Our Future

Chapter 1 Present Day

"Are you awake, Miss Ena?" I lifted my head from my desk and saw a man standing before me, holding paperwork. I studied his face as I let out a sigh. "What is this about? Is there another break-in?"  The man slides the paperwork across the desk towards my computer screen and confidently declares, "I have asked our boss to conduct an investigation, and I expect you to work closely with me. My sister was murdered by a gang organization, and I am determined to apprehend them. Your collaboration in this matter is crucial, as we are partners in this pursuit for justice."

He appeared very eager to uncover the truth about his sister's killer. I replied, leaning back in my chair with a serious tone. "Fine, fine, I'll do it." I mustered up the courage to stand and walk over to him, reaching out my hand in his direction. He met my gaze for a moment, then slowly extended his hand to meet mine, and we shook on it. "When can we get started?" I asked him. (He is serious about this, but I understand why he wants to know who killed his sister and take them down. I will do what I can to help.) "We can start now. I will find Hanagki Takemichi while you handle all the paperwork, okay?"

Upon hearing this, I nodded and thought, "Wait, do you mean Hanagki Takemichi?" His smile spread across his face. "Yes, the one who dated my sister in middle school." The excitement in my voice erupts, and I exclaim, "I haven't seen him since 12 years ago! Please tell him I said, Hey, if you find him." As he walks toward the door, he says, "I will, but if anything happens, call me for assistance."

After he exited, I spun on my heel and strode back to my desk. I settled in my chair, swiftly grasped the paperwork, and got to work, "Hmm..."I made sure to thoroughly review it. It only contained letters, names, and information that I could access on my computer—no photos or anything else.

I firmly pressed my hand on the keyboard as I navigated to a website owned by the police department, focused solely on crimes. My thorough research began there. "Sano Manjiro is a prohibited organization; the name sounds so familiar," As I whispered, I delved into his criminal records and background check. (It is indeed impossible to catch someone as powerful, drug, and violent as this guy. If this man is the leader, taking him down is impossible.) I cover my mouth with my hand and speak, the sound muffled by my palm."A school dropped out, too; in early 2007, no other school record was found."  While I was taking a leisurely stroll, something caught my eye in a photo.

(I wonder who this guy is?) My gaze travels downward and lands on his file, and I can't resist clicking to find out more. "Tetta Kisaki beside Sano, it's easy to see they work together." As I glance closer at the photo, (I am sure they are the ones who killed Tachibana, but why her? Why is she in the mix?) I print a copy, wheel my chair over to the printer, and patiently wait for everything to print out. As I snatch the papers from the printer, I roll my chair over to the patio, meticulously jot everything down, even incorporating the Tachibana paperwork he gave me, and carefully match everything up. My attention was immediately captured by the two pictures I had posted. I gazed at them, curious and intrigued, "Is that Mikey?" (I did see this photo on the computer, but I can see it here, but there is no way possible it could be him.)
I heard the door open; I turned my head, "Huh?" Tachibana enters, followed by a peculiar-looking man; he appears rather nerdy with disheveled black hair, and his arms are folded behind his back, "Hm, who's he?" Pointing my finger directly at him, I demanded,

"It's Hanagki; I told you I would find him." He spoke. My jaw drops, and I exclaim, "Oh my gosh! I have not seen you in a long time!" He nervously rubs his head, a coy smile playing at the corner of his lips. "Ena, right? I'm sorry, but my memory is a cockblocker."

He said while Tachibana tugged on his shirt, "I wanted to tell you something; you might not believe this, but...I was supposed to die that day with Hina."