After breaking up, my ex asked me to win her back-Chapter 259 - 258: I’ve Come to See You, Komori Ai

Only two kinds of people will gather at the Happiness Sanatorium this afternoon—those who received invitations and the inner members of the Happiness Cult.

It seems highly unlikely that Ayakoji Chiyoko would have any contact with the Happiness Cult, but if that’s not the case, then how did she get the invitation?

That thing, it doesn’t seem like something they would hand out carelessly.

After all, the place they were going to was the base of the Happiness Cult, the very heart of its headquarters, a place only believers were allowed to enter.

In that invitation, the destination had already been clearly stated.

Kagura Hikaru had asked Inspector Yamazaki, and he recognized at a glance that it was the location of the Happiness Cult’s base.

At the time, Kagura Hikaru was shocked to see that the address of the headquarters of such an organization was being sent out so openly. Stay tuned to novelbuddy

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But Inspector Yamazaki just shook his head and told him, "They dare to do this because they are utterly fearless. The police can’t find any evidence of their crimes. Even if we know the Happiness Cult occupies a big piece of land in the mountains, we can’t just go investigating someone’s private territory without cause, that would get us sued."

Police is a profession that upholds the law, so it must also be bound by legal restrictions. To knowingly break the law is to commit a more serious offense, which is only right.

So when Kagura Hikaru accused him of being closed-minded at the time, Inspector Yamazaki couldn’t find a single word to retort and could only drink his coffee awkwardly.

In conclusion, it seems that the only ones who truly received invitations to the Happiness Cult base were the thirty-something people in front of Kagura Hikaru. They are the so-called ’religious recruits’, the lambs and leeks in the eyes of the Happiness Cult.

Kagura Hikaru actively played along to get this opportunity, but under normal circumstances, he would never be deceived to this extent.

So how did Ayakoji Chiyoko find this place and join the gathering?

Could it be that she had consumed the Happiness Cult’s special honey elsewhere? Or had she somehow come into contact with someone from the Happiness Cult without his knowledge?

"Alright, hold on."

Ayakoji Chiyoko spoke up.

As Kagura Hikaru snapped back to reality and stared at her, she helplessly crossed her arms and said, "Don’t overthink it, I was actually asked to come here by Kohinata Motoyo."

"Motoyo?"

"That’s right."

Kagura Hikaru was astonished, "What did she ask you to come here for? This isn’t some holiday destination."

"I’m well aware, she already warned me. Besides, even if it were a real resort area, I wouldn’t accept an invitation from someone like her," Ayakoji Chiyoko said irritably, "This time, I voluntarily allowed her to use me."

"What do you mean?"

"Can’t you figure it out, you really are hopelessly dim," Ayakoji Chiyoko jabbed his forehead hard, "Besides your safety, is there anything else that could make both me and that woman worried?!"

Kagura Hikaru covered his forehead and fell silent.

It seemed that he had once again caused Ayakoji Chiyoko to give unilaterally.

"That woman told me that you might be attending a dangerous gathering, and gave me an invitation to come and take you home."

"...Sorry for bothering you."

"No need to apologize, it was my choice," Ayakoji Chiyoko said, turning her face slightly away.

"I understand," Kagura Hikaru nodded, took a deep breath, and then said, "Then, Ayakoji, please go back."

"? What do you mean?"

"I still have things I want to do here, and I won’t be leaving with you."

"That’s fine, but if you don’t want to leave, then I won’t leave either, not even one step," Ayakoji Chiyoko firmly refused, with a determined look in her eyes.

Typical of her, even being obstinate seemed dignified.

But this time, it was not possible.

"Ayakoji, you might not understand the situation, but I can tell you clearly—you being here will be a hindrance."

Kagura Hikaru looked at her and said,

The statement was not meant to provoke but merely a rational presentation of facts.

Ayakoji Chiyoko could read this from the tone of Kagura Hikaru’s voice.

"I still have things I want to do here, no, things I must do, and I will not give up until my objectives are met."

Kagura Hikaru said softly, "But I don’t want you to get dragged into this, Ayakoji. If you’re not careful, you could get hurt, or even taken as a hostage... In short, having you here will distract me, so please leave quickly."

"... That’s quite the harsh thing to say."

For some reason, Ayakoji Chiyoko seemed somewhat happy to hear this, blushing as she looked away and twirled a strand of hair around her finger.

Then she turned back and said, "But, aren’t you underestimating my abilities a bit? I have my own means of self-protection."

"This isn’t like playing house during the Disciplinary Committee times. Anything could happen."

"I see, it seems the situation is more serious than I thought... Then you have to protect me seriously."

"Ayakoji..."

"I told you, if you’re not going to leave, I won’t budge an inch," Ayakoji Chiyoko said earnestly, "I’ve thought through the consequences, but I will absolutely not leave you alone, no matter what happens."

"..."

Rarely had someone spoken such a heroic line to him, but Kagura Hikaru didn’t feel ignited inside, only a deep unease.

He didn’t know how many people the Happiness Cult had at their compound, or how much firepower they were hiding.

He had even prepared himself for the possibility of facing firearms.

If their objective was exposed, he had no confidence that he could get out with Ayakoji Chiyoko unscathed.

If she insisted on staying with him, many actions suitable for one person would no longer be appropriate.

Was he really expected to quietly make a round at the Happiness Cult compound and then return without achieving anything?

That would please Inspector Yamazaki, but it didn’t fit into Kagura Hikaru’s plans at all.

He finally had the chance to enter the Happiness Cult compound, and he was definitely going to try to search for Komori Ai, but the risk of being discovered would more than double with a second person.

At this moment, he really wanted to knock Ayakoji Chiyoko out with a chop and forcibly throw her out.

But obviously that wasn’t feasible.

Kagura Hikaru was a bit frustrated.

He was about to try persuading her again when he was interrupted by the voice of the sanatorium’s person in charge not far away.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time, please get on the bus!"

The person in charge opened the gate of the Happiness Sanatorium wide and gestured to everyone to come forward.

A large bus, their transportation to the destination, had appeared at the gate at some point.

Hearing this, everyone gathered in the courtyard began to move, lining up and boarding the bus under the direction of the person in charge.

Ayakoji Chiyoko also took the opportunity to pull Kagura Hikaru into the line, and turning to him, said, "Let’s talk in more detail on the bus, I’ll listen to you."

"..."

Kagura Hikaru sighed, coming to terms with the reality.

It was too late to send Ayakoji Chiyoko away now, all he could do was pray that everything would go smoothly.

He looked up at the red bus in front of him, feeling as if a small flame had appeared in his heart.

He thought of the girl in red dancing by the bonfire that night.

I’m coming to see you, Komori Ai.