Chapter 94, Twentieth Round (13)
Matsuda Jinpei knew a little about Furuya Rei, so he wasn't surprised that he was playing the role of a male escort and following Yamaguchi Kiyoko.
but……
Matsuda Jinpei's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, widened involuntarily when he saw the blond youth's current appearance. His gaze lingered on the youth's lips, which were clearly painted with bright red lipstick, before his pupils dilated in shock.
That moment almost sent his skull flying, and goosebumps rose all over his body. He wanted to rush over and fight that blond bastard to find out if he was really him or if he was possessed by some demon or monster.
Furthermore, Rei Furuya's hair was noticeably messy and sticking up, and his white shirt was so wet that his tan skin was clearly visible underneath. Combined with the silver cross pendant hanging around his neck, his entire demeanor was very, very unlike Rei Furuya's.
Matsuda Jinpei barely managed to suppress his emotions, his expression contorted with rage. He then shifted his gaze and began staring with even more astonishing intensity at the black-haired woman in a red dress beside him, pretending that he was only upset because of them.
Yes, it's confirmed. This woman's lipstick is the same shade as Furuya Rei's. She definitely put it on Furuya Rei.
At this moment, Matsuda Jinpei truly admired Furuya Rei. Despite being such a serious and earnest person, he was able to maintain a natural attitude and continue acting in this situation without revealing any flaws. It was as if he was naturally like that. He was truly amazing.
Furuya Rei openly and thoroughly examined Matsuda Jinpei from head to toe, and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he had not suffered any serious injuries. He then sincerely admired himself for being able to get so close to Yamaguchi Kiyoko's core position in this way, and for being judged as a newcomer to the organization who was "definitely not a cop".
He bet Matsuda Jinpei didn't plan it this way at first. Otherwise, after the lessons and reminders he received at the police academy, he would at least tell them before doing anything dangerous. He would never disappear without a word and reappear as a new member of the Yamaguchi-gumi.
Therefore, it was a coincidence that Matsuda Jinpei saw the Yamaguchi-gumi making a deal on the street. After the fight, he was judged to be "definitely not a cop" and was recruited. He was then taken directly to meet the boss behind the scenes because he met certain conditions. Now, he coincidentally meets the man who is playing the role of a male escort in this intoxicating and dangerous nightclub private room.
Jianggu Ling: "..."
As expected of Matsuda, you're amazing.
Because the other person was so amazing, and because they felt a sense of shared misfortune, they easily suppressed their urge to mock each other for seeing each other's embarrassing past.
The two people, who were inwardly impressed by each other's abilities, spoke almost simultaneously under Kiyoko Yamaguchi's intrigued gaze.
"Do you really think someone who looks so unruly will obey? Is he really capable of doing this job? He's so fierce, won't he scare the customers?" The blond youth smiled but his words were ruthless as he began to criticize.
"Heh, pretty boy." The black-haired youth sneered, and after hearing his sarcastic remark, he added, "Oh no, he should be called a dark-skinned boy."
Then, their expressions turned even worse.
"Qingzi! Look at his attitude! He dares to act like this in front of you, this newcomer is too arrogant!" The blond youth immediately turned his head and complained with a wronged expression.
Kiyoko Yamaguchi laughed out loud, and couldn't help but reach out to stroke the fox's fur, which was still exceptionally cute even though it was obviously vying for attention: "Don't worry, of course he's not as good as you, so you're responsible for different tasks."
Yes, after seeing the newcomer in person, Kiyoko Yamaguchi changed her mind.
As the fox said, even if such a person had a special market, it would be a waste.
You have to understand that the squad she sent to make the deal was one of the most capable fighters under her command, and the fact that they were without guns meant he might have taken them out by himself. That alone is enough to prove his strength.
He could develop in another direction.
Kiyoko Yamaguchi is in a very good mood. She is really lucky today to have met two such outstanding talents. If she can nurture them well, they will become pillars of her two major industries in Kabukicho.
If nurtured properly, they will become a key driving force and symbol of her next internet publicity plan.
“Come on, I’ll take you to see the real Pradise,” she said.
"Boss, you're personally leading them?" The subordinate next to him was taken aback.
"Well, since we had to suspend our work today because of a TV interview, I thought I'd take this opportunity to check everyone out." Kiyoko Yamaguchi smiled and held her folding fan to her lips; the cold metal and her bright red lips created an eerie sense of danger.
The two newcomers seemed to realize that they were about to enter a terrifying world far beyond their imagination. Although they were trying to restrain themselves, they still showed some tension and unease.
But now that things have come to this, it's too late for them to back out.
"Can you use a gun?" Kiyoko Yamaguchi asked in a casual tone, similar to asking, "Do you eat fish?"
The two newcomers beside her were stunned for a moment.
The curly-haired youth, a former gang member wiped out by the police, said, "Tsk, I haven't touched a gun in a long time. Gun control is a bit strict now. Can you give me one?"
The blond young man, who simply enjoyed sports, shook his head and said, "Sorry, I've only ever played with guns at shooting clubs."
Kiyoko Yamaguchi gave an ambiguous laugh, switched the fan to the other hand, and the cold hand that was close to the blond youth climbed up his warm wrist like a snake, her fingers sliding down, and finally gently stroking the calluses on his hand with her fingertips.
“Amuro-kun, the calluses on your hands are a bit strange.” She looked into those clear, innocent purple eyes and slowly said, “It’s as if you’ve learned a lot of things and are very skilled at them, including the marks of frequently handling guns.”
The blond youth blinked and pondered, "This is probably a callus I left at the shooting club, or maybe it's from an archery set? I played archery for a while, too. You know, I love all kinds of sports, so I've tried everything, like tennis, baseball, badminton, table tennis, and so on."
“Indeed, a detective once said that the calluses on my hands were strange. You’re really amazing,” he praised with a smile.
After saying that, he sighed again, somewhat disappointed: "Unfortunately, exercise can't earn me money to support myself, let alone help me pay off my debts."
Kiyoko Yamaguchi kept staring at his expression, but she couldn't find the slightest flaw. Even the frequency of his pulse didn't change. He seemed to be just an ordinary person who didn't even realize the danger of the problem.
“It’s okay, I can pay off your debts, and I can let you play with real guns and teach you how to fire one.” Kiyoko Yamaguchi smiled and reached out to touch his blond hair, coaxing him, “I can support you and make you a top star earning over 100 million a month, as long as you’re obedient.”
The two leaned close together, engaging in a dangerous yet ambiguous verbal exchange.
Matsuda Jinpei had maintained a serious demeanor until he heard the last sentence, at which point his expression cracked.
*
At 9 p.m., the TV station staff left.
At 10 p.m., when waiter Midorikawa Hikaru passed by the bar, he and bartender Moroboshi Dai exchanged information and confirmed that Amuro Tooru had not appeared. They both frowned slightly.
When Moroboshi Dai warned him that there might be police officers infiltrating the area, Midorikawa Hikaru turned around as instructed and saw Sato Miwako.
Midorikawa Hikaru: "..."
You've been discovered, junior.
Startled, he reverted to his original form as Morofushi Kagemitsu, took a deep breath, and continued working without changing his expression.
Moroboshi Daiya was only guessing and not sure, so he only told him to be careful with his actions and that he and Bourbon should be cautious.
The most important thing now is to find out what's going on with Matsuda and Zero.
Could it be that their demise has already come without their knowledge?
Just as it was 11 p.m., and Morofushi Kagemitsu was so anxious that he couldn't resist rushing down to check on things ahead of schedule, Yamaguchi Kiyoko finally reappeared with Furuya Rei.
They were also accompanied by the missing Matsuda Jinpei.
Morofushi Kagemitsu: "..."
He checked carefully and found that Kiyoko Yamaguchi usually had four bodyguards in black suits, but now one of them was missing, replaced by Jinpei Matsuda, who was wearing a black suit and sunglasses and blended in perfectly.
Matsuda Jinpei looks even more like a yakuza boss than a yakuza boss himself.
However, because of his striking good looks that even sunglasses couldn't hide, his unique personality, the ambiguous atmosphere of the nightclub, and the obvious bruises on his face from the fight, the people around him were not afraid or worried that he was a member of the mafia. Instead, they whispered among themselves that Yamaguchi Kiyoko had changed her taste and ways of having fun.
However, the two newcomers next to her today are both of very high quality. Everyone is guessing what the curly-haired guy's code name is, and they want to try it out on him later.
Some people felt sorry for the curly-haired handsome guy. Regular customers said they hadn't seen him before and thought he might have been forcibly taken by Yamaguchi Kiyoko.
Not only was Morofushi Kagemitsu choked, but even Hagiwara Kenji next to him had a distorted expression.
While still searching for Matsuda Jinpei outside, Date Wataru heard a familiar adjective from the bugging device and paused, a bunch of question marks popping up in his head.
He quickly returned to the shop he had disguised himself in and listened quietly and attentively to what was happening over there.
Soon, clear sounds came from the previously quiet booth where Kiyoko Yamaguchi was sitting.
Phoenix seized the opportunity to approach Kiyoko Yamaguchi and say that he had performed perfectly during the interview without any problems. Then, she suddenly changed the subject and asked him with a smile what had happened.
Unable to see the screen, Date Wataru didn't know who "he" referred to, but Morofushi Hiromitsu and Hagiwara Kenji, who were present at the scene, knew very well.
Unlike the other three men in black suits standing nearby, Matsuda Jinpei sat on either side of Yamaguchi Kiyoko with Furuya Rei. This action completely confirmed his identity and made the Phoenix, who had no place to sit, unable to bear it any longer.
“Him?” Kiyoko Yamaguchi smiled and put her hand on the shoulder of the curly-haired young man. “His name is Nobutoshi Kanna. He was originally a guest of the club.”
This is true. This person originally came here to have fun, but encountered the Yamaguchi-gumi on the way, and then chose to join the organization rather than die.
"Originally a guest of the club?" Phoenix emphasized the words "originally" and "guest," his eyes widening as if fueled by some speculation.
“Yes, he’s mine now.” Kiyoko Yamaguchi was happy to watch him perform and said with a smile, “You can treat him as my bodyguard.”
“Promise…” the phoenix stammered.
What kind of bodyguards are these?! And this is clearly outright robbery! And it's actually the kind of thing where someone takes a liking to a customer at a nightclub and immediately makes them their own!
On the other end of the listening device, Date Wataru was stunned: "?"
He even double-checked Matsuda's alias for this mission; it was indeed Kanna Nobutoshi.
Date Wataru: "..."
So, Matsuda was walking on the streets of Kabukicho at night when he was spotted by a yakuza boss's daughter and kidnapped, which is why he lost contact with them.
Kenji Hagiwara and Hiromitsu Morofushi finally confirmed the current situation.
The two looked at each other in the darkness and saw something rather strange on each other's faces.
For example, the worry and suppressed laughter of one's childhood friend being kidnapped and harassed by a bad woman.
Matsuda Jinpei, wearing sunglasses and exuding an aloof and indifferent air, seemed unaffected by anything, and there were no two of his close friends from the same period recording his dark history.
Rei Furuya also magically produced a pair of sunglasses and put them on his face. His face was already small, and the sunglasses were enough to cover most of his expression.
It's okay, at least someone is going to die with him. Even if Kiyoko Yamaguchi doesn't allow him to wipe off his lipstick, it doesn't matter.
What does the affair involving the male escort fox have to do with Rei Furuya?
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