"Asuna, keep an eye on him."
After shouting this, Yuu turned to Kyouko, who was slowly approaching, having just put down her phone.
"Auntie, have you called the police?"
"Of course." Still seemingly shaken, Kyouko glanced at the hooded man writhing on the ground, quickly looking away and kicking the bamboo sword and syringe farther off. "I never imagined something this terrifying would happen at your school…"
Yuu closed his eyes for a couple of seconds before opening them and replying:
"It has nothing to do with the school. He came here on purpose."
Naturally pointing the tip of her parasol at the hooded man's throat, making him calm down slightly, Asuna looked at Yuu in shock.
"Came here on purpose? He deliberately came to attack us?"
"You could say that. Let the police interrogate him later."
Yuu glanced at the students who had noticed the commotion and started shouting, drawing attention to the scene.
"I need to step away for a bit. I'll be back in ten minutes."
"Where are you going?" The mother and daughter asked in unison.
Kyouko's tone carried a faint sense of realization, while Asuna's was more like—
"Can I come with you?"
Yuu couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to tidy her messy bangs and brushing her soft, slightly flushed, sweat-dampened cheek with the back of his hand.
"Just going to deliver justice for my girlfriend, that's all."
Asuna blinked. Though she didn't fully understand the meaning of his words, Yuu's gentle voice was enough to make her forget all her anxiety and doubts, choosing to trust him without complaint.
"Then I'll wait for you to come back."
Asuna covered the back of his hand with her palm, her gaze soft, her smile sweet, looking into his eyes with full attention.
Without lowering her head, she swiftly jabbed the parasol's tip at the hooded man below, who seemed about to cause trouble, making him settle down again.
Yuu let go of her hand. "Alright, I'll leave this to you two for now. I'll come back to help. Be careful."
"Okay."
The tenderness faded, and Asuna nodded with a serious expression, her resolve reassuring.
Without time to explain further, Yuu said goodbye to the Yuuki mother and daughter, then hurried off in the opposite direction, turning into the shadows of the school building at the corner.
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Sugou was now in a complete panic, his legs trembling all the way to the parking lot, his teeth chattering nonstop.
"That idiot, I told him not to touch the Yuuki mother and daughter, and he went and did it anyway… Tch, forget killing that guy, now I'm in danger too!"
Many criminals linger at the crime scene—first, to confirm if their crime succeeded, check for overlooked evidence, and gather more information to ensure their safety. Second, to satisfy their desires, reliving the thrill of the crime, admiring the reactions of victims, onlookers, and even the police, savoring the feeling of controlling everything from behind the scenes and retreating flawlessly.
Sugou was no exception. To revel in Yuu's expression as he was injected with poison and died in agony, he deliberately followed the "fugitive convict" to Sobu High, wanting to witness his enemy's death scene firsthand, soothing the deep-seated hatred etched in his memory that would never fade.
They arrived in the afternoon, so they missed the morning events. After struggling to find Yuu, he was surrounded by too many people, leaving no opportunity.
Originally planning to hide and wait for an opening, the "fugitive convict" suddenly slipped into the crowd, causing Sugou to briefly lose track of him.
When he found the man again, Sugou nearly cursed out loud—
Not only did the guy not seek out Yuu for a one-on-one duel, which was fine, and not only did he attack the targets Sugou explicitly told him to avoid, which was also fine…
But he lost?!
Lost to Asuna, who had no strength whatsoever?!
No wonder he was a wanted murderer, killing people with drugs. How could someone with such weakness survive this long?!
"If that idiot leaks my name, my life is over…"
Sugou was now deeply regretful.
Why, on this Friday, did he let anger cloud his judgment, hiring someone who held his weakness to carry out a murder mission against a monster whose background he didn't even know?
Wasn't that as stupid as playing poker, with the opponent showing three aces while he held three threes, yet still going all-in?
As long as that slim hope didn't come through, everything would be lost—he, who was usually calm and rational, would never make such a foolish choice.
"It's all that bastard Tenkuji Yuu's fault… Sooner or later! Sooner or later, I'll kill you!" he muttered angrily, venting the fear and anxiety rising in his heart.
Sugou finally reached the parking lot, found his car, and pressed the unlock button, feeling a slight relief.
"Thank goodness I prepared an escape route abroad beforehand… Even if it was for that guy, it's fine if I use it myself!"
Japan was no longer safe, but with his talent and experience, he could succeed even overseas!
Glancing at his watch, there was still time before the issue spread and reached him, enough to catch the nearest flight.
With a relieved smile, Sugou opened the car door.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
"Sorry, this place is already full."
Yuu's profile looked cold and slightly rough. He rested both feet on the steering wheel, not glancing at Sugou, merely crossing his arms over his chest, his fingers tapping his elbow impatiently.
Shocked and frozen in place, after a moment, Sugou's eyes widened, his trembling finger pointing at him, his once-calm jaw chattering again.
"Y-You, how…"
"Because I predicted your moves, Sugou, who's eager to escape."
After replying with a sneer, Yuu lowered his feet, his cold gaze shifting sideways.
Sugou suddenly stumbled back two steps, as if to flee, but his legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground, his face pale as he opened his mouth.
"You, I… How could you…"
"As for how I got into your car, I think Jotaro would love to answer that."
Yuu stepped out of the car, looking down at him with a cold expression, suddenly planting his foot just three centimeters from Sugou's crotch.
"But me? I'll just make you regret your choices with my fists!"
"Eek!"
Sugou's entire body trembled, letting out a high-pitched scream, his black suit pants visibly darkening.
Yuu paused, then retracted his foot with a disgusted expression.
"I didn't expect you to be this scared… Whatever, let's get this over with."
Grabbing Sugou's hair, Yuu gently removed his glasses and tossed them into the car.
Yuu slowly grinned ferociously.
"I'll wait for you to tell me the details later, but for now… let's begin the final Justice Execution."
The next second, an invisible space enveloped the quiet parking lot.
"Brace yourself, Sugou Nobuyuki!"
"W-Wait! I'll talk, I'll tell you everything! You can't take justice into your own hands—"
*SMACK!*
Before he could finish shouting, the satisfying sound of flesh being struck rang out.
Sunlight pierced through the gray clouds, still illuminating the autumn afternoon street.
Though it was still some time before 4 p.m., Sobu High's autumn club exhibition, after the piercing wail of police sirens, was forced to end.