Chapter 66: Stop it

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Translator: Soafp

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I must have had a very alarmed expression.

“…What's wrong!?”

Maya asked frantically the moment she saw me come back into the house, her voice a mix of panic and fear. But right now, I didn’t feel the need to hide anything.

“Mizuki… apparently, she was pregnant.”

Whether she attempted suicide while pregnant or after taking care of it, I wasn't sure. I just told Maya exactly what I had just learned.

“A-ah… It can’t be…”

Maya’s face turned pale as soon as she heard my words. From her reaction, I was certain she knew who Mizuki's partner was.

“Who is Mizuki's partner? Tell me!”

I demanded roughly, and after a brief hesitation, Maya spoke clearly.

“… I think it's Naoki.”

She finally said the name.

“What the hell do you mean!?”

“Mizuki… she was dating Naoki before me.”

“What!? That's the first I've heard of it!”

“… I'm sorry I didn't tell you.”

My head was spinning. So Naoki first dated Mizuki, then moved on to Maya? Were they just swapping around with him?

… But hold on. Mizuki, all the while hiding this, was acting all high and mighty? And isn't Naoki supposed to be her ex?

Though Mizuki could have been just a casual fling for Naoki, it's hard to understand why she would try to take her own life over it now.

“Wait a second. Even if Naoki is Mizuki’s ex, why would his ex-girlfriend be pregnant with his child now? They’re supposed to be exes, right?”

“I… I don't know. But I think Mizuki went to talk things out with Naoki. When they met, it seems… something happened.”

“What do you mean?”

“I believe she wanted to resolve things for our sake. But Mizuki mentioned that Naoki had some kind of hold over her, and she ended up having a relationship with him again. After that, they stopped contacting each other….”

“Is that about the time you and Mizuki were yelling at each other here at the house?”

“Yes… you noticed, didn't you?”

Of course I noticed when you two were yelling inside the house. I thought something was up, but I stayed in my room. In hindsight, that was a mistake.

What a mess. My anger is about to burst beyond the stratosphere.

──Katsuragi!

I need to tell Katsuragi about this right away. He likely has feelings for Mizuki and deserves to know.

Just as I thought this, my phone buzzed with a call from Katsuragi.

As soon as I answered,

“Hello, Katsuragi? This is perfect timing. I was just about to—”

“…Kazunari, thanks for everything. I'll be praying for your happiness from behind bars.”

Katsuragi's voice had a determined, almost fatalistic tone.

“What the hell are you talking about, Katsuragi!?”

“I'm going to beat the man who did this to Mizuki… to death.”

“Haa!? Wait a minute! You don't even know who the guy is—”

“I found out. Mizuki's parents told me. Isn't this good news for you too? The b*****d who cheated is going to be gone.”

“Idiot! Calm down! Don't kill him! If you do, how am I supposed to get compensation?”

“That's true, but I can't control myself anymore. Sorry for being such a lousy friend.”

“Oi wait! Calm down—”

Click.

The call abruptly ended.

This is bad.

“Maya!”

“Y-Yes?”

“You know where Naoki lives, don't you? Tell me!”

“U-uhm… I only know the general area… I haven't been to his current place.”

“That's fine! Just tell me! We can’t wait until it’s too late!”