Chapter 268 - Exposure
(1)
"Cheers~"
Tonight is a mixer under the guise of a victory party for the boys' and girls' basketball club.Everyone is drinking, eating, and chatting with their chosen partners.I'm eating with Tasuku, Sakura, and Airi, the four of us.Of course, Sakura and Airi are limiting how much I can eat.I take a lot when they're not looking and get scolded by Airi and Sakura.
"Are you for real!?"
Tasuku was surprised while drinking his beer.What's for real?The fact that I was living with Airi.The thing I entrusted to Makoto that night.It was to post scandalous topics about each of us on the internet.With accurate sources included.At the same time, we leaked them to the media.Tasuku found out about that and asked me, so I answered "Yeah."An unmarried man and woman living together.It must be perfect bait for the media.They've already latched onto it.Cameramen staking out around the house.Me and Airi walking out of the house boldly.Airi was flustered at first, but now she has enough composure to flash a peace sign at the cameras.
"If that gets out, it won't just be about the national team anymore!"
Sakura says that.
"But when someone said, 'What's wrong with living with your fiancé?' I was happy~"
"Tosaka-senpai, that's not the kind of problem this is!"
We leaked all sorts of information, from Mika's parents' circumstances to the fact that everyone was cohabiting or married.As if to say there's nothing left to hide.We even leaked that Sakai Corporation, which made a TOB on the local bank's stock, is Sakai-kun's company.
"What are you thinking!? Are you trying to self-destruct!?"
Sakura is furious.It's a struggle to calm her down.
"Well, if it's what Toya decided, I think it's fine. You're plotting something anyway, right?"
Tasuku says that.
"It's not really something I'd call plotting, though."
I also drink my highball.
"What do you mean?"
"I just took what they think are our weak points and turned it around by exposing it."
"What good does that do?"
"We can put pressure on them. It's like saying, 'We've got nothing left to show, you know? All that's left is for us to spill your secrets.'"
"So, you're saying you won't negotiate?"
"A little different? It seems the other side still has something hidden, so I'm just trying to drag it out. We don't have any other bargaining chips."
Makoto insisted that his identity definitely hasn't been exposed, so it's probably fine.
"So... you're going to give that explanation tomorrow?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"Senpai, you remember our promise, right? 'If I can't get first place at the Universiade or Olympics, I'll quit basketball'..."
"I know, that's why I deliberately leaked the correct information from our side. It's better than having it twisted around, right?"
Knowing the relationship between me and Airi, there probably aren't many in the media who would think it's a scandal.In fact, it seems fan letters saying things like "Do your best" or "I hope your dream comes true" have increased.The slander online is just something people do for fun, so there's no need to worry about it.Anyone who goes too far just has Makoto's revenge waiting for them.
"Did you get your parents' approval?"
"It's not even a matter of getting approval; they seem to think we're already newlyweds."
I answered Tasuku's question.
"If you guys are that brazen about it, the media probably finds it boring."
"Seems that way."
The cameramen actually left pretty quickly.
"So, next is exposing the other side?"
"Before that, we prove everyone's innocence. Exposing the other side has risks. It would let them know what we're doing."
"How much do you know about the other side?"
"Thanks to our friends investigating, we've got a rough picture of their organization. Just dangling that in front of them should make them waver."
"You planning to shake them down?"
"We've got friends who are good at that sort of thing."
"You really thought this through."
Tasuku refills his drink. I refill mine too.
"Tosaka-senpai, are you okay with this?"
"My parents are the type to say, 'Please go ahead and spread the information. In fact, just make it a done deal.'"
Airi answered while drinking her orange-colored beverage.
"Is this about Toya's family!? I was shocked when I saw it online!"
Sota came over.
"Don't you need to entertain Murakawa?"
"The girls are getting into it and it's boring, so I came over here. By the way, Tasuku, don't you have anything going on?"
"Well, I think it's pretty normal? At most, Sakurako's sleeping position is worse than I thought."
"Tasuku! Don't say things like that!!"
So that's the kind of relationship Tasuku and Sakura have.I decided not to pry too deeply.
"Oh, right! The after-party today is karaoke, you know! You both have to come!"
"Yeah, got it."
"Okay."
And we partied until morning that night.
"Toya-kun, it's already noon~"
I wake up to Airi calling me.
"...I'm going to take a bath."
"Okay~"
I take a shower to clear my head.When I get out of the shower, Airi had made lunch.It was porridge.
"I thought you'd need something easy to digest after drinking last night~"
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
After lunch, I kill time until evening.I need to study.I study facing Airi.
"Toya-kun, I was thinking, you know?"
"What's up?"
"I was wondering, if you don't get selected for the national team, is there even a pro team that would negotiate with a player like that?"
"Well, there might be a few, don't you think?"
"I thought maybe you took that action knowing that."
"If you say things like that, I won't even be able to decide on a job."
"That's true too."
Airi laughs as she says that.After studying, I kill time playing games with Airi.Then, when it's time to go out, I change clothes and get ready.Well, I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes.
(2)
"Mitarai! Go out there and nail it today too!"
"Got it, Desk!"
Saying that, I leave the office and head to the interview location.We specified the venue for this banquet.We'll let them talk as much as they want.The work of checking the rumors that are circulating beforehand.What kind of reactions will they show?When I arrive at the restaurant, first we have a meeting.I told them beforehand that as long as they don't use any broadcast-prohibited words like last time, they're free to talk about anything.The number of people has increased compared to last time.That Katagiri Toya player has joined this time too.We can get high ratings. Both the desk and I were sure of it.After all, there's the scandal between him and Tosaka-san...
"You're Katagiri-kun, right? Nice to meet you. I'm Mitarai. Thank you for your cooperation today."
"Nice to meet you too. Go easy on me."
He's a likable player.
"We're about to go live!"
I leave the restaurant.I quickly fix my hair in front of the camera.
"Start!!"
"Good evening, everyone. Following up on last time, I'd like to report on Unity's activities again today."
When I enter the restaurant, everyone notices the camera and gets excited.
"Today, the group is even bigger than last time, and Katagiri Toya-kun has joined us. Katagiri-kun, good evening."
"Good evening."
"I heard today is a victory party for Katagiri-kun and the others."
"Yes, I'm very grateful."
"I also heard there are other basketball people here."
"Tasuku and Sakura, right. Hey~"
They were hiding in the back. The two of them look this way and wave.
"Could it be that you two are also in a relationship?"
"Yeah."
"Yes."
The two of them say it a bit shyly. They seem a little different from the other couples.
"This time, I've compiled some things I'd like to ask everyone! Is it okay if everyone answers?"
"Sure~"
When Mika says that, everyone gets excited.
"Well then, first... from the Tange couple. I hear you two have an age-gap marriage and are also cousins?"
"That's right, though?"
"...Yes."
These two also say it a bit bashfully. Their reactions are a bit weak.
"I heard the husband is a university professor. Didn't you ever think that might be problematic given your position at work?"
"I told Umi I'd give her my whole life, so if I get fired, I'll find another job."
Professor Tange says that and drinks his beer.Umi-chan is looking down. Is she embarrassed?
"What do you think about that, Umi-san?"
"...I'm just following my husband."
The people around them whistle and holler.The director signals me to move to the next question.
"Next, about the Sakai couple and the Ishihara couple. Sakai-kun, I hear you're already the president of a company?"
"Ehh, well. That's what my title says. I don't really know what the business is about, though."
"I hear it's a subsidiary of your wife's parents' company. What kind of work is it?"
"To put it simply. A trading company. We handle all sorts of things. From food to stocks, everything."
"Speaking of stocks, you've been in the news for the TOB on the local bank's stock?"
That connected well.But she grinned.
"Yes, that's right. It was his first job."
"I hear there's a son of the local bank's representative director in your group. Does that have anything to do with it?"
"Well, there was a dispute over the succession, so we helped out."
"Isn't that insider trading?"
"We didn't get any information. We just bought the stock because we wanted voting rights. Does that make it insider trading?"
"...I hear the party you sold the stock to was the Shiratori Company, and their young lady is in your group."
"That's me."
"Your name is?"
"Shiratori Haruna."
"What is your relationship with the Sakai couple, Shiratori-san?"
"We're comrades in the group."
"I heard there was a marriage proposal between you and the representative director's son, Shiratori-san?"
Shiratori-san also chuckles.
"We both have people we love, so it's off."
"Can you really call off a marriage proposal that easily?"
"Being able to make that happen is what Unity is."
"Does that mean the Sakai couple applied some kind of pressure? Like with the stock incident..."
Akira-san interjected from the side.
"Are you dense? That's why we bought the stock."
"So you're saying you bought up the stock to make their love happen?"
"That's right."
Akira-san says it flatly.
"I'd also like to hear the son's opinion."
"Me?"
"Your name is?"
"Hiyama Haruki."
"Shiratori-san said that, but is it true?"
"No doubt about it."
"And do you intend to take over the business?"
"When my old man collapsed, I decided to. In return, I'm supposed to be allowed to marry her."
"They'll use any means to make their love succeed. That's the hallmark of Unity."
Watanabe-kun says.
"Does that include dangerous acts?"
"What do you mean by dangerous acts?"
"For example, violence... like that assault incident that made the news before. There are rumors that was also Unity's doing."
"Don't you know what happened after that? You media people?"
Huh? What does he mean?
"We called an ambulance for the three guys who were down, took them to a hospital we know, and even paid for their treatment. Would we go that far if we were the ones who assaulted them?"
"And this hospital you know is...?"
"That's me."
Miyuki-san raised her hand.
"I treated them. And that's not all; I also operated on Hiyama-kun's father. That's the kind of group Unity is."
"...Can I ask the next question?"
"Go ahead."
Watanabe-kun says.
"Is it true that Kanna Tada's father stabbed Katagiri-kun?"
"He's not my father anymore!"
Kanna-san reacts. This will be a scoop!
"What do you mean, not your father?"
"He divorced my mom! My mom has a different husband now! I have nothing to do with that guy anymore!"
"But he's still your biological father, right? Don't you feel anything about him stabbing Katagiri-kun?"
"...I feel bad for Toya. It's my fault he got dragged into it."
"What do you mean, dragged into it?"
"I was the one who asked Toya to be my bodyguard."
"Why didn't you go to the police?"
"The police won't do anything until something happens!"
"You were a high school student at the time, weren't you?"
"So what?"
"There are posts online saying you had a physical relationship with your father."
"Th-that's not true."
Looks like I hit a nerve.
"B-but..."
"But?"
"It's just that my father was a lolicon. That's all. She's the victim. And by the way, what you've been doing since a while ago is apparently called secondary rape."
Tada Makoto-kun says that.That's why I told them to stop using words like that.
"Speaking of which, everyone here is married, but how do you handle living expenses?"
"As I said before, we all work or do part-time jobs and struggle. Though there are a few who don't."
Watanabe-kun says.
"Watanabe-kun, I hear your wife works?"
"She's a cook! Come eat at our place sometime~!"
Everyone laughs.
"Mika-san, I hear your parents are separated... which side will you take?"
"I'm not taking either side! The only one on my side is Masashi!"
Mika-san declares.
"Speaking of which, I hear there's a couple who lives together but isn't married?"
"Yes~"
Tosaka-san raised her hand. I get the feeling this girl is dangerous.
"Tosaka-san, who are you living with?"
"Toya-kun."
"Katagiri Toya-kun?"
"That's right~"
"Don't you two think about becoming independent?"
"Papa says to focus on my studies until I graduate from university, so we won't become independent."
"But with Katagiri-kun's income..."
"We'll use that for the ceremony, the honeymoon, and finding a new place."
"So you're already planning to get married?"
"As I said before, I plan to accept his proposal."
Tosaka-san says it happily and shyly.
"I asked this before too, but what does Katagiri-kun think?"
"Well, I said it on TV. I think I have to make it official. She's a troublesome bride."
"Hehe~"
Katagiri-kun is patting Tosaka-san's head.Talking to this girl really gives me a headache.
"However, if this becomes public, his selection for the national team could be jeopardized. Have you ever thought that you might be holding him back, Tosaka-san?"
"I have thought about it."
It seems she can think rationally sometimes.
"Then why are you doing this?"
"Because Toya-kun told me to. He said becoming the best in the world is his selfish wish. So he said he would listen to Airi's selfish wish."
The best in the world!?
"It's Toya's dream. To win gold medals at the Universiade and the Tokyo Olympics. To see the top of the world."
Watanabe-kun says.You're saying something amazing so casually, man.
"Katagiri-kun, is what he said just now true?"
"I'm serious. But I'm also serious about Airi."
"We're finally seeing Toya get serious. So anyone who gets in his way, we'll eliminate them for real."
"Who do you mean by 'anyone who gets in his way'?"
I point the mic at Watanabe-kun.
"A group called Egoist. You can find them if you search online."
"Does 'eliminate them for real' mean you're not averse to using violence?"
"It depends on how they come at us. Like I said before, if they hit us, we hit back. That's our way."
"Nice one, Masashi! Well said!"
When Mika shouts, everyone cheers.
"Dig deeper into the Egoists," the director instructs.
"Could you tell me more about the Egoists?"
"They're a bunch who use various kinds of power to pull all sorts of tricks. It didn't work on us, though."
"What are they really like?"
"At first we thought it was just a pickup circle, but then all sorts of things came to light. I can't say right now."
I really want to hear about that part.
"Anything you can say is fine."
Watanabe-kun looks at Katagiri-kun, Katagiri-kun nods. Watanabe-kun looks at Tada-kun. Tada-kun pulls out a laptop.
"Can you show this?"
The camera zooms in on the laptop screen.There are mysterious keywords.Bone, Wizard, King, Emperor, Knight, Executor.And...The three Bones had the Executor execute them. And...
"You know who 'Bone' is, right?"
The camera shows Watanabe-kun.
"Well then, 'Warlock'-san. We've shown you our hand? It's your turn to show us yours now."
"Cut!!"
The director is shocked.The camera stops.The desk approaches Watanabe-kun and grabs him by the collar.
"You brat, do you have any idea what you just said?"
"Are you a member of the Egoists too, old man?"
"...You'll regret this, kid."
"Who'll be the one regretting it, gramps?"
When Watanabe-kun says that, the desk turns on his heel, orders a wrap, and leaves.This was a live broadcast, you know? Am I finally getting fired this time?
(3)
"It went exactly as planned, Masashi!"
We were gathered at the karaoke place for the after-party.Mika's energy is high.
"But I never thought there really would be someone from the TV station involved. I'm impressed, Toya."
Watanabe-kun says that.Right, the reason we accepted the second interview was to provoke the TV station, not the Egoists.
"But how did you figure it out, Toya?"
"The media wouldn't move just based on online rumors and posts. If they were going to move, they'd do it on a national network. It was strange for a local TV station to come for an interview."
"But most people wouldn't notice that."
Ai-san says.
"I thought the first time was a coincidence. But when the second interview request came, I was sure. The timing was perfect too."
"But~ that also means we're getting a lot of attention online~"
"I felt it was strange that they were only focusing on Unity. The Egoists should be getting just as much attention, right?"
I answered Sakura-san's question. Everyone nodded in understanding.
"So, why did you keep it a secret from us?"
Akira-san asks.
"I wondered about that too. Was it only Katagiri-kun, Watanabe-kun, and Makoto-kun who knew?"
Sakai-kun also seemed to find it strange.
"To be precise, I didn't tell the people I thought would be interviewed this time. I wanted them to speak naturally."
"So, when you told me it was okay to do it live..."
Emi-san asks.
"I think you probably already know the answer, but with a live broadcast, they can't edit it, right?"
"So we really were just dancing in the palm of Katagiri-kun's hand."
Emi-san sighs.
"What do you think will happen now?"
"The TV station is probably in for a rough time. That was a real scoop."
"What about us?"
Airi says, looking uneasy.
"The other side will probably play a new card. Or look for one if they don't have it."
"Don't say it like it's someone else's problem. They might kidnap someone again, right?"
"I don't think that will happen."
"How can you be so sure?"
"They probably can't, even if they wanted to."
"Why?"
"Maybe you should ask Akira-san about that?"
Airi asks Akira-san.
"Following the Bones, they also failed with the Knight. If they send someone next, it'll probably be someone called an Executor, or someone called a Bishop, right?"
"Bishop... Ah!"
Airi seems to have noticed too, about their ranking system.
"If the other side is starting to send out their mid-level guys, they'll first investigate why they messed up this time, right?"
"True, they're not the kind of opponents you can handle with just some thugs."
I had heard the full story of the rescue from Emi-san.There probably isn't anyone who can stand against them.
"I'll assign one soldier to each person living alone. Just in case."
Akira-san says.She adds with a laugh that it won't interfere with their daily lives.
"So, this time we finally start the real counterattack!?"
Mika says.
"Not yet."
I answered.
"First, we need to confirm the opponent's hand. If we get cocky, we'll get taken down instead."
"I agree with Toya. The other side must have taken a pretty big hit from today. There's nothing scarier than a cornered tiger."
Watanabe-kun says.When I nod, everyone's faces turn serious.There was one thing bothering me. Doubts about the existence of 'God.'Is he really an important figure?That was weighing on me. Was I overlooking something? That unease remained.I deliberately didn't mention it to everyone, though.
(4)
At a certain karaoke place.
"What is the meaning of this, Warlock!"
Warlock is being scolded by God.Serves him right.King and I at least thought so.He went into negotiations all high and mighty, only for them to fail, and on top of that, he ended up exposing part of our true nature.
"God's underlings messed up, right? If our hand was taken, there was nothing I could do."
Warlock answers nonchalantly.
"All of our cards have been taken by the other side. And on top of that, they made us justify it. There's nothing we can do now."
"You understand that pretty well, don't you, God?"
"There is also the option of purging you, you know?"
"I don't think 'God can do that,' though?"
When God said that, he was at a loss for words.God can't do it? Has he gained the support of someone above God? But I've never heard of such an existence.
"What are you going to do now, Warlock?"
"First, we need to gather new cards. Though our means of negotiation for that have also been taken away."
"Are you going to kidnap someone again?"
"Hostage exchanges are too slow now. The Wizard has already talked about everything. It's not worth the risk to get him back. Unity isn't stupid either. I don't think they'll make the same mistake."
"Then what?"
"If I were God, I'd do this. Continue our current activities until the other side makes a move."
"But those activities are being hindered, aren't they?"
Pope opened his mouth.
"That's right," Warlock laughed.
"Our activities are being hindered if we don't take down their exposure site."
When I said that, Warlock replied.
"I took a quick look, and they're quite skilled. It'll take time to find a security hole. If we make a wrong move, we'll be the ones getting attacked. I think the only option is to destroy it physically."
"Physically?"
"The only way is probably to physically destroy the server machine at Emi's family home. Can you do that?"
"Impossible."
King says.
"First of all, we need to build our own hand, no matter what. Otherwise, we can't even start talking."
When Warlock says that, he looks at me.
"Can I count on you for that job?"
"Do you have a plan?"
"It's very simple. Keep putting pressure on the other side, just like before. A flaw is bound to appear somewhere."
"Meaning?"
"Tail them, investigate. That's enough. Don't forget that they're ordinary people. They will definitely let their guard down. Or they'll crack under the pressure."
"Are you going to have the Knight do it?"
"It would be too much for the Bones, I think."
"What will you have the Bones do?"
"At most, have them post slander on anonymous bulletin boards. It's fine if they get caught. We can just purge them as usual."
"Understood."
"People always break if they're under constant pressure. We just need to aim for that. It's not difficult. It's our specialty."
"Is that all for today?"
Pope says.
"For today, yes. Next time, we'll talk again when we have new material."
When Warlock says that, the two Kings leave the room.
"Emperor, you stay."
Warlock says. Is there something else?
"What do you think? About Unity."
"They're a strong group for amateurs."
"You'd better leave that thought here."
"What?"
"They're full-fledged professionals. In their own fields."
You were the one who said they were ordinary people just now, Warlock.
"They intend to stay on the defensive until they think we've used up all our cards. This time was irregular, though. It's more accurate to say we were set up by Katagiri Toya."
"And?"
"I'll say it again. Leave them alone for now and focus on our original business. Got it? Until they make a move, just keep things as they are! Don't think about unnecessary things."
"You're telling me to admit defeat?"
"The victor is the one who laughs last, you know?"
"...Understood."
"God understands too, right? There's no need to rush. The other side thinks we still have cards left. It's a bluff. Just let them think that."
"...I'll act on my own."
"If you do something stupid and get caught, I won't take responsibility, you know? You'll have to take responsibility yourself, right?"
"I know that."
"Then it's fine."
Warlock makes a gesture of 'oh dear.'This attitude towards God... it's probably best to assume Warlock has backing from something above God.
(5)
"...And that's the situation."
Everyone gathered at the usual family restaurant.So basically, the other side has no cards left, right?
"I had a feeling it might be something like that."
Toya-kun says that. How much does he know?
"Putting pressure on everyone... the biggest weak point is probably Kanna-san."
Watanabe-kun says.
"Why me?"
Kanna says.
"You're still haunted by your past trauma. You act tough like that normally, but when it comes down to it, you freeze up. Imagine being watched 24/7?"
"That's..."
Kanna tried to say something but fell silent.She's a girl, so it can't be helped.
"A man wouldn't understand Kanna-chan's feelings."
"I understand. Kanna's feelings, at least."
"It would be a big problem if you didn't understand, Makoto."
Emi-san, Makoto-kun, and Kanna say that.
"So, what do we do? I think it'll be tough for her to endure it forever, but Warlock is right."
"There's no 'what do we do' about it. We just have to keep pressing them."
Toya-kun answers Watanabe-kun's question.
"Specifically?"
"First, we see God's hand. I have a rough idea, but we'll act based on that prediction."
"What kind of methods do you predict?"
When Watanabe-kun says that, Toya-kun looks at Professor Tange and Satomi-san.
"I think the two most likely to get seriously threatened are them."
"Why do you think that?"
Satomi-san says.
"Professor Tange is a professor at a national university. Satomi-san is the president of an architectural design firm."
"...So you mean they'll use state power?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"What are you going to do, Katagiri-senpai?"
"Catch their tail."
"How?"
"Forgot? The more powerful someone is, the more enemies they have."
"That's something I said, right?"
When Akira-san says that, Toya-kun nods.
"When you knead dough, flour gets on your hands; when you wash rice, rice gets on your hands. Traces are left behind, right?"
"So you're going to grab hold of that?"
When Emi says that, Toya-kun nods.
"What Warlock said is correct. If we make the first move, we lose. So we wait for them to make the first move. If they do that, we'll have no choice but to play our cards. But I want to keep our cards until the very end."
"So you're going to catch God when he makes his move and pull him out all at once?"
"Yeah, for example, Akira-san's family has connections with big-shot politicians, right?"
"We do. Dealing with a mere rookie prefectural assemblyman would be like twisting a baby's arm."
"Just hand over the evidence to that person. Then they'll self-destruct on their own."
"Got it."
"As for the tailing... I'm sorry, Kanna, but I need you to be the decoy. I think they'll target you."
"Is there something I can do?"
"Just act normally. Akira-san's soldiers will take care of the rest. Don't do anything reckless, no matter what. Just live your life in peace."
"...Understood."
"So we just tail the people who are tailing her?"
"Yeah, but that alone isn't enough. Makoto? Do you have money?"
"I have some savings, but what are you going to do?"
"Can you buy a dashcam for Kanna's car and a personal alarm for Kanna?"
"You're going to solidify the evidence, huh?"
"Yep, from now on, it's our turn to attack. We'll use the police too. If they try to cover it up, we'll get evidence of that as well."
"If that's the case, leave it to me. I'm strong in that area too."
What exactly does Emi's family do?
"After that, we'll expose the true nature of the Egoist circle as usual. Though they probably won't be able to operate much. It might be good to get a handle on their dark business too."
"I agree with Toya's opinion. What about everyone else?"
"Alright! From here on out, no holding back!"
I don't know if Makoto-kun was holding back until now, but the time for the counterattack has finally come.From now on, I won't go easy on them!
(6)
"It got late again today."
"It can't be helped."
"..."
"What's wrong, Toya-kun?"
"I know it's silly to be shy about this kind of thing at this point, but..."
Huh?
"It's late, so how about we take a bath together?"
"Okay ♪"
Toya-kun and I take a bath together, and then when we get back to the room, we have a little alcohol.After that, we watch a late-night show and get into bed.
"Hey, hey, Toya-kun."
"What is it, Airi?"
"You're amazing, Toya-kun. Your intuition is sharp, and you come up with one idea after another."
It's like when you play soccer or basketball.
"Thank you."
"What are you thinking about now?"
"Well, I think you've already figured it out, Airi."
"But I want to hear it from you, Toya-kun."
"What a troublesome bride."
"Hehe~"
Toya-kun whispers in my ear.My face turns red, and my body feels hot.
"How can I spend the whole night with Airi?"
I know that method.I whisper in Toya-kun's ear.
"I figured it would come to that."
Saying that, Toya-kun puts his arm around my back.With one hand, he lightly pinches and unfastens my bra.
"Where did you learn a skill like that? Don't tell me..."
"No. I just looked it up online a long time ago."
I know. I just wanted to tease you a little.And so, Toya-kun and I spend the night together.Until the morning when we see the sky after the rain.The rain that had been falling on Unity was finally about to stop.