In the afternoon, the news on TV reported that a tourist from Mexico committed suicide by jumping from the platform into a speeding train.
The suicide caused delays in the train service and forced the railway company to spend a lot of money as compensation.
But who pays for that cost? Clearly, the delay was not the railway company's fault, so the company would not want to pay. It would also be impossible to fine the person who committed suicide since they were already dead.
In the end, the cost of the delay was billed to the family or relatives of the person who committed suicide.
However, the Mexican tourist who committed suicide had no family and was very poor. Ultimately, the railway company could only cover the compensation out of their own pockets.
Eiji, who saw the report of the losses suffered by the railway company on the TV news, felt a little guilty. After all, he was the mastermind behind the Mexican tourist's suicide.
With his ability to manipulate emotions, he had caused others to be overwhelmed with despair until everything seemed meaningless, leading them to decide to end their own lives.
However, Eiji did not expect that the other party would choose the method of jumping in front of a moving train for suicide.
Meanwhile, Nino and Miku reacted normally, like other news viewers, unaware that the other party was a robber who had tried to rob a restaurant and had almost assaulted both of them.
That day was no different from any other; the restaurant was very busy with female customers of all ages who specifically came to be served by Eiji.
It was not uncommon for some high school girls to try to ask for his phone number, but Nino was very protective of Eiji and refused their requests.
After the restaurant closed, Eiji escorted Nino and Miku home, then he returned to the restaurant.
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Nino and Miku took off their shoes upon entering the apartment.
"Nino, weren't you a bit rude to the customers earlier? What if she spreads bad rumors about our restaurant and fewer people come?"
"Hmph, that's not my fault; I did the right thing. Students' job is to study, but that high school girl wanted to flirt with Eiji. It's too soon for her to get involved in romantic issues."
"..."
Miku looked at Nino in disbelief and fell silent at that unreasonable reason. After all, the five of them, except for Itsuki, had very poor studies, and their relationships had once deteriorated due to romance.
"That's just because you're jealous that Kamiki-kun is close to another girl, right?" She murmured quietly.
"That's true. I'm jealous, so what?"
To surprise, Nino did not deny it at all; instead, she puffed out her chest and looked proud.
"You aren't even hiding your feelings anymore." Miku was always amazed by her sister's straightforward attitude.
"Ck ck ck... I hear something interesting."
"Who?"
Nino and Miku turned simultaneously toward the source of the voice. They saw a fat man appearing from the hallway of their apartment, his face covered with a black cloth mask. The dim light made his eyes appear sharp and radiate malice. In his hand, he gripped a large knife tightly.
"...!!!"
The appearance of the unknown man in their apartment left both girls stunned in shock.
Nino and Miku reflexively reached into their pockets to grab their phones to call the police. However, the man reacted faster.
He grabbed Miku, who was closest to him, and pointed his knife at her smooth and white neck, threatening Nino, who was about to make an emergency call.
"Drop your phone on the floor right now! If not, I will kill this woman!"
Miku's body trembled violently; the cold blade against her neck terrified her, leaving her mind blank and unable to think of anything.
"Wait, don't hurt Miku. Look, are you satisfied?"
The exit was blocked by the other party; the apartment had good soundproofing, and Miku's life was in the hands of the man. Nino was powerless and could only comply with his demands.
In this situation, a tough and stubborn attitude was useless.
"Then... Take off your clothes! You might be hiding something, right?" The man grinned widely.
"YOU!!!"
Hearing that request, Nino clenched her fists, her eyes glaring in anger.
"If I take them off, will you let Miku go?"
"If you listen to what I say, I will consider it."
"Don't do that, Nino. Run away quickly!"
Miku had already resigned herself to sacrifice for Nino's safety. As long as she fought to hold off the man, she was sure Nino could leave the apartment and seek help.
"Shut up, you bitch! I will really kill you!"
"Ugh..."
Miku's courage vanished in an instant as the man made a small cut on her neck. Tears fell from her beautiful blue eyes.
"This is the 13th floor; there's no way out except the entrance. Unless it's the window, there's no other way out. Of course, you will die immediately if you dare to jump. Bitch, my patience is limited; hurry up, or this woman will die."
Seeing Nino still hesitating, the man licked Miku's tears from her face with a cruel grin.
Miku felt disgusted by the man's actions. However, she could only accept it in silence.
"Okay, I will do it."
Under the pressure of the man, Nino could not think of a solution to escape the situation.
She unbuttoned her shirt one by one, trembling as she took it off and threw it to the floor. Now her half-naked body, wearing a pink bra, was clearly visible.
"This bastard man..."
Nino could feel the man's lewd gaze on her body. Thinking about the fate that might await her, she regretted not giving her virginity to the man she liked and instead being taken by the fat man in front of her.
"Nino..." Miku bit her lip so hard it bled.
"You have a nice body. Let me guess, you eat healthy and nutritious food. Instead of money, having a twin sister is better. With a high-quality body like this, it's amazing, right?"
"Mhm..."
Miku held back her moans as the man squeezed her breasts so roughly that it was painful instead of pleasurable.
"There might be a hidden weapon in your pants; take it off too!" The man urged with rapid breaths.
"Keep your dirty hands off Miku!"
"Know your place, bitch! I am the one in charge here; just follow my orders."
"Why is all this happening..."
Nino was frustrated but could do nothing. She quickly removed her pants.
"You're wearing daring underwear; you want to seduce the man you like, right? What a pity, I'm the one who gets to enjoy this."
Greed and lust were clearly visible in the man's eyes.
"Eiji, save us..."
In that moment of despair, Eiji's figure crossed Nino's mind, and she unconsciously called his name.