The same day as the previous chapter at the CIA'S Secret Hideout Surveillance Room...
Lori, you're finally here! So, what's the update? Angeline said enthusiastically.
Lori enters the surveillance room calmly.
You're perceptive as usual, you sensed me immediately! Lori said sarcastically How's the wiretapping of Granger and Spinner's apartment room? Lori asks expectantly.
Well, it was successfully executed by some of my CIA Team led by Donovan. Angeline said confidently How about you? What's the update in the task that I've give you? I won't accept any failures, Lori. You're my best agent in my team after all! Angeline said coldly.
Alright, here's the update! Lori said sarcastically, letting out a sigh As you have deduced, Granger is already aware of Arata and Shinji's identities as the Harmony Duo. I don't know how but they successfully managed to minimize their lists of potential targets until it only points to one clear target which is Arata and Shinji. Lori said coldly, lighting up one of her cigarettes and taking a quick puff.
Hey, come on! This is a no smoking area! Angeline said sarcastically But, fine! Whatever. Anyways, continue your report! Angeline said enthusiastically.
Based on what I have heard from them, they also managed to sneak inside Arata and Shinji's Apartment Room...Just like you did in Granger and Spinner's apartment room, ironically! Lori said sarcastically Anyways, I have heard that they also bugged Arata and Shinji's Apartment Room with secret cameras and wiretaps...Like what you also did to their Apartment Room, ironically! Lori said sarcastically But here is the catch though! Lori said coldly.
Alright, spit it out. Angeline said authoritatively.
I don't know any specific details but it seems like they are planning something ahead already, something that will make their hunting easier...their words not mine. Lori said coldly, taking another puff on her cigarette According to what I have heard from Granger, the reason why she decided to bug Arata and Shinji's Apartment Room is because she wants to discern who's the real and much more dangerous between the two. That's all I know for now. Lori said coldly.
The reason behind their immediate identification of Arata and Shinji as the Harmony Duo is most definitely because of Tatsuhiro's information gathering skills. She effectively used Tatsuhiro's skills to acquire necessary informations in order to identify their targets as soon as possible, that's why she managed to secure herself and Spinner a spot in Sakurazaka Highschool and get them close to Arata and Shinji by living in the same Apartment Complex as them. That's my deduction about that matter. Tatsuhiro has always been a valuable key player in Granger's team that is why it's easy to deduce how she did it with ease. Angeline said coldly And the bugging of Arata and Shinji's Apartment Room was most likely done by Tatsuhiro too under Granger's order of course. Tatsuhiro is not just a skilled information gatherer and cyber security expert, one of his most important skills is infiltration. That's why I am sure that he is the one who wiretapped the Apartment. Angeline said coldly, clenching her fists.
Their plan is somehow intriguing, I want to know what will they do next too. Lori said sarcastically, taking a puff on her cigarette.
That's right, what could it be? Angeline said coldly In terms of overall skill set, I know that I am better intellectually but there is one thing that we have in common. Unpredictability. That's what makes Granger a difficult opponent, she is not just a mindless killer...she has a sharp mind that rivals even the greatest, but I wonder...if she can take me on or Arata. Angeline said arrogantly, a menacing grin forming in her face.
"Since her defeat against Arata, I managed to spot some differences in her personality and approach in situations. Unlike before, she can finally see and acknowledge other people's capabilities rather than underestimating them she is now taking it into consideration in her strategies. But, I can still see that "Underestimating her opponents" side sometimes like now. Well, at least she is now acknowledging everyone's skills now. But, she holds hers and Arata as the superior ones until now." Lori taught to herself, taking a puff on her cigarette.
Ma'am Angeline! The targets have entered their apartment! One of the agents said with urgency.
Really? What's happening now? Angeline asks coldly, immediately running back to the monitor.
Seems like they are talking. The agent said confidently.
Increase the volumes! Angeline said authoritatively.
In Granger and Spinner's Apartment Room...
What's happening now with Shinji? Granger asks expectantly.
Spinner shows her the screen of her Ipod with a warm smile.
Seems like he still hasn't noticed anything yet, that's good. Oh, wait...he's going outside? Dialing a number in his phone? Granger said coldly.
In the hallway of the Apartment Complex...
Hello, Arata? We have a problem! Shinji said to Arata who's in the other end of the call with urgency.
What's the matter? Arata asks coldly.
Our apartment, our apartment! Got bugged by someone! Shinji said warily.
Bugged? So, that's it? They're definitely making a move now and definitely an unpleasant one. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
They're? You mean it's their work? Shinji asks warily.
The bombs did they managed to locate where we placed our bombs? Arata asks expectantly.
No, definitely not! Shinji said confidently.
Tatsuhiro... that's the name of their third member whom we didn't encountered yet so far. Most definitely he is the the one who bugged out apartment and I can deduce that the reason why Granger didn't sent him to school so that he can operate under her orders outside and to think that we will not be aware of this.Arata said, clearly frustrated about the things.
Tatsuhiro? So, you think that Tatsuhiro guy wiretapped our apartment? Shinji said hesitantly.
He is one of the two most likely candidates, it could be Angeline but right now I don't see the need for her to do that to us. That makes him the only one who did the thing. Arata said authoritatively.
I see, that makes sense. Shinji said warily What should I do now? Shinji asks curiously.
Just like what we did back when Takahiro did the same thing to us, just act normal like you do not know anything don't show them that you are aware of what they have done. Arata said authoritatively, adjusting his glasses.
Alright, I should do that! Shinji said warily I should come back now, they will be suspicious if I have gone so long without them knowing! Shinji said with urgency, then he immediately hangs up the phone call and runs back to their apartment room.
Back in Granger and Spinner's Apartment Room...
Look at this fool! He thought that the ones we bugged is their apartment alone but we bugged the entire hallways too! Spinner said mockingly.
That's why I ordered Tatsuhiro to leave the door unlocked so that they'll not suspect that we also bugged the hallways! Granger said arrogantly, adjusting her shades.
Yep, so what should we do now? Seems like they are already aware about our true identities. They even know Tatsuhiro as well which is completely surprising! Spinner said enthusiastically.
We should do what they are trying to do now, act normal and act like we don't know anything. Granger said authoritatively, a smirk forming in her face We will make them taste their own medicine. Granger said arrogantly, adjusting her shades.
I like the sound of that! Spinner said enthusiastically But, one thing still puzzles me...who the hell gave them the information about us? Spinner asks curiously.
Who else knows our identity in this country we always operates and getting flashed in the news with masks. So there's definitely no one else here that knows our identity except for one person, THAT DAMN ANGELINE. Granger said coldly, clenching her fists.
Well, I totally forgot about her! You must be right! Spinner said warily.
Anyways, as seen and heard earlier... It's clear that Arata is the leader between them. That means he fits the criteria...For now, let's observe a little more and I will explain my plan to the both of you after that...I want it to be executed as soon as possible. Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
"It's clear that you are trying to interfere in my operation, Angeline. I won't let you, I certainly won't let you get in my way. And if I see it necessary, I'll definitely get rid of you first before I proceed with Arata and Shinji!" Granger taught to herself, clenching her fists even tighter.
Back in the CIA'S secret hideout...
DAMN YOU, GRANGER! Angeline said, clearly angry. She kicks one of the empty chairs in her side strong enough to make it fly into the wall and break.
Calm down! Lori said warily.
It's okay, Lori. I am cool now. Angeline said coldly She's clearly going to target Arata and now I seem to know what she is planning to do! She's a "play dirty" woman who loves to mess around and do something drastic to trap her enemies down! Angeline said with pure rage I won't let her touch Arata, He is mine to beat and I won't let anyone else even her to beat me into beating him first! Angeline said arrogantly.
It's clear! So, calm down! Lori said coldly.
Lori, we're going to abandon our plan for Arata and Shinji for now even though we are prepare to set it in stone. Angeline said authoritatively We're going to focus on Granger and her team first, she's in my way. And, anyone who gets in my way will suffer consequences. Angeline said coldly We're going to get rid of this Vermins! Angeline said arrogantly.
"Arata is mine and anyone who tries to fuck around and mess with our game...will be disposed of." Angeline taught to herself.
In the Kaido Internet Cafe...
"They've started with a bold move, they're starting to execute their strategies. I guess, I have no other choices but to do that thing." Arata taught to himself, as he serves one of the customers orders calmly.