Multicrossover: I Took Utaha's Virginity At The Beginning!

Yotsuya Miko was out of breath by the time she caught up to Ryuu.

She had been waiting all day for an opportunity to speak with him—ever since she made up her mind last week.

But with how popular Ryuu was, and after the chaos of this morning, she didn't want to attract too much attention.

So she waited.

And waited.

Until now.

Seeing him about to disappear into the crowd, she rushed forward.

Ryuu turned toward her as she approached.

"Something wrong?"

His voice was casual, yet sharp—like he already sensed something was off.

Yotsuya Miko clasped her hands together, bowing slightly.

"I-I'm Yotsuya Miko, a first-year at Sobu High as well!"

Her golden eyes darted nervously between him and the girl beside him.

"...I actually have a favor to ask, Natsukawa-san."

Then, realizing how sudden that sounded, she quickly added—

"I-I'm willing to pay you! I'll compensate you for your time!"

"Compensation, huh?"

Ryuu nodded.

"Let's hear what it is first."

Just as Miko was about to explain, she hesitated.

Her gaze flickered toward Miura Yumeko.

It wasn't something she wanted others involved in.

It was too dangerous.

But before she could say anything, Yumeko spoke up—her tone cool and sharp.

"If you're asking for help, then why not just say it here?"

Yumeko crossed her arms, tilting her head.

"Or… is this actually a confession in disguise?"

Her voice was laced with amusement, but her eyes?

Sharp. Testing.

Miko flinched.

"I-It's not like that!! I-I swear!"

Seeing her reaction, Ryuu chuckled.

"Yumeko, you're going to scare her to death."

Miko pouted slightly.

"I-I'm not crying."

Yumeko huffed, placing a hand on her hip.

"Then stop acting so suspicious. Why all the secrecy?"

"She does have a point," Ryuu added, nodding thoughtfully.

Miko's shoulders stiffened.

Seeing her look like a trapped rabbit, Ryuu decided to ease up.

"...I'm just joking."

He waved a hand, his smirk softening.

"Relax. You're giving me way too much of a reaction."

Miko exhaled in relief.

But before she could fully relax—

Ryuu's next words froze her in place.

"I can feel it from you, Yotsuya-san."

His tone shifted—cool and controlled.

"You're dealing with something supernatural."

Miko's breath caught in her throat.

"...E-Eh?"

Ryuu's crimson gaze locked onto hers.

"Ghosts. Curses. Something along those lines, right?"

Miko's eyes widened in shock.

"Y-You—!"

Then, almost instantly, she nodded frantically.

"Yes! That's exactly it!"

Hope surged in her chest.

For the first time, someone actually understood her problem.

Someone believed her.

She wasn't alone.

Maybe… just maybe… she could finally escape this nightmare.

"...Supernatural?"

Yumeko's expression shifted.

She hadn't expected another person in school to be dealing with this.

More importantly—

She hadn't expected Miko to be able to see them.

"Wait," Yumeko asked, frowning.

"You can actually see those things?"

Miko hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"Y-Yeah…"

Yumeko exhaled, rubbing her temples.

"Great. Another person who deals with creepy shit."

Though she was a little uneasy, she wasn't as scared as before.

After all—she couldn't see them.

And as Ryuu had told her before—

"If you can't see them, they usually don't bother you."

So instead of fear, Yumeko mostly just…

Felt bad.

Miko looked stressed. Exhausted.

Like she had been dealing with this alone for way too long.

"...I misunderstood you earlier."

Yumeko spoke more seriously this time.

Miko blinked in surprise.

"I'm sorry."

Hearing Miura Yumeko—the so-called Queen of the School—apologizing so genuinely…

Miko was almost too stunned to respond.

"I-It's okay! Really!"

Then, she hesitated.

"...But wait. You can't see them, right?"

"Nope."

Yumeko glanced at Ryuu.

"But I know about this world."

Miko's eyes widened slightly.

She envied that answer.

She wished she could live normally—even while knowing.

Miko turned back to Ryuu, her golden eyes desperate.

"Natsukawa-san… please help me!"

She clutched her hands together, bowing deeply.

"I-I'll pay you whatever you want!"

"Any amount! Whatever you ask for, I-I'll do my best to fulfill it!"

Ryuu mentally bookmarked that sentence.

But outwardly, he remained calm.

"If I'm going to help, Yotsuya-san…"

His gaze sharpened.

"I need to know exactly what you've been experiencing."

Miko nodded rapidly.

"O-Of course!"

Then—Ryuu glanced toward Yumeko.

"...But I have something else to do right now."

Miko froze.

Her breath hitched when she noticed his gaze shifting toward Yumeko.

She understood.

"...I-I see."

Logically, she knew she could just wait until tomorrow.

But—

She had been having recurring nightmares.

Nightmares of being devoured by the mountain god.

Every night, they became more vivid.

More real.

She didn't think she could last another night.

So, desperately—she turned to Yumeko.

Her expression pleading.

"...Miura-san."

Even without words, Yumeko felt it.

The silent plea.

The overwhelming fear.

For a moment, she hesitated.

Then, she sighed.

"...Tch. Fine."

She flipped her hair back.

"You can come with us."

Miko's eyes lit up with gratitude.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

For a brief moment—in Miko's eyes—

Yumeko looked like an angel.

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After a ten-minute walk, the trio arrived.

Ryuu raised a brow at the sight of Yumeko's house.

A three-story, Western-style mansion.

"Wow."

He whistled.

"Yumeko's house is pretty big."

Yumeko shrugged.

"It's alright."

She entered the passcode and stepped inside.

"Come in."

Miko hesitated before stepping inside, looking around in awe.

Meanwhile, Ryuu?

He flopped onto the couch immediately.

"...This is nice."

Yumeko rolled her eyes.

"It was nice—until you started talking about ghosts and curses."

She placed drinks and snacks on the table.

"So take responsibility for it."

Ryuu chuckled.

"Of course."

Yumeko huffed, crossing her arms.

Then—she glanced at Miko.

She had been nervously looking around.

"...What?" Yumeko asked.

Miko hesitated.

Then—swallowed.

"...Miura-san."

Her voice trembled.

"Is there something… in your house?"

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