Tokyoites don't have martial virtue

"I heard that the student who ruined the journalism club is named Kyushu Makoto... That's strange. Based on my previous investigation, he should be the kind of cunning guy who wouldn't dare to fight back even if someone took advantage of him?"

“That Kyushu Makoto was hiding his strength. I was careless…” Karasukawa Sakifumi frowned regretfully, as if she was about to cry: “Being defeated by someone like him is all my fault!”

"I see..." Adachi Shin seemed to ponder for a moment, then looked relieved:

"Well, life is full of surprises and unexpected events. You never know if the next piece you take out of the box will be a chocolate or a bitter licorice."

"I don't intend to blame you. After all, you're a talented person. I don't want to negate someone as talented as you just because of one failure."

Adachi Shin's tone remained consistently calm. Rather, that was part of his charm.

In Karasukawa Saki's memory, Adachi Shin was the kind of all-rounder who always maintained a calm and low-key smile, and would crack jokes to liven up the atmosphere when necessary, and would never arouse hostility.

This is why Adachi Shin is extremely popular at school; even the most disliked problem students will greet him.

In addition, he possessed remarkable intelligence and leadership skills, and within three years he ran the news department with great success, even reaching the point of challenging the student council.

If anyone knew the evil deeds he had committed at Xiujin Academy, they would likely be shocked and exclaim that he was a "smiling tiger".

Karasukawa Saki believed that she had only learned a few superficial skills from him, yet she was already enough to become the "News Queen" admired by everyone. If she hadn't run into Kyushu Makoto, she could have completed her studies amidst flowers and praise, and made the whole school dance to her tune.

"I'm no longer the Minister of Information, and..." Saki Karasawa sighed, holding the phone regretfully, and said:

"I also received a serious warning from the school, which will affect my future studies and job search. My current situation is terrible..."

Adachi Shin interrupted her, as if he had planned it all along:

"Didn't I tell you this already? I hope to continue working with you and assisting my career after you enter the workforce."

"Adachi-senpai's business?" Karasukawa Sakifumi covered her mouth in surprise and exclaimed, "Does senpai already have plans to start his own business?"

"You could say it's pretty much starting a business," Adachi Shin suggested casually.

"Since the school has already reached a dead end, why not come and learn about my entrepreneurial venture in advance, just to pave another path for the future?"

"R-Really? Is it really possible?" Karasukawa Sakifumi deliberately feigned a lack of confidence. "I just failed..."

"So, don't give up on yourself just because of one failure!" Adachi Shin chuckled, lecturing in a playful tone:

"You have outstanding talent, that's undeniable. You'll be able to get into any kind of underworld, legitimate business, or gray area in the future. So don't be discouraged by one failure, and don't think of yourself as a useless person!"

Upon hearing this, Karasukawa Saki nodded in feigned gratitude and said, "Really... then thank you so much, Adachi-senpai!"

"No problem at all~" Adachi Shin seemed to take a sip of tea, his tone becoming leisurely: "Let's meet up at a coffee shop on Sunday, I haven't seen my junior for almost half a year~"

"..." Faced with her senior's sudden invitation, Karasukawa Saki hesitated noticeably. But remembering Kyushu Makoto's indignant expression earlier, she forced herself to agree.

"Hi~ No problem, Adachi-senpai~!"

"...Beep beep beep—"

After hanging up the phone, Kyushu Makoto eagerly leaned over and asked, "What did he say?"

"He said he wanted to meet me at a coffee shop this Sunday," Karasuka Sakifumi said, putting away her phone with a hint of smugness.

"He also said he wanted to show me his 'entrepreneurial' venture. This might be a good opportunity for us to get closer to him!"

“It is indeed a good opportunity.” Kyushu Makoto stroked his chin, lost in thought: “But is his so-called ‘entrepreneurship’ really legitimate?”

"Who knows~ We'll have to wait until Sunday to find out." Karakawa Saki shrugged and tilted her head slightly.

"Besides, he asked me to go to a crowded public place like a coffee shop, so there shouldn't be any danger, right?"

“That makes sense.” Kyushu Makoto nodded in agreement. “But I will monitor you the whole time, mainly to be responsible for you and ensure your safety.”

"What do you mean by taking responsibility? Do you really think you're some kind of old man?" Karasukawa Saki couldn't help but laugh, casually putting her arm around Kyushu Makoto's shoulder.

"I'm the senior and you're the junior, so you should let me go first!"

She stretched, her shoulder joints cracking crisply.

"It's Tuesday, so just wait patiently~"

......

The plan to lure the snake out of its hole went even more smoothly than expected. Adachi Shin readily agreed to meet with Karasukawa-senpai, and his true colors would soon be revealed.

Is he the universally respected "super nice news minister," or a major villain involved in social crimes...? The answer may be revealed on Sunday.

During the days of waiting, Kyushu Makoto had nothing to do, but he felt a little anxious.

Although he is currently just a high school student, he has lived two lives. In his previous life, he was at least a twenty-something adult, so he naturally has to take on the responsibilities of an adult in this operation.

As the elder, Kyushu Makoto couldn't let Karasukawa Sakifumi go on an adventure alone. He also needed to do his best to provide logistical support in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

If Adachi Shin really has a huge criminal organization behind him, Kyushu Makoto would be completely unable to confront it head-on.

However, once Adachi Shin notices something amiss, putting them in a situation where they have no choice but to fight to the death, Kyushu Makoto will need to find a way to break the deadlock.

So Makoto Kyushu went to the school's chemistry lab and, after getting permission from Ms. Etori, began using his spare time to make some small gadgets that could only be used in emergencies.

Using his knowledge of chemistry from his previous life, Makoto Kyushu luckily found white phosphorus and alcohol, mixed them together, and then put them into glass beverage bottles he picked up from the school's trash can. He then sealed them with strips of cloth and a glue gun, making several bottles of "Molotov cocktails".

Kyushu Makoto went to the wholesale supermarket and bought a bag of discounted dried chilies. He crushed them and poured them into an organic solvent. He then used a laboratory flask to slowly boil the solution at a medium temperature until it turned into bright red, pungent chili water. He then poured the solution into a spray bottle for later use.

Kyushu Makoto cooked like a master chef, and soon the table was filled with bottles and jars. It was Saturday afternoon.

"I'm going to see Adachi Shin tomorrow." Karasukawa Saki called him, clearly very nervous.

The coffee shop he invited me to is in Kamurocho, which happens to be where you live, right?

Now that things have come to this, she can no longer face that senior who was so kind to her as a teacher with a normal heart.

"Don't worry," Kyushu Makoto reassured him.

"We'll stay in touch by mobile phone throughout tomorrow, and I'll be listening in from a short distance. If anything unexpected happens, I'll provide support as quickly as possible!"

"You're really reliable~ Then I'll entrust my back to you~!" Karasukawa Sakifumi became a little more relaxed.

81. Undercover Crisis!

On Sunday afternoon, Karasukawa Sakifumi dressed in a rather formal outfit and went to Kamurocho to meet her senior.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, she specifically chose trousers instead of a skirt, which would make it easier to fight and escape.

Just as she arrived at Shinjuku Station and was about to take out her phone for navigation, a clear male voice suddenly called out to her:

"Good afternoon, Karakawa-kun!"

The speaker was a short-haired young man dressed in a light-colored loose linen overcoat with a white shirt, with a style reminiscent of a "Japanese fresh boy".

He strode closer to Karasukawa Saki, his smile as harmless as his attire.

"Adachi-senpai?" Karasukawa Saki recognized the newcomer and was caught off guard: "Didn't we meet at the coffee shop?"

Adachi Shin gave her a quick once-over, then pouted and teased her in a playful tone:

"Your outfit suits you perfectly today, and your hairstyle is much prettier than last year. Wow~ You seem even more charming than before!"

"Ah, thank you for the compliment." Suddenly showered with praise, Karasuka Saki's heart skipped a beat, and her tense mood inexplicably relaxed.

Shall we go to the coffee shop together now?

"Well... things have gotten a little complicated." Upon hearing this, Adachi Shin scratched his head, looking apologetic. "I just heard that the cafe has a private event this afternoon, so we can't go."

After saying that, Adachi Shin nodded slightly and sincerely apologized, his attitude appearing extremely earnest.

"Then...where are we going?" Karasu Saki asked, her eyes filled with confusion.

"It's alright~ I happen to know someone in Kamurocho who owns a karaoke bar." Adachi Shin smirked and chuckled lightly.

“I have already contacted him, and he has reserved a private room for us.”

"So...does that mean we need to change locations?" Karasu Saki's brows furrowed slightly, a sudden sense of unease rising within her.

Compared to a coffee shop, a karaoke room offers greater privacy. If Adachi-senpai were to take advantage of the situation and do something strange to her, her chances of survival would be greatly increased.

"Oh, it's alright, I'll cover the expenses. After all, it was my own idea." Adachi Shin scratched his head apologetically, but his gaze became somewhat profound.

"Or... is it that Karakawa-san is not willing?"

"I do!" Karasu Saki thought for a moment, then quickly nodded in agreement.

Although Adachi-senpai had a smiling face, his eyes clearly told her, "If you don't want to come with me, let's call it a day."

Having come this far and prepared so meticulously for so many days, how could she possibly want to miss this opportunity?

"That's good. I was worried that Karasukawa-kun would be offended~" Adachi Shin narrowed his eyes and smiled innocently again:

"Please follow me, the KTV isn't far from here."

......

A few blocks away, Kyushu Makoto, dressed in black, listened to the conversation on his phone and his heart skipped a beat.

"Why did you change locations?" Kyushu Makoto became uneasy, subconsciously checking his umbrella and plastic scissors, and then touching the pepper spray and cocktail bottle inside his jacket.

Something unusual must be going on... that's what Kyushu Makoto's intuition told him.

Just in case, he sent a text message to Karasukawa Saki: "[Situation has changed, should we withdraw?]"

A moment later, Karasuka Saki replied to him with a message: "It's okay, don't worry. Don't text me for now, it'll be bad if he finds out."

"..." Kyushu Makoto put the phone to his ear and continued to listen to their conversation.

......