I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 354 - 17: The Great Demon Escapes in the Modern Era? (Part 2)

Gu Mo extended a slender index finger, gently scratched his cheek, tilted his head, and said, he really didn’t know what these little girls were talking about.

"Hmph, let me put it this way, you’re her boyfriend, aren’t you? We all know!"

One of the girls snorted lightly and, pretending to be calm, pointed to the Witch next to her, as if this was entirely obvious!

"...No."

Gu Mo blinked again, glanced in the direction of the Witch, then shook his head, giving a very clear negative answer.

"Ha? You still say it’s not?!" x3

The three girls said in unison, their eyes wide open, their tones raised, and disbelief written all over their faces. The waiter nearby hesitated, not knowing whether to come over and stop this somewhat noisy scene.

Because they were all very good friends, Himura Kagome often complained to them about Inuyasha’s situation. Although she never admitted that he was her boyfriend, anyone with eyes could tell what was going on—after all, if it wasn’t "him," why would she always talk about him to them whenever they met?

Moreover, in the past, when they all went out shopping and eating, they happily discussed topics between girls. Now, as long as they were out with Kagome, it wouldn’t take more than three sentences before the topic would shift to Kagome’s boyfriend.

Just mentioning this would fill Himura Kagome with resentment as she complained about her boyfriend’s issues and infuriating habits—rude, petty, always angry, unreasonable... Each time, her group of friends would feel righteously indignant, empathizing strongly, and couldn’t help but get angry, advising her to decisively cut ties, as such a guy wasn’t worth knowing deeply.

But in these moments, Himura Kagome would hem and haw, avoiding the topic, just as she treated the various complicated ailments she had contracted, absolutely refusing to listen to their advice...

And every time they suggested they meet the person in question, she would just as skillfully change the subject, utterly unwilling to admit it.

This left them quite conflicted—after all, being in a relationship wasn’t something to be hidden in the shadows, and there were no prohibitions in school against such things.

If they hadn’t just happened to come across her while out, who knows how much longer Kagome would have kept it concealed... Even now, with solid evidence right before them, Kagome still managed to play dumb, pretending not to recognize them!

"Hmph, it’s really too much, still trying to hide it from us..."

"Exactly, exactly, she should definitely treat us to a meal..."

Two of the girls couldn’t help but shout, while the other also clearly didn’t believe Gu Mo’s words, thinking he was just cooperating with Kagome’s act, trying to deceive them...

She tried hard to recall the things her friend had once complained about to her and the others, stared at Gu Mo’s face, and began to seriously ponder.

No wonder Kagome always complained about how this person made her so angry, yet no amount of persuasion could convince her to break up. Now, she finally understood why. It seemed only natural; if it were her, she might not have the resolve either, dreaming instead of waking up laughing...

Ah, pfft pfft pfft! That’s not it!

She should be backing up her friend! What nonsense was she thinking!

The girl suddenly shook her head vigorously, her shoulder-length hair swaying gently. She tried hard to focus her gaze and, as fiercely as she could, opened her mouth to ask, "Well, are you usually mean to her? We all know you are!"

"How could that be..." Gu Mo chuckled, shaking his head, and spoke earnestly, "I dare say there’s no one in this world who treats her better than I do."

"..."

Kikyo paused for a moment, then glanced at him.

Gu Mo, noticing her gaze, also turned his eyes toward her, smiling calmly, as if he had absolute confidence in the matter. The Witch held his gaze for a moment before averting her somewhat unsettled eyes, her long eyelashes lowering slightly.

The ill-fated Porcelain Witch, reborn into the world once more...

Yet time had flowed on, fifty years gone in a flash...

Like the morning dew, the moon reflected on the water; everything has changed, unable to return to the way it once was. Her recent bewilderment stemmed from feeling exceedingly redundant, unable to fathom her purpose in existence.

Because those who remembered her, who were blessed by her, for the most part, had passed away. As for the small portion still related to her, who was the kindest to her—

Granny Feng was her sister, but she couldn’t understand her desire to remain in this world, only wishing her sister to find peace and not linger any longer...

As for Naraku, there’s even less need to mention him. He was born from the Ghost Spider’s evil thoughts, intending to use the power of the Four Souls Jade to capture Kikyo’s heart, yet such twisted malice could never be described as kind...

And then there was Inuyasha, who, despite his frequent attempts to make amends, was merely deluding himself. In his heart, he had long since made his choice, simply unwilling to admit it. No matter how much he promised or repeated his resolve, he simply couldn’t fulfill them...