𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄: A Game of Fate and Love: The Heart Full of Conspiracies

The duality.

As Shizuru and Hino conduct their research, Hino starts to think that what they are doing is nonsense and stalking. He starts to have doubts about whether or not this is the right course of action. He is starting to wonder if following the idol's movements would be the right thing. However, Shizuru continues to keep him focused on the task at hand and they continue their research in hopes of finding some clues that will help them in their hunt for the truth.

The another day, It was a dark and stormy night in Tokyo's bustling city. Shizuru was on her way home after a long and tiring day at work, when suddenly, she received a phone call from an unknown number. In the crowded streets, she scanned the sea of people around her, feeling a little uneasy, unsure if someone was following or stalking her. She answered the call, determined to find out what her mysterious caller wanted, as she pressed the phone to her ear, her footsteps grew louder and she could feel her heart racing.

The voice on the other end of the line was a celebrity, Ki-chan, crying. He asked Shizuru, "Are you a reporter?" Shizuru was confused and asked, "Yes? Who are you?"

Ki-chan sniffled, trying to tell Shizuru who he is through his tear-stricken words, "I'm Ki-chan, the person that Hino Satorou, an online theorist, chatted with. Please don't let my parents know. They're using me for profit through their videos, and it's awful to see my face edited like that."

Shizuru's eyebrows knit in concern as she looks around, trying to see who's watching her and listening in on her conversation with Ki-chan. As she turns around, she notices that nothing seems unusual, so she turns her attention back to Ki-chan's words, agreeing to assist him.

The sounds of people and cars pass by Shizuru in a constant stream of noise. It's just loud enough to muffle her conversation with Ki-chan, which is making her paranoid. She can't help but feel like someone is eavesdropping on her. As Ki-chan continues to spill his heart out about the way he is being exploited by his parents, Shizuru is focused on their conversation. However, she constantly catches herself scanning the nearby crowds, trying to ensure that no one is watching or listening to her words.
Shizuru could still hear Ki-chan crying on the other end of the phone call. Ki-chan sounded nervous and out of breath, "My manager is here! The staff is taking my phone!"

Shizuru's heart started racing as she tried to help Ki-chan, but before she could even find a way to do so, the phone call was suddenly cut off. "Hello? Ki-chan? Hello?"Shizuru called, feeling desperate and paranoid at the same time as she tried to reach Ki-chan again.

Shizuru tried to call Ki-chan again but to no avail. The line was dead, and Shizuru felt a rising sense of unease as she wondered what had happened to Ki-chan. She tried to shake off the feeling of paranoia that was starting to creep back in, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Ki-chan and his urgent phone call. Maybe she should try calling back later, she thought as she put down her phone, trying to ignore the growing sense of worry and panic in her heart.

Shizuru hurried home, wanting to find Hino and tell him about her conversation with Ki-chan. As she walked through the busy streets, her mind continued to race with the questions about what had happened to Ki-chan and why he was in so much trouble. She needed to talk to Hino and figure out what they should do next.

As Shizuru hurried home to talk to Hino, she found herself anxious and unsure of what exactly to tell him. She knew she had to tell Hino about her conversation with Ki-chan, but she was also reluctant to share important information with him. This inner conflict between honesty and deception was eating away at her, and she didn't know how to proceed. Soon, she was standing in the doorway of her room, wondering how to share what she knew with Hino without revealing too much.

As Hino waited for a reply from Ki-chan, he continued to scroll through his computer. Meanwhile, he wondered if Ki-chan had managed to call Shizuru, or if something else had happened instead. He knew that something important to do with ki-chan was the reason for Shizuru's panic, and he was eager to get an update from her. But with no word from her, he kept waiting, impatiently refreshing the screen in hopes of getting a reply.

Shizuru changed into her pajamas and gave Hino a quick kiss before going to bed. Hino was surprised by this, as it was unusual for Shizuru to be so affectionate and not spend time with her family before going to bed. He wondered what was going on with Shizuru today. As he lay in bed, he couldn't shake off the feeling that something important was going on.

Hino closed his laptop and joined Shizuru in bed. As he drifted off to sleep, he couldn't stop thinking about Shizuru's unusual behavior today. He was curious as to what was going on with her, and he was eager to hear her side of the story. He hoped that she would share it with him soon, as he felt a need to understand the situation better.

As Hino and Shizuru drifted off to sleep, Hino tightly embraced Shizuru. It was a comforting moment as Hino felt the warmth of Shizuru's body and he felt a sense of peace wash over him. They were both exhausted and tired but despite that, they couldn't help to feel the connection between them as they found themselves drifting off into dreamland.

As Shizuru sat in traffic and thought about the earlier conversation with Ki-chan, she decided to take the initiative. She picked up her phone and texted Ki-chan asking to meet at a coffee shop nearby. She sent the address to Ki-chan and they both agreed on a time. While Shizuru remained stuck in traffic, she felt optimistic knowing she would be meeting Ki-chan later this morning. She was also glad that she took the initiative to reach out and that they were both looking forward to spending time together.