Chapter 66: Shikigami Kinako

"A-ano… Sensei…"

A timid voice called out.

Miura Yumiko ran over, her delicate face showing a mix of fear and amazement.

"Hmm? What is it?"

Gojo Satoru tilted his head, looking puzzled.

"N-no, it's nothing."

Yumiko quickly shook her head, but her light green eyes remained locked on Gojo, brimming with curiosity.

While running over, she had witnessed the explosion of all the Kegare—a sight she would never forget.

And standing amidst that unreal scene were the girl who saved her and Gojo Satoru.

"Gojo-sensei, should I erase her memory?"

Adashino Benio asked indifferently from the side.

As a prodigy Onmyoji, she had mastered memory-erasing techniques from a young age—though she rarely used them.

"EHHH?! NO WAY!"

Upon hearing the words "erase memory," Miura Yumiko gasped in shock, waving her arms frantically.

Memory erasure? That sounded terrifying.

Benio remained silent, simply turning to look at Gojo.

Yumiko also looked at him anxiously.

Under the intense stares of both girls, Gojo pretended to be troubled, scratching his cheek.

"If we don’t erase your memory, what if you go around telling people?"

"I won't! Sensei, please trust me! I swear I won’t tell anyone!"

Yumiko declared with serious conviction.

"And what if you accidentally expose my identity or Benio’s identity? After all, she’ll soon be enrolling at Sobu High."

"I definitely won’t! If you really don’t believe me, I’ll do anything—as long as it’s not erasing my memory!"

"Ohh~ Anything?"

Gojo intentionally dragged out his words, his eyes slowly scanning Yumiko’s curvaceous figure.

Even though he was wearing an eye mask, Yumiko could feel his gaze wandering over her body.

Her fair cheeks flushed red, and she instinctively wrapped her arms around herself.

"S-s-sensei, perverted things are NOT allowed!"

She said in a small, embarrassed voice.

Yumiko had always respected her own body.

Even for someone like Hayama Hayato, whom she admired, she had never let him touch her—not even her fingers or a single glimpse of skin.

Gojo chuckled inwardly at her reaction.

Stepping forward, he ruffled her golden hair, smiling.

"I'm just messing with you. After all, you’re Shizuka’s student. If I really tried anything, she’d beat me to death."

Phew—

Hearing this, Miura Yumiko let out a sigh of relief.

But the sensation of his hand on her head made her cheeks flush pink.

As the "queen" of the school, she found herself completely subdued by Gojo Satoru.

Back in the Real World

Breathing in the crisp air, Miura Yumiko's expression turned dazed for a moment.

The journey to the Magano had felt like a dream.

She glanced at Gojo Satoru and Adashino Benio, who had removed her mask, and couldn't help but laugh at herself.

How could it have been a dream?

Who would have thought that a teacher at her school was actually a legendary Onmyōji?

And...

Looking at Adashino Benio's cold yet strikingly cute face, Miura Yumiko never would have guessed that her savior was about to become a student at Soubu High—and a first-year, no less.

A first-year? That would make her only sixteen.

At sixteen, she was already an Onmyōji, fighting against these monsters? That was...

"Huh?"

Feeling a pitiful gaze on her, Adashino Benio immediately locked eyes with Miura Yumiko.

She was a bit confused.

"Well, we're off now, my cute blonde student."

Gojo Satoru placed his right hand on Adashino Benio's shoulder and waved at Miura Yumiko.

What did he mean by "cute blonde student"?

Miura Yumiko inwardly groaned, then crossed her arms and replied with a haughty tone.

"My name is Miura Yumiko, sensei. You'd better remember that."

"Sure, sure, I've got it, Yumiko-chan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gojo Satoru and Adashino Benio vanished on the spot.

[Limitless: Blue—Teleportation]

Only Miura Yumiko remained, stunned.

Teleportation?

Feeling her sense of reality completely shattered, she rubbed her temples.

Ding, ding—

At that moment, her phone rang.

Pulling it out, she saw the caller ID: "Hayato." She answered and held it to her ear.

"Hey, Yumiko, are you okay? I called you several times, but it kept saying you were out of service. Are you alright?"

Hearing the concern in his voice, Miura Yumiko should have felt happy, but instead, she was calm.

"I'm fine, Hayato. I have something to do, so you guys go ahead. I'm heading home."

With that, she hung up.

Looking up at the still-bright sky, Miura Yumiko's eyes clouded with confusion.

So, this world really does have Onmyōji and monsters...

...

In the blink of an eye, Adashino Benio found herself in a high-end apartment.

Gojo Satoru, familiar with the place, opened the fridge and turned to ask.

"Tea or coffee, Benio-chan?"

"Uh, coffee's fine."

Adashino Benio answered instinctively.

Gojo Satoru nodded. Her mental state did seem a bit drained, so coffee would do her good.

Watching her future teacher prepare the coffee, Adashino Benio felt a bit awkward, unsure of what to do.

But noticing the large sofa behind her, she sat down.

Poof—

Suddenly, a puff of smoke erupted.

A shikigami that looked like a cross between a cat and a fox appeared mid-air and landed in Adashino Benio's palm.

"Ah, that was a good nap, Benio-sama~. Huh? Where are we?"

The shikigami looked around, confused by the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Kinako, quiet."

Adashino Benio patted the shikigami's head and whispered.

Kinako scratched its head, puzzled.

"Here's your coffee, Benio-chan."

Gojo Satoru walked over with the freshly brewed coffee and set it on the table.

"Hey, white-haired brat! What do you mean by 'Benio-chan'? Call her Benio-sama!"

Before Adashino Benio could respond, Kinako pointed at Gojo Satoru, clearly annoyed.

I call her Benio-sama, so why do you get to call her Benio-chan?

"You white—mmph!"

Before Kinako could finish, Adashino Benio covered its mouth.

"Sorry, Gojo-sensei. This is my shikigami. Kinako, stop it. This is Gojo-sensei, Gojo Satoru. From now on, he'll be my teacher."

Gojo... Satoru?

Kinako blinked, its mouth still covered.

Wait, isn't that the name of the strongest Onmyōji in the world?

A bead of sweat rolled down Kinako's forehead.

Oh no. I just woke up… and I insulted the strongest man alive. What do I do?! Someone help—urgent!!!