Kikanshita Yuusha no Gojitsudan

The next day, after noon, I was in a park about 30 minutes by motorcycle from college.

I'm blessed with sunny weather that makes me want to resent you today. It's really fucking hot.

Naturally, I have no taste in natural saunas. I only came here to meet people.

As you can guess, I'll meet you at Kido's.

After listening to the story yesterday, I tried to gather information and think about it, but in the end, I didn't feel comfortable not listening to it from the customer, so I decided to contact Tsudo.

I'm not that close. I was surprised to hear from you, but I forcefully attached my word.

While I wait, I think back to Senior Zhaoxiong, who called yesterday to purchase information.

"Event Circle? Uh-huh, I haven't heard a good story lately. Not only did some 3 years get high pressure, as you heard, Kashiwagi, but you told me you let girls drink and ramble in a group, that you were taking videos and blackmailing them, that you were selling dangerous kusuri. It's not that widespread yet, but it sounds like some kids quit college or something, so you're coming out as a pretty credible rumor. I don't suggest you get involved much, but Kashiwagi-san, are you willing to stick your neck in every trouble again?

I didn't mean to.

I have already been willing to stick my neck in, although I have answered that to Senior Zhaoxiong.

Still, I just called myself an informant and the other guy told me something I didn't know.

Because I know a lot of people with that light, nostalgic personality.

Apparently, it was time for a promise while I was thinking about it.

I saw the doors coming from the entrance to the park.

Looks like he's serious. Perfect timing.

"Hey, it's been a while."

"Kashiwaki. Long time no see. That's a rare call from you. What the hell is wrong with you?

"I'm sorry. Have you been busy?

"I'm fine, but what can I do for you?

I can see the color of vigilance on the look on the face of the toad.

Well, if you're called in by a guy you're not even very close to, naturally.

I can't do the original fine rushing belly art to me, so let's just talk about it straight away.

"I was curious to hear it from the water. We're talking about an event circle. Sounds like some strange rumors are going on."

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

"I was worried about the water, too. What happened to you?

I dare ask conclusively.

"Nothing. Yoko and I were just having a little argument."

You went through with the rumors.

"Don't be silly. It's not like I want to hear about a crazy fight."

"It's none of your business!

Tsudo's attitude was stubborn.

I can't help asking questions. Do you want to hang up the card?

"It doesn't matter, does it? This is the kind of thing that gets sprinkled all over college."

That's what I said. I take out the sack of kusley I kept from the water and shake it in front of Shido.

The face of the handkerchief is drawn.

"That's a long fuzzy name for Heavens Door. The main ingredient is methylene dioxymethamphetamine. This is the guy used for MDMA, and, you know, tryptamine, he's the guy who's been told lately about dangerous dracks and stuff. Is this what you call an upper system or something? Either way, you're not too busy."

"You, how could you..."

"He got worried when he saw that the water was receiving you from the seniors. Don't worry, you don't think it's drugs because the contents are properly misleading."

"Why do you think that's drugs?

"I've got a lot on my mind, too. If we analyze it, we'll know soon enough."

It's a lie. Thanks to 'Appraisal' and Dr. Goool.

…………

"There are also rumors. You can't be relieved, can you?

…………

"I don't think anything's wrong with you. Talk."

I guess Shindo is pretty gritty inside.

He seemed to think of something with the look on his mind.

I won't say any more. I'll wait for Shindo to say something.

After a few minutes of waiting in a cicada rain that doubled the heat, Todo finally opened his mouth.

"... ok"

Here's what Todo told us.

Four of the seniors have suddenly planned dance parties after the current four years this year and three at the time retired from the circle. There were some cases where the event in this hand disturbed the public more than a decade ago at some famous private university, and the circle said the plan itself was taboo viewed, but its seniors rubbed it pretty well with the other seniors because they had been trying to force it through.

At that time, a lot of people opposed it and disappeared as they were. But a senior woman, who was at the heart of the opposing member, suddenly quit college. There's no direct contact with the circle, only the exit delivery will be sent.

Then those seniors, who had lost their toothpick, became high-pressure and planned for a concoction or a damper.

And they've been pushing 'Heavens Door' on several juniors since around April, forcing them to sell it.

Rumors of an example are also true, and they were feeding alcohol and drugs to and raping girls who came at concoctions and dampers and those who were rebellious circle members, filming and stopping them from doing so.

I exhale heavily to calm my mind.

Just ask me. I have bad chest shit and I think I'm going to throw up.

"So, did Tsudo just follow you?

I didn't mean to blame you, but I accidentally got a critical tone.

"!! You can't help it, can you?! If they threaten to target Yoko if you defy them!

"I see..."

I do know how you feel.

Blackmailers will not be satisfied if they drink their demands. demanding endlessly until one of them is ruined. That is why international common sense demands that we not negotiate with terrorists or similar intimidators.

But if you get intimidation, even if you know it with your head, you can give in if a close person is targeted, even if you are prepared to confront it yourself.

It's not something that others can say irresponsibly.

No matter how stupid you thought it was.

"I got the story. So, how many people did you sell Kusuri to?

Too much could be quite a hassle.

"I'm not selling it to anyone. I picked it up and flushed it down the toilet."

Seriously?

"Were you okay with that?

"I didn't find out because I had the money set aside for savings and part time. I don't even know how much the seniors sold directly. Actually, I've only been forced to drink once. So they made me look like an accomplice."

He's as serious as I really respect him. It's not just for me, it's for the members.

"Honestly, it was time for the limit. The number of people handed over after the month grew, and the savings went to the bottom. It's not far from impossible. That's why I wanted to keep Yoko away from the circle before I did."

"Right."

You were desperate for this guy, too.

All we need is more details about those seniors. I can't help it if I don't know the name and face at least.

That's all I thought about. When I tried to ask more questions, the phone called.

Is the caller... Sy?

Say no to Kido and then answer the phone.

"Sy. What's the matter with you?

"Hiroya? I'm sorry. Yoko and Nacchan and I were shopping at the department store in front of the station today, and Yoko was summoned by a circle guy and we broke up."

"!! What?!

"It was like a girl who called me, but about the festival in the mall, Saito said you were coming too. But there's something about yesterday, and I'm really curious."

If you're in the middle of nowhere, you're right in front of me.

"! Well, then!

"Where did they call you?

"Uh, uh, he said about 15 minutes on foot from in front of the O-O station, but not to the place."

"I'm on my way! Sy, call the water and make her turn back! If you can't connect, look in the direction you're headed. But don't ever do it."

"Okay."

I'll hang up and face the door.

"Kudo now? What's wrong with Yoko?

I guess we were having a conversation. Shindo asks like he's in a hurry.

"I hear the water was called in using your name. Close to the O-O station. Do you have any idea where the seniors are?

"!! No!... maybe it's a bar in a miscellaneous building north of the mall"

"Okay!

At the same time as I finish listening, I run off to the motorcycle.

but Shindo came after me, too.

"Take me too! Been there once!

Just a short distance away, I wanted to wrap my bike in an item box and go with 'flying magic'. But surely it might be quicker to find the exact location.

That's what I thought while I plugged the keys into the bike. I get a spare helmet out of the item box and throw it at Shido.

"Huh? Yes, from where now?

"It's a waste of time talking. If you're hot, I'll leave you."

Even by bike from here to OO Station. I'll hang it for nearly half an hour at this time. We don't have time.

When I start the engine, Kido panics and wears his helmet and rides behind him.

Get out in the driveway and accelerate at once.

Let the speed limit be exceeded only now.

Slip through the side of the car you're driving, turn left as you cross the convenience store parking lot and hurry ahead.

The smartphone notifies the incoming call again when it stops at the signal.

I give my smartphone to Kido to respond.

"Kudo told me he couldn't reach Yoko. They're going straight away. I looked around, but I didn't even see him."

"Okay! Tell the Cees to go home!

That's what I said to Shindo as he set off the motorcycle, and I increased my speed even further.