New character :

Name: Yuri 

Occupation: Pet Store Owner

Relationship: He an Director Kobayashi Liko are siblings.

A middle student who is currently looking after his uncle’s pet shop. His uncle is traveling abroad on vacation. At times you can see him chatting with the animals.

Chapter 11 „ Stranger in the Neighborhood “

Ryosuke : „ Where are you going ? I thought you were gonna stay home today. “

I : „ Pay off some debt, my granpa's nursing home, and... “

Ryosuke : „ Hmm, sounds like you've got a lot of errands to run... That means i will be alone all day. I am already bored... Come back as early as possible. “

I : „ Why ? Is something wrong ? “

Ryosuke : „ No, it's just been a while since we've gone out together... “

I : „ I'll try. “

( I left telling Ryosuke insincere answers. I need to go to that tug's office to pay some of the debt. It is dangerous to go around with money so I'll go there first... )

BUMP! ( the sound of running into someone )

I : „ Ah! “

Strange Man : „ Excuse me. “

( A weird person. He stands out with the sunglasses and a face mask in morning like this. It's even weird that he ran off after bumping into me. )

* Bow wow bow wow! *

( Is a dog barking... ? )

Yuri : „ Hey! You are alone today. “

I : „ Yuri ? Why are you here ?My company is here, and do you have some business over here ? “

Yuri : „ So, your management company was around here. I didn't know that. I pass by this building everyday when I walk my dogs. “

( The previous dog barking was probably from Yuri's dog. )

Yuri : „ By the way, I saw Ryosuke on TV the other day. He is really cool! He looks like a different person on TV. I should take a close look at him when he comes to work at the pet shop next time. “

I : „ I'll tell Ryosuke. He'll be happy to hear this.“

Yuri : „ Yes, please~ And I heard neighbors talking about some strange guy wandering around this area. So be careful! “

( A strange person...... I saw a strange person earlier... He didn't look like he was doing something flat out weird. I'll call the hospital before, then. Whan I went into the building that looks like a bank was actually a thug's office, the thug greeted me. )

Gangster 1 : „ Oh ho. You came this time without me having to contact you. OK. You got this month's payment. “

Gangster 2 : „ Let's see. One, two, three... The correct amount. We would not say anything if you pay on time like this. We're such gentleman! “

( ...I know at least a gentleman would not have told me that he'll sell me to some no man's island. )

Gangster 1 : „ Oh, by the way, is anything happening around your place lately ? “

I : „ ? “

Gangster 1 : „ A wile ago, my boss went around your neighbourhood... And met a strange man. “

I : „ I saw a strange man on the morning too... “

Gangster 1 : „ Strange ? Was he strange ? He was tall but his eyes were piercing. He wasn't muscular but he had such an sura. That's it. “

( .........? Maybe it was a different person than the one i saw in the morning. )

Gangster 2 : „ ( He must be a thug. ) I could not tell which cartel he belongs to, but he was not a pee-on. “

Gangster 1 : „ How come someone like that come around your neighborhood. “

( But a tall man with piercing eyes...... The man i saw around my place fits his image........... Was he a thug ? )

Gangster 1 : „ Anyway, be careful. “

Gangster 2 : „ Nowdays, Ryosuke is becoming somewhat popular, isn't he ? If strangers are involved, then we may have a complicated situation on our hands. “

* A while after *

( My steps hastened heading toward the company. I was running late because i went to the thug's office and grandpa's nursing home. Ryosuke will probably waiting for me... )

Yuto . „ Oh ho ? Mirai. What a coincidence, running to you here!! “

( ......What a coincidence ? It looks a sif was waiting for someone. And he was holding flowers. )

Neighbor 1 : „ Whose that guy ? “

Neighbor 2 : „ He looks familiar.... Now where did I see him ? “

( Passerbys glance at him. Is he that strange man that people talked about ? No way... His name sounds like a celebrity's name. )

Yuto : „ Have you thought about coming to my management company and become my exclusive manager ? Conditions are good, you know. “

( It seems that he's more tenacious than I thought. )

Yuto : „ Oh ? Ignoring me ? Disappointing... I came to ask you out. “

I : „ You said it was just a coincidence. “

Yuto : „ Ha. Ha. Ha. You remember ? “

( Is he... As stupid as Ryosuke ? )

Yuto : „ Here. It is your present. “

( He grinned as he gave me the flowers. )

I : „ I have an appointment so I need to run. “

Yuto : „ An appointment ? Is it with Ryosuke ? Hmm... Ryosuke was going somewhere by himself a while ago. “

( .........? I didn't hear that......... But it did not sound like a lie. )

I : „ I'm alright. Bye “

( I left him behind, and headed back to my place. )

Yuto : „ Oh ? Leaving like this ? “

I : „ Oh ? “

( I see a strange man with sunglasses. It was the man I saw this morning. Was he hiding behind a car and looking at me ? ... Can't be. )

* A while later *

* Clump Clump *

( I seem to hear another person's footsteps, while I'm heading toward the office. )

* Clump Clump *

( Continues to follow )

I : „ ......“

( Let's just run for now. The office is right in front so it won't take long. )

* Pit Pat Pit Pat * ( sound of running )

( He is following me. )

* Clump Clump *

( The running sound is coming from right behind. )

WHOMP

( Someone grabbed my shoulder. )

I : „ !!!!!!!! “

( And pulled me back. )

Ryosuke : „ Calm down! It's just me! “

( Is this... Ryosuke ? )

Ryosuke : „ I saw you while talking a walk and followed you. I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you like that. You scared me too actually.... “

I : „ How come you are out here ? You said we'll go out today. “

Ryosuke : „ Er... I lost my cell phone. It's strange... I don't remember losing it... “

I : „ Cell phone ? Lost ? “

Ryosuke : „ Then someone called me and said he has my phone, so I want out to get it back. Wow! The weekend is over now.... So short! Let's go home, I'm hungry. “

( ............I was probably too sensitive since I heard too many stories about strange people. But still I feel safe with Ryosuke next to me. )