Chapter 30
The message was supposed to be delivered, but in reality, the police academy is currently in closed training and it's not easy for anyone to leave the campus. Whether this person can deliver the message depends entirely on their memory and whether they have taken Usaku Saiki's request to heart.
"He'll pass on the message." Usakata Saiki was quite certain. "That guy who dropped out used to bully others; he was the one who told others. He probably has a grudge against that guy and won't let this opportunity pass... Besides, he really admires Hanakawa Shinryu."
Even the system was stunned: [You still care about this kind of gossip?]
[It's just intelligence gathering. We've already exchanged so many skills for Han Chuan Shenliu; it's just a side job. No need to waste it.] Bo Yezhaiji pondered. [After all, sometimes you need to target specific issues to build suspicion. Before, I always used indiscriminate attacks, so I didn't use them much. Now they're finally coming in handy.]
System: [...I suggest you think carefully before you act. They've already dropped out of school, why are you still going to provoke them? And you say it's not for our friendship.]
Honestly, I was just about to ask this. I didn't even get an apology. It's like the school is afraid I'll do something to someone; they won't let me see him at all. I just had someone pass on a message asking him to apologize. Isn't that a normal and polite thing to do? What did you think I was trying to do?
The system was dumbfounded. Had it really been overthinking things? It could only offer an excuse: "…Sorry, I think I was also affected by the 'hall of darkness'."
It's nothing, but I did want to do something to that guy.
system:【…………】
Hey! You little rascal!!!
Bo Yezhai continued writing nonchalantly: "[He was expelled because he made a mistake this time; he didn't get punished when he bullied others. Someone as upright as me can't stand by and watch this kind of scoundrel behave. Can't I even try to uphold justice?]"
He propped his chin on his hand, staring aimlessly out the window: "I'm doing this for myself, don't get me wrong."
Okay, okay...
The system, having been tricked, was speechless.
Previously, when Usui refused to exchange for a Stand puppet, claiming that "Rei Furuya can run around in two places by himself and doesn't even bother with disguises and no one notices, so can I," the system had some suspicions that Usui seemed to have a strong sense of confrontation in strange places.
It reminded Usaku Saiki not to let making friends affect his work efficiency. Usaku Saiki was still hesitant, but in order to go against it, he immediately accepted Kenji Hagiwara's words.
Now it has a change of heart and feels that it should support its child in making their first friend, but the brat is denying it again... Is it because it felt embarrassed that it stood up for Kenji Hagiwara so obviously before?
Or is it just a rebellious phase?
The system doesn't really understand human nature; it can only mutter to itself while reluctantly continuing to provide assistance to Usoppō Saiki.
Just a heads up, Vodka called you again.
No answer.
System: [You can't answer even if you want to; the organization's phone is switched off. But he's been calling you for days and you've kept your phone off. Isn't that a bit inappropriate...?]
At this point, the system once again revealed its true intentions.
[Want to buy a body double? That way you can go to police academy while also building up your organization's suspicion level! I can give you a 5% discount, that's the absolute lowest price, and I can even get a loan!]
Bo Yezaki was quite surprised: "Why would I be so busy? I'm just staying at the police academy. If the organization can't contact me, isn't that a perfect opportunity to build suspicion? It's not like we have to meet in person to do that."
The system, obsessed with sales pitches: [...]
That seems to make sense.
Although the system vaguely felt that this was a bit suicidal, it was also really tempted by the ever-increasing suspicion from vodka, gin, and even the Boss.
After much deliberation, the system decided to trust Usaku Saiki's judgment! After all, Usaku Saiki wouldn't want to die so easily, would he?
And so, Bo Yezaki left the organization hanging for several more days before finally turning on the cell phone used for organizational communication.
There were several emails from Vodka in my inbox. I glanced through them and could sense that Vodka's tone was becoming more and more cautious. The last one was even from Gin, and it was just a short sentence.
[Reply.]
Bo Yezaki calmly replied: [We ordinary people don't answer the phone after work. And I'm holding a grudge about your attacks on my fashion sense last time. Don't bother me until you've calmed down.]
After sending the message, he promptly turned off his phone.
What could the organization possibly need him for? It certainly wouldn't be anything major; the organization can function just fine without him.
There's nothing Gin can't solve by working overtime. If he can't solve it, then he'll have an undercover agent work overtime too.
After many days, Gin finally received a message from Usakata Saiki. Upon opening the email, a murderous aura instantly emanated from him.
Vodka, who was sitting next to him and looking at a map, suddenly exclaimed, "Big brother? What happened?"
Gin didn't answer, but instead called Usui Saiki, only to hear the familiar message that the other party's phone was switched off.
"…………"
Gin's face darkened: "Still haven't found that kid?"
There was no specific reference, but Vodka instantly understood who Gin was referring to.
The only person who could make the eldest brother so angry and still be nowhere to be found is either a traitor or Usakabe Saiki!
"Uh, yes, although we found out he bought the house, according to our subordinates, no one has returned recently..."
Calls went unanswered, emails went unrepaired, and he couldn't be found anywhere. Vodka even began to suspect that Ubuya Saiki might have run away.
There's no reason for that! The organization hasn't mistreated him! Could Bo Yezaki possibly find a company outside that's more resentful than the organization?!
Where else but an organization would tolerate such an extreme character as Usui Saiki?!
Vodka asked cautiously, "Has he been using my brother's bank card recently? Maybe we can find out from there."
Gin: "...Think of another way."
Just in case, Gin gave his bank card to Saiki Usaba, but the card was linked to his own mobile phone number, so Gin could receive notifications whenever Saiki Usaba made a purchase.
Gin didn't think much of it at first, and even thought it was a convenient way to monitor such an unsettling guy. He could see which stores Usaku Saiki frequented.
Until one time, when Gin was in a foreign country and there was a time difference, Usui Saiki went on a shopping spree in Japan. Gin was abruptly woken up by his phone vibrating more than ten times in a row. When he opened it, he found that Usui Saiki had managed to spend more than 10,000 yen on the same items from the same store in more than ten separate transactions. Gin suspected that Usui Saiki was causing trouble, so he unlinked the notification function from his phone...
Vodka roughly guessed what was going on and suggested, "Brother, why don't you report the bank card lost? He'll contact us when he's angry."
Gin closed his eyes: "Use your brain."
What kind of terrible idea is this? Do you think it's that simple when Usoppai Ki makes a scene?
Although he is now missing, the Middle East line is still in order. If his salary card is reported lost, Bo Yezaki will not let it go easily.
"puff."
The person sitting opposite them couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Sorry, I couldn't help but imagine Gin going to the bank to report the loss."
Gin frowned at him: "Amuro..."
Vodka was annoyed: "Watch your attitude, newbie."
Amuro Tooru nodded with a smile.
Vodka sensed a familiar difficulty in dealing with this guy.
Although this guy is a newcomer, he has been doing such a good job recently that Rum, the organization's second-in-command, greatly appreciates him. So even though he doesn't have a codename yet, his status is different from that of ordinary newcomers, and he may get a codename much faster than others.
It was originally agreed that the eldest brother would be in charge of the smuggling route in Hakata, but somehow it ended up being Rum's responsibility.
Amuro Tooru, on the other hand, is not only valued by the second-in-command, but is now even representing Rum in the handover of work with Gin, making him seem to have a status almost equivalent to that of an executive.
“I have a suggestion regarding finding Usoppon-kun,” Amuro Tooru said. “I can email him and say I want to return the music box to him.”
Vodka said with little interest, "The timing is so coincidental. Bo Ye will definitely guess that you're helping out, so she won't agree to come out."
Amuro Tooru wasn't angry when his suggestion was rejected: "Then I have another suggestion—isn't Usoba-kun quite concerned about not having a codename? You can tell him that he has a codename, and he might be curious and contact you."
"…………"
Vodka fell silent.
Although it sounded like a joke, such a childish reason inexplicably made him feel that Usaku Saiki might actually take the bait.
Vodka glanced at Gin and noticed that Gin had tacitly agreed, so he took out his phone and silently began composing an email.
"Speaking of which, has Bo Ye-kun really chosen a code name? What is it?"
Vodka casually replied, "Potnis."
“…Botanist Gin?” Amuro Tooru also knew a little about alcohol. “In addition to the nine original spices needed to brew gin, it also uses a total of 22 kinds of local spices from Islay… It’s a very fancy mint-flavored gin, which goes very well with Thin Leaf.”
Vodka deeply agreed when he heard Amuro Tooru emphasize "flashy".
To think I could find a sake that so perfectly matches the style of Usui Saiki…
He figured the boss must have been impressed by the dazzling photos of Usakata Saiki, which was why he went to the trouble of finding this particular bottle of liquor. Serious spirits don't usually have such flashy designs.
It's such a shame about his older brother's reputation! Why is that Ubuyo guy also part of the Gin group?!
Although Bo Yezaki's computer was still off, he quickly learned the contents of the email thanks to a system notification.
[Code name?] Usoppei Saiki became interested. [Although this is bait... okay, I'm hooked. I'll go see them this weekend. It's not good to keep the organization waiting; we need to be able to fleece them sustainably.]
So when it was time to ask for leave, Usoya Saiki filled out the application form again and went to see Instructor Onizuka.
Instructor Onizuka held his application form in his hand: "...Do you think I should grant you leave?"
Bo Yezaki naturally replied, "Of course."
"You won't send anyone to the police station to look for you again this time, right? Swear it!"
Usakabe looked at him like he was an idiot, but still replied, "I swear."
Instructor Onizuka knew his behavior was a bit... questionable, but he genuinely had some psychological trauma. Every time he saw Shinryu Sugawa asking for leave from school, he would recall the suffocation he experienced last time.
Hearing a vow, even if it's just for psychological comfort, makes me feel a little better.
After watching the commotion from the sidelines, Kenji Hagiwara patted Saiki Usui on the shoulder: "Call me if anything happens. Don't put pressure on the instructor; his hair is falling out even more lately..."
As he left the office, he ran into his neighbor, who was also there to submit his application to leave school. When he bumped into Usakata Saiki in the hallway, he leaned closer with bright eyes and whispered, "I'll go back today and pass on your message."
Bo Yezhai thanked him.
My police academy life has been so fulfilling! I'm really looking forward to what happens next here, but the organization seems a bit reluctant to get involved anymore.
System: [...You've already taken leave, you should still go. It won't be that quick here! And even if he delivers the message, things might not go as you expect... What if he gets so scared after delivering the message that he commits suicide?]
【No, what misunderstanding do you have about people who engage in school bullying? I've analyzed his personality. Rather than wallowing in self-pity, he'd choose to hurt others, even to the point of mutual destruction, because he'd never suffer a loss…】
Bo Yezhai: [Just wait, he'll come looking for me in a month at most—I'm not some Han Chuan Shenliu seeking revenge for a friend, please call me Bo Yezhai, who hates evil as if it were his enemy.]
system:【…………】
—I didn't mention Kenji Hagiwara at all! Why are you in such a hurry!
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Going to see a Barbie movie tonight! No extra update today!
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There's nothing Gin can't solve by working overtime. If he can't solve it, then he'll have an undercover agent work overtime too.
—After finishing writing this, I feel like I've written a hellish joke.
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While buying something in Japan, I was abruptly jolted awake by a consumption notification from Gin, a foreign brand… What a debauched street urchin son and his resentful old father!
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The Botanist Gin: A gin from Islay, Scotland, made with as many as 31 different spices, offering a thrilling and complex flavor experience on the palate, much like a rollercoaster ride.
This gin has a rich floral aroma, a cool minty flavor on the palate, and a rich yet balanced juniper berry aroma.
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It's minty and fancy, perfect for Thin Leaf. It's a gin that only appeared after the new millennium, so we've basically given Thin Leaf its nickname. Anyway, it's in the Conan timeline, so don't worry about it.
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