[Wen Hao] I worked hard to restore the health of the protagonist group

Nakajima Atsushi woke up in the comfortable hospital bed, looking at the snow-white ceiling. The memories before he fell asleep flashed through his mind again and again like a kaleidoscope.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke who attacked them, and Xie Shuyi who lost control inexplicably like a murderous demon...

He sat up suddenly, his tone full of worry.

"Mr. Kunikida! Did Miss Naomi come back safely? How is Mr. Tanizaki's injury? And Jie Shuyi's condition is very strange, is he in trouble?!"

Kunikida crossed his legs, sitting straight on the bench, and spoke in a calm tone.

"There are so many questions."

"Jie Shuyi?" Kunikida looked at the contents of the notebook calmly. "We didn't see him when we arrived. He must have left on his own."

"As for Tanizaki and Naomi, they are both fine."

"Really?" Dun's tone was clearly full of doubt. Thinking of the holes that pierced Tanizaki's body and Jie Shuyi's strange condition, how could they be fine?

As if afraid that he wouldn't believe it, Kunikida added, "Tanizaki is next door now, and Dr. Yosano is treating him."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a scream like ghosts howling from next door. Dun was frightened by the sound and his whole body trembled, his eyes widened.

"Is this... therapy?"

"Hey, I heard that."

"what?"

"There's a 70 billion bounty on you in the underworld black market."

"Huh?" Dun was obviously stunned.

"70 billion! You've made a lot of money! No wonder the port mafia is trying so hard to catch you."

"70 billion?" Atsushi's pupils shrank sharply, fear and terror made his body stiff, and he suddenly recalled Akutagawa's words.

"You were the only target - Human Tiger"

"So that's what happened."

Is this the reason for hunting me down?

Dun's expression looked very serious, as if he saw through everything, but the panic and helplessness that soon emerged were his true expression.

“What, what…what should I do?!!”

Xie Shuyi stood downstairs of the Armed Detective Agency and was reluctant to go up.

He was carrying two large bags of food and supplements in each hand. The thin strings of the paper bags made his fingertips turn white, and then turned purple due to blood congestion. However, he still stood there, with his head lowered and his lips tightly bitten.

Dazai Osamu happened to come downstairs and saw the lonely child standing downstairs at a glance.

She tiptoed over, then very quickly and nimbly snatched the two large bags from his hands, then watched the child step back vigilantly and make an attacking gesture.

When Xie Shuyi found out that the person coming was Mr. Dazai, his tense body relaxed and his temperament instantly became innocent.

Dazai Osamu just watched with a smile. The misunderstanding could have been avoided by just saying something, but he insisted on scaring the child.

An immature parent.

"What's the matter? You're standing downstairs and don't want to go upstairs." He smiled gently.

"I..." Xie Shuyi only said one word, but found his throat so sour.

He subconsciously clenched his fists and put his fingertips in his mouth. The slight pain could no longer keep him sane.

"I'm just passing by." He said this quickly and turned to leave.

"Are you leaving just like that? Have you really decided? Are you not going to go up and check on the people you rescued yesterday?"

Xie Shuyi had his back to him, but even by hearing the voice, he could imagine the gentle smile on Mr. Dazai's face.

Saved? ?

Is it really considered a rescue?

"I almost killed them. They... don't count as my rescues."

Xie Shuyi's body was stiff and his voice was trembling uncontrollably.

Dazai Osamu pursed his lips, and suddenly he saw that Jie Shuyi's hanging wrists were covered with bandages.

As a person with healing abilities, even the most serious injury would be enough for him to recover in one night. How could he possibly need bandages?

And the way they tied him up didn't seem to be intended to stop the bleeding, but to strangle the wound and prevent it from healing.

A...cruel form of self-mutilation.

Dazai Osamu frowned, with helplessness in his eyes. He temporarily left two large packages for him in the coffee shop next door, and rubbed Shuyi's head with his warm big hands.

The latter turned around in a daze, but met Mr. Dazai's gentle gaze.

"Xiao Yi-chan, have you had breakfast? Come with me to eat curry."

In the curry shop, the two sat opposite each other, Dazai Osamu supported his head and did not eat a single bite.

Opposite him, Xie Shuyi lowered his head and stuffed food into his mouth mechanically.

"Xiao Yi-chan, what are you worried about?" Dazai Osamu suddenly spoke, smiling gently.

Xie Shuyi paused, "Mr. Dazai. You shouldn't get close to me."

Dazai Osamu said "oh" and then asked with a smile, "Why do you say that?"

“Just like you said, the beast in my heart has been suppressed for four years, and his counterattack will only be more fierce. I can't control the killing in my heart, and I can't guarantee that I won't hurt you.” The hand holding the spoon exerted a little force, but Jie Shuyi didn't even have the courage to raise his head, just like he didn't have the courage to face the real himself.

"But you didn't hurt me yesterday."

Xie Shuyi stood up suddenly and slammed his hands on the table with a loud noise. He lowered his head and his hair covered his face.

But the sound produced was trembling.

"What about next time? What if I hurt you next time? What if I can't do it?"

"Mr. Dazai, I was really worried all night. I was worried that if I didn't wake up yesterday, do you know what would happen next? Mr. Dazai, you will die, you will die!"

"I believe you." A gentle voice interrupted his roar.

Xie Shuyi froze there, and rubbed his head with his broad palms, ruffling his fine hair into a mess.

The man's voice continued.

"Just like Odasaku believes in you."

"Maybe you can try to accept who you really are."

Xie Shuyi resisted stiffly, "But I am dirty, and you and I will eventually..."

Dazai Osamu smiled slightly, "You clearly know that we are the same."

"If you care, maybe you can try... to protect others."

Xie Shuyi raised his head blankly, tears welling up in his eyes that he himself was not aware of.

"Guard...?"