Dragon Raja: Reboot

Chapter 187 Let's Go Back to Tokyo Together

The open-air parking lot was empty, and Lu Mingfei randomly found a parking space and parked his car.

He took Erii's hand and pulled her out of the car, then removed her helmet.

He brought her to this small town in the southwest of Shikoku once again.

In their previous life, this was the end of their journey. They said goodbye here, and when they met again, all they could touch was the coldness of the ground.

He naturally took Erii's hand and walked towards the town.

The sign in front of the town reads "Meijinji-cho," a very authentic Shikoku town. The streets still have the feel of the 1950s, with wooden Japanese-style houses on both sides. Shops have batik blue signs hanging in front of their doors, and occasionally there are modern buildings, which are just two or three-story buildings. Clumps of late-blooming cherry blossoms are planted between the buildings.

At times like this, the streets of Tokyo would be bustling with activity, but in this seaside town, there were hardly any people to be seen on the streets.

Night had fallen, and the town gradually began to turn off its lights. Just like in the countryside of China, the residents of small towns in Japan go to bed early.

The tide was rising, and the black water, carrying white spray, lapped against the pebble beach.

But they couldn't see the sea from their side; it was separated from the ocean by a mountain, and they could only hear the sound of the tide coming from across the mountain.

This time, Lu Mingfei did not take the girl to the mountain tram immediately, but instead led her to the Ferris wheel in the town.

The Ferris wheel in town is like a miniature version of the one in the amusement park, but it is a very unique feature of this town.

The Ferris wheel was always running, just not open for business. After Lu Mingfei bribed the uncle in charge, he took Erii on the scaled-down Ferris wheel.

Before closing the door, the uncle secretly gave him a thumbs up and made a "three" gesture, probably meaning that they would be suspended at the top for thirty minutes.

Lu Mingfei returned a grateful look.

According to my junior sister, the Ferris wheel usually hovers at the top for ten minutes. When the Ferris wheel reaches the highest point, you can take out the roses you have prepared, kneel down, and confess your love. You have a full ten minutes to use. No one will disturb you during these ten minutes, and the girl cannot escape. For a boy who knows how to talk, ten minutes is enough to move a sea turtle to tears.

So, in thirty minutes, it would probably make the sea turtle cry three times?

The Ferris wheel slowly began to rotate, and their cabins gradually rose higher.

As night fell, the Ferris wheel cast its shadow on the undulating sea of ​​trees.

The evening breeze of mid-spring swept through the forest under the night sky, causing thousands of treetops to sway in the wind, forming layers of waves and making a rustling sound like the ocean tide.

The sound is truly delightful, giving one a sense of being immersed in nature and becoming one with it.

Lu Mingfei suddenly remembered that this cabin wasn't just Erii's first time riding a Ferris wheel; it was also his first time.

Erii leaned against the glass window, gazing at the ground below that seemed to recede into the distance, and looking out at the dark, surging forest in the distance.

"This Ferris wheel is a bit small," Lu Mingfei said, scratching his head. "Let's make do for now. I'll take you to the Thames River in London another day. There's a Ferris wheel there, which used to be the world's largest."

Erii turned around, took out paper and pen from her pocket, scribbled something down, and then showed the note to Lu Mingfei.

"Why not go on the world's largest Ferris wheel?"

"Well, since we're going to Westminster Abbey in London anyway, we can take a ride on the London Eye on the way."

"Why go to Westminster Abbey? Is the view from there beautiful?"

"Yes, it is one of the symbols of Britain, hosting ceremonies such as the coronation of the king, state funerals, and royal weddings."

"I want to go!"

"Okay, I'll definitely take you there."

Lu Mingfei nodded seriously.

Erii put away her paper and pen, and extended her right little finger. Lu Mingfei was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant.

"If you lie, may you swallow a thousand needles!"

Lu Mingfei muttered to himself, then extended his little finger and hooked it around Erii's finger.

This is the Japanese "pin on the hook and hang yourself, no turning back."

The cabin returned to silence.

Erii leaned against the window, gazing at the town under the night sky and the sea of ​​trees not far away.

Lu Mingfei then looked at Erii.

He leaned his head gently against the glass window, watching Erii's back as she walked away, feeling a mix of sadness and joy.

For this girl, the world is always full of all kinds of temptations. Her world is so simple and pure, but what is most heartbreaking is her obedience.

Even though he held the power to destroy the entire Tokyo metropolis, he obediently stayed in that room because he didn't want to cause trouble for others.

She felt that the world didn't like her, so she should stay quietly in a deserted corner, quietly growing and quietly withering, like a wild dandelion.

Of course, the girl would sometimes impulsively try to run away from home, but she never actually left that crossroads.

Lu Mingfei suddenly wondered what Erii was thinking before each time she ran away from home, and whether she felt regret and longing for the next time she would run away from home while being escorted back to the wooden house deep inside Genji Heavy Industries after being caught.

The memories of the past are gradually becoming clearer.

The image of the girl silently writing a note appeared again. The note read: "This place is beautiful. I should have come here on the first day. Thank you, Sakura, thank you..."

Lu Mingfei forced a smile.

Why did I bring her here on the very first leg of my journey?

That's probably the reason.

As the cabin returned to the ground, Lu Mingfei pulled Erii out of the Ferris wheel. The uncle waiting below winked at him, and Lu Mingfei scratched his head, unsure of what to say.

He had to admit that this was the first time he felt time fly by; half an hour had passed in the blink of an eye.

He took Erii's hand and walked up the mountain, cherry blossoms and fallen leaves swirling behind them.

The sightseeing tram should have stopped running long ago, but when they arrived at the tram, it was still running, which was obviously the work of the babysitting team.

The carriage was empty except for two passengers, Lu Mingfei and Erii.

Erii leaned out the window and looked around. In the blind spot where Lu Mingfei couldn't see her, a hazy melancholy appeared in the girl's eyes, followed by a light that twinkled like stars.

Her eyes, like reflections of the stars in the sky, shimmered with a unique brilliance.

The mountain tram stopped in front of the Stone Jizo Temple at the top of the mountain. Lu Mingfei led Erii off the tram, and a half-person-high stone sculpture stood in front of the station.

He led Erii along the minecart tracks all the way to the mountaintop, where he pulled her to sit down slowly in front of a protruding boulder on the cliff.

"Look there," he said softly to the girl beside him, pointing to the ground and into the distance.

Tens of millions of tons of seawater rippled slowly beneath her feet, the tide breaking into white splashes beneath the black cliffs.

The wind blows through tens of thousands of hectares of forest, and the woods at night look like the sea from afar, a pitch-black sea.

Small towns are scattered along the winding coastline. Lu Mingfei tells Erii the names of those towns one by one. Below the cliff is Meijinji Town, and a little further away are Yamazen Town, Tsukishita Castle Town, and Matsutaka Town...

The scene was exactly the same as in his previous life, and Lu Mingfei's eloquent introduction abruptly ended.

He gazed silently at the horizon where the sky met the sea, a profound sadness and intense sorrow filling his nostrils, and a deep sense of gratitude welled up within him once more.

It's so great to be able to do it all over again.

Erii sat next to Lu Mingfei, and when Lu Mingfei was in a daze, she quietly turned her head to secretly look at the boy next to her.

She tilted her head slightly, and her usually innocent and clear eyes held a hint of something indescribable.

It was as if a layer of color had been applied to a black and white painting.

Like a dream.

Before Lu Mingfei could react, Erii had already looked away.

Lu Mingfei turned around, and Erii seemed to turn around and look at him at the same time.

Their eyes met.

The soothing sound of the tide echoes between heaven and earth.

The girl's clear eyes reflected all the starlight of the night, as well as the boy's figure.

Lu Mingfei's lips trembled as he spoke.

He actually had a lot to say. They had talked a lot on this cliff last time, but now he didn't know how to start a conversation.

Erii tilted her head and looked at him, seemingly waiting for him to speak first.

"Shall we go back?" Lu Mingfei finally managed to utter this question after a long pause.

He regretted saying those words as soon as they left his mouth.

"What I mean is... it's getting late, we should..." He looked hesitant and stammered, finally scratching his head as if giving up. "Okay, sorry, I haven't thought of what to say."

Erii pursed her thin lips slightly, grabbed Lu Mingfei's sleeve and stood up, her obedient and docile manner making one's heart ache.

After descending the mountain, Lu Mingfei and Erii strolled along the long street lit with lanterns, and didn't head out of town until 9:30 p.m.

At this time, most of the shops on the street were closed.

They ignored the heavy motorcycles in the open-air parking lot and bought tickets to enter the station.

The tide is rising, and occasionally small shrimp or crabs with reflective shells crawl across the pebble beach. These little creatures are tossed about by the waves, but after regaining their balance, they still try their best to crawl. The pebble beach is dotted with these little creatures reflecting light.

Lu Mingfei squatted on the platform, sighing with some frustration and helplessness.

This trip was different from what he had imagined. Many things were completely different from the last time. He had actually prepared a lot of things to say, but in the end, he didn't say a single word.

A light drizzle began to fall from the sky, and Lu Mingfei waved to Erii on the pebble beach.

The rain suddenly intensified. Erii ran back from the rain, covering her head with her hands, and placed the little hermit crab huddled in its shell in Lu Mingfei's palm. The little hermit crab dared not show its head, but it was blowing bubbles.

Lu Mingfei looked at the hermit crab in his hand and smiled silently. Unlike in his previous life, he did not release it, but instead put it into his pocket.

Hmm, I hope this little guy won't die so soon.

The train came from afar, the wind it stirred up scattering the drizzle, and the brightly lit night bus slowly came to a stop in front of them.

The car door slowly opened, and Lu Mingfei and Erii stepped into the carriage, which was empty.

Nobody comes to Baijinji Town for travel at this time of year, so hardly anyone takes the late bus back.

Many years have passed, and this train is exactly the same as the one that Rika Akana rode in "Tokyo Love Story". The plastic benches, worn smooth, reflect the light and gleam, and there are stills from the drama hanging on the wall.

Lu Mingfei and Erii sat down in the empty seats.

To his surprise, Erii didn't linger by the window thinking about her little shrimp and crabs like she did last time.

She sat quietly and obediently beside him, her right hand on her thigh, while her left hand tightly gripped the hem of his clothes, as if afraid he would run away.

"Dear passengers, this train's final destination is Matsuyama City. We are about to depart from Baijinjicho Station. The train doors are about to close. We will now announce the estimated arrival times at each station..."

A sweet female voice echoed through the carriage.

Erii gripped his clothes even tighter, the veins on her snow-white hands standing out.

The girl breathed a sigh of relief only after the train doors closed and the boy beside her showed no sign of getting up, and she quietly loosened her grip on the hem of her clothes.

Lu Mingfei was unaware of all of this.

He was still immersed in sadness.

This overnight train departs at 9:45 PM, transfers to the Shinkansen in Matsuyama City, and arrives in Tokyo at 3:00 AM.

In his previous life, he secretly sent Erii onto this train at the end of the journey, without telling his senior brother and the eldest brother. He stood alone on the platform, looking at each other through the train window, watching the train spew out thick white steam and head into the distance with Erii.

Little did they know that this would be their last meeting.

Even until the very end, the girl anxiously kept asking for his name and where to find him.

As the brightly lit train disappeared into the night, emitting a mournful whistle, Erii stood at the window, hugging her teddy bear and holding its furry paws as she bid him farewell.

Lu Mingfei tilted his head back and slowly closed his eyes.

He once thought he was incredibly manly at that moment, but now he absolutely doesn't think so anymore.

A real man never lets go, no matter what.

……

……

Enraged, Genji crushed the phone in his hand.

The crow looked with heartache at the third phone in its boss's hand that had been destroyed in such a short time.

"Where are the Red Guards?" Genji suddenly turned around and asked in a low voice.

The crow silently mourned for a second for that berserk gang called Red Guard.

The leader is clearly on the verge of exploding and has nowhere to vent his anger, while the poor Red Guards are about to become the scapegoats.

Tsk, how pathetic.

"We've found it, young master. Something's not right," Sakura said solemnly.

Genjiro's expression faltered slightly. It seemed that Caesar hadn't fooled him this time. If even Sakura felt there was a problem, then the problem was obviously not small.

Damn it, he didn't want to recall the word "Caesar" right now!

"What's going on?"

"This gang called Red Guard has mostly members who are between 16 and 20 years old. They don't have any fixed livelihood; they mainly rob and steal cars. But those guys are very rich and can afford luxury sports cars. The worst part is that all the kids in Red Guard are on drugs. When they're on drugs, they're no different from psychopaths... Some of them may have killed people."

"Is that all?" Genji frowned. Although it sounded serious, this was the underworld, not child's play. If it was only this, it was far from "something was wrong".

"They purchased a large quantity of ammunition and firearms a few days ago, around the time Caesar and his men arrived in Japan," Sakura continued.

Upon hearing this, Genjiro's expression changed slightly. "Continue."

Sakura continued, "In addition, we found a medicine on the leader."

Yuan Zhisheng suddenly looked up and said in a deep voice, "Is it a Molotov cocktail?!"

"Yes!" Sakura said seriously.

Genjiro took a deep breath, his expression hardening.

(End of this chapter)