Outbound

Aftermath of Disappearence

October 9th Tuesday - Afternoon

The main hideout is buzzing with activity, the Outbound members all gathered in the main room. Ms. Fujiwara stands at the head of a long table, her eyes scanning the faces of her team with a mix of concern and determination. Jun and Ms. Hanabi flank her, both radiating a sense of vigilance and readiness. Rei is playing with a blue balloon inside, running around. Akira begins to speak. "It's like he has been wiped from the face of earth. No matter how much we search it leads to nothing." The gravity of Akira's words hangs heavy in the room, a palpable sense of unease settling over the Outbound members. Ms. Fujiwara leans forward, her brow furrowed in thought. "What about CCTV footage?" she asks. "Have we tried tracking his movements through security cameras?" Yumi speaks up, "Me, Mako and Kyoko checked every single possible camera that was viewing part that night. They were in an angle where cameras cannot see anything. I am assuming boss intentionally chose that spot."

Ms. Fujiwara nods, her expression somber. "That's a valid assumption," she says. "Naoya is skilled and experienced, and he most likely had a plan when he decided to confront the assailants." She pauses, her gaze fixed on the table before her. Daisuke speaks up, "I don't believe boss died." Ms. Fujiwara looks up, a flicker of hope in her eyes. "And what makes you believe that?" she asks, her voice tinged with a hint of skepticism. "I don't know why you are suddenly talking like you are our new boss or anything but, boss wouldn't die to something puny like that." Ms. Fujiwara's expression hardens at Daisuke's words, her eyes narrowing slightly. "I understand your loyalty to Naoya," she responds, her tone firm yet measured. "But we have to consider all possibilities in this situation. We need to be prepared for anything." Katsura decides to interfere with the conversation. "I don't understand one part. Why would he leave his phone in the house instead of taking it with himself?" Ms. Fujiwara nods, acknowledging Katsura's question. "That's a valid point," she says. "Naoya leaving his phone behind doesn't seem like something he would normally do." She looks around the room, seeking input from the others. "What are your thoughts on this?" Hanabi continues, "He said he needed some alone time before leaving the house that night right?" 

Ms. Fujiwara nods, her expression thoughtful. "Yes, that's correct," she confirms. "Naoya mentioned wanting some time to himself, which is not unusual for him." She takes a moment to consider, her mind working through different possibilities. Kento begins to speak, "Is he possibly trying to tell us something without saying anything?" Ms. Fujiwara's eyes narrow as she considers Kento's suggestion. "That's a possibility," she concedes. "It's not a far-fetched idea, but what would he be trying to tell us?" She leans back slightly, her hand rubbing her chin in thought. Hayakawa speaks up, "In my opinion he isn't trying to tell us something. Everything that happened that night was unplanned." Ms. Fujiwara nods, appreciating Hayakawa's input. "That could be true as well," she admits. "But regardless of whether it was planned or not, we need to find answers." She looks around the room, her expression resolute. Yumi decides to speak, "And as you can see Ms. Fujiwara. We couldn't find anything for the past week." Ms. Fujiwara sighs, her shoulders dropping slightly. "I understand the frustration," she says, her voice laced with a hint of frustration. "But we can't give up. We need to keep searching, keep asking questions." She looks around the room, her eyes locking onto each member in turn. Katsura looks at Hayakawa and responds, "He is either dead or at the hands of THL or Six Commandments. Because anything else wouldn't make sense." Hayakawa nods, agreeing with Katsura's assessment. "That's a logical assumption," he says, his voice firm. "But even if he's been captured, there must be a way to get him back."

Mako speaks up, "We can't just enter THL building like Jun and Boss did. It would be suicide for us." Ms. Fujiwara's expression turns grim as Mako's words sink in. "You're right," she concedes. "Heading into THL's territory without a proper plan would lead to disaster." She takes a moment, her mind working through various possibilities. "We need to regroup and come up with a new strategy." She glances around the room, seeking input from the other members. The group falls into a contemplative silence as they consider Ms. Fujiwara's words. Each member is lost in their own thoughts, weighing the options and trying to come up with a viable plan. Finally, Kyoko speaks up, her voice tinged with determination. "If we can't infiltrate THL directly, perhaps we should focus on gathering more information about them instead," Kyoko suggests. "We know they're involved in many shady dealings, so there must be some sort of weakness we can exploit." Hayakawa looks at each member individually and answers, "Let's get to work people, we might be racing with time." he Outbound members nod in agreement, their expressions resolute. As they begin to discuss plans and divide tasks, a sense of urgency fills the room. They know that time is of the essence, and they are determined to do whatever it takes to find out the truth about Naoya's disappearance. After making some plans for gaining intel, Ms. Fujiwara gets out to the balcony to get some fresh air. As Ms. Fujiwara steps out onto the balcony, the cool breeze brushes against her face, offering a momentary respite from the tension indoors. She takes a seat on the plastic chair, the sounds of the bustling city filtering in from the street below. Taking a deep breath, she allows her mind to briefly wander, attempting to find some clarity amidst the chaos. You better not be dead, you reckless idiot... she looks down in worry and looks back up at the street. We will save you no matter what it takes Naoya. You protected everyone around you as much as you could. It's our turn to do the same for you.

Operation: Rescue Naoya, Commences!