Light Upon the Darkness (A Your Lie in April Fanfiction)

Chapter 2: The Shadow Approaching

Tsubaki Sawabe's POV

Week passed, and it is certain that both Watari and Kashiwagi felt that too as like they are also targeted. Agitation, unease, and sensation that you are being followed.

What makes me further distressed was the fact that there is still no further updates about the person or group who is responsible. And why he or she is targeting young women like me? Whatever his or her motives are, one thing is sure; a slasher is on the loose.

How about Kousei? Asked Kashiwagi at me on the bus trip home that day. Even inside the bus, I cannot dispel the growing feeling that someone is watching me, and her as well. After all, the perpetrators must be more than one and will not stop with me alone.

"He might be too far to help me."

"Yeah." Kashiwagi replied. "But he has a right to know too."

"But I don't want to make Emi and him worry about me too much. Much more as he has a lot of concerts to do in Britain. As his friend, I want him to be happy and in peace ever since he lost two people dear to him."

"I can understand. But my point stands."

Even with that, so far, each time I tried to find things out, there were always no sign of anyone or anything suspicious ever since I saw that red van. Nevertheless, for sake of precaution, I always took a bus together with Kashiwagi, as her office isn't far away from the school I worked for if Watari isn't there to pick me up.

"I have to say this, Tsubaki-chan." It's February 15th already and Watari was available, much more with Kashiwagi had been forced to stay home because of fever. "Saito told me yesterday, you know that he is a cop..."

"Tell me, Watari."

"...He told me that he has a lead on possible suspects, and he afraid that all of possible names are in this ward."

"Don't worry about me." I told him.

"Again..." I can hear his sigh when that reply went from my mouth. "Whoever doing this are targeting random people like you, remember."

......

"You don't feel bright this day. Tsubaki-chan."

It's two day after that day, and I decided to head for his room after work.

"Well, remember the new student that I told you yesterday?"

"Ah, Ryuko Sakamoto." Said Watari. "How he's doing?"

"I don't know why, but he learned quickly - in the wrong side. He had friends with a bunch of bullies in school, and two had fallen victim to his action. As his homeroom teacher that is one of my responsibility and you know that already."

I saw Watari nodded, and then I continue. "If things got really wrong, you should immediately file for him and his gang to be suspended, or barred for sitting in exam. Like in our school back then."

"My place does not have the latter punishment, Watari, as much as I thought that it is effective." I sighed.

Watari was about to lead me for some coffee before I felt that sensation again. This time, I thought that there are eyes looking for opportunity one or two blocks away from the apartment complex.

"Earth to Tsubaki?"

I put on a deep breath, my nose was immediately bombarded by the smell of coffee he had just made for two of us.

"You must be tired. Let's drink."

And as we sat down, we shared almost everything except those about the loose threat haunting me.

"Thanks for the coffee, Watari-kun. You are as good as cafe baristas, I have to say that."

"I learned this from YouTube primarily." He smiled at me while sipping his own latte. "Thank you for liking my own creation."

His family were above me in terms of money, much more with his job that brought higher pay compared to me, which are the reasons of his apartment is shinier and got more features, but I love what I am now with he also did the same, so no jealousy at all!

I'll take my chance and see to myself for another week.

......

To my surprise, the rest of the month passed without a breeze, until exactly the second week of March, a suppossed to be uneventful day was concluded by a sudden announcement from the school's PA system.

"To all students and teachers... due to the recent events going on, students are advised to go home at 3.30 PM and teachers at 4. For teachers, any work left over after that time should be brought home. For students, this means no more club activities after that time. This arrangement is in effect until further notice, for your safety. Remember to head home in groups."

"Look at the news." My fellow teacher, Kuniwo Nakamura, tapped my back. A handsome physics teacher in his early thirties, despite being a married man he is sometimes an object for crush by the girls. "There was another victim... this time, an office worker in the Mayor's office, missing for three weeks, has been found dead. Horribly disfigured."

I am about to be nauseating before he went closer to me. "I know you are scared, but we have to be updated."

I pulled out my phone while cleaning up my table inside the teacher's room. The news update showed police officers in a crime scene, gathering evidence with a following title on it.

Another Possible Serial Kidnapping Victim Found Dead

I put on play to run the news video part of the article, and I can't help but think about what if I received the same fate as the poor young lady in the picture, named Ai Hidaka.

"Tsubaki" The call I received a few minutes after turned out to be Watari. "I heard the news, and now, I'll get you home."

"Thanks for coming." I replied at him before I head for the school's parking lot where Watari had parked his car. Without wasting more time, I went inside instantly upon Watari unlocked the doors.

"Best boyfriend ever." I ensured that my seatbelt was fastened.

"Why, thank you, Tsubaki-chan. A good man protects his love from harm."

"You too, you have to be safe." I reminded him.

"Remember, if you don't feel safe, report it to the police immediately." He told me. His eyes indicated that he knows everything, refuse to let go. And back in our apartment, for the first time since we became a couple, he kissed me in the lips. Sweet, assuring, and overall perfect.

Little I know that it is a prelude to something that will change my life forever.

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A/N: Thank you for reading my fanfiction!