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Requiem of the Crimson Butterfly

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In the Yamasaki's (Fictionalized Future Japan) futuristic metropolis of Neo-Tokyo, a series of horrific murders rocks the city. The victims, all powerful figures in government and industry, are found meticulously arranged into gruesome art installations, their deaths orchestrated by a mysterious killer known only as Crimson Butterfly. At the day, Crimson Butterfly (Real Name: Akira "Kira" Sasaki) is a scholar in the most prestigious academy of Yamasaki, the Yamasaki Nurturing Academy (YNA), as a likeable, well respected, overachiever Architecture Major College Student. At night, She is the infamous murderer that wages a nationwide war against Yamasaki the "Crimson Butterfly". Crimson Butterfly's actions draw the attention of Detective Kaede Sadojima of Yamasaki's Public Security Forces (PSF) also the brilliant and driven leader of the newly formed Crimson Butterfly Task Force, a specialized PSF unit dedicated to stopping the killer.
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Chapter 1 - CHAPTER 1: CRIMSON BUTTERFLY — ACT 1: WARNING

September 06, 2045 at Yamasaki's White House, 09:45 A.M.

Prime Minister Edawara is preparing for his upcoming parade in his room, he calls for his secretary, Yumiko.

Yumiko! Come here, quick! Edawara said authoritatively as he puts on his necktie elegantly.

Yumiko gently opens the door and entered the door.

Is there something I can do for you, Prome Minister? Yumiko said calmly while putting on her shades.

How's the preparation going for the upcoming parade? Edawara asks expectantly, putting on his black coat.

It's going smoothly, Sir, the media is also waiting outside! They're just checking the vehicles that we're going to avoid potential accidents. Yumiko reports calmly.

Great, make it quick! We're going to live at 11:30 A.M as we've planned. Edawara said authoritatively, clearing his throat.

Right away, Sir! Yumiko said calmly, adjusting her shades.

You may go now. Edawara said coldly, calmly sitting down on his chair and crossing his legs.

Yumiko bows down politely as she exits the room and gently closes the door.

It's almost time! Great! Edawara said with a callous grin.

Suddenly, Prime Minister Edawara's phone vibrated, he quickly reaches out on his pocket to check the message.

What is it this time? Edawara mutters to himself as he opens the email.

"SO THIS IS ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR STUPID PROPAGANDAS? LAUGHABLE. AS USUAL, THIS IS ONLY FOR YOUR OWN GAIN, RIGHT? BECAUSE THAT'S ALL YOU ARE A MANIPULATIVE PIECE OF CRAP WHO KNOWS NOTHING OTHER THAN MAKING HIMSELF WORTHY WITH THE HARD EARNED MONEY OF THE PEOPLE. REMEMBER THIS, EDAWARA, I KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE AND WHATEVER SHOW YOU PUT ON IN PUBLIC YOU CAN'T HIDE YOUR TRUE NATURE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU REALLY ARE...AND I KNOW WHAT YOU REALLY ARE...LET ME BE CLEAR THOUGH, THIS IS A WARNING SHOT FOR YOU AND YOUR CRONIES, I AM GIVING YOU A CHANCE NOW, CANCEL THE PARADE...OR YOU WILL RECEIVE THE PRESENT THAT I HAVE PREPARED JUST FOR YOU...KABOOM...

—CRIMSON BUTTERFLY, THE ONE WHO WILL END YOUR REIGN—"

Prime Minister Edawara's grin falters after reading the email, He smashed his fist into the desk as he grits his teeth out of anger.

"Bastard! You claim to know what I really am? My agendas? My activities?" Edawara taught to himself as he lets out a sinister laugh.

BULLSHIT! YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ME! YOU THINK YOU CAN SCARE ME WITH THIS PETTY ASS PRANK OF YOURS?! WELL, THINK AGAIN IF YOU ARE EVEN CAPABLE OF DOING THAT! Edawara said arrogantly, stomping his feet on the ground aggressively.

If you wish to challenge me go ahead, because... I'll make sure that whoever you are, you won't be living to see another day. Edawara said coldly, clenching his fists tightly.

"No one dares to challenge the Prime Minister Masaru Edawara, No one dares to threaten me, No one dares to scare me like this, just who the hell is this Crimson Butterfly bitch?!" Edawara taught to himself, letting out a sigh.

A gentle knock can be heard outside his room.

Prime Minister Edawara clears his throat.

You may come in. Edawara said calmly, fixing his tie.

A maid named Saori enters the room.

Sir, is there a problem? Saori asks curiously.

No, nothing. Edawara said calmly, clearing his throat.

Since you're already here, could you please bring Yumiko here? As soon as possible. Edawara said calmly, combing his hair.

Yes, right away! Saori said enthusiastically.

Great, you may leave now. Edawara said calmly as he continues to comb his hair.

The maid left in a hurry.

"Whoever you are and whatever you're present is... I'll make sure that you'll never be able to give it to me... Because those people who have attempted to disturb my plans and end my reign, haven't lived to see another day. Same goes to you, now that you tried to pick a fight on me...There is no tomorrow waiting for you as well." Edawara taught to himself with a sinister grin on his face.

In the White House's Parking Lot, 9:52 A.M.

Hm, so the PSF are finally here as well. Yumiko said coldly, adjusting her shades.

Yes, yes, we're here. Superintendent Kiyotaka said sarcastically.

Still the same as ever, eh? Superintendent. Yumiko said calmly, letting out a sigh.

You know if you take things seriously like that no one will ever want to be your boyfriend! Hehe, remember you're still 32. Kiyotaka said sarcastically.

Shut up, I don't have time for that kind of shit, you 52 year old geezer. Yumiko said coldly, clearing her throat.

Hey! What was that for?! Kiyotaka said sarcastically.

You started it remember? Yumiko said sarcastically, adjusting her shades

Anyways...She looks around the area.

She gestures on one of the mechanics to come over her.

Yes, maam? The mechanic said calmly.

Where is Mira? Yumiko asks expectantly.

Head mechanic Mira is currently overseeing the maintenance of the vehicle that Mr. Prime Minister and his party will use. The mechanic said calmly.

Call her over here for a moment. Yumiko said authoritatively.

Right away, Ma'am! The mechanic said confidently as he left in a hurry.

Wow, that's something else! Kiyotaka said sarcastically.

Something else what now? Yumiko said sarcastically, letting out a chuckle.

In the main vehicle area, 9:56 A.M.

Hey, you said that you're one of our newest mechanics, right? Mira said enthusiastically.

Yes, Ma'am! The girl said confidently, giving her a salute.

Wow, I like your energy! Anyways, what's your name again? Mira said enthusiastically, clapping her hands.

I am...Kira...Kira said coldly, adjusting her glasses.

Wow... that's kinda... something else! Hehe... anyways, great name! Mira said feigning enthusiasm.

Kira lets out a little chuckle.

So, how's work going in here? Mira asks curiously, clearing her throat.

I am almost done checking, there's nothing suspicious or dangerous so far that could lead to accidents. Kira said confidently.

"Well, a moment from now...there will be one." Kira taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.

Alright, great work! Mira said appreciatively, clapping her hands.

Anyways, I might leave early today I still have school to attend! Kira said enthusiastically.

Alright, you may leave once you're done there. Mira said enthusiastically.

The mechanic from earlier arrives.

Head mechanic! The secretary calls for you! The mechanic said in a hurry.

Oh, Yumiko did? Alright, lead the way! Mira said enthusiastically.

Thank you for overseeing me, Maam! Kira said, politely bowing down her head.

No problem, see ya around! Mira said enthusiastically as they ran in a hurry.

Kira looks around the area...

Alright, I guess it's finally time to set you up. Kira mutters to herself, adjusting her glasses.

She puts something in the bottom of the truck.

Moments later...

So, where's the secretary? Mira asks curiously.

Oh, Secretary Yumiko left a moment ago because Prime Minister Edawara called for her! She asks me to ask you this question though "How's the maintenance going?" That's it, Lady! Superintendent Kiyotaka said enthusiastically.

Well, nothing suspicious have detected so far! That's all! Mira said confidently.

That's a great news! I'll tell her that later, thank you for your services. Superintendent Kiyotaka said enthusiastically, bowing down his head politely.

I have to go now, Superintendent! Mira said confidently, bowing her head down as she makes haze.

That's quite an energetic youngster. Superintendent Kiyotaka said sarcastically, scratching his neck.

Back In The Prime Minister's Room, 10:00 A.M.

You've called for me, Sir? Yumiko asks calmly.

Yes, I want you to read this email. Edawara said coldly, giving his phone to Yumiko.

Yumiko reads the email from Crimson Butterfly...

What the hell is this?! This is clearly a crime against the Prime Minister, going against the Prime Minister and threatening him also means waging war against Yamasaki! Who's this crazy fellow?! And what are they even saying here? Yumiko said, enraged and shocked, clenching her fists.

Calm down, Yumiko! All of that was just allegations, they're clearly just trying to justify their actions by doing that. Edawara said calmly.

Is that so? That's great to hear! Yumiko said calmly, letting out a sigh.

Is the PSF already here? Edawara asks expectantly.

Yes, sir! Yumiko said confidently.

Call them in here right away, we have to make extreme countermeasures and I want this Crimson Butterfly captured or whatever...right then and there. Edawara said coldly.

Yes, sir! Yumiko said coldly.

Yumiko immediately makes haze.

"Even my own secretary doesn't know anything and then you claim to know everything? Just who are you really? Whatever, I'll definitely find out soon enough." Edawara taught to himself, forming an arrogant smirk in his face.

Back in the parking lot, 10:05 A.M.

Head mechanic, I have to go home now to prepare tor school! Kira said enthusiastically.

Alright, stay safe and take care! Mira said confidently.

Thank you for your guidance today! Kira said enthusiastically, bowing down her head politely.

Kira makes haze.

Wow, I like the energy of that new kid! Mira said enthusiastically.

"Are you prepared for my present? Prime Minister."

—END OF CHAPTER 1, TO BE CONTINUED—