The Place Nearest to You

Chapter 18

Shinsengumi returned to his usual tranquility, but Ando knew that this tranquility was absolutely temporary.

The undercurrent was hidden under the calm sea, and perhaps when it broke out, it would surprise everyone.

She solved the apparent haunting problem, but she had no clue what the connection between the Ronin organization and the loudspeaker was.

She hoped that it was not as serious as she thought. Maybe this was just a normal event for Shinsengumi.

Ando shook his head hard, dispelling the messy thoughts in his mind, and put all his attention on Kagura, who was swinging her legs with vinegar in her mouth.

Yorozuya had been idle for a while, and he didn't know if she could eat enough recently.

After all, her boss was no different from a useless uncle when he had nothing to do.

"Kagura, I'll treat you to something to eat." Ando said to Kagura with a smile.

In terms of salary, Shinsengumi had never treated her badly. Every month, regardless of whether she was free or not, she could receive a full salary.

Usually, she ate and lived in the barracks, and no one had ever asked her for rent, utilities, and electricity, so she was quite rich.

"Really, Yumi?

I'm hungry. "Kagura's eyes lit up, and she held Ando's hand tightly, as if she had seen her parents.

Ando was quite distressed. She was still in her teens, and she was still growing. How could she be hungry every day?

"Can I call Silver-chan and Shinbachi?"

"Ah, okay."

So how poor was Yorozuya …

Was it really okay for Kagura to follow them?

Ando was still wondering what kind of attraction Gintoki Sakata relied on to make Kagura, such a lovely and powerful girl, unswervingly loyal to him. On the other side, Gintoki had already ordered three cups of Chocolate Buffy for himself.

His eyes were somewhat similar to Hijikata's, but the feeling he gave off was very different.

Hijikata's eyes were sharper, while his eyes were more like those of a dead fish.

It was said that he was the famous White Yaksha during the Barbarian War. Ando had seen him several times, but he couldn't equate the two of them.

She then turned her gaze to the young man with glasses next to Gintoki and nodded politely in greeting.

Shinbachi blushed and didn't dare to look at her.

He rarely had the chance to receive the kindness of a beautiful girl his age, let alone sitting across from him at the same table.

Moreover, if the other party was the one paying, he would feel a little embarrassed.

He had hinted to Gintoki not to come, but Gintoki's eyes were shining and he didn't pay attention to him at all. He had no choice but to follow them.

"Well, Miss Ando, thank you for inviting me and Ayin. I'm really sorry to disturb you."

"You're welcome. Kagura's friend is my friend." Ando replied quickly.

Her wallet was bulging. How could she not be able to afford a meal?

Ando ordered food for four people according to the menu, but Yinshi silently added a sentence.

"Two more buckets of rice."

"Ayin, three buckets!" Kagura gestured with three fingers.

"I really don't know what to do with you. Three buckets then." Gintoki sighed and said to the waiter.

"Don't make it sound like you're the one paying!

You should at least be polite! "Shinbachi habitually complained.

"Shinbachi, if a boy is so stingy, he won't be able to find a girlfriend." Gintoki picked his nose without caring about his image.

"Yeah, Arroux, Shinbachi, you'll be a virgin for the rest of your life Arroux." Kagura chimed in.

Shinbachi held his glasses and was speechless.

It was normal to be ridiculed like this, but now there was a cute girl of the same age beside him. Shinbachi's face was so hot it could boil an egg.

"Is there anything else you want to eat?

Anything. "Ando very considerately helped Shinbachi change the topic.

Was it strange to be a sixteen-year-old virgin?

Okita senpai was eighteen and didn't know … She seemed to be thinking about something bad.

Ando hurriedly pulled back his thoughts that were about to stray and looked at the three people in the Multitude House.

"I'm satisfied with rice, Arroux."

"Ayin, sugar is enough for me."

"You two have to be more polite, I say!

Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Ando! "

Ando's eyes were smiling, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.

Yorozuya's boss was indeed funny. Compared to Mr. Hijikata, he was much more interesting.

If Shinsengumi's deputy captain was Gintoki Sakata, then he and Okita senpai would definitely cause a ruckus.

The three of them were also close enough. No wonder Kagura was reluctant to leave Yorozuya.

"Speaking of which, Miss Ando, don't you need to patrol with Captain Okita today?" Shinbachi politely asked Ando so that Gintoki and Kagura wouldn't change the topic.

"He probably skipped work."

Ando blurted out. Then she remembered Shinsengumi's reputation among the public and immediately corrected herself, "Okita senpai is discussing something important with the deputy captain."

"Tax thief Arroux," Kagura snorted.

"In fact, Shinsengumi has done a lot of things that benefit the public, and Okita senpai is also very dedicated," Ando explained reflexively.

In fact, from the day she joined Shinsengumi, she cared more about Shinsengumi's reputation than anyone else.

She was always responsible for maintaining Shinsengumi's image, and probably no one in the entire group was as dedicated as she was.

"Captain Okita's appearance is the only good thing about him, but he's actually a perverted trash scumbag."

Shinbachi didn't even need to think about what he said. By the time he remembered what he said, it was too late to take it back.

Gintoki grabbed Shinbachi's head and slammed it on the table. His entire head was buried in the food in front of him.

Gintoki looked at Ando with a smile, "Don't listen to Shinbachi's nonsense." However, Kagura's voice sounded at this time, "Shinbachi is right, Arroux."

"No!

Okita senpai is a very good person! "Ando stood up from the table, her cheeks were slightly red, and she was a little emotional.

She admitted that Okita often liked to prank people, but most of the time, he was very reliable. Otherwise, why would Hijikata's deputy captain trust him so much?

Why would Director Kondo rely on him so much?

Why would he point her in the right direction?

The three of them were stunned, as if they didn't expect her to care so much. They had dealt with Okita so many times, and they were very familiar with his personality.

Shinbachi wiped the grease off his face and looked at Ando worriedly.

"Miss Ando, do you really think so?"

They all knew how many innocent and romantic girls Okita had slept with, and one of them was Shinbachi's pen pal.

Ando's behavior wasn't like those girls, but if they didn't stop her in time, she wouldn't have a good ending.

Thinking of her meal, Shinbachi felt the need to help her understand Okita's true nature.

Seeing Ando nod firmly, Shinbachi took a deep breath. Even if he had to offend Okita today, he had to say it.

"Captain Okita is very good at reading people's minds. He knows exactly what the other person wants.

Ando, if I'm not wrong, he is playing the role of a perfect senpai in front of you, because you need such a senpai. "

"What are you talking about?" Ando's voice was dry, and her heart felt like it had been ripped open.

She had only met Shinbachi once or twice, how could he understand her inner needs?

No, maybe he didn't understand her inner needs, but saw Okita's attitude towards her.

"You should have noticed that his attitude towards everyone is different.

He is treating everyone in the best way to achieve his sadistic goal. "

Ando's lips slightly opened, and she looked at Kagura and Gintoki. The lively and active two chose to remain silent at this moment, obviously agreeing with Shinbachi's words.