Perhaps because their school start times aligned, Kurozawa and Kana encountered Shinichi Izumi again at the same intersection as last time.
Unlike before, when Shinichi Izumi hadn't noticed Kurozawa at all, this time was different.
As he passed by Kurozawa, Shinichi Izumi's face showed unconcealable panic.
It was clear he was trying his best to appear calm and composed, but as the distance between him and Kurozawa closed, the panic on his face grew more intense.
Kurozawa wasn't surprised. He simply glanced at Shinichi Izumi indifferently and strode through the school gate.
At the same time, Shinichi Izumi felt a chill run down his spine from Kurozawa's gaze and stood frozen in place.
A small tentacle extended from his right wrist, hidden by his sleeve, and burrowed up to his collar, speaking softly to Shinichi Izumi.
"Shinichi, it's one of us."
"That person has the scent of one of us."
The Parasitic Organism that had taken over Shinichi Izumi's right hand, Righty.
Righty's voice carried a mechanical quality, without fluctuation or obvious emotion, but Shinichi Izumi vaguely detected a hint of curiosity.
"One of you? Are you saying he's also one of those cold-blooded demons who kill without a second thought?"
"And he's at the same school as me, already mixed in with the students..."
"What exactly do you want to do? Do you want to take over the Earth?"
Shinichi Izumi had only just learned of Righty's existence and realized that the murders he had seen earlier that morning were their doing. His heart was filled with resistance towards the Parasitic Organisms, and he harbored intense vigilance towards Righty.
It was understandable, really. It would be strange if a normal person wasn't resistant and wary after being parasitized. Before being parasitized, Shinichi Izumi had been nothing more than an ordinary high school student.
Righty's cold voice came through.
"Demon? No, you're wrong, Shinichi."
"In the knowledge I have acquired, demons are creatures of fantasy created by humans. They are the embodiment of evil power, who enjoy deceiving, manipulating, and violating creatures of other races."
"However, there is no doubt that the term 'demon' is most fitting for humans themselves."
Shinichi Izumi retorted, "No, it is you who have come to Earth and harmed humans without any motive who are the demons."
Righty, attached near his neck, said calmly, "My kind simply feed on the human species; they do not senselessly kill the innocent."
"What my kind does is merely follow biological instinct; the motive is also instinct."
"In contrast, humans have no instinct, yet out of personal preference, they include all Earth species in their diet and even build zoos, circuses, aquariums, and other places to watch other species perform for entertainment."
"Manipulation, enslavement, violation - aren't these just human actions?"
"It seems you have never realized that you humans are the most terrifying, the ultimate demons."
Righty's words were well-reasoned, and for a moment, Shinichi Izumi was unable to refute them.
Following this, Righty continued, "Shinichi, you call me a Parasyte, but to other species, to Earth, who is the real Parasyte?"
"I believe you already have the answer in your heart."
Its voice remained calm, filled with rationality, like a machine, carrying a chilling coldness that sent shivers down one's spine.
But it was precisely this purely rational voice, devoid of emotion and subjective intent, analyzing from an outsider's perspective, that possessed powerful persuasive ability.
Shinichi Izumi fell into confusion.
However, he quickly shook his head violently, his voice firm. "No matter what you say, as a human, from my perspective, you Parasytes who hunt humans are demons."
Righty didn't argue with Shinichi Izumi further, but instead murmured softly, "Parasyte... I don't like that name."
Just like Lefty on Kurozawa, it naturally felt repulsed by the word Parasyte.
Shinichi Izumi also stopped pursuing the topic and looked at Kurozawa's retreating back, asking, "Did he notice us?"
"The sensation between you is mutual. Righty, you detected him, so does that mean he knows you exist too?"
The presence of a Parasitic Organism of unknown nature at the school created a sense of urgency in Shinichi Izumi's heart.
His classmates, his friends, and the girl he liked were here. If a Parasitic Organism went on a rampage within the campus, he wasn't confident he could protect the people he cherished.
Righty hesitated for a moment, sounding uncertain. "He seems similar to you."
"I sensed the presence of one of us, but it was in his left hand, not in his brain."
"It seems it also failed and can only coexist with a human."
Hearing this response, Shinichi Izumi's expression froze slightly, then a hint of joy appeared, which he didn't even realize himself.
"I'm not the only one coexisting with you... That's great."
After learning about Kurozawa's situation, Shinichi Izumi had the idea of communicating with him.
Righty keenly sensed Shinichi Izumi's emotional fluctuations.
It reminded Shinichi Izumi, "Shinichi, I know what you're thinking. Are you thinking you've found someone with a similar experience to yours, someone you can talk to and share information with?"
Shinichi Izumi nodded, admitting frankly, "Of course. If I were the only one on Earth coexisting with you, what would I even be?"
"Now that I've finally met someone like me, I naturally want to maintain communication."
However, Righty's subsequent calm words poured cold water on Shinichi Izumi.
"Don't do that, there's something off about that person."
"He gives off a very dangerous aura, and it has nothing to do with whether he's been parasitized."
"That human, in your human society, should be a terrifying and dangerous individual who has committed countless killings."
Shinichi Izumi's mouth gaped open, and he said in disbelief, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Although that classmate is a bit aloof, he doesn't look like the kind of person you're describing."
Righty was silent for a moment before saying with a complex tone, "I wish I were mistaken too."
"However, Shinichi, many organisms have the ability to judge the enemy's and their own combat strength to seek advantage and avoid harm."
"If your combat strength is 1, and someone who specializes in fighting is 5, then that person's combat strength is 100, or even higher."
"Do you understand this difference, Shinichi?"
"Even with me, we wouldn't be his match."
"It's just that such beings exist among humans... It seems there are special, powerful humans hidden beneath the surface of the world."
Shinichi Izumi was stunned, and then a thought suddenly struck him, "Could it be that, like you, he's not actually a species from Earth? Just another kind of monster that has taken on a human appearance."
Righty thought for a while, its split eye watching Kurozawa's receding back, and said, "There is indeed that possibility."
Immediately after, it moved closer to Shinichi Izumi's ear and said solemnly, "Shinichi, no matter what, you must be careful of that person."
"If he sees you as an enemy, you will die, and we will all die."
Listening to Righty's solemn warning, Shinichi Izumi felt his throat dry and his hands and feet turn cold.
Just two days ago, he was still an ordinary high school student, attending classes, zoning out, and playing around with his childhood friend for a while, enjoying his youth.
But now he suddenly had to face the terror of life and death.
However, Shinichi Izumi had a high level of psychological resilience. Although he was still nervous, he quickly calmed down.
After taking a few deep breaths, Shinichi Izumi replied, "I understand, Righty."
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