At least in the entire Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters, I am the only one who can be considered a friend.

Thinking of this, his mood improved a lot. He was really easy to satisfy.

"Well, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation." Fujiwara Yu nodded politely. He didn't shake hands because the other party was holding a plastic bag in his hand, which was really inconvenient.

Gotoda Manabu was obviously the quiet type. He waited until everyone was quiet before speaking up to remind them:

"Isn't it about time you guys leave? The bus leaves in fifteen minutes."

"You guys?" Fujiwara Yuu caught the word and a strange expression crossed his face. He asked, "Weren't you the one who directed us to the Hall of Illusions? Why don't you come with us?"

"I still have some things to do for the teacher, so I will arrive at Gensokan a little later than Shigego. But Officer Takashi, don't worry. I have helped the Yamanashi Prefectural Police put the map in the car. When you get to the Kofu Station parking lot, just find the car and go there by yourself. The license plate number is Yamanashi 500 to 34-91." Gotoda Manabu explained.

Yokomizo Shigego had been a bit worried about Chisuku heading to the Hall of Genso alone, but now that Takashi Sosuke was there, he felt relieved. He reluctantly placed his hand on Gotoda Manabu's shoulder and sarcastically said,

"This guy has been receiving strange silent phone calls since his teacher received a threatening letter. He's scared and wants me to escort him... Seriously, I told you to learn some self-defense a long time ago. Do you regret it now?"

"Brother Chongwu, you know I'm the type that gets out of breath after running a few steps, so stop making fun of me."

Fujiwara Yuu realized that the relationship between the two was quite close, and couldn't help but ask:

"From the looks of you two, have you known each other for a long time?"

"Yeah." Yokomizo Shigego pointed at Goshimada Manabu, who was nine years his junior, with a wistful expression. "Gaku lived with me for a while when he was little, and I always treated him like a younger brother. Oh, I never thought that the little snotty kid would become a violinist. Time really flies."

Gotoda Manabu couldn't help laughing when he heard the nickname "Slug". The last time he heard Brother Shigego call him that was more than ten years ago - time really flies.

Fujiwara Yu nodded in understanding. He reached out to take the plastic bag handed to him by Yokomizo Shigego, said hello and walked into the station. If they continued chatting here, their car would leave.

"Then I'll see you at the Gensokan, Officer Yokomizo."

"Well, you two, be careful on the road, and... Qiansu, please don't cause any trouble."

"Am I that kind of person? I'd make sure I only drink one can of beer."