Chapter 7: By Protecting Others, You Saved Yourselves
After the failed caper, Jigen was starting to get really concerned about Lupin since Goemon has had enough of Lupin's antics to go back to Japan. For Lupin to miss an opportunity to steal treasure meant that something was seriously wrong. One of the thoughts that were in his head was that Fujiko has the master thief somewhere since he has not seen her for months and it was something that she would do.
Rather like Lupin did during Valentine's Day, Jigen went to the nearest phone box, opened got it then closed the door, dialed on the black telephone, picked up the handset and contacted Fujiko as much as he hated the idea. Jigen waited for the tone and just like Lupin's attempt, she did not answer the phone.
Jigen yelled while putting the phone down, "Damnit!"
Back in the house, Lupin got himself a new record to listen hoping to get better. He put the record into the player and moved the needle carefully on to the record to play. While the song is playing, it seems like an electronic remix of "Louie, Louie" as the thief tries to clear the thoughts and hopes the instruments drown them out.
"Back to Back", muttered Lupin.
When the song finished, he moved the needle away, flipped the record and put the needle back to where it was to play the B-Side where it was similar to the first song but sounded more upbeat and a bit new wave to try to cheer him up.
Makoto asked, "Aww... what's wrong?" "I let everyone down, Jigen, Goemon, even Pops...", cried Lupin.
Lupin was crying on the couch because he let them down for unable to attend the Netherlands caper, the rest of the Sailor Senshi were by his side with Usagi and Makoto giving him hugs while Minako standing behind him was playing with his hair as she was bored. Ami and Rei just sat down trying to think how to calm Lupin down.
Minako asked, "Who's Pops?" "Inspector Zenigata, Lupin's friendly rival", replied Makoto.
Makoto was explaining to the rest of the Sailor Senshi regarding Cagliostro as she was aware of the event while the others have not seen him or heard him being mentioned before, Usagi was asleep while they were talking. Ami was doing research on the man. Lupin closed his eyes while this was going on as the light was hurting his eyes and noticed that his right eye was a bit blind hoping that his vision recovers soon enough.
Ami explained while she was on her virtual laptop, "Part of the ICPO, he does have an exceptional track record except when it comes to Lupin. Oh and it also says that Minako worked at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police just like Inspector Zenigata."
"That last part is false and I should know, I have looked at their personal records for years and there was no Minako Aino that ever worked there, anyone of that description or any female blondes", replied Lupin in a harsh tone.
Lupin got up from his couch and went towards the shelf where there was a large file that listed TOKYO METROPOLITAN POLICE PERSONNEL 1874-2006 in Japanese and went back to the couch. Just to double check, Lupin along with Ami were reading the records went through every single person from civilian police all the way up to Superintendent Generals. Lupin smiled when he went through Inspector Koichi Zenigata's profile as well as his ancestors Heiji Zenigata V, VI and VII, the latter Lupin dealt with in his very early capers who was more hardnosed and serious compared to Pops. His son inheirited the Lupin case. There was a Miwako Sato in terms of name however she had short black hair and the closest person in term of looks and description was Yumi Miyamoto however again had black hair but there was no one else along those lines. Not even the people that claimed to be with Minako were there. Lupin closed the records and put them back.
Ami gasped, "Oh... My mistake, I believe you and put it down to Minako's everlasting list of lies."
"If you believed everything that you read off the Internet, your mind will go loopy and my mind is crazy enough as it is with you lot", sighed Lupin.
As he comforted Ami because she made a mistake that was rare for her to make and felt upset however did not cry, Lupin rubbed his head and then rubbed his chin as he was thinking that there was something from the Internet that did turn out to be true.
Lupin smirked, "Saying that I usually go to The Masters and try to sneak in every year just for fun, ehehehehaha."
After finishing Lupin's trademark laugh, he just sighed knowing that his mental health was declining and might not be able to make it to The Masters ever again.
Usagi smiled, "Don't blame yourself Loopy, you didn't let me down." "You didn't let me down either, you tried your best but it was just out of your control", glimmered Makoto.
Minako asked, "You miss Jigen and Goemon don't you?"
"It's like a choice, spend time with them or spend time with you and I'll rather spend time with the gang except you won't let me", sighed Lupin.
The novelty phone rang so Lupin picked up the phone only to hear what was a furious person down the line howver it was a familiar gruff voice that he knew very well.
Jigen shouted, "What the hell are you playing at?"
Lupin just sighed heavily as he knew that he made Jigen angry because he did not go to the heist and let everyone down.
Minako grinned, "Speak from the heart, that's what I'll do." "Just say what happened Lupin sweetheart", smiled Makoto.
"I'm really sorry Jigen, when I came home from Monaco I just lost control over myself", replied Lupin.
Jigen was thinking what lost control could have meant. Was Lupin with a woman? Destroyed his home? Caused self harm even?
Lupin continued, "I just closed my eyes, folded my arms, was upset and the Sailors looked after me trying to make me better."
The Sailor Senshi would have loved to help Jigen however they can't because they only exist in Lupin's subconscious. Makoto would have loved to calm down Jigen as she can get pretty angry herself so she'll understand the frustration as well as needing some inner strength. Minako would have reversed Jigen's bad luck streak. Ami would have caused Jigen to quit smoking like it did for Lupin.
"Oh... I'll come over", sighed Jigen.
Jigen finally figured out and knows that they are the thoughts in Lupin's mind that he was trying but failing to shift. Even though when taken out of context, there was a thought that Lupin might have been gay and even Jigen might have had a suspicion at one point.
A few hours later, Jigen arrived and opened the living room. Lupin was on the couch with his eyes closed, his arms folded and making noises. Jigen was really getting concerned about his friend and was getting more and more frustrated to the point where he felt like shooting Lupin to end it.
Jigen exclaimed, "I'm here!" "Makoto?", replied Lupin while being half awake.
Lupin thought that it was Makoto that said that, not Jigen however as soon as eyes were lifting up Lupin could see the former gangster. Jigen scratched his head as that was a name that he did not recognise.
Jigen asked, "Who's Makoto?" "Oh, she's the other name for Sailor Jupiter", responded Lupin.
The words Sailor Jupiter was all Jigen needed to hear because he knew about Cagliostro and the time when Lupin was not himself like now. Jigen should have known since the tobacconist however he did not see the Sailor Jupiter badge otherwise he would have threw the bag out there and then. Jigen went into his trouser pocket, got a packet of Pall Mall cigarettes, took one out, used his lighter to light one up and smoked.
Jigen slurred while holding his cigarette, "It was a waste of time anyway."
Luckily for Lupin because Jigen was at the scene, the Nazi Gold turned out to be fake so it would have been a wasted journey regardless. They were bricks that someone sprayed gold paint over and the tarmac of the car park bounded with the paint. Rather like the Sailor Senshi were bonding with Lupin in terms of their thoughts. Jigen showed Lupin the brick that he obtained and rubbed off the gold paint with a cloth.
Lupin nodded and remembered, "I didn't know that there was a train strike in the Netherlands, sorry."
Jigen also nodded knowing that there was a good reason why Lupin did not turn up as it was out of his control what happened and wondered why the car park was nearly full on that day. He finished his cigarette and stubbed what little was left out in the clean ash tray that longer became clean however quickly got another one.
Jigen suggested, "Well I'm off to Japan to see a client, do you want to come?" "Might as well", replied Lupin.
Unlike the previous journeys, this would require a flight over and regarding Lupin's physical and mental health, he might not be able to travel. Since it was a couple of weeks since the accident, Lupin would have recovered enough to be allowed to fly. As it turns out...
Makoto shivvered, "I'm scared, Lupin sweetheart!" "Now that is a surprise coming from you", replied Lupin.
Makoto was terrified of the thought of going on a plane even if it was to Japan and that there'll be people there.
The brunette was concerned, "I'm worried because my parents died in a plane crash that the same will happen to me..."
Lupin looked at Jigen, scratched his eyebrow thinking what to do. While the two were exchanging looks, the rest of the Sailor Senshi comforted Makoto because they did not want to see their friend upset. Makoto's parents were explorers and one day, they went on a plane without her and the plane crashed making her really upset as well as home alone. Upset towards the point where she started hurting people because she did not know how to handle herself.
"You can do it, you're a strong independent woman and you have plenty of company. You've got your friends, Jigen and myself", smiled Lupin with his hand on her shoulder. Lupin breathed then continued, "Besides I've been on as many planes as you have made meals and I've turned out okay."
Makoto looked at Lupin and did a massive hug towards the seasoned jetsetter making Lupin feel a touch uncomfortable at first but then started to smile.
"Thanks Lupin sweetheart", softly spoke Makoto.
On the plane, it was nearly full however there were five empty seats. Near the back on the left hand side was Lupin and Jigen. Jigen sat on the window seat, Lupin sat in the middle and there was an empty seat next to them that Makoto subconsciously sat in. The rest of the Sailor Senshi found spots on the plane however they were far away from Lupin and Jigen so for once, Lupin got a bit of quiet time even if it was temporary however was still not himself.
Lupin was thinking that maybe he should embrace his caring feminine side since it appears that double downing in masculinity is causing the Sailor Senshi to fight back stronger. By accepting the feminine side a bit more but not towards the point of being a trans woman even though Lupin would have not minded, it will make the Sailor Senshi happy and maybe even himself. It might even work when it comes to being more understanding to women, maybe even Fujiko herself.
On the other hand, being masculine was part of Lupin's charm and everything he meant. He loved smoking, he loved drinking in bars and sexual thoughts over Fujiko such as her naked breasts and butt. He was a driver that very few women take part in any motorsport event and is skilled enough to become a legend, gambling that only a few high profile women do since they often do different types of gambling, even the entire point of being a master thief was to do with the ego with only Fujiko being the only high profile female thief that he knows. Even though Lupin gets horny, deep down he feels that women should have more opportunities in life.
It is a very hard decision to make and one that was making him depressed along with the Sailor Senshi and their thoughts. Lose nearly everything that means so much to him such as his skill apart from drinking coffee and wearing fashion but someone who could be a better person. He could also be non binary however he felt that it is incompatible to his lifestyle but respects people that are.
Since Jigen fell asleep on the plane with his hat over his eyes, Lupin held Makoto's soft hands as he knows that she was scared on the plane and the caring gentleman was making her better. Makoto smiled towards Lupin knowing that he'll look after her.
On an aisle with two empty seats however in Lupin's subconscious, right next to Usagi and Minako was a man with a grey business suit who sat at the aisle seat. He had sunglasses on with a goatee beard, black spikey hair and from the look of his face possibly Japanese and possibly linked to a gang.
Usagi screamed, "Eek!"
Both Usagi and Minako were scared of the business man as he had a devious look on his face holding a knife. Makoto heard the scream from Usagi and got angry leaving the seat with Lupin pulled a puzzled look on his face on what was going on.
Makoto marched off towards the business man and she shouted, "No one hurts my friends!"
She punched and kicked the business man as he got up from his seat with a knife on his right hand. As Makoto was protecting Usagi and Minako, the business man threw his knife towards Lupin with a clear target.
Lupin got his gun from under the dining tray and shot the business man in the throwing arm. Due to the timing the bullet travelled faster than the knife and Lupin pulled his dining tray up to an angle then ducked so the knife avoided him and ended up on the back of the seat. He pulled the knife out knowing that he was targetted. For good measure, Lupin fired another shot but towards the chest, he was very careful not to accidently aim for Makoto and the business man went down towards the floor. She then gave the businessman one last kick to the chest. While the person was not dead, it was out cold.
If it were not for the Sailor Senshi, Lupin would have most likely been knived in the heart.
Makoto hugged Usagi and Minako as they were scared of the business man who was now on the floor. She pulled something from her pocket and it was from a criminal gang. As Lupin put his gun away, Makoto went back to her seat pleased that the threat was averted.
Makoto smiled, "You saved our lives, thanks." "You saved mine", replied Lupin.
Outside of the airport, Lupin and Jigen were walking around Tokyo. Lupin rubbed his eyes as he was getting tired and the sunlight was affecting his vision. Jigen showed Lupin a piece of paper written in English saying that the contact was located at the Azubu-Juban area of the Minato district and it was regarding a poker match that they were hosting. This gave a smile to Lupin's face as he misses gambling however all of the Sailor Senshi folded their arms and looked the other way. All Lupin could do was shrug with his shoulders as he was caught between two worlds. Jigen put the note back into his pocket.
Jigen wondered as they were walking down a street, "I had a dream while I was on the plane that some girls were screaming, a gangster threw a knife and you shot him." "Yeah, that sounds like some dream", replied Lupin while looking awkward.
They reached Azubu-Juban and while the place was not familiar to Lupin, for the Sailor Senshi it was a different story. It was their home. Even though Lupin has not been here before, it did remind him of the time when he went to the town of Benidorm looking for treasure that belong to Francisco Franco and the streets were similar. The difference being that Benidorm is a place for tourists from the UK drinking cheap lager while Azubu-Juban is fashionable and for the rich being more suitable to Lupin's taste. Within the area, the place was full of restaurants and shops however there were a few places to have some entertainment.
The Sailor Senshi screamed in unison, "HOME!" "Never knew the girls tastes were similar to my own," thought Lupin.
Lupin went straight towards a coffee shop to have a drink while Jigen stood outside having his Pall Mall cigarette and smoked casually, he ordered an expresso and smiling while he was drinking. The Sailor Senshi sat on the same table as Lupin as in reality the chairs are empty and it was just Lupin alone, they were smiling too as they felt that while Lupin was happy they are also happy.
Minako grinned, "I think Lupin might like it here." "There's a lovely bakery that I recommend for you when you get hungry sweety", smiled Makoto.
Usagi as she leaned towards Lupin happily grinned, "Loopy, there's a Game Center where you can play games." "An arcade eh?", asked Lupin.
Lupin was hoping that the arcade would have a racing game, maybe even a multiplayer option so that himself and the Sailor Senshi will get to play a game together. Then again considering that Fujiko thrashed him on Pong, he might not be good enough especially for the fact that Minako was a gaming champion.
Makoto gently explained, "Yeah, Motoki runs the place. He'll love you to be there and we can all have a chat."
"Try to beat my high score Lupin!", giggled Minako as she had her mouth covered knowing that Lupin would not be able to beat the score.
While Lupin was with the Sailor Senshi telepathically, Jigen went towards the contact's apartment however before he could press a button on the intercom, multiple gun shots were heard and quickly pressed the intercom as he was stubbing out his cigarette. No one responded so Jigen used his magnum to shoot the door lock and barged through towards the apartment and found four people all murdered with blood on their chests with the poker table all set up. They looked like that they were part of a gang with all of them only wearing white boxer shorts, tattoos all over their body and burr hair styles so it looked like it was not going to be strip poker.
Jigen yelled, "Dammit!"
Jigen found a piece of paper saying that the plan was for three people to get murdered and Jigen would have been set up for the murder however looking at the bodies it turns out that one was murdered as a retaliation since one of the bodies was by a chair rather than on the floor with blood dripping on the chair. Unusually there was no briefcase for the money. Jigen nodded and left the apartment.
Outside of the coffee shop, Lupin was walking out of the door and Jigen just made it in time as he walked casually however was a bit edgy as his hands were not at his pockets.
Lupin asked, "How was the contact?" "Poker's cancelled tonight, it was a four of a kind", sarcastically spoke Jigen trying to make the best of the situation.
Lupin and Jigen saw Goemon eating at a traditional ramen restaurant, Lupin put his face on the window however Goemon just looked away like he was embarrassed of Lupin just like the Sailor Senshi are embarassing Lupin. While walking across the street, in one store outside in the front window was a poster of Sailor Moon. Lupin freaked out and ran straight past. In Jigen's eyes though it was a poster of a typical idol.
Despite the Sailor Senshi thinking and telling him that there was an arcade in Azubu-Juban because their friend Motoki runs the place, the problem is that their version of the area was different than the one that Lupin was in. So Lupin spent a hour looking around for a place that did not exist and Jigen just sighed thinking that his mind was declining and went crazy. It was like watching a movie or a TV show with a location that does not exist as in reality it was something else.
Lupin did however find a Pachinko Parlour so both Lupin and Jigen went in knowing that it might be seedy however they just wanted to have some fun and pachinko was considered gambling so it might be the closest that Lupin got to a slot machine or a roulette wheel. Jigen pushed Lupin into the entrance just in case Ami objected. They went in and paid for some balls so while there were many flashy modern pachinko and pachislot machines, Lupin went for a traditional one so he put the balls in and pulled the lever.
Lupin contented, "It's weird that I'm starting to become myself again." "Yeah, I noticed that too", calmly replied Jigen.
Lupin managed to win a couple of balls and put it back into the machine hoping for a larger payout, he pulled the lever again with a calm smile. While Lupin was still getting the thoughts of the Sailor Senshi, most were fuzzy because they are not allowed in except for Makoto who sneaked in.
The pachinko player shivvered, "I swear that I felt something."
Lupin lost the balls and was not willing to pay for some extra. As they were about to leave, Lupin pulled his eyes up and was in shock. There was a mini Sailor Moon pinball/bingo machine that was in the corner. Even in the one place that Lupin would not find them and blocked most of their thoughts, he found them like they were stalking him.
Lupin was in terror, biting his finger nails and nervously spoke, "They... are... everywhere... why won't... they... leave... me... alone..."
Jigen looked at the machine and noticed that they were indeed the same girls as the bag of badges, he noticed that Sailor Jupiter was there or as he called it "The Menace of Cagliostro" and there were another two girls on there that were not in the bag on the bottom left of the art work. One had short cropped blonde hair styled like someone male and the other had wavy turquoise hair.
"Hmm... those two girls at the corner look like lesbians to me, look how close they are together," observed Jigen.
Lupin gave a look at the two girls and noted, "Yeah you're right, well I hope they have a good relationship."
"Lupin sweetheart's even thinking about Haruka and Michiru together, he really is that caring to people. I hope that he'll met them some day", pleasantly spoke Makoto.
Jigen went towards the owner of the pachinko parlour who was balding, looked like in his mid-50s and only had a grey suit with noticeable cigarette burn marks, grabbed him and shouted, "What's the deal with that machine?"
"Oh that thing, it is only here because the arcade that it was in is getting refitted. I'm not keen on it myself", replied the pachinko owner as Jigen let go of the man.
Jigen warned, "My advice, destroy it otherwise The Menace of Cagliostro will mess up your life like it did with my friend here."
Jigen took Lupin to the pachinko owner and continued, "See how nervous he is with her and her friends, what are they called Lupin?"
"Sailor Senshi and they won't leave me alone. I can't smoke, can't drink, can't gamble and only here because my friend took me in", shatteredly spoke Lupin.
Jigen scratched his head and spoke to himself, "Sale of the Century?"
The talk between Jigen, Lupin and the pachinko owner was making Makoto mad as she was portrayed as some villian even though she is a hero. She went towards the door, opened the door, then went towards the pachinko owner, picked up a pen and dropped it. In reality it was just a gust of wind.
Lupin stuttered, "Did you see that? She's angry..." "Oh... While I won't destroy the machine, it'll be back in the arcade first thing tomorrow", replied the owner.
While Jigen walked out, Lupin was still in the parlour and wanting to apologise to Makoto as she was still annoyed by The Menace of Cagliostro thing.
Lupin stood next to the machine telepathically, "I'm sorry Makoto, it is really getting on top of me. I didn't mean to make you angry."
"It's okay, well at least the machine is safe and I'm more annoyed with Jigen than I am with you. I saved you, I'm no menace", replied Makoto in a flip flop tone starting from calm to frustrated.
Lupin gave Makoto a hug and she smiled back knowing that it was more of an act. Still the machine did creep Lupin out especially with Usagi's smile at the bottom. Lupin with Makoto left the parlour to catch up with Jigen and the rest of the Sailor Senshi. Sadly though Lupin developed another headache as the others were coming back to him after waiting at the parlour.
Usagi and Minako screamed while Ami and Rei spoke, "We missed you Lupin and Makoto!"
Minako asked, "How was pachinko?"
"Fine", quickly replied Lupin as he did not have much to say and did not want to tell them that the Sailor Moon machine freaked him out.
Makoto softly spoke, "There was a Sailor Moon machine that really scared Lupin in there."
"Aww... poor Loopy, I didn't mean to scare him", stuttered Usagi as she felt upset that she somehow made Lupin scared.
While putting her arms on Usagi's shoulders to comfort her, Makoto smiled, "Haruka and Michiru were also there and Lupin complimented their relationship."
"Ooh... Haruka and Michiru were there?", asked Usagi while she was cheering up.
Lupin explained, "Sadly there weren't Usagi, they were just on the machine and I don't know who they are. Besides it would have been worse if Jigen wasn't there to back me up."
"Ugh... Jigen called me The Menace of Cagliostro", gritted Makoto as she felt annoyed by what Jigen called her as her teeth were clenched and moved her hand away from her chest.
Usagi growled, "Mr. pointy beard is so mean to us!"
"Jigen is actually quite friendly and my well trusted friend, he's only mean to you girls because he finds you annoying and so... do... I...", replied Lupin trying to say the last part as a grumble hoping that the Sailor Senshi won't hear it.
Lupin continued, "It's just his bad luck with women and does not want to get hurt again, he's mean because he cares and is upset."
As they were telepathically talking about the sharpshooter, there was a sniper with a sniper rifle coming out of the window in a nearby apartment that was just outside of the Azubu-Juban district. While the sniper could not be seen however the rifle was in position ready to shoot Lupin. Since Jigen was not distracted, he saw the scope and turned around with his Model 19 magnum, quickly aiming for the sniper and fire a bullet. The bullet was travelling before the sniper was able to shoot and directly got the person with some blood that dropped out just below the neck.
Jigen blew his magnum and put the gun back into the pocket knowing that he saved Lupin's life.
Lupin wiped the sweat of his forehead and grinned, "Thanks Jigen." "It's not easy being a babysitter but no problem buddy", smirked Jigen in a dead pan tone.
Minako cheered, "Glad we have Jigen, he's so cool." "I won't mind hanging out with him, he's very honourable", smiled Rei.
Usagi hugged Jigen even though he did not feel it and cheered, "Mr. pointy beard saved Loopy!"
Jigen dragged Lupin to the karaoke bar as one last ditch effort for the both of them to have fun hopefully Sailor Senshi free. It was dark done in black and red colours to give it a seedy atmosphere. They both decided to rent a room for an hour even though it is cheap enough to rent for the rest of the night. When they actually got into the room expecting to be a small cramped booth however, it was not dark at all but rather stylish and large. Luxury leather couch, an oak table, pictures on the walls. It felt more like a reception than a karaoke booth.
Lupin smiled and out of the songs on offer, Lupin and Jigen decide to choose some synth-pop and dance-rock songs as they were kind of catchy to sing. Jigen lied on the couch looking relaxed while Lupin got out the microphone ready to sing.
Lupin sang "Out of Touch" by Hall and Oates and unusually for him, he sung it note perfect with full emotion as normally he sings out of tune to the point where it was funny to listen to. Jigen was so surprised that he got the song recorded on how naturally it sounded. Maybe because the song described how he was personally feeling also with his Sailor Senshi problem that he is suffering from.
While in the karaoke bar; Lupin also sung "Take on Me", "Invisible Touch" and "The Final Countdown". Even though the songs were not note perfect, they were surprisingly good with the latter song even Minako was smiling because of the indirect reference to her. He even attempted to sing "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" with Jigen however the latter's course voice meant that it was not a good match, still they had some fun.
Jigen did notice a pattern to the songs so he suggested that Lupin would sing "Push it to the Limit" to try to cheer himself up and try to take some control over the situation however while Lupin did sing the song to his more usual out of tune self around the halfway mark, his head developed a massive headache so he put his right hand on his head while dropped the mic out of his left hand. He could not continue with the song as the Sailor Senshi were fighting his thoughts and wanted him to sing more feminine based or even love songs.
Lupin cried, "I just can't sing any more of that song!"
His friend is really getting concerned so he ordered two cocktails to calm his nerves. While Jigen ordered the cocktails and decided to order a strong whiskey for himself as well, Lupin sat down and breathed heavily.
"It's okay, you can sing something else", comforted Makoto.
Lupin got back to the karaoke machine, hold his mic and sang "Turn Out the Night" however the voice that came out of Lupin's mouth was not his own. Even Lupin was disturbed while he was singing a song out of his control as he felt like the Sailor Senshi and their voices were coming out. After the song finished, Jigen got the two cocktails and put them on the table in their room. Similar cases to "Part-Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder and "Rush Rush" with the former song changing between his own and someone elses while the latter had a different voice all together.
Jigen was freaked out over this as he never knew Lupin had a feminine voice nevermind two different ones. It caused him to stand up in shock, spill some of his whiskey that he was drinking onto the floor and smashed said glass.
"He's fucking lost it", sighed Jigen.
Lupin noticed that his friend was surprised, a bit upset and put his right hand on Jigen's left shoulder, "I'm sorry Jigen."
Deep down Lupin noticed that he was losing control and is declining while the Sailor Senshi are giving him more love. In their eyes, they are making him better but in his eyes, he was losing his own free will.
"It's fine, it's not your fault", replied both the Sailor Senshi telepathically and Jigen in reality.
Jigen also added, "I know those girls are really making your life a living hell, I wish they were real so I can shoot them all. Normally I don't shoot women but I will make an exception for the Sailor Senshi as they are harming your frigging health. Those bastards!"
Lupin and Jigen left the karaoke bar around midnight and waited outside, Jigen lit up and smoked a cigarette while Lupin had a feeling that it might be his last time that he'll ever see him.
Lupin smiled, "I think this is the time to say, goodbye partner. You have been there for me and thanks for everything over the years."
"I hope things turn out all right for you Mr. Lupin, Godspeed", calmly spoke Jigen with a bit of a dead pan tone.
They were Jigen's last words to his friend as he walked away with his hands in his pockets while Lupin was still outside of the karaoke bar. Lupin felt like he had no choice to say goodbye due to his declining mind however he felt like it would only annoy Jigen more and more until he couldn't take anymore and it would cause a massive fallout or worse...