Chapter 29
"Moshimoshi~ Baili Jun, you haven't changed your number in two years. Long time no see."
Dazai Osamu's voice came from the other end of the phone. Even though Bailibian hadn't said a greeting yet, the other party had already spoken confidently, and his tone seemed to contain a hint of ridicule for Bailibian not changing his phone number.
Is it a big deal not to change your number?
"Same here. Dazai-kun, who also hasn't changed his number, are you finally getting released from prison?"
Baili Bian assured that he had absolutely no intention of taking revenge on Dazai Osamu, he was just being realistic.
"What? Baili is still bullying me like this. That's too much. I called you as soon as I finished my work."
As if he had been wronged, Bailibian could faintly hear Dazai Osamu sniffing, "So how about the New Year's gift?"
New Year's gift?
After not hearing Bailibian's reply for a long time, Dazai Osamu shouted in dissatisfaction: "No way, no way, Baili is the kind of person who forgets after receiving a gift? Could it be that I have given my heart to the wrong person after all!"
This sounds like a heartless man. Facing Dazai Osamu's unreasonable accusations, Bailibian inexplicably thought of Akutagawa Ryunosuke - he finally knew where the other party learned his strange way of speaking.
"But I really didn't receive any package." Although Dazai Osamu's behavior could not damage Bailibian's reputation in the slightest, Bailibian still replied.
"Huh? Is this true? Didn't you really receive any gifts?"
Dazai Osamu on the other end of the phone kept asking questions, trying to find evidence of lying from Bailibian's reaction.
"Yes, it's true. I really didn't receive any gifts."
The pale explanation seemed to have really worked. Dazai Osamu began to check his memory, "But I clearly remember putting the gift into the gift box, stuffing the gift box into the package, and then writing the Baili family's address on the package..."
"Oh! I forgot to send the package!" As if he had made an irreparable mistake, Dazai Osamu burst into tears and apologized to Bailibian. "I didn't even send a New Year's gift. Damn it! Not sending a commemorative gift for two years in a row is something only a scumbag would do!"
"Yes, yes." As if he had not received the signal at all, Bailibian expressed his agreement with Dazai Osamu without any psychological burden.
Dazai Osamu, who had failed to succeed, immediately lost his spirits. Bailibian waited for a long time before hearing the other party's gloomy words, "I will send the New Year's gift over, you two-faced person, scumbag Baili."
Was it discovered?
Taking advantage of Dazai Osamu's silence, Bailibian quietly eavesdropped on the conversation in the living room through the crack in the door - it was the first time the two children met, and if they started to have a bad temper and fight, it would be all over.
"Dazai, I have a super cute little brother. He can also turn into a super big cat!" Now that it has been discovered, there is nothing to hide. Bailibian told Dazai Osamu about Nakajima Atsushi without any psychological burden.
"So, when you come back, help me teach him. Just consider it as repaying the favor." Recalling the memory of Dazai Osamu in his mind, Bai Libian said sincerely, "After all, you are a caregiver, so you must have some skills."
Although he didn't hear the answer, Bailibian knew that Dazai Osamu did not refuse his request.
After an unknown amount of silence, Baili finally heard Dazai Osamu's reply from the other end of the line: "That's really too much, Baili."
Really, that's too much.
Before I could say goodbye, the call was hung up.
He shrugged helplessly, put the phone back into his pocket, and leaned sideways, listening to the noise coming from outside the door. The quarrel had not yet ended.
It's so awkward.
Then take this time to think carefully about what gift to give.
With Kunikida's permission, Yumeno Hisasaku successfully participated in Hyakube's New Year's goods purchasing plan. As a reward for his hard work, in addition to the Q-version Hisasaku wool felt as a New Year's gift, Hyakube also gave him an extra New Year's money that would give Kunikida a headache.
The joining of Nakajima Atsushi and the rare free time of Murase made Bailibian reject the invitation of the Armed Detective Agency. After the three of them had their New Year's Eve dinner, they went to the fireworks display together.
Perhaps due to the government's financial constraints, Yokohama's fireworks display remains unchanged every year.
Not only Murase, who has lived in Yokohama for many years, but even Bailibian can guess the color and pattern of the next firework with his eyes closed. However, for Nakajima Atsushi, who has just arrived in Yokohama, everything in front of him is extremely new.
However, the significance of a fireworks display has never been the fireworks, but the rare peaceful night and the family members by your side.
The last set of fireworks flew into the sky, the atmosphere of the fireworks show reached its climax, and the new year arrived as promised.
Although he felt a little regretful, Murase still said goodbye to Momochi after receiving the call - he was about to be promoted to the chief of the Yokohama Metropolitan Police Department, and he would have more and more things to do.
As the early morning approached, the sleepy Nakajima Atsushi and Bailibian walked slowly back home. After a simple wash, Nakajima Atsushi said good night to Bailibian.
Although he was also extremely sleepy, in order to avoid any trouble in the middle of the night, Bailibian forced himself to go downstairs and exchanged New Year's gifts with Dazai Osamu, who seemed to be asleep on the sofa.
The gift box is small and exquisite, and the packaging is smooth, and you can't tell that it has ever been stuffed into a package.
In comparison, the gift prepared by Bailibian was a bit large, and Dazai Osamu's slightly open palm was not enough to hold it in his hand.
With great effort, Bailibian finally placed the gift box next to Dazai Osamu. Without saying thank you or wishing him a happy new year, Bailibian turned around and went upstairs to sleep.
The dim light in the stairwell disappeared, and the person lying on the sofa remained motionless, as if he was really asleep.
"Happy New Year!" At 10:00 in the morning, Nakajima Atsushi finally woke up from the bed. Before he could even walk down the stairs, he saw Bailibian who was taking care of the green plants.
After greeting, Nakajima Atsushi walked into the dining room. Two steaming breakfasts were placed on the table. But Nakajima Atsushi clearly remembered that the village police officer had left last night. He asked Baili Bian in the living room in confusion: "Brother, haven't you had breakfast yet?"
"I ate it." Bailibian, who was trimming the potted plants, didn't look up. "There's another one..."
"It's too hot, Baili!"
Before Bailibian could finish his explanation, Nakajima Atsushi heard an unfamiliar voice coming from the dining table. Following the source of the voice, he saw a black-haired man sitting at the table.
The man looked about the same height as his brother, and although he also had black hair, it was a bit curly. His skin was fair, but his neck and arms were wrapped in bandages, as if he had been injured.
Although he was sitting in someone else's house, his posture was more like that of the owner, and he even kept on talking about his dissatisfaction with the food.
"Hello, I'm Nakajima Atsushi. May I ask who you are?"
Nakajima Atsushi's greeting interrupted Dazai Osamu's complaints. He turned his head and met Nakajima Atsushi's gaze. Then, he changed his complaining expression and gave a rather calm smile.
Dazai Osamu said kindly, "It's Atsushi-kun. Baili told me that he's a super cute little brother."
Although he was used to being praised by Bailibian, Nakajima Atsushi still blushed when faced with Dazai Osamu's praise.
Even though he felt embarrassed, Nakajima Atsushi still expressed his gratitude politely: "Thank you, thank you for the compliment."
Before he could blink, Dazai Osamu, who had just been sitting at the dining table, stood in front of Nakajima Atsushi, straightened his clothes, bowed slightly to Nakajima Atsushi, and said with a smile: "My name is Dazai, Dazai Osamu."
"Hello, Mr. Dazai..." This look was so deceptive that even Nakajima Atsushi suspected that it was another person who had just cheated at the dinner table.
Every bit of handsomeness has an expiration date. After hearing Nakajima Atsushi's answer, Dazai Osamu's demeanor changed. He loudly complained to Baili, who had just put down the watering can, "Oh, that's too much! Baili! Is this your adorable little brother?"
Not only Nakajima Atsushi, but Bailibian also cast a confused look at Dazai Osamu.
Unable to gain understanding, Dazai Osamu became increasingly aggrieved, expressing his dissatisfaction in an accusatory tone: "He actually calls me sir! I'm only 20 years old!"
Realizing that he was the culprit, Nakajima Atsushi hurriedly bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's just because Dazai... Brother looks more..."
What to compare?
Feeling the two gazes on him as if they were real, Nakajima Atsushi could only bite the bullet and continue, "...I'm quite calm."
It may seem a bit wrong to say this, but the moment he saw Dazai Osamu, even though he looked like a 20-year-old, Nakajima Atsushi couldn't help but divide him into two different identities from Bailibian.
Maybe it’s because of his outfit, compared to Bailibian who is wearing casual home clothes, Dazai Osamu in a windbreaker looks more mature inexplicably.
Of course, different people have different opinions. For example, in Bailibian's eyes, Nakajima Atsushi would call him that because Dazai Osamu had experienced more social hardships than him - to put it simply, he has the aura of a corporate slave.
Even though the three people had different opinions on this, the issue of the name was still resolved.
After breakfast, Nakajima Atsushi tactfully returned to the bedroom. He could see that Bailibian and Dazai Osamu had something to talk about.
Seeing Nakajima Atsushi walking up the stairs and hearing the sound of the door closing on the second floor, Bailibian and Dazai Osamu in the living room started the conversation again.
"It's so obvious that I rushed it, Baili. I spent a long time polishing it."
There was no subject, but Bailibian still realized that Dazai Osamu was referring to their New Year's gift.
Looking at Dazai Osamu with his tail raised, Bailibian asked curiously, "So is it a butterfly or a wave?"
After not seeing him for two years, Bailibian didn't think he could accurately measure Dazai Osamu's height. As for the bandage, he had no doubt that Dazai Osamu would bitterly accuse him of his perfunctory behavior after receiving it.
In addition, time is very tight, and after much thought, it seems that the only thing I can do is give her a knitted hat.
However, Dazai Osamu's New Year's gift did exceed Bailibian's expectations - it was a brooch.
The main body is a blue diamond. Although Baili Bian has no knowledge of it, the deep blue color still vaguely reveals its high price. It is set on a silver pin holder with smooth curves. The whole brooch looks like a butterfly and a wave.
"I won't tell you." Dazai Osamu seemed to have lost interest. He half lay on the sofa, staring at the black cat ceramic statue on the TV cabinet.
"He has a big problem."
"That's why I'm asking the great Dazai-sama for help."
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