The same day as the previous chapter at the Hospital Room 405...
So, what really happened? How do you think did the corpse managed to move from room 404 to 405 and how did they even managed to get the 403 patient involved? Dia asks expectantly.
Wait, let's slow down for a moment! Dia, why won't we ask Izuru about what happened first before jumping into the last details like that? Shingo said warily.
Much better, let's do that. Dia said calmly.
Well, I have already mentioned earlier in the call about how I met Kira, right? Izuru asks expectantly.
Yes, you've already said that part to us. Dia said calmly.
So, now what really happened? Shingo asks curiously.
It started earlier after my daily walking treatment at 2:30 P.M. Izuru said coldly.
Flashback to 2:30 P.M.
That's for our session today! Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
Izuru started breathing heavily.
Damn, that was exhausting! Trying to walk in pain for almost 30 minutes. Izuru said coldly, letting out a sigh.
Alright, you should rest there first! I'll get us some water in the vending machine. Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
Sounds good, thank you! Izuru said enthusiastically.
Nurse Naoko left to get the two of them some water.
Sheesh, this was my first time being injured in this degree! Quite the stress. Izuru said coldly.
I recalled the events that took place 4 days ago in the Chemistry Research Facility Murder Case.
It's been 4 days since that happened, huh? Izuru mutters to himself, clenching his fists I won't give up until I found out everything that needs to be found out in that mysterious foundation and improve my team's skills as promised. Izuru mutters to himself.
I am back! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Nurse Naoko throws the bottle to Izuru and he immediately catches it.
You have unexpectedly quick reflexes. Nurse Naoko said in awe.
Just a result of some training. Izuru said calmly, opening the bottled water.
I see, you really can do a lot of things! You're not just smart but also seems to be strong! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
You could say that again. Izuru said coldly.
So, now that we are finished for today's session...what do you want to do now? Nurse Naoko asks expectantly.
Well, I am planning to visit your sister in 404. Izuru said calmly.
Oh, really? I am glad that both of you are already friends! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Well, I also just wanted to see the aesthetics of that room...maybe it's different from mine. Izuru said hesitantly, scratching his neck.
Nurse Naoko lets out soft chuckles.
What's so funny? Izuru said sarcastically.
Well, you're quite easy to read to say the least! Nurse Naoko said sarcastically.
Izuru just lets out a sigh and took a sip in his water.
This walking treatment sure is something else, so fucking stressful. Izuru said coldly.
Well, if you need to make progress immediately then you really need to undergo such rigorous treatment. No pain, No gain remember? Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
Well, I can see your point. Izuru said coldly.
So, shall we go? Let's visit 404 together! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Well, alright. Izuru said calmly.
Nurse Naoko helps Izuru get to his wheelchair and they strollaway to go to Room 404.
After several minutes, we finally arrived at the doorsteps.
We can hear loud noises inside the room.
Hm, I can see that some of your siblings have also arrived to visit? Izuru said coldly.
How did you know? Nurse Naoko asks curiously.
Well, basing on the noise inside...it doesn't seem like a voice of a grown adult to me, most likely some teenage ones? Also, if it was adults who visited then it should have been a bit quieter. Izuru said calmly.
But, it could also be a friend right? Nurse Naoko asks curiously.
Well, yes...but basing on the topic that they're having it seems like they are siblings. Izuru said coldly.
Well, we have three younger siblings! I am 29 years old and the eldest while Kira is 23 years old and the second child...The third one is a boy aged 20 years old, The fourth one a girl just turned 19 yesterday, The last one is a 14 years old boy. Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
I see, quite the family tree you have there! Izuru said sarcastically.
Well, why don't we check if you are right! So, that you can finally visit my sister...I mean, "see the difference between your room and her room in terms of aesthetics" Nurse Naoko said teasingly, letting out a mischievous laugh.
Let's just go! Izuru said, feigning annoyance.
Izuru without hesitation, knocks on the door.
You may enter! Kira said enthusiastically.
Let's go inside. Izuru whispered to Nurse Naoko calmly.
Alright, time to barge in! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Nurse Naoko immediately opens the door and enters the room.
Mr. Izuru and Big Sis! Kira said enthusiastically.
Yo! Izuru said sarcastically.
How are you doing so far? Nurse Naoko asks warily.
Well, she seems alright to me! Tadahiro, the 20 years old boy said sarcastically.
Yes, Big Sis Kira still has that energetic aura within her! Shizue, the 19 year old girl said enthusiastically.
Come on, let her speak for herself. Kazuki, the 14 year old boy said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Kazuki is right! It's Kira who knows what she feels more than anyone here, so we should let her speak. Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Seems like that is the most logical one out of them. Izuru said sarcastically.
Well, yes out of the 5 of us...Kazuki is surprisingly the most level headed and matured despite being at the age of 14. Kira whispered to Izuru calmly.
Anyways, everyone. I am alright, don't worry! Kira said enthusiastically.
That's good to know. Nurse Naoko said warily, letting out a sigh.
So, who is this guy with you? Tadanori asks curiously.
I am Izuru Moroboshi, the guy next to her room. Izuru said coldly, bowing his head politely.
Yes, he also is my new friend! Kira said enthusiastically.
I see, is that so? Tadanori said curiously.
Nice to meet you then. Kazuki said calmly, adjusting his glasses.
Likewise, little guy. Izuru said coldly.
So, you already have a friend! That's good, at least you won't feel lonely when we aren't around. Shizue said reassuringly.
Yes, That's right! Kira said enthusiastically.
Well, seems like I've interrupted something familial here. I'll see you later, Kira! Izuru said enthusiastically.
No, it's alright! You don't need to leave. Tadanori said calmly.
No, it's alright! Izuru said calmly.
Let's go! I'll send you back to your room. Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Mr. Izuru! I'll be going to your room later, alright? Kira said enthusiastically.
Okay, enjoy your time here. Izuru said coldly.
I'll be coming back here again later, okay? Nurse Naoko said authoritatively.
Yes, Big Sis Naoko! They all said in unison.
Nurse Naoko escorts Izuru back to his room.
So, you turned out to be right after all! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
I told you. Izuru said sarcastically.
Nurse Naoko opens the door of my room and we enter inside.
Let me help you to lay down in your hospital bed first! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Well, thank you! Izuru said enthusiastically.
Nurse Naoko helps Izuru to lay down in his hospital bed.
Ouch, well that kind stings. Izuru said coldly.
I am going to go back there for now! Just call me or the other nurse fi you needed something, alright? Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
Yes, thank you. Izuru said calmly.
Nurse Naoko left the room.
Well, that's quite a weird family. Izuru mutters to himself, letting out a sigh.
After a few hours.
Nurse Naoko enters Izuru's room.
Sir Izuru, time for your pain relievers! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
Well, here we go again. Izuru said coldly.
Nurse Naoko started injecting the pain relievers on Izuru's knee and anti tetanus shot on his hand.
Is your siblings not there anymore? Izuru asks curiously.
Yes, they left an hour ago! They said that Kira wanted to sleep, So they let her be and just left for now but promised to come back again tomorrow. Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
I see, that's good. Izuru said coldly So, what is she doing now? Izuru asks expectantly.
When I peek on her room she seemed to be sleeping. So, I just left and let her be. Nurse Naoko said calmly.
Is that so? Izuru said sarcastically.
"Why do I feel Deja vu? What exactly is happening here? Something doesn't feel right here." Izuru taught to himself.
Well, can you assist me to go in her room? I just wanted to check on something I think I left something there, that is quite personal for me. Izuru said coldly.
Sure, but she's still sleeping. Nurse Naoko said hesitantly.
I won't make a noice, I didn't move that much when I was there earlier given that I am in a wheelchair. So, it's easy to narrow down the most possible locations where I could find it. Izuru said coldly.
I see, well in that case, let's just wait 5 minutes and we'll go there. Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
I see, thank you so much! Izuru said enthusiastically.
"I need to check it, I hate to be right about this...But, I don't know..." Izuru taught to himself.
After 5 minutes.
Shall we go? Nurse Naoko asks curiously.
Yes, please help me out. Izuru said coldly.
Yes, sure! Nurse Naoko said reassuringly.
No, I don't wanna go with a wheelchair just give me with some crutches. Izuru said coldly.
Nurse Naoko helps Izuru to stand and walk with his crutches.
Ready when you are! Izuru said sarcastically.
So am I! Nurse Naoko said enthusiastically.
They both goes to room 404.
Nurse Naoko was about to knock but Izuru immediately opens the door and enters before she can even do it.
Hey, that's not a good attitude! Nurse Naoko said irritatingly.
I am sorry, I am in a hurry. Izuru said coldly.
"The moment of truth, time to confirm it. Also, she is unusually unresponsive given the fact that someone just broke inside her hospital room aggressively. This is not a good sign, I can't see anything here clearly though...I need to come closer." Izuru taught to himself, letting out a sigh.
Izuru comes closer on Kira's sleeping form.
Izuru's eyes widen when she saw Kira's current state.
Damn it, I was too late! Kira! Izuru said irritatingly.
"I was right all along, what the fuck? From the looks of it, it looks like a suicide! Either way, I need to call Asahina and Shingo here right away." Izuru taught to himself, clenching his fists.
What's the matter? What happened to my sister? Nurse Naoko said warily.
Don't come any closer! Izuru said authoritatively.
Why?! What really happened, Sir Izuru? Nurse Naoko said warily.
Enough! Call a doctor here, right away! Izuru said authoritatively.
I am not leaving until you tell me what's going on! Nurse Naoko said authoritatively.
Fine, your sister...Kira, is dead! Izuru said hesitantly, scratching his neck.
What... Nurse Naoko said hesitantly, letting out a nervous chuckle That's not a funny joke, Sir Izuru! Nurse Naoko said warily.
I am not joking! Now, call a doctor here already! Please... Izuru said pleadingly.
Nurse Naoko falls down to her knees and cries her heart out.
Izuru remains composed, clenching his fists tightly.
Please, go and fetch a doctor. Izuru said coldly.
Yes, fine...Nurse Naoko said reluctantly.
Nurse Naoko immediately left the room to find a doctor or a nurse.
What the hell really happened here? Damn it! How could this be? Izuru said coldly, scratching his head.
I should call them first here! Izuru said with urgency.
Izuru immediately dials Dia's number.
Yes, hello? Dia said calmly.
Asahina, it's me! Is Shingo with you right now too? Izuru said with urgency.
Yes, we just finished our daily "Paperwork" loads for the day... We're about to come there! Shingo said enthusiastically.
Seems like you finished your punishment work earlier today? Izuru said sarcastically.
Yes, whatever! We just have to endure another 10 days of this hell because of our disobedience from the last case. Dia said irritatingly.
Anyways, come here immediately! I am in a deep trouble, I need your help now. Izuru said with urgency.
What really happened? Dia asks expectantly.
Someone has been murdered, the person who was admitted in the room before my room! I can't operate without a backing of the police and also our agreement of keeping my identity, involvement and my role as your mentor...I will be discovered if I tried to solve it here now, so go now! Izuru said authoritatively.
What? They said in unison.
Who is this person? Shingo asks curiously.
Well, she is a newly admitted patient here just earlier today! Also, she happened to be... someone whom immediately I got close too. Anyways, that's not important now! Just go here already! Izuru said with urgency.
Alright, we'll be coming there as soon as possible! Wait there. Shingo said confidently.
Let's go. Dia said coldly.
Dia hangs up the call.
Izuru lets out a sigh.
Izuru turns his gaze back to the corpse of Kira.
He was shocked when he saw another patient that is deep asleep but it wasn't Kira.
What? Where the hell did she... Izuru said hesitantly.
What the fuck exactly is happening? Izuru said coldly.
Izuru approaches the patient.
Old man, hey! Old man, wake up! Izuru said coldly, rigorously shaking the patient to wake him up.
The old man woke up.
Where am I? Who are you? The old man asks curiously.
That's my line, how did you ended up here this is 404...wait, where's your room? Izuru asks expectantly.
It's in 403. The old man said calmly.
Can you remember how you ended up here? Izuru asks expectantly.
No, I remember I just goes to the restroom...when I came back to my room, someone hits my head from behind with something hard...I suddenly got unconscious, but I can remember they are masked. The old man said warily.
Are you okay? Izuru asks curiously.
Yes, my head just stings. The old man said warily.
I see, stay here! I'll just check your room. Izuru said with urgency.
Why? But, alright fine...The old man said reluctantly, letting out a sigh.
Izuru despite having an injury and using a crutches, tries to walk as fast as he can.
Pardon my intrusion! Izuru said coldly, opening the door of room 403.
There's nothing here? Where? Where did her corpse go? Wait, if the old man ended up there next to the room of the victim...that means the vuctim might have ended up in the room next to hers... Izuru said coldly, gritting his teeth.
He immediately goes to check his own room.
His eyes widen when he saw Kira's corpse right there in his hospital bed.
I knew it. How? How did this happen? Izuru mutters to himself, letting out a sigh with a scratch in his head.
Going back to present.
So, that's what happened. Izuru said coldly.
I see, have you already conducted initial investigation inside? Dia asks expectantly.
Not, not yet. After what happened, I didn't have enough time to do that. So, I have decided to wait for your arrival before we do so. Izuru said coldly.
So, what's the game plan now? Shingo asks curiously.
Well, obviously enough...we are going to investigate the crime scene, the corpse and the room that has been involved in the room change. Izuru said coldly, letting out a sigh.
—TO BE CONTINUED—