After everything that happened last night
Yozora was declared dead, Yozora himself has no intention of returning to his school life.
For now, his only priority is to uncover the mystery of his family, who are they, where are they.
I told Kaguya what happened yesterday inside the mental landscape, but not everything about it.
Mostly only the part about our plan to look for his parents.
With the classes suspended, Tamamo herself have free time aside some work she still have to attempt, but it's not that much that we can slack off— I mean have fun
We gathered today in my room.
I greeted everyone good afternoon.
" What exactly did you call us for today here, boss? " asked Tamamo
(Boss??? Why is our teacher calling him boss? Furthermore, why is she here?) Yozora thought to himself
" Calm down, first, let me introduce you to the newest member of the party, Hoshino Yozora "
I signaled Yozora to greet Tamamo
" Oh, yes, right, My name is Hoshino Yozora, nice to meet you... "
He's still a bit shy huh
" Likewise, my name, as you already know, is Tamamo-no-Mae "
Tamamo greeted back
" This Tamamo here is the real deal, the fox lady from the legends "
With my declaration, Yozora was taken aback by this claim
Tamamo herself revealed her ears and tails to to convince him.
He's in shock.
" Ah, I see... " was all he could say
" And Yozora here, Tamamo, is a witch descent "
The two of them are shocked by this claim, of course Yozora doesn't know about himself.
As Kaguya explain, witches are individuals whose powers are not belonging to this world.
The witches originated way back at BC era
The Original Witch's fundamentals of harnessing power was studied by different disciples and was passed down through blood or teachings too.
Yozora seems to be the former
And one more, he's in possession of a special eye; The Mystic Eye of Clairvoyance
It's the same kind of Mystic Eye the original witch possessed, are they perhaps related?
" Witch? Like those wicked women portrayed in media? " curiously asked Tamamo
" Yes, and no, Witches in media are just misinterpreted by people, even Witches recorded historically too. " Answered Kaguya
I just learned something new again.
" By the way, I'm sure we've already introduced ourselves to you, but let us do it again properly this time. "
" ThIs girl is Kaguya, A goddess. "
" And I'm Sorasaki Hikari, just your normal highschool boy who happened to open a third eye, and now somehow a servant of gods... "
Upon the introduction, Yozora realized now unbelievable and amazing are the person he's facing right now.
A fox from a legend, an actual goddess and a supernatural wielder.
He though to himself that in comparison to them, him existence is really small.
" Nice to meet you, everyone " was all he could say
I wonder why, I feel really close to this guy, almost the same familiar feeling I have with Kaguya...
No, No! Not that feeling! Not the romantic type, just familiar, okay!? Anyway
It's just how I really feel, Is it alright to say that we're best friends now? I can't explain this...
We just met other few days ago yet I feel otherwise... Maybe I've gone insane.
" Well then, now, the greetings aside, It's a selfish request of mine, but I want help from you two " I bowed my head in accordance to asking this request
The 2 of them looked at me curiously while Yozora waited to see how Will things turn out.
" Help? "
Nice Kaguya! Thanks for asking! I was worried there will be just silence.
" Yes, as I already told you, I have agreed to help Yozora find his parents, if possible, I'd like as much as help as I can. "
I explained to them why I want their help, please accept...
" Boss, I will follow your wish whatever it may be, you can count on me! "
" Tamamo... Thank you. "
I bowed to Tamamo in gratitude
" I see, why not? " Kaguya accepted too.
I smiled to Kaguya, signifying that I'm grateful.
Still, I did agree to find his parents, I'm not sure where to start
So I really want the knowledgeable Kaguya's help on this case
And I figured Tamamo may have something to help too.
" Don't worry boss, we'll find her parents no matter what. " Assured Tamamo
" Oh, Yozora is a boy. "
Tamamo's tail stopped moving like waves and just stood up straight
" WHAT?! "
I understand her shock...
AND HOW DOES SHE NOT KNOW?! HE'S HER STUDENT!
" come to think of it, I never read his file... It's on me on this one... STILL! what!!? Boss! You're kidding right? I mean! Look at that face! " Tamamo pointed at Yozora Trying to wrap her mind around this newly found fact
" It's rude to point at people like that you know, still, yeah, I understand where you're coming from, that's my reaction too. "
I sympathize with her shock
Yozora who was used to this paid no attention at all, he saw it coming from a mile away.
" But, anyway, Thanks you two for agreeing to help, I really appreciate it, truly "
I once again thanked the two of them
Actually, I feel like a child gathering his playmates to plan something mischievous for the day...
But my intentions are serious
I believe helping Yozora is going to be really something...
I just have that feeling. I'll trust my guts on this one.
Kaguya decided to look on Heavenly Records later to see if there are traces for Yozora's family under Takamagahara's vision.
While Tamamo decided to look through data within human realm, within the Internet...
Files of people, registry and etc.
Tamamo has gotten pretty handy with technology
In mere months, she mastered things like coding.
Anything revolving around network technology.
According to her, this invention is the most fascinating.
To connect people world wide through small pieces of flat glasses, screens, Is a really amazing invention.
Somehow it's also a device that spreads hate...
But that aside!
I decided to hang out with Yozora for the day.
I began asking more things about him.
How he grew up, who looked after him, and especially, how what happened yesterday came to that.
Regarding who looked after him, he talked about a mysterious figure that looked after me
He can only remember a blonde girl with a petite figure.
It was also her that named him Yozora Hoshino, he doesn't really know where the Hoshino came from, and the only thing that remains with him is his necklace made of an unknown material, carved with a wing shape.
As for what happened yesterday, according to him, it's just that he felt really heavy and sleepy, the next thing he knew was he was dreaming, a beautiful scenery that captivated him.
For days, he was there, until I arrived.
Going with his story, the task of finding a person will be difficult, our only lead here is his last name.
I wonder if we'll be able to pull this off...
I once again asked him about school.
But he really refuse to go back, he'll only feel terrible in there he said.
— I told Hikari that going back to studies will just make me feel terrible...
School, it's a place I really hate... Since childhood.
I hated the concept of gathering youth in a single place... Different emotions and desires filled it.
It's a terrible feeling being able to sense them all.
A place where terrible and disgusting people gather.
I see them everyday, I sense them everyday, Greed, Lust, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Envy and Pride...
And their main excuse for it is their youth, just because they're young.
" you only live once " they say, that's true, but to use that as an excuse to be a terrible human being makes me sick.
Bullying, Craze for intercourse, Negligence.
Being blind to reality, they hide behind this wall known as youth, being young...
There are ways to enjoy it without involving this...
But I'm the only one who cared about this, as one who can sense emotions all around me.
They will live their lives as they see fit.
I simply want a place where happiness gathers, relaxation, a place of warmth.
Being in a cold place really makes you yearn for it, no matter how silly It may sound.
It's what I want.
I hate school, I hate people... —
Yozora seemed really serious about stopping his studies, I will not pry in any further.
You don't ask a wounded man to remove his bandages for you to see.
Just let it be, let it heal on silence.
Still, it got me curious but where has he been working?
I asked him the question, apparently he worked a part time job in a fast food restaurant.
In his free time, he's an artist that does commissions online.
He seems to be an internet person, huh?
Can't blame him, internet can be nice too as bad as it is.
It's a place where you can truly express yourself and find others that shares your own interests.
Yozora started to open up more, speaking about what he planned with the money he saved from working.
" Really? What are you planning to spend it on? " I asked
" I plan to build a cafe... It's a really nice place filled with nice stuffs, gathering nice people "
He just likes nice things.
I see, that might not be a bad Idea, and for his money amount—?!?
Yozora then told me of how much money he has saved and
What in the, how much did he have to work just to gather this much?! What a workaholic guy... I'm too lazy to even climb stairs...
(I have No idea how much it's needed to start a cafe business so just understand that it's a lot of money, just imagine it)
Still, it's not enough huh...
Hehe, I know where to get help from
It's fortunate that I happen to know a fox with great connections... Fufufu how fortunate truly...
I think I'm starting to abuse the fact that she's under me now but whatevs! It is what it is, whahaha!
Yozora looked at me weirdly
He must've felt what I just felt...
I called Tamamo as soon as possible to ask her if she can help with it, and by help, I meant have someone do something about it, Like extra funds and planning.
Which in return she affirmed enthusiastically.
" Leave it to me, boss! "
She had someone in mind.
Yay, bunch of children starting a business? Count me in!
Tamamo is simply too convenient at this point.
She got a stable Income, she cooks good, she take care of people and on top of all! She's really enthusiastic.
She's truly a wife material.
It hasn't even been a day and we got a confirmation already.
According to her, one will be built under her name.
Wow, fox charms, amazing and scary....
It's really convenient if you can just charm people into doing something for you...
I am genuinely impressed and concerned.
And I also feel ashamed for relying on her too much on this...
An opportunity is an opportunity, when you see it, you seize it! That's motto! Hear that?!
Maybe I can even rule the country with her help... What am I thinking about, I'm no emperor.
I'm the furthest thing from that.
And since nothing important is going to happen on the next days, let's do a timeskip to the time the cafe is established!
Hmm, perhaps that's a lot of time to ski—
—Whoa!
Oh, there, 2 weeks after.
We skipped a lot.
Now I kind of regret that.
Now, back to the track.
In these past 2 weeks, we spent our time on planning.
All the ideas and possible gimmicks
Since this place is built near the school, it will attract a lot of students.
Yozora himself is speechless, why would be such thing be done for him?
In his life, no one has ever done anything for him, so this kind of help, and this big is really making him worry
He asked if is there something he needs to pay back or anything but I said no.
I'm the one abusing powers here and I am not holding back... Maybe I Will.
For why am I doing this? Yeah....
Somehow, I just feel like it's the best thing to do, and I should help as much as I can...
What's with me making rash decisions lately? Still, it just feels right...
I can't even begin to think about refusing to help.
It's like something is whispering to me to just do it.
That if I don't, I will mess up.
Damn, this is weird.
Anyway!
So, Yozora is going to be the manager... And he'll be the one to do everything as well...
I looked at Yozora standing besides me
" Are you going to be fine with all the work? "
" I am, I'm the one who wished for this... And I can't bored if I'm doing something I like, right? "
So he loves it...
" I see, then good luck "
I decided that If I have free time, I will help around here
And that's how our hanging out spot was created....
When School returned, students would come here.
Of course we're a part of that.
Days passed and Yozora seems to be doing fine with all of this
In fact, he's smiling more often these days.
Nothing special was happening really, just daily life.
Until...
A strange girl wearing an old fashioned clothes, a coat with checkered pattern, a skirt, a deerstalker hat, brown boots and black stockings.
she smiled as she fixed her glasses while she holds her pipe for tobacco?
A girl with short blonde hair.
" I heard you were looking for your missing parents " asked the strange girl
In which Yozora just stared at her
" My name is Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, a detective, there's no mystery I can't uncover. "
She extended her hand right after introducing herself to be the legendary detective.
" Nice to meet you "