บท 94: Is It a Mistake to Seek an Encounter at a Ramen Shop?

"Boss, it's so late and you're still hanging around outside. Be careful not to get killed by the terrorist." Sogo looked at the swaying Kawaki, "After all, those people are extremely disgusted with Amanto like you."

"I played the game so late before I knew it. They didn't even leave dinner for me. I wondered if I could come out and find something to eat." Kawaki scratched his head and explained. Then he looked at the Shinsengumi members behind Sogo, who seemed to be looking for something.

"It's so late and you still come out to look for food." Sogo continued, "Recently, the terrorist has been active. Although boss looks very strong, you have to be careful not to be killed by strange people. After all, there are times when wild beasts take a nap."

"If that's the case, then thank you for the reminder," Kawaki casually replied, "Then what are you guys doing now? Are you looking for something? Are you looking for a gorila who came out of a cage?"

"Aren't gorillas in heat 365 days a year?"

"That's true. It doesn't seem too good to feed bananas alone. Sometimes, we should change the taste of the gorilla, such as apples, etc., and pay attention to the balance of nutrition. We should bring gorillas out often to maintain their health." Kawaki shook his fingers and said earnestly, "Raising gorillas is very troublesome. I can't do this kind of work."

"That makes sense~," Sogo said as he wrote down in his notebook.

"Captain Okita, now is not the time to talk about this, right?" a Shinsengumi member complained, "Shouldn't we hurry up and search for the whereabouts of that Katsura?"

"Don't worry. That guy is injured. He definitely won't be able to run far. Search carefully around the area." Sogo waved his hand and looked at Kawaki again, "That's it then. Boss, you have to be careful too. Otherwise, I will be very sad if you die someday. After all, our [Hijikata's Night of Fright] series has only reached the second episode."

"That makes sense. If I really die in a strange place, I will be very distressed. After all, there are so many games I haven't played yet~."

"If you see Katsura Kotarou, remember to send me a message."

"Katsura Kotarou?" Kawaki shook his head, "I have never heard of such a name before. If it were Zura or Kotarou, I would know one."

"I see. See you then." With that, Sogo waved his hand and walked in another direction.

...

"I didn't think there would be such a store that is still open in the middle of the night." Kawaki looked at the lit-up [Hokuto Shinken] and sighed, then he directly opened the door and walked in.

However, after entering, Kawaki was stunned, only to see a long-haired man and store owner staring at each other.

"Welcome~," Ikumatsu noticed someone had come and quickly greeted him.

"I'm sorry for disturbing you. I won't tell anyone!" As he spoke, Kawaki hurriedly left.

"Damn! I think you misunderstood something." Ikumatsu hurriedly explained.

...

"Ah, the feeling of being full is really too comfortable~" Kawaki sighed after drinking the last mouthful of soup, and on the left side of Kawaki, there was a high stack of empty bowls.

"Your appetite is really big~" Ikumatsu wiped the sweat off her forehead and smiled.

"Actually, it's just a little more than ordinary people," As Kawaki spoke, he took out his wallet and paid, "I'm full, so I won't disturb you anymore. Please send the invitation to Yoshiwara for the wedding. I will be there on time. It's best to prepare Chinese food for the wedding. It's best if it's Chinese liquor than sake. I will prepare the gifts and money!"

As he spoke, Kawaki stood up and prepared to leave.

"Did you listen to me just now?" Ikumatsu said angrily, "It's not that kind of relationship!"

"I see," Kawaki nodded and continued, "Are you also afraid of public eyes? But I think it doesn't matter! As a single woman, you have the right to pursue your own happiness! So! Don't care about other people's gossip; you have to be brave and pursue happiness!"

"You are right! I didn't expect you to understand so much, Kawaki." Katsura was moved.

"AHH!" Kawaki shouted and asked, "Zura, when did you get here? Where did that long-haired man go?"

"It's not Zura; it's Katsura!" Katsura replied. Then, he closed his eyes and said slowly, "I don't know. Maybe the timid man slipped away when I stepped into the door. It seems that not only he is spineless, but even that man is a coward. So, you have to work hard!"

"You were the only one here from the beginning to the end, okay?" Ikumatsu said angrily, "Both of you have a problem with your heads, right? What rude things are you thinking about! Really!"

"I see. I understand," Kawaki nodded and then threw a hook at Katsura, "That cowardly man is you, right? Take responsibility, you bastard!"

"Enough! you two, can you listen to people?"

"Sumimasen, Miss Ikumatsu, I don't know much about love, but don't worry!" Kawaki glanced at Katsura, who was lying on the ground and foaming at the mouth, "I will help you beat him up until he is willing to announce the relationship between you two!"

As he spoke, Kawaki squatted down, grabbed Katsura's clothes with one hand, and used the other hand to form a fist, then continuously hit Katsura's face.

"Scum!"

Kawaki spat. He glanced at Katsura, who had already been beaten to the point of fainting. Then, he looked at Ikumatsu again, "Miss Ikumatsu, is this okay? Don't worry; I didn't hit the lower body. It definitely won't affect the relationship between you two..."

Just as Ikumatsu was about to fly into a rage, there was the sound of police cars outside the door, and the door was pushed open.

Sogo pushed the door open, "May I ask if any strange guys are here? I wanted to come and take a look when I heard a sound."

"Oh no!" Ikumatsu thought to herself as she looked at Katsura, who had fallen to the ground and could not get up.

"Hey, Sogo-kun, it's only been a few minutes since we last met, and we actually met again~" Kawaki looked at Sogo and smiled, "Could it be that Sogo-kun is especially here to protect me? I'm really touched!"

After saying that, Kawaki really covered his face and cried.

"What a fortuitous encounter!" Sogo said. Then, he looked at Katsura, who was lying on his back next to Kawaki, who was beaten up so badly that his parents could not recognize him, "Hey, hey, boss, this is not Yoshiwara. Don't kill people in this place. Even if we are acquainted, it will still make it difficult for me. If you are caught, you will definitely be fished out in Yoshiwara. Don't increase the workload of our police."

'It seemed that he had been fooled.' Ikumatsu breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. In fact, from the first time she saw Katsura, she knew Katsura's identity: Katsura Kotarou, a Jouishishi(Foreigner- Expelling Rebels). After all, Katsura's wanted posters were posted all over the streets.

"At least you have to use something like this." As he spoke, Sogo took out a rocket launcher and handed it to Kawaki, "It saves time and effort."

"Is it necessary to save him time?!" Ikumatu spits out.

"This kind of thing is not very good. Using this in such a narrow place will easily cause trouble for the store." Kawaki check the rocket launcher in his hand a few times, then raised his head and said seriously.

Hearing this, Ikumatsu nodded.

"At least we need to use this kind of thing in the open space," Kawaki said again.

"No need! You don't need that kind of thing at all!" Ikumatsu retorted, "No matter where you are, you can't use that kind of thing, right?"

"That's why Miss Ikumatsu, you are really too soft-hearted. Towards this kind of scum who is unwilling to announce their relationship is not worth your effort!" Kawaki said loudly.

"I already said it wasn't like that!"

"Could it be!" Kawaki was shocked. Then, he moved closer to Ikumatsu and whispered, "I understand. I will keep this a secret for you! Women are always empty, lonely, and cold. I understand! But next time, remember to turn off the lights and lock the door! Don't forget!"

Ikumatsu quietly took the rocket launcher from Kawaki's hand and smiled at Kawaki.

"You want to deal with this scumbag personally?" Kawaki nodded his head in relief and then sighed with emotion, "It seems that you have also grown up~."

"Die." As she spoke, she fire it in Kawaki's direction.

Boom!!!

...

"Cough, cough," Kawaki got up and wiped the dust off his face, "Miss Ikumatsu definitely hasn't played an FPS game before, so her accuracy is so poor. Next time, I can lend you a few decent beginner FPS games. Practice well; your accuracy will definitely be much better than it is now! Whether it's a scumbag's stick or a ball, they can all be solved with one shot!"

"Since there's nothing else here, I'll leave first," Sogo said.

"Eh? I was thinking of treating Sogo-kun to a meal. After all, you're still working hard at night." Kawaki hurriedly said.

"No need. We're not as free as you, Boss." Saying that, Sogo turned around and was ready to leave, "Oh right, lend me the FPS game to practice accuracy next time. It's best if you can practice moving targets. Recently, the number of times I hit Hijikata-san has been decreasing."

"Ah, no problem." Kawaki made an OK gesture.

...

"So that's how it is. If that's the case, then I misunderstood." Kawaki sat down again and listened to her explanation, "I'm really sorry. After all, this guy has been a little unusual like to wife and widow since he was a child. Moreover, if we don't look at Miss Ikumatsu's face value, you can still get 80 points."

"What do you mean that I can get 80 points if they don't look at my face? Does it mean that my face is ugly?! Will my face lower my score?!"

"How can it be! Miss Ikumatsu, you are too unconfident!" Kawaki retorted loudly, "Even if it becomes 59 points because of your face, don't be discouraged! You can reach the passing line with a smile!"

"You really are a super annoying fellow! Is there anyone who talks about women like that?!" Ikumatsu said angrily.

"I apologize to Miss Ikumatsu for him. This guy has always been like this. He doesn't understand women's feelings at all," Katsura said as he sat down, "A bowl of soba. Sorry for the trouble."