The ceremony was wonderful and the performances were great. These vague familiarities made you think of your hometown.

Although you have forgotten your name, appearance and many personal information, you still have those emotions and memories that have gently taken root and moved, vague, distant and shining, and they remind you to remember that you are a traveler and your home is on the other side of the ocean.

——Maybe it’s not just the ocean that’s crossed.

But you didn't show it. Just like Suzuki Sonoko and others around you, you looked at these familiar things with admiration and curiosity.

After the event, everyone was a little tired after the excitement, but there was still the night market, so they continued to cheer up and happily strolled around the night market.

Suzuki Sonoko pulled Xiaolan through the handicrafts, Conan and Kojimitsu followed behind Xiaolan, and you and Matsuda Jinpei followed behind slowly, not too far away.

The lively sounds all around are all around me.

"Watanabe-san."

Jinpei Matsuda suddenly called you.

"Huh?" You tilt your head, waiting for the other person to speak.

But Matsuda paused for a few seconds before saying the next sentence. He smiled and said, "Actually, I don't eat green peppers."

"......!" That can't be possible. I clearly gave him the one without green peppers. Did I give him the wrong one? And he ate it anyway?

But then you realize that the other person is probably testing you, so you change your explanation to reflect the surprise on your face: "Really? Sorry, sorry... I didn't know you had any dietary restrictions, so I ordered the most common one."

“…but there’s no green pepper in my portion.”

"Eh? Did the owner forget to add it?" You blinked, then looked relieved, "It's good, it's good, this little oolong just happens to avoid your taboo."

"..." Matsuda Jinpei paused for a few seconds, "Actually, I really hate it when people lie to me... even if they have a hidden reason or they are doing it out of good intentions."

“?” Did you change the subject? You blinked, “Ah… that’s true.” You simply continued, not really knowing what to say.

"I'm not very good at controlling the strength of my punches," Matsuda Jinpei yawned, "I should tell you this in advance."

"......?" What did you agree on?

The eerie silence continues among you.

Although Jiang Lai's personality is that of a little sun who takes the initiative to greet and find topics to talk about, but gentleness and aloofness are your current Watanabe personality, so you didn't speak first, but just walked slowly along the road in front of you.

You walked forward for a while, and the store signs on the side lit up with neon lights in the night, and Jinpei Matsuda suddenly stopped.

You followed his lead and stopped, "What's wrong, Matsuda?"

My eyes then moved to the shop, which was a snack bar selling octopus balls.

...Is the other person hungry?

Matsuda Jinpei looks at you: "Do you want to eat?"

Eh? Ask yourself?

But I am a little hungry now.

Before you could reply, Matsuda Jinpei had already walked over there: "I'll treat you, come on."

"Then Conan and Jiang Jing..."

"They are in front, if they want to eat, they can buy it themselves. And Miss Suzuki is there, so there is no need to worry about them." Matsuda Jinpei said lazily, "We can just eat our own food."

"Okay." You nodded in agreement.

There are many types and combinations of octopus balls. Matsuda Jinpei didn't even look at the menu and just told the owner that he wanted two of the most expensive ones.

You were somewhat surprised - is it so generous?

Jinpei Matsuda was holding two boxes of takoyaki in his hands, and he gave you one of them.

"Eat it while it's hot," he said.

The tempting aroma penetrates into your nose, and the golden appearance seems to be fried just right. Served with salad dressing and squid shreds, it makes you salivate.

You pick up the octopus balls with a bamboo stick, put them into your mouth one by one, and eat them happily.

"This restaurant tastes good." You praised, and at the same time politely replied, "Thank you, Matsuda."

"Well, you're welcome." Jinpei Matsuda held his octopus balls, but he had no intention of eating them.

"...Aren't you going to eat?" It's a bit awkward that you're the only one eating.

"Wait a moment." Matsuda Jinpei's eyes casually swept across the front.

The happy crowd was scattered throughout the built-up area, and the two of them had almost reached the edge of the center. Logically, they should have gone back and continued their stroll in another direction.

Jinpei Matsuda finally stopped, and you thought he was going to say he was going back, but in fact, he took a few steps to the side and then squatted down.

"?"

Take a few steps forward and you can see clearly what Jinpei Matsuda is doing - feeding stray dogs.

You must have looked surprised for a moment, but Jinpei Matsuda didn't look back. He just took out two of the four and fed them to the gray-fur stray dog ​​in front of him.

The starving puppy chewed the food with big mouthfuls, wagging its furry tail slightly.

Then Matsuda Jinpei stood up and threw the box of takoyaki into the trash can on the side.

Wait...! There should be something else inside——

"The puppy can't eat too much." Matsuda Jinpei smiled, "I've already invited you to eat a single portion, so the two left over from the portion for the stray dogs won't be given to you."

"Uh..." This sounds a bit strange, and you think it's better not to respond.

"Personally, I don't really like eating this kind of thing." Matsuda Jinpei put one hand in his pocket, "so I just had to throw it away."

"……oh."

So why buy it? Is it just to walk to the edge and feed stray dogs... for your own good?

Doubts arise in your mind, and you recall things related to it. You seem to have some impression, but you can't remember it clearly.

"Let's go back." This time, Matsuda Jinpei did not stop. He took the lead and walked back to the crowded area.

You swallow the last bite of takoyaki and throw the empty box and the tissue you used to wipe your mouth into the trash can.

"Oh, by the way, Watanabe-san." Matsuda Jinpei's dark eyes turned to you, "Can I ask you a question?"

With a lazy and casual look, he took out the sunglasses from his jacket pocket and put them back on to cover his eyes. The warm yellow light from the surroundings shone on the profile of Matsuda Jinpei.

"Hmm? What's the problem?" You followed, feeling a little curious but also a little wary.

"…What is Spiatus?"

"......!" Your alarm bells immediately ring!

——This is the code name of Kitagawa Makashi’s wine!

You've always known that Jinpei Matsuda was secretly investigating the organization... but didn't you expect that he would have investigated to this extent?!

Despite your inner turmoil, your face remained calm and just the right amount of confusion: "It seems to be some kind of distilled wine. I remember it was quite strong... What's wrong?"

"Really?" Jinpei Matsuda tilted his head slightly. He was wearing sunglasses, so you couldn't see the look in his eyes.

But he looked like he had no intention of continuing the topic. Instead, he nodded and said, "Let's go, Watanabe-san, and join them."

The author has something to say:

Many times, rational actions can be controlled, but emotional actions and thoughts are difficult to control perfectly without any flaws.

It’s often the small details that cause problems. (Laughs)

Many details accumulate and can be connected together if one is willing.

And Jiang Lai is only 18 years old...! It's great to be able to achieve this (applause)

In other words, don't underestimate Matsuda Jinpei's ability. (狗头.jpg)

Regarding the content of Takoyaki, you can look back at the chapter where Jiang Lai faked his death, and you will understand after finding the small details hhh

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