章 2014: Picking up Akane and the other girls

Before coming to join up with Akane and the others who should be waiting near their school, I went home to change out of my uniform, pack some clothes for the both of us and also bring things that we may need on the trip.

And while I was there, I called my parents to check if there was news regarding the Ichihara. I also informed them of Ichihara Jun's self-imposed one-week suspension which they called a 'break'.

Although my mom's reaction came out as a burst of laughter, I could feel that she found that move as a declaration of challenge.

She nagged at my father to do something. But as the rational side of the pair, he calmed her down and instructed me on what to do next.

Of course, they already knew about my trip to Tokyo so the instructions will be for when we return tomorrow or Wednesday.

And it's not some clever tactic. He simply told me to spend my time with Marika more and let their followers witness it.