{ If you can… please don't do it again. }
No matter how much hope appears, reality remains cruel to a person.
Morning came, and my thoughts were fixed on what I should do next. I had a lot of work starting tomorrow… and Rina was still in the hospital.
I figured I should settle everything today.
After breakfast, Miyara and I prepared to head to the hospital. She was clearly excited about the visit.
Just as we were about to leave, the maid said something strange.
° "There is an important matter I need to discuss with you, sir." °
"Is it urgent?"
"It can wait until you finish your visit."
"…Alright. We'll talk when I return."
"Goodbye, and please send my regards to Rina."
× About an hour later ×
"I would like to visit a patient."
"The name, please."
"Rina…"
"The full name, please?"
[ Wait… I don't know her full name. ]
° "It's Rina Hasin, uncle." °
"Alright… Room 15."
"Thank you."
[ Rina Hasin… I'll try to remember that. ]
We reached the room. Rina was awake… staring out the window.
"Hello."
"Sorry we're late."
"No, it's fine."
"How are you feeling now? Any improvement?"
"Yes… thank you for asking."
"No need. It's my responsibility."
Miyara had been eagerly waiting for this visit.
"It seems she enjoys staying with me."
"If you say so… then please stay with her, and don't do anything reckless again."
[ She began looking at me with sad eyes. ]
"For a long time, criminals in the area have been extorting us for money in exchange for leaving us alone. I tried many times to leave the neighborhood, but I kept receiving threats that they would follow me if I left or contacted the police.
So… when you came into our lives, I wanted to change. I wanted to become strong… like you. But I only made things worse. I just wanted to make him leave, but he attacked me instead…
If it weren't for you, Miyara and I would be dead. I can't thank you enough for saving us… Mr. Kinjīn. Thank you."
"Just keep Miyara happy. That's enough to repay the debt."
"And one more thing."
"What is it?"
"Starting tomorrow, you two will live in a house near mine. I'll take care of everything… so I don't want to hear any complaints."
"…Alright… as you wish, Mr. Kinjīn."
"Where did that aggressive way of speaking go?"
"And call me Kinjīn."
• Rina began to laugh •
"I didn't expect you to be the type who makes jokes."
"With you two… I feel like I can speak freely."
"You seem very disciplined… your kind is rare these days."
"Well… it looks like we've talked a lot. I'll leave Miyara with you."
"You're leaving?"
"Yes. I have work to do today."
"Before I forget… the maid sends her regards."
"The maid?"
° "She's very nice, sister! She played with me a lot yesterday!" °
"And now… I'll go. I'll be back in three or four hours to take Miyara home."
"Safe travels."
° "Come back quickly, Uncle Kinjīn!" °
I closed the door behind me, knowing exactly what I had to do.
I went to the car, turned on my phone, and called the assistant to the boss of that criminal I helped in a previous case. Since they deal in contraband, they have connections with all kinds of criminals in the underworld.
~ "Hello, Mr. Kinjīn. It's been a long time. Need some illegal goods?" ~
• "As always, you jump to conclusions. I don't smoke or use anything, and you know that. I need your help with something." •
~ "Strange… go ahead." ~
• "You know all the criminals in this city. I want information on the people you deal with in the {Akiza} district." •
~ "May I ask why? Is someone a suspect? Do you have a case file?" ~
• "Just do as I asked. I'll explain later. And send my regards to your boss." •
~ "Understood… The boss appreciates your help, so I'll assist you free of charge this time. I'll contact you this evening. Goodbye." ~
I will visit those who caused Rina and Miyara's suffering…
And it will be their last visit.
…
I will turn it into a massacre.