Crossover: I Took In a Runaway High School Girl

The figure now standing before Renji Kamisaka and Yotsuya Miko was a thin man in a suit, wearing glasses, with incredibly familiar facial features. Hearing Yotsuya Miko's cry, filled with shock and longing, Renji's heart stirred. This man, it seemed, was Miko's deceased father.

Yotsuya Miko rubbed her eyes frantically, as if she couldn't believe it. "Father, is that really you?" Her voice trembled, her eyes slightly wet with tears ready to spill. Her father and younger brother, Kyousuke, had died in an accidental car crash a year ago. The incident had been a crushing blow to her and her mother, changing their lives forever. Not long after the tragedy, Miko had gained her cursed Yin-Yang eye ability, forcing her to see horrifying entities.

Yotsuya Miko's father gently wiped his daughter's tear-streaked cheek, a soft smile etched on his face. He glanced at the woman who had recovered slightly, lying peacefully on the bed, then said to both of them in an almost inaudible voice, "It's me, Miko. Let's go out and talk, don't disturb your mother's rest."

They arrived in the living room. The man who had a gentle face just moments ago suddenly made an unexpected movement. He jumped, then prostrated himself and bowed before them both in a very stiff and formal manner, his forehead touching the floor. "I am so sorry!" His voice was hoarse, full of remorse. "I've caused you so much trouble!"

Renji Kamisaka was slightly stunned. Is he that humble? I didn't expect Yotsuya Miko's father to be such a funny man who was so good at bowing.

Yotsuya Miko crossed her arms over her chest, scoffing in annoyance, yet there was a deep longing in her eyes. "Tell me, why is your deceased father in that monster's body? And why is your mother sick?"

Mr. Yotsuya knelt on the ground, his head bowed even lower, directly touching the floor at zero distance, as if he wanted to bury himself in the floor. He looked extremely ashamed.

"Hurry and tell me!" Miko couldn't help but press, her voice a little fierce, trying to hide her overflowing emotions.

"I'm sorry... It's all Father's fault," Mr. Yotsuya sighed, and finally looked up, showing a deeply remorseful expression. "Because my superior was in a hurry to send me some information, I went to school to pick up Kyosuke, but I drove wrongly because I was in a hurry. Kyosuke also lost his life." His eyes glazed over, recalling the dark past. "When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a dark place, unable to go anywhere." He looked at Miko and Miko's mother. "I was worried about you and your mother, so I tried every means to come back and see you. Then, I reached an agreement with that monster. He would bring me to see you, and in return, I had to give him my soul." His voice turned bitter. "But I didn't expect that after he consumed me, he still craved the life of this world, so he set his sights on you and your mother."

That was it. Everything was clear. As a deceased soul, Mr. Yotsuya couldn't reach his wife and daughter. So he sought help from a stronger evil spirit by sacrificing his soul, wanting to protect his daughter and wife. However, the evil spirit's greed for life caused the entity to be unsatisfied after consuming him, and used the contract's power to continue sucking Mrs. Yotsuya's vitality. This was also why Mr. Yotsuya was still present—as long as the contract existed, the evil spirit could continue to reside there. This person was more of a ghost than an evil spirit. It could be inferred: When Mrs. Yotsuya's vitality was completely drained, the next target would definitely be Yotsuya Miko.

After listening to her father's words, Yotsuya Miko bit her lip, holding back tears, saying nothing. Mr. Yotsuya lowered his head even further. He knew that he grieved for his daughter and wife, and he felt even more remorse for his youngest son.

"So what are your plans now?" Yotsuya Miko asked, her voice returning to seriousness, but with a deeply sad undertone.

"I plan to see your mother again and then leave," Mr. Yotsuya said with a faint smile, his eyes wandering between them both, slightly teasing. "Seeing that my daughter has someone reliable, I can also leave in peace." He looked at Renji. "Young man, what's your name?"

"My name is Renji Kamisaka, and I'm a high school student."

"Renji? A good name. Miko and my wife, I leave them to you!" Mr. Yotsuya once again performed his god-tier dogeza, and finally glanced at his wife's room reluctantly, his body emitting a soft golden light. "Miko, Father will always bless you and your mother in heaven."

"Father!" As Mr. Yotsuya disappeared, becoming specks of light that drifted upwards, the girl's tears began to fall uncontrollably, streaming down her cheeks.

Renji Kamisaka seized the opportunity, raised his hand and wrapped his arm around Miko's shoulder, gently stroking her hair. "It's okay, everything will be alright."

The girl's complaints completely broke under his comfort and warm touch. She threw herself into Renji's embrace, sobbing uncontrollably, wetting Renji's shirt shoulder.

It took a while for her to regain her composure, pulling away from the embrace. The girl's cheeks were burning hot, and she broke free from Renji's arm as if she had been electrocuted. She lowered her head and quietly peeked at Renji's face, so nervous that she didn't know what to say for a while.

Renji Kamisaka smiled at her, a reassuring smile. "It seems you're fine."

"Well, thank you," Yotsuya Miko shyly thanked him, her voice barely a whisper.

"You're welcome," Renji Kamisaka sat on the sofa, observing the room. "The problem is resolved. It should be fine for your mother to rest for a while. After all, you found me in time. Then I'll be leaving."

Yotsuya Miko trembled, and she felt a little scared when she thought of the horrifying scene just now. She looked at Renji with a pitiful expression, her eyes welling up. "Can you not leave?" she whispered, her voice small and fragile. "I'm scared..." She bit her lip, then bravely ventured. "So... that... can you accept me as your disciple? Teacher Renji, you see, I have the ability to see ghosts and spirits, so I should have the qualifications to be an exorcist, right?"

Renji Kamisaka spread his hands helplessly. "The problem is that I'm not an exorcist. My abilities are innate, and I can't teach them to you. At least I haven't developed such abilities yet."

Yotsuya Miko felt a little disappointed, her shoulders slumping.

Renji Kamisaka raised his hand and touched Miko's hair, smiling gently. "But I can still protect you. After all, your father just asked me to take care of his daughter and wife. If I can't do it, he might turn into another entity and come back to bother me."

The girl looked at him in surprise, her eyes wide.

Renji Kamisaka didn't waste words and pulled the bra from his pocket, handing it to Miko. "This is a blessed item I got by chance. When you wear it, you can have the ability to drive away all evil presences."

"Ah? Renji, are you serious?" When Yotsuya Miko saw Renji take out a bra, her cheeks immediately flushed, as red as a tomato. This person isn't serious. Who goes out with a girl's bra in their pocket?

"Of course I'm serious. You'll know what I mean when you wear it during your activities," Renji replied calmly, without a hint of doubt. "And here are some talismans. If you encounter an evil spirit that even this bra can't drive away, throw the talisman." He handed her a few sheets of the black flame talismans he had just obtained. "Okay, contact me if you have anything. I'll accept you as my disciple. Remember to respect your teacher in the future." After that, he ruffled Miko's hair again and turned, heading towards the exit.

"Thank you, Teacher," Yotsuya Miko watched Renji's retreating back and sincerely thanked him, her voice full of newfound respect. Then she looked at the item in her hand and her cheeks became even redder. So, he said to respect his teacher. How should she respect her teacher? Did he want something in return? A teacher who carries a girl's bra with him seems very unusual. But Yotsuya Miko still chose to listen to him. She immediately went back to her room and put on the bra.

The bra fit quite well, as if it were made for her. So, Renji saw no value in me a long time ago and deliberately prepared such a bra, right? The more Yotsuya Miko thought about it, the hotter her cheeks became, and her head grew dizzy from the combination of embarrassment and confusion.

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