Chapter 7 With your Individual Number Card in hand, we...

Chapter 7

In those few brief seconds, too many thoughts flashed through Gong You's mind. His instinct for danger made him grab Kurokawa Kaoru's wrist and run. By the time he realized what was happening, the two men in black were no longer in sight.

"How on earth did you manage to provoke such a dangerous guy? It's obvious that what he's holding isn't a toy gun!"

"Who knows?"

"Hello!"

"Even if you say so, I don't know why the other party is chasing me."

In reality, there was no need for a reason for this sort of thing. Kurokawa Kaoru had seen the man they were dealing with before. He was involved in smuggling firearms, and his company was also facing financial problems. It was easy to imagine what kind of deal he would make with the two men in black.

It is only natural that they would want to silence them after seeing such a thing.

Unfortunately, I was unlucky - since a murder had just happened, there must be a lot of police cars parked around, and I was afraid that they would give up after chasing for a while.

As for whether they would investigate their information further and attack them again, that would depend on how smart those two were. Kurokawa Kaoru personally wasn't worried about being caught. The Kurokawa family was well-known within the industry, and anyone with a bit of common sense wouldn't bother him again.

The problem is Gong You. Kurokawa Kaoru sighed.

In that situation, Kurokawa Kaoru wasn't sure if the other party had seen Gong You's face. But even if he hadn't seen it, the Inarizaki volleyball team uniform alone would allow them to find out a lot.

“What a hassle.”

Kurokawa Kaoru complained softly.

Hearing his voice, Gong You turned around suddenly and said with a look of resentment: "This happened because Kurokawa was discovered by them."

Kurokawa Kaoru tried to protest: "That's because Kudo Shinichi is too weak. He was discovered so quickly. Besides, how could I have known that I would meet their eyes when I rushed over?"

"In short, Kurokawa must take responsibility."

"Just being seen trading won't have much of an impact..."

"Answer me first."

"Yes, yes, I will take responsibility."

After repeatedly assuring the other party that they were no longer being followed, Kurokawa Kaoru, who was finally released, yawned and said slowly, "Don't worry, the Hyogo Prefecture police are not pushovers. If any strange guys come looking for trouble with us, we won't have time to call the police then."

“…That sounds nice.”

At this point, Miya You couldn't say anything more. It was normal for a high school student who had always focused solely on volleyball to be overwhelmed when faced with something so unexpected for the first time. Seeing the man with his head bowed, looking like he could fall asleep at any moment, Miya You sighed and said, "That detective... I mean, Kudo Shinichi, is he still alive?"

"perhaps."

“Why probably?”

"Before I could see clearly, he took out the gun from his pocket."

He would think that Kudo Shinichi is still alive because a long time has passed since he met that person in a previous life. Unless there are other people around the other person who can be reborn like himself, Kurokawa Kaoru does not think that Kudo Shinichi would lose his life because of such a small episode.

Thinking of this, Kurokawa Kaoru lowered his eyes and continued, "If you're worried about that guy named Kudo Shinichi, you might as well pay more attention to the news in Beika Town. After all, if a well-known figure like him was really killed in Dorobigaar Paradise, it would definitely make the headlines of the Tokyo Shimbun."

"you're right."

Gong You nodded, and his chaotic mood finally calmed down.

Then--

"So you really want to come home with me and spend the night?"

"Didn't I just say that?"

Kurokawa Kaoru's expression was confused: "Because I ran away from home, and my current condition is not convenient for other classmates to see me, so I have to trouble you to take me in."

"As you said, I am indeed the most suitable candidate."

The moonlight shone on Gong You's face. Seeing the expectation on his face, Gong You laughed dryly twice. "But have you forgotten that this is Beika Town? The reason I'm here is because I was selected for the All-Japan Youth Team. Moreover, we are staying in the room prepared by the organizer. No matter how hard I try, there is no way I can take you there."

The All-Japan Youth Team? Kurokawa Kaoru was stunned.

Now that I think about it...it seems like I did hear Gong You and the others mention this matter in class.

"What you said seems to make some sense."

"Right?"

Gong You breathed a sigh of relief: "So you should go home..."

"So you have money?"

"……ha?"

It took a few seconds to digest what Kurokawa Kaoru said. Although he didn't know what the other party was trying to do, Gong You still answered truthfully: "Of course I have money. My parents have never been harsh on me in this regard."

Kurokawa Kaoru nodded: "After all, your father is a well-known wealthy man in Hyogo Prefecture."

"It's not that bad..."

"Since you're going to participate in training, you should bring your individual number card with you, right?"

"Of course."

Gong You replied, "Not everyone can participate in training like this. When assigning us rooms, the organizer needs to check our individual number cards for registration."

"It's easier if you carry it with you."

Hearing Gong You's words, Kurokawa Kaoru laughed. Instinctively sensing something bad in his smile, Gong You took two steps back and was about to turn around when someone's hand fell on his shoulder.

“…”

He knew something bad was going to happen!

"As I said just now, you are the only one who can take me in in my current situation."

"So I said..."

"So I came up with a solution."

Facing Gong You's horrified gaze, Kurokawa Kaoru raised the corners of his lips, revealing a rare embarrassed smile: "Take your personal number card and let's go get a room."

“…”

Twenty minutes later.

"This is your room card, please keep it safe."

In the lobby of the Mihua Hotel, the receptionist handed Gong You the room card. Seeing him looking at her hesitantly, she raised her eyebrows and said gently, "I wish you a wonderful evening."

Gong You: Haha.

In his opinion, this blessing was no different from a death warrant.

Dragging her heavy body to the elevator waiting area, she took the room card from his hand. Kurokawa Kaoru looked at him with a smile and deliberately joked with others, "You look like a poor person who was forced into prostitution."

Isn’t it! Gong Yoo’s expression meant this.

As if guessing his thoughts, Kurokawa Kaoru chuckled and walked into the elevator first. Their room was on the 28th floor. After reaching out and pressing the button for the floor, Kurokawa Kaoru lowered his head to play with his phone.

Gong You, who was standing by, did not have such leisure time. He looked at the elevator floor sign with an expressionless face. Listening to the laughter of the boy next to him, he gritted his teeth and felt that his future was bleak and he could not see the end at a glance.

Tomorrow... he would make this guy go back home no matter what. He never wanted to be looked at like that by the receptionist again.

The most important thing is——

The cost of the Rice Flower Hotel is too high! His pocket money is almost gone!

He could ask his parents for more money, but Miya Yuu couldn't figure out how to explain it to them. If they, especially Miyaji, knew he was staying in a hotel with other people, not to mention that Kurokawa Kaoru's appearance was so deceptive, then he would be "finished".

Thinking of this, Gong You took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, the elevator in front of him just opened. Just as Gong You was about to lift his foot, a familiar voice sounded in his ears.

"Ayou?"

“…”

"Heiji???"

Looking at the dark-skinned boy in front of him, Gong You froze in place.

TBC.