He poured sake into the drinking glass he had previously prepared from Shinsuke's kitchen. Next, he poured into Kyosuke and Kensuke's glasses as well.
Kensuke raised his glass in the air.
"This is to celebrate our success in Chief Takahashi's team. Cheers!!"
Everyone toasts. However, Shinsuke's gaze was fixed on the living room. He waited for his wife to join him, but no one was there. Blank. Kenkyo might also feel reluctant to join.
"Who are you looking for, Chief?" Mayumi spoke. He followed Shinsuke's gaze.
"My wife... a minute! I'll call her first and---"
"Stop it, Chief!" Kyosuke snapped.
"Stop acting weird. Don't you know that since this morning you've been the subject of gossip from everyone at the police station. You introduced him to an illusionary creature that only you could see to us. At first we understood because we thought you were joking. But this is going too far. You can still think straight, right?"
"W-what do you mean, Kyo?"
Kensuke patted Shinsuke's shoulder. "Sorry, Chief. But, we won't let you in 'that' world again. Remember! Your life has been good so far. So don't let another person enter this perfect life."
Shinsuke was stunned. He didn't understand the direction of the conversation between the two of them.
Crash!!
They gasped when they heard the voice. Simultaneously they turned towards Mayumi. The glass in Mayumi's hand broke. Blood flowed through the girl's slender fingers. Now she was holding tightly to the sharp shard of glass.
"I want to put an end to this. If necessary I will eliminate the creature you consider your wife, Chief." Mayumi spoke. Her eyes were sharp, aimed at the door that was visible from the living room.
Clap!
The lights suddenly went out. A few seconds later a woman's scream was heard. Shinsuke scrambled to find a flashlight. He also forgot where he put his phone earlier.
The screams were heard again.
"W-why you guys, huh? Anyone! Turn on your cell phone flashlights!" Shinsuke's orders.
Silence.
"Hey! Don't joke! I'll kill you guys if you prank me!"
Silence.
Shinsuke fell when he tripped over something. Shinsuke crouched down, feeling what was blocking his steps. His palms felt a warm liquid. He smelled rancid. Blood. Whose blood is this?
A few minutes Shinsuke walked, finally he arrived at the drawer of the living room. He took the flashlight that was there and turned it on.
Clap!
The electricity is on. A shocking sight unfolded, causing Shinsuke to drop his flashlight and shatter it.
"W-what is th-this?" he stammered.
To be continued ....