Chapter 644: Chapter 424: Revenge Plan (Part 2)
She first reported to the Director, and then to Kujo Yua, even thinking of getting the Police Department to send forces abroad to find Cat Island. The final result, as expected, was that no one paid her any attention.
The situation now was similar. Watanabe Shun gestured wildly as he explained the whole Cat Island incident to Kudou Sawa, spittle flying everywhere.
Kudou Sawa’s expression was first surprised, then confused, finally showing a kind of ’caring for the intellectually challenged’ numbness.
"That’s basically how it went down. The boss was really impressive at the time. He never explained what was happening. I only found out by asking Fujimura-kun..."
After Watanabe Shun finished speaking, he took a sip of beer to moisten his throat, eagerly waiting for Kudou Sawa’s reaction.
"Wow, that’s really..."
Kudou Sawa glanced at Kazama Tatsuya, maintaining an awkward smile on her face: "A magical story."
Now it was Watanabe Shun’s turn to feel a sad sense of isolation. He had spoken so much about his firsthand experiences, hoping Kudou Sawa would understand or empathize with the boss, but it felt as though he was talking to a patch of air.
"..."
Suddenly Watanabe Shun didn’t want to speak anymore.
The atmosphere was a bit of a cold spot, and Minamoto Tamako didn’t like this kind of vibe. She quickly spoke up to ease the tension, urging everyone to hurry and eat—the tempura would taste bad if it got cold.
Of all present, only Fushimi Roku moved his chopsticks.
Kudou Sawa also realized that she didn’t fit in with the atmosphere here. She took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye, her face apologetic: "Sorry, I just remembered I’ve got something urgent at home. I better head back now..."
Minamoto Tamako quickly spoke to keep her: "Stay and eat before you go. Fujimura-kun prepared food for six people!"
"I’ll pass, my stomach isn’t feeling quite right tonight..."
Kudou Sawa insisted on leaving, and Minamoto Tamako couldn’t persuade her further, so she turned her gaze to Kazama Tatsuya. He stood up, not trying to stop her, but said, "I’ll walk you out."
"Okay."
Kudou Sawa and Kazama Tatsuya left side by side, one after another into the elevator, down the apartment building.
Watanabe Shun immediately rushed to the balcony to watch, followed closely by Fushimi Roku.
Minamoto Tamako thought peeking was a bit inappropriate, but then she remembered she had already snooped on Fujimura-kun before, so she stood up naturally, grasped the railing with both hands, and peered down through the gaps.
"Aren’t you guys childish?" Director Moriki stayed still, calmly picking at the oden.
Minamoto Tamako’s face flushed a bit with shame; she was about to urge Fushimi Roku and Watanabe Shun back to the living room when Fujimura-kun suddenly shouted, "They’re kissing, they’re kissing!"
"Where, where?!"
Watanabe Shun made a monkey-like pose on the balcony, half his body protruding out beyond the railing, any more and he might have fallen.
Minamoto Tamako scanned seriously but couldn’t see Senior Kazama and Kudou Sawa at all.
She looked up and found Sister Yalan also at the balcony, craning her neck to see as well.
Fushimi Roku asked sarcastically, "Director Moriki, didn’t you say it was childish? Why did you come over?"
Moriyama Yasurou blushed, realizing she’d been had; Fushimi Roku really had a way with words. His tone had been so convincing she truly thought Kazama Tatsuya and Kudou Sawa were kissing, so she came over to check.
Oh well, watching the fun is human nature!
Moriyama Yasurou stubbornly said, "I just came out for some fresh air..."
Before she finished speaking, Watanabe Shun shrieked, "There they are, there they are! Look at the exit!"
Everyone leaned over the railing, looking out; Minamoto Tamako crouched under the railing, hands clasped around it, peering through the middle gap.
Only to see Kazama Tatsuya and Kudou Sawa walk to the roadside one after the other, facing each other and chatting.
"Ah, it’s a shame we can’t hear what they’re saying." Watanabe Shun wore a disappointed face.
Fushimi Roku suddenly pinched his nose and mimicked Kazama Tatsuya’s tone, saying, "I apologize for making you uncomfortable earlier, they didn’t mean it..."
Then he pitched his voice to mimic Kudou Sawa’s tone: "It’s okay, I’m already happy that you invited me."
Minamoto Tamako was startled. She looked up at Fushimi Roku’s chin, couldn’t help but ask, "When did you learn lip-reading? How did I not know?"
"I haven’t," Fushimi Roku replied, "I was just guessing."
Moriyama Yasurou snorted coldly, finally finding a chance for a mocking comeback: "You make it sound so real, as if no one can guess blindly."
"If you can, then you try." Fushimi Roku said.
Moriyama Yasurou rolled her eyes and did not respond. Watanabe Shun, on the other hand, excitedly imitated the boss’s voice: "Shaye, I’ve liked you for a long time..." Then he pinched his throat, mimicked a woman’s voice, and said sharply: "Kazama-kun, I know, but I can’t be with you."
"Why?" Minamoto Tamako couldn’t help but ask.
Watanabe Shun really wanted to answer, to continue dubbing and finish his story.
But Kazama Tatsuya and Kudou Sawa downstairs stopped talking. They just stood quietly at the roadside, seemingly waiting for a car.
"Turns out blind guessing is also a skill," Fushimi Roku added another jab appropriately.
Watanabe Shun was unconvinced, thinking his dubbing was closer to reality, so he stubbornly said, "The boss is always silent and reserved, not asking why would be normal."
"Oh, really..."
Minamoto Tamako still wanted to hear more; hearing him say this was a bit disappointing: "That’s strange, right? At least you need to give a reason when rejecting someone’s confession?"
"If you reject it then you don’t pursue it further, that’s the style of a tough guy!" Watanabe Shun said with crossed arms.
"Men are really childish," Moriyama Yasurou said.
Watanabe Shun really wanted to say that Director Moriki was spoiling the fun; everyone was enjoying themselves, and whether it was accurate or not shouldn’t matter. She could totally join in, dub saying ’Actually my true identity is a Magic Girl’, ’I’ve known for a while, because I’m also a Magic Girl’... Saying childish over and over ruins the fun of gossip!