"As long as we pass through this tunnel, we'll reach the scenic area."
Pointing at the pitch-black tunnel ahead, Nimodo Yulia spoke with complete confidence.
"Huh? We have to go through that tunnel?"
Beside her, Yurikawa Hana looked somewhat uneasy, while Nana on the other side furrowed her brow.
"Ugh... What's with this place? It's broad daylight, yet it's so dark inside..."
"Ah, Nana, are you afraid of the dark? Don't worry, I brought a flashlight."
Lala still looked carefree, while Momo stood beside her with a grin.
"Yeah, Nana. Don't tell me you're scared?"
"I-I'm not scared!"
Hearing Momo's words, Nana immediately bristled and spun around to shout at her. Then she turned back and strode toward the tunnel.
"Hmph, it's just a tunnel. What's so great about it? I'll show you!"
As she spoke, Nana reached out and grabbed Yotsuya Miko beside her.
"Come on, let's go in."
"Huh?! Huh?!"
Miko had never expected Nana to grab her. Her face went pale, but before she could say anything else, Nana dragged her into the tunnel. The others followed close behind them.
All right, let me see what you're really capable of!
Staring at Miko's back, Nimodo Yulia murmured inwardly.
Nimodo Yulia was also a student at Sainan. Though she was short enough that people often mistook her for a middle schooler, she was undeniably a high school student. Ever since she was little, she had been able to see things others could not. She took great pride in that ability, believing it was a power bestowed upon her by heaven. Nimodo Yulia had even secretly sworn that she would become a famous Esper one day and destroy all evil spirits and demons.
However, Nimodo Yulia was not popular at school. Because of all the strange things she talked