But instead of greeting him, Seiko just raised an eyebrow.
"You're Jiji? Long time no see. You've grown into a fine man, I see." Seiko replied with surprise evident in her tone. "For now, enter the house and I will hear what business you have with me," She added as she turned around.
"Alright," Jin nodded and followed behind.
The old sexy lady led him inside and showed him his seat. Once seated properly across each other around the table, both started talking casually first without getting straight into business yet.
"How have you been doing lately?" asked Seiko as she brought her cup full of tea close enough that its steam warmed her lips slightly.
"Hahaha, I'd like to say I am doing good, but that would be a lie." He laughed bitterly. "Grandpa Seimo, do you know that the house I live in now is haunted? There is even an evil spirit lurking inside of it."
"Yeah, I heard about it already from your mom. She contacted me just earlier." Her expression darkened as she recalled hearing that news. "And it seems you finally witnessed that apparition yourself too."
"Uh-huh." Jin nodded. "I woke up early and rushed here to ask for help. That spirit gave me a weird dream last night, which probably will keep happening until he drives us to the hospital as well."
"So that means... You can see spirits now?"
Jin smiled slightly.
Seiko fell silent for a while before continuing speaking again.
"... You are sure that you're not possessed?" She stared at him seriously. "If you are, please be honest with me right now."
"I'm certain of it." He reassured firmly.
Even though it was technically true that he received Nurarihyon's power, it wasn't anything dangerous so she had no need to worry at all.
Granny Seiko looked at him and narrowed her eyes, prompting him to continue.
"But maybe, I just have a little bit of youkai power now. I am wondering if you can teach me how to use it correctly."
He wanted to learn how to use Nurarihyon's power.
What could be more exciting than this?
Seiko sighed loudly after hearing his words. She put her own teacup down slowly. "Then why don't you show me your youkai power?"
"How?"
"Just do it! Feel it and bring it out. If you have some kind of ability then you will know how to use it without asking me."
It was easier said than done, however. How is one supposed to use power that wasn't part of their original body? All those techniques, supernatural abilities or Spiritual Power attacks, they seemed impossible for normal humans like them.
At least, that was what he thought initially.
But this world was different.
Jin just never tried to explore or call his power out. When he tried doing so, he instinctively knew how to activate Nurarihyon's power.
Confidence flowed throughout him, making him grin wildly. It felt amazing! The sudden surge in confidence filled him with excitement and eagerness to try out this newfound talent of his.
Slowly his body also changed. He became slightly taller and his hair longer. The auburn color faded into white as well. While he didn't know the specific effect of changing himself to appear like Nurarihyon, he felt stronger.
With excitement etched on his face, his posture changed into a comfortable one. He raised his knee and rested his hand on top of it. His eyelid lowered as he focused.
Finally, he spoke confidently,
"Old hag, thanks for telling me." He smirked mockingly, the words coming out his mouth different from before, "Now this is interesting. My consciousness is still intact but I feel... powerful."
Seeing the change, Seiko raised an eyebrow before laughing hysterically. She clapped happily at his answer.
However...
"Who are you calling an old hag?!" She hit Jin with a paper fan, and his transformation suddenly reverted as he cried out in pain.
"Hoo..."
Jin slumped down dejectedly, rubbing the bruise where he got hit, and grumbled, "...that hurts."
He closed his eyes for a few seconds, letting out several deep breaths, preparing his mind again before opening them again.
Once more, he changed. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I did call you old hag, but you're one hell of a fine woman. Saying anything more than that would be disrespectful to a person who is going to teach me. Or maybe you want to spend a night with me?"
That remark earned another hit on his head. "Stop talking like that!"
Rubbing his head, Jin reverted back and rubbed his head. He laughed awkwardly, "Ahaha, I am sorry."
"Enough, let's get serious. Do you know what kind of youkai's aura is somehow seeping through you? Because I know the presence. Very well actually."
Of course Jin knew. He nodded slowly because of how serious Seiko had become.
Nurarihyon, the one known as Youkai Lord.
"It seems like you've got quite a troublesome power to control. As long as you haven't fully mastered it, don't go out without keeping yourself under control. And stay here for now. I will supervise your training."
Jin sighed in relief, "Great, thanks a lot grandma Seiko."
"Don't get cheeky, you brat. Your room is over there, now clean it up and rest," she pointed her fingers at a certain room. "Also, you will transfer to Momo's school tomorrow. Your mother already contacted them."
"Yes, ma'am." With that being said, he went straight away towards his newly assigned room and started unpacking his little belongings.
After finishing, Jin decided to rest for a while before starting again. Unpacking wasn't really a tiring thing after all.
Looking around the place where he'd stay temporarily until further notice, Jin felt overwhelmed once again by all of these changes happening in such a short period of time.
A strange shadow put him in this body, then he had to run from the cursed house and find out how to control his Nurarihyon power. Only a few hours had passed since morning but he was mentally tired.
But perhaps a few things made him happy.
First, of course, was Nurarihyon's power.
Second, he got into a world where occult was real and actually showed itself.
Third, Granny Seiko was so sexy, and lastly, his appearance became extremely handsome.
Even his charm stat was high as hell.
There might be some trouble or difficulty along the way, however, with this newfound second life chance given by an unknown being, he decided to enjoy every moment spent within this wonderful fantasy setting created just for people who love mystery and supernatural stuff.
'This might sound crazy and ridiculous, but... I am somehow looking forward to it. All the craziness that will happen, I mean.'
Somehow, even when he should be tired, he felt so energetic that he wanted to move. Staying still just didn't fit right now, which was strange because he was the indoor type before.
Feeling restless, he put on his tracksuit again and left the room. In the living room, Seiko was laying on her side while watching TV. She turned her head around and looked at him.
"You want to go out?"
"Yes. For some reason I feel very energetic, even after that trip I just took." Jin replied energetically, holding his bicep to show off his muscle.
Feeling uninterested, Seiko waved her hand lazily as if she wanted him gone.
"Okay then, don't forget to come home before dinner," she stated calmly before returning focus to whatever she watched earlier. "Be careful."