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Shiraishikawa smiled and waved to her.
"I told you you could sleep in a little longer today."
"It's just... I'm used to waking up early."
Fujino answered softly, her gaze shifting between the unfamiliar woman and Shiraishikawa.
Shiraishikawa seemed to sense her unease and said gently.
"No need to avoid it, this is a good opportunity for you to inspect the goods."
"Inspection?"
Fujino blinked in confusion.
At this moment, the stranger spoke, her voice deep and magnetic.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Aozaki Touko, a puppeteer..."
She greeted them.
"This time we're here to deliver goods."
Fujino noticed an exquisite wooden box on the coffee table, with intricate patterns carved on it.
Aozaki Touko reached into the box, opened it, and took out a pair of seemingly ordinary black-rimmed glasses.
"This is..."
Fujino looked at the glasses with a puzzled expression.
"A gift for you."
Shiraishikawa took the glasses and gestured for Fujino to come closer.
"Try it."
Fujino hesitated before stepping forward and taking the glasses. The frames felt cool to the touch, yet were surprisingly lightweight.
She carefully put it on and adjusted the nose pads.
In an instant, the world changed.
"This...this is..."
Fujino's eyes widened in surprise. The faint spirals that usually appeared in her vision had disappeared, and her eyes no longer felt that familiar stinging and burning sensation.
"How does it feel?"
4.3 Shiraishikawa asked.
"Very...very comfortable."
Fujino touched the frame of her glasses in disbelief.
"Those spirals are gone, and my eyes don't hurt anymore."
Aozaki Touko nodded in satisfaction.
"These glasses will help you control the Demon Eye without suppressing its power, and they will also prevent external prying. The lenses are made of special materials that can filter out the sensory disturbances caused by the Demon Eye."
Shiraishikawa reached out and gently lifted Fujino's chin, carefully examining her eyes.
"The effect is good; the pupils contract normally, and there is no rejection reaction."
Chapter 424 Watertight
Fujino's face flushed slightly; she could smell the faint scent of cologne on Shiraishi Kawa.
At this close range, she could clearly see the curve of his eyelashes and his eyes, as deep as the starry sky.
"Thank you, thank you."
Fujino quickly took a step back and lowered her head to hide her flushed cheeks.
"No need to thank me, thank Miss Aozaki Touko."
Shiraishikawa turned to Aozaki Touko.
"The craftsmanship is indeed superb."
Aozaki Touko chuckled softly.
"You flatter me. But..."
She looked at Shiraishi Kawa meaningfully.
"These glasses aren't cheap."
Shiraishikawa waved his hand dismissively.
"This is compensation for my previous rudeness, so I won't use 05 yuan to insult your good intentions, right?"
Aozaki Touko's expression froze for a moment, then returned to normal.
"That's... impeccable."
She shrugged.
"Okay, I accept that."
Fujino stood to the side, sensing that the atmosphere between the two was somewhat subtle.
She didn't quite understand what they were talking about, but her gut told her it was best not to ask too many questions.
"So..."
Aozaki Touko suddenly became serious.
"Regarding the second commission, I'd like to confirm a few things first."
Shiraishikawa raised an eyebrow.
"Please say."
Aozaki Touko took a small wooden carving out of her coat pocket and placed it on the coffee table.
It was a lifelike bird, with the patterns on its feathers clearly visible.
"This is the gift you left in the Hall of Garan."
Aozaki Touko's voice turned serious.
"It is undoubtedly a living thing, even though it has lost its power now."
Fujino looked at the wooden bird with curiosity, and suddenly she noticed that the bird's eyes seemed to move slightly.
She gasped and instinctively grabbed Shiraishi's sleeve.
"Don't be afraid."
Shiraishikawa patted her hand reassuringly.
It won't hurt you.
Aozaki Touko stared intently at Shiraishikawa's reaction.
"As a puppeteer, I can create living beings that are exactly like humans, but..."
Her voice lowered.
“What you did was different. You gave life to inanimate objects, real life.”
The living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Fujino felt her heart race; she had never seen Shiraishikawa display such an ability before.
"Not only that."
Aozaki Touko continued.
"It also possesses self-awareness and independent will."
This isn't a simple enchantment or puppetry, but rather...
She paused, as if searching for the right words.
"The ability to give life."
Shiraishikawa's expression remained calm, but Fujino noticed that his eyes had become deep.
"So, what do you want to ask?"
Shiraishikawa asked casually.
Aozaki Touko took a deep breath.
"I want to know, do you possess... a godlike power to energize inanimate objects?"
This problem is like a stone thrown into a calm lake.
Fujino held her breath, waiting for Shiraishikawa's reply.
Shiraishikawa was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
"I can fulfill most wishes, including some that defy common sense."
These words struck Aozaki Touko like a bolt of lightning.
Her pupils contracted slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the fabric of her coat.
Fujino could see that her knuckles were white, clearly indicating that she was trying her best to control her emotions.
"I see."
Aozaki Touko's voice trembled slightly as she lowered her head, her bangs obscuring her eyes.
"Then time travel."
Time travel?
Shiraishi's fingers gently traced the rim of the teacup, creating subtle ripples on the surface of the tea.
"Ms. Aozaki Touko, are you sure you know what you're asking for?"
Aozaki Cheng293 pushed up her glasses, the lenses concealing the emotions in her eyes.
"Having spent so many years in the Clock Tower, I know better than anyone the dangers of time magic."