Zongman: Beginning and Snow under the Rain Escape from Raccoon City

Hiratsuka Shizuka is now in a real bind; she hasn't even solved the previous problem, and now a new one has arisen.

This is unlike Hachiman Hikigaya, who previously asked him to join Tomoya Aki's club but didn't, and directly stood up Shizuka Hiratsuka.

Now they're making them wear hats during class, and they're spouting nonsense like they'll get burned by the sun if they take their hats off.

Is he some kind of vampire from a Western ghost story, someone who dies when exposed to light?

Sigh, I never thought being a teacher would be so tiring. Hiratsuka Shizuka is starting to question her life now, wondering if she made the wrong choice back then.

……

"Hiss—Damn it, vampires are not only afraid of the sun, but they can also be burned by silver."

Hachiman Hikigaya rubbed his burned fingers with a pained expression, while in his other hand he carried a black cloth bag containing the silver he had just bought.

Not much, just 500 grams.

But this also cost more than half of Hachiman Hikigaya's savings.

"How come this damned god never mentioned this at all?"

Hachiman Hikigaya recalled the description of the vampire bloodline at the time, and he was certain that this flaw was absolutely not mentioned in the description of the main god's items.

This is outrageous! This company is a complete rip-off.

Is there some kind of consumer association in another time or space that can handle this god who's cheating consumers? I want to file a complaint.

If he had known about this beforehand, he wouldn't have taken off his gloves and touched the silver.

Hachiman Hikigaya muttered indignantly.

"Hello, would it be convenient for you to cooperate with the investigation?"

Just then, two policemen suddenly appeared and stood in front of Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Huh? Me?"

Hachiman Hikigaya paused for a moment, then pointed at himself with a look of astonishment.

"Yes, sir. Recently, suspicious armed individuals have appeared on the nearby streets, so in order to ensure the safety of the surrounding residents, we need to conduct a brief check."

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"But before that, I can show you my police ID. My name is Sato Miwako."

The police officers were a man and a woman, and the one who handed over her police ID was the female officer.

"Forget about the police ID; since you two are wearing police uniforms, you must be police officers."

"Do I just look like some kind of suspicious person?"

Hachiman Hikigaya smiled wryly and handed his student ID to Miwako Sato.

After taking the student ID, Miwako Sato looked Hachiman Hikigaya up and down and said, "Um... would it be convenient for you to take off your mask and hat?"

"Your current attire makes it impossible for us to confirm your identity."

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"Also, could you open that opaque black bag you're carrying and let us see what's inside?"

"what?"

It was only then that Hachiman Hikigaya realized just how unusual he was.

Wearing a hat that covered his entire head, and a mask that covered his face, leaving only his eyes showing.

They even wore gloves on their hands to protect them from the sun.

"..."

He does indeed look like a suspicious person.

Hachiman Hikigaya silently moved a step to the side into the shadows, then took off his hat and mask, revealing his true face.

"This bag contains the silver I just bought, and there's also the invoice next to it. You can take a look if you want to check."

He opened his pocket and showed the contents to the two officers.

Sato Miwako glanced at the silver ingots in the bag, and there was indeed an invoice next to it.

After carefully comparing the photo on the student ID with Hachiman Hikigaya himself, he relaxed and returned the student ID to Hachiman Hikigaya after confirming that there was no mistake.

"Sorry for disturbing you."

"Oh, I'm fine, but may I ask what you mean by the suspicious person with a gun?"

After putting away his student ID, Hachiman Hikigaya asked with a curious look.

If there really is any dangerous person, he should remind his sister when he gets home.

Hmm, why don't I just pick her up and drop her off at school myself?

Hachiman Hikigaya would never tolerate his sister being harmed in the slightest.

Chapter 97 Miwako Sato

"We are still investigating this matter."

"This is a photo taken by the person who called the police, but since it only shows their back, we have not yet confirmed who the person is or whether the gun in their hand is real."

Sato Miwako also readily pulled out a photo.

A man with his bare buttocks was running wildly forward, holding a gun in one hand and carrying a small alleyway on his shoulder.

hiss--

That butt looks familiar!

Hachiman Hikigaya's pupils contracted slightly.

Miwako Sato keenly noticed Hachiman Hikigaya's unusual behavior and asked directly, "Do you know the person in the photo?"

"No, I don't know him."

Hachiman Hikigaya promptly denied it; he didn't want to get himself into trouble.

Miwako Sato gave Hachiman Hikigaya a deep look, but didn't say anything more: "Alright, if you see this person again, you can contact us anytime."

"Yes, I will definitely cooperate."

Hachiman Hikigaya nodded vigorously, speaking as if it were the truth.

Watching Hachiman Hikigaya's departing figure, Wataru Takagi, standing next to Miwako Sato, couldn't help but ask, "Officer Sato, did this person recognize the person in the photo?"

Wataru Takagi also noticed Hachiman Hikigaya's unusual behavior, but he didn't understand why Miwako Sato didn't ask.

Do we have any evidence?

Miwako Sato asked calmly.

"Uh...no."

Takagi Wataru returned.

"Is there a way to get a passerby to cooperate and say something they don't want to say?"

"And this is all without any mandatory documentation from us."

Sato Miwako asked again.

Takagi Wataru's expression stiffened for a moment, then he replied awkwardly, "No, not really."

Sato Miwako looked at Takagi Wataru and covered her face helplessly: "If you don't have any, then why are you asking? No wonder Yumi said that at most you can only reach the level of a police inspector and then retire."

"Think things through carefully before you do anything."

Upon hearing this assessment, Takagi Wataru instantly transformed into a gray statue that cracked open.

Is he really that bad in his colleagues' eyes?

woo woo woo...

"What should we do? We've been asking around the neighborhood all afternoon, but it seems like nobody knows who this person is."

Takagi Wataru asked timidly.

"We've already recorded that person's identity."

"Since we feel that this person may know the person in the photo, why don't we start by investigating the people around this Hachiman Hikigaya?"

"Start with family members. If there are no family members, then check relatives, friends, and classmates."

"We have not considered applying for an investigation order from our superiors to ask this Mr. Hachiman Hikigaya to come to the police station and explain in detail why he had such a strange expression just now."

"Of course, it's best not to go to the last step."

"It's easy to get complaints."

Sato Miwako frowned slightly at this point, a rare occurrence for her. It was only because the experts from the police department indicated that the gun in the photo was likely real that she spoke.

They won't investigate that thoroughly.

Once a complaint is filed, a report must be written.

Those reports, however, can start at several thousand words.

Even if the complaint is unfounded, it's the same.

Japanese police officers can sometimes be considered a vulnerable group.

"It makes sense!"

Takagi Wataru clenched his right fist and pounded it into his left palm, looking at Sato Miwako with admiration.

Why didn't he think of that just now?

Is this the difference between him and other police officers?

……

Meanwhile, on the dimly lit shopping street, Kawasaki Taishi stood at the entrance of a bar, staring at his sister Kawasaki Saki's retreating figure as she pushed the door open, his brows furrowing even more deeply.

He gripped the backpack strap tightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered the courage to push open the bar door.

The bar was dimly lit, filled with the mixed scents of alcohol and perfume, and several drunkards were laughing and talking loudly in a corner.

Saki Kawasaki was standing at the bar, talking to a man who appeared to be a manager in a black suit.

Kawasaki Taishi took a deep breath, rushed to Saki, and said with a stubborn, boyish voice, "Sister! How could you work in a place like this!"

His tone was urgent, and his eyes were full of disbelief.

Kawasaki Saki was taken aback, then turned to see her younger brother, her green eyes narrowing instantly: "Taishi? What are you doing here?!"

She grabbed Kawasaki Taishi's arm and pulled him aside, lowering her voice with a hint of anger: "Who gave you permission to follow me? You brat, skipping class to meddle in my business?!"

Kawasaki Taishi should be at his cram school at this time.

Kawasaki Taishi's face flushed red. He struggled to break free but couldn't. He retorted stubbornly, "I don't care! You didn't get home until one or two in the morning, and you still smell of alcohol!"

"You said it was just a part-time job, but what kind of place is this? A bar! Sis, have you been scammed by some bad guy? I can't accept you working here!"

Kawasaki Saki frowned, released Taishi's arm, and snorted coldly: "Mind your own business! You don't need to worry about my affairs. Just focus on your studies and get into a good university!"

Her tone was firm, carrying her usual arrogance, but seeing her younger brother's slightly red eyes, a hint of pity flashed in her green pupils.

After a moment of silence, Kawasaki Saki glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention before whispering, "I'm here today to resign from the bar."

She paused, her tone softening slightly: "I found a new job that pays better than this one, and it doesn't keep me up this late."

Kawasaki Taishi paused for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Really? That's good... So what's your new job?"

Kawasaki Saki hesitated for a moment. She knew that she would eventually have to keep this from her family. She sighed and whispered, "It's to take care of a pregnant woman and help her with some daily tasks."

"I might not be able to go home often in the future, and I'll have to stay there at night."

Kawasaki Taishi's eyes widened like saucers, and his voice suddenly rose: "What?! Taking care of a pregnant woman? Sis, you're going to be someone's live-in maid?!"

Kawasaki Saki glared at him with her green eyes, raised her hand and tapped Taishi on the head, her tone tinged with annoyance: "4.9 maid my foot! This is a legitimate job, the salary is high, and it even includes room and board, which can save the family money! Why do you care so much? Go back to your studies and don't make me worry!"

Although that's what they say, this job really does seem to have some of the feel of a personal maid.

Kawasaki Taishi covered his head and muttered, "But this is too strange... Who's taking care of a pregnant woman?"