50-Occupation of an outside house



 
 It's Friday, the next day after Yuto has managed to keep the secret that he is an able-bodied person to Ichigo, at great cost to Mari and Shizuka in the form of the suspicion of severe secondary disease.
 Masato's grandfather, Kazazo, has a routine of reading his favorite adult magazines while laying disheveled in his living room.
 It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family. And with a frown.

''Come to think of it, this time of year, the veins of the earth are also..... I forgot to tell you. Well, it's all right. It may be a bit much, but it's lively.

 After talking to himself, Sumazo immediately focused on the magazine.

''This curve is also......... Yes, yes, yes........ Gufufufu..................




 Yuto is returning home after an unusually busy school day to clear up any misunderstandings from his classmates thanks to the widespread suspicion of his severe chuunibia.

'Already, on Sunday, I'm definitely leaving! ...I couldn't tell Misuzu-sensei, but...

 Yes, Yuto couldn't tell his homeroom teacher, the super cool beauty Takano Mirei, that he was going to miss a week of school because he was scared after all. When he imagined what would happen if he told her, he was too afraid to say it, but he just couldn't.
 That was the only thing that had stuck in his mind, but Yuto regained his composure.

''But I really want to restore the house... and then Gaston, who I don't know where he is going... if the house is that big, I can let him live there and hide him...''

 Yuto was actually worried about Gaston. He's supposed to be dead, but if his life is revealed, he's a confirmed wanted vampire.
 He used to break his heart and go on a rampage, but now he's reformed and comes to take care of Masato as a friend of Masato's, for whatever reason. She is also not afraid to cross dangerous bridges for the sake of Masato.
 This time, despite the fact that he was finally admitted to the school, and despite the fact that he was sure he would be punished, he was willing to miss a week of school at the request of the World Ability Agency, partly because he wanted to use the reward to fix up his currently tattered house and make a place for Gaston as well.
 Of course, there was also the fact that he couldn't bear the thought of his own dwelling place remaining a tent.

'Well, let's take our punishment well, and then we'll do our best to make up for that gaping hole afterwards.

 Saying this to himself, Masato put his hand on the large gate of his home to open it.

''Yeah? What?

 There's something there.
 Moreover, this probably isn't a human........

 When Yuto came to this house after being introduced to it by Kazura, he was delighted to find out that there was a strong divine energy, characteristic of high-class temples and shrines, coming from the grounds, probably due to the presence of a shrine on the mountain behind it.
 The reason for this is because Yuto is often attacked by miscellaneous spirits and the like, but with this much divine energy, it is difficult for ordinary outsiders to even break in. It's a different story if it's a class as large as Gaston of Nosferak.
 But right now, I can sense a sign of what seems to be an outsider from within the grounds. For a moment, what will Yuto do? But this is home. There was no way to avoid it.
 When I came to that thought, the sign I had just seen disappeared.

'Huh?' 

 Was it just my imagination, or was it Yuto's imagination? But with some hesitation, Masato opens the gate and goes to enter.
 Then a woman who looks like a housewife with a shopping bag down on the street in front of the house walks towards us. Is she a neighbor? But his face is clearly geezing at Yuto with a suspicious look on his face.
 Yuto feels that he should say hello, but actually, Yuto hadn't yet informed the neighbors that he had moved into the house. To be honest, it was partly because he was busy and partly because the house was in shambles and he couldn't afford it, so he didn't even think about it.
 If a high school student who hadn't even told him that he had moved into this rundown house and didn't know who he was tried to enter the house alone, it was only natural for him to be suspicious, Yuto thought, and became somewhat flustered.
 However, not greeting him would make him seem even more suspicious, so Yuto greeted him as politely and cheerfully as possible.

''Ah, hello. My name is Doudou, I moved here the other day. I was going to go and greet everyone in the neighborhood again but I haven't been able to do so yet, sorry.

 Yuto bowed his head and apologized for the delay in greeting her as she moved out. Then the woman's face turned pale as she looked at him.
 At that look, Yuto thought, "Huh? I knew it was rude, right? I was worried. Seeing that expression on Yuto's face, the woman hurriedly bowed her head in a hurry, as if she was huffing and puffing.

''Oh, I'm sorry. Hello, I'm sorry to be so polite. I'm Ayasaka (Ayasaka), who lives in the house on the corner there. It's nice to meet you too.

 A middle-aged woman who called herself Ayasaka, she looked like a very talkative auntie with a good complexion and a chubby body structure on the outside.
 Masato also remembered the house on the corner that the woman mentioned was a house that he thought was large and beautiful as he walked by it when he came here. If you look closely, it looks like she's dressed in small, neat clothes as well.
 Yuto said, "Yes! I was a little relieved when I replied, "Nice to meet you.
 Then the woman, as if she was looking at Yuto, said

Well. You're going to live here...?

 Somewhat uncomfortably, a woman who introduced herself as Ayasaka asks me.

''Eh? Yes. I just got here.

Well....

 At the manner in which he said something that seemed to be caught in his back teeth, Yuto tilted his head doubtfully.

I'm sorry, what is it? By any chance, something annoying or....

Oh, I'm sorry, no. It's just that... You're right! You'd better tell me anyway.

 My aunt will be the only one who knows what to do.

'Don't think I'm weird. You're going to live in this house...'

 Also, to the same question, Yuto replies a bit weakly, ''.......Yes.

''You know..... It's only a rumor........I wonder if you've heard about this house.

No.

 In fact, I really don't know. I didn't even know what kind of house it was from the beginning, as I was introduced to it by an acquaintance of Kazura's and was given a map before the entrance ceremony.

It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. The problem is that the house has been vacant for a long time...

 The aunt takes a deep breath.

''It's rumored to be out..........''

Answer?

So....

I'll be out... I'm going out..... Eeeeee! Don't tell me you're talking about that...?

Yes, about this.

 Then the lady brings her hands in front of her chest and dangles them slackly, the backs of her hands facing us. The shadows on her face suddenly increase and it's strangely scary.

''Well, no way. Hey...., no way........

'Yes, that's true, but just the other day, Mr. Tsuzuki, who lives across the street, said he heard a lot of people's voices from this house in the middle of the night. Mr. Tsuzuki, who lives across the street, said he heard a lot of people screaming from inside the house. That Mr. Tsuzuki's daughter is famous for having a strong sense of inspiration.

 ........Apparently, as I listened to the stories, I found out that this house is a famous haunted house in the neighborhood.
 Sometimes young people would come to the house to test their mettle, but they would shout out and run away in a horrible manner, and there was no end to the stories about Tsuzuki-san.

(That's why the lock was broken the first time I came here....... But then, there was nothing there........ But the one before....)

'Well..... For now, it's nothing for now, okay? In case you're wondering, I'm told that my grandfather's acquaintance lent me the loan, so...

Yeah, well, I'll see you later.

 With a smile on her face, the aunt steps back a little bit, and then she goes quickly to escape.

''Oh my......... Hmm? Then, the sign I felt earlier was..... No, but I didn't think it was possible.

 While saying that, Yuto also regained his composure. It's a good thing that Mazura looks like that, too, but he's also an able-bodied person. I'm sure that no matter how much it takes, the house that Tamazo will introduce to his grandson to live alone will not be a ghost house.
 No I would like to think so.
 Yuto walks through the gate and crosses the large yard, ignoring the tents and putting his hand on the front door of the house for the second time since the first time he looked inside.
 The front door is made of wooden grates and old glass, and it wasn't made sturdy to begin with. The lock is still broken, so Masato rattles open the slightly slippery front door, thinking that he'll have to fix it later.
 The day after tomorrow, the World Ability Agency's first request will be to fly overseas. The reward for that was great, too.

(People think it's a haunted house because it's in such shambles. If you do your job well and fix everything up, that rumor will go away.)

 As usual, the house is not dusty and the air is clear. It's tattered now, but it's surprisingly solidly built. And the strong divine atmosphere is also pleasant.

(I knew there couldn't be any kind of ghost.)

 No miscellaneous spirits would be able to enter a place with such strong divine energy, and no self-binding spirits would be able to exist in such a place.
 A corridor runs straight from the entrance to the back door. There is a kitchen in the back right corner and the back left corner is the living room. It is quite spacious. I hadn't been inside for a while, but once again I felt that it would be more comfortable if it could be restored.
 After releasing his nerves, Masato calmed down and went to take off his shoes to explore the inside again.
 I'm sure that the presence of a non-human being that I felt for a moment in front of the gate was just my imagination. In fact, even people with abilities can be mistaken for that kind of mistake.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world. I can't be the only one in trouble. The world is fairer than that.

 Yuto smiles with a bitter smile and relief, saying that his hardship nature is also a bit awful, and steps to the doorway.
 At that time.........
 Yuto's movement stops.

(..........Huh? (Is that a talking voice?)

 Sweat beaded from Yuto's forehead.

(Sure, I could definitely hear it. Or rather, I can still hear it, but........is that a laugh?)

 It's at the end of the hallway to the left. It's coming from the area of the room that looks like a living room. Is this a ghost? But we still think it's impossible. I don't feel the arbitrary vibes that are peculiar to spirits.

(But it's not a person either.) So what is it, then? (It's hard to understand ... you're trying to make it hard to understand...)

 We'll have to get closer to find out. Yuto considers various possibilities with a nervous look on his face.
 These guys are unusually good at concealment. ........They don't let you grasp their identities at all. Even Yuto, who is an able-bodied person, can see that they are there, but no more information is coming in as to what they are.
 Moreover, it's astonishing that it exists in such a high place of divinity. Is it a sacred thing, or a considerably powerful incarnation or demon? Yuto's face grew tense and his alertness increased........

(Ah, this is a strange one. Why is it that I'm the only one who has an incomprehensible thing happen!

 Yuto gets teary-eyed and feels a sense of helplessness at the lack of peace in his life.
 Then a lot of loud laughter came from the back of the room.
 Yuto said, "Oh my God," and his knees relaxed.

(What the hell is going on here?) It's so busy......... (It's like a banquet.)

 I don't know what to do as it is. Yuto takes off his shoes and fearfully heads to the end of the hallway. He moves slowly down the corridor and finally stands in front of the sliding doors of the room where he can hear the ongoing, buzzing voices.

'Gokuri.'

 Prepared, Yuto put his hand on the sliding door.......and slowly opened it.
 Yuto's eyes met.
 His eyes met with a large number of people.
 The large room, which had been so lively, became silent and the scene was silent.
 Yuto gasped.
 There are about thirty large and small........ Some of them are floating.........some of them are floating.
 It's as if time has stopped.
 

''>3kз7ΣΜ5Θ!

 Yuto left an afterimage on the spot with his inhuman blinding force, and dexterously put his shoes on both hands as he dived with both hands in front of him to the shoes on the doorway. He then rolled forward and landed on his feet, and instantly made it to the outside gate.
 With his shoes on his hands, his feet in socks, and breathing on his shoulders, Yuto tries desperately to put together his confused mind.

(What? Hey! I was floating! I've been drinking! Some of them were human-like... no, some of them took that form! It was quite a party! Yes! That was a lot of fun! (He was also drinking!)

 Utterly inconsistent Yuto.

(That's right. So first of all let's be calm. Yeah........that?

 
 
 Behind the telegraph pole, he is looking at me without hiding half of his body. And, without fail, their gazes overlapped.

"...............

 Yuto spreads his hands wide, still wearing his shoes.

''No! It's still easier to live in than I thought it would be, thank goodness, thank goodness (it's really a tent).

 Obviously, he's very vocal. And.

Oh, what? Miss Ayasaka? Thanks for meeting me!

 The jittery lady also came out from behind a telegraph pole, looking a bit bummed.

''........Oh, um, are you okay?''

'What? Are you okay? Oh! Is it about the house? Of course! It's a bit old, but it's been very nice to live in. Yeah, really. Hahahaha....

'But you weren't upset just now, were you? It looked like you came out of there in a hurry........ And the shoes......

 Yuto was still wearing his shoes on his hands and talking to her in his socks.

'Ah! Here!  I just couldn't help it when the house is this big. I mean ... it's called youthful indiscretion! Haha, no, I'm embarrassed!

'Huh...'

 The questioning reaction made Yuto want to change the subject, but that's not the point. I'll ask the aunt what the most important thing to do in the current situation right now is to ask her.

''Um, excuse me, is there a pay phone around here? I forgot something at my parents' house........ I need to contact my parents' old man... or rather my grandfather.

'What? Um, it's not around here. We have to go to the station.

 He looks at me curiously. Yuto realizes what that means.

'Oh, I don't have a cell phone. I didn't feel much need for it. You're at the station, thank you very much. I'll be off for a bit.

 In fact, I don't have it for financial reasons. Your aunt, however, seemed strangely impressed.

'Yeah.... Wait a minute. Can I borrow my phone if you want? It's just around the corner.

 He suggests that with a laugh.

'Well you don't have a cell phone. Oh my god, I wish my daughter could hear it.

 I heard that, but Yuto wanted to get in touch with them as soon as possible. He jumped at this suggestion.

''Yo, is that alright? I'm sorry! But it would help if I could take you at your word.

It's okay. Come on. Let's go.

 Yuto followed his aunt into the Ayasaka residence, which was just around the corner from the location. Then he borrowed the landline phone at the entrance from his aunt.

"Call me when you're done. We'll be in the back.

 After bowing his head, Yuto watched his aunt disappear and hurriedly called his parents' house.

  He was getting more and more annoyed, but finally, he heard an unwilling voice.

"Ah, hello. I'm at the Dou Dou Dou Kenjutsu Dojo. I'm busy right now, so I'll keep my business brief....

 Here we go again! This is why my students don't come to me!

'Grandpa! It's me!

"Hmm? Oh, that's a popular scam nowadays. You have not thought to deceive me, the one who was once known as a gambler, 183 years ago...

'No! It's Yuto! That's enough! This exchange! We've done this before!

".........What is it, Yuto? What do you want? I am busy at the moment. Are you hooting again?

 Yuto speaks with strength while keeping his voice low, as this is someone else's house.

''No! Hey, Grandpa! What is that house?!

"What do you mean?

Don't play dumb with me! There were all kinds of them. An outsider, an outsider called an ancient and modern outsider! And it's quite prestigious! They're quite a bunch of guys, looking so comfortable in such a godly place!

"Ah, well, calm down. I'm not sure I understand what you're saying....

''Da-ka-ra. I'm telling you it was like a real haunted house this time! Anyway, there were a lot of monsters and they were throwing a feast and making it very lively!

"Oh, good for you. You said you might be lonely living alone. You'd be happy to be lively, wouldn't you?

 Yuto's voice grew louder and louder as he interacted with Sumazo, who wasn't engaging with him at all.

''That's not what I'm talking about! I'm telling you I can't live in that place!

"Noh........Yuto. Well, let's check out the current situation first.

What's the status quo? Now I'm telling you!

"Yuto you know that our family is unlucky enough to not be able to afford to support you right now.

'It is! My grandfather....

"And! You also said that you really, really want to be in high school, no matter what it takes.

Uh-huh.

 I reluctantly listen to what Kata Zou has to say. I think he told me the exact same story last time........

"So I approached the principal of Kibayashi High School and managed to get myself into a situation where I could enter the school.

..........

"Also, one of those conditions was that you would earn a living on your own. Not that you were willing to accept that either. And, moreover, I've also confirmed that you don't have two words for a man.

..........

"But that's as bad as it sounds," said the kind-hearted me, who took pity on the situation, and asked my acquaintance to provide me with a cheap place to live, as well. He even said that since you are a man, you could manage your own life. And if possible, you would even be able to send money home!

I didn't say that!

 Does Yuto have some kind of script like that, with the exact same development as last time? I am tempted to suspect that the old man has a habit of saying the same thing over and over again. But the "Mere Old Man" had a habit of saying the same thing over and over again. Of course, Kazura is no exception.

"So it's as if what you're going to do is a given. You will live in that house and live the high school life you've always wanted. And you will do everything you can to make that happen. A man can only become a man when he can do what he says he's going to do well!

 As usual, Sumazo gives the same speech as last time, passionately. Gradually, Yuto feels weak.

"Do you understand? You have only one thing to do. You're occupying it first, and you'll have to convince those unfaithful people to tell you who on earth is the landlord there.

'What! You know what? It's not a person! There's no way you can do that!

"Whew. You're giving up already. Alas, what's the point of being young........ What are the people of the Dou Dou family saying. Besides, in your case, it's probably more difficult to deal with a human opponent.

"Because!

"Yuto. Your situation has already been decided. You will live there. You will attend school from there. That's what I'm talking about. I'm going to hang up now. Oh, and don't come back here. I've changed the locks on the door. You will find yourself on your own, unworthy grandson! That's the catchphrase. Oh, and this number is........Yuto! I am busy! I'm hanging up! Oh, Sunflower...

 Gotcha.

'Hey! Wait! ...and he really did cut it off! It must really be the sunflower calling! You old bastard!

 He made a fist with the receiver in one hand and swore with all his might. In case you're not aware of the fact that the sunflower is an employed mom at a snack bar that Kazazo is crazy about, she is also a mother with two kids.
 You'll be able to find a lot of people who will be able to help you.

'Um, I'm sorry. I heard a loud voice. Did you finish your call already?

 Yuto hurriedly put the receiver back and hid it behind his back with his hands outstretched, as if to mend the situation.

''Oh, I'm sorry! Hey, yeah, I'm sorry I didn't get the location of my forgotten item right, I was being loud. Um, thank you for letting me use your phone.

You're welcome. Are you done?

'That's enough! I can handle the rest on my own!

"? .... yeah.

Well, thank you very much.

 Yuto bowed deeply and left the Ayasaka residence.