I was the fourth disaster in Yokohama and was loved by everyone.

His face still wore that ambiguous smile, as if everything was under his control.

"Well, it's a bit of a surprise, but Dr. Mori will be very happy."

*

"Achoo—" In the pristine white hospital room, Zhu Yu was carefully tucking the blanket around Chuuya while manipulating the little figure. Suddenly, her nose tingled slightly, and she sneezed unexpectedly.

She rubbed her nose and muttered to herself, "Is someone plotting against me?"

Without giving it much thought, I turned my attention back to the game.

"Ku, Kuzi".

A speech bubble appeared above Chuuya's head, and at the same time, the black ball of yarn representing complex emotions reappeared.

Zhu Yu clicked to start a conversation.

Chapter 36 We were sneaking around hunting chickens!

"What's wrong, Chuuya?" Zhu Yu tilted her head, quietly looking at Chuuya who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"Kuko." Chuuya called her name again, as if to confirm that she was still there.

His voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of awkwardness: "Thanks this time."

After saying that, she immediately turned her head away, seemingly not wanting Zhu Yu to see the somewhat disheveled expression on her face. Her fingers unconsciously gripped the bed sheet tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white.

Only he knew how fast his heart was beating at that moment.

Damn it, I was going to thank him in a really cool way, but now I'm acting all timid and awkward. Kuzi will definitely laugh at me. Chuuya thought to himself.

Zhu Yu blinked and noticed that Chuuya was thanking her very sincerely. She immediately flashed a big smile: "You're welcome, Chuuya. We were sneaking around hunting chickens, you know!"

Finally, it's the players' turn to say such cool lines.

Zhu Yu felt a little happy, her heart filled with joy.

"Ah...yes." Chuuya Nakahara's lips curled up into a slightly childlike smile. After all, they had been through so much together, and he had long since come to regard Zhu Yu as a partner he could entrust his back to.

To be honest, having her by his side all this time feels... pretty good.

He suddenly felt an unprecedented peace in his heart, as if all his chaotic thoughts had vanished in that moment. Because he knew that as long as she was there, he was no longer alone.

Chuuya's smile deepened.

"Speaking of which, how did you find me?" Nakahara Chuuya only now remembered to ask her, since he hadn't mentioned to Zhu Yu that Shirase had asked him to meet at the last minute.

“Jun-suke told me you were in danger, and then revealed Shirase and the others’ plan to me,” Zhu Yu replied instantly.

Upon hearing that it was Junsuke who had told Zhu Yu, Nakahara Chuuya's previously chaotic mind miraculously returned to calm. It was both unexpected and reasonable.

"It's him," he remarked. Perhaps this shows that he wasn't such a failure as a leader after all.

"Yes." Zhu Yu nodded in affirmation. She glanced at the time in the game and realized it was already noon. Spending all her time in the hospital was not a good gaming experience, so she suggested, "Chuuye, please rest well first. I'll come see you again this afternoon."

Before even hearing Chuuya's reply, she manipulated the little figure to rush out the door.

"Sigh... Kuzi is really something, always so impulsive."

Chuuya Nakahara's helpless voice echoed in the ward, before falling silent again.

*

As a "messenger of justice" hiding her identity, Zhu Yu considered herself quite busy. First, she went to catch a wanted criminal to change her mood, and then she rode her beloved "new mount" (yes, it was still that bicycle) leisurely through the streets.

After all, you have to take the initiative to trigger tasks!

Riding a bicycle increases your speed and saves energy.

Zhu Yu tugged at the bell on the handlebars with satisfaction. The bell was crisp and loud, and passersby would consciously make way for it.

Ooi~ Players have arrived, make way!

*

For a certain calico cat, this was just an ordinary afternoon.

The afternoon sun shone on the park benches, as if gilding the whole world with a golden veil, making the benches and furs feel warm and cozy.

This lazy calico cat—or rather, Natsume Soseki—is currently curled up in a corner of the bench, its tail swaying gently, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

His eyes were slightly narrowed to avoid the direct sunlight, and his ears twitched occasionally as he caught the subtle sounds around him.

A gentle breeze carried the sounds of children's laughter and the rustling of leaves from afar.

Ah—how pleasant!

Far from all the chaos of people and trivial matters, on this ordinary afternoon, he felt so comfortable that he seemed to melt into the warm sunlight.

Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, a subtle sensation made him twitch his beard. It was the feeling of being watched, as if a gaze was quietly falling upon him.

Natsume Soseki's previously droopy ears perked up, and his eyes slowly opened, revealing a pair of deep and calm cat-like pupils.

His gaze met a pair of dark yet clear eyes.

It was a young girl wearing black-rimmed glasses, standing a few steps away from him, standing straight, her head down, intently looking at him.

The girl's expression was empty and calm at first glance, yet it carried an elusive sense of inquiry, as if she were observing something interesting.

A red children's bicycle was parked beside her, and it looked strangely familiar.

Natsume Soseki looked back and forth between the red bicycle and her several times in disbelief.

I finally realized who she was—the petty thief who had so immorally snatched a child's bicycle in the street that morning!

Of course, having roamed the streets and alleys of Yokohama and knowing everything that happens there, he naturally knew even more—she was the one who secretly cooperated with the Armed Detective Agency, was extremely efficient at capturing wanted criminals, and successfully relieved the pressure on the military and police, a superpowered individual who could control plants in battle, known as [Kawakami Socks].

Or, to put it more profoundly, he, who had personally witnessed her take off her glasses and become a different person, should perhaps call her "Umekawa Kuko".

When Kawakami Socks suddenly appeared, he was curious about "a powerful new superpowered person who appeared in Yokohama" and secretly squatted in a corner as a cat to observe her.

Having witnessed her fighting prowess, he fully acknowledged her abilities and remarked that Yokohama had gained a "new diamond," wondering which organization would acquire her.

Little did anyone know that her true identity was a little-known dessert shop owner named [Umekawa Kuko]. She suddenly appeared in Yokohama a little over a month ago, and her origins and identity are unknown. She is very likely an orphan who has been trafficked.

After all, in Yokohama's Rippachi district, there are countless orphans like her who have no identity and can only wander the streets. However, not everyone is as lucky as her to be taken in by kind people and live a peaceful life under the sun.

I wonder what this child wants by suddenly coming closer. Does he like cats? Natsume Soseki wondered.

Knowing the identity of the visitor, Natsume Soseki's tense nerves relaxed a bit. He used his paws to support himself on the chair and sat up, grooming his fur.

He had observed Zhu Yu for a period of time and thought she was a little girl with a slightly strange behavior logic, but overall she could be considered a good child, so he was very relaxed in front of her.

But... he might not have immediately connected the dots, as this was also a "good kid" who would suddenly snatch a child's car in the street.

Before he could react, he was grabbed by the armpits and lifted up, posed in a pose similar to Simba from The Lion King, forming a bold "大" (big) shape.

Chapter 37 The meaning of kittens as flowers is "Hurry before they're gone."

Natsume Soseki's eyes widened instantly, his body stiffening with shock, looking like a stick stuck in mid-air.

It kept making high-pitched "meow meow meow" sounds from its throat, as if warning Zhu Yu to let go immediately.

Natsume Soseki: Little girl, let me go!

But Zhu Yu was completely oblivious to Natsume Soseki's displeasure. Her face beamed with excitement as she pulled Natsume Soseki into her arms and happily ran around the chair, exclaiming, "Hahaha, family, it says it wants to come home with me! I have a cat now!"

Natsume Soseki, who was desperately twisting and struggling, thought: Is there anyone going to do something about her?!

*

At first, Zhu Yu didn't pay much attention to a kitten, after all, encountering a few stray cats on the street was a very common thing.

What really caught her attention was—why was a kitten's level higher than hers?!

Is this reasonable?

The player stared at the calico cat basking in the sun, lost in thought.

This is clearly not an ordinary cat, since ordinary cats don't have a name bar with a question mark (?) on their heads—something only NPCs have.

Moreover, the average level of a normal cat is around Lv.10, but this calico cat is already Lv.73, which is obviously unreasonable!

Could it be the legendary "King of Cats"?

Zhu Yu stopped the car thoughtfully and leaned closer to examine the "hidden Easter egg" that she had unexpectedly discovered.

The chibi-style calico cat seemed to be awakened by her approaching movement, sitting up from its lying position and sticking out its little tongue to groom its fur that had been ruffled by the wind.

what--

In that instant, Zhu Yu's soul was struck by "cuteness," and her little heart pounded wildly.

What a powerful kitten, what adorable movements! Strength and beauty combined!

It must be a pet assigned to the player by the game. Who else but the player deserves such a special kitten?

Zhu Yu had already begun to imagine the scene of fighting side by side with her pet in her mind—she shouted, "I choose you, cat beast, attack [cat punch]", and then the calico cat rushed up and slashed the enemy with a claw, knocking the enemy out.

Which player wouldn't want a pet like that? She stared at the friendly "green" symbol on the calico cat's head, her eyes shining.

Green name = It's friendly to me = It likes me = It wants to come home with me

Zhu Yu quickly calculated in her mind, her eyes sharpening in an instant.

The flower language of kittens is "first come, first served".

Zhu Yufei swiftly reached out her "claws" towards the unsuspecting calico cat.

*

Throughout the journey, Zhu Yu carefully suppressed the struggling kitten, and even when she noticed the kitten trying to escape from her arms, she didn't get angry.

Kittens are naturally a bit temperamental, that's normal.

Zhu Yu hugged the cat tighter, gently stroking its head every now and then, saying, "Stop fooling around..."

Perhaps influenced by her "gentle" approach, the calico cat stopped struggling in the second half and seemed to be sleeping peacefully in her arms.

The Natsume-sensei who was actually suffocated: ......

Zhu Yu planned to go to the hospital to see Chuuya in the afternoon. Considering that it would be inconvenient for her to use her fighting power if she carried the kitten around all the time, she decided to take the kitten back to the dessert shop for Junsuke to take care of. She could also talk to Junsuke about Chuuya while she was there.

Junsuke was very nervous when he heard that Chuuya was in the hospital, but he relaxed when he learned that he was alright.

“GSS is not easy to deal with. I wonder what will happen to Shirase and the others.” Shunsuke scratched his head, somewhat worried about his former comrades. Even though he had gone down a different path from them and planned to leave the defunct “Sheep” organization, he still had feelings for Shirase and the others.

"Don't worry, they're fine." At least they didn't die. Zhu Yu recalled the scene of the "little lambs" still having the energy to squawk after being brutally beaten, and answered with great certainty.

Junjie always believed whatever Zhu Yu said without question. He nodded to indicate that he understood and continued working in the shop.

Zhu Yu placed the calico cat solemnly on the cashier's counter. At that moment, the calico cat was sitting on the counter, almost reaching her chin.

Now, players are about to embark on one of the most important steps in pet ownership – naming their pet!

Thinking back to how she went through so many ups and downs, starting with the ID "Meichuan Kuzi" which was randomly generated by the system, she finally managed to come up with the Japanese-style name "Kawakami Socks," which is full of humor and quirky charm. She declared that she was no longer the person she used to be.

Zhu Yu stood with her hands on her hips, staring intently at the calico cat as if she wanted to bore a hole through it.

She was currently brainstorming, after all, she believed that a name should be catchy, practical, and easy to remember.

Countless names flashed through her mind like shooting stars, and she would choose the brightest one from them!

"Very good, from today onwards you are my cat, and your name will be—"

"Mimi!"

What a simple yet authentic name! (Aria)

The calico cat looked utterly dejected, and for a moment it couldn't muster any resistance to the hand that was stroking its head.

As she finished speaking, the name box above the calico cat's head changed to 【? ? ? (Mimi)】.

Zhu Yu was satisfied. Although she still didn't know what the "???" meant, it didn't stop Mimi from being her cat. Even the system had acknowledged it.

After resolving the naming issue, Zhu Yu entrusted Mimi to Junjie, carefully reminding him, "If Mimi gets hungry..."

Wait a minute, speaking of food, there's no cat food in the store, and there's nothing for pets to eat in the props either. So what does Mimi eat?

Zhu Yu pondered: Cyber ​​pets should be able to eat cake, right...?