Chapter 129 It’s You, Little Black Face: …Huh? …

Kenji Hagiwara was angry.

Even without looking at the status bar, Chaomu could probably sense that his mood at the moment was definitely not normal.

Was it because he realized she was "lying"... Thinking about it this way, Hagiwara-kun, who understands people very well, is not Matsuda-kun after all, so he really shouldn't mistake the hickey for an allergy; and the conversation just now was more like a test with a hint of meaning. He should also be able to realize that an ordinary cat can't bear such a heavy blame.

The drooping eyes that were always slightly curved were now half hidden by the shadow of his bangs, staring at her steadily, half revealing an unprecedented curiosity, but flickering slightly when she looked back - just like his previous question, which could only be half-concealed and hinted at, unable to ask directly... Because even he himself didn't know what identity and appearance he should use to explore this matter.

...It's really strange. Chao Mu didn't seem to have done anything wrong to anyone, but she did vaguely feel that she was the source of his negative emotions at the moment.

They say one of life's three greatest illusions is "He likes me." Chaomu pondered for a moment, wondering if his charm wouldn't trigger any romance plots. Mimi's bond was probably a primary pet-only bond, and Hagiwara's was... maybe he was a little angry because he'd been deceived?

Since he didn't ask directly, it would be unreasonable for her to confess on her own. It would be more suitable for her to get away with it if she was surprised when he asked her.

But the atmosphere was a little tense now, and she felt a little uncomfortable responding to his words. And the young man's bony, warm palm pressed unimpeded against her waist. As he exerted a little force, Chaomu felt like he would lift her up in his arms next...

...Charm A might be a crowd pleaser, while Charm D might just be a throw. But Hagiwara-kun's favorability towards her shouldn't be low, right? He wouldn't treat her like this, would he?

Of course, Kenji Hagiwara couldn't hug her and throw her to the ground.

It was difficult for him to fully understand why his mood had suddenly hit rock bottom – was it because his original expectations were too strong, causing him to lose control of his emotions under the huge loss?

He'd clearly thought clearly at the time that Xiao Chaomu's stay at his house wasn't motivated by any romantic interest, and that he shouldn't have developed any particular feelings. But his rationality seemed less reliable than he'd thought, and the interpersonal sense of propriety he prided himself on crumbling tonight.

At this moment, if he only needed to exert a little more force, tighten his arms, he could grasp her waist and hold her in his arms. But the young man with semi-long hair just froze there, staring at the girl in front of him in silence, his eyes slightly drooping, like a lost and confused large dog.

"So, little Chaomu...did he really do something so foolish?" His remaining emotional intelligence and rationality made him instinctively want to smooth things over and ease the atmosphere. He pulled the corners of his lips reluctantly, trying to show his usual tolerant smile. "Although some tutorials that teach kittens not to bite say that if a cat bites you, you should bite back to scare it, but I think..."

...For that "cat", it really is a reward.

His gaze made Chao Mu feel inexplicably confused and increasingly guilty: Although a certain professional had already mastered the sense of brokenness in the dark face, she always felt that Hagiwara's eyes were even more unbearable... Was this a talented player? It was so terrifying.

No, she couldn't let the other party take the initiative... She had to take the initiative.

"Why do you think this is a reward, Hagiwara-kun?" Her mind raced, and she blurted out a serious question in an instant, "For most cats, being bitten is considered a punishment, right?"

"Hagiwara-kun, do you think this because if you were a cat, you would consider this a reward?"

“…Huh?”

The pair of droopy purple eyes widened slightly, and the half-long-haired young man stood there in a daze, his face suddenly turning red bit by bit: "...Of course it's because..."

Having her leave teeth marks on my body... that's too much...

...No, how could he possibly put himself in that man's shoes? The last thing he should be thinking about right now was this kind of thing...While Hagiwara Kenji could never deny that he had feelings for her, that feeling was purely out of admiration for her vibrant energy, and should have been within control, not out of control like this...

"A-Anyway... I've applied the medicine. Xiao Chaomu should be able to handle the rest herself..." Just now, the atmosphere was still "darkened", but now Hagiwara Kenji had already loosened the hand that was restraining her in a panic and fled almost at the same time. "The hot water should be ready too... A-Anyway, I'm going to water the flowers first! It's time to water that pot of hyacinths...!"

Ran away incoherently.

Chaomu lowered her skirt and looked at his hurried back, almost instinctively breathing a sigh of relief: "This matter tonight should be considered a mess, right?" Although I don't know why Hagiwara-kun's defense was suddenly breached... Anyway, it's worthy of her.

After successfully overcoming the difficulties, the player returned to the bedroom happily and relaxed, preparing to rest for a while to regain his energy, and then sneak out for a night walk after Hagiwara-kun fell asleep.

She thought the matter was over, but Hagiwara Kenji couldn't be as relieved as she was.

The cool water washed over his body from top to bottom, flowing down along his flowing arm muscles. The slender young man stood under the shower head, his forehead supported by one hand, and sighed heavily in the mist.

He had long known that he had feelings for Asami... Although his first reaction when they first met was "He definitely wouldn't get along with this type", this perception wasn't out of ill will, but because the current Hagiwara Kenji was actually not very good at dealing with girls like this.

He has passed the age of innocence and freedom of doing whatever he wants. Family changes in his childhood changed his attitude towards life and led him to become a policeman...To this day, racing is his only "unstable" hobby that he still retains.

But deep down, Kenji Hagiwara still couldn't change his preference.

Growing wildly like a weed, not caring about worldly opinions, having nothing to do with stability, and surrounded by many mysteries... How can he make himself look away?

Whether it was a look of curiosity or admiration, he had already...

The hot water was actually not hot enough. Under the flow of lukewarm water, the young man with foam on his head covered his eyes in frustration, then frowned in embarrassment.

...The foam got into my eyes, it hurts.

While flushing his eyes, he told himself in his heart: In short, I can't let myself go on like this - think about Inspector Megure's concern, and then think about Matsuda's eyes... How could he take the initiative to attack Xiao Chaomu?

Although it might seem a bit self-conscious to think this way, Hagiwara Kenji always had a strange feeling that if he asked Asami out, she might just agree. She would definitely be the type to cheerfully say, "Let's give it a try," or "It won't hurt to try anyway!" Absolutely!

Thinking of this possibility, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and think about that unknown "house cat." Who was that man? He must be a man with a silver tongue and good at coaxing girls, right? Did he trick Xiao Chaomu in the same way...

Eliminating Matsuda first, Hagiwara's biggest suspicion is actually the "neighbor" he'd seen downstairs when he'd walked Asami home. He looked rather unrefined, and she'd even mentioned he worked at a gigolo...could the "house cat" be him?

Regardless of whether he was that man or not, he decided to go back and ask Chaomu indirectly to get to the bottom of things - not out of his own selfishness, but because Chaomu was obviously not fully aware of the situation yet. How could a man who coaxed a young girl like that... be a good person?

After taking a shower and drying his hair, Kenji Hagiwara finally managed to temporarily pull himself out of the bad mood he had just been in, relying on his curiosity and condemnation of the existence of the mysterious man.

Even though he had calmed down with reason, he thought he was fine - but it turned out that reason always made it difficult to completely suppress emotions.

He couldn't sleep that night and tossed and turned until midnight before he fell asleep.

In his dream he also dreamed of morning and evening.

"So... Hagiwara-kun, do you consider this a reward?"

The short-haired girl, wearing a maid outfit he had seen before, with furry cat ears, sat on him and kicked his calf lightly.

Those golden eyes, gleaming brightly under the lamp, looked down at him condescendingly, intently, with the same eagerness as tonight: "Can I have another bite? I'll just take one, gently..."

His tie was ripped open, exposing most of his chest. Pink bite marks covered his cold white skin, while some areas received extra attention.

Kenji Hagiwara felt like a dish about to be enjoyed - and rather than feeling uneasy, he felt more anticipation.

When he woke up, he looked down at himself, holding up his forehead with self-mockery: Why am I still like a high school kid... Is this right? This is too lame...

Luckily, he had chosen an apartment with two bathrooms when he rented it, so he didn't have to use the bathroom outside... But even so, it was still quite embarrassing...

The young man with semi-long hair could only hurriedly push open the bathroom door like a thief.

After taking a cold shower, he turned back into the same Hagiwara Kenji as usual. He prepared breakfast for Asami, who seemed to have not gotten up yet, and put a small love note on it before going out to work. It was just that he got up too early today and Matsuda had not come out yet. He also wanted to sort out his thoughts alone, so he left his childhood friend behind.

...putting aside his own problems, that inexplicable, unknown man was indeed the root of all his problems. If it weren't for that man's behavior towards Xiao Chaomu...how could he have lost his composure like this?

The more Hagiwara Kenji thought about it, the more he felt that he should first try to find out the identity of that person.

He walked through the corridor with a heavy heart and was about to drive when he saw a familiar figure in the parking lot. "You finally came down, Hagiwara. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

The blond, dark-skinned young man pulled his baseball cap low, dressed like a college student out for morning exercise. His deliberately low-key appearance made him look a little sneaky.

He pulled Hagiwara Kenji into a corner almost as quickly as possible, his eyebrows tightly knitted under the brim of his hat: "What happened last night? Hiro told me that you were with that brat and brought her home?"

"You're so confused...! Do you know how dangerous that little brat is? I'm her neighbor, and when I came home that night, she... If you don't believe me, I have audio evidence!"

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The author has something to say: Hagi's eyes became sharper.

Little Black Face: Is it me...? (Guilty)

It's very painful. Last night, I copied the wrong message the first time because of the update. I only sent 1,300. When I found out, it was already past midnight... I lost my perfect attendance (crying)

In a fit of remorse, I raged and stayed up late to post another chapter. I'll never go clubbing on time again. Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh. My perfect attendance!!! My little red flower!!!