Chapter Nine, Battlefield Original Black Instrument

However... Shota glanced at the corner ahead. Since she was still peering at him from there, it was certain that she could not escape. What a strange creature indeed

Shota was still there struggling with his hunger, because although he had successfully borrowed 500 yen—his counterpart even stated that it need not be repaid, just to be friends and such—it only allowed Mashiro to be satisfied. The school did not sell compressed biscuits, and other items were too expensive, so he could only go hungry.

Holding Shira's hand, Shota picked up his backpack and began walking home.

Upon hearing about Xiangtai's painting, Mako nodded happily.

What happened

Shutan

Are you also students of this school

Once it is expelled, do not expect to retrieve it back

The painting is quite good

Snap

Oh, where did the thumbtack come from

It is a disaster; in just one day, I have gone astray. I can no longer bear to imagine what I will become in the future

Shota tapped Masaki on the head and said, "Drink it yourself"

Shota ignored the other person and continued walking forward on his own

In the end, an unexpected discovery was made

Zhenbai sighed for Xiangta, then took Xiangta's hand and said: "Juice"

Although somewhat inexperienced and lacking in technical skill, Xiangtai could still see that she was putting her heart into her painting. Thus, he paid little attention to the teacher on stage and focused intently on watching Zhenbai paint

Nuliang Lusheng nodded, expressing strong agreement with Xiangtai's pursuit of a normal life, and said: "By the way, did you come to the junior high school... to find me?"

Zhenbai looked at the brand-new compass in her hand, and she now understood that as long as there was money, one could exchange it for endless juice to drink. The little monster was now filled with fantasies of lying on a coin, and then the coins transforming one by one into delicious juice

Nura Rikuo—heir to the Nura clan, a boy with one-quarter of his bloodline from a slippery demon and three-quarters from humans, approached. He glanced in the direction where Yuki-onna and Aotianbo had fled, before turning his attention to Shota and Mashiro.

But by the time he thought of this, it was already too late. Xiangtai could only rely on instinct—instinct of the glutton, not that of a human—and opened his mouth.

The homeroom teacher glanced at the empty seat, showing no surprise, and then continued with the roll call.

Shota yawned, began to daydream, while Manaka curiously drew the juice packaging box with the ballpoint pen she held in her hand on the book.

Zhenbai looked at Xiangtai's face, which was splattered with strawberry juice, and burst into laughter. This guy, could it be that he is retaliating for her splashing water on his face in the morning

"That's about right." Although Shota originally intended to borrow money from those two bodyguards, he figured they were not the type to carry cash. Thus, he turned to the seemingly easygoing young master of the monster clan and said, "Um... I forgot to bring my wallet when I left this morning, so, well, my sister has no money for lunch... Could you lend me 500 yen for now?"

Then, a utility knife grazed past not far from his cheek... Shota stopped in dissatisfaction, turned his head, and was about to open his mouth to say something...

Shota pushed aside Maki's small head, ran to the sink to splash his face, and then walked towards the classroom with Maki.

Hmm

For example, a girl suddenly fell from above in the stairwell of the apartment where I live

"Strange fellow," Shota muttered, feeling somewhat odd about this reclusive crab monster. The name of the monster girl he had just seen, Shizune Shizuka, was indeed very peculiar. Even though Shota had only transferred in for a day, he had learned quite a bit about her; she was recognized in class as a frail girl. Naturally, she did not participate in physical education classes, and she refused to attend the school-wide morning assembly and gatherings, citing anemia as her reason, merely standing alone in the shadows. Even though Shota had only transferred in for a day, he had learned quite a bit about her; she was recognized in class as a frail girl. Naturally, she did not participate in physical education classes, and she refused to attend the school-wide morning assembly and gatherings, citing anemia as her reason, merely standing alone in the shadows

Very taciturn, even when called upon by the teacher to answer a question, he merely whispered that he did not know and referred to the library. It seems he has no friends and no one to converse with

Zhenbai held two packets of strawberry juice, shaking her head and bobbing as she sipped through two straws, humming a strange little tune, appearing quite happy.

Alright, let's go back as well

Even someone as pure as Zhenbai wouldn't be able to drop stationery while walking, right? Or is it that someone deliberately placed it here? Moreover, this area is considered one of the least frequented places by students in the school.

But why is the painting of the Taotie licking the Slime Girl there

In order to maintain the state of keeping well water from interfering with river water, Xiangtai had no choice but to return the stationery to its original position with Mashiro—after all, these stationery items could not possibly be some kind of formation; they might just be the peculiar hobby of that monster.

Do not move

Because convenience stores and supermarkets primarily sell food that is sealed in packaging and does not emit any odors, Xiangtai can control his desires simply by closing his eyes and not looking at the food

Shh, something is coming.

Shota stood up, responding to the teacher's question with an unfriendly expression.

......

Zhen Bai retorted with a question

However, before he could speak, the battlefield had already released Shota's hand and was running towards the upper stairs

No, no, why would the crab girl throw away stationery? It's not like it's a stationery monster

A strange fellow

Would you like to drink?

First, go home to get the wallet, and then go out to buy juice and milk, is that alright

Ah, I have finally arrived home

Study diligently. The day you can do your homework by yourself, that will be the day I treat you to a full juice feast

"No." Shota realized that the young master of this dark organization was far from the typical aura of other monsters; instead, he seemed like an ordinary person. Thus, he explained, "Maki and I just arrived from Europe... Previously, we had never attended school, only self-studied human books."

However, Shota did not reach out to catch the opponent's strike. As a monster capable of transforming into a human form, even a slime girl should not be injured from falling at such a height of several meters. Moreover, physical contact between monsters is generally frowned upon.

That crab woman from earlier

After idling away some time, it was soon time to dismiss school

Zhenbai opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to lick the juice off Xiangtai's face back into his mouth

"Battlefield Field, did you leave early, classmate?"

"Oh, you're in the second year?" Nuliang Lusheng just noticed the different school uniform on the other person and said, "Senior. So, that means you have been at school for quite a while?"

Ah

"Ahem, Classmate Takasaka, please answer this question"

Shota lifted his foot and discovered that a thumbtack was embedded in the sole of his shoe. After he removed the thumbtack, he found some stationery.

Ah, yes. Yes.

"Are you two... also monsters?"

Moreover, buying just a little bit of food is not as good as simply not eating at all

Shota quietly complimented Shinbai, who then smiled and turned the page, beginning to sketch a simple outline of Shota's prototype of the mythical creature Taotie with a ballpoint pen, drawing based on the image of Shota in her mind

Shota nodded again

It seems to be quite a good monster

These two fellows

"Don't you think so? Really... Hey, don't spray the juice on my face!"

Are you here as students because you enjoy human life?

A paper cutter was inserted into his mouth

Five minutes later

For example, that girl came straight crashing into Shota's body

We look forward to your next visit

A girl with purple hair walked over, and upon seeing the two, she left without saying a word

Well, I still think it's better to be an ordinary person

Shota took a step back, holding Mashiro's hand.

Even as a monster, this is somewhat unusual, isn't it? Coming to school was originally not for the purpose of experiencing human life? In this case, it would be better to stay in the nest every day. Moreover, the relationship with the library is not like that of a naive monster who has just arrived and does not understand life. There are also classmates in the class who have spent quite a bit of time coexisting with Warakawa.

......no money. The financial situation of the Kousaka family is indeed a troubling issue. Shouta sighed, perhaps he should study how to make cut cake when he gets home today

Masahiro saw that Shota had nothing to eat, so he extended his finger towards Shota's mouth

Is your older brother wealthy now

Shota, accompanied by Maki, was picking up stationery on their way back. Halfway through, he realized that something was amiss

Shota caught the light-as-a-feather crab monster, Shizuku Warabi, and it seems she must have already prepared for landing to reduce her weight control

"......" Mashiro pouted, then took a deep breath, puffing out her cheeks, and aimed her small mouth at Shouta

Shota nodded for the third time

However, many things turn out contrary to one's wishes

Nura Rikuo seemed to have discovered a new world, and he asked Shouta and Mashiro a question.

A girl with purple hair, dressed in a school uniform, leaned back and tossed her hair towards herself, her face still bearing a look of astonishment

A banana peel was found on the road

You have fallen into the money pit. Hurry and climb out

"That's great." Nurarihyon Rikuo smiled. Living in the youkai mansion, he found that almost everyone around him felt rejection and confusion about his attending school. To his surprise, he encountered these two youkai who shared his interests. He quickly introduced himself, saying, "My name is Nurarihyon Rikuo, and I am a first-year student. What about you?"

Upon thinking of this, Shirai tugged at her own sleeve

After finishing an entire box of compressed biscuits, Shota finally caught his breath, only to see Mashiro handing him her wallet, gazing at him with innocent eyes

In an instant, Shota thought of many things, such as whether that monster had developed hostility towards him because he picked up her stationery, and thus wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate him. Who knows if the other party might manipulate their weight to crush him instantly, taking advantage of this opportunity to get close and then using their numerous crab legs to restrain him or something similar

Upon exiting the convenience store, Shota lifted the two bags of milk and juice he was carrying and noticed that the money in his wallet had significantly decreased. It seems he really needs to find a way to earn some money by getting a job

I am Shota Kosaka, a second-year high school student, and this is my younger sister, Mashiro Kosaka

It is truly frustrating; I just cleaned it up yesterday, and now it is messy again today

Hmm~~

"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..."

The opponent is... Kuroi Yui from the battlefield.

Shota casually tossed his backpack aside, then took out a box of compressed biscuits from the storage compartment, tore open the packaging without a word, and began to munch on them.

Regrettably, in the end, I was unable to bite down.

...

Are you curious about me

Masahiro pointed at Shota's feet

Alright. Then, Shiro, you stay at home quietly, and I will go to the convenience store to buy something for you, is that okay

Hey, brother, can these things be sold for money

Shota nodded

Shota shrugged his shoulders and walked up the stairs towards his room

Shota patted Mashiro's head, put on his shoes, tucked his tail back into his pocket, and went out to the convenience store to buy supplies

She often goes to the hospital and the infirmary, and even left school early yesterday. According to those male classmates, being late, leaving early, and being absent have become commonplace for her. Coupled with her slender figure, which gives an ethereal impression, the boys in the class refer to her as "the young lady of the deep boudoir." Nevertheless, despite this, her grades seem to consistently rank at the top, making her a truly outstanding student

Shota hurriedly covered Mashiro's mouth to prevent her from spitting it out

Shota woke Mashiro from her delusions, and after putting everything back in its original state, he realized that the monster had long since disappeared, so he had no choice but to take Mashiro back to the classroom

A voice unfamiliar to Shota suddenly came from behind him. After assessing the other person's scent, Shota replied without turning his head: "No, not at all"

Shota signaled for Mashiro to be quiet and looked towards the corner