Hearing Mirror World Shougo's response, Junichiro Tokiwa breathed a sigh of relief, and then said:
"Yeah~~ The way you looked just now was really, a little bit scary, Shogo."
Hearing this, Mirror World Zhuangwu pursed his lips, remained silent for a moment, and still said in a low voice submissively:
"……Feel sorry."
"No, no, no, no need to apologize, Shougo."
Facing Mirror World Shougo's apology, Junichiro Tokiwa waved his hand quickly.
"Uncle was not scared, he was just a little worried, because your expression just now reminded me of you that day..."
To be precise, it reminded Junichiro Tokiwa of the first time he saw Shogo Tokiwa after losing his parents ten years ago.
"So, something bad happened?"
Mirror World Zhuangwu: "..."
This time, he didn't answer.
Instead, he lowered his eyes and became completely silent.
For a while, Junichiro Tokiwa, who didn't wait for Mirror World Shougo's response, sighed softly in his heart and took the initiative to take a step back.
"Well, you have always been a reassuring child. Since you don't want to say anything, my uncle won't ask any more questions, but..."
At this point, Junichiro Tokiwa couldn't help but have a look of expectation on his face.
"Sometimes, my uncle also wants to be relied on by you more."
Saying this, Junichiro Tokiwa secretly glanced at Kagami Shougo, and then, in the silence where Kagami Shougo didn't respond, his expression gradually became a little embarrassed.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
He laughed dryly, then pretended to look outside the store and changed the subject.
"It seems there was no earthquake. Although I don't know what happened just now, it's really great that there was no earthquake... Ah, by the way, Shogo, didn't you say you would come back later today? Come back now, Did you leave something at home?"
Falling, something?
Hearing this, Mirror World Zhuangwu finally broke the silence, shook his head, and said:
"No, I didn't leave anything here."
The premise of dropping something is that there is something that can be dropped.
Unfortunately, there is not a single thing in this house that belongs to Mirror World Shougo.
Because, from the very beginning, Tokiwa Shogo was the only one who came to live in this house.
I would like to ask, how could he, who has never lived in a 9-to-5 office, leave something here?
Therefore, when he heard Junichiro Tokiwa say this, Mirror World Shougo couldn't help but want to laugh.
However, when Mirror World Zhuanggo really wanted to put this idea into action, he found that he couldn't laugh at all.
so--
[What am I here to do? ]
Zhuang Wu in the Mirror World frowned, and a trace of confusion appeared in his eyes.
Immediately, he came back to his senses.
[Ah, I remembered...]
It seemed that he came just to have a look at his uncle.
Taking a look, he could see what kind of place this store that his uncle had invited him to but he never had the chance to visit was.
Not through the memory of another self, but through his own eyes and body, to truly experience it.
At this thought, Zhuangwu from the Mirror World said subconsciously:
"I'll come back and have a meal."
After a pause, as if he felt that his words were too harsh, Mirror World Zhuango added.
"lunch."
"ah?"
Hearing this, Junichiro Tokiwa was stunned for a moment, but he immediately reacted and a smile appeared on his face again.
"Okay, I'll get ready right now."
He didn't ask what happened to the bento that Mirror World Shougo prepared in the morning, nor did he say that he and Tsukuyomi had already eaten and he was cleaning it in the kitchen just now. Instead, he immediately agreed to Mirror World Shougo, and after saying that After saying that, he warmly put his arm around the shoulders of Mirror World Shougo, and after placing him in the dining room, he turned back to the kitchen and started cooking for Mirror World Shougo.
In fact, normally, Junichiro Tokiwa would still ask a few more questions.
But facing the Mirror World Shougo...
Although Junichiro Tokiwa didn't know what happened specifically, he also knew that the Shogo in front of him was different from the Shogo he usually knew.
Of course, this difference only refers to the difference in mental state, not that the people are not the same.
After all, it would really test the common sense of ordinary people to regard Kajōkai Shogo and Tokiwa Shogo, who also sincerely called his uncle, as two people without knowing anything.
Therefore, what Junichiro Tokiwa is thinking about now is that Shogo may have encountered something outside, which made him feel particularly homesick for a while, so he returned home at this time and returned home. He said he was coming back...for a meal.
To be honest, Junichiro Tokiwa had expected such a scene and Shougo before actually bringing him home to live with him.
However, he originally thought that this would happen when Zhuang Wu first came to live in his house, but it didn't really happen until today...
After thinking about this, Junichiro Tokiwa looked around his kitchen, and then walked towards the flour bag.
…
…
at the same time.
At the counter.
As Mirror World Shougo was taken away by Junichiro Tokiwa, Tsukuyomi was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
She suddenly sat down on the chair behind the counter, raised her hand to hold her chest, feeling the fast beating heart, she couldn't help but gasp twice, and said in her heart——
It's too dangerous... It's really, too dangerous!
God, she thought she was dead just now.
Zhuangwu, it turns out that you still have such a dangerous side! ?
Despite thinking this, Tsukuyomi quickly cheered up, brushed his fingers over the place where Mirai's phone was hidden on his body, took a deep breath, stood up from the chair, and walked towards the kitchen where Junichiro Tokiwa was.
At the same time, Yu uttered a soliloquy as if to comfort herself.
"It's okay, it's okay, uncle and I... will be fine!"
Even so, when passing by the restaurant where Kagyoukai Shogo was present, Tsukuyomi's body still slowed down very honestly, and carefully avoided Kagyoukai Shogo at a distance.
Fortunately, Mirror World Shougo had been sitting quietly at the dining table during this period, without even looking at Tsukuyomi.
Looks unusually well-behaved, even a little reserved?
Uh, how is that possible?
At this thought, Tsukuyomi quickly shook his head. After approaching the kitchen door, he immediately quickened his pace and rushed in. He didn't really relax until he reached Junichiro Tokiwa's side.
Then, she secretly glanced outside and quietly asked Junichiro Tokiwa a question that had been on her mind since just now.
"Uncle, you just said that the current Zhuangwu reminds you of him that day...that 'that day', which day was it? Can you tell me?"
Tsukuyomi thought that maybe she could find clues to the origin of Shogo in the Mirror World from "that day" mentioned by Junichiro Tokiwa.
When Junichiro Tokiwa heard Tsukuyomi's question, his hand movements froze. Then, he sighed, turned his head, looked at Tsukuyomi, thought about it, and decided to speak out.
After all, Tsukuyomi is the one who wants to live with Shougo from now on. It would be better for her to know more about this information.
What's more, that's not information that must be concealed.
Thinking like this, Junichiro Tokiwa asked Tsukuyomi.
"Zhuangwu's parents...are no longer here. You should already know about this, right?"
Hearing this, Tsukuyomi hesitated and nodded.
"……Um."
Speaking of this topic, Tsukuyomi's expression dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye.
If possible, she didn't want to expose Tokiwa Shougo's scars at this time.
However, there is a saying that only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in a hundred battles.
Life is unpredictable and accidents always happen.
Even the Demon King has irreparable regrets.
That is why.
Therefore, time will become particularly precious.
And it is precisely because of this!
Therefore, Tsukuyomi particularly did not want to miss this opportunity to learn about Mirror World Shougo.
She had a feeling that if she missed this opportunity now, she would regret it later.
After thinking about this, Tsukuyomi continued:
"I heard it was an unfortunate car accident."
"Yes, it was indeed a... very unfortunate car accident."
Hearing Junichiro Tokiwa's words, Tsukuyomi nodded again.
She had checked that on April 24, 2009, in the car accident that occurred on that day, there were only two children who survived.
Zhuangwu is one of them.
Junichiro Tokiwa told Tsukuyomi.
"After receiving the notification from the police, I rushed to the hospital immediately... In fact, other relatives came there after receiving the notification, but they only observed Zhuang Wu from a distance for a while, and then left after sharing the medical expenses.
"I have also quietly observed it.
"Zhougo's expression at that time was really scary."
Hearing this, Tsukuyomi couldn't help but interject:
"Like, just now?"
"Um."
Junichiro Tokiwa nodded.
Children who have lost their parents are indeed very pitiful, but no one wants to adopt a child who looks scary and troublesome at first sight.
In particular, that little kid had a very weird dream...
Therefore, in the end, only Junichiro Tokiwa remained.
"To be honest, I don't know if I, an old man alone, can take good care of Zhuang Wu, but I really can't leave Zhuang Wu alone, so I thought about having actual contact with Zhuang Wu first.
“After contacting him, I discovered that he is really a very good kid.
“So, during the contact process, I couldn’t help but extend an invitation to him.
"I'm very happy that he came to my house.
"Until now, I have always felt that it is really great to be able to live with Zhuangwu all these years."
At this point, it is actually beside the point.
However, Tsukuyomi did not interrupt Junichiro Tokiwa, but continued to be a quiet and qualified listener.
Just listen to Junichiro Tokiwa continue to say:
"Of course, after living with Zhuang Wu, I didn't have any worries at all. That is, when facing Zhuang Wu, I never knew what to do that was best for him.
"Zhuangwu's parents are gone, and I am all alone. I really don't know how to get along with him, and I don't know how much distance to keep from him.
"So, all these years, seeing Zhuang Wu living alone, I never said anything to him.
"To be honest, I should have taught him a lesson then.
"But I couldn't even show up this bit of courage. I'm very ashamed and have always regretted it."
At this point, it seemed that this topic was too heavy, so Junichiro Tokiwa quickly smiled.
"Hahaha, it's strange that I regret such a thing, isn't it?"
After hearing this, Tsukuyomi immediately shook his head and said there was no such thing.
At the same time, she finally understood why Mirror World Zhuangwu respected her uncle so much.
For Zhuang Wu, who lost his parents and the whole world fell into darkness, the appearance of his uncle was the only ray of light.
Zhuangwu is like this.
The same was naturally true for Sougo from the Mirror World at the same time.
Seeing Tsukuyomi's reaction, Tokiwa Junichiro was stunned for a moment, and then the smile on his face became even bigger, and his eyes looking at Tsukuyomi became more kind and satisfied.
"Tsukuyomi." He said, "Thank you, you can like Zhuanggo."
…
at the same time.
In the restaurant.
Mirror World Zhuangwu, who was sitting behind the dining table, suddenly raised his eyes and looked into the kitchen.
A strange emotion flashed in his eyes.
…
Time passes.
A moment later, Zhuangwu in the Mirror World was waiting patiently.
His lunch was finally ready.
First of all, the dish that Tsukuyomi brought to Mirror World Shougo was - tempura.
Seeing that dish, Mirror World Zhuangwu's hand hanging by his side suddenly couldn't help but tremble.
Immediately afterwards, other dishes and staple food were brought to the table by Tsukuyomi and Junichiro Tokiwa respectively.
Tsukuyomi didn't know clearly about those dishes, but Mirror World Shougo knew about them.
Those were all the dishes that Junichiro Tokiwa made an appointment with him in the hospital ten years ago to cook for him as his first meal after he was discharged from the hospital and came to this home.
But why do you do this at this time?
As soon as he thought of this, Mirror World Shougo couldn't help but look at Junichiro Tokiwa.
"Uncle, why..."
Regarding Mirror World Shougo's question, Junichiro Tokiwa smiled sheepishly.
"Actually, I don't know why I suddenly wanted to make this table. It's just that I suddenly felt that you would want to eat them more now, so... uh, did my uncle make a mistake?"
At the end of the conversation, Junichiro Tokiwa asked Mirror World Shougo nervously.
Mirror World Zhuangwu shook his head.
"No, I'm happy."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhuangwu from the Mirror World clasped his hands together.
"I'm gonna start now."
Then, he picked up his chopsticks, first picked up a piece of tempura tofu and put it into his mouth.
With just one mouthful, Mirror World Shogo shed tears in the surprised and astonished eyes of Tsukuyomi and Tokiwa Junichiro.
"Eh? Zhuangwu!?"
Amidst Junichiro Tokiwa's worried shouts, Kagamikai Shogo said loudly:
"tasty!"
After saying that, he went to pick up other dishes again.
And every time he finished eating, he would say something loudly——
"tasty!"
Really, so delicious.
It's really great that these dishes are as delicious as he imagined!
These dishes are even more delicious than those in his memory. It’s really great!
It’s really, really great to be able to come here!
Looking at Mirror World Shougo like this, Junichiro Tokiwa couldn't help but suck his sore nose.
"Don't be anxious, eat slowly. Even if there is no more left, my uncle can still make it for you."
Junichiro Tokiwa said.
Hearing these words, Mirror World Shougo's movements froze, and then he raised his tear-stained face and showed a big smile to Junichiro Tokiwa.
"Um."
He nodded vigorously.
But that smile always makes people feel a little sad.
Junichiro Tokiwa didn't know, but Tsukuyomi knew.
There will be no more. After losing to Shogo, Mirror World Shogo will disappear.
From now on, the only person who can eat my uncle's meal will be Tokiwa Shogo, and there will no longer be Mirror World Shogo...
Thinking of this, Tsukuyomi's expression was suddenly startled.
Wait, no?
But, how is it possible?
She looked at Kagami Shougo in astonishment, but Kagami Shougo, who was enjoying the food on the table with all his heart, was not willing to give Tsukuyomi even a ray of sight at this time.
On the table.
For a while, only Mirror World Zhuango's admiration continued to sound.
"tasty!"
…
…
at the same time.
High above St. Central Hospital.
In the Time Demon Machine.
Listening to the compliments of Shogo from the Mirror World constantly coming from the communication connection, Tokiwa Shogo was silent for a moment, and then he put down the knight watch in his hand and took out the lunch box that his uncle had prepared for him when he came out in the morning.
"I'm gonna start now."
Tokiwa Shogo, who opened and closed his lips and said this wordlessly, said the same thing after opening his lunch box and taking a mouthful of food.
"tasty."
…
…
From nine to five.
In the restaurant.
Even if you eat slowly, you will always finish the whole table of dishes.
After meal.
Junichiro Tokiwa put away the dishes and went to the kitchen.
But Tsukuyomi went against her previous attitude towards Mirror World Shougo and stayed.
Mirror World Zhuangwu glanced at Tsuyomi, then stood up.
"Let's go out and talk."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mirror World Zhuangwu walked out of the restaurant first.
Seeing this, Tsukuyomi hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to follow the mirror world Shougo.
After passing through the entrance and walking out of the store, they arrived outside the 9 to 5 restaurant.
But as soon as he walked out of the store, Tsukuyomi suddenly heard a clock chiming in the void.
Dang!
Immediately afterwards, Tsukuyomi found that he could not move.
Not only can't I move, I can't even make a sound.
A silver-white clock stood vertically behind Tsukuyomi. The hands on the clock were all still, and the position they pointed at was the time when the clock sounded.
Every time Tsukuyomi struggles with the power of time, the hands of the clock behind her will tremble.
But, that’s it.
Compared to the power of Shougo in the Mirror World, Tsukuyomi, who has new powers and no past memories, is still a bit too young.
Looking at Tsukuyomi who looked in disbelief, Mirror World Shougo smiled mockingly at her:
"Now, let me tell you, did you misunderstand something?
"Who gave you the courage to think that I would give you special treatment like my uncle?
"who do you think You Are?
"Or do you think that the little tricks you made were not noticed by me?
"Oh, what a stupid woman.
"Now, pay for your stupidity."
Saying this, Mirror World Sougo raised his hand and slowly explored Tsukuyomi's neck.
"Sa, pray desperately in your heart. Pray that [I] will really give up his plan for you and come back to save you."
