When you step out of the 'Mask X Knife X Meat' office, you just have to walk down the metal staircase to see the second-hand electronics store across the road.

'Rock Appliances'.

The signboard is in the shape of a light box, the background color is white, and the words are black.

The corners have long been broken, but they are still usable, and the boss has not replaced them.

On both sides of the store's entrance, old washing machines and televisions are placed alongside the shabby signs, and there is no sense of obtrusion.

The owner, an elderly man, was sitting sideways in a chair in the store, looking at the TV in front of the door.

The TV is a very old color TV, with its own antenna, the screen is convex, and the picture is full of snowflakes, but the old man watched it with relish, patting his legs, while smacking, while looking at the thighs in the TV.

"Jason, good afternoon."

"Is there anything you need?"

The old man greeted Jason with a natural, enthusiastic expression.

Acquaintance?

Jason frowned secretly.

What worries him most now is meeting acquaintances.

Without any memory of 'himself', he could only choose to nod vaguely.

"I need a TV."

Jason said.

"TV?"

"Absolutely! If you're single, you should have gotten one a long time ago even if you want to relieve your loneliness! ”

"What do you think of this one?"

The boss pointed to the TV he was watching, and said with a smile: "I received it a week ago, eighty percent new, with its own antenna, you can stably receive and watch five TV stations, and ......"

As he spoke, the boss lowered his voice.

"It goes well with your profession!"

"Huh?"

Jason looked at the mysterious boss who came over in amazement.

"Its former owner said that there would be a well in this TV inexplicably, and a woman in white clothes and long hair would emerge from the well, and then, little by little, climb out of the TV."

The owner of the electrical appliance store lowered his voice and said in a pretended gloomy manner.

As he spoke, the owner of the electrical appliance store took a pose, his hands on his chest, fluttering up and down, and his mouth kept whispering, "I hate it, I hate it." ”

Jason shrugged.

There is no taste of any food.

As a result, Jason became expressionless when he looked at the pretending mysterious and gloomy electrical owner.

Being stared at by a strong man with a height of 2 meters + and a rough face is definitely not a pleasant thing.

The same goes for appliance store owners.

Soon, the boss burst into laughter under Jason's gaze.

"I also heard from the guest from before."

The other party explained.

"What about the guest?"

Jason asked, checking the TV in front of him.

Although for Jason, such a TV is really an antique, but it is not easy to learn to tune the channel or something, after all, the rotary button on it has already indicated everything.

"I don't know."

"Speaking of which, it doesn't seem that the other party is from the Yin-11 block."

"I haven't seen him before at all."

"Whatever, the formalities are complete anyway, and there is also the invoice from the department store, and there is definitely no problem with the source of the TV."

The boss thought about it, but quickly, shook his head.

"More money?"

Jason, who had examined it, asked.

“200。”

The owner of the appliance quoted a price.

“100。”

Jason replied with a price.

Suddenly, the owner of the appliance jumped up from his chair.

That sensitive reaction is not at all what an old man with a gray beard should have.

"How can this be?"

"How can there be bargaining, cut half of the waist...... Wait a minute! ”

"Don't go!"

Jason didn't pay any attention to his boss's yelling, turned around and left.

“120！”

"At least 120!"

"I took it from 110!"

The appliance boss stopped Jason and explained.

Jason stopped, looked inside the store, and finally stopped on a radio.

"120 is okay, it's a tie-in."

Jason pointed to the good-sounding radio that was playing the news.

"No! Absolutely not! ”

"I can't...... We were able to talk. ”

"Really, you can talk about it!"

Seeing Jason who was about to leave again, the boss blocked him again.

Eventually, Jason got a used TV and a used radio for $125.

It should be a price that is stuck in the heart of the owner of the electrical appliance.

Jason judged his price by listening to the heartbeat of the owner of the appliance through the perception of eight times that of ordinary people.

Looking at the back of Jason holding up the TV and radio, the appliance boss shook his head.

Obviously looks five big and three thick, why do you bargain so much?

Shouldn't he not make a counteroffer and let him earn a sum directly?

Just as the electrical appliance boss was thinking, he suddenly saw two figures, and suddenly, the electrical appliance boss shrank his head and hid back in the store.

Urashima walked briskly behind the senior, the chief Ryosuke.

Looking at the posture of the man walking briskly in front of him, Urashima couldn't help but sigh.

As a senior, this man is not very qualified, and he has not learned anything until now.

As a chief, this man is even more unqualified, everything is alone, and he has not mobilized his due strength at all.

It's like this case.

The well-known overseer, Ichiro Aijo, was murdered.

Moreover, the head is gone.

According to the investigation, the last person saw the other party was a man named Jason.

The other party lives in Silver-11-101 and has an exorcism office called 'Mask X Macache X Meat'.

According to the process, he would come here to question and take notes for the man named Jason, instead of Ryosuke, who was the administrator.

But in the face of Ryosuke, who is a management officer, how could he refuse an ordinary inspection?

Let's hope there won't be any big mess.

Thinking of what his governor had done, Urashima couldn't help but pray.

Still, everything was a bit unexpected.

Ryosuke stopped when he was still two meters away from Jason.

Dangerous guys!

Ryosuke shuddered in his heart when he saw Jason.

That's a feeling he only feels when he's dealing with a tiny handful of people.

But none of those very few people could give him the same strong feeling as he did now.

How many people did this guy kill?

Ten?

Twenty?

Ryosuke thought about it, and subconsciously put his hand on his waist.

That's where the guns are placed.

However, Ryosuke didn't pull out the gun.

He knows very well that in the face of a guy like Jason, once he pulls out a gun, it will really be endless.

And he?

Not sure to face Jason.

Even with a gun in hand.

Thinking of this, Ryosuke lowered his hand.

Since it is useless, then stop doing useless work.

Holding a stick to deter a tiger can only provoke the tiger.

Thinking of this, Ryosuke said straight away.

"I'm Ryosuke, and I hope we can talk about Ichiro Aijo - he was murdered."

Ryosuke kept staring into Jason's eyes when he said this.

However, what made Ryosuke frown was that Jason's eyes were very calm, without any waves.

There was neither surprise nor panic.

It's bland.

It seems that everything is none of its business.

And it seems that everything has been expected.

In fact, that's exactly what it is.

Who will believe the oath of scum?

Others may want to believe it.

But Jason?

Absolutely will not believe it.

For Jason, if the scumbag's oath could be believed, there would be no lightning and thunder for no reason.

You swore that I would go in the rain?

Jason wouldn't be such an innocent man.

As for the death of Ichiro Aijo?

Jason could guess that it was the girl in the tea bowl who had done it.

He was deflated here, and with all the things that the other party subconsciously showed, it would not calm down.

"What do you know?"

Ryosuke asked, staring at Jason.

"I don't know anything."

"I've always been here before."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask."

Jason replied.

Ryosuke glanced at Urashima, and the young detective immediately went into action.

And during this time, Jason and Ryosuke did not stand on the side of the road.

The two walked downstairs to the 'Mask X Machete X Meat' office, the White Bear Coffee House.

"Whatever you want to drink, I'm in for a treat."

Ryosuke said.

Suddenly, Jason glanced at the middle-aged policeman more.

Short hair, thin face, with a slight stiffness, as if it had been injured, making its face look very vicious, the body is straight, seemingly thin, but it has quite explosive power, sitting at that time, the back also maintains an optimal posture of force.

If it weren't for the other party's documents, Jason would have had a hard time believing that someone like Ryosuke would be a police officer.

It's more appropriate to say it's a thug.

No!

It's an outlaw!

Moreover, some of the other party's habits are also similar to the outlaws Jason is familiar with.

Even, on the other party's body, Jason smelled a little bit of the residents of the 'City That Never Sleeps'.

It's light, but it's there.

Of course, that's the end of the survey.

Jason cares more about what the other party has said...... Treat.

"Ten caramel lattes and twenty scoops of ice cream with muffins as a base."

Jason's gaze swept over the signature menu behind the café bar and said naturally.

Ryosuke was stunned.

The owner of the café was also stunned.

But, right away, the owner of the café took action.

The movements are swift and skillful.

Ryosuke's stiff face became more and more stiff.

He always felt as if he had just said the wrong thing.

"It's not good to overeat."

Ryosuke said.

"Well, so, I usually only eat seventy percent full."

Jason nodded, and looked at the café owner again...... A signature menu behind you.

"Is there a steak?"

"Fry me ten, seven ripe."

Jason said.

"Yes, guest."

The landlady replied with a smile.

Although her fluffy, curly hair covered the corners of her eyes and most of her nose, the corners of her mouth turned up, and the other party smiled like a flower.

Under such a smile, the other party, who was dressed in black and full of gloom, also became bright.

Ryosuke's face was even stiffer.

The middle-aged detective wanted to say something, but seeing Jason staring at the café photo menu eager to try, he wisely chose to shut up.

Even, Ryosuke couldn't help but want to get up and leave.

He can now be sure that Jason and Ichiro Aijo's deaths have absolutely nothing to do with it.

Because, no murderer will 'blackmail' a police officer like Jason, even if it's a meal...... Well, a meal, just a meal.

Ryosuke touched his wallet and silently told himself.

While the female boss was preparing, Urashima returned.

"Sir, I've already investigated!"

"Mr. Jason has been in the Silver-11 block just now!"

"The owners of the octopus balls shop, the glutinous rice dumpling shop, the dorayaki shop, the taiyaki shop, etc., on the street, can all testify for Mr. Jason!"

Urashima replied earnestly.

"Got it."

Hearing his subordinates' reports, Ryosuke felt a little stuffy inexplicably.

That's how full you're seventy percent?

Then, he walked briskly to the table.

"Do you need anything else?"

"You can command me directly."

The landlady replied with a smile.

"No, I'll check out."

Ryosuke pulled out his wallet.

If I stay, I'll really have to stay here and wash the dishes.

The smell of dish soap...... It's so uncomfortable.

"A total of 271 yuan was spent."

The landlady quoted the price.

"No discounts?"

Ryosuke, who was holding his wallet, asked strugglingly.

"Nope."

"If you don't have enough cash, you can go and withdraw it, and there's a bank just around the corner."

The landlady smiled and pointed outside.

It's just that the eyes covered by hair flashed inexplicably.

Even hair can't cover it.

Ryosuke is familiar with such a light.

This is the light of vigilance!

The other party is worried about him...... Eating a bully meal?

How can it be!

There's absolutely no way I, Ryosuke, would do such a thing.

"No need."

Ryosuke said in a deep voice, and then turned his head to look at Urashima.

"Urashima, you settle the bill first, pay your salary, and I will pay you back."

With that, Ryosuke strode out.

Even when passing in front of Jason, there was no stop, on the contrary, he walked faster.

The female boss glanced at Ryosuke's back, and then her eyes locked on Urashima, who was at a loss.

"Guest?"

"Any questions?"

"Do you need me to call the police?"

The landlady reminded Urashima meaningfully.

"No, I'll ...... I pay the bill, do I have an invoice? ”

Urashima subconsciously wanted to say that he was a policeman, but he felt that it would be very embarrassing to say it, and when the words came to his mouth, he swallowed it again, and then began to struggle.

It's like a fish coming ashore, opening its mouth wide and starting to breathe.

But......

There is no oxygen.

There is only pain.

Urashima also felt sorry for his wallet.

As a bachelor, he wants to save money to marry a wife.

Therefore, the invoice must be available.

This is evidence that Ryosuke borrowed money.

It's not that he's worried that Ryosuke won't pay back, as his predecessor and chief, Ryosuke's credit in this area is no problem, he's worried that it won't be his turn.

That's right.

Ryosuke is the kind of man who borrows money to get by.

The payday is the repayment date.

In an instant, the second is empty.

Therefore, it is necessary to be reminded all the time.

"Yes."

The landlady said.

This made Urashima breathe a sigh of relief.

Unlike Ryosuke's departure, Urashima left after saluting Jason.

After that, it's time for the female boss to serve the food.

Coffee, ice cream, steak.

Jason ate with pleasure.

Craft?

Not bad.

At least much stronger than him.

Looking at Jason like a storm, the female boss sat directly opposite Jason and asked in a familiar tone-

"How's that going with what you promised me?"

(End of chapter)