Even Death Doesn't Apart Us (English Version)

Chapter 25

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Aika's laptop was left on the coffee table, while its owner read manga below trying to regain her motivation to write. Still, no sentences or images could come out of Aika's imagination. Movies, games, and even manga she liked failed to lift her mood. The cloudy weather that Aika liked to write in, couldn't help.

Thoughts after thoughts roamed freely in her mind. She sat in front of her laptop which showed a clean white document page. Empty, without a single word. If only I could catch Sagawa, if only I wasn't in that photo, if I didn't fight back... Before finishing her last word, Aika slammed her forehead on the table, startling the kittens sleeping below.

She nodded her head again and kept cursing herself for not being able to get a single sentence out to write. Her head was foggy, there was no light in her, she was lost in her own thoughts. Aika didn't want to blame the situation. In fact, the terror of the crazy Sagawa was the cause of the hell she endured.

It all started after the official news about Tokei publication. Sagawa asked to meet him. Because the news said Ito Makoto will publish her latest novel this year with Tokei publishing.

"What do you mean, Ito-chan?! You want to defect, to follow those who aren't grateful to me? The ones who clearly made you like this!" Sagawa slammed the cafe table.

Aika held back from rolling her eyes at Sagawa's unreasonable words. Even though the ones who clearly contributed to her career were Yukii, Koga, and Okabe, who had been insulted as a wolf in sheep skin.

Aika only wanted to meet Sagawa in a public place that was monitored from another angle by Kenta's hired guard. To face Sagawa, the girl tried her best. To stay strong and not be emotional. Aika could face this. This meeting was part of a plan formed by Kenta and Yukii. All to catch Sagawa. Stop all of Sagawa's crimes. For Aika's freedom.

After BizBoost's birthday party, Aika told Yukii about Kenta. That he would help catch Sagawa. Obviously Aika's mentor accepted Kenta's offer happily. They soon met to discuss their plan. Since Aika and Kenta's friendship was already known to Sagawa, they decided to meet at a cafe near the BizBoost office.

Kenta's plan is to find information on Sagawa that can be obtained through BizBoost's connections. Aika just realized that the reason BizBoost is a strong company is the connections and information they have. From the first meeting with Yukii, the man provided a lot of evidence of embezzlement funds that Sagawa's family made.

Yukii, who had been investigating Sagawa for three years, was surprised by Kenta and Hozumi's efforts. From that meeting, Aika also found out that Kenta had been secretly observing Sagawa's movements.

Yukii couldn't stop admiring Kenta when talking to Aika after the meeting. From the way Kenta provided security for them, collecting strong and concrete evidence, and Kenta's plan to help find other victims. Yukii said that Aika's decision to stay with Kenta was the best decision for now.

Kenta's house in Chofu is a strategic location because it is not far from Tokyo, but not crowded. Moreover, Aika does not need to go out much for work because the studio is in the back of the house, and the grocery store is close by. So Sagawa can't track Aika.

Added with the security that Kenta gave. From bodyguards during important events, CCTV in various corners, and good internet security, and Kenta himself who always accompanied the girl to go out. All of that made Yukii even calmer because Aika was in a safe place.

The woman said that her impression of Kenta had completely changed. She thought he was an arrogant and cold CEO and YouTuber. Yukii laughed remembering her initial suspicions, because Kenta was actually very different from what she thought, "He only talks a little, but he cares about you so much and does a lot for you," Aika's heart always felt warm when she remembered Yukii's words.