"Jun Roland?"
Another dull morning, Roland was walking back to his apartment when a familiar voice interrupted his thoughts. When he turned around, he saw that it was Kotomine Kirei who had just run down the hill.
After a chance encounter that day, the two formed a relationship as simple running buddies. The knowledge of both parties is limited to their names and identities in society.
Despite the influence of past prejudices, Roland had to admit that it was a pleasure to get along with Kotomine Kirei, even though he was full of curiosity about what Roland said that day. The other party's depressed and cautious personality also prevented Kotomine Kirei from making any unnecessary moves.
At this time, he would not impose his desires on others, nor would he do anything objectionable, such as inquiring about his identity, or even asking questions like checking his household registration book. He maintained an excellent Sense of distance.
For Roland, who doesn't have a very high sense of security, this way of getting along is perfect.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Kotomine-kun, there are a lot of shifts these two days, it seems because the store manager is about to be transferred."
"This means that Mr. Luo Lan is about to be promoted. It should be a good thing."
Kotomine Kirei couldn't understand why he should be happy because of his promotion. He was the kind of weirdo who would treat everything as useless except for his goals. He would do it, but he would not feel any pity if he discarded it.
But he still tried his best to understand the meaning of this passage from the field of common sense.
"Rather than getting promoted, I still hope that the store manager can quickly find another part-time worker. I have a shift to schedule, so I'll leave now, Kotomine-kun."
Roland curled his lips and did not comment too much on this matter.
All he needs is a suitable identity. Unlike Kira Yoshikage, who still cares a lot about his image and spends extravagantly on clothing and other supplies using famous brands, his material desires are quite low.
"I see."
Kotomine Kirei nodded and left in silence. This was the current relationship between the two. Although he was full of doubts, Kotomine Kirei had always been a serious person, especially when faced with the answer he was pursuing. in this way.
For him who is confused, he must be guided to find the answer. In order to obtain this guidance and truth, he can ignore the will of his father and master and give up all the external things he owns in the world.
Therefore, he was very cautious about whether the other party could give an answer. In the past few days, not only Roland was observing him, but he was also observing Roland.
Although there is no information about Roland, since he has himself as a reference, these are useless things.
He believed in his own vision. His father and his master were all people who lived by the correct rules and were integrated with the world. But through these few days of observation, Kotomine Kirei was convinced that this man named Roland's youth is different.
He is very self-disciplined and manages his time in an orderly manner. Even in a short conversation, he can explain the root causes of politics, economics, and social phenomena astonishingly, as well as in action. He looked like a beginner on the first day, but in the next few days he became more knowledgeable. Gradually, I adjusted to the most standard posture, and my breathing rhythm was not disturbed in any way. It was no problem to use it as a textbook demonstration.
This excellence between speech and action cannot be concealed. There is no doubt that Roland has extraordinary abilities, but he feels almost isolated from the world. He didn't care about the recognition that most people would be delighted with, the wealth, or the ambition that comes with superior ability.
Generally speaking, just looking at the lifestyle, Roland is very similar to himself.
But he was fundamentally different from me, that kind of enthusiasm, joy, and vitality as if he had found a goal.
Halfway there, Kotomine Kirei suddenly turned his head and looked at Roland, who had already left the street and couldn't even see his shadow.
It is already certain that Roland has found the [answer].
For the first time in his life, Kotomine Kirei felt a throbbing feeling in his heart. He had never felt this way when facing his father's approval, at the wedding, or when he had harvested offspring. My heart told him clearly.
Want to get rid of this loneliness, want to end this depression, want companions who can understand him...
——He wanted to become friends with the man named Roland.
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"strangeness?"
Roland, who pays great attention to time sense, came to the store a little early. When he entered the lounge, he suddenly stopped.
He frowned, a vigilant look appeared on his face, and his sharp eyes looked around.
After a long while, and after confirming that there was nothing around except the yawning store manager behind the counter, Roland showed a confused expression.
I don't know if it's because of the increase in vitality and mental power after becoming a substitute user, or the intuition brought by strong luck, but Roland occasionally feels some kind of premonition.
And just now, what he noticed was exactly this signal.
It wasn't the sense of danger of being targeted by a hunter, but the strange intuition of being in trouble.
"Have you been entangled by some incredible guy?"
Roland no longer thought about it and entered the lounge to start preparations for work.
Soon, before the opening hours, the store manager did not miss the appointment and brought in a new person to reduce Roland's burden.
"Luo Lanjun, this is the new person who will work with you starting from today, Yu Sheng Ryuunosuke. Although Yu Shengjun also has part-time work experience, after all, you are the senior. Please take care of him in the future work. .”
"Hello, Senior Roland, I am Ryuunosuke Ubu, please give me your advice."
"Please give me more advice."
Although he did not intend to attribute the previous encounter to an unrepeatable chance, Roland still showed a rather complicated expression when faced with this situation.
Ryuunosuke Ubu, although I have heard that this guy seems to regard his evil deeds as artistic creation and himself as an artist. Therefore, in addition to creating works, daily consumption is earned through part-time work. , firmly guarding his perverted identity as a serial killer, and having a sense of superiority over first-class robbers who do not want to be associated with him.
But seeing this scene in person, I still feel a sense of absurdity. He obviously has the talents of a professional killer. Instead of going to the other world to make a name for himself, he is willing to stay in a convenience store and work honestly?
Is this what a perverted murderer should do?
After a brief conversation, Ryunosuke Uyu threw himself into his work very wisely, leaving space for Roland and the store manager.
"How is it? It's pretty good, isn't it? I was a little surprised during the interview, but I didn't expect that even though he is a bit fancy in his dress, Yusheng-kun is actually very enthusiastic and very easy to get along with."
"I don't doubt this. A few days ago, he lent me a hundred yen to help me when I was in distress."
"Right, I'll just say it?"
The store manager patted his chest happily, "Yusheng-kun's personality is very suitable for Fuyuki City. Fuyuki used to be famous for its simple folk customs. Oh my, I'm so lucky to meet you two when I need to find someone. .”
Ignoring the store manager who was still sighing, Roland lowered his eyes and moved his fingers impatiently. The nails on his hands, which were neatly trimmed yesterday, were slowly and firmly growing, like sprouts. It grew one centimeter.
