Chapter 88

"... Please give it back to me, okay?"

"No."

Mahiro refused, saying, "Children shouldn't eat this kind of thing, or they might not grow up properly."

"But..."

"I know you are Cursed Children, but even if your body has a strong regenerative ability, don't eat this kind of thing; it's addictive."

"How could Brother Mahiro know my identity...?"

"For a young girl like you to be so confused so early in the morning, I can't think of any other possibility besides Cursed Children."

Hearing him say that, Tina half-opened her eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

"So... you understand me better than I do."

As soon as she finished speaking, her eyelids began to droop again, and she murmured, "But... if I don't eat this, I'll fall asleep very soon..."

"If you don't mind, why don't you sleep here with my pillow?" Mahiro patted his thigh and suggested.

Tina Spoon: "..."

Tina hesitated at first, but the overwhelming drowsiness, coupled with the lack of caffeine, eventually made her give in.

They even forgot their own mission.

Let Mahiro manipulate her body Mahiro, she eventually leaned against his strong thigh.

"So warm... even more comfortable than the pillows in my apartment..."

With these words, which sounded like a dream, Tina gradually drifted off to sleep.

Mahiro leaned against a park bench, basking in the warm sunshine and spring breeze.

The warm spring breeze carries a hint of coolness, making it very comfortable and pleasant.

He felt so comfortable that he even wanted to take a nap.

But that won't work; I haven't even had breakfast yet.

So he first made a few phone calls to acquaintances to inform them of the situation, and then ordered takeout.

It was late afternoon, almost evening.

Tina finally woke up from her sleep.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw that somewhat familiar yet very handsome face, and at first she didn't react.

After a moment, recalling what had happened, she climbed off him.

"Are you awake?"

"Yes, thank you so much, Brother Mahiro... your technique is excellent, it made me feel very comfortable..."

Tina stood up from the bench and bowed deeply to him to express her gratitude.

Although I haven't fully recovered, it's enough.

And.

She slept very comfortably, arguably the most comfortable and peaceful sleep she had ever had since she could remember.

The only regret was that I completely forgot about the scouting task...

It doesn't matter. The master has an inside man, so we can take Plan B and start by attacking the Seitenshi's route.

"Now that I've slept well, I'm really leaving this time. I've been sitting here all day... even for me, my legs are a little numb."

Mahiro didn't criticize her ambiguous statement. Instead, he muttered something to himself as he stood up and stretched his lower body.

But just as he was about to leave, Tina at his sleeve again.

"What's wrong? Still planning to have me take you home?" he joked.

"No...no." Tina shook her head and said, "Could you give me your phone number? To thank you for letting me sleep, I want to repay you later."

"No need, it was just something I did on the spur of the moment."

He was about to say that when Tina added, "Please."

"Alright."

Mahiro sighed helplessly and gave her the number.

But Tina had written down the number, then said:

"So, may I try calling you now?"

Is this necessary?

"Brother Mahiro might have given me a fake phone number."

"..."

Can't you use that vigilance for something more serious?

He watched helplessly as Tina turned her back to him while operating her phone, and then his own phone rang, which he answered.

"Moshi Moshi? Are you satisfied now?"

"Um... there's one more thing I forgot to tell you, I actually remember where the apartment is."

Tina gave a faint smile.

She leisurely folded her phone and thanked him again, "Thank you for spending the whole day fooling around with me. I had a very enjoyable day."

It seems this farce became a happy chapter in her memory.

Before Mahiro could even respond, she spoke again:

"Until we meet again, Mr. Mahiro."

He bowed respectfully, then pushed his bicycle and wobbled out of the park.

Watching her receding figure until it disappeared from sight, a faint smile appeared on Mahiro's lips.

"As long as you're happy, Miss Tina."

Vehicles sped past in the adjacent lane at extremely high speeds, making a piercing roar.

The temperature dropped, and it got a little chilly.

Tina walked unsteadily down the street, and before she knew it, the speeding cars had all turned on their headlights. Noticing this, she looked up.

The sky was pitch black, and the moonlight was bright.

Night fell.

Tina's owl factor began to take effect, every cell in her body began to awaken, her consciousness became clear, and her body was full of vitality.

Just then, Tina's phone rang.

"Owner."

"Provide regular reports."

"Yes. I've successfully infiltrated the Tokyo Area. I'll go back to my apartment first, then head to the designated location to retrieve the items."

Is there anything unusual?

"We encountered a minor problem, but nothing serious."

Tina pressed her hand to her chest, closed her eyes, and slowly said, "Because a kind person helped me three times."

"Didn't I tell you to avoid contact with others as much as possible...? To completely prevent information leaks, use aliases whenever possible."

"... Yes, I know."

"Tina, what is your mission? Tell me again."

Tina raised her head and looked up at the moonlight.

She was fully conscious and mechanically repeated:

"Eliminate the head of the Tokyo Area — the Seitenshi."

Tina returned to her temporary accommodation.

It was a dilapidated apartment; the white paint on the door had long since peeled off, revealing rust stains.

The walls inside were covered in cracks, and the musty smell permeated the air.

Her owner believed that the people living here were a mixed bag, and even if a child suddenly appeared, it wouldn't attract attention, making it a suitable hiding place for Tina.

It boasts exceptional concealment, but offers absolutely no comfort whatsoever.

"I'll be leaving as soon as this mission is complete, so I just need to be patient until it's finished, "Tina reassured herself as she took off her slippers.

She stood in front of the dressing mirror left by the previous guest, her face instantly flushed.

So, I've been standing in front of that person all day dressed like this?

Next time, I must dress myself up properly.

As she thought about it, Tina took off her pajamas and went into the bathroom.

She knew very well that she was just a prop, and that she had to leave the Tokyo Area as soon as possible after completing her mission.

But this time, she wanted to delay a little.

To see that person again, that handsome older brother who showed no disgust or disdain even after guessing his identity as the Cursed Children.

This was the first time in her life she had been treated so kindly.

So.

Although the idea was too extravagant, she wanted to preserve a small, happy memory in her heart.

Even if we can never meet again...

After showering and changing her clothes, Tina left the apartment again and followed the instructions from her owner over the phone to go to the pier not far from Tokyo Bay.

A massive glacier, frozen in Tokyo Bay and comparable to land, is less than a kilometer from where she is located.

You can even clearly feel the icy cold that stings your skin and see the waves crashing against and eroding the glacial cliffs.

This is a pier that was reopened after Tokyo Bay was frozen over.

Basically, all major arms companies and cargo ships depart from here.

At that moment, Tina arrived at a shipping container deep inside the dock.

"Master, I've arrived."

Tina raised her IC card to open the encrypted container door, but as soon as she stepped inside, she was stunned.

"What do you think, Tina?"

"... Very impressive, Master."

The cabinet in front of her was practically an armory.

Needless to say, small firearms and sniper rifles were everywhere, and the walls and shelves were covered with rocket launchers, aircraft cannons, and even anti-tank rifles.

Deeper inside, various explosives and corresponding large-caliber ammunition were piled up.

Enough to wage a small war.

"... Master, I believe that if we're only concerned with eliminating the leader of the Tokyo Area, we don't need so many weapons."

Tina went inside the shipping container and picked out a large-caliber anti-materiel sniper rifle from the shelf; the barrel was almost as thick as her arm.

"Yes, that's right, but this time there's one more target."

Who is it?

"Yotsuba Mahiro"

"...!"

Upon hearing the name, Tina's eyes widened slightly, and the first image that came to mind was that handsome face that always wore a gentle smile.