Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

Fortunately, Lan Ke no longer had to worry about it because the person who came to pick him up had arrived.

A dark-skinned, strong man with a lot of white hair, but dressed smartly, his sleeves bulging with biceps.

"Dr. Kujo!!"

The other party was as cheerful as the weather in Izu, laughing and waving at Jotaro Kujo. Jotaro Kujo, who was always serious on weekdays, also waved at the other party, which was rare.

"Mr. Kotegawa, I'm sorry to bother you again today."

"Ah~ Dr. Kujo, you're too polite. After all, you're here for us..."

What surprised Lan Ke was that "Mr. Furukawa" not only knew Jotaro Kujo, but also seemed to know Noriaki Kakyoin. When it was Lan Ke and Jolyne's turn, the other party also greeted Lan Ke and the others with a smile.

"Is this the young man you mentioned, Professor Kujo, who's planning to learn diving? It just so happens that the new members of the club, including Kotobuki and Tokita, have just finished their certification exams and club activities, so it's perfect to hand him over to them."

Although Jotaro Kujo didn't say much after hearing the other party's words, he nodded and seemed to be very satisfied with the arrangement. Lan Ke couldn't help but feel a little curious about the "Shou" and "Tokita" mentioned by the other party.

"Mr. Furukawa, are those two you're talking about the coaches in your shop?"

That's right, although Lan Ke was not very clear about the specific itinerary of this trip, he knew some general ideas, such as that they would be staying at a diving shop called 'GrandBlue', and the man in front of him should be the owner of the diving shop.

"Kotobuki and Tokita? No~ No~"

While inviting everyone to get on the bus, 'Mr. Furukawa' waved his hand, but then gave a brief explanation to Lan Ke.

"But don't worry, they are the president and vice president of the 'Diving Club'. They are both veterans with many years of diving experience. Not only do they have 'instructor certificates', but they also train new members in the club all year round. They are better and more suitable for training new members than ordinary instructors~"

After hearing the other party's words, Lan Ke was temporarily relieved.

Rolling down the car window and smelling the slightly moist sea breeze, Lan Ke's mood became unusually high.

After all, this was the first time in his two lifetimes that he came to the beach for vacation, not to mention that he had friends with him this time.

The only pity is that 'Grand Blue' is not a dedicated hotel and the rooms are quite limited. Kudo Shinichi and his friends rented a nearby 'Seaside Hotel', but they have agreed on a meeting place and will be able to meet up later.

Although the "Boss of Kotegawa" mainly runs a diving shop, he seems to be very good at promoting his hometown. Along the way, he introduced the scenic spots passing by to Lan Ke and his friends, and also took Lan Ke and his friends to the "pier" to buy a lot of fresh seafood in the nearby market.

Although it seemed a bit strange to let each guest hold a plastic box, coupled with the other party's hearty laughter, Lan Ke felt more of the other party's casualness and enthusiasm.

As the car speed gradually decreased, Lan Ke and his companions finally arrived at their destination, a small building complex with a 'Grand Blue' sign printed on it.

There is a wooden pergola outside with a few tables underneath. Although no one is there now because it is too hot, it should be a great place to eat seafood while enjoying the sea breeze at night.

Toshio Furukawa signaled everyone to put the seafood on the cart and sent it to the kitchen for his daughter to handle. As for Lan Ke and the others, he did not make any arrangements and just told Jotaro Kujo and the others to do as they pleased.

Watching the other person's back disappear into the path, Lan Ke couldn't help but sigh.

"That 'Boss Kotegawa' is really enthusiastic~"

"Yes~ Mr. Kotegawa has a passion for diving and the ocean that far surpasses most people, so when the Teitan High School 'Diving Club' comes to Izu for training camp, they usually choose this hotel to stay..."

A rare expression of nostalgia appeared on Jotaro Kujo's face.

However, Lan Ke noticed that Jolyne, who had turned her head to look at the sea as if she didn't care, now slightly raised her head, as if she was eavesdropping on what Jotaro Kujo was saying. Lan Ke couldn't help but smile and asked at the right time.

"Mr. Jotaro, did you also come to this shop to participate in diving back then?"

"That's about right. We used to practice in the swimming pool at school, but this is the first place we went to for actual practice at the beach. At the time, owner Kotegawa had just opened the shop, and he personally helped us put on the equipment..."

Perhaps because they were talking about their high school days, Jotaro Kujo couldn't help but talk a little more, but when he arrived at the gate, he still happily pushed open the door of the diving shop.

"Anyway, welcome to 'Grand Blue'..."

Just as Jotaro Kujo was introducing enthusiastically, he was interrupted by a somewhat abrupt voice.

"Let me show you! I'm the man known as the 'French Wine King'!!!"

"Oh oh oh!!"

A burst of loud cheers came from inside the house...

Chapter 12: 'Local Traditions' and 'When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do'

Lan Ke didn't know whether 'Grand Blue''s' professional capabilities were strong or not, but its sound insulation effect was definitely impeccable. After all, Lan Ke and the others didn't even hear any sound before Jotaro Kujo opened the door. However, as Jotaro Kujo stood there in a daze, Lan Ke, who followed closely behind him, couldn't help but stick his head out out of curiosity.

This decision can be said to be the one he regrets most since traveling through time.

Inside the 'Grand Blue' hall, a shirtless man in jeans was sitting on a huge round table with his back to Lan Ke, holding up a bottle of wine as if he was performing a 'gulp down' performance. Surrounding him were several young men in shorts and four women.

Lan Ke’s first reaction when he saw this scene was - what happened? Why did the banquet start at noon?

However, Jotaro Kujo's slightly hesitant voice made the man standing on the table and Lan Ke stunned.

"Bobo?"

"?!"

"!!"

Almost at the same time as Jotaro exclaimed, the man at the table slowly turned around.

Although the other person's face was a little red due to the alcohol, and there was some difference between the real world and the two-dimensional world, Lan Ke still recognized the other person's identity at a glance because of the iconic broom-like silver hair and the special earrings on the ears.

But why do I feel like the other person is not the same as what I imagined?

It was obvious that Lan Ke had forgotten one thing, that is, although he could always trust Bobo in battle, he was not a reliable person in daily life... or if it weren't for his sister's case, he might be even more unreliable.

But Polnareff had simpler ideas.

"Wuhu, finished!"

But he still instinctively resisted everything in front of him and almost instinctively questioned out loud.

"Jotaro? Why...are you here so early?"

This time it was Jotaro's turn to be stunned, and he frowned almost instinctively.

"Didn't we make an appointment today?"

"Well, it's the second day already?"

Looking at Polnareff's genuine expression, Jotaro rubbed his eyebrows helplessly. He seemed to realize the problem.

"cough~"

After coughing lightly, he spoke again.

"Anyway, come down first..."

Polnareff finally reacted under Jotaro Kujo's complicated gaze and quickly grabbed the T-shirt beside him and put it on, while almost instinctively trying to "explain".

"Ahem~ Because everyone in the 'Diving Club' was so enthusiastic, I couldn't help myself, so I just 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'..."

As Polnareff explained, Lan Ke couldn't help but glance at the four young men next to him who were shirtless and wearing boxer briefs, and a big question mark popped up in his head.

His instinct told him that what Polnareff said seemed a little unreliable, but the problem was that the 'locals' here seemed to be wearing only underwear, and Polnareff was wearing long trousers. In a way, he seemed not to be adapting to local customs.

And considering the temperature and humidity in Izu, it seems understandable that they wear light clothing.

But Lan Ke still had a question.

"Mr. Jotaro, do we want some too?"

Hearing Lan Ke's slightly hesitant question, Jotaro Kujo's mouth twitched unconsciously. He didn't know what to say for a moment, but the black-haired young man who looked the youngest among the four men in panties came up to him very familiarly.

"Don't worry about such trivial matters. Just let it go as it comes. But I believe...ah~!"

"Bang~"

Accompanied by a crisp sound, a woman with short hair hit the other person on the back of the head and then looked at Lan Ke with an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry. When the shop isn't busy, it's usually used as a gathering place for the 'diving club'. Izu doesn't have any weird customs like that. It's just that things got a little out of hand. I was planning to sort it out before Dad picked you up, but Dad didn't send a message, so I thought the plane was delayed..."

Chisa Furukawa was trying very hard to explain to Lan Ke at this time. After all, she really didn't want people from other places to have any strange impression of "Izu".

I don’t know if it’s Lan Ke’s illusion, but I always feel that the other party seems a little too enthusiastic?

Of course, it is also possible that it was not his illusion, because Lan Ke noticed that Xu Lun's gaze behind him seemed a little dazzling?

"Nana-san, what happened to Chisa? It hurts so much just now~"

Facing Kitahara Iori who kept rubbing her head, Nanaka Furukawa maintained her usual smile while explaining.

"After all, that boy seems to be very interested in 'diving'. Chisa naturally doesn't want him to dislike diving or the ocean for other reasons, right? Not to mention that he was brought here by Mr. Kujo..."

As Nanaka Furukawa explained, Iori Kitahara also noticed that although Chisa Furukawa was passionate about Lan Ke, she was somewhat...admiring of Jotaro Kujo who was standing next to her?

Suddenly, Kitahara Iori felt a pang in his heart.

There was obviously no reason, but he felt his heart tighten.

Seeing the change in Kitahara Iori's expression, Nanaka Furukawa knew that the other party seemed to have misunderstood something, but remembering the strange atmosphere after the two came back from her mother's place, she decided to pretend not to see it. After all, although she did not hate Kitahara Iori as her "brother", it was not that easy to be with Chisa!

Can this be considered a 'trial' for the other party?

As for the fact that the target of the 'trial' is Jotaro Kujo, wouldn't the difficulty be a bit excessive?

Looking at Kitahara Iori who seemed to have made up her mind to quietly approach Chisa Furukawa, Nanaka Furukawa just wanted to say - it's not that easy to get her approval!

In contrast, Lan Ke on the other side gradually reacted.

Although Chisa Furukawa was extremely enthusiastic, she kept talking about "diving" or "the sea" every other sentence.

The other person's enthusiasm was not so much for 'him' as it was for 'him who was also interested in the sea'.

But the problem is that it is useless for him to react. The owner of the increasingly dazzling sight behind him is the key!

Thinking of this, Lan Ke spoke decisively.

"Senior Qiansha, Xu Lun is also interested in diving, but she's a little hesitant to try it. Why don't you give her some scientific knowledge?"

Xu Lun never expected that Lan Ke would actually shift the blame to someone else.

Good news, Jolyne finally confirmed that he had no 'enemy +1';

Bad news, Xu Lun found herself completely stuck.

Just as she was at a loss when facing Mao Lilan and Suzuki Sonoko before, she was also a little overwhelmed when facing the equally enthusiastic Furutegawa Chisa, who was not malicious at all and was simply telling her about her love for the "sea"...

Chapter 13 I smell the 'Galgame hero'.

As Chisa Furukawa's attention was drawn away by Jolyne, Lan Ke finally had the time to observe Polnareff.

Compared to the reverse-aging Jotaro Kujo and the increasingly mature Noriaki Kakyoin, Polnareff, with his shirt bare showing his eight-pack abs, looks as if he is still at his most vigorous, or most suitable age for fighting. The only difference is probably that he has many more scars on his body.

There were bullet wounds and sword wounds, which looked quite horrifying.

But coupled with the other person's hearty smile, it makes people feel more friendly.

While Lan Ke was observing Polnareff, Polnareff was also observing Lan Ke, the "son of the benefactor".

Strictly speaking, "Naruto's father" did not save Polnareff. After the final battle, Polnareff was directly sent to the local hospital by the "Speedwagen Group" car. He was probably the person in the best condition at that time except for Jotaro Kujo.

But what was more important to Polnareff was that 'Narukami Lan's father' saved 'Abdel' and 'Ichi'.

He could never forget the broken arms and forehead wound of Abdel who was run over by a car while trying to save him, and the sight of Ichi lying in a pool of blood while being rained down by bullets while trying to remind him of the enemy's position.

He couldn't imagine what kind of pain he would have to endure in the rest of his life if these two companions really sacrificed themselves to protect him.

So he was more worried about his friends' safety than his own life.

And in his opinion, the 'Lan Ke's father' who saved them was even more important than saving himself.

After the other party passed away, Polnareff was the first person to express his desire to adopt Lan Ke. It was Joseph who persuaded him to let "Murakami Lan's grandmother" adopt Lan Ke.

Over the years, he would pay attention to Lan Ke whenever he had time. In fact, he was very surprised when he learned about Lan Ke's situation from Jotaro Kujo a month ago. After all, he had been paying attention to Lan Ke's situation. In his impression, the other party seemed to be living a good life except that he was a little withdrawn.

After all, in terms of material life, in addition to the savings left by the other party's father and mother, 'MSF' will also provide some financial support, not to mention that 'Joestar Corporation' and 'Speedwagen Group' are secretly funding Lan Ke.

But no matter how many photos there are, when he thinks back to the slender boy with a backpack before he went to Italy, who has now grown into a young man not much shorter than himself (Bobo is 185cm tall including hair, 193cm tall, and the male protagonist is 178cm tall), he feels emotional from the bottom of his heart.

"Time flies by so fast~"

What made him even more satisfied was that even though Lan Ke had endured so much, he still did not forget the kindness in his heart.

Looking at Lan Ke who was looking at him with curiosity, he seemed to see again the 'tall figure' who was not strong but wore a steel helmet and a white coat and shuttled through the flames of war, saving life after life.

But even though his mind was filled with a thousand thoughts, he still smiled and stretched out his right hand.

"I wonder if you still remember me? I'm 'Jean Pierre Polnareff'..."

Looking at the smiling Bobo, Lan Ke had a bad feeling!

Sure enough, after a brief pause, the other party said the words that Lan Ke had heard twice.