Track 2

Boss, we’ve identified the 13th person according to your orders. It matches the number given by the ringleader we captured earlier.

Good work. Separate them into different rooms and interrogate them. I already have an idea of the big picture, but it would be good to know who’s in charge.

What should we do afterwards?

…They’re likely just expendable pawns anyway. After you’ve roughed them up a bit, hide them for a night or so and then let them go.

Understood.

(To think they would pick a fight here without knowing this was the Lurong family’s territory. There have been quite a few instances of young people acting out like this recently…)

This is the dark side of technological innovation. The places where the light shines have grown… However, the shadows of the weak left behind by the increase in wealth are deeper and darker than ever before.

(Because of it, many are enticed by momentary temptations, join a losing battle, and waste their lives away. It’s pitiful, however we cannot continue to allow them leniency.)

…What an unjust world we live in. Especially in these times.

……

Sojun, we’re going home. Turn the car around.

Understood.

There is a lot of commotion tonight.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Boss. It seems there is a lot of movement both in the underworld and on the surface today.

Yes… The commotion those brats cause behind the scenes is also troublesome.

But I can’t help but think they are more righteous than the people who walk a villain’s path.

……

…What is it.

[Liguang-san, where are you right now? Oh, you're in your car~?]

Huh?

[Your plate is 49-00, right? I’ll be dropping by for a bit.]

(What is he talking ab—)

!

Boss, it seems someone has landed on top of the car.

…Tch.

Hey there. Liguang-san, mind giving me a lift?

……

Should I shake him off?

…It will be a hassle if this becomes a problem later on. Open the window.

Man~ You really saved my ass, thanks a lot.

So you’re the reason the police are out.

Oh, you can keep going straight back to your house. I made sure to give them the slip.

You think I would take you to a house with my sister in it?

C’mon, being too overprotective is a problem too, big bro. Wouldn’t keeping an eye on the bad boys be a good investment for the future?

Save it.

Oooh, how scary. Still don’t know how to take a joke, huh?

Ahh~ But really, you saved me back there. Sorry for getting your leather seats wet.

…..

This should be far enough. Get out.

Aww~ You’re being a little harsh, don’t you think?

Don’t pretend as if you would prefer me to treat you kindly.

Yeah, yeah, whatever you say. See you later too, Sojun-san.

His breathing was slightly irregular. He didn’t smell of blood though…

……

Let’s get started! We’ve gathered the Morning Group here today to discuss our next Feature Tour!

Ooh, it’s finally time for the Morning Group’s second feature! Let’s do our best!

(Hehe, Renga-kun looks happy. But making sure the Morning Group’s schedules lined up was hard with Renga-kun’s celebrity activities and Yuki-nii’s skating competitions.)

(I’m glad we were finally able to get some time together, and it seems like we’ll be able to go on a training trip together too!)

Wowow, who’s going to duet with who!? I’m already looking forward to seeing them sparkle!

Actually, the host has already been decided. I’m leaving it to Ten this time.

I didn’t really have a say in it though.

President’s orders.

……

Ten’s gonna be the main host!? Awesome!

Haha… Thaaanks.

Who will be the sub-host? During mine, Kafka was there to support me. Spending time with my little brother was a very fun and happy experience. It was a good memory that deepened the bond between Kafka and I.

Can you stop making things up? It wasn’t memorable in the slightest for me.

……

(Renga-kun looks kind of nervous. Could it be that he wants to volunteer?)

Um, I… S-Sub-host…

I’ll be the sub-host. I want to choose the destination for this trip.

Wha– Liguang!

What. Do you have a problem?

(...Honestly, if we’re going to be working together for a while anyway, it’d probably be easier to team up with Liguang-san.)

I don’t have much free time either. I would like to take care of some obligations in the area.

That’s true, Liguang also has his own company to run.

Oh right, lately I’ve hit a wall with my job search. So maybe it’d be a good chance for me to learn about society if I teamed up with someone who runs a company like Liguang-san.

…! I-I see! It’d be great if that helps you out. Liguang! Make sure you properly teach Ten the incense of society!

*Sigh* If you’re going to say that, it’s essence, idiot.

Liguang-san, can I ask where you’d like to do the training?

Fukuoka. I actually have urgent work to do there and have to fly out soon. Apologies if it seems like I’m taking the opportunity to knock out two birds with one stone.

Liguang is always working hard. I’ve been to Fukuoka for a tournament before and it’s a wonderful place.

What does the main host think? Is Fukuoka okay?

Sounds fine to me, yeah? I’ve heard there’s a ton of places to hang out at night, and I’m happy as long as I can walk around and drink.

Hweh, he’s nothing but a rotten college student… A loser like him enjoys socializing? H-He’s nothing like me…

If Ten’s happy about it, then it has to be a great place! Not bad, Liguang!

Who are you to praise me?

Anyway, everything's settled now. Ten will be the main host, and Liguang will be the sub host.

We can rest easy knowing that Ten will be supported well with Liguang’s reliability.

(...It’s been decided. Oh well. I’ll just go with the flow and have fun drinking.)

Ah, I’m getting a call, so I’ll be heading out first~.

Alright, that’s it for today. Meeting adjourned.

Liguang, I’m leaving Ten to you! Hey, wait! Don’t just ignore me, listen to what I’m saying!

……

Big Boss! What kind of duet do you want to do with Ten-kun? Something with a mature concept would be good, right!?

Chief. I’m heading to practice now. Stay well and don’t get sick while I’m gone.

See you later, Yuki-nii!

Chief, do you have a moment?

Hm? What’s up?

It’s about the Feature Tour. I want to tell you why I chose Ten to be the main host.

……!

Ten has exceptional skills and dexterity. I believe that’s why he always seems to do just enough to pass.

Just enough to pass… And that’s bad?

It’s not, but I’d like for him to get 100 points this time. I’ll check up on him, but if you get the chance, could you try to motivate him to work a little harder?

I want to see Ten get serious sometimes.

(...So this is about how he doesn’t have enough passion. It’s true that Ten-kun can do anything, but I’ve never seen him try his hardest to accomplish something.)

I don’t usually have many opportunities to interact with Ten-kun, so I’ll try my best to communicate with him as much as possible for this one.

Thanks. I’m counting on you.

Yeah, I’m here. What do you need me for today?

[...You already know the answer to that. Last night’s job was a failure.]

Huh? I completed the objective and got the commission, didn’t I?

[While you were escaping, you must have gotten tangled in Yorozu’s…Oshikari’s web. Do you realize the damage you’ve done to the house’s reputation?]

……

(Reputation huh… I dealt with the irregularities and finished the job properly though.)

The others aside from me actually got caught though, didn’t they?

[We’ve already taken care of that.]

…Oh, that so.

[Will you be going to Fukuoka soon?]

……

(Yeah, yeah, I hear you. Don’t need to spell it out that you’re always watching.)

[There’s a new request. Go work in Fukuoka.]

*Sigh*... I’ve got some annoying work to do on the surface. Is there no way you can ask someone else?

[...Are you sure? You’re throwing away an opportunity to redeem yourself. You do understand what that means, right?]

……

Oookay, sure, I’ll do it. Way to work a person to the bone.

[A person? Who are you talking about?]

(Ahh…Time for a smoke. Hah…)

Haha. This fucking sucks.