Sakurazaka Highschool Cafeteria, Lunch Time.
"Damn you, Takahiro...You might have the upper hand right now but that will still not change the fact that I am the one who will win this game." Arata stays calm yet anger is evident in his eyes.
Still fuming, aren't you? Shinji smirks mockingly as he takes a bite of his food.
Arata quietly observes the surroundings.
They even sent some more investigators inside this school just to keep an eye on us. Arata whispered his voice laced with annoyance.
We need to get rid of this investigators as soon as possible so that we can resume to our plans as well. Arata scatches his head out of frustration but he is still maintaining his calm facade.
Calm down, it's our time to relax too...Shinji smirks as he whispered that to Arata with a playful tone.
Arata just adjusts his glasses, and took a bit of his food.
What should we do now? Shinji asks with a sigh Damn, so problematic but at least this lessens the boredom a bit.
Just go ahead and act normal so the suspicions will slowly go away, I will let you go and hang out with our classmates after school just make sure that you will have your guard up all the time...As for me, I am going to my part time job as usual while also trying to come up with a full proof strategy to shake those vermins off. Arata said coldly it's clear that he is still somewhat annoyed.
Yoo-hoo! Finally fun awaits me!Shinji claps his hands.
Shut it, I just said earlier that there are undercovers here at school too. Arata just lets out a sigh.
Let's go back to our classroom, lunch break is almost over. Arata calmly stands up and walk out of the cafeteria.
Oh, boy...there he goes again. Shinji just lets out a sigh of defeat and catches up to Arata.
After a while, they've finally arrived at their classroom.
After a short while, Takahiro also arrived to teach the last subject which is "Mathematics".
There he is...Shinji says, trying to tease Arata.
Quit it. Arata gives Shinji a cold, intimidating look, Shinji just backed off and sighed.
You're no fun...Shinji says, he facepalms.
Good afternoon. Takahiro scans the room to see if there are some students who decides to cut class Seems like everyone is still here, Good! Takahiro says sarcastically, his expression still stern as usual.
Takahiro engages again with an intense eye contact with Arata.
"Feeling high and mighty now, are you? You outsmarted me today but who cares...that doesn't matter because in the end I am going to claim the victory in this war." Arata taught to himself even if he is still fuming inside he maintains his calm facade, still mot breaking in the eye contact to show resilience.
"As time goes by, My suspicions only solidifies...I admit that they are smart especially this 4 eyes but in the end, they are still children. I also hate to do what I did but this is the only thing I can do to put myself at ease, to know wether my suspicions of wether the two of you especially you Arata are connected or somehow you yourself are the two masked terrorist or not." Takahiro taught to himself his stern expression falters a bit but still maintaining the eye contact.
"If you continue to get in my way, I have no choice but to get you out of the picture." Arata taught to himself as he adjusts his glasses.
"If you two really are them or one of them, then I have no choice but to bring you both to justice." Takahiro taught to himself as he turn his back on him breaking the eye contact.
The whole class started murmuring about the intensity between Takahiro and Arata lately.
You guys are the talk of the day again, makes me jealous a bit. Shinji whispers playfully, feigning innocence and with the hope of teasing Arata.
Shut it. Arata said coldly, it was clear that he was still pissed Just fake your innocence since that is where you are good at, his attention are mostly on me so make sure you do everything to avoid getting that old man's attention Arata orders him coldly, adjusting his glasses.
So our lesson for today is...Takahiro started teaching with his usual calm and sarcastic demeanor.
Throughout the time Takahiro balanced his time with teaching but at the same time keeping a close eye on his class most specifically, Arata and Shinji. While Arata multitasks as well by paying attention to Takahiro's lecture, devicing a plan to divert the invesgators' watchful eyes on them, and trying to read Takahiro's taughts.
After what feels like eternity, The bell finally rang.
That's the sign, Go straight to your damn homes! Takahiro warns sarcastically then calmly exits the room.
Remember what I have said earlier, that is the plan for now. Arata whispered to Shinji.
Yeah, don't worry Shinji sighs because of Arata's perfectionism and scratches his head.
Not long after, A group of classmates comes into their way... They're Shinji's friends.
Oh, Kaori and the gang! You guys need something? Shinji cheerfully asks.
Well, we are planning to hang out after school which is exactly this time! Are you guys free? Kaori asks with a manner that equals Shinji's cheerfulness.
"Something is off about this woman." Arata taught to himself as he maintains his calm facade and fake smile but he is secretly observing her microexpressions and body languages.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to join you guys as I have a shift today in my part time job. Arata said calmly I promise to join in the next after school hang out! Arata said feigning his cheerfulness.
Well, that's a shame! But, it's okay! How about you, Shinji? Kaori turns to Shinji, awaiting his answer.
I am free today so I might as well join the fun! Shinji says playfully.
Is that so? Then that is certainly a...Great news. A little smirk formed in Kaori's face for a moment as she said the word "Great News", but she immediately turn her expression back to her cheerful facade.
Arata picks up on it immediately and felt something ominous, and then gets up on his sit calmly to avoid suspicions from Kaori and her friend group.
Excuse me, I am going to borrow my brother for a moment. Arata said grabbing Shinji to the corner of the classroom.
O-okay...there he goes. Kaori said with a chuckles.
Shinji, that woman...Kaori, she's suspicious. Arata whispered to Shinji, adjusting his glasses. Keep a close eye on her for me and be on your guard around that woman.
Why, though? Shinji scratches his head, his tone genuinely curious.
Just do it! Arata said, he is aggravated about everything that is happening so far Anyways, once you get home check each and every corner for secret cameras and wiretapping device and do not let them recognize what you are doing to avoid suspicions. Act cautiously. Arata wanrs and commands coldly.
Argh! Fine, whatever it is. Shinii just lets out a sigh of defeat yet again.
In that case, enjoy your bonding with your friends, Shinji! Arata said feigning cheerfulness, then he turned to look at Kaori's group I will leave my brother in your care! I will excuse myself now. Arata said faking a smile.
Alright, see you tomorrow! Kaori said, waving goodbye to Arata as he exits the room, then turns to Shinji Shall we go too? Kaori asks playfully.
Alright, it's time for some FUN TIME! Shinji claps his hands in excitement.
"I wonder why Arata is suspicious of her...Well, guess I have no choice but to do as he says to find out." Shinji sighs as he gets his bag and joins them to leave.
"That woman, soemthing really feels off of her." Arata taught to himself as he walks on his way to his part time workplace.
Arata felt a presence behind him bur pays it no mind he knows that it was just Officer Natsuki.
"So she's still on my tail huh? Does that mean they assigned a different officer to keep an eye on Shinji. Well, that only confirms my suspicions this was not just an investigation for possible suspect, nor a full scale investigation...Takahiro really suspects us, he targeted us, not just because we aee mysterious in his eyes but also he somehow feels like we are the masked duos on the videos. You are catching up quick, I will give you that! But, in the end we are going to prevail." Arata taught ro himself as he calmly walsk on his way in his part time workplace again.