Chapter 1867: Chapter 1063: Fallen Leaves Detective Agency (Part 2)
The table closest to Yang Xiao also had a telephone and a tape recorder on it.
"It seems our identity this time is that of private detectives. This is a detective agency; we’re likely to receive some troublesome case."
"Solve the case, and we all go home. If we can’t, we’ll just die here together," said another girl, who was wearing double ponytails and looked youthful, resembling a high school student, as she shrugged.
From her indifferent attitude, it seemed she was experienced.
Of course, she could also be pretending, or simply be a lunatic.
"I just went out to take a look. This is an office building; the facilities are quite outdated, and there’s not much traffic. On this floor, only our office is still in business." A man with narrow eyes and a sharp voice started to introduce the current situation.
Yang Xiao counted the people in the room, including himself; there were 12 people in total, 5 men and 7 women.
There’s no doubt that these people are the teammates for this mission.
Before the task officially began, everyone started the usual self-introduction session.
"Let’s start with me." A middle-aged woman spoke first, her voice calm and steady, "Yandeta Chiyoda, architect, this is my fifth mission."
Yandeta Chiyoda had an upright appearance, neat short hair, an aura of calm and rationality, just standing there radiated a sense of unspoken authority.
"The fifth time, Senior Sister Yandeta, you’re amazing!" A girl in a light pink shirt looked at her with starry eyes, her face full of admiration.
"Thank you, now it’s your turn." Yandeta Chiyoda kindly reminded.
"Okay, okay, I... I’m Ogawa Haruka, 21 years old, unmarried, this is my second mission, I hope everyone will take care of me!" Ogawa Haruka clasped her hands together and bowed cutely to everyone.
"Your profession," someone couldn’t help but remind, who cares about her age and marital status.
"Oh, oh, I work part-time at a convenience store, sorry for causing trouble to everyone." Ogawa Haruka hurriedly apologized after adding her profession, her face full of apology.
"Mimura Kaori, frontline reporter for Tokyo City’s segment." The woman was roughly in her early thirties, wearing a light gray suit jacket, her long hair slightly curled, with a mature and capable aura and light makeup on her face.
"This is my third mission." Mimura Kaori added and then looked at the next person.
"Sakai Misaki, college student, this is my first... first time coming to a place like this, I hope everyone will take care of me." The girl appeared cute, with neat bangs, very fair skin, clearly trying hard to control her inner fear, but her trembling hands betrayed her.
"Yamamoto Chunai, I’m... I’m a Slap Girl, I work at ’Drunken Hand Feather’, this is my first time here, I... I want to go home." The woman in a knit cardigan, knee-length skirt, and shallow mouth leather shoes still had traces of tears on her face, her nose was blocked from bleeding, her voice was very small, her hands unconsciously clutching the skirt edge.
"What is ’Slap Girl’?" Just from the name, Yang Xiao knew something odd had gotten mixed in.
"It’s where you pay money to hire someone to slap you, you can customize your preferred sister’s attire, makeup, personality, all these can be chosen, the angle and strength of the slap can also be customized."
"Of course, if you’re willing to pay more, they can slap and insult you simultaneously." The man standing next to Yang Xiao explained.
"Isn’t this just pure madness?" Yang Xiao only pictured the scene in his mind and felt he couldn’t handle it.
At this moment, Yang Xiao realized he had previously misunderstood Yamamoto Chunai; her slapping was purely a subconscious action, a form of occupational hazard.
From a certain perspective, he gained something this time, as he didn’t pay.
Since coming to Japan, Yang Xiao felt his acceptance ability had significantly improved. Despite this place’s size, there are plenty of odd things.
"Hirano Yuuhi, freelance photographer, this is my third time." The girl with short hair, straightforward features, and sharp eyes, wore a black windbreaker that suited her aura well, with hiking shoes on her feet.
"My turn, Takagi Reina; I work at a girls’ bar, not everyone gets to be accompanied by me. If you look pleasant and can chat well, I’ll appear." The girl with double ponytails, youthful and bright, laughed as she spoke, resembling a high school student.
"This is my fifth time, I’ll take care of you." Takagi Reina smiled brightly.
Yang Xiao took a deep breath, knowing he must change his introduction because she had used all the lines he prepared.
"Miss Takagi, is it really your fifth time?" Ogawa Haruka couldn’t help but widen her eyes, "Incredible, you’re as amazing as Senior Sister Yandeta!"
After the seven women finished their introductions, it was Yang Xiao’s turn alongside the other men.
A round-faced, slightly plump middle-aged man in a wrinkled suit started to speak somewhat timidly, "Xiao Lin Zhengyan, I work at a food processing plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, this is my second time here, my last mission was at an abandoned factory, I..."
"Mr. Xiaolin, no one is interested in your last mission, please focus." Yandeta Chiyoda interrupted mercilessly.
"Sorry, I... I get nervous and... and..." Xiao Lin Zhengyan’s tired eyes revealed a hint of panic, the yellowing collar of the white shirt peeking from under the wrinkled jacket, and the cheap air of the black leather shoes demonstrated the image of a frustrated middle-aged worker vividly.
