Stories start with a couple a man and a woman sit on a bench in the park the woman holds out a fork with a squid shaped sausage trying to feed him like other couples do however the man remains still neither opening his mouth nor shaking his head to refuse the woman leans in further to bring the sausage closer to his mouth but he Dodges it the woman asks why he dodged the sausage pointing out that feeding each other is Something lovers do the man denies it saying they aren't lovers at least not yet the woman
presses further asking if he sees them as just friends the man denies that as well offering a vague explanation they're more than just friends they're a man and a woman sharing a meal together it's fair to say their relationship exists somewhere beyond friendship the woman tells him to take a closer look at the beautiful homemade Bento she brought rice with Heart sign on top neatly rolled eggs squid shaped sausages and more all carefully arranged in the Box she asks again they were just more than friends the man finds himself caught in a situ sitation so
are they lovers are they just friends what kind of relationship exists between a man and a woman that falls somewhere in between the scene shifts to a fancy restaurant where an elegant man and mature woman are enjoying a luxurious dinner the woman Expresses her gratitude for such a lovely evening the man responds saying it's only natural since they're celebrating their marriage the woman remarks that the experience feels like a dream especially for someone her age the man reassures her saying age doesn't matter he adds a touch of sweetness confessing that it's her charm that made
him fall in love in the first place after they finished their drinks the woman reveals That she has already filed for divorce from her current husband All That Remains is for the man deide her to sign the marriage papers suddenly the man apologizes explaining that there's an urgent matter with his ongoing project she nods understandingly acknowledging the challenges of being a CEO he apologizes again for cutting their evening short in promises to make it up to her next time time then he takes the papers and leaves once outside the man Crushes his phone and tear
the marriage papers to shreds his fake name was siki sigo but no one knew his real identity he was a con artist operating in the underground World specializing in manipulating women as part of his schemes sichi was startled when taka a member of the gang approached him taka praised his smooth execution of the recent con calling it a fine piece of work taka apologized explaining that another mission had come up right after Sichi wrapped up the last task sichi sighed ensuring it was an order from the gang he begged taka to confirm that this would
be the last con job taka smile promising it would be the final mission with that taka handed sichi a photograph the picture showed a strikingly beautiful woman in a police uniform taka revealed her name Ren karasuma SEI was shocked to learn his next task was to con a policewoman his face turned pale as he stared at the photograph Kat Explained that the woman was highly skilled at uncovering secrets and constantly meddled in the gang's Affairs the gang needed sichi to ensure she wouldn't interfere with their trade scheduled for the following night sii's pale face glistened
with sweat as he tried to process the impossible task he couldn't believe he was expected to manipulate a policewoman with only a day to pull it off taka ignored sii's panicked reaction with a menacing Expression he grabbed sii's shoulder and warned him to succeed making it clear that failure would come with consequences sichi found himself wandering around the local police station feeling a sense of dread he couldn't help but wonder how he ended up in such a risky situation after all his task was to con someone working in a place like this someone who just
so happened to be the gang's sworn enemy as sichi nervously walked through the Station he tried to push his fear aside he told himself it would be fine after all he was a professional but then he heard a voice from behind him pulling him out of his thoughts it was Ren car Suma the very woman he was looking for she was standing so close to him her gaze sharp and calculating she was holding a handgun in WR at him with an expression that screamed suspicion she spoke claiming to have sensed a criminal nearby sichi froze
his mind raced he Didn't have a criminal record but this woman seemed to have an uncanny ability to pick up on things Ren took a closer look at him her eyes narrowing as she examined him sii's heart skipped a beat when she mentioned a database he began to to worry if his face was in that database his whole plan could be ruined but Ren didn't push any further she seemed to second guess herself though she mentioned that her instincts were rarely wrong sichi took the opportunity To play at cool pretending to be just a regular
guy who'd lost something Ren studied him for a moment longer before she decided to leave but not before giving him a final glance sichi was still trying to process the close call when she moved toward the door she paused before entering and told him to follow her at the desk Ren handed sichi a form to fill out he took it and started writing casually commenting about the inconvenience of not having The right information with him Ren stayed silent her sharp gaze fixed on him as he worked while she reviewed his progress she pointed out a
mistake he made on the form sichi quickly corrected it apologizing and thanking her Ren dismissed it as just part of her Duty her tone professional and detached despite his casual demeanor sichi was laser focused as a professional con artist observing his Target was his fort he took note of Ren's mannerisms and Personality she came across as serious and unsociable perhaps overly Earnest in her work from her lack of personal touches and conversation it seemed likely she had little experience dealing with men more importantly sichi noticed something about her ability to detect criminal Behavior it wasn't
a constant trait she only displayed it when her attention was fully on a situation such as her earlier suspicion of them but when preoccupied like now with with the Lost and found report she seemed less attuned that told SII her ability was active not instinctual when Ren told him the station would contact him if the item was found sii's mind was already working on a plan distracting her was key the method he came up with was so simple plain flirting with a smile he complimented her calling her pretty at first glance sii's actions might have
seemed impulsive but there was a calculated intent behind them with time Running out he opted for a short-term Strat Str y flirting he reasoned that a direct straightforward approach would work best with someone inexperienced in matters of Love Ren's sharp gaze fixed on him clearly skeptical of his sudden shift in Behavior her reaction was natural and sichi had anticipated it this was just the opening move he knew the real challenge was yet to come he poured on the charm emphasizing her beauty her professionalism and the Admirable nature of her role as a protector of the
people few could resist being complimented so openly especially by someone they had only just met building on that momentum sichi made his next move casually suggesting they share a meal together it was bold but in his line of work boldness often paid off sichi couldn't keep his composure no matter how hard he tried to stay calm it was impossible she wasn't reacting not even a flicker of emotion crossed her Face his mind raced the weight of the situation pressing down on him failure wasn't an option if he couldn't succeed by the end of the day
his his life would be on a line his impatience was only natural under such pressure suddenly Ren leaned in closer her eyes narrowing with suspicion her voice was low and menacing as she questioned his intentions SEI felt a chill run down his spine his mind spun into overdrive frantically analyzing the situation he couldn't Afford a single M step if he made one wrong move everything would come crashing down winning her over in a single day seemed almost impossible the sheer difficulty of the task weighed on him but there was no time to dwell on that
he had to think quickly how could he get close to her how could he convince her his thoughts raced searching for a way forward in this seemingly hopeless scenario sichi had a sudden realization if he couldn't make Her fall for him there was only one path left he would let himself be the one to fall without hesitation he blurted out that he had fallen in love with her at first sight Ren's expression shifted slightly her sharp gaze softening into one of curiosity she seemed to ponder his words for a moment as if weighing their sincerity
then to his surprise she simply accepted it with a calm reply as though it was the most natural thing in the world after leaving the police Station sichi reported to Taka that he had successfully arranged a dinner with Ren kisuma for that evening on the surface it seemed like progress a small victory in high stakes game however SII hadn't yet fully grasped the kind of person Ren truly was even though he managed to pull it off somehow at the cafe sichi and ren sat down for dinner just as planned Ren was still in her police
uniform and to his surprise she had brought along a marriage Registration form sichi couldn't help but stare at the paper as he tried to make sense of the situation it dawned on him that Ren's actions might not be as straightforward as they seemed she was a woman who came across as unsociable and overly serious a police officer who rarely let her guard down Love by all appearances didn't seem to have any place in her world but beneath her stoic exterior Ren harbored a deep yearning for connection perhaps even more than Most for someone like her
used to Solitude and seriousness sai's unexpected compliments at the police station must have struck a cord few women could resist being told they were beautiful and ren was no exception yet being a practical person she couldn't fully comprehend why someone would shower a policewoman with sweet words in such an unusual setting her earlier suspicion her sharp question about his intentions wasn't just about distress It was her way of trying to understand why someone would see her that way the moment sichi said he had fallen in love with her at first sight a maiden in love
or perhaps a love Monster was born the scene shifted back to the cafe where reality was starting to spiral out of sii's control Ren casually mentioned how her name would change after they got married even using the fake name sichi had written on the lost and found form his stomach dropped from the start his Plan had been to keep things at a safe distance and leave on the time timing was right sure the goal was to make her fall for him but this situation had gone too far Ren was a policewoman after all and the
deeper their relationship became the greater the risk of her uncovering his true identity marriage wasn't just a bad idea it would be an immediate game over sichi had hoped to steer things toward a casual relationship something easy to manage without too much Commitment he tried to gently redirect the situation suggesting they take it slow and get to know each other first but Ren lost in her love didn't even consider such an option in her mind there was no point in waiting they would end up married eventually so why not now the idea a casual relationship
simply didn't exist in her smitten single-minded World sichi frantically tried to delay the situation scrambling for an excuse to buy himself time he Claimed he didn't have his name Seal with him hoping to postpone things until later however Ren was one step ahead revealing that she had already prepared one for him all he needed to do was stand his heart sank she was unbelievably prepared but worse the name she had was fake it wasn't even his real identity Ci's mind raced as he tried to come up with a way out accepting for now and dealing
with it later was too risky she Was a police officer after all and a single myep could expose everything he needed another plan thinking quickly he decided to shift the narrative he suggested that rushing into marriage would be a waste and proposed that they start as friends instead he even bowed his head over the table trying to show sincerity and Desperation Ren simply looked at him while remained silent after a moment without a word she turned and slowly walked away as Ren walked Away in silence sichi was left confused unsure of what was happening he
guessed she might be heading to the restroom but she ignored him completely as she left he stayed at the table puzzled by the situation the silence stretched on and his thoughts began to spiral convincing someone to fall for you without actually letting them fall for you it was a delicate game and an exhausting one time passed and an uneasy feeling crept in she had been gone too long while it Wasn't unusual for women to take their time this felt different just as his worries grew stronger his phone began to ring jolting him with a sense
of urgency something wasn't right sichi answered his ringing phone only to hear taka on the other end shouting angrily before SEI could even process what was happening the sound of gunfire echoed through the line Taka Furious voice cut through the chaos demanding an explanation sii's mind raced piecing Things together as Panic set in Taka had been clear Ren was supposed to be kept distracted to prevent her from interfering with their trade the realization hit him like a punch something had gone horribly wrong the scene shifted to taka's location where chaos was unfolding Ren kisuma stood
confidently her gun aimed at Point Blank Range without hesitation she fired repeatedly but at the wall just behind Taka each shot making him Flinch taka Shouted trying to get her to stop but Ren showed no sign of letting up the tension was thick as sichi arrived on the scene his presence immediately drawing taka's Fury taka turned on him pointing a finger and yelling accusations he called sichi a traitor and promised he wouldn't escape the consequences of his betrayal before he could finish Ren fired another shot this time narrowly missing taka's head calm but commanding Ren
shut him down Dismissing his threats as meaningless against the law she coldly reminded him that he'd been caught red-handed in an illegal arms deal and would face the full way of Justice without even glancing at sichi she addressed him with an edge in her voice sichi panicking tried to explain that he had come out of concern after she didn't return to the cafe Ren remarked how she suddenly felt an irresistible urge to crack down on crime perhaps inspired by someone's Betrayal I sheer coincidence she said she stumbled upon Taka engagingly illegal activity her words hung
heavy leaving sichi Frozen in dread sichi found himself in a worse situation if the trade failed the game's retribution would be brutal but if he interfered with Ren's actions he risked obstructing a police officer an equally dangerous move as he contemplated his options he saw taka reach for a gun lying on the ground Panic surged through him acting On Instinct SEI Dove toward Ren tackling her to the ground in what seemed like an act of protection Ren confused by his sudden move glanced over and saw taka holding a gun she demanded siki move but he
refused to let go instead he shouted loudly and desperately claiming he wanted to protect you his words however were ambiguous it was unclear whether he meant to protect Ren or taka both Ren and taka froze in shock at his sudden declaration then with a loud desperate Voice he shouted once more apologizing and insisting he wouldn't betray you the ambiguity of his words LED both of them to interpret it in their own way for Ren it seemed like an act of selfless bravery a man willing to risk his life for her safety but taka interpreted it
as a clever diversion giving him a chance to escape unnoticed with a quick word of thanks taka made his getaway disappearing into the night once everything settled Ren turned to sichi Apologizing for her earlier bluntness she admitted that hearing him say he wouldn't betray her had genuinely touched her and she believed they could have a strong bond perhaps more than just friendship sichi now in the thick of his own Tangled feelings wondered what his next move should be sichi found himself trapped in a dilemma moving forward into a romantic relationship felt like stepping into chaos
but stepping back to just being friends Seemed equally disastrous his mind raced for a solution weighing his options until a ridiculous yet oddly fitting idea struck him a middle ground that could potentially diffuse the situation dropping to one knee sichi extended his hand toward Ren proposing something unconventional a relationship that was more than friendship but less than love for Ren who had long yearned for affection this suggestion held a mix of innocence and Bittersweet charm that hit Her right in the heart overwhelmed yet intrigued she hesitated for a moment before agreeing her flustered expression betraying
How Deeply the idea resonated with her sichi was strolling along with a young girl who clung tightly to his arm she seemed insisted to stay close even though he was bit uncomfortable with the situation she was eager to go out but SEI hesitated wondering if it was a good idea especially since she was still in school he wasn't sure about the Whole being with a minor thing despite his reservations the girl refused to let go of his arm she wasn't bothered by the age difference at all as they continued walking sichi noticed someone watching them
from a distance Ren was standing nearby giving them a piercing intimidating stare in her hand she held a gun which only made the situation more tense the shift to an hour earlier sichi walked alone through the crowded streets his mind consumed with a conja he was Still Tangled Up in the noise of the city faded into the background as he ran through possible solutions but none of them seemed right it wasn't just any job it was a high stakes game with a dangerous twist the gang's threats loomed over him but what truly unsettled him was
an unexpected complication he a season con man had somehow managed to capture the heart of a police woman the the irony wasn't lost on him how had he landed himself in such an impossible Situation his mind reeled with the implications getting too close to her meant risking exposure of his true identity on the other hand if he grow distant the gang will take him down he was in his personal hell maintaining a relationship that's more than friends but less than lovers as sui walked through the bustling Street he noticed a middle-aged man talking to a
young girl sichi immediately recognized the pattern the man was presenting himself as a Producer from an entertainment agency promising the girl she could become a Top Model in no time the girl dazzled by his words looked eager to give it a shot sichi couldn't help but Step Closer without hesitation sichi approached him the man still focused on the girl didn't seem pleased to be interrupted he handed sichi a business card trying to brush him off the card claimed the man worked for an entertainment agency but sichi was skeptical sichi pulled out his phone Pretending to
call the number while in reality he dialed the police he showed the man the screen revealing the real number he just dialed the man's face went pale as he realized what was happening sichi gave a calm smile he explained he had a police acquaintance who could verify the business if the agency checked out the man could go ahead with his lawsuit but if it didn't there would be consequences the man's face darkened as the weight of the Situation hit him the scene shift back to the present time Ren's expression softened after hearing some explanation but
the vibes somehow felt off she giving a cute expression while menacingly carrying a gun the situation made sense now sichi had stepped in to help the young girl and that act of kindness was why she had become so attached to him however the tension in the air remained awkward mostly because Ren still hadn't put the gun away the Young girl overwhelmed by the sight of an armed policewoman quickly muttered a frightened thank you before bolting away Ren was surprised by how sichi managed to spot the scouting scam sichi on the other hand brushed off casually
though he almost went overboard and exposed everything his experience as a con man had made him highly skilled at reading people and the man's lies were easy for him to catch Ren grateful for his intervention felt it was only right to Acknowledge his actions while Sai acknowledges himself as scum due to his role as a con man he still possesses a sense of Pride for this reason he despised scams that Target the vulnerable Ren couldn't help but tease sichi commenting on how popular he seemed to be she had seen the young girl earlier happily clinging
to his arm and couldn't resist bringing it up she playfully remarked on how cozy he lipped with the high school girl especially Considering she was right there she reached for his arm but sichi instinctively pulled away Ren paused and asked why he avoided her touch sichi trying to keep things casual pointed out that they weren't dating or anything but Ren wasn't about to let it slide she questioning why he allowed the young girl to hold on to him so easily if that were the case her tone tone shifted and her expression darkened becoming sharp and
intimidating she leaned closer and Asked if he had really fallen for her at first sight Ren kisuma a police officer possessed an extraordinary intuition when it came to crimes Ren's sharp instincts kicked in as she scrutinized sai's actions she questioned how he had been able to tell the man earlier was a con artist just by looking at him most people wouldn't notice such a thing let alone confront the man directly her suspicion deepened as she wondered aloud if sichi was really just an ordinary Civilian Ren's extraordinary intuition seemed to flare whenever her affection for sichi
faltered it skipped over logical steps racing straight to unsettling conclusions without hesitation she bluntly declared that he smelled like a criminal sichi felt a chill run down his spine at her words Ren's intuition hit too close to home and the beads of sweat forming on his face sichi couldn't believe what was happening his mind raced with thoughts Of how Ren seemed to be overanalyzing his act meanwhile Ren mumbled to herself she wondered aloud why sichi had approached her in the first place as her thoughts spiraled she didn't even notice that her hand had shifted and
she was pointing her gun straight at sichi sichi managed to maintain his calm demeanor even though he was burning inside he said without hesitation that he didn't treat women as objects and that she wasn't his His words hit their Mark instantly calming her all her suspicions melted away and without even realizing it Ren fired the gun into the air love had a way of clouding even the sharpest Minds for Ren kisuma the moment she became conscious of her feelings for sichi her usually razor sharp intuition began to falter now more relaxed Ren casually mentioned that
she didn't mind sii's behavior and even added that she didn't hate that part of him on the outside Sichi seemed calm and collected but inside he was trembling with fear his heart raced as he realized just how close he had come to something much worse he thought to himself that it had been too Clos and wondered what kind of intuition she had that made him feel like he was about to die once Ren kisuma found herself blinded by love her sharp and serious demeanor softened into something entirely different she was now fully in her L
struck mindset without Hesitation she suggested that they should start dating sichi could only stammer in disbelief after all they had just met the day before but to Ren time didn't matter when it came to love she confidently explained that sai's earlier words about not treating her as an object had struck a cord it was in that moment she claimed that she realized what she wanted with a playful wink she made her intentions clear she wanted to make him hers sichi was left speechless Utterly shocked by her boldness and the abrupt shift in tone sichi quickly
dodged the topic and he diverting the conversation toward a different perspective he explained that a relationship shouldn't be about one person owning the other but about both parties being equal Partners who support each other Ren began to imagine a scenario where she and sichi supported one another walking side by side the thought resonated with her and she came To agree that treating someone as a possession wasn't right behind her SEI felt relieved that his argument had successfully made an impact then sichi suggested that until they could fully support each other they should continue their relationship
as something more than friends but less than lovers Ren agreed in understanding the concept but she couldn't help feeling a little confused about what that actually meant for they're going to do Ren suggested They do things like going on dates shopping together and sharing meals sichi pointed out that those were things lovers typically do as well instead he proposed a different approach wabisabi wabisabi is an aesthetic deeply rooted in Japanese values embracing subtlety and simplicity from ancient times following its Spirit they could focus on adjusting boundaries understanding each other better and fostering a deeper stronger
relationship Ren imagined Herself on a wabby saabi inspired date with SII in her mind it was a rainy day and they were sharing an umbrella sichi held it carefully to Shield them both while she nervously apologized for not bringing her own he reassured her with a calm demeanor urging her to step closer so she wouldn't get wet as she moved in she got a little too close feeling embarrassed and apologizing again but sichi ever composed told her it was fine and that she could lean in as much as She needed when Ren's mind snapped back
to reality she was captivated by the charm of her own Daydream her nose bleeding as she whispered to herself how lovely it all felt sichi felt confident in his approach he saw Ren Kuma's understanding of love as innocent and inexperienced almost like that of a middle schooler by introducing the concept of wabisabi he cleverly set boundaries that limited her impulsive actions while keeping their relationship Balanced as Ren leaned in closer sichi subbly leaned back maintaining just enough space to reinforce the idea of restraint and simplicity when Ren suggested something as straightforward as holding hands sichi
calmly declined pointing out that it didn't quite fit the spirit of wabisabi Ren wasn't about to give up easily she thought about how even friends sometimes held hands which seemed harmless enough to her but psyche stood firm continuing to decline her Suggestion determined to keep things within the boundaries he had set Ren came up with a bold idea she pulled out a pair of handcuffs and quickly clasped her right hand to his left grinning mischievously at her own creativity it wasn't physical contact she reasoned but it still kept them connected in a unique way sichi
was completely thrown off stunned and embarrassed by the unexpected turn of events despite his protests there was nothing he could do To change the situation Ren and SII sat across from each other at a Cozy Restaurant Ren still in her police uniform picked at her cake while occasionally glancing at sichi who sipped his coffee with an air of calm Detachment her expression was far from Serene she seemed downright annoyed before they arrived at the restaurant Ren wanted to hold hands but pyi refused in the spirit of wobby saabi holding hands was out of the question
then Ren Came up with a wild idea she cuffed her right hand to his left and marched them to the restaurant indeed they looked more like a police officer escorting a criminal than a pair on a date as a con man carrying out his task to keep Ren kisuma occupied sichi thought what happened on their way to the restaurant perfectly reflected their true situation the only problem was that Ren didn't realize it so it was no laughing matter Ren noticed sichi didn't seem happy his Mood heavy and distant trying to lighten the atmosphere she turned
her Focus to her cake savoring each bite with obvious enjoyment sichi remained silent while watching Ren in his mind he admitted that she looked like a Charming woman when she enjoyed her cake but then he snapped back to reality as a con man such feelings were unnecessary Ren extended her fork offering sichi a piece of cake SII had seen this coming but it was no surprise with a polite smile he Declined explaining that he wasn't fond of sweet things Ren couldn't help but give sichi a sharp look her playful annoyance evident earlier she had insisted
on stopping by the cafe completely ignoring his reminder that she was on duty the promise of free cake had been far too tempting for her to pass up she had been persistent about doing the feeding thing playfully offering or receiving food a gesture often associated with couples sichi Found her view of romance amusingly Nave just like a middle schoolers still he knew she wasn't entirely clueless given a solid enough reason she could be convinced of something but on this matter she wouldn't budge Ren decided if sichi wouldn't let her feed him then he should feed
her instead she playfully insisted her tone teasing but expectant sichi wasn't surprised by her demand he knew that the feeding gesture carried a certain intimacy almost like admitting They were lovers despite his reservations he went along with it as he leaned forward fork in hand he commented on how the scene must look ran eager and light-hearted open her mouth for the bite for a moment it seemed almost sweet but his deliberate approach made the whole thing feel less like a romantic gesture and more like feeding a pet she paused midth thought her enthusiasm faltering slightly
as she noticed instead of saying it felt like a Couple's moment she quietly admitted to herself that what he did was just like feeding an animal she saw her reflection in the glass window and realize how pathetic she looked what was reflected wasn't the Romantic Vibe of lovers but the image of fledgling bird begging for food by intentionally going along with it sichi had taken the lead and gained the upper hand Ren having become more passive had completely overlooked it while Ren was stunned catching sight of Her reflection sichi mentioned that the feeding gesture was
too soon for friends like them he knew Ren wanted to take their relationship to a romantic level but his real aim was to make her recognize the Rel relationship as just friends meanwhile he couldn't help but grumbled to himself that her damn L struck brain was ruining her otherwise brilliant intuition however sichi was actually mistaken while it's true that Ren wanted to push their relationship Forward it wasn't just because she was L Struck One Reason was that from Ren's perspective sichi came across as a herbivorous man she got this impression after he suggested a relationship
that was more than friends but less than lovers along with his the wabisabi things this led her to mistakenly believed that she needed to take the lead another reason was that for Ren who hadn't been interested in men for a long time this felt like a once in a-lifetime Opportunity she was determined not to let it slip away if she missed this chance she believed there wouldn't be another that was why Ren kisuma was so proactive with her resolve unshaken and unwilling to back down she made her next move Ren casually asked sichi if she
could have a sip of his coffee sichi was spitting out his drink in shock he was trembling from the surprise and stammered when he replied her he didn't understand why she didn't just order her Own coffee but Ren explained that she wasn't really interested in having a full cup she just wanted to taste it she insisted it was a simple Act of sharing something friends often did the mention of friends put sichi in a tight spot if he refused it would imply they weren't even that which was something he couldn't let happen he quickly reassured
Ren that it was just sharing with no deeper meaning trying to downplay the situation Ren looked at the cup in her Hands then sighed as if disappointed by his response she had hoped for something more something different but it seemed that was all he was going to offer sichi sat down trying to appear calm he questioned himself wondering if he had overthought the situation Ren grabbed her phone a special mobile device used exclusively by police officers with a smile she took a selfie holding her cup of coffee in one hand sichi noticing what she was
doing he was uneasy Especially since it was a police only phone Ren explained that she was thinking about sharing the coffee moment with a male friend on her officer Network this made sai's expression darken Ren in her usual playful mood added that it was like posting a tweet but she wondered how it would look to others sichi on the inside was panicking he couldn't believe she was disregarding both public and private boundaries like this Ren then asked how she should Introduce SII in the post the question sent a wave of panic through SII if her
colleag saw his face it could be a big problem for him they might not recognize him as a criminal right away it could severely limit his movements as a con man the risk of being exposed would increase exponentially he hastily tried to redirect her attention suggesting that sharing a drink might not be the most hygienic option and that ordering her own coffee would be better but Ren Dismissed his concerns with ease as she raised his cup to her lips ready to take a sip Ren paused her hand holding the cup of coffee trembling slightly sichi
noticed the hesitation and silently wondered what was wrong it didn't take long for the truth to Dawn on him Ren didn't like bitter things it wasn't that she couldn't drink coffee she could as long as it was sweetened however this particular situation posed a dilemma the idea of adding sugar or milk to someone Else's coffee even in the spirit of sharing felt like crossing a line she reached toward the sugar on the table but stopped herself the conflict was clear she couldn't bring herself to alter the coffee but she also could stomach the thought of
drinking it as it was her frustration mounted until she finally gave up it just wasn't something she could do sichi was relieved it looks like he had been worrying over nothing meanwhile Ren sat with her head down on The table blaming herself for being so childish at 24 years old unable to handle even one cup of black coffee as a waitress walked by sichi quietly ordered a caramel machiato for her and gently reclaimed his cup of coffee he told her that he wasn't laughing at her in fact he found that part of her very cute
his words struck her so hard again the caramel machiato arrived and ren eagerly added a bit of sugar before taking a sip she seemed delighted savoring the Sweetness remarking to herself that the drink tasted sweeter than usual today it was clear she was thoroughly enjoying it sichi watched her with a sigh of relief at least her mood had improved pleasing her however was no simple task in his mind he likened her to a Whimsical cat unpredictable temperamental and impossible possible to gauge as she sipped her drink Ren casually noted that sichi wasn't fond of sweet
things while she herself couldn't handle bitter Flavors she took a moment to reflect and arrived at a conclusion their differences in her view had brought them a step closer to being lovers this surprised him he struggled to understand how she reached that conclusion but she reminded him of his own words how he had once suggested they start by getting to know each other better to deepen their relationship to his surprise she claimed to have proof men mentioning a recording of the conversation although she sounded Nonchalant her words hit him hard he realized that Ren was
always one step ahead prepared for nearly anything trying to escape her grasp seemed nearly impossible more than that he had to reassess everything it became glaringly clear to him that the woman in front of him was no Whimsical cat instead she was like a fierce leap hard that licking her lips before her prey the scene shifts to a police car cruising down the road Ren is behind the wheel looking relaxed and Focused in the back seat sichi is sitting quietly Ren seems to be enjoying the drive a smile playing on her face as she glances
at sichi in the rearview mirror she's clearly in good mood she kept a cheerful attitude calling it a dry date but to sichi it feels more like being taken in for an arrest the scene shifts to an earlier moment where sichi is talking to Taka on a street their conversation carries a heavy weight he Asks taka how long he's expected to continue his fake relationship with Ren kisuma the the police officer taka responds with a casual shrug saying the deal has been dragging on for a while and he estimates it will last about 3 months
sichi is taken aback the idea of maintaining a fake relationship with a police officer for that long is nerve-wracking every day feels like a risk one wrong move and he could be caught he protests loudly but taka isn't Bothered by his concerns he shrugs it off telling sichi that complaining won't change anything if he's going to be a con artist he better be able to play his part till the very end sichi tries to argue further but taka dismisses him with a wave without saying much more taka walks away leaving sichi to figure things out
on his own sichi walked down the street alone his mind racing with anxiety about his fake relationship with Ren he kept thinking to himself that he Just needed to lay low for the next 3 months he had a plan avoid any unnecessary contact with her and keep things as distant as possible but reality had other plans out of nowhere he heard the unmistakable sound of a police car slowly cruising behind him then came the voice he instantly recognized calling out to him from the car the horn blared loudly making it clear that his quiet stroll
was about to be interrupted so much for avoiding Contact sii's heart raced as the police car's window rolled down revealing Ren his mind scrambled for an explanation though her sudden appearance was enough to throw him off balance Ren shifted from a serious demeanor to a playful one almost instantly it was unsettling how quickly she switched moods her Carefree smile mased the sharp intuition that made her such a headache for sichi and the Gang he was part of he couldn't help but wonder why she was alone normally Police officers patrolled in pairs so her being by
herself raised red flags Ren seemed to pick up on something claiming to smell crime in the air it was no surprise to sichi her sharp instincts were one of the reasons the gang had targeted her for their con her intuition often disrupted the gang's plans so it made sense that she'd be chasing down leads on her own she was so confident in her scend of crime that she didn't even hesitate to leave her Partner behind then spotting sichi Ren seemed to think it was all some kind of romantic Destiny convinced that this moment was more
than a coincidence but SEI knew better he had to stay calm his inner voice reminded him that her instincts were right on target she had come here because of her sharp intuition but this was a moment he needed to navigate carefully he couldn't let her get too carried away with her L struck thoughts so he suggested that maybe this Wasn't love but fate Ren was unable to come up with a witty response then sichi Shrugged and added that he was simply stating the facts for sichi using the word fate was a subtle way to make
it clear that their relationship wasn't romantic it wasn't about love it was about circumstances after making his point sichi decided it was time to leave he didn't want to get in the way of her official duties as he turned to go he couldn't help but feel exhausted by the Whole situ situation but before he could walk away Ren stopping him she insisted that he take a ride with her sichi tried to refuse but she wouldn't take no for an answer and that's how sichi ended up the back seat of Ren's police car the scene shifts
to the present where sichi finds himself sitting in the back seat of Ren's police car his mind is racing filled with confusion and uncertainty he hadn't been able to refuse when she insisted on giving him a ride but now he Couldn't shake the unease where exactly were they going are they went the police station that didn't seem likely but then again he hadn't told her where he lived either from the driver's seat Ren was grinning clearly enjoying herself which only added to sii's confusion his mind raised trying to figure out what her intentions might be
he tries to regain control of the situation he remembers something important so he begins to think about making his exit but before He can say anything Ren brings up their earlier conversation that they're not in a romantic relationship yet the word more than friends but less than lovers echoed in his head Ren continues explaining that their connection is somewhere between friendship and romance a phase where they're still getting to know each other sichi brought up that they had learned more about each other the other day on one thing their likes and dislikes when it came
to sweets but Ren didn't seem interested in that at all her Focus was elsewhere then while driving Ren turned her head to look at sichi in the back seat completely ignoring the road ahead with a serious expression she said it was time to decide whether they should become proper lovers and when they should start dating for real sichi was surprised to realize that this was her goal all along Ren repeated her question still not paying attention to the road as she drove sichi Realized that they'd had this kind of conversation before but this time Ren's
intention was different she wasn't just talking vaguely now she was asking specifically when they should start dating it was clear that she wanted a definitive answer sichi imagined the options he had he pictured Ren suggesting they should start dating today if he tried to avoid it she would start counting the days tomorrow the day after and so on until she finally Drew Her gun and pointed it at him he wondered if she was planning on not letting him go until he gave an answer meanwhile Ren was lost in her thoughts so much so that she
wasn't paying attention to the road her mind was completely occupied with thoughts about siki and their relationship there's a saying that men are Romantics and another saying that women are realists Ren understood that well she thought excitement was nice but what she really Wanted was stability in her distraction Ren forgot to hold the steering wheel sichi shouted loudly telling her to focus and grab the wheel before things went wrong sichi was still thinking hard trying to find a way to counter Ren's question without giving her a clear answer he considered the risks of agreeing to
start dating her demands as a lover would inevitably increase making it almost certain that his cover would be blown it was definitely not an option While pondering the idea of Demands he suddenly remembered a technique he could use there's a negotiation strategy called the door in the face technique it works by starting with an excessive demand knowing it will be rejected and then following up with real requests that smaller and more reasonable request for example someone who needs money 10,000 Yen might first ask to borrow 100,000 Yen expecting it to be denied then they lower
their request to 10,000 Yen making it much more likely to be accepted SII decided to adapt this method to avoid giving a decisive answer about their relationship he started by asking Ren her preferences for when they should start dating as expected it was obvious she wanted to start today right at that moment when she pressed him on it he intentionally agreed that it was important to decide eventually he argued that the real question was whether it happened sooner or later and naturally He leaned toward the later option the door in the face strategy came into
play sichi started by suggesting that today right at this moment was too soon for them to start dating instead he proposed waiting at least 6 months but before he could finish Ren's expression darkened becoming downright frightening SEI felt a chill run down his spine however Ren wasn't someone who could be swayed by a simple negotiation tactic like this she wasn't going to make it easy for him Thinking quickly sichi changed the subject he pointed out that a police car wasn't exactly the best setting for this kind of conversation if they were going to date there
would need to be proper prepar arations as it was a very special step to take Ren took the bait she calmed down her demeanor becoming thoughtful and composed however she still wasn't paying attention to the road while lost in her thoughts SII still sticking to his doorin theace Strategy sweetened his approach by wrapping it in flattering words once Ren seemed relaxed he presented his real proposal 3 months he was determined to make this work if she rejected the idea he planned it counter by emphasizing how important those preparations were in questioning whether she was willing
to overlook them unfortunately Ren didn't give him an answer instead Ren simply told him that they had arrived at their destination she got out of the car and Gestured for him to follow her Ren led sichi to a beautiful spot on top of a hill with a mesmerizing view of the city below she smiled clearly pleased with the peaceful atmosphere it was her favorite place and she had brought him here to cheer him up SII couldn't help but be surprised this was the reason she had insisted on dragging him in the police car still Ren
couldn't help but mention that she didn't know much about him except that he didn't like sweets With a gentle touch she took his hand and made a bold promise she would open up completely if it was for him she also asked him not to hide too much from her for sichi whose only past relationships with women had been based on Deception this kind of genuine affection felt completely foreign as Ren held his hand he could feel something stirring him inside he realized that the vibe was dangerous for him if she confessed at him right away
it would be nearly Impossible to turn her down but just as he began to process his feelings Ren pulled her hand away snapping sichi out of his thoughts she teased him with a playful mocking tone calling him dense sichi wondered if he had succeeded in containing Ren's usual intuition and managed to throw her off the scent Ren still in a light-hearted mood told him they should go now and started walking back to the car sichi followed his mind lost in thought he told himself that he Was still saying goodbye in 3 months anyway inside he
apologized if he weren't a cal man and she weren't a police officer before he could finish his self- apology he shook his head either way he couldn't fall for any woman suddenly Ren mentioned one more place she wanted to take him somewhere that could cheer him up even more sichi found himself sitting on the bed in a love Hotel alone while Ren was in the shower he couldn't help but wonder how Things had come to this sure she had mentioned wanting to take him to one more place but he never imagined it would be a
love Hotel H clearly he had underestimated her when Ren finished her shower she tried to persuade him to go along with her intentions but it was a complete failure he flat out refused however one thing left SEI baffled she had actually come to the love hotel in a police car to make matters worse a female officer passing by recognized the Car and realized it belonged to none other than Ren kisuma the scene shifts to an interrogation room where tiasa enbi a sharp and determined female police officer was questioning Ren kisuma sitting across from her Ren
looked relaxed with a bowl of meal in front of her tobasa was relentless pressing Ren for answers she had clearly done her homework and wasn't letting anything slide it turned out that the female officer who had spotted Ren's Police car parked at the love Hotel was none other than tabasa with her King instincts and evidence in hand she was determined to get to the bottom of what Ren had been up to Ren sat casually explaining the situation with a relaxed demeanor she admitted she had actually done anything though she had tried only to face a
failed attempt as she spoke she helped herself to some food her tone light and unbothered reflecting on the situation she blushed admitting it might Have been too soon apparently the man she was talking about value taking things slow in a relationship her cheeks grew red as she recounted the story clearly flustered yet amused by her own actions across from her tobasa listened stunned by every word Ren described their connection as something Beyond friendship but not quite a romance at least not yet however she expressed confidence that things would eventually progress as he had hinted at
it too Tobasa overwhelmed could barely process what she was hearing Ren who she'd known since childhood had always been indifferent toward men tabasa had secretly worried about her friend's lack of interest in relationships and now to hear that Ren not only had someone but was optimistic about a future with him tabasa felt the wave of emotions tears welled up in her eyes as as she silently celebrated this unexpected development feeling genuinely happy for her friend Ren sat across from tabasa her expression unusually sincere she offered an apology her tone heavy with a mix of guilt
and concern tabasa however brushed it off with a dismissive wave now that she understood the situation she was willing to forgive Ren for abandoning her duties and even for the incident at the L Hotel aen wasn't finished her apology took a turn pointing out something more personal tabasa had recently ended her relationship and ren Wondered aloud if this kind of conversation was the last thing tabasa wanted to hear tabasa stiffened visibly annoyed by the reminder she quickly masked her irritation constantly claiming that finding another boyfriend wouldn't be a problem for her Ren taking her words
at face value enthusiastically agreed much did tassa's dismay the overly Earnest response only made her frustration grow though she decided to let it slide changing the subject the As's curiosity took over she bombarded Ren with questions about the man in her life marveling at the more than friends but less than lovers phase Ren described to tabasa it seemed like such a Bittersweet and exciting time and EMB budding relationship Ren simply remained silent even though she was overwhelmed by tabasa rapid fire enthusiasm tabasa asked to see some photos but Ren simply shook her head explaining that
he didn't like having his picture taken tobasa Paused silently wondering if he was just oldfashioned next she asked what he did for a living Ren's answer was a casual that she don't know which made tabasa raise an eyebrow wasn't this more than friends less than lover staged supposed to be for learning those kinds of things then she pressed further asking how often they stayed in touch Ren's response was just as vague he would come to pick her up near the police station when they were going on a date tassa's Irritation grew she asked about his
contact information and home address only to get another I don't know at this point couldn't hold back her frustration and blurt it out what does she know about him then Ren thought for a moment her expression turning dreamy she started listing little things like how he was not good with sweets but then mentioned something that made her blush deeply she added that there was one important thing she knew he had Incredible technique she had learned it from the way he touched her tobasa froze her brain short circuiting as Her Imagination ran wild the sheer absurdity
of the moment overwhelmed her and before she could stop herself a small trickle of blood escaped from her nose with her head lowered tabasa tried to make sense of Ren's baffling relationship slowly she pie it together summing up everything aloud the guy had apparently fallen for Ren at First Sight but had Avoided officially becoming her boyfriend they hadn't even exchanged contact information yet he somehow knew exactly when and where to find her despite coming across as shy and reserved he seems surprisingly experienced with women tabasa paused a moment that she asked confirmation for the sum
up Ren's eyes lit up with pure excitement as if everything tabasa had just said was a perfect romantic dream come true she nodded enthusiastically Her face glowing she can find that was exactly right tabasa couldn't believe what she was hearing her childhood friend the non-nonsense and sharp-minded ren was completely blinded by love and at a truly alarming level it was almost too much to process tassa's disbelief turned into frustration as she tried to knock some sense into Ren but Ren was lost in her dreamy State her mind filled with romantic fantasies she brushed off any
concerns even dismissing Tabasa skepticism as jealousy tabasa however saw the situation for what it was or at least what she feared it might be Ren's mind was clearly full of metaphorical flowers her thoughts wrapped up in the glow of First Love meanwhile tabasa silently vowed to investigate this sichi Sago herself if there was anything suspicious about him she was determined to uncover it and strip away whatever disguise he might be hiding behind the scene shifted to a Cozy Restaurant where Ren and Seiki were finishing their date they stood up holding hands in an awkward way
that showed their relationship was neither clearly defined as friendship nor love Ren smiled expressing how much she enjoyed the evening but there was a hint of sadness in her voice as she acknowledged the date was coming to an end SEI though appreciative of the time spent together mentioned he had something urgent to attend to which Explained the early departure Ren still a little flushed promised to see him again soon and sichi casually agreed telling her he'd be waiting Ren's cheeks were bright red while sichi remained composed and Casual from behind a pillar nearby tabasa watched
the scene unfold with a mix of skepticism and frustration her eyes narrowed as she observed sichi and ren saying their goodbyes their date ending far earlier than she expected to her it didn't make sense just dinner and Done by 700 p.m. that seemed far too suspicious for someone trying to make a romantic connection she couldn't understand why siki would claim to have urgent matters to attend to something he could have surely handled before the date tassa's gaze shifted to Ren whose eyes were practically glowing with affection tobasa sighed deeply feeling a Pang of helplessness Ren
was clearly smitten utterly lost in her feelings and there was no reasoning with her at this Point after Ren and siki went their separate ways tabasa made up her mind to follow him her curiosity peaked when she saw sichi paused by a vending machine where a cat was lounging on top to her surprise the cat usually skittish around strangers approached him and started playing tabasa tilted her head thinking to herself that anyone like by cats couldn't possibly be a bad person but she quickly dismissed the thought as just a silly Theory when siki moved on
She decided to test the theory for herself she cautiously approached the cat but instead of bonding it bolted the moment it spotted her tabasa let out a quiet sigh of defeat deciding her cat-based assessment wasn't reliable after all still determined she continued tailing SEI much to her dismay nothing about his behavior seemed suspicious she watched him pick up trash from the street guide an elderly woman who looked lost and many more tabasa continued to Follow sichi she couldn't understand why he seemed so perfect Too Perfect maybe but she was sure there had to be something
off about him as she walked her thoughts kept circling around him she thought that he's a nice guy that never show any move that suspicious at the level that she questioning herself why she doing trailing him then she decided to observe him a little longer but before she could keep going she suddenly realized she had lost track of Him without realizing it she ended up into a quiet alley that no one was there she was confused where did he go before she could figure it out two Shady looking men appeared out of nowhere one of
them smirked making a snide comment about how dangerous it was for someone to wander alone in a place like this the other followed up with a sleazy remark moving closer tobasa sighed in frustration trying to diffuse the situation by casually mentioning she was A police officer but her claim only Drew laughter from the two men who mocked her calling her suspicious and weird as they closed in their intentions becoming clearer tassa's irritation reached its peak her mind wasn't even fully on them she was still preoccupied with finding sichi but when she accidentally mentioned his name
one of the thugs froze for a moment as as if it rang a bell before things could escalate a loud voice cut through the tension sichi had Appeared at the edge of the alley his tone commanding and Furious he shouted at the men ordering them to back off the thugs paused clearly startled by his sudden presence without another word they released tabasa and bolted sichi quickly approached tabasa he asked if she was okay and she nodded still a bit shaken but otherwise unharmed after the tense encounter sichi and tabasa exchanged a few words she admitted
that the situation was Unusual for her and thanked him for stepping in SII calm and composed reminded her to prioritize her safety suddenly pointing out that she was a woman before being a police officer tabasa found herself momentarily caught off guard by his comment the phrase echoed in her mind a woman before a cop it wasn't something she often considered given her line of work as s she prepared to leave tabessa stopped him asking if she could pose a few questions since he Was already there he didn't seem to mind and answered politely after a
brief exchange he handed her his ID card scanning it tabasa noted his name and profession so he was a freelancer that explained his early departure from the date likely due to work commitments sichi explained that he just wrapped up a meeting and was heading home when he encountered the incident tabasa apologized for taking up his time but he assured her it was no trouble and simply His duty as a good citizen they parted ways after a brief farewell after besta left sichi turned his attention to the two thugs lingering nearby they shifted uneasily under his
sharp gaze clearly aware of their mistake one of them stammered out an apology admitting they hadn't realized the woman was an actual police officer sii's expression hardened as he reminded them of the consequences if the cops discovered their connection to him his tone was calm but carried a Weight that made the thugs visibly anxious before the tension could escalate further another figure stepped into the scene taka he C casually placed a hand on the shoulders of the two thugs his easygoing demeanor diffusing the atmosphere slightly he promised sichi he'd deal with them later reassuring him
they'd get a proper talking to for their slip up taka then shifted the topic asking how the fake ID had prepared worked out sichi admitted it had come in Handy though he couldn't resist pointing out taka's habit of rushing these things at the last minute instead of planning ahead taka sh off the critique with a light apology the conversation turns serious again as siki mentioned tabasa enbi Ren Kuma's partner they'd learned about her during their investigations but he hadn't anticipated her being the one tailing him the scene shift to tabasa her thoughts drifting back to
the recent incident sii's words echoed in Her mind a woman before a cop it was such a considerate thing to say but then a thought struck her she realized something odd she had never mentioned to sichi that she was a police officer how had he known
