"No, I am Rena's mother, and my name is Natsume Reiko."
Reiko saluted Ogata's mother-in-law and said, "It's the first time we meet, Reina-chan. Thank you for taking care of me."
"Miss Reina's, mother?"
Ogata's mother-in-law obviously didn't expect such a result. She looked at Reiko carefully and found that the two were indeed very similar, but to say they were mother and daughter was a bit too much.
How could there be such a young mother and daughter!
"Ah, although it's a bit weird, we are indeed mother and daughter."
Reiko scratched her head and smiled: "Due to some reasons, we have been separated for many years."
"Um…"
Ogata's mother-in-law was full of nonsense, but because she couldn't fault her appearance, she could only accept Reiko's words.
Of course, whether you believe it or not is another matter. Granny Ogata cannot understand it anyway.
There is no way, Reiko is really too young. Rather than being a mother, she is more like a high school girl.
"Maybe it's some kind of prank."
Mother-in-law Ogata could only understand it this way. She pointed to the one-family house in the distance: "That's Natsume's house. At this time, Reina should be preparing a lunch for little Takashi."
"Takashi!"
Hearing her grandson's name, Reiko immediately became excited.
This made Kong Huan standing next to him look suspicious: 'Are you sure you really didn't come specifically to see your grandson? '
Fortunately, Reina is not here, otherwise after seeing this scene, she would have to sever ties with this unreliable mother.
"Thanks."
Saying goodbye to Ogata's mother-in-law, Reiko and Sora walked towards the Ichitoku Building where Natsume's family is located.
Watching the two people leave, Granny Ogata always felt that something was wrong.
At this time, a six or seven-year-old girl ran out of the snack shop: "Grandma, have you seen my hairpin? I just bought the one yesterday. I forgot where I put it."
This reckless little girl is called Ogata Yuriko, the granddaughter of Ogata's mother-in-law.
In addition, this child and Natsume Takashi are classmates, both attending Yamazhen Elementary School.
Because Takashi can see monsters, he is timid and withdrawn, and is a little transparent in the class. Yuriko is one of the few friends of Takashi.
"Who is that?"
Suddenly, Xiao Yuriko noticed the two women leaving.
Even though she could only see their backs, Yuriko still instinctively discovered their temperament that was incompatible with their surroundings.
What makes Yuriko strange is how the elder sister walking on the left looks so much like Aunt Rena.
"Is that Aunt Reina and her friends?"
"Not."
Granny Ogata: "That's your Aunt Reina's mother."
"Eh?"
Yuriko was stunned for a moment, then she quickly raised her mouth and said, "Grandma is lying, that's obviously Aunt Reina!"
How could Aunt Reina's mother be about the same age as her?
Although Yuriko is not very smart, she still has basic common sense.
"If you want to deceive Yuriko, I have to make up a decent lie."
"I think so too."
Mother-in-law Ogata held her face, saying that she was really not lying, and that she was indeed very interested, so she said to Yuriko: "Yuriko-chan and Takashi-chan have a good relationship, right?"
Apparently Ogata's mother-in-law wanted to use Yuriko to trick Takashi into telling her so that she could satisfy her desire for gossip.
"Grandma, you just want to ask about that big sister, right?"
"No, Yuriko cannot betray Takashi's information."
The girl crossed her hands in front of her: "Da baa yo, da baa baa!"
Yuriko and Takashi are childhood sweethearts who grew up together. They have been playing together for four or five years since they were 3 years old.
Although Yuriko is a girl, she is a proper tomboy in the mountain town.
In contrast, Natsume Takashi, who is always timid and like a little animal, actually gives people the illusion of a girl.
Well, Takashi's looks were perfectly inherited from his mother and grandmother.
If I put on women's clothes, I can tell whether I am male or female.
Ritsu Iijima would call him an expert after seeing it.
"I'm going to find Takashi!"
It was still early, but Yuriko still ran quickly towards Natsume's house. This was considered a daily routine between them.
On the other side, Reiko and Kong Huan, who had completely listened to the conversation between their grandfather and grandson, slowed down in perfect agreement and waited for Yuriko to catch up.
"It seems that little Guizhi has really made some good friends here."
Reiko was very happy about this. She herself had no childhood, and neither did her daughter Reina.
Now it was her grandson Takashi's turn. Reiko really hoped that this child could grow up happily.
As for magic practice, Reiko had no intention of forcing Takashi.
Because it's not necessary at all.
There is a grandmother who was the incarnation of Huangquan in the other world, and the Iijima family is protecting her here in this world. Why does Natsume Takashi have to go to practice specifically?
No matter how hard he practices, can he still surpass Reiko?
Even if he was better than Reiko, he couldn't possibly compete with Gu Yun.
So Reiko thought very broadly, she just wanted her grandson to live a normal life, and this was the biggest wish that three generations of Natsume's family had not been able to realize.
"Haa~~"
Kong Huan stretched out boredly: "This is the only pursuit of the human game of house."
"Xiao Kongyou won't understand."
Reiko: "Being content with being ordinary is the hardest thing."
"Wait a moment."
It was also at this time that Yuriko caught up with him.
The little girl opened her arms and crossed the two of them, then turned around and looked quickly at Reiko's face.
The next moment, Yuriko was stunned on the spot: "One, exactly the same!"
"No, you are Aunt Reina!"
Yuriko felt that she had seen through the truth of the matter. Aunt Reina must be joking with them, so she deliberately dressed up like this.
Reina is very popular in the mountain town.
She understands the importance of communication, so she often helps the elderly in mountain towns and is well received.
In addition, only a handful of residents know about Rena's other identity.
Reina is a spiritualist who helps residents when they encounter supernatural events.
Over time, many people have heard of Reina's name, and even several surrounding towns will send people to find her for help when they encounter something strange.
Of course, not everyone knows these things.
The existence of supernatural beings is a secret, and officials are trying their best to block information about it.
So except for a few people, ordinary people like Ogata's mother-in-law and Yuriko, they don't know about Rena's part-time job as a spiritual exterminator.
"Hey kid, don't block the road."
Kong Huan frowned slightly and directly picked up Yuriko by the collar and put her aside: "And she is not your Aunt Reina."
"impossible!"
Yuriko: "Yuriko is very smart, you can't fool me!"
"Okay, Xiao Kong, don't bully the children."
"Hi hi."
Kong Huan pointed at Reiko and said to Yuriko: "This is Reiko, the mother of Aunt Reina in your mouth. You can call her Granny Reiko."
(End of chapter)
