Chapter 37



When Tokiwa came over to call for help, he immediately noticed that the atmosphere in the room was not right. Why... Oh, because of Fukuchi Sakura's idiocy.

Now that we know the danger of the other party in advance, then things will be easier to solve. Thinking of this, Tokiwa was a little happy.

Although Ranpo is actually a generation older than himself, this does not prevent Tokiwa from thinking that the other party is a child.

The reconstruction of the detective agency has never been related to these clerical jobs. They only need to deal with their original documents.

Among them, Edogawa Ranpo would not handle it himself, and other people would not let the blind Tokiwa do such a thing. Even if the setting of blindness is basically equivalent to having no ability, the effect is the same.

It was somewhat surprising that this time, Tokiwa was not sticking with Ranpo Edogawa - considering how close they usually are, this was quite rare.

This was not the first time this had happened after the group's issue was resolved.

It was just like when Ranpo Edogawa and Dazai Osamu were talking alone just now, and Tokiwa was not among them. It couldn't be said to be intentional, but after Tokiwa said that he wanted to protect Ranpo, everyone would realize that Tokiwa was not the one who needed to be protected, and would never be a threat to the detective agency (although no one had this idea when they were reacting to his daily sticking with Ranpo and after seeing that memory).

Shi Wu still likes to daydream, but compared to before, he now pays more attention to the members of the detective agency - he has begun to adapt to this kind of life.

The people in the detective agency may not be good people in the conventional sense, but even if the above description is said, the fact that they are indeed "good people" cannot be denied. Shi Wu likes this kind of atmosphere, and he fits in very easily here.

Therefore, he also has some things he wants to do. For example, protecting Ranpo, and for example, things that he cared about in the previous world.

- Shi Wu will not recognize the wrong person, even if it is the same person in a parallel world.

There is a huge gap between Nakajima Atsushi and the White Death, and the problems between them are not the same.

Although... Shi Wu is not clear about what specifically happened to the White Death. He can use the brain of the vest to guess and reason, but he just didn't do so.

Now Shiwu has learned how to control his brain from being passive, which makes him feel much more relaxed. He is not used to keeping too many things in his mind.

"Hey, Atsushi." Shiwu patted Nakajima Atsushi's shoulder. Perhaps it was because he appeared without any sound that scared Nakajima Atsushi.

"Mr. Ranpo?" The silver-haired boy blinked and looked a little overwhelmed. He is used to staying in a corner where no one would notice.

"I'm Ranpo, not Ranpo Ranpo - are you giving me a nickname?" Shiwu said casually.

"No!"

Without waiting for Nakajima Atsushi to continue explaining, Shiwu waved his hand.

Come to think of it, does he also know someone with a similar personality? Although he is very powerful, he thinks he is weak, unimportant, and loves to cry... No, that's not right. Nakajima Atsushi doesn't seem to cry much. At least not in front of him.

"Mingming Atsushi, you are the hero this time, right? Why don't you celebrate with everyone?" Shi Wu asked cheerfully while sitting beside him with his legs crossed.

“…No, no, this time it’s Dazai-san, and—”

“I didn’t come here to listen to you say that!” Tokiwa poked Nakajima Atsushi’s arm and complained, “If you count it that way, the most powerful one this time should be Ranpo! He knew the current situation from the beginning!”

“…As expected of Ranpo-san!”

“That’s right!” So, the topic went off the topic, and he said a few self-praising words in a row, but his real intention was to praise Ranpo. Tokiwa, who was in a state of excitement, almost forgot his original intention of coming here: “—No, that’s not what I meant to say!”

The instinct of the vest always makes Tokiwa’s tone and emotions become straightforward and slightly exaggerated, but this kind of personality can naturally say some inconvenient words. But the other party might wish that this kind of thing was pointed out by Dazai Osamu?

Whether it is the White Death or Nakajima Atsushi, they both have a strong respect for Dazai Osamu... Well, the White Death is better, because it feels like the leader Dazai is more serious most of the time, and Dazai Osamu's daily eccentric performance will only make Nakajima Atsushi's respect less and less valuable.

But it is precisely because of Dazai Osamu that it may be difficult to do such a thing. Because it feels that the people who do such things are often characters like "fathers". Just like Dean Mori in the previous world.

In fact, he is not suitable, he just wants to do this.

It is not a condescending comment, but as a person who has experienced it. The confusion in Nakajima Atsushi is obvious. His evaluation of himself has always been as low as dust. He tries to prove his worth by protecting others with his own strength. Shi

Wu would never underestimate himself, he would only look at himself from a normal perspective, but he understood that kind of confusion. He didn't know what he should do, didn't know his goal, and didn't know what his future would be like.

He knew Nakajima Atsushi's past, and he also knew that it was his not-so-good past that made Nakajima Atsushi like this.

Children born in an orphanage are always more sensitive than ordinary people.

"Are you feeling sorry for Tanizaki-sister and Haruno-san?" Shi Wu pointed this out bluntly.

Shi Wu was in a coma when dealing with the group, but that didn't mean he didn't know anything - even if he didn't know, he could see it from Nakajima Atsushi's current reaction.

During the period of dealing with the group, and before cooperating with the Port Mafia, Nakajima Atsushi was also affected by Q's ability, which resulted in the injury of Tanizaki Naomi and Haruno Kirako.

When this point was pointed out to him, maybe because the target was "Ranpo", Nakajima Atsushi did not feel any other emotions, and even had a thought that it was natural to be seen. He smiled bitterly and said, "... Well, Miss Naomi and Miss Haruno both accepted my apology and said it was not my fault..."

However, when he accidentally ran into Haruno Kirako just now, Haruno Kirako subconsciously took a step back. It was the same reaction when Tokiwa hid behind Edogawa Ranpo when he first saw Fukuzawa Yukichi.

This is PTSD that is difficult to resist with willpower, a psychological crux. Even if Haruno Kirako really didn't think that the mistake belonged to Nakajima Atsushi, and she also sincerely forgave him - but this fear of Nakajima Atsushi caused by the threat of death that she herself experienced, no matter who it is, cannot be easily overcome.

Tanizaki Naomi's expression was not so obvious because her brother was always by her side, which was enough to give her an absolute sense of security.

"But I can't forgive myself... I'm also afraid that I will hurt other people because of this ability..." At this moment, Nakajima Atsushi showed resistance to his own ability.

Unlike other psychics, Nakajima Atsushi didn't know from the beginning that the tiger was his ability. Before he joined the detective agency, he even thought that the tiger was a wild animal that was chasing him.

He never really accepted this power from the beginning. He was afraid of it.

And in this battle, the tiger's ability even made him hurt his partner. If Mr. Dazai hadn't arrived in time, Nakajima Atsushi really couldn't imagine what would happen next...

"You are too arrogant, Atsushi." In response to Nakajima Atsushi's fear, Toki said something that Nakajima Atsushi had never thought of.

Nakajima Atsushi looked at Shi Wu in surprise, his expression became dazed: "...Huh?"

"Who do you think you are?" Shi Wu deliberately used a childish tone so that his words would not be so hurtful while being harsh, "Do you really think your tiger is the best in the world?"

"No, I don't mean that...!" Nakajima Atsushi was a little at a loss.

"Then what are you afraid of?" Tokiwa pointed his finger at Nakajima Atsushi's nose - sorry he didn't mean to touch it, he just misjudged the distance and height, "The Detective Agency has Dazai, he can easily cancel your superpowers and turn you into an ordinary person."

"Kunikida can use his superpowers to transform into a weapon with extremely high lethality and hit your head. He is also Mr. Fukuzawa's disciple, you can't underestimate this just because he holds a pen!"

"I think you understand how powerful Dr. Yosano is better than anyone else."

"Tanizaki looks good-tempered, but he is the most suitable person for assassination in the Detective Agency - if he gets serious, he might even be able to destroy the world!" Especially if it has something to do with his sister.

"The power of Xianzhi when he's hungry is terrifying!"

"Not to mention Mr. Fukuzawa, he can kill you with a snap before you turn into a tiger!"

Shi Wu pointed at them one by one, then raised his chin and said proudly: "Not to mention that there is Ranbu

in the detective agency!" "With Ranbu here, do you really think that something will be beyond his expectations? Do you really think you have a chance to make mistakes in front of them?"

"Besides, even if you make a mistake, so what? Because you're still just a child! You are one of the "stupid toddlers" protected by Ranbu, no different from anyone else!"

"It will take a long, long time for you to grow up! "Unlike the sweet words he said to Ranbu, the words that Shi Wu said were a little bit sharp-tongued - this was even the extent that Shi Wu had deliberately restrained himself.

Shi Wu himself didn't know what was going on. The moment he opened his mouth, many sarcastic and cold terrible words appeared in his mind. If he really said those words, he might really make people cry.

Moreover, he was inexplicably eager to say these words... Was he such a sharp-tongued and fierce person before...? Shi Wu was a little uncertain.

"It's not shameful to be confused and afraid. These are problems that children have, right? It's like not knowing whether you want to be a scientist or an astronaut in the future-"

"If you realize your mistake, make up for it. If you don't know what you should do, just listen to the adults! Mr. Fukuzawa is the most reliable adult! "

This is the Armed Detective Agency!"

"And you are a member of the Armed Detective Agency recognized by everyone - Nakajima Atsushi!"

Shi Wu said these words firmly in a matter-of-fact tone, and also as a matter of course excluded himself completely.

The author has something to say: Shi Wu: So I am a sharp-tongued person...?


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