Chapter 392. Working Seki

I can see it. Its there

The car were riding approaches the crematorium.

theres no huge chimney.

Recently, its structured so the smoke wont come out

Seki-san said.

The funeral hall is a venue dedicated to known peopleso Kouzuki house is able to borrow it, butit cant go the same for the crematoriums. Of course, other houses also use it

Yeah, they cant just rent out the crematorium.

But still, they rented a quarter of the facility. There should be some Kouzuki security service guards in their plain clothes on that line

Plain clothes?

Since its a public facility other people uses toothey cant just put out guards in their uniform without permission!

I see.

There are security guards on the premise too

If a security guard of another company wanders around the premisethe people of other houses get confused.

Thereforethis crematorium is the most problematic part of todays security

Seki-san said

Its hard to seal down the place rented by Kouzuki house with security guards only. Even if other houses people tries to enter the blocked area, we have no authority to stop them you see? If they sayI want to use the toilet over therewe cant do anything

I seeits impossible to intimidate with uniforms

Since its a public facility, Kouzuki house whos one of the users cant force the other users out

Theres a common space set up in the hallwaynormally, wed have guards in front of the rooms we rented, but. That would mean that we wont make it in time if we receive a raid, you know?

Raid?

Bomb terrorism or people coming with heavy weapoons. We cant do bag inspection on other people. Theres no way to prevent if invade the room whereKakkais

Thenwhat are they going to do?

For now, there are guards in civilian clothes walking around the site with explosive detectors. The toilets too, its checked when someone uses it. People with big bags, regardless of age, are being manned. No other choice but to go steadilythis is how VIP guards are.

Haa

Thats a lot of work

Well yeahif we had a bit more time then well take various measures butsince this funeral is soon after deathwe cant prepare anything beforehand

Right.

Just the day before yesterdayor rather, until the dawn yesterday, nobody expects for Rurikos father to die

Except Jii-chan and chief Tanizawa

But, Kouzuki security service is a company of VIP guardsso this case isnt so unusual. The only worry I have is the division of the newly appointed security director though

Asami-sans strength is unknown.

The car enters the funeral parking lot.

Unlike the funerary earlier, theres no check gate with security guards.

Instead, there are many men in black clothes hanging out.

Theres a guy carrying a big machine on his shoulderis that the explosive detector team?

Huh?

Then that meansits fine for me to be here dressed up like this?

Im now wearing the Kouzuki security service uniform, with a yellow collar.

Though its said to be top elites assistants outfit.

Yeah, its fine. Youre wearing that after alltake off your cap. If you dont have a hat, ordinary people would only see that as a cosplay

Seki-san laughs.

What?

Cosplay is an overstatement butthe people would only think that youre just an ordinary high school student whosin a big different school uniform

I-Is that so?

Especially for the assistants uniform, theres no class or chapter attached so, its special

True, theres no decorationsthe security uniform-ness of it is cut in half.

But, the collars yellow.

Recently, theres a lot of high schools with outlandish uniforms so its fine

Seki-san says calmly

Rather, with that uniformthe people from Kouzuki security service will be aware of you. Be boldoh right

Seki-san takes out a black-rimmed glasses from the cars dashboard

Wear thisitll make you look a bit more intelligent

While at it, I split my hair to 7-3

Okay, lets go

We get off the car.

Right away, a man with good physique comes

Thanks for the hard workI came ahead of time

Seki-sans face is known by everyone in Kouzuki security service

Going this far, theres no problem.

Roger. Im Sekiguchi, leader of the security department on west 3 groupand this guy is?

Sure enoughthe man looks at me with a curious face.

Thats not something you have to be concerned about though?

Seki-san smiles.

I-Im sorry

The authority of the top elites seem to be much higher than the normal guards.

By just wearing Kouzuki security service uniform and walk with herSeki-san lets them recognize my existence to the guards on field.

HowsKakkasmovement? Whats the ETA?

Its said that the departure from the funerary is 25 minutes late

Mythats quite late

The forming of car rows took longer than expected

I seecant be helped. Its Asami-sans first job

Seki-san turns to me.

In that case, one must pay special attention to where to takeKakkaor Misuzu-samas car. Even among the assassinations of prestigious people, theres a lot of cases where they aim at the moment of getting in and off the car. Remember that

Yes

Seki-san tells me as if lecturing.

Then, Sekiguchi, the security guard seems to think that I must be a top elite candidate or something.

The car lines toothey must make a row to protectKakka If youre skilled, youd arrange an escort car from the start so its easy to assemble from the start but as you saw earlier, Asami-san didnt give instructions. Later, I think shell be scolded a lot by chief Tanizawa

Seki-san turns to Sekiguchi.

A 25 minute loss is quite bad

Yesthe roads would be crowded this time and itll become even more losses

Its fine. Its a holiday so the road going here was smooth. I ran through the scheduled route, there was no problems

Though she was talking to me while driving

Seki-sans checking the route Jii-chan and everyone else will go through.

However, this is also another one of Asami-sans checkpoints. I hope they dont speed up the car line in order to regain the 25 minute delay on departure time

Seki-san looks at me again

Its different when guarding other families butwhen it comes to guardingKakka, theyre more safety conscious than punctual. If they departed 25 minutes late then, then theyd arrive 25 minutes late too. Theres no helping if they got slowed due to traffic butarriving earlier is a subject for demerit

Is that so?

It would be rude for those who went in advance like you. The arrival time isnt clear

Seki-san smiles at the guard,.

Yesthats right!

The guard gets in high spirits from Seki-sans smile.

Tell them my arrivalis the security officer in here Ishii-kun?

Yes, its Ishii-kachou

I get it, thanks

Seki-san heads to the entrance of the facility.

I follow as well.

We dive into the automatic door to inside.

Oh, here toothere are men with good physique and large machines

Everyones wearing black tie and black suit

Even without a uniformall of them have the same physique and hairstyle

Thanks for the hard workSeki-san

One of the men in black suit comes close.

Dont make that face, Im not an inspector. I wont make any assessment that affects your bonus or anything. I was just ahead for today

Seki-san said then smiled.

Since its Ishii-kun, I trust the situation of securitydid you arrange it yourself?

Yes, some of it

Was the placement plans of the new boss not okay?

Its not that bad butits a plan for those who dont know the site. Furthermore, shes too stiffthat she hasnt considered any spare personnel at all

True, shes a bit top-heavy. I thought the same when I saw the planhey, Ishii-kun

Yes?

If Asami-san complains on what youve arranged on the scenejust tell her that Ive given approval

Seki-san, thats

Its fine. I got ahead for that. If Asami-san heard that me changing the site, she wont complain

Sorry. That would help

Seki-sans Jii-chans full time bodyguard.

If a full time guard approves that its better to change the prior plan to ensure Jii-chans safetyAsami-san, the new security director cant overturn it.

Im glad that Seki-san went ahead

WhyOotoku-san and Choumoto-san knows it too

No, those twowell

What?

Theyour young members

Oh

The two of them likes young men, right.

They try to arrange good looking young men close to them

Oh, I get itIll consult about that with Tanizawa-san later

Thanks

Reallyboth of them are basically good people though

Yes, theres no harm buttheyre just unpopular with the young guys anyways

Will that count as sexual harassment?

Well then, well be taking a look ahead onKakkaand Misuzu-samas waiting room. Whos in charge of the site?

Koishikawa

Oh, that oneokay. Thanks

We head inside the facility.

Ishii-kun didnt ask anything about you, right?

Seki-san whispers to me

Yes, thats right

Those with good career knowstherefore they dont say anything unnecessary

I see

Those who are dull, they just talkthey speak a lot so theres a greater risk of saying unnecessary things. Therefore, chose as few words as possible

After saying that, Seki-san looks at me

You already know that, dont you?

Huh?

You dont speak unnecessary things. Youre good at listening other peoples talk

I-Is that so?

Therefore, I come to talk unconsciously. Youve got me

Seki-san lowers her eyes

I love that part of you

Her steps hasten

Oh, from that line over thereis the area rented by the Kouzuki house for the time being

I see, theres men in black gathered in front of the corridor.

Thanks for the workIve gotten ahead. Gather the guards in front of the waiting room. Wheres Koishikawa-san?

Yes, Im here

A woman in black suit comes out from one of the waiting rooms.

The person in charge here seems to be this woman.

Theres around ten men in black gathered around Seki-san.

These people are in charge of protecting the waiting room

Thenhow does it feel like?

Yes, all of the seven waiting rooms of this block in this building are all rented. Kakkawill be on the fifth waiting room and, Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-sama are on the sixth waiting room. Everyone from the Kouzuki house will be on the second waiting room

Seki-san

Well change the room schedule. Kakkawill be on the second, Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-sama are on the third, and everyone else from Kouzuki house will be on the seventh

But

Is there a problem?

Seki-san smiles

Theres not much time

What are you sayingdont we have 20 minutes?

Besidesitll change Asami-buchous plan

Guard Koishikawa said.

You seewhen was Asami-sans plan submitted?

Seki-san asks.

This morning8 oclock. It was distributed at security headquarters

Rightthen we better think that this plan is leaked outside

Koishikawa-sans surprised.

Therefore, well be changing at this timing. After Asami-san and chief Tanizawa arrives hereI dont mind a post-event report. With this, if someone were to identifyKakkaor Misuzu-samas room and raid in, the raider will be connected to the people here!

Only these ten guard in charge know the changes of the rooms.

But, Asami-buchou instructedWhatever happens, dont change the plan

Koishikawa-san said.

Therefore, were going to!

What?

Everyones told that Asami-sans plan is absolute, right? And thats obviously conveyed to the other parties who will try to attackKakka What do you think are they going to do if they have an absolute information?

Yeah, if they know in advance that theyd definitely be here, then

The attack will become easier.

Hey, if todaysdivisionwasnt Asami-sans but Chief Tanizawas, think about it

Seki-san said.

If it was Tanizawa-sanwould he make this rigid plan?

Noperhaps hell just give a rough outline and direct the details on the scene

Koishikawa-san answers.

That is Tanizawa-sans methodso you know that youre prepared when the site turns to trouble. But, were expert VIP Guards, we shouldnt spare troubles!

Seki-san looks at each of the faces of the guards.

Ill take all of the responsibilityI think that itll be hard but change it now

Koishikawa-san

Understood

Then, she tells her men.

Change of rooms, as Seki-san saidthe person in charge of the room should check again if theres any explosives, bug, or cameras in every room. The people around should check any sniper points once again

Ah, for the people outsidetake your time on checking the room originally scheduled to you so the change of room wont be exposed. But, dont check the real roomswhats most important for guards is the acting skills!

Seki-san supplements.

Koishikawa-sanI will be doing the final confirmation on Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-samas room

Are you sure?

Ruriko-samas very nervous today. I think the relay from the funeral ceremony has reached here too

She in too much grief

Kakkais also worriedso I will be following Ruriko-sama for today. Koishikawa-san will go toKakkasroom Hell have the two full time monster guardsso the boys would shy away, right?

Ootoku-san, and Choumoto-sans present so theres no problem with guards in the room.

Rather, in order to reduce the damage they doshe wants to make a woman, Koishikawa-san stand on front.

T-Thank you!

Young men speaks up.

Thentake care of it. Ah, if anyone has an extra incom, could you lend me one?

Incom?

Yes, have this

One of the guards hands a square radio to Seki-san.

Theres earphones and microphones attached.

Radio?

ThanksI think everyone knows it already but todays strategy serves as assessment for the new department manager, Asami. When Asami-san arrives, I wont be instructing you directly. However, could you send me the informatioon?

Certainly

Koishikawa replies.

Seki-sanenters the third waiting room, where Misuzu and Ruriko would be staying

Wait a secIll be checking it

Seki-san takes out a small machine.

This is a machine that checks radio waves or bugs

She goes around the waiting room

They might just put in a recording machine and collect it later so Ill check inside the trash can and the back of the closet

Seki-san opens placesand checks inside.

Theres a possibility of eavesdropping over the wall from the next room soone rooms going to be unattended. Thats the staple butAsami-sans very textbook. Kakkaand Misuzu-sama + Ruriko-samas room shouldnt be next to each other. Even the guardsshe seems to be unlikely to notice it

Then that means

Seki-sanyoure amazing. Somehow, youre quite different from back at the hotel

Im completely impressed.

Thatswell, this is my specialty. Ive told you that I had professional lessons on counterterrorism in Europe, didnt I?

Yes

Well, Im always training to do an actual combat like at the hotel back then but Those kind of fighting is Fujimiya-sans responsibility

Yeah, Reikas specialized in combat.

ImKakkasfull time guard among the top elitesso I also do security plans and conduct on site command. Im always at places whereKakkagoesso I also negotiate with the guards of companiesor when going abroad, I cooperate with the polic thereI need integration power

Seki-san smiles.

WellIm a jack of all tradesyes, OK

Seki-san completes checking the room.

Then.

Seki-sans incom beeps.

Kakkahas arrived at the front entrance

It seems its put on speaker mode so I can hear it too.

Seki-san looks at the clock.

They departed 25 minutes late and arrived minutes late. Asami Mamis a woman of that degree

Seki-san looks at me.

Youll stay hereIll tell Koishikawa-san

Eh?

I have to show up toKakkaand chief Tanizawa just in case. If I show that Im not with youthen the two of them wont notice that I brought you in

I see.

Before the other guards come in contact with Tanizawa-sanIll show everyone were talking closely. If so, nobody would report to chief Tanizawa whos with me. Theyd think that chief Tanizawa already knows!

A-Amazing

Lets seewait for here alone for 20 minutes. Kakkawill be heading to the crematory ahead. Making his last farewellputting the coffin in the furnace Then, he should come to the waiting room

Un

If I wait hereMisuzu, Ruriko, Michi would come.

Then, take it easy alone

Seki-san comes out of the room alone.

UhmSeki-san

What?

Thanks for a lot

I bow my head.

Its fine, dont mind it

Seki-san leaves with a smile.

Im alone in the waiting room.

I take off my shoes and go up on the Tatami mat.

I lied down.

Haa

I feel like its been a while since I was alone.

Lets take a short break.

Ive always been so cautious since always.

Im a bit tired.

I lightly close my eyes.

I intended to take just a small break.

And yet, I

I completely fell asleep

Click!

I open my eyes startled from the sound of the door opening.

Then

Misuzu, Michi, and Ruriko were standing in front.

Uwa!

Im in Kouzuki security service uniform

Im wearing glasses

My hairs 7:3

Err

Danna-sama, why are you here?

Misuzu immediately figured that it was me.

No, thatI got ahead and waited here

Misuzu

Im so happy

Huh?

For Danna-sama to wait for me here!

She takes off her sandals in a hurrythen goes on top of the mat.

On the other hand, Ruriko

Shes having a gloomy face.

It seems that she was pushed down the bottom of despair at one go.

Please get in

Michi forces Ruriko inside the room.

Danna-samaIll prepare tea right now!

Misuzu in her wafuku pitter-patters and works.

Ruriko sits at the back of the room

Michi comes to me.

With a serious face

Michiis there any problem?

I asked

That isa very big problem is in progress!

W-What!

A surprise, there was a surprise and yetI!

Surprise?

What happened before I came here?

Meanwhile, Misuzu brews the face showing a happy face.

I failedI never thought that Master would be in this room

Ahn?

At the moment I saw Masters figureI leaked

Michi, Michi-san?

No, its not just small water!

Err

Theres a spring coming out of my secret fissure!

Michiyoure in heat?!