Author: Yume Taida
–Why are you here?
The mysterious silhouette reveals itself as a young man with white hair, holding a huge spear with a black handle.
-Who do you think you are? You almost killed our hearts, at least you're cute.
–Could Midori stop hitting on this weirdo?
–Quiet Satoru.
Midori turns away embarrassed.
–Listen, this place is dangerous for humans, you shouldn't be here, now get lost!
–But how are we going to leave?
–*Snap* Like this.
When you snap your fingers a large tube TV appears.
–Now disappear and I don't want to see you here anymore.
–Wait, wait, there's no need to push.
Satoru, Midori and Maruki are pushed into the TV and return to Maruki's room.
–Okay, I really didn't expect that one, tsc, who does that idiot with white hair think he is?
Satoru says irritated.
–I don't think he did anything wrong.
–It was still strange, come on, there was a human there, or whatever that thing was, and did you see the size of that spear? We could have been sliced.
Satoru says scared.
–We have a lot to discuss, but this is not the time or place, if we stay too long Saori-senpai will become suspicious.
Midori retorts.
–You're right, tomorrow, after class, on the school terrace, you've never been there, right Maruki? I'll take you there tomorrow.
Next day after class…
Satoru takes Maruki to the school terrace, it is a much quieter place than normal, there are 2 cement benches there, and fences that covered the terrace, probably to avoid accidents, Maruki sits on the bench and Satoru is standing with his arms crossed.
–Tsc how can she be late if we are all in the same class?
Satoru says irritated.
Midori arrives panting, she probably ran to get there as quickly as possible.
–Now that we're all here, we can discuss that bizarre thing.
–What was most strange about all this was that wall full of torn up photos.
Maruki commented.
–Yeah, that was really strange, that room itself is weird, those photos… look, this is just a guess, but would it be crazy to say that there is someone behind all of this?
–Actually it would make sense, Nobumi Takemi was very famous, there are certainly people who must have a strong grudge against her, but wouldn't it be easier for us to tell the police about that?
–Midori, the chance of being hospitalized if we tell the police that there is a WORLD INSIDE THE TV IS HIGH.
Satoru says making a frustrated face.
–Okay, let's see what happens, we can't prove this thesis of a possible murderer, not even if we wanted to.
–You're right Maruki, we don't have proof yet.
Satoru responds.
–What about that young man we saw?
–Are you still thinking about him Midori? He didn't hurt us, so it's probably not a threat, not enough.
–Ehhh, were you jealous?
–Tsc, don't be so weird, okay, I think this ends our little meeting.
–Okay, I'll go ahead.
– Do you have a commitment?
–I have to stop by Fumiko-chan's house.
–Akemi-chan? Oh, could you tell her that your beloved Satoru sent a kiss.
Satoru pouts.
–Not in your dreams, idiot.
Midori leaves the terrace irritated.
–Tsc, she doesn't even accept a little joke.
°°°I have my sincere doubts as to whether it was really a joke.
Satoru and Maruki are ready to leave school, when…
–Hmm? Sakura-senpai? I thought you were at your part-time job.
–Satoru?! Ah, today I had to miss…
Sakura says with her head down.
-Are you well?
–*sobs* I'm… please don't worry about me.
Sakura finally looks at Satoru, revealing swollen eyes, probably from crying so much, and hides that feeling with a forced smile.
– * Hugs her * Idiot, you should be more honest with her feelings.
–*sobs* Boo!!!
Sakura cries violently in Satoru's arms... after that, she calms down, and they say goodbye to each other, Satoru seemed a little dejected after that...
–I've never seen her like that, what could have happened?
–Why didn't you ask her?
–I… I don't know, seeing her in that state shocked me a little.
After that, Satoru and Maruki stay quiet until they both separate.
At night…
–Hey Maruki, could you help me?
-Clear.
°°°What a rarity, Haruto-senpai needing help?
Maruki is surprised by such an event.
–Take this apron, we're going to cook today.
-To cook?
–Yes, I want to make Gyoza (Typical Japanese dish, it is a thin dough pastry, it can be either fried or boiled, filled with meat or vegetables) for everyone, although Shiori and Midori left.
–Can I prepare the dough?
–Of course, I'll take care of the filling.
Maruki starts preparing the Gyoza dough while Haruto prepares the filling with meat and vegetables, as soon as they finish preparing they both sit down to eat
–Itadakimasu.
–You are good at cooking Maruki.
–It could be better, but this mixture of meat and vegetables was good.
–*laughs* Well, I always need to stay in shape because of the sport I play.
–Are you always training Haruto-senpai?
–Yes, it is important not to lose the habit.
In this brief conversation with Haruto, Maruki realizes that the young man is a perfectionist, always striving for his best.
After finishing eating they wash what they got dirty and Maruki says goodbye to Haruto and takes a shower, puts on his light gray pajamas and goes to his room, he then turns on the TV…
–And more details about the Nobumi Takemi case, this young woman says she was the first to see the sad and terrible state in which the body was found, please, tell us what it was like?
–I was going to school, the weather was cold and cloudy, so I decided to dress more warmly, when I was near the subway, I saw that scene...
°°°It's not possible…
Before finishing his thoughts, Maruki receives a call from Satoru.
–Maruki… I really didn't expect Sakura-senpai to have seen the crime scene.
–It was really surprising.
–Is that why she was so downcast?
–We will only know if we ask, right?
–Yeah, you're right, tomorrow after school, we'll go to the restaurant where she works, even.
Satoru hangs up.
–And now the weather forecast for the city of Kyoto, the weather will be normal, another heavy rain will happen on Friday (it's Wednesday) and there is a high chance of fog, it's good to prepare citizens.
After that Maruki turns off the TV and goes to sleep…
-Hello.
Again that same boy appears.
-You again?!
–*sarcastic laughter* surprised? Well, I'm just doing my job.
-Paper?
–Yes, I am your guide, Osiris, a pleasure.
–Guide me?
–Yes, the power within you, are you aware of your potential, Maruki?
–I really don't understand...
–Okay, it's all new to you, just understand, huge enigmas have arisen, your future is uncertain in many aspects, but tragedy is inevitable... but maybe... with the power of your Sourmany, you can do something.
–Sourmany?
–*laughs* Yeah, maybe it's not your time yet, can we be friends?
Maruki casts a suspicious glance at Osiris…
-We can.
–*laughs* I'll remember that for our next meeting, goodbye.
Osiris is gone...
Next day, after school Maruki and Satoru, this time without Midori present, go to the restaurant where Sakura works, to talk to her and warn her of a possible danger, they arrive at the place, sit on the bench and order a special From the house, the food arrives, they both eat, but Satoru seemed so worried that he wasn't enjoying the food...
–Hey Uncle, where is Sakura-senpai?
–Today she didn't come, to be honest, I'm worried about her, she's not one to be absent, and her mother said that since yesterday afternoon she hasn't been back home, in these difficult times where there are so many crimes, it's too dangerous...
Satoru simply drops Hashi and widens his eyes, he was completely pale and probably scared that Sakura will suffer the same fate as Nobumi Takemi...
END OF CHAPTER