Truth is everywhere within range

After the death of her husband, Sakurai Junko ran the izakaya "Yamarinoha", which unexpectedly became very popular.

Since many years ago, there have been many guests every evening.

But what makes Sakurai Makoto find it strange is that most of the customers are men.

This is not to say that it is strange for men to drink in izakayas.

But in the eyes of the young Makoto Sakurai, those uncles didn't seem to be good people.

There are villains in sunglasses who know both black and white, there are also haiku poets with no fixed abode, there are police officers who have finished their night patrol, and there are also the owners of nearby shops.

All kinds of people from various religions gathered in "Shan Heye", making the izakaya a mess.

Mother also has to accompany the guests with a smile on her face.

This is what the young Makoto Sakurai felt.

Therefore, when he grew up, he had no intention of inheriting the izakaya.

For this reason, Sakurai Makoto persuaded her many times to let her mother stay at home.

But there was really no other way, so the stubborn mother still ran the izakaya.

Recently, my daughter often runs to accompany her grandma.

These are actually considered family affairs of the Sakurai family and have nothing to do with exorcism.

But since Sakurai Makoto wrote it in the commission, Qiao Qiao read it to Sasaki Haruka by the way.

"Then let's get to the point."

As time goes by, of course, it may also be because Sakurai Makoto seldom goes to the store, the customers who he used to find strange have gradually become fewer and fewer. Recently, according to Sakurai Makoto's understanding, there are basically no customers in the store. A few guests.

However, the mother is still busy, and even the daughter said that the business in the store is still very good.

Curious Makoto Sakurai sneaked over to observe one night and found out.

In the brightly lit izakaya, there were several guests he had seen before.

As for those guests, Makoto Sakurai later checked and found out that they had died long ago!

In fact, my daughter recently said that there is a rather frivolous young guy who often comes to the store recently and has a good relationship with her mother.

Sakurai Makoto first thought of the kind of fraud gang that specializes in defrauding the elderly, but when he peeked again and tried to question those people face to face.

When Sakurai Makoto burst into the izakaya.

All the guests were gone.

There was only an empty shop and my mother alone.

The more Sakurai Makoto thought about it, the more strange he felt, so he entrusted the Soul Exorcist Association. This entrustment fell into the hands of Qiao Qiao, the agent of Shimogamo Shrine.

"Are you haunted by evil spirits?"

Sasaki Haruka chewed on this word and couldn't help but shudder.

When he thought of those resentful spirits pretending to be the old lady's acquaintances and absorbing energy, Sasaki Haruka felt trembling all over and was too scared to walk.

"Well, after all, according to Mr. Sakurai, those people have been dead for many years. In any case, they don't look like they have any remaining spirits."

Qiao Qiao nodded.

Although this incident can be understood from the description, those guests were worried about Grandma Sakurai and turned into souls to accompany her.

But unfortunately, the weird world is not so gentle.

Even if there is an obsession in the heart, it will be difficult for the spirit to exist after many years, let alone to accompany Grandma Sakurai.

Although there are miraculous theoretical possibilities.

But there is a proverb in China.

It is called a miracle precisely because it will not happen.

Therefore, this matter is more like the resentful spirit taking advantage of Grandma Sakurai's thoughts and taking the appearance of those old friends to deceive her.

Well, not only humans have fraud syndicates that defraud the elderly, but among the resentful spirits, ignorant children and already confused elderly people are also often entangled.

"Of course, there is another possibility that the izakaya is occupied by a resentful spirit and turned into an earthbound spirit. If that happens, all we can do is..."

"That's all?"

Sasaki Haruka asked timidly.

"Sure enough, it can only be blown up."

"?"

Wait, Qiao Sang, no matter how you say it, it’s explosion.

While Sasaki Haruka's complaints were still lingering in his heart, Qiao Qiao spoke again.

"Kidding."

But Qiao Sang, you don’t look like you’re joking at all?

When Sasaki Haruka was hesitating whether he should complain here, Qiao Qiao suddenly stopped.

G-explode?

"arrive."

Qiao Qiao pointed to the izakaya on one side of the street that had not yet opened for business.

The handwritten signboard of Yamahaha hangs in front of the store. The streets of Pontocho are very narrow, about the size of four people walking side by side. This izakaya is naturally not big. If you really want to say it, it is the size of the boss's late-night cafeteria.

At the entrance of the store, there are several pots of green leafy plants, of which no variety can be seen.

The wind chimes hang quietly at the door, and they will ring whenever a guest walks in.

Although it's not yet business hours, Sakurai Junko seems to be busy.

Through the half-open door of the store, you can see an old lady with white hair carefully wiping the table and cups.

jingle--

The pleasant sound of wind chimes echoed in the store.

Qiao Qiao opened the door and walked in.

"Hello, we are the spirit exterminators sent by Shimogamo Shrine. I believe Mr. Sakurai has informed you."

"Exorcist? I don't need that thing."

Grandma Sakurai didn't look at Qiao Qiao.

Although she is old, she still exudes a unique temperament in her kimono. She must have been very beautiful when she was young.

"Then please consider us as the first guests today."

Qiao Qiao found a seat and sat down. Seeing that the other party had no intention of driving him away, he said to Sasaki Haruka.

"Sasaki-san, use your spiritual vision to check this place a little."

"Huh? Okay, okay."

Sasaki Haruka activated his spiritual vision.

For the time being, she still knew how to remove spirits at this level.

Rather, when it comes to learning how to remove spirits, Sasaki Haruka is relatively good.

It was just timidity that became her biggest obstacle.

In spiritual vision.

This izakaya is surrounded by a strong yin aura.

These Yin Qi are scattered on the eaves, beams, and tables, and appear on bowls, chopsticks, cups, and chairs.

"ah."

Sasaki Haruka exclaimed and almost fell off the chair in fright.

She saw that the body of Grandma Sakurai Junko was entangled with a stronger Yin energy.

This is a weight that only those who are about to be buried can have.

If left alone, the yin energy would corrode her body within a short period of time, causing her health to deteriorate rapidly.

Qiao Qiao and Asano Ariko naturally saw this.

"It seems there is indeed something wrong here."

Ariko Asano whispered.

"Teacher, what would you do in this situation?"

she asked.

"Observe first."

When Qiao Qiao saw Grandma Sakurai serving tea to herself and others, she seemed to really treat them as guests.

It was five o'clock in the evening, and the lights in Pontocho's shops were lighting up one after another.

Under the hazy rain screen, the lights are starting to turn on, and pedestrians are rushing on the road, looking for the store that belongs to them.

Grandma Sakurai also hung up the lantern.

Since the three of them were all underage, they only ordered juice and looked at the menu. Qiao Qiao ordered a few more grilled chicken skewers to cushion the bellies of the two girls.

Just at this time.

jingle--

The wind chime at the door rang, and a person walked into the shop.

"Ah, Junko, it's the same as before, a pot of sake, two skewers of grilled ginkgo, and beef tongue."

That person didn't pay attention to Qiao Qiao and others, and just sat aside.

He was wearing a dark kimono, and had two hideous scars on his face. He had a short hair, a tall build, and an appearance that was not easy to mess with.

jingle--

A man wearing a rather classic suit walked into the store. When he saw the troublesome man, he smiled bitterly and sat across from the man.

"Lady boss, a bunch of grilled mushrooms, assorted saury, and a glass of draft beer."

jingle--

Another unshaven man wearing a plaid kimono and a brown scarf walked into the store.

After casually ordering a few skewers of grilled food and wine, he seemed to notice Qiao Qiao and the others, and whispered softly.

"It rains heavily in July, and in the hazy curtain, we see the Mogami River."