Dazai said he wanted to marry me after amnesia

"Mr. Dazai?"

"No."

The boy's indifferent appearance was no different from usual.

It's just that the speed of speech is slightly accelerated.

"I'm sick of talking about that slug all the time... Besides,? That question will be answered soon."

In the coming storm of Verlaine—

"yes."

Since Mr. Dazai said so.

"I also thought, if Mr. Dazai is jealous, in order to cheer you up, I can provide you with a reward,? For example, you can touch your back now."

Even if Mr. Dazai carries her on his back, his hands are just placed on her knees, which is too disappointing, shouldn't he take the opportunity to do something more intimate?

"...you say this again,? I'll throw you down."

Wow, to threaten her?

"Mr. Dazai, don't be shy."

half an hour.

"Qinzi."

Osamu Dazai spoke seriously, and upon hearing his tone, Kotoko Iwanaga also put away his playfulness.

"You leave Yokohama quickly,? There will be a fierce battle soon."

"Because of Verlaine?"

She knows the answer without answering.

Kotoko Iwanaga got closer, and put both hands around Dazai Osamu's neck, and pressed them against his back.

"Mr. Dazai, let's play a game—information exchange!"

She cheerfully said: "Let's talk about our expectations for what may happen next!"

They are all smart people, they know the basics, and they have ways to detect whether the other party is telling the truth, so there is no need to lie.

"Okay,?" Osamu Dazai readily agreed, "You go first?"

"I'll go first."

Yan Yong Kotoko closed her eyes and cleared her throat.

When she opened it again, her eyes became gloomy, as if she saw the future at a glance.

"There is a supernatural person in Europe who planned an anti-government movement, named 'Punisher', and Verlaine is the artificial supernatural life form 'Black No. 12' created by him. The Faunishe manipulated him with command methods."

Osamu Dazai interface: "Rimbaud liberated Black No. 12, gave him a name, trained him to become a government spy, and the two formed a partner."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Rimbaud was killed by Mr. Dazai and Mr. Chuya more than a year ago."

"I didn't prepare well enough. It was a tough fight. It was just me and Chuya."

"You've won this battle, as expected of Mr. Dazai!"

"...you."

Osamu Dazai was a little helpless, but he seemed to be getting used to her compliments, and even enjoyed them a little bit.

"Not only artificial supernatural life forms, but also more ferocious beasts sleeping in Verlaine's body."

Iwanaga Kotoko recalled how the monster trembled.

"However, in the procedural documents recalled by the government, the last page of the last chapter "Secrets of the Gentle Forest" was deleted."

"Maybe Rimbaud did it, who knows," Osamu Dazai said lightly, "That chapter probably describes what the beast looks like and how to wake it up."

"It's as if Mr. Dazai wrote it yourself."

Dazai continued.

"Verlaine is an assassin who pays attention to the sense of ritual. He will leave a cross carved from birch branches at the assassination site as his work signature. This time, he bought four birch branches from the buyer."

Osamu Dazai turned his head and cast a glance at her from the corner of his eye.

"Qinzi, do you want to guess who they are?"

"Mr. Dazai, before that, I have a question—"

"Does a birch cross represent a person, or an occasion?"

"Suppose that the five people Verlaine wants to kill gather in one room at the same time. After killing five people, will he put five crosses or one?"

"...As expected of Qinzi."

Osamu Dazai chuckled, and he could hear that he was in a happy mood.

"It's an occasion." He replied.

Since Mr. Dazai knows this, people from the port gangster/hand/party will definitely not get together foolishly, [port gangster/hand/party] cannot be counted as an occasion, but can only be counted separately.

"Mr. Sen must be counted alone."

"Then there are Mr. Chuya's friends, if they can get together and kill at the same time, then that's one."

"In addition, there are people related to Mr. Chuya's past..."

This range is less certain.

If Mr. Chuya also has the same artificial ability as Verlaine, then the past researchers are related to his life experience.

If it is a person, it is the parents who are related to the past.

That's why she didn't plan to let Mr. Chuya come over to meet with the couple in the clinic for the time being, as it might harm them if they were not careful.

And finally...

"Mr. Dazai."

"That's not bad, Qinzi, it's absolutely correct."

Osamu Dazai walked step by step with her behind his back, his tone as cheerful as a nightingale, as if what was coming was not assassination, but heaven.

"How will he deal with me? I'm really looking forward to it. You said that since Verlaine is the assassination king in Europe, will there be a way for people to die painlessly?"

"It's like giving birth without pain..."

Kotoko Iwanaga complained, remembering what Osamu Dazai said about Rimbaud's difficult battle.

"Are you fully prepared this time?"

She hugged Osamu Dazai's neck and asked.

Osamu Dazai looked unmotivated.

"Probably, Verlaine has recorded all the information in Rimbaud's account, and it is enough to formulate tactics. The most terrifying thing is that a friend becomes an enemy."

"There will be some twists and turns in the process, but the final key lies in the little dwarf. Ah, why did Mr. Mori entrust all this task to me? It's so troublesome... and all the armed forces must be mobilized..."

Osamu Dazai's voice stopped abruptly.

He stopped where he was.

The pupils of the kite squinting over were nearly black, like an abyss in the deep sea where the sun never shines, and monsters without light were fighting in the pitch black, with a hint of blood surging.

It was the first time seeing Osamu Dazai exuding such an ominous aura, even though he was not afraid, Kotoko Iwanaga couldn't help taking a breath.

"what happened?"

"This is an opportunity..." Dazai Osamu murmured in bewilderment, "Information, tactics, and personnel... are all with me. If I manipulate them secretly, maybe I can..."

"How about it, Qinzi wants me to be the leader of the gang/hand/party?"

For a moment, Iwanaga Kotoko felt that he was serious.

She stopped the hand that was braiding Osamu Dazai, and wanted to observe carefully, but found that after that moment, Mr. Dazai's mind could not be distinguished again.

"..."

Being the leader of the underworld/hand/party is the most troublesome thing in Yokohama, doesn't Mr. Dazai hate trouble the most?

It's not entirely accurate to say that you hate it... Being in a high position, you are involved in more intrigues.Mr. Dazai is very smart, so he will naturally see more ugliness in human nature.

So to be honest, his mood should be one of boredom and fear.

Yan Yongqinzi pulled hard on his hand.

"pain--"

Osamu Dazai let out an exaggerated wail, and looked at her pretending to be pitiful, "It hurts so much, Kotoko, my hair is about to be torn off."

What to do if you are bald.

"This pain is nothing compared to the pain of breaking a melon."

Iwanaga Kotoko rolled her eyes vaguely.

"I'm not interested in being the leader's wife."

"Since Mr. Mori trusts you to entrust all the tasks to you, he should have considered that you will rebel... maybe you will be rebelled, Mr. Dazai."

In other words, Mr. Dazai is still a little tender now.

Not sure in a few years.

"Well, I think so."

Dazai continued to walk forward.

"I thought something novel would happen. Ah, everything is expected... I'm really not motivated."

"Mr. Dazai's current appearance is like-'I read the script, but I'm too lazy to act'. Compared with being the leader, Mr. Dazai might as well consider joining the Suiwa Naga family. The treatment is definitely better than being the leader."

"If you really want to describe it like this, isn't Qinzi the same? I've read the script."

There was a trace of cold joy in Dazai Osamu's voice.

"Qinzi is also very scary. If I were the leader, I would never be your enemy."

"I heard that last time the supplier was reported anonymously, and the entire supply chain of the port mafia/hand/party was broken, and it was also investigated by the government. Mr. Sen lost a lot."

It will make the port black/hand/party even worse.

"Oh, really," Yan Yongqinzi raised the same smile on his face, "That's really unfortunate."

They know each other well, but tacitly.

This is the common secret.

"Mr. Dazai, you really don't think about getting married?"

"..."

"Actually, I just thought about it. The only advantage of Mr. Dazai being the leader is that he can play in the office. It's quite exciting to think about it in the office of the leader of the port gang/hand/party... No, if Mr. Dazai is not the leader, the location is still If you are in the office of the head of the gang/hand/party at the port, it seems to be more exciting...!"

"...you shut up."

I was wrong, I don't say that it is okay to be the leader.Please don't punish me like this.

"Mr. Dazai!"

Throughout the conversation, their voices were kept low enough to make sure they could only hear each other.

The conversation also used a code word that only the other party knew, and if it was eavesdropped, it would not be decipherable.

Mr. Dazai suddenly used a code word, she hadn't reacted yet, but soon caught up with the rhythm!

Verlaine's information was all obtained by monsters sneaking into the European government to read the procedure documents and then passing them on to Kotoko Iwanaga.

Not long ago, when the youkai told her that a guy with a monster in his body came here, she started to deal with it.

Since Verlaine's goal is the Central Plains, and the port gang/hand/party is also preparing to fight, then she can sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight for the time being.

If the damage caused by the battle is too great, then intervene.

"Don't die, Dazai-san."

Iwanaga Kotoko pressed against Dazai Osamu's ear and sighed.

She didn't think that Mr. Dazai would be unable to deal with Verlaine, but what if this man had a whim and committed suicide?

"If Mr. Dazai dies, then I will seek revenge from Mr. Verlaine, and I might die. Is this considered a martyrdom?"

"What a touching love, the God of Love will definitely be moved by me!"

Mr. Dazai definitely doesn't want to die in love with her, this statement is just to provoke him.

Just kidding, she doesn't want to die.

Dazai was silent for a few seconds.

...Eh, no way, Mr. Dazai doesn't really think this proposal is feasible.

Kotoko Iwanaga corrected her words: "Or I'll go live with Mr. Nakaya. Didn't Mr. Dazai say that Mr. Nakaya is very suitable for me?"

Dazai paused.

She was inexplicably aware of the aura of anger, and was about to ask when she heard Osamu Dazai say, "What a pity, little dwarf."

"..."

Damn it, I'm even more upset.

Whether Mr. Dazai likes her or not is the only thing he can't figure out...Forget it, let's not worry about it for now!

"Mr. Dazai is very strong."

Is it exercised by suicide?

"You've been walking behind my back for so long, you're still talking and brainstorming, and you haven't caught your breath until now. I feel very much looking forward to Mr. Dazai's performance in bed in the future."

Osamu Dazai stopped.

"?"

"I can't walk, you are too heavy."

Yan Yong Qinzi hit him on the back angrily.

"Mr. Dazai!"

It's too annoying to be told that she can't walk anymore, it's intentional!

Back at the hotel, after dinner, Kotoko Iwanaga began to sort out the information.

Putting Verlaine's matter aside for now, about her own matter——

The couple at the clinic mentioned a military research facility, and she sent the Yokai to collect information on the spot.

According to the information and images sent back by the monster, the more qualified one is a research institute on a hillside outside Yokohama.

The mountain trail leading there wasn't even paved with asphalt, the trees were blocking the sky, and the ground was full of mud and crawling insects.

Deep in such a jungle, there is a warehouse.

Indeed, if you are a waif, it is easy to find these places.

On the surface, the warehouse appears to be a place for farming and hunting tools.

The thatch of the roof is sparse, completely useless for shade, and the supporting wooden pillars have turned black and are covered with moth-eaten holes.

But there is something hidden beneath it.

The monster dived down the shaft of the elevator to see it.In the depths of the facility, there are security areas, offices, laboratories... Many researchers in white coats rush back and forth.

It is difficult for even monsters to invade deeper places.Invisible radio waves flow in the air, which interfere with the youkai's magnetic field.

Just to be cautious, Iwanaga Kotoko let them come back.

According to the couple, she was involved in a car accident shortly after the investigation --

It can be said to be accidental.

It can also be said that she discovered something at the time, and the other party attacked her in order to prevent the secret from being leaked, and pretended to be a car accident.Amnesia may also be the cause.

Human experimentation?The matter of her investigation of the research institute in the past, and the matter of Verlaine's visit to Chuya Zhongyuan now seem to be separated, and it can be said that there are inextricably linked in secret.

——The research content of this institute is abilities.

As for Zhongye in the Central Plains, it may be a man-made supernatural life form.

for a long time.

Iwanaga Kotoko opened his eyes.

"Is that so..."

She probably knew what was going on, and the countermeasures were arranged.

Exhausted!

Yan Yong Kotoko threw herself on the bed.Get a good night's sleep to get enough energy and prepare for the next battle.

With her face buried in the soft bedding, she sighed deeply.

"What a sin..."

Well, it would be great if Mr. Dazai could help, but he should be busy with the underworld/hand/party right now, so I'm so entangled.

Find a chance to ask Mr. Dazai, who would he save first if she and Mr. Mori fell into the water at the same time!

During the brief sleep, Kotoko Iwanaga had a dream.

Unlike ordinary people, she occasionally becomes conscious in her dreams, similar to a state where her soul is out of her body.

open one's eyes--

Surrounded by boisterous researchers.The power system illuminates this deep underground facility so brightly that it is impossible to tell whether it is day or night.

Some researchers are arguing fiercely with their colleagues.Some accidentally spilled coffee on their bodies and were busy washing.Some ran around with a stack of materials, and the paper flew out of their hands.

Research common scenes.

"Miss Yan Yong, this way please."

There is a man standing in front of her.

who are you?

The face was blurred, as if covered by a layer of black mist, but the tension and flattery in that smile could be felt.

Then her body moved spontaneously.

……Oh.

Yan Yong Qinzi understood.

——This may not be a dream, it is her memory of going to the research institute in the past, and it was awakened by accident.

She cannot control her actions and words, but she can observe the surroundings through "her own" eyes.

"I didn't expect that Ms. Yan Yong would be interested in a remote research institute like ours... Oh, it's really frightening. Please feel free to visit..."

The man's voice was distant and near.

Iwanaga Kotoko's body followed him, listening to his explanation of the research results.

Before they knew it, they descended into the depths.

"Ah, I came here unexpectedly, there is nothing to see. Let's go back, Ms. Iwanaga?"

Here is the end of the descending stairs, and there is nothing but a door.

"I" stood where I was, and glanced at the closed door without any trace.

Yan Yong Qinzi was shocked that this was the route he deliberately induced at that time.In other words, I realized something was wrong, so I came to investigate in the name of visiting.

is there something in the door

"Master N!"

A researcher hurried over, "The measurement function in the cutting tank interfered with the magnesium sulfate solution in the bath! The gamma ray detector also malfunctioned—"

The expression of the man called N changed.

"I gonna go see!"

"Please take Miss Yanyong up."

N's figure disappeared at the end of the stairs.

The researcher handed her the key, lowering his voice.

"hurry up."

It seems to be eyeliner prepared in advance.

Kotoko Iwanaga opened the door next to her.Inside is the elevator, and after going down, there is a dusty corridor.

There was another door at the back of the corridor, it was unlocked and opened with a push.

Unexpectedly, there is such a wide factory deep in the ground, and the surrounding walls can hardly be seen.

This is the second laboratory, and there is the first laboratory with the same environment in the Yokohama Concession - the investigation information flooded into her mind.

deep in the factory.

A glass cylindrical container extends from the floor to the ceiling like a column.

The diameter is also wide enough that it might take three adults to spread their arms around it.

what is this?

what is inside?

It's black and can't see clearly.

Yan Yong Qinzi felt the tense emotions in this body, as if some buried secret was about to be discovered by her.

She slowly stretched out her hand, and just as she was about to touch the glass wall—bang!

A palm shot from the inside to the glass wall!

The palm of someone slightly bigger than her!

anyone? !

"Bang bang bang!"

Yan Yong Qinzi woke up suddenly, her heart beating wildly.

The intertwining of dreams and reality caused her to be a little dazed.

Soon, she realized the banging was coming from the hotel corridor.The monster immediately protected her.

Kotoko Iwanaga opened the door.

A figure flashed behind the door of the safe passage, followed by bodyguards with guns.

"Miss Qinzi, I'm going to chase this guy!" The bodyguard turned to her hurriedly and said, "The group's car has parked in front of the hotel, please pack up and go back to Tokyo!"

"..."

Iwanaga Kotoko narrowed his eyes slightly.

come yet.

……

She slept until the evening.

Kotoko Iwanaga sat by the car window, watching the car drive out of downtown Yokohama, and the color of the burning clouds in the sky gradually dimmed.

The phone rings.

When Kotoko Iwanaga looked at the caller ID, a smile appeared on his expressionless face.

"Mr. Dazai," she picked up, "it's really rare to take the initiative to call me. Have you missed me so soon? As long as you say yes, I can also turn around for you."

"Qinzi."

Osamu Dazai's voice was a little suppressed, like a tight bowstring.

"Have you left Yokohama... That's fine."

Yan Yongqinzi was instantly alert.

"What happened?" she asked softly.

"It's nothing... just Zhongye's friend, a member of the 'Flag Society', was killed by Verlaine today."

"—his assassination has begun."

Yan Yongqin was silent for a moment.

"Mr. Dazai, have you already guessed that Verlaine's target today was originally you?"

Today, at a coffee shop.

Verlaine originally planned to kill Osamu Dazai.

【Osamu Dazai】【Ogai Mori】【Friends of Chuya (Flag Club)】【People related to Chuya's past】

These were Verlaine's four assassination targets they had discussed during the day.

"Yes."

Osamu Dazai calmly admitted.

"I need to give Verlaine information, let him adjust the order of assassination, and put Mr. Sen in a later position, so that the port gang/hand/party have enough time to prepare."

This was the reason why he still appeared in front of Verlaine knowing that Verlaine would kill him.

"Qinzi didn't have any intersection with China in the past, did she?"

"I don't have that deep friendship with Mr. Nakaya, so Mr. Dazai doesn't need to be jealous."

"I'm not jealous..."

Osamu Dazai muttered in a strange tone.

There was silence for a while.

"Does Qinzi want to restore her memory?"

Iwanaga Kotoko heard him ask and realized he had changed the subject.

"Of course," she replied solemnly, "It feels strange to have a missing piece in my body, and I want to fill it up. What is missing in my body is not only memory, but also Mr. Dazai's stick."

"cough--"

Yan Yong Qinzi heard the sound of choking water.

Mr. Dazai choked?

"Ahem...that's not the same thing."

"About good."

Iwanaga Kotoko muttered, curling her fingers around a lock of her hair.

"Maybe there are people who would rather have a memory loss than remember something sad. But I'm not the kind of person who would want to have a memory loss."

"yes……"

Iwanaga Kotoko suddenly realized that it was very cunning for Mr. Dazai to talk to her about this matter in the form of a phone call. She couldn't see his expression, couldn't feel his breath, and could only tell by his tone.

Mr. Dazai is like walking in the fine snow all over the sky, knowing that the snow will not stay or catch, and will melt away, lingering with light and shallow sadness.

"I look forward to that day," he said.

"Does Mr. Dazai mean that he will help me? In return, I can warm the bed!"

"It's not necessary."

"……cut."

……

Yokohama.

Despite someone's strong protest, Osamu Dazai ruthlessly hung up the phone.After stepping out of the container, the night wind blew, making the temperature of his cheeks drop a little.

It won't work if you don't hang up, it will get deeper and deeper, and it will be bad if Qinzi notices it.

Anyway, as long as you help her recover her memory, she will leave.

Osamu Dazai raised his head and looked at the deep night sky.There seemed to be stars in the usually dark place, like a dream.

His lips fluttered, talking to himself.

"Before this..."

Before that, let me enjoy this wonderful pleasure.

Even if it's a lie.

Even if great grief will ensue, I will not hesitate.While sober, while intoxicated and indulged.

Trembling, but happy.

"It's unlucky...it's not bad."