The same day as the previous chapter at Sakurazaka Highschool's Cafeteria...
So, you're agreeing to form a temporary alliance with me? Shinji asks expectantly.
Obviously! Well, I can't deny that we also have some memories in the Akademiya...Me, Arata, and You. And this ain't anything personal either, I am going to do this for my own gain too...No one is allowed to beat your brother other than me, Shinji! I won't let any harm come into my precious agent Lori either. So, I am going to do any means necessary to get him back here so we can continue our little game. Angeline said coldly.
I didn't do this because I want to either, I just don't have any other choices. I won't find him on my own even though I somehow knows where he is now! That's why you are the only option that I have. Shinji said hesitantly.
You're surprisingly developing a brain inside that thick skull of yours, that's good. Angeline said arrogantly Anyways, for this temporary alliance to be official...I have two conditions that I want you to meet. Angeline said coldly.
What are those conditions? Shinji asks, he gulps.
Easy there! Angeline said sarcastically.
Just name it! Shinji said warily.
First of all, I will be the leader in this operation. Basically, you'll act under my orders, Shinji. My orders here are absolute, if you disobey while we're in this alliance...I am not going to hesitate to shoot you out with my gun, remember that. Angeline said intimidatingly.
Alright, I accept your proposition. Shinji said hesitantly.
Good, then for now we will be working together then. Angeline said enthusiastically.
The bell suddenly rang, indicating that the lunchtime is over.
Let's talk things over again later. Angeline said authoritatively, calmly going back to the classroom.
"I know that this will definitely not please Arata but this is the only choice that I have right now, I must do anything she says for now...once everything is done, we're enemies again with her." Shinji taught to himself, letting out a sigh of defeat.
In the Abandoned Hospital...
What's the details of your plan? Lori whispered calmly.
I'll fill you in later, Tatsuhiro might suspect us. Arata whispered coldly.
"I am surprised, he is not even fazed despite being the one in a grave danger. He even taught up a plan and have the guts to throw such remarks towards his captor, just who the hell really are you? Now, I know why Angeline treats you as her only equal and now I also somehow not surprised anymore that you are capable of defeating Angeline. So, don't disappoint me." Lori taught to herself.
Angeline is practically my enemy that makes you one of my enemies too because you are in her team. But, since we share the same situation right now...why don't we call a truce for now? Once we got out of here we will be enemies again, sounds good right? It will definitely benefit the two of us. Arata whispered coldly.
Alright, I see no reasons to object. Lori whispered calmly.
Good, I will fill you in the plan later. Let's just wait for the right timing, Tatsuhiro is still actively watching us. Arata whispered authoritatively.
How did you know when he isn't even looking in our way. Lori said sarcastically.
I didn't expect Angeline to trust a moron like you are. Arata said sarcastically.
So, it's true... Angeline said that you are always calm and cold but syou sure has a foul mouth, you little bastard. Lori said sarcastically.
It's obvious that he was just trying to make us let our guard down. He may seem like he was looking up in the sky, but he is secretly observing us through his peripheral vision and side eyes. Arata whispered coldly.
"I know that he was just trying to taunt me and he is aware that I am aware that I know what he is talking about and was just clearly testing him, I didn't expect him to catch such subtle detail with just raw observation and assessment skill... without any training like in the CIA." Lori taught to herself, with a confident smile.
"Now I see why she claims to be Angeline's most trusted CIA agent." Arata taught to himself.
"I wonder what they are talking about? Hm, it's clear that they are aware that I am still watching them, that's kind of impressive." Tatsuhiro taught to himself.
Back in Sakurazaka Highschool Class 3-C Classroom...
Alright, time to go back to your damn seats! Takahiro said sarcastically.
The class immediately runs back to their respective seats.
Seems like no one still dares to cut class despite having one absentee... Takahiro said sarcastically.
"Arata didn't go to school for the entire day, Shinji's lie earlier is enough evidence that he doesn't catch a cold also that strange subtle cues that Amane gave earlier to Angeline and Shinji what was that all about? Why do I feel like this was all connected? And the two most important questions are, What really happened to Arata? And Where is he right now?" Takahiro taught to himself.
Alright, our lesson for today is about... Takahiro calmly taught the lesson calmly.
"Something really is amiss here, something is definitely going on and something large is definitely at play." Takahiro taught to himself.
Takahiro continue teaching his lesson to the students calmly.
Takahiro consistently observes Angeline, Shinji, Spinner while teaching his lessons.
Finally, after what feels like eternity, the bell finally rang indicating that the school hours have ended.
Alright! Go straight to your damn homes! Takahiro said authoritatively.
Takahiro shoots Shinji one last piercing glance then he left the room.
Kaori, continue your surveillance in the MPD Headquarters. Shinji said warily I know that I won't ever be Arata and don't dream of becoming him, that's why I am going to do this to get him back here. Shinji said with a newfound determination.
I understand, I'll do my best to help too! Kaori said calmly.
Shinji glances over at Angeline.
Angeline subtly gestured him to follow her.
I need to go now, Kaori! Shinji said warily.
Alright, please stay safe. Kaori said warily.
Shinji left the room after Angeline.
In a cafe near Sakurazaka Highschool...
So, what's up? Shinji asks warily.
I am here to practically tell you about the potential locations where Arata and Lori are being held captive. Angeline said coldly.
You already have some potential locations?! Shinji said clearly surprised.
Shut up, we're in a public space right now. Angeline said arrogantly.
"Now I know how it feels to deal with this Moron, Arata." Angeline taught to herself, letting out a sigh.
Alright, first I have considered the fact that they are almost outside of Kanagawa Prefecture, that is out of my line of sight she's right about that. The second consideration is the fact that they've used an abandoned warehouse as their meeting place. Commonly, the kidnappers always use abandoned places to held their targets captive. I am sure that Arata and Lori is somewhere almost outside the Kanagawa and they are being held captive right now in an abandoned place, I still don't know where but I have tasked my team to find the most likely places that they can be held captive. In short, in some abandoned place...I am still waiting for an update from them though. Angeline said coldly.
"She have already taught far ahead with just a limited amount of information, Angeline, you really are the only one who can rival Arata's intellect. I guess I really made the right decision after all." Shinji taught to himself, clearly surprised.
I already have a rescue plan in my mind, all that is left is their location itself. Angeline said arrogantly.
I have a plan of my own too! Please, let's synthesize our plans! Shinji said with a serious expression.
What's with your plan anyways? It might just be another worthless shit. Angeline said sarcastically.
I am sorry, Arata. I will commence our fourth bombing in that location, wherever they are! Shinji said coldly.
Hm, Interesting, tell me the details of your plan. Angeline said enthusiastically.
Alright. Shinji said hesitantly.
In the Abandoned Hospital...
We're here, Tatsuhiro. Granger said authoritatively.
Madame, we have a really interesting fellows here! Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
Is that so? Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
Granger looks over at Arata and approaches him.
Welcome to my domain, Arata or...Harmoni. Granger said arrogantly.
Arata just stares at her eyes directly with cold eyes.