[One Piece] Hello, Single Dog Warring States Marshal!

Until it got dark and the lanterns first came on, I still maintained my kneeling posture without moving.

Warring States has left this room for a long time. He brought me snacks, saying it was something to cushion me from before going out on the street...

I stared blankly at the plate of delicate-colored wagashi, which was clearly marked with sweet and greasy pale pink jelly skin, but the more I looked at them, the more bitter my mouth felt inexplicably.

Ah, so embarrassing...

This was probably the most embarrassing moment I've experienced since I came here.

What should I do……

Suddenly...it seems like I've lost my motivation...

……………………I really want to go home.

I really want to... just leave like this.

【Mrs……】

A5's little idiot's voice sounded in my mind, calling me gently with a hint of caution.

…………Little idiot, what should I do now.

[...What does the wife want to do? 】

me?

What do I want to do...

I don't know either.

My mind went blank, and my only thought was that I didn't want to continue like this.

It doesn't make any sense at all.

Since in Sengoku's mind, my arrival is a burden to him...then isn't my current behavior like a moral kidnapping on him?This not only caused serious trouble to him, but also made me...feel ashamed.

That wasn't my intention...really.

I bit my lip subconsciously, feeling unprecedentedly confused. I opened my mouth, and the voice that came out was so hoarse that I was surprised:

"A5, I don't think I can last any longer."

Outside the door, the man who had left and returned just raised his hand to open the door and froze.

[…………] A5 detected the movement outside the door, but did not say anything. He just continued to talk to me in a cautious tone: [Madam... don’t be discouraged, things are not so bad. 】

"Of course I know this is not a bad situation." My eyes were fixed on the tea set belonging to another person on the coffee table, and a heavy pressure hit me, almost crushing me: "But I can't get through it. I’m at this level..."

【Mrs……】

"Although the whole incident of 'Coming through time to express condolences to the navy' was an accident, it is undeniable that I was the one who started it."

Some of the emotions that had been covered up after running around for days began to gradually emerge. In this silent space, I was finally forced to stand in front of this whole incident and face something... face something squarely.

The words couldn't stop.

"It was just a joke at the time and I really didn't expect it to become a reality."

"Now that the deal is done, I never dared to think about what would happen if one of us really couldn't complete the mission."

"'Not being able to go home' is a punishment that is unacceptable to each of us. I believe that each of us will try our best to complete it. After all, this is not just about ourselves, but also about everyone. The group survives.”

"But...what if..."

"What if we really can't complete the mission..."

"Let's not talk about the situation of other people, but as I am now... I really can't say that I am sure I can complete it."

[No, madam, please don’t...]

"Why not?" The hoarse voice finally revealed the cry. I opened my eyes wide, but I still couldn't stop the surging water mist: "Why not?? I am so obsessed with you now. I can’t stand the way he is acting. If he continues like this, it will be a matter of time before he turns against me!"

There was a snap, and the water vapor in his eyes finally burst out and fell.

"I like him, not to drive him crazy."

"..." The figure standing outside the door stiffened for a moment, scratching his cheek in embarrassment, but his ears slowly turned red.

[…………] A5 gritted his teeth silently, suppressing the urge to "kick away the idiot who eavesdropped on the door and made his wife so sad."

"..." I was completely unaware of A5's silence and the situation outside the door. The emotion comparable to a broken love and the fear that the mission was likely to fail stuck in my heart, making me extremely uncomfortable. I couldn't help but burst into tears. I really didn't know what else to do at this time.

"...I don't want to make him annoying, really, I don't want to at all." I raised my hand and picked up the phone. The several unfinished main tasks on the screen were particularly dazzling.

Otherwise, leave for a while and wait until he has dealt with the things at hand before showing up again...

Anyway, now is what he calls the 'worst time', so wouldn't it be better to avoid this period...

I can’t stay any longer, it’s so uncomfortable. It’s especially uncomfortable when I think of that person’s strong refusal and even some reproachful look in his eyes…

[Mrs....] The system AI, which was connected to the host's mind, was keenly aware of something. A5 shouted weakly, knowing that I really had the intention of leaving in my mind.

He blinked, squeezing away the last drop of water vapor, and when he raised his head again, his eyes were a little hollow.

My voice was calm, with almost no emotion: "A5, let's leave."

The person outside the door was stunned, and the heat on his face quickly faded away. The hand that was hanging in the air and wanted to open the door but was frozen subconsciously shrank and clenched into a fist.

A5 was silent for a while, and when it turned on again, it actually played its own voice through the mobile phone:

[I am my wife’s little follower, and I listen to my wife.If my wife wants to leave, I will make route planning and logistical preparations as soon as possible. As long as the A5 is here, no matter what my wife wants to do, there will be no problem! 】

A5's considerate answer became my only life-saving straw at this moment. My eyes, which were already dry, almost became wet again because of the little fool's words. I burst into laughter and felt warm in my heart. Even my voice gradually became softer: "Be good. , Madam loves you."

[Hehehe, after all, I am my wife’s most loyal little cutie. Please give me another smile, my wife, it will look great hehe~]

"You guy..." Thanks to the little A5 idiot who is best at acting coquettishly and cutely, after my originally cloudy mood was soothed by him, sparse light gradually appeared...

I took a long breath and was about to get up to tidy myself up when my eyes touched the plate of wagashi in front of me.

"..." I don't know what kind of mood I was in, I reached out my hand, picked one up and put it to my mouth and took a bite.

……

…………

So sweet.

So sweet that... the tip of your tongue is faintly bitter.

He lowered his eyes blankly and looked at the wagashi in his hand, taking a small bite to reveal the red bean paste filling inside. His mind couldn't help but start to crazily recall every scene and detail of getting along with that person in these short six days...

Damn, my heart is even more blocked.

After pouring myself a sip of tea, I slammed the table, making my legs, which had become numb from sitting on my knees, move, and struggled to stand up:

"it is good--"

Shouting as if to cheer myself up, I stood up straight with my sore legs, walked to the dressing table and sat down.The 'Oiran' in the mirror is dressed in gorgeous clothes, with expensive hairpins and jewelry on her head. After taking off her glasses, the face revealed is particularly bright and beautiful after being carefully crafted with makeup... It's just that her makeup was a little smudged after crying. The eyes appear extremely red and swollen.

Fortunately, I didn’t take off my makeup too much.

I picked up a white porcelain box according to the impression of being put on makeup, and opened it. Inside was a palm-sized fluffy powder puff, with white and fine powder underneath.

Apply some loose powder, tap it with your fingertips on the tear-stained area on your face, repair it a little, put rouge on your lips, and lightly trace it with charcoal - I am the most beautiful girl on this street again!

The moment I closed Rouge, I raised my head again, and the confusion in my eyes gradually dissipated.I spoke, my voice steady and calm:

"...Little idiot, let's finish what we promised and leave."

Just think of it as an apology for causing him trouble these days. If I can help, that would be great.

At least I can feel better inside.

【Okay, ma'am. 】

……

…………

The man outside the door withdrew his extended hand and put it back into his sleeve. He stood in silence for a while, and finally turned around and left.

The night was getting darker, and the sound of people running back and forth in preparation for the upcoming oiran parade could be heard from the small courtyard outside the window. I arranged my makeup, smoothed the wrinkles on my clothes, and sat quietly in front of the dressing table, closing my eyes. Take a deep breath——

"Dong dong."

The door was knocked.

"Girl, it's time." One of the ladies who was dressing me before opened the door and said softly to me.

I opened my eyes and stared at the somewhat unfamiliar version of myself in the mirror. As my eyes flickered, I quickly positioned myself—

The most slutty pheasant in this flower street, the person who stands at the top of the women - the 'Oiran' mode is on.

The so-called "courtesan" is nothing more than "the beauty here is naturally charming".

Integrating coolness and charm into every moment of movement, I think I have never lost when it comes to the desire to perform.

The hairpin ring swayed lightly, I turned my head and lowered my eyes. Just for a moment, I looked back and realized that 'I' was no longer 'I', but the only fireworks that ignited this fragrant scene tonight.

The red lips were slightly parted, and the tone of her mouth was soft and sweet:

"coming."