Red Line || Chishiya Shuntarō ✓

fourteen

Ren stuck with Kuina and Chishiya for most of the day after sleeping with Takeru. They went between Ren and Kuina's rooms, sometimes wandering down to get a couple of beers. But for the most part, they were going over the plan, trying to finalize it. However, when night fell, they made their ways downstairs to the main lobby. Ren and Kuina had to find a game that night to extend their visas.

The three of them stood in the large crowd, going silent. It was still so weird considering what Ren was used to. The cheering for Takeru, like he was a God, made Ren question the reality of the Beach. Something just didn't sit right, especially Takeru's rules.

When Hatter did appear, Ren crossed her arms. His Executives were standing behind him. Takeru held out his hands, silencing the members. Ren really didn't like Takeru's power over everyone - it seemed almost cult-like. "My comrades! The time has come again tonight. Do not falter! This is a war against fear! Everyone here has the courage to overcome their obstacles. Everyone here is now one! We shall unite and gather all cards and return to the original world together!" Ren failed to trust Takeru's words. "And that day is upon us!" Ren looked at Kuina, rolling her eyes.

The cheering echoed throughout the lobby.

This was Ren's first time doing a game for the Beach, the feeling of being used was definitely entering her mind. Ren looked down at her number, at least she shared the same number with Kuina. "Let's go."

"Wait," Ren looked back at Chishiya. He was leaning against the pillar, looking over at a pair. Ren's eyes flicked to the pair, she groaned, shaking her head. Kuina took notice to the two of them, wondering what was going on. Chishiya answered first, "I was in the same game as them." He stated.

"The two of them?"

"Yes." Chishiya looked back at Arisu and Usagi. "They might be useful. To our plan, that is." Chishiya said.

Ren looked at Arisu. "I actually entered at the same time as the guy. Smart." Ren recalled how he was able to figure out the very first game Ren ever played. It was the tactic that she continued to go with as she played the games herself. "Wonder where his friends are." Ren questioned.

Kuina kept her smile to herself - she knew that Chishiya and Ren would be good together. "I'll make the final say." Kuina said. "Come on, let's go." Kuina took Ren's hand, leading her out.

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It seemed to be Ren's luck that she was in another game with Arisu. But what she didn't expect was to be in another game with Himari. Seeing her standing there, waiting for others to come to the game, Ren didn't think she'd see her again after murdering Junichiro. Ren took a phone, letting it scan her face - apparently, she only had a day left, thank God she decided to go out tonight.

"An!" Ren looked up. "Water is starting to spurt out, and it's filling up the area!"

Himari closed her eyes, not liking hearing that.

"Hey!" The guy walked forward when he recognized Arisu.

Arisu seemed relieved to see someone he knew. "You're the one from the tag game. So you're alive." Arisu said.

"Yes, I help with maintenance at the Beach and-"

"Leave the formalities for after the game." An called out. She headed in the direction the guy previously was just in. Ren looked at the phone before looking at Himari.

Once inside the room, Ren just knew that the people who created these games were sadists. "You've gotta be fucking kidding me." Ren commented under her breath. The exposed wires above them sparked and the water was filling up fast.