When Sora sought refuge from the rain, Adi carelessly left his umbrella on the bench, drawn away by a call from none other than Raga. Little did they know, this interaction would set in motion a series of events, each thread carefully woven by Raga's cunning hand.
The streets, once serene and familiar, became the stage for Raga's orchestrated chaos. Those delinquents who tormented Aki, their actions carried the mark of Raga's command. A dark puppeteer, she pulled the strings from the shadows, manipulating the lives of those around her.
The punishment bestowed upon Sora, the task to assist in the council office, was but a suggestion whispered into Adi's ear by Raga. Like a master storyteller, she crafted a narrative that would bind them together, blurring the lines between friend and foe.
And in a moment of misfortune, when Sora lost his balance and spilled coffee on Ash, it was Raga's invisible hand that propelled him towards the unexpected collision.
During the game of chance, where truth and lies intermingled, it was Raga's penmanship that crafted the note Adi discovered. The words "Sanket is a monster" bore the mark of her manipulation.
Through each twist and turn, Raga's presence lingered
At the café,
Raga's phone rings, and a man in his 20s approaches her, inquiring about Sora's well-being.
"Is my son Sora doing well, Raga?"
Raga's tension rises due to the sudden call. She responds cautiously, "Yes, he is doing well, and everything is going according to plan. You don't have to worry about anything, sir."
"Of course, everything should proceed as planned. That's all that matters. Keep manipulating Sora and Adi's lives for now, making them grow closer to each other. Their camaraderie is crucial for our plan."
Raga scans her surroundings carefully, ensuring no one is eavesdropping. She continues, "I'm doing my best to make it work, but getting them to bond is challenging. Both of them possess strong and arrogant personalities. I've intentionally made Adi suspicious of Sora, hoping that he would delve into Sora's past. Additionally, other members have become involved. Just the other day, Aari went to Sora's previous school to gather information about his background. It's fortunate that I altered the details about Sora in the school's student registry before Adi could uncover his original school name."
"Let them uncover everything about Sora. You don't need to hide it. The more they discover, the closer I get to my plan," the person on the call insisted.
"Yes, but how am I supposed to do that? Sora never attended school. He was locked in a basement for 2,557 days. Even creating fake school documents for him was an enormous task," Raga questioned.
"KEEP IT SECRET!" the person responded, raising their voice.
Raga was taken aback by the sudden change in tone. "I will keep it a secret, but I am curious about one thing. Why are you calling yourself Sora's dad? It's obvious that a mafia leader wouldn't reveal himself like this and engage in conversations with a student. I'm not buying it. Let me talk to him directly, or else I'll reveal everything to the principal, your arch-enemy."
The person on the call was surprised by Raga's sharp mind. "Are you threatening me? Kid, do you have any idea who you're talking to?"
Meanwhile, Sora's dad, the mafia leader, was listening to the conversation nearby. He was impressed by Raga's bravery and instructed his underling to pass him the phone.
"Very well! I am impressed. State what you want," the mafia leader asked, acknowledging Raga's determination.
"The Bible said, 'Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find...' It's nice to hear the mafia leader personally complimenting me," Raga responded confidently. "Well, pawns are the soul of the game. If I am your pawn right now, obviously pawns can't see their king. But if I can make you move in front of me, I might catch a glimpse of you."
