If there was only one place on fire, it could still be explained as "it's currently the season that's prone to fires," or said to be a coincidence.
But so many places catching fire at the same time... This can't be explained away with just the word "coincidence!"
It's already determined that these fires were deliberately set, but the fog clouding Aoto's mind remains thick.
The intelligence is still too lacking.
Were these fires set by the Anti-foreigner Group?
Why set fires everywhere? Is it to divert our attention and energy so that we are too occupied to handle other matters?
If the arson is merely a cover they're using... then what is their true objective?
Should we consult the higher-ups now on what action to take?
...
Aoto furrowed his brow, meditating deeply on the next course of action.
Suddenly, Aoto heard a "clack-clack-clack-clack" sound behind him...
This sound... it's a bit like the sound of running on a wooden corridor.
