The same day as the previous chapter at Sakurazaka Highschool Faculty Room.
Takahiro answered the phone call from Superintendent Kuriyama.
Hello, have you heard about the explosion at the Fish Port near the Abandoned Factory? Superintendent Kuriyama said warily.
Yes, that's most likely the place! Takahiro said with urgency Go there immediately and investigate! Takahiro said authoritatively.
I've got it, I have dispatched half of my team to go there and investigate! Superintendent Kuriyama said warily.
Good, update me once you've found out something! Takahiro said coldly.
Alright, I've gotta go now! Superintendent Kuriyama said with urgency.
Superintendent Kuriyama hangs up the phone call.
What exactly is happening? The bombing at the Fish Port is 3 minutes earlier, that's suspicious. Takahiro said coldly.
Back in the Fish Port...
Here's the reason as to why I've come to believe in that philosophy. Don Romano said sincerely.
We're listening! Arata and Granger said in unison.
In that case, I am going to start now. Don Romano said coldly.
25 years ago back when I was still a 27 years old young man...
I am just a newly wed with my Wife, Felicity, 25 years old. We are just living a peaceful life, a simple life...I am working as an construction worker, Felicity is just a housewife. Anyways, my real name is Johannes.
In the construction site...
Hey, Johannes! Romeo, my friend said enthusiastically.
What is it now? Johannes asks curiously.
Your wife is here again! Romeo said enthusiastically.
Wait, just a moment! Johannes said enthusiastically.
Alright! Romeo said enthusiastically.
After a few minutes...
Honey, you're here again! What brings you here? Johannes asks with concern.
I just came here to bring you some food as usual! Here, eat it as soon as possible! It tastes better while it's still hot! Felicity said enthusiastically.
Alright, I appreciate it! Thank you for visiting me here, Felicity...But, I don't want you to feel tired. Johannes said with concern.
I am fine! I am will be more fine to know that you are fine too! So, eat that okay? Felicity said enthusiastically.
I love you, honey. Johannes said sincerely.
I love you too, honey! Felicity said enthusiastically.
They've kissed each other's lips gently.
Let me just walk you back home! I'll come back here and eat it as soon as I can. Johannes said enthusiastically.
Are you sure, hon? Felicity said warily.
Of course, it's what we do usually! Why would you be so shy now? Johannes said sarcastically.
Aw, fine! Let's go then. Felicity said feigning annoyance.
They both walked hand by hand.
After a few minutes of walking they've finally reached their small house.
Here we are, go and rest immediately! Johannes said enthusiastically.
Yes, Sir! Felicity said sarcastically Make sure to eat that food that I have brought you and go home at the right time! Felicity said authoritatively.
Yes, Ma'am! Johannes said sarcastically I'll be going now. Johannes said with serious expression.
Take care and stay safe! Felicity said warily.
We're living a peaceful life, our house might be too small but at least it's full of our love and passion for each other. Until one day, someone will come in our lives that will definitely ruin it all.
Why have you gathered everyone here, Boss? Johannes asks curiously on behalf of his co-workers.
Right, I've gathered all of you here to make an important announcement and introduce someone to of all you! Boss said confidently.
We'll be listening! Romeo said hesitantly.
I would want to say that...I am stepping down as the owner of this site. So is being the overseer of this construction that we're doing today! Boss said confidently It's sad but I need to do this everyone, I am sorry and thank you for being not just my loyal workers but also my good friends! Boss said sincerely.
Everyone became emotional.
Fret not! Because someone special to me, my son...will be the one who will replace me in my position as the CEO of this construction company and the overseer of this construction that we're currently doing today! Boss said confidently Kashima! You can go ahead and grace us your presence here. Boss said authoritatively.
Someone casually walked to the stage and Boss gave him the mic.
My name is Kashima, fresh from Japan! I am going to do my best starting today and I'll make sure that I'll be treating you like my father treated you all in his time here! Kashima said confidently Starting this day, I, Kashima, will do everything that he can to equalize or potentially surpass Dad! That's all! Kashima said confidently.
Everyone clapped.
He is the son of our boss...So, most likely he was just as kind as him! Romeo whispered to Johannes enthusiastically.
You'll never know...Just because he is the som of our boss doesn't mean that he is also like him. Johannes said coldly.
Well, I guess you're right! Romeo said sarcastically.
Alright, this will be my last day here! For now, my son will observe how everything and everyone works in this place. Boss said confidently Meeting adjourned, y'all can go back to your works. Boss said authoritatively.
Everyone goes back to their works that time including me, until something happen... something that I've regret ever happening.
Johannes, your wife is here again! Romeo said enthusiastically.
Alright, just a moment please! Johannes said enthusiastically I'll come down there! Johannes said enthusiastically.
Alright! Romeo said sarcastically.
After a few minutes...
Hon, you're here again! Johannes said enthusiastically How are you? Johannes asks warily.
Don't worry, I am fine! Felicity said enthusiastically Here, I brought you some food again today. Felicity said enthusiastically.
Yes, thank you! Johannes said coldly.
Suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder.
Oh, it's you...Sir Kashima. Johannes said hesitantly.
Yes, I am! You're Johannes, right? Dad told me a lot about you! Kashima said enthusiastically It's nice to meet you. Kashima said confidently.
Uhm, honey? Who is he? Felicity asks hesitantly.
My name is Kashima, starting from tomorrow I'll be the overseer of this construction. Kashima said seductively.
I see, I am Felicity... Johannes' wife! It's nice to meet you! Felicity said cheerfully.
Please to meet you too, Madame. Kashima said confidently.
He gets Felicity's hand and kisses it, eyeing her seductively.
Uhm, sir! I'll just walk her home! Johannes said warily Let's go! Johannes whispered with urgency.
Alright, let's go! Felicity said warily.
Sure, take care! Kashima said enthusiastically I'll see you again, Ms. Felicity. Kashima said seductively, eyeing her up and down.
Come on, hurry! Johannes said authoritatively.
"What was that just now? Am I being paranoid Or is it really what I've been thinking? Sir Kashima is staring at my wife like she was a prey or something, I also noticed that he is looking at her cleavage earlier...his mannerisms, I know that it was just for formalities...but, why do I feel like something is fishy?" Johannes taught to himself.
That day,the same day as that, that seemingly normal day...I didn't expect that it will be the catalyst for the disaster that was about to unfold to us.
That same day at Johannes and Felicity's house (6 P.M)...
Hon, what do we have for tonight? Johannes asks curiously.
I am still thinking about that too! I wonder what I'll cook for tonight. Felicity said curiously.
Anything will do, I'll eat everything that you'll cook. Johannes said sincerely.
Alright, here he goes again! Felicity said sarcastically, chuckling.
Let me just buy something in the supermarket for the ingredients! Felicity said enthusiastically.
Alright, do you want me to join you? Johannes said coldly.
There's no need just rest there, you just came back from work! Felicity said authoritatively.
Alright, Hon!Johannes said enthusiastically I'll be waiting for you, make sure to make it wuick and stay safe out there. Johannes said authoritatively.
I've got it! Felicity said enthusiastically I'll be going now then, laters! Felicity said enthusiastically.
Back at that night...My wife didn't return, I tried to search for her near the area of her favorite supermarket. But, I found nothing there...the next day after that she returned to our house, but something is fishy about her when she returned.
Honey, where have you been?! You got me worried! Johannes said warily, he hugs her tightly I missed you so much. Johannes said sincerely.
I am fine...I just got lost somehow. Felicity said feigning enthusiasm.
You got lost? But, you know that place really well! That's your favorite supermarket. Johannes said warily.
Uhm, I feel tired honey, I am just really fine! Felicity said feigning enthusiasm.
Alright, you should definitely rest for now. Johannes said warily.
Thank you, honey! Felicity said warily I love you! Felicity said enthusiastically, she kisses him in the cheek.
Alright, go and rest! I'll go in the site for now. Johannes said coldly.
Yes, take care. Felicity said feigning enthusiasm.
Don't go in the site to bring me some food today, okay? Just rest there for a while. Johannes said authoritatively.
After that, I left the house and goes to the construction site. I was still worried for Felicity and I was still overthinking about what have happened last night and where did she even go.
Johannes, you're wife is here again! Romeo said enthusiastically.
What?! Wait, I'll come down there! Johannes said with urgency.
Alright! Romeo said enthusiastically.
After a few minutes...
Here, I've brought you some food! Felicity said feigning enthusiasm.
Didn't I said that you will just rest in our house today? Why are here? Johannes asks warily.
I am fine! And I will feel even more fine once I have known that my precious husband is doing fine too! Felicity said feigning enthusiasm.
What really happened last night? Tell me, don't hide things from me. Johannes said authoritatively.
Uhm, that was... Felicity said anxiously.
What? Johannes said coldly.
Suddenly, someone tapped me from behind.
You're pressuring your wife too much, Sir Johannes. Kashima said sarcastically.
Oh, it's you again...Boss Kashima. Johannes said warily.
Did something happen between the two of you? Kashima asks curiously.
No, it's alright just your usual misunderstandings. Johannes said feigning enthusiasm.
Alright then! Kashima said enthusiastically.
We'll continue our conversation later at home, okay? Johannes said calmly.
Yes, okay... Felicity said anxiously.
"What's happening? Why does she seems so scared? Is she somehow uncomfortable around Sir Kashima? Or...Is this connected to what happened last night? What exactly is going on?" Johannes taught to himself.
Ms. Felicity, it's nice to see you again here. Kashima said confidently, he leans a bit closer to Felicity.
Remember what have happened last night and also our deal. Kashima whispered intimidatingly.
Yes, I am very much pleased to see you too... Felicity said feigning cheerfulness.
Uhm, I'll be walking her home! Johannes said warily Let's go, hurry up! Johannes whispered to Felicity anxiously.
"Why? What is really happening? What did he whispered to her?" Johannes taught to himself.
Since that day my wife continuously sneaking out behind my back every night and since that day I have always been receiving a high amount of salary, I don't know the reason why... that's why one night I have decided to follow her out of curiosity and wariness about my wife's sudden consistent sneaking out and her anxious behavior.
She left again, it's the right time to follow her! Johannes said coldly.
Johannes secretly follows behind Felicity while she was walking in the road.
Where the hell si she really going? Johannes whispered warily.
Until she entered a red car and it drives away.
Johannes called a taxi.
Follow that red car! Johannes said with urgency.
"What was that all about? Who was the driver of the car? Is she cheating on me?! I want to find out! I want to fucking find out! Damn it!" Johannes taught to himself, tears streaming down on his face.
After several minutes of driving, the car finally stopped.
Here we go. Johannes said warily, gulping.
Wait...that was...Sir Kashima? Johannes said clearly surprised.
Sir Kashima is with my wife?! Johannes said clearly enraged.
Someone suddenly knocks him down with a gun.
Argh...you are...you are...one of Sir Kashima's... guards... Johannes said warily, he falls unconscious.
Just doing my job, Brother. The man said sarcastically.
I didn't expect what I have seen that night, My boss is with my wife...A lot of questions have raised inside my mind at that exact moment. But, everything became clear when I finally woke up from being unconscious.
After an hour of being unconscious, Johannes finally woke up. But, tied down into a chair with Sir Kashima and Felicity in front of him and they are surrounded with his guards.
What is happening? Where am I? Felicity, is that you? Why are you together with Sir Kashima? Johannes said, still groggy.
Felicity is crying and she looks away at her husband.
Felicity?! Johannes said clearly enraged.
Sh, don't shout could you? Kashima said sarcastically If she is not up for it, then I guess it's my duty to explain everything to you before I start the show...The show that will definitely be etched in that little skull of yours in your entire life. Kashima said confidently.
What do you mean?! Johannes asks warily.
Alright, let's start by the night when she went in the supermarket then. Kashima said sarcastically.
That night was the night she went missing... Johannes said warily.
This is what happened that day, listen to me well. Kashima said arrogantly.
Flashback in that night...
This should be enough, time to go home! Felicity said enthusiastically.
Suddenly, someone sneaks in her back and make her smell something that knocks her unconscious.
After an hour of being unconscious, Felicity suddenly woke up.
Where am I? Felicity said warily, still groggy Wait, you are Sir Kashima, right? Felicity asks curiously.
That's right, it's nice to meet you again! Kashima said enthusiastically.
Why did you bring me here? Felicity asks warily I need to go home now, my husband is waiting for me! Felicity said anxiously.
Just relax! We have something to talk to, could you stay for just a little while? Kashima asks calmly.
What is it? Felicity asks curiously.
I'll get straight to the point, the moment that we've laid out eyes on each other...I feel like, I like you. Kashima said confidently.
I am sorry, I already have a husband. I am leaving now! Felicity said warily.
You can't! Kashima said enthusiastically We are locked in this room, right now...and do you know who has the key? Of course, me. Kashima said sarcastically.
You! Let me out! Felicity said clearly enraged.
Not unless you hear me out. Kashima said confidently.
Felicity have no other choice, she sat down and listen.
Very good, that's a good girl right there! Kashima said sarcastically.
Felicity looks away.
Well, I am used to having everything I wanted...with money and power, you can do and have everything! That's why I am giving you a chance to do the same thing! Kashima said confidently Be my comfort woman, I took a liking on you... Kashima said authoritatively In return, I will make sure that your husband's salary will increase, skyrocket! Kashima said confidently And you'll have a good time! Kashima said sarcastically, letting out a laugh.
You demon! Felicity said clearly enraged Why do you think that I'll agree with you?! Felicity said clearly enraged.
Oh, because...sorry to say but you don't have any choices here other than saying yes! Kashima said confidently Because, you won't be living this room until you agreed on my terms, meaning that you'll never ever be with your husband...for a long Time! Kashima said arrogantly.
Bastard! Felicity said clearly enraged.
"I am sorry, Johannes." Felicity taught to herself.
Just let me out of here, whatever! Felicity said warily.
Great, that's good! Kashima said arrogantly.
He forcefully maked out with Felicity that night.
Going back to present...
That's how we started our nighttime things! Kashima said arrogantly, letting out a sinister laugh.
You bastard! How could you do this?! Johannes said clearly enraged.
Because, I have money and with money you can have and do everything. Kashima said coldly.
Johannes girts his teeth.
Anyways, let's start the show! Kashima said arrogantly.
What are you about to do?! Johannes asks warily.
Kashima forcefully maked out with Felicity in fron if Johannes.
NO, STOP! STOP! MY WIFE IS BEING HURT! STOP! STOP IT! JOHANNES SAID SINCERELY DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ME, JUST PLEASE STOP THIS! I AM BEGGING YOU! JOHANNES SAID SINCERELY, TEARS STREAMING DOWN ON HIS FACE.
Kashima was just laughing at him and his guards are having fun in watching them.
After an hour of those things, everything finally stopped.
I'll see you in the site tomorrow, Sir Johannes! Kashima said arrogantly.
Kashima and his men left the room.
Johannes was left staring out of nowhere.
Honey, I am sorry. Felicity said sincerely.
Why? Why didn't you said anything to me?! Johannes said clearly enraged.
I am sorry and I love you, Johannes. Felicity said warily, giving Johannes one last warm smile.
She walked towards the window.
What are you doing?! Johannes said warily.
And also goodbye. Felicity said warily.
Felicity jumped in the window and died because she fell 22 floors away in the ground.
NO! FELICITY! FELICITY! Johannes said cearly devastated.
I don't know if everything that I have saw that day was just a nightmare, but I tried everything I can to make Kashima pay for it. He is the reason why my wife killed herself and he defiled her, I tried to settle things eith legal means, but...
In the court room...
I am now hereby declaring, Kashima, the accused as...NOT GUILTY! The Judge said coldly.
No, there should be a mistake here! Judge, please reconsider! Please, I am begging you! Johannes said warily.
Order in the court! The court is now adjourned! Judge said coldly and left.
How? Johannes said clearly devastated.
Kashima approaches Johannes.
Let me tell you how, Johannes. Kashima whispered to Johannes arrogantly It's because I have money...If you have money, you will have power, if you have money and power, you will have fame. Those three are the most important things in life...if you don't possesses any of that, then you are just nothing in this world. With money you can do and have everything, even the justice system. Unfortunately, you have nothing of it...So, make sure to work your butt off before you take me here again. Kashima whispered arrogantly.
Bastard! Johannes said clearly enraged.
Until we meet again, Sir Johannes. Kashima said confidently.
Going back to the present...
That's when the world taught to me about it, if you won't have the means to dominate you'll never win. That's why from that day on Money, Fame, Power is everything to me. That's the story of how Don Romano emerges out of Johannes. Don Romano said coldly.