The two found Fumino in front of the claw machine and were about to go to say hello.
But they discovered that Fumino was actually among the few bad guys who looked fierce and, she smiled very happily, even raised her hands and cheered.
Shinichi watched from a distance, with a confused face.
He knew Fumino would definitely be approached, but he didn't expect that not only would she be approached by so many people, but she could also smile like a child.
What happens when we leave?
With inexplicable doubts, worries and unhappiness, Shinichi let Rizu stay where she was, while he stepped forward boldly and walked towards the group of people.
Looking back, Rizu remembered that in the alley that day, Shinichi brought an uncle who looked fiercer to save herself who was blocked by the gang.
But Rizu Rizu still thinks that she is not as important as Fumino in Shinichi's heart.
"Why do I think so…"
Rizu was unable to explain what the sour feeling in her chest was.
Shaking her head, she decided not to think too much about it.
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As Shinichi approached, he happened to see Fumino bowing to a group of people.
"Thank you very much for your guidance. Otherwise, with my abilities as poor as water bugs, I wouldn't be able to catch these three dolls."
What is this person talking about?
Shinichi frowned slightly, but met Fumino who raised her head.
She smiled in surprise and waved at him cheerfully.
"Asada-san, you're back~ where's Ricchan?"
"She waiting behind." Shinichi blocked the evil eyes of those unscrupulous people, "It looks like you are having fun. You shouldn't be crazy about throwing money away if you can't catch a doll or use a machine to fix a leg on a machine?"
"I'm not that cruel!" Fumino complained, suddenly she immediately understood.
She tugged at the hem of Shinichi's clothes, and Fumino showed a cheerful and gentle smile.
"Hey, Asada-san, let me introduce you, these are the experts who taught me how to get dolls. Thanks to them, I was able to get these three super cute dolls!"
Fumino pointed at three dolls.
"Except for the fact that this one has a different hair length than Ricchan and doesn't wear glasses, the others are very similar to us, right? It took me a lot of effort to get all three just right!"
Fumino looked complacent.
But Shinichi caught a glimpse of the appearance of the three dolls, then saw the large character [White Album 2] written on the console, his expression became complicated.
"Yes... It does look similar to our appearance..."
"Hah? If not?" Fumino tilted her head in confusion.
Shinichi turned his head to look at the bad guy who didn't seem like the good guy.
Before he could speak, the men rolled up their sleeves, revealing their strong arms and claw-shaped tattoos, and shouted in unison.
"We are the Devil's Claw Society! Our goal is to become masters of claw machines, and currently we are fighting in different cities! Please give us your suggestions!"
They even use honorifics. They are very polite and kind people.
"Please give me more advice..."
Shinichi was forced to step back by the brawny man's courage. When those strange, fiery eyes focused on him, he looked to Fumino for help.
It's okay if they are expected bad people, there are always ways to deal with them without having to think about being polite.
However, this group of people are just a few... No, they are very strange good people, everyone has a warm smile on their faces, and some people even took out dolls from their arms and wanted to give them to him.
They are really good people.
Facing such good intentions, Shinichi didn't know what to do, so he could only leave it to Fumino, who seemed to have a good relationship with them, to deal with it.
"Um?"
Fumino received his gaze, thought for two or three seconds, then realized.
Then, she gave a thumbs up and smiled while showing two rows of white teeth.
Shinichi flicked her forehead hard.
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Saying goodbye to the good guys, the three finally reunited and walked out of the game center.
The sun has set.
The board game Rizu had reclaimed her bag, and now the three of them were holding the doll Fumino had just caught.
"...Later, after I spent about a thousand yen, people asked me if I needed help... I thought they were here to start a conversation at first, but I said no, but they immediately caught five dolls proving their skills they."
Fumino was chatting, and the black haired doll was dangling in front of the both of them.
"Maybe they can't stand it? I'm not bragging. My puppet clawing technique is comparable to an amoeba. If there is no help from everyone, I might wait for you to come back, even if I spend 10,000 yen, I can't find anything."
Fumino glanced at Shinichi, she explained it especially for him.
Soon, Fumino withdrew her gaze.
Shinichi pretended to look at the doll in his hand, and said without commitment.
"How about you?" Fumino asked while looking at Rizu curiously, "Ricchan, Asada-san, what game do you want to play?"
In silence, the two could only look at each other.
Shinichi remembered what Rizu said, "I did it because I knew it was important.
Rizu thought of a "safe kiss" on her own initiative.
When their eyes met, all the memories came flooding back, causing their walking to stop inadvertently.
The next moment, they acted simultaneously.
Shinichi's expression was calm, not hearing Fumino's question, and looked at the street scene.
Rizu blushed slightly, pretending to look calmly.
Then, the two spoke together
"Nothing, that's normal."
Fumino: "???"
The smile on Fumino's face froze.
How can this be called a reaction that is nothing! Don't think she stupid!
What happened between them while she was gone?
Along the way, Fumino kept asking them questions, but the two of them remained silent and told many things about meeting foreigners, but not explaining would make them mysterious who didn't dare to say anything.
Fumino glared at Shinichi angrily.
Suddenly she saw a crepe shop by the side of the road, she reached out to hold the collars of the two people who kept walking forward.
"Pfft!"
"Uhhh!"
Looking at the two people clutching her neck like they were about to be strangled, Fumino said with a smile.
"Let's eat some crepes to fill up our stomachs before eating some udon for dinner!"