Ruo Yemu shook her head, "Actually, it was Metacritic who offered to share the burden with me..."

“Metis is a good girl.” Akira Kurusu turned her head to look at Muku Wakaba, only to see a simple smile immediately spread across her face.

She tiptoed and kissed Akira Kurusu on the cheek, her eyes filled with undisguised affection. "Yes, Metathia is a good girl."

“Metis, you can’t spoil Xiaomu too much. You’re not her mouthpiece.”

Akira Kurishi gave instructions to the girl in front of her.

Metis seemed not to hear a word he said, but instead stomped her foot excitedly and then opened her arms to hug him, exclaiming, "I love you the most!"

“Listen to me properly,” Lai Xixiao tapped her forehead, and the girl gave a slightly aggrieved “Oh.”

Motis said reluctantly, "I know, I will often encourage her to express her thoughts."

I had already reached the door of the music classroom, but I found that there were no girls chattering about new songs or live performances today.

Although they have returned to STARRY's recording studio after finishing their band rehearsals, as members of the club, they still come here after school specifically for "club activities".

These so-called "club activities" mostly consist of chatting about recent news while working on a phantom thief channel, discussing performance arrangements, or, at worst, arguing over the lyrics and composition of a new song due to differing opinions.

The few exceptions are Yoshizawa, a first-year student who would come here during lunch break to freeload, and An and Subaru, who were registered but went to another band every day.

When Akira Kurisu opened the door, she found a third-year senior she vaguely remembered seeing a few times.

The figure of the Persona "Dioscuri" flashed past behind him.

The phantom thief immediately recognized the other party as a well-known figure in the school.

Haru Okumura, heir to the Okumura Group. He is also a third-year student at Shujin Academy. He is known for his eccentricities, has not joined any clubs, and occasionally disappears into thin air after school, during breaks, or even in class.

It was only through unreliable information on the campus forum that we could roughly know that Okumura often frequented the rooftop of the club building.

However, when she entered the classroom, she found that she was chatting happily with Toyokawa Shoko.

"Nice to meet you, Okumura-senpai," Akira Kurusu greeted her politely.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you… Amamiya-kun.” Haru Okumura responded to Akira Kurusu with a bright smile.

"So you two know each other?" he asked, inquiring about the relationship between Okumura Haru and Toyokawa Shoko.

Haru Okumura replied tactfully, "We've exchanged a few words at some banquets."

Looking into the music classroom, I found that the girls in the band had long since disappeared using various excuses.

The presence of heirs to two world-renowned conglomerates likely put immense pressure on girls from ordinary backgrounds.

“Sigh, zaibatsu.” Akira Kurusu sighed, then shook her head without hesitation, saying something that really spoiled the mood.

Obviously, starting today, there will be a third "exception" in this club activity room.

Haru Okumura paused for a few seconds, then laughed even harder.

She said to Toyokawa Shoko, "Your fiancé is a really interesting guy."

Akira Kurusu's relationship with the Toyokawa family was no secret in Tokyo's elite circles.

A bright blush quickly spread across Toyokawa Shoko's cheeks. "My fiancé..."

She chewed on the word, her face burning like fire, and suddenly lost the ability to speak.

Akira Kurusu released Metis, letting the curious girl wander around the classroom, then walked over to Shoko Toyokawa and extended her hand to Haru Okumura, "Anyway, it's nice to meet you, senpai."

Haru Okumura grasped Akira Kurusu's hand and nodded with an elegant air. "I came here specifically to visit you, and I was quite surprised to find that the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family is here."

"I didn't think it was a secret."

"Hmm... that's probably just because I don't pay enough attention to my classmates usually."

Akira Kurusu quickly withdrew her hand from her grasp. "Okumura-senpai, it's time to explain why you've come."

Haru Okumura still wore that gentle, warm smile. "Very keen insight."

She turned her head to look at Toyokawa Shoko, who was chasing after Metis everywhere. "I should say I'm a little envious... Anyway, I want to try to be friends with you guys."

"The club's activities usually revolve around the band, so you might not have much in common with us."

Haru Okumura nodded noncommittally, “It’s alright. Although I’m not good at playing music, I do have the ability to appreciate music. If you don’t mind, I can occasionally be a listener.”

As she spoke, the young lady of the Okumura Group revealed a somewhat mischievous smile, "In return, I will also share my 'secret base' with you."

Following her gaze, Akira Kurusu saw Toyokawa Shoko blushing and Motis reluctantly being grabbed by her. She had no choice but to take some responsibility and think from Toyokawa Shoko's perspective for a moment.

"I understand. You're welcome to visit anytime, senior."

Then, Haru Okumura handed a key to Akira Kurusu.

"This is......?"

"The lock on the rooftop fire door can be opened."

The phantom thief accepted Haru Okumura's friendship.

The phantom thief obtained the token, "the key to the rooftop."

The "Mental Health Education Department" has now opened a new area on the rooftop of the "Club Building."

The "Mental Health Education Department" has now opened up learning opportunities for "planting" skills.

The phantom thief's area of ​​operation has expanded.

The Toyokawa family's favorability has increased.

[The Okumura family's favorability has increased.]

......

It seemed the club activities were going to fall through.

Akira Kurusu had no choice but to take the lively Metis with her to visit Haru Okumura's secret base.

Shoko Toyokawa probably belatedly realized that this girl, whom she had interacted with a few times before, seemed to be very aware of her various weaknesses. So she deliberately used that ambiguous tone and topic to make her subconsciously avoid the opportunity to talk, thus creating space for her to talk with Akira Kurusu.

An alarm bell rang in my heart, and at the same time, I felt a little guilty towards Akira Kurusu.

Despite being the rightful heir to the Toyokawa family, she entrusted this situation to her boyfriend, who had no connection to it.

Toyokawa Shoko grasped Kurusu Akira's other hand as if asserting her ownership, then whispered in his ear, "Ren, Suze called me earlier."

"Ok?"

"She said she wanted to apologize to Xiaomu in person."

"You agree?"

Toyokawa Shoko's eyes showed a subtle change, and she said with considerable distress, "It's just... Su Shi seems to already know about our relationship."

This "we" clearly includes Mutsumi Wakaba as well.

Akira Kurusu, the culprit, shifted her gaze somewhat guiltily, saying, "That's not good."

Toyokawa Shoko said, "Su-Shi should be arriving at Hidejin soon. I'll go down and meet her... Now that she knows about those things, I should have a good talk with her again."

Shoko Toyokawa believes that since she has accepted this relationship, which seems absurd to outsiders, she should explain things to her friends. She doesn't want to hear embarrassing words from her former best friends in the future.

Even though her explanation at this moment will inevitably lead to misunderstanding, questioning, and embarrassment, this is precisely the responsibility she should shoulder...

In fact, it is the responsibility that Akira Kurusu should have taken.

Looking at Toyokawa Shoko's resolute expression, the phantom thief hesitated for a while, then decided it was better to let her proceed as she saw fit.