Deadline (2)

"Hmm? It seems you guys need some time to talk it out amongst yourselves, that's fine. In fact, I've got all the time in the world."

There was a small silence before another low chuckle came through.

"But your boy… He doesn't have that much time. I'd say maybe 24 hours max?"

The atmosphere dropped as everyone heard the veiled threat within the words. Though not said outright, it was clear that if they didn't give a satisfactory answer within 24 hours, Katsuya's life would be forfeit.

"What about the other boy ya have?" Tetsu said, using the gap in the conversation.

"Oh? Who is that with the Kansai accent? He's not from your family." The voice replied.

"He's the uncle of the other boy you've got." Minoru stated.

"Hmm, well isn't that just a wonderful coincidence that you're all together. Unfortunately, we're just holding the tall one for one of our business partners, that guy isn't included in the deal."