The same day as the previous chapter, At Sakurazaka Highschool Class 3-C Classroom, 9:30 A.M.
The Principal enters the classroom.
Your History Teacher is absent today due to some unforseen circumstances. So, you won't have a class at this period! Feel free to do whatever you want, just make sure that no one will come crying in my office are we clear? The Principal said sarcastically.
The whole class said "Yes" in unison.
Good, behave yourselves here and wait for the time for the next subject! The Principal said authoritatively.
The Principal leaves the classroom.
Arata, can we have a conversation? Shinji said anxiously.
Arata just nods still haven't batting an eye on Shinji.
I'll take that as a yes then! Shinji said feigning cheerfulness, he clears his throat I am sorry, I was being careless. You and Kaori are right, I am just putting the team into much greater danger than we already put ourselves in at this point. So, I am sorry! And, I want to say sorry too for disregarding your feelings...about the past...I know that a part of you are still there in that place, I am sorry. Shinji said sincerely.
Just promise to me that you'll be even more vigilant and you won't trust anyone just because of naivety, you moron. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Yes, I promise! Shinji said sincerest, feigning cheerfulness.
Then, I guess we're cleared. Arata said coldly, looking away and blushing.
Hm, Bro's in his tsundere mode again so it seems! Shinji said playfully.
Here you go again, shut up! Arata said sarcastically.
Shinji just chuckled.
But, seriously, thank you for forgiving me...Brother. Shinji said sincerely with a warm smile.
Arata even though subtle forms a warm smile in his face when he heard that words and eventually going back to his cold demeanor.
You're overreacting. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Shinji just lets out a sigh of relief.
"Why can't you really just be true to yourself?" Shinji taught to himself, scratching his head.
Kaori is just watching the two from her seat with a warm smile.
"Finally the two of them are back to normal again. I am not used to see them fighting, that's an entirely new scene for me to watch. I am so glad that they're okay now!" Kaori taught to herself with a warm smile.
Suddenly, a crumpled paper hits Arata's glasses.
I am sorry, I didn't mean it! Angeline said feigning sincerity, she calmly approach Arata's seat.
It's alright! Arata said coldly, he calmly gets the crumpled paper in the floor.
"Perfect timing, I know already what's going to come next." Arata taught to himself.
Angeline secretly slips a piece of paper on Arata's desk, Arata immediately puts it in his pocket.
Here's the paper. Arata said calmly.
Thank you and I am sorry again! Angeline said feigning cheerfulness.
Angeline shoots one last piercing glance at Arata then she goes back on her seat.
"Don't ever think that I never saw it, Angeline. What's her relationship with Arata?" Spinner taught to herself, silently observing from her seat.
Arata secretly gets the piece of paper in his pocket.
Meet me at the same place later, after school. Arata mutters to himself coldly.
"This will be the perfect opportunity to extract information from her regarding Izumi and Amane's identities, I still need to stay on guard though because Angeline is still an enemy." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
Are you going to meet up again with her later? Shinji asks warily.
I won't keep you in the dark in this one, that's what I am going to promise you. Arata said coldly.
I'll take that as a yes then and that's a promise, alright? Shinji said cheerfully.
Yes, it's a promise. Arata said coldly, sincerity evident in his voice.
"What's with the sudden change of atmosphere? Since that new girl got introduced everything in this room became more ominous to me. I don't find her suspicious though, but why is her sudden appearance makes Arata and Shinji anxious? Even Angeline..." Haruko taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.
In the back of the 3rd year building...
Granger calls Tatsuhiro. After minutes of waiting, Tatsuhiro finally answered.
Hello, Madame? How's your first days at school? Tatsuhiro asks sarcastically.
We're fine, Spinner is definitely enjoying herself here too. Granger said authoritatively How's things on your end, Tatsuhiro? Have you found any potential targets on that apartment complex? Granger asks expectantly.
Unfortunately, there's no one here that fits the description. Tatsuhiro said sarcastically How about on your end? Tatsuhiro asks curiously.
There's one...I am still uncertain whether they are the real ones or not but I will definitely find out as the day goes by. Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
I see, is that all? In that case, I am hanging up the phone. Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
Wait, Tatsuhiro! You are not the one to decide in that kind of matter here. Granger said intimidatingly.
Alright, what's more? My bad, Madame. Tatsuhiro said sincerely.
I have an assignment for you and a very important one. Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
What do you want me to do? Tatsuhiro asks coldly.
Listen well... Granger said authoritatively.
In Class 3-C Classroom, 10:30 A.M
If I am not mistaken, it's already time for our English Class now! Shinji said enthusiastically.
"Now, it's time to determine whether my deduction of whether Angeline are connected with Izumi and Amane are true or false." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
After moments of waiting, the door finally opened and Amane enters inside the classroom.
Good morning, students! My name is Amane, your new English Teacher! Please to meet you all and I really hope that we can get along well! Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
The whole class claps.
What about we have an activity first... something that involves...making some bombs. Granger said intimidatingly, eyeing Arata and Shinji.
Shinji gulps his saliva.
Arata, is she implying that she...Shinji said warily, Arata cuts his words off.
Don't make any reactions, she'll suspect us. Arata whispered coldly.
Arata remains his composure but deep inside he is overly anxious and nervous.
"This is obviously a psychological trap to get a reaction from us that will make her further believe that we're Harmony Duo, she's not targeting any other students for this trap... it's obviously directed to Me and Shinji. Is she suspecting us? Since when? So many questions unanswered but one thing is for sure though...this woman is potentially a bounty hunter and a potential enemy to us." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
"That reaction of nervousness and wariness from Shinji is enough...Arata and Shinji, You're it! I've finally found the infamous Harmony Duo the only thing left is...how should I claim your bounties and your heads. I didn't expect this to be this easy." Granger taught to herself, adjusting her shades.
I was just kidding, everyone! Now, shall we start the lesson? Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
Yes, Ma'am Amane! The class shouts.
Alright, let's go! Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
Before she started teaching, she observes the whole class first until her eyes laid on Angeline.
"Angeline? What is she doing here? Is the CIA also involved in the Harmony Duo case? What is she doing here?" Granger taught to herself, surprise evident in her face.
"I knew it, Spinner won't come alone here without You or Tatsuhiro." Angeline taught to herself, a subtle hint of surprise evident in her face.
"Their reactions at each other...that means that I am right, they're familiar with each other. Angeline and Amane and Izumi." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
Our lesson for today is... Granger started teaching them the lesson calmly while constantly glancing at Angeline and Arata.
"If Angeline is somehow involved in the investigation of the Harmony Duo case then the hunt will be even more challenging than anticipated." Granger taught to herself.
After what feels an eternity the bell rang indicating that her time is over and it's finally lunchtime.
Alright, go grab something to eat! I'll see you again at our next session tomorrow! Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
Before leaving Angeline and Granger engages in a intense eye contact.
After moments of silence and tension, Granger finally broke it up.
Let's go, Izumi! Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
Alright, Mom! Spinner said enthusiastically.
They both exited the room.
Time for me to leave as well, Shinji and Kaori you can go first. I'll catch up on the two of you later. Arata said authoritatively.
Arata left the room immediately 3 minutes after Angeline did.
Where's Arata going again? Kaori asks curiously.
He's just going to run an important errand! Shinji said enthusiastically.
With that "person" right? whoever they are. Kaori said coldly.
Yes, you catch on quickly! Shinji said sarcastically.
Now, you're sounding more like Arata in that sense! Kaori said enthusiastically.
They both laugh.
Anyways, I am glad that you two are finally okay! Kaori said enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
Yes, I am glad too! Shinji said sincerely.
Let's eat and wait for Arata in the cafeteria then! Kaori said calmly.
Alright! Shinji said enthusiastically.
In the back of the 3rd year building...
Is there any updates from Tatsuhiro, Madame Granger? Spinner asks curiously, as she took a small bite of her hamburger.
Yes, there are no targets in his end. That only leaves us with one...Arata and Shinji! Granger said authoritatively.
Do you think that they're the one, Madame? Spinner asks curiously.
Yes, the reason why I asked that question earlier was to clearly get any reactions from them that will give their identities up. Shinji gave in so that means that they are the one, I didn't expect it too...but, surprisingly, Arata remained composed and unresponsive as he is that moment, that only means that he have extreme control on his emotions. I am genuinely impressed. Granger said arrogantly, adjusting her shades.
I didn't expect that we'll find them this easily! I thought we're going to struggle a bit, whg are the authorities even having a hard time catching them?! Spinner said mockingly.
We can't celebrate yet, we might have found them earlier...but, we haven't seen their capabilities yet. It's still too early to celebrate! Granger said authoritatively.
I am sorry! Spinner said sincerely Anyways, I also have something to share! Spinner said enthusiastically.
Alright, what is it? Granger asks calmly, as she calmly wipes the stain in Spinner's mouth.
As you can see, Angeline is inside the classroom too right? Spinner asks curiously.
Yes, I've seen her earlier. I am taken a back, I didn't expect to see her here...Is she somehow related to the investigation or there's something deeper at play here? Granger asks coldly Anyways, what about it? Granger asks expectantly.
It's a subtle moment so I may be wrong but...I saw her slide a piece of paper with something written on it earlier in Arata's desk. I assume that they're somehow related or something... Spinner said hesitantly.
Really?! Have you seen what's written in it? Granger asks expectantly.
Unfortunately, I didn't...I am sorry, Madame. Spinner said sincerely.
No, it's alright! That's also an important information. Granger said authoritatively Thank you, Spinner. Granger said appreciatively, adjusting her shades.
Yes! I'll do my best even more! Spinner said enthusiastically.
Granger gaves her a warm smile a d pats her head gently.
Wait here. Granger said authoritatively.
Grnager immediately dials Tatsuhiro's phone number, he immediately answers the call.
Tatsuhiro, commence the assignment that I have given you earlier! Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
In the secluded place in Sakurazaka Highschool...
Why did you call me here? Arata asks coldly.
I simply just called you here because I want to warn you about Amane and Izumi. Angeline said coldly.
I knew it, you are familiar with each other ar some point. Now, tell me...who really are these two?Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
They're here for You and Shinji, they're bounty hunters! Angeline said coldly.
I knew it, I have sensed something within them an overflowing murderous intent since earlier...I presume that they came here in this school with a false identity right?Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Right, their real names are Spinner and Granger. Spinner"The Rising Star" and Granger "The Lethal Weapon"they are all part of the Bounty Hunting Syndicate that disguise themselves as a Foundation in public called "Robin Hood" in Brooklyn, New York City. They are known for their efficient work and ruthless killing of their targets...While, theprize money they got from killing this people are being put in a good use...half of it was used to expand their resources and funds and the other half was used to donate in charities. Angeline said coldly.
"They're killing people in order to donate this monies in a charity? So, that's why they called their organization "Robin Hood". I wonder what's their motivation behind their actions." Arata taught to himself.
How did you manage to get in contact with them? And who are the members of rhis "Robin Hood" Bounty Hunting Syndicate? Arata asks expectantly.
The syndicate only consist three members. Granger "The Lethal Weapon" she is the leader of the syndicate she was called Lethal Weapon because of her expertise in Marksmanship, Katana wielding, and her sharp intellect, She's also who you know now as Amane. Spinner"The Rising Star" she's the youngest member, she was nicknamed "The Rising Star" is because of her potential. She is intelligent and a promising sniper, She also who you know now as Izumi. Tatsuhiro "The Information Broker" he is the information gatherer of the team his expertise is all in computer and devices and things like that, he is also a strong blade user. And as for your question as to how I managed to know them? It's because we've encountered each other before, Our most recent encounter is last year's case about the notorious killer in Brooklyn that has a 15 million dollars bounty in his head that's why I know them and I owe them because of that. Angeline said coldly.
Last question, why are you telling me all of this? Arata asks expectantly.
Because they're dangerous, It's obvious that they are here because of your bounties. They are willing to kill their targets to acquire their bounties, despite their good intentions they are dangerous. Angeline said coldly And...I see them as a threat in our impending game, that's why I amtelling you all of this. Because, I won't let anyone else beat me into beating you first...You are mine to beat and mine alone Angeline said affectionately, leaning closer to Arata I want you all to myself... Angeline said coldly.
Arata just stares at her coldly.
That's all I want to say! Angeline said enthusiastically Remember though, our battle is stillfae from over! Angeline said arrogantly, a menacing grin forming in her face.
In that case, I'll take my leave. Arata said calmly, he left.
"I don't care about the past even if I owe you before, I will get rid of you and your team if you tried to get in my way and get on my nerves, Granger!" Angeline taught to herself, licking her upper lip sadistically.