Is it wrong to not want to use your brain?

It's a sunny morning.

Located near Yokohama Harbor, it is a reddish-brown building that looks dangerous. The "Twilight Armed Group" named Armed Detective Agency is on the fourth floor of this old office building.

A handsome young man with dark blue hair came out of the office. He was covered in a black coat with a few obvious cat hairs. Under the coat was a simple pure white sweater with half of his fingers exposed at the wide cuffs. Festival.

When he raised his hand and pushed the door open, his sleeves slid down, revealing his wrists bounded by red string bracelets.

Even if he is dressed in a loose style, it can be seen from this slender wrist that he is a thin and thin type.

He tilted his head to look at Kunikida Doppo who came out with him, and smiled apologetically: "Dazai-kun has caused you trouble."

"No, what's the matter, Dazai is already one of us."

Kunikida Doppo had a good impression of the young man in front of him. The gentle demeanor and polite words and deeds of the other party soothed his irritability when he saw his partner's blank mission report early in the morning, and his mood gradually calmed down.

But it wasn't completely peaceful either.

Kunikida Doppo glanced at the time on his pocket watch, half an hour had passed before he went to work, but he didn't even see the shadow of Osamu Dazai, probably hanging on a tree or floating in the river.

Tsk, I guess only a good-tempered Mr. Tsukimiri can endure that annoying newcomer.

It's not that Kunikida Doppo didn't want to make a series of calls, asking where his negligent partner went to fool around again.

But the office had guests coming early in the morning, and he was the only staff member who was free to receive him, so he had to temporarily put the matter of Osamu Dazai aside.

After hearing the young man who claimed to be Hongying in Yuejian explain his purpose and identity, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

It turns out that people like Osamu Dazai have friends! ?

Kunikida Doppo thought in horror, Mr. Tsukimisato must have been PUAed, right?This face looks like the type to be easily deceived!Definitely something Dazai can do!

There is no limit to the sea of ​​bitterness, it's the shore when you turn back!

Don't make friends in the trash can, ah no, Tsurumigawa!

But his heartfelt voice was destined not to be conveyed to this soft-tempered guest: "That's great, then I'm relieved."

Those light gray eyes were bright, as if he was genuinely happy for Kunikida Doppo's words, and his deceptive appearance made people even more worried.

Tsukimi Ri Hongying said with a smile: "I hope Dazai-kun's joining can bring help to your company."

--help! ?

Kunikida Doppo's expression could hardly be tensed.

He didn't expect that guy to contribute at all, thank God if he didn't help!

But he would not say such impolite words in front of the guests, he could only cover up his unnaturalness with a dry cough: "Hey, I hope so too."

In Yuejian, Hongying frowned and smiled at Yanyan: "Then I'll go to the coffee shop downstairs and wait for Dazai-kun, so I won't disturb your work."

"Okay, I'll go down with you."

Yuejian Li Hongying smiled and refused: "No need, otherwise I will trouble you to take the elevator up."

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, there was a "ding" sound on the floor, the elevator door opened, and the sound of brisk footsteps came from far and near.

A short young man with a lollipop in his mouth appeared in sight. He was wearing a very old-fashioned detective suit and a British beret of the same color as the suit. His short black hair was curled outward.

"Mr. Ranpo!" Kunikida Doppo called out the short young man's name, "Are you back so soon?"

"Of course, I'm the world's number one detective!" Edogawa raised his chin triumphantly, showing a childish look in his gestures, "Just take a look at the scene and take care of it casually, and then those useless things The police brought me back!"

This is about half an hour of driving and three seconds of reasoning.

"Since that one left from the Supernatural Secret Service Division, this kind of simple case has fallen on me." Edogawa ranpo complained vaguely with a lollipop in his mouth, "don't worry about everything." Trouble a detective, I’ve worked really hard too! Really, it’s useless at all, no wonder they run away—”

The sound stopped abruptly.

His eyes stopped on the face of the young man with dark blue hair standing at the door of the office, the other party blinked and showed a friendly smile.

"Uh..." Edogawa Ranbu was silent for a moment, his squinted green eyes opened suddenly, he raised his finger to Tsukimi Ri Hongying, and shouted in a clear voice:

"Appeared!!"

Kunikida Doppo: "!?"

He was taken aback by Edogawa Ranpo's startled reaction, and immediately turned his head in the direction of his fingers to look at the dark blue-haired young man beside him. If the other party's reaction was not too calm, he would doubt the authenticity of this guest. The identity is a dangerous wanted criminal.

Tsukimi Ri Hongying was not surprised that he was recognized. He knew that Ranpo Edogawa had been mentioned not only by Taneda Santouka, but also by Osamu Dazai who had just joined the company.

Ranpo Edogawa, who has the ability "super reasoning" that can instantly see the truth at a glance, is the core figure of the Armed Detective Agency.

But that's not the case at all.

According to Osamu Dazai, he secretly touched Edogawa Ranpo when he activated his "extraordinary ability", but it did not affect the reasoning of the famous detective at all.

It can be seen that Edogawa Ranpo is an ordinary person who thinks he has supernatural powers. He achieved the effect of surpassing supernatural powers purely by astonishing observation and reasoning skills, to the extent that even Osamu Dazai would be surprised by it.

"Hello, Mr. Edogawa." Tsukimi Ri Hongying greeted politely. For this kind of walking external brain, his initial favorability has always been very high. "Sorry, I have increased the workload for you."

Kunikida Doppo was stunned for a moment, and his eyes widened in surprise: "You used to be in the Supernatural Secret Service Division!?"

Yuejian Li Hongying admitted frankly: "Yes."

Remembering that it was Taneda Santou who recommended Osamu Dazai, Kunikida Doppo felt that everything was logical, including their relationship: "Could it be that you arrested Dazai and then asked Mr. Taneda to recommend him?"

Yuejianli Hongying laughed and said, "How could it be? I'm more likely to give false testimony for Mr. Dazai or escape from prison, right?"

Kunikida Doppo was startled. The guest who impressed him as a Miyoshi citizen actually spoke out about the crimes in a serious manner!

"Although all guesses were wrong during the process, the result is probably the same." Edogawa Luanbu licked the lollipop, his fluorescent green eyes narrowed into crescents, and said in a firm tone, "He and Dazai are ex-colleagues. .”

Yuejian Li Hongying looked at the famous detective quietly without refuting.

Kunikida Doppo couldn't believe it: "What? Dazai's last job was in the Supernatural Secret Service Division?"

Could it be that he was persuaded to quit because he was too loose?

It seems quite reasonable.

"No, it's not there." Edogawa waved his hands in disorder, but he didn't intend to continue the topic, but said something else nonchalantly, "Well, I remember it was—— Tsukimi Rihong Ying, right? Since you are here today, you can just testify for me!"

Yuejian Li Hongying blinked: "Could it be..."

"That's right! This is it!" Before he could finish speaking, Edogawa Ranpo insisted.

Kunikida Doppo: "What are you talking about?"

Edogawa Ranbu said casually: "It's that messy annual inspection system, it's this guy who made it."

"Eh!?" Kunikida Doppo was shocked again.

Hongying's eyes in Yuejianli were a little more appreciative, and the other party was as good as Dazai Osamu said: "Can this be deduced?"

"Hmph, this is a matter of course, my "super reasoning" is a top-notch ability! "Edogawa Ranpo said proudly.

"Yeah, Mr. Edogawa is really good, he is indeed the core backbone of the detective agency." Tsukimi Ri Hongying praised a child, perfunctory, "So, what do you need me to testify?"

"It's the annual inspection report." Edogawa was holding the small white stick of the lollipop in disorder, and turning it around in his mouth, "That thing is not important at all, just hand in the blank one, yes Right?"

"Oh, that." Yuejian Li Hongying suddenly said, "Although I can't make the decision on this matter, it is true in theory."

"Kunikida, listen!" Ranpo Edogawa said dissatisfiedly, "But everyone doesn't listen to me, not even the president!"

In the end, the president Fukuzawa Yukichi fed him a lot of snacks, and he barely calmed down. Until today, when the culprit appeared in front of his eyes, he remembered this incident again.

Kunikida Dupo explained earnestly: "Mr. Ranpo, this is not a question of belief or not, but an attitude."

Edogawa Ranpo curled his lips: "The attitude of Mafia at the port is so correct, isn't it still impossible? It's not our attitude at all, but the attitude of the Supernatural Secret Service—ah, it can't be said that, it should be It's his attitude."

"My attitude only determines the outcome of the Mafia port." Yue Jianri Hongying said lightly, "However, other supernatural organizations have no problems and will not be dismissed."

Kunikida Doppo said seriously: "So we must seriously write the annual inspection report!"

"With such a reliable partner like you, Dazai-kun must be very touched." Tsukimi Ri Hongying said with emotion, "He can safely and boldly leave all the work to you."

Kunikida Doppo: "?"

Although Edogawa Ranpo revealed several shocking pieces of information in succession, Kunikida Doppo passed on after hearing it, and had no intention of continuing the pleasantries. The mission report was written.

He turned around and walked into the office, muttering in his mouth: "Bastard Dazai, what time is it, and it hasn't arrived yet..."

Hong Ying in Yuejian was also preparing to leave.

He just took a step towards the elevator when a voice came out suddenly behind him, stopping him from moving forward.

"You are very similar."

Tsukimi Ri Hongying turned his head and looked at the black-haired young man who was still standing at the door of the office. He seemed to be a different person, putting away his cheerful and confident expression.

"Did you say Dazai-kun?" Tsukimi Ri Hongying thought for a while, "Maybe in some respects we may look similar at first glance, but in essence we are two completely different people."

"It's not Dazai." Edogawa looked at him for a few seconds and said slowly, "Two years ago, I was hit by a man who was in a hurry."

Yuejian Li Hongying was stunned for a moment, then murmured: "Two years ago?"

"That's right, although he hit me so painfully, I still persuaded him not to go to the destination regardless of the past." Edogawa paused, his green eyes opened, showing a serious look, "Because he's going to die."

"That's right, you met him." Yuejian Li Hongying lowered her eyes slightly, and her calm tone couldn't tell his emotion, "It's so amazing, such a thing as fate."

Edogawa Ranbu said quietly: "You too, think again."

Yue Jianli Hongying did not answer directly, but asked back: "How did he answer you at that time?"

Edogawa Ranpo was silent for a while: "He said, he knew."

"Then, so is my answer."

Tsukimi Rihongying curved a shallow smile, like snow falling from a crumbling dead branch, falling into a frozen lake, unable to break the thick ice, and finally becoming an ice layer in the long cold part.

He whispered: "Thank you for doing what I always wanted to do, Mr. Edogawa."

After that, he said no more, turned around and walked towards the cage-like elevator.