Tokyo: Rabbit Police and Her Evil Partner

Chapter 433 Stars
An awkward silence hung in the air.

With a thought, Fushimi Shika transformed the floor-to-ceiling window into a wall.

At this moment, his thoughts were strong enough, and his S-rank will finally came into play. Genji had no room to resist. Everything in the dream began to shake violently, and the scenery in front of him gradually turned into large areas of abstract color blocks.

If nothing unexpected happens, they should wake up soon.

Minamoto no Tamako was unwilling to accept this; she hadn't even had a chance to do anything yet! Why should she wake up just because Fushimi-kun lost face? She didn't want to wake up!
So she closed her eyes tightly, trying to maintain the dream. The surrounding scenery shattered and healed, looking exceptionally abstract.

The two forces pulled back and forth, with Fushimi Shika clearly having the upper hand. Before the dream shattered completely, Fushimi Shika suddenly realized that waking up like this would also be very awkward for him... Was there any way to make Minamoto no Tamako forget about this?

"Ouch!"

Before Fushimi Shika could think further, he suddenly heard Tamaki stretching. He realized he was awake, but he didn't intend to open his eyes.

Let's figure out a way to get through this first.

When Fushimi Shika heard Miyazaki Yuko asking about Minamoto Tamako's experience, the latter truthfully recounted everything that happened in the dream, including her regret that the photos she took in the dream could not be brought into reality... otherwise, she would have Fushimi-kun's weakness and be able to mock him for the rest of her life.

"Eh... what's going on? Why is Fushimi-kun still sleeping?"

Genji was slightly surprised, because Fushimi-kun should have woken up with her.

Miyazaki Yuko could tell that Fushimi Shika was pretending to be asleep. His breathing rhythm was completely different from when he was asleep, and his body muscles were obviously tense.

But instead of exposing Fushimi Shika's pretense of sleep, she gently nudged him and softly called out, "Fushimi-kun? Fushimi-kun... wake up."

Fushimi Shika opened his eyes, yawned, and stretched.

Yuan Yuzi stared at him from the side, her small face smiling, but her eyes narrowed, looking a little cunning.

As usual, Miyazaki asked Fushimi Shika how she was feeling and what she had dreamed about. The latter admitted that she felt good, but then began to lie: "I dreamed of a library with bookshelves displaying files and documents from all over the world... I read for a while, but then I got a little bored, so I dreamed of a gym..."

“You’re lying!” Yuan Yuzi interrupted.

"How did I lie?" Fushimi Shika looked completely innocent, blinking as if he couldn't understand what Minamoto Tamako was saying.

"We're clearly having the same dream..."

Before Minamoto no Tamako could finish speaking, Fushimi Shika made a strange 'wow~' sound, signaling Minamoto no Tamako not to talk nonsense: "Then why didn't I dream about you?"

"You're talking nonsense, I even dreamt about you! First, you were soaking in a hot spring, completely naked, and you even made my clothes disappear. Then I said I wanted to go somewhere else, and you ended up... in a very strange room..."

As Yuan Yuzi spoke, she herself blushed first.

"Tsk tsk tsk... I never expected you to have such a dream." Fushimi Shika crossed his arms and shook his head repeatedly, with an expression that said, 'I'm very disappointed in you.'

Minamoto no Tamako clenched her fists, her cheeks puffing out. She could clearly feel that Fushimi-kun in her dream was awake, otherwise why would Fushimi-kun say, "In my dream, you can't wear clothes when you're soaking in a hot spring"?
How abominable!

And no matter how hard she racked her brains, she couldn't dream of that kind of room... There were some props in there that she didn't even know what they were for. How could someone dream of something they'd never seen before?!

Fushimi-kun is definitely cheating!

This guy pretended he didn't have the same dream as her, using that to frame her for dreaming about strange things!

Outraged, Minamoto no Tamako asked Miyazaki no Chiko to settle the matter—as a hypnotist, Miyazaki no Chiko should be able to tell whether the two were having the same dream.

Miyazaki Yuuko was caught in a dilemma; whether she told the truth or a lie, someone would be dissatisfied. Under the watchful eyes of Fushimi Shika and Minamoto Tamako, she pondered for a long time, resting her chin on her hand, and finally came up with a win-win-win idea:

“Well… I’m not entirely sure either.” She paused, then continued, “Why don’t you two come back another time and we can conduct another experiment? Maybe then we can figure out whether you two are dreaming together.”

Miyazaki Yuko had just recorded a lot of experimental data. Fushimi Shika and Minamoto Tamako's reactions after hypnosis were different, especially after co-dreaming, when they would speak incoherently in their sleep. Miyazaki Yuko suspected that they were unconsciously giving each other suggestions to achieve the effect of co-dreaming.

For Miyazaki Yuko, these were all valuable experiences.

It would be even better if there could be a second experiment.

Minamoto no Tamako couldn't wait for the next time and said she could continue now. She wanted to prove that Fushimi-kun was lying and clarify that she hadn't had any strange dreams!

But Miyazaki Yuko claimed that it was not appropriate to continue today, especially for Fushimi Shika, who had already experienced hypnosis twice and taken melatonin twice, and woke up within a very short time each time. He needed to rest now, not to be hypnotized again.

“That’s such a shame,” Fushimi Shika sighed. “I was hoping to prove myself!”

Yuan Yuzi gritted her teeth, jumped off the recliner, and angrily went to pay the bill, deliberately making each step very heavy.

Miyazaki Yuko went to the front desk to collect payment, and the two made an online transaction using a POS machine. Minamoto Tamako still used that ill-gotten gain.

This is to treat Fushimi-kun's illness; it's an act of charity, so it's not considered a waste of money—that's how Minamoto no Tamako convinced herself.

But when she swiped her card, she couldn't help but have wild thoughts... If only she could use the money however she wanted. On her way to work, she would pass by a newly opened dessert shop called "Kasumimachi Western Confectionery". The samples of high-end desserts in the window looked really delicious, and she couldn't help but wipe her mouth every time.

On her way home, Yuan Yuzi passed by another dessert shop. A cool breeze wafted out from the glass door, practically beckoning her to go in and spend some money!
To distract herself, Minamoto no Tamako turned her face away and talked to Fushimi Shika about the indulgence tickets: "You lied again this time and slandered my innocence. You should at least get a green indulgence ticket!"

Fushimi Shika was already used to it, and he refused to admit it, retorting, "I didn't. On the contrary, it's you who suspected me of lying for no reason. You should compensate me for the stamp."

Gen Tamako snorted coldly. She was already used to Fushimi Shika's tricks and knew exactly what the indulgence tickets were... She had had enough of this childish game!

She's a detective in Sugamo, a future famous detective and police inspector. How can she act like a kindergarten kid, asking her teacher for red flowers every day?
Hmph, enough with the childish games!
—Because she's almost finished collecting them all!!
Yuan Yuzi remained expressionless, secretly pleased with herself. As she walked, she said, "Suppose, I mean suppose, if Dr. Miyazaki's next experiment proves you're lying, shouldn't you compensate me with a green indulgence ticket?"

“At most one white one… Of course, I’m not lying, so Dr. Miyazaki can’t prove I’m lying,” Fushimi Shika said as he walked.

"At least two white ones!" Yuan Yuzi bargained, her expected price being two white redemption tickets, because she only needed two more white redemption tickets to collect enough to exchange for a red red redemption ticket!
She deliberately asked for green just now so that Fushimi-kun would have room to bargain.

Minamoto no Tamako has become wiser; she knows that Fushimi Shika will use various methods to forcibly reclaim the indulgence tickets. Especially lately, this guy often acts like "I'm going to die" to avoid issuing the indulgence tickets that should have been given out; or he says, "I'm going to die, and you're still doing this to me," thus confiscating the indulgence tickets from her.

Therefore, we must never let Fushimi-kun realize that his indulgence fund is about to be wiped out!
The arrogant Fushimi-kun was indeed unaware that the crisis was approaching step by step. He continued to bargain nonchalantly, saying that two white indulgence tickets were too much. Minamoto no Tamako deliberately brought up the strange little gadget from her dream, claiming that Fushimi-kun had offended her eyes in the dream and that it was reasonable for him to ask for two white indulgence tickets.

“Fine, two it is…” Fushimi Shika added, “But I didn’t lie. You just dreamed about these things yourself, so don’t blame me. Therefore, I won’t issue indulgences.”

"Hmph, just you wait and see!"

Minamoto no Tamako did not argue. She had made up her mind to seize the last period of Fushimi's life and leave a deep mark on him, so that even if Fushimi was reincarnated, he would never forget her!

Therefore, she needs red indulgences!

Fushimi Shika also had his own little scheme. If he remembered correctly, he would soon have collected a month's worth of stamps. In fact, if it weren't for Minamoto no Tamako being so nitpicky and finding ways to deduct from his attendance records, he would have already collected a month's worth of stamps.

Although they are now in the name of boyfriend and girlfriend, they are not actually boyfriend and girlfriend in reality—the reason they became a couple is actually due to Kujo Yui forcing them into the relationship.

The way he confessed his feelings was rather hasty and even a bit childish, quite different from what he had imagined.

Fushimi Shika had already planned that once he collected a month's worth of stamps, he would take Minamoto no Tamako to a high-end restaurant for dinner.

The two of them will be dressed in suits and tuxedos, enjoying a candlelight dinner with violin and pianist accompaniment, creating a romantic atmosphere, perhaps enhanced by a touch of red wine...

He couldn't let Yuan Yuzi drink too much, so he planned to dilute the red wine later, to a ratio of about 1:50.

In short, after a satisfying meal, they walked home at night. In the dim light, their eyes met in the living room, and he casually mentioned, "Hey, remember the reward you promised me?"... Yuan Yuzi nodded shyly, her eyes filled with anticipation, and asked him, "What reward do you want?"

Hmph, without a doubt, the next step is to eat time!
Even if Kujo Yui throws him into Tokyo Bay afterward, so what?
Couldn't he swim ashore?
Fushimi Shika felt that everything was going according to plan. He had initially decided to make the charade real and let Kujo Yui know the price of threatening him... Although there were some minor setbacks along the way, it was finally about to get on track!

As long as he and Minamoto Tamako consummate their relationship, given the Kujo family's upbringing, they wouldn't let their daughter become a widow, would they?
The two walked home, each lost in their own thoughts about the future.

As soon as Minamoto Tamako unlocked the door, she heard the whirring of the fan. Then Mayu rushed into the entryway, sheepishly bowing as she changed her shoes, and loudly exclaimed, "Thank you for the treat! Thank you, Sakura-chan! Tamako-neechan, I'm going home now, goodbye!"

"Wait, why haven't you left yet—"

Before Minamoto no Tamako could finish speaking, Mayu had already put on her shoes. She quickly slipped between the two of them, carrying her little schoolbag, and ran out of the entrance hall: "I'm going home now!"

It was already dark, and curfew had long passed. Letting a little girl go home alone was far too dangerous, so Minamoto grabbed Mayu's schoolbag and pulled her back.

Mai peeked out from the other side of the entrance hall, but when she saw that Mayu had been caught, she quickly withdrew her head.

Gentama noticed Mai, and she pulled Mayu into the living room. There, she saw pizza boxes and hamburger wrappers all over the coffee table, along with several empty Coke bottles. Hira Sakura was setting up a fan and blowing it on the TV, probably trying to cool down the screen.

"What did I say before I left?!"

Yuan Yuzi's face darkened. She called all three elementary school students over, made them stand in a row, and criticized them one by one.

The three people had different expressions.

Mai was the most timid. She lowered her head, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, looking like she was about to cry.

Mayu was a bit bolder, but she didn't dare to go against Tamako, because Tamako had later proven that she really was Detective Sugamo. Mayu was afraid of being arrested by the police, so she didn't dare to say a word, and just stood there with her hands behind her back, grinning sheepishly.

Hira Sakurako, however, didn't care at all. She put on a mask and pretended to listen, but was actually thinking about something else.

After criticizing them, Minamoto Tamako made them promise to reflect on their actions. The three girls responded in unison, indicating that they knew they were wrong, and Minamoto Tamako then stopped holding a grudge.

"I'll see them off. As their older brother, you must teach your sister a good lesson!"

There were some things that Minamoto no Tamako couldn't say too harshly, so she took Mayu and Mai with her and personally escorted the elementary school students home to prevent any accidents from happening to the two children on their way home.

After the three left, only Fushimi Shika and Hirako remained at home.

The two looked at each other, exchanged a glance, and then Fushimi Shika turned and left, grabbing the sofa, picking up the handle, and calling for Jun to help turn on the TV.

He didn't care that Ping Yingzi was secretly eating takeout, playing games, or hanging out with her friends until late at night.

Having just taken two naps at the clinic, Fushimi Shika is now full of energy and feels ready to relax with a couple of pixel games—all games of this era are pixel games to him.

Unexpectedly, instead of speaking to Hirayuki, she sat down next to him and asked, "Don't you want to say something?"

"What's there to say about such a small matter?" Fushimi Shika said dismissively.

"Then who will take care of me if you die?" Hira Sakurako asked, wearing a demon mask.

"Why are you acting like you're chasing a debt? Tamako will definitely take care of you, and I believe you can take care of yourself." After saying that, Fushimi Shika took a sip of the remaining cola.

"Is your illness really incurable?" Hira Sakurako asked again to confirm.

"correct."

Fushimi Shika would never hand over his secrets to his little darling. Hira Sakura had threatened him before, and the fewer people who knew he had been cured of the poison, the better.

After a long silence, Hira Sakurako went back to her room, took out a cookie box, handed it to Fushimi Shika, and said, "I know you'll find a way to solve this."

"Some things just can't be helped," Fushimi Shika casually replied, not even bothering to look at the cookie box.

"I don't want you to die," Hira Sakurako said.

"I don't want to pay the electricity bill! I've already said, some things aren't a matter of whether you want to or not..."

Before Fushimi Shika could finish speaking, Hira Sakurako interrupted, "You want the stars in the sky, right?"

She opened the cookie box, but there were no cookies inside, only a small reddish-brown stone, a meteorite from millions of years ago.

"Now you have what you wanted..."

With a sob in her voice, Hira Sakurako asked, "Where is what I want?"

(End of this chapter)