Facing Yotsuya Miko's invitation to hang out, Tanaka Masao turned his gaze to Fujiwara Chika.
He had come with Fujiwara Chika today, so the decision should be hers.
Sensing Tanaka Masao's questioning look, Fujiwara Chika straightened her back, appearing quite pleased.
That's right, I'm the one in charge; Junior Tanaka has to listen to everything I say.
Fujiwara Chika crossed her arms, exuding an indescribable powerful aura that seemed to naturally suppress other females.
"Then let's all go together. It feels like it'll be livelier with more people."
Fujiwara Chika didn't feel bothered; coupled with her outgoing personality, she didn't mind others joining.
Afterward, Yurikawa Hana actively approached Fujiwara Chika for a chat. Both of them were quite outgoing and shared common traits, so they quickly hit it off.
Yurikawa Hana led Fujiwara Chika ahead, then secretly turned her head and winked at Yotsuya Miko behind her.
"Miko, I can only help you this far. The rest is all up to you."
Yotsuya Miko looked at Yurikawa Hana, who was winking at her, with some confusion.
"What's wrong with Hana? Are her eyes bothering her?
But she really is a natural at making friends; she's already chatting with Fujiwara-senpai so quickly. Is this what outgoing people are like?
However, this is a good opportunity for me to get to know this boy."
Thinking this, Yotsuya Miko moved a little closer to Tanaka Masao and said,
"You're Tanaka-san, right?"
"Yes, just call me Tanaka."
"Then you can call me Yotsuya."
"Yotsuya, you seem to have a lot on your mind."
Having her thoughts exposed by Tanaka Masao, Yotsuya Miko's expression stiffened.
"Do... do I? Maybe I look a bit gloomy, so it gives people the impression that I have a lot on my mind."
She forced a smile, trying her best to make it look pleasant.
At this moment, Tanaka Masao had become much bolder; he had thought about many things just now.
He must have encountered a real ghost in the haunted house just now, and was even attacked by it, but the Ark Reactor in his chest dealt with it.
He didn't quite understand the principle; perhaps the Ark Reactor emitted some special magnetic field that had a miraculous effect on ghosts.
However, he didn't need to understand these things. He only needed to know one thing: the Ark Reactor could help him fend off ghosts, and that was enough.
Knowing this, Tanaka Masao's courage also grew, and he developed a slight curiosity about the ghosts Yotsuya Miko could see.
"Oh, really?"
Tanaka Masao asked, pretending to be puzzled.
"But it feels like your eyes, Yotsuya, are always looking at certain places, as if there's something there."
Hearing this, Yotsuya Miko's body stiffened slightly, somewhat disbelieving.
She had hidden it so well that even evil spirits had been fooled by her. How could Tanaka Masao have noticed?
Tanaka Masao, on the other hand, indicated that most observant people could actually notice Yotsuya Miko's abnormality.
As for why she could fool evil spirits, it might be because evil spirits generally have low intelligence and are somewhat simple-minded and easily deceived.
Evil spirits are simple; humans are complex~
Yotsuya Miko's expression was stiff as she began to explain.
"Perhaps it's because I'm more introverted and don't dare to make eye contact with others, so my eyes always look elsewhere. It makes me feel more at ease."
"Oh, I see."
Tanaka Masao showed an expression that suggested he would believe anything Yotsuya Miko said, then continued to ask,
"Yotsuya, have you smelled a strange scent?"
As he spoke, Tanaka Masao sniffed his nose, subtly moving closer to Yotsuya Miko.
Yotsuya Miko saw Tanaka Masao's actions and quickly backed away.
It wasn't that she found Tanaka Masao's sniffing around a bit perverted, but rather that she had a secret problem of her own.
What happened in the haunted house just now, with someone almost being killed by an evil spirit right in front of her, made her extremely nervous and scared, inevitably leading to a small leak.
Fortunately, it was only a little, not severe, and was stopped by her panties, not flowing down her thighs.
She had planned to find a restroom later to deal with it, but she didn't expect it to be smelled out.
"No way, it shouldn't smell that strong. How is his nose so sensitive?
It's over. If others find out about this, I'll never be able to live with myself."
Thinking this, she subconsciously covered her skirt with her hand, her expression more strained than when she encountered a ghost.
Her face was flushed, and her eyes were watery, which was quite amusing.
When Tanaka Masao said he smelled a strange scent, he was actually just testing Yotsuya Miko.
He didn't expect that this test would actually yield some 'water'.
"Ah, Miko is so pitiful, she peed herself again from fright."
Feeling that the other party would run away if he continued, Tanaka Masao said,
"It seems to be the scent of shampoo. Is it yours, Yotsuya? What brand is it that's so strong? You should recommend it."
Hearing Tanaka Masao say it was the smell of shampoo, Yotsuya Miko's body instantly relaxed, and she said,
"Oh, that? It's that brand, very common in the supermarket."
"Oh, so it's that one."
Just then, the group arrived near a public restroom, and Tanaka Masao said,
"I'm going to the restroom. Everyone, please wait for me."
Hearing Tanaka Masao's words, Fujiwara Chika complained,
"Junior Tanaka is really troublesome. Go on, go on."
She waved her hand, urging Tanaka Masao to go quickly.
However, at the mention of going to the restroom, for some reason, Fujiwara Chika herself felt the urge, and she asked,
"Hana, Miko, do you want to go together?"
Yurikawa Hana nodded in agreement; girls should go to the restroom together.
"Yes, Fujiwara-senpai."
Yotsuya Miko also nodded. Finally, she could deal with the damp feeling. Fortunately, she had experience and had prepared an extra pair in her bag.
Tanaka Masao: "Don't throw it away, I have a homemade side dish here too."