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“All their data has been completely wiped, any physical information in their notebooks and pictures has been burned, and all their internet files have also been deleted. I took the liberty of changing all their passwords as well. I don’t remember what they are, since I just entered new passwords randomly,” the voice on the phone continued in a jovial manner.
“So, are you satisfied with our service, Harano-kun?”
“I’m satisfied! I’m satisfied to the max! I give your service and attitude a five-star rating!!” Seiji praised him exaggeratedly.
“Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re pleased to be of service!! If you need us again, please call at any time—the Cream Bunny Family Service Company welcomes you!!!” the voice on the phone exclaimed in excitement.
The Cream Bunny Family Service Company!?
Just about everyone present noticed the familiar name.
Cream Bunny… that was the mascot of the massively popular anime “Honey Candy Girl.” It was also the costume Seiji had to wear when he first started working for the confectionery store. Just about every young person and teenager on Sakura Island knew about this character!
Did this company really exist? The club members were doubtful, but they still made note of the name.
“Oh, that’s right, Harano-kun—after we destroyed all the information, we noticed Amami-san’s expression seemed rather scary, so we asked him if he was dissatisfied with our service. He replied to us by saying… he was thinking about the best way to teach his unfilial daughters a good lesson after they returned home!
“His expression was truly frightening at that time! It made me want to go hide in a hole. But it’s understandable, since his daughters were involved in something so scary. They had so much blackmail material… just how many people were these girls threatening!?
“Besides, even their father Amami-san wasn’t spared! These high school girls are just too scary!! Even though they seem beautiful and cute in their pictures, forget about what’s on the outside! If it was me, I wouldn’t date them even if they paid me!! How will they ever find a boyfriend!!!?”
The voice on the phone kept up his energetic commentary.
“Yeah, I agree… But you shouldn’t have said all that out loud, since they’re right in front of me, and you’re on speakerphone.”
Seiji looked down at the two girls while smiling relaxedly.
“What!? Really! Why didn’t you tell me earlier!? You’re pushing me off a cliff here, Harano-kun!!”
“They heard everything? From the very beginning!? Damn it! How will you compensate for my losses if such scary girls start paying attention to me!!?”
The voice on the phone sounded pitiful on the surface, but it was clear that he was being sarcastic.
“Ha… 3-D girls are so dangerous! I’m going back to my 2-D life as you’re too much, Harano-kun! I’m going to have to really take advantage of you the next time we meet!!”
“Yep, I’ll treat you to a really good meal. I deeply appreciate your assistance.” Seiji smiled.
“You don’t need to thank me so formally; we’re good friends after all.” The voice on the phone laughed. “Well then, talk to you later.”
The conversation ended on that note.
Seiji smirked in satisfaction as he looked down once more on the twin sisters.
“Your expressions are… simply wonderful.”
He used his cell phone to take a picture of the twin sisters.
“Yep, not bad at all. It’s an interesting expression that’s worthy of my album. I’ll treasure this picture forever, heh heh… Hahahahaha!”
His raucous laughter resounded throughout the dojo again.
This time, his laughter, filled with condescension and contempt, caused everyone to shiver!
Monster… no, he was a demon!
And as for the witches that were being taunted by the demon… Some people couldn’t help but glance at them with pity-filled eyes.
Even though they knew that the witches deserved it, this still seemed…
“Hey, hey, at least react a little! It’s quite boring if you just stand there wallowing in despair!” Seiji continued to taunt them laughingly. “Tell me what emotions are currently coursing through your veins! Let me interview you—how do you feel about all the blackmail files you’ve painstakingly collected being destroyed in one go!?
“Your father is waiting at home for you right now, and when you return, he’ll really give you a ‘good lesson~’ Just what exactly will he do to you? I’m really curious~ Why don’t you take a guess?”
Rion and Kotomi didn’t respond at all.
Seiji continued his tirade. “You’ll definitely be shouted at and beaten, and it’s pretty likely that you’ll be locked up… no, even shackled! Heh, you’ll be locked up like disgusting animals! You’ll be forbidden from leaving, barred from using computers or cell phones, and confined to a small room. Your father will only give you food and water, and even this he will do grudgingly; he’ll inwardly hate the notion of feeding you…
“Hahaha, merely picturing it is entertaining to say the least! Don’t you agree? While you were having so much fun manipulating your father, did you ever consider how frightening he would be if he ever broke free from your control one day?
“Oh wait, there’s your mother as well! Since you’ve even been threatening your father, perhaps you’ve done the same thing to your mother? When she finds out she’s been liberated, how frightening will her anger and rage be? I’ve heard that women are often scarier than men when their rage is heated to boiling point!
“Hahahaha! I truly wish I could bear witness to your parents giving you a ‘good lesson!’ Just imagining it is amusing enough!! I… can’t stop myself from laughing!!!”
Seiji’s loud laughter echoed continuously throughout the dojo.
Apart from him, nobody dared to make a single sound.
Everyone was overwhelmed with shock.
Seigo Harano’s words… were all true.
Just how would the twins’ parents punish them after all the blackmail material was finally destroyed and they regained freedom… Just imagining it chilled everyone down to their bones!
Even the karate club members who resented Rion and Kotomi felt a sliver of pity for the twins mixed in with the enjoyment they derived from the witches’ downfall.
This situation was simply too pitiful.
Seiji finally calmed down after his fit of laughter. “With this, your final hiding place has been destroyed. And from now on, the school…” He swept his gaze over everyone in the dojo. “…everyone here from the karate club is probably either being threatened by you or under your control. This is the only explanation for every single member heeding your summons during lunch break.
“Your control over them is quite something to behold! Honestly, I was astounded when I saw that the entire karate club gathered here for your sakes without a single person missing! You wield such control over them!!”
Seiji extended his hands, gesturing at the club members. “This club is basically your army! You’re in control, and you command them!
“This club captain or whatever is only your puppet, a marionette! No, he’s better than a puppet! As you don’t need to do anything yourselves; he’ll obediently do whatever you say!!”
Seiji glanced at the karate club captain whom his words concentered.
Kyosuke Akanishi felt a chill followed by a hot flush wash over him. The chill was from his heart, while his face was burning up like fire.
He was indeed the twin witches’ puppet. The entire karate club knew about it, but nobody mentioned it verbally. Having the truth of the matter declared so bluntly… made him feel a deep sense of shame.
“And now, the basis of your threats which you used to control everyone… is gone.” Seiji retracted his gaze from the captain as he chuckled hoarsely.
“Everyone here, you heard everything just now. These two no longer have a method to command you anymore; you’re… all free!”