POV (Point of View)

Chapter 75: New Year, New Beginning

A certain purple-haired is now walking a bit quickly towards the second floor of one of their gang's clubs in search of someone. A few of their men who perceived his arrival bowed to him to show respect to one of the top brasses in Bonten. Without a knock, he barged into one of the huge suites and what hit him there is a strong whiff of alcohol, incense, and sweats.

"Rise and shine, ladies." He smiled to the three women who frantically took their seats and tried their best to cover themselves who didn't expect someone else to arrive so early in the morning.

"Will you all be sweethearts and be on your way, please? My little brother and I need to be somewhere important." 

With that, the girls grabbed their clothes and found their way out. Meanwhile, the man walked towards the king-sized bed and forcefully pulled out the sheet that is covering the sleeping figure of his little sibling.

"Wake up, Rindou." What Ran collected only from Rindou was an annoyed groan. His younger brother even turned his back on him and nuzzled on the soft pillows.

"Stop moping around already. We need to talk to someone." Yet again, no response. Sighing, Ran decides to bring something up that he knows for sure will awaken the tired brother of his who seemingly became this way after consecutive nights of pure sex with prostitutes.

"Get up, little brother. This concerns Sarina-chan." And boy, he isn't wrong to use this card on him because as soon as he said her name, Rindou opened his eyes.

"You can be annoying to keep using her, Brother."

"Works everytime." Grins Ran and walks ahead. "Let's go. Let's not keep her waiting."

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"Thank you for coming despite being busy, Ran-kun, Rindou-kun."

"No problem. You know we can't say no to you...Miss Hana."

The two are now in the office of Sarina's art teacher, Miss Hana. For months, she has been handled by this woman. She learned plenty and became a more excellent painter and artist. They know for sure that she meant a lot to Sarina. And it goes both ways. 

Which explains why Ran is still wondering why she's still alive despite being close and kind to Sarina. Seemingly and discreetly, the eldest Haitani has been on his own investigation regarding Sarina Samidori's death. This includes all the corpses that they found at that barn couple of months ago. With the help of Kirari and Koko, he found out and confirmed that all Zodiac's victims namely Kenji Watanabe, Sumire Arima, Nanase Mirano and her boyfriend; not to mention everyone from their apartment; were all people connected to Sarina Samidori herself. It was as if they were accurately pinpointed to suffer die with her. Finding this odd, Ran never really mourned for her the same Rindou does. This is own way to cope with her death. 

Which brings him to this question. How is it that Miss Hana was spared? Could it be...she was never pinpointed?

"I want to remind you two of the incoming bidding of Sarina Samidori's painting in London the day after tomorrow."

"Yes. Thank you for reminding us, Miss Hana. We actually plan to fly to London tonight to bid as well." The eldest male smiles. But at the back of their minds, they are struck with two various emotions. How they both miss her. And how guilty they still feel. Most especially Rindou who wouldn't say anything.