Chapter 54: There's a problem, absolutely a problem!
"Ah, why?" Kenji Hagiwara slumped his shoulders dramatically. "Don't tell me you're studying all weekend, Furuya. Don't you understand the importance of balancing work and rest? Taking a break now and then is to be able to focus on training better."
...It's really not for studying. Wouldn't it be better to spend more time with Yuya during social events? He'd only been able to see Yuya on weekends during these past six months outside the police academy. Furuya Rei paused, then firmly shook his head: "I'm not going."
“Okay,” Kenji Hagiwara said.
His face showed an expression that said, "Furuya is too hardworking; he doesn't even relax his studies on weekends." It was clear that he had misunderstood why Furuya Rei wasn't participating in the social event.
This shows that the image of Furuya Zero, the top student, is deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Just as Kenji Hagiwara was about to turn around and ask Hiromitsu Morofushi, the other man anticipated his question and cut him off before he could even open his mouth.
Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled gently, his eyes filled with apology: "I'm sorry, Hagiwara, thank you for the invitation. But I have my own plans for this weekend..."
"Hagiwara, you guys had a good time," he said sincerely.
"Eh, even you, Morofushi?" Kenji Hagiwara asked in surprise, then said helplessly, "Okay, okay, I know you and Furuya are a perfect pair of model students." He thought Morofushi Kagemitsu would be with his childhood friend Furuya Rei this weekend.
Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled good-naturedly and did not refute. Actually, his plan for the weekend was to go home and have dinner with his parents and brothers.
However, since Hagiwara has already misunderstood, let him continue to misunderstand. It's good that he can cover for Zero and Ikuya.
Although it seems there's not much to cover up.
So there was only one person left to ask—"Class monitor?" Kenji Hagiwara called out in a drawn-out tone, his violet eyes filled with anticipation.
Date Wataru had already devoured his plate and was watching everyone's discussion with his arms crossed. Hearing Hagiwara Kenji's eager call, he stroked his chin and laughed heartily: "Oh, a mixer! Sounds great!"
Just when everyone thought that the class monitor, who was usually the most like an older brother and had the most outgoing personality, would take the lead in participating in the social event, and Kenji Hagiwara was already excitedly saying, "Right, right! As expected, the class monitor knows best! Then it's settled, we'll all go this weekend...", before he could finish speaking, Wataru Date changed his tone: "But I'll pass, you guys go have fun, have a good time!"
Kenji Hagiwara was stunned: "Eh, why? Class president, you seemed really interested?"
Date Kou waved his hand, revealing a bright smile that was both mysterious and incredibly satisfied: "Well, because I have better plans for the weekend." Like going to see his dear girlfriend Natalie.
His reaction surprised everyone, and they all turned their attention to Date Hang.
Kenji Hagiwara immediately sensed something unusual and eagerly leaned closer to ask, "Huh, an even better arrangement than a social gathering? Class monitor, could it be... you're secretly up to something?" He looked excited.
Although the others didn't speak, they also perked up their ears. Their eyes were sparkling.
Oh, something's up? Let them hear it too.
The fire of gossip burns fiercely!
Date Wataru just grinned, revealing his white teeth. He patted Hagiwara Kenji on the shoulder, with a hint of superiority from someone who'd been there before.
"Stop guessing. Anyway, I'm not going to the social event. Have fun, Hagiwara. You can tell me some funny stories when you get back."
Let him keep it a secret for now; he needs to ask Natalie's opinion before revealing it to others. For now, let him enjoy the little happiness of this 'only I know' secret; leave the matchmaking to the singles.
Thinking of his girlfriend Natalie, Ida Ko felt a surge of joy.
In the end, only social butterfly Kenji Hagiwara was prepared to attend the matchmaking event. He sighed, "Ugh, you guys have no youth," while enthusiastically contacting the matchmaking organizer.
He received a warm welcome from the girls! And also from the boys who hoped he would liven up the atmosphere and make the event more lively!
Finally, Kenji Hagiwara took on all the burdens, and happily began preparing for the weekend's social event.
...
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the weekend. Early in the morning, a cheerful Kenji Hagiwara, dressed in a flamboyant outfit reminiscent of a peacock displaying its plumage (as commented by Jinpei Matsuda), left the school and headed to the social event. He always had a positive attitude towards social activities.
Matsuda Jinpei breathed a sigh of relief, finally finding some peace and quiet.
These past few days, Kenji Hagiwara has been relentlessly trying to persuade him, saying things like, "Jinpei, don't be so withdrawn. That's why you can't get a girlfriend. Are mechanical engineers as soft and cute as girls?" and "You can sleep there, just don't always stay in your dorm all alone and get moldy." He fully utilized the power of his silver tongue, and Matsuda Jinpei almost succumbed to his persuasion and was convinced.
Fortunately, Kenji Hagiwara has now left, and the surroundings have finally quieted down, allowing him to quietly study what interests him.
He looked around and found no one in the corridor, so he carefully closed the door and pulled out a complex machine that he had smuggled into the dormitory and modified halfway.
He then somehow acquired several disassembly tools, laid them out on the ground, and continued his modifications without even looking up.
The hands circled the clock face, and after an unknown amount of time, Matsuda Jinpei suddenly raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
He was sitting cross-legged on the ground, with some scattered mechanical parts in front of him, disassembled and awaiting a thorough and satisfying transformation.
but--
Matsuda Jinpei frowned, realizing that a socket wrench of a specific size was missing. Without it, today's modification plan would probably have to be put on hold.
Undeterred, he tried several more times with a clearly unsuitable wrench, but still couldn't turn the tricky nut.
"Tsk, what a hassle." Matsuda Jinpei clicked his tongue impatiently and scratched his already messy curly hair in frustration.
Most of my classmates went out today, and even those who didn't might not have all the necessary tools. It seems I'll have to go to the store outside the school.
He dusted off his pants, resignedly got up, and strode out of the school.
The afternoon sun was a bit too bright. Matsuda Jinpei, hands in his pockets, was calculating the list of tools he needed to buy. Since he had already decided to go to the store to replenish his tools, he might as well buy everything at once to avoid having to make another trip later.
Just as Matsuda Jinpei was walking through the bustling street near the school gate, preparing to turn into a small, inexpensive specialty shop that he had stumbled upon, his gaze inadvertently swept across the street.
A figure, a tall and very familiar blond figure, came into his view.
It's down to zero.
Matsuda Jinpei's steps instinctively stopped.
He took a closer look. Hmm, it was familiar; it was the silhouette and figure of Rei Furuya.
I took another closer look. Hmm? Why does this person suddenly seem a little unfamiliar?
Across the street, Rei Furuya was walking alone, his steps steady and quick, as if he had a clear destination in mind.
He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and dark slim-fit trousers, and even on his day off outside of school, he walked with his back ramrod straight.
Like a young poplar tree. This did not surprise Matsuda Jinpei.
What truly surprised him was the expression on Furuya Rei's face at that moment—relaxed and happy, clearly not smiling, yet inexplicably giving the impression that he was smiling.
He was too gentle and approachable, a stark contrast to Furuya Rei's usual seriousness and meticulousness at the police academy. Matsuda Jinpei almost admitted his mistake.
He rubbed his eyes abruptly, his tone filled with surprise and doubt: "...Is this the blond bastard?"
? ! !
Why is it that even though the blond bastard's clothes are very simple, just dark trousers and a white T-shirt, with no accessories, he still gives off a strange feeling that the other person has dressed up carefully?
Just like a girl's deliberately applied 'no-makeup makeup,' Furuya Rei now gave him a similar sense of effortless nonchalance. Intuition was reporting to Matsuda Jinpei, whose expression was strange and bewildered.
He even felt that Furuya Rei looked a bit trendy today. Was it because blond hair and dark skin are inherently trendy? Also, wasn't Furuya Rei's blond hair a little too shiny today? He must have styled it specially!
Is this really the Rei Furuya he knows? Could it be that he unknowingly suffered heatstroke because of the hot weather and is hallucinating?
Matsuda Jinpei is questioning his existence.jpg
There's a problem, there's definitely a problem!
The impression left on them by Rei Furuya, the top student at the police academy, was that he was single-mindedly focused on training and studies and had no interest in personal entertainment.
He and Hagi had assumed that Rei Furuya would stay at the police academy for the weekend, and that Hiromitsu Morofushi might come along too. But now, Hiromitsu Morofushi wasn't with Rei Furuya, and Rei Furuya had left the academy with light steps?
This was unusual, he squinted.
Furuya Rei's gaze swept over him casually, and Matsuda Jinpei jumped and instinctively hid in a secluded corner—although even Matsuda Jinpei himself didn't know why he hid.
He was still observing Furuya Rei, and the more he looked, the stranger it seemed. Suddenly, a thought flashed through Matsuda Jinpei's mind: A peacock spreading its tail feathers—it looked a bit like a peacock spreading its tail feathers!
Isn't Furuya Rei's current appearance somewhat similar to that of Hagiwara Kenji when he left this morning? Jinpei Matsuda, with his intuitive nature, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and instantly grasped the answer.
"!!!" He was suddenly startled.
No way?!
Curiosity grew wildly like weeds, and Matsuda Jinpei instantly forgot about the tools. Without hesitation, his body reacted almost before his brain.
Let me see what's going on. Could it be that Rei Furuya finally agreed to attend the matchmaking event with Kenji Hagiwara? Or... does he have another date?
He suppressed his usual carefree attitude and, using the surrounding buildings and pedestrians as cover, quietly followed them.
Matsuda Jinpei is tracking.
...
Rei Furuya is exchanging messages with Ikuya Nekono.
[Ikuya: Zero, have you arrived yet?]
[Zero: Five minutes left. But why did you choose a bar for our date, Yumi? Aren't you supposed to be abstaining from alcohol? Hmm?]
[Zero: Drunken Cat Wild.jpg sent]
[Zero: Drunken Cat Wild.jpg retracted]
[Zero: Snow Cat's Devilish Laughter.jpg]
Ikuya: ...
【Ikuya: !!! ! ...
[Ikuya: I saw it! You saved my embarrassing photo! And even turned it into a meme!!!]
[Ikuya: Snow Cat in Anger.jpg]
[Ikuya: Snow Cat Accuses.jpg]
Nekono Ikuya sent several messages in a flash. He knew he shouldn't have left behind such a embarrassing past! QAQ~
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