Chapter 18: Dangerous Mission

                                    

                                          


                          
Friday, 5th of June [School] -Early morning-

                          
The twins yawn as they pass through the school gates. The school is looking duller than ever because of the superfluous ghost stories circulating the school. The rumours are getting more and more nonsensical, most of which are not backed up by any evidence whatsoever. Which is understandable, considering other-worldly things are involved. However, too much of something is also not good. 
                          
Minato rolls his eyes as he hears yet ANOTHER rumour from a group of students nearby. If he gets a dollar (or yen?) every time he hears a rumour, he can own the entire Kirijo company by now. Of course, even if he could, he would not. It would be troublesome and he is not interested in making investments anyway.
                          
Another thing that annoys the twins is Yukari. She has been blabbering on and on about investigating these ghost stories, to a point where it becomes redundant. Of course, a reminder or two would not hurt but EVERY SINGLE DAY? Yukari told them to make investigations every morning and evening for the entire week. Why does she put in that much effort anyways? What is she trying to prove?
                          
Both the twins helped as much as they could before giving up entirely. There are so many other things that are more important like their studies, homework, personas and personal relationships.
                          
A familiar voice greets them enthusiastically in the school compound. Minato looks at the person with half opened eyes. He is still half asleep. Minako, as always, has a wide smile on her face.
                          
Yukari: Hi, you two. Remember what we talked about on Monday?
                          
Minato: Monday?
                          
Yukari: Umm... the ghost story?
                          
Minato: Oh... The one where Junpei took out a flashlight from his--
                          
Minako places her hands on her brother's mouth.
                          
Minako: YEAH OF COURSE! What about it?
                          
Yukari: Well, let's talk about it some more tonight.
                          
Minako: Okay, sure.
                          
Yukari: I heard some interesting stories so don't forget, okay?
                          
Minato: How could we forget, you remind us every day. Like before school, after school ends, tonight when we go back to the dorm, probably at midnight when I'm asleep on my bed--
                          
Minako smacks her brother's head. At the same time, the school bell rings.
                          
Minako: Okay, that's enough. Let's head to class, shall we?
                          
She literally drags her brother by the ears to the classroom. Yukari cannot help but laugh at the twins' antics.
                          
[Classroom] -After school-

                          
The school bell rings, signalling the end of school. As soon as the teacher walks out, Yukari walks to Minato's table. Junpei is standing nearby.
                          
Yukari: Well, today's Friday. Did you two ask around, like we said?
                          
Junpei: Huh? We had something planned for today?
                          
Yukari: Junpei, I TOLD you--
                          
Junpei: I know, I know! I'm just kidding! Man, you have such a short temper...
                          
Yukari: Then we'll meet at the lounge after school. Don't forget!
                          
Junpei: *sighs* Yes, Ma'am...
                          
[Dormitory] -Evening-

                          
Back at the dormitory, Junpei and Yukari are already gathered in the lounge. They are waiting patiently for the twins to arrive. Yukari begins talking when the siblings move closer.