Minoru Kuroe drove the motorized Pegasus on the roads of Hokkaido.

It must be said that the scenery in Hokkaido is quite nice, a tranquility that is completely different from Tokyo, yet also somewhat different from the countryside around the University of Tokyo.

With the sea breeze blowing and the streetlights passing by on the highway, and feeling the small, warm, and soft sensation behind him, Kuroe Minoru's heart unconsciously calmed down...

What the hell!

Kuroe Minoru just felt a headache coming on.

In every sense of the word!

The boy closed his eyes in pain; he was filled with regret, deep regret.

If he had known that he would have to personally escort the other party back, he shouldn't have gambled that the other party would leave halfway there. He should have just found a place, mounted a motorized steed, and run away!

Anyway, Shayou probably wouldn't report himself for driving without a license.

Hearing the even breathing sounds of someone asleep nearby, Kuroe Minoru's expression suddenly relaxed.

Well, it won't take much time anyway. Let's hurry up and get Shayou home and back to the hotel to sleep. We still need to look for the alien insects tomorrow.

As for letting Sayu take a taxi home alone late at night?

Not good, there's still some risk involved.

I've seen this type of film before, and if something that could have been completely avoided happens again, it will only lead to deep regret.

Speaking of which, Shayou just mentioned where her home is.

It seems to be... Sapporo?

Just as Kuroe Minoru was pondering, he suddenly heard a musical intro that sounded very much like 70s Japan.

"To you..."

"Yes my live...To you..."

Kuroe was taken aback, but quickly realized that it was the background music player causing the problem.

"This is outrageous! Winter Snow, isn't this some kind of 'Midnight Song'? It's supposed to be Tokyo, but you're playing it in Hokkaido?"

Fuyuki decided not to hide it anymore. She first chuckled twice, and then spoke in Kuroe Minoru's mind.

Regardless of anything else, just tell me if it's appropriate for the occasion?

"You big idiot!"

Kuroe retorted irritably, "This song is clearly about Tokyo at night, with its flashing neon lights, okay?"

"Here in Hokkaido, we're struggling to even have full street lighting coverage. There's no sense of a bubble economy at all. What's the point of this 'hype'?"

"And when did you appear?"

[Hmm... when you were deliberately pretending to be Jiahao on the street, ignoring that young girl.]

The indifferent voice of Dongxue echoed in his mind.

The "bubble economy" that Kuroe mentioned was just a joke, referring to the song's overall feel of a rapidly growing economy.

Fuyuki simply felt that this song was suitable for playing while traveling at night. Seeing that Kuroe Minoru didn't seem very satisfied, she casually changed "Midnight Door" to "Fuyu no Hana".

"That generation of Naka-na—Vada-shina—you have to take a bite!"

Just as Kuroe Minoru was about to enjoy the music, he heard a tenor voice that was somewhat heart-wrenching and desolate, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"puff--!"

"Holy crap! Dongxue, are you crazy?! You suddenly changed the song and startled me!"

Startled, Kuroe Minoru's hand trembled, nearly causing him to fly into the sea with Sayu.

"Waaah..."

Behind her, Sayu, who had been sleeping soundly, was awakened by the sudden, violent shaking of the motorcycle.

She rubbed her eyes groggily, instinctively tightening her arms around Kuroe's waist and pressing her face even closer.

"Mr. Kuroe... what's wrong?" Sayu's voice was thick with nasal tone, soft and sweet like a cotton candy.

"……fine."

Kuroe Miki forcefully steadied the handlebars, took a deep breath, and continued driving.

【Oh dear, you're so fussy! You won't listen to this or that. I'm going to turn off the background music for you later!】

"Damn it! Did I tell you to put it there?"

Kuroe Minoru angrily retorted, since he was speaking to Fuyuki in his mind, he wasn't worried about whether Sayu would hear him.

"It's supposed to be background music for battles, but it's basically just playing whatever you want to hear, right? How many times has it been mixed up?!"

"Where can I find it!"

How could Fuyuki sit still after being slandered like this? Her little face immediately turned red, and she manifested her two-headed form, frantically pounding on Kuroe's head.

He argued, "Whatever the system says goes! The host isn't allowed to kiss his boss!"

Then came a string of incomprehensible words, talk of random system rewards, and claims of situational detection, filling the night air with a joyful atmosphere.

"Laughable! Do you really think I can feel pain? With your pathetic strength?"

Hei Jiang was amused. He realized that this B Mambo was asking for a beating, and now he was so bold as to attack him directly.

If he weren't controlling the handlebars while riding, he would have punched her in the head!

However, this doesn't affect anything.

Kuroe Minoru first slightly shrank his head to make room for exertion.

Then, with a sudden, forceful thrust!

Under this immense force, the winter snow instantly transformed into a shooting star in the sky and was directly pushed into the sea.

"Aaaaaaahh ...

……

After dealing with the winter snow, Kuroe Minoru once again focused his attention on driving.

Another ten minutes or so passed before he finally saw a sign that read "Sapporo" by the roadside.

Sapporo is a place with a lot to offer, such as its beer and Odori Park...

It seems like there's nothing else.

Kuroe looked up and glanced at the most conspicuous mountain in the distance.

There is an existing volcanic volcano there, called Mount Itomori, also known as Lake Itomori.

The traces of those alien insects in the photos Yukino gave him earlier were taken on that volcano.

"We're almost there."

Finally, after a few more minutes, Kuroe Minoru slowed down and followed the road signs into Sapporo city.

Although it cannot compare to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Sapporo, as the capital of Hokkaido, is still brightly lit at night, and the buildings on both sides of the street are gradually becoming more densely packed.

As the car slowed down, Sayu, who had been leaning against Kuroe's back, gradually regained consciousness.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the familiar street scene around her before realizing that she had actually fallen asleep on the motorcycle and had been tightly hugging Kuroe Minoru's waist the whole time!

"what……"

Sayu's cheeks flushed instantly. She hurriedly let go of his hand, but fearing she would fall, she could only loosely grasp the hem of Kuroe Minoru's coat.

"woke up?"

Kuroe noticed her subtle movement and turned her head slightly. "We'll be at your house soon. Speaking of which, I haven't asked you anything..."

Why do you keep following me?

Kuroe Minoru's tone was very flat, and there was no discernible emotional fluctuation in his voice.

"Why?"

Shayu paused for a moment, seemingly not expecting Kuroe Minoru to suddenly ask this question.

She lowered her head, her fingers nervously twisting together. After a moment of silence, she whispered, "Because...because I don't want to go home alone..."

"Don't want to go home alone?" Kuroe Minoru raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you a young lady? There should be plenty of people waiting for you at home."

Upon hearing the words "young lady," Sayu's eyes dimmed.

"Although the house is big and we have servants... my parents are often not home, and my older brother manages the company. Usually, it's Mr. Yamamoto who keeps me company..."

At this point, Sha You's voice choked with emotion.

Recalling what happened on the plane, she realized that the butler, Yamamoto, who had watched her grow up and whom she regarded as family, had actually tricked her into coming back in order to seize the family fortune.

They even colluded with underworld organizations to try and kidnap her!

If she hadn't met Kuroe Minoru, her current fate would be unimaginable.

"In this world, it seems... I have no one left I can trust."

Shayou raised her head, her once clear eyes now filled with confusion and grievance. "Besides Mr. Kuroe, who saved me..."

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