Cursed

cursed 52: H,E,C I

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Chapter 52: Hexes and Enchantments and Charms, Oh My (I)

“It sounds like quite the disaster, but it is not unheard of on This Side, it is. There are a lot of times when investigations go wrong.”

Suyin laughs like it’s someone else’s problem.

Well, that whole fiasco with the Yutaka Mori-san’s house really was someone else’s problem.

Mainly, mine.

“It takes much more than interest or desire to obtain something truly dangerous on This Side, so no one would have thought that there was something so dangerous in that eccentric’s house. Is that not right, Tsu-chan?”

Un, un. Tsurumi-chan just nods along with Suyin.

It turns out the danger in the basement of that house was pretty high. (more…)

cursed 51: Bookseller V: Unsatisfactory End

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Chapter 51: Bookseller V: Unsatisfactory End

Before I could ask Hanamori-san what she saw instead of a staircase, pounding footsteps sounded and Honoka, followed by Jakuchi-san, ran into the room.

“What happened?”

Jakuchi-san was very out of breath, while Honoka just stood there alert, scanning the room with narrowed eyes.

Looks like that explosive light really was very showy.

Hanamori-san explained to the other two as I rubbed my eyes. (more…)

cursed 50: Bookseller IV: The Staircase in the Study

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Chapter 50: Bookseller IV: The Staircase in the Study

“Ma-ster, if you were here you probably could have prevented that.”

“Because of my eyes? I thought the two of them would have been fine, though? They’re pros when it comes to magic, right?”

“Mm… well, security systems aren’t supposed to stand out. If it’s not a malicious spell, it’s a bit harder to detect, not to mention something that lies dormant unless triggered. I have to admit, even I didn’t expect a simple residence to be booby-trapped; this kind of thing used to only be used for tombs and treasure stores.” (more…)

cursed 49: The Bookseller III: A House in Tokyo

 

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Chapter 49: The Bookseller III: A House in Tokyo

The house of Honzuki-san’s friend and customer, Yutaka Mori-san, is actually on the outskirts of Tokyo.

It’s not unreasonable to assume that the (self-proclaimed) number one grimoire seller in Japan has contacts all over the country, not to mention Tokyo, but the problem is that, for some reason, I’m included in the list of investigators for Honzuki-san’s work order.

Why?!

Haa… (more…)

cursed 48: The Bookseller II: Finalizing the Work Order

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Chapter 48: The Bookseller II: Finalizing the Work Order

I heave a huge sigh as I scribble onto a piece of paper.

“Honzuki-san, please don’t try this kind of thing again, for both your and my sakes.”

Seriously, even though I’ve gotten… well, I haven’t exactly gotten used to seeing cursed items, but I can at least endure it if I’m given some warning.

As for Honzuki-san, well… (more…)

cursed 45: Cat of Fortune V: The Truth Behind the Meow

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Chapter 45: Cat of Fortune V: The Truth Behind the Meow

As you might expect, Minami-san wasn’t exactly thrilled to hear the facts about her boyfriend, but to my surprise, she was pretty understanding.

“Well, this kind of thing happens from time to time…”

Minami-san’s dry laughter and forced smile made me feel super bad about our role in getting her boyfriend … arrested? … and all, but as Minami-san herself said, if it wasn’t us, it would have been someone else.

If Umeko the cat didn’t return, Boyfriend-san probably wo (more…)

cursed 44: Cat of Fortune IV: Pulling Down the Facade

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Chapter 44: Cat of Fortune IV: Pulling Down the Facade

“… So I get why we’re not just going to go and accuse Boyfriend-san of things before we find out what the situation is, but why are WE left behind as the two most conspicuous people go to question him?”

Honoka and I are hiding in a nearby alleyway as Sexy China Dress and Shrine Maiden over there are going to talk to Minami-san’s boyfriend.

Compared to those two, High School Uniform and Pla (more…)