If this were in a game or some instant noodle series, Kawakami felt that a question mark wrapped in bubbles would slowly appear above his head:
Where did Scotland know he was unhappy? Just because he slept on a park chair for an hour and a half? When we were working together before, Tsumugi Kawakami would stay away from home from time to time. Isn't this time the same as before?
In other words, Scotland felt that the previous mission against the police would have a negative impact on him?
Kawakami tried to figure out Scotland's possible mentality, and then decided to give up thinking for the time being.
Tsk, this guy should worry about himself first.
To be honest, contrary to what Scotland thought, Kawakami felt that his current mood was the best in recent days: he had a great time eating lemon candy, successfully connected with the Mad Hatter and obtained explosive information, and the next step was to conduct experiments on the system. Already arranged——
"I'm in a good mood. I just sleep on the bench and don't want to go back."
The gray-haired young man explained to Scotland. He put on an impeccable smile, a smile that was similar to Scotland's. Now it was hard to tell which of the two was imitating whom.
Scotland obviously didn't believe it. He turned his head and looked at the gray-haired young man, with a hint of inquisitiveness in his blue cat eyes. From his expression alone, he really couldn't tell Kawakami Tsumugi's emotions. His smile could cover up almost everything.
He just recalled the photo Gin forwarded to him:
Kawakami Tsumugi was lying on the bench as if dead, lifeless. He was not wearing glasses, his pure black eyes had no reflection, and his pale face seemed to have been forcibly drawn into a smiling mask.
The angle of the photo was from top to bottom, and it looked like a selfie. Scotland still roughly judged where this guy was from the bushes on the roadside in the corner, and then drove over without stopping -
In his opinion, there was something obviously wrong with the gray-haired young man's condition, as if he was teetering on a certain critical point.
Kawakami couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed by Scotland's stare. He wrapped his black windbreaker tightly and continued to explain:
"Although it is easy to catch a cold when you blow cold wind while sleeping, colds are not directly related to low temperature, but are related to viruses. I am not good at other places, but my resistance is very good, so there will be no problem - when you drive Can you see the road?"
This is true. Due to a series of reasons such as being picky about eating and too lazy to exercise, Kawakami's physique is not very good, but on the other hand, his resistance is amazingly strong. Kawakami has almost never had a cold or fever, and his wound infections are better than those of ordinary people. quick.
Scotland knew that this guy was answering the wrong question, but he did not continue to investigate:
"There are body-warming patches and lemon candies in the passenger compartment. You can get them yourself if needed."
"Thanks."
In fact, Kawakami didn't really need the warm-up patch, but he heard about "lemon candies". Although he hadn't finished the ones he bought, the more lemon candies, the better.
After collecting the gift from Scotland, Kawakami asked again: "Is there any new mission?"
He felt that Scotland's driving route was wrong and he did not adopt the best plan. If he wanted to go to the organization's stronghold, he would take many detours.
Kawakami felt that the place Scotland wanted to go was not an organizational stronghold.
"Gin is still finishing the work, but we shouldn't have any tasks. But there is one thing he may not have informed you about yet."
"Notification of what?"
Kawakamiji suddenly had a somewhat ominous premonition.
"In subsequent operations, we are temporary partners, just like before." Scotland said.
…………
There is no need to emphasize that it is the same as before.
Kawakami returned to his safe house again. Looking at the familiar furnishings, he was speechless for a moment:
He is not opposed to partnering with Scotland, but Kawakami doesn't want to play Kashasha all the time. It is not convenient to live with outsiders at this time.
But after all, Scotland is not a pure member of the organization. Brainwashing is only done with the help of external forces.
[Why do you think Scotland still wants to get close to me? To be honest this is not a good choice. 】
Now that he has someone he can complain about without any fear, Tsumugi Kawakami calls the Mad Hatter for free in his mind.
[It stands to reason that if Scotland is completely brainwashed, he might think that I am a traitor to the organization because I saved him before;
If he hadn’t been completely brainwashed, this guy shouldn’t have had a good look after I caused heavy losses to the police——
Therefore, no matter how you try to get close, it is always a bad idea. It will easily make the organization suspicious, and it will also arouse my vigilance. 】
Kawakamiji kept chattering in his mind,
[So I suddenly became a little curious... What is the mechanism of brainwashing? Simply distorting cognition? Or will it partially model Lake memory? Sigh - it's too far off topic, what do you think? 】
The Mad Hatter asked: "What do you think?" 】
[How else can I feel? Curiosity killed the cat, Scotland might also be interested in my current state. 】
Kawakamiji ate another lemon candy,
[So it is not good to be too familiar with colleagues, as it is not easy to control social distance within an appropriate range...]
"We have worked together before, but now the situation is special. We can work together again if necessary."
"God's Coming"
Scotland said, while throwing a bunch of keys to Kawakami Tsumugi. The lock of the safe house was changed to a new one during Kashasha's departure.
"There is no need to break in. Just go on a few missions when the time comes." Kawakami, whose thoughts were interrupted, casually dealt with Scotland.
Then he went into his room.
The layout of the room is almost the same as before.
However, there were traces of a search, and at the same time as these traces, a thin layer of dust fell on the table: this means that when Scotland's identity was exposed and interrogated, the organization searched his room, but after the search, no one was there. Ask.
[It seems that Scotland is quite obedient in this regard. ] Kawakami Tsumugi said to himself in his mind, [If you say you can't enter, then you won't enter... I thought that almost no human being could refuse Bluebeard's room. If I think about it in another person's shoes, I would never be so obedient. 】
Of course, Kawakami's disobedience is justified. Hyperamnesia allows him to restore it exactly after searching a certain place.
On this basis, in the face of certain people's requests, Kawakami basically agreed verbally and actually did what he should do - certain people generally refer to that gentleman and colleagues in the research group.
[After all, he is a person who can be an undercover agent, so he is naturally knowledgeable in this aspect. ] The Mad Hatter also commented, [To be honest, although you spend three days fishing and two days surfing the net when you are collecting character points, the pressure on the undercover is still quite strong at certain stages. 】
[Do you mean I can’t carry it clearly? 】 Kawakamiji complained.
After briefly inspecting his territory, Kawakamiji began to tidy up the room:
The dust needs to be wiped; the sheets need to be washed, but the washing machine has a drying function; the newly acquired lemon candy inventory must also be properly stored...
Toiletries and the like must no longer be used, but Tsumugi Kawakami has no inventory here, and he definitely cannot use the inventory in Scotland, so he needs to go out to buy them.
Two hours later, Kawakami finally walked out of the room, carrying a backpack.
He had confirmed to Gin that Scotland had not lied to him, which meant that they would resume their partnership in the future and Kawakami would need to tidy up his room to make it livable.
"Scotland, I need to go to the supermarket." Kawakami said, "It will take about half an hour."
"Do you need me to accompany you?" Scotland asked.
He said it like a female high school student holding hands when going to the toilet. Kawakami rolled his eyes. He subconsciously wanted to open the window, then restrained himself and walked out the door.
"Thank you, but I don't need it." The gray-haired young man looked back at his partner and smiled.
