Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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Dou Tang opened the fishing rod bag in the box, put the longsword inside, and then said, "I think even if I asked who gave me this sword, you wouldn't tell me, right?"

"I'm afraid I can't comply." The hooded man lowered his head even further, like a humble servant.

“Then please pass on a message for me.” Dou Tang placed the longsword at his feet: “Tell me, I want to see him, or at least tell me whether he is friend or foe.”

"Yes, I will definitely pass on your message."

Dou Tang waved his hand: "Then get lost, before I want to kill anyone."

The hooded man quickly got up and hurriedly took his leave, fearing that Dou Tang would once again raise his hand and pin him to the ground and beat him to death, just like last time.

As for how ordinary people nearby would feel? Dou Tang wouldn't care about that.

Touching the scabbard through the thin silk bag, Dou Tang let out a long sigh.

About ten minutes after the hooded man left, Dou Tang carried his fishing rod bag downstairs and headed home.

With a sword like that on my back, it looks like I won't be able to take the tram...

After thinking for a while, Dou Tang felt a pang of nostalgia for the shared bicycles in his hometown.

If only I had a bicycle, then I could still activate the Kisaragi Station Crown's ability, hmm...

Just as he was thinking this, a black sedan suddenly pulled up beside him. As it passed Dou Tang, the rear window of the sedan rolled down, revealing a somewhat alluring face.

Dou Tang turned his head and glanced at it, his expression somewhat strange. He quickly turned back and quickened his pace.

"Hey, isn't this Kiryu-kun? It's been a long time!"

The woman inside the car was none other than Chika Kume's manager, Asakari Tsukishima.

She winked at him, leaned against the car window with one hand, and said with a smile, "Kiryu-kun, would you like me to give you a ride?"

Chapter 63 Visiting Kume Chinatsu

Dou Tang really didn't want to get involved with this strange woman, so he waved his hand and said, "No need, I'll go by myself."

To everyone's surprise, upon hearing this, Tsukishima Asakori suddenly waved for the driver to stop the car, then opened the door and got out, walking side by side with Tou Tang.

She glanced at Dou Tang with interest and smiled, "Kiryu-kun, Chinatsu has been talking about you lately. I heard you've been skipping classes again?"

Dou Tang tightened his grip on the fishing rod bag on his back and said, "So what if it is?"

At this moment, Tsukishima Asakori displayed some of his professional skills as a celebrity manager, saying with anticipation in his tone, "Have you ever thought about becoming a model? You can earn money while you're not in school, and you can even become a star!"

Dou Tang shook his head decisively: "I don't lack money and I don't want to be famous, you don't need to tell me these things."

After saying that, he thought for a moment and then asked, "Speaking of which, Kume Chinatsu has been quite busy lately, hasn't she? How are her studies going?"

"Chika is a very hard-working student."

"Yes," Tsukishima Asakori said quietly, "but I'm still a little worried that she's pushing herself too hard. At her age, she should be enjoying life more, not being overwhelmed by studies and work."

Dou Tang then realized what was going on: "So this is the real reason you came to see me."

Tsukishima Asakari nodded and said, "Since you understand, I'll be frank... For some reason, Chinatsu has become very diligent since returning from Kamogawa City. I'd like to ask you... to go see her."

"That girl has worked so hard to become a model. She has always been a diligent person, but because of that, she doesn't have many real friends. The last time I saw you being so close to her, I think... you should be considered her friend."

Dou Tang lowered his head and pondered for a moment before stopping.

Tsukishima Asakage also stopped and stood to his side, looking at him with some expectation and a hint of guilt in his eyes.

Finally, Dou Tang made up his mind, nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you, I will go back to visit her."

Tsukishima Asakari breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you."

“Let’s add each other on LINE, and then you can give me her address.” Dou Tang took out his phone.

The two exchanged contact information, and then Tsukishima Asakori forced some money into Toudou's hand, telling him to pick out a good gift for Kume Chinatsu before getting into his car and leaving.

Dou Tang weighed the heavy envelope in his hand. Although he was already worth over 100 million, he still smiled helplessly.

Anyway, I've got nothing to do lately... so I might as well go see Chinatsu Kume, she's a friend after all.

But... what gift should I buy for her?

I might as well buy her a gift in Ginza nearby.

………………

Ginza, the economic center during the height of Japan's bubble economy, was a hub of economic exchange for most countries in the world during the global economic upheaval. Thanks to its postwar diplomatic efforts, Japan was able to maintain relatively stable development even after the war, which was precisely the period of Japan's bubble economy.

During this period, construction in central Tokyo was extremely frequent, and Ginza's relatively short distance from the Emperor's residence made it Tokyo's first and most upscale consumer center.

The fate of the area around Ginza truly lived up to its name, transforming into a throne forged from gold and silver. Every prominent company in Tokyo chose the vicinity of Ginza as a place to spend their money, to demonstrate the company's status and at the same time enhance employee satisfaction.

Even decades after the bursting of the bubble economy, Ginza still stands strong, but it has lost its former glory. Tokyo's commercial districts are no longer centered around Ginza, but have begun to flourish in multiple areas, such as Shibuya and Ikebukuro.

If I had to put it in perspective, Ikebukuro is like a young man who has just come of age, Shibuya is like a woman who still retains her charm, and Ginza is like an experienced ruler with one foot in old age.

The consumption here belongs to the successful, as it has always been and remains so today.

As the young Toudou walked the streets of Ginza, he could even feel the weight of history emanating from these streets. The den of extravagance from decades ago remains unchanged today. Brand-name stores stand tall along the streets, and the somewhat old skyscrapers are constantly being painted and renovated to maintain their vitality, telling everyone in Tokyo that Ginza is still synonymous with high-end shopping districts.

Dou Tang chose a Swarovski necklace for Kume Chinatsu. The sapphire was sparkling and very eye-catching, but Dou Tang didn't know anything about gemstones. He just felt that the necklace was not too flashy but rather elegant, and should suit Kume Chinatsu very well.

As for the money, it's not his money anyway, so he doesn't care.

Carrying the gifts, Dou Tang embarked on his journey home. Noon had passed, and the air was starting to cool down. He hailed a taxi and decided to see Kume Chinatsu that day.

Chinatsu Kume's house is also in Toshima Ward, and it seems that Todo's house is not far away either. It is a relatively old apartment building. In Japan's urban areas, there are many detached apartments or detached houses, but this kind of apartment building where several buildings are combined to form an apartment complex is not common.

Dou Tang walked into the residential area, found Kume Chika's house, and took the elevator upstairs.

The elevator doors opened, and Dou Tang walked into the stairwell. At the end of the stairwell on the left was Kume Chika's house, which looked unremarkable.

Dou Tang knocked on the door with a gift in hand.

A noise came from behind the security door, followed by the sound of a girl walking barefoot. Dou Tang frowned when he heard this. Judging from the footsteps, if the woman behind the door was Kume Chinatsu, then her walking seemed a bit irregular, with her steps pausing, as if she were drunk.

"Yes, who is it?"

A hoarse voice came from behind the door, but it was still recognizable as Chinatsu Kume.

Dou Tang smiled and looked at the cat-eye in front of him.

Kume Chinatsu, who was behind the door, saw Tou Tang's face through the peephole and was immediately surprised. Tou Tang could clearly hear Kume Chinatsu move her foot in a flustered manner.

Then, realizing what was happening, Chinatsu Kume promptly opened the door.

"Eh?! Kiryu-kun? Huh? Why... do you know about my family?"

Dou Tang looked at her with some confusion and worry.

Kume Chinatsu in front of me looked extremely haggard, with heavy dark circles under her eyes, her bangs pulled back with hair clips, and her face flushed with a sickly pallor. Not only was she wearing pajamas, but she also exuded a strong, warm, and ambiguous body odor that was a bit too obvious to be true.

Clearly, this girl isn't just staying at home, she's a complete shut-in.

It's been a few days now.

Dou Tang smiled and said, "I ran into Sister Yuedao. She told me that you seem to be working very hard lately... so I came to check on you."

He gave Kume Chika a very obvious look, to remind her that her current attire was a bit too casual.

Noticing Dou Tang's gaze, Kume Chinatsu realized that her current appearance was somewhat inappropriate. She had been staying at home for several days without changing her clothes, and this nightgown was already covered in her own scent. Now, having a boy smell it at such close range... was truly embarrassing.

Chapter 64 Why are you, a girl, so different from others?

“Hmm!!”

Chinatsu Kume covered her mouth, blushing, and quickly took a few steps back. Then she hurriedly walked barefoot towards her room, saying, "Kiryu-kun, please make yourself at home. I'll go change my clothes! I'll be right there!"

This girl is so careless, she doesn't even care about her backside...

Dou Tang watched helplessly as she swayed back to her room, then took off his shoes at the door and went into the living room.

As evening approached outside the French windows, Dou Tang reflected on the day, which seemed to be another inexplicable one.

The living room was decorated in a very simple style, with a TV, a low table, and a sofa. The style of the decoration was extremely simple, so much so that Tou Tang could not associate this house with the fashionable and unconventional Kume Chinatsu.

After a while, Kume Chinatsu, with dark circles under her eyes, changed her clothes and came out. She first went into the kitchen to pour two drinks, then came to the living room, put the drinks on the table, and sat down on the sofa listlessly.

"Kiryu-kun." She forced a smile. "It's been a long time..."

Seeing that she looked like she might fall asleep at any moment, Dou Tang said worriedly, "Did I come at the wrong time? You look very tired."

Chinatsu Kume shook her head and said, "No, it's okay."

Dou Tang hummed in agreement, then took out the gift he had chosen from the bag beside him and handed it to Kume Chinatsu.

Chinatsu Kume took it, raising an eyebrow in surprise: "Eh, is this... a gift?"

Dou Tang nodded and said, "Sister Yuedao gave me some money to buy you a gift. Although her intentions seem a bit strange, I'd better tell you the truth."

Chinatsu Kume was speechless.

...This, this...

Chinatsu Kume understands that Toudou has low emotional intelligence. He seems to never hide anything. Of course, Chinatsu Kume understands that Asakori Tsukishima wants Toudou to buy the gift in his own name, while also taking into account that he is a high school student and may not have much money.

But to everyone's surprise, Dou Tang didn't play any tricks like borrowing flowers to present to Buddha; he directly revealed the source of the money.

"But I picked out the gift. You can see if you like it. If you don't, I can go and get you something else."

Upon hearing this, Chinatsu Kume laughed again and quickly opened the package to examine it.

Then, with sparkling eyes, she picked up a necklace. The silver chain and gemstone base, along with a teardrop-shaped blue gemstone, were not particularly outstanding in style, but they were classic and versatile.

"Wow..." Chinatsu Kume exclaimed in genuine surprise, her face beaming with joy. "You really chose this yourself? Kiryu-kun... I never knew you had such great taste!"

Dou Tang shrugged: "I can still tell the difference between beauty and ugliness. I think this one suits you very well."

"Mmm! I like it very much!" Kume Chinatsu said happily, holding the gem in her palm.

Seeing that she didn't dislike him, Dou Tang felt relieved. Then, looking at her thick dark circles, he asked curiously, "Speaking of which, Kume-kun, you look so haggard. Have you been busy lately?"

Upon hearing this, Chinatsu Kume sighed and said, "Because I have a lot of engagements lately, but I also have to catch up on my studies, which is really frustrating... Oh, and Kiryu-kun, I'm collecting information about various urban legends in Tokyo!"

She suddenly became excited and said happily, "After all, you and I have both experienced paranormal events!"

"Knowing more about the supernatural will help you avoid those risks, right? Especially for you and Huaiyin. Oh, by the way, I also prepared some talismans for you to ward off evil spirits!"

Dou Tang scratched his head and suddenly remembered that this silly girl seemed to believe that Huaiyin and he had the same spirit-absorbing constitution.

For so long, she actually took the time to collect relevant information, and thought it could help her?

To be honest, Dou Tang was quite moved.

Chinatsu Kume stood up, holding the necklace in one hand, and walked towards her bedroom, beckoning as she said, "Kiryu-kun, come quick! Let me show you what I've accomplished these past few days!"

Seeing her excited expression, Dou Tang felt bad about hurting her feelings, so he followed her.

Chinatsu Kume pushed open the door to her room, walked in, and proudly showed it to Toudou, saying, "Kiryu-kun, look!"

Dou Tang stood at the door of the room, his expression turning somewhat strange.

Chinatsu Kume's room is usually decorated in the pink theme typical of a girl's room, with a thin quilt adorned with lace, and a half-open wardrobe filled with fashionable clothes.

On the other side, where the desk and bookshelves were placed, the scene was simply appalling.

Dreamcatchers, peach wood swords, the tall hat of an Onmyoji, stacks of talismans for exorcising evil spirits, strange bottles and jars...

These items transformed a corner of the room into a sinister and eerie spot, sending chills down one's spine.

Dou Tang was speechless for a moment, his face full of confusion.

What is this mess...?

Chinatsu Kume went to the desk, picked up the stack of talisman papers, and wanted to hand them to Toudou.

But then he remembered that Dou Tang had spontaneously combusted after touching the talisman, so he put it away and turned back to the table.

As she rummaged through something, she said, "Kiryu-kun, I'll give this to you first. You might not be able to use it yourself, but you can give it to Kaine-ne! Wearing these talismans will protect her from spirit-absorbing constitution! She won't encounter any vengeful spirits or anything like that anymore! This was given to me by Ringo Kousaki. Do you know Miss Kousaki? She's an Onmyoji!"

More than just acquaintances, I'm actually quite close to her dad... I even saved the life of her dad's best friend...

Chinatsu Kume found a small box, put the talisman paper in it, and handed it to Toudou, saying, "Kiryu-kun, be sure to keep it safe!"

Even though he knew it was useless, Dou Tang still accepted it and said thank you.

Kume Chika seemed quite happy to be thanked by Toudou. She chuckled and then couldn't help but yawn.

Seeing this, Dou Tang said, "Kume, although you may be busy with something very important... I'm still worried about your health. It would be best if you got plenty of rest before getting busy again, otherwise you'll exhaust yourself."

Kume Chinatsu brushed a strand of hair aside and smiled shyly, "Um... I understand, don't worry, Kiryu-kun."

The two returned to the living room and chatted for a while. Dou Tang roughly understood why Kume Chinatsu was working so hard. The events in Kamogawa City had greatly shocked her, and she became even more convinced that the supernatural existed in this world. As a result, she began to be genuinely curious about what the supernatural world was like.