Chapter 15

Monday 08/10 7:05.

Opening the door with everything in Akemi's room, Ryusaki and Souta arrives.

-IT´S SHOW TIME!! (Ryusaki)

-Ohhh you managed to get there early. (Akemi)

-Yes, at that time we would be at school so we were able to get up early. (Souta)

-And the class, decided to skip? (Akemi)

-Actually, classes were suspended for today. It seems like they hear an infestation of ticks from nowhere inside the rooms and they had to call the insecticide team there to get rid of them. That's why the area is quarantined until the effect wears off. (Souta)

-I see, but an invasion of ticks like that out of nowhere? (Akemi)

-Yes, it's really weird that happens... (Souta)

HUUUGHHHHHH!! (Akemi and Souta)

-Ryusaki what did you do? (Souta)

Souta looked with a frightening expression at Ryusaki making him scared.

-Hehehehehehehe. What are you talking about? It's not like I threw hundreds of ticks into classrooms just to cancel classes. (Ryusaki)

-SO IT WAS YOU!! (Souta)

-But... if I hadn't done that, you wouldn't have agreed to help us, even though we've certified, you wouldn't miss class. (Ryusaki)

-Because I want to pass this s*** different from you! (Souta)

-Calm, calm. There's nothing we can do, better let it go and get on with our investigation.

-OK. (Souta)

-YEIIIIII!!! (Ryusaki)

In front of a necklace store for Akemi's car and the three of them come out.

-So this is the place that Yosuke gave us? (Souta)

-Yeah, looks like it's here. (Akemi)

-Ooshhh! Lets go in. (Ryusaki)

Entering the store they see several luminous things and some cheap jewelry that didn't even have a shine.

-Good afternoon. Could I help them with anything? (clerk)

-We are detectives man, we would like to know what happened here! (Ryusaki)

Ryusaki shows his detective badge to the clerk.

-Sorry?... (attendant)

Akemi embarrassed shows hers to the attendant without Ryusaki noticing.

-Ahhh sure, this way please. (clerk)

-People really recognize a true vigilante when they see one. (Ryusaki)

-Hey! Isn't it better to let him know his badge is fake? (Souta)

-I can not do it. (Akemi)

The attendant takes them to the camera rooms.

-This is footage from the day he robbed here. (clerk)

-He? Wasn't it a group? (Souta)

-It seems that the day was just one acting alone. (clerk)

On camera it showed a man without a mask entering the store, he was acting very suspiciously, he snuck up to the window and put his hands on the diamond, he was very happy that everything was working out until he looked up and realized that there was a camera filming him, in desperation he put the diamond back and ran out of the store. A while later a man with a bag on his head enters the store and goes to the diamond, he picks it up and runs away from the store.

-What poh* was that? (Souta)

-This is worrying... (Akemi)

-Yeah, really worrying. He was wearing a mask, so we have no way of finding out who he was. (Ryusaki)

-IDIOTAAAA!! (Souta, Akemi and attendant)

-I'm sorry to ask this, but... is he really with you? (clerk)

-Actually he's like our leader... (Souta)

- This is... incredibly disturbing. (clerk)

-But what about the stolen diamond? (Souta)

-Ahhhh, don't worry about it, it seems that the thief was just a novice in the group of "brilliants", he didn't even know how to differentiate an original from a replica. What he took must have been worth about 5 reais. (clerk)

-I understand. (Souta)

After seeing the cameras, they left the store.

-Who are you calling? (Souta)

-I'll check something. (Akemi)

-I understand. (Souta)

-Hi! Can you check it out for me? I sent the data by message. Thank you, I will hang up now. Ready now just wait for him to send the files of what I asked for me. (Akemi)

-I know... (Souta)

-Wait a minute, where's Ryu? (Akemi)

-Huh? This is weird, where did he go? (Souta)

-Hey!! YOU TWO! CAN YOU TELL ME WHY THIS MENTAL SICK TRIED TO BURST MY STORE USING A PIECE OF PLASTIC IN HEAD!! (clerk)

-AHHHHHHH!!!! (Souta and Akemi)

-Hey idiot what are you doing?! (Souta)

-I thought it would work like in the video. (Ryusaki)

-No, no, no. That definitely didn't work. (Souta)

-I'm sorry sir, it's our fault for taking our eyes off him for a second. (Akemi)

-HUNNFF! I'll forgive you, it looks like he was as dumb as the assailant that day and took a replica too by mistake. But next time this happens I will call the police. (clerk)

-Thanks. This will definitely not happen again. (Akemi)

-These young people... (attendant)

-Whew, I'm glad everything worked out. (Souta)

-Yes. What luck. (Akemi)

-Yes, how lucky for us that he didn't realize that I had stolen the original too. (Ryusaki)

Ryusaki shows off the original diamond that glowed intensely, making Souta and Akemi's faces of relief turn into totally dead and lifeless faces.

-AHHHHHHHHHHH!! (Akemi and Souta)

-IDIOTAAAAAA! (Souta)

-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. (Ryusaki)

Souta starts hanging Ryusaki out of anger.

-YOUR MER**! WE GO TO JAIL NOW. (Souta)

-UGHHHHHHAAA, I AM-TA... I CAN'T... CAN... (Ryusaki)

Souta releases Ryusaki.

-Buaaaaaaahhhhhh. Wow wow wow wow. What was that, why did you do it? (Ryusaki)

-I'm asking this, why did you steal a DIAMOND?! (Souta)

-If we want to catch these bandits, we have to think like them. (Ryusaki)

A message arrives on Akemi's cell phone.

-Looks like he discovered the location of the bandits by following the shop robber through the city cameras. (Akemi)

-He? Mr. Yosuke? It's really nice to have him as an ally. (Souta)

-Yes. (Akemi)

-I wish I could say that about a certain someone. (Souta)

-Hmmm? (Ryusaki)

Some time later Ryusaki and Souta were sneaking into a gap in the middle of two buildings, the place leaked wires and was quite dark, as the sunlight couldn't penetrate that place.

-Are you sure this is a good idea? (Souta)

-Relax, has one of my plans ever gone wrong? (Ryusaki)

-You just tried to steal a diamond and got caught. (Souta)

-But I didn't get it? (Ryusaki)

-Ahhhhhh, why didn't Akemi come with us? (Souta)

-She better take care of other things while we solve this. (Ryusaki)

-Hey, Ryu! I think that's it. (Souta)

-Yes, it can only be that door. (Ryusaki)

-Are you sure about that? (Souta)

-Yes, we'll try to talk to them. (Ryusaki)

-Trying to talk to who? (?)

Souta and Ryusaki turn around and see two very scary men staring at them.

-What are two children doing here in our territory? (scary 1)

-Actually, we came to make a deal. (Ryusaki)

-An agreement? (scary 2)

-Yes... a deal... tell them Ryu... talk about the deal. (Souta)

-Not! I won't talk until I see their leader, these two won't solve anything, I need to talk to the person in charge here! (Ryusaki)

-Hyyyyyyqqqq! What are you doing? Do you want to die? (Souta)

- What did you just say kid? (scary 1)

-Did you just say that we are nothing? (scary 2)

Ryusaki doesn't back down, he stares at the two without saying anything.

-Hmm! You have courage, we will show you the way, if you try to escape our friend who is waiting at the entrance, they will kill you, so I think it is good that you do not go back to what you are talking about. (scary 2)

-Impressive Ryu, even he was staring at you so close you didn't even move. (Souta)

-Souta... (Ryusaki)

-Hmmmm, did you say something? (Souta)

- Pinch me. I was so scared that my body just froze and I couldn't run away. (Ryusaki)

Souta's face of pride turned to one of disappointment and he slapped his face in order to help Ryusaki die again.

-Ouch! (Ryusaki)

Inside the hideout, the two pass many people staring at them, until they reach a blonde woman, full of tattoos and piercings, who was sitting in an armchair.

-Boss! We brought in two guests who said they had business to talk to you. (scary 1)

She simply raises her left hand and swings it, it seems that it was a sign and he made the two men who were accompanying Ryusaki and Souta to move away from them.

-So... (chief of the bright bandits)

-My name is Ryusaki and I have an agreement to make with... (Ryusaki)

-How daring your young woman, she barely knows me and is already asking my name. (boss)

-I'm sorry, but I just like to know the names of the people I talk to. (Ryusaki)

-Crazy didn't even want to know our names. (scary 1)

-Miserable. (scary 2)

The boss is a little embarrassed.

-Hey Ryusaki! Just say the plan. (Souta)

-Yeah, I think it's better not to stall too much. (Ryusaki)

-Not! You told me your name, so I'll say mine. (boss)

-Boss, you don't have to do this! (henchman)

-Shut up! I can do it, I've been running away all my life, but I'll finally say my name to a complete stranger like it's nothing. (boss)

-Boss... (henchmen)

She started sweating and getting redder and redder.

-...dy Pu... (boss)

-Hmmmm? I'm sorry I didn't hear. (Ryusaki)

-Lady Pu... (boss)

-Is it just me or is she talking too low? (Ryusaki)

-AHHHHHHHHH! MY NAME IS LADY PUFFY! (Lady Puffy)

-I see, so your name is Lady poof... BUAHAHAHAHAHAHH. (Ryusaki)

-RYUSAKI! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? (Souta)

Ryusaki looks towards Souta.

-Lady Poof-puffy. (Ryusaki)

-YOU idiot, THAT'S NOT... BUAHAHAHAHAHAHA. (Souta)

Everyone in that room looked terrified at the two, while the leader looked like she had been hit by a surprise attack.

-YOU BITCHES!! WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY ARE DOING?! (scary 1)

-But you also heard her name didn't you? (Ryusaki)

-AND WHAT'S THE OVER IT? THE NAME LADY PUFFY IS NOT SO... BUAHAHAAHAHHAHAAHA. (scary 1)

-Brother what are you doing? (scary 2)

-It was bad, but when I said the name in the middle of a sentence it seemed so lame. (scary 1)

-WHAT ARE YOU SAYING? LADY PUFFY DOESN'T HAVE ANY TOS... BUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. (scary 2)

It didn't take long for all the men in that place to be laughing along with Ryusaki and Souta.

-YES I KNOW! IT'S A TOTALLY SHAMEFUL AND IDIOT NAME! BUT WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? IT DIDN'T CHOOSE IT, MY PARENTS CHOSE IT. It's not my fault... hiff... none of this... hiff... (Lady Puffy)

Puffy said this while trying to hold back the tears, however the shame was so much for having been humiliated even by his henchmen that the tears ran down her face. At that moment everyone who laughed broke inside, they realized that what they had done was something terrible, so they all knelt down.

-Forgive us! The name Lady Puffy is nothing shameful, it is an honorable and noble name. (all)

-Forget about it and let's get down to business. (Puffy)

-Yes, my lady Lady Puffy. (Ryusaki)

-DO NOT SPEAK THAT NAME! (Puffy)

-No, from now on I'll carry him with me. Whenever I am in danger I will remember the Honorable Lady Poof... (Ryusaki)

-FOR! FOR! FOR! FOR! FOR! LALALALALALALALA! I'M NOT HEARING ANYTHING! (Puffy)

-Ryu, I think you'd better just tell soon. (Souta)

-OK. Very well, I just learned that you tried to steal the luxurious diamond from a jewelry store here in the area. (Ryusaki)

-Not only do we try, we steal. Despite being just a rookie he performed the mission well. (Puffy)

-I hate to report this, but what he stole was just a copy. (Souta)

-Which?!! Newbie come here and bring the diamond with you. (Puffy)

-Yes ma'am. (noob)

She takes the diamond in her hand and watches it, until she drops it to the ground and steps on top of it, causing it to shatter into several pieces.

-Hunf, looks like it was fake. (Puffy)

-Hyyygggg! Forgive me leader. (noob)

-It's all right. (Puffy)

-Yes, because I stole the original. (Ryusaki)

Ryu shows the diamond to everyone.

-Incredible. I thought you two were just two scared rats, but I see you guys have some skills. So what do you intend? (Puffy)

-I want information on who you have made an agreement with, as well as the details of the theft of the gold bars. (Ryusaki)

-Unfortunately, we cannot pass on sensitive customer information or details of our plans. (Puffy)

-It is a pity. So it looks like you can never get your hands on that diamond. (Ryusaki)

While Ryusaki threw the diamond up and took it, a henchman ended up taking it.

-What, this one? (scary 1)

-AHHHHHHH... (Ryusaki)

IDIOT... (Souta and Puffy)

Monday 10/08 11:30.

Inside Yosuke's company, Akemi and he discussed information about the case.

-So you didn't discover many things? (Yosuke)

-Yes, unfortunately the investigation is not going very well. (Akemi)

-Damn, you know that the trial happens tomorrow morning right? (Yosuke)

-Yes... but still I didn't get anything useful. (Akemi)

-You huh... (Yosuke)

-Excuse me. (Butler)

-I came as you asked. (Maki)

-Thanks. (Akemi)

-No need to thank. I came because it would help me, just for that. (Maki)

-I understand. (Akemi)

-Who is he? (Maki)

-This is the director of this company, a colleague of mine. (Akemi)

-Do not play with me. I bet it's a kid you called to make fun of me. (Maki)

-Huh damn! The only child here is you. (Yosuke)

-Hunf, I may be a child, but I already act as a respectable adult. (Maki)

-I know... (Yosuke)

-Let's leave this discussion aside and go to the questions. We don't have much time, we should enjoy every second. (Akemi)

-OK. You can start asking them. (Maki)

-Have you noticed anything strange happening around you lately? (Akemi)

-Nothing out of what you already know. The only strange thing was my meeting with Mr. Yamato, but the Baka-Ryu must have already informed you of this. (Maki)

Maki then realizes something. She looks around for something, but it doesn't seem to be found.

-Where are the two idiots? (Maki)

-The truth... is that Ryu set up a plan. I believe you've already heard of the "bright bandits". (Akemi)

-And what about them? (Maki)

-At this moment, Ryu and Souta are invading your database looking for data. (Akemi)

-WHICH??? THIS IS RIDICULOUS! NO WAY THEY'RE DOING IT! (Maki)

-Huh? And why not? (Akemi)

-You know very well what can happen to them if they are caught. Their lives would certainly be in danger, so it's completely impossible for a normal person to take that much risk just to help another get out of a complaint. (Maki)

-Yes, I agree... a normal person would never do any of that. I may have spent little time with them, but I think I understand them a little already. Souta is a person who has been wronged before and more than anyone else he knows how much people in front of this injustice want someone to come to their aid. As for Ryu... well... (Akemi)

-Let's say he just doesn't hit his head right. (Yosuke)

-Yes! He is definitely not a normal person. (Akemi)

-BUT BUT... WHAT ARE WE STANDING HERE!? WE HAVE TO HELP THEM. THEY ARE IN DANGER. (Maki)

-We can not. Not interfering was a direct order from Ryu. (Akemi)

-But... (Maki)

-Do not worry. I know how worried you are, but don't worry. I'm sure they're both completely fine right now. (Akemi)

-Hey Ryu! (Souta)

-Speech. (Ryusaki)

-Why are we trapped inside a cell? (Souta)

-Hahahahahaaha. I was also thinking the same thing. How did we end up here? (Ryusaki)

-GOOD THAT I'LL ANSWER YOU! ON YOUR FLAW YOU IDIOT! (Souta)

-HAHAHAAHAHAHAHA. (Ryusaki)

-Shut up! Don't make any noise I'm trying to sleep. (henchman)

-Tssk. And here I thought we could have a good conversation. (Ryusaki)

-Too bad for you. (henchman)

-Hey! Answer me one thing. Where did the large amount of gold you stole go? Since I came in here I haven't seen her. (Ryusaki)

True, this is strange, the stolen gold was nowhere.

-I do not know. (henchman)

-Ahhhhhh. (Ryusaki)

What is Ryu thinking. Surely he thought getting arrested was a possibility, he wouldn't come here without a backup plan.

-Well, there's nothing we can do then. Good night Souta. (Ryusaki)

AHHHHHHHHH! HE HASN'T THOUGHT ABOUT ANYTHING!