"Sorry, I have something urgent to do."

On the way, Natori received a call and apologized to Munechika after returning. They still had to go back to Yahara together, but Natori could not go with Munechika to pick up Takashi Natsume.

"It's okay, business is more important."

After all, it doesn’t necessarily take two people to pick it up, Munechika shook his head.

They returned to the hotel, and Natori still had to pack some of his luggage for Monday. It wasn't much but it was still quite tidy. Since he had to leave in a hurry, Munechika went in to help a little.

"Thank you. I'm leaving now." Natori Shuichi thanked him and said goodbye, then walked out dragging his small suitcase.

Suddenly, he stopped walking near the door, turned around, and said to Munechika, "By the way, if there is a chance, we can probably meet again this weekend."

After he finished speaking, he winked at Zongqin naturally, put on his sunglasses, waved his hand, and disappeared out the door.

Munechika: …

You, you are so noisy.

He was a little slow to react to what Natori said on Monday, but he didn't understand it.

Does it mean that Natori will have holidays on Mondays during the weekend?

Popular actors are too idle...

Munechika swallowed his thought halfway through, it was obvious that he couldn't be free.

He returned to his room, fixed his hair in front of the mirror, put on a little makeup to outline his facial features so that they didn't look so similar, and then put on glasses.

Even if I don't mess up my clothes on purpose this time, it will be fine as long as I appear in front of everyone.

I checked out with the room card and took the fat girl back from the landlady.

This was the first time that Feichu was fostered. The moment he saw Munechika, he swooped over and landed his entire body on Munechika's face.

"……" After peeling the fat bird off its face, Zongqin reached out and rubbed its little belly. The little bird chirped and bit Zongqin's fingers twice with its red beak.

At most, this would just separate one day, which is not necessary.

When Sochin arrived at the gate of Kouchi Prefectural High School, it was just time for school to be over.

There was no one else around Natsume Takashi today.

"Ah, Nishimura is on duty today, and..." Natsume Takashi's eyes wandered, and it was obvious that he had encountered something that made him embarrassed.

Natsume Takashi coughed lightly: "He said I had to spend more time with you, and then he pushed me out of the classroom."

Say something like "It's a rare opportunity for relatives to come over, it would be such a shame if we didn't stay longer!"

Munechika: Thank you for inviting me. I have an image in my mind.

The two walked towards home. Munechika folded a small paper figurine and drew a picture on it.

Let it lead the way freely, and he and Natsume Takashi followed behind.

The paper man took a rough shortcut and soon there were no other pedestrians in sight.

They walked quietly and didn't feel awkward even if they didn't say a word.

Munechika really enjoyed this atmosphere.

"Come to think of it..." Natsume Takashi suddenly spoke.

In fact, he had been thinking about it yesterday when he was in school.

Regarding the dream that night, he could understand that it was what the monster in Munechika had experienced.

He could empathize with Natsume Munechika's behavior, and in their subsequent interactions, no, including their previous interactions, Natsume Takashi always had a vague feeling about it.

It's like... in terms of personality, they should be the same.

In fact, it is not a matter of belief or not.

They have similar ideas, similar views, and similar ways of dealing with things, but there are also differences between them.

Natsume Takashi will be confused. He originally didn't want to have anything to do with monsters, but he gets more and more involved.

He is empathetic and sentimental. He is always thinking about others, so he is attached to them and cannot let go. Fate has drawn a line between him and the monsters, and he is gradually unable to escape. After meeting the cat teacher, the middle level, the three Xiao, the Bing... countless monsters with names that he cannot remember, he has never regretted his relationship with the monsters, nor has he regretted holding the friend book.

Rather, it was his luck.

As for Natsume Munechika, even though they had only been in contact for a short two days, it could be seen that Natsume Munechika was more determined than him.

He is very calm, no matter towards humans or monsters, he doesn't seem to be as confused and evasive as Takashi Natsume when he first arrived in Yahara. He is also more considerate of other people's feelings, empathizes with monsters, and is just as gentle. But he is more decisive, and at the same time, apart from the curse on Fatty and his body, he seems to have no shackles around him.

Natsume Munechika does not reject monsters, nor does he reject humans.

Probably... compared to him, the other party should be a more popular type of person. Even when it comes to facing monsters, Natsume Munechika seems to have much more experience than him.

But no matter how you look at it, the other person is lonely.

Natsume Takashi felt that the other person seemed to be out of this world, while he seemed to be in it, but when he looked closely, he could escape from it at any time.

And this kind of loneliness is very familiar to Natsume Takashi.

Could they be one person?

To put it another way.

Is Munechika the same person he is in another world?

The other was adopted by a family of demon hunters when he was young and eventually became a demon hunter.

The demon master himself.

"You," Natsume Takashi took a deep breath and finally asked, "are you not from this world?"

There was no chance for the two of them to be alone together yesterday, so Natsume Takashi had actually been holding it in for the whole day.

Munechika was walking on a short staircase in the forest, and when he heard the words, he slipped on a vine on the ground. He quickly steadied himself and looked at Natsume Takashi in shock.

“Chiu!”

The fat bird that was originally on his head was shaken by him, spread its wings and fell down again, then got angry and pecked Munechika's forehead.

The boy closed his eyes due to the physical pain, and his forehead turned slightly red.

But he ignored it and seemed not to have come to his senses yet.

A gust of wind rustled the leaves, and when a fallen leaf swept across his sight, Munechika asked in confusion, "Why do you think that?"

He thought about who would believe first, and concluded that they would probably all have guesses but would not come to a direct conclusion.

After all, this is different from Wenye, there is no conclusive evidence.

The most difficult problem to prove in the world is "how to prove that I am myself".

Although he almost completely regarded himself as "Natsume Takashi" with added settings, there was no script team here, and he didn't think too much about it. In fact, he didn't pay attention to it all the time, and he didn't add any scenes for himself. His interactions with humans and monsters were all normal and daily.

Although there are monsters in this world, it is not too fantastical. At least things like traveling through time and space do not necessarily exist.

In this situation, Natsume Takashi actually asked such a question.

No... Considering his personality, it's normal for him to speak directly if he has a guess.

"Sorry, about this..." Munechika was about to say something when he suddenly felt a demonic aura rushing towards them.

"Natsume...where is it...Reiko...it smells like Natsume..."

"Give me back... give me back... my name—"

Not only him, Natsume Takashi also obviously heard the sound. He widened his brown eyes, and out of habit, he took a step back, ready to turn around and run away at any time.

The monster rushed out of the bush.

The monster's huge face is like a mask, and its hair is spread out to block out the sunlight.

Munechika stood there, and the monster rushed out from the tree next to him. The monster's figure rushed out in his eyes. The boy didn't even blink, just as if he was drinking a glass of water, he reached out and grabbed the monster, pressed it to the ground and punched it.

"Please speak to me nicely."

His voice was calm, but if you listened carefully you could hear the hidden helplessness.

It's similar to when Takashi Natsume taught the cat teacher.

Excuse me, but I want to ask you a question. How did you combine this somewhat arrogant statement with honorifics?

Half a minute later, with the monster kneeling obediently in front of him, Natsume Takashi took out the Book of Friends from his schoolbag.

He spread the notebook out in his hand, and the papers were randomly divided into two piles and laid flat.

He closed his eyes.

"My guardian, please reveal his name."

The friend book flipped with the demonic power, and a piece of paper stood upright on it.

"Zai Shi, I will give your name back to you."

The boy held the paper between his lips, lowered his eyes and raised his head.

"Take it."

The handwriting with the monster's real name returned to the monster, and the huge monster shrank and became a hairy stone that was only knee-high?

Now that it has been given a name, I thought the monster would just go away.

As a result, Zaishi looked up at Natsume Takashi, then turned to look at Munechika, and a question mark slowly appeared on his head.

"Reiko, did you give my name to your brother?"

Perhaps because of the fist that Zaishi mistakenly thought that it was Natsume Reiko who beat him, and asked Zong Jin.

Munechika: “…”

Natsume Takashi coughed lightly to attract Zaishi's attention. Every time this happened, he couldn't tell what he felt. Maybe it was the sadness that he felt, but he still had to tell the facts.

"…I'm sorry, Natsume Reiko is my grandmother."

Zaishi was stunned for a while before lowering his head.

"so it is……"

"I see. It's been so long."

“Time really flies by so fast.”

Human life is too short...

Zaishi bowed to Natsume Takashi and said, "Thank you for giving me back my name. I'll take my leave now."

After the monster left, the place returned to peace.

Fatty probably wasn't angry anymore. Not only did it not seem angry, it even looked a little distressed for Munechika. However, it couldn't rub the skin that was almost fading red, so it could only stick to Munechika's neck and rub it with its fur.

Natsume Takashi stood up, dusted himself off, and put the Book of Friends back into his schoolbag.

The little paper man struggled in the mud for several minutes before finally crawling out covered in dust and dirt, with fallen leaves and dry grass hanging on his body. He ran to Munechika's feet pitifully and hugged his legs.

Munechika picked up the little paper figure, dusted it off, and it soon returned to its whiteness.

Munechika put it on the ground.

The little paper man turned his head and looked at Munechika, as if to confirm something, and then he walked forward.

The first two steps were a bit shaky, but he quickly stabilized and continued to lead the way happily.

The two boys looked at each other.

It was just a secret exchange, and when they walked again, they talked more openly.

It's like it's about how Munechika in another world became a demon slayer, and what happened after he became a demon slayer.

“…I think it’s pretty normal.”

“I mostly hire tutors for my studies, but I also go to school.”

"Friends... well, there are a few I'm close to, but if I had to name one... it would be Mr. Natori."

Well, there is another one whose name I won’t mention.

"Exterminating monsters... isn't that difficult for us. As for you, you probably didn't want to hurt them so you didn't fight back in self-defense."

For example, Natsume Takashi has a friend book, which shows when he started to have a bond with monsters.

"The Book of Friends... It happened after we moved to Yahara."

I met a gentle person and also touched the hearts of the monsters. It was as if all the previous sufferings were for the extremely precious and fragile happiness in the future, which I was afraid would melt if I held it in my hands.

They were already near their home, but instead of going any closer, they just chatted on the side of the road nearby.

Munechika leaned against a tree while Natsume Takashi spoke beside him.

The smile on Natsume Takashi's lips was full of happiness, but Munechika couldn't help but tiptoe to put his hand on the other's head, rubbed the boy's soft brown hair, and spoke softly.

"You've done a good job. Thank you for your hard work."

"..." As if somewhat surprised, Natsume Takashi raised his eyes and looked at him. The smile on his lips became more genuine, and he replied with an indulgent tone.

“Same here.”

"Kizhi-kun, welcome back.

Ah, welcome to play, Natsume-kun."

I went to Fujiwara's house with Natsume Takashi, and met Fujiwara Toko who was going to buy vegetables at the entrance.

"I'm back." Natsume Takashi responded.

Munechika suppressed his awkward dry cough and smiled at Fujiwara Touko along with Natsume Takashi: "Sorry to bother you."

He felt a little embarrassed after disturbing others so many times.

His expression was so clear that even Natsume Takashi, who had previously taken in the newly arrived home, could see through it at a glance.

Fujiwara Touko held her face in her hands and said gently, "Takashi-kun and I both welcome you to come and play. Don't be too restrained. Just treat this place as your own home."

That being said...

"Okay, thank you." Being too restrained is actually a nuisance to others.

Natsume Munechika was very good at this kind of thing, so he adjusted quickly.

Of course, my inner thoughts don’t change that quickly.

Fujiwara Toko was obviously in a better mood. She changed her shoes and said goodbye to the two boys: "Well, I'm going out now."

Munechika: "Well, have a safe trip."

Natsume Takashi also looked into Fujiwara Touko's eyes and gently reminded her, "Be careful."

The door closed and the two of them went straight into the room.

"Hey, Natsume, you're back...you're here too." The cat teacher was in the room holding a bottle of wine that came from nowhere and enjoying the feeling of being tipsy. He was talking in a happy tone when he glanced at Munechika. He paused and changed his tone instantly.

"Mr. Cat! Where did you get the wine from?" Natsume Takashi walked over and took away his bottle of wine. "Did you go out and steal the wine again?"

"Humph, these are the contributions from the little monsters, not stolen by me." Teacher Cat said with disdain.

"Really?" Natsume Takashi was skeptical, but he put the bottle away anyway.

"Wait wait, Natsume, don't take it away~!" The cat teacher turned over and grabbed Natsume Takashi's feet.

"Pfft." Munechin suddenly remembered the time when he was hugged by the paper man and couldn't help laughing. After the little paper man had led the way and left, Munechin did not take away the demon power, but let the man lie on his shoulders.

The white paper goes well with the white shirt and you can't tell the difference from a distance.

But the funny thing about him is that he didn't feel any weight when the little paper held him, but the size of the cat teacher...well, you can tell when you see Natsume Takashi stagger.

"Wait, Mr. Cat."

"Natsume~Natsume~~wine!"

Natsume Takashi endured it again and again, but finally gave him a slap.

The world is quiet.

Terrible, Mr. Cat, terrible.

I don’t know whether he was sober or not, but he was lying there with smoke coming out of his head.

Natsume Takashi took his schoolbag and moved the coffee table over, and then... started chatting with Munechika while doing their homework.

Since there was no rush today, Munechika didn't touch his homework and just stayed by his side.

Before he had written a few words, Natsume Takashi's worries began to surface: "Do you know how to get back?"

Munechika picked up a textbook to relieve his boredom and took over the homework that Natsume Takashi had finished to check, and blinked.

That should be a rough idea, all that’s left is experimentation.

But he couldn't tell the reason and method of his return.

After all, if the other party does not believe that he is "Natsume Takashi", the demon power he has obtained so far will be weakened, and the world will not discover him, thus kicking him out.

Munechika was silent for two seconds, and finally decided to shake his head after a subtle struggle.

After all, Natsume Munechika really doesn’t know!

Natsume Takashi nodded, his expression becoming a little sad because of worry, and said, "I understand."

"Don't worry, don't worry so much. You know what this means? Things will work out when the time comes." Unable to bear the other person's anxiety, Munechika gave him some advice, "Many times, excessive worrying does nothing except add to your psychological burden."

He gave Natsume Takashi a grateful smile and soothed him, "There will always be a way. So don't take it too seriously."

Just like he actually wanted to go back earlier, but the reality didn't allow him to do what he wanted. So, there was no better way except to calm down and maintain rational investigation and find a way.

And the reality is not that bad.

Whenever his impression of himself became blurred, Munechika could regain his self-image by simply touching the phone.

Because in the world where his home is, there are still people who remember him.

After finishing the homework, the smell of delicious food wafted into the house.

The sunset outside the window is beautiful and attracts people's attention.

In the room, after sobering up, the cat teacher lay down and fell asleep. Well, it wasn't so much sleeping as it was listening to Takashi Natsume and Munechika talking.

His ears would twitch from time to time, and he would occasionally open his eyes and glance.

"Takashi-kun, Natsume-kun, it's time to eat~"

Fujiwara Torako's shout came from downstairs.

"Okay!" Natsume Takashi responded and said to Munechika, "Let's go and have dinner first."

I lost track of time while talking.

Munechika: I think it's really ridiculous to eat and drink for free like this.

But it would be rude to just leave like that. Since the other party had called two people, they must have prepared an extra portion of food.

So, as a reward and return gift.

Is there any suitable gift for Mr. and Mrs. Fujiwara?

At this time, Nishimura Satoru's enthusiasm in leading the way when they first met came in handy. With the help of the little paper figurine, Munechika could go choose a gift by himself.

No matter what, he must buy one gift for the other party.

The atmosphere during dinner was very warm.

After dinner.

"Well, Natsume-kun, do you want to stay here today?" Fujiwara Touko put away the dishes and asked the

Munechika stood up to help.

"Ah, no..." Munechika said halfway through his sentence.

"Well, he stayed." Natsume Takashi walked past the two of them and put the collected plates on the sink, and said naturally.

"I see. This time I specially prepared new bedding in Takashi-kun's room. It seems that the preparation was correct." Fujiwara Toko looked very happy.

Munechika smiled, helpless but warm. He accepted the other party's kindness, and at this time he could only say with gratitude, "Thank you very much."

I washed, tidied, and made the bed. Soon the moon was high in the sky, the lights in the town gradually went out, and the town fell into a deep sleep.

At night in Takashi Natsume's room.

This was the first time that Munechika experienced the feeling of rebellion - he climbed out of the second-floor window and left home.

He was shocked.

"What are we going to do?"

After walking a distance away from the house, Munechika looked back and asked.

Natsume Takashi held the cat teacher in one hand and Munechika in the other, and said as he trotted:

"Some of the monsters I know are good at spells.

She might be able to understand what happened to you, so I'd like to ask her for help."

The author has something to say: Congratulations to Natsume Munechika for achieving:

[Received a wink from Natori] (Shocked)

[Double Natsume Stickers]

[Close-up view of the return of the name]

[Little Paper Figure]

[Angel holding hands] (shock)

Thanks to the little angels who cast mines: Sheng Hua, Feng Jian Xi Chuang Candle 1;

Thanks to the little angels who irrigated the nutrient solution: 20 bottles of grapefruit marbles;

Thank you very much for your support. I will continue to work hard!

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