The False Protagonist and the True Demon King[Comprehensive]

Since Shen Xi's father was an orphan, his surname was inherited and he was the director of the orphanage. After the accident, their funeral affairs were handled by their aunt and grandfather. They were buried in a very quiet and tidy cemetery.

The grave guard brought them to the place, and then retreated quietly, without making a sound during the whole process.

Osamu Dazai watched the tomb guard leave in amazement, and felt more and more that this person might be a hidden master. Isn't Huaguo rich in such masters who hide behind the scenes?

Osamu Dazai himself is a smart enough person, his EQ and IQ are above ordinary people, of course he will not do anything offensive at this time.

The sun tremblingly peeked out from under the dark clouds, but the rain did not stop, it fell very small, and it seemed that the sun rain would continue for a while before it would stop.

Putting the lily in her arms in front of the tombstone, Shen Xi looked at the names on the tombstone and the faded photos.

They were buried together, and inside were the ashes of both of them.

"Sorry, it took me so long to come and see, because I always thought that as long as I die, I will see you." Shen Xi said her thoughts in a low voice, "The boundary between life and death makes no difference to me. , maybe I was wrong."

"Have you been waiting for me for a long time?"

The light rain fell on the lily, and the crystal drops sprinkled on it, like the dew condensed in the morning, with a fresh beauty.

Osamu Dazai stood behind him and looked at the photos on the tombstone. Compared with the photo album in Shen Xi's home, even if someone replaced the photos, they looked haggard and yellowed. His parents were very young, and their age of not more than 30 made Osamu Dazai feel that he was in Look at peers.

Although he is an elder, because he passed away too early, can't he find any reverence for his elders at all?

Putting the umbrella on the ground to block the lilies, Shen Xi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, it was a very comfortable and gentle smile.

At least Osamu Dazai had never seen it.

It's not that Shen Xi never laughs, but his smile always carries some negative emotions, some sharp and some ironic, compared with normal people, it carries some indescribable weirdness, like this peaceful, even gentle The smile is so rare.

It's like tearing off the dark side and discarding it, leaving only a little sunshine in my heart, which is very dazzling and gentle.

"Although it may not be the same as you imagined, but I have grown up, and I will be the same age as you in a few years, so don't worry, and I have found someone I like very much."

I like the kind that penetrates to the bone...

"So, I'll try to survive."

For those who have always cared about me, for my salvation.

On the way back, the rain was getting lighter and lighter, and when we walked out of the cemetery, the rain had stopped. Osamu Dazai took back his umbrella and looked at the sunshine in the sky. The dazzling light was so gentle at this moment.

"What's next?"

"Yeah, what are you doing?"

Osamu Dazai with his hands behind his back, he was holding an umbrella and walking towards Shen Xi, jumping away like a child, "Actually, I kind of want to go to various places with Shen Xi, but my vacation seems to be getting worse and worse. It's getting shorter, which is a pity."

"It's less than a week away, it looks like we need to go back to Yokohama." Shen Xi looked at him, "There is a puddle ahead."

"Oh?" Osamu Dazai hurriedly stopped, but still stepped into the water, "Wow, what a bad luck."

Shen Xi sighed and walked past him, "If Dazai had watched the road carefully, this kind of thing wouldn't have happened."

"Isn't it because Shen Xi reminded me too late?" Dazai Osamu chased after him with a smile.

The warm sunshine shone on the two young people. They seemed to be chasing each other. After a while, the people behind caught up and walked side by side on the road together. They were like the most ordinary friends, who would not be recognized by others except for their appearance. Pay attention to ordinary people.

Maybe that's the case, only when they are with each other can they become real 'ordinary people'.

On the first day back to Neon, they did not go to Yokohama, but returned to Tokyo. The Akashi family welcomed Shen Xi's return. At least in Dazai Osamu's view, Akashi Seijuro, the child of the Akashi family, was very happy.

After observing the relationship between Shen Xi and them, Osamu Dazai confirmed a fact.

They may think that they can't control Shen Xi, so they let him go around the world, but if Shen Xi has something to do, they will still help, just like parents who have no choice but to let their children wander.

As a bad boy who made the elders helpless, Shen Xi didn't seem to be aware of everyone's helplessness, but was quite happy with the situation of being left alone.

A few months have passed since Mrs. Akashi's death, and everyone's emotions have almost calmed down. At that time, the boy crying in front of the grave also looked different from before.

In the cemetery, my aunt still looks familiar in my memory, and time freezes her, forever staying in the most beautiful moment.

Shen Xi didn't feel much ups and downs after seeing three of his dearest and most loved people in a row. Osamu Dazai understood his thoughts very well. Death is a beautiful endorsement. The departure of his dear family means going to a beautiful place, which is better than living. Purgatory is a happier place.

Perhaps at this time, Osamu Dazai felt that Shen Xi's idea was really good.

Not sad, or even harboring distorted hopes.

The one I love, the last thing I can see is your sadness.

"Go and pick up Seijuro." On the way back, Mr. Akashi said, "Seijuro has always missed you, and he will be very happy to see you pick him up."

"That's it." Shen Xi nodded, "Is he still in Diguang?"

Mr. Akashi nodded, "Well, it seems to be playing basketball with classmates."

When deciding to become a teacher, Shen Xi checked the teacher's certificate and searched all kinds of schools in Nihong. Diguang was also in the information. This school is different from Bingdi, it is a real ordinary school.

Walking in the school, Osamu Dazai was a little curious about the interior of the school. He had never been to school, so it was the first time he had visited these places.

"If you play basketball, you should be in the gym."

Osamu Dazai looked at him, "I seem to remember that you told me last time that there is a member in your brother's basketball team who is often invisible."

"That's right." Shen Xi nodded, "I don't know too well, but Akashi said that he simply has no sense of existence."

"Hey... so mysterious."

Pushing open the door of the gymnasium, one could hear voices from inside in an instant, as if startled by the sound of the door opening, the teenagers who were still playing turned to look at the door, Shen Xi walked in, he looked expressionless Quite evil.

"Brother?" Akashi Seijuro was stunned for a moment, he threw the basketball in his hand to the person next to him, and ran over quickly.

"Brother, you are back!"

Shen Xi nodded, "I just came from Huaguo, so I came to see you first, this is Osamu Dazai."

Osamu Dazai...

Akashi Seijuro couldn't help looking at the person next to Shen Xi. He was as tall as Shen Xi, with a thin figure, wearing a sand-colored windbreaker, and a kind smile on his face. He didn't look like the scary man in the data people.

Yes, the Akashi family had investigated Osamu Dazai, and when Shen Xi left, Mr. Akashi turned the bottom of the investigation in Yokohama, including the Osamu Dazai who was closest to Shen Xi.

Although some of them can't be found anymore, some dark things can be glimpsed from some things that can be investigated. Those full of crimes and the most naked bloody incidents are all arranged by this person.

A rather scary person.

"Wow, so does Akashi have an older brother? I'm so surprised, I've never heard of it!" A blond-haired boy ran over, and it turned out to be a very lively boy.

Akashi Seijuro turned his head and took a look, not only Kise Ryota, but other teammates came over out of curiosity.

"I've clearly said that Brother Shen Xi came to watch the game before." Akashi Seijuro said: "Have you forgotten? I signaled to the audience during that game."

"Huh? I thought you were talking to someone." Aomine Daiki shrugged.

Shen Xi looked at them, "Is your training over? Do you want to go out to eat together?"

"Huh? Is it okay?"

"Of course, Brother Shen Xi never jokes."

Osamu Dazai looked at them, and after a while he said with a smile: "Hey, do you know that Shen Xi is a teacher and also teaches middle school, he should be in the same grade as you... a middle school teacher."

Everyone froze for a moment, then all stared at Shen Xi.

This turned out to be a teacher?

"I've already been fired, Dazai, don't scare them, let's go, what do you want to eat?"

Osamu Dazai sighed, "Shen Xi, you need to be more interesting, don't stop me all the time, and also, I don't seem to see the child with a low sense of existence you mentioned."

"Oh? Are you talking about me?" Hei Zizhe also suddenly said.

"What? There are people here?" Osamu Dazai was taken aback, "I didn't notice it, it's scary, it's scary."

With a slap on Dazai Zhi's shoulder, Shen Xi sighed, and dragged Dazai Zhi's collar to go out, "They told you not to tease them, you have clearly seen it, it is easy for such a big person to notice, and Still blue hair."

"I know, I know, Shen Xi let me go." Osamu Dazai cried aggrievedly.

Crowd: ...

Sunspots are easy to notice?Are they blind?

It was evening when Akashi's teammates were sent away, and the sky began to darken. Because of Shen Xi's presence, the driver of Akashi's family did not come to pick up Sejuro, which caused Akashi to walk home for the first time.

In fact, there is no need.

"Brother, are you going to see mom?" Akashi Seijuro said suddenly, "It's been so long, mom must really want to see you."

"I've already been there." Shen Xi's voice was calm, "Auntie must be very happy now, death is the beginning of happiness."

Akashi Seijuro has long been accustomed to Shen Xi's remarks, "Although I say this, but once I think about it, I still feel sad. After all, I will never see you again."

Shen Xi turned to look at him, seeing the young man's downcast expression and depressed mood.

Although the understanding of death is different from that of normal people, he understands how it feels if the people who want to be together are separated and never see each other again. What humans fear is never separation, but not seeing each other again.

Osamu Dazai didn't intervene, he even consciously distanced himself from the two of them, he was used to seeing life and death, he had already tasted the taste of loss, and he had no relatives for him to miss.

Akashi Seijuro is a normal child. He lives in a wealthy life and has parents who love him. He has never been unhappy and is different from the people he has been in contact with since childhood.

That kind of passionate desire for life is different from those of them who live like wild dogs.

"Really? It's really unacceptable." Shen Xi looked at him, "But things have already happened. There is no way but to accept them. After all, you have to accept these unacceptable things in life."

Shen Xi's expression was a little serious, but also a little disgusted, "This world is like this, living is always more difficult than dying."

"Is that so?" Akashi Seijuro smiled, "Then there is no other way."

"Yes, there is no way."

"Then... accept it."

The compromises made in order to live, to accept those sad and unforgettable pasts.

……

Fireworks Festival, this is an event held every year in Tokyo. At that time, the entire venue will be crowded. Although it is autumn, it can’t stop everyone. Numerous food stalls will put a long queue there, and it will be very beautiful at the last moment. fireworks.

This is the first time Akashi Seijuro wants to go out at night, the reason is to work together with the members, but unfortunately Mr. Akashi refused. In his opinion, there is no need to go to such a place, and it will not bring victory to the Akashi family. It may even be dangerous.

After being rejected, Akashi Seijuro asked Shen Xi to come here, because Shen Xi was never afraid of Mr. Akashi, and his maverick has always been Mr. Akashi's heart disease, but he was powerless to stop it.

"Fireworks Festival?" Osamu Dazai flipped through his phone, "I did see news about it around here, and everyone was talking about it."

"That's it. This is the first time I've made an appointment with the members, so..." Akashi Seijuro pleaded in his eyes, "Brother, help me."

Shen Xi cleared the squares on the phone screen, and then raised his head.

"Dazai, do you want to go?"

"You mean the fireworks festival?" Dazai Osamu thought for a while, "Then go, it's boring at home every day, and you ignore me when you're playing games."

Shen Xi did not accept Dazai Osamu's slander at all, "When you talked to me, I was right for you."

"Are you talking about me? It's obviously just perfunctory, and it's still a single word perfunctory!"

The relationship between these two people was already clear when Shen Xi asked Dazai to live in his own room, and the Akashi family did not lack a room, so it was really Shen Xi's style to make such a straightforward statement.

Mr. Akashi wanted to say something, but seeing that Shen Xi didn't say a word, he could only sulk himself in the end.

Since the child came to his house at the age of 15, he has never heard a word from him. It makes no difference whether he says it or not, because he can't listen at all, and he can only do what he wants to do.

He locked himself in the study all day long, looking up cases of same-sex love every day. While reading it, he felt that it was unreliable, and then he couldn't interfere at all. In the end, he could only get more and more angry, a vicious circle.

The moment he knew that Akashi Seijuro was taken out by Shen Xi, Mr. Akashi paused and finally sighed.

So be it, let Shen Xi live according to his own ideas, whether it is good or bad, as long as he is willing to live.

This is what his wife said to him before leaving, and it is also her last wish for Shen Xi.

At the fireworks festival, Akashi Seijuro quickly found his teammates, talked to Shen Xi and then joined them. Several teenagers quickly ran away, leaving only a little laughter.

The festival is full of men and women wearing kimonos, with smiles on their faces, whether they are adults or children, they are all happy.

Shen Xi and Osamu Dazai stood outside, but they didn't go in, as if they were cut off from the hustle and bustle inside.

"It's so lively." Osamu Dazai looked at them, "It's the first time I've seen this kind of festival at such a close distance."

Shen Xi turned to look at him, "Have you never participated before?"

"Please, I'm in Hong Kong, how can I participate in this kind of thing, Shen Xi?"

"I have been here a few times." Shen Xi thought for a while, "Sometimes the school festival is similar. I am a teacher, so of course I have to participate."

"I see."

Shen Xi stared at Osamu Dazai, the bandage on his wrist was dyed with warm yellow light, his iris-colored eyes were full of peaceful smiles, but he was somewhat resistant to the noise in front of him.

A person who is used to loneliness, so he is a little afraid of crowds.

Shen Xi took Dazai Osamu's hand, and then forcefully pulled him into the crowd. Although it was a bit uncommon for the two of them to be grown men and wear everyday trench coats in the crowd, but... there was no problem at all.

"That's fine." Shen Xi squeezed his hand, "It's okay, I'm here."

Osamu Dazai looked at him, as if he was hit by something, his heart pounded. At this moment, it seemed that all the people around him disappeared. In his eyes, there was only this person holding his hand tightly.

"Shen Xi, Shen Xi, there are dumplings!" Osamu Dazai took Shen Xi's hand, "I want this."

Shen Xi stared at those white and tender dumplings, "Dazai, you agreed to support me in Nihong?"

"Although I said so, I don't have any cash in my hand, and all the money is in the card. You can't use the card at this kind of stall." Osamu Dazai looked at him.

Glancing at Osamu Dazai, Shen Xi touched his pocket, "Very well, I didn't bring any money either."

The two people who had no sense of money at all were silent for three seconds.

"Ah, it's not going to be easy. If we don't have money, the boss won't give us dumplings."

"Yeah, what should I do?"

Osamu Dazai thought about it, "Do you want to try to work for the boss?"

"You know how to make dumplings?"

"No, I can only fry the kitchen, but I can make firm tofu!"

There was another three seconds of silence, Dazai Osamu burst out laughing, with pure joy, obviously it was very common words, but he just wanted to laugh, Shen Xi pulled his sleeves and left the stall, in case the boss thought they were sick.

"In this case, we can't buy anything or play anything. It's a pity." Osamu Dazai shook Shen Xi's hand.

"No way, we don't remember to bring money." Shen Xi was also a little helpless, he didn't know enough about this kind of place, and he had no idea of ​​bringing money at all.

"Then wait a while to watch the fireworks. According to reports, this year's fireworks are the biggest and most beautiful over the years."

"Okay, let's find a good place to watch the fireworks now."

Osamu Dazai dragged Shen Xi's arm, "About only the two of us went to see the fireworks as soon as we came in."

"As Dazai said, good people are special, so we are pretty good."

The most suitable viewing place is an open space, where there are few people, but you can see a wide area.

The lawn that had just rained was a bit wet, but there was a large, abrupt stone standing there, which was dry and free of dust.

Shen Xi went up first, and then he pulled Dazai Zhi up, there was no one around, only they were sitting here in an empty place.

"Actually, it's the same as us at home." Osamu Dazai looked up at the night sky, "Although the weather is not very good, we can see the stars and the moon, it's so bright."

Shen Xi nodded, "Well, I can see it."

"To be honest, I never thought that I would come to this kind of place. After all, these people seem to come from ordinary people, that is, everyday, but...it feels good, even though we didn't bring any money."

Shen Xi looked at him with his chin in his right hand, "Don't think too much about Dazai, we just came out to play, isn't this normal?"

"It's not the same." Osamu Dazai shook his head, "That is to say, it's the first time for me to come to this kind of place, and it's very meaningful if I'm with you."

Shen Xi tilted his head, "Is something like meaning so easy to get?"

"Otherwise?" Osamu Dazai looked at him, "After all, it's you."

The moment the two looked at each other, there was a sound from the sky, and then there were fireworks all over the sky. Dazai Zhi and Shen Xi turned their heads to look at the sky. The colorful fireworks rendered the sky quite beautiful.

"It's really good." Dazai Osamu's eyes were peaceful, "It's really beautiful, isn't it?"

"That's right." Shen Xi stared at the night sky, "It's very beautiful."

The surroundings are too quiet, only the gorgeous fireworks and the sound of fireworks exploding.

Osamu Dazai lowered his head, he quietly reached out his hand from behind, and the moment he touched his left hand, he clenched it tightly. Shen Xi glanced at him, didn't say anything, but clasped his fingers together.

The ring refracts a light at night, as if announcing something.

"Autumn is here, winter is coming soon, do you want to set off fireworks together in the New Year?"

"Do you let it go directly?"

"Yes." Osamu Dazai said with a smile: "Every year, someone from the detective agency buys a lot of fireworks and puts them off in the snow. Although they can't compare with these fireworks, they are also very beautiful. Let's set them off together at that time."

Shen Xi nodded, "Okay, you have the final say."

"I still remember that last year, Kunikida-kun always complained about our fireworks display, but when the fireworks were released, he joined in with a stinking face, saying that he was supervising us."

"Well, Kunikida-kun, that's really not surprising at all."

I have been looking for a reason to live, now it is in my hands, and I can't let go of it for the rest of my life.

This world is still fair, it will make up for what is taken away, and what is lost and what is owned will definitely come back to me, with burning hope.

Until this hope burns out, we will hold hands and move forward together.

End.

The author has something to say: the main text is over, and the following is a side story.