Cyberpunk: Nirvana of Shoko Toyokawa

Although the hacker named Miao Meng likes physical contact and jokes, she does have the ability above the standard level of ordinary civilian hackers. The Chaomeng editing system she built herself has complete functions and supports multiple hacking points. This shows that she has a very active mind - this is the most important quality for a hacker to continuously improve.

Needless to say, the mercenary Hai Ling. I have been on several missions with her. At that time, she was still a green mercenary, but her professional performance in the face of crisis was impressive.

No matter what their attitudes were in private, these two people showed high professionalism once they entered the working state.

“(How did Xiaoxiang convince these people?)”

Chuhua doesn't think this is a simple matter.

Amid topics like "The traffic on Instagram is really bad recently~", Chuhua looked at Xiangzi who was sitting on the windowsill.

Xiangzi stared out the window, not knowing what she was thinking. The setting sun fell on her.

After negotiating with Pastel*Palettes, Xiangzi said that he would take action on his own.

But in fact, Chuhua could see that in the past two weeks, Xiangzi had shown an attitude that he did not want to get too involved.

"(Why?)"

What are you worried about?

My identity as a debut singer?

Or is there something I need to do later?

The two did not become enemies.

This is already better than the best future Chuhua had ever imagined.

But the childhood days when we could talk about anything are now a thing of the past.

Maybe you should ask proactively.

but……

That rainy night.

The sense of fragility displayed by Xiangzi is so strong.

This made Chu Hua hesitate to extend a helping hand.

Would it be a good thing to break Xiangzi's rhythm and take the initiative instead?

Chuhua didn’t know.

She didn't know whether she should go a step further and participate more deeply in Xiangzi's plan.

"——Hatsuko, will you meet the Seven Bands? Hey, I want to ask Roselia——"

Miao Meng is still asking questions.

Chu Hua turned his head back.

……

Xiangzi withdrew his gaze from the window.

Inside the room, Chuhua, Miaomeng and Hailing were chatting animatedly.

Mainly, Miao Meng is in full swing.

Chu Hua answered politely, and Hai Ling just ate energy biscuits and occasionally said a word or two.

"(…Hsukahana.)"

Xiangzi's gaze stayed on Chuhua and he fell into deep thought.

During these three days, Chuhua did not stay at Miaomeng's house all the time.

In between, she also went to do sumimi's work several times.

But they are all very short.

Chuhua seemed to have postponed all the big work that could be postponed. She would leave Miaomeng's apartment, spend a few hours to finish the work, and then come back here.

Sleep is solved by taking naps.

"You don't need to try so hard."

Xiangzi said this to her several times, which caused dissatisfaction from Miao Meng, who was always asked to work overtime by Xiangzi.

But Chuhua just smiled.

"It's better to do it all at once, and it's safer," she said. "After all, Sumimi's idol has been in and out of private homes for a long time, and there's no telling when it will arouse suspicion. If time goes on for a long time, there may be many variables."

"But……"

"My life is on the line in the Pastel*Palettes case, right?"

Chu Hua is right.

Xiangzi had nothing to say.

"(Chuhua.)"

Xiangzi looked at her back and thought.

In fact, she had not originally intended to let Chuhua be so deeply involved.

In her plan, Chuhua’s involvement would only end after the transaction with Pastel*Palettes was completed.

At most, when everyone sneaked into the Avex research base later, they would use Chu Hua's title of "popular idol singer" as a cover.

This is not because Xiangzi looks down on Chuhua's ability, nor is it because he is worried that Chuhua will keep his mouth shut, nor is it because of any personal likes or dislikes.

But the reason is simpler and more direct.

Xiangzi couldn't afford Chuhua's price.

Miao Meng and Hai Ling want money.

Money is easy to get. The easiest thing to get in this world is money.

Although it will be tiring and dangerous, as long as you want, there are countless ways to get it.

Above money is the second insurance: the desire to reach the top.

Miao Meng and Hai Ling both aspire to become big shots.

The reason for Miao Meng is more outward-looking: he wants to live a life of luxury and want to be the center of attention.

Hai Ling’s reasons are more introverted: she wants to protect herself and those around her, and she wants a stable life.

But their desire for this goal, like Xiangzi's, is very strong. Moreover, they have worked hard for it for a long time.

Even if Xiangzi did not appear, this effort would continue.

Xiangzi simply took advantage of this continuous effort and put a price on these originally priceless things.

So, now they belong to Xiangzi.

Common interests connect the three people together, making them each other's most stable teammates.

But Chuhua is not easy to deal with.

Because Chuhua is not short of money.

Chuhua has already debuted in a good agency and has Sumimi, a golden rice bowl that is relatively reliable for now.

In the City of Music, there are not many people who can earn more than her.

On that night when she forgot everything, Xiangzi also had a brief conversation with Chuhua. She knew that Chuhua was keenly aware of the current situation and also had the intention of becoming a "big shot".

However, Chuhua's intention was not urgent.

One could even say that he was a little hesitant.

Hatsuka was worried about her debut partner, Junda Mana. Even if we put aside this layer of reason, she also had a Honeycomb collar around her neck.

If you don't plan to burn your boats, even if you want to do something, your room for maneuver will be limited.

"(It's not easy.)"

Xiangzi thought.

She knew that Chuhua was willing to do so much for her now because he was doing her a favor from their childhood.

Xiangzi was very happy that Chuhua valued that past experience. After all, she also thought it was a precious memory.

However, human favors are not reliable after all.

Xiangzi thought of his father, his mother, and the look in his grandfather's eyes when he let his men drag him away.

"(……)"

Xiangzi doesn't believe in human feelings.

"(Are you going to take the chain tied to Hatsuka's collar that Junda Mana and Honeycomb are holding into your own hands...)"

When this thought came to Xiangzi's mind, the first thing that came to his mind was Chuhua's back standing between Bailu Qiansheng and himself.

"(……never mind.)"

Xiangzi doesn't believe in human feelings.

But Chuhua treated her with his true heart.

She didn't want to frame Chu Hua.

Chapter 200 Miaomiao House ( monthly tickets plus more)

After a short break, the puzzle work began again.

This time, it didn't last long.

At nine o'clock that evening, all the work was completed.

“I have done everything I can.”

Chuhua said this.

Xiangzi and Hailing put on tungsten steel Mewtwo headbands and sneaked into Mewtwo.

This time, the four of them stood together outside the gate of the Avex research base.

"Welcome to the renovated Watanabe Brain in Hatsuko~"

Miao Meng said lightly and walked forward.

The four men stepped over the optical camouflage fence.

Outside the research base, there were fewer fragments than the last time I saw them.

The outline of the drone was already visible in the air. The turrets standing on both sides of the building also revealed part of their gun barrels and bodies made of fine steel.

Several armored vehicles that could be identified as [Demon Dogs] were parked in the previously dark parking spaces. Around them, the black area was walking, but in his hand was a military-specific Kalashnikov A-80 heavy rifle that was lightweighted with composite materials, and he was already wearing a Kevlar-type bulletproof vest that could block 850 feet/pounds of impact energy bullets.

"sharp."

Hai Ling said sincerely.

Chuhua smiled.

"There are more powerful ones inside!"

Miao Meng walked quickly forward and pushed open the door of the building.

The interior of the building was completely different from the last time I saw it.

There are still black areas on the bulletin boards and display screens on the walls.

But the objects moving in front of them are no longer like that.

[European Theater Type 4] The small robot flew around in the air. It was completely pieced together. On the ground, the sweeping robot with an alarm function made a humming sound and turned around.

Surveillance cameras, temperature alarms, and motion alarms have been restored at every distribution point.

The entire counter at the front desk has been restored, using bulletproof and shock-absorbing materials of military technology. Behind the V2019-P8 Micro-Tech new military computer, the golden semi-implanted Internet mask model worn by the receptionist has also been perfectly reproduced.

Go forward and get on the elevator. It keeps jumping through timelines and stops at different floors.

Sometimes, it’s to discuss the itinerary. Sometimes, it’s to find Black Rock.

But apart from the black areas that have been completely destroyed, including the top floor, many surrounding images have revealed their general appearance.