"Um, um... can you tell me what happened?"
Momoko Takamachi asked softly and tentatively, her heart pounding with nervousness. She knew Nanoha's personality, and she also knew Genji's personality; both were quite stubborn children. She was worried that neither of them would be willing to back down, which would lead to a very strained relationship.
"I'm sorry, I can't explain this. Maybe Nanoha just can't accept what I did. There's nothing I can do, really nothing I can do, haha..."
Gengo scratched the back of his head, chuckling as he explained. Seeing Gengo's helpless expression, Takamachi Momoko paused for a moment, then reached out and hugged him, gently stroking his head and whispering:
"I won't ask anymore, but you seem very tired, Xiang. Although Mr. Zhuangji is gone, you still have us. We... really can't help you?"
"...How could I not help? You've always been helping me."
After a pause, Gengo patted Takamachi Momoko's back reassuringly, then pulled away from her embrace and said with a happy smile:
"Once I've finished my work this time, I'm coming over for a free meal, you know."
"Okay~~ I'll definitely feed you well then."
Momoko Takamachi smiled and agreed. Then she saw Gengo walk into the office. She rubbed her forehead with a headache and went to Nanoha Takamachi's door. She knocked gently, hoping her daughter would respond. But after a long silence, she sighed and prepared to try to lure (crossed out) her out with some fragrant minnow-shaped pancakes.
Inside the room, huddled under the covers, Takamachi Nanoha, her eyes red, was frantically scrolling through the dimensional chat list, seemingly searching for something, but ultimately found nothing. She pouted in grievance, her head covered, and her sobs echoed once more in the small room.
Meanwhile, Gengo, back at his office, headed straight for the Demon Slayer Corps. According to their previous agreement, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was to be hospitalized in Fuuto for treatment. However, if he didn't survive, Kagaya might have to stay in Fuuto for a long time and wouldn't be able to return. Therefore, he had to make that clear to them.
Furthermore, I must keep my promise to Kanao Tsuyuri; I can't break my promise to her twice, that would be too much.
"Mr. Gensho, it's been a long time."
Yuanxiang had just stepped through the door when he heard a surprised voice. Looking up, he saw Zhu with pink and green hair, who was eating rice from a large bowl, with rice grains still stuck to the corners of her mouth.
"Long time no see. Is your lord still living in the same old place?"
"No, my lord has moved to the Butterfly House. Please wait a moment."
After putting down his bowl and finishing the rice from his mouth, the man smiled brightly and said:
"I'll take you there."
"That's troublesome."
The Butterfly Mansion—just hearing the name tells you whose territory it is. It's also part of the Demon Slayer Corps' medical department, so it's no surprise that Kagaya Ubuyashiki went there to recuperate. However, what happened after Genji arrived...
"Have you decided not to go to Fengdu?"
Seeing that Kagaya Ubuyashiki's complexion had improved significantly, Gengo, who was sitting opposite him, blinked in surprise. Then he looked at the Pillars standing around him. They had been very insistent before, so why had they changed their minds now?
"I'm so sorry to have made Mr. Gensho's preparations over there in vain."
Although Kagaya Ubuyashiki couldn't see, he sensed Gengo's confusion and said apologetically:
"During this time, the more I arranged and dealt with the matters of the Demon Slayer Corps, the more reluctant I became. The thought of being away from these children made my heart ache. Moreover, after the curse was lifted, the children of the Butterfly Mansion were able to help improve my condition, so... I am very sorry."
"I see... It's alright. The ultimate goal is for you to get better. Since the Demon Slayer Corps' medicine is effective, that's a good thing. It just so happens that Fuuto Hospital's medical resources are quite strained right now."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Gengo."
At this moment, Kanae Kocho also spoke up to apologize. She looked at Genji, her face slightly flushed, and said:
"I originally went to you to talk about this, but I forgot and made you come all this way again."
"Don't worry about it, as long as the matter is resolved. By the way, where is Kanao?"
Gensou waved his hand casually, then looked at Kanae Kocho and said with a smile, "There's no time like the present. If you're not busy, why don't I take her to Fuuto for some fun? Oh, of course, everyone can come too. The more people, the more lively and fun it is."
Faced with Yuanxiang's suggestion, most people were clearly tempted, but thinking of the things they were busy with, they could only shake their heads regretfully. In the end, the three butterfly sisters returned to Fengdu with Yuanxiang.
In this unfamiliar environment, Kanao was clearly more afraid than curious, clinging tightly to Kanae's clothes. However, when Gengo took out the small toys he used to appease the client's child, Kanao's attention was drawn to them.
As it turns out, once a child gets used to an unfamiliar environment, her curiosity will soar. Even in the small office, she seemed overwhelmed by everything and wanted to touch everything. Shinobu Kocho helplessly followed behind her to prevent her from falling.
"Mr. Gensho".
At that moment, Kanae Kocho walked to Gensou's side, took out the leaf, and slowly said:
"I apologize for taking this leaf without your permission."
"Don't worry about it, it's just a leaf."
Taking the leaf, Gensou raised an eyebrow in surprise, looking at the smiling Kanae Butterfly, and after thinking for a moment, tentatively asked:
"You remembered?"
"Hmm? Mr. Gensou, what are you referring to?"
Kanae Kocho tilted her head with a smile, asking cutely in return. She wouldn't admit it, because if she did, Mr. Gengo would definitely answer her with some kind of request or duty... She didn't want him to just brush off such a magical encounter with a few words.
But looking at her, Gengo couldn't help but guess. Just as he was about to try to fool her, Kanao Tsuyukiro came running over and tugged at his sleeve, pointing to the clock on the wall. There was no other way; Shinobu Kocho was too short, so Gengo had to lift her up to reach it.
"It's not my fault I'm short..."
Shinobu leaned against her older sister, looking hurt. Gengo held up Kanao Tsukihana while laughing, which made Shinobu instinctively want to argue with him.
Just then, the door to the office was pushed open, and Takamachi Nanoha walked in carrying a scallop cake, seemingly wanting to share it with Gengo. However, what she saw was her detective brother having a great time with a girl about her age.
"Well!!!!"
082 An Encounter with the Great Dao of Self-Discipline
"Little Nanoha, um~~~ Aunt Takamachi's sunayaki is getting more and more delicious. Just standing here and smelling it makes my mouth water."
Gengo glanced at Takamachi Nanoha at the door and was somewhat surprised. He had watched this child grow up, and given her stubborn temper, it was a miracle that she was even at the agency today, carrying her favorite tuna. Hmm... she hadn't been spoiled for nothing.
Genji nodded inwardly with satisfaction. Just as he was about to ask Nanoha Takamachi to sit down first, and wait for Kanao Tsuyuri to finish studying the clock before trying the tuna-yaki, Nanoha Takamachi smiled kindly at him, raised the plate in her hand, and said gently:
"Brother Yuanxiang, does it smell really good?"
"of course."
"Really, do you really want to eat it?"
"Is that even a question?"
"Oh, then I'll be going."
"Eh?!"
Seeing that Takamachi Nanoha actually carried the plate away without looking back, Gengo was stunned. He thought that the child would at most need him to say some nice things before letting him eat, but this was the first time he had encountered someone just carrying the plate away like this.
Hmm... did I really anger her this time? This is such a headache.
Yuanxiang chuckled to himself, then glanced at the curious Butterfly and the other two beside him, coughed sheepishly, and whispered an explanation:
"I had a little conflict with that child before, so..."
"We didn't have any conflict."
At that moment, Nanoha Takamachi, who had left, reappeared, walked up to Genji with a smile, tilted her head, and looked at him, saying:
"Hey, that's right, isn't it, Gen~Shang~-ge~~!"
"Ah, ah... if you think about it, it can't really be called a contradiction."
Genji looked at the little girl with a subtle expression, slowly took over her words, and then silently shifted his gaze to the clock. How could this be so impolite? But why did Nanoha's words sound so creepy?
Well!
Gengo's actions led to a misunderstanding by Nanoha Takamachi. She looked at Kanao Tsuyuri, who was intently touching the clock, and her smile suddenly became strained. Kanao was so worried about her that she was almost crying, and yet she was playing so happily with other children. That's too much! That's really too much!
At the same time, Kanao Tsuyuri seemed to sense something. Her expressionless face lowered as she looked at Nanoha Takamachi, whose eyebrows were trembling uncontrollably. Children are always sensitive, so she instinctively grabbed Genji's hands. Nanoha Takamachi frowned, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately, mindful of etiquette, she quickly said:
"Brother Yuanxiang has an injury on his hand, little sister, you can't scratch him like that."
"Injury?!" X2
Upon hearing this, the Butterfly Sisters immediately perked up. Yuanxiang quickly shook his head and said softly:
"Don't worry about it, it's just a bruise, no need to apply any medicine. Alright, there's nothing fun in my little office, let's head to the amusement park. Nanoha, do you want to come along?"
"Of course!"
Nanoha Takamachi pouted slightly in dissatisfaction, then naturally stood next to Gengo. Kanao Tsuyukana blinked and followed suit, grabbing Gengo's sleeve. Nanoha Takamachi's little mouth pouted even more.
"Haha, let's go then~~"
Looking at the two little ones, Gensou finally understood why Takamachi Nanoha was so awkward. It was simply the children's possessiveness at play, which was normal. When he was little, no one but his grandfather could take the peaches out of his hands. But when they got to the amusement park, their attention turned to playing, and the pressure on him naturally disappeared.
Of course, it would be better if the three butterfly sisters changed their clothes beforehand, as their ancient costumes are too conspicuous in Fengdu.
"What...what are all these?"
Standing inside the amusement park, the various rides left the Butterfly Sisters somewhat bewildered. Genji, however, chuckled and crouched down, looking at Kurihana Kanao and asking:
"Which one does Kanao want to play?"
Upon hearing the question, Kanao Tsuyuri swayed slightly, clearly recalling some unpleasant memories. However, she still took out a coin and tossed it into the air. This time, however, Kanao Tsuyuri didn't look at the coin. The moment she tossed it, she seemed to have already made her decision, her gaze fixed on the carousel beside her.
Noticing this, Gengo looked at Kanae Kocho unexpectedly. The Flower Pillar, watching Shinobu Kocho pulling Nanoha Takamachi and Kanao Tsuyuri along the way, chuckled and said:
"After being discouraged by Mr. Gensho last time, the child's dependence on tossing coins has obviously decreased a lot recently."
"Ahem, please don't tease me about this."
Gengo sighed helplessly. Although that incident might have had some effect, the people from the Butterfly Mansion were the key to changing Kanae Kocho's life. He nudged Kanae Kocho's shoulder and said with a smile:
"Alright, it's not fun just staying here and looking around after coming all this way. Let's go have some fun."
Led by locals Gensou and Takamachi Nanoha, the group toured the entire amusement park. Afterwards, Takamachi Nanoha, still feeling unsatisfied, said to Kurihana Kanao that the amusement park in Fuuto was too small and they should go to Tokyo next time.
Yes, that's right. These two girls have become inseparable. Although Kanao Tsuyuri is quiet, with the lively and energetic Nanoha Takamachi around, the atmosphere between them is quite good.
However, they were still children after all. On the way back, Genji and Kanae each carried one child. They hadn't stopped all afternoon and were so tired they hadn't even eaten, their eyelids already drooping. Genji glanced at Shinobu beside him, but before he could say anything, the yawning Shinobu suddenly looked over. Genji didn't back down; he shrugged his left shoulder, the meaning of which was self-evident.
If you get tired, I don't mind carrying you on my back.
"No way, I don't... Ah~~~ sleepy, um..."
Seeing Shinobu Kocho yawning as she spoke, Gengo and Kanae Kocho exchanged a glance, smiled helplessly, and then decided to quicken their pace to get back to the agency as soon as possible.
Just then, some discordant voices came from a nearby stall. It was nothing, just some complaints about Kamen Rider Joker. Gengo gently stroked the head of Takamachi Nanoha, who had just woken up, and shook his head, indicating that he should ignore it.
"It's really funny. You eat meat with your bowl in hand, then curse your mother with your chopsticks. That's exactly what they mean by ingrates like you."
Who is it?
The sudden rebuke made Yuanxiang and his group stop in their tracks, especially Yuanxiang. He turned around in surprise and saw a young man in a leather jacket with gradient hair and an unconventional hairstyle, his hands in his pockets, slowly walking over. He looked at the group of drunkards and sneered disdainfully.
"Without Kamen Rider, Fuuto would probably have become a cruel experimental field long ago, and you would have become the victims of the experiments. You would have risked your lives and still be insulted like this. If I were that Kamen Rider, I would beat you up no matter what. Well, maybe that's what he thought too, but he's too busy fighting monsters to deal with you little minions."
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