Although Shuichi Akai's mother, brother and sister all live in Japan, he himself has not spent much time in Japan. Before this undercover mission, he last visited Japan five years ago.
——And that time, he encountered a case on the beach and met the retired female star Kudo Yukiko and her son Kudo Shinichi.
When he recognized the mother and son who had met him once and knew his real name, Shuichi Akai tightened his hands in his coat pocket.
The biggest difference between him and five years ago is that he has long hair and his appearance has not changed much. If the two of them recognized him and called out his name in front of the other three...
And this is such a coincidence, he doesn’t know many people in Japan, so why do he always meet people who have met him before when he comes to have a meal?
Is this just a coincidence...or is the organization beginning to doubt his identity and test him?
Akai Shuichi, who was worried about losing his vest, went to see the other three people, and the focus was to see Angostela.
After confirming that the discount coupons could be used, the little boss turned to greet them in. There was nothing unusual about his expression, only the anticipation for dinner. Shirley trimmed her hair at the window next to her, and then followed Angstra and the person in charge of ushering the table.
The waiter; and Toru Amuro...he was actually looking at him.
The moment the two people's eyes met, Toru Amuro suddenly said: "Mr. Morohoshi has been staring there, does he know the Kudo family?"
Akai Shuichi remained calm on the surface, but began to reflect on his mistakes in his heart.
He did look at the Kudo family for two or three seconds just now. This was a mistake as an undercover agent, but he didn't expect to be discovered by this troublesome guy in just a few seconds.
"I can't say I know him. I just read Mr. Kudo Yusaku's novels."
Yusaku Kudo is a world-famous writer of mystery novels. He has been traveling between the United States and Japan for a long time. It is not surprising that he can recognize him.
What's more, what he said is true. He has indeed watched the "Night Baron" series. Even if Toru Amuro asks him questions about the work, he can answer them.
"So that's it?"
Amuro showed an implicit and polite smile: "But you stayed on Mrs. Kudo for a longer time. Your eyes and expressions at that time seemed to be seeing someone you didn't want to see. I almost thought..."
The blond mixed-race organization member had a smile on his face, but no smile at all in his eyes. His eyes were like a python hunting in the grass - approaching softly and slowly, wrapping around its prey and strangling it cruelly.
"—You are old acquaintances who have had contact in the past."
"..."
Akai Hide looked at Toru Amuro expressionlessly, his dislike and vigilance towards him rising again.
The undercover training course he received included how to deal with language traps, but it turned out that Gin never did this. The organizational model worker liked to point a gun at people's heads, but Toru Amuro tested him like this again and again.
However, before he could answer, Toru Amuro suddenly sighed, and his voice and tone returned to normal.
"I was also thinking that if you really know each other, maybe I can ask you to ask for her husband's autograph. Gray likes Mr. Kudo's works very much."
All the malice was wiped away in an instant, as fast as if the few minutes just now were just an illusion. At the same time, Akai Shuichi heard Angstra's voice coming from behind him.
"Why don't you come in?"
"Sorry." Toru Amuro put on a real smile on his face and walked to Angstra's side, "I saw the Kudo family - right there, sitting by the window. Do you want to go over and get an autograph?
"
He did not look at Akai Shuichi, but Akai Shuichi knew that he was targeting him.
——Toru Amuro wants to induce Angstra to go to the Kudo family. If he doesn't follow, Toru Amuro will test him further out of suspicion, but if he follows, what if someone in the Kudo family thinks of him...
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After hearing Toru Amuro's words, Angstra glanced over there, and her eyes suddenly lit up. This was the surprise when she saw her idol.
Then he shook his head again and firmly refused: "No, eating people is private time, you can't disturb them."
Akai Shuichi saw that the corners of Toru Amuro's mouth seemed to turn down a little, and the tight strings in his heart relaxed a little.
Angstra seems to have a strong sense of morality in some aspects, at least stronger than the annoying golden retriever in front of her. She doesn't like to ask questions and will leave enough personal space for others without disturbing her.
He had noticed the Kudo family's dining table. They were almost finished eating. As long as nothing happened, the family would leave immediately.
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Jing Baiye took Toru Amuro and Morohoshida into the dining area of the restaurant. When Shirley saw them coming, she immediately handed him the menu.
This restaurant has a round table with a turntable in the middle. He sat next to Shirley, and Toru Amuro sat on the other side of him. Morohoshi, who took a step slower, glanced at Toru Amuro, said nothing, and sat down opposite him in silence.
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Shirley's body trembled inexplicably, and she moved her chair towards Jing Baiye so that she could reach out and pull his arm.
"I have chosen a few dishes with interesting names. You can choose a few more that you like."
Jing Baiye opened the menu. Since it was a Chinese restaurant, the menu was written in Japanese and Chinese. He looked at it and suddenly frowned.
He already understands Chinese. After acquiring the skill of [Human Translator], he can even understand at a glance some rare characters with complex strokes that are no longer used in modern times, but...
White porridge with rice? Strawberry boiled mapo tofu? Soy milk, mango juice, green tea, spicy and other six-flavor xiaolongbao set?
Why does he know every word, but after putting them together, he doesn't understand what kind of dish it is? Not just one or two, almost all the dishes are in this style.
…Is this really a normal Chinese restaurant?
Jing Baiye was very confused. He rarely fussed about what he ate, unless he encountered British food or weird Chinese food.
"Hurry up and choose." Shirley whispered to him.
"..."
Jing Baiye was silent, the discount coupon was given by Shirley, and she had already spotted a few dishes that she was interested in, so it seemed not a good idea to change restaurants...
"The dishes here are quite strange. I have never seen them in normal Chinese food menus." He told the truth. He had redeemed the menus in the system, but they did not contain these dishes at all. He closed the menu and handed it to Toru Amuro:
"I don't know what to choose, so I'll just eat what you ordered."
Amuro Toru took the menu and opened it, and Jing Baiye took out her phone to check, but no new emails were received.
We agreed to report to him on the mission around 8 o'clock, but Shin Midorikawa was late both yesterday and today... Is this xyz cocktail so difficult to deal with?
Jing Baiye sighed and planned to ask Midorikawa Xin about the situation after returning to the safe house. This is a crowded restaurant and it is not suitable for making organization-related calls. If innocent passers-by hear it, they will be harmed.
He put down his cell phone, and at this time, a group of young people in their early twenties came out of a private room, among them was Nishio Masaharu, the bottom member he selected for Midorikawa Shin.
Next to Nishio Masaharu, there was a woman with a beautiful appearance, seemingly gentle eyebrows... but a temperament that vaguely resembled that of Bermod.