"Come, follow me and learn. E an an…"
The old uncle truly found it hard to imagine that one day he would actually be moonlighting as a literacy teacher…
"E an an."
Little Itto did not look very obedient.
At first he was quite interested in how the characters were pronounced, but soon afterward he lost all motivation and just wanted to hurry up and go play…
So now they had reached a very critical moment. What should one do when a child didn't want to study?
Since things had come to this point, then it was also time to stop studying for now.
Anyway, there were so many propaganda slogans along the road. They could just teach Itto whenever they came across one.
After all, a child's curiosity would be the best interest teacher.
In the end, people would always have times in life when they needed to learn. Why rush it all at once?
"Let's go, Itto. We're not studying anymore. Shall we go play cards instead, or just wander around?"
The moment he heard they were going out to play, Itto instantly became excited.
"Yay! Then let's go catch Onikabuto together!"
Faced with Itto's choice, the old uncle's expression became extremely stiff.
Although years of adventuring had already made the old uncle accustomed to the existence of insects, aside from necessary moments, he still didn't want to touch bugs.
Why on earth did such terrifying creatures as insects even exist?!
Those eyes that carried a demonic aura, those thin legs that crawled around everywhere, and that body that carried who-knows-how-many bacteria and viruses…
How could you be sure that the bug in your hand hadn't crawled over a pile of dung?
But…
The old uncle looked at the excited Itto…
How could he discourage a child at a time like this?
"…Alright."
The price of agreeing was also very obvious…
That was, the old uncle who was slacking off and not catching bugs ended up receiving an Onikabuto gifted by Little Itto.
"Hehe, Boss, you're so bad at this. Then this great one has no choice. This one's for you, Boss!"
Little Itto unceremoniously slapped the Onikabuto onto the old uncle's coat right over his heart.
Ah! It's alive! It's a living bug!
This purple Onikabuto was even crawling up toward his head!!!
Help… Is there anyone who can save me!!!
In the end, the old uncle still maintained a blank expression as he reached out and grasped the Onikabuto in his hand…
Ah, this soft yet firm sensation of his hand making intimate contact with the bug's wings…
"Boss, I was originally curious why someone as nice as you would end up teaching such a cold and icy disciple. I didn't expect you to make an ice-block face too…"
Little Itto looked at the expressionless old uncle and didn't notice anything wrong at all.
Meanwhile, Miss Aurora, who had been following the old uncle around, was recording data on the Onikabuto. From the existence of this single Onikabuto, she had already inferred quite a lot of information…
This area should have other youkai present.
Including the integration of the oni clan…
Then the youkai races were probably not far behind either…
Thus, when the old uncle returned with the Onikabuto still perched on his head, three masked children had appeared beside Miss Aurora.
There was a somewhat aloof big-sister-type fox youkai, a somewhat reckless kappa, and a one-eyed little monk with a bit of an encyclopedia-style scholar vibe.
The three little youkai were lively and active as they gathered around Miss Aurora, asking questions about everything.
Kappa: "Miss Aurora, you said the Shura Anyakonsen-shou is currently promoting peaceful coexistence between youkai and humans? Is that true?"
Miss Aurora took out her notebook.
"It's recorded here — the steps for how to integrate. Although it will still take a very long time, the dream you all have of playing together with humans is still achievable."