Chapter 38: Alibaba

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Ann: I'm still thinking that why he shut the deal off .

Ryuji: What can we do.We can't contact him anymore.

Makoto: True .

Ann: So what now ?

Ryuji: Why don't we celebrate ? Remember Kaneshiro's treasure ? I already sell it .

Ann: How much ?

Ryuji: One hundred and fifty thousand yen .

Rin: Whoa !

Ren: That's awesome !

Makoto: Do you have any special place to recommend ?

Ryuji: How about sushi ?

Yusuke: I agree on this one .

Ren: Same here as well .

Rin: No objection .

Ann: Yeah !

Makoto : Okay .

Ryuji: Great let's go tomorrow !

You put your phone down as you smile . 'It's a great start for summer holiday.'

Xxx Next Day Xxx

The six of us sit near the counter while the chef prepared a sushi.When it's done , the chef served to all of us .

"Wow . . . "Your mouth open when you look sushi in front of you .

"Well everyone . . . "Ren take a chopsticks as other as well.

"Itadakimasu!" You guys start eating.

"Man , the flounder is outta this world ! That texture . . . "Ryuji said still munching the sushi .

"I-I don't see any prices listed here..." Yusuke sound hesitate.

"It's called market price . Don't worry 'bout it , we got the cash!" Ryuji replied.

"Eat well , Yusuke . Enjoy the sushi while we still can." You said to him .

"Thank you." Yusuke smile.

"Soooo good . . . . "Ann have smile on her face .

"It's delicious . . . "You eating a tamago . You hold the fatty tuna and secretly give it to Morgana.

"So yummy . . "Morgana whisper, enjoying the sushi.

After you guys done , you pay and go back . You guys also take out a extra sushi to bring back home .

Xxx

When we about to out of the station, a voice can be heard coming behind us.

"Niijima-san ! What are you doing here?" You all turned and saw it was Akechi .

'Oh!' You squeal a little when you saw him .

"Akechi-kun . . "Makoto replied.

"So you friends with Niijima-san too?"He ask to Ren-nii as he just nod.

"Do you know this guy?"Yusuke ask to us as you quickly nod .

"It's nice to meet.My name is Goro Akechi.Glad to make sure acquaintances , Yusuke Kitagawa." He said to Yusuke.

Yusuke surprise hear that . "How do you know my name?"

"You're former pupil of Madarame,right?"He ask to Yusuke. "I have actually just recently joined the investigation team looking into the Phantom Thieves . Did you see that Medjed has declared war on them?"

"War . . . ? "Ryuji crossed his arm.

"Their website was updated just a moment ago."

"For real?!" Ryuji quickly take out his phone . "English again." He sigh.

"Wait , what ? "Ann shocked read those website .

"What's it say ?!"

"Hm ? Why do you seem so agitated?" Akechi ask , curious.

Ryuji quickly answer that Ann is fan of Phantom Thieves .

"I see . "Akechi nod as he turn to look Ren-nii . "I want to ask you something . Regarding this whole Medjed commotion . . . If you we're one of the Phantom Thieves , what would you do?"

"Retaliate" Ren-nii simply answer.

"Hm,so you share the majority opinion." He respond as he suddenly walked closer towards you. "Rin-chan,it's nice to see you again."

Your face blushing when he in front of you . "Y-Yeah , me too . . "

"Actually I'm really glad I meet you again . I have something to ask you . Since it's summer holiday,can you go out with me when you have free time?"

"Eh?" Your face really shocked when he say that . You glanced look at others , all of them surprise too.

"S-sure . . . "You nod .

"Really?That's great . Here's my number." He gave you a card that has his number on it . "I waiting for your call." He smile."Well see ya." He left .

You put the card inside your pocket. 'Did Detective Prince just ask me out with him?!' You squeal as you turned facing the others . All of them staring at you.

"A-Anyways guys , things are getting serious with Medjed!" Ann break the silence .

"Oh yeah!What'd they write!?" Ryuji ask impatiently.

" 'We are disappointed in the people of Japan and their belief in the Phantom Thieves false justice. Hence,we shall proceed with our plan to cleanse Japan .This process will commence on August 21st.As a result,the Japanese economy shall suffer devastating damaged.' " Ann finished her reading.

"For real...?"Ryuji sigh.

"They say they will attack Japan if Phantom Thieves don't reveal themselves." Ann said.

"What are we gonna do about it?" You looked down.

"If only we could contact Alibaba."Makoto said.

"Why don't we back to Leblanc and discuss about this?"Yusuke suggest.

"Yeah."You all nod.

"Hold on,Rin-chan." Ann called you."Actually I want to ask you something. How Akechi know your name?"

"I've been meaning to ask that too Rin.As far I remember,you didn't say anything to him when we at TV station."Your brother looking at you as the others curious to hear your answer.

"Okay,okay.I will told you guys but don't be mad." You tell when he know your name.

"Wait,does that mean you alone with him at the Leblanc that day?"Ryuji sound angry when he hear that.

"H-he just coming to find Ren-nii that time and then he ask my name."You quickly answer.

"When is that?"Ren-nii ask.

"When you say you have plan with Yusuke. And I told you I have study that time."

"I see."Ren said, remember."When I'm about to arrive that time,he asking me to play baseball nearby." Ren told as Ryuji and Yusuke suddenly quiet after hearing your story.

Makoto and Ann looked each other and they both approaching you."Boys,she already told all of it .Come on,back to Leblanc now."Makoto take your hand as you guys leave.

XXX Leblanc XXX

Evening

You guys still wonder how to contact Alibaba.

"Dammit,Alibaba!Where the hell are you?" Ryuji yelled.

"Actually,he may be closer than we think." Makoto said.

"Huh?"

"Hypothetically speaking,even if we stole Futaba heart... How would Alibaba know that the deed has been done?Would he truly be able to discern that just from cell phone messages?"

"You mean he'd have to meet her in person?"Morgana said.

Makoto nod."Alibaba was able to deliver the calling card here. On top of that,he can check on Futaba's condition. However, according to the circumstances he put forth, he's unable to meet with us.This leads me believe it would be bad for him if we were to see the two of them together. It seems to me , Alibaba may in fact be Futaba herself." All of you guys shocked.

"So she's asking that we steal her own heart?"Yusuke seems figure out as well.

Makoto said that she want to meet Sojiro-san.Ren-nii answer that he know his house is.

"Is it weird if we go there right now?"

"We'll say this take out sushi is a gift for him." Makoto answer.

"But my fatty tuna!" Morgana exclaimed.

"I'll buy you another time,Mona-chan." You rubbed his head.

"Let's all go together."

XXX In front of Sojiro house XXX

Yusuke push the bell,but Sojiro-san still not come out. You saw the weather is kinda dark. You hugged yourself feeling scared when you hear lighting.

"It's unlocked." Makoto say as she slide the door and you guys enter the house. " Hello,sir?" Makoto called as you his see the TV lights only on and you guys make a way inside.

"This is creepy.Im kind of scared." Ann said as you feel afraid now.

"Don't say that when you're in someone's-" Suddenly a blackout and along with a scream can be heard at same time.

"AAAAA!!!" You and Makoto cling to Ann.

"A scream?!"

"What was that? !" Makoto sttuter.

Then you hear something came from upstairs.

"Did you h-hear that?" You asked as Ann and Makoto nod. " G-guys can we just get out of here please?"You beg as you feel someone bring you to closer at his chest.

"I'm here .Don't be afraid." You hear Ryuji voice.You can't help but gripped his shirt a little.

While you walking towards to door,you saw Makoto cling to your brother,then she said she can't move. Your eyes widen when you saw something behind here.

"M-Makoto...." You point behind her as she turned around.

A loud thunder making a figure look like a ghost.You and Makoto scream loudly along with that unkown figure. You can hear the house fill with a scream.

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Published: 19 Jan 2020