"Ahhhhhh!!!"
"I was wrong, I was wrong! I shouldn't have run!"
"Stop hitting me! Stop! That ticket is not mine!"
"It was that scumbag Kamishiro who gave it to me!"
At those words
The Kamen Rider and Ultraman who were beating Yoshitake turned their heads toward Kamishiro.
Even their masks could not hide the blood-red glare in their eyes.
Clearly, this bunch had completely lost their minds. If Kamishiro could not give them a reasonable explanation, the next one to be beaten half to death might be him.
Humanity was worthless in the face of jealousy!
Even someone as plain-looking as Yoshitake had been beaten into a pig's head. Kamishiro could not even imagine what would happen if he fell into their hands.
He absolutely could not let these beasts suspect him!
Kamishiro spread his hands innocently.
"If it were really mine, why would I hand it over?"
As he spoke, he even looked ready to take off his clothes to prove his innocence.
Seeing this, a trace of thought flashed through the beasts' eyes. It seemed… that made sense.
If they were the ones who had obtained the golden ticket, they would guard it with their lives. Why would they hand it over just to divert attention?
Wasn't Yoshitake still refusing to give up the golden ticket even after being beaten into a pig's head?
Thinking this through, the beasts reached their conclusion and turned back to continue beating Yoshitake.
No matter what, they had to get that golden ticket first!
"Phew…"
After escaping those terrifying gazes, Kamishiro let out a long breath.
Heh heh~
As expected of him!
He had these idiots wrapped around his finger!
However
Just as Kamishiro was feeling smug, Iori's voice behind him dragged him back to reality.
"So… what exactly is this 'golden ticket' you're talking about?"
Iori and the others surrounded Kamishiro with unfriendly expressions.
Although they did not know what the golden ticket was, if it could cause chaos among everyone present…
Then it must have a fatal appeal for them too.
At least, they were self-aware enough to know that much.
A little thought was enough to tell them it had to be related to their goddess!
"Uh…"
Looking at them, Kamishiro felt a headache coming on. Couldn't these idiots just search it up online themselves?
To prevent them from getting too excited and ruining his plans, Kamishiro did not explain directly. Instead, he gave them a method.
"Search the keyword on Twitter and you'll know."
Iori: (???)
"Why can't you just tell us? Why make it so complicated?"
He opened Twitter to search
But Kamishiro stopped him.
"Hey, hey, wait! Let me finish first!"
"Hm? What else?"
They looked at Kamishiro suspiciously. It felt like he was hiding a lot.
Kamishiro did not answer immediately. Instead, he subtly glanced toward the cameraman.
Only after seeing the cameraman preparing to go on stage did Kamishiro say seriously,
"No matter what happens later, stick close to me!"
Iori and the others: ???
They stared at him blankly.
What could possibly happen here later?
And stick close to you… wasn't that basically walking into death?
They might not know what was about to happen, but if Kamishiro was saying this
Then whatever was about to happen definitely had something to do with this bastard!
Was he trying to drag them down with him?!
Instantly, their gazes toward Kamishiro became wary.
They were no longer clueless freshmen like half a year ago!
They had been tricked too many times. This little trick would not fool them again!
"You "
"Hey, hey, hey!!!"
Kohei was about to speak when a voice from the stage interrupted him.
At some point, a staff member wearing a badge had taken the stage with a microphone.
It was the abandoned, pitiful cameraman.
Facing the countless eyes staring at him, the cameraman swallowed nervously.
He regretted agreeing to Director Hase's request to stay behind. The pressure from these people was overwhelming!
Earlier, the atmosphere had been enthusiastic, thanks to their goddess Momo.
But just now, Momo and the director had left, and combined with Kamishiro's "golden ticket" stunt…
The mood had turned murderous!
He was even afraid that after making the announcement, these furious people might tear him apart!
Still
Thinking about the bonus he would receive afterward, the cameraman gritted his teeth and straightened his back again.
"Ahem, hello everyone. I'm a staff member for this fan meeting."
He even raised his work badge to prove he was legitimate.
Hearing this, the beasts stopped what they were doing. Even Kamen Rider and Ultraman paused mid-beating, staring at him with burning eyes.
Of course, they did not let go of Yoshitake. If the next segment announced that this blond guy was the male lead, they would begin judgment immediately.
According to the schedule, this should have been the interaction segment with the goddess!
She would personally announce the male lead she chose!
At that thought, Kamen Rider's grip on Yoshitake tightened further.
Don't you dare steal my goddess!
Yoshitake: (*?????)
Bro, I'm just a passerby about to get my parents called in!!!
Seeing their reaction, the cameraman wiped the sweat off his forehead.
"Due to some unexpected circumstances outside, we regret to inform you that today's event will be shortened."
He bowed deeply in apology.
In reality, it was only missing Momo's interaction segment.
But for the sake of his own survival, he was being as sincere as possible.
Hopefully they would forget about him later.
As soon as he finished speaking, the beasts below erupted.
Did that mean they lost a chance to see their goddess?!
"How could this happen?!"
"I wanted to hug her!"
"Shut up, fake fan! You just wanted to take advantage! Isn't her safety the most important thing?!"
"That's right! Is the goddess okay?!"
"…"
"Ahem, please calm down!"
The cameraman quickly reassured them, "Miss Momo is safe. Please don't worry!"
Very safe. She was probably already far away by car.
Damn it…
Even after explaining, the beasts remained noisy. The cameraman felt exhausted.
…
Meanwhile
Since Kamishiro was not with them, Director Hase and the others had successfully escaped the encirclement.
They had not driven off, however. Instead, they were watching from a nearby café.
"Director Hase… do you think Kamishiro-kun will make it out safely?"
Momo sipped her coffee, worry in her eyes.
Her male lead absolutely could not get hurt!
"…."
Director Hase did not respond. His expression was slightly troubled.
In this situation… he was probably doomed.
Even with a hidden door, escaping would be difficult.
It all depended on Kamishiro's timing whether he could slip out through the hidden exit while the beasts stormed inside.
But the chances seemed slim.
Director Hase was already thinking about how to apologize on Twitter.
At least if the male lead was gone, maybe the beasts would not complain anymore…
His regret was not for Kamishiro.
He just regretted not getting introduced to Kamishiro's seniors yet.
Sigh. He should have asked for contact information earlier.
Now? No chance.
Maybe he would try his luck in Izu next time.
"Ah…"
Seeing the director ignoring her, Momo sighed again and silently prayed for her male lead.
"Please let everything be alright…"
…
Proving that prayers sometimes worked
Kamishiro was currently very safe.
If one ignored the beasts surrounding him.
Feeling their resentment, he swallowed.
If they found out their goddess left early because of him…
Well.
No need to be nervous anymore.Whether it was the golden ticket or the early departure, Either way, he was dead.
Strangely, that thought brought him a bit of peace.
After all, things could not get worse, right?
At last, the crowd quieted under the cameraman's efforts.
The cameraman gave Kamishiro a look.
Then he announced:
"Because everything happened so suddenly, I will now announce the winner of the golden ticket!"
Roar!!!
Silence fell instantly.
Every eye locked onto the stage.
They desperately wanted to know who that lucky bastard was!!!
Iori scratched his head and searched Twitter.
With the keyword, he quickly found the relevant information.
"Let's see…"
Ten seconds later
Everyone except Kohei had red eyes.
"So that's what the golden ticket is?!"
"You hid something this explosive from us?!"
"Looks like you haven't received enough 'love' yet~"
"What do you have to say for yourself, dead man?"
They glared at Yamamoto.
Yamamoto panicked.
"I, I just didn't get the chance to tell you! And if I had selfish motives, I wouldn't have brought you here, right?"
They paused. That… made sense.
So why had he brought them?It definitely was not friendship.Then the reason could only be
"Shouldn't you look at the stage first?"
Kohei reminded them calmly.
Right!
More important than punishing a traitor was killing the lucky bastard!
They looked up and their pupils shrank.
That was Kamishiro?!
They turned back.
Kamishiro was gone from beside them.
So this was all his scheme?! Cold fear crept into Iori's heart.
His earlier interaction with Kamishiro
Had he just walked himself into hell?
"Stick close to me," huh?
So that was what he meant!
Without hesitation, he and Kohei rushed toward the stage.
…
On stage
Kamishiro took the golden ticket from the cameraman.
Yes.
Before returning, he had entrusted the real ticket to the cameraman.
The one he gave Yoshitake was just a fake he made backstage.
These idiots did not even check it~
A mocking smile curved on his lips.
Facing the hostile glares below, he suddenly felt no fear.
He even enjoyed it.
Especially when he saw the trembling entrance doors in the distance
His smile widened.
Taking the microphone, he grinned.
"Well? Surprised? Unexpected?"
Bang!
The beasts' faces flushed red with rage, nostrils flaring like furious bulls.
Kamishiro smirked even more.
"Oh? That's all? Then what if I told you… this is the only golden ticket?"
Bang bang bang bang!!!
That sentence was the final straw snapping their sanity.
The enraged bulls charged toward the stage!
And at that very moment
The venue doors burst open!
The beasts of that certain high school
Have arrived!!!
Bang!
The sudden commotion made the beasts inside the venue freeze for a moment. They even thought the pretty boy on stage had called for backup.
But then
"Quick! That scumbag is right there!"
"His head is mine!"
"I don't care about the head, I just want to see that bastard die with my own eyes!"
"Kamishiro! You finally showed yourself!"
"I'm going to cut your junk off and avenge my stolen wife!"
"..."
Looking at the group of youths whose resentment was even stronger than theirs, the red glow in the eyes of the beasts inside the venue gradually faded, replaced with confusion.
They stared at Kamishiro on stage, who stood there like some detached master.
So… you're a serial homewrecker too?!
"..."
Kamishiro naturally noticed the change in their expressions.
In response, he could only remain silent.
What could he even say?!
He was desperate too, okay?!
Sure, he liked reading certain extreme manga genres, but in real life he was a pure romance warrior!
The never-even-dated kind!
As for stealing someone's wife or snatching someone's love.
All rumors!
It was clearly those girls who approached him first!
At the time, his persona had just been a weak, pitiful, helpless little puppy.
So… if someone lost their girl, that was on them for failing to guard her!
Thinking this, Kamishiro's expression grew arrogant again.
Trash-tier goalkeepers~
At this moment, Kamishiro completely shed his earlier timid appearance.
Like a Demon King holding the hero's lover in his arms and mocking the powerless hero.
Calmly, he reached into his coat
And pulled out two more cards.
They were… Jokers!
Holding the golden ticket in one hand and the two Joker cards in the other, he looked down at the crowd below.
He waved the cards deliberately at both factions and said with a teasing, mocking tone:
"Golden ticket? Joker?"
???
!!!
(▼皿▼＃)
That was the final straw.
Both sides of beasts completely snapped and charged at him like zombies!
"Give me the golden ticket!"
"I'll never let a pretty boy like you get near my goddess!"
"You're the real Joker!!!"
"I'm gonna blow you up!"
"Joker, you !"
"Seal release! Prepare for judgment by the Black Wings!"
Iori and Kohei: =????(??? ????)
Seeing this insane scene, the two, who had been moving closer to Kamishiro, instantly turned pale and froze in place.
What the hell?!
As ordinary college students, when had they ever seen something like this?
Last time they were chased, it had only been a small group not even a quarter of this!
And they had been scattered!
This was basically a full army charge!
Run to Kamishiro's side?
Run my ass!
Trying to die faster?!
Without hesitation, the two turned and sprinted toward the back door.
They had not forgotten they were on the wanted list too.
Rather than gambling on whether these beasts would spare them after killing Kamishiro, it was better to rely on their own legs and fight for a bright future!
However
Three seconds later…
They came running back even faster.
Damn it!
There were people on that side too!!!
"Don't run!"
"You two cross-dressing perverts! Don't think we will not recognize you just because you're dressed up!"
"Even if you turn to ashes, we would know you!"
Iori and Kohei: "I "
Looking at the guy chasing them while holding up his phone to compare photos, they let out some very civilized curses.
Who the hell said that edited picture was one of a kind?!
Doesn't everyone have a copy now?!
With no other option, they ran toward Kamishiro.
Even if they were going to die
They would beat Kamishiro up first!
Of course, after half a year of knowing him, they understood one thing clearly:
Only by sticking with Kamishiro did they have even the slightest chance of survival.
Wasn't he still looking completely confident?
They believed this scumbag would never trap himself in a truly hopeless situation!
Look at him even now, he was still mocking them.
Kamishiro grinned:
"What's wrong? Already triggered?
When the movie comes out, don't buy tickets then, you dead otakus~
And you Jokers over there, there are way too many of you. Maybe eliminate a few otherwise Batman won't even be able to catch you all.
At your level, you should just perform in a circus to make your goddess laugh. Stop thinking you can rule Gotham every day."
Iori and Kohei: ((???|||))
Oh my god.
Brother.
Big brother.
Please shut up.
Can't you see the red glow in their eyes is about to explode?!
Is this really the time for trash talk?! They're about to pounce!!!
"RUN!!!"
Iori finally screamed at him.
Not out of brotherly affection
But because he was terrified this bastard had only calculated his own escape time and left them to die!!!
And sure enough
Iori had guessed correctly.
Only after hearing Iori's shout did Kamishiro remember he still had teammates.
He had gotten too immersed in mocking and completely forgotten about them.
Time… was indeed tight.
He gave Iori an apologetic smirk and stopped wasting time.
Jumping off the stage
Under Iori and Kohei's shocked gazes
He lifted a floor panel that was slightly different in color from the rest.
The hidden door.
According to the cameraman, this passage had existed since the venue was built.
At first, they had thought it was some basement or murder-disposal tunnel.
Turned out
It was just an ordinary escape passage.
The cameraman knew about it because he had once filmed here before, and the tunnel had been used in a scene where the heroine escaped from a stalker's imprisonment.
Unfortunately…
It hadn't been a very wholesome production.
The heroine didn't escape at all she was caught again at the tunnel exit and dragged back for "Act Two."
A tragic story.
Still, the set design had been excellent!
The crew had renovated the entrance for realism.
Now, it was only wide enough for a relatively slim adult man to squeeze through.
For Kamishiro it was perfect.
Not only could he escape smoothly, but it might even block the beasts for a bit.
They were too enraged to go in one by one. They would probably clog the entrance fighting over who went first!
"Follow me!"
Kamishiro shouted and jumped down.
No time left.He cast a dark glance at Nojima and the others in the distance.
They stood frozen. Clearly, they had missed the optimal escape timing.
Now they could only pray the high school beasts didn't realize they were associated with him.
Otherwise, He might have to use… special measures.
"Holy ?!"
Iori and Kohei had lost count of how many times they had cursed today.
They had come for a fan meeting and ended up in an action movie!
With the "army" almost upon them, they jumped down without hesitation.
Who cared where it led?
It was their only chance to live!
Kohei jumped first.
Just as Iori was about to follow
A miserable, familiar scream echoed.
"Wait for me!!!"
Iori looked up.
A chubby, bound figure was charging toward him.
Yamamoto.
Iori's mouth twitched.
So he was the closest one, huh?
Impressive still running that fast while tied up. Meanwhile, Nojima and the others had not even moved.
Terrifying willpower. Still, Iori did not slow down.
"Remember to close the 'door'!"
And he jumped down.
"..."
Yamamoto's veins bulged.
Is that something a human would say?! Can't you see my hands are tied?!
You come demonstrate how to close it, you bastard!
Reaching this far was already a miracle!
He stared at the tunnel entrance, a twisted grin spreading across his face.
Did you think you could escape that easily, Kamishiro?!
They had overlooked something, Yamamoto was also one of the hunters.
From the start, his goal had been the golden ticket!
He had even brought Nojima and the others as cover.
He had all his tools prepared but when beaten earlier, he had not resisted at all.
All for the golden ticket.
That was his dream! How could he let Kamishiro take it?!
Eyes bloodshot, Yamamoto leapt high.
He was still rational.
With his hands tied, he could not dive headfirst.
He could not expect those three to wait for him.
So
He would rely on himself!
BANG!!!
With a loud crash
Yamamoto…
Got stuck.
????
The renovated entrance was only wide enough for a slim man.
Yamamoto's belly clearly did not qualify.
Worse
He had jumped with full force.
Instead of sliding through heroically, he wedged himself firmly in place.
Hands bound.
Unable to go down.
Unable to go up.
Perfectly plugging the hole.
Inside the tunnel, Iori turned back in shock.
Seeing Yamamoto's lower half sticking out
His expression grew strange.
Then
He teared up.
Yamamoto… what a good man!!!
Sacrificing himself to block the entrance for them!
Iori felt he had misunderstood him for half a year.
Such brotherhood!
Since Yamamoto had made such a sacrifice, he could not waste it!
Without hesitation, Iori followed the others deeper into the tunnel.
"I'll come back for you, Yamamoto!
Hang in there!"
…
At the entrance
Misunderstood as a self-sacrificing hero
Yamamoto stared lifelessly at the surrounding beasts.
(*?????)
"B-brothers… if I say I'm also here to hunt Kamishiro, would you believe me?"
"..."
No reply. Just glowing red eyes.
Yeah.They did not believe him.
Fair enough.He was blocking the only entrance.
Still
He really was here to hunt Kamishiro!
Just that the entrance was a bit too small.
Before he could argue further, a blond pig-faced guy stepped forward.
"He's with Kamishiro! I saw them together earlier!"
Yamamoto: ((???|||))
Together What together? I was getting beaten!!!
"And those three over there!"
Nojima and the others: ???
They looked at each other in horror.
This was slander!
They did not even know what was happening!!!