Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

Polnareff, leaning on the railing, didn't take his 'failure' too seriously, but smiled and said something else.

"But if you want to come to Italy, remember to let me know in advance. I'll take you on a nice tour of Florence then."

"Okay, I'll trouble you, Mr. Polnareff, then."

The topic should have ended here, but at this moment Polnareff suddenly spoke again.

"Now that we've discussed personal matters, let's talk about official matters."

"?"

"Jotaro said that you, Narukami, joined the Kendo Club, and you seem to be doing pretty well?"

"It's just that the seniors are more caring..."

Polnareff didn't care whether Lan Ke's words were true or modest, he just nodded.

"It's a good thing to learn more about self-defense, but what you learn in school is too formulaic. With your personality, Narukami, you never know what strange things you'll get involved in one day..."

Facing Polnareff's complaints, Lan Ke's mouth twitched slightly. After all, what the other party said was right. Or it was not that he didn't know the day, but he had already been involved in strange things a long time ago. However, it was better to choose to remain silent here.

"So Jotaro asked me to guide you. After all, compared to those bastards, we all think that protecting yourself is more important. And I happen to be quite experienced in 'street fighting'..."

Polnareff's words surprised Lan Ke a little. After all, he didn't expect that Jotaro Kujo would ask Polnareff for help with this matter. What touched him even more was Jotaro Kujo's attitude.

His protective attitude of "no matter what the reason is, Ming Shang is right" was something Lan Ke had never experienced in his two lifetimes.

He felt as if something had hit him hard in the heart, and his heart, which should have been calm as he grew older, was now filled with waves.

"So, do you want to learn?"

Faced with Polnareff's question, Lan Ke responded without any hesitation.

"Of course! I'll trouble you, Mr. Polnareff, from now on!"

After all, this was part of Lan Ke's plan. Previously, because of the "Sword Path", Busujima Saeko noticed something unusual, and Lan Ke had already begun to consider whether to learn a new routine. Now that Polnareff took the initiative to mention it, it was like sending a pillow to him when he was sleepy.

"Very good! Then without further ado, let's test your strength first so I can teach you based on your situation..."

After hearing Lan Ke's words, Polnareff took out a wooden stick from behind and threw it to Lan Ke without saying anything.

It was obvious that he had been planning this for a long time, and he was almost certain that Lan Ke would not reject him.

Lan Ke didn't say much about this. He took the stick and assumed an "upward" stance.

Polnareff's strength must be far beyond his own. This is the information that Lan Ke pieced together based on Jotaro Kujo's fragmentary words. Facing such an opponent stronger than himself, choosing the "upper level" is equivalent to a desperate fight. Lan Ke would not choose it in a normal fight, but since it is a competition and there is no danger, it doesn't matter.

Facing the clean Lan Ke, Polnareff also smiled unconsciously.

How long has it been since you practiced sparring with someone like this?

"bring it on!!"

As Polnareff let out a low roar, Lan Ke took a step forward without any hesitation and slashed forward!

It was obvious that although Lan Ke felt that the probability of success was not high, he still did not give up. He launched an attack at the maximum distance, not seeking to defeat the enemy in one blow, but at least to be one step ahead of the enemy.

Seeing this, Polnareff's eyes lit up, and he stabbed Lan Ke with the stick in one hand.

"Clap~"

With a crisp sound, the stick brushed past and the tip pierced Lan Ke's shoulder...

Chapter 23 'Assists'

"Narukami! Let's go... huh?"

According to the original plan, Mouri Ran and Kudo Shinichi should have arrived in Izu on the same flight as Lan Ke and others, but their guardian, Mouri Kogoro, had to postpone it due to work reasons, which caused Kudo Shinichi, Mouri Ran and Suzuki Sonoko to delay their arrival until the next day.

The three of them couldn't wait to come over according to the address left by Lan Ke after they delivered their luggage to the hotel.

But the scene they saw caught everyone off guard.

Lan Ke, wearing only shorts, was standing under a hose, having cold water sprayed over his body. His seemingly unassuming body, after taking off his coat, revealed muscles like a cheetah. The icy water dripped slowly along the gaps between his muscles...

Just like girls often compare hearts first when they meet, boys also care about size... of course, referring to muscles.

Kudo Shinichi felt a strong sense of "oppression". After all, even though he had been exercising all the time, the main muscles he trained were in his legs. His upper body could only be described as "lean", definitely not as exaggerated as Lan Ke.

However, while he was surprised and envious, he suddenly remembered something.

wrong!

This is not the key!

The moment he reacted, he instinctively looked at Ran Mouri beside him. When he saw that Ran Mouri was just a little surprised, and even turned her head away with a puzzled look because of his gaze, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As for the other two people present?

Kogoro Mouri took a look and ignored it. After all, her target has always been the "cute young lady in a swimsuit". As for Suzuki Sonoko's reaction, it was a little unexpected.

It turned out that he didn't look at Lan Ke, but lowered his head.

Kudo Shinichi, who was somewhat curious, also quietly leaned over, and then heard Suzuki Sonoko muttering softly while clasping her hands in front of her.

"The Doctor is the only one in my heart..."

Looking at Suzuki Sonoko muttering softly, Kudo Shinichi's mouth twitched unconsciously. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should admire Suzuki Sonoko's "persistence" or complain that the other party actually fell in love with a "thief".

However, the movements of several people still attracted Lan Ke's attention.

Lan Ke turned off the faucet, shook his head violently to shake off most of the water droplets on the ends of his hair, and then wiped his hair back with one hand.

"Kudo? Are you all here?"

"Yeah, the first flight in the morning..."

As he spoke, Kudo Shinichi couldn't help but glance at a drunk uncle who had delayed them for a day. However, the other party didn't even look at Kudo Shinichi, but kept looking around, leaving Kudo Shinichi speechless.

On the contrary, Mao Lilan asked the question that hit the nail on the head as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Narukami-san, what... are you doing?"

"I just finished my morning exercise and washed off the sweat..."

Mao Lilan, who didn't know that Lan Ke's so-called "morning exercise" was actually "fencing", couldn't help but sigh.

"Narukami-san, you really like 'Kendo'~"

"It's alright~"

Seeing that Mao Li Ran misunderstood, Lan Ke simply did not explain, and Suzuki Sonoko, who had barely controlled her emotions until then, also spoke.

"Narukami, why are you dressed like this?"

"This outfit? Of course it's convenient, and it's also 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'~"

Looking at Lan Ke's hearty smile, Suzuki Sonoko tilted her head, as if she didn't understand what Lan Ke said.

You know, the 'Suzuki family' has a villa in Izu, and she comes to Izu for vacation almost every year, but it is precisely because of this that she is even more confused.

"Is there such a custom in this place?"

At this moment, two shirtless men walked out of the house.

"Ha~"

Perhaps because they were still sleepy, the two of them ignored Kogoro Mouri and his group. They walked straight to Lan Ke, took the water pipe from Lan Ke's hand, and started to make water for themselves.

I just don't know why the two of them look so itchy, as if they are not used to their current clothes.

Looking at the two people's skillful movements, even Suzuki Sonoko, who was most familiar with the local culture, felt a little unconfident.

Maybe what she knew was just a small part of the local area?

Is there actually a local custom of "men not wearing shirts"?

Suzuki Sonoko was made a little insecure.

Fortunately, although there are many unreliable people, there are also many reliable ones.

"Hey! You two, don't shower near the door! That's super rude to the guests!! Go shower in the bathroom!"

"Eh? This is obviously more convenient. We're wearing panties anyway, right?"

"That's right!!"

Looking at Kitahara Iori and Imamura Kohei who were clearly still asleep but still singing the same tune, Chisa Furukawa felt her anger level soaring.

"It's not a question of fat or not, okay?! Anyway—come here!!"

While smiling and nodding in the direction of Kudo Shinichi, Chisa Furukawa dragged Kitahara Iori and Imamura Kohei into the store, one hand holding each leg.

If the two people's screams were not so full of energy, people who saw this scene would probably doubt whether a crime had occurred.

Although he had only arrived a day early, Lan Ke had already tasted Chisa Furukawa's "Sanction" countless times during the day. He nodded calmly.

"This is also 'local custom'."

"???"

Even Ran Mouri had question marks in her head. It was obvious that the current situation was really outrageous.

However, Lan Ke turned a blind eye to this. He just smiled, wiped the moisture from his hair with a towel, and then led the two of them into the store.

"In short, this is a very professional and responsible dive shop. I completed the theoretical exam yesterday and completed my first dive with the 'instructor'. I plan to get my diving certificate in the next few days."

Although strictly speaking, Lan Ke does not need the so-called "diving certificate" when he needs to "dive", since he has learned this skill specifically in the "material world", Lan Ke does not intend to waste it.

Hearing that Lan Ke was planning to take the diving certificate exam, Kudo Shinichi, who was used to pretending to be cool, skillfully took out a "diving certificate" from his pocket.

"Do you need my help?"

Looking at the unconscious Kudo Shinichi, Lan Ke's mouth twitched.

He really envied the other person. If he were as slow-witted as the other person, he probably wouldn't be as distressed as he is now.

However, the other party had provided him with a lot of help after all, so Lan Ke simply spoke directly.

"No need for that. The seniors in the diving club are not only highly skilled, but also very serious about teaching. If you, Kudo, have some free time, perhaps you could teach Maori..."

After hearing Lan Ke's words, Kudo Shinichi reacted instantly and looked at Mao Li Ran embarrassedly.

Watching the two people communicating, Lan Ke couldn't help but sigh.

I didn't expect that I would become a 'wingman' without realizing it.

For a moment, Lan Ke seemed to understand Shirou Emiya's thoughts...

Chapter 24: This is no longer an ordinary Yakuza! A heavy punch is necessary!

Since Lan Ke is going to take the diving certification exam and Kudo Shinichi is going to teach Mao Li Ran, Suzuki Sonoko is completely free.

That’s right, Suzuki Sonoko also has a diving certificate. After all, as the eldest daughter of the Suzuki family, she has naturally tried diving.

Looking at Suzuki Sonoko who was discussing famous diving spots around the world such as "Tahiti" and "Semporna" with Shou Longjiro and others without any obstacles, Lan Ke, who had completed the exam with Tokita Shinji, was obviously in a good mood.

Although he became a so-called 'observer and disciplinarian' because of certain people, he did not hate all rich people because of this. At least he got along well with people like Suzuki Sonoko who had no airs of a young lady.

But at this moment, his diving watch suddenly flashed twice.

'? '

Lan Ke looked at his watch with some doubt, and saw the words "return to the store" on it.

The smile on Lan Ke's face faded instantly.

In order to prove the value of his existence, Emiya Shirou chose not to use Emiya Kiritsugu's "inheritance" but to raise his two younger sisters by working part-time. However, as he got to know Lan Ke, he gradually realized that he seemed to be a little distorted in his paranoia. After all, reducing the time spent with his younger sisters for the sake of self-satisfaction is really putting the cart before the horse.

Although he still works part-time in a few stores, he spares more time to accompany his sister and complete the work of the "Phantom Thieves".

So this time when Lan Ke came to Izu, Shirou Emiya, who had the "Fast Track to the World of Cognition", also came to Izu under the pretext of "working".

As for Busujima Saeko, she did not follow. After all, as the "teacher representative" of the "Bukujima Dojo", she could hardly spare much time during the day, not to mention that with her figure, she couldn't hide it at all.

With a height slightly taller than her peers and a heart that far exceeds her peers, she will become the visual focus no matter where she appears. Coming to Izu will only leave a flaw, so even though she really wants to come with Lan Ke, she has to give up for the sake of work.

There is no need to say much about Lucy. For her, who is at home everywhere, it doesn't matter where she stays. Naturally, she followed Lan Ke to Izu.

After all, although she has a good figure, she is not as memorable as Saeko Busujima, which makes her feel extremely complicated.

But since they are here, she and Shirou Emiya will naturally not slack off.

Because he had been cheated by the "Black Organization" once, Lan Ke was extremely concerned about his target. Shirou Emiya was responsible for physically monitoring "Yashiro Hideto", while Lucy was responsible for using various monitoring equipment to monitor various places.