books44 Chapter 291 Parents and the organization are somewhat... incompatible?
Chapter 291 Parents and the organization are somewhat... incompatible?
Fanzawa Makoto's...mother?
Staring at the unfamiliar face, Amuro Tooru immediately realized a serious oversight in his intelligence gathering—he had collected background information on Asano Minami and Kuromon Haruya, but for some reason, he had subconsciously overlooked Hanzawa Masato.
"What's wrong? Is a guest here to see me?"
Seeing that Amuro Tooru hadn't made a move, Kuromon Haruya put down the fiery red, extremely spicy chili powder he was about to add and came to the entrance wearing an apron with a 'Happy Bird' pattern printed on it.
"what?"
Amuro Tooru turned around, and Kuromon Haruya, still holding a soup spoon, narrowed his eyes slightly: "You wouldn't happen to be...?"
"...You wouldn't happen to be Mr. Hanzawa's sister, would you!"
Toru Amuro:?
Putting aside the age issue, how did Kuromon Haruya figure out the connection between Hanazawa and her son?
It's not a matter of whether they look alike or not. It might be a bit offensive to say, but in Amuro Tooru's opinion, the mother and son are the kind of people who would blend into the background of Beika Town without even realizing it. Specifically referring to suspects at crime scenes.
"Ugh~~"
A blush crept onto her cheeks, and Fanze's mother, embarrassed, cupped her face and waved her hand shyly: "That's too much of an exaggeration. I'm a real mother, and I'm already an old auntie!"
"Hey! How could that be? I can't tell at all!" Kuromon Haruya put down his soup spoon and diligently helped carry up the local specialties piled outside the door.
"Mr. Kuromon, you are so thoughtful. No wonder that child keeps mentioning you in his text messages!"
"Hehe, I'm getting shy when the real person is so sure about me!"
Amuro Tooru blinked, watching the two people who seemed to know each other like neighbors pass by, looking puzzled.
If Haruya Kuromon were to activate her mind-reading ability right now, she would definitely explain with an innocent and naive expression:
Nonsense! When you see a kind and gentle-looking auntie with only one more nasolabial fold than Fan Ze, you can't help but think she's a relative!
Warmly welcomed and seated, Aunt Fanze served him red tea, and his impression of Kuromon Haruya skyrocketed.
She's warm, cheerful, considerate, polite, and has a striking appearance. She also keeps her apartment incredibly well-organized... I never imagined my shy friend would make such a wonderful friend! I can finally relax!
"Oh dear, my child is so well taken care of..."
Before her tears of relief could fall, they were wiped away with a handkerchief. Aunt Fanze opened her eyes in confusion and felt as if her heart had been hit by a hundred-ton truck!
The young man leaned forward slightly, a smile playing on his lips, and the gesture of offering the handkerchief was as elegant as a slow-motion close-up in a movie. His brownish-gray hair shimmered like silk under the light, each strand seemingly combed by an angel. All the gentleness in the world was concentrated in his emerald almond eyes, the slight droop at the corners of his eyes carrying a natural innocence that made one want to hold them in their hands and cherish them.
"Don't cry, Signora, I don't want to lose your smile."
thump! thump!
My heart suddenly raced, a gentle spring breeze caressed my soul, and without the need for words, the pursuit of beauty is an instinct of every human being!
"Oh dear, why do I suddenly feel dizzy..." Aunt Fanze said, rubbing her forehead with one hand, but she couldn't help but smile.
"..." Amuro Tooru shifted his gaze to the game cartridges on the bookshelf.
If he remembered correctly, this line was a classic line from the popular otome game that was on sale recently, right?
As expected, after some investigation, Amuro Tooru found the cassette tape near the outside.
'They actually used dialogue from a strategy game in real life!'
Amuro Tooru couldn't quite pinpoint what made him feel more complicated. Did anyone really dare to say something so shameful? Or was it that someone could actually apply it perfectly?
On the other hand, Kuromon Haruya brought out tea and snacks that suited the tastes of the older generation, sat down, and held the rice cakes with a smile.
Generally speaking, he wouldn't overuse his good looks, since using one's face in negotiations is linked to being remembered by others, and as an immortal, the last thing he should leave behind is facial traces.
However, this memorable moment is different!
The two people present will never know the significance of this meeting as a milestone in the organization's development.
—This is the first time the boss has met with the parents of a codenamed member!
Japanese workplaces have always valued "company family spirit," and organizations have even claimed to operate like families. However, in reality, Yoya Kuromon never considered the necessity of maintaining the bond between the organization and the families of his subordinates.
Because, if you take a closer look at the family backgrounds of the codenamed members, you'll find unsurprisingly that none of the many young and energetic people in the two departments could even field a single living parent! (Not counting themselves.)
Most of the codenamed members are lone wolves with no ties or blood relations.
Haruya Kuromon did meet some of the members' parents, but he always met the older generation first and then the children through the parents. Examples include former Rum, Keiji Aso, Ethan Hondou, the Miyano couple, and Gin's mother.
These people have all long since disappeared without a trace.
A few months ago, the organization might have been able to find two adoptive fathers, but Ireland's father had just died.
Going back further, to have both parents alive, one would have to go back to when the Miyano couple were still alive...
...wrong!
There was indeed a member with both parents alive, and even many siblings! That was...
——Akai Shuichi!
"Hiss!" A hypothetical thought arose in Kuromon Haruya's mind, "Could it be that my parents and the organization were incompatible? Did Akai Shuichi defect because he had too many parents?"
Shuichi Akai, who was practicing his disguise in the safe house, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
'Forget it, let's ignore this special case.'
Kuromon Haruya shook his head, basking in Aunt Hanze's satisfied gaze.
'It seems studying women's psychology is quite effective; Aunt Hanzawa seems to find it very helpful, and I imagine Bei-chan, who's around the same age, would like it too!'
He extended his hand to Amuro Tooru: "Speaking of which, I haven't had a chance to introduce you yet. This is Mr. Amuro, and also one of Masato's friends!"
"Nice to meet you, I am Tooru Amuro, please take care of me."
Aunt Fanzawa's eyes widened: "Oh my! So you're Mr. Amuro! Makoto mentioned you before."
"What do you mean?"
"It's just a local dialect habit."
Although it was a childish complaint about the third party mentioned in "someone trying to interfere in their friendship".