Luo Shengmeng has no feelings today

"This is what Akutagawa wrote in your letter, the cat that can read!"

"It's so cute, ah, it hides...don't let me touch it."

"Brother Akutagawa, thank you for buying us the cake, it's super delicious."

Perhaps because of his young appearance, Akutagawa Ryunosuke was easily accepted into the circle by these children.

Logically speaking, Akutagawa is not the type that is easy to get close to, because his complexion is too pale, his body is too slender, and even though he is handsome, he often maintains a deadpan face, even his words that are too polite to appear rusty The way... always makes people feel a sense of distance involuntarily.

Especially his calm but with a unique temperament that is different from ordinary people.

But this group of kids was different.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke is not an unfamiliar name to them. Their adopter Oda Sakunosuke often writes letters to each other and tells them interesting daily experiences, such as this cat who can only read books. The story - it successfully aroused their curiosity, so that they never forget it.

Of course, Oda Saku didn't mention anything about Akutagawa's other identity. Therefore, these children only know that Mr. Akutagawa is an excellent writer, and he often sends them manuscripts of fairy tales specially written for them.It is not clear exactly what works he wrote.

In addition to Akutagawa's visit this time, the gifts specially prepared for the children, and the skills he showed just now in the face of children's naughtiness——

Because the adopters are the mafia, several children who have a certain admiration for the mafia and the value of force are captured instantly, and the well-behaved few also show their closeness because of fairy tales and gifts.

So, it became like this.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke was sitting on a chair with the cat in his arms, surrounded by five children a little bit at a loss.

The overly active children are more curious than the other, and they ask all kinds of questions. Akutagawa, who is not good at coping, can only pick questions and answer them bluntly.

"This kid's name is Kannosuke."

"No, I'm just an ordinary writer, not a mafia."

"I met Oda-kun because of a book."

"Age? I'm 25 years old...I'm not kidding."

"Want to learn the counterattack skills I just had? About this, Oda-kun should know a lot, you can actually learn from him."

For the last answer, Xingsuke jumped up and yelled: "Oda Saku has no time to teach us, he is already busy running around!"

"I want to become stronger quickly, and then join the mafia to help Oda!"

……

The two of them didn't play with the children for too long. They only stayed for about 10 minutes before going downstairs.

Because there was no intention of leaving, just two adults went to the first floor to sit down and chat, so the three-flowered cat Kinnosuke was left on the second floor by Akutagawa to play with a group of energetic little guys who were particularly curious about cats.

Jinnosuke: ...? ? ?

first floor.

The boss was cooking curry, and fried two fish by the way, and the tempting aroma filled the air.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke and Oda Sakunosuke were sitting in the corner, with two cups of tea in front of them.

"Sorry, the kids are so naughty."

"It's nothing, they're all fine." Akutagawa shook his head, took a sip from the cup in front of him, "Kid Kosuke seems to yearn for the Mafia."

"Probably because of my influence." Oda Saku sighed helplessly, "No matter how powerful I am, Xingsuke will only admire me more, and then work harder to get to my side of the world... ...Obviously a place like the Mafia is not suitable for him at all."

"Let's make it clear earlier, and get rid of that kid's thoughts before he becomes obsessed." Akutagawa said, "But then again, it might be better for you to leave the Mafia."

"I need the wages of the mafia, even if it is a low-level employee, the wages are much higher than ordinary office workers." Odasaku thought for a while and said, "If you resign, you will not be able to find such a high salary for a while. Those who work, then the children's living expenses will be troublesome."

"Then hurry up and start writing novels. Don't you want to become an excellent novelist? After getting enough royalties, you can resign and look for another job." Akutagawa replied.

"However, I don't know where to start writing." Odasaku scratched his head in distress.

"There must always be a beginning. If you don't try, you may never be able to write."

Odasaku also knew this truth, he let out a breath.

Just at this time, the boss brought over two servings of curry rice and two dishes of grilled fish.

"You're right, Akutagawa." Odasaku picked up a spoon, dug out a spoonful of curry rice, and replied slowly, "Maybe I should really try it."

The two talked casually.

There is no fixed topic, just like they usually write letters, basically say whatever comes to mind, but there will be no awkward atmosphere.Akutagawa Ryunosuke is not good at dealing with overly enthusiastic people, and he doesn't like to talk unless it is necessary. If it is work, he can deal with it rationally, but if it is irrelevant, he generally ignores it.Therefore, it is really novel and relaxing for Akutagawa to visit friends like this and sit and chat with friends.

"I plan to sign a contract with a publishing house recently. If I become an official author, my income will be much more stable."

"Isn't that great?" Odasaku nodded, "After your life stabilizes, you don't have to think about hiding your identity all day long. It's also a good choice to accept society as an ordinary person. You are no longer what you used to be. Akutagawa."

Akutagawa Ryunosuke understands this truth very well, but it is not easy at all to do it.

If you always conceal your identity, it may be easy to attract attention. Human beings always have an uncontrollable curiosity about mystery. Akutagawa also understands this truth. However, he has become accustomed to erasing all traces of his life like a ghost. This is the case around Mr. R, and it is still the case in the slums of this world.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke never observed anyone with good intentions, even his current friend Oda Sakunosuke was baptized by Akutagawa with various conspiracy theories at the very beginning, but he didn't show it.

It was hard to support until he grew up, to give his younger sister and companions a home, and let them live the lives of ordinary people, but for Ryunosuke Akutagawa, he was more at a loss and at a loss than ever.

How should ordinary people live?

Akutagawa Ryunosuke has never experienced it.

He can't face other people's kindness calmly, nor can he give trust easily.

Oda Sakunosuke vaguely saw Akutagawa's problem, so he occasionally wrote letters with his own experience and encouragement.

Let Ryunosuke Akutagawa, who ruthlessly ignores all kinds of voices in the society calling for "Mr. Yanagawa" to show up, accept the signing contract with the publishing house and become the official author of the record. The role played by Sakunosuke Oda is absolutely indispensable.

——After all, it is extremely difficult for a former killer who is used to the life of a ghost to take the initiative to accept an identity that everyone can see.

But Sakunosuke Oda did it.

And he can be said to be Akutagawa Ryunosuke's first pure friend who has nothing to do with interests.

……

"Weaving - Tian - Zuo~?"

The door of the curry shop was pushed open heavily, and a cheerful and rising tone sounded.

Oda Saku, who had just finished eating curry rice, raised his head, and met Osamu Dazai who ran over for some reason.

"I'm here to play with you."

Changing into a brand-new suit and even the bandages, the kite-eyed boy with slightly curly black short hair waved his hands with a bright and childish smile, and then bounced towards this side.

"Dazai?" Oda Saku looked at him in surprise, "Why did you come here suddenly?"

"Yeah, I happen to be around here, so I'll come over to see you."

Osamu Dazai said pretendingly, then leaned over, and was "surprised" to see the black-haired boy opposite Odasaku.

"Ah! Isn't this Mr. Benefactor!"

His tone was very exaggerated, full of surprises, and his iris-colored eyes instantly became bright.

Dazai leaned over, bent down a little, and showed a gentle expression on his handsome face, "I just said that we are destined? We will meet again soon!"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke narrowed his eyelids slightly, his dark eyes were filled with suspicion, and he looked at his friend for a while, "Oda-kun, do you know him?"

"Well, it's another friend of mine who is also a colleague... Maybe he can be regarded as a colleague, but his position is higher than mine." Oda Saku also looked at Dazai in surprise, "But, what's the matter with your benefactor?"

"I was wandering by the river before, and I accidentally drowned. It was this gentleman who kindly rescued me!" Osamu Dazai blinked and looked at Odasaku, "I wanted to repay him for saving his life, but this The gentleman left directly, and I have regretted it for a long time."

"I didn't expect you, Odasaku, to know him! What a surprise."

Oda Sakunosuke thought for a while: "..."

Then he said seriously: "Did you accidentally drown this time? It's really great to be rescued."

Odasaku believed in Osamu Dazai's words.

Knowing that Osamu Dazai is a suicidal man, he easily believed the extremely unreliable three words "careless" in the other party's words.

——As expected of Odasaku, what a good teammate!

Dazai praised his friend in his heart, and then quickly moved to the seat next to Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

"This meeting, can you tell me your name?"

he asked enthusiastically.

And Akutagawa Ryunosuke frowned and paused for a while, a colleague of Oda Sakunosuke, that means this guy is also a mafia.

Teenage, extra-young Mafia.

However, since this guy is also a friend admitted by Oda-kun himself, he should be able to trust him a little bit, right?

Thinking of this, Akutagawa said politely and a little coldly: "Next is Akutagawa Ryunosuke."

"So it's Mr. Akutagawa!"

Osamu Dazai nodded, "Great, now that I know the name of my benefactor, I can repay you, then, Mr. Akutagawa, do you have anything you want? Although you can't say anything. , but I can still intervene in most of them, okay?"

"No need, please forget about that matter, I have already said it before, I didn't intend to save you at first, it's just that my cat ran to your side, so I pulled you up .”

"So that's how it is... Ah, boss, please bring me a curry of the same style as Oda's!" Osamu Dazai nodded, then naturally raised his hand and waved to the owner of the curry shop.

"Okay, brother Dazai." The boss responded readily, and served the curry not long after.

Odasaku's favorite spicy curry is twice as spicy as normal. Osamu Dazai gasped after taking a bite, and hung out his tongue for a while before continuing to eat another bite.

"Speaking of which, hiss...Mr. Akutagawa, huh, are you that mysterious pen pal of Odasaku? Hiss!" Dazai Osamu sniffed and tried hard to talk.

"Ah..." Odasaku was stunned, then raised his head and looked to the side.

"..." Akutagawa Ryunosuke didn't answer immediately, but looked at Odasaku instead.

However, he obviously didn't say anything, but Osamu Dazai seemed to realize something, opened his eyes quickly, dropped the spoon, and grabbed Akutagawa's hand with both hands.

"This reaction is really you!"

"...?"

what?

Akutagawa subconsciously twitched his hand, but the opponent's grip was tighter than the previous one.

He involuntarily turned his face cold.

... Is this guy so familiar?

Can't read other people's faces?casually--

Osamu Dazai approached vigorously, "Then, you are the teacher Ryunosuke Yanagawa!"

"...?"

Akutagawa stopped pulling his hand back, and he looked at Odasaku blankly.

"Sure enough!" Dazai gripped Akutagawa's hand even tighter.

"I didn't say that."

Oda Saku, who was stared at by the death of his new friend, raised his hand and said honestly: "He is the one who discovered the secret on the last page of the "Rashomon" you lent me before. The book friend I knew was Ryunosuke Yanagawa. Before that, I didn’t know your identity—but after that, I didn’t tell him anything about you, not even my name, and I wouldn’t give him any letters. look."

"Besides, Dazai is a fan of your books. Before your collection was published, he cut all your works into volumes. I only read your works on his recommendation."

"Book fan?" Akutagawa Ryunosuke kept his hands in the state of being caught, asked each word in a word, and then looked at Osamu Dazai again.

On that handsome, childish face, there was a fanaticism that couldn't be hidden—no, it wasn't that it couldn't be hidden, but a fanaticism that was completely exposed.

Oda Sakunosuke will not lie about this point, this time together is enough for Akutagawa to understand the character of the other party, at least not to mention other things, he is a very trustworthy and trustworthy guy, and he will keep it secret if he says it, so he will definitely not May reveal things about yourself.

Then the problematic one is Osamu Dazai.

He is also a member of the port mafia like Oda Saku, and his position is higher than Oda Sakunosuke-at present, it seems that it is not just one or two levels higher.

Drowning happened to be rescued by himself?Obstinate to death repaying kindness?

Akutagawa Ryunosuke calmly stared at Osamu Dazai's seemingly brilliant expression without haze.

pure good?

Or... a brilliant actor, a glib liar?