Chapter 45: The Uninvited Guest (3)
"Okiya-kun, we meet again."
"Ah, I didn't expect to see the busy Kito-kun outside of school. What a coincidence, do you want to go for a drink together?" Okiya Subaru invited him kindly, holding a basket of vegetables.
From Ji To Si's perspective, the pink-haired man's eyes were still stuck together as if with glue, making it impossible for him to see through the window of his soul and see whether the man's invitation was sincere or false.
Is he really that friendly or is he just being polite?
"Thank you, Okiya-kun, but forget it. I have other things to do next." Ji Tou Si also responded friendly.
No matter what your psychological activities are, give the other person face first.
"Ah, so that's it." The tall man sighed. He pushed up the reflective glasses on his tall nose and smiled a little embarrassedly: "Then I'll have to drink a glass by myself."
Ji Tengsi also nodded.
He walked towards his destination.
It was a coffee shop with good reviews that he had found after some research. It was said that the sandwiches they sold were delicious.
He had seen the pictures shared by netizens. The bread, vegetables and bacon were neatly cut and placed in a way that pleased him. He decided to go to the store today to check out the situation and go back later when he had time.
But he didn't expect that the annoying guy would follow him like a ghost.
Maybe it's on the way...
It's not his style to walk with someone he knows awkwardly without talking to them. But the annoying pink-haired guy is another matter.
Ji Tengsi also endured it again and again.
…
I can’t stand it anymore!
This person! He was just following him so leisurely! When he sped up, he also sped up, and when he slowed down, he also slowed down!
Is it a coincidence or intentional?!
Shuichi Akai just wanted to get back to Kudo Shin's family, and it was purely coincidental that he followed behind Jito Shiya. His pace would have been faster, but Jito-kun didn't seem to want to talk to him, so he deliberately followed behind him to avoid disturbing him.
The result of the eavesdropping was: everything was normal.
Ji Teng Si is just an ordinary person, his hobby is (admirable) studying. After he stopped being a singer, his scope of activities is very narrow and he has little intersection with the organization.
The organization's scientific research focus is on biomedicine and it rarely recruits talent in physics.
The possibility of Jito discovering his identity can basically be ruled out.
So the fact that he has been targeted recently should be simply because he doesn't like it...
…
When I was making a well-founded guess...
?
Shuichi Akai saw the person in sneakers walking briskly in front of him suddenly stop, turn around and walk towards him.
"Okiya-kun, I thought, if you have some free time tonight, why not read these two papers."
Ji Toshiya took two steps at a time, blocked his way with great momentum, and showed his cell phone in front of Okiya Subaru.
It wasn't completely dark yet, and there were no street lights where they were standing.
However, Shuichi Akai was shocked to find that the glasses on Jito Shiya's face magically reflected light in low light conditions!
Is it scientific to have only "diffuse light" outdoors?
Because he also often lets his glasses cover his eyes to prevent others from prying in. Usually in a well-lit room, or when the sun is shining brightly.
This is something he can't do when there is no light!
No, the pink-haired man pushed his glasses. There is also a child who might be able to do it...
Kito Si also showed the latest experimental articles published abroad on the cutting-edge of the projects they were working on. If Okiya Subaru, who was talented in this area, could understand them and help him replicate them in the laboratory, their progress would be greatly improved.
Instead of having a leisurely drink in your spare time, you might as well spend your time studying!
Ji Teng Si also had mixed feelings. Today he was going to visit a famous "master" in the invention world. Although the doctor's reputation was mixed, Ji Teng believed that he was indeed very talented and a "genius inventor" who would sooner or later create an invention that would shock the society.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will spend all his free time studying with this amazing "second mentor" to make up for his weaknesses in experiments.
Rounding off is working for the future Einstein!
Ji Ton Shiye, recommended by his tutor because of his outstanding performance, has already surpassed his university classmates by a long way.
When faced with Okiya Subaru, who had only published papers in his undergraduate studies, his jealousy faded a lot.
I even feel sorry for the other person: You are equally talented and could have a better future than me, but it's your own fault for not living up to your expectations! (Shakes head)
If you are uneducated and unskilled, can you rely on your past achievements to survive?
After comparing the two, Kito Shiya's disgust for Okiya Subaru was temporarily suppressed by the sense of superiority that arose in his heart.
He said to the pink-haired student earnestly: "Drink less and come to the lab more often. We will try to achieve new results as soon as possible and publish another RI."
Huh? Akai Shuichi was confused.
What was this arrogant classmate thinking about? Why did the topic suddenly come to this?
But he knew very well how to get out of this situation. He said a few words and then left in another direction.
Being perfunctorily answered by the other party with irrelevant words, Ji Teng Si was rarely not angry.
Being able to constantly improve himself, surpass those who were once ahead of him, and turn outstanding talents into his defeated opponents... This process has always brought him extraordinary satisfaction.
Moreover, he was about to meet his longed-for senior, so he was in a good mood.
Even when he was bumped into by a blonde waiter in the cafe and almost had hot coffee poured on his hand, it did not affect his mood.
He even responded to the other party's apology in a good-tempered manner and rejected the invitation to "taste the special sandwich for free."
But he did not forget to observe the sandwiches on the tray - they did look satisfying to him.
After using the bathroom to wash his face and tidy up his clothes, Ji Toshi also knocked on the door of Dr. Agasa's house.
Dr. Agasa is a kind old man with gray eyebrows, hair and beard. He wears round-framed glasses and has round eyes.
The first impression that Ji Tou Siye had was: although they both wore glasses, he looked very friendly and his glasses did not reflect light, unlike Okiya Subaru who looked like a bad guy at first glance!
The research directions are all weird, and it’s hard to say whether they are useful or not.
This is probably the hobby of genius! Most inventions are just junk, but a few of them can change the world.
He liked this easy-to-talk old man very much and he really wanted to stay.
but……
…
Dr. Agasa sighed. This is already the third optical plate that Ji Teng Siye has worn out...
This arrogant young man has a really good resume. In a few years, he may become a rising star in physics.
But my hands-on ability is not that good.
He seems to be obsessed with concepts like "straight" and "smooth". He cannot tolerate any tiny imperfections and easily goes overboard.
Most of the time, doing experiments does require this kind of "obsessive-compulsive" rigorous attitude, but things cannot be generalized.
It seems that Dr. Agasa has foreseen the troubles he will face after accepting this "intern"...
Ji Teng Si also had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He vaguely guessed that this was a test from the doctor, and he did not complete it well.
Maybe, possibly, he messed up!
Can't be allowed!
"Doc! Doc! Have you done anything funny again?"
"We're here to play with you!"
Just as I was getting anxious, a huge source of noise approached.
Five elementary school students crowded in, and the noisy noise gave him a headache.
When Yoshida Ayumi entered the room, she immediately saw this handsome and tall older brother. He had black hair, wore glasses, and had a gentle and reserved smile...
Looks so familiar... Have you seen it on TV?
"Ah! It's Mr. Siye!"
"What? Is it Saito Shiya? My mom loves him so much!"
"No, Genta! Mr. Siye's last name is Kito!" Ayumi corrected.
Oh? You know him?
Are you his little fan?
Ji Tengsi's dissatisfaction with the noise also eased a lot.
He is always more tolerant towards his cute little fans.
"Mr. Siye," a child wearing a red bow tie and a blue suit pulled his trouser leg and asked, "We are members of the Junior Detective Team. My name is Conan. May I ask what are you doing at the doctor's house?"
Ji Teng Si also put down the third broken optical lens in his hand and focused his gaze on the child who gave him a little sense of disharmony.
"Hello everyone! Today I am a college student participating in the intern interview for Dr. Agasa." Ji Teng Si did not forget to show a business smile - it could dilute the coldness on his face and dispel other people's vigilance as quickly as possible.
"Oh! Oh! I see!" Conan responded in a cute and high-pitched childish voice.
...I always feel that this kid is pretending to be cute.
Ji Teng Si is also the most sensitive to similar disguises, because he has been maintaining disguises that go against his nature for many years. So even if he can't find conclusive evidence, he can still detect something wrong with his senses.
"Mr. Siye, will you really never sing again?" Ayumi squeezed next to his calf, her eyes wide open, as if expecting a negative answer.
"Ah, maybe. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?" Ji Tengsi did not break the child's fantasy and gave an ambiguous answer.
"That's right!" Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya raised his hand happily.
Dr. Agasa saw a group of little kids chattering around the new young man, and asked the quiet Huihara Ai beside him with some confusion: "Who is this young man? Why do everyone seem to know him?"
“…”
Why is there no movement? The doctor turned his head.
Haibara Ai and the Doctor sat side by side on high chairs, staring intently at the tall young man surrounded by children, and forgot to respond to the confused Doctor.
Conan broke away from the group and approached Dr. Agasa to explain, "Ah, he was a very famous singer in recent years, but he retired this year. By the way, Huihara was a fan of that guy, and she was sad for a long time after knowing that Kito Si had also stopped composing."
"Oh, I see." Dr. Agasa scratched his bald head and decided to reconsider whether to keep this student.
He originally wanted to refuse politely, but since Ai liked her, there was nothing wrong in keeping an assistant.
Perhaps Dr. Agasa's home was destined to be very lively today. A frequent visitor also came to visit.
"I'm sorry, I made too much beef and potatoes again. Could you help share some of the burden?"
"It's Mr. Okiya!" Ayumi exclaimed.
?
That last name? That voice!
At the request of the little fan, Ji Teng Si, who was gently stroking the little girl's head, also suddenly looked up!
!
Why is it him again?!
What the hell is going on today! Why is this guy haunting me?
The pink-haired man seemed a little surprised when he saw the situation in the room. Then he greeted him naturally: "What a coincidence, Kito-kun, so the 'something else' you said means to come to the doctor's place!"
Dr. Agasa kindly took the stew pot from Subaru Okiya and enthusiastically invited him to come in and sit down.
He also invited Ji Tengsi to go to the sofa to taste each other's cooking skills.
"You two know each other? Oh, yes! You are both top students from Toudou University! What a fate!"
Ji Tengsi didn't want to stand there in a daze, but he really didn't react very well.
Does this guy know Dr. Agasa? He acted so familiar with her that they even shared the food they cooked!
Could it be that...
Ji Teng Si, who had been strong all his life, felt a pang in his heart.
Could it be that Subaru Okiya has been working as the doctor's assistant? That's why he doesn't bother to go to school and work on his projects?
Yes! He has such strong hands-on skills, he must be able to meet the requirements of the doctor.
Once again, I was too self-righteous and thought I was ahead of the other person, but I didn't know that the real winner had already taken the lead.
Maybe she would even secretly laugh at his meddling...
The opportunity he longs for may just be the other person's daily routine.
The mentor he wanted to "climb up to" turned out to be someone who was too close to him!
Ji Teng Si's face remained expressionless and his fingers did not clench, but he had to hold his breath to prevent his resentment and unwillingness from leaking out from his disordered breathing.
That kid named Conan is looking over here. How come he is so perceptive?
Don't show off, keep smiling!
Ji Tou Shiya's test was interrupted again and again by a series of uninvited guests, and even the doctor himself couldn't remember that they were conducting a small test in the first place.
The doctor brought a lot of bowls and chopsticks and gave everyone a small portion of the dishes that Okiya Subaru brought.
Children's attention span is quick, so of course they are not very quiet during meals. They are noisily studying the big news on their phones and exclaiming from time to time.
Ji Tengsi didn't pay any attention to it, but he was always called in to join in the conversation, so he had to cheer up and deal with it.
"Sister Sonoko's family is going to hold a new exhibition!"
"Yes, yes! This isn't a gem exhibition! Does Mr. Suzuki have a new hobby?"
"Oh! Look here!" Yuan Tai pointed excitedly at a piece of text:
"It's a relic from the Kamakura period. It's said that Oda Nobunaga also used it! There's also Okita Souji's sword! Oh, there's also an antique from the Heian period! What a cool sword! I want to take it into battle and kill the enemy!" Genta imagined himself wielding a glittering weapon, and the army was unstoppable! Killing the enemy without leaving a single piece of armor!
Ai Huihara walked past the sofa with a bowl in her hand, glanced at the electronic screens in the center, and said coldly, "You may be disappointed. After hundreds of years, even swords forged from metal cannot be preserved so intact. These three swords are obviously exquisitely imitated reproduction swords, not historical originals!"
"Haha, don't be so discouraging." Okiya Subaru interrupted the conversation and comforted the three frustrated real children: "If this is really the sword used by Lord Nobunaga and his men, it must have been severely worn and the surface is full of pits and holes. It is precisely because it is a reproduction sword that it is so ornamental and has historical value!"
Kito Si was still complaining about himself, but when the topic turned to swords, he became more focused. When he heard "Oda Nobunaga", "Okita Souji", and "Heian period", he thought of another identity that was closely related to him.
The human Shinsengumi who lurks among the sword masters.
He searched for the latest news about Suzuki Jirokichi on his mobile phone, and sure enough, he saw a familiar format on the picture on the web page!
Bai Qichuan had touched every blade with his hands, and knew the details of the blade like the back of his hand. Ji Tengsi also had Jiang Jiu's memory, so he naturally felt familiar with it.
As my gaze focused longer, some vague memories emerged...
In the cafe, I saw those two people, round cakes, cylindrical objects wrapped in cloth strips, and greedy collectors...
There are also two famous swords displayed in the house!
A small figure came up to him and accidentally saw the screen on Ji Tou Shiye's phone.
"Mr. Siye, do you also like swords?" Conan asked curiously.
Could it be that this man who exudes the rigorous attitude of science and engineering also has a sense of history... or does he just like the romance of samurai violence?
He had long discovered that Ji Teng Si also had well-trained arms, and the muscles were not much different from those hidden under Mr. Akai's clothes. The muscles on his arms seemed to be only a thin layer, but they were full of explosive power!
But he has a well-proportioned body and a gentle face, and his first impression is not offensive at all! Could he be another martial artist who can't be judged by appearance?
His observation skills are also incredibly sharp. He can easily notice other people's gazes and adjust his micro-expressions and micro-movements in time.
Does a singer/scholar need so many skills?
"Oh, yes, I like it very much..."
"Ring——" Ji Tou Siye's voice was interrupted by the ringing of the phone.
He nodded apologetically to Conan, "Excuse me, I have to take a call first."
He took a few steps toward the balcony and answered the strange call.
"Hello Mr. Kito, I am the assistant to Mr. Jiro Suzuki, the consultant of the Suzuki Group." The female voice on the other end of the phone was very polite.
"Mr. Suzuki will be holding an exhibition of ancient swords in the near future. I learned from the antique collector that a few days ago, you purchased the authentic two-blade sword from Mr. Hirano for your private collection. I wonder if you are willing to sell it? Mr. Suzuki is willing to spend a lot of money to trade with you. Could you please consider it?"
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