The bus departs from Tokyo and heads to Fukasawa via the national highway.

And after arriving in Fukasawa, take the trail to Terumi Fujino's hometown.

According to Terumi Fujino, Shirabe Village is a very poor and backward place, and the bus that connects with the outside world only runs about once a day, and the time is not very fixed, and if it is not for the signal and the Internet, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is completely isolated from the outside world.

Terumi Fujino sat in the passenger seat.

The scenery outside the window changed, and she turned her head to look at Reiko Asakawa beside her, who exuded a mature feminine charm and was not inferior to her appearance at all.

"How did Detective Asakawa and Kiryu-kun meet?"

Kiryu first-class, who wanted to doze off in the back seat, couldn't help but secretly say in his heart: "On the way out of Tokyo, I've asked more than a dozen times!" ”

"Because of the investigation of a case, an unexpected encounter" Reiko Asakawa introduced impatiently: "Actually, I haven't known the first-class brother for a long time, but I feel that the two sides are very familiar, maybe this is the so-called fate." ”

Kiryu nodded secretly in his heart: "It's indeed fate, I'm about to be your son's stepfather." ”

"What about Miss Fujino? You used to be an idol, right?" asked Reiko Asakawa, "I seem to be familiar with the first-class junior brother, and the relationship is also very close...... You won't have a relationship, will you? ”

Kiryu first-class, who was sitting in the back seat, suddenly felt that the air in the car was a little cold, could it be that the air conditioner suddenly lowered the temperature?

So at this time, it's better to continue to pretend to sleep.

Terumi Fujino didn't answer the question: "I was once saved by Kiryu-kun...... Many times, he was a very brave and reliable man. ”

"Hmm" Reiko Asakawa nodded, she was convinced.

When taking on this case, Reiko Asakawa thought that if Kiryu was first-class by her side, it would be fine.

Kiryu, who closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, was secretly satisfied, it seemed that the two of them were still very discerning, and they were able to see their own advantages.

The road became more and more bumpy, and Kiryu was almost shaken out of his brain.

When he opened his eyes, he found that Terumi Fujino was turning his head to look at him.

"Kiryu-kun, you're awake."

"Uh-yes-ah-haha" Kiryu nodded first-class, feeling the gaze cast by Reiko Asakawa from the rearview mirror, he said weakly, "I didn't expect it to be so far." ”

"Because Hakube Village is a very backward small village," Terumi Fujino nodded, and then said apologetically, "It's really hard Miss Asakawa, you are the only one among us who has a driver's license." ”

"It's not hard, I used to have to run around when I was a reporter, and it was even more tiring than that."

"Hey, was Miss Asakawa a reporter before?"

"Yes" Reiko Asakawa nodded: "And it's also a reporter who investigates strange stories, oh, I also once encountered a particularly interesting strange rumor, which was actually made up by children who didn't want to do their homework......"

The two chatted very lively, although they used honorific names for each other, but they could probably feel the closeness between the two from the conversation.

Kiryu first-class doesn't feel right.,Just now the topic of the two of them felt like there was a temptation.,It's like two generals meeting on the battlefield.,Swords collide.,But it's not time to fight.,So it's often a slight touch.,Then the distance is widened.。

And now you're here to talk about interesting things?

"It's Hakube Village in front!"

Terumi Fujino pointed to the street sign in surprise.

When it comes to Hakube Village, Terumi Fujino seems to have countless memories: "Uncle the village chief was very kind to me, and there was a cathedral in the village, and Father Saito was a very gentle man, but at that time, my father was going to Tokyo to do business, and my family moved out of Hakube Village, and I remember that it was very poor." ”

The car enters the village of Hakube.

Rows of brand-new factories appeared in front of me, which was completely different from what Terumi Fujino said.

"Could it be that the Assembly Society is building a factory here?" Terumi Fujino was a little surprised.

The car stops at the intersection.

After getting out of the car, Terumi Fujino took the initiative to invite: "Kiryu-kun, I want to go to the village chief's uncle first, maybe he knows what happened to my father." ”

Reiko Asakawa also nodded: "First-class junior brother, Miss Fujino is our customer, she will be taken care of by you, I will go find a place to park first, and then see if there is a hotel to stay." ”

One by one, they decided the next work of Kiryu First-class, Kiryu First-class nodded, and just said to Reiko Asakawa: "Remember to call me at any time." ”

"Don't worry, it will."

There were no concrete roads in the village, and Kiryu followed Terumi Fujino with a schoolbag on his back and sneakers on the dirt road.

She is wearing a long skirt today, with a twisted braid on her shoulders, and this hairstyle is scientifically called "Mrs. is dangerous" hairstyle, which is not very lucky.

He wears a white visor on his head.

It's just that compared to when I first met at school, Terumi Fujino has become a lot more mature.

"Miss Asakawa is a very gentle person," Terumi Fujino said suddenly.

"Hmm" Kiryu nodded first-class, not knowing how to answer.

In fact, he doesn't know much about Reiko Asakawa himself, and the relationship between everyone is confused, just like with Terumi Fujino.

Even with the [social] plug-in, it is difficult for people to figure out their emotional problems, and gradual steps are not suitable for anyone...... Probably.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Kiryu decided to ask questions before Terumi Fujino's question, so as not to turn the topic in an uncontrollable direction.

"Have you heard from your father or your mother about the local legends of Hakube Village?"

What kind of love are you talking about, but there is one here?? If you don't solve the problem, your lazy and exciting daily life will definitely be ruined.

"I heard it when I was a child," Terumi Fujino nodded, "It seems to be a legend of a demon or something...... But I can't remember clearly, it's the same as a disobedient child who will be taken away by an eight-foot adult, and when I was young, I was scared, but when I grew up, I would only think it was a ridiculous joke. ”

Kiryu nodded, indeed, there are similar stories made up by adults to scare children all over the world.

When he was a child, his family used to say that there were wild people who would steal children, so he was often too scared to go out at night.

It just so happened that an old man with a calm face walked by on the opposite side, and Terumi Fujino took the initiative to say hello.

"Hello!"

But the other party didn't turn his head, so he walked over quietly.

Terumi Fujino was a little embarrassed: "Maybe I haven't been back for a long time, so everyone doesn't remember me." ”

"I don't see it," Kiryu looked at the old man's back suspiciously.

The other party's eyes are blank, and he doesn't know if he is thinking distractedly, or is he ...... Zombie?

A few minutes later.

Kiryu, who was walking side by side with Terumi Fujino, said, "Speaking of which, there is no one on the street in Hakube Village except for the old man I met just now. ”

"It's probably because young people are working in the city," says Terumi Fujino, "There are many opportunities in big cities, but small places like Shirabe Village ...... Staying is not in line with the ideas of young people. ”

"Hmm"

Kiryu nodded first-class.

If it makes sense to change to other places, but it is very likely that this place has something to do with the "demon", then he can't afford to think about it too much.