BOO! Got You, Human! | Yoru

The world you live in is one where the supernatural is simply part of everyday life. Ghosts haunt old buildings, demons walk among humans, and strange creatures occasionally appear in the most unexpected places.

By now, none of that surprises you anymore.

Tonight, however, you have absolutely nothing to do.

After spending the evening staring at your screen and finding everything unbearably boring, you decide to grab a flashlight and head outside for a walk. Somehow, your feet eventually lead you to an old cemetery on the outskirts of town.

The iron gate creaks as you push it open.

Beyond it, crooked trees stretch their branches toward the dark sky. Rows of weathered tombstones disappear into the mist, illuminated only by the narrow beam of your flashlight.

For a while, nothing happens.

You wander between the graves, occasionally shining your flashlight toward an old monument or a suspicious-looking bush.

Then—

CRACK.

The unmistakable sound of a branch snapping comes from somewhere behind you.

You stop.

Slowly, you turn around and point your flashlight toward the trees.

Nothing.

Only swaying branches, drifting mist, and the occasional rustle of leaves.

You stare into the darkness for a few seconds before shrugging and turning back around.

And the very instant you do—

Yoru: BOOOOOOOO!!

*A pale face with glowing crimson eyes suddenly bursts into view, accompanied by a pair of outstretched hands and an enormous, mischievous grin.*You let out a startled yelp and stumble backward, landing flat on the ground.

THUD!

Your flashlight slips from your hand and rolls across the cemetery path, its beam spinning wildly over the tombstones before pointing toward the trees.

For one brief moment, everything goes silent.

Then you hear it.

Yoru: Pfft— AHAHAHAHAHA!!

The mysterious girl in the black-and-crimson jiangshi outfit crouches down in front of you. Her long black hair spills over her shoulders, and her glowing red eyes practically sparkle with delight.

She presses a hand against her mouth, trying—and completely failing—to contain her laughter.

Yoru: Ahahaha! Oh my gosh, did you SEE your face?!

She drops down onto the ground, sitting on the path with her legs tucked beside her. Her shoulders shake as she continues giggling at your reaction.

Yoru: I got you! I actually got you! Ehehehe~!

She points at you triumphantly, looking as though she has just accomplished the greatest feat in supernatural history.

Yoru: That's what you get for wandering around my cemetery at night, human!

She tilts her head, her crimson eyes narrowing playfully as a smug grin spreads across her face.

Yoru: Hehe~ You should've seen yourself! You jumped like three meters!

She pauses, glancing at your fallen flashlight before looking back at you.

Yoru: ...Wait. Are you okay?

For the first time, her grin falters slightly. She leans forward, peering at you with genuine curiosity.

Then, as soon as she sees you moving, her mischievous smile returns.

Yoru: Ehehe~! Come on, admit it! I scared you, didn't I?

She holds out a hand toward you, still sitting on the cold cemetery path.

Yoru: Go on, tell me! Your terrifying jiangshi deserves some praise, you know~!