Fujiyama appears to be carrying a black bag, he then puts it on the shop counters to hand it over to Shu. Shu's expression turned astonished
"What is this Fujiyama?"
Fujiyama replied
"Shinra, I don't want to endanger my daughter's life"
Shu looked surprised
"Is that not wrong? What if they attack you when you don't have Shinra? You can't possibly win"
Fujiyama replied
“What if they attack me and manage to get Shinra?”
Shu fell silently unable to answer. Fujiyama continues talking
“I've investigated them long enough to know that this organization is very dangerous. If they found out about Shinra, it would only be a matter of time before they were able to get him. I have discussed this with Shinra through Dream Premonition, and we have agreed to keep him hidden until things are safe”
Shu's expression turned astonished
“And… how long will that be?”
Hearing this, Fujiyama was speechless unable to answer, with a guilty expression. Shu's expression turned serious
“Until now, you're still not become Shinra controller, right? Don't you think this is the time? I guess you finally decided to be Shinra controller”
Fujiyama smiled
“My father is the last Kanagawa family member to be Shinra controller and it is hoped that there will be no more controllers. Coupled with all this, it made me very sure not to be a Shinra controller. Now, it's just a matter of making sure Shinra is kept safe"
Shu's expression turned astonished
"Okay, if that's your decision"
Flashback ends.
Back to the present time, Shu and Yukari appeared to be still sitting on armchairs in the living room as before. Shu said
“The reason your father gave you the address here, in order so you have a place to go if something bad happens. He also left a very important object, a Yokai sealing medium stuffed doll. He told me if one day you came, to give this stuffed doll to you"
Hearing this, Yukari appeared to be nervous. Shu then stood up from his seat
“I'll show you the medium stuffed doll of Yokai that your father left, please follow me”
Yukari gave a nod and then also stood up from her seat, the two of them then walked away from here, heading towards the antique shop section.
The two of them arrived at the shop room of this house, an antique shop. In this shop, there are clocks made of carved wood, sculptures, ceramic furniture, music players, classic electronics, books, etc. Some of these classic pieces of furniture are displayed on small furniture tables, shelves, or glass frame cabinets, which are arranged on the outskirts of the room, and several shelves and some glass cabinets in the middle of the room. Where near the entrance of the store there are a cash register and long shop counters. Yukari looked around in amazement, appeared that these classic items caught her eye. Seeing Yukari, Shu then said
"Don't just stay there Yukari, come here"
Hearing that, Yukari's attention turned to Shu, and she then immediately walked toward him.
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Yukari and Shu are now on one of his merchandise shelves, which displays classic dolls made of wood and porcelain. Appears that there is one doll that is different from the others, a soft chibi-style stuffed doll of a faint blue tiger with white, black, and light-blue colored armor. This stuffed doll immediately caught Yukari's attention, and she then took it from the shelf. While showing it to Shu, Yukari said
"Is this one uncle?"
Shu smiled
“Quite easy to guess huh? hahaha. Yes, you are right, that stuffed doll is Shinra”
Yukari appeared to suspect this too
“So, his name is Shinra?”
Shu replied
“Right, now this stuffed doll is yours, you can take him"
Yukari replied with a nod, she then took the stuffed doll Shinra with both hands and looked at him carefully. Yukari's facial expression shows that she doesn't understand what to do with the stuffed doll
"What should I do with this stuffed doll, Uncle?"
Shu looked surprised
"I should be the one asking that…"
Yukari's expression turned confused
"Since my father risked his life to protect Shinra, then I will also protect him seriously..."
Shu's expression turned curious
“Yukari, you know about possession as a Yokai controller?”
Yukari gave a nod
"Yes, of course, uncle. It's a basic lesson that Dad gave me, although I've never actually practiced it…”
Shu's expression turned serious
"Alright Yukari, even though Fujiyama didn't say it directly, the purpose of giving the stuffed doll to you probably wasn't for you to protect Shinra"
Hearing this, made Yukari look at Shu with a curious expression on her face. Shu continues talking
"But, for Shinra to protect you"
Yukari looked a little surprised
“I, I haven't decided whether to be Shinra controller or not…”
Shu smiled. Before long, it appeared that something was bothering Yukari's mind. While hugging Shinra, Yukari then said
"Sorry in advance uncle, can I stay here for a while?"
Without hesitation, Shu answered
"Yes, of course, this place is your father's place too, so stay as long as you need”
Yukari appeared happy
“Thank you very much, uncle”
Shu smiled gently
"Yes, no need to feel reluctant"
Shu appears to remembered something, he then continued talking
"Oh right, there is also a room belonging to your father, to store the results of his investigation work"
Yukari looked surprised
"May I see the room, uncle?"
Shu answered
“Of course. You didn't even need to ask, I was planning to show it to you. But first, there's something I want to talk to you about”
Yukari looked curious
"Yes, of course, uncle, you can ask me anything"
Nervously, Shu replied
"When you were attacked at your house, did your face be seen by your assailant?"
Yukari answered
“I'm not sure because it was dark… but it seems most likely yes”
Shu's expression turned serious, appears that something is bothering his mind
"I can hardly believe you made it here safely. From now on, you have to be more careful when in public”
Yukari could only reply with a nod and a resigned expression. Shu said
"Did you see what your attacker looked like?"
Yukari looked doubtful, making Shu feel strange to see her
“Yes, a giant centipede Yokai”
Shu appeared to feel strange about something
"And the controller?"
Yukari replied
"I didn't see anyone, it was just the centipede Yokai alone"
Shu looked surprised
“That's strange, whether the centipede Yokai controller is hiding or not…”
Shu was silent for a moment in thought, Yukari watched him nervously. Shu said
"Whatever it is, try to be more careful from now on"
Yukari gave a nod. Shu continue talking
"Now, let's go to your father's room"
Shu started walking away from here, and Yukari then followed behind him.
The night was getting late. At Shu's shop house, Yukari and Shu were walking up the stairs to the second floor. Arriving at the second floor, this floor had three bedrooms, one living room, one family room, and even a large outdoor area for barbecue and drying clothes, as well as a recreation area. They walked down the corridor, and they arrived at the door at the end of the corridor. Shu said
“This is where your father usually uses this place as a secret office for Yokai investigator work. Your father thought it's too dangerous to bring it home"
Yukari's expression turned curious
“Do uncle and father often do joint investigations?”
Shu gave a nod
"Yes, if in some cases it is too dangerous or too difficult or even both if done alone”
Hearing this, appeared to make Yukari curious. Shu unlocked the room and they then walked inside.
Inside the Fujiyama room, is a modern minimalist style bedroom joined by a similarly styled workspace, the work desk in this room has its back facing a window that leads out, facing the street at the back of the building. One side of the other part of the second floor of the house also has a window door that leads to a balcony with a view of the street on the side of the building, and this balcony is connected from Yukari's father's room to the room next door. This room has a toilet and bathroom and also has L-shaped bookshelves in the corner of the room near the work desk, which is almost full. There is also a decorative table with photo frames on it. Shu said
“These are the files of your father's investigation, most of which was also done with me. You might find something here”
Yukari gave a nod
“Right, I might be able to get something…”
Yukari's attention then turned to the tall bookshelf in this room.