Tokyo Psychic

Those frequent out-of-control incidents seemed to have disappeared overnight, and no related reports were heard on TV for many days.

The shop door opens and closes, and after the evening rush hour, there are always young white-collar workers passing by after work. As the sunset completely fades away the previous desolation, they buy two cups of hot coffee and then rush home to share it with their wives.

Hot water poured into the cup, quickly tinting it with a tan luster. The air was filled with the scent of sugar and coffee. The weather was gradually warming up. The whirring of the electric fan hanging from the ceiling, combined with the whispered conversations a little further away, created a warm and cozy moment.

Kurusu Akatsuki rubbed his sore eyes, picked up the porcelain cup and took a sip of ice milk.

A chill rolled down from the throat to the bottom of the stomach, slightly dispelling the trance caused by the massive consumption of mental energy.

In order to tutor this girl, he had to call out the personality mask "Dioscuri" to recall the memories of the first two semesters of the first grade - he just regarded it as a review for himself.

After flipping through a dozen pages of an exercise book, Kurusu Akatsuki recalled his entire first year of high school.

If he had just traveled through time, he would have fainted on the table by now.

However, as I continue to use [Memory Save] and [Memory Load], the consumption of these two abilities seems to be decreasing...

If you think about it carefully, you will find that the mental energy consumed each time you drive "Dioscuri" has not changed, but his proficiency in the ability to manipulate memory has increased.

Perhaps it won't be long before Kurusu Akatsuki will be able to clearly recall his entire life in the blink of an eye with just a thought.

He always felt that this inexplicable ability to manipulate memory could be developed to even deeper levels.

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Jing Qinren, who was sitting next to him, stretched out her soft waist like a sleepy Siamese cat, extending a subtle arc. When she leaned close to Kurusu Akatsuki, the unintentional skin contact outlined the lazy and superficial warmth of early summer.

She yawned and lazily lay on the table, "Amamiya, is it over?"

"You can go home now. Also, you'll have a day off tomorrow."

"Ok?"

"The first tryout for the Math League is on Saturday, so I'll be busy all day."

After guiding Jing Qinrencai to complete today's homework, Kurusu Xiao stood up and cleared the cups on the table. It was now eight o'clock in the evening and he still had one last part-time job to do.

Sakura Sojiro was looking through the accounts at the counter. He looked up when he heard footsteps approaching. "Any work still going on?"

"I need to give extra lessons to my classmates."

"Then, be careful on the road."

Kurusu Akatsuki opened the shop door and disappeared from Sakura Sojiro's gaze with the rustling sound of swinging wind chimes.

Faintly, I seemed to hear the faint meow of a cat as the boy walked away.

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When passing by the Setagaya business street, Kurusu Akatsuki's eyes were fixed on the promotional posters on the wall.

In the poster, a red and black heavy motorcycle with sharp and bold lines suddenly caught his sight.

Just like Lu Bu meeting the Red Hare and Xiang Yu meeting the Black Horse, it seemed like a destined encounter. Even across time and space, one can still feel the exhilaration and boldness of the soul galloping freely like lightning with the roar of the engine.

My heart beat faster.

Even if a crowd of beautiful girls gathered, they could not compete for Kurusu Akatsuki's attention at this moment.

A man has only three hobbies in his life: good cars, good watches, and super robots.

Kurusu Akatsuki can't afford a nice watch or drive a Gundam, but now he comes across a good car that is 30% off for a limited time because of the flagship store's anniversary. He has to consider whether this is his only chance in this life.

"As fast as lightning, as strong as steel, the perfect combination of high-end technology and ultimate design. The 400cc displacement, four-cylinder engine and unique weight-saving design are suitable for young people who love adventure. The anti-slip control and multi-speed transmission system will help you on the race..."

Kurusu Akatsuki looked at the heavy motorcycle in the promotional picture, which was just within the range that Japanese minors could ride. Although he was trying hard to hold his right hand that was reaching for his wallet with his left hand, the remaining rationality in his body forced him to flee from here as quickly as possible.

But when this idea is put into practice physically, I just can't move my feet.

He looked at the crossed-out "One million yen" on the poster, which had dropped from seven digits to six digits, and it felt like countless demons were whispering in his heart.

"Look, the days of trudging around Tokyo are coming to an end."

"When I buy groceries for Mr. Sakura, I have to walk nearly half an hour from Shigenjaya to the supermarket. It would be so much more convenient if I could ride a scooter. I can even go to Shimokitazawa on weekends for band activities without having to carry a heavy guitar case around..."

"Think about it again. Even if it's not about the part-time job, don't you just enjoy the feeling of being at lightning speed?"

"Kurisu Akatsuki, what are you still hesitating about? It originally cost one million, but now it only costs seven hundred thousand! ...Seven hundred thousand!"

Kurusu Akatsuki covered his wallet, which was as bulging as a ball, with a grim look on his face.

Are you kidding me? !

During this time, I was as humble and attentive as a commoner serving a famous boss, doing my best to increase the customer flow of STARRY, which had been closed for a week. I even sold my body and dignity to make a few older "sisters" smile. Every day, I sold out all the expensive champagne sealed in the wine cabinet.

I'm not trying to please women whose bodies tremble when they smile just to buy a means of transportation!

Think about the debt you are carrying now, Kurusu Akatsuki!

Kurusu Akatsuki tightly grasped his right hand which seemed to be on the verge of losing control at any moment.

My eyes kept uncontrollably falling on the muscular steel monster in the promotional poster.

It's just a means of transportation...

No matter how handsome it is, no matter how comprehensive and excellent its functions are, no matter how much it is discounted...

You're just a means of transportation! Don't be so arrogant!

The Phantom Thief's eyes were bloodshot, and he turned around abruptly, as if he had abandoned all his youthful passion and longing.

At the moment when he was about to turn away, a mournful horse neighing seemed to be heard behind him.

When your heart breaks, it's like wood splitting, completely splitting from top to bottom along the grain.

despair.

A crisp sound.

The thief's footsteps stopped.

He looked up at the sky that was gradually turning darker than the night, and counted his savings. There was an unprecedented hesitation in his misty eyes.

Suddenly, a man's voice sounded behind him.

"Young man, you seem very distressed... Are you short of money?"

A strange man who I had met once at the tram station and claimed to be a "professional agent of Atlus Idol Agency" happened to be walking from the side of the street, accompanied by a middle-aged man who was a little overweight.

What a keen insight! Kurusu Akatsuki froze for a moment, but ultimately, she couldn't betray the anticipation and longing churning within her.

He turned around with difficulty and looked at the professional agent named "Iwai Munehisa": "We meet again, Mr. Iwai."

Iwai Munehisa said with some surprise, "You actually still remember me."

Kurusu Akatsuki said stiffly, "Mr. Iwai doesn't make a very good first impression."

Iwai Munehisa said nonchalantly, "You look like you're short of money. I've seen many young people like you... longing for treasures within reach, but lacking the strength to grasp them. So, they appeal to the devil for their longing, falling into the abyss and never being able to return to normal life... However, I happen to have a part-time job that pays well that I'd like to recommend to you."

Kurusu Akatsuki took two steps back in fear, "I won't sell myself."

Iwai Munehisa followed his gaze to the promotional ad beside him, then took a step closer. "It's this 'Hermes', quite a taste! But the price is probably beyond the reach of an average high school student... Do you have enough pocket money?"

Kurusu Akatsuki stepped back again, staring at the man in front of him with eyes full of fear, "What on earth do you want to say, you guy?!"

Iwai Munehisa pressed on, pointing his fingers and gesturing with numbers. "Join Atlus Idol Agency and you'll get a hefty signing bonus right now. Forget one motorcycle! You could buy four and ride them every month and season!"

According to the recruitment regulations of Atlus Idol Agency, different levels are set up for newcomers that the agents are optimistic about.

The most generous treatment includes the benefit of a "3 million yen signing fee".

As far as he knew, the only person who had been able to enjoy this top rookie contract in the company in the past five years was the singer "Suzumiya Haruhi" who was discovered by him last time.

As he spoke, Iwai Munehisa looked at the middle-aged man with graying hair beside him, with an expression as if asking for instructions.

The middle-aged man looked at Kurusu Akatsuki carefully from head to toe, then nodded with satisfaction.

Iwai Munehisa breathed a sigh of relief and approached Kurusu Akatsuki again, his every word like a devil's temptation, "I promise that the part-time job at the firm will never interfere with your studies..."

The thief thought of many things in an instant.

For example, the infamous Johnny's Office, and the Ultraman and Kamen Rider with anal sex... But as a Phantom Thief of the Mind, he doesn't mind adding a few more names to the list of people he wants to change his mind.

Kurusu Akatsuki looked up again at the "Red Hare" on the promotional poster a little further away, and gradually came to an understanding in his heart.

Now that things have come to this, for you, I have no choice but to fall into the path of evil.

There were few pedestrians on the Shigenjaya commercial street.

Iwai Munehisa felt the unsettling silence in the air, as well as the impatience and dissatisfaction emanating from the "big shot" next to him. Thinking of his future salary, he gradually felt uneasy.

Finally, Kurusu Akatsuki raised his head, and the first syllable he uttered made people pray that it was not a rejection.

"Where do we sign?"

The Phantom Thief of the Mind couldn't resist the temptation of his destined mount after all, and bent down and fell for money.

It turns out that a penny can't stop the young hero, but three million yen can.

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Saturday, May 2022, 5

【There is one day left until the band's first performance.】

[There are three days left until the monthly test begins.]

[Current Event: Youth Math League - Trials.]

At the gate of Shujin High School, Ito Sanshui was spinning around anxiously like a headless fly.

The contradictions of human nature are vividly reflected in this mathematics teacher.

On the one hand, he worried that Kurusu Akatsuki might suffer an unprecedented blow in future competitions, falling into evil and losing interest in his studies. On the other hand, he hoped that Kurusu Akatsuki could represent Shujin and achieve certain results for the school in this highly prestigious and prestigious competition...

Summer was gradually approaching, and the wind blowing from the street was a little hot, causing sweat to flow down Ito Sanshui's forehead unconsciously.

The capable men of the School of Mathematics gathered at the school gate, feeling the same burning impatience.

Those "mathematical reserve" who were also going to participate in the selection competition had already lined up, looking towards the location of Cangshan 1-chome with frustrated and expectant eyes, waiting for the arrival of the legendary transfer student.

"Come quickly, come quickly, you must come..." Ito Sanshui muttered to himself. At this moment, the commander-in-chief who was good at counting numbers had no intention of maintaining his usual majestic image.

He paced back and forth, almost lamenting, and kept beating the air with his hands, just like a daimyo trapped in an isolated city, waiting for his bravest warrior to ride his horse to rescue him.

Just as I was imagining this, I suddenly saw a bright red shadow appear at the end of the road, accompanied by rumbling thunder.

The samurai who was expected to attend the banquet carrying a katana did not appear.

Instead, Lord Fengxian, wearing helmet and armor, rode his loyal Red Hare and rushed towards the city gate in a majestic manner. Suddenly, he tightened the reins, his tiger body trembled, and his eyes swept around like swords, showing the style of a great general.

Great, it’s Lord Fengxian, Xiujin is saved!

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(Recommend a book from a group friend, mygo+lonely rock:)

In his previous life, he worked overtime as a corporate slave until he died suddenly. After being reborn, Otonashi Kanata just wants to live a stable, leisurely and enjoyable life in this life.

With the help of the system, such a life should have been a natural progression, until he met a group of divine girls and was captured by the gravity of the groove and unable to escape, and then he regretted it.

Gao Songdeng: We agreed on a lifetime. One day, one minute, one second less doesn’t count as a lifetime!

Yamada Ryo: Oh, interesting man~~

Nagasaki Suyo: CRYCHIC...That's not necessary anymore. As long as Souta-kun can stay by my side forever, I'll do anything!

Toyokawa Shoko: You are born evil, soyo, I will kill you with my own hands...

Sanjiao Chuhua: Xiaoxiang, I’m sorry, I don’t blame my sisters for being inhuman, I just blame my brothers for being too attractive!

Goto Ichiri: Obviously I was here first, my friends and the band, but why...

This is our band girl. Do you have a band girl like this? She is really rocking and rolling.

079. The Dragon, Galloping Through the Examination Hall and the Love Field (Four in One)

（报复性加更：1/12、2/12、3/12、4/12。）

(The content of this chapter about "competition" is adapted from comics and light novels. Please do not substitute it into reality.)

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