Hearing the gentle voice on the other end of the phone, Kuriyama Mai's heart felt like a snare drum was beating, and his sluggish back straightened instantly.
He was afraid that Asaka Yui would ask him some interview questions. If the answers were too professional, she would waste too much time, but if they were too vague, she might feel like a liar...
After thinking about it, he had no choice but to clear his throat and said in a pretentious manner:
"can I help you?"
Perhaps because the silence lasted too long, he could even vaguely hear the thumping heartbeat of Yui Asaka through his mobile phone.
"Well... I have a very presumptuous personal question, and I would like to ask Mr. Yamazaki."
"Personal question?" A not so good thought flashed through Kuriyama Mai's mind, but he responded calmly:
"But there's no harm in talking."
"That's it..." Asaka Yui looked at the excited eyes of Fujino-senpai, as if she wanted to grab the phone and ask in person, so she took a deep breath and said everything she wanted to ask.
"Mr. Yamazaki, do you know Kuriyama-senpai? I would like to know if there is anything he wants recently, or in other words, what items does Kuriyama-senpai usually like?"
"This..." Kuriyama Mai only felt a little unspeakable guilt. The effort of talking nonsense was worth inviting her to dinner and giving gifts...
But in his heart, he had to admire the girl's intuition. She really found the right person. No matter who else she asked, she would never get the correct answer...
If it weren't for the fact that the identity of 'Yamazaki Hayato' wasn't so well done, he would have been really worried that his vest had been seen through.
"let me see……"
he procrastinated aloud.
If he really wants to say what he wants most right now, it is cloud smoke, a hard-shelled purple cloud!
Ever since his addiction to cigarettes aroused, his yearning for the hard-shelled Ziyun in his hometown has begun to grow day by day. R's cigarettes always feel a bit weak. No wonder there are so many people smoking pipes here...
But saying it would only add to her troubles, but if she didn't say anything, she might still ask others, so it would be better to resolve the matter herself.
I have to think of something that is not so expensive and easy to buy.
He glanced briefly and focused on Yui Igarashi, who was frowning and thinking hard.
Seeing her playing with her fleshy little fingers a little irritably, Kuriyama Mai suddenly had an answer in her mind.
"Bandai FRS, Faiz, an assembled model. That guy Kuriyama has been talking about it a lot lately, but he doesn't have time to buy it."
This model has great mobility, accessories, and appearance, and the price is only about 3,000 yen.
The thought of taking a photo of the doll in her hand soon would not put too much pressure on her.
"It's a model from Bandai, FRS, and Faiz, right, Mr. Yamazaki?"
Yui Asaka deliberately repeated at an extremely slow speaking speed. Mari Fujino took out his phone with understanding and meticulously recorded the 'correct answer'.
"Yes, that's right. That guy is super obsessed with Masks, but I'm too lazy to listen to him. If I don't fall into the trap, I'm a man of any age, and he's still watching people in leather jackets fight."
In one word, Kuriyama Mai clearly separated his two vests.
Hearing the righteous remarks on the phone, Asaka Yui couldn't help but cover her mouth, looked away from Fujino-senpai's expectant eyes, and smiled lightly.
It turns out that the senior also has such a cute side...
"Understood. Thank you very much Mr. Yamazaki. I'm sorry to interrupt your precious rest time."
"No, no, I'm just talking casually, and I can't guarantee that it will be what Kuriyama really wants."
"No, Mr. Yamazaki's help is very important. Thank you very much."
"I will contact you when the interview time is confirmed."
"I'll do my best, so don't bother Mr. Yamazaki. I wish you all the best."
"Okay, bye."
"Yes!" Mari Fujino waved a victory gesture in the air with a determined look on her face when she saw Asaka Yui hang up the phone.
Then she hugged Morikawa's arm next to her with excitement and said, "Youka-chan will go shopping with me in a while."
Morikawa Yuka shook his head noncommittally, "Don't be too happy. Giving him a small gift to make him like you is just the beginning."
"Start?" Zhenri bumped Yuka's fleshy face in confusion, "Why don't you give it to him, and then just say 'I like you, please date me' while he's blushing and embarrassed?" ?"
Morikawa heard his friend's overly innocent tone, turned around and gave her a look that looked like a fool, and asked:
"If a strange boy you don't know suddenly comes to you and confesses his love to you, will you agree to him directly?"
"Ah? This..." Fujino Mari was stunned for a moment by the question, then she blushed slightly and only dared to look at Yuka from the corner of her eyes.
"Definitely not...because even if he is a handsome guy, I would doubt if he has any other purpose..."
Yuka Morikawa heard her voice tremble at the end of her sentence, so he gently tucked her hair that hung down to her shoulders behind her ears.
"Sending small gifts is only the first step in connecting. Then you have to start with Kuriyama's hobbies and establish a common topic with him. For example, "Faiz" just mentioned. You have to go and watch it."
"Yuka you..." Fujino Mari showed an incredible expression, "How do you know so much?"
In her impression, Yujia has always been a quiet homebody, but she didn't expect to be so professional in love...
Morikawa Yuka just adjusted her glasses slightly, "Although I have never tried falling in love, many games are not in vain~"
"Is there anything else?" Mari's eyes flashed and he clasped his hands together, "Please teach me all other techniques! Xiao Yuka, please!"
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Yui Asaka sat across the table from them, watching monitor Morikawa seriously teach the skills of love to Fujino-senpai.
The image of the senior gradually emerged in her mind, and she couldn't help but prick up her ears to listen to their conversation.
At first, the techniques that monitor Morikawa talked about on how to build relationships with others seemed to make sense.
But keep listening and hear them talk about which eye shadow and mascara they need to use for eye makeup, what kind of dress to wear on the first date, what shoes to match, and where to take care of their hair in advance...
Asaka Yui can only confirm that they are speaking Japanese now, but she can't understand what they are saying with those strange hiragana names. Occasionally, there are one or two clothing brands that she can understand, but they all start at 40,000 to 50,000 yen. …
She suddenly discovered that although the two seniors were sitting in front of her, they seemed to be separated by an invisible wall.
Just like the distance between the senior and her, although they are already friends, they will only stop at being friends...
A complex emotion surged into the girl's heart, but she still maintained the smile on her face, nodded to the two seniors who were chatting animatedly, carefully picked up a piece of shiitake mushroom from the sukiyaki pot, stuffed it into her mouth and sipped tightly. in the lips.
"Delicious……"
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Putting down the phone, Kuriyama Mai let out a long sigh of relief. His vest should not have been exposed yet.
He still couldn't bear to face Yui Asaka's gratitude. Even if he did improve the girl's life, he was still far from realizing her dream...
He alone can only protect a few people sporadically at most. If he really wants to persevere for a long time, in addition to relying on cheats in the system, establishing an organization that shares his ideals is the most important thing.
He looked at Yui Igarashi, "Have you thought about it?"
"Hmm~" Igarashi Yuto looked up at him blankly, and fiddled with the white hairband on his head. His little feet wearing lace white socks were restlessly intertwined, but he seemed unable to speak.
She hummed in her little mouth, not knowing what she was saying indistinctly.
Kuriyama Mai winked at her:
"Are you worried about something? Can't you trust me?"
"It's not..."
Yueteng calmed down, and after careful consideration, he realized that Yamazaki Hayato was not a bad person except for his strange thoughts. Cooperating with him now did not seem to be disobeying his master's orders.
Finally making up her mind, she raised her eyes and asked:
"It's just, big brother, how do you know what the master's reaction will be?"
"Well." Kuriyama Mai smiled slightly at her, "First of all, when I go to the casino every day, I will be in the VIP room, so I can naturally find out some information. Secondly, I will assign my own people to the Qingkou group."
Takayama Ken, the only one in Yanagihara Town who knew his dual identity, naturally arranged for him to be the sixth child in the Qingguchi group.
Thinking of this, he asked the puzzled Igarashi Yui:
"What's the relationship between your master and the Qingkou group now? I heard you said before that he was carrying out some sort of rectification, and even sent generals like you to do small things like spying on me."
Igarashi responded with a wink and a fierce expression:
"They are a bunch of losers, but the owner is kind and wants to keep a few loyal people to eat."
"How about a detailed explanation?" As soon as Kuriyama Mai finished speaking, Yamazaki Hayato's cell phone rang again, "Sorry, I'll answer the phone."
Why is Yamazaki Hayato so busy all of a sudden...
The visitor turned out to be Yoshida Yuxiang.
"Yamazaki, it turns out the gift you were talking about last night was actually this. It's really yours. I thought you were just talking about it."
Having just walked out of the interrogation room, she didn't exchange too many greetings, and straight to the point exclaimed in a slightly tired voice.
Kuriyama Mai responded in a light tone:
"It's just appetizers. As I said, my business will be easier if there is more order and harmony."
"You are such a money addict~" Yoshida Yuxiang stretched and complained ambiguously, "But thanks to you, I am so motivated for the first time at work, and it also opened up ideas for other cases."
"You are so serious. On behalf of the people of Yanagihara Town, thank you, Chief Inspector Yoshida."
"Don't be kidding, it's okay to let them thank you." Yoshida Yuxiang lowered his head and glanced at his watch, "It's too late tonight, let's do it tomorrow night, how about I treat you to dinner? Let's go to Omotesando for barbecue. I'll contact you tomorrow. .”
"No problem!" Kuriyama Mai immediately agreed without thinking. He paused, "But I also want to ask Officer Yoshida to help me with something."
"Hmm?" Yoshida Yuxiang showed a cute smile on his face, "Do you have anything else~"
Hearing her slightly playful rhetorical question, Kuriyama Mai felt more confident.
"Whenever you are free next week, come with me for an interview."
"Interview?" Yoshida Yuxiang scratched the short hair on the back of his head. This guy's thoughts are always unpredictable.
"She is a very important person. She is mainly worried that if I go alone, she may think that my company is not serious, but if you accompany me, it will give people a different feeling."
Kuriyama Mai was really worried that if he went to 'interview' Asaka Yui alone, it would look too much like a suspicious pyramid scheme fraud company...
She might be frightened and run away, especially now that Yamazaki Hayato's appearance is even worse than before. Anyway, she would never regard him as a good person at first glance.
But thinking that as long as Yoshida Yuka, who looks like the embodiment of justice, sits next to him, even if she doesn't say anything, the credibility will be much higher.
After hearing his explanation, Yoshida Yuxiang almost laughed out loud, "You originally wanted me to be a guarantee."
"Pretty much, that's what it means."
"Okay, that's fine. Let's talk more about it during dinner tomorrow night. I'm really tired and need to rest."
"Police Officer Yoshida, thank you for your hard work~"
"Bye" But before hanging up the phone, Yoshida Yuka added seriously,
"If you dare to mess around, I won't let you go!"
But Kuriyama Mai looked at the hung up phone and smiled softly.
"What exactly counts as messing around?"
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Kasuga Chinatsu, who was watching "Build" with Konan, seemed a little preoccupied.
Unlike Xiaonan, who had been cheering Zhantu up, she was only thinking about the yellow-haired man's problem.
Although she was not familiar with Sister Huayin, she occasionally learned from her sister that because of her father's relationship, that woman seemed to have great discrimination and prejudice against men.
Regardless of how she suddenly started a relationship, Kuriyama Mai's invitation alone was very unusual.
Logically speaking, one should avoid being with other people of the opposite sex during the period of love, but his words seemed to imply that she should go on the date.
Moreover, he is already in love with Sister Huayin, why must Xiaonan be placed with her? Could it be that she is more reliable than my girlfriend?
strangeness! Something's wrong!
Perhaps only by going to the scene and meeting him can we understand the mystery of that guy.
What a troublesome guy!
But...
Kasuga Chinatsu only felt that her heart was getting more and more depressed. She got up from Konan who was fascinated by the book and walked to a large bookcase on one wall, looking for a novel to relax her mind.
Finally, her eyes fell on a thick hardcover book in the corner.
This is a foreign novel that is very unpopular in Japan. It was given to her by her father as a New Year's gift.
She once really liked this book, and even foolishly wanted to be the same person as the protagonist in the book, but the reality made her have doubts about herself.
Now she even wonders whether the author deliberately made the protagonist so miserable to warn future generations not to give up everything easily.
As soon as Chinatsu Kasuga opened it again, the thick smell of ink flooded into her brain like a tide along with the memories of when she first read the book.
On the title page of the book, you can still see the excerpts she carefully excerpted.
"...My whole life and all my energy have been dedicated to the most magnificent cause in the world..."
Even after many years, she still felt the huge energy behind this sentence.
It's just that now she doesn't believe that people like the protagonist really exist.
When I think about the real history of that country in the book in the real world, I can't help but feel it is a naked irony.
wrong!
His back figure standing outside the cafeteria, together with his incomparable chuuni dream, appeared in Kasuga Chinatsu's mind at the same time.
"I don't have dreams, but I want to protect other people's dreams."
That rascal……
Finally, she put the book solemnly on the desk. Maybe she should let him take a look, so that he would really understand what she was doing.
