"Pragmatism is the logistical key to achieving success in the world. Many would easily assume that the world is actually divided between the poor and the rich, but that would be a serious misunderstanding of how the world really functions," I continued in a more serious tone. tense. "There are those who exploit, and there are those who are exploited. People who are aware of the limits of humanity, and those who believe that there is a need for hope in everything and everyone."

“I think that I am one of those who are meant to be exploited by others, to be used for my qualities and take away my shortcomings,” I said a little nervously. "Yet the more time that passes with me admitting to this conception of life, the more I realize how easy it is for me to actually exploit those around me and... it disgusts me to the core."

If there's anything I'm glad I got from my father's unique perspective on the world… it's his moral integrity in the harshest of situations," I complied with a sigh. "The inability to pursue something that was meant to hurt people who weren't truly capable of standing up against injustice some people are so eager to give it to them. I hated it, even thinking that I could end up indirectly causing this to people."

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"Honey, it's been 2 days but she hasn't answered the phone or given any news... where exactly is she...?!"

The voice of an adult woman who sounded worried about someone was facing an adult man who seemed to be her husband. They seemed to be having dinner

"You don't need to worry, she's in her rebellious phase...she gave a mail that she was going to a friend's house, but I don't know who this friend is, Kenji, you know where she's usually at, right?!, you guys are very close, aren't you?!... I knew she would at least tell you..."

The adult man is now facing the teenager with black hair almost covering one of his eyes with an average height for a teenager his age

He also replied to the adult man who was his father

"If I also knew Dad...I would also try to call her, but don't worry Mom...Akari may be a Girl but she is a strong person. I'm sure she just wants to be alone...regarding where she is, I know it's possible she's at her grandma’s house"

His father and mother were relieved to hear the answer because he and his sister had been close since kindergarten...although their worries had not subsided

"I've finished eating. Regarding Akari, let me take care of it, Dad, Mom!"

"If that's what you say then fine..."

"But, honey-"

"Trust your kid, they are adults now, how long will you see them like a children..."

The mother was silent and frowned at her father's answer but accepted and gave a flat reply while looking away

"I know, but my child will still be my child no matter how old they are “The mother stood up, took the plate of food and took it to the kitchen to be washed. The father could only smile wryly and sigh

"Ken-chan, tell me as soon as possible if you know anything!"

The mother shouted at the teenager who was walking towards his room

"I understand mom..please don't worry"

Replied the teenager

*1st POV*

It's been 2 days Akari, my sister, she left after Junior School graduation was over, our parents were worried about her situation... and so did I, even though we are not siblings, we have been together since childhood..

Our father and mother, they are both single parents, right in the first year of high school they suddenly planned to get married... it made us both shocked by that sudden decision, that year was the right time for Akari to confess her feelings to me and so did I, even though we hadn't dating...

she asked about how our relationship was after that... we both didn't want to hurt our parents' relationship or their happiness, we always talked about our parents in our time but we never paid attention to how their relationship was..

I decided to give up, and that decision was opposed by Akari, she even avoided me for more than 1 week, because we were in the same house, it made our relationship awkward but it remained in its usual state even though it wasn't as close as before.

I'm confused, on the other hand, I don't want my mother's happiness to be ruined after my biological father left her eight years ago and had to support us alone. I know it's hard. She works as an electronic equipment repairman. She still hopes for my biological father to return, but after hearing that he died without any further news, breaking her heart, it is hard to make mom smile again...

You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.

Likewise with Akari...after behaving coldly for a week she finally understood that perhaps her behavior would be suspicious to our father and mother so she accepted this condition

Akari who is now my sister, she still claims that her feelings won't go away that easily especially with us living together...she teases me more and always triggers a reaction from me when our parents aren't around...

Back to this time...Akari and I kept updating each other even though she was still closed off about her condition, she told me that she was at her grandparents' house...

I picked up the phone and tried calling but she as usual didn't pick up I continued to send a mail

[Me]: can you answer mom or dad's call, they are worried about you and I'm sure you know that...

After a few minutes I finally got a reply..

[Akari]: 'I'm fine' tell them that.

[Me]: are you still at your grandparents' house?.

[Akari]: Yes, are you worried about me? Don't worry...I'm not approaching any men you know~

I sighed at the reply..'She’s still sucks’

[Me]: That's enough, just tell me which school you're going to...

[Akari]: Hmm...I was wondering if I should tell you, you know being in different schools might make us have different decisions or maybe make you realize~

I froze when I saw her answer, it was like a direct slap in the face. she always wanted to admit or tell our parents about our relationship but I always stopped her and told her that it would have an impact for their married

[Akari]: Hello...Are you sleeping Ken-chan?! OK, it's good for your body to sleep at this hour... you should do more exercise besides swinging a practice sword. You never try to pursue other sports...

[Me]: I'm still up...it's just Kendo that I find interesting that looks cool

We responded to messages with various jokes

[Akari]: Hmm...isn't there anything else you want to talk about? I'm studying to enter a new school you know, and you should sleep too...

I frowned seeing that reply 'she treats me like a child'

[Me]: Stop treating me like a kid and I can play video games all night without needing to sleep…

I smiled wryly

[Akari]: Lol, it's always the video game my poor little brother you won't get any girls if you keep up your habit~

I sighed at her reply, 'I know that'

I was a bit annoyed with her last message, I haven't replied in 2 hours and I also didn't receive any additional replies. Finally, I gave in to exhaustion before I went to sleep. I gave her a message...

[Me]: I miss you!

Noticing that there was no reply yet, I assumed she was probably asleep so I lay down on the bed and slept

[Akari]: I'm going to Kudou Ikusei High School it’s a Boarding School...I didn't expect to see you

I heard a reply but my eyes were already closed...

-The next day-

I looked at my cellphone and found a reply from her that showed which school she went to...

'Kudou Ikusei High School or Advanced Nurturning High School' is a prestigious school in the Tokyo area which has graduates who are considered to be the best in Japan...

I'm sure that school doesn't really influence an individual's abilities but what makes this school more special than others...

Boarding School, 3 years isolated on an island without giving any news to family or related parties...

'they are really strict about hiding their teaching methods..maybe I should tell that woman..maybe she knows something'

Then I took the phone and tried to contact someone who I thought knew something about school information throughout Japan...

After waiting a few seconds, finally I heard the voice of an adult woman on the phone...

"Heyoo...Kurayama-kun, how are you? Do you need something from me or miss me, do you want to meet me?!"

I sighed at her greeting

"I'm fine, how about you...to be honest, I want to ask you for information about a certain school."

"Oh, I'm fine too...what's the name of that school?"

"Kudou Ikusei High School it’s a Boarding School.. nothing is said about how the school is especially alumni opinions or even information other than in its advertising pamphlets"

"Hmm, you're right, there's no information about how the school runs, but there's something interesting about the graduates. It seems like they signed some secret contract before they graduated."

"That's a bit suspicious, isn't it?..."

"Well...it's a shame there's no useful information about it, I'm sorry Kurayama-kun"

"No need to worry, I haven't decided to go after all-"

"But...ehm Kurayama-kun I have a request for you...it's about our concerns..."

"Say...I might be able to help"

"Okay...you know Japan is getting more espionage cases than usual, it started 2 months ago."

"Go on, Please..."

"It is known to be caused by the anomaly of a certain organization that seems to be looking for something..."

"Organization?!... it makes the international condition a bit tense?! How is that possible?!"

"This organization is believed to have a lot of support from several ministerial chairs and even deputy prime ministers... and we as the Japanese branch of an international organization see several pairs of eyes glancing at this organization, this condition is a bit worrying."

"Wait!, doesn't your organization work for Human Rights?"

"Somehow the branch leader said we had to prepare for something, this affected Japan's position in the international, so I was assigned to investigate this anomaly..."

"So, how is it connected to this organization?!

"According to information, this organization is a Technology Development Center, well how it looks from the outside but it seems they have been secretly trying to carry out development and research on humans...!"

"hu...human?!"

"Yeah, keep your mouth shut Kurayama-kun from here things will get a bit tough..."

Shidou-san, Yes, her name is Shidou Kuroko, she is an informant who works under a certain international organization. she also knows my biological father and how he died. This is the reason for the connection between her and me.

After she told all the information about what this organization really was and how other countries reacted to their suspicious movements

I accepted her request to help her investigate information about the movement anomalies of this organization

Hearing that seemed to distract me from my worries about Akari

I started hacking various state-owned local networks and repeatedly hacked state internet networks even though it failed. State-specific networks are different from commercial networks, they have high defenses that were only created by them...

I spent several days looking for information about the organization, not forgetting how I would start preparing for my new school year..I decided to go to the school where Akari will go, I really want to meet her...