Substitute Toyokawa Shoko, you can become stronger by breathing

The top-floor restaurant has an excellent view. Tokyo below is like a dazzling galaxy spread out, with constant traffic and brilliant lights.

Exquisite French dishes are presented one by one, from fresh seafood to tender steaks, to desserts shaped like works of art, all of which reflect the standards of a top restaurant.

Finally, when the last cup of coffee and after-dinner snacks were finished, the dinner party "carefully planned" by Ms. Wakamu Yutenji came to an end.

Everyone packed their belongings and prepared to leave.

Although no alcohol was drunk during the meal, perhaps because of the satiety brought by the sumptuous food, perhaps because of the slight dizziness brought by the beautiful scenery from the altitude, or perhaps because of the ups and downs of emotions before, everyone felt a little warm on their face, as if they were a little tipsy, and their steps were a little lighter than when they came.

At the restaurant door, everyone said goodbye to each other.

"Then we'll go first, Miao Meng, thank you for your hospitality." Chu Hua still had that perfect idol smile on his face and waved to Ruomai.

"Okay, be careful on the road." Hai Ling also nodded.

Mutsu stood quietly beside Kujo Renji, waiting to leave together.

Just as Kujo Renji was about to say a simple goodbye and turn to leave with Mu, Yutenji Wakamu suddenly plucked up the courage, took a few steps forward and blocked his way.

Her cheeks were flushed a lovely pink because of the "tipsy" feeling just now and the inner nervousness. Her fingers were twisting the strap of her bag a little nervously, and her eyes were flashing with a determination to go all out.

"Xiao, Xiaoxiang!"

She first called out the name out of habit, then took a deep breath, her voice trembling a little due to nervousness, but she spoke very clearly:

"Thank you...for today. I enjoyed dinner, and...thank you...before."

She was referring to the incident at the dinner table where Kujo Renji came to her rescue and patiently guided her.

Jiujo Renji looked at her shy yet courageous appearance, raised his eyebrows, said nothing, and waited for her next words.

Ruomai raised her head, glanced at him quickly, and then quickly lowered it, as if she was afraid of seeing any trace of impatience or ridicule in the other's eyes.

Her voice became softer, with a cautious, almost pleading tone:

"Um...Xiao Xiang...I..."

She paused, as if to cheer herself up, then jerked her head up.

Looking directly into Kujo Renji's eyes, the girl asked in a trembling but extremely serious tone:

"After this... can I... call you 'Lian Si'?"

The girl with blue hair and twintails froze in place.

you say...

What do you call me?

PS:

Today is a small day, only 8,000 words

I have to catch the morning flight back to my hometown, so I really don’t have much time.

Chapter 97: Boss, how did you become possessed by a girl? (1w1)

Soul exchange.

This concept has appeared in many works. In the end, the male and female protagonists will be noticed by the people around them because of certain details, which will lead to new ideas.

But unlike the contradictions necessary for the development of the work, Kujo Renji has always believed that as long as he is cautious enough, this secret will not be easily discovered in the current relatively "normal" worldview.

Looking back at the several times since he came to this world, his identity was "discovered" or questioned: Chihaya Aine's almost intuitive sharpness, Nagasaki Soyo's two accidental contacts that were almost "force majeure"... Apart from these, it seems that no one else can see through his disguise as "Toyokawa Shoko".

So...how did Miss Yutenji Wakamugi in front of me know the name "Renji"?

Does she have super powers too?

Mind reading? Or some kind of precognitive ability?

In an instant, all kinds of unreliable speculations flooded into his mind, and Kujo Renji felt his temples throbbing and a little dizzy.

What's going on in this world? Why are there so many people around me who don't play by the rules?

Fortunately, there were not many people at the restaurant entrance at this moment. Sankaku Hatsuka and Yawata Kailing had already left, and no one around was paying special attention to them.

Apart from Yutenji Wakamugi, who was standing in front of him with a look of anticipation and anxiety, and Wakaba Mutsushi, who was standing quietly beside him, no one should have noticed his loss of composure just now.

Kujo Renji took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

In any case, we must first find out how much Ruomai knows and how she knows it.

The gentle smile on his face faded a little, and his amber eyes became deeper.

He looked at Ruomai and said in a calm but unquestionable tone:

"It's getting late, and it's not convenient to talk here. Miss Yutenji, if you don't mind, please come to my house and chat."

"Eh? Going to Xiaoxiang's house?"

When Yutenji Wakamai heard this proposal, his eyes lit up instantly, and the hesitation caused by nervousness was immediately replaced by great surprise.

Going to Xiaoxiang's house! This is a treat I've never received before! Could it be...could it be that because I just mustered up the courage to call out that "nickname," it triggered some special bond plot?!

Is Xiaoxiang finally going to open his heart to me?!

Miss Ruomai, completely unaware of the subtle change in the atmosphere, was now filled with pink bubbles and unrealistic fantasies. She nodded and agreed without hesitation:

"Sure, sure! Of course I don't mind!"

So the three of them left the restaurant together and got into a taxi.

On the way, Ruomai was still immersed in the excitement of "entering the house", chattering and trying to liven up the atmosphere.

But she soon discovered that Jiujo Liansi beside her only occasionally responded with a word or two perfunctorily, with an unpredictable look on his face.

On the other side, Ruoye Mu remained silent from beginning to end, just looking out the window quietly, as if he didn't hear her speak.

And...how come Mu is here too?

A strange feeling flashed through Ruomai's heart, but it was quickly suppressed by the anticipation of visiting "Xiaoxiang's house".

The taxi stopped downstairs of a familiar apartment building.

The three of them went upstairs together and arrived at Kujo Renji's residence.

When the apartment door opened and Ruomai put on slippers and walked in as if she was familiar with the place, she realized belatedly that Ruoye Mu had also followed in silently.

And judging from Mu's natural look, it was obviously not his first time here.

Thinking about the conversation she heard in the locker room and the hug, a vague guess finally formed in Ruomai's mind. She couldn't help but ask:

"Um...Xiaoxiang, Mu...does she live with you?"

Kujo Renji did not answer her question directly, but just glanced at Wakaba Mu beside him.

The latter immediately understood what he meant, walked to the door, and with a "click", locked the door of the apartment from the inside.

The movements were smooth and natural, with a tacit understanding that required no words.

Eh? Eh?!

When she saw Mu locking the door, the smile on Miss Yutenji's face froze instantly, and the pink fantasy in her heart disappeared like a popped bubble.

Only then did she realize...something seemed a little wrong?

Just now, Xiao Mu... seemed to have locked the door? What's the purpose?

A serious, inexplicable, and even slightly dangerous atmosphere began to spread in the small living room.

The smile on Ruomai's face disappeared, replaced by nervousness and uneasiness. She subconsciously straightened her back and placed her hands on her knees, like a primary school student waiting for a lecture from her teacher.

"Ms. Yutenji, please sit down."

The voice of Kujo Renji came, still calm, but with an unquestionable commanding tone.

"Yes!"

Ruomai responded almost reflexively and immediately sat upright on the sofa.

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became like... an interrogation room.

Kujo Renji slowly walked to the sofa opposite Ruomai and sat down, crossing his legs and casually placing his hands on his knees.

The gentle smile on his face had completely vanished, replaced by a cold, indifferent, all-seeing gaze. It was a superior, controlling attitude that instantly reminded Miss Yutenji of the cold-blooded "Shoko" who had made her wear cat ears and undergo various shameful obedience tests.

Yes, that’s the feeling!

A familiar yet terrifying feeling came over her.

She should be afraid, but for some reason, deep down in Ruomai's heart, she felt a faint... inexplicable sense of intimacy? And a slight... trembling of being dominated?

She felt her cheeks getting hot again and her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.

"Youtianji Ruomai."

Jiujo Liansi spoke slowly, his voice as cold as ice:

"Where did you learn the name 'Lian Si'?"

The cold questioning was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, pointing directly to the core.

"me..."

Yutenji was startled by this sudden interrogation, her mind going blank. She hesitated, her eyes frantically looking towards Wakaba Mutsu beside her, then quickly looking away. Finally, she lowered her head and spoke in a voice as small as a mosquito:

"I...I didn't mean to...I just...it was at the end of rehearsal..."

She spoke incoherently and it took a lot of effort for her to tell him in bits and pieces what she had overheard Mu calling out that name outside the locker room door and what she had seen the two of them hugging.

His voice grew softer and softer, and his head lowered lower and lower, like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting to be punished.

After listening to Ruomai's confusing but clear explanation, Jiujo Liansi, who had originally prepared a series of subsequent "torture" methods and even thought out the words of coercion and inducement, was suddenly speechless.

...So that's what happened.

He thought Ruomai had mastered some great secret or possessed some special abilities.

After all this time, I just overheard Mu's name accidentally called out.

He suddenly felt annoyed.

I was indeed a bit careless.

Although Mu calling out the name "Lian Si" may have been a subconscious behavior, it would be a hidden danger if Ruomai heard it.

This matter itself is actually not a big deal if it is exposed in front of Wakaba Mu or Yutenji Wakamu.

Mu has a close relationship with Xiangzi and is simple-minded, so he doesn't overthink things. Ruomai, on the other hand, is quick-witted, but his loyalty seems acceptable at this point.

The real problem is that they are just teenage girls after all. No matter how careful they are, they can't guarantee that they won't let out this "secret" as a topic of conversation or a source of bragging in some unintentional occasions or when they are emotionally excited.

If this name were known to "certain people", especially those who planned to kill me, or those who were related to that incident...

Then both the current "Kujo Renji" and the original owner of this body "Toyokawa Shoko" will immediately fall into an extremely dangerous situation.

She must be made aware of the importance of this name, but without having too many associations and speculations.

Threat?

No.

This would instead expose the sensitivity of the name and arouse her unnecessary curiosity.

Just brush it off?

Even worse.

She probably won't take it seriously, and if she really tells it out one day, it will be too late to regret it.

We must grasp the "degree".

Jiujo Renji's gaze fell on Ruomai again, and his tone regained some composure, but still carried unquestionable majesty:

"The name Lian Si represents something that is inconvenient for outsiders to know."

He paused, and his voice became heavier:

"So, Miss Yutenji, please remember, from today on, no matter in any situation, to anyone, never mention this name again. Can you do it?"

His tone wasn't harsh, but the warning in his eyes was clear.

Feeling the invisible pressure, Yutenji Wakamugi immediately nodded frantically like a chicken pecking at rice, even nervously raising three fingers and stammering assuring: