Never Not
ch. 141: Suki Desu

..."I love her, even without having the time to voice my feelings."...

...~Rai Matsui~...

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A sprinkling of stars in the dense sky, became a beautiful sight that spoiled Rai's eyes at this time. The man sat curled up on the balcony of the room, looking in amazement at the expanse of the celestial body. Even the sound of the door shifting, unable to make him turn away for a moment.

"Hey, what are you doing there? It's late!" yuriko Tegur.

"Yu-chan, isn't the night sky so beautiful?" said Rai with a head that looked up.

Yuriko who was leaning against the doorpost, now pulled her steps slowly, positioning herself to stand beside Rai. He looked up at the sky, with both hands supported on a balcony terrace.

Still looking up, Rai said slowly, "During the course of being Black Shadow, I stood many times at the highest peak of the Tokyo Skytree tower. From that height of 634 meters, I always looked down, looking at the sparkling Tokyo, as if Tokyo could be grasped right then and there. Being at the top of the tower, made me feel like a huge star that carried the hopes of many people. Although I only played that character, but there is pride in hearing all the praise that goes to Black Shadow. Unfortunately, I forgot to look up, looking at the real stars. Though the stars might look more obvious when I stand at a height."

Yuriko sighed. "It turns out to be true, yes, when we are at the top, people always forget that there is still a higher above them. But ... isn't that human?" he said as he turned towards Rai.

"Eitherway! Black Shadow has taught me so much! Nothing is permanent. Praise does not always come to us. Like today, the character who was once considered a Hero for society, is now even blasphemed for being considered a criminal."

"It's not your fault! They utilize the mindset of the public who easily swallow a piece of information."

Although not affected by the attacks of opponents who continue to criminalize him, he was, in fact, Rai is fragile when doing ego surfing¹ and knows that many netizens began to criticize Black Shadow figures since the death of the justice minister and the issue of terrorist attacks.

At the same time, Kei is writing an article that will reveal the peculiarities of the criminalization of Black Shadow. This afternoon he created an SJW account to mobilize young people, students and people who are not easily consumed by incitement to the government-sponsored media. In just a few hours, the account containing the heroic actions of Black Shadow had been followed by a hundred people. This is proof that there are still those who believe in the hero of justice that Shohei created.

Ryo instead tries to contact Shohei. He wanted the man to stop Rai from meeting Yuta.

"I'm worried about Oniichan. Tomorrow he meets his old friend who set him up. His friend was also the one who had previously teamed up with Kazuya and hacked the broadcast of Black Shadow. Should we stop him from leaving?" ryo said in a hurry.

"Yes, he called me earlier. I tried to ban it too. But, he said he had a debt to his friend. Other than that ...."

Shohei's memory even dissolved in his conversation with Rai a moment ago.

"He's really scared. I know it. He's never been like that. I'm sure his life is really under threat. Kazuya Toda wouldn't just let it go. I have to help her. Remember, he had a big role in breaking into the safe room. After all, he's a professional hacker, maybe we can ask him for his help for his next move."

Rai's explanation, finally makes Shohei allow him to meet Yuta.

Still on the balcony, Yuriko swiped her palms. "It's so cold, I forgot to wear a jacket."

When he turned around to enter the room to take his jacket, at the same time his hands were attracted to Rai's side until his body was also sitting on the man's lap. Yuriko could only freeze when Rai wrapped her cold body in the large jacket she was wearing.

"Rai, isn't it very late? Aren't you sleepy?" said Yuriko who suddenly misbehaved.

Rai instead leaned Yuriko's head on her chest. "Sleep!" he said he clutched the girl's body tightly.

Yuriko looked at Rai's hand that was coiled around her body. "Warm ...."

Moments of time seemed to propagate slowly when the two people were both silent when they remembered the expression of the heart they accidentally let out.

Rai sighed while wetting her dry lips. For some reason, the words he wanted to say seemed to be swallowed back. He seems to be stupid and unable to understand himself.

"Join ...." Rai and Yuriko simultaneously said that, but then returned unmoved.

"Rouzo ....." Rai let Yuriko speak first.

(Douzo: please)

"Suki desu," Yuriko said with a fixed position on her back to the man.

(Suki desu: I like you)

Rai gasped for a moment, but his lips immediately flashed a smile. "You broke my heart."

"I won't be afraid to get to know you any further. I won't be afraid to fall in love with you either."

"Then ...you must be ready to get entangled in my charms," said Rai while holding a smile.

The woman still denied that Rai used to be a man who easily ensnared women with just a blink.

"I hope you like me as Rai Matsui, not Black Shadow" the man said. Because, the reason was once why he was not interested in Seina's love statement, because the girl loved him as a figure of Black Shadow.

"Jeez, up until now I still often forget that you're Black Shadow!" she said with a laugh, "then ... what do you want to tell me?" ask Yuriko.

"Suki desu," said Rai quickly.

"That's my word!" yuriko Ketus. Even so, he felt his cheeks meet like a blossoming cherry blossom.

"Daisuki desu," pressed Rai back, "I was once as bad as a human being. Also become depraved as men. But ... being stupid, shedding tears, the fear of losing and being unable to say anything just because of a woman, I just experienced it today. Before, I was always annoyed when you kept talking about Shohei. I think the feeling that comes with this is just because I don't want to lose to any guy. But, it turns out that this feeling keeps settling down and demands me to get a patch of space in your heart."

"I have finished my feelings for Shohei-san. And I'm ready to start with you" Yuriko said as she linked her fingers.

Rai was stunned expressionlessly. "I'm glad to hear that. But ... I don't have a future as bright as Shohei, Kei even my own sister. After this mission is over, I still haven't gotten a picture of my future life."

"Let's create a future together!" yuriko said quickly while looking at Rai.

Rai looked at the beautiful Netra Yuriko who exuded sincerity. His large hand came stroking the girl's cheek, then tucked at the intersection of her neck. He tilted his head and began to place his face a few inches away from Yuriko's face. The next second, the meeting of two lips occurred followed by the closed eyes.

They spent the night on the balcony of an uncluttered room. The two fell asleep in a lap position and the hands were tightly intertwined until dawn broke.

The next day, Rai was getting ready to go to meet Yuta. He wears all black clothes, and carries his flagship backpack. Just out of the room, he was immediately confronted by Yuriko who was staring at him full of worry.

"Don't worry! I'll be careful!"

Yuriko opened her hat, letting her long hair down just like that. He then tiptoed just to put the hat on Rai's head.

"I'm waiting for you to come back. Go home before the sun goes down. So we can watch the twilight together."

Rai nodded, then left.

In Tokyo, from today the guard is very tight. All security forces are deployed in all corners of Tokyo. The men who had a physical appearance like Black Shadow and the three people who were caught on camera were examined. The public security division has intervened. They disguise themselves as anyone and follow suspicious people.

Yuta, who had been held captive for three days with a painful torment, could now feel the cool air of free air. He wandered to the place Rai gave him. That is the location of the building whose work is abandoned. Rai had deliberately asked him to wait in the suburbs of Tokyo.

Shortly after, a tall figure dressed in black with a mask covering his face came closer towards him. He believes it is Rai. Right, Rai came to keep a promise to help him.

"Hey, why don't you pick up my phone? It's been an hour waiting for you in the car!" lamented Rai walked quickly towards him, "let's go! I have an acquaintance in Narita. He has an empty house. You can occupy it for a while," he said, leading Yuta to the car he had prepared.

Rai's steps came to a halt instantly upon realizing something strange. He turned his body slowly, staring in wonder at Yuta who was still sculpting. However, the next second the man's hand was pointing a gun at him.

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footnote 🦶🦶

ego surfing: searching for your own name or pseudonym on an internet search engine, to find out what information is written on the internet about him. Maybe one of you has done this, like writing your own name on Google.

Readers said: U want to finish, kok still dagdigdug, kayak story is still long, this one has not been revealed, the cake is still climaxing etc...

My novel's signature feature is kayak gini, yes! The closer the finish gets the more pointed. Remember dong GA and DF are also the cake, even there are five chapters left hope2 readers worried whether happy ending or not.

So, NN how? Happy ending, right? NN nano-nano ending anyway 🤣😉

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