Wednesday
January, 27, 20xx
Japan, Tokyo
Time: 2:04 AM
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*Beep
Asahi: "Haizz..."
'Tomorrow is my exam...'
In a dimly lit room, a boy sat on the carpeted floor with his two legs crossed.
Surrounding him is a messy pile of books.
Algebra 2, Calculus, Japanese Language Arts, Biology, World History, Fine Arts, Business&Tech, Cooking,...etc.
Asahi: "What time is it?..."
He turns behind, eyes drifting to the clock on the desk.
Its hands move clockwise with ticks and tacks as it passes number 1.
Its time is now 2:06 AM...
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Location: Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital
Time: 3:09 AM
Hill: |National Emergency?|
Harriet: |...He told me to seek help from the government.|
The night in Shanghai is quiet and peaceful as the city light turns off. On the rooftop of a hospital, stands a woman dressed in a black coat, alone. She speaks in a tiresome voice to the other speaker on the phone.
Hill: | What else does he say?|
Harriet: |He give me a riddle...|
The faint light from the phone lit up Harriet's pale face from the dark. Her emerald green hair and red eyes shine beautifully in the light, like jewels set against the night sky. Yet, the exhausted look on her face is completely the opposite of the usual self she exuded.
Hill: |...Alright. I understand the situation now. I will report it to the superior.|
Hill: |Also, send me the riddle. It is well be needed.|
Harriet: |Professor...|
Hill: |Yes?|
Harriet: |...|
Harriet's gaze drops to the ground as a slight hesitation crosses her thoughts. She had been wrestling with "it" for the past two days, uncertain whether or not she should ask the professor for an answer.
Her intuition tells her that seeking his insight now could provide more information about "it ", perhaps it could help her with her doubted thoughts. However, she also knows that this professor of hers would keep his mouth shut if she mentioned "it". Even if she threatens him and puts his life on the line, he'll remain silent and take "it" down his grave.
Hill: |Harriet, something on your mind?|
Harriet: |...Professor|
Harriet: |Does this...related to Isagi?|
Hill: |...|
Harriet: |If you don't wanna talk about it then-|
Hill: |I'm not sure.|
Hill: |Since everything related to that boy is kept highly secret.|
Harriet: |Kept secret? By who?|
Hill: |...|
Harriet: |Professor, does that mean he-|
*Crack
!!!
Harriet's heart skipped a beat. Her eyes quickly scan around the rooftop, alarmed. Far away from her, near the door, stood a figure in shadow. Tall and firm, the figure had the unmistakable outline of a man.
Harriet: |...I guess we need to end this conversation now, Professor.|
Hill: |Alright, take care then. I will help you with the request you have made.|
Hill: |Make sure to be careful. The government will send someone to contact you, and you'll be going with them.|
Harriet: |I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Professor.|
Hill: |Good luck.|
With a touch, the screen when black. The two have ended their conversation like that.
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Yeah, it's short.
I intentionally do it. As for the second chapter that I promised, it is still in progress (probably bz it is so fricking long). I upload this one first since I don't want to delay for so long and I'll have other things to do. Maybe I won't be able to update the new chapter as soon as possible, but I will try my best.
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Hidden Moon (Isagi Harem)
Mystery / ThrillerIsagi Yoichi had always been a rising star in the Neo Egoist Champion. After his last battle between PXG and Bastard Munchen, he quickly made a name for himself, becoming the top 1 in record time. However, after his victory, Isagi and his parent sud...
