The same day as the previous chapter at Sakurazaka Highschool Class 3-C, 8:30 A.M
The three are having a conversation, until...
I can feel a gaze, someone is watching us. Arata said coldly Kaori, for now let's diminish the time that you'll be seen together with us. If we're really being watched right now, then you'll be in danger as the only daughter of the Superintendent. Let's just talk through social media for now. Arata said authoritatively.
Alright, I understand. But, who could be observing you guys? Kaori said curiously.
I don't know, I'll try to find a way to expose them. Arata said coldly.
Alright, I'll go back to my seat now. Kaori said calmly.
Kaori goes back to her seat.
If it's true that there's someone watching us, then...is it like last time? Are we under surveillance again? Shinji whispered warily.
Probably, who could have done it? Of course, Takahiro...The sudden feeling of being watched in his absence isn't that suspicious? The only one who can assign an undercover here for us is that bastard. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
He is really an obstacle to us...Shinji said warily.
Angeline suddenly approaches Arata, leaving a note in his desk and left the room.
Angeline, again? What does she wants now?! Shinji said warily.
She's probably laying low now too, that is why she isn't making any apparent moves. Arata said coldly.
But, she's unpredictable! Have you forgotten how she managed to put us in disadvantageous situation yesterday! Shinji said warily.
Yes, she's an unpredictable and hard to read opponent. But, you can definitely see a sign if she is trying to make a move or not. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Arata takes a look at the note.
"Follow me." Stated in the note.
I need to use the comfort room. Arata said coldly, immediately leaving the room.
Wait! Shinji said, letting out a sigh.
"You're a terrible liar." Shinii taught to himself, wariness evident in his face.
In a secluded spot at Sakurazaka Highschool...
You've came! Angeline said coldly.
What now? Still grieving about your loss? Arata said sarcastically.
Don't fuck with me now! Angeline said coldly, pinning Arata into the wall there faces are just inch away at each other How did you do it? How did you pull something seemingly impossible to do? Tell me! Because, I can't still accept it! I was completely winning and yet you...Angeline said, her voice hints sadness.
Arata suddenly pulls her in her waist for a hug.
My opponent loves surprise attacks, so I responded with an even better surprise attack. Arata said coldly Why are you so committed on defeating me? I know that it was not just for the sake of satisfying your overinflated ego, what's the reason? Arata asks curiously.
Angeline pulls out her pocket revolver and points it in Arata's forehead.
Bastard...Angeline said softly At first, I was just doing this for myself, but...now, I know what you are going through because of what happened at the Akademiya 10 years ago... It's not just for me alone... It's for you and me. To put you- Angeline said sincerely, Arata cutting off her words.
Put me out of my misery, isn't it? Arata said coldly You don't have to, because from the very beginning I have committed my life for this plan. Arata said coldly, frustration evident in his face.
That's the main purpose! You have been succumbed in that plan of yours, you have already forgotten your humanity! You are not me, that's what I want you to understand through this battle... that's why, I'll do anything to defeat you both for the sake of my ambitions and for you! Angeline said coldly.
Humanity? In this kind of system, humanity doesn't exist anywhere. There's no such a thing... it's nonexistent in this kind of rotten society. Arata said coldly, rage evident in his face.
Angeline puts her gun back to her pocket, Arata sets Angeline free.
I swear in our next encounter, I won't show mercy...I will defeat you! Angeline said coldly, leaving Arata alone in the place.
Tamayo...no, Angeline... You're a real grown woman now, unfortunately though, I won't let you get in my way. Arata said coldly, letting out a sigh.
In the Sakurazaka Highschool's Cafeteria, Lunchtime.
What happened earlier? You meet up with Angeline, right? Shinji asks expectantly.
What are you talking about? Arata said coldly.
You are a great deceiver for the others, but to me, you are a terrible liar. Shinji said coldly Why are you trying to hide things from me, Bro? I am your brother! Shinji said, frustration evident in his voice.
It's for your own good, I know that right now you are also facing Angeline's wrath because you are my ally. I don't want you to get involved any further in our personal battle. Being involved in our open battle of wits is dangerous enough for you...and that danger is the only danger I can permit you to have, I don't want you to suffer the same degree of wrath as I was experiencing now from her. So, don't ever put your nose in it ever again. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
I just don't get you sometimes! Shinji said feigning annoyance, concern evident in his face.
"I don't care about whatever you are trying to say, Arata. If I saw you in a grave danger because of Angeline...I won't hesitate to get involved. I won't let you have all the fun alone, I won't ever let you be in danger again...like 10 years ago." Shinji taught to himself as he took a bite of his food.
Anyways, about the undercover...I already thought of a way to expose them, let's see if it will work. Which, I am sure that will work. Arata said authoritatively, adjusting his glasses.
What's the plan now? Shinji asks curiously.
We'll leave the cafeteria and go to a secluded place of this school, I am pretty sure that we'll be able to lure them there and eventually expose their identity. Arata said coldly.
Alright, let's try to do that! Shinji said enthusiastically.
Let's go, finish your food first. Arata said calmly, adjusting his glasses.
In the other side of the cafeteria...
"What are they talking about? I am kind of far away from their seats I can't hear them." Haruko taught to herself, scratching her head.
Arata and Shinji can be seen standing up from their seat and leaving the cafeteria.
"Where are they going now?" Haruko taught to herself clearly confused, as she immediately follows them.
Arata and Shinji enters at an abandoned classroom.
"An abandoned classroom? What are they doing here? Did they felt my presence so they tried to move here so they can have some privacy?" Haruko taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.
You better come out now! Arata said authoritatively Yes, you there! Someone who is hiding behind that door. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
"What how did they...wait, are they aware of my presence since the beginning so they tried to lured me out here?" Haruko taught to herself, gritting her teeth.
With no other choices, Haruko enters the classroom as Arata demanded.
Wait, aren't you one fo our classmates? Haruko, was it? Shinji asks, completely shocked.
So, you are the one who is stalking us since we entered the classroom earlier in the morning? Arata asks curiously, eyeing Haruko up and down State your purpose, why are consistently following and watching us since earlier? Arata said coldly, expecting an honest answer.
I don't know what you are talking about. Haruko said coldly.
You are still trying to deny? This ain't an allegation anymore! The proof that you are outside of this room taking our bait without knowing that it was a bait is enough proof that you are guilty! Shinji said sarcastically.
That's right...Arata said, adjusting his glasses And, if I am not mistaken you are also the student who's always leaving along with Takahiro everytime he leaves the room at the end of school hours. Is Takahiro the one who tasked you to spy on us while he is absent? And what's your relationship? Arata said coldly.
Haruko just lets out a sigh of defeat.
Since you have already caught me, fine! I am Takahiro's daughter...and yes, he sent me here to keep an eye on you two! Hapoy now? How did you even know? Haruko said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
Simple, who else in this school have the beef against us? It's none other than your father! I am surprised too, you are Takahiro's daughter? Like, for real?! Shinji said sarcastically.
Besides that even though I already know that you are aware of it, Takahiro already put us in an thorough investigation and surveillance 2 weeks ago. And, I still feel like he still hasn't given up his suspicions of us even though we have already proofed that we are innocent...and I am pretty sure that you are suspicious of us too, am I correct? Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
That's right, that's all I can share now. Haruko said coldly.
In that case, we'll take our leave too. Don't worry, we won't tell Takahiro how much you've screwed up today, and i suggest you to give up your pursuit and suspicions of us... because that will only lead you into nothingness. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses Let's go, Shinji! Arata adds authoritatively.
Arata and Shinji left the room.
Those bastards really aren't someone you can underestimate...that fact alone, this confrontation alone, makes me suspect them even more. Haruko said coldly, adjusting her glasses.