Part 14
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勝利と敗北の狭間で The scythe weaseals weren't much of a problem for the team. Then, for some reason, Reiji's scar started to cause him pain.

Reiji: ...

Xiaomu: What's going on, Reiji? Isn't that scar a good ten years old?

Reiji: If I kept track of how long ago I got every little scar, I'd be old and gray. Look, these are some low-life Scythe-Weasels. Let's just take them down fast.

Xiaomu: ...

Reiji: (More than the pain... there's something else... What is it?)

Barry: Mister Arisu, are you alright?

Reiji: Nothing much.

Xiaomu: There is seriously something wrong.

Reiji: ...

Bruce: I've been wondering about that gaudy scar on your head. Don't tell me it opened up during battle?!

Regina: I've got coagulants.

KOS-MOS: I am unable to detect any bleeding.

Reiji: ....I'm fine. The enemy's not gone yet... worry about them, not me.
Suddenly, two more enemies appeared.

Amano: Well now...just two this time.

Hugh: Pretty confident if you ask me.

Marie: A Bull and a horse huh?

Kael: (But...this aura...)

KOS-MOS: They have no designation, but appear structurally similar to the life forms designated "Scythe-Weasels".

King: Making them enemy reinforcements.

Xiaomu: Whoa! A blue cow and a... red horse! Reiji! Check them out!

Reiji: They... that can't be!

Fael: (What this power i'm feeling...i'm think i'm about to get sick...)

???: Oh my, it seems that the reputation of this city having great parties is still there it seems.

Berabou Man: A woman?

???: Okay my beauties, these are not the right dance partners for you.
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Evil Profusion As the woman said that, the weaseals dissapeared.

Kael: So...you're the next boss huh?

???: I guess you can say that, i can get pretty bossy if i want.

Jasper: Please, stop with the puns.

Etomo: So, you're also behind all of this mess.

???: Perharps and...Oh my, it's been a while Xiao Chan ((This is actually a pun on Diao Chan))

Xiaomu: Sorry if the feeling isn't mutual.

???: You also got a cute boy on your side too, and he's from Shinra.

Reiji: ...

Xiaomu: (Ten years, huh... Looks like she hasn't figured out about Reiji yet.)

Felicia: Hey, are you a Dark Stalker?

???: Who knows. We should have a nice long chat next time, little ladies. If I don't hurry now, I'll be late for my date.

Xiaomu: Don't be ridiculous! It's been ten whole years! What're you doing here now?!

???: Oh, you'll find out soon. Well everyone, take care of yourselves...

Reiji: Hold it.

???: Hmm? What is it, boy?

Reiji: Your date's at Shinra HQ, right?

Xiaomu: ...!

???: ...

???: Oooh, now don't come and peek.

???: There'll be a wonderful man and a very dangerous date. A man from Shadowloo named Bison.

Bruce and Barry: Did you say "Shadowloo"?

???: Who knows? Anyway, that's all for today. Later...

Reiji: Yeah.

???: You look pretty pale, boy. Better get that looked at.

???: Oh yeah, almost forgot...you...

Fael: Hm?

???: Hmmm....nevermind, your face is too rough compared to his.

Fael: What?

???: Bye!
The mysterious fox woman dissapeared with her sidekicks.
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Darkside of Earth
Karin: Now look at that, they are heading just for the place we are about to go after we finished here.

Mio: That's an obvious trap if i ever seen one.

Fongling: And a covinient one at that, she's going to meet "her" date at the same time she waits for us to enter in the cage.

Reiji: ... You guys are free to stay behind if you want.

Berabou Man: Do you know her?

M.O.M.O: Not only that, your condition seems way better after she left.

Fael: Reiji...

Reiji: It's okay. She's actually the one who killed my parents.
Nearly Everyone: WHAT?

Hugh: So...it was her...

Bruce: I'm rater skepitical on this thing...

Regina: But, she had to mention Shadaloo

Barry: But, knowing if it's a trap... Some of us needs to stay behind to observe, since we are in a big group, it works.

Karin: Agreed...

Sakura: So...where to again?

Reiji: Roppongi...

Sakura: !!!

Kael: Like i said, no mere coincidence.

Reiji: Seems that everything is decided...But I can't guarantee your safety.

KOS-MOS: I believe everyone here has spoken from an understanding of that fact.

Reiji: Okay, fine.

Xiaomu: (Reiji... I wanted you to have peace. But I sort of... knew this day would come. And I... I may have to tell you the truth...)

M.O.M.O. : Is something wrong? This doesn't seem... like you...

Xiaomu: Huh? No way.

Xiaomu: Check it out. I'm as pumped up as always! Bring it on whenever, wherever!

KOS-MOS: The enemy have already dispersed. Given our destination is already decided, I believe that statement is inappropriate.

Xiaomu: Go and ruin my mood why don'tcha!
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The equation that must be solved
Amano: So....Fael right?

Fael: Yes.

Amano: When that woman looked at you...

Fael: I know...she probably knows someone who looks like me.

Fael: And, since she killed Reiji's father ten years ago, around the same period my father was killed, i just can't ignore the coincidence.

Amano: I see...

Fael: What matters now is that shes bringing danger to this city, we have to do something about it.

Amano: You said it... (Man, i really had it easy in my city...such a calm place...)

Amano: (Something this place doesn't have...peace...)

Hideo: So...how will the groups be split up?

Barry: Reiji and Xiaomu aparently knows the enemy better than us, so obviously they'll be on the frontline.

Karin: And, based on what the Master of the Fist said to us, someone important to Sakura is also there.

Karin: And, since i can't leave Kasugano to her own devices, i'm going at the front as well.

Hideo: It is the job of teachers to protect their students, so count us in.

Fongling: Not to mention, Shadalloo, so sending just those two in the front is not enough.

Bruce: So is the SPC, plus Regina and Lei-Lei will be aiding Mister Arisu.

Lei-Lei: AIYA!!!

Shion: Me, KOS-MOS and M.O.M.O will also be going on the front.

Momo: There's a chance Amazona might be there, so i'll be going as well.

Nakamura: I'll be there accompaning you.

Felicia: Our presence is pretty much garanteed, right King?

King: Y-Yeah, it is.

Jasper: I'm starting to believe this group is getting way too large.

Barry: Don't worry Jasper, we don't have to fight, the secret police and that Etomo girl will stay on watch.

Etomo: Huh?

Barry: You heard me.

Etomo: Bummer...

Barry: Fael, your group...

Fael: Will be at the frontlines.

Kael: You sure? I mean, Reiji's group is big enough.

Hugh: Don't even try, he hates to just watch.

Marie: We have to be there with him, so if anything goes south, we'll retreat with him.

Mio: I still don't like it.

Kael: I'm staying with Barry's group.

Amano: Me too, i'd rather stay on the defensive here.

Kael: Oh, that reminds me, Bruce, see if you can locate Jin.

Bruce: What makes you so sure he'll show up in there?

Kael: I'm not, i'm just betting in the low odds.

Bruce: Heh! Whatever, i'll make sure to be on the lookout.

Reiji: Anyway, Xiaomu... how about it?

Xiaomu: No dice. I still can't get through to HQ.

Reiji: Damn... What the hell's going on...?

M.O.M.O. It looks like they can't get through.

Nakamura: Most unfortunate, really. I seem to recall that lady who brought the monsters saying she was headed in the direction of "Shinra" too.

Leilei: That big-breasted one sure seemed like she had something going on with Reiji.

Momo: Umm, maybe... a forgirl?

Shion: Forgirl?

KOS-MOS: I believe that is a contraction for "former girlfriend". If, during cross-gender courtship, trouble should arise between the man and the woman...the woman is apparently known by this moniker to the man.

Shion: Ah, I get it. Thank you, KOS-MOS.

Shion: (How the heck did that get in her database...?)

Reiji: Hey, over there. We've heard enough of that. That's... not how I know her.

Fael: If you guys have nothing actually useful to say, just stay silent.

Lei-Lei: Ok, ok, calm down a little.

Fongling: ...I don't care if you don't want to talk about it, but I'd like you to make one thing clear...She IS the "enemy", right?

Reiji: ...There's no doubt about that. It's just that I'd like to settle the score with her with my own hands.

Xiaomu: Reiji, don't get so obsessed. No good can... come of it...

Reiji: ...

Felicia: This really is serious, isn't it?

King: Huh? What's with the whispering?

Felicia: Well, Miss Xiaomu seems really hip, right? But when it comes to whatever happened with that woman, she clams right up...

M.O.M.O. : So... what does that mean?

Momo: I see... you mean she used to be his... and now...?

Leilei: Smells fishy to me... So there must have been some kinda major breakup? And that's what makes her get so serious?

Xiaomu: I hear you guys, 'kay?

Hugh: It is as Fael said, shut up!

Marie: Just get the idea already, this is serious.

Momo: Oh, i-i'm sorry.

Marie: Seriously, we didn't exactly saw how it happened, but his past really is tragic, in a bad way. He got that scar for a reason.

Xiaomu: Yeah, you tell them Marie!