Miss Izumi

That strange feeling emerged from the bottom of my heart again.The heart was pounding, and the sound was so clear that it seemed to hit his eardrums.

Zhong Yuan, who was in a trance, didn't even have a memory of how he walked back home.When he came to his senses, he had already put on his slippers and walked to the kitchen, where he was mechanically tying an apron.

At this time, the phone rang next to him.

The sudden ringing finally brought Zhong Yuan back to his train of thought. Following the sound, he found that Quan, who was standing in front of the refrigerator looking through things, took out his mobile phone and connected the call.

"Hey?"

Nakahara Chuya just looked away when he heard Izumi's tone of surprise, and blurted out: "Ah, it's Mr. Kunikida!"

Kunikida alone?

Nakahara Chuya's ears perked up.

As for this person, both brothers knew each other.

Nakahara will also know the other party because he is a colleague of his arch-rival Osamu Dazai, and also works in the Fukuzawa Detective Agency.The process of Quan getting to know each other is more dramatic.

A few months ago, Quan went to the bank to do business, unfortunately got involved in a bank robbery case, and unfortunately was taken as a hostage.After the police arrived, they negotiated with the gangster to divert his attention.The agile Kunikida Doppo took this opportunity to save Izumi from the gangsters.

A month after that, Izumi ran into Kunikida Doppo in a mall.At that time, the other party was handling a very difficult case and was short of manpower.After Quan knew about it, he offered to help, and finally the case was resolved smoothly.

Coincidentally, the two collaborated several times later for various reasons.Kunikida Doppo's partner Dazai Osamu joked that Izumi has become a non-staff member of their detective agency, even without salary.

After getting to know each other a lot, the two parties have a certain understanding of each other, and the relationship between the two is not bad.Even so, the two sides rarely communicate on the phone.

Kunikida Doppo called Izumi this time, what was the reason behind it?

"Have you seen the files I sent? ... Yes, that's right, because I'm very interested in those things recently. It's just that I'm usually busy with classes and experiments, so I can only trouble you."

Huh?

Hearing this, did Izumi ask Kunikida Doppo for something?

Zhong Yuanzhong was also thinking wildly, and turned on the faucet.The water was running for a while, but he suddenly found that there was nothing in the sink—the vegetables were still in the refrigerator.

... Wash the air? This is it?

He slammed the faucet off, feeling annoyed at his distraction.

What the hell is this...

I don't like my brother being touched by anyone, not even a little finger.

Like a volcanic eruption, the turbulent heat rushed up, burning his head so dizzy that he could almost smoke.

"Okay, then we'll see you tomorrow." The call ended quickly.

Quan put away his phone and continued to look through the refrigerator.Then he found what he wanted in the corner, his eyes lit up, and he was about to take it out.Unexpectedly, a hand suddenly stretched out from behind, grasped his hand firmly, and grabbed it out without hesitation.

"No cake, no cake."

"..." Quan glanced at him cautiously, and then took advantage of Nakahara Chuya's attention on the ingredients in the refrigerator, and quietly stretched out his hand to the other side...

"Ice cream is also not allowed, don't try to take advantage of the wording. Have you forgotten the lesson of the stomachache last time? Remember to eat but not hit." Zhongyuan Zhongya taught without turning his head.

"..."

Ugh.

Quan sighed silently in his heart, put his head on his brother's back like a fool, and asked weakly: "What's for dinner tonight?"

Feeling the body temperature and weight on his back that did not belong to him, Nakahara Chuya's body froze suddenly.

The two grew up together, and Quan was very attached to him. There are actually many physical contacts like this.

When they were young, the two of them took a bath in the same bathtub and played and robbed rubber ducks. When they grew up, Izumi became Chuya Nakahara's back pendant, the kind that hangs wherever he goes at home.

The usual small actions between the two of them in the past made Zhong Yuanzhong feel uncomfortable now.

He subconsciously took a step to the side.

Unexpectedly, the spring where he would hide was out of balance, and he was about to hit the refrigerator.Zhongyuan Zhong was also startled, and hastily stretched out his hand to help, but Quan was one step ahead of him to support his body.

Nakahara Chuya's hand suddenly stopped only a few centimeters away from the spring.His fingers curled up, and when Quan turned around, he quickly pulled them back.His eyes wandered, he didn't know why he didn't dare to look directly into Quan's eyes, unconsciously licked the corner of his lower lip, and said with some embarrassment: "Ahem... sorry."

Quan looked at him calmly, stood up straight, as if nothing had happened just now: "It's okay, I didn't stand firm myself."

"..." Zhongyuan Zhongye murmured his lips for a while, hesitant to speak.

Quan continued the previous topic as if nothing had happened: "What are you going to do for dinner, I'll wash the vegetables for you."

"... BBQ pork and egg rice, and a salad?"

"it is good."

His mind was in a mess, Zhongya Nakahara was distracted while cooking, and accidentally cut his finger while chopping vegetables.Bright red blood oozed from the wound, which was extremely dazzling.

The person involved hadn't reacted yet, but Quan, who came over with a drain basket, became anxious when he saw it.

"Bleeding!" Only a few steps away, Quan trotted over.

"It's nothing, it's just a small matter..." Nakahara Chuya, who didn't care much at first, saw Quan holding up his injured hand, and his voice unknowingly became smaller, and finally became inaudible.

Quan didn't think too much, put the drainer basket aside, lowered his head and opened his mouth...

Zhong Yuan, who seemed to understand what was going to happen next, also opened his eyes slightly, and unconsciously held his breath.The heart was pounding, and the tips of the ears hidden under the hair were quietly stained with a layer of crimson.The fingers curled up slightly like a mimosa being touched.

In fact, his movement was very small, but Quan still noticed it.

The scene that happened in front of the refrigerator before emerged in his mind, and Quan's movements also stopped.At this time, Zhong Yuanzhong's bloody fingers barely stopped beside his mouth.

Before Zhong Yuanzhong could react, Quan let go of his hand and ran out of the kitchen without looking back, not forgetting to tell: "Catch the wound yourself, I'll go get the medical kit."

"……Oh."

The Central Plains also obeyed obediently.

At that moment, I couldn't tell whether I was relieved or a little regretful.

and many more!

Pity?

He shuddered and almost bit his own finger again, adding to the injury.

its not right!

Zhong Yuan also ruffled his hair in a tangled mess.In an instant, many thoughts flashed through his mind.

Why would he feel sorry?Do you feel sorry for Izumi running away?

no no no!Why does he have such strange thoughts? !That guy is obviously his younger brother who grew up with him! ——Although they have no blood relationship.

……Wait a moment.

What's the matter with the supplementary statement at the end?Why does he want to make up for himself!Could it be, could it be...

The companionship of more than ten years is like an old movie played at high speed, flashing before his eyes.Although it was impossible to accurately capture every frame of the picture, the accumulated feelings of that day were deeply engraved in his brain.

It turns out...it turns out...

With a "snap", Chuya Nakahara slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand.

But this is wrong!

They're obviously all men, aren't they?When they went to visit grandpa not long ago, grandpa happily asked them when they would bring their girlfriends there.

Moreover, if Grandpa and Mom and Dad know that the two of them got mixed up...

As long as he imagines such a scene for a while, Chuya Nakahara's head hurts.

How did it become like this?

Brother, do you really not know why I went to the bar?

In the blink of an eye, Zhong Yuanzhong also suddenly understood the deeper meaning contained in this sentence.

When will you two bring your girlfriend back to show grandpa?

My brother is not married yet, so I'm not in a hurry.

At that time, Zhongyuan Zhong also thought that Quan was diverting the water to the east, letting the older him bear all the firepower from his parents' urging love and urging marriage.Therefore, he managed to clean up that little heartless meal.

But thinking about it now, perhaps that sentence should be interpreted from another angle.

When did you get married, I completely gave up.

Walking on this road is not as simple as saying "I like you".

Social, family, Central Plains... Factors from various sources are like invisible shackles, bound layer by layer on Quan as the initiative, making him unable to spread out his feelings unscrupulously, in the burning Grilled under the scorching sun.

But after learning that Zhongyuanzhong might have a girlfriend, Quan went to the bar and got drunk.

Should I kill you, or should I kill "me"?

Is this sentence really just a line in a novel? Does the word "kill" have other meanings?

For example, can this sentence be interpreted as: tell Zhongyuan Zhongya the truth, and let him "die" who wishful thinking that they are close brothers.In other words, bury the truth and let the spring who likes Nakahara Chuya "die" with a secret.

But Izumi did say it, even if he didn't specify.It seems that if the window paper is not pierced, they will not "die" in the past.

However, Zhongyuan Zhongye's reaction was too big, and he hid too clearly.So like a small animal, Quan, who had just come out of the cave to check the outside world, immediately shrank back, obediently restraining himself.

If my liking will bother you and bring me unhappiness, then stop here.

This is what Quan really thinks.

When Quan returned to the kitchen with the medical kit, he immediately saw Nakahara Chuya, whose face turned blue and white, and whose hair was disheveled, as if he had been greatly stimulated and distressed.

Others could tell at a glance that the other party might be in trouble, but Izumi turned a blind eye to it. With just a glance, his eyes moved away from Nakahara Chuya's face, and he didn't stop there.

Compared to this, he was more worried about the injury on the opponent's hand.

Izumi turned off the fire, and just like when he got out of the car to go home, he led Zhongyuan Zhongya who was still in a trance and walked forward.He pressed Zhongyuan Zhongye on the deck and sat down, then opened the home medical kit and began to treat Zhongyuan Zhongye's wound.

The cotton swab dipped in alcohol gently wiped the wound, and Zhong Yuan was also awakened by the stimulation of pain.

The sky outside the window has darkened, but the lights in the kitchen are still bright.Quan lowered his head and carefully disinfected Nakahara Chuya's wound.

His expression was focused, and his thick black and soft hair stuck to his cheeks, making him even more fair and well-behaved.

Looking at it, the haze on Nakahara Chuya's head was blown away by the warm spring breeze at some point, and the originally chaotic mood calmed down and became very peaceful.

perhaps……

Things are not as complicated as he thought.

suddenly see the light.

Nakahara watched as Izumi put a Band-Aid on his wound.Then when the other party confirmed it was correct and was about to withdraw, he unexpectedly stretched out his hand.

"Quan, I..."

Izumi raised his head when he heard the call.

Then, the doubt in his eyes was gradually replaced by surprise.

"you……"

On the other side, Ninja Continent.

The wind blew the leaves against each other and rustled, making waves in circles.

Zhongyuan Zhong also woke up suddenly from his sleep, and opened his eyes at once.Suddenly found that the sky has turned pale.

He didn't expect that he would sleep until early in the morning, and hurriedly got up, ready to take Quan to the battlefield, looking for a way to relieve the drowsiness.

At this time, he suddenly noticed a movement in his arms.

Zhongyuan Zhong also lowered his head immediately, and watched with his own eyes that the strange circle pattern in the spring's eyes disappeared, and his eyes returned to their original state - the left eye was blind, and the right eye was cloudy and lifeless.

The condition of those eyes is really not good, but Nakahara Zhongya asked excitedly: "Izumi? Are you awake? Is there any discomfort?"

Quan blinked his eyes slowly: "...Chuya?"

"Yeah!" Nakahara held Izumi tightly in his arms, with his chin pressed against his forehead, and a kiss as light as a feather fell on his hair.

really.

he thinks.

Sure enough, you guys won't leave me alone.

Izumi, who couldn't see the scene in front of him clearly, stretched out his hand, and as soon as he touched Nakahara Chuya's face, the back of his hand was covered by a warm and powerful hand.

While reassuring him, Quan answered Nakahara Chuya's previous question: "I'm fine, I just had a dream."

"Dream?" Zhong Yuanzhong was also puzzled, his eyebrows frowned again, "Nightmare?"

Quan shook his head and smiled at him mysteriously: "It's a sweet dream, for me."

It turned out to be a dream?

"Let's hear it?" Zhong Yuanzhong was also very curious about this.

"We still meet."

"This time, I like you first."

"In a world where there was no deception in the first place, we are also in this together."

Zhong Yuanzhong was also taken aback.

"Is this your dream?"

"Ah."

Dedicate my pure and bright love to you who appeared in my life.