Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.

Late at night, in a four-and-a-half-sized rental house.

Kazuma Ogasawara sat at the table, meditating.

On the table, there are all kinds of real test papers and review materials.

Holding the mechanical pencil, Kazuma Ogasawara felt a wave of sleepiness hit her.

"Ah, it doesn't work anymore...... I can't learn......"

He yawned.

Although there are still a few months left to take the exam, Kazuma Ogasawara is already retaking it for the third time.

After coming to Tokyo from Tochigi's hometown, Kazuma Ogasawara really understood why everyone said that there was only one city in Tochikoku, and two other cities.

Tokyo is so bustling.

Moreover, the quality of school education in Tokyo is also very high.

Kazuma Ogasawara thought it would be easy for him to go to Todai in Tochigi's high school, but when he came to Tokyo, he realized that he was only slightly above average.

The first time I took the exam, I naturally failed.

When he walked out of the exam room, Kazuma Ogasawara had already foreseen his defeat.

Unwillingly, he begged his parents to take the exam for another year, so he rented a room in Tokyo, began to study, and went to Tokyo University from time to time to take classes.

However, in the second exam, although he felt good, he still failed the list.

Although there are always ups and downs in life, Kazuma Ogasawara feels that his life is probably only ups and downs.

During the second retake, Kazuma Ogasawara started working part-time at a convenience store in order to relieve the burden on his family, and got to know good seniors and store managers, and he had a good relationship with many customers.

After failing the list for the second time, he even began to think that it seemed good to be a convenience store clerk here.

Therefore, although the exam for the third year was decided, Kazuma Ogasawara actually did not prepare seriously.

"After this exam, let's have a showdown with my family."

When I thought of it, it appeared.

Kazuma Ogasawara put down his pen and stretched.

Picked up the phone.

"Is Saeki-senpai on duty now?"

Muttered to himself, watching the conversation at the top of the Line.

Saeki Senpai is a woman who works together at a convenience store, and although she is said to be a senior, she is actually a year younger than Kazuma Ogasawara.

He is serious at work, and he is very good at taking care of people, and he is very gentle.

It seems that he also has a good impression of himself.,Often ask out to play.。

Kazuma Ogasawara fell into the memories of the time they spent with each other again.

It was at this time.

A chill crept up from Kazuma Ogasawara's back.

"This feeling ......"

Kazuma Ogasawara looked back and saw nothing.

But when he turned his head, Kazuma Ogasawara clearly saw the shadow of a raunchy old man behind him in the reflection of the window glass.

"I can't rest yet, go study!"

It seems that such a voice is heard.

In my ears, it seems that someone is blowing the wind.

“！”

Kazuma Ogasawara shuddered, hurriedly put down the phone, and picked up the pen again.

......

"What, what is it, cultural festival !?"

Asako Asano suddenly became excited.

"Well, it starts on September 23 and lasts for three days."

Qiao Qiao nodded.

"September 23...... Ah, it's Monday. ”

Asano Riko suddenly became lost again.

"yes, the Asano shrine maiden still has to go to class normally."

Qiao Qiao glanced at Asako Asano beside him.

Tokyo is still very hot in September, with today's highs reaching 32 degrees Celsius.

Because of this, Asano Riko is still dressed in summer clothes, wearing a thin green shell cardigan and a dress embellished with pear blossoms, and her long hair is tied in a double ponytail with red sandalwood paper at the back of her head.

One thing to say, it's quite difficult for a hairstyle like a double ponytail, which is very popular in animation, to look good in reality.

On the one hand, a single person may not be able to tie it symmetrically, on the other hand, the double ponytail has high requirements for the amount of hair, if it is just a simple tie of two small ponytails, it is not a double ponytail at all.

Asano Riko's double ponytail is very good.

"Alas, it's a pity, otherwise I would have pretended to be sick and asked for leave."

Asano Ariko said with a whim.

"No, it takes a thousand lies to make up for one lie, and Asano shrine maidens can't develop such a bad habit."

Jobashi rejected Ariko Asano's proposal.

"But next year, I will be able to participate in the cultural festival with my teacher!"

Asako Asano remembered something again, and suddenly became full of energy.

"Let's not talk about this topic for the time being, let's take a look at today's commission first."

Qiao Qiao temporarily suspended the topic and turned his head to look at the young man who was walking into the café.

The young man's brows were tightly locked, and when he met Qiao Qiao, he showed a slightly soothing expression.

"Hello, I'm Qiao Qiao from the Soul Killer Association, and this is my companion Asano Riko Shrine Maiden."

Qiao Qiao showed his certificate, and in order to prevent the other party from misunderstanding, he added another sentence.

"The Asano shrine maiden is just an observer, so there is no additional charge."

"It's okay, it's okay."

The young man sat down and ordered a cup of mocha at random.

"So, Ogasawara-san, I'd like to confirm a few more details about the situation on the power of attorney."

Kazuma Ogasawara is currently a temporary clerk at a convenience store.

However, he is also studying for the University of Tokyo.

Two days earlier, however, he had been haunted by a ghostly spirit.

"Could it be that a college student who committed suicide because of academic pressure is haunted and doesn't let Ogasawara-san study?"

Asano Riko guessed curiously.

"No, it's the opposite."

Kazuma Ogasawara smiled helplessly.

This resentful spirit does not disturb Ogasawara and Shin's studies.

On the contrary, if Ogasawara Kazuma is lazy and fishes while studying, he will appear, intimidate him, and harass him, and if Ogasawara Kazuma puts down what he is doing at this time and continues to study, the resentful spirit will fall silent.

“？”

Asako Asano, who hadn't read the relevant information, tilted her head.

"Why do I think it's better not to dispel this spirit?"

After all, as long as you study normally, you will be fine, and if you touch the fish, you will be troubled, for Kazuma Ogasawara who is taking the exam, isn't this the most perfect situation?

"Asano shrine maiden, as a soul slayer, you can't say such things."

Qiao Qiao reminded Asako Asano.

"Well, there are spirits in such cases."

"Simply be kind to others, and even help people you knew before your death, as for whether it is a resentful spirit, you still need to observe it carefully."

For example, when the elders of some families pass away, there will also be cases where they stay in the world to take care of the juniors.

If he hadn't seen that spirit with his own eyes, Qiao Qiao wouldn't have been able to make an accurate judgment.

"Ogasawara-san, do you know the spirit that haunts you?"

Asako Asano asked again.

"It's not an acquaintance, right......"

Kazuma Ogasawara took a sip of coffee and scratched the back of her head.

"That wraith looks a lot like one of our convenience store customers."