This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 448 - 300: Wanting Us to Die (8000-word goal achieved!)

Chapter 448: Chapter 300: Wanting Us to Die (8000-word goal achieved!)

"Cough... this is the main reason why Yingzhu and I called Mr. Beichuan over," Tanaka Takashi cleared his throat and explained, "The reason Mr. Beichuan’s materials are so realistic is not because of special effects or anything like that, it’s because he himself visits various psychic spots. Some of these spots might be even more ferocious than Jishi Park this time. With him leading the team, we can feel more at ease."

Hobu Tian looked completely baffled by these words.

He gazed at Beichuan Si hesitantly for a long time before he quietly muttered a title, "Beichuan... Mage?"

Silence—

The expressions of Tanaka Takashi and Yamakou Hideyasu changed abruptly. Both men opened their mouths to speak to Hobu Tian, then closed them again.

The once lively atmosphere instantly became suppressed.

It was as if Hobu Tian had touched an absolutely unapproachable bottom line.

After a good while, Beichuan Si turned to Gongben Naoki and said, "You mentioned you had something to discuss with me, right? What is it specifically?"

His calm tone slightly startled Gongben Naoki, "Yes, I have something to discuss with you, I wonder if it would be convenient to talk outside."

It seemed to be a private matter for Gongben Naoki, otherwise, she wouldn’t have needed to avoid suspicion.

Beichuan Si nodded, then looked back at Tanaka Takashi and Yamakou Hideyasu, "I’ll be right back. Afterwards, we’ll confirm the location where we’ll meet that day."

After leaving this remark, Beichuan Si walked out of the Cure Café with Gongben Naoki, leaving Hobu Tian, Yamakou Hideyasu, and Tanaka Takashi behind.

Once Beichuan Si was gone, the previously silent Yamakou Hideyasu turned to Hobu Tian, his tone one of surprise, "I really didn’t expect you to dare call Mr. Beichuan by that title."

"That title? Ah, Beichuan Ma..." Hobu Tian realized suddenly, just about to say the full title but Yamakou Hideyasu and Tanaka Takashi firmly covered his mouth.

"Shut your mouth! Do you really want Mr. Beichuan to leave you alone in Jishi Park?"

Tanaka Takashi clamped his hands firmly over Hobu Tian’s mouth, his voice panicked.

Whooo!

Hobu Tian struggled for a long time before he finally broke free from the grip of Tanaka Takashi and Yamakou Hideyasu.

He spat repeatedly, took a sip of coffee, and said in disbelief, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

"That is absolutely the one title Mr. Beichuan does not want to hear... cough cough... in any case, only ’Mage’ is forbidden," Yamakou Hideyasu said seriously.

Seeing the serious faces of Yamakou Hideyasu and Tanaka Takashi, Hobu Tian hesitated no more, nodded repeatedly, and promised he would never use the title ’Mage’ for Beichuan Si again.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Gongben Naoki led Beichuan Si to the roadside and looked at him, "Mr. Beichuan, candidly, there is something I need your help with—"

Before she could finish, she was abruptly interrupted by Beichuan Si, "Is it about the Other Shore Flower?"

Gongben Naoki looked surprised, "How did you know?"

Had Beichuan Si guessed her thoughts before she even completed her sentence?

Could it be some kind of clairvoyance or mind-reading ability?

But perhaps that was for the best! The more this was the case, the more Gongben Naoki could believe that Beichuan Si possessed abilities beyond those of ordinary people.

However, it seemed that even this thought was completely seen through by Beichuan Si, who continued, "This is not about clairvoyance or mind-reading, but rather simple analytical observation."

Beichuan Si pointed to his throat and spoke slowly, "Firstly, it’s the voice. You and the Other Shore Flower must be related; your voices are similar, highly recognizable."

"Then there’s observing your expression. I had noticed earlier, when Yamakou Hideyasu and Tanaka Takashi mentioned the words ’Other Shore Flower,’ your fingers would subconsciously tighten on your purse—just like now."

What?

Following where Beichuan Si pointed, Gongben Naoki looked at herself.

Unknowingly, her fingers had indeed tightly clutched the other end of her purse.

Watching Gongben Naoki release her purse, Beichuan Si continued,

"It could be a small habit when you’re nervous, or possibly a sign of unrest. Regardless of what this signal represents, the question then arises, why do you react this way upon hearing Miss Other Shore Flower’s name?"

The expression on Gongben Naoki’s face shifted slightly.

She had thought Beichuan Si possessed some special mind-reading or prophetic abilities, but instead, the man countered with scientific reasoning?

That was far too mundane and unparanormal.

Under Gongben Naoki’s expression, Beichuan Si said in one breath,

"The answer is quite simple. I heard from Yamakou Hideyasu that the paranormal blog owner Other Shore Flower has an older sister who writes horror novels, and she chose this line of work to inspire her sister."

Beichuan Si’s gaze fixed directly on Gongben Naoki, his intense eyes making her hesitate greatly before she finally exhaled, "As you said, Other Shore Flower is my younger sister. She went to Jishi Park alone a year ago after receiving that email and has been missing since..."

"What I’m asking for your help with is simple, please assist in finding..."

"Sorry, can’t do it," Beichuan Si refused.

His quick refusal caused Gongben Naoki’s expression to falter. After a little while, Gongben Naoki frantically tried to stop Beichuan Si, who was about to re-enter the café,

"Please, wait a moment! Mr. Beichuan! I will compensate you, I promise you won’t be disappointed! I’ve also saved up a bit from my writing these past years..."