Gin likes me?

Looking at Uozuka Saburo who was so close to him with fluctuating eyes, Hagiwara Chisura couldn't help but stretch out his hand and wanted to touch Uozuka Saburo's cheek.

"Don't do such dangerous things in the future. I will be really worried." However, Uozuka Saburo's hand was faster than Hagiwara Chisuka's.

With a somewhat surprised look in her eyes, Hagiwara Chisu found that Uozuka Saburo had placed his hand on her head, gently rubbing her hair.

What intoxicated Hagiwara Chisuki the most was that Uozuka Saburo looked directly at him while speaking caring words in a calm and serious tone, with sincere concern in his upright eyes.

How would it feel to be treated like this by a loved one whom you regard as a hero in your heart?

Hagiwara Chisawa answered with a lunge despite his injuries.

"Yeah, I know, formation!"

"Idiot, don't rush over so suddenly, didn't you just finish the operation?"

258: Anyway, not many people know me?

"Hey, it turns out that your heroic boy came to see you while I was away. What a pity that I didn't catch up!"

Looking at Hagiwara Chisuki in surprise, Usamiko hit her thigh angrily.

Although she didn't have any extra thoughts about the man her best friend liked, but as a student at the police academy, she was also very interested in powerful people like Uozuka Saburo!

This is an elite undercover agent who truly lives next to you!

Moreover, through all the experiences, Usamiko realized that Uozuka Saburo was definitely not a man who gained his reputation in vain.

According to Chisawa Hagiwara, Uozuka Saburo is even younger than her. In that case, doesn't he really make him a heroic young man?

He is obviously younger than their age and should be in school, but he has already shouldered the responsibility of everyone for the country and the mission. Even in the darkest environment, he always yearns for light, keeps his mission in mind, and keeps fighting for it. He will never go along with the dark forces!

Such a person is just like the protagonist in a novel. It is hard for a girl not to be moved by him, okay!

This is also the reason why Usamiko, who initially disapproved of her best friend's offensive against Uozuka Saburo, now has a drastic change of attitude.

Just kidding, although her best friend is equally outstanding, she is the best in the police academy in terms of grades, character, appearance and ability, but when these halos are placed in front of Saburo Uozuka's identity and contributions, Usamiko instead feels that her best friend is marrying above her station to some extent.

Of course, she wouldn't say this in front of Hagiwara Chisuku. After all, her best friend was always worried about the issue of Uozuka Saburo, which was not at all like the confident state she showed in school.

"After all, Jin is very busy, and he has finally made time to come and see me." With a happy smile on her face, although Hagiwara Chisuku herself doesn't like flowers very much, she feels happy no matter how she looks at the bouquet of flowers brought by Uozuka Saburo on the bedside table.

"Wow, this is really an enviable sweetness." Looking at Hagiwara Chisuki in this state, Usamiko smiled strangely and joked.

However, when she looked at the hospital gown that Chisu Hagiwara was still wearing, her eyes showed a little emotion.

"But I really didn't expect that you, Qiansu, would do such a dangerous thing."

"Well, but the situation was very urgent, and I did it without having time to think about it. Fortunately, the injured part is not dangerous." He subconsciously touched his side abdomen. In fact, Hagiwara Chisu was still a little worried that whether the wound would leave scars on his skin after being sutured. After all, he was a girl, and it was normal to care about his skin.

"Oh, and I already know the problem. Just now, he scolded me seriously. Meizi, please don't continue to lecture me."

Seeing Usamiko's strange expression, Hagiwara Chisaku reacted and quickly clasped his hands together and bowed, speaking with a begging look on his face.

After all, although Hagiwara Chisu has no regrets, he has been suffering these days as he has been educated by his parents, teachers, younger brother, and friends.

"I can't scold you. According to Mr. Kurosawa's personality, even though he can't say anything sweet, his actions and eyes are enough to make you, Qiansu, intoxicated and unable to control yourself... Well, it seems that I was right."

Looking at Hagiwara Chisu's suddenly red face, Usamiko felt her mouth a little sour.

Although this is a blow to myself, I still feel jealous, okay?

I am also a beautiful young girl, why can’t I meet my own prince charming?

"But Chisuku, to be honest, although I support you and Mr. Kurosawa, I always feel that it is really difficult for you two to be together."

Picking up an orange, Usamiko peeled the skin gently while speaking in a vague voice.

"Although Mr. Kurosawa said that we speculated that he was an elite undercover agent sent out by the Public Security Bureau or the Metropolitan Police Department to carry out an important mission, it is precisely because of this that I feel worried."

"For a person as powerful as Mr. Kurosawa, can the people above really let him go free? Not to mention, even our instructor, who has such a deep background, couldn't find out any information about Mr. Kurosawa. This level of identity is kept secret..."

"I understand that, but I'm willing to wait!" Looking at her best friend with gentle eyes who was full of worry, Hagiwara Chisu knew that the other party was really thinking about her.

"I have also entered Neon's Ministry of Public Security. This way, I should be closer to the formation."

"I will continue to work hard and help Zhen in more ways. I believe that one day, Zhen will stand by my side."

He clenched his fist confidently and raised it up, then Hagiwara Chisaku spoke loudly.

"After all, I can no longer imagine what I would be like if I left the formation!"

"As expected of Chisuki. If Mr. Kurosawa knew this, he would definitely be very touched. After all, it was Mr. Kurosawa who fell in love with you at first sight." She shrugged with a smile. Looking at Chisuki Hagiwara's awareness, Usamiko knew that she didn't need to say anything more.

"But it still feels so bad. I almost got to see Mr. Kurosawa. I wonder what he is doing now."

"If it's Zhen, he should still be working hard for the safety of the country and the people. He is that kind of person!"

. . .

"Ah, is there anyone saying something bad about me behind my back?"

Coming out of the hospital, Uozuka Saburo, who was supposed to "continue working hard for the safety of the country and the people", wiped his nose, carefully picked up the wine he had taken a fancy to and placed it in the shopping basket in his hand.

Both he and Kurosawa Hotaru like drinking, and taking advantage of the last period of vacation, Uozuka Saburo thinks that he should let Kurosawa Hotaru enjoy himself.

"But I feel sorry for the big sister. Her identity has been exposed. It will be difficult for her to move freely in Tokyo in the future. Really, she has learned makeup and disguise very well, but why doesn't she like to use them? Although the mission this time is to be a bait, there is no need to go in with her true face."

"It seems I have to be more careful. I still have to protect my true identity. That way, I can relax during the holidays. After all, I know people in Tokyo..."

"Um, is that Mr. Kurosawa?"

"Not much... Are you, Mr. Maori?"

259: I am no longer a police officer

"I really didn't expect to meet you here, Mr. Kurosawa."

Smiling, he poured a glass of shochu for Uozuka Saburo. Kogoro Mori, who was sitting opposite him, had a sigh on his face, as if he was lamenting about some wonderful fate.

"I didn't expect to meet Mr. Maori either."

He politely took the wine glass. Although they had met before at the wine buying place, Uozuka Saburo, who was not very familiar with Maori Kogoro, did not intend to communicate much.

After their last chance encounter and conversation, Uozuka Saburo had put the matter of Mori Kogoro behind him.

Actually, it's normal if you think about it. After all, based on his limited understanding, Uozuka Saburo feels that Mori Kogoro is still a rather troublesome person.

Although he didn't show much ability, Uozuka Saburo could tell directly that the seemingly ordinary man in front of him was definitely not an ordinary person.

Moreover, the other party's persistence in the matter gave Uozuka Saburo a headache.

He wasn't complaining. These real police officers mistook them for higher-level counterparts, which really put a lot of pressure on Uozuka Saburo.

There were many times when Uozuka Saburo actually didn't want to act under the identity of a 'public security undercover', but now, he is slowly becoming more and more solid with this identity.

Don't ask. Asking is part of your job. I can't go into details and then leave you to guess.

However, after they failed to obtain any results through their own investigation methods, they would suggest to themselves that Uozuka Saburo's identity level might be higher, so they had no way of knowing.

Stop it, we are all adults, can you please use your brain more? Don’t think that I am a good person just because I have done a few good things!

What's wrong with the killer? Can't the killer punish evil and promote good, and help the old lady cross the road based on his mood?

Couldn't the killer just look at the cute little girl and feel sorry for her and save her life?

Of course, Uozuka Saburo had no way of telling these words to others. Today, he was dragged here by Maori Kogoro. Otherwise, wouldn't it be uncomfortable to bring some wine and side dishes back to watch a movie with Kurosawa Hotaru?

Speaking of this, Uozuka Saburo's eyes changed, and finally he couldn't help but secretly glance at the expression of Mouri Kogoro who was sitting opposite him.

This is also what attracted him here.

Compared with the previous two meetings, the current Kogoro Mori has changed a lot.

Unlike the serious yet cheerful and confident man who was surrounded by his daughter and wife when they first met, and also different from the policeman who persistently asked him the truth in the cafe when they second met, the feeling that Kogoro Mouri gave to Saburo Uozuka at this moment can only be described in one word.

Depressed.

The suit he was wearing was obviously of a decent style, but it looked loose on him. His hair, which was originally smooth and stylish, was a little loose in places, and there was even obvious stubble on his chin.

It was as if he had aged almost ten years in such a short period of time. Such a huge change really surprised Uozuka Saburo.

"Mr. Maori, although this may be a little abrupt, what on earth happened to you?"

Holding the cup and gesturing towards Kogoro Mori, Uozuka Saburo asked in a deep voice.

Some bad thoughts flashed through his mind. As a man at the age of hard work and struggle could appear in such a depressed state, things might be more serious than Uozuka Saburo imagined.

"Could it be that something happened to someone in the family? No way. When I was at the Suzuki family some time ago, I didn't hear that girl Sonoko say anything about the Mori family. If something really happened, Sonoko and Xiaolan would definitely not remain indifferent given their relationship."

After drinking the wine in the glass, Uozuka Saburo couldn't stop thinking.

"Mr. Kurosawa... I am no longer a policeman." Following Uozuka Saburo's movements and swallowing the wine in the glass, Kogoro Mori's face flashed an undisguised bitter smile, and his whole temperament became a little more bleak.

"...That's really a pity. Although we haven't met many times, I think Mr. Maori is very suitable to be a policeman, and he will become a rare good policeman." With a hint of surprise in his eyes, Uozuka Saburo picked up the wine jug and took the initiative to pour a glass of wine for Maori Kogoro.

"A good policeman? That's always been my dream." He laughed at himself, picked up the wine glass and took another sip. Kogoro Mouri drank very quickly, as if he wanted to express the depression in his heart through the wine.

"There is no chance. There is no chance anymore."

"..." Without saying much, Uozuka Saburo just silently poured another glass of wine for Mouri Kogoro.

Men's friendship is sometimes so strange. Although Uozuka Saburo and Mouri Kogoro did not meet many times, Uozuka Saburo had a natural liking for Mouri Kogoro. Although it was only the third time they met, Uozuka Saburo felt a kind of naturalness and comfort that people in the organization could not bring him.

As the glasses clinked, Saburo Uozuka slowly learned from Kogoro Mori the reason why he left the police department.

Of course, in the words of Kogoro Mori, he did not regret the judgment, because under the circumstances at the time, he could not allow his wife to be under the control of a crazy gangster who might do anything for any longer.

Kogoro Mori, who was confident in his marksmanship, immediately thought of rescuing his wife from the dangerous situation.

However, his approach was not recognized by the higher-ups in the police department.

Moreover, the real reason that drove Kogoro Mori to resolutely leave the Metropolitan Police Department was not just such a simple thing.

"Mr. Kurosawa, if my guess is correct, you must have had a lot of tasks to perform during the recent turmoil in Tokyo."

His expression was already a little hazy, but when Kogoro Mori said this under the influence of alcohol, Uozuka Saburo's eyes suddenly became clear.

For Saburo Uozuka, who had specially trained to drink at the training base, he could drink low-proof liquor like Neon, Chinese liquor, or Russian water of life without changing his expression, in amounts that would be horrifying to ordinary people.

Such exercise can prevent many emergencies, such as now.

"I am actually very curious as to why Mr. Maori, who has already left the Metropolitan Police Department, asked me this question."

260: Please let me follow you

“Because I’m unwilling to accept it.”

Faced with Uozuka Saburo's sudden question, Maori Kogoro did not show any panic. Instead, he raised his head and stared at Uozuka Saburo with his eyes that were still bright even though he had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol.

"I cannot accept the death of my senior brother. I cannot accept the unbelievable darkness that emerged in the Metropolitan Police Department after I conducted only a simple investigation. I cannot accept that my dream of becoming a police officer has been shattered like this."

"I am unwilling to accept the oath I swore when I graduated with my brothers. I am unwilling to accept that my daughter and my wife can no longer proudly tell others that I am a police officer when they mention me. They dare not believe it. The resolution I just made after risking everything was trampled on like this."

"Mr. Kurosawa!" The fiery look in his eyes seemed to melt Uozuka Saburo. Maori Kogoro changed his cross-legged sitting posture, put his legs together under his hips, spread his hands to support his thighs, leaned forward slightly, and looked directly at Uozuka Saburo with a sincere attitude that he had never shown before.

"I know that your identity is very special, and you have been fighting against the darkness in the police force. You don't even dare to trust your teammates. They are enemies."

"But just as you did not give up in such a dangerous situation and wanted to continue to rely on your own strength to fight for light, I don't want to just give up and spend my life in mediocrity until I am old and finally close my eyes with regret and remorse!"

"Although I know I have no right to ask anything of you, Mr. Kurosawa, who is my benefactor, I still speak shamelessly."

With his head lowered heavily, Kogoro Maori bowed deeply to Saburo Uozuka with an imposing manner as if a mountain was collapsing.

"Please let me follow you, Mr. Kurosawa. I will do my best to help you!"

"I don't dare ask you to trust me right now, but I hope you can give me a chance. I will use my actions and awareness to prove to you that I, Maori Kogoro, am not a useless person. My awareness is definitely not worse than yours, Mr. Kurosawa!"

"I just want one chance! I will die for this chance!"

"...So what will happen to your wife and daughter, Mr. Maori?"

After a long silence, Uozuka Saburo narrowed his eyes and looked indifferently at Maori Kogoro who bowed his head to him.

He took out a cigarette, lit it and slowly put it in his mouth. To be honest, Uozuka Saburo was frightened by Mori Kogoro's actions today.

Before Maori Kogoro spoke, he thought a lot.

Is it possible that one of my actions exposed something and attracted the attention of the police, and that Kogoro Mouri, who was acquainted with me before, came to test me, or that today's meeting was a trap, and now I have been surrounded by heavy enemies outside the tavern, just to catch me.

When this thought flashed through his mind, Saburo Uozuka was even ready to fight.

But what he didn't expect was that he was about to face a man with such a profound awareness.