Chapter 051 Councillor Mori

Chidori was not surprised, but Fukuzawa Yukichi in front of her was stunned for a few moments, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar person in front of him.

Although Ranbu had told him to be mentally prepared before coming, it was clear that he was not prepared enough.

"...Dr. Mori." Fukuzawa Yukichi slowed down, as if he had accepted that the congressman who was causing chaos in Japan was an old acquaintance of his.

Chidori did not say that she was not the person he was familiar with. He knew that Fukuzawa Yukichi would react on his own later.

"I think the teacher has said everything that needs to be said," Chidori smiled brightly and stretched out her white-gloved hand as if to shake hands, "It looks like we'll have to work together for a while again."

Fukuzawa Yukichi just held the sword in his arms, but still responded to him, answering seriously: "I will leave after Alice can return to you freely."

Chidori raised his eyebrows knowingly. He had no intention of inviting the other party in, but just took a small step forward.

"You came just in time. Alice-chan happened to have her own things to do, so I was going to go out and buy her a few little skirts as a surprise."

He clasped his hands together and spoke expectantly, his eyes narrowed, as if he was just an ordinary parent who loved his children.

Fukuzawa Yukichi, who always thought Alice was a monster, did not answer. To be honest, he did not quite understand why the teacher wanted him to be Mori Ogai's bodyguard again.

They did work together when they were young, and although they were not very harmonious, they did work together well, but they had different ideas about the end, and they broke off completely after the incident with Xie Ye.

"Actually, I don't mind you bringing Ranpo with you. That kid is very cute." Chidori walked slowly on the street and casually spoke to Fukuzawa Yukichi behind her.

Fukuzawa Yukichi finally frowned, and he emphasized sternly: "I am the only one who accepted this commission, so don't attract the attention of other members."

Chidori sighed helplessly, feeling that she really had no other purpose. Fukuzawa Yukichi did not respond, but it was obvious that he did not believe it at all.

"Well, Mr. Fuze, in the next few days, I want you to keep an eye out for anyone watching me and catch any rats trying to kill me. This is my commission."

Before turning the next corner, he turned around, his voice still as gentle as a smile, but with a seriousness that could not be ignored.

He tilted his head slightly and looked at the other person. His face, although marked by the years, was still handsome. The arrogance and pride in his bones were clearly visible at this moment.

Fukuzawa Yukichi's usually expressionless face turned serious. Although he felt something was wrong, the other party's style was always unpredictable.

"I will do my best, Dr. Mori."

"That's really reassuring, Mr. Fukuzawa."

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Fukuzawa Yukichi followed Chidori, his body tense, ready to defend or attack at any time.

While protecting her, he was of course also observing the other person. It seemed that this person really came just to buy clothes for Alice. As soon as he entered the dress shop, it was like entering heaven. He couldn't stop smiling.

Chidori picked up a wide black lace dress and seemed a little surprised: "I didn't expect that there is such a dress here."

The heavily crafted dress and the exquisiteness made Fukuzawa Yukichi feel uncomfortable and looked at it with a cold face. He felt that this didn't seem to be the style Alice liked.

It's better to say that this pervert shaped his own body to be like a simple and willful little girl who likes candy, flowers, cakes, and everything pink, cute and charming.

As if she knew what he was thinking, Chidori put the skirt back and replied with a chuckle, "One of my... students once wore this skirt."

Before Fukuzawa Yukichi could figure out where Mori Ogai's disciple came from, he saw the other party pick up a pink skirt with anticipation and asked him if Alice would like it.

He turned his head silently, continuing to be alert to the movements outside, ignoring Chidori who was chirping and fantasizing beside him.

Finally, Chidori came out with a satisfied smile, carrying a pile of skirts, and saw Fukuzawa Yukichi disappear for a few minutes, and then appeared in front of him again calmly.

"I didn't kill those people. They are all unconscious for the time being. What are you going to do?" he asked Chidori who was beaming with joy.

Chidori just casually responded: "It's okay, let them stay."

He seemed to not care at all about what happened to the people who came to kill him. At least Fukuzawa Yukichi felt that Mori Ogai would not let such people go.

Fukuzawa Yukichi did not ask any more questions. As a commissioned bodyguard, he only had to listen to his employer.

After that, it seemed like Mori Ogai was just strolling around the city. He would go to any dessert shop he saw, and would also go to see any flowers blooming on the roadside, as if he was unfamiliar with and curious about this city.

By dusk, Fukuzawa Yukichi had dealt with many assassins and captured many surveillance personnel.

But he found that the person in front of him, whom he had known since his youth, seemed to have become a little different.

The other person stood in the dusk, holding a lot of messy things in his hands, but he did not look shabby or decadent.

While hiding the aura of having been in a high position for a long time, he is just like an ordinary person on the street, truly and passionately loving this kind of life and the city in front of him.

Different, he is different from the Mori Ogre he knew, and Fukuzawa Yukichi finally realized this.

He watched the other person walk to a bookstore and was about to say something when the other person stuffed all the things he had bought that day into his arms, saying that he wanted to buy a few books and asked him not to come in.

Before he could stop her, she left like a gust of wind, and he could only touch her red scarf.

Tsk, forget it, it’s his order anyway, I don’t care about him.

Fukuzawa Yukichi was holding a colorful bag, standing straight and solemnly waiting at the door of the bookstore, attracting a lot of attention.

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Chidori wandered through the bookshelves at random and finally found the book she wanted.

Then I looked up and saw the man in red sitting at the back of the store. There was a small notebook and a pen on the table opposite him, and he was looking at the book in his hands seriously.

He smiled contentedly, walked over to the other side, pulled out the chair opposite, and asked softly, "Excuse me, can I sit here?"

The red-haired man seemed to be awakened from the world in the book. He raised his head and nodded: "As you wish."

After saying this, he continued to read the book, not caring at all who was sitting opposite him.

Chidori didn't say anything either, but just looked at his book quietly. He certainly knew who was sitting opposite him.

Oda Sakunosuke, a retired assassin who chose not to kill anymore because he wanted to write novels, is now working as a gangster in Hong Kong. He adopted several children a few years ago. One of his good friends is the highly regarded Dazai Osamu.

Of course he was familiar with the person in front of him. Natsume Soseki's previous idea was correct. He came from the future timeline and possessed information that could crush them.

Therefore, he also knew that the organization preparing to invade Yokohama would use an unfriendly method because the other party would find out their affiliation.

Chidori is not only short of money now, but also lacks more powerful support and authority. Dounan, who has been squeezed dry of his value, is not enough.

He knew that there must be more people working behind the scenes to get Mimic here, but who would benefit in the end was not up to others to decide.

Chidori didn't say anything at all, just quietly flipping through the book. After a while, she heard a hesitant voice from the other side: "Do you like this book too?"

Oda Sakunosuke's eyes fell on the book in Chidori's hand, which was Natsume Soseki's book "Light and Darkness", which was also his enlightenment book.

It is rare to find someone who likes this book, at least this is the first time Oda Sakunosuke has seen one.

"Yes, Mr. Natsume writes very well," Chidori raised his eyes and looked at him with a smile. He looked at the blank note and asked, "Are you also a novelist?"

Oda Sakunosuke denied it, saying, "I can't really call myself a writer. I'm just a hobbyist who wants to write."

Once the topic is opened, Chidori will naturally not let it fall. If he wants, he can build a good relationship with anyone.

They talked about all kinds of books, their children at home, novel trends and writing styles, and the charm of literature.

It was a pleasant conversation, at least that's what Oda Sakunosuke thought, and he truly thought the other person was a very good person.

"Mr. Oda, I think you are very suitable to write. Anyone has the qualifications to write. Literature never rejects anyone."

He said this, looking seriously at the man with the book without an ending in his hand.

He did not comment on Natsume Soseki's actions against Oda Sakunosuke, who told Oda to stop taking action. Mimic, however, targeted the opponent and put himself at the center of the game.

Oda Sakunosuke suddenly realized something. He was about to say something when he saw the other party pick up a notebook and write a few book titles for him in beautiful and elegant handwriting.

"These books are very suitable for writing. You can try to write down your ideas. One has to take a step forward to know what the road is like."

He was sincerely suggesting that, after all, Oda Sakunosuke could create more value while alive than when dead.

Obviously, the person who dragged the other party into the game did not see clearly and only considered his own future and interests without considering more. This is not the optimal solution.

Oda Sakunosuke finally accepted Chidori's suggestion, as he thought it made sense.

He has a good life now, with a job, friends and lovely children, so he should be able to write now.

After talking about his children at home and learning about Chidori's methods of educating naughty children, he thought that the other party really had a way.

He hesitated, then said, "There is a child who is too smart. Because he is too smart, he seems lonely, but... I can't get too involved."

In fact, he became a little hesitant halfway through his speech, after all, Dazai was not one of the children he raised.

Chidori knew who it was as soon as he heard it. His smile deepened and he looked into those radiant red eyes.

Dazai is not just a kid, his wisdom allows him to see through the world, and his ability to see through people's hearts is frightening.

But in the eyes of his friends, apart from these, he is indeed a child who does not know the meaning of life.

"Since you care about me, why not take the initiative to get closer to me and care for each other like you love every child in your family." Chidori said with interest. She could almost imagine Dazai Osamu jumping up and down in frustration.

He looked up at the sky outside the window. If he didn't go out, Fukuzawa Yukichi would come in and catch him.

So he stood up and prepared to say goodbye. Before leaving, his purple-red eyes, as if hiding something or seeing something, looked at Oda Sakunosuke.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Oda. If there's a chance, I'd love to chat with you and your friends again."

I am looking forward to seeing you, this fully polished diamond, come with another sparkling diamond.