Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
In the midst of constant self-inflicted turmoil, with the return of Yuna, Ichiko finally shifted her focus from internal conflict and self-blame.
She didn't have the face to see Yuna, perhaps Yuna also knew that seeing Ichiko would bring her pressure, which was why he didn't go home to meet her.
But his return did indeed shift Ichiko's focus from internal conflict to hatred.
Sento!
If it weren't for him, Haruko wouldn't have been in trouble, wouldn't have argued with her, and might not even have become a yandere!
If she couldn't avenge Haruko, then after she died, or when Haruko came into her dreams, wouldn't she even lose the face to see her?
Sento must die!
Ichiko was alone, and Sento was also watching her. Inari and Shin were unwilling to let her take any risks.
But Ichiko herself didn't think so.
At that time, her eyes flickered with determination and resolve. "Haruko died because of me. If I rely entirely on you to avenge her, what's the meaning of my continued existence in this world!"
Before Haruko died, she didn't understand this principle.
She thought it was good that she was there, that she had other friends around her, that there were many things to do at work, not to mention the Teacher who was already in the Hospital.
Classmates, the student union, university clubs with whom she had ordinary relationships in the past, and some teachers who had added her contact information and occasionally asked her for help.
These were the intertwined relationships in her life that she couldn't cut off. She thought her life was quite fulfilling.
She was busy every day, not empty.
When she was always busy and still needed to coax this cute loli, Ichiko couldn't help but feel both helpless and fond. Occasionally, she would even think, if Haruko didn't burden her, could she have more time to do other things?
And now, Haruko was dead.
Only then did she understand that the so-called intertwined relationships in her life wouldn't change anything without her.
And without those relationships, her life wouldn't change either.
But only without Haruko, she felt as if a piece was missing in her heart.
Work was busy, studying was tiring, and the relationships in life were frustrating, but every time these things ended, the first person she thought of was you.
Only after losing you did she understand that the motivation to do those things was because she could see you after they ended!
Her determination finally made Inari and Shin relent.
Facing this moon-like girl, after two months, Inari finally saw the appearance she had when they first met.
However, she became like this again because an important person had left.
The plan targeting Sento began.
Inari restrained some of the Yamato Family's forces in Beijing, making it difficult for them to support Sento in Kyushu City.
Shin acted as an intelligence station, collecting various information about Sento and managing the officialdom in Kyushu City.
Yuna and Hiro frantically swept through Sento's underground industries. During this time, accidental fires and gas explosions frequently occurred in Kyushu City.
This caused widespread panic.
But significant progress was also made. Sento originally wanted to bring people back from Shibuya City, but they were intercepted by Hiro and others halfway, and they also took the opportunity to ask about many of Sento's industries in Kyushu City.
With multiple parties working together, even though Kyushu City was Sento's base camp, he couldn't react in time.
He even gave up on the Hospital for treatment.
And Ichiko, during the period when she had a good relationship with Sento, met many of his old acquaintances.
She wanted to win over those old acquaintances, and failing that, use these people to guess Sento's location.
But taking risks comes with risks.
Everyone understood this.
Including Ichiko.
She was walking on the street in the bustling city center when a girl suddenly bumped into her.
This deliberate collision was too obvious. Ichiko hadn't even had time to get angry when a note was slipped into her hand.
Her expression was suspicious. She went into the women's restroom to read it.
"I am Sento. I know you are looking for me. Believe it or not, Lin Fangya did this behind my back."
"I just woke up from the Hospital and found out that Lin Fangya was targeting you behind my back, but you are taking your anger out on me and making a mess of my Kyushu City."
"This is my base camp. No matter what, I will ultimately lose, so I don't want to be against you. I am willing to negotiate with you amicably and hand over Lin Fangya."
"In addition, Murasaki has been captured and interrogated by me. I have news about your father, and I also have Haruko's belongings here. But you have been targeting me, and to prevent you from taking desperate measures, I have already protected Haruko's parents."
"Shin and Inari are after my assets, so they definitely won't believe what I say, but Ichiko, you are different. If you believe me, come to the Jujuyouyou Hotel at 8 PM the day after tomorrow, alone. I will explain everything to you face to face."
"—Sento."
Both sides of the note were filled with words. Ichiko had seen Sento's handwriting and confirmed that it was written by him.
Just...
Ichiko's expression became strange.
Did Sento really think she was a fool, or that she would be blinded by hatred?
However...
This was exactly what she wanted!
Ichiko clutched the note tightly, her eyes suddenly turning cold.
...
Three days passed quickly. Ichiko deliberately adjusted her physical condition, changed into a thick black down coat, and then walked into the kitchen.
Her gaze lingered on the kitchen knife for a few seconds.
Finally, she put the fruit knife that Haruko often used into her pocket.
Stepping out and hailing a taxi, Ichiko said expressionlessly, "Master, to the Jujuyouyou Hotel."
"Miss Ichiko, it seems you are really abiding by the agreement on the note."
The Driver grinned, and the look in his eyes in the rearview mirror gradually became playful.
Ichiko adjusted the collar of her coat and said indifferently, "What, are you afraid I'll tell Inari and the others, so you plan to change the location? I don't care. Anyway, you've been monitoring me outside the community for three days, haven't you?"
"That's right."
The Driver started the taxi. "For these three days, not only inside and outside the community, but we have even had hackers monitor your phone."
"Originally, we prepared another place, but you have been very obedient these three days and haven't told anyone about the Young Master's agreement with you, so there's no need to change the location."
The Driver seemed to be mocking Ichiko's naivety, leaning back in his seat, even relaxing his basic vigilance.
He didn't notice that Ichiko's eyes had become extremely strange.
She really wanted to ask, are your hackers really reliable?
The taxi drove very slowly. Ichiko even felt that the Driver had gone around several times, seemingly confirming that no car was following her before arriving at the entrance of the Jujuyouyou Hotel.
Before getting out of the car, Ichiko saw a person standing awkwardly by the door, watching her with their legs clamped together.
That malicious smile made Ichiko instantly clench the fruit knife in her pocket.
Sento, today is your death day!
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