After asking Natsume and learning that the little, simply built shrine belonged to the local land god, Aikawa Kaze decided to renovate it and make a monetary offering.
As for Shoko Sensei, whom he had not seen since waking up...
"Ah, what a shame... There are so many monsters here, but I searched all over and couldn't find any of their bodies."
By the time Shoko Ieiri arrived, Aikawa Kaze had more or less recovered, so she had gone off to explore and amuse herself with the monsters that had caught her interest.
Unfortunately, she had not found what she wanted.
"Anyway, some monsters must do evil things, right? If you ever kill one, remember to bring it back for me! I'm really curious about their internal anatomy."
After a moment's thought, Shoko added something else.
"Shikigami work too."
"If I get the chance... But the monsters here really are pretty friendly."
"Oh, that's good, then."
Shoko nodded in satisfaction and patted Aikawa Kaze on the head.
"By the way, starting today, you're taking remedial lessons with me."
"Huh? Lessons in what?"
"Using Reverse Cursed Technique, of course! If you couldn't heal yourself in time in a situation like that, it must mean you haven't mastered it yet."
"No, no, no, Sensei, you've got it wrong. I just... passed out from the pain before I had a chance."
"Excuses! More excuses! If using Reverse Cursed Technique becomes an instinctive bodily response, you'll be able to heal yourself even when you're unconscious!"
"..." No, that's not even possible, is it?
"So, after giving it plenty of thought, I've concluded that you simply aren't proficient enough. Starting today, you're coming to help me in the Infirmary! And there are those medical commissions, too..."
"..."
*Got it. Shoko Sensei just wants some cheap