Chapter 123: Kiyoko

Kiyoko ( キヨコ, Kiyoko) is the 123rd chapter of the Kekkaishi Manga written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe.

Summary
The next day, the students are still behaving as they did the previous day, only now they are ending their sentences with "gowasu" and adding a wink and finger sign as well. Since Tokine didn't mention anything odd, Yoshimori assumes that only the middle school half of the school is being controlled by Kiyoko. Kiyoko visits him again while he's trying to nap, and Yoshimori demands that she stop. Kiyoko refuses, revealing that spirits who don't become Ayakashi or aren't reborn live long, painful existences, and that pranks are her main source of amusement. Because she is so old, Yoshimori offers not to take action against her if she tells him the truth behind Karasumori. Kiyoko says she doesn't know anything about it, but on the other hand, is knowledgeable about Kekkaishi and Shinyuuchi, and warns Yoshimori not to tamper with Karasumori, as even the gods have trouble controlling the power of the sacred lands sometimes. She runs away, leading Yoshimori in a chase across the school, during which Yoshimari accidentally snatches the toupee off of Kino Motoharo, a kind-hearted teacher. Yoshimori manages to catch Kiyoko with a Nenshi and demands that she stop, upset that he embarrassed such a good man. At home, Shigemori advises Yoshimori to treat Kiyoko kindly, as her pranks are ultimately harmless, and because she travels a lot, she'll leave eventually. The following day, the middle school returns to normal, and Kiyoko again visits Yoshimori while he's napping. She whispers that Karasumori will soon awaken, then leaves, somewhat impressed that Yoshimori managed to stand up to her.

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Yoshimori Sumimura
 * Tomonori Ichigaya
 * Hiromu Tabata
 * Yurina Kanda
 * Ayano
 * Kyoko
 * Kiyoko
 * Kino Motoharo
 * Shigemori Sumimura
 * Shuji Sumimura
 * Toshimori Sumimura