【Chatting with Xiao Jingguang during breakfast】

You were absent-minded throughout your breakfast, and when you smeared noodles all over your face for the third time, Jingguang finally couldn't help but speak.

"Jiang Lai? What's wrong with you?"

"Oh, nothing. Last night... I had a nightmare," you said, looking haggard, thinking about it for a moment, "It was really impressive."

"Is it because of Halloween? Haha." Jingguang laughed.

"Maybe." You twitched your lips, "I definitely don't want it to happen a second time next time." You changed the subject, "Come to think of it, Furuya Rei is your childhood friend, right?"

Jing Guang was stunned. He didn't expect you to suddenly bring this up: "Ah, yes."

"He didn't run off with some big sister, did he?"

"Huh?" Jing Guang was confused, "How could it be?!"

"He went to police academy with you, right?"

"yes."

"..." After a pause, you asked again, "He...he doesn't have any weird hobbies, like slicing people?"

"..." Jing Guang also paused for a moment strangely, with a helpless expression on his face, "Well, I think you have some misunderstanding about him..."

You nodded heavily: "Because the nightmare was so scary, I can't remember it for a while. In the dream, he was simply not a human, dark and cruel, but..."

Jingguang: "Dreams and reality are opposites."

You said the following sentence at the same time: "... But Akai Shuichi is still reliably on the front line of the fight against crime."

Jing Guang: “…”

you:"……"

Jing Guang sighed softly and put the bacon roll from his bowl into your bowl as if to comfort you: "Dreams are all fake, don't think about it, just eat it."

"Ah, Xiao Jingguang, you are still growing, so you should eat more meat." You put the meat back.

"…I am not a child anymore."

"You're still a child physically." You rubbed little Jingguang's head, "I haven't said good morning to you today, good morning~"

【Jiang Lai's Wealth Code】

"If he knows the address of our sushi shop," you said, resting your chin on your hand, "he might work part-time at the coffee shop next door."

"Huh?" Xiao Jingguang raised his head.

"Since we're so close, it's easy for him to harass you." You complained, "Even if he doesn't know your true identity, he will definitely regard you as the focus of his attention."

"I can't just give it to you for nothing!" Your eyes lit up, "It's a waste if I don't make money from the working emperor!"

Working emperor...? Jingguang was unable to react for a moment.

"How about this," you tap your right palm with your left hand, "look closely at the 1,000 yen bill and rub it against the 10,000 yen bill, how about that?"

Jingguang: ...?

You then frowned and added, "It seems... a bit cheap?"

Jingguang: ???

"Forget it, it's just too much." You nodded with satisfaction, "I'll eventually make him give up half of his salary."

"Oh, by the way, you can only rub his head when you rub him," you said with a serious expression, "If he takes any further action, you have to tell me. Kissing, hugging, and lifting him up are not allowed."

Jing Guang: “…”

"We can buy a lot of snacks then. It's a happy feeling—" You drew a big circle, "I, Jiang Lai, found the wealth code!"

Jingguang... Jingguang really wanted to say: Stop it, Jiang Lai! ! What misunderstanding do you have about Zero?

"I suddenly feel like the evil emperor who tried to stop the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl," you stroked your chin, "but I'm still soft-hearted and used money to build your Magpie Bridge."

Jingguang:? ? Don’t use weird metaphors casually!!

How to identify red and black pine?

"Hey Jiang Lai, good afternoon~" Matsuda Jinpei walked in with a lunch box, "Are you surprised? Are you happy?"

You (staring at Matsuda with a complicated expression): ...

Matsuda: "?? What's that expression on your face? Seriously, I came here specially to bring you lunch." He casually sat on the stool in front of the counter, "Let me give you a taste of the food from the Metropolitan Police Department."

You (staring at Matsuda with an even more complicated expression, with a hint of struggle): ...

Matsuda: “??? What are you doing, Jiang Lai?” He stretched out his hand and waved it in front of your eyes, “Hey, are you out of your mind?”

“…What’s this dish?” You managed to utter with difficulty.

"I don't know what you are not eating, but you chose beans, potatoes and chicken nuggets. I think this is more popular." Matsuda Jinpei said, "I had this for lunch today."

“…Is that so?” You paused and pulled out a box of sushi from the drawer. “This is the new flavor that just came out. Want to try it?”

"Oh? I'm lucky to have you try it." Matsuda Jinpei took the sushi with a smile, put on disposable gloves and picked one at random -

Then you see his face freeze for a moment, and he raises his hand to half cover his mouth: "Bathroom... where is the bathroom?"

"?" You pointed behind you.

He immediately stood up and hurried to the back, and soon you heard the sound of him vomiting coming from the bathroom.

you:???

"Are you a devil?!" Jinpei Matsuda stood at the door of the bathroom, wiping his mouth with paper, "Why would you make sushi with green peppers in it?!"

You: "...Don't you think it's nutritious?"

"Huh?" Matsuda Jinpei said with dead eyes, "Anyway, I hate this thing both physically and mentally."

You raised the green pepper sushi box in your hand and saw that the other person's face turned green.

You: “…Oh, I see.”

"Okay, I've delivered the meal, let's go." Matsuda Jinpei walked towards the door, "I have to go back to work in the afternoon."

You walked him to the door, and instinctively glanced towards the bicycle.

"!!"

You subconsciously grab the person in front of you: "My bike!"

"Hmm?" Matsuda Jinpei looks over in the direction you're looking.

"Who on earth is this bitch!" You widened your eyes, "How can a human do this?"

This scene looks so familiar!! It makes you feel bad.

"The surveillance around here has been broken recently." Matsuda Jinpei thought for a moment, "It's a little troublesome."

"...You won't just ignore it, will you, Officer?" After hesitating for a moment, you continued.

"This is the business of the Third Investigation Division. I'm from the First Division." Matsuda Jinpei smiled, "But I'll say hello to them."

"…If I can't find the car, forget it." I just need to be fine_(:з」∠)_

"It's not like I can't handle the case if I'm not under surveillance." Matsuda Jinpei waved at you and took the driver's seat. "I'll definitely get it back to you in a few days."

"——It is our responsibility to protect people's lives and property." Matsuda Jinpei put his arm on the car window, with a convincing light in his eyes, "Please rest assured."

“…”

This is the Jinpei Matsuda you are familiar with.

You smiled back: "Of course, Officer."

#Jiang Lai's little notebook#

How to identify red and black pine?

Direct method: green pepper test.

Indirect method: He is a policeman who is absolutely trustworthy.

【goodbye】

The store is always busier at sunset because people who are getting off work or school will buy a box of sushi to eat at home.

You pack the bag for the last customer during the rush hour, say "thank you" with a smile, and only then do you have time to look closely at the figure who has been lingering at the door for a long time.

"Matsuda?" You pushed open the door and poked your head out. "What are you doing hanging around here? Why don't you come in?"

The other party was startled, paused, and said: "...Ah, it's okay. I won't go in."

You raised an eyebrow and walked out of the sushi shop. "Okay, I'll come out and chat with you. You look confused."

"…Really?" Matsuda Jinpei smiled, "Maybe I've been a little tired lately." A flash of fatigue flashed across his eyes, "A lot of things have happened."

“…”

You turned around and took out a box of sushi from the cabinet near the door. "Then eat something to replenish your body." You handed it to him, "Green pepper sushi."

"Thank you." Matsuda Jinpei naturally reached out to take it.

"..." You were silent for a moment, then continued to smile and said, "What's up with you? Tell me so I can feel happy."

"Hey, hey... you bastard..." Matsuda's eyes narrowed, and he put on his usual arrogant expression again, "If you want to talk about what's bothering you, it must be working overtime. I'm so tired."

“Haha,” you laughed, “Looks like you’re on duty today?”

“…I guess so.” Matsuda Jinping looked away.

"Okay," you shrugged, suddenly changing the subject, "What kind of wine?"

"Huh?" Matsuda was stunned.

"What kind of wine do you like to drink?" you giggled.

"..." Matsuda Jinpei moved his lips and whispered, "...Canadian Whisky."

“Oh oh,” you nodded, “a wine I don’t know much about.”

"... Actually, just now, I thought I had returned to the past," Matsuda Jinpei paused, "so I was wondering whether I should get to know you - maybe it would be better if we didn't know each other."

You blinked. "Not really? Didn't I just ask you to help Jiang Jing and the others weave a few flower ropes a few days ago? Don't you want to be friends with me anymore?"

You walked over and patted Matsuda on the shoulder: "I've already treated you to sushi, so don't be so fussy."

"Not really." Matsuda looked up at the sky. In the evening, the fiery red sunset was about to fall into the horizon, and night was about to fall.

"..." Matsuda looked at you from the side, curling his lips, "I hope you can...always be a happy ordinary person, Jiang Lai."

"Should I say thank you?" You pretended to be thoughtful, then turned dead eyes, "Matsuda, it's really not your character to be so awkward."

"Haha," Matsuda laughed, "Well, it's time for me to go too." He put on his sunglasses and twirled the car keys in his hand.

"I hope to see you again next time," you stared at each other and said with a smile, "in this capacity."

"Police." You pointed at him.

"Jiang Lai." You pointed at yourself again.

"You just wished me to be an ordinary person who is always happy, so I wish you -" you said seriously, "to be reborn from the ashes and live with a clear conscience."

Matsuda Jinpei paused for a moment, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Okay." He waved his hand elegantly, "...See you next time, Jiang Lai."

His tall figure walked towards the rich and brilliant sunset, just like walking towards a battlefield with flames blazing to the sky, or walking towards the glory of nirvana and rebirth.

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