Chapter 48

Sakamoto Tomoryu: "Right now, the boss and I are searching for Honda Haoyun to deal him a fatal blow, so you don't need to be afraid. However, this guy is extremely cunning and is hiding everywhere so we can't find him. We are searching every place he might appear."

Ame Hoshizuki: "Well... perhaps I've spent these past two years living under Honda Haoyun's shadow. I just hope I'll still be in one piece by the time this is over."

Sakamoto Tomoryu: "Don't worry, I'll protect you for these next two years. If there's any danger, I'll rush over immediately."

Ame Hoshizuki: "Then I'll have to trouble you."

After that, Sakamoto Tomoryu did not reply to Ame Hoshizuki. Ame Hoshizuki knew that Sakamoto Tomoryu had things to do; whenever he didn't reply, it usually meant he was dealing with matters, most likely searching for Honda Haoyun.

Ame Hoshizuki lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling an overwhelming emptiness in his heart. He wondered why he was just sitting there in a daze instead of going up to the roof to catch the breeze. Wouldn't that be much better? So, Ame Hoshizuki got up and found a folding bed under his bed frame. When he pulled it out, it was covered in a thick layer of dust.

"So dirty. I'd better wipe it down first." Ame Hoshizuki picked up a rag and scrubbed hard; no matter what it was, with enough elbow grease, it would come clean.

About half an hour later, around 5:30 in the evening, the folding bed was more or less clean. Ame Hoshizuki picked it up and headed toward the roof of the internet cafe.

In truth, despite living here for so long, Ame Hoshizuki had never once been up to the roof of the internet cafe. Who goes up to a roof for no reason anyway? The air conditioner in his room wasn't working, and as soon as Ame Hoshizuki reached the roof, a cool breeze blew right into his face. He let out a comfortable sigh.

"This really is a good spot. It would be even better if I didn't have to work." Ame Hoshizuki put down the folding bed, unfolded it, and lay down. Even though it wasn't quite night yet, the stars were already visible.

Putting on his headphones and playing some music, Ame Hoshizuki relished this peace. Not having to do anything and just falling asleep like this would be simply wonderful, he thought to himself.

Actually, he didn't even need to work today; Yan Haiyuzi just hadn't mentioned it to him. Ame Hoshizuki had thought he was scheduled for work and didn't dare to fall asleep.

"Whatever, forget it. Sleeping is sleeping. At worst, I'll just get my pay docked and lose my day off." Ame Hoshizuki decided to be willful for once and skip work to go straight to sleep. It would be an absolute waste not to enjoy such a wonderful breeze.

While Ame Hoshizuki was fast asleep, Sakamoto Tomoryu was leading his subordinates on patrol through Shibuya. In reality, Sakamoto Tomoryu ranked second in the motorcycle gang, while Gota Chisho held the top spot, giving him the authority to order his subordinates to patrol the surrounding area. Everyone scattered and dared not get close when they saw Sakamoto Tomoryu, knowing he was a man not to be trifled with.

Sakamoto Tomoryu scratched his head. "What is wrong with me? Why am I in such a rush to find Honda Haoyun? Is he really an enemy that must be eliminated?"

A subordinate beside Sakamoto Tomoryu stepped forward and said, "Second Brother, your reaction is completely normal. We haven't seen you this serious in a long time. You're doing this for a friend, and your friend is our friend, right?"

Sakamoto Tomoryu laughed and scolded, "Don't play games with me. Who would say things like that just to butter me up? Not a single word of it is true."

"Second Brother, you have to believe me. My loyalty to you and the boss is genuine, without a shred of falsehood. That friend of yours hasn't been able to sleep well lately because of Honda Haoyun, and neither can we. As long as that guy is still breathing, this society will never have a moment of peace."

Sakamoto Tomoryu said gravely, "That's why I dragged you all out here to help me find that lunatic. Nobody sleeps until we find him."

"Yes!"

The sky was gradually darkening. Sakamoto Tomoryu had been patrolling Shibuya for nearly three hours, leaving no dark corner unchecked. The surrounding crowds were slowly thinning out, providing ample space for their search.

Sakamoto Tomoryu wiped the sweat from his brow. "We really are lucky today. There are so many fewer people." If it were any other day, this would be the evening rush hour, and the traffic jams would make you question the meaning of life.

The subordinate beside Sakamoto Tomoryu agreed; after all, everyone had families or themselves to support.

Sakamoto Tomoryu took out his walkie-talkie and said, "Report, report. There are no abnormalities in Shibuya. Should we continue the patrol?" This was directed at Gota Chisho.

"Continue the patrol and don't lower your guard," Gota Chisho replied, and Sakamoto Tomoryu continued to carry out the order to patrol the Shibuya district.

Ever since he was mobbed and photographed during his last patrol, Gota Chisho had adopted a low profile. His heterochromatic eyes always drew attention, so he had no choice but to wear sunglasses to keep people from noticing him, though sunglasses could hardly conceal his striking good looks.

Sitting alone in a noodle stall, he had grown tired from patrolling and stopped to rest, ordering a bowl of noodles while he was at it.

"Your noodles are ready!" A voice rang out, pulling Gota Chisho back to reality.

"Itadakimasu." Gota Chisho began to slurp down the noodles hungrily, while the noodle stall owner occasionally chatted with him.

"The way you look reminds me of a young man who came by here earlier."

"Which customer did I remind you of?" Gota Chisho asked the stall owner.

"That person was carrying a suitcase, looking like someone who had just arrived in Japan and came here to eat. Then a woman showed up—she looked like a teacher—and she seemed very surprised to see him. I vaguely heard that person's name contained the character for 'Rain'."

"Rain..." Gota Chisho would never have thought of Ame Hoshizuki; there were plenty of people in Japan with the character for rain in their names. Judging by the mention of a teacher, Gota Chisho deduced that the person with 'Rain' in their name must be a student, and a transfer student at that.

"I hope my guess isn't wrong." Gota Chisho continued slurping his noodles, engrossed in conversation with the stall owner. Meanwhile, poor Sakamoto Tomoryu was still out patrolling on an empty stomach.

Sakamoto Tomoryu wasn't entirely foolish; today, he was generously treating his subordinates to a meal. His wallet had been bulging lately, and he was fretting over nowhere to spend the cash.

Such is the extravagance of the wealthy; those without money are simply forced to clear out.

Inside a restaurant, they were feasting heartily. One of the subordinates remarked, "This really is unbelievable, Second Brother actually treating us to a meal."

"Exactly, exactly. There's no mistake that Second Brother is treating us, right?" said another subordinate.

"Of course I'm treating you," Sakamoto Tomoryu said. "Seeing how hard you've all been working, my conscience wouldn't let me alone. I can't just let you suffer following me for nothing; you deserve some perks every now and then."

Doing this would elevate his status and earn him even greater devotion. Looking at these subordinates, Sakamoto Tomoryu felt a warmth fill his heart. Though they weren't his family or close friends, at times, these people felt even closer than family and friends.

Only in this way could Sakamoto Tomoryu fill the void of his inner regrets. In the past, his ignorance had led to his entire family being slaughtered by Honda Haoyun. He had sworn to take revenge, and after joining the motorcycle gang, he gained status and a massive following. Now, there was nothing left that could make him fear.

It wouldn't be long before Honda Haoyun was eliminated. He had waited far too long for this day.