100: The Delinquent Gang Problem

This "certain matter" involves certain people.

Because Rena said, "It's just that they've suffered."

Who are "them"?

Shuya thinks it refers to Quintuplets.

But that's when the problem arises.

What role did Inoue Shuya play in this incident?

Why did the Fox God recognize him and apologize to him?

He finally said, "Remember it quickly."

What exactly are you trying to remind Shuya of?

Shuya say with certainty that he had not seen Rena six years ago.

Finally, and this is very important, what exactly is the punishment for the Fox God and Rena?

Is it another god? A powerful practitioner of Strange Arts? Or a martial artist?

Shuya pondered for a while, only to feel that everything was shrouded in mystery.

Some things have become clear, but there are many more that remain unclear.

Rena is truly shrouded in mystery.

... Ha, she really is the woman I've set my sights on, she's really something.

As expected of you.

Shuya forced himself to joke to avoid going crazy.

Thinking about it now is useless.

The only chance to learn the truth is when the Fox God awakens next year.

The answer can only be obtained by asking the two parties involved/the divine being at the moment their memories return.

Shuya. Since the Fox God was being punished, it was highly likely that He had been placed under some kind of restriction to prevent Him from speaking out.

After all, the Fox God and Rena committed a grave mistake that could earn a god the title of "Sin God".

Such a grave mistake would likely be considered a taboo.

This must not be known to just anyone.

Shuya sighed, gazing sadly at the island that was gradually shrinking.

Looking back...

This week's trip.

That was just... a little too exciting.

Not only did they break into the Divine Domain and fight the Yin Soldiers, but they also faced a god directly and even witnessed the god being punished.

Shuya the most was that Rena had such a strange past.

What was supposed to be a sweet and romantic festival for two ended in such a way... it's truly... hard to describe.

Fortunately, judging from Rena's appearance, she did not receive any punishment.

Perhaps the Fox God took it all on; if so, then it truly is love.

Shuya shook his head, deciding to stop thinking about it.

He ignored the Quintuplets running around on the deck and returned to his seat to rest with his eyes closed.

He's already exhausted after having so much going on yesterday.

Anyway, this mystery can't be solved anytime soon, Shuya has no other way but to go back and ask the old man for his opinion.

Rena and the Fox God have been like this for several years now, and they don't seem to be in a hurry.

Let the Fox God be imprisoned.

Anyway, Shuya wasn't familiar with Him.

Let's leave it at that for now...

The ship quickly arrived at the pier on the Main Island. Shuya and the others disembarked and took a train. By the time they returned to the station near their apartment, it was already night.

"Ahhh---! I'm finally back."

Shuya walked out of the station, yawning.

"Yeah, finally back..."

"Mom, I'm so sleepy..."

After such a long car ride, the Quintuplets were not in good condition.

"Then go home and go to bed early."

Rena also seemed a bit sleepy, her movements exuding a languid and charming allure.

"Um."

The Quintuplets all agreed, and the more impatient Yotsuba was the first to walk across the road. She saw that the light had already turned green.

Just as Yotsuba stepped onto the road, a tremendous roar of engines erupted from one end of the road, rapidly approaching.

Besides the engine noise, there was also the screaming and shouting of teenagers.

It's those biker gangs!

Standing on the road, Yotsuba stared blankly at the line of motorcycles speeding towards her from the left.

The boys were having a great time, laughing heartily, and none of them paid attention to the light signal, so naturally no one saw tiny Yotsuba.

"---Eh?"

P. S.: Do you guys think I'd be better off switching to the surreal urban genre than I am now?

If I stay there for a while and then come back, constantly switching between the two categories, won't the editor beat me up?

P. S. 2: Small Island- sensei has officially finished writing this story. I'm so relieved; this part of the plot was so important.

Section 113, Issue 100: The Problem of Biker Gangs

"Yotsuba!"

Rena cried out in alarm, her body instinctively moving as she tried to rush over.

"Careful!"

"Ah!"

Passersby nearby also noticed what was happening and screamed in panic.

Just as Yotsuba was about to be hit, a figure with an icy blue trail flashed through the air and caught Yotsuba just in time.

Shuya frowned, his eyes fixed on the departing biker gang.

They never noticed Yotsuba from beginning to end.

"Yotsuba! Are you alright?!"

Rena almost broke down. If she hadn't been afraid that her panic would frighten her daughter, she would have screamed already.

She ran over, took Yotsuba from Shuya's arms, and hugged her tightly.

Yotsuba was being held in a daze, still not in a state of shock.

The other four sisters were also stunned.

"Rena, are you alright?"

"Hey, are you guys alright?"

The passersby who had screamed to warn them also gathered around. These were all local residents; the Quintuplets were so conspicuous that many people recognized them.

The near-tragedy had really frightened them, and they gathered around to offer their concern and comfort.

People with snacks in their hands kept stuffing handfuls of them into Yotsuba's hands.

Yotsuba mechanically ate the candy, unable to utter a single word.

Shuya shook his head; he knew that sometimes being too frightened could make one speechless.

It will get better in a while.

"Waaah..."

Shuya had just finished thinking.

Yotsuba suddenly spoke.

She burst into tears.

"Waaaaah! Mom! That was so scary!"

"Ooh!"

"Wow!"

"Yotsuba ---!"

"Ah---!"

Yotsuba cried, her sisters cried too.

This scene was absolutely devastating.

"Um, are you guys alright?"

"Madam? Do you need any help?"

Their cries attracted the attention of two nearby police officers.

These are two male police officers.

Actually, Shuya noticed them as soon as they appeared.

They seemed to be looking for something, glancing around nervously.

Especially one of the policemen; if he hadn't been wearing a police uniform, Shuya.

There's no other reason than that the policeman looked fierce and menacing, not like a good person.

When the police arrived, everyone made way for them to go inside and ask questions.

But when the Quintuplets saw them...

Their crying paused for a moment.

Then.

"Wow---! It's the mafia!"

"His face is so scary---!"

"Mom, help! Shu-chan, help!"

The Quintuplets hugged each other and cried even louder.

The fierce-looking policeman. "???"

Another policeman wore a contorted expression, as if he wanted to laugh but couldn't.

"Um, Daisuke, could you move back a little?"

"... good."

The policeman named Daisuke twitched at the corner of his mouth and answered in a deep voice.

He knew the fear his appearance instilled in children—not just children, but even adults were afraid of him.

He stepped aside, and as his partner went to comfort the child and ask questions of the people, he first, as was his professional habit, glanced at the crowd gathered around him.