Only I Have the Law: Tokyo Fantasy Daily Life

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In her opinion, such a trivial matter was completely insignificant.

Hoshino Saori pouted even more, then suddenly turned her head and asked with a hint of slyness, "You haven't ridden it either, have you?"

"No."

Yatohime answered crisply and decisively, and then started walking towards the club building.

Upon hearing this answer, Hoshino Saori's face instantly brightened, and she caught up with him in two quick steps, leaping lightly and skillfully wrapping her arms around Yatohime's neck.

He clung to her back like a koala, grinning, "Hehe, then it's all right~"

We're even!

They're really like elementary school students...

Yatohime sighed helplessly in her heart, raised her hand and patted the arm that was wrapped around her neck, her tone carrying a hint of indulgent disdain, "Hey, are you trying to strangle me?"

Come down quickly."

Hoshino Saori released her grip, landed lightly, and her face lit up with excitement. She said, "Since the teacher isn't here anyway, why don't we just go to my house? I'll call a car to pick us up right away."

Let's start the pajama party!

She gestured with her hands, becoming more and more excited as she spoke.

Hosting a pajama party with her best friends at her own home was something she had been dreaming of for a long time.

I just couldn't find friends with whom I could get along so closely before.

Now that she has Yatohime and her parents happen to be away from home, with the perfect timing, location, and circumstances, how could she miss this opportunity?

Just imagining the two of them snuggled up in a room, snacking and chatting about things only they understand, they could probably talk until late at night...

The thought of that free and joyful atmosphere filled her with excitement.

Seeing the expectant glint in her friend's eyes, Yatohime smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, I can't do anything with you. But I need to go home and get my pajamas first."

"no problem!"

Saori Hoshino immediately gave an OK sign with a bright smile.

Although the gesture has recently been labeled as anti-Israel online, she doesn't care about that.

……

Okubo 1-chome, the Goto family's house is a typical Japanese detached house.

Qingze parked the motorcycle steadily on the roadside outside the door.

As soon as he got out of the car, Goto Yua jumped down nimbly from the back seat, took off her helmet, handed it back to Aozawa with both hands, and pointed to the house in front of her, saying, "Teacher, this is my home."

"Okay, let's go in then."

Qingze hung his helmet back on the vehicle and pushed open the low side door to go inside.

There is a parking space on the left side of the yard, where a black Toyota sedan is currently parked.

Before Qingze could even raise his hand to ring the doorbell, the front door clicked open from the inside.

A middle-aged man was hurrying to leave.

He had a neat side-parted hairstyle, an ordinary face, but his clothing was somewhat peculiar.

He was wearing a white garment similar to a kendo uniform, but the surface of the garment was embroidered with some strange and incomprehensible symbols in gold thread, and around his neck he wore a necklace made of unknown animal bones.

"Father, this is our class's homeroom teacher, Mr. Qingze. He's here for a home visit."

Yua Goto quickly added a brief introduction from behind.

Masashi Goto was clearly taken aback for a moment, then quickly put on an apologetic expression and said in a somewhat hurried tone, "Ah, I'm sorry, teacher! I have something very urgent to attend to and must leave immediately."

"Could we reschedule the home visit for another day?"

"It's alright, it won't take up too much of your time."

Qingze did not back down, but instead suggested, "I can get in your car and chat with you for a bit on the way."

This was the first time Masashi Goto had encountered such a "persistent" teacher, but considering that his daughter was still in the other teacher's class, he couldn't be too cold, so he could only nod reluctantly and say, "Alright then, please get in the car, teacher."

Aozawa gave Goto Yua a reassuring, gentle smile, then opened the car door and got into the passenger seat of the Toyota sedan.

This position makes it easier for the two of them to talk.

Masashi Goto started the car and drove away from home, speaking first: "Teacher, you made a special trip to visit because Yua did something wrong at school?"

"No, please don't misunderstand, she does very well at school."

Qingze said in a calm tone, "I came here mainly to communicate with you, the parent."

I heard you've recently been involved in some religious activities, and my child is very worried about it.

"Oh, the child is just being silly and worrying unnecessarily."

Masashi Goto waved his hand dismissively.

He did not believe he had encountered any cult.

Since his wife passed away, he has felt an immense emptiness in his spiritual world, as if a crucial piece of his life's landscape is missing.

It wasn't until he came into contact with the "Bear God Cult" that he rediscovered the meaning of life and even began to have a faint hope that he might be able to reunite with his wife in another world.

He firmly believed that everything in the world was under the control of the great Sakaki-dake Kuma-no-Kami. As long as they could gain His favor and protection, even after death, his family could live a happy and fulfilling life in the divine kingdom.

All the suffering we experience in this world is nothing more than fleeting clouds.

He knew that his daughter was not yet able to comprehend such a "higher level" of understanding.

But he believes that one day his daughter will understand his good intentions.

Qingze maintained an understanding smile and followed his words, saying, "I understand. You have a wealth of life experience, so you won't be easily deceived."

Judging from your attire, are you going to a church service?

"Yes!"

When this was mentioned, Masashi Goto's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of barely perceptible pride, "Today, the Great Bear Cult will be holding a very important Dharma assembly, and only core members like myself are qualified to attend."

Although he has not been a member the longest, he has successfully become a core member thanks to his "firm" faith and "selfless dedication," which makes him quite proud.

Qingze nodded, showing his understanding at the right moment: "I see. Then you can drop me off at the next intersection so as not to delay your participation in the Dharma assembly any longer."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming earnest: "But as your teacher, I still hope you can spend more time with your daughter in the future."

Girls at this age are most sensitive and need their parents' care and guidance.

If emotions are not handled well, it can very likely affect academic performance.

"No problem, teacher, don't worry, I will be careful."

Masashi Goto readily agreed, thinking that although the young teacher was a bit stubborn, he was quite reasonable and cared about his students.

Qingze got off the car at the next intersection and closed the door.

After watching the Toyota merge into the traffic, he quickly turned around and turned into a deserted alley.

After confirming that no one was around, the shadow cast on the ground beneath his feet suddenly lit up with a dark purple pentagram magic circle.

The next moment, a thick, liquid-like black shadow suddenly burst out of the magic circle, like a living beast, and swallowed Qingze whole.

Immediately, the dark shape shrank rapidly and silently merged into the ground.

He jumped into the shadow of the Toyota sedan driven by Masashi Goto and went with the vehicle to the venue of the Buddhist ceremony.

……

The venue for this religious ceremony of the Great Bear God Cult was not a hotel or a rented venue, but the private residence of the cult leader, Toyotomi Yukio, located in Takenozuka.

This is a traditional Japanese-style house, with two floors and a typical Japanese garden, complete with elements such as deer, stone lanterns, and dry landscape garden.

A sign stood at the entrance of the mansion that read "The 56th Dharma Assembly of the Xiong Da God Cult".

Two key members of the church were standing at the entrance, greeting the believers who came to attend the Dharma assembly with smiles on their faces.

The cult leader, Toyotomi Yukio, did not greet guests at the entrance.

At this moment, he is in his room on the second floor, solemnly putting on the "robe" that symbolizes his supreme status.

The robes were dark in color, with intricate embroidery of mountain and forest patterns, but the most striking feature was undoubtedly the various, powerful and imposing bear designs.

Toyotomi Yukio founded the Kuma-no-Kami Cult because of his extreme fascination and worship of the powerful bear.

He believed that bears were the most powerful creatures on land and deserved a deity to represent them.

This small group, which was initially established to satisfy personal interests, grew step by step and brought him enormous wealth. Toyotomi Yukio became increasingly convinced that there must be gods in this world!

If it weren't for divine protection, how could someone as poor as him, who couldn't even afford a decent pair of shoes in his early years, have achieved what he has today?

He possesses wealth that he could never spend in several lifetimes, and he can even make some glamorous young idols grovel before him and "warm his feet"...

All of this must be clear evidence of the existence of Sakakigaku Kuma!

After donning his elaborate robes, he glanced at the clock on the wall and asked in a deep voice, "Is everyone here?"

"Reporting to the Master, all the core members have arrived and are waiting for your arrival in the main hall below."

A trusted confidant answered respectfully.

"it is good."

Toyotomi Yukio nodded in satisfaction and began to walk in a "divine step" that he had created himself.

This gait, combined with the wide robes, made the robes flutter as one walked, truly giving off the ethereal quality of a hermit sage.

He slowly walked down the stairs, turned the corner, and arrived at the hall specifically used for holding Dharma assemblies.

The walls inside the hall are covered with murals depicting lush forests and various lifelike beasts.

In the most prominent position at the front of the hall stands a three-meter-tall brown bear statue carved from a single piece of stone.

The statue presents a fierce posture with bared teeth and a roar to the sky, making it visually striking.

In front of the statue is an offering table covered with a gorgeous velvet cloth.

Toyotomi Yukio walked towards the offering table with light and unsettling steps.

Below, hundreds of believers stood in neat rows.

Upon seeing their leader appear, they simultaneously raised their hands and pounded their chests as if they had been trained, emitting a unified, beast-like growl: "Roar! Roar! Roar!"