Casablanca dedicated to Mr. Nakahara

25:[-] a.m. midnight.

The boundless night covers the earth, and the all-encompassing darkness occasionally gives people an ambiguous sense of security.Those flames that showed evil, those unknown secrets all blended into the vast night, leaving no trace.

At this time, in the central district of Tokyo.

The bustling city has long faded away from the hustle and bustle of the day, and there is no one to be seen on the empty streets, making it extremely deserted.The street lights are dim, only the tall ginkgo trees are unwilling to be lonely and dance in the wind, and the shadows of the trees are everywhere.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from the nearby green belt, and a black-haired kitten jumped out of the bushes.Not long after waking up, it stretched its body wantonly with a lazy expression, and shook its round head again, and a withered yellow leaf swirled and fell down.

"Meow-"

The soft cry failed to call its companions, and the black cat blinked ignorantly, its emerald-like pupils emitting a faint cold light in the dark night.It licked its paws and walked a short distance forward with graceful steps.The wet nose moved slightly from time to time, as if searching for tonight's prey.

Half a minute later, the black cat stopped abruptly, its fluffy tail raised high.

Huh?

So fragrant, so familiar!

It smells like dried fish!

Hungry, it raised its round head excitedly, and jumped up the steps five meters away with a 'swoosh'.After jumping several times in a row, the black cat got his wish and saw two white porcelain bowls - delicious cat food mixed with dried fish and a bowl of clean drinking water.

Kachi Kachi~, Gulu.

Super delicious!

Just when the black cat was eating happily, a low-key black car appeared at the end of the street.The dazzling high beam cut through the quiet night, and the unique roar of the engine disturbed the feeding kitten.It turned its head alertly, its ears trembling slightly.At the same time as the back was arched, the green pupils of the beast shrank into a vertical line.

Danger!

The tires rubbed violently against the ground, and as soon as the brakes sounded, the black cat nimbly jumped over the guardrail, and quietly slipped into the green belt beside it.

It's not full yet!

"We are here, Lord Qianli." The young man in the driver's seat skillfully applied the handbrake, turned off the car, and his smoky eyes swept across the red brick building five meters away.

Here is the 'shopping paradise' Ginza, 7-24-1.There are many shops around and the streets are wide.Not only does it include a number of well-known department stores, but there is also a large number of leisure and entertainment venues such as large-scale cinemas, theaters, cafes, and galleries. In terms of catering, it also gathers delicacies from all over the world.

In a word, it has everything.

The door on the right opened slowly, and the black cat hiding in the bushes stared intently at the iron box not far away.The first thing that appeared in the field of vision was a pair of black lace-up ankle boots, and the delicate leather was covered with a warm-toned halo under the illumination of the street lamps.The form-fitting combat pants have six pockets, and the hems tuck neatly into booties.

The black cat took a small step forward involuntarily, and then the fur all over its body exploded, baring its teeth.

The 'Twolegs' standing on the side of the street after getting out of the car was wearing a black turtleneck with a long coat of the same color.Thin body, nothing to fear.But his face under the hood was covered by a red and black Prajna ghost face, and the sharp ghost horns glowed pale and cold.

A series of low-pitched growls came from the black cat's throat, the meaning of which was very obvious.And the 'enemy' didn't seem to notice its existence at all, and walked towards the jewelry store on the 2F - Jewelryétranger with a clear purpose.

This is my restaurant!mine!

The black cat sharpened its paws with a fierce look, villain!Hateful wretch!

Qianli glanced down at the two porcelain bowls at his feet, no wonder the kitten was angry at him.With 2 minutes left before the appointed time, the right hand in a black glove rang the doorbell on one side.

The sound of subtle footsteps was getting closer, and the heavy metal door opened in response.The man with short, clean hair bowed slightly to the visitor, with a naturally cheerful smile on his face.His age is about 25 years old, and his clothes are casual.

"Welcome, Mr. Sen, Richard has been waiting for a long time."

"Thank you." Qianli, who was called 'Mr. Mori', replied a little indifferently. Through a mask, Qingyue's youthful voice sounded a little dull.

Masayoshi Nakata is not surprised by this. This regular customer has an extremely cold temper, and the time to visit must be midnight, and he comes and goes in a hurry every time.Although he was taken aback by the other party's outfit at first, he gradually got used to it after a long time.During the years he worked part-time at Jewelryétranger, he had seen quite a few customers who behaved strangely.

Let's just say it's a kind of growth.

Masayoshi Nakata praised himself in his heart with emotion.

He led the man into the house, and then he turned and went into the kitchen. Richard was in charge of the work on gemstones, and he couldn't help much as a civil servant.The skills of brewing royal milk tea and making desserts are improving day by day. After all, the boss who pays the salary is recognized as the king of desserts.

In the bright and spacious living room, there is a set of expensive tables and chairs. To open a jewelry store in a place like Ginza where every inch of land is expensive, the owner's wealth is extraordinary.The jeweler, whose full name is Richard Ranasinghe Dovalpia, was sitting in an armchair, blond and blue-eyed, in a well-tailored three-piece suit.

Seeing Qianli, he slowly stood up and made a gentle and polite gesture of invitation.

"Long time no see, how are you doing?"

"Ah, not bad."

After Qianli was seated, Richard sat back down again, and his innate nobility and elegance were fully displayed on him. "I'm glad you came again. What is this commission about? Mr. Mori."

Qianli handed the other party a black velvet bag tied with a red string, and Richard took it with both hands.Being very patient with jewelry, he first moved aside the toolbox, which contained a pair of pure white gloves, a black cloth to put on the table, and a well-maintained SLR camera.

Putting on gloves and laying out the tablecloth, Richard unpacked the real protagonist of the evening.

The gemstone with orange luster rolls down on the pure black flannelette, about 3.5 carats.It is very beautiful, crystal clear as a whole, and the reflected cold edge is like a star falling into the world, containing a fascinating magic power.

The only fly in the ointment is the cutting process, which is too rough, as if it was violently gouged out of a finished product.

"Top padparadscha..." Richard took out the portable magnifying glass he carried with him, and looked at it carefully.After a while, he withdrew his gaze and spoke firmly. "Still the rarest sunset color."

Padparadscha-Corundum, Padma corundum, also known as lotus corundum, has a small output and is expensive.

It is not the first time that Richard has handled such precious gemstones. His partner Masayoshi Nakata owns a ring inlaid with pink sapphires.

"What is your order?"

Qianli: "Same as usual."

Richard said clearly: "Choker."

Qianli nodded and said, "Yes, Choker, the style remains the same."

At this moment, Masayoshi Nakata came over with a tray and offered the two of them pure royal milk tea.

"The gemstones that Mr. Sen brings are very beautiful every time." The straightforward young man admired from the bottom of his heart, his eyes were clear and unadulterated. "Is this padparadscha? A rather rare color."

"Thank you." Qianli didn't care about its value. The reason why he chose this one was because its color was orange under natural light, which was very close to someone's hair color.

Masayoshi Nakata smiled and fetched the entrustment agreement prepared in advance.

Qianli took the pen and paper, and wrote the words 'Mori Taro' in the signature column without hesitation.

"I will remit the fee to your account as soon as possible, Mr. Richard."

"Looking forward to your next visit."

Nakata Masayoshi, who sent the guests out of the gate and returned to the living room, patted the back of his head in embarrassment. "Richard, have you seen Mr. Sen's appearance?"

Richard took a sip of hot tea and said, "Curious?"

"It's human nature." Masayoshi Nakata stretched his waist. Once he relaxed, he couldn't help but feel a little sleepy. He simply sat opposite Richard.Even though they have been together for several years, the beauty of this person beyond gender still makes his heart flutter.

Like a walking gem.

"No." Richard glanced at him lightly, then bent his index finger and knocked on the well-sealed jewelry box. "Unlike gems, no matter how beautiful the skin is, there will be a day when it will grow old. Everyone can't escape life, old age, sickness and death."

After hesitating for a moment, Masayoshi Nakata suddenly suggested: "Today is a sunny day, let's take pictures. Photos can save time. When I get old, I will look through the album. I hope I will still be by your side at that time."

Richard was taken aback, then nodded with a chuckle. "good."

The depressed mood was swept away, and Masayoshi Nakata changed the subject again.In his impression, every time Richard received Mr. Mori, he showed great importance, and even supervised the re-cutting of the gemstones.

"Is there anything special about the jewels sent by Mr. Mori?"

"Ah, I can feel the power of life from it."

"Eh?"

"It might be alive."

"Ehhhhhhhhh, ghost?!"

The crescent moon is like a bow, and the dim moonlight cannot reach the world no matter what.When leaving Jewelryétranger, Qianli found that the porcelain bowl outside the door was empty, the little guy was smart and bold.

The turbulent night wind howled past, and the dark red scarf on his shoulders was raised high.Breathing the cool air, he walked towards the black car waiting on the side of the road.

The truly brilliant jewels are not stones, but living flesh and blood. —Robert Ludrum