"Mhm," Minamoto Tamako didn't mind, "Don't be too frivolous, aim for that deeply affectionate, life-and-death trust kind of vibe."

"Captain~!" Fushimi Roku began imitating a sailor.

Minamoto Tamako was both happy and blissful, clinging to Fushimi Roku's arm, unwilling to let go, persistently prodding him to shout a few more times; rarely generous, Fushimi Roku complied time and time again.

They joked around for a while, and before they knew it, the evening had come.

Minamoto Tamako originally wanted to just grab some bento like usual, but Fushimi Roku insisted on cooking personally.

He took Minamoto Tamako out to buy groceries, strolling through the evening market together, finally creating a romantic atmosphere, where even martial law couldn't suppress the flames of love—before going out, Minamoto Tamako asked Senior Kazama to watch the house to prevent Taira Sakurako from being kidnapped again.

After returning home, Fushimi Roku prepared a lavish dinner, all of Minamoto Tamako's favorites, typically eel rice, curry beef, oden, fried cod... There were also high-end desserts and chilled watermelon for dessert, enough to make Koreans shed tears.

Minamoto Tamako helped serve the dishes, setting the table, she looked at the room door somewhat worriedly:

"I wonder how Sakurako is resting."

Perhaps love can allow someone to catch their breath under life's burdens, but troubles don't disappear, what needs to be faced still has to be faced.

Minamoto Tamako composed herself, she wasn't as anxious as before, feeling like she could handle the upcoming tasks with a more positive mindset.

Just like in police school, no matter the setbacks she faced, she could always rise with great spirit!

"Sakurako, dinner time!"

She sat by the dining table, taking out a small black notebook while Taira Sakurako was still not out of her room, starting to list the real 'task list':

1. "Comfort Sakurako"

2. "Ensure Sakurako's future life is safe and secure"

3. "Arrange a respectable pet funeral for Jun"

4. "Sleep by ten and adjust routine"

5. "Investigate Miyazaki Shizuka's whereabouts"

6. "Organize and practice the new knowledge"

7. "Inquire about Sakurako's specific kidnapping process"

8. "Await Uesugi Shion's capture and follow-up questioning"

...

After writing down what needed to be done next, Minamoto Tamako nodded satisfactorily and closed the pen cap.

Fushimi Roku took the initiative to serve the rice, discreetly peeking over Minamoto Tamako's shoulder.

He had no objections to the first few items, agreeing that they indeed should be done, but "Investigate Miyazaki Shizuka's whereabouts" and "Organize and practice new knowledge" left him a bit anxious.

Fushimi Roku feigned casually passing by, with a 'just happened to see this' look, and asked, "What does organizing and practicing new knowledge... mean?"

"Oh, didn't I tell you before? After I woke up, a lot of strange knowledge appeared in my head..."

As she spoke, Minamoto Tamako slapped her forehead, reopened the pen cap, and added to the notebook: "Almost forgot, thanks to Mr. Deer for reminding me."

Fushimi Roku took a closer look and saw that Minamoto Tamako wrote "Figure out what I experienced in Mr. Deer's dream."

"..."

Fushimi Roku awkwardly chuckled, sat down across from her, and urged, "Let's eat, we can talk about whatever it is after dinner."

Minamoto Tamako wanted to say 'we can talk while we eat', but she saw Taira Sakurako came out of the room, so she temporarily held back, turning instead to fuss over Taira Sakurako.

"How are you feeling? Is there anywhere you're uncomfortable? Don't be too nervous, you're safe now, we're here..."

Minamoto Tamako chattered on like an old mother.

Taira Sakurako didn't respond directly, but instead, she gave Fushimi Roku a slightly guilty look, hesitating as if she wanted to say something, as if constipation added a few expressions to her usually stoic face.

Fushimi Roku could tell that Sakurako wanted to speak to him privately.

He offered to distract Minamoto Tamako, "Captain, could you go to the room and bring my water cup?"

Minamoto Tamako perked up at the mention of 'Captain', she cheerfully trotted off to the room. Once she left, Fushimi Roku leaned forward, lowered his voice, and asked, "Go on, what's happened?"

"Your police gun is missing." Taira Sakurako whispered.

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