Chapter 82

Extra Case File 82 Date

One

“Um, Ash, is this really okay?”

Nono Haori naturally felt extremely happy about being able to date with Ash and spend unforgettable moments.

But to avoid her current hot identity being disturbed by others, Ash suggested they disguise themselves. Originally, Nono was readily in favor of it. However, when the result came…

Nono wished she had another pair of hands to cover her eyes. Who could save my man’s sense of aesthetics? What kind of fashion trend has he been copying?

“There’s nothing wrong with it. I think it looks great!”

Nono’s expression, which seemed close to tears but still couldn’t stop Ash’s excitement, did not affect him. He put on a sleeveless vest and a certain kind of spectacles popular among the lute players.

Inside, a sleek vest paired with jeans. Additionally, the sleeveless vest seemed signed by a famous band, along with the small glasses adding the final touch, made Ash look like some rock singer.

“Just disguise yourself already. Wear sunglasses or a suit; I think you’d look very dashing… Are you trying to rock a song now? Who dresses up like this to go on a date with their girlfriend!?

“It’s the moment of truth!”

Ash’s facial muscles contorted into an exceptionally strange smile. If there were any fans of the character Jigglypuff present, one might hear screams akin to those from a Jim Carrey performance, capable of piercing through the store’s ceiling. The reality surpassed even that. Under everyone’s astonished gazes, Ash’s normally neat hairstyle changed dramatically.

Sharp angles radiated out from the center, creating a highly pure spiky hair!

“A Saiyan, this is a Saiyan!” a customer exclaimed loudly.

It seems to be the Super Saiyan Two version of Vegeta!

For some reason, the increasingly intense enthusiasm in the shop made Nono feel uneasy. She tugged on Ash’s clothing, who kindly responded to her.

He hugged her tightly and carried Ruimei Hui, who looked stunned, as if she were a sack, and they ran out of the store—naturally not forgetting to swipe a card.

“Ash… weren’t we supposed to come here to disguise ourselves?” Nono’s visible eye welled up as she teared up at her boyfriend who seemed to be showing off and being smug.

“Yes, disguising ourselves. Do you think anyone can tell?” The man said a lie with his eyes wide open.

“As long as they think I’m in costume, no one will doubt my true identity.”

“But you don’t quite look like a Saiyan,” Ruimei Hui finally came back to her senses, “you look more like something else, like a troublemaking punk with yellow hair.”

After saying that, she quickly broke free from Ash’s grip and leaped to the ground, shaking off her clothes as if they were contaminated.

“So this is what Timefire’s true self looks like. Nono, are you sure you can handle him?”

“Handle… I guess I can… somewhat!” Nono thought for a moment, blushing deeply and nodding faintly, her voice small as a fly’s. Ruimei Hui’s words reminded her of certain stimulating events from the previous night, causing a warm feeling in her stomach again.

Even though I look like this, I was quite amazing last night.

“There’s no pressing need for me to be controlled,” Ash shrugged, “but if Nonowant to manage me, I’d gladly strap several dozen pounds of iron on myself. This should weigh enough against my own.”

“Several dozen pounds of iron… that seems a bit extreme, doesn’t it?”

“Not really, this way, you can control me.”

“I didn’t want to control you anyway… but if you control me, Ash!”

From the start, you used to treat me so gently. You tricked me! Oh, you do this to your lover now? I’m a genuine first-timer! Truly and sincerely!

“I’m happy that you looked so adorable then.”

“But, it’s not a matter of being cute. I… I…” Nono’s instinctive dejected remarks were blocked by Ash’s finger.

“We don’t talk about the past, just think of the future.”

Ash’s sudden and direct approach hit Nono’s soft spot. The head under the straw hat started emitting steam. When Ash removed his finger from Nono’s mouth and, like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, presented a colorful popsicle to her lips.

“Ah! This is so sweet.” The cold sweetness helped cool her mind, erasing all thoughts momentarily. Clinging to Ash’s arm like a happy little squirrel, Nono savored the popsicle.

—

“Is this how you both usually interact?” Ruimei Hui noted with a pop-pop sound in her mouth as she watched Ash watching Nono enjoy the popsicle.

Oh, indeed, it’s so sweet. Does anyone have coffee? Preferably a strong black coffee.

“There’s nothing wrong. It’s normal to cheer someone up when they’re upset.” Ash smiled. “Ruimei Hui, I do have a tiny question. Can you make it to your concert on time?”

“The concert—oh no! I’m going to be late! What should I do?!”

At Ash’s reminder, recalling that her task wasn’t shopping but preparing for a concert, she frantically tried to figure out a solution while screaming like a soprano during a performance. Fortunately, Ash intervened and reminded her again.

“You can catch a taxi if you can’t use the V-rex.”

“Yes, a taxi! Yes!” Realizing this, Ruimei Hui rushed towards the road at a speed she had never known before, nearly colliding with a passing taxi. She opened the door, fastened the seatbelt, informed the driver of her destination and pleaded earnestly for him to drive at full speed, ignoring the driver’s surprise upon recognizing her idol.

Everything went perfectly except she forgot to bring Ash and Nono along.

Drawing a deep breath of dusty air, Ash turned to face the still engrossed Nono.

“Nono.”

I remember you said you wanted to watch a friend’s concert today.

“Hmm? What is it, Ash?” Nono lifted her head, her confusion compounded by the ice cream around her mouth.

“Hold on to me tightly.” Cleaning the cream off Nono’s lip, Ash’s vague comment deepened her bewilderment. By the time she noticed Rui Mei Hui’s absence, it was too late.

Her perspective swiveled abruptly. Coming to her senses, she found herself nestled in Ash’s arms in a princess carry.

“We’re about to sprint.”

“Eh? What, Ash wait!”

After licking the white creamy substance off his other thumb, a smirking Ash displayed extraordinary agility, racing forward as Nono screamed in distress.

Now, Ash is free and joyful.