That Encounter; 7 years ago
'Who are you?'
'Me? Just an interested third party.'
'Interested in what?'
'What you're interested in.'
'I...I only seek the truth.'
'Very well. Then let's seek it together.'
'What is in for you?'
'It's a form of exchange, Reizaki Shuuji. An equivalent exchange just like in alchemy.'
'Alchemy?'
'Well, don't sweat over the details. I help you, you help me. Isn't it simple?'
'How can I help you?'
'Do we have a deal?'
'...Yes.'
'Great. Then for starters, go claim your father's company in four years.'
'Four years?'
'Yeah. As of now, I'm putting you through the wringer.'
'...'
'There's a limit to what these people can teach you, after all. In four years, you won't even recognize yourself, mark my words.'
After four years, I returned to Sakurazawa and inherited
Reizaki Security and Surveillance Company
from my deceased father at her suggestion but by my own decision.
