THE PAIN - Inazuma Eleven Go Fanfic

CHAPTER 38: SHADOW

PREVIOUSLY: UNFORESEEN

"What's so funny, Minna?" Endou Kantuko inquired, curiosity lighting up his eyes as he glanced at the shelf of memories.

"Nothing serious, Endou Kantoku. We just discovered pictures of the people who used to occupy this room, the ones Kaito-san mentioned to us," Shindou explained, a smile playing on his lips. They step aside to let others see.

Endou's eyes sparkled with interest as he took in the photographs and trophies adorning the shelf. He marveled at the memories in those images. "These pictures must hold so many memories,"

"As much as we would love to explore further, we shouldn't keep our hosts waiting. It's time for us to gather for dinner," he declared, shifting his attention to the team.

"HAI!"

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Morning arrives swiftly, casting a soft glow through the windows of the cozy living room. Shindou sat comfortably on the couch, enjoying a serene moment with a steaming cup of tea in hand, engrossed in his phone.

"Shindou? You're up so early," a familiar voice called out.

Shindou glanced up, his attention shifting to the person who had just entered the room. "Ohayo, Sangoku-san. It's become a habit of mine."

Sangoku took a seat opposite Shindou, curiosity evident in his eyes. "Drinking tea first thing in the morning?"

"Hai," Shindou replied with a smile. "Surprisingly, I found a bag of tea among the goods we received last night. I was wondering, all the items in the cart are filled on the preferences of our team members."

Sangoku blinked in surprise, not expecting such attention to detail. "I must admit, I didn't expect to find my favorite granola bars in there. And I couldn't help but notice Amagi and Kuramada indulging in their favorite late-night treats as well. It seems like someone has been paying close attention."

"Actually, last night when we get dinner. Me and Tsurugi got this feeling like someone is eyeing us." That shocks Sanguko too.

"You felt it too?" The two turn their heads to find Kurama standing at the doorway, joining their conversation.

Kurama's voice startled Shindou and Sangoku, a puzzled expression on his face. He joined them on the couch, his eyes darting between Shindou and Sangoku.

"You felt it too, Kurama?" Shindou inquired, his astonishment palpable.

Kurama nodded, his brows furrowing. "Yes, during dinner last night, I had this strange sensation that someone was watching us. I thought it was just my imagination, but now that you mentioned it, Shindou, it seems we were all being watched."

"I did some research on this place using my phone. It appears to have been built over centuries and was once inhabited by the nobility until now," Shindou added, sharing his findings with the others.

They exchanged glances, surprised by the revelation that the place they were staying in had a centuries-old history. Though, it doesn't look like the place was a century old. Not to forget the place is currently occupied by a noble family.

Sangoku spoke up, "Does it mention anything about the current residents? Any details about who lives here?"

Shindou furrowed his brow, scrolling through the search results on his phone. "Unfortunately, I couldn't find specific details about the current residents. However, it does mention that the house has been passed down through generations and has served as a residence for various noble families over the years."