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Chapter 054: Yukinoshita Yukino

The sound of cameras clicking intermittently, 'ka-cha, ka-cha,' could be heard as several devices emitted a long 'beep' indicating that the data collection and analysis were complete.

"Report, Section Chief, the results are in. Based on the changes in the magnetic field, the degree of dissipation of the strange energy, and the traces left on the street, we estimate that the danger level of the anomalous entity that appeared here is between Level D and Level C."

"This street was briefly caught in a temporal anomaly."

The middle-aged man nodded in understanding. After thinking for a moment, he spoke again.

"Have any useful information been collected from the surrounding area?"

"It's late, and there aren't many people on the street. The area is remote, so no surveillance cameras were installed. As of now, we haven't found any suspected players," the young worker reported.

"Installing more surveillance cameras is essential."

Everyone knew this should be done to deal with the current changes, but installing more cameras in cities across the country would require a budget in the astronomical range.

Even if the Cabinet agreed, the Parliament might not.

"What about the person who reported it? Have we found any information on them?"

The young worker shook his head.

"The report came from a public telephone booth, and the voice had been altered. It shows a high level of counter-surveillance awareness."

This led them to strongly suspect that the person might be a legitimate player involved in the anomalous game.

However, finding this player and confirming their identity would not be an easy task.

"Deploy more personnel and expand the investigation range. There's a chance we can find them," the middle-aged man suggested.

After a brief consideration, he dismissed the idea.

"No, it's too time-consuming and inefficient. Let's leave it for now. Create a file on this case and monitor the possessed person in the hospital closely."

Chapter 054: Yukinoshita Yukino [4th Update]

"The people who survive being possessed by anomalies have a very high probability of being selected for the 'Anomalous Game.'"

This was the rule they had concluded so far.

"Understood."

The team wrapped up their final tasks, and after about ten minutes, the police tape was removed. Everything returned to normal, as though the incident had never occurred.

The next day,

Lin Ye and Tachibana Hina woke up early to head to school.

"I'll get off here first."

Tachibana Hina was going back to her apartment to change into new shoes and clothes before heading to school.

"Okay."

Tachibana Hina waved her hand and turned to get off the tram, leaving the tram station. She walked back onto the road to Sōbu High School, where Lin Ye had changed into the black Western-style school uniform of Sōbu High that day.

The wide street was lined with trees, their leaves rustling in the breeze, while pink cherry blossoms fluttered down, drawing beautiful arcs through the air. The faint fragrance of sakura filled the atmosphere.

Groups of high school students walked together, with girls in pleated skirts showing off their fair legs, exuding youthful vitality. Laughter and cheerful conversations could be heard occasionally.

Lin Ye, who had already graduated from university and worked in the workforce for several years, looked at this scene and felt a subtle, mixed emotion rising within him.

There was nostalgia, but also a strange sense of unfamiliar discomfort.

Japanese high schools were completely different from those in his previous life in his home country. Here, if one chose to slack off, life could actually be very easy.

Shaking his head, Lin Ye formally stepped through the gate of Sōbu High, entering the high school.

Last night,

After previously calling the police, which proactively brought the Japanese authorities, he went out again midway and arrived at the site of the anomaly.

Just as he had suspected, the authorities had already noticed the "Anomalous Game" and the existence of players, so they had established a specialized agency the Special Action Department for Demon Affairs under the Public Safety Commission.

The officials at the scene never expected that the person they were trying to find had already arrived at the scene and had even had close contact with them.

"You finally decided to come,"

An adult female voice echoed, and Lin Ye didn't react until he saw a female teacher in a white lab coat standing in front of him.

In her white lab coat, with long straight black hair and a curvaceous figure, even without having seen the photo of Hiratsuka Shizune that Tachibana Hina had shown him, Lin Ye could recognize Hiratsuka Shizune by these distinct features alone.

"Hiratsuka... sensei?"

"Oh, you recognized me right away. It seems your memory loss was a lie."

Hiratsuka Shizune exuded a cold aura as she approached Lin Ye, but due to the height difference between them, her imposing presence was slightly diminished.

"Tachibana Hina sensei showed me your photo."

"Tachibana? It seems like you two are getting along well."

"She has a very good personality."

"She just graduated from university, but I'm glad you made it on time today, no tardiness. I'll overlook your previous absences. As your homeroom teacher and life counselor, I hope you can focus on your studies."

Hiratsuka Shizune patted Lin Ye's shoulder.

"Chasing stars and liking idols are normal hobbies, but it's not good if they interfere with your daily life and studies."

"You're right, teacher."

After a while, Hiratsuka Shizune felt that Lin Ye had changed a bit, that he was willing to listen to and accept advice.

Perhaps Lin Ye really had lost part of his memory.

"I'm glad you understand. Idols and celebrities are too distant for ordinary people. If you really want to have a girlfriend, why not pursue a girl from Sōbu High? Don't become disheartened with the girls from Sōbu High just because Yukinoshita rejected you a few times."

Big question marks filled Lin Ye's mind.

Did the original him confess to Yukinoshita?!

I don't remember, I don't admit it.

"Go to class now. If you need anything, come directly to me."

Under Hiratsuka Shizune's urging, Lin Ye arrived at the second-year Class J classroom in the teaching building.

He looked around but did not see the figure of the icy girl.

The last seat in the second row by the window was his seat.

After sitting down, Lin Ye took out his textbook, and upon seeing his name, he temporarily felt relieved.

One by one, his classmates entered, but no one greeted him.

Lin Ye, on the contrary, was happy with the quiet.

Suddenly,

The noisy chatter abruptly ceased, and the classroom atmosphere became still. Lin Ye looked up toward the classroom door, and a figure immediately caught his eye.

He had finally seen Yukinoshita Yukino.

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