I Was Blackmailed Into Accepting Bullying Using My Childhood Friend as Leverage, But When I Found Out My Friend and Bully Were Together, I Abandoned All Compassion and Swore to Take Revenge with Everything I Had - Chapter 30: Scum File 2 - Ryusei Iketsuki (When a Scum Betrays Another Scum) ✳ Contains Disturbing Content

Chapter 30: Scum File 2 – Ryusei Iketsuki (When a Scum Betrays Another Scum) ✳ Contains Disturbing Content

Warning: This chapter contains disturbing content. If you’re sensitive to this type of storyline, please proceed with caution.

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On the fifth day after Kenichi was hospitalized…

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Ryusei~”

Himeno called out as she ran from the dimly lit corner of the convenience store, her breath slightly visible in the cold night air. She was bundled up warmly, her cheeks flushed from the chill.

“Oh, no worries. I just got here myself.”

I waved back at Shizuku with a smile that matched hers. I had already withdrawn some cash and bought a few things from the convenience store. I handed her a coffee.

“Wow, thanks! It’s so warm!” She smiled brightly, cupping the coffee with both hands to warm her cold fingers. “Shall we go?” I extended my arm toward her, and she eagerly linked her arm with mine.

“This is my first time at the harbor at night. The sea looks so dark… It’s kind of scary… but you can see the stars really well!”

“…”

“Hey, are you listening?”

“Oh, sorry. I was just lost in thought…”

Shizuku looked at me with concern as I forced a small, uncomfortable smile.

“Is it about Ken-chan… I mean Fudo-kun?”

“You caught on, huh, Shizuku?”

“I do think Ryusei and the others did terrible things to Fudo-kun, but this is just going too far as payback…”

“Yeah, I’ve been thinking about why I have to suffer like this because of him. But yesterday, I finally came up with a plan to turn things around.”

“A plan?” Shizuku asked, intrigued by what I had in mind.

“Yeah, and I need your help, Shizuku. That’s why I asked you to come here tonight.”

“If there’s anything I can do to make sure you don’t have to suffer anymore, I’ll do it! Just tell me, no need to hesitate, Ryusei!” 

She hugged me tightly, pressing her face against my chest.

“Of course, Shizuku. Only you can do this for me~”

Suddenly, a group of men with tattoos covering their arms appeared, surrounding us. Shizuku clung to my arm in fear, her body trembling as she took in the intimidating sight.

“W-Who are you people!?” she stammered in a shaky voice. From the back of the group, a large man emerged.

“Ryusei~ you’re late. Did you bring what I asked for?”

I roughly shook Shizuku off and handed over a brown envelope and two small boxes.

“Of course, Ryuzaki-san. Here, check it out.” 

Ryuzaki eyed the boxes greedily before tucking them under his arm. He opened the brown envelope and took out its contents.

“Twenty thousand, huh… well, that’ll do. You always come through for me, Ryusei.”

I gave a slight bow to Ryuzaki.

“I’m just doing what I can, considering the favor I’m asking for.”

Ryuzaki shook the small box, the one containing the condoms I had bought at the convenience store earlier. “We’ll make good use of this too,” he said.

“!?” 

Shizuku must have finally realized what was happening. Panicked, she started to back away, frantically looking for an escape. She made a run for one of the gaps in the circle of men surrounding us.

“Whoa, where do you think you’re going!?” 

One of the men grabbed her almost instantly, holding onto her arms as she struggled and screamed.

“Let go! Let me go!! I want to go home!”

She looked around at the men leering at her, trembling even more. Desperately, she turned to me for help.

“Ryusei!! Help me! Please, say something to them!!”

She was sobbing now, tears streaming down her face as she fought against their grip. I looked at her, completely calm, and spoke with a cruel smile.

“You said you’d help me out, didn’t you? Starting tonight, you’re going to keep these guys entertained.”

“E-Eh?” Shizuku’s eyes widened in shock. Her struggles slowed, and she fell silent, her face filled with despair.

“N-No… this can’t be real… You said you loved me… that it was love at first sight…”

I walked up to her, leaned in close, and with a devilish grin, I whispered my final words.

“Haa? Like I’d ever be into someone like you~. I only got close to you to see that mutt suffer. That’s all.”

Shizuku stared at me, slowly shaking her head in disbelief, tears welling up as she struggled to find words. I continued, twisting the knife deeper.

“Sure, it sucks to lose a girl I could get anytime at school, but whatever. I was planning to toss you aside soon anyway. At least do me one last favor before you go, okay?”

“Noooooooo!!”

Shizuku’s scream echoed through the dark, empty space by the warehouse at the port. 

This place was completely deserted at night—far from the lights and people near the convenience store, where she might have had a slim chance of calling for help.

“Well, Ryusei, thanks for the new toy. We’ll make sure to have some fun with her~,” Ryuzaki said with a twisted grin, as he and his gang dragged the crying Shizuku into the warehouse.

I watched them disappear inside, then slowly lifted my head to look up at the night sky. The stars that had been shining brightly just moments ago were now hidden behind a thin layer of clouds, leaving only the dim glow of the moon.

“Heh, heh, heh. Everything’s in place now. You messed with the wrong guy, mutt. You’re gonna regret ever crossing me! Ahahahaha!”



[Kenichi’s POV]

“That’s the situation…”

The voice on the other end continued. 

I sat in the back of the limousine, listening to the report about Iketsuki’s recent moves after returning home from the hospital.

“I see… Well, at the end of the day, these are just the schemes of some punks and high schoolers. I’ll handle it myself… Just take care of the groundwork.”

“Understood. They’re planning to strike tomorrow, Wednesday, when you’re back at school. I’ll confirm the final details of their manpower and timing, and I’ll arrange for drone footage as well.”

“Good.”

“…”

I gazed out the car window at the passing scenery, lost in thought.

“So, in the end, it seems that Himeno-sama rejected Fudo-sama’s final act of kindness.”

[Thud] I kicked the back of the seat in front of me, causing the vehicle to shake slightly.

“!?”

“Who gave you permission to speak out of turn? Don’t make me even more irritated.”

“My apologies…” 

The person fell silent, and I returned my attention to the view outside.

…In the end, it seems that scum like them get the endings they deserve.

“Guess I’ll need to make sure Iketsuki gets the perfect ending, too,” I said with a cold smile.