Truth is everywhere within range

"Qiao Sang, are you serious?"

Miss Sakura looked at the application submitted by Qiao Qiao and confirmed it repeatedly.

"Well, I've written all the details in the application."

Qiao Qiao nodded.

Obediently waiting for Miss Sakura's reply.

Miss Sakura was a little helpless and looked at the application form again.

This application is for Higuchi Sayoko's permission to go out.

Qiao Qiao told Higuchi Sayoko that he would take her to the Minejo Festival.

Such a promise must naturally be fulfilled.

It's not what a gentleman would do to break a promise to a lovely girl.

However, Higuchi Sayoko is not an existence that can be easily brought out.

Not to mention other accidents, there are many forces who know about Higuchi Sayoko's existence, whether they are spiritual slayers or monsters.

If some special protective measures are not taken, those with evil intentions are likely to cause harm to Higuchi Sayoko.

Well, to be precise, he uses Higuchi Sayoko to cause harm to the people around him.

Therefore, except for regular instrument inspections, Higuchi Sayoko never leaves home.

It is naturally very difficult to get your application approved.

Qiao Qiao's application form, in addition to the formatted application purpose, itinerary, etc., also comes with a plan.

"This plan is"

"It is a plan to deal with dangerous situations that Higuchi Sayoko may encounter when she goes out, as well as some basic training for her before going out."

Qiao Qiao explained.

"Countermeasures...?"

Miss Sakura's smile was a little bitter.

If it were Qiao Qiao, she could probably guess the content of this plan.

"Qiao Sang, it would be inappropriate for a girl to wear a tactical body armor to participate in a cultural festival, right?"

"I have used the lowest level of equipment for now. Originally, I would have liked to install protective steel plates."

"There are ten snipers stationed at high places to guard the place. Are any girls really going to be happy about this?"

"After all, the Fengcheng Festival allows outsiders to participate. In this case, it is easy for terrorists to mix in. To be honest, I don't think ten snipers can cover the entire Fengcheng High School."

"I don't think any bad guys can sneak in. After all, this is a school."

"Then at the very least, please approve these deus exorcism equipment purchased to protect Higuchi-san."

"About this, Qiao Sang, although I can understand projects like drones, what is this poplar, some kind of new type of plant?"

"Is this it? This is the RT-2PM ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union. Although it has been replaced by a new model, it is because of this that there is a chance to buy it."

"turn down!"

Miss Sakura said without mercy.

In addition to these, Qiao Qiao also applied for a lot of equipment and weapons that Miss Sakura had never heard of.

It makes people wonder if he took this opportunity to bring in private goods.

"Qiao Sang only needs to be responsible for the protection of Higuchi-san from home to school. I will help with the rest."

Miss Sakura looked at the dejected Qiao Qiao and said helplessly.

After all, it is a school jointly run by Onnyōryō, Sensoji Temple, and Meiji Jingu Shrine. If something happens during a highly anticipated celebration like the Minejo Festival, I simply don’t want to live anymore.

It was as if he had exposed himself to the very center of the enemy's military exercises.

Ah, even though the last time this description appeared was in the Gion Festival, where an accident occurred, there will definitely be no problem this time.

"Is that so?"

Qiao Qiao suddenly realized something.

"What this means is, can I take Higuchi-san to Minejo for the festival?"

"Yeah, but you'd better be mentally prepared."

Miss Sakura put away Qiao Qiao's application form.

"Although I have not communicated with Higuchi-san, according to the association's records, she is a very sensitive and delicate child. Maybe some accidents will happen even if there are no outsiders."

"I see."

Qiao Qiao nodded.

“That’s what basic training is for.”

Saturday.

The weather in Tokyo still feels like summer. It's a rare cloudy day. The public parks are full of people out for fun. Even the number of couples on dates has increased unknowingly.

Shinjuku Ward, inside the Higuchi family's house.

Higuchi Sayoko is carefully reading the document Qiao Qiao gave her.

The content of the document includes the itinerary for the day of her trip, which is the last day of the Minejo Festival, various project lists, precautions, etc.

While reading, Qiao Qiao did not feel any strange mood fluctuations.

At least Higuchi Sayoko didn't feel any negative emotions.

Qiao Qiao was originally prepared for Higuchi Sayoko to be alone for many years and afraid of contacting and getting along with others.

After all, she was alone at home, and even her mobile phone was specially made. Except for contacting specific people, she could not make or make calls, nor could she access the Internet. There was no TV or computer at home.

Because the Soul Exorcist Association is worried that some unfiltered news may cause Higuchi Sayoko's emotional fluctuations and lead to accidents, most of her information about the outside world is obtained through reading materials provided by the staff.

Now it seems that there is no problem.

ah.

Think about it this way.

Higuchi Sayoko's understanding of the outside world was probably still in elementary school, about five or six years ago?

Seems a little cute.

While Qiao Qiao was thinking, Higuchi Sayoko had already put down the document.

"So, Qiao Sang is going to let me exercise my emotional tolerance?"

Higuchi Sayoko tilted her head. She was wearing a green lace-trimmed dress today. For some reason, she seemed to have many different dresses. They were probably bought by the Spiritualist Association to appease her emotions.

"Well, judging from your performance during this period and combined with the data, although your negative emotions will be transferred to other people, there are two flaws in this."

Qiao Qiao said carefully as he considered his words.

"First of all, because negative emotions are transferred when they occur, there will be no accumulation of negative emotions."

People's emotions are often not static, but are constantly accumulating.

Seeing sad things arouses emotions, and the emotions brew up memories, which are superimposed repeatedly, making people even sadder.

But Higuchi Sayoko was different.

When emotions first arise, even before she can react, they will be transferred to others, and naturally there is no conditions for accumulation.

"Secondly, Higuchi-san, after a long period of practice and control, you can curb the occurrence of negative emotions to a certain extent."

Higuchi Sayoko has lived alone in the house for so many years, and the isolation and loneliness she has suffered must be far beyond ordinary people.

But she didn't spread this kind of emotion all the time. Although it was natural to be a little sad as she got used to it, that was the fact.

When people experience repeated torture of a certain emotion for a long time, they will improve their tolerance for this emotion.

It's like watching too many horror movies and you will become immune to similar things.

As long as Higuchi Sayoko has a certain resistance to emotions such as shock and sadness, it can be guaranteed that most of the time, she will not have too much impact on other people.

"So, I applied for a smart TV and some reviewed video materials from the Soul Exorcist Association."

Qiao Qiao pointed to the living room, where he carried and assembled the TV set.

"Let's not talk about emotions like fear. Let's look at the emotion of sadness first."

He pulled out a box of Blu-rays.

"Have you seen "The Story of Hachiko"?"

"No. But, can watching a movie really make people feel sad?"

Higuchi Sayoko didn't quite understand.