The New Light - Fugou Keiji

Part Eight

Kambe Daisuke went with several people from the police who teamed up with the Kambe family to find Katou Haru. Thanks to the help of HEUSC tracking Haru's phone, he and the shooter are now near an empty building surrounded by trees. With the two pistols aimed at each other.

"Haru...!"

The wind blew softly, turning silence for Haru to think about the answer to the shooter's choice. Haru knew that he had a smaller chance of shooting the person than the shooter had shot at him. Their abilities differed greatly, and Haru knew that. Though luck was in his hands when he managed to shoot the shooter in the shoulder.

"Well, what's your answer?"

Haru looked up at the shooter who seemed still smiling happily, enjoying the situation. Where Haru is so dilemma and confused. Haru tightened his grip on the grip of the gun. Haru took a deep breath before slowly exhaling.

"You should've known that I can't choose one of them."

"That's why I gave you such options."

Haru frowned. Haru remembered how his time with the rich young master, Kambe Daisuke. It feels strange, and at the same time fun. Haru was happy to see another side of Daisuke's cool and arrogant attitude, when his surprised expression was evident as Daisuke was enjoying ordinary people's food, as well as grocery shopping at the supermarket. Haru also shared ice cream with the rich boy, even though he could buy various types of ice cream at a price that was not as low as what Haru usually bought.

The day Daisuke first approached him, asking what made him even more upset, before returning to do the same thing at a later date. Haru did not understand what a wealthy boy like him saw in Haru, who used to be battered to uphold justice. But for Haru, who is usually surrounded by people who are not in the same way as he thinks, and also sometimes acts carelessly and ends up giving in to Haru, now meets people who don't hesitate to state what's on his mind and hold on to the same stance as him. Even though Haru finds it really annoying and Haru really doesn't like it.

But at the very least, Daisuke tried not to bother others, by using his money. Haru sometimes hates Daisuke's way of using it with money, but there are times when money can save him. Haru was a little grateful for that one. The existence and time that Daisuke gave him, became something that was precious to him. Haru remembers the whereabouts of his best friend, who ended up being battered and injured by it. Haru hated that. Really.

Haru looked up, and now his gaze was staring straight at the shooter.

"Since I can't choose one of them, I won't choose."

The shooter frowned, and Haru could tell he was pissed off. Haru did the same as the previous shooter, changing the box of contents. Without hesitation, Haru's long arms now pointed right at the person's face.

The sound of footsteps was approaching, but Haru didn't even glance at him. The shooter glanced occasionally to see who was coming, but ended up staring back at Haru.

"You missed your chance."

Haru smiled.

"Whatever you say."

A loud pounding sound was heard, and someone's scream made Haru turn his head.

"Haru!"

Haru's eyes widened, and there was an opportunity for the shooter to launch his shot. This time the bullet shot past his right waist and made Haru have to dodge and fall.

"Ukh!"

"We're not done yet, Katou Haru."

Daisuke gave orders to the police who were with him to pursue the shooter while Daisuke approached Haru. He saw his upperclassman touch his clothes which began to be covered in blood.