Chapter 193: Even Novels Did Not Go That Far!
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Kimura Kazuki’s puzzled look quickly changed to a look of comprehension as he listened to Officer Otake’s narration.
According to Ryo Otake, Mikami Kotone had four boyfriends when she was still alive, as well as Ikioi Ito as her spare. Thus, to call her a cheater would not be an overstatent at all, not to ntion the fact that neither of the four boyfriends had been aware of the other three’s existence. It was actually really unimaginable how Mikami Kotone managed to maintain four relationships simultaneously while flirting with Ikioi Ito.
As for the victim discovered today, her na was Ritsuko Yasuhara, 27 years old, and had an average white-collar job.
Ritsuko Yasuhara’s relationship status was even more absurd than that of Mikami Kotone and could also be considered frightening as she had seven boyfriends. Even novels did not go that far! She was pretty much a female protagonist in a reverse harem... Of course, this situation differed from novels and television shows, whereby all seven of them were unaware of the existence of the others.
All seven of them had been dating Ritsuko Yasuhara daily, conversing for long hours on the phone, being highly intimate with each other. The police had only been made aware of Ritsuko Yasuhara’s death after each of her seven boyfriends received a picture of her death and called the police. Only then did they break into her residence to see that she was already dead.
This was also one of the reasons why Ryo Otake was certain that Mikami Kotone and Ritsuko Yasuhara had died by the hands of the sa person... Or rather, by the hands of the sa demon.
This demon seed to hold a strong grudge specifically against female cheaters. Otherwise, it would not have only targeted females. After all, there were plenty of scumbag males to go around as well. Additionally, judging from the information they had obtained using the Seven Emotions Tracking Spell at the Natsu ho, the demon was identified to be a female too...
Could it be that the demon had ties with cheaters during her lifeti?
Kimura Kazuki did not request for the victim’s picture from Ryo Otake. If the demon was capable of operating through the internet, it would possibly be able to hack into his phone as well. This demon’s ability made it absolutely the skilled hacker there was. Thus, he rely inford Ryo Otake that he would be going to the scene imdiately.
However, the death of Ritsuko Yasuhara did manage to clear the suspicion laid on him. He had been busy attending the district qualifiers when the cri had been committed, and that was all he needed to prove that he was innocent. Hanging up the phone, Kimura Kazuki did not go to Reii District imdiately. Instead, he went to the resting room, which was rather crowded at the mont. Aside from Mr. Matsumura and the Kendo Association mbers, Natsui, Akino, and Fuyuno were present too. They had all seen Harunaka’s state just now after the duel, so as sisters, it was only natural that they were concerned and ca over imdiately.
Harunaka was in bed, looking at the people surrounding her with a smudge of worry in her eyes. Noticing her senior entering, she suddenly recalled sothing that made her eyes brighten up as she tried to sit up. Yet, the slightest movent in her agony-stricken body made her groan.
She did not feel much just now and rely thought that it was exhaustion from over-exertion that would render her arms sore for a few days. However, the doctor had told her that she had suffered muscle damage all over her body and prescribed proper rest for a few days. In the event of inadequate recuperation, she could be susceptible to other diseases.
Harunaka had implored the doctor if it would affect her performance at the Jade Dragon Flag National Competition, and the doctor’s hesitant answer made her heart drop. Her spirits plumted, and no matter how the others tried to comfort her, she still seed a little absent-minded and blur. Yet, upon seeing her senior and recalling so of his capabilities, her eyes could not help glowing with expectation glowing as she looked at him.
“Kimura-Kun, Furuhashi-san’s body isn’t in good condition.”
Kimura Kazuki had just entered the room when he was dragged aside by Mr. Matsumura. Hearing his worry-laden tone and upon understanding the situation slightly, he smiled slightly and said, “Don’t worry, teacher, I happen to know so ho redies passed down in my family. Harunaka’s body won’t affect her during the national round. Seven days of rest will be sufficient.”
“Are you sure?” Mr. Matsumura was thrilled. He did not doubt for a second the truth in Kimura Kazuki’s words since he had no reason to lie, but still, he said quietly, “If the redy does harm to the body, I believe we should still prioritize Furuhashi-san’s body. Also... I hope your body’s doing fine.” Since Furuhashi-san was practically immobile on the bed right now, he could not help but worry about Kimura Kazuki’s physical state.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine.” Kimura Kazuki reassured him, “The ho redy passed down in my family is sufficient to heal Harunaka’s injuries.”
It was apparent that if Harunaka were to be able to enter the competition, there would be a high possibility of her seizing the gold dal in the female division. By then, Mr. Matsumara’s resu would be decorated with another significant stroke of achievent. Yet even under such temptation, he prioritized his student’s physical state, showing his concern as a good teacher.
With this thought in mind, Kimura Kazuki ca to Harunaka’s bedside. He looked at Harunaka, who was still lying on the bed and grinned, “How are you feeling?”
“Not too bad,” Harunaka answered honestly. For so reason, she could feel that her senior’s attitude toward her had changed slightly... although the change was a pleasant one.
Of course, she was naturally unaware of how Kimura Kazuki had been worried about her being eliminated during the national competition. However, now that Harunaka had a comprehension of sword power, their chances of winning the Jade Dragon Flag National Competition was practically certain as long as they treated the competition seriously and cautiously.
More importantly, Harunaka had managed to comprehend sword power and unleash her talents within a re month. As soone who had been paying close attention to her problems and carefully explaining sword styles to her during the whole period, her achievent today evoked a sense of pride that ca with finally seeing his apprentice succeed.
Not too bad?
Kimura Kazuki chuckled to himself. Not only had Harunaka over-exerted her physical capacity, but she also had over-exerted her entire body, so she obviously could not have been feeling great right now. Judging by the look of worry on Natsui and the other two, he could tell that the doctor’s diagnosis was definitely not a good one.
As he thought of this, he held Harunaka’s hand in front of everyone else.
The touch of warmth shocked Harunaka for a mont, and imdiately after, her cheeks reddened. She did not expect her senior to be this bold...
Watching the scene unfold, everyone else had a weird look on their faces as well.
Observing this, Mr. Matsumura hollered, “That’s it, let’s not linger in the resting room any longer, it’s making the room all stuffy. We should leave Furuhashi-san to rest.” Within a minute, everyone was herded out.
However, Natsui and the others remained in the room. They were sisters after all, so Mr. Matsumura had no good reason to shoo them out either.
Natsui gazed at her senior, then at Harunaka, and then to their adjoined hands... Her expression was one of confusion. Since when had the two of them get this close? Fuyuno stared intently as he pondered sothing. Monts later, she questioned softly, “Kimura-senpai, are you treating Harunaka’s injuries?”
Before Kimura Kazuki could reply, Akino spoke in an intrigued tone, “Could this be... Are you taking her pulse? Senpai, you’ve learned traditional Chinese dical science before?”
Fuyuno let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
“Keep quiet.” Before Kimura Kazuki could speak, Harunaka had already chid in as she gave Akino a quick glare.
When Kimura-senpai had initially held her hand all of a sudden, she had been sowhat flustered.
However, when she felt threads of cooling energy entering her body, spreading a pleasant numbness in her muscles, she felt extrely comfortable as she thought her torn muscles being nded slowly.
It was indeed an extraordinary experience.
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