After what feels like eternity the call between Superintendent Kuriyama and Takahiro finally ended, Takahiro immediately entered the classroom again.
Alright, hide your phones now in your bags or pockets. We're going to start our lecture! Takahiro despite his growing unease still wears his stern facade.
Takahiro starts teaching but the frustration and feeling of unease is still inside him despite his calm exterior.
"What was that? Are those really a work of an imposter trying to mimick the Harmony Duo or Arata and Shinji... particularly, Arata, did something again. I don't know anymore...But, I have no choice. I have to find out myself." Takahiro taught to himself as he taught the students the lesson.
His time rans out, it's time to end his lesson.
Time for your second subject, we will continue the lecture tomorrow. I'll see you later for the afternoon class! Takahiro said his voice authoritative still wearing his stern expression.
Before he left the room, another short but intense eye contact occurs between Arata and Takahiro. After a little while, Takahiro left the classroom.
He sure got some beef on you! Shinji said playfully.
Shut it. Arata lets out a sigh of frustration Now he will finally realizes that suspecting us and putting us under thorough surveillance is his biggest mistake. Arata whispered coldly as he adjusts his glasses.
At Sakurazaka Highschool Faculty Room, Takahiro sits in his desks contemplating while searching up the newly released video in his desktop.
"I still can't believe this twist, the main question still remains the same. Is this made by an imposter or the real deal? And Is Arata and Shinji really innocent? I must find out by watching the video." Takahiro taught to himself with a determined expression.
He found the video and he immediately pressed the play button.
Yo, People of Japan or maybe even People of Tlthe World! It's been days since our last video! Glad to see you again! The white masked man said with a playful tone.
Did you miss us? The black masked man asked then he clears his throat Fret not! Because we have planted another bomb at a certain place, God-only-knows where. The black masked man adds with a cold tone.
Hmmm! I wonder where we should go next! I want somewhere fun! The white masked man said with a playful tone.
Fun, you say? I know a place! I am sure...you will get enough fun in that place. The black masked man said feigning cheerfulness.
Boom! Boom! The white masked man shouts followed by a playful laugh Anyways, where is that? The white masked man asks playfully.
Well that place for me feels like an entertainment district! The black masked man said feigning cheerfulness.
Really? Must be fun there! Let's go! The white masked man persist like a child.
We will later...I hope you guess where it is, don't make things boring for us. The black masked man said with a mocking tone.
Well, just don't disappoint us this time! The white masked man said nonchalantly Well that's just about it! The white masked man adds playfully.
I am, Harmony! Ends with letter "Y"! The white masked man said cheerfully.
I am Harmoni, Ends with letter "I". The black masked man said nonchalantly.
Let's play some more game...AND WIN. The white masked man said his tone turned serious.
OUR WAR IS STILL ON! PEACE OUT!
The video ended.
This seems to be made by the real deal...same voice, same physique, same location, the only difference now is the editing it's wonderfully edited this time than the first video clue and the declaration of war video that they released. Takahiro mutters to himself, his mind raising But, why did they set up an attack now? Takahiro adds frustration evident in his voice Another question arises so it seems. Takahiro just lets out a sigh of defeat Anyways, for now let's focus on decoding the video. Takahiro said coldly.
"At least, for now, one of the questions have finally been answered it is not made by an imposter but by the real deal. But does that mean...Arata and Shinji really are innocent?" Takahiro shook his head and sighs.
What's important for now is to decode the video. So, now...we will have the chance to prevent another fall of an infrastructure. Takahiro said hus expression determinated.
The key clue is the place is where you can have some fun...there are a lot of places to think about especially at the entertainment district. But, the black masked man said THAT place feels like ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. That wordplay kind of confuses things but let's brainstorm of some possible locations. Takahiro deduces with a cold tone.
Where could it be? Takahiro scatches his head out of frustration. But then a realization hits him Wait, their last phrase..."Let's play a game...AND WIN." and the mention of the plays giving up the vibe of the entertainment district and somewhere you can have a lot of fun. The entertainment district is a city where you can have some fun, but also a place where you can lose something or everything and win something or everything. Takahiro's eyes widen I understand it now...He picks up his phone and dialed Superintendent Kuriyama's number.
After a while, Superintendent Kuriyama answered his call.
Hello, Takahiro? Superintendent Kuriyama said Is there something that you need? Superintendent Kuriyama adds, already having a feeling on what Takahiro wants to say.
The bomb! The bomb is in the PACHINK PARLOR! Takahiro said with a sense of urgency.
What?! Are you sure?! Superintendent Kuriyama asks, shock evident in his face.
Just dispatch a BOMB SPECIALIST TEAM in that place, quick! Takahiro commands.
Alright, I will immediately- Superintendent Kuriyama's words got cut off when Officer Natsuki suddenly enters What is it?! Superintendent Kuriyama said, annoyance evident in his voice.
Apologies, for the sudden disturbance but...the Pachinko Parlor... Officer Natsuki hesitates for a moment The Pachinko Parlor has been bomber just now. Officer Natsuki said calmly but ut us clear that she is sad.
Superintendent Kuriyama is speechless.
WHAT?! Takahiro is shocked he was caught off guard.
"What...really...is... happening, right now? This only means that...I focused my investigation in the wrong people? Does this mean that Arata and Shinji really are innocent?" Takahiro taught to himself as he slam his hand in his desk out of frustration. "Damn it."
At lunchtime, Sakurazaka Highschool Cafeteria. Arata, Shinji, and Kaori are all seating together in a corner, eating their lunch.
Wow, can't believe we just hit two birds in one stone! Shinji said cheerfully.
Shut it, someone might hear you. Remember, we are still under thorough surveillance. Arata whispered coldly.
I am really impressed, you really managed to put a seed of doubt on the authorities and Sir Takahiro without even needing to move. Kaori whispered, awe evident in her voice. You effectively used the time to your advantage! Kaori whispered enthusiastically.
Thanks to what you have done yesterday, all that Pachinko Parlor scenario you have orchestrated to test us...everything became possible. Now the suspicions for sure will slowly go away on us, everything went according to plan so far. Arata adjusts his glasses, a small cold smirk forming in his face.