Never Not
Ch. 90: Meaning of Justice

Right now, Rai and Shohei are at the training ground. They did physical as usual, to hone their martial and defense skills Rai. He practiced boxing in samsak, climbing with the help of ropes, and a series of muscle exercises.

Shohei taught various techniques against people who used knives as well as weapons. This was because they had not been able to detect the tenth target that Black Shadow was about to face.

Changing into judoki clothes, the two handsome men with different personalities compete on a tatami-based floor.

"Take out all your abilities! Let's just say I'm the enemy you want to get rid of!" shohei orders while intercepting Rai's attack. Both of his legs shifted backwards bit by bit during each other's defense battle.

Rai gritted his teeth. His face flushed, veins around his neck popping and sweat pouring down from his forehead. He tried to make Shohei keep moving forward towards him. At the same time, he launched his legs to the right side then dented his hips and tucked his hands in Shohei's left armpit. Clamping his hips clockwise, he used the strength of his arm muscles to lift Shohei and slam his body to the floor.

"Yoh!" Rai snorted raising one of his clenched hands. This was the first time he had defeated Shohei.

"Good! Nice work! You're making great progress!" praise Shohei who is in a falling position lying on the tatami floor.

Rai dropped his body, lying on Shohei's right side. "Hah .. I'm really looking forward to facing our last target. Who is he, huh?"

"It may not be easy, the figure has not been touched at all by us. For that, you have to practice martial arts every day" Shohei said in a worried tone.

"What about your future father-in-law?"

"The wiretapper I put in his study doesn't work at all. There's no info I can absorb. I am very sure, Matsumoto-san knows the tenth figure. Maybe he's trying to cover up and protect her, or maybe he's conspiring with her."

"If that were to happen, you'd be on a tough choice." Rai stood up quickly, then extended a hand towards Shohei.

Shohei received the helping hand, then got up. "By the way, Seina really likes Black Shadow."

The sentence that had just been thrown from Shohei's mouth, suddenly made Rai snapped.

"Where did you know that?" I asked a little nervous.

"He told me," Shohei replied as he turned to Rai to get some mineral water.

Rai's eyes are getting rounder. "He told you that?" ask her with a tense face.

"Yes, yesterday when I caught up with him at the tembo gallery. I was also surprised when he suddenly said that. But, this makes me relieved, at least he also has a sense of justice in him. Those who admire the character of Black Shadow, must be the ones who yearn for social justice."

"Sokka (so, yes)," said Rai blandly. He only hoped, hopefully Seina liked Black Shadow only to the extent that Shohei predicted.

"along, arigatou. You've played the character of Black Shadow to my liking. Lately, people have begun to dare to campaign on social justice issues on social media. They were inspired by Black Shadow.”

Rai was stunned for a moment. "Later .. the word thank you should be put at the end. While this isn't over, is it?"

"May it end with a victory that we hold," said Shohei thrust a fist salute and immediately replied Rai by catching the man's fist.

As night fell, Shohei prepared himself perfectly. Wearing a neat tuxedo suit with a bouquet of camellia flowers held by him, Shohei went to an Italian restaurant that had been reserved by Mr. Matsumoto. Once there, he gasped because there was only Mr. Matsumoto there. In fact, he had thought Seina would come along as usual.

Shohei walked up to Mr. Matsumoto, greeted him respectfully and sat face to face.

A male waiter came over to their table, offering a special menu that the restaurant provided tonight.

"For the soup I want minestrone, and for the main course I want gorgonzolla Risotto" mister Matsumoto asked the waiter.

"I'm beef tagliata. Opening and closing dishes, I follow what you recommend, "choose Shohei.

"Good." The waiter pulled away from their table.

Mr. Matsumoto poured red wine in Shohei's glass. "When are you planning to move to the National Police?"

"Maybe two months. There are some big cases that are under my watch. At least, wait for the case to be completely resolved."

"Yamazaki-san, follow your father's career path! Reach the highest office in the police force in the right way and retire in an honorable manner!"

"Arigatou. I will always remember" said Shohei, bowing politely.

Mr. Matsumoto is now pouring his own wine glass. "My dad and I have been friends since High School. We pursue careers together to serve the country and the people.

"Can I ask you something?" ask Shohei for a moment.

"Maybe!"

"Is the issue that is circulating true? You're protecting the nine officials that Black Shadow ambushed?"

Mr. Matsumoto looked surprised by Shohei's question. He was silent for a few seconds. "You believe him?" ask her back with a frown.

"I trust your honest answer."

"In that case, why don't you investigate?"

"Eh?" Now it was Shohei's turn to be surprised to hear Mr. Matsumoto's answer.

"Can I ask you again?"

"Hm ...." Mr. Matsumoto nodded while chewing softly.

"What does justice mean to you?"

Mr. Matsumoto was silent for a while, then said, "Justice has meaning in different versions according to our current position. Justice will change its meaning when you hold office. That's what I know."

Shohei. He slightly justified Mr. Matsumoto's reply. As a police investigator, he often fought for justice. However, it failed many times because her boss did not support her and instead asked her to stop.

"Sometimes I'm confused. As a state apparatus, to whom do we serve? Is it to the people? Or even to the boss?" shohei said with an empty look.

Mr. Matsumoto laughed a little. "I also had such thoughts. I regret having ever had the ambition to occupy this position. I learned a lot from your father, and wanted to follow in his footsteps by retiring from politics immediately. To be a true statesman who merely monitors the development of the country."

"You're wrong! My father regretted his choice. He always said, not always have the ambition of a position is wrong. If I don't want to take the highest office, then it will be filled by people who shouldn't be there and will be used for personal gain."

At this moment, the corner of Mr. Matsumoto's lips seemed to twitch. His eyes looked at Shohei with deep glare.

"Therefore, I will continue my father's hopes for this country. I will gain the highest power in the police force to be able to change justice according to my version," continued Shohei full of confidence.

Mr. Matsumoto nodded again, showing off an elegant smile.

"Yamazaki-san, I don't think you need to get engaged to Seina!"

Shohei gasped for a moment with enlarged eyeballs.

"Hurry marry her! I talked to your father about this. He said he gave it up entirely to you. I want to hear your opinion."

"Ba–what about Seina herself?" Shohei's tone suddenly stuttered.

"He always obeys what I command. I just need your answer."

"Why do you want us to get married soon?"

"Seina is my only child. I can only trust him to a man like you. Please leave her by your side and be happy!" The man's bright eyes suddenly dimmed.

Shohei lowered his gaze. He was shocked, confused and nervous. Pleasure also hit him.

"I have chosen your wedding date. April 2, 2022 is perfect for a wedding ceremony because cherry blossoms are in full bloom on that date. Please remember your wedding date!" said Mr. Matsumoto.

On the other hand, Rai had just returned to his apartment. As he passed through Yuriko's wide-open room, he saw the girl packing her things. He's coming in soon too.

"Where are you going?" asked Rai while looking around the room.

"I. .. have to vacate this room tomorrow," said Yuriko bowed while stuffing her things in the suitcase.

"What's going on? Why is it suddenly like this?"

"The owner of this apartment came and told me the limit on the rent of this room only to this day. My cousin lied to me. He said, the rest of the rent is still one year, but only three months. Annoying, yes," said Yuriko helplessly.

"Yes, already. Just extend the contract."

"I don't have that kind of money. The rental price of this apartment is very expensive. My monthly salary from Shohei-san I already used to pay for the tuition," he said, thinning his lips.

"Then, where are you going to live?"

"Where to go, huh?" Yuriko gave a stupid grin. "Maybe I'll hitchhike in my friend's apartment for a while." Yuriko lifted her suitcase, then looked at the silent Rai. "Ano .. Can you help me get my stuff downstairs?"

Rai looked at him with sayu. He nodded, then picked up some of Yuriko's belongings. They came out of that room together.

Instead of following Yuriko, Rai took the girl's belongings into her room. Yuriko turned around and approached Rai quickly.

"What are you doing?"

"Stay with me!"

In a dim room, a person sat in front of several computers that surrounded him. He propped up his chin, while playing back the final action show Black Shadow. He tried to hear the original sound of Black Shadow by using his creation application that functions to restore the sound made to effect. Within a matter of a minute, the effected sound was restored and returned to the original sound.

The man then squinted his eyes, muttering, "This voice .. like the voice I know."

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