Takezawa's Ghost - Episode 28

　Let’s go back a little in time to a cabaret club in a corner of Shinjuku.

　Having chosen Kato Mei, I skillfully responded by nodding to make the other person loosen up.

　Whether it was thanks to that or Kato Mei is just naturally talkative, she told us some interesting stories.

“I don’t have many friends from high school, but I’m still friends with Kaori-chan, the owner of this place.”

“…Hmm. I wonder if this is what true friendship is.”

“Yes! It was Kaori who taught me the secret trick to increase the number of customers!”

　Kato Mei is, to put it positively, a cheerful and innocent girl. On the other hand, to put it negatively, she seems to be a bit slow-witted.

“You see! I’ve always benefited from doing as Kaori-chan says! That’s why she’s like a god to me.”

“I see, I see.”

　Although there are many atheists in Japan, there are some who treat idols, VTubers, etc., as “gods.”

　Well, the etymology of the word idol is apparently from idols of gods, so I guess that makes sense.

　Anyway, back to the main topic.

　It became apparent that this Kaori-chan might be the ringleader of the bullying.

　Michi only gives out information about each bully one at a time.

　Probably because I said I would only take revenge on one person at a time.

　Even now, I regret my words and actions back then.

　At the time, I thought it was the optimal solution, but then cracks started to appear.

　Well, there’s no point in thinking about it.

　Let’s just think about what we can do now.

　After taking a photo with Kato Mei, who seemed unconcerned, and leaving the store, I immediately searched for it on my smartphone, and it came up right away.

　A woman with red hair and a tattoo on the right side of her neck.

　If someone can become the owner of a cabaret club, there is no doubt that there is a yakuza behind them.

“…I should probably say this just in case, but don’t pick a fight with anyone there. You might get killed.”

　Hirose spoke in a rare serious tone.

“I know. Thank you for treating me. See you!”

　I can’t get Hirose involved any further.

　I quickly thanked him and ran off to Shinjuku Station.

　When Michi was shown the owner of the cabaret club No Title, she confirmed that it was Kondo Kaori, who was the leader of the bullying Grooms.

　I don’t care, but what’s with the “No Title” thing? Isn’t it a bit too pretentious and lame?

　Is it a title that means no title? I have no sense of style so I don’t see the point in it.

　No. Now is not the time to think about that.

　So, what should we think about?

　Revenge is on its way.

　Let’s say that he goes ahead and gets his revenge on Kato Mei as planned and is successful.

　If that happens, there’s no doubt that Kondo Kaori will figure it out.

　There’s an extremely high chance that they’ll come across me while searching for their missing servant.

　This is a hassle.

　So, should we start with Kondo Kaori?

　Here, similar concerns arise.

　Kato had an unusual affection for Kondo. If Kondo disappeared, he would search desperately for him.

　Either way, it’s a hassle.

　In that case…

“Why don’t we just do it together?”