Several workers were running about the depths of the eastern sewers, perusing for any details available. Some time later, their group leader calls out.
"Did anyone find anything?" - Unknown
"Just some footprints sir!" - Underling
"Alright, scan them immediately and give me a verdict" - Unknown
"Right on it sir!" - Underling
The underling scans the footprints using his device and reaches a conclusion in just a few minutes.
"There were two sets sir. One is smaller than the other is. I speculate that it is from female origins" - Underling
"Hmmm… can you compare them to the database?" - Unknown
"I… don't think so sir. Those boots are pretty common and could come from anywhere" - Underling
"I see…" - Unknown
(Unknown to himself) "Is this a dead end?"
"Keep searching, see if you can find anything else!" - Unknown
"Roger that!" - Underling
Concurrently…
Miyuki was nudging towards Haru, showing a different facet of hers.
"Haru, Haru!" - Miyuki
(Haru to herself) "Ah shit, here we go again"
"Ughhh what do you want Miyuki" - Haru, rolling her eyes
"... can mwe ask fwawor?" - Miyuki
"Please don't talk like that" - Haru
"Pwease... :3" - Miyuki
"THAT'S NOT EVEN A WORD" - Haru
"Pwease pwease, pretty pwease" - Miyuki
"Stoop, I'll do anything just, stop." - Haru
"Anything?!" - Miyuki
"Oh no..." - Haru
Miyuki proceeds to give a brief explanation to Haru about the current situation with Takeru and how she needs help to deter him from hurting himself and potentially others in the process. Miyuki tried her best to convince Haru using as many petty reasons she could think of.
"So basically… YOU GOT A CRUSH?" - Haru
"Wha- no no no" - Miyuki
"I-It's just that I'm worried" - Miyuki
"Listen, Miyuki, if you're stalking a boy for a half a day, that means you're either really sick up there or you have a crush" - Haru
"NO!" - Miyuki
"Ugh, whatever you say" - Haru, sighing
"So you want me to help stalk this guy?... Wait, Isn't he, like, dangerous?" - Haru
"He's not like what they all say, okay?!" - Miyuki
"Ugh why don't you straight up ask the guy what's the problem. Oh wait... you CAN'T… And now you're using me..." - Haru
*Haru pouts*
"C'mon, you can't leave someone like that to themselves!?" - Miyuki
*Haru face palms and sighs*
"... Fine, I'll stalk your guy. But if anything happens I'm holding you responsible" - Haru
"Okayy. Thanks Haru" - Miyuki, hugging the very annoyed Haru
The bell rings and the two head to class. Miyuki remembers that they have the same class as Takeru at that time and immediately calls out to Haru.
"We have the same class as him, better start now" - Miyuki
"Alright" - Haru
Some time earlier, Takeru had just left Miyuki's side and, still feeling a bit down, he decided to wander around the school premises a bit. For the most part it was the usual, people in groups chatting and laughing and taking a look outside, the football team was in the heat of practice in the peaking sun.
Takeru always enjoyed watching them play due to all the fun the team had during practice, but this time he was not in the mood so he kept moving. At some point, he reached a quieter part of the area, where not many students hung out. Takeru felt like this was the perfect place for him right now. Usually he would avoid this place due to the different atmosphere than what he was used to but today was different, he did not mind it at all.
This secluded area was quite beautiful to someone who was not used to visiting it. Small, trimmed down Sakura trees were blooming gorgeously and the closed ceiling changed the hue of the sun causing it to shine a blue to the eyes. Takeru's eyes were mesmerised even though he had come here a couple times before, it was still a sight to behold. It was amazing that something like this was present in their school.
Once he had reached the deepest ends, the sound of a flute could be heard more clearly with each step he took. In the distance, a young girl, who appeared to be one of the smaller ones at school was playing the instrument with charm and finesse. Her light complexion and her amazing concentration along with sakura petals flying around her made her look like an angel.
The boy had no idea who she was and so he called out.
"H-Hey!" - Takeru, a bit of hesitation in his voice
The girl's eyes open in shock and she immediately stops playing. She stares at Takeru for a few seconds before spending away to another part of school.
(Takeru to himself) "I guess it's pointless to follow her… time to head back"
Takeru made his way back to his classroom and during the way the bell rang. He quickly took a seat somewhere in the middle of the classroom. Subsequently, Miyuki and Haru came in taking quick glances around before focusing their eyes on Takeru and immediately ran up to him.
The girls sat close to Takeru, who found himself quite uncomfortable. He tried to move further away but no other seat was free and he was stuck in between both of them. Throughout the day, Takeru tried his best to get away from the girls but eventually gave up.
"What do want, perverts" - Takeru
"WE'RE N-" - Miyuki
"Wait, Miyuki" - Haru
"We just want to know why" - Haru
"Tch…" - Takeru
Takeru refuses to answer and everyone stares at each other awkwardly. Haru eventually gets annoyed and leaves the scene
"AHHH I'm done with this guy" - Haru
"Wait! Haruuu" - Miyuki
"Looks like your friend isn't very tolerant" - Takeru
"Y-You're just an asshole…We're trying to help here!" - Miyuki
"I can't believe you had the courage to tell that to my face. You really are a weird one" - Takeru
*Miyuki blushes*
"Look, I'll be alright. I just had a lot on my mind" - Takeru
"I-I know you're saying that to make me go away…" - Miyuki
*Takeru sighs*
"For real, I'm gonna be fine" - Takeru
"I got my eyes on you" - Miyuki, squinting
Miyuki walks away after a few seconds, leaving Takeru to himself.
Takeru, once again, went up to the roof, although this time, he felt more calm and composed. He had made up his mind, a strong feeling towards The Red Sect wedged up in his heart. A feeling of hate, resentment and utmost disgust towards their actions. He knew they too wouldn't let him get away quietly. Eventually, they would find each other and chaos would break out...
Takeru looks out to the city with ferocious eyes and a small tinge of regret towards his past actions.
(Takeru to himself) "They've probably been in business for many years now, if Regi didn't stumble upon them, their plan would've went just fine"
(Takeru to himself) "Even if I die everyone else would pay the price…"
"I can't run away from this!" - Takeru
With the bell ringing, Takeru walks away to the last class of the day with a new blazing spark in his eyes.
(Miyuki to herself) "Will he really be fine? I mean he did seem more stable…"
Miyuki shakes her head
(Miyuki to herself) "I shouldn't worry so much. I'm sure he'll be fine"
After school, Seiichi rejoins Miyuki's side, searching for an answer.
"What do you want vice-president" - Miyuki
"Hey, don't be so cold now. I just wanted to ask about our common friend. I know you've been tailing him all day" - Seiichi
"... We did, but just before the last couple of periods, he shunned us away. He claimed to not have such ideas anymore" - Miyuki
"And... you believed him?" - Seiichi
"Of course not, I trusted him that's all. He sounded rational enough" - Miyuki
"You do realise... people can fake those things, right?" - Seiichi
"I know, okay! It's just that… he had a different look in his eyes, like he was determined to do something" - Miyuki
"Well I would say that's pretty good. Until he solved that thing, I don't think he'll… you know… fly out of this world just yet" - Seiichi
"I'm going home now" - Miyuki
"..." - Seiichi
Miyuki and Seiichi go their separate ways.
(Seiichi to himself) "I better give him some space"
Takeru returns home to a very angry and worried Reginald.
"DID YOU SERIOUSLY GO TO SCHOOL?!" - Reginald
"..." - Takeru
"Ahrrg… At least you're still breathing..." - Reginald
"I did think about it y'know…" - Takeru
"God damn it, Takeru!" - Reginald
"...But, a girl stopped me. It was quite a weird experience" - Takeru
"Oh of course, a girl. Seems like the start of a typical love story to me" - Reginald
"Hey c'mon now not everyone can get their unique- WAIT I NEVER SAID I WAS IN LOVE WITH HER!" - Takeru
*Reginald sighs*
"Typical" - Reginald
Despite his attitude, Reginald was grateful that someone was watching over his comrade on the outside. Relieved, He strolled back to his seat to watch T.V while Takeru headed over to the kitchen to grab a snack.
"How can you afford any of this anyways?" - Reginald
"You don't have a secret, do you?" - Reginald
"I cam't thell jou daat" - Takeru, with his mouth full
"I knew it! You do have a secret job!" - Reginald
Takeru cleared his mouth before answering.
"No, I just get money from someone okay? She and I... we've known each other for a long time" - Takeru
"Oooo another girl. It seems we have a playboy here" - Reginald
"It's not like that, okay? She's like an older sister to me" - Takeru
"Huh… Well if you say so" - Reginald
Reginald skims through the channels and eventually stumbles onto the news feed. He stares with great attention.
"The investigation from yesterday continues, this time we meet another team near the east entrance of the sewers" - news man
"Hello there Mr. Ito, we expect you to shed some light on the current matters regarding our serial killings" - news man
"Well, during our investigation we found a couple sets of footprints One size 42 and the other size 38. We concluded that the latter one belonged to a female but that remains to be seen" - Ito
"We have also discovered a body that was stripped of his weapon and uniform which may indicate an infiltration job. Both have yet to be found and may be our biggest lead yet" - Ito
"Fuck…" - Reginald and Takeru, anxiety filling their minds
They both start panicking and fidget around the living room, clueless about what to do about the current situation they were forcefully placed in by the agency, or more truthfully, themselves.
"Oh god they gonna find us, shit they gonna find us AHHHH" - Reginald
"We're doomed. WE'RE BOTH DOOMED" - Takeru
"Uhh listen we still have hope right? I mean you threw the uniform and gun right?" - Takeru
"... About that…" - Reginald
"YOU LEFT IT IN THE HOUSE?!" - Takeru
"What else could I do? I mean if I left it outside it could've easily been seen and reported. It would all lead back to us then. - Reginald
"Okay, okay it's pointless to panic. First, we are going to burn the clothes and bury the ashes, outside of my property, that is" - Takeru
"Gotcha" - Reginald
"The second thing is the weapon… we can't take it outside and leave it somewhere. Someone might see and report us" - Takeru
"Hmmm" - Reginald
"Hey I got it!" - Reginald
"Okay, so the weapon has your prints on them right? Why don't just simply report that you found the weapon in a bush somewhere while you were out? I mean you come out clean" - Reginald
"Are you insane? These days they can tell how long the prints date. If they found out I had it when the attack happened I'm definitely going to get caught!" - Takeru
*Takeru and Reginald sigh*
"It's best that it stays with us then" - Reginald
"But, what if they searched the place? They'll eventually find it…" - Reginald
"That's true and I have something just for that" - Takeru
"Really, now?" - Reginald
"Yep. The shed in the backyard has a broken floor piece. If we dig a little bit and cover it up, I think we'll be good" - Takeru
"That's a plan at least" - Reginald
"Now, our footprints..." - Takeru
"Hmmm yea our boots are pretty common, they're sold everywhere. The thing is, if they find us both with the exact match, we're toast!" - Reginald
"Tch" - Takeru, grinding his teeth
"Hmmmm here's what we can do. If someone comes here one of us has to be out, most likely me" - Reginald
"I know it's a risk but it's the best I can think of" - Reginald
"Alright let's get to it. You try to hide your stuff so they don't know 2 people are living here I'll take care of the rifle and the clothes" - Takeru
"Roger that" - Reginald
"Oh and Regi, there something important I gotta tell you, remind me some time later" - Takeru
"O-okay" - Reginald, confused
The two roommates get to work, quickly performing their task at hand. Reginald finishes early and joins his friend in the backyard to help. After a while, their jobs were finally complete.
"I guess that's it" - Takeru
*Reginald sighs*
"I'll go take a bath first" - Takeru
"That's a good idea" - Reginald
Miyuki came back home after her shift was completed, and she was greeted by her older brother. A very cool-headed man who adored Miyuki and had showered her with love for many years now as he was quite older than her.
"Welcome back, Miyuki" - Unknown
"Hey, Lucky Luke" - Miyuki, waving happily at her big brother
"Hehe… stop with that joke already" - Luke
"So, how was school? Are you talking to anyone else other than that girl?" - Luke
"Ermm, I kinda did…" - Miyuki
"Oh, that's nice. Who was it?" - Luke
"It was a boy…" - Luke
"A boy... huh? It looks like little Miyu is finally growing up, huh?" - Luke
*Miyuki blushes*
"... I-It's nothing like that big bro" - Miyuki
"That's what they all say" - Luke, with smugness
*Luke pats miyuki's head*
"Look whatever it is that's going on between you two, don't get carried away okay? I don't want my little sister being taken over by some boy now" - Luke
"Hehe, you sound like dad…" - Miyuki
"Do I look and sound that old? Ugh, I really should look after myself" - Luke
"Hehehe, no no it's nothing like that" - Miyuki
"Come, sit" - Luke
Luke and Miyuki sit on the couch to watch T.V. Miyuki rests her head on her big brother's lap.
"I love you, big bro" - Miyuki
"I know that Miyuki" - Luke
"Hey! say it back!" - Miyuki, pouting
"Okay, okay... I love you too" - Luke
Miyuki smiles happily and keeps teasing her big brother, with Takeru still lingering on her mind.
(Miyuki to herself) "I wonder if he's alright…"
At the same time, in the agency.
"We got a body without uniform or weapon now. How did he die?" - Yon
"The same as the rest but the peculiar thing is, this one had blunt wound on his head" - Jon
"What is it from?" - Yon
"We suspect something similar to a rod, like a bat" - Jon
"A bat huh? And what about those footprints?" - Yon
"There were two sets, due to one's size it is speculated to be female" - Jon
"You might be wrong on that, with the number of creatures we have here it's improbable" - Yon
"So, to compile everything we found in chronological order. The culprits went in through the east entrance and made their way to that guard, stole his equipment and sneaked into the area. Then, they set up gas canisters around the place and blew it all up, resulting in killing everyone down there… I still don't believe that last part" - Yon
"Some were shot too, ma'am" - Jon
"Ah yes, this may indicate that one of the culprits were still inside while the gas was triggered, it would've been impossible to get away from the number of men that were in the second level" - Yon
"Indeed, so this concludes our current information. What do you want me to do now?" - Jon
"Hmm sit back for some time the culprits may act irrationally because of the recent news and reveal themselves" - Yon
"Alright" - Jon
Jon readjusts his glasses and moves away from Yon.