He paused, didn't say anything more.
Tu Bai lowered his head, looking at the water cup in his hands.
Gojo Satoru was looking for him. Looking for him like a madman.
He should be happy. This shows that person cares about him, cares a lot. But why is his heart so restless?
Because of that plan. Even without this accident, he was going to run anyway; now, at most, the plan has simply been moved forward.
The sound of the Shoji being pulled open interrupted Tu Bai's thoughts.
Dazai Osamu walked in, carrying a tray in his hands. He placed the tray on the coffee table; inside were several bowls of porridge and a few small side dishes.
Awake?" He looked at Tu Bai, his violet eyes filled with a hint of inquiry, "How are you feeling?
Tu Bai nodded, then shook his head. He didn't know how to describe it.
Dazai sat down on the Tatami, crossing his legs. He wasn't wearing that sand-colored trench coat today, only a simple white shirt and trousers.
Eat something first," he said, pushing the porridge toward Tu Bai. "Your Demon Power is severely depleted; you need to replenish it.
Tu Bai took the porridge and took a slow sip. It was just ordinary white porridge with no real flavor, but the warm liquid entering his stomach did indeed make him feel a bit more comfortable.
Dazai watched him eat the porridge, waited for a moment, then spoke:
There is something I need to tell you.
Tu Bai raised his head.
The Jujutsu World is still applying pressure," Dazai said, his tone calm. "That.. well, Gojo Satoru, although he has suppressed the Repatriation Order for the time being, those old fogies won't let it go. In their eyes, you are an 'Anomaly,' an eyesore.
Tu Bai said nothing.
And the people who caught you that day," Dazai continued, "I've found some clues. I don't know their origins, but they are definitely not ordinary people. They are still looking for you; they're just lying low for the time being.
Tu Bai thought of that man in Black Kasaya with the Suture on his forehead.
"Where is he now?" he asked.
Dazai shook his head: "I don't know. They disappeared after that day, leaving no trace at all. But they will definitely appear again."
Tu Bai fell silent.
Dazai stared at him for a few seconds before suddenly asking:
What do you plan to do now?
Tu Bai raised his head and met those iris-colored Eyes. There was no laughter in those Eyes, only a calm, scrutinizing gaze.
Your pregnancy cannot withstand any more turmoil," Dazai said. His voice was light, but every word struck Tu Bai's heart like a hammer. "If this continues, whether it's being captured and taken back or being hunted down, it won't be good for you or the Child.
Tu Bai's hand instinctively brushed against his abdomen.
He took a deep breath, raised his head, looked at Dazai, Tu Bao, Tu.
The plan remains unchanged," he said, his Voice calm but firm, "I need to recover as quickly as possible, then.. leave.
Tu Bao was stunned. Tu's expression shifted.
Leave?" Tu Bao's Voice changed, "Go where?
I don't know," Tu Bai said. "The further, the better. Nordic, or South America. Somewhere with a Demon Race Community.
But.." Tu Bao said, so anxious that he was on the verge of tears again, "You still have a Baby in your belly! How can you manage all by yourself!
I can," Tu Bai said, his tone very indifferent. "That was my intention from the beginning.
Tu Bao opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything.
Tu fell silent for a moment and asked, "What about him?"
He didn't say the name, but all three knew who he was talking about.
Tu Bai lowered his head, looking at the bowl of porridge in his hands. The porridge in the bowl was no longer scalding, but lukewarm, just like the Hot Milk That person prepared for him every morning.
He has his road," Tu Bai said softly, "and I have mine.
But he is looking for you," Tu said, his voice a bit harsh. "He's looking for you like crazy. Are you really.. not going to tell him?
Tu Bai raised his head and looked at Tu. His peach-blossom eyes were red, but his gaze was very serious.
Tell him what?" Tu Bai asked. "Tell him I'm going to run? Tell him that everything before was fake? Tell him I never believed him?
He paused, his Voice dropping low:
Let him keep looking for me. Once he can't find me, he'll eventually give up.
The Room was quiet for a few seconds.
Dazai leaned against the wall, saying nothing, merely watching these three brothers in silence.
Tu Bao finally couldn't hold it in any longer; he rushed forward to embrace Tu Bai, tears streaming down his face:
Er Bao, don't go.. I don't want you to leave.. Or how about we leave together, okay? I'll go with you..
Tu Bai was held by him and did not move. After a few seconds, he raised his hand and gently patted Tu Bao's back.
Brother," he said, his voice very soft, "You have your own life. Dazai-san is very good to you, don't leave him behind.
Tu Bao cried even harder: "But you are my Younger Brother.."
I'll take good care of myself," Tu Bai said. "Did you forget? I'm the most capable of our three brothers.
Tu Bao said nothing, only held him and cried.
Tu Bai looked at Tu. Tu sat in place, his long silver-white hair hanging down, covering half of his face. But Tu Bai could see that his fingers were trembling slightly.
"Tu," Tu Bai called him.
Tu raised his head.
You too," Tu Bai said. "Sawada-san is very good to you. Don't let yourself fall behind because of me.
Tu said nothing. He remained silent for a few seconds, then reached out and took Tu Bai's hand.
He held on tightly.
Tu Bai felt his eyes getting a bit hot. He blinked hard, suppressing that warmth.
It's okay," he said, his Voice soft, "It's really okay. I'm just.. moving to a different place to live. If you miss me, you can come visit. It's not like we'll never see each other again.
Tu Bao was still crying. Tu said nothing, only holding his hand.
Dazai stood up and walked to the Doorway.
Take your time chatting," he said, opening the Shoji, "call me if you need anything.
He walked out and gently closed the door.
Only the three brothers were left in the Room.
Tu Bai looked at Tu Bao's red eyes and Tu's reddened eyes, feeling a heavy tightness in his chest.
He remembered when they were little, three little rabbits squeezed together in one nest to sleep. At that time, there was nothing to worry about; there were Parents, there were brothers, there was nothing to fear.
Now they have all grown up. They have their own lives, they each have their own concerns.
And he was leaving.
Tu Bai took a deep breath and forced a smile:
Stop crying, or your Eyes will swell even more. When that happens, Dazai-san will find you repulsive.
Tu Bao glared at him and said through sobs, "He wouldn't.. he wouldn't dare.."
Tu Bai smiled. He looked at Tu again.
You too, stop bullying Sawada-san all the time.
Tu pursed his lips and said nothing.
Tu Bai leaned against the headboard, his hand resting on his abdomen. There was a tiny life there, telling him: you still have me.
I'll be fine," he said, as if speaking to them, as if speaking to himself, "Once I've settled in, I'll give you a Message.
Tu Bao raised his head, his Eyes red: "Really?"
Really," Tu Bai said. "When have I ever lied to you?
Tu Bao thought about it, it seemed.. he indeed had never lied.
Tu fell silent for a while before finally speaking, "When are we leaving?"
Tu Bai thought for a moment. "Once I've recovered a bit. Three to five days."
Tu nodded.
"Then for these next few days, we will stay by your side," he said.
Tu Bai looked at him, suddenly feeling his eyes grow warm again.
Okay," he said softly, "Stay with me.
The moonlight from outside the window leaked through the gaps in the curtains, casting a small patch of silver-white onto the floor.
The night in Yokohama is very quiet.
And in this small Room, three Rabbits were squeezed together, just like in their Childhood.
Tu Bai closed his Eyes.
Those Ice Blue Eyes and that steaming Mug of Hot Milk surfaced in his mind once again.
He suppressed that image, pushing it down into the deepest depths of his heart.
Sorry, Senpai, I cannot take that gamble. Perhaps one day in the future you will grow tired of me and despise me, or perhaps you won't, but for the sake of Baby, I would rather he only has one Dad from the very beginning.
Therefore, I must go.
Chapter 35
Tu Bai stayed in his Yokohama hideout for Five Days.
After five days of rest, his body had finally recovered a little. The wounds caused by the Poison Blood had scabbed over, his Demon Power was slowly flowing back; although he was still far from his peak, he could at least utilize a portion of it.