[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-591":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952566,2739,"Chapter 591","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-591",591,"\u003Cp>That expression of habitual indifference, originally looking out the window, raised her perfectly shaped eyebrows slightly when her gaze touched him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her mood seemed to have become good because of this, and a faint, almost imperceptible arc of pleasure hung on her beautifully shaped mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, Chikage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded politely and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, Orihime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent down slightly and sat into the spacious and comfortable back seat, his body sinking into the soft leather seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he sat steadily, Konoe Hitomi gently closed the heavy car door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went around to the other side, opened the driver's door, sat in, and fastened her seatbelt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vehicle then started silently and steadily, driving slowly away from the roadside and merging into the sparse traffic of the early morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midou Orihime turned her head, looking at the sky outside the window that was always filled with blood in her eyes, the houses, buildings, and streets composed of writhing flesh and twisted fascia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quietly sniffed this turbid air that was always filled with a strong scent of rust and corrupt sweetness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she slowly withdrew her gaze, her eyes falling on the person in the driver's seat in front, the creature 'Konoe Hitomi' who was barely composed of countless twisted flesh blocks in her cognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of an extremely faint, difficult-to-interpret emotion flashed in the depths of her eyes, and she was silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, she turned her head to the side, looking at Xia Xia Xia Mujun, who was the only \"normal\" existence in this twisted world in her view, just like herself, and said softly, her voice carrying a hint of imperceptible gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The purpose of calling you over today, Hitomi should have already told you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded, his gaze meeting hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, she told me. What do you want me to draw today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midou Orihime's fair, slender, and distinct-jointed hand lifted gently, her fingertips pointing vaguely at her beautifully lined chin, making a thoughtful appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her deep eyes watched Xia Xia Xia Mujun, and she said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Draw me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun blinked, a trace of obvious surprise appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Draw... you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midou Orihime tilted her head slightly, this slightly girlish action, when done by her, carried a kind of condescending playfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arc on her lips deepened a bit, and she smiled playfully, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, looking at your reaction, could it be that in your eyes, I am an 'unwatchable monster' that cannot be drawn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun shook his head immediately, his tone firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midou Orihime didn't seem surprised by this answer, but still followed the topic, showing a hint of curiosity, and asked further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which, I haven't heard you give any specific evaluation of my appearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think... I am like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun's expression became somewhat subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still followed her lead and looked at Midou Orihime in front of him more carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Midou Orihime's eerie and deep eyes, which seemed to be able to absorb all light, also looked at his eyes without blinking, waiting for his \"scrutiny\" and judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Xia Xia Xia Mujun's eyes, Midou Orihime had a beautiful princess-cut black hair that was as smooth as a waterfall and meticulously groomed, the ends of her hair hanging neatly on both sides of her shoulders and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was so fair it was almost transparent, her lip color was naturally crimson, and every part of her features was exquisite to the point of being impeccable. Combined together, they formed a kind of transcendent, unworldly, and ethereal beauty, as if she were an existence that had stepped out of an ancient painting or fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when his gaze met hers, looking at her bottomless eyes, he found that he couldn't see through anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no emotion in there, no fluctuation, only a silent abyss that seemed capable of sucking people's souls in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collected his thoughts and worded it cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are very beautiful, much more beautiful than many girls I have seen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this evaluation, a faint light seemed to flash in Midou Orihime's deep eyes, and she seemed very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she suddenly changed the subject and asked a question that caught Xia Xia Xia Mujun off guard, her tone still flat, but carrying a certain inexplicable inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then compared to Hitomi, who is more beautiful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was completely stunned, his expression instantly becoming very strange, and he subconsciously glanced at Konoe Hitomi in the driver's seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he only saw Konoe Hitomi, who was driving quietly, seemingly \"looking\" at him here through the rearview mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her inorganic eyes reflected in the mirror, although still in that expressionless and emotionless state, Xia Xia Xia Mujun always felt that it was better to answer this question cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he have this intuition that he needed to be cautious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably because Konoe Hitomi not only had skills far exceeding ordinary people, but more importantly, she was very likely carrying a gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some extreme or specific situations, this silent and loyal maid might be an even more dangerous existence than her mysterious and unpredictable young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying she wasn't as beautiful as Orihime... Xia Xia Xia Mujun didn't know why, but instinctively felt it was better not to say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Midou Orihime was the master to whom Konoe Hitomi was absolutely loyal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And both of them were indeed very beautiful... he really found it hard to choose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun felt that there seemed to be fine sweat about to break out on his forehead, and he could only cough twice, trying to muddle through in the safest and most vague way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saying who is more beautiful... I can't say exactly who is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, you are both beautiful in completely different situations and styles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simply put, you each have your own merits, each has your own unique charm and characteristics, and it's hard to compare you directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Midou Orihime surprisingly didn't have any thoughts about this, but instead looked at Xia Xia Xia Mujun with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more game! I'll be serious in the next game, I'll definitely be able to win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes in the mirror remained calm and waveless, not knowing what she was thinking, and then she withdrew her gaze as if nothing had happened, focusing on the road ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The luxury car slid silently and finally stopped in front of an impressive cast-iron gate in Shoto-cho, Shibuya Ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate slid open to both sides automatically, the vehicle drove in, and along the meticulously manicured asphalt driveway, it stopped in front of a huge mansion with a vast area and a modern yet elegant style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this mansion, in this top-tier wealthy district known as Shoto, which is well-known for being worth its weight in gold, was undoubtedly one of the most expensive and conspicuous ones in terms of scale, location, and design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the Midou family, who controlled the vast Midou conglomerate, this was merely one of their many properties, a temporary residence that could be replaced at any time, or even forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the mansions that Midou Orihime would occasionally come to live in when family affairs were too busy to return to the main residence in Tokyo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked through the car window at the mansion in front of him that appeared even more magnificent in the morning light, every detail of which highlighted luxury and distance, and his expression couldn't help but be strange, his heart once again intuitively feeling the insurmountable class gap between him and Midou Orihime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vehicle had just stopped steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy solid wood door of the main building was opened from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men in black suits, with straight figures, solemn faces, and micro-communication devices hanging on their ears, appeared silently on both sides of the door, bowing slightly to welcome Midou Orihime and Konoe Hitomi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Midou Orihime and Konoe Hitomi turned a blind eye to this, as if these well-trained guards were just moving background boards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two went straight out of the car, Konoe Hitomi walked half a step faster to lead the way for Midou Orihime, and signaled Xia Xia Xia Mujun to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They passed through the hall and finally arrived at a spacious Japanese-style room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor was covered with high-quality tatami mats, emitting a faint scent of hay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One side of the room was a huge, almost floor-to-ceiling shoji door, which was currently wide open, directly connected to the meticulously manicured Japanese garden outside, allowing one to view the pine stones, deer scarers, and trickling streams in the garden without any obstruction from inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the garden was quiet and elegant, the ancient pines were vigorous, the moss was green, the stone lanterns stood quietly, and occasionally early birds flew by, leaving crisp chirps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Japanese-style room, except for the three of them, there was no one else, and it was so quiet that one could hear the regular \"thud\" sound of the bamboo tube hitting the stone in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the position near the edge of the garden with the best light, two chairs with simple and elegant shapes made of solid wood had already been prepared, as well as a professional easel with brand-new drawing paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi walked to the easel, reached out to signal, and her voice sounded clearly in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, please sit on the cushion in front of the easel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tools needed for painting have all been prepared and placed on the side. If you need anything else, just tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midou Orihime had already sat down gracefully on the chair opposite, her hands naturally folded on her lap, her back straight, revealing good upbringing and impeccable dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly, looking at a red pine with a strange posture in the garden, the lines of her profile in the morning light like a sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said softly, her voice not loud, but carrying an unquestionable meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You only have half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xia Xia Xia Mujun didn't say much, just nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the easel and sat down, adjusted his breathing, and then pulled out a sharpened sketching pencil from the tools neatly arranged on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his fingers gripped the pen barrel, a familiar feeling of being ready to create surged into his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, his gaze cast again toward Midou Orihime on the chair, and began to carefully observe her contours, light and shadow, and every subtle expression feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he was living in her apartment with excellent location and conditions at an extremely low price, and the price required was just occasional painting; this deal, at present, seemed still acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>",1843,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d3c1f9b91141e055a05cbf197ecc12022e2df72de10893f7d4f532b0dee28b90","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-592","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-590",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]