Working With Phantoms

Unforeseen Help

June 16th

Madran arrived at lunch and saw that Akira had already sat down. Madran had observed that he was much more stressed than usual, but refrained from asking him anything due to her having to deal with her own problems.

"Hey, Akira's been all crazy for a few days ever since we changed Fourete's heart. Do you think it has anything to do with Mitsuru?"

"No, but I do suspect another individual with an 'M' in their name causing him so much grief."

"Maybe, we could ask him?"

"That would be wise, but we should wait until everyone else is here."

Madran, heeding Dharma's words, awaited for the arrival of the rest of the table. Then, once everyone had arrived, Madran looked to Akira.

"Hey, Akira, you've been kinda quiet these past few days. Is anything wrong?"

Akira sighed.

"Yep. Guess what happened?"

"What?"

"Do you know Makoto?"

"Oh, her? Yeah, she's a bitch."

"Well, she managed to find our identity out. Not only that, but she decided to send us on a wild goose chase so that we could convince her that we aren't crooks."

"That's terrible. I'm sorry that we've been so busy, but..."

"Yeah, I know, Rosana's uncle. I saw it all over the news, 'large drug ring brought to an end by secretive vigilante group.' Makoto even talked about it, and I feel that she's onto you as well, Madran."

Just then, Madran spied a certain girl walking over to their table.

"Oh, speak of the Devil."

Makoto then arrived at their table and sat next to Akira.

"Hey, Makoto."

"Hello, Akira. I trust that you've made some progress?"

"What do you want with him?"

"Wouldn't you know, Fwoosh?"

Madran was suddenly paralyzed by Makoto calling her by her codename.

"H-How do you know that?"

"I'll tell later."

Makoto made a dry smile before talking to Akira once more.

"You see, Madran managed to take down a foreign drug ring. What's so hard about this one?"

"I was Fourete's niece."

Makoto looked over at Rosana.

"Oh, Rohina-san? How has this school been?"

"Mierda. I hate it with every fiber of my being."

"I see. Do you happen to know anything about the-"

"Did I remember inviting you here? Madran over here is incredibly stressed, and wanted to vent without your snooping self presenting your presence. What happens behind closed doors stays closed, Makoto."

"Oh, Sheila, nice to see you as well. Or, should I say, Beauty?"

"What I do in my free time has no correlation with you."

Makoto nodded.

"Hmm. Well, Mitsuru wanted to tell you something, but hasn't had the time. Remember, on the 19th, I-"

"Oh, her? Yeah, I'm about done wallowing in my sorrow."

Madran glared at Makoto.

"I would like to make a few requests, since you have connections to my lovely rival. First, get your long-ass nose out of my business. Second, go fuck yourself. Third, I've made my choice, and disbanding ain't one of them. If she wishes to start this with a fight, then I'll end it with one!"