Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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"I don't know how to explain it so you can understand me." Dou Tang wiped his mouth and leaned back comfortably. "After all, I've never been in a relationship."

Chapter 8: To get a new car, you must first scrap the old one.

The chaotic scene was completely shattered by Dou Tang's straight punch, prompting Lu Zizhen to re-evaluate her emotional offensive strategy towards Dou Tang. Meanwhile, Kume Chinatsu was also chilled to the bone by this sudden cold water and decided to calm herself down.

Ultimately, this whole mess was illogical. Kume Chinatsu's feelings for Toudou were mixed with too many emotions that shouldn't be called love, and her jealousy stemmed from complex and incomprehensible reasons.

Dou Tang was one of the points through which she came into contact with evil spirits, and compared to Shinsen Ringo, Dou Tang was more like "one of her own" in her eyes, rather than a hermit like Shinsen Ringo.

At the same time, the calm and collected Tou-Tang will not become distant because of her idol status. As a listener, Tou-Tang is extremely qualified. At the age when Kume Chinatsu needs communication the most, Tou-Tang does not have the class sense of a teacher, nor the distance of an ordinary classmate. Moreover, they have common language on some private topics such as evil spirits. These special emotional needs have led Kume Chinatsu to develop some unclear feelings for Tou-Tang.

Well, to cut out the fluff: Kume Chika currently has feelings for Toudou, but it hasn't progressed to the level of liking.

The advancement of an emotional stage requires certain events. For example, Lu Zizhen's affection for Dou Tang stems from the fact that Lu Zizhen has clear life goals, and Dou Tang is an indispensable part of these goals.

This special status made Lu Zizhen fall in love with him, which, although somewhat twisted, could be compared to any other emotion.

For example, most of us were attracted to certain members of the opposite sex during our innocent student days.

Back then, feelings came easily and were impetuous. Every move the other person made could make the surging emotions in one's heart uncontrollable. The naive and immature affection was intoxicating.

But most importantly, the person you like must have something about them that you can't ignore and that touches your heart, whether it's their personality, their physical condition, their way of dealing with people, or even something that isn't necessarily a virtue.

However, Kume Chika's feelings for Toudou still lack a clear catalyst.

Chinatsu Kume has not yet discovered anything about Toudou that could move her, and Toudou doesn't know much about Chinatsu Kume either.

I wonder if this feeling will ever blossom.

After dinner, Chinatsu Kume returned to her room somewhat dejectedly, while Michiko showed the composure of a mature woman, even choosing to take the initiative after being so directly attacked by Tou-tang.

"Perfect timing, you've eaten your fill, shall we go for a stroll on the beach?"

Huaiyin looked up at Lu Zizhen and squinted, "I want to go too."

Well, after getting rid of one Chinatsu Kume, another one like you has appeared?

Lu Zizhen poked Huaiyin's forehead with her finger: "No way, we're going to a gathering of exorcists. If you, with your spirit-absorbing constitution, go there, those people's shikigami might go berserk, and then things will get really bad!"

Upon hearing this, Dou Tang immediately prioritized his concern for Huaiyin, and said, "If that's the case, then Huaiyin, you shouldn't go yet. Wait for me in your room."

Huaiyin keenly sensed something was amiss, but still agreed. After all, in her mind, such a big thing had just happened recently, and she had already thrown a tantrum once. Throwing another tantrum would make her seem very immature, and she didn't want to make things difficult for Doutang.

But she still stretched out her leg and rubbed it hard against Dou Tang's leg under the table, making Dou Tang jump.

After escorting Huaiyin back to her room, Dou Tang followed Lu Zizhen out of the hotel.

The area around the hotel was quiet late at night. The recent events had caused some people in Kamogawa City to feel uneasy, and many rumors were circulating. Fewer people were out at night.

As the night breeze blew, Lu Zizhen yawned, took out her car keys, and a black Beetle in the outer part of the parking lot started ringing.

"Come on, let's go get some fresh air." Lu Zizhen waved her car keys, walked forward, and beckoned Dou Tang to get in the car.

As they walked, Dou Tang asked, "Didn't you get enough rest today?"

"More or less. I have to deal with those bastards who didn't do much work, and also investigate Priest Ito."

Lu Zizhen got into the car and yawned again.

Dou Tang smiled and said, "You feel sleepy after eating. You're like a cat right now."

"Maybe, maybe. Come on, shall I take you to get a second meal?"

"Please don't drive when you're tired."

Dou Tang got into the car, fastened his seatbelt, and then said, "Let's get down to business first. Is there any progress on Priest Ito's matter?"

Lu Zizhen drove him onto the main road of Kamo River City, and told him all the information she had gathered that day.

“Ito Raimoto is an alias. Once we find out who the body in the old house is, that’s the real Ito Raimoto.”

Dou Tang frowned: "So, that means someone impersonated Ito Raibon and went abroad many years ago, and only returned a year ago?"

“That’s right.” Lu Zizhen clicked her tongue: “Those styles…”

The gods have also found out; it's a Kamaitachi… a yokai native to Japan. You can think of it as a creature twisted by some resentment, possessing supernatural powers, just like us exorcists.”

Dou Tang nodded.

The black Beetle gradually accelerated, and Dou Tang watched helplessly as the dashboard spiked past 100. Under Lu Zizhen's control, the car suddenly transformed into a runaway black wild horse, galloping through the night streets.

The engine sound became somewhat harsh and dangerous, and the car body made a faint whistling sound due to the turbulent airflow. In the end... this car was not meant for racing. Racing on a road other than a highway is like saying "Let's go out for barbecue tonight" backwards—it's suicide!

Dou Tang unconsciously tightened his grip on the seatbelt.

"Hey, hey, hey, isn't this speed a bit too fast?"

Lu Zizhen remained calm. The main road to the seaside was all downhill, so she gripped the steering wheel tightly to avoid losing control.

"And there's one more thing. We found some more of those black paper figures among some exorcists. It seems that those black paper figures are not just ordinary paper shikigami, but also have a certain effect on people's psychology. Even Aida Gaku has shown signs of being affected. For example, when he got drunk and started causing trouble for you that day... it was because some of his psychology was amplified by the shikigami."

Dou Tang's lips twitched: "That sounds a bit far-fetched..."

But he was just talking nonsense, since his attention was entirely focused on the road in front of him.

The buildings on both sides rushed past as the little Beetle reached a speed of 120 km/h.

"What's so mysterious about it? Think about it, when some low-level vengeful spirits possess someone, can they cause nightmares, loss of energy, and a deterioration in mental state?"

"The same principle applies to those paper shikigami; ultimately, they all use resentment to influence people."

"No, look at the road! Look at the road! We're almost at the seaside, slow down! Slow down!"

Dou Tang's amazing eyesight had already spotted the railings of the seaside highway, but Lu Zizhen showed no signs of slowing down!

The crazy woman turned to look at Dou Tang and smiled happily.

"Don't look at me, watch the road! Watch the road!"

She laughed so hard her eyes disappeared, her face filled with happiness and ecstasy.

"Dou Tang, let's switch cars!"

"Change, change the car?"

What does this crazy woman mean? Could it be... that she's going to crash right into the sea?

Chapter 9 You can't get rid of this crazy woman.

A speed of 140 km/h is already the limit for this Volkswagen Beetle, especially considering that it is traveling on a regular road that is not a highway.

Countless red lights were swept past, and the strong push-back sensation pressed Dou Tang into the seat. A chaotic wind rushed in from the windows on both sides, blowing all the decorations in the car around. Dou Tang looked at Lu Zizhen and found that her beautiful hair was now disheveled, with strands dancing wildly.

The lights from outside the window left shimmering, fragmented images inside the car, like the flickering light in an old movie.

Surrounded by such light and wind, Lu Zizhen stared excitedly ahead, gripping the steering wheel tightly with both hands, laughing wildly, even to the point of being exhilarated.

"Hahahahahaha!"

Dou Tang had a feeling about her madness long ago. This woman always faced everything she encountered with a smile. At first, Dou Tang just thought she was very optimistic, but when he found that she could still smile when facing danger, he felt that something was wrong.

It was as if life itself was of no importance to this woman who frequently dealt with the dead.

"Are you crazy?!" Dou Tang gritted his teeth and turned his head to shout.

"Di-"

She ran another red light, and behind her came the screeching of brakes and the blaring of car horns, but Lu Zizhen paid no attention. Her chest heaved violently as she laughed as if she had heard the funniest joke—or perhaps a crosstalk performance by Guo Degang.

"Don't you think it's fun to race like this! Driving freely on a wide road!"

"I just think this is suicidal! Even I would die at that speed! Let alone you!"

Why worry so much! Just be happy!

Lu Zizhen floored the accelerator, her eyes shimmering as she gazed at the kaleidoscope of street scenes ahead. The whistling wind rushed into her ears, making this woman truly feel that she was still alive.

This woman possessed a frenzied desire for pleasure, which caused Lu Zizhen's actions to exceed Dou Tang's expectations and be completely different from ordinary people.

She's the kind of person who'll laugh wildly and kiss you, then take a step back and fall off the top of a skyscraper.

Dou Tang even had a premonition that this woman's fate would be just like that, and when that day came, he might not even be able to hold her hand.

This is someone who is always walking a tightrope; she undoubtedly harbors contempt for her own life.

Doing what brings you joy without caring about others' opinions is the privilege of those contemplating suicide.

All Dou Tang could do was stay by her side and be ready to lend a helping hand at any time.

Looking at the person beside him who was always smiling, Dou Tang felt a pang of sadness. He had felt this sadness before, and there was only one possibility that could turn a person into this.

"...I think you still have something; you haven't lost everything."

As if possessed, he uttered those words.

All that answered him was the roar of the engine, and even the clear sound of the woman beside him grinding her teeth.

The railings of the seaside highway were now in sight. Dou Tang sighed and unbuckled his seatbelt.

Lu Zizhen was still staring at the sea with a fanatical and frenzied gaze when she suddenly felt something approaching.

While traveling at such high speed, a warm embrace suddenly came over me.

Dou Tang leaned his upper body closer and pulled her into his arms. Lu Zizhen subconsciously released the steering wheel because Dou Tang's other arm had firmly pinned her down.

The black Beetle crashed directly into the railing of the seaside road, shattering it to pieces before plunging off the beach.

The airbag deployed instantly, obstructing her vision, but Lu Zizhen didn't actually feel the airbag at all. Dou Tang's chest pressed against her, holding her tightly in his arms, which made her tremble all over.

Some debris rushed into the car; it was sand and gravel that poured in from the shattered windshield and side windows.

The vehicle continued driving, its tires rubbing against the gravel, making short, rapid screeching sounds. Undeterred, it plunged straight into the sea.

The cold, salty seawater rushed into the car. Lu Zizhen felt her seatbelt being unbuckled. Even after the high-speed impact and plunge into the sea, Dou Tang remained calm.

"Click."

The little beetle slowed down, but still couldn't resist stepping into the sea. Dou Tang opened the car door on Lu Zizhen's side, and more seawater rushed in.

She suddenly reached out and hugged Dou Tang's neck tightly.

"Pfft." She heard Dou Tang laugh out loud, which was quite inappropriate.

“You look like a koala right now,” he continued.

………………

Two minutes later, Dou Tang carried her and slowly walked onto the beach.

At this moment, Lu Zizhen was indeed like a koala. Her arms were wrapped around Dou Tang's neck and up to his back, her legs were wrapped around his waist, and her feet were hooked together behind Dou Tang. The two were so close together.

Dou Tang didn't mind the weight, so he hugged her back and knelt on the beach.

The sea breeze was a bit strong at night, carrying the sound of crashing waves. Dou Tang lay down, letting Lu Zizhen lean against the beach. The two were in the middle of a long tire track, and behind them, only the top of the black Beetle remained above the sea.

Dou Tang carefully examined the woman in front of him by the moonlight, feeling somewhat helpless.

In Lu Zizhen's eyes, behind Dou Tang was the moon, its cool light dripping from the tips of his wet hair and falling onto her face.

The doting expression on his face, conveying the words "I understand you," touched Lu Zizhen's heart, but her pride also made her somewhat uncomfortable.

Looking at me with those eyes, how... how could I decide to drag you into an even darker place?

You don't belong to me. You said in the car that I still own some things, but where are those things?

But at least for this moment, just for this moment, let me selfishly possess you for a little while.

With this somewhat inferior thought in mind, she leaned forward slightly, her disordered breathing hitting Dou Tang's face, causing him to squint.

Then she tilted her head back, opened her mouth, her pearly white teeth slightly parted, and bit Dou Tang's lips before quickly pulling back.

Then, she suddenly lay back down on the beach, let out a long breath, and smiled again, as if nothing had happened before, and said with a smile, "What kind of car do you think we should buy?"

"I just hope you won't drive so recklessly with your next car."

Lu Zizhen let go of him, and Dou Tang lay down on the beach next to her, staring blankly at the moon in the sky.

Suddenly, he felt Lu Zizhen's fingers teasing his hand little by little, so he simply reached out and grasped that cold hand tightly.

"My hands are sticky, it's really uncomfortable to hold them," Lu Zizhen laughed.

"Who's to blame for all this?" Dou Tang retorted.

"Also, can you please stop jumping around in your head like that? I'm holding your hand, can't you even be a little more considerate?"

"Oh dear, they're all soaking wet, what's the big deal about shaking hands? Shall we give them a round of applause?"

"Could you please stop making lewd jokes all the time..."