Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

"It hurts! Xiao Zhen is a bad person!"

Chapter 318 Sir, would you like to buy some matches?

Inside the room, Luo Zhen stood in front of the mirror, lost in thought.

Today is the day Hirasawa Yui promised to invite Ryouma to her home.

Luo Zhen originally refused, but he couldn't resist Hirasawa's crying, tantrums, and threats of suicide, and even refused to eat desserts.

After that, Joseph somehow found out about this and immediately declared that he would take care of all of Joseph's work that day.

In the end, Luo Zhen accepted Hirasawa Yui's invitation.

He stood blankly in front of the mirror, combing his hair like an adult and putting on a smart suit...

This does not exist.

Luo Zhen found a set of clothes in the closet that looked relatively clean and tidy, then went out and left.

It's worth mentioning that Luo Zhen only noticed when he opened his wardrobe to pick out clothes that most of the clothes in his wardrobe seemed to be black.

Looks like I need to buy some clothes.

Luo Zhen thought as he put the key back in his pocket.

Although black clothes are more comfortable to wear, and you don't have to think about matching them.

But I definitely should have a few changes of clothes.

"Is Senior Luo Zhen going out?"

Holding a bag of fruit, Narumi looked at Luo Zhen curiously and asked.

She lost a bet with Naruhira Akito and was asked to buy some fruit. When she got to her doorstep, she ran into Rajin.

"Yes."

Luo Zhen, who originally planned to go directly, decided to bring a gift after seeing the fruit in Narumi Ryou's hand.

After all, it feels a bit strange to go empty-handed.

"It seems like Senior Luo Zhen has been very busy lately."

For various reasons, Luo Zhen has been spending less and less time at home lately.

Most of the time is spent either in the research institute or beating up abnormal creatures.

This also gave Naruhira the impression that 'Rōzō' was very busy.

Although I don't know what Luo Zhen is up to, I can tell he's very busy.

Just like when I was a kid, every time I went on a business trip, there would always be someone in their early twenties, with an average appearance, who didn't talk much and liked to be alone.

A man you rarely see, and whoever he is busy with.

And he doesn't have a partner yet.

"It's alright, I don't feel particularly busy?"

Luo Zhen himself said with some uncertainty.

He was already used to this kind of life, so he didn't feel busy.

To be honest, he feels much more relaxed lately than during the previous costume war.

After all, it's not like that bastard Hai Dong caused any trouble.

"Is Senior Luo Zhen still handling things on that side this time?"

"No, a friend's parents invited me to their home."

"friend?"

"Yes, Hirasawa Yui, you've met her before."

Luo Zhen said casually.

The weather is a bit gloomy today. Should I bring an umbrella?

Looking at the dim sky, Luo Zhen thought.

Although summer is almost over, the torrential rains of this season can come unexpectedly.

"That's it."

Mingpiao nodded to indicate that he understood.

After Luo Zhen left, Mei Piao Liang suddenly realized a problem.

"Hmm? The other person is a girl, right?"

"What's wrong, Liang? You're standing at the door and won't come in."

Wearing slippers, Akito Narumi looked at Ryou Narumi at the door and asked.

He also got a rare day off today.

Since a few years ago, his work has become increasingly busy, and he has had much less time to spend with his family.

However, he has recently started to interestingly increase the time he spends with his family.

Hyakki Funetaro was also very generous in granting Naruhira Akito a lot of leave.

"nothing."

Shaking his head, Ming Piaoliang still didn't reveal the matter.

What if Luo Zhen is just visiting as a guest?

Spreading rumors behind someone's back is not a good habit, and that's what Akito Naruhira taught her from a young age.

Somewhat puzzled, Naruhira Akito shrugged and didn't dwell on the matter.

All he wants to eat right now is fruit.

Walking down the street, Luo Zhen bought some fresh fruit at a fruit shop.

I have to admit that fruit is really expensive in this run-down place.

Although many people always boast about it, saying things like new technology research and development, careful selection, high cost, natural and pollution-free, and a bunch of other nonsense.

But Luo Zhen felt that ultimately it was simply because there was relatively little land available for growing fruit here, and scarcity made things valuable.

In addition, what Japan excels at is 'I don't have good stuff, but I can package what I have into something good.'

For example, that rice fairy.

That's why people would have this idea.

As for the so-called new technologies that have received a certain amount of investment.

I'll just ask you one question: does eating this apple prolong life or something?

Ultimately, it's just plain fruit, and the taste isn't much better.

"Is this right here?"

After glancing at the address on his phone, Luo Zhen stopped in front of the detached house.

In Japan, this type of detached house with a garden is often referred to as "Ichidoken" (一户建).

Japan's homeownership rate has remained around 60% for the past decade or so, with detached houses being the main type of privately owned residences.

"Ding dong."

Luo Zhen pressed the doorbell and waited quietly.

Meanwhile, inside the research institute—

"Isn't Luo Zhen coming today?"

With her long hair cascading down her back, Asukai Kiki looked at Joseph and asked.

At this time, Luo Zhen should have already arrived at the research institute.

"Oh, he has something to do today."

Joseph paused in his work, then said casually.

Asukai Kiki frowned, feeling that something was off.

Where Asukai Kiki couldn't see, Joseph's forehead was already beaded with cold sweat.

I completely forgot about that!

Just as Joseph was pondering how to explain, the mission arrived.

"Ah, I have a mission. I'll go carry it out now."

Joseph's eyes lit up, and he spoke rapidly.

Watching Joseph's departing figure, Asukai Kiki's doubts deepened.

In a corner of the city, a little girl carrying a basket sits alone in an empty park.

The basket contained matches that were soaked in water.

She was waiting for someone to come and buy matches.

My bare feet were red from the cold, but strangely, the temperature wasn't that low today.

Even if you're not wearing shoes, you shouldn't do that.

A gentle breeze blew by, carrying with it the smell of something burning.

"Little sister, it's about to rain, why aren't you going home?"

A voice, seemingly suppressing something, rang out.

The girl turned her head and saw a man with a strange smile on his face trying to force a friendly one.

However, that smile looked strange no matter how you looked at it.

Just like some scoundrels in movies and TV shows.

"gentlemen."

The sound was like two pieces of sandpaper rubbing together.

But the man seemed completely oblivious to this.

Would you like to buy a match?

The little girl smiled, held up the basket in her hand, and asked the man.

Compared to the man's smile, this smile appeared very innocent.

But something seems to be hidden.

Chapter 319 The Little Match Girl Died That Night

The man was slightly taken aback when he saw the matches handed to him.

matches?

Are there still people selling matches in this day and age?

It's not like men haven't seen people still using matches.

Many self-proclaimed heavy smokers always say that only people who truly enjoy smoking use matches to light their cigarettes.

Because a lighter can affect the taste of the smoke.

He neither confirmed nor denied this claim.

Because he felt there was no difference.

In his view, this statement was nothing more than some people trying to show off their uniqueness.

After observing the little girl carefully, the man noticed something unusual.

The little girl in front of me clearly doesn't look Japanese, and her clothes are very much in the style of medieval Europe.

Although the tattered clothes that barely covered his body didn't reveal any patterns, the man, who had seen many films and television shows, still thought so.