5t5 is also waiting for my confession today

"I've been waiting for a long time." Yidizhi stood in front of the whiteboard, holding two manuscript papers in his hands. On our desk were also materials about this incident. Besides me, there were a few colleagues I didn't know. Everyone They were all wearing black suits, which made the whole conference room look extremely dull.

I turned the gel pen in my hand and watched Yidizhi pin a few photos on the whiteboard.

"In addition to the previous victims who committed suicide by jumping from the building, four new victims were discovered, all of whom committed suicide by jumping from the roof of the school."

One of the colleagues raised his hand and asked, "There's something I don't understand—" Pointing to one of the photos, he said, "The second victim and the third victim are from the same high school, And two days later, after the second victim committed suicide, shouldn’t the school be under pressure to block the roof earlier?”

"This is also one of the problems. The school clearly locked the roof, and wrapped the handle and lock with chains. It is logically impossible to go up the stairs. However, when the third victim fell, there were many witnesses present All of them can prove that he jumped down from the top of the rooftop."

"It's no wonder they are suspicious." Colleague B murmured.

"Please look at the information in your hand. It has been confirmed that the four colleges and universities where the deceased were found are all located in Tokyo. Besides, there are potential victims. Areas outside Tokyo have already been investigated by the police first." He said Said, "Let's deal with the work here first, and then continue to cooperate with the police."

One of them raised his hand and asked, "Ask a question—shouldn't the police cooperate with us?"

Yidizhi pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said: "This time the situation is quite special, and the people above have their own arrangements. In short, let's assign the next work..."

After a series of explanations were completely over, I got a work plan and detailed information from my seniors.The dark workplace incident mentioned by Gojo Satoru did not happen. The empathetic seniors volunteered to go farther away, but left me the simplest work that can be seen at a glance. On the one hand, I feel that everyone is a good person , and thinking about when I can be fully independent and become a mature auxiliary supervisor who is in the same position as them.

After walking out of the meeting room, several other colleagues had already left in different directions. I was holding the document and hadn't decided where to go. Senior Yidizhi closed the door of the meeting room. He saw through my thoughts and asked: " What's the matter? Is there anything you haven't figured out about your work?"

"No, you explained it very clearly."

Although Senior Yidizhi is not usually a strong personality, no one will deny his meticulous and serious attitude in work.No matter what the location of the details, he explained as clearly as possible, and there was no omission.

The ability to work is impeccable and reliable.

Facing this kind of senior, I also revealed my true heart: "I just feel a little embarrassed, and I hope I can take care of myself sooner." Although I am taken care of by everyone, I must not take it for granted.

Yi Dizhi made a weak breath sound as usual, he pushed up his glasses with his index finger and thumb, and asked me solemnly: "What does Ms. Yizhi think about the work of assistant supervisor?"

I said, "Assist and supervise the conjurer to complete the work?"

Although the scope of "assistance" is very broad, and "supervision" does not seem to necessarily have the so-called supervision power, in general it is closer to a comprehensive logistics post.

"The casualty rate of auxiliary supervisors is clearly stated in the entry materials." He said, "Because the number of magicians is rare, the casualty rate remains high. Although there are many auxiliary supervisors, the casualty rate is also low. Low, this is due to its nature. I know that compared to other jobs, the auxiliary supervision itself is inconspicuous, and it is very mediocre and ordinary. The casualty rate is just a number at first glance, and I can't empathize with it... But , it does exist.”

"I can understand Miss Yizhi's eagerness to grow up and become an outstanding and independent worker. But before that, as seniors, we also have the responsibility to guide you correctly and give you the best care before you fully grow up. Appropriate protection. It’s about getting more experience up front—experience that’s stored in your body so you can hone the skills to deal with hazards and, overall, reduce the likelihood of casualties.”

"—So, please don't be impatient. This is definitely not overprotection. It is a necessary training to be able to go further."

I chewed on the words that my senior said as a person who had experienced it. Even a dull person can feel real care from it.On the contrary, it made me feel that I was too eager for quick success, and felt shy about my reckless behavior.

Since then, I bowed deeply to him——

"Thank you and the other seniors very much."

A steady smile played across his thin, tired face.

……

……

After leaving the college, there happened to be a colleague who was going back to the city, so I asked him to give me a lift.Senior Yidizhi also gave me the materials Mr. Kazama asked for, and they briefly communicated in the group about the time, and if it is convenient today, they will hand in the materials directly.

Mr. Kazama replied quickly.

[Kazama: Is it okay at about one o'clock in the afternoon? 】

【Me: Okay, shall we still meet at the city hall? 】

[Kazema: Where is Miss Yizhi now?I'm finishing up work at hand, and I can make an appointment to meet at a closer place. 】

After notifying each other of the address, it turned out that it was very close to my original work location. If it was nearby, we could meet at the coffee shop.

Ms. Tomoko Ueda, my colleague, seems to be on the same road as me, and she can send me to the crossroads in front of Poirot Cafe. Of course, I am grateful.

When she got out of the car, she picked up her mobile phone and asked me with a smile, "Ichie-kun, shall we exchange contact information?"

I was flattered and exchanged Line and mobile phone number with this kind senior. Ms. Tomoko is three years older than me. She is celibate and seems to be in a secret relationship with a colleague-I also learned this information from other people, curse The art world is so small, and the population is sparse, so a little gossip can easily spread to everyone.

"That's right, pull Mr. Yizhi into our women's chat group." She picked up her phone and clicked a few times, and I quickly received a push——

I was pulled into the chat group by her, and the group name is "Women of the Magic Department".

She raised her eyebrows and raised her phone, and said proudly: "If you have plans to fall in love at work, you can have a trouble talk with everyone. Which man is not good... which man has a bad personality, which man is the most considerate to his girlfriend , Which man is promiscuous... let you cut off all future troubles before falling in love, this group is such a large-scale gossip, but occasionally there will be a little decent information."

"Then, shall I stop here?" she said, "Do you still have work to do? Come on."

So, on the way to Café Poirot, I swiped my phone while walking.

The news in the group spread quickly. Although the seniors said it was related to love and social life, there was also a lot of information related to work. Unexpectedly, they could learn some knowledge that the newcomers did not know.

While I was watching with relish, someone suddenly brought up such a topic:

[Speaking of which, this year is almost over... Will the annual list be released soon? 】

[Annual list... No.2, have you decided who to give it to? 】

[Sure enough, Mr. Nanami, right?Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else who can sit in second place. 】

They mentioned one name after another on this topic that I knew or didn't know. However, among the many names mentioned, there was no Gojo Wu.

Out of curiosity, I typed the first sentence in the group:

[Excuse me, what is the annual list? 】

【Oh?Is it a newcomer?Who pulled it in, have we got someone new recently? 】

[I don’t know, there is no one here in Kyoto, maybe it’s in Tokyo? 】

[Annual rankings are... "the list of men who want to marry him", "the list of men who should never marry him", "the list of men who want to be lovers with him", "and the list of men who should never fall in love with him" Rankings" four lists. 】

[Since the establishment of the group, it has been selected three times. 】

In other words, this group has existed for at least three years?

I flipped back through the news, and after seeing one of them, I asked again: [Why start from No.2? 】

【Ah... well, because No.1...】

【No.1 is that one...】

【Hmm... that's right, there's only that person, who has remained at the top of the list no matter whether it's the red list or the black list. 】

I have a vague guess in my heart.

The thumb that tapped the keyboard clicked into the dialog box again, and began to type: [Who is "that person"? 】

After I asked this question, there was a few seconds of silence in the group.Originally, the frequency of everyone sending messages was like raindrops falling on the ground, so frequent that you had to keep scrolling back and forth to see clearly, but my question was like a clear dividing line, and no one answered after that.

[You are new to the job not long ago, right? 】

【Yes. 】

【"That person"... is that person!The one and only——]

["The strongest". 】

I withdrew my hand from the screen, and the only words that came to my mind were "So it is".

Both the red list and the black list have been ranked first all year round. Isn't this because the position in women's hearts is very delicate?Is it love or hate, joy or hatred?Gojo Satoru seems to be the one who is classified as "the only one" on any occasion. His speciality is no less than a piece of dazzling gold that was fished out of the vast sea, and nothing can cover up its brilliance.

However, I was too curious about the reasons for their selection, so I had to start typing the question again: [Huh?Why? 】

Speaking of this, they got excited——

[There are various reasons for this... The reason for being on the red list is very simple. It is nothing more than that its external conditions are too good. Whether it is love or marriage, it is a precious existence that is one in a million. 】

Someone soon added: [For example, the power is very strong. 】

[Another example - the family is superior, and the material conditions are inherently not at the same level as most people. 】

【Handsome and rich. 】

Indeed, looking at these conditions alone, it is impossible to say that no one likes him.However, it also ranks first in the black list for a long time, which proves that everyone has a high degree of unity in their views on Gojo Satoru's marriage and love situation.

[What about the black list? 】

【Personality is hard to bear... It's fine if it's just a co-worker relationship. If you use your lover and future marriage partner as a reference standard, it's really worrying.

】

【Have it?I think it's a good character. 】One of them said a different point of view,【It’s just that the environment of Yusanjia is very complicated... I didn’t mean that they were sorry, it just went against the education I received since childhood. 】

【Ah, I understand what you mean.The distinction between concubines and concubines in the family is simply unacceptable now...Since two of the three major families are like this...]

I can also guess the unfinished meaning of her words——

If the purpose of marriage is to consider the future life after marriage and living with the other party's family, the rules and traditions that the old family refuses to change are all important factors that persuade people to quit.

What's more, "concubine" and "concubine" are simply minefields.

No matter how attractive the other conditions are, these two points alone can easily lead people to detour.

It seems that the trend of the topic has become heavy, and someone began to enliven the atmosphere, trying to divert the topic away.

【Well, this list is just for fun, it's just like watching the red and white songs every year.After all, how could it be possible for the strongest to fall in love with us hahahaha——]

[It's better to say that he can really find a girlfriend? 】

[I don't know, but he doesn't look like he would accept marriage and blind date either. 】

As we talked about this topic, everyone's interest faded, and they soon returned to the new topic, and the exaggerated chat frequency resumed in the group again.I looked at the news that was posted one after another on the top, and felt tired for a while.When I got rid of this emotion, I realized that I had stood at the door of Poirot's Cafe for a long time, and my feet were a little numb.

As soon as he raised his eyes, he met Mr. Amuro's gentle smile.

"It's over?" He narrowed his eyes into crescent moons and smiled kindly.I realized that he was referring to the fact that I had been standing still at the door looking at my phone and not going in, so I nodded embarrassedly.

"Seeing that you are very focused, it doesn't feel good to interrupt you like this." He said, moved the advertising board at the door to the side, and asked naturally: "Do you want to come in for something to eat today? Or is there something else?" arrange?"

"I made an appointment with someone today...but I just made an appointment with him at this door."

"It's okay, the store is very empty now. It's cold to stand outside waiting for someone in such a cold winter. Come in and rest for a while?" Mr. Amuro pushed the door halfway understandingly, and the bell on the door rang , Miss Zi stuck her head out when she heard the voice, and greeted me from the glass window.They were so thoughtful and enthusiastic that I felt that I was too ignorant to refuse, so I said to Mr. Amuro, "Thank you, I have troubled you", and then entered the store.

Just at this time, Kazama's reply came. He said that he had arrived nearby, and asked if I had arrived?

I replied: [Mr. Kazama, I am in a coffee shop called "Polo", do you know this shop? 】

[Kazema: I'll be there right away. 】

In less than 2 minutes, I saw Kazama who pushed the door and entered in the reminder of the bell. He was wearing a dark green suit. For some reason today, his hair looked a little uneven, as if he had fallen asleep after a nap. In a hurry, I didn't get a good image and went out for the appointment.I think he may be busy with work, so it is inevitable that he will not notice some small details.

In contrast, I think that my work today will be over after submitting this report, so I am really free.

As a social animal, once there is a contrast, there will be a sense of happiness—although this kind of happiness is a bit wicked to me, so before Mr. Kazama sat down, I quickly lowered my head to prevent myself from showing this kind of joy.

"Sorry, did I keep you waiting? Something went wrong with the case that was originally handled, and the departure time had to be delayed for half an hour... Well, if Miss Yizhi hasn't had lunch yet, why don't you let me treat you as a treat?" Apologize?"

If someone else said that, it might make people feel a little glib, but if it comes from Kazama's mouth, it will only make people think of the straight truth, not some clever devious tactics.What's more, his expression has already betrayed him - he obviously trotted all the way here, and he can see a little sweat on his forehead from a close look, and his breathing was not so steady when he just sat down, so he was in a hurry to say these words of apology .

But the only thing that popped into my head was the idea that the "public security police" were really busy.

Kazama tried his best to calm down his breathing, and then said to Amuro next to him, "Um...uh, please give me a glass of water, thank you."

I said: "I just arrived." Seeing his busyness, I'm afraid he hasn't had lunch yet. Thinking of the new sweets and my favorite sandwiches in this store last time, I still I couldn't help but talk too much about wanting to help Poirot Café solicit business——

"Mr. Kazama, the sandwiches in this store are delicious, especially Mr. Amuro—that is, the gentleman who poured water for you just now. He has a lot of experience in cooking. If you haven't eaten, you might as well try it. How about trying their dishes?"

"That's it..." For some reason, Kazama was a little embarrassed, he pushed his glasses several times, and finally made up his mind: "Then I'll try it too... the sandwich made by that gentleman."

I raised my hand and yelled at Amuro, "Excuse me! We need to order food here!"

"Two sandwiches—"

After the food was delivered, Mr. Amuro added another glass of lemonade to Kazama.Neither of us are in the mood to talk when we have nothing to say. After a quiet meal and handover of materials, I had the idea of ​​leaving, but at this moment the door opened again, and two young girls came in, with a certain age. A small child—that was the first thing I noticed.

Isn't this one of the few children present when I was confessed last night?

Apparently he saw me too, and our eyes met in embarrassment—

"Conan-kun?" The girl with long black hair next to him noticed his strangeness, followed the boy's gaze and looked at me——

I had no choice but to pull out a polite smile.

"Is it someone you know?"

"Ah... um." When the child was asked, he immediately put his hands behind his head, turned around and nodded, "It was last night..."

"Hey, so... that's how it is!" The girl next to me with the hairpin reacted even more, she glanced at me several times.It was impossible for Kazama not to notice their movements, so he also became confused, but hesitated whether to ask me or not.

The two girls were wearing the uniforms of high school students. When they changed their angles when they were talking, I realized that the appearance of the school uniforms and the school badge printed on them were the uniforms of Didan High School that I was going to investigate tomorrow.

By the way, the kid who confessed to me seems to be from Didan High School——

So in the end, they sat at a table next to me.I chatted for some reason, and soon I knew their names and their relationship with each other.After a brief exchange, Sonoko asked the question that concerned her the most——

"Ah——! I really care too much." She clenched her fist and put it on the table, her expression was as solemn as if she was about to carry out a glorious revolution, Sonoko turned her head and asked me: "Miss Yizhi, may I ask?" Did you accept or reject Mishima-san's confession?"

"Wait, wait, Yuanzi, it's not good to ask this—" Mao Lilan tried to stop her best friend weakly, but was overwhelmed by the other party's indomitable momentum.

I think the facts have already happened, so tell the truth.

"No, it's impossible between me and Mishima-san."

The topic should have ended here, but Kazama at the side asked, "Miss Yizhi was confessed yesterday?"

"And the other party is a high school student who is many years younger than me." I said, "It's better to say that rejection is a more normal trend."

"But I always feel it's a pity—" Sonoko supported his chin with his hand slightly depressed, and counted Mishima-kun's advantages: "Student Mishima has a good family background, good character and learning, and his personality is perfect... ...If you refuse just because of the age difference, maybe you will miss the good man you are destined for?"

After finishing speaking, he raised his body abruptly, and changed his words: "Ah - if I say this, will it appear that I look like a helper he invited? Does it make you feel uncomfortable?"

Her dramatic movements made my attention completely attracted by her demeanor, but I didn't think there was anything wrong with Sonoko's words.

"It's nothing."

I picked up the cup and took a sip of the lemonade. The lemon had been soaked for too long and had lost its flavor, but the water in my mouth still had a slightly sour taste, and my tongue felt astringent after swallowing it.

I always feel like I hear this topic all the time today——

Personality, family background, various conditions, money... In the end, they all became the criteria for evaluating suitability.

The conditions listed here are all double-edged swords.Not only will it make you obsessed with it, but it will also make you feel unable to move an inch.It's not wrong to have an admiration because of its excellence, but once you want to get closer to the other party and compare your own conditions with the other party's, this excellence will easily become a shackle that makes it difficult for you to advance and retreat.

On the one hand, people are willing to admit that the person they belong to is light, the embodiment of all good things, and when you say "good things about him", you can count them one by one; on the other hand, this light There will inevitably be a shadow underneath, and the shadow is the inferiority complex that follows everywhere——

That said, it would be better to admit that one's liking is very mean.

Without the noble coat, it seems to be able to see how simple and willful the so-called liking is.

I want it, I want it, whether I'm worth it or not—that's all.

But I lack this kind of selfish courage. Once I think that the other party has no signs of accepting me, I want to immediately withdraw to my own basin and stay there. It is best not to let myself fall into the same embarrassment for the second time in this life.

However, to what extent is it necessary to test this matter?How can we understand the result?

——Is my method right or wrong?

The water glass that I drank was filled up again by Mr. Amuro. He listened to our conversation and continued to support us, even saying "Miss Kazueda is really popular".Kazama also followed his words, clumsily said a few nice words.Thinking of Mr. Amuro tactfully handling the small situation where several female high school students asked for his contact information before coming to this table, I remembered that he is a social genius who has everything.

This kind of man is definitely easy to be liked by women.

A female high school student who knows a lot about love, a serious and serious police officer, a coffee shop clerk who is very popular with women... It is definitely difficult to facilitate a conversation in a normal environment, but today they meet because of a coincidence.Among these people with different identities and experiences, they must give me different reference answers, right?

I raised the cup and took a sip, moistened my lips, and asked:

"Having said so much, there is one thing that I am suddenly curious about—"

"What is it like for a man to treat a woman he likes?"