In the end, Kuroki Jin persuaded Shirley and parked his car in front of a department store on Ginza Commercial Street. Fortunately, today is not a rest day, and vehicles are not restricted here. Otherwise, the two of them would have to walk through the crowded streets, so even Kuroki would not think of causing trouble.
Kuroki did not choose expensive luxury stores. Most of the subsidies given to researchers by the organization are for daily living. You can apply for reimbursement from the organization for everything. When it comes to money, just one thing is enough. It is basically difficult to have a lot of money at your disposal.
And if the things are too expensive, it's okay for Shirley to live within the organization after all, but Miyano Akemi works in a bank, and those who deposit and withdraw money will definitely know the goods, so it is easy to get into trouble.
Kuroki parked the car in the underground garage and started shopping with Shirley on the first floor. The first floor of a department store usually sells necklaces, jewelry, watches, etc. Gold, silver, and jade can dazzle visitors.
Kuroki Jin and Shirley were not picky. They both looked down on ordinary gold and silver. For jade, it would be better to go to a counter. They didn’t want to buy it here. In the end, they set their sights on necklaces, bracelets and watches. .
"As for watches, there seem to be more couples' watches." Kuroki Jin turned around and said, "How about buying two identical women's watches? If you don't pick the brand and just look at the style, I think there are several models that are pretty good."
Shirley also prefers watches. If she wears jewelry in the organization, it will feel redundant. If it is a watch, whether it is her sister at work or her in the research institute, she can always wear it on her wrist.
So they returned to several stores selling watches, and after comparing them, they chose a brand that was not very expensive but looked good.
The entire silver strap and dial have only a little bit of gold on the hands, which is not very conspicuous at first glance. Moreover, the dial is relatively small, making it easy to hide in the cuffs without attracting attention.
When Shirley went to pay, Kuroki Jin carefully observed the two identical watches. He also took the opportunity to look at the men's watch that matched the women's watch. Then he saw the salesperson looking at him with a smile. .
Kuroki Ren: "..."
Fortunately, there were very few people in the department store during working hours on weekdays. Shirley came back quickly, packed the two watch boxes, and returned to the organization with Jin Kuroki.
Returning from the bustling streets to the deserted and remote roads, you feel like you are living in two worlds despite being in the same city. Shirley was used to it, but Kuroki was a bit different for a while.
"Thank you for today."
Kuroki Jin, who had a gap, suddenly became energetic.
What did he hear? That Shirley, who seemed to be paralyzed, actually expressed her gratitude to him so sincerely and emotionally?
"It doesn't matter, I happen to be here."
Kuroki Jin smiled and saw Shirley unbuckling her seat belt and went to help.
"that……"
"Then I'll go up first." Shirley became cold again, but she didn't seem as cold as before.
"Ah, okay." Kuroki Yan swallowed what he was about to say, "Then I won't send you off. Well... don't stay up late."
The car door was closed, and Kuroki sat alone in the car and had a silly time for half a minute before driving away from the base.
But he was so happy that he forgot about the risks that he should have avoided.
The first time Shirley returned to the research room, she learned that Gin had arrived. She was panicked for a moment and then realized that Gin had approved her to go out.
So what did he come here for?
Soon, after collecting data from all parties, she knew why.
"Team leader, team leader." Shirley's current deputy Goto Hirakawa stopped his impulsive team leader and said helplessly: "That's Gin, Qin who can throw us all into the crematorium if not careful. Liquor, if you go to argue with him, you will die."
"The drug is still in the trial period, and it is too early to use it in clinical practice." Shirley's face was livid, she clenched her fists as if to cheer up or comfort herself, and said with difficulty: "I will use this reason to persuade him to withdraw the distribution. guinea pig."
Goto Hirakawa was so anxious that he almost rolled his eyes. He smiled bitterly and said: "Team leader, we tried it. We told Gin-sama when he came to get the medicine, but he said..."
"what did he say?"
Goto gritted his teeth and said: "He said that sooner or later there will be experiments anyway. Compared with using mice, their experimental data is more accurate, so..."
"This way we can complete the next phase of research as soon as possible."
Shirley leaned against the wall weakly. The encouragement just now had no effect. She finally heard the reason that she had thought about but could not believe.
"This is really not poison..."
She murmured quietly.
"Team leader, give up." Goto Hirakawa advised, "We have no way to resist this behemoth of an organization."
Shirley just covered her eyes with her hands and stood leaning against the wall.
She didn't know when Goto Hirakawa left. She only knew that the nightmare-like future she feared was approaching her step by step.
Didn’t you already know that? In the quagmire of organizations, every step you take leads you deeper into darkness.
Shirley raised the corners of her mouth in a self-deprecating tone. After being separated from her sister for a long time, she could quickly adjust her mood to face the dark life ahead. At this time, she felt her eyes constantly heating up, and something was pointing out from the gap between her fingers. gushing.
People came and went in the institute, but no one passed through this corridor again.
Kuroki Jin, who returned to the candy house in the afternoon, thoughtfully brought low-sugar donuts to Anayuki, and kept Onuto's normal donuts in the refrigerator.
Looking at the mead that was quite satisfactory, Kuroki couldn't help complaining: "It's obviously a donut that you have to eat without sweetness. It's really embarrassing for the store."
"What did you say?" Anayuki asked vaguely without stopping.
"No." Kuroki shook his head politely and smiled kindly, "I'm afraid you will choke, so I want to eat slowly."
Anayuki stuffed the last mouthful into her mouth, clapped her hands with satisfaction, and smiled:
"Should people who haven't gone to work for a day and a half take the initiative to take on the important responsibility of cleaning and preparing for evening business?"
"Okay." Kuroki agreed happily and quickly ran to the small kitchen to replenish the ingredients consumed at noon.
First, when the school was over at Didan Elementary School, Kuroki Ren and Anai Yuki were still busy. Then, when the school was over at Didan Junior High School, the number of people queuing up gradually began to increase. Fortunately, Wenren came over quickly to help and stayed up. When I arrived at Didan High School, it was almost time to finish school, and I had some time to breathe.
"As soon as Brother Kuromu came back, the passenger flow has obviously increased." Ruomu Wenren sipped the honey water, which Anaisuki specially prepared for him just now.
"Take advantage of these few minutes to rest and eat something." Kuroki Ren heated up the donuts and handed them to Wen Ren.
"Thank you, Brother Kuromu." Wen Ren, who didn't have time to eat dinner, took it with a smile, swallowed one in a few mouthfuls, and gave a thumbs up.
Kuroki Ren lovingly rubbed Wen Ren's hair, which was soaked with sweat due to his busy schedule, and said gently: "After you have finished your work for a while, I will check your English."
Ruomu Wenren's face immediately fell, with "No" written all over his face.
"Eat quickly, the time is coming."
