Never Not
Ch. 153: Dusk in Autumn

..."I cannot allow the injustice I know. As long as my eyes can see, my ears can hear, my brain is able to think, and my conscience is still there, I will fight them. Even though it's through someone who's my shadow."...

...~Yamazaki Shohei~'s...

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This morning was so charming. The birds perched on top of the trees that began to leave their leaves one by one. Along the streets are filled with orange leaves. Yes, autumn has spread its wings in this city.

This morning, Kei who was wearing a black suit was already in the media director's room where he had taken shelter. He submitted his resignation letter from a place that had raised him as a veteran journalist.

"Have you considered this?" asked the director to warn Kei to think about his decision carefully. In fact, he was the one who actually refused to let Kei off.

"Yes, I've been thinking about this for a long time. Since you rested me and my program."

"Why? Why should I go out?"

"I want to be an independent journalist. Free to write, cover, inform and uncover anything without pressure from anyone" Kei replied firmly.

"Is this because ... your program was blocked? You're mad because I'm too afraid to make a sound?" ask the director with a helpless face.

"No." Kei shakes. "I feel really bad. Our media is often highlighted by politicians and governments for my overly critical actions."

"No papa. You are our life. Don't you still need to uncover the identity of Black Shadow? At that time you were very excited to dismantle the figure behind the mask, right? Support you! Black Shadow is still a hot topic to this day, so we can ...."

Kei cut straight. "Director, I'm no longer curious about the figure of Black Shadow. Now that I realize, there are some things in this world that should be left gray. Including about the figure behind Black Shadow and its controller. Let them remain a mystery!"

Kei bowed fully, before finally retiring and leaving.

As the afternoon prepared to say hello to dusk, Ryo came to his sister's apartment with a lethargic face. He still wears an office suit complete with a backpack on his shoulder.

"Hey, what's wrong with your face? You're like the guy who just got a PHK!" tegur Rai saw Ryo's glaring look, "what's not-don't .. You're really fired?" Rai's eyes suddenly glared anxiously.

Ryo shakes. "I wasn't fired. I was promoted to the post. But ... they asked me to head the planning department team in Singapore," he explained in a low tone.

"Woah .. that's great! What are you waiting for, don't waste that chance!" Rai holds both shoulders of Ryo with sparkling eyes, as if to be happy with the achievement of his sister's career.

Instead, hearing Rai's response, Ryo was shocked instead. Disappointed face accompanied by an unhappy tone immediately jumped out of Ryo's mouth. "Oniichan, on the way here, I thought you might arrest me, forbid me, ask me to stay here with me. I thought, Oniichan will definitely not let me go like I'm the one who felt so hard leaving you."

Rai lowered her head while wetting her dry lips. "Ryo-chan, from now on, stop worrying about me again! You can see for yourself, right? My life has been better and I am quite happy with this situation. You've always been a good sister to me, but unfortunately. Instead of looking after and protecting you, you always do it for me. So, it's time for you to think about your own life. Find your happiness, expand your career wings, and create an interesting love story for you to tell me!" said slowly.

"Oniichan," called out to the weak Ryo with teary eyes, "i want to cry in your arms," he whined.

"Can't!"

"Then I will cry in Yuriko's arms." Ryo immediately opened the apartment door and rushed in looking for Yuriko.

Rai was shocked. Not accepting, he immediately chased after his sister.

Just like Ryo, Kei also told me that he had quit the media that raised his name to Shohei and Seina. He also said he would travel the world to hunt for news that attracts and challenges adrenaline, such as when he was assigned to cover in the Middle East.

"Then, when will Oniichan leave Japan?" seina asked as she ate their dinner.

"I'm waiting for you to get married first. I need to make sure you guys are really officially attached" Kei replied chuckling.

"Then Oniichan should get married too, since you're Shohei's age!" Seina scowled, still then laughed.

"Kei-san, may you be more successful" Shohei said.

"Same words to you" Kei replied.

The sky that was covered in darkness, had been covered with the presence of the sun at the foot of the sky. Its bright light touched the skin of two handsome men who were climbing the hills. Sweat points adorn the surroundings of their foreheads.

"From far away this hill looks flat. I didn't expect the peak to be this high" lamented Rai who wore casual clothes with Yuriko's best-fitted casual hat.

"It's a good thing we didn't invite our partner. Otherwise, Seina wouldn't have been able to climb." Shohei confirmed his shawl.

"If you take Yuriko, we'll be late. When I left, she was still sleeping even though I woke her up!"

Yes, after the mission ended, the two men who had the opposite nature took the time to take a vacation. They have been together for over a year. Often enjoy togetherness, trust each other and depend on each other.

"Have you heard the news about a body found floating in the Sumida River? Many thought the corpse was Black Shadow." Rai sat crouching while rubbing her palms together to create warmth.

"I think that could be the right reason to make Black Shadow disappear forever" Shohei replied, then handed out a long loaf of bread he had brought for breakfast.

"With the disappearance of Black Shadow, all the injustice and fraud that occurred in the world of government will also be gone?" thought Rai instantly as he looked up.

"Of course it remains. But ... At least Black Shadow has opened people's eyes to not be easily fooled by dirty politics and two-faced officials" Shohei replied. He looked at Rai. "Rai, after this .. promise me to keep living a good life. Although Black Shadow is only the character you play, but isn't he integrated into you?"

"Hum ...." Rai confirmed with a small dehuman.

"As I said, I have a friend who just opened his company this year. I'll recommend you to him so you can work there."

"Ah, no need. I ... already have plans for the future," Rai declined with an optimistic smile.

Rai smiled widely, while raising his pair of eyebrows. "I want to be a politician."

Shohei chuckled at Rai's words which were like a joke.

"I'm serious!" press Rai with a face that does not playfully, "i've thought about it. I'm going to go into politics. Either one year, two years, or five years. Black Shadow not only changed the views of people who did not want to interfere with the country, but also made me understand the world of politics and intrigue in it. He made me aware of one thing ... Even one real action can change the world rather than a thousand solutions that are only talked about on the seat. If Black Shadow is born to crush dirty officials and politicians, then I will be born as a clean politician who brings the hope of many people. Through this path, I can continue the fight of Black Shadow and Mr. White," he said excitedly.

Shohei. His gaze clung tightly to the man who was two years younger than him. Just by looking at Rai's eyes, he could be sure there was seriousness from his sentence just now.

"Gomen, had thought of your wish as a joke. But ... If you really want to jump into politics, then you have to be really ready for everything. There's a big responsibility you have to shoulder. You mustn't just intend to find your luck there."

"Don't worry, if I play dirty .. Please arrest me, Mr. Police!" Rai handed both hands over while grinning, as if asking to be handcuffed. "What about you?" He changed asking.

"I'm staying like this." As he said that, Shohei's face gradually grew dark, "then .. may your wish be achieved, Black!" Shohei pointed his fist forward.

Rai did the same. "So is you. Let's be successful together, Mr. Whites!"

The afternoon breeze dropped the leaves that were starting to dry. Rai and Shohei are now standing next to each other. In front of them was a mighty fire. Rai lowered the backpack from his back, then unzipped the zipper to reveal the costume and mask that had been worn so far.

"I'm really grateful to be reunited with you" said Rai slowly.

"I am too," Shohei replied, showing his smile.

The two then burned the Black Shadow's costume and mask in a blazing fire.

"Rai-kun, do you still remember our agreement when I took you on this mission as Black Shadow?" shohei said as he watched how the mask and the costume had slowly turned to ashes as the fire was consumed.

Rai nodded saru. His eyeballs reflexively moved to the side. His eyes suddenly felt sore. However, not because of the effects of the smoke caused by the fire.

"Of course."

With a pushy look, Shohei said slowly. "Once this mission is completed ...."

"Our relationship is over, too" Rai continued, swallowing a bitter-tasting spit.

"We don't need to meet ..."

"Nor call each other."

"If we accidentally meet ..."

"No need to say hello to each other."

"We will live each other's lives ..."

"And keep the secret that was once between us."

After alerting each other of the agreement they made, the two faced each other then took the phone and deleted each other's contacts on their respective phones.

"Ray ...."

"Shejt ....."

"Sayonara!" The two men spoke compactly while smiling bitterly.

To be honest, Shohei did not want to end their relationship. Rai refused to separate from him. It's just that somehow they find it hard to tell each other the truth.

Just as dusk sank five minutes ago, the two left the place in opposite directions. Rai and Shohei choose to part ways and make their adventure story a part of the history of life to remember. Just as dusk quickly passed, so did their short-lived friendship.

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author notes ⁇ ️️

gays, this is actually the last chapter but the extension, and tired of the writing as well. So I divide two, the connection is about to follow two days into the future. Actually even here, all is clear yes. but I know you guys must want to know the fate of Rai and Shohei going forward.

If you follow all my novels, you know what is my trademark in every novel. It's writing? Nope, my writing can change. In DSG and AR my writing looks feminine, in DF, GA, and NN looks masculine. What is the language style? Nope, my language style depends on genre.

The characteristic that has always existed in my novel is always to combine the love of friendship and family. Starting from the DSG, there is a friendship between the figures of Aldrin and Naufal. In the DF you can see the cohesiveness of Yu and his gang, continuing Ren and Emi's friendship in a sacrificial GA. And this story there is friendship between Shohei and Rai, Rai and Yuta, Ai and Seto.

There is also always an emotional connection between the child and the father. The messages in my novel are more humanitarian, because there are many around us that are less humanizing to humans.

Apparently there is still a nanya, Why do I often make Japanese background novels. Because I think for the genre of detective, high crime, drugs, and gangsters for Asian countries more suitable to be set in Japan, Hong Kong is the same Macau. Do you care if this novel is Indonesian? surely the vibes are so different right.so funny.

Japan is a country that has advanced technology and high-SDM. Japan is also famous for people who are stupid, easily depressed, but have high shame. So if the cave wants a high level, it does not look maksa. Because in Japan it is like that. As I said in GA, when hollywood people create sophisticated equipment through mission impossible films, Japan actually makes it happen in real.

Btw, it's about Yuri gendong Rai. So gini, a few months ago, I often watch in my reels, videos of girls carrying guys on the back.the girl is slim, she's slender, but it can carry a burly guy and I see it funny. So I was inspired by them. I guess it was again a hit in Thailand because I saw a similar video there are also many. either change or what ...

ok so many unprofitable gargles, do not forget to stay tuned for the last chapter.don't forget likes and comments