The same day as the previous chapter at CIA'S secret hideout, 5:30 P.M
She still hasn't come out in her room yet? Lori asks coldly.
Yes, Ma'am. Seems like Madame Angeline really took her loss personally, I get it since this is the first time I saw her lose to someone. Donovan said coldly.
That's new to me too, I haven't seen her so devastated or lose to someone in my entire life...I have been working for her for a long time and I haven't heard and see her lose to someone, that must only mean that this Arata boy is the real deal matching her intelligence or getting her acknowledgement are no easy feat, Let alone... defeating her in a battle of wits, I don't know how he did it but I must admit that I am impressed. Lori said, bewilderment evident in her voice.
She prepared a lot for this plan and she always overestimate the capabilities of that boy...now, I know why. In the first quarters of our battle with him, Madame Angeline is clearly winning the boy is in a DISADVANTAGEOUS situation. Then, right now he emerged as the victor? Donovan said coldly.
Well, that's the thing that I always say to her... always anticipate possibilities and make a contingency plan. If she just obeyed my instruction she should've won that battle, that's her flaw that's why she lose. IN THE MOST UNEXPECTED WAY POSSIBLE, none of us even know managed to oull that off. Lori said coldly, letting out a sigh.
Let's just wait for her to calm down, Ma'am. I am sure that she'll come out in no time. Donovan said calmly.
Inside Angeline's room...
FUCK YOU! Angeline shouts with pure rage, punching her pillow hard DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU!
Angeline stops her tantrums for a moment, panting.
"I'll certainly won't forget this damn day, Arata! I will fucking dominate you, you'll pay for this! I will definitely make you pay for this, Arata! It might be true that I have said earlier that whether I winnor lose that battle earlier, I will still gain something out of it...BUT I DON'T CARE! I...want to defeat you....and I'll make sure that I'll do next time, just you wait Arata... I'll make you down to your knees." Angeline taught to herself, rage evident in her eyes.
You'll pay for this big time, Arata. Angeline said coldly.
She started breathing in and breathing out and drinking some glass of water.
After a few minutes of waiting, Angeline finally come out in her room.
What now? Have you finally calm down? Lori asks calmly.
Yes, I am perfectly fine now! Angeline said enthusiastically Anyways, I am happy that you have finally arrived, Lori! Angeline said enthusiastically.
I am happy to be here and to see you again, Angeline. Lori said cheerfully.
They hugged each other.
Madame, what's our move now? Donovan asks coldly.
We'll lay low for days, Japanese Authorities might suspect something. And I am pretty much sure that this is Arata's course of action right now too, if I sense that they're trying to make a move... We'll make a move too. Just be patient for now! Angeline said authoritatively And I'll continue going to school to maintain the facade and... it's surprisingly fun there so... Angeline said, blushing she then clears her throat Anyways, I'll make sure that he will pay for what happened today here. Angeline said coldly.
"Why can't you just be true to yourself for once?" Lori taught to herself, forming a warm smile on her face.
In YamaSushi Restaurant, 6:00 P.M
What's the matter? Why did you make me come here, Kuriyama? Takahiro said coldly, as he calmly takes a sit.
I am here to invite you to join the meeting tomorrow. This is important, Takahiro! I'll be expecting your appearance tomorrow. Superintendent Kuriyama said authoritatively.
I am sorry but I am not going...I am not honoring your request this time. Takahiro calmly declined his offer.
Request? As you can see, Takahiro...I didn't came here as your friend tonight, I came here as Superintendent Kuriyama of the MPD. This isn't a request, this is a direct order. Superintendent Kuriyama said coldly.
You're surprisingly cool tonight. Takahiro said sarcastically What's this meeting even about? And what makes it so important? Takahiro asks calmly.
It's about the Harmony Duo and there recent actions, starting from the Laplace Restaurant up until the events that happened today. I'll also make an important announcement tomorrow, so I am expecting you to come. Superintendent Kuriyama said coldly.
What time are we going to start tomorrow? Takahiro said coldly.
I knew it! That will peek your interest! Superintendent Kuriyama said, clapping his hands The time of the meeting is 2:00 P.M at the Discussion Room of MPD Headquarters. Superintendent Kuriyama said cheerfully So, are you going? Superintendent Kuriyama asks expectantly.
Fine, I will. Takahiro said calmly, letting out a sighBut, you must do something for me in return. Takahiro said expectantly.
I have already expected this, when it comes to you nothing is free! Superintendent Kuriyama said sarcastically, letting out a sigh What is it that you want now? Superintendent Kuriyama asks feigning annoyance.
Takahiro pulls out a small notebook in his pocket and gave it to Superintendent Kuriyama.
What's this? Superintendent Kuriyama asks curiously, then he checks the content of the note A phone number? What do you need this for? Superintendent Kuriyama asks expectantly.
I want you to trace the owner of that cellphone number, right away. Takahiro demands calmly.
Alright, we have a deal! Superintendent Kuriyama said enthusiastically Anyways, did something happen? Why are you trying to look for the owner of this number? Superintendent Kuriyama asks curiously.
Long story short, the owner of that number is the main reason why the bombs at the airport has been diffused in time. Takahiro said coldly.
What?! In that case, I'll arrange for this immediately! Superintendent Kuriyama said.
"Whoever you are...I am thankful for your help earlier for the bomb diffusal. But, something just feels off. That's why I am going to find you and find out for myself." Takahiro taught to himself, scratching his head.
The next day at Sakurazaka Highschool Class 3-C, 8:00 A.M
Arata and Angeline took a glance at each other, having an intense eye contact. Arata broke the eye contact when the door suddenly opens.
Good morning, students! A random teacher enters the classroom Mr. Takahiro filed a Leave of Absence today! So, basically you won't have a first and last subject today. You can go home after lunch and right now, you can do your homeworks for the other subjects or sleep that is your only options! That's all! The teacher said strictly, then calmly leaves the room.
Takahiro is absent? Isn't that new? Shinji said sarcastically.
That's suspicious...Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses Call Kaori over here. Arata said authoritatively.
Oh, fine! Shinji said feigning annoyance.
Shinji approaches Kaori.
Kaori, Arata asks for you. Shinji whispered calmly.
Alright, let's go! Kaori said cheerfully.
Kaori and Shinji approaches Arata.
Do you need something, Arata? Kaori asks curiously.
The meeting? Do you know when will it start? What time? Arata asks expectantly, adjusting his glasses.
It's going to start at 2:00 P.M later, is something the matter? Kaori said curiously.
There's a high chance...that Takahiro will take part in the meeting that's why he is absent today here. Arata said coldly.
"This meeting thing keeps giving me chills, I don't know...But, I feel like something is about to happen after that meeting." Arata taught to himself.
Really? Why though? Kaori asks curiously, shock evident in her face.
First of all, your Father most likely invited him to join. Second of all, it's most probably about us, particularly, at what happened yesterday. Arata said coldly.
"Takahiro, what are you really on now?" Arata taught to himself, scratching his head.
Flashback to Takahiro's house last night at 9:00 P.M
Haruko, I won't be around tomorrow at school. I'll be attending at the meeting that Superintendent Kuriyama will held. Takahiro said coldly.
Really? Haruko asks curiously What do you want me to do then? Haruko asks expectantly.
On my behalf, I want you to observe Arata and Shinji tomorrow. Takahiro said authoritatively.
Alright, Dad! I got it! Haruko said enthusiastically.
And, don't worry I haven't forgotten my promise earlier...I will make it up to you in the weekends! Takahiro said lovingly, patting her head gently.
I know and I'll be expecting that! Haruko said enthusiastically.
Going back to the present...
Haruko's watchful eyes are secretly observing Arata and Shinji from her seat.
"My eyes are all on you, Arata and Shinji." Haruko taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.