3-20: Same as Ever (4/4)

3-20: Same as Ever (4/4)

Do you really think you can keep hiding at a place like this?

As if shes seen through all of that, she assumed a scolding posture and pointed out the biggest issue here.

It was indeed a bit late to point it out, but after finding out the actual situation of this place that theyve wound up in, she wanted to ask him that question one last time.

It made perfect sense that Shinichi was trying to hide so many things. After all, the revelation of such things would cause the whole world to become even more chaotic, but hiding his secrets in a place like this was simply too difficult.

That is of course unless he chose not to involve himself with anyone regardless what happens, but Youko knew full well that such a thing was impossible. Hell and heaven could switch places but nothing could stop Shinichi Nakamura from sticking his nose into other peoples business.

I cant help but worry since you barely hid anything at all over at Falandia.

Well, yeah. Over there it was a lot easier to let the truth out and then suppress those in the know.

There were very few people who picked a fight with the strong. If people feared him, then less people would approach him.

As long as he didnt play along with the people who tried to use their strength and approached him, the story would end there.

Either way, trouble was going to find him whether he did or anything or not. There was no need for him to invite them himself since his nature made it impossible to ignore them.

Or at least thats how he saw it.

So, what are you going to do now?

Umm, yeah, about that Actually, I was thinking of making a deal.

Shinichi blurted out something like that as if it was an everyday thing.

With who and with what?

Someone familiar with Garesto Academy with some degree of authority, and who can help with my secret

For a moment, Youkos eyes started swimming, unsure about what Shinichi was about to say, but she very quickly understood what he was getting at.

So youre going to sell some of your secret and in exchange get help hiding it?

Yeah, something like that. Something like that. Theres someone convenient around, so might as well.

Shinichi fearlessly smiled and flicked one of the projected screens. On it appeared the information of a certain person.

When Youko saw her picture, it all made sense.

I see. If the tales Ive heard from you are true, then she is indeed most appropriate. And more than likely, itll be physical help youll be giving her rather than information.

Exactly.

Right So, when did you think about all of this?

Shinichi was happily nodding his head upon receiving his servants support, but when she asked that, he suddenly froze.

Its true that he just thought up the plan yesterday, but he had always intended on finding himself allies although of the several plans, it was just the plan to grab someones weakness But regardless, what was really unexpected was that he would be making allies as soon as he transferred.

Just what is wrong with me

As helpless as he was, he knew he wasnt thinking enough.

Whats more is that because he ran away from his room, trouble found him once more.

Almost as if it had been waiting for him all this time, a familiar presence was now following him from behind.

With a quiet sigh that no one could hear, Shinichi held his foster over the vending machine.

The components aside, the vending machines here looked just like the ones Shinichi remembered.

The only part thats changed is that instead of a coin slot it had a sensor for the fosters.

The students of the school paid for everything at Kutoria through their foster.

As for the bills themselves, they could be paid for with electronic money or the bill could be sent to ones guardians. There were various ways to pay them.

Either way Shinichi pretended to look lost while looking at the foster in his hand.

This was the floor of his room. Because of that there were several hidden cameras placed all over it. Currently, he was looking at the video feed taken by the vending machine.

You cant be serious.

He could feel the aura and the gaze boring into him, so he knew that there was someone watching him from the shadow of the corner.

It was impressive how they were able to catch his position and expression, considering the location of the camera.

There was a petitioning face on the male student as he peeked out from the corner with just his head. That was an expression with a mix of expectation and anxiety, impatience and guilt.

Oh, yeah. Of course hed be here. Its the male dormitory.

Why didnt he realize it? Maybe he just didnt want to realize it.

Shinichis mutters were too quiet for the peeping student to catch.

Im so stupid, seriously, Shinichi cursed himself as he purchased the 100% apple juice from the vending machine.

Cant you at least do a better job hiding?

The way Shinichi looked when he was troubled was exactly the same as before.

Shinichi could only wryly smile as he made a face like that.

After all, the one who was watching him from the shadows was none other than one of the siblings he reunited with at this school.

Until now, Shinichi had forgotten that this younger brother of his was at the male dormitory too.