Jobless Chapter 35 Street Playboy, Message from Kuro Minato-san
Jobless Chapter 37 Minato vs Harakara. A person in a tight spot.
Next day. I slept until noon, then I offered Cui some meat I took out of the fridge. And as usual, I was eating cornflakes with milk.
「 Hmmm 」
I’m still thinking about the mystery of Schwartz. They have money, and yet, they call me to an abandoned building so I don’t get it.
(If they want to ask about the stones, then they’d prefer to take it slow at a family restaurant, right? Wait, no way, are they inviting me to beat me up?)
No, that’s unlikely. Why would they commit such crimes for just three stones?
In addition, they also are paying 200,000 so we could meet in person, I could’ve sent it by mail and been done with it.
In short, I don’t see the use for it. I guess they’re only interested in the stone.
「 If I recall, they asked to send it to a convenience store last time. Well, it was personal information, so they didn’t want to reveal their address to a stranger… 」
But the destination was a convenience store in Tokyo. I remember thinking that the buyer was surprisingly close.
Well, it’s useless to think about it. I’ll know when I’m there.
I get paid, so I’m not going to turn it down because I don’t get it.
「 And so. I’ll go to the abandoned building to meet that suspicious stone collector 」
『 Very well. If we earn a lot of money, then we’re closer to releasing a new lewd skill 』
That’s right! Today, I’m saving up the hero points and money!
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Kokuryoin Minato remembers the exchange with Shrimp Crab Mochi yesterday.
(I never thought I’d get a new stone at a time like this!)
The stones were much more powerful than the previous one. For the isolated Kukoryoin Minato, that was a great hope.
(Harakara hasn’t shown up yet, but the oni always appear at night)
As soon as the classes are over, she’ll head straight to the abandoned building, her base. She plans on having the Shrimp Crab Mochi person bring the stones and food and tell her about it.
(It’s such a powerful medium. How were they able to get it? Do they have more in stock? There are so many things I want to ask)
Harakara might likely come for her at night, so it’s not possible to ask for a long time. But, there’s enough time to get the stones.
She was feeling gloomy until yesterday, but now she’s relieved. Once she gets her hands on the three powerful stones… She can see the possibility of taking down Harakara.
(The white stone is a special one. Does this Shrimp Crab Mochi guy know about it, and that’s why they’re selling it, no, of course they do. There’s no chance this is a coincidence)
He surely must be a sharp-eyed old man who spent a long time with stones that they can see the powers in it.
Kokuryoin imagined the person in her mind.
(I don’t know the origin of the name)
The end of the class chimed. Kokuryoin Minato left her seat and immediately went to the school gate. Then, she met another female student outdoors.
「 ………… 」
「 Oh my, isn’t that Minato-sama. 」
The name of the girl is Motomune Amari. She’s a fellow student, and also a girl of a lineage who takes revenge against the Oni.
She’s the current top in the Kokuryoin house. Before that, Motomune House was holding the seat.
The two houses have a long history, but they’re not friendly. And Motomune Amari always bumps into Kokuryoin Minato.
「 You’re still alive? Ah, did you beat that Harakara already? Well, it’s the genius Minato after all. As expected 」
「 I haven’t fought Harakara yet 」
「 My? Is that so? That’s unfortunate 」
Motomune Amari was delighted at Kokuryoin Minato’s situation.
A genius of the same age, wanting the title of the strongest, Kokuryoin Minato. She was praised extravagantly and always compared to people like Amari.
But this time, the situation has moved greatly as Kokuryoin Minato had Harakara’s eyes on her. Kokuryoin Minato would likely die.
「 The head seems to think that you can win against Harakara. That’s why he took such measures. I also wanted to fight with you Minato-sama, but… 」
「 That’s unnecessary. I’m going to bring down Harakara by myself 」
「 My! I guess that’s the difference between a genius! To think that one could say that they can defeat Harakara, a genuine oni who lived long, only Minato-sama can do that 」
As far as the genius Kokuryoin Minato exists, the Kokuryoin house’s rise will continue. But, if she dies, then it’s likely that the Motomune house will take the seat as they’re the next in line.
Motomune Amari was looking at Kokuryoin Minato, not hiding her emotions.
「 Are you spending your night at that gloomy abandoned building again? Minato-sama, where do you pee and bathe? 」
「 I can do that before going to the building 」
「 Really? Have you thought about doing your business in the building at night? But If you were to go to a convenience store at night, a fight with Harakara might involve ordinary people. You know that, don’t you? 」
Amari’s right. After the class ends, she stops by a public bath to clean herself, but she won’t be able to head to the restrooms from night until morning.
The big ones are hard, but she can do the small ones at the corners of the building.
「 Are you done? I’m in a rush somewhere 」
「 Go ahead? If you don’t hurry, you’re going to school tomorrow smelly…That is if you can come tomorrow 」
「 ……………… 」
Kokuryoin Minato went past Motomune Amari and left the school gate. She’s putting on a brave front, but she’s feeling frustrated inside.
(I know, even if I get those three stones…when I fight Harakara, I might still die from the fight….)
If Harakara appears tonight, she won’t be able to go to school tomorrow. Kokuryoin Minato has been desperately thinking about how can she resist the approaching death these past few days.
(Thinking about it won’t bring any answer, nobody’s able to fight off Harakara so far, but…)
She wants to live. She wants to put Motomune Amari to shame. Springing with frustration, she has to fight Harakara.
After all, such negative emotions are the chance for the Oni to suck off energy. And those who received training can manipulate the Oni’s qi to echo their feelings.
This is how the clans have fought against the Oni since ancient times
(Even if I were to perish today! I will carve the proof of my life in Harakara’s body)
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Kokuroin left the school, went to the public bath wiped her sweat, and entered the abandoned building.
Inside was a simple tent, bedding, lighting, and a sword. At first, one might think that it’s narrow, but she got accustomed to life after passing some time.
She was able to overcome severe training before. It’s too late to spend time in such a special environment.
「 Shrimp Crab Mochi’s meeting is a little later 」
She sorts out the questions she wants to ask.
Why are you listing these stones? How many other similar stones do you have? Besides, how were you able to get them? Is it possible for her to get those stones?
(They might ask for more money in exchange for information. Well, I still have enough savings. That depends on the negotiations)
If they had similar stones, she’d be willing to buy them. That definitely has its worth.
(Speaking of which, the stone was sent from the city’s post office. They said that they were able to meet yesterday and today, so this person lives in the city)
She opened the bottle she bought on a vending machine on her way and pressed it on her lips. Then, she sat on the floor. She heard some footsteps, someone was coming close.
(….. This is a bit too early)
They must be the type who comes early instead of barely on time. Thinking about it, she turned her eyes forward.
She finds a large build man wearing a flashy shirt.
「 Yo, Kokuryoin Minato. I came here for our match as promised. I wonder if you already said your goodbyes? 」
「 Harakara?! 」
The man who lived for over a hundred years, a former human and now an Oni. Harakara.