Blood Moon

Chapter 38

*Hiroshi's Pov*

I walked back into Auntie's Cafe after talking to Himeno and Yamada. We decided to open up Tomoki's case once again by making an agreement to meet up at Yongedu High.

Our high school...

Tbh, I really hate going back there.

It gave so many unpleasant memories.

However the moment I walked back inside the cafe. I noticed I wasn't alone.

Kyotarou: Oh? Hiroshi...

Uncle was there reading a newspaper.

His sudden appearance surprised me.

Me: Uncle? What are you doing here? I thought you at work in the police station.

Kyotarou: I decided to take a break for a day or two. Crime has been nonstop lately. From drug snuggling to murder. So Bon told me he'll take my place since I haven't gotten any sleep the past few nights.

Now that he mentioned, Uncle did looked tired. Like he had aged in that place for years. Although he was only on the force for ten years. He risen through the ranks. It's surprising to see him reduced to such a state.

Kyotarou: I've tried telling him I'm fine but he wouldn't budge. He knows about my personal situation and brought it upon himself to take over for me...

I feel really bad for both him and Auntie.

They been so worried about Ruri that they haven't been taking care of themselves.

Even though I didn't like that asshole Bon but I can respect him for helping my uncle not get sick.

Although he's probably using that chance to get partisanship in the police department.

Kyotarou: Oh Ruri...where is my little girl???

Me:....

I...I couldn't say anything just yet...just hold on Uncle. I'll bring her back. I'm almost there. I'm almost close to solving this mystery about Tomoki.

Once I found out all I need to know about him. I'll get back to looking for Ruri...

The Inari Shrine...Kamishiro had mentioned that.

I better make sure I don't forget.

Kyotarou: BTW. Hiroshi.

Me: Ah! Yes?

Kyotarou: Did you so happen to see Kuro Mirai-san by any chance...

Hearing the man's name raised some eyebrows.

Me: No. I haven't seen him since the day we met.

It wasn't a total lie. I haven't seen him but he has been whispering to me in my thoughts.

Kyotarou: I see...

Me: Why bring him up? (Ya know. I just might get something out of this.)

Kyotarou: Well...I was just wondering that's all...especially since he used to be your school's principal.

Me: ?!

Wait...

Hold up a minute...

What?!

Kuro Mirai...was Yongedu's Former School Principal?!!

Me: Uncle...? What do you mean...? He isn't our Principal.

I had to play it dumb so he wouldn't get suspecious. Good thing he brought it.

Kyotarou: I guess he didn't tell you. I mean yeah...it has been ten years...

Ten Years...?

Me: Uncle...Could you please explain?

Kyotarou: Well...

....

Kuro Mirai was the former principal of Yongedu High for twenty years running.

Back then, he used to be a student there. However, before he became the Principal. When he was my age of at least a little younger, Yongedu High had a high record of bullying. One of the worst bullying in the history of Japan.

Gossip.

Teasing.

Name-Calling.

Emotional Manipulation.

Punching.

Kicking.

Cyberbullying.

Suicide-Baiting.

Rape.

One of the worst forms of harassment you could ever imagine. Physivally. Mentally. Psychology. For so long students had harmed each other for so long in every it makes you wonder if these kids were raised poorly or even had any humanity in them?

Most of the victims were forced into submission or keep quiet about it. Those who tried to stand up for themselves or have others do it for them were "quickly taken out".

Teachers back then didn't bother to do a damn thing about it.

They kept making up excuses like:

"It's not my job to help you" or "What do you want me to do about it? Last time I check. I'm only supposed to teach you how to learn".

With that, students had no help from their teachers, parents, guardians who had no little concern for them.

The victims were told to: "Man Up!" or "Suck it Up and Deal With It."

So...the victims tried to next thing they could think of...

Retaliation.

Most of this results in school shootings.

Suicide.

Murder.

Yonedgu High became a blood school.

A place where the bullies and victims go to have their psychological playground.

This is how it was.

You either was the bully...the victim...or in some lucky cases...just the witness...

That is until...Kuro Mirai became Principal.

Me: ?!!

Kyotarou: Yes. This is exactly how Yonedgu High was way before Kuro Mirai became Principal. The past twenty years. He made sure there was no bullying and he kept his word. No one dared go aganist him.

My Uncle told me that Kuro had been gathering evidence of bullying probably to show how rotten the school system is to the world, but it's also on the expense of the bullied people. It made me wonder...

Is he exposing them anonymously so he can transfer it from school to school? To show that bullying is wrong. In this case, it also may be slight personal vendetta against the bullies back when Kuro was a student...

Me:...But...what made him retired?

Kyotarou: I don't know...You're gonna have to ask him that the next time you see him.

Me: But isn't he a dangerous person...? I'm surprised you trust someone like him.

Why does my uncle trust someone like him? What's their relationship?

Kyotarou: That's another story, Hiroshi. Anyway. Enough about Kuro-san. How you been doing?

Me: Not...Fine...I'm just worried about Ruri and hope she comes home...

Kyotarou: Me too Kiddo. Me too...

Uncle. I swear I will bring her back. For you and Auntie. Just wait a little longer.

....

Hmmm...

I wonder...

Why hasn't that bitch Hannya spoken to me yet? It's been a while since I've seen her.

....What is she after...?

....What is she planning...?