10-22-2095 / Kokonoe Temple
I hear you've obtained a rare item.
I'm just holding onto it.
In that case, you should return it as soon as possible.
I didn't realize that it was being targeted.
Well, they are quite good at what they do.
Right... let me give you one more piece of advice.
When you're facing the enemy, be careful not to lose your bearing.
Bearing, did you say?
Any more questions will cost you dearly.
We're being followed.
Is it a car?
It's a crow.
Is that a familiar?
Yes.
I don't want to reveal my powers under these circumstances.
Hang on tight.
10-23-2095 / FLT CAD Development Center
Before you start brooding,
just cut the lines already!
No. 10 - duly disconnected!
All right! We've determined the hacking route!
I'm launching a counter-program!
Now checking for alternate hacking routes!
Shall we re-connect?
Not yet.
Wait for confirmation that we've stopped the hackers.
Hey, Young Master!
Don't stop what you're doing!
Continue monitoring!
R-Right!
Have you been hacked?
Well, yeah.
Something's really bugging me about this.
For such a large-scale attack, I have no clue what they're after.
You mean their objective isn't clear?
The unauthorized access has stopped.
Don't let your guard down!
For the rest of the day, we're staying on full alert!
Oh, excuse me.
So what brings you here today?
There's something that I'd like to keep at the lab.
Our tracer has been obliterated.
I don't care.
At least we found out that Tatsuya Shiba brought the Relic to FLT.
FLT is counter-attacking.
Cut off the lines as scheduled.
I'm sure we've shaken Tatsuya Shiba's faith in that lab's security now.
True.
I don't see him leaving the Relic in an insecure lab facility.
Logically speaking, that would be true.
I know what you want to say.
If Tatsuya Shiba has left the Relic in their hands,
all we have to do now is find a way to obtain the data from that lab.
Come to think of it, Zhou will be going to check on that little girl.
Get rid of her before he does.
Very well.
Yes, understood.
For your sake, Ms. Hirakawa, everything your sister did will be swept under the carpet.
10-23-2095 / Living room of the Shiba Residence
Hacking is a crime, you know.
Brother, what's going on?
That was Ms. Hirakawa.
She sent over her sister's phone logs.
We're going to use whatever's viable.
We can't work outside today in this rain.
What are you doing today, Brother?
I was supposed to do some debugging at the Robot Research Club today anyway, so it's not a problem.
When I'm done, I'll come to the Student Council Room to pick you up.
All right!
Good luck, Brother!
Thanks. I'll be heading out, then!
Welcome home.
Class 1-E, Tatsuya Shiba.
Authentication complete.
Pixie, stand by in suspended mode.
Very well.
Robot Research Club
Maybe I pushed myself too hard?
Sleeping gas?
The circulation system has malfunctioned.
Please wear a mask.
No need.
Pixie, activate the forced ventilation system.
There's no danger of fire.
Now activating the forced ventilation system.
Pixie, remain in monitoring mode, and log the goings-on inside this room.
Also, to prepare for the arrival of rescuers, I'm forbidding you from eliminating them.
Understood.
Shiba?
Shiba, are you asleep?
What do you think you're doing?
Chiyoda?
Who would've thought you were an academic-industrial spy?
You're out of line, Chiyoda!
I was making a backup, that's all!
Backing up with a hacking tool?
Not likely, is it?
Shiba...
No way! The gas isn't working, then?
Isao Sekimoto, remove that CAD and place it on the floor.
Chiyoda!
Calling out your enemy's name... how pointless.
You try too hard to be cool, Sekimoto.
National Magic University Affiliated Tachikawa Hospital
Shu.
Um... I'm sorry.
Making you come with me on a First High matter when you're so busy.
Don't be such a stranger.
But you're shipping out early tomorrow morning, aren't you?
I wanted to be with you, Mari.
You don't have to worry about a thing, Mari.
You don't have to come out and say such an embarrassing thing...
A fire?
No, it's the riot alarm.
It's the fourth floor.
Fourth floor?
Wait... is that girl from your school on the fourth floor, too?
Let's go!
The man-eating tiger, Lu Gonghu!
Illusion Blade, Naotsugu Chiba!
Shu!
Mari, I owe you one.
Shu, you're hurt...
It's nothing.
Never mind that, what was he doing here?
Who was that guy?
His name is Lu Gonghu.
He's a magician with the Great Asian Alliance Special Ops forces.
Lu Gonghu...
That's him?
A break-in at the school?
Yes.
Failed, though.
I had the Humanoid Home Helper record everything that happen.
I'm sending it over to you, so could you look into it?
You're telling me that you're just about to finish off the fox, aren't you?
Not that I ever intend to put it so arrogantly,
but something to that effect.
No need for concern.
The captain's already told me to get this wrapped up sooner than later.
Stay tuned for some good news.
Sorry, Mr. Chiba.
It was a private phone call...
Oh, no, that's all right.
So what kind of intel did your "private informant" give you?
A sketch of a sad little mouse who was used by a fox,
and of the tail that was lent to said mouse.
You mean the collaborator and the hacking tool on video?
Yes.
I'm just about to start my fox hunt,
so I'd love to have the help of a certain hound dog.
The situation has changed.
Isao Sekimoto has failed his mission, and has been taken into custody.
He's being held in the Hachioji Detention Center.
Chiaki Hirakawa can wait.
Dispose of Isao Sekimoto.
Very well.
Yokohama Disturbance Part IV
10-24-2095 / First High School Disciplinary Committee HQ
No.
Please tell me the reason why.
No means no.
Again, why not?
Applications to visit the detention center are made through
the chairman of either the Disciplinary Committee or the Student Council,
but the ultimate decision lies with the school.
Being sent packing for no reason doesn't sit well with me at all.
Because it will be a hassle.
What makes you say that?
Then can you say with certainty that nothing will happen?
You don't seem to be aware of this, so I'm going to lay it on the line now!
Shiba, trouble loves you!
Trouble actually gravitates to you!
So don't give me extra work when I'm so swamped!
Hey, hold up.
It just so happens that Mayumi and I are going to check on Sekimoto tomorrow.
There wouldn't be a problem if he were to accompany us, right?
Well, if he's going to be with you two.
You don't have any objections either, right, Tatsuya?
Even though it's not the same as having your buddies come along?
How are you feeling, Miss Chiaki?
Mr. Zhou... How did you get in here?
I used my special move.
Special move?
You mean magic?
Even without magic, humans are capable of working miracles, you know.
Um... Mr. Zhou, I...
Even though you went above and beyond to help me...
I couldn't do my job...
You don't have to give that a second thought.
But if...
...that becomes your regret,
if it becomes a burden to you,
it's all right for you to forget about me.
All right, I'll forget.
What about the Thesis Competition?
10-25-2095 / Hachioji Special Detention Center
Isn't it this weekend?
It's fine.
Since I've completed my share of the work.
Tatsuya, we need to go this way.
Watanabe!
What are you doing here?
I came to hear your explanation.
Even you can't use magic in here!
Oh, really?
Is that scent-based mind control?
Is this your first time seeing it, Tatsuya?
Yes.
After copying over the data from the demo machine,
I was supposed to go through Shiba's personal belongings.
What were you after?
The Relic...
Tatsuya, do you have such a thing...?
No...
Tatsuya!
It's an intruder.
Is he after him?
Lu Gonghu...
We should really be making our escape, but looks like it's a little too late.
Tatsuya, I want you to protect Mayumi.
Mari, be careful.
I know that there's nothing ordinary about him.
Unfortunately, we let the leader, Chen Xiangshan, get away,
but since you three captured Lu Gonghu,
we were able to take the entire mobile espionage unit into custody,
so I'd call that an overall win.
Thanks.
No, I'm the one who asked you to investigate.
Well, on paper, yes, but quite a few manufacturers like Izumo Electronics
and Tsukumo Magic had fallen victim to them, you know.
Is that right?
By the way, about the Relic, where did the leak originate?
I'm embarrassed to say, but the army's accounting data was being leaked.
So every single magic research facility that had received payment from the army was targeted.
I see.
Thank you for going out of your way to contact me.
You're welcome. Good luck at the contest in two days.
I'll be rooting for you.
F-Forgive me!
What did I just do to Brother?
I was this close to sharing a ki-...
Miyuki?
Yes?
Can I come in?
Just a moment, please!
Please come in.
Well, uh...
What was it?
I'm sorry.
Looks like I've made you worry.
I'm going to be just fine, so don't fret anymore, Miyuki.
You go on to bed now.
Yokohama Disturbance Part V
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