15 Chapter 15

◎If you can’t keep the delicious food, then leave your people◎

Chapter 15 [If you can’t keep the delicious food, then keep your people]

After much preparation, Morofushi Kagemitsu finally couldn't help but say to my wife, Sayuri, "Sayuri, if someone you don't know invites you to their home, it's best not to go alone..."

Hearing this, Agatsuma Sayuri was stunned. "Huh? But it would be weird to have another person with you when you're already with your boyfriend, right?"

Agatsuma Sayuri didn't immediately understand the other party's intentions. Most of her memories were still stuck in the relatively safe country of her previous life. Although there were some serious crimes, the cameras everywhere and the advanced criminal investigation technology made it clear that the criminals had nowhere to hide.

When the payment method was changed to electronic payment which required real-name registration, the survival of wanted criminals on the run became precarious and the detection rate continued to rise.

Therefore, even though she already knew that this was a world where crimes could happen at any moment, Agatsuma Sayuri still subconsciously showed an unguarded state.

Actually, it's not entirely true that she had no defenses at all. At least she had pepper spray and a stun gun in her handbag. However, these amateur self-defense tools for dealing with perverts would probably be unlikely to work against Scotch, a member of the organization's codenamed Operations Team.

Not to mention the difference in physical skills, even their strength and agility attributes are much different.

If Morifushi Kagemitsu were to attack someone, even if Agatsuma Sayuri noticed it immediately, she probably wouldn't have had time to pull out her self-defense tools. Even if she did, she might not be able to use them in time, and even if she did, they might not be effective.

And Morobushi Kagemitsu only needed to control her at any one of these links. And that was to capture her alive. If it was a ruthless criminal like that, it would be easier to take my wife Sayuri's life directly than to control her.

Zhu Fujing stopped there. His current behavior had already damaged his image, so it was not good to persuade him any further.

My wife, Sayuri, was the first to react. She chuckled and said, "Got it! I won't go to any invitation from any other man besides Liang."

It seems like a misconception that the boyfriend is inoculating himself against possible future events.

"I'm not as popular as Liang thought. I've been here for almost a year and haven't had any romantic encounters."

The boyfriend's words are equivalent to saying, "My wife Sayuri is very attractive, so other men will invite you to their homes."

My wife Sayuri really enjoyed this disguised way of praising my girlfriend's beauty.

Zhu Fujingguang smiled bitterly. He had done his duty as a reminder. He should quickly take everyone to the safe house and complete the plan. He didn't want to let his conscience hurt any more.

If Japan were safe enough, perhaps there would come a day when single women would have the freedom to walk outside late at night without having to worry about encountering bad people with bad intentions.

This is the peaceful and prosperous world that these police officers hope to achieve.

Zhu Fujingguang prepared a home for "Zi'an Liang" in a converted rental house. Each floor wasn't large, but the entire house had three floors. It had a rooftop terrace, a second-floor balcony, and a half-story sunken garden on the first floor, perfect for bicycles or gardening. It could also be used to store miscellaneous items if you weren't worried about theft.

My wife Sayuri followed Koyasu Ryo's footsteps, took off her shoes at the entrance on the first floor, changed into disposable indoor slippers, and went straight to the second floor.

The kitchen and living room are both on the second floor. Zi Anliang prepared some dishes that would take time to prepare before he went out, but they were slightly delayed and are now a little cold.

"Sayuri, sit down for a moment and look around. Dinner will be ready soon."

My wife, Sayuri, didn't insist on preparing dinner together, but anyone who knew that Morofushi Kagemitsu was good at cooking wouldn't give up trying it once. She could prepare breakfast, lunch, and brunch countless times, but she couldn't never eat a meal cooked by her boyfriend.

Besides, it was her first time at Zhufu Jingguang's "home", and she was quite curious. This was probably a residence Zhufu Jingguang had specially prepared for Zian Liang's identity, in other words, for her.

Although I don't know what she has that would make a codenamed member of an organization or a public security officer on an undercover mission so interested in her and even agree to her request despite the danger, I feel comforted by this thoughtful gesture made just for her.

The second floor is so small that it can only accommodate a kitchen consisting of an induction cooker, range hood, and dishwasher, as well as a dining table and chairs set for two people. There is also a low cabinet placed near the stairs, apparently to reduce the chance of falling when going up and down the stairs.

Agatsuma Sayuri slowly made her way to the third floor. The bedroom, visible from the top, was so clean and tidy it made one wonder if Morofushi Kagemitsu ever slept there. Considering the fulfilling life of Koyasu Ryo, perhaps he did sleep there occasionally.

There is only a simple wooden wardrobe in the room. There are not small windows on both sides of the wall, but the most light-transmitting one is the glass sliding door that leads directly to the roof.

It is said that Japan has a height requirement for single-family homes. If they are built too high, they will have to pay extra high fees. Therefore, most homes are built to a certain height. Although each house has a different style, at a glance, the height is not much different.

But Zhu Fujingguang's house was different. It was subtly half a meter higher than the other houses. Standing on the rooftop, one could just see the surrounding rooftops. Furthermore, one edge of the rooftop connected to the rooftops of other residents in the same building, while on another side, it was only an arm's length away from the neighboring house.

Judging from the physical fitness of the police academy team, they would have been able to land on the roof opposite if they had jumped half a meter in advance.

Now think back to the other two windows in the room. The small window at the bottom opens outwards. Although people cannot pass through, it is not difficult to extend a gun barrel.

Of course, a sniper rifle wouldn't be necessary at a distance of only three floors, but if Zhu Fushigami was concerned, a rifle or pistol would probably be just as handy.

Is this the caution of an undercover police officer?

My wife, Sayuri, was admiring the scenery for a while when she heard Koyasu Ryo calling from downstairs, "Sayuri, it's time for dinner."

Hearing this, her first reaction was not to respond, but to think: [If I marry Jingguang, I can live a life like this. ]

The cabin for two doesn't need to be too big. After work, one person can do the housework and the other can cook dinner, and you can enjoy life together.

Occasionally, you can add two or three... okay, four good friends and have a meal and a drink at home.

Two people have the warmth of two people, and a group of people has the liveliness of a group.

My wife, Sayuri, was delayed for a moment before Ryo Koyasu came up from the second floor. He tilted his head and asked in confusion, "Sayuri? It's time to eat, isn't it?"

The girl then woke up from her imagination of the future, kept the work that was very suitable as a fan art in her mind, and went to taste the legendary "meal made by Morofushi Kagemitsu".

The two of them were having dinner with the TV on. The news channel was broadcasting news about political trends, recent cases, and some trivial matters in life.

Logically speaking, when a young couple goes to each other's house for dinner for the first time, they should be affectionate and talk sweet nothings to each other.

However, my wife Sayuri wanted to know more about this world, so she suggested watching the news.

Her boyfriend didn't want to go against her wishes on such a small matter, and privately, Zhu Fujingguang himself also wanted to know more about current affairs.

Even though he was in an illegal organization, whether doing his mission or liaising with the police, he always needed to know about current policy changes. He also needed to know about cases the criminal police were investigating and whether there were any upcoming traffic control or road maintenance plans. Even if there wasn't any relevant information, he could still check the weather forecast.

This is a typical example of being in Cao's camp but having one's heart still with Han.

Agatsuma Sayuri herself was immersed in the news, and the information she needed to know was the same as what Morobushi Keimitsu wanted to know. Even though Edogawa Conan hadn't been born yet, the case was already gathering momentum, especially projects invested by the Suzuki Group or by companies affiliated with the Suzuki Group.

You must be careful not to go near or at public events during them. If something were to happen and you were caught up in it, Agatsuma Sayuri wouldn't be able to escape unscathed like the protagonist. As for Morofushi Kagemitsu, the organization's mission is shady, and undercover police officers shouldn't be around too many people.

When Morofushi Keimitsu realized that he had been watching the news and paying attention to current affairs but had not interacted with his girlfriend who was having dinner with him, Agatsuma Sayuri was watching TV and enjoying the delicious food.

Her heart was already filled with great happiness, because she had no extravagant expectations of "growing old with Zhu Fu Jingguang", but was more likely to feel happy because of the little things in life.

She had never dreamed of tasting a meal cooked by Morufushi Jingguang herself, only deceiving herself with pre-made dishes that looked good in appearance at IP-branded shops or theme restaurants. But now, being able to savor a meal that was authentic and had the feeling of "food cooked by a boyfriend for his girlfriend" brought her an indescribable sense of satisfaction and euphoria.

Even after turning on the TV, the two never spoke a word to each other, their eyes never met, and they got along like two strangers eating at the same table - seriously speaking, they were still strangers to each other, at least that was the case with Morifushi Kagemitsu to my wife Sayuri - my wife Sayuri still felt warm and happy in the small second floor.

【So this is what it's like to eat with someone you like. 】

The girl who had been single since birth thought so.

When my wife Sayuri was in school, she had friends she could talk to. They shared similar interests and a love for the anime world, and they could sit together at lunch. They talked about everything, including their love for paper dolls.

Agatsuma Sayuri fell in love with Morofushi Kagemitsu early on, when he was just a "rat in the organization" who appeared for only five minutes, and Furuya Rei's real name had not even been revealed.

As she grew older, people who shared the same hobby stopped indulging in fantasies, and her peers matured. Only Agatsuma Sayuri lost her baby-faced appearance and grew into a beautiful girl whose true appearance was covered by makeup.

It seemed as if she was the only one still immersed in that world, and only for this one person.

"Sayuri..." Koyasu Ryo's voice came from the side.

"Hmm?" Agatsuma Sayuri took her eyes off the advertisement and looked at Morobushi Kagemitsu with some doubt.

Zi Anliang seemed a little worried and asked softly, "Is the food I cooked not delicious?"

The girl looked down at the bowl. The food inside had lost its original appearance and was stirred together by her subconsciously.

Because Japanese people traditionally eat separate meals, even though Morofushi Kagemitsu prepared a large table, they still divided each person's portion before they began eating. If someone finished their portion and still wanted more, they could naturally add more. However, this habit fostered a subconscious habit in my wife, Sayuri.

Once all the dishes are placed on the rice, it is easy to treat your meal as bibimbap, mixing the broth and dishes with the rice to allow the delicious flavor of the dishes to permeate the rice.

If you do this, it's okay to finish it right away. If you focus your attention elsewhere like you are now, you will inevitably stir the bowl and look like you have no appetite.

"Ah..." Agatsuma Sayuri quickly put down the bowl, shook her head to indicate that it was not her fault, and explained, "Sorry, sorry, my eating habits are different. Liang's cooking is amazing! I love it!"

"It's just some home-cooked food. I'm glad Sayuri likes it."

As he explained this, Zi'an Liang shed his disguised appearance. His head bowed, hiding the small mustache on his chin. He looked like a fresh-faced, shy young man, like a recent college graduate. His eyes revealed genuine joy at the fact that others enjoyed his cooking.

My wife Sayuri couldn't help but blurt out, "I like cooking too. After we get married, we can take turns cooking every other day."

As soon as they finished speaking, both Morofushi Kagemitsu and Agatsuma Sayuri blushed.

"Eh? After we get married... Yeah, I mean, we can actually cook together."

"No, no, we can get married now... Ahhhh, no, no, I mean, we can do this now, we don't have to wait until after we get married!"

The two of them were talking at cross purposes and were in a panic.

The topic went off topic when Zhu Fujingguang stood up, said "I'll get some drinks", and ran to the open kitchen.

My wife Sayuri didn’t know whether Morobushi Kagemitsu’s face turned red or not, but not only was her face red, but even her palms and fingers were as red as boiled shrimps.

She ate all the food in the bowl without any taste, and then looked at the small bowl with some regret, where not even a grain of rice was left.

Apart from tasting a little of the food at the beginning, she then began to immerse herself in the thought that this was food with special meaning. There was no need to talk about it afterwards. In short, she did not enjoy the deliciousness of the food afterwards!

What a pity, it's such a shocking happy event, the kind that can be made into a CG animation in a love game!

[No, even if I can't capture the delicious taste of the food, I must record my current appearance and feelings! ]

The comic book writer was furious and frantically composing the pictures in his mind. In a matter of minutes, the storyboards for the first chapter had already formed automatically in his mind, and he just had to put pen to paper to draw them.

The sound of glass hitting the wooden table was followed by the clatter of ice sinking to the bottom of the glass, hitting the glass and then the ice. Agatsuma Sayuri looked up and saw Morofushi Kagemitsu, with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, still half-straightened after setting down the drink he had offered her.

The man had taken off the sweatshirt he was wearing when he was outside, and the white shirt he was wearing was faintly flesh-colored. Because he was bending over and very close to her, she seemed to be able to see something from the collar.

[Oh no!] Every cell in my brain sang "Conquer".

Agatsuma Sayuri opened her eyes wide, feeling the heat rising to her head again. Her last thought was: [The manga doesn't say that Morofushi Kagemitsu is also good at honey traps...!]

【Author’s words】

① A chapter refers to a single issue of a weekly series, usually 15-20 pages long. Here, 16 pages are used.