The detective who arrived at the scene was naturally Daisuke Kousaka.
Following him was Hina Ebina, who had slipped away; she really went to report the crime.
But even she wasn't as fast as Lin Xi, who was cheating.
The 5 thugs who had been kicked in the groin were awakened and interrogated separately, and the results proved that all 5 of them were fugitives from a criminal organization who had fled from Osaka.
They had a snake tattooed on their bodies and called themselves the Black Dragon Society, taking root near the school, living by collecting protection fees and working as thugs for others.
And the one who hired them to take action was Junhiko Takayama, the senior from the soccer club who had been knocked unconscious by Lin Xi.
When Lin Xi found him, Junhiko Takayama was secretly filming the situation inside with a camera.
Presumably, he wanted to film the scene of the girls being bullied in order to coerce them.
What made Daisuke Kousaka feel embarrassed was that Junhiko Takayama had quite a background.
He was the illegitimate son of the head of a large financial group, the Takayama family.
After waking up, he threatened Daisuke Kousaka fiercely, saying that if he didn't let him out, he would complain to his father and strip him of his position as the police captain.
His father was a respected county councilor!
Daisuke Kousaka was so angry that he wanted to hit someone, but fortunately, his subordinates stopped him.
In the end, Daisuke Kousaka could only detain the man for 1 day, and the incident ended after the councilor came to bail him out.
As for the 5 members of the Black Dragon Society, they were naturally shot to death.
These people had done a lot of bad things.
Afterwards, Daisuke Kousaka was somewhat grateful that he had released the man after the councilor came to argue.
Otherwise, Junhiko Takayama's death would have been blamed on him.
Yes, Junhiko Takayama died later.
It is said that his bones were not found…
Of course, that was all in the future.
Back to the present.
After making a statement, Lin Xi handed the camera over to Daisuke Kousaka as evidence.
Then he was sent out of the police station.
Despite Daisuke Kousaka's fierce appearance, he was actually quite amiable when facing innocent high school students.
And he very considerately sent Yui Yuigahama, Hina Ebina, and Yumiiko Miura home in a private car.
Finally, it was Lin Xi and Mahiru Shiina.
Since the two lived in the same area, they were naturally sent to one place.
Before leaving, Daisuke Kousaka patted Lin Xi on the shoulder appreciatively, and said that if he wanted to be a detective after graduation, he could come directly to him to handle the entry procedures.
Having watched the video, Daisuke Kousaka obviously admired Lin Xi's skills and courage to bravely attack 5 criminals without changing his expression.
Lin Xi naturally smiled and glossed it over.
Wasn't it good for him to be carefree?
Did he have to find himself a job and get scolded by a boss?
However.
This detective is called Daisuke Kousaka?
Could Kirino Kousaka be his daughter?
This is interesting.
Daisuke Kousaka dropped the two off nearby and left, as he still had a mission to carry out.
On the way home, Mahiru Shiina bit her lip, her eyes complex.
Although the detective Daisuke Kousaka did not reveal the specific situation to her in order to take care of the feelings and mental state of the girls.
But seeing Senior Takayama, she guessed something.
She had implicated her two friends.
Suddenly.
Lin Xi stopped.
Mahiru Shiina was stunned and stopped as well.
"Lin, what's… um!"
Lin Xi suddenly opened his arms and hugged her, saying excitedly:
"That's great, Shiina, you're alright."
"I'm really glad I could get there so quickly."
Mahiru Shiina paused, about to push him away, and lowered her hands.
The girl's cheeks were flushed.
Her eyes were slightly moist.
"Lin, how did you end up there?"
"I don't know why, but I suddenly had a feeling of unease, so I ran over according to a strange guidance."
"Maybe it was God guiding me."
Mahiru Shiina rolled her eyes.
What God?
I would find it more believable if you said you were stalking me.
Mahiru Shiina muttered to herself, feeling his warm embrace and strong heartbeat.
The girl's heart couldn't help but tremble.
Although Mahiru Shiina was still unhappy about his philandering the night before.
But this feeling of being cared for, being protected, was really fascinating to her.
She greedily wanted to experience this embrace a little longer.
So she didn't break free.
After a moment of silence, she suddenly asked seriously:
"Lin Xi, I want to know the truth of the matter, can you tell me everything?"
Lin Xi showed a hesitant expression.
Daisuke Kousaka had told him some internal truths when he took his statement separately, but he didn't want this lovely girl to worry.
"Tell me, okay?"
She looked at him pitifully, I even let you hug me, can't you fulfill my little request?
Lin Xi sighed helplessly.
"We'll talk about it when we get back, it's not convenient here."
Mahiru Shiina's cheeks were crimson.
It's not convenient, yet you're still hugging me so boldly.
As expected, this guy is already two-timing, so how could he not have any thoughts about her?
For some reason, she didn't seem to dislike the fact that he had thoughts about her.
Back at Sakura Dormitory.
Lin Xi greeted Sayu Ogiwara and said that he and Mahiru Shiina had important matters to discuss alone.
Sayu Ogiwara gave the two a resentful look.
Shiina Mahiru's face was flushed red, a sign of her embarrassment.
She had even declared that she would never fall for Lin Xi.
But now…
It seemed she was somewhat eating her words.
Ogihara Sayu, however, had no intention of disturbing the two of them. She gave Shiina Mahiru a knowing look and secretly leaned in close to her ear.
She whispered a sentence.
"Shiina, don't try to be a hero, okay? If necessary, you can call me for help."
Shiina Mahiru opened her mouth, wanting to say that she wasn't going to do anything lewd with Lin Xi.
Nor did she need her help.
But Ogihara Sayu still ran out and thoughtfully closed the door, leaving her no chance to speak.
Well, this was Lin Xi's room.
Just as Lin Xi was about to speak, Shiina Mahiru stood up and said in an unquestionable tone:
"Let's talk in my room."
"Is it okay?"
"It's fine, after all, you saved me…"
She muttered, taking the lead in moving her feet.
They arrived at Shiina Mahiru's room.
It was exceptionally clean and simple inside.
There was also a fragrance that belonged to her.
The room of an angel-like young lady, everything revealed the style of a well-behaved girl.
All kinds of decorations were neatly arranged.
Just like the smile she showed, cheerful and sunny.
But Lin Xi knew about her inner longing for family, and the distress of being hurt by her mother's words.
Letting a boy into her own room, Shiina Mahiru was still very shy.
She was just thinking of saying something to break the ice.
But Lin Xi suddenly opened his arms again and hugged her once more.
"Ah! Lin Xi, what… what are you doing?"
Her delicate body trembled, and her pretty face turned red, looking very flustered.
"If you're going to do something bad, I told you, I'll use physical means to make you… unable to rise again."
Lin Xi smiled gently, "I know, don't worry, I'm just hugging you."
"What I'm about to say next will be a bit of a shock to you, so I hope to say it while holding you."
Shiina Mahiru opened her mouth, shyly lowering her head.
She wanted to say that it wasn't necessary.
She wasn't a child who needed to be held to hear the truth.
However.
Experiencing his warm embrace, noticing the man's gentle gaze.
Her body felt as if it had been electrocuted, becoming numb.
Becoming weak, unable to break free.
She tacitly agreed to his actions…
Only she knew how desperate she was when she was surrounded by several hooligans who used vulgar words to tease her.
And Lin Xi appeared like a hero, saving her.
This was already a bonus.
Lin Xi was in a very good mood.
He looked at the golden-haired girl in his arms with her red cheeks, subconsciously using her hand to hold his chest, but not struggling, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"Then, I'm going to start talking, okay?"
"I think the smart Shiina-san has already guessed it."
"That Takayama Toshihiko, who confessed and was rejected by you, spent money to hire five hooligans, wanting to bully you, and then film the process to humiliate you and threaten you."
"Miura Yumiko, Yuigahama Yui, and Ebina Hina were implicated because of you."
As soon as the words fell, Shiina Mahiru subconsciously grabbed his clothes, her snow-white soft hands clenched into fists.
The girl's lovely lips pursed tightly, frowning and gently biting her lip.
She showed a look of guilt, and her eyes were slightly moist.
It could be seen.
Because her friends were implicated because of her, Shiina Mahiru felt very guilty.
Lin Xi raised his hand and touched her hair.
The action was incredibly natural.
"Don't think too much, you can't blame you for this."
"If you want to blame, blame that Takayama Toshihiko, who was originally dark in his heart, and wanted to destroy you after being rejected. He is essentially a bad egg."
Being patted on the head, Shiina Mahiru felt warm in her heart.
She lowered her head and didn't speak, but the hand that was originally holding his clothes and clenched into a small fist turned into a gentle release.
Instead, her body was closer to him.
The soft touch, the charming fragrance.
Made Lin Xi's face red.
Then.
That, he was a normal boy.
Naturally, there was some reaction.
Shiina Mahiru's cheeks were burning hot, and her delicate body trembled.
That scary thing.
She naturally knew what it was.
"Cough cough, I'll continue," Lin Xi pretended that nothing had happened, and slowly opened his mouth in a serious manner.
"Things are not that simple."
"According to the intelligence given to me by detective Kosaka."
"That Takayama Toshihiko is the illegitimate son of assemblyman Takayama."
"And assemblyman Takayama is currently in the rising period of his career, and he needs political achievements as a bargaining chip to continue his promotion."
"Otherwise, he will be squeezed down by others and lose his identity as an assemblyman."
Shiina Mahiru suppressed the shyness in her heart and looked at him in confusion.
The assemblyman's political achievements, what does this have to do with her?
Lin Xi sighed.
"Shiina-san, the development project currently being carried out by your parents' two families is very beneficial to driving the development of a region, which is the best performance of political achievements."
"So, as long as he makes his illegitimate son and you reach a relationship, assemblyman Takayama will have a way to get that political achievement."
Hearing this, Shiina Mahiru was stunned, and then gave a self-deprecating cold laugh.
"Then he really has no vision."
"Those two people don't care about me, the daughter, at all, and even wish they didn't have me… 0"
Dating her will not get the support of her parents.
Even, her parents can't wait for her to graduate from high school and find someone to marry.
In this way, those two people don't have to care about her anymore, and they can get divorced and pursue their own love.
Lin Xi didn't answer, just hugged her tightly.
Shiina Mahiru's self-deprecating words, coupled with her lost expression, looked like a wounded little beast.
Making him feel pity from the bottom of his heart.
Moreover, the opportunity was rare.
It wasn't easy to hug her, and she didn't struggle.
Then he had to hug her enough.
Shiina Mahiru's cheeks were burning hot, and she subconsciously pushed him.
"Don't hug so tightly… your thing… I'm uncomfortable."
She was a little annoyed, this pervert, didn't he have any idea what she was like now?
Lin Xi smiled sheepishly.
"Sorry, this is a natural reaction… you just need to get used to it."
"Don't worry, I'll just hug you, and I will never do anything else."
Shiina Mahiru rolled her eyes at him.
He could say such shameless words.
"You… why do you want to hug me?"
She couldn't help but ask.
Lin Xi didn't intend to confess clearly.
She said it herself.
If he dared to confess, she would dare to refuse.
So, he replied very shamelessly.
"I just want to hug you."
Shiina Mahiru was speechless.
This man was too cunning.
He didn't give her a chance to refuse him at all.
She didn't know what to do.
After being silent for a while, she looked up at him with some confusion.
"Hey, Lin Xi, what do you think I should do?"
"Should I tell those two people about this?"
Those two people naturally referred to her parents.
Lin Xi shook his head with a smile.
"No need, I will help you solve it. Shiina-san only needs to be herself and keep her beautiful smile."
"For boys, a beautiful girl's smile is the greatest encouragement."
"How are you going to solve it? His father is an assemblyman, and he's probably already been released."
"He will continue to make trouble for me in the future…"
"Lin Xi, you don't have to take risks for me…"
"I'm willing to risk it all for you!" Lin Xi stared intently into her eyes.
"I'm the landlord of Sakura Dormitory, after all. It's my duty to protect my tenants from harm."
Shiina Mashiro stared blankly at him, thinking, 'This landlord of mine sure is meddlesome.'
Although she was complaining, her heart felt warm. She didn't dislike such caring boys.
Her own parents, who were related to her by blood, didn't care about her at all, yet this guy did.
Even though he was a fickle scumbag.
She really liked this warmth and couldn't refuse it at all.
"Then how do you plan to solve it?"
The girl sighed, feeling that he was just bragging to coax her.
She was very touched, though.
However, she didn't want this gentle man to get hurt because of her.
"It's simple. Just solve the person who created the problem, and it's okay."
"Huh? How are you going to solve it? Kill him? And the councilor too?"
Lin Xi rolled his eyes and vigorously ruffled her hair.
"Am I the type to go around killing people? Don't worry, there's more than one councilor in this world."
"He's just a councilor, not the prime minister. He's not that important."
Even the prime minister wouldn't scare him. The famous 'National Service Graves' proved this point.
If one shot wasn't enough, he'd add a few more.
Watching him boast, Shiina Mashiro pursed her lips, not saying a word.
But after thinking about it, she shyly raised her hand and hugged his waist, softly saying:
"Lin Xi, thank you."
"But I don't want you to be in danger because of me. I should still tell my parents about this. I am their daughter, after all."
"That's why I said, just leave it to me. It's not too late to tell your parents if I really can't solve it. If you really feel bad, then..."
"Pop!"
Lin Xi quickly kissed her delicate cheek. Seeing her surprised expression, he smiled and said:
"Consider this my reward."
"Rest well. I still want to eat the bento you made tomorrow."
With that, he reluctantly released her slender waist.
Then, with a pained expression, he bent over and awkwardly retreated from her room.
Shiina Mashiro was stunned for a long while before she reacted.
This guy was hugging her and thinking about naughty things.
And then...
Thinking about his bent-over posture, his pained expression, and his careful retreat, she couldn't help but laugh.
Then, she spat at him.
"Tch! He really is a pervert!"
Even though she said that, her heart was still trembling uncontrollably.
She suddenly pouted again.
Now that guy is feeling uncomfortable because of her. Who will he go to?
Probably Sayu.
Or Misaki Kamigusa-senpai.
Maybe even both of them together.
Thinking about her actions at the door that day, Shiina Mashiro squeezed her legs together in embarrassment.
She buried her face in the pillow.
She seemed to be getting stranger and stranger because of this person.
How annoying...
She suddenly regretted letting him leave.
But if she had let him stay, she would have been eaten, right?
She wasn't that kind of casual girl.