[Funno Otome] Is my colleague angry today?

31

He said, "Go in and buy a bottle of carbonated drink", but when his partner came out of the convenience store, he was carrying a large bag of sizable odds and ends. He walked unsteadily, and took a long time before he took out the oolong tea that Akutagawa had ordered and handed it to him. .

Akutagawa glanced at her, before he had time to say anything.

She didn't know what information to read from the pair of dark pupils, and she looked away guiltily: "This, this, I don't buy a lot, right? Look, I've been busy for a week, and this It's the weekend, isn't it normal to treat yourself!"

He stretched out his hand.

"What are you doing? Brother Sakura wants to meet and share half? Isn't it you who said you don't need to worry about it, Mao-chan? Oh, I really can't help you, let me see if I bought red beans—"

"No need," Akutagawa took the handle away and interrupted her without a tone, "I'll help you."

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The partner looked greatly shocked, and muttered softly: "As expected of a male creature with a younger sister, the state of mind is different."

She walked side by side with him, turned half of her body and looked at his expression:

"By the way, is this okay? You have the heart, and you are willing to help me carry it. It is very happy. But such a heavy bag, is it really not tiring for you to carry it? Akutagawa-kun, you are so I'm weak, so don't try to be brave? If something goes wrong, I'll feel super guilty. Even if I don't pay it back, wouldn't it be nice to let "Rashomon" do it for me?After all, you know my situation. Let alone carrying snacks, I will be fine even if I go to a construction site to move bricks, forget to wear a safety helmet, or get knocked open by a falling object. Why are you worried about me... ..."

33

Totally underestimated.

She is her own partner, so others can misunderstand her like this, but she cannot.

It is true that he has a poor physique and often coughs, which he cannot deny; but in the eyes of his partner, without his supernatural ability, is he just a waste who is so weak that he would find it difficult to carry a plastic bag and needs special care from her? ?

Akutagawa showed displeasure, pursed his lips and glared at her.

She covered her face: "...Oh no, did I resort to violence?"

34

The partner's home is not far away.

Akutagawa wanted to take the things and leave, but was grabbed by his sleeve.

"Why are you walking so fast, Akutagawa-kun," she said helplessly, "I'm not some black-hearted capitalist who doesn't pay wages. You're here, come in and sit for a while?"

Akutagawa clenched his jaw and did not speak.

Conventionally, touching clothing is less offensive than direct physical contact.

However, the nature of his ability is quite special.In this scorching summer, the clothes that seem extremely cumbersome to ordinary people and have to be hung on the body just to cover the body, for Akutagawa, are more important than the skin's protection mechanism.Like a hedgehog covered in short spines, he can only feel safe if he is wrapped in layers.

Even if violence is used, after learning the whole story, with the character of a partner, he will never care about it, and even apologize to him.

He could call out the black beast to bite her wrist and force her to let go.

For some reason, he didn't have the consciousness of resistance, but followed her strength and walked towards the living room.

35

The partner stuffed the snacks and drinks into the cabinet by category.

Maybe because she remembered the experience of running a group last time, she didn't mention the game again, but changed the direction: "You have nothing urgent today, do you want to watch a movie together? Do you have a favorite theme?"

It's not so much a preference as a matter of not seeing a few movies at all.

"No. You decide."

he replied.

36

The partner was probably still thinking about Heichai's stalk, and intentionally teased him. After pondering for a long time, he actually chose a DVD related to Shiba Inu.

The most exaggerated thing is, probably because of watching it, the movie was over halfway through, and she fell asleep leaning on Akutagawa's shoulder.

Although according to her, "you'll be fine if you don't eat, drink, or sleep, and you won't even have dark circles, maybe the most suitable job is a sniper who lurks in the same position for a month." Yes, today's task is not too difficult, but the partner's expression shows a rare fatigue.She was not sleeping peacefully, her brows were tightly frowned, as if she was really worried about something even in her dream.

No matter how unreasonable it was, it was impossible to shake her awake at such a time.

Akutagawa forcibly tore his eyes away, staring absent-mindedly at the TV screen directly in front of him.

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"... Akutagawa-kun?" his partner whispered.

When he caught his name from her dream talk, he felt his heart skip a beat for no reason.

The partner dreamed of himself.

...he wondered what kind of dream it was.

Taking the opportunity to eavesdrop on other people's dreams is not an aboveboard behavior.On the contrary, trying to find out what other people think in this way is simply despicable.

Even so, he still tilted his head unintentionally.

38

His partner rubbed his shoulder.

"There is a wronged person and a debtor, I... have no choice but to chase and kill me and you can't solve the problem... If you are so unwilling," she babbled quite completely in her sleep, "You might as well ask Mr. Dazai for trouble and let him see it Your growth... anyway... it is impossible for us to continue to be partners..."

Snapped.

In my mind, a string symbolizing reason seemed to be broken.

Akutagawa, who was still thinking about letting his partner sleep well, said coldly, "Wake up, "Iron Wall". "

The partner instantly opened his eyes at superluminal speed:

"Which dog thing is calling me by that shabby title again!"

39

There is only Akutagawa, the habitual offender, by his side, so he doesn't even need to confirm it.

The partner was full of murderous intent, with a fierce look in his eyes: "Mr. Akutagawa, am I not good to you? Why do you have to get along with this rustic and rude name?!"

Akutagawa looked back with the same murderous sharp eyes, gritted his teeth and squeezed out words: "Are you dissatisfied with me? Did I let you down?"

His questioning voice was really too sad and indignant.

The partner was interrupted from accumulating anger, and was stunned for a moment: "Ah? No?"

40

"There's a lot of lies," Akutagawa paused every word, "If you have a problem with this subordinate, it's okay to say it."

The partner was at a loss: "No, brother, Maojiang, isn't it right? I was called "Iron Wall" for no reason while I was asleep, so I should be angry, right?Why are you so fierce, did I scold you in my sleep? "

Akutagawa didn't answer.

His eyes were tearing apart, and he stared at her intently.

Seeing this, the partner muttered in disbelief: "...Did I really scold you in my sleep?"