“…”

This is only half of the account book, the other half is in Jiang Lai's hands. And the blonde woman is still there, and I don't know what her identity is.

If Hagiwara got the account book now, would she make things difficult for Hagi? And, what if there are people lying in wait outside, eyeing the account book...

For his safety, it cannot be handed over to him directly.

Matsuda Jinpei had something in mind, so he didn't make any unnecessary moves. He just held the account book tightly, walked away in silence, and passed by Hagiwara Kenji without any regrets.

“…”

The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, but Kenji Hagiwara still kept his hand outstretched, like a frozen statue.

Jiang Lai, who was hiding behind an old bookcase, saw all this through the gap and sighed in his heart.

It's so terrible.

I really didn't expect that Kenji Hagiwara would appear here tonight.

According to the previous script, he would only show a vague sense of camp in front of Judy, which would be a little dark at most, in order to borrow the convenience of the organization and make up an excuse for his survival.

Ah, the result... Now, although the impression that Matsuda Jinpei is still alive is indeed deeply rooted in people's minds, the identity of the black side has also been firmly suppressed!

Jiang Lai could only exchange a glance with the soul body of Zhu Fu Jingguang in silence.

Judy revealed her FBI identity and asked to take Ramus away from the ground. However, Hagiwara Kenji said that in Japan, unknown identities cannot be handed over directly to the FBI.

In short, after a verbal confrontation and probing, Hagiwara Kenji finally asked some simple questions about the organization. But he still reported Rams to the Metropolitan Police Department, saying that the issue of this guy's affiliation would be discussed with the upper level.

——And he himself now has extremely complicated and resentful feelings towards the organization that his friend may be in, and wants to get closer to it and learn more information.

After they left the abandoned building, Jiang Lai finally came out from behind the old bookcase. He and Zhufu Jingguang both headed towards their destination with indescribable feelings.

"I never thought... it would turn out like this." Morobushi Kagemitsu said this, seemingly at a loss for words.

Jiang Lai: “…Ah.” He actually knew that in order to be resurrected, Matsuda Jinpei had to lean towards the black side, but he didn't expect that he would encounter such a Shura battle with Hagiwara right from the start.

Although the script was somewhat biased, the goal was achieved, and even further - the image of "Kanna" was thoroughly rooted in people's hearts, and the account was also obtained.

"Matsuda's police record should be 'death'. I wonder if Hagiwara will report what happened tonight." Morobushi Kagemitsu thought for a moment, "But even if he reports it, without solid evidence, it seems impossible to confirm that it was Matsuda and his position."

Some things are still very complicated, like the Red Team knows the identities of some members of the organization, such as Belmode, but there is nothing they can do.

"It would be tragic if a policeman suddenly became a wanted criminal..." Jiang Lai complained in a low voice.

"Probably not. Maybe only a few people will know about this news for now."

Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled and continued, "To be precise, perhaps it is only Hagiwara for now."

"That guy probably had conflicting thoughts like 'It may not be a small group' or 'He may have some difficulties or special mission' and chose to investigate privately."

"That makes sense." Jiang Lai nodded.

He kept a clear mind and did not forget to turn on his mobile phone to check the nearby surveillance system. He felt relieved only after making sure that there was no image of him and Jinpei Matsuda in the system after the program was implanted.

Matsuda Jinpei's physical form will not last long. According to the original script, they will meet in the alley behind the abandoned building to get their half of the account book.

Turning the corner, the first thing I saw was a curly-haired man leaning slightly against the wall. The moonlight passed through his translucent body and was reflected on the cover of the account book lying quietly on the ground.

He glanced at Jiang Lai and Zhufu Jingguang, turned his head slightly, smiled frivolously and said, "The account book is on the ground - well, as for the mask, I have thrown it into the trash can."

"Well, if there is a next time, I must smoke a cigarette." Matsuda Jinpei looked very regretful, "I haven't smoked for a long time~"

"..." Jiang Lai bent down and picked up the account book on the ground, solemnly put away his backpack, and then raised his eyes and stared at Matsuda Jinpei.

"Hey, hey, what's wrong with that look of yours, Jiang Lai." Matsuda Jinpei's eyes were half-mooned, and he made an exaggerated gesture, "Ah and you, Zhu Fu, don't stare at me like that, it makes me feel sick."

However, the two did not respond to his deliberate teasing.

"...Matsuda," Jiang Lai said seriously. He paused for a few seconds and said in a gentle tone, "If you are sad, you can show it in front of us."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Mr. Police Officer is very stubborn~" Jiang Lai said with a smile, "However, since it is night and I am still in spirit form, I will let myself go a little... and let my true self be released."

Morofushi Kagemitsu floated to the side of Matsuda Jinpei, silently expressing his companionship and support.

"..." Matsuda Jinpei's expression froze for a moment, and then he took a deep breath. He blinked hard, and his lips moved for a moment, but he could only utter one sentence, "...you guys."

The moonlight was like water and the alley was very quiet. Jiang Lai and Zhufu Jingguang were waiting quietly, with concern for their friends.

"Okay, okay." Matsuda Jinpei finally waved his hands, then turned his face suddenly, clenching his palms, "Yes... it's a bit sad. Well, I didn't expect to see Hagi again in this situation - but there is nothing I can do, because the yin and yang are separated, this is a chasm that cannot be crossed."

——No, this is a gap that can be crossed. Jiang Lai silently thought in his heart. Even if it is impossible now, it will definitely be possible in the future.

Matsuda Jinpei put his hands in his pockets and yawned again: "Okay! Let's go back. We've been out long enough tonight. We have to deliver the account book to the Metropolitan Police Department tomorrow."

He looked at Jiang Lai and said, "How do you want to hand it in anonymously? Or you can just send it by mysterious delivery service. Come to think of it, there are many mysterious legends about delivery service among the people."

Zhu Fu Jingguang smiled and said, "Jiang Lai didn't intend to hand it over directly to the Metropolitan Police Department."

"Eh?!" Matsuda Jinpei's eyes widened, "So what is going on tonight...?"

"It's not that I won't give it to you, I'm just going to change the way I do it." Jiang Lai blinked, "I plan to hand over the account book to Hagiwara in private tomorrow in the name of 'Teacher Kanna'."

"Of course, as an innocent person, I know nothing about these things. I just followed Teacher Shen Na's instructions and gave him the tightly sealed package." Jiang Lai gestured, "Perfect!"

"you……"

"Because, didn't he say so?" Jiang Lai stared at Matsuda Jinpei with his warm brown eyes, "If you still consider him a friend, then give him the account book."

“…”

"——Of course I know that, no matter what, you are still his true friend."

Zhu Fu Jingguang floated to one side: "Not surprising, it's the details and choices that Jiang Lai would notice."

Matsuda Jinpei's expression changed slightly, and then he raised the corners of his lips: "...You." with a slightly emotional tone.

There are no extra words. But thousands of words are contained in this short sentence.

It was already late at night when he returned home, and from the window he could see that the house was pitch black after the lights were turned off. Therefore, Jiang Lai opened the door very quietly so as not to disturb Kurosawa Akira.

However, when I pushed the door open, a faint light came into my sight.

The silver-haired boy was curled up on the sofa with his own small desk lamp in front of him. He immediately raised his head when he heard the sound, his smooth hair hanging down naturally: "Ah, you are back."

"Hey? Zhao hasn't slept yet?" Jiang Lai was a little surprised.

"Children must go to bed early, otherwise they won't grow tall." said Jinpei Matsuda.

"Because I have to wait for you." Kurosawa Akira answered very naturally. He yawned sleepily and turned on the small desk lamp.

"Actually..." Jiang Lai wanted to repeat "no need to wait" again, but he remembered Kurosawa Akira's insistence and gave up the topic.

Then... come back earlier next time, Jiang Lai thought. Don't let Xiao Hei Ze wait so long.

"By the way, Xiao Zhao." Zhufu Jingguang called the silver-haired boy, "Hagiwara has come to see Jiang Lai?"

"Well... he invited me to his house for dinner." Kurosawa Akira answered, "But I said, we had already eaten, and then Brother Jiang Lai was not at home, because he went to study the aesthetics of abandoned buildings."

Jiang Lai blinked. He could tell that Kurosawa Akira hadn't finished speaking yet: "...and then?"

After a few seconds of pause, Kurosawa Akira lowered his head and said, "Then... around 11pm, you guys still hadn't come back. You told me not to go out, so I didn't go out, and I took the initiative to ask Brother Hagiwara to look for you."

"No wonder—" Matsuda Jinpei couldn't help blurting out, but quickly stopped. He knew that some things were better not to be known to children.

Jiang Lai almost understood it.

Ah… No wonder Hagiwara Kenji showed up there tonight? Because there was only one abandoned building around, and if he wanted to study the aesthetics of abandoned buildings, he would probably go there.

This also explains why Hagiwara Kenji was dressed in casual clothes and holding an ordinary flashlight. Because he was just going out to look for someone.

I guess he came up because he heard some kind of noise on the third floor.

"Did I do something wrong?" Kurosawa Akira was very sensitive to emotions, and he noticed that there was something wrong with the atmosphere at this moment.

“Hmm…” Actually, not really. It was just an accident that made the name ‘Kana’ completely engraved in Hagiwara’s mind.

Jiang Lai was just about to say something to get away with it, but Kurosawa Akira had already spoken.

"I'm sorry." The silver-haired boy blinked and said sincerely, "But I was really worried when you didn't come back so late."

"I don't want to lose you...especially if you are in danger and I have the chance to save you but I miss it." Kurosawa Akira whispered, his dark green eyes reflecting the moonlight, "-I want to protect you, whether I do it myself or not."

"..." Jiang Lai was slightly stunned. He looked at the young boy in front of him, paused for a second, put on a faint smile and said, "Thank you, Xiao Zhao."

He is a good kid, Jiang Lai thought. Even though he has a vague past, unknown origins, and a dangerous inner personality, it still cannot erase his shining soul.

"But you don't have to bear such a heavy burden," Jiang Lai leaned over and touched Kurosawa Akira's head, "You are still a child. As an adult, I can protect you myself."

"Um..." Kurosawa Akira struggled out from Jiang Lai, "Please don't rub my head."

"Haha." Jiang Lai smiled, then gently pushed him, "Okay, go to bed quickly, you still have to go to school tomorrow."

——Then, I will go to see Hagiwara Kenji again tomorrow, Jiang Lai added in his heart.

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Jiang Lai: It’s time to test my acting skills again. I’m just an ordinary good guy. The innocent crowd image is just my true self. =v=

Forum: Hagiwara——Run!! Don’t believe it!! (screaming.jpg) He is not a good person——!!

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