Later, however, this legend gradually faded away.
"Was it a yokai?"
After hearing this urban legend, Asou Yuna sat beside Seele and curiously asked.
"..."
Hearing Asou Yuna's question, Seele looked curious as well. Urban legends in this world generally had something to do with yokai.
Especially the cliff the shopkeeper had mentioned—it sounded very much like the work of a yokai born from a natural phenomenon, such as Gouyagou or Yuyukyo.
The so-called Yuyukyo was actually caused by the terrain of a valley reflecting sound and creating tremendous echoes. Thus, legend claimed that the shaded side of the mountain was home to the Mountain God's caller.
"I'm not sure. I've never gone there to verify it myself... But I must warn you, it's very dangerous." Faced with Asou Yuna and Seele's curiosity, the shopkeeper shook her head and warned Seele.
"I see..."
Seele could clearly sense that the shopkeeper was not weak, yet even she was so wary. It seemed this mission was not as simple as it appeared.
But... it was only a cliff. What could possibly be dangerous about it?
"Are you interested in Suicide Cliff too?"
Just as Seele was pondering this, the girl in the corner suddenly walked over to Seele and the others. She held a shoulder bag in one hand while bracing the other against the table, looking at Seele and Asou Yuna.
"Huh? You are..."
Seele looked at the single-ponytailed girl with slight curiosity. She had never expected her to come over and strike up a conversation.
"Oh, right! I forgot to mention it... Miss Seele, this is Miss Suzuki Yukiko. If it's about Suicide Cliff, she knows far more details. You can talk among yourselves—I won't disturb you."
Seeing Suzuki Yukiko approach, the shopkeeper seemed afraid of getting too involved with