【Chi'an】Lies Tetralogy

Amuro rarely apologized directly to Akai.Speaking of which, the last time was because he had inadvertently ridiculed Akai, and it turned out to be related to Scotland, so he felt that something was wrong.Amuro is not a narrow-minded person, Akai has already expressed his attitude towards Scotland's death, and Amuro doesn't want Akai to feel that he is always using old accounts to poke his weaknesses.

But this time was different.Amuro realized that Akai was thinking of him everywhere, but instead of thanking him, he even vented his anger on him.

After saying "I'm sorry", he found that the apology was not as embarrassing as he thought.He was finally able to calmly look directly at Akai, allowing himself to be exposed to the other person's eyes, he didn't need to worry that Akai would make a joke, because he began to try to admit something in his heart——

Being open about your mistakes doesn't mean you're weak.

Frankly appreciating doesn't mean admitting defeat.

After all, his opponents don't care about these.Only when he no longer refuses to admit that the other party is more mature than himself, can he have a chance to regain the initiative.

The man in the knitted hat was also looking at him at this moment. It was unclear whether the gaze was understanding, approval, or mixed with affection, but it was certain that Akai never underestimated the weight of his words.

"I didn't tell you in advance, I was also wrong, let's open [-]-[-]."

Hearing this familiar mantra, Amuro rolled his eyes. "Where are you going to drive me?" He approached Akai, who turned his gaze to the dark sea again.

"The FBI office is at the American embassy in Akasaka. As long as you get there, James can help you apply for temporary asylum. In this way, even if it is the Japanese prime minister who ordered you to be silenced, I am afraid he will not dare to act rashly."

Amuro was silent.Taking refuge in the US embassy means that he will officially break with his original identity and may never return to this country.Being framed inexplicably, can I only escape like this...

"Actually, it's not bad. Imagine you elope to the United States with me. It's a bit exciting." Akai said in a joking tone.

The two bathed in the endless night together, the wind whistling above their heads.The world is so big, and the individual is so small.What are they struggling with all their lives?

After a long time, Amuro took a deep breath.

"I want to stay."

"... Guess you will choose the same way." Akai was neither surprised nor regretted, he turned around and threw the cigarette away, the sparks fell on the rocky beach and went out silently. "Then go home."

Amuro's heart ached. It's such a luxury to hear the word "go home" at this time.

"Hello, Akai."

"how?"

"...do you have something else to hide from me?"

Akai looked deeply into his eyes.Amuro's eyes shone like stars in the sky, and Akai remembered that a few years ago, on the day when Scotland died by accident, Amuro who rushed to the top of the building had a different appearance.It took him so much effort to make the hatred in these eyes disappear. He knew that the young man in front of him would not be torn apart because of the injury, even if he was abandoned by the state agency he served and suffered innocent injustice... Let him bear more at once?

"Would you believe me if I said no?"

Amuro looked at him seriously for a few seconds.

"Liar." Amuro said softly, and then smiled, and that smile let Akai know that he could do anything at this moment without being rejected.So Akai put his hand on Amuro's waist, pulled Amuro close to him, and kissed his lips carefully.

***

"I remember that someone seemed to say that the FBI mission would be given priority at critical times. Am I remembering wrong?"

James stared at Akai, his glasses flickered sternly, reminding Amuro of a parent who was about to teach a troubled child a lesson.

"Let's not talk about anything else, you actually shot someone from the Japanese police. Have you considered what happens if it becomes a diplomatic dispute? Akai-kun, you obviously don't care that I will lose a few hairs because of this incident."

"Being bald is a sign of a successful career, James, do you want me to recommend some knitted hats for you?"

Akai's reaction was completely typical of a naughty child. "The shotgun was seized from the black organization at the beginning, and the source will not be traced. Even if Kazami Yu also identified me, knowing that the FBI is operating will only make the other party afraid. They will not be stupid enough to make this matter further. Big. Besides, didn’t we get Zhuxing Hideki first? That child may become a key witness in the future.”

James shook his head with a knowing expression.

"Well, let's just think this is a reasonable risky move. It seems that we need to make some adjustments to the next plan. Especially considering..."

His eyes fell on Amuro.Amuro stood behind Akai's side, felt that Akai wanted to protect him for a moment, and couldn't help being a little embarrassed.Luckily Akai didn't do that.James gestured for Amuro to sit down.

"Mr. Furuya, please understand that part of this operation is Agent Akai's...um...personal behavior. But in general, it is still in the interest of the FBI mission to rescue you. As you know, our purpose is to Find out the black screen that exists at the top of the cabinet, and you must also want to clear your innocence, we can help you along the way."

Amuro smiled politely. "I don't think the help is unconditional."

"We are considered colleagues. Of course you know the working philosophy of our industry. ... What can you offer us?"

"I have just been accused of violating the Specific Secrets Protection Act. Do you think if I reveal something to the FBI now, it will help to clear my name in the future?"

The old man shrugged tolerantly at his irony.

"I don't expect to get the internal intelligence of the Japanese police or the secrets of the black organization out of your mouth, although we do want to know more. Mr. Furuya, I only hope to see you play together in the next battle respective talents."

Amuro turned his head and glanced at Akai, but Akai didn't look at them, standing by the window with his arms folded.The inside of Kudo House has been set up as one of the FBI's temporary strongholds, and other agents are taking turns to keep watch here to ensure the safety here.

"Sounds like the FBI is recruiting me." Amuro said jokingly.

"To be honest, if you are really willing to join, we welcome you. You are an excellent agent, and we have heard a lot from Akai-kun... But I think, as long as you are willing to join him in the next Actions are enough. During this period, you can choose to do or not do anything according to your own principles."

Amuro nodded, knowing that he didn't need to reply right away, so he got up and went back to his room.James watched him go, then sighed deeply.

"Mr. Akai, I've almost finished singing the black face, and it's up to you next."

"You know he won't join any organization or individual, including me." Akai whispered.

"That's why you like him, isn't it?"

Akai hooked the corner of his mouth and didn't answer.

After washing, Amuro sat on the bed wrapped in a quilt, and Hiroko Moriguchi's nostalgic songs were playing in the earphones.At this time Akai came in.

"Why is there an animation of Gundam on your tablet?" Amuro asked.Akai looked at him helplessly.

"I think I should have set a password on my tablet."

"A password of that level was unlocked in a few minutes." Amuro said nonchalantly, "So, why?"

"I'm somewhat interested in what you like." Akai opened the closet door and began to take off the outer cover. "Can't you?"

Amuro blinked.The sky outside the window was already bright, and the side face of Akai was covered with a layer of pale light through the curtains.It's hard to imagine that they had just experienced a major change a few hours ago.This house has become Noah's Ark, and it is taking them adrift in the flood, but even if there are huge waves in the future, Amuro can't feel the bumps at this moment.

"You know who I was thinking of? Edward Snowden."

Akai laughed and took out his pajamas. "Speaking of which, he and Keir are half colleagues."

"Because he knew the country's ulterior secrets, he was hunted down by the United States... He chose to escape and exposed everything he knew. Some people think he is a hero, and some people think he is a traitor. But for most people Say, he's just a conversation piece."

"This is the general public we protect." Akai walked to the bed and reached out to touch Amuro's freshly washed hair. "You just unlocked my tablet, maybe I should ask them to unlock your phone to see if there's Absinthe's phone number.*"

This accusation was not taken seriously, and when Akai came out of the shower, he found that Amuro was still flipping through the documents in the pad.

"Aren't you going to sleep?"

"For some reason, there are so many things happening that I can't sleep."

"Can I take this as some kind of hint..." Akai leaned closer, clamped Amuro with both arms before Amuro hit him on the head with the tablet, and fell down on the pillow.He sucked two mouthfuls on Amuro's neck, enjoyed the resistance for a moment, and then let go of Amuro slightly. "Although I really want you, I haven't slept since the day before yesterday, so... how about saving the reward for tomorrow morning?"

Only then did Amuro realize that he had stayed up for two nights for this operation, and he couldn't help but feel soft, but he still said, "It depends on whether I will remember it or not."

"I'll do as long as I remember."

Akai smiled softly, pulled up the quilt and lay down again, but Amuro stood up, turned over and looked down at Akai with his eyes closed.

"Does the FBI occasionally make deals with criminals...if it's to achieve a more important goal?"

"Priority will be considered." Akai closed his eyes for a second and replied, "Maintaining the intelligence network in actual operation always requires some gray peripheral areas. You know, this will definitely not be written in the work manual. You said it yourself, agent There is no justice and morality in missions, only national interests. In fact, intelligence agencies all over the world are half a catty."

"Then what are your principles?"

"It's not a rule, it's a way of life," Akai thought for a while. "Do what I feel is right. Take the guilt—and move on."

Amuro looked at the iconic single crease under his eyes, couldn't help rubbing it with his fingers, trying in vain to smooth it out.Akai let him massage for a while, grabbed his hand, and put it to her lips. "And you?"

Amuro didn't answer right away.His principles have always been clear before, but now they have become chaotic. What is right and what is wrong, everything has to be rethought. "I don't want to be a hero, and I don't want to be a traitor." When he said this, he suddenly remembered what Makishima said before: You are the one who walks in the sun.

"...Akai, I have an idea."

"What a coincidence, I also have an idea." Akai opened his eyes, and the two looked at each other, knowing that they had the same thoughts.

TBC

The two of you are indeed NT, and you have a good understanding (.

*The meme of unlocking the phone comes from the fact that the FBI went to great lengths to unlock the iPhone.

Moriguchi Hiroko's nostalgic song, Mizu no Hoshi へ Love を こめて...... ← Gundam's theme song