Visitor

After Fujino Asagami left, Touko Aozaki squinted at Wang Xiaoming on the sofa, her tone somewhat sarcastic:

"You seem to be quite adept at managing my staff."

"Fujino Asagami is such a good girl."

Ignoring Touko Aozaki's sarcastic remark, Wang Xiaoming suddenly sighed.

"Nonsense, do you even need to tell me?"

Touko Aozaki curled her lip, indicating her disdain for Wang Xiaoming's meaningless words.

Although Touko Aozaki's initial motives for taking Fujino Asagami in might not have been pure, everyone has a heart, and during their time together, Fujino Asagami's obedient and even somewhat timid nature made it impossible for Touko Aozaki to bring herself to do it.

In her spare time, Touko Aozaki would sometimes reflect on whether her decision to appoint Fujino Asagami as her subordinate had been somewhat rash.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

Looking up at Wang Xiaoming, who always seemed so relaxed, Touko Aozaki felt a sudden surge of irritation. She lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then, amidst the dissipating smoke, Touko Aozaki asked her question:

"Speak, what's the matter this time?"

The reason for asking this question is that this isn't the first time Wang Xiaoming has done something like this. Whenever there's something that needs to be discussed, he'll find an excuse to send Fujino Asagami away.

"Help me find someone."

Seeing that Touko Aozaki had gotten straight to the point, Wang Xiaoming didn't mince words either, directly stating the purpose of his visit.

"Okay, give me the photo."

No photos.

Are you kidding me?

Upon hearing Wang Xiaoming's words, Touko Aozaki's gaze turned towards him with a dangerous undertone.

"No, I only know her name is Kirie Fujou, and she's currently staying in a hospital. Which hospital specifically, I'll have to ask you to find out."

Seeing Touko Aozaki in this state, Wang Xiaoming knew this was not the time to joke, so he quickly shared the information he knew.

"Fujou... isn't she a branch of Wu Jing's family? What do you want with her?"

Upon hearing Wang Xiaoming's request, Touko Aozaki frowned and asked.

"For personal reasons, I cannot disclose further details."

Wang Xiaoming shrugged and did not answer the question.

In fact, after Shirou rescued Fujino Asagami, Wang Xiaoming realized that time in this world had unknowingly progressed into the storyline of [Kara no Kyoukai].

After recalling the plot--

The story of "Fujino Asagami" is heartbreaking. However, now that Fujino Asagami has been saved by Shirou, the "Fujino Asagami" who embarked on a tragic path in her memory will naturally no longer appear.

And... since one has already been saved, saving another shouldn't be a big problem, right? After all, compared to a sad and tragic ending, a happy and joyful conclusion is what everyone wants to see.

Moreover, compared to his initial helplessness, Wang Xiaoming now possesses the ability to prevent tragedy from occurring.

If that's the case, then why not prevent the impending tragedy?

So, before the "jumping incident" in his memory could begin, Wang Xiaoming sought out Touko Aozaki for help in finding "Kirie Fujou".

"I really do owe you something..."

After shaking her head helplessly, Touko Aozaki threw her finished cigarette out the window and stretched.

"However, let's make this clear first: you won't be shortchanged on any of the due compensation."

"Can't you give me a [friendship price] just because we're friends?"

Wang Xiaoming asked a question shamelessly, but Touko Aozaki shut him down with a single sentence.

"Ha--Have you ever heard of 'ripping off familiar customers'?"

"Okay, then that's settled."

Wang Xiaoming stood up from the sofa, turned around, and went into the kitchen. After a while, he poked his head out again and asked:

"The same few dishes again, right?"

So, the reward Touko Aozaki was referring to was simply satisfying her own appetite?

What, you want to talk about money?

That's so tacky!

As for cooking skills?

Who do you think Shirou is learning to cook from?!

While Wang Xiaoming was busy in the kitchen, Touko Aozaki was thinking about how to find the person he mentioned.

"Kirie Fujou...?"

Just then, there was a knocking sound at the office door.

By the way, I'm considering the bounty issue, emmmm, tentatively scheduled to run from the weekend of the 28th to the end of the month on the 31st. I wonder what you guys think.

(I'll add the assistant's post during the day, lol)

Chapter 160. The Visitor

Knock knock knock

A somewhat muffled knock came from outside the office.

"Your guest?"

Wang Xiaoming cast a probing glance at the Touko Aozaki, but received only a completely bewildered reply:

"No, I didn't receive any appointments today."

However, since the warning barrier was not triggered, it at least shows that the person standing outside the door did not come with malicious intent.

Since they weren't enemies, there was no need to shut them out. So, under Touko Aozaki's instructive gaze, Wang Xiaoming had no choice but to get up from the sofa and open the door.

Standing outside the door was a young man around 20 years old, wearing a black woolen coat and dark gray trousers. Apart from the black-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, he had no other adornments. Compared to the increasingly trend-chasing and individualistic young people, this young man looked quite ordinary.

However, this ordinary young man gave Wang Xiaoming a sense of familiarity.

Who is it?

Sitting inside, Touko Aozaki heard Wang Xiaoming open the door but then heard no further sound, so she couldn't help but ask a question.

Touko Aozaki's words brought Wang Xiaoming back to his senses. Just as he was about to ask a question, the unfamiliar young man outside the door spoke first.

"Excuse me, is Ms. Aozaki Touko here?"

"Hey, someone looking for me?"

The visitor's voice startled Touko Aozaki.

After school

As Shirou and Sakura walked out of the school gate together, they immediately spotted Fujino Asagami standing not far away. Their eyes lit up, and they quickly walked up to Fujino Asagami and greeted her.

"Hello Fujino Asagami- neechan~"

"Sakura, Shirou, good afternoon."

Fujino Asagami smiled and replied to the two children, "Mr. Akira asked me to come and take you to Miss Touko Aozaki's place."

"Oh~ Hooray!"

Upon hearing Fujino Asagami's words, Shirou was not very composed, jumped up and cheered, drawing curious glances from his classmates and teachers Shirou were still standing nearby.

At school, the kind-hearted Shirou was quite popular with his teachers and classmates, so they were all very curious about what kind of news Shirou always acted like a little adult at school, had heard to make him so happy.

"Brother, that's embarrassing."

Even though Shirou was so ashamed that he wanted to bury his head in his hands, Sakura beside him didn't forget to deliver the final blow.

Fujino Asagami, standing to the side, watched the interaction between the two children with a smile on her face.

"Huh, Fujino Asagami- neechan?"

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind, temporarily diverting their attention. Turning around, they saw a girl with long silver hair rushing into Fujino Asagami's arms.

"Illya -chan, long time no see~ How have you been lately?"

After seeing the little one who had jumped into her arms, Fujino Asagami smiled and patted her little head, her eyes filled with affection.

Illya von Einzbern, no, she should be called Emiya Illya now.

With Touko Aozaki's help, Illya's body has become close to that of a normal person, meaning she no longer needs to maintain the size of a small child and can grow up like other children.

Even so, the bodies of androids are ultimately different from those of ordinary humans, so Illya still needs to go to Touko Aozaki's place for regular check-ups from time to time.

During this process, Illya naturally met Fujino Asagami, a new employee at Aozaki Office. Illya really liked this very gentle older sister and liked to stay close to her while at the agency.

"Hehehe~ It's much better now~"

After snuggling against Fujino Asagami, Illya jumped out of Fujino Asagami's arms and gave her a big smile.

"Sister Illya.*2"

After Illya emerged from Fujino Asagami's arms, Sakura greeted her politely, along with Shirou's listless voice.

Although Illya is a bit older than Shirou, she is a grade lower than him because she started school later. She is currently in the same grade as Sakura, just in a different class, but this has not affected the relationship between the children.

"Sakura, good afternoon~ and Shirou too~"

"Don't talk about me like it's just something that happened on the side, Illya- nee."

Shirou argued weakly.

"Well, well, only idiots care about these details~"

Illya waved her hand dismissively, then, as if remembering something, asked Shirou, "Speaking of which, what were you yelling about over there just now?"

"..."

Illya's unintentional question once again stabbed Shirou in the heart.

Putting aside Shirou's sinking for the moment, Sakura told Illya about their planned visit to Touko Aozaki's office, and received a very enthusiastic response from her:

"I want to go too!"

"Of course you can, but Illya- chan should tell Mom and Dad first, okay?"

"Maiya, may I go?"

After hearing Fujino Asagami's words, Illya suddenly turned her head and asked.

"Okay, I'll explain the situation to Kiritsugu and Irisviel von Einzbern."

A cold voice rang out, and before anyone knew it, Maiya Hisau had arrived beside the children.

"Hehe, Maiya's mom is the best~!"

Amidst Illya's cheers, Fujino Asagami led the three children on their journey back to the agency.

I'm back!

Pushing open the agency's doors, Illya rushed in, excitedly intending to give Touko Aozaki a big surprise, but she hadn't expected—

"Hey, are there any guests?"

Seeing Touko Aozaki sitting on the sofa with a businesslike demeanor, and Wang Xiaoming watching from the side, Illya, realizing she had caused trouble, stood at the door, somewhat at a loss:

"I'm sorry, Sister Touko Aozaki, I didn't know..."

"It's alright, we've already pretty much finished negotiating anyway."

Seeing Illya's aggrieved expression, Touko Aozaki stubbed out her cigarette in the ashtray and looked at the young man opposite her, saying:

"In short, I should have rejected the applicant who barged in without an appointment. However, I've become somewhat interested in you. Come back tomorrow, and I'll give you an interview."