Turnabout Revenge
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Who Attacked Tenma Tsukamoto?
Ever since the whole murder case that happened to Mikoto Suo, which she was found not guilty, Yakumo Tsukamoto was successful as a lawyer. However, she's about to experience the biggest case of her life, which would hurt her only best friends. It happened two days ago…
Saturday, August 7th – Detention center – 2:37pm
"I see…" Yakumo asked, "You didn't mean to. I'm sorry you had to be arrested for a crime you didn't commit. But seriously, why would you hurt my sister?"
A voice, in a male voice, replied, "Yakumo, I just found her like that. Forgive me, but if I would never hurt your sister."
Yakumo then retorted, "Could you tell what transpired… from beginning to end… Harima?"
You guessed it. The main suspect is Kenji Harima, the crush of both Tsukamoto sisters, in which Yakumo is in love with him, who loves Tenma.
"Well, I guess I should tell you how it happened…"
All he could tell was what he saw, when he got to their house. But here's how it all began:
Thursday, August 5th – Yagami High – 11:02am
"Little Sis, you were amazing!" Tenma said, as she patted Yakumo's back, "I knew it was a big misunderstanding for Mikoto. I'll bet I'll side with you on cases, such as that."
"Sis… there are certain stipulations to be a detective," Yakumo declared, "1) You have to learn to be a detective, and 2) you have to pass Law School."
Tenma was dejected, "Aw… and I plan to go back to America, real soon. I know Karasuma was sick."
"It's okay. If you want, we can PLAY Detective…"
Tenma pouted, "That's no fun! Besides, EVERYONE will remember you!"
"Oh… it's not okay. I'm just a normal girl." Yakumo blushed.
Of course, the students at Yagami High were talking about it: "Second Year student solves murder of Third Year student".
Yakumo became famous. Of course, Yakumo didn't like the whole popularity. All she could hear in her thoughts were many rumors. Such as:
"Man! The Tsukamoto chick is awesome! And she's smart, too!"
"She could be the next Perry Mason!"
"Yakumo-senpai should shout "OBJECTION" very loudly!"
"Yakumo sure needs a great defense attorney: herself!"
Yakumo then shuddered, "Dear god… this is horrible…"
Sarah Adiemus appeared and calmed her down, "Yakumo, EVERYONE has been talking about you."
"I… I know, Sarah. But, I don't like this popularity! Imadori-senpai is dead! I defended an innocent high school girl, and I sent a high school boy up the river."
"Yakumo! Stop it! This isn't the end of the world. Besides, what you did was very amazing. You're in perfect modes! You could study for Law School real soon. Who knows? Maybe I could be a lawyer, too!"
Yakumo smiled, as she left with Sarah, "We'll see soon. We got two years left. And Tenma is leaving soon."
"I know. She really felt bad about Karasuma-Senpai."
She nodded and remarked, "But it'll be great, since it's the right decision for Tenma. She truly loves him."
"Right. I wonder what she'll do to him." Sarah thought.
XXX
Thursday, August 5th – Yagami High Hallway – 3:36pm
Meanwhile, Harima was in the hallway with Tenma, as Tenma wanted to do him a favor.
"Harima, since I am leaving to help Karasuma, I thought maybe I'd need your help, on account this may be the last time we'll see each other." She said.
Harima asked, "Tenma… say what you will, but I hope you'll understand what we'll go through."
Tenma smiled, "Oh, well, why not? After all, YOU did send me to see him. I'm glad you helped me out."
"It's okay. By the way, am I STILL banned from your house, ever since that day?"
"Oh, please! You'd think I got over that? No, I don't, but let's forgive and forget, since you're in love with Yakumo."
"Uh, yeah… right…"
"I'm only here for the rest of the week. I'll come back soon."
"Right."
He then thought, "Damn! She got me; although, this'll be the chance to tell her who I feel, before it's too late."
But as Harima was about to speak, Eri Sawachika appeared and called to him.
"Hey, Whiskers, walk me home!" She called out.
"I got to go. I'll ask Eri if I can see you later, okay?" Harima said.
"Right," Tenma said, "You have my permission."
"ON THE DOUBLE, HARIMA!" Eri shouted.
Harima ran off, as Tenma was confused.
"Weird… is Harima some sort of love fiend? No… that-. Uh, wait…"
Tenma was COMPLETELY baffled. She couldn't tell if he loved Yakumo or Eri… or both.
XXX
Thursday, August 5th – Pathway – 4:37pm
The following hour, Harima and Eri were walking together. Eri was concerned about him, over that Tenma is leaving soon.
"You're certainly worried about someone, right?" She asked.
He remarked, "Oh, it's that Tenma is leaving soon."
"I'm surprised by you, Whiskers. You know Tenma well, ever since you became friends."
"Well, I've known Tenma for a long time. Her sister, the so-called defense lawyer, is another problem."
"I know. Mine, too. Don't forget, Harima, you owe me for that day in England."
"Oh, I do remember. And I promise to make it up to you, soon. By the way, I forgot to ask, since we're speaking the matter on Tenma."
"Name it."
"Can I come over to her place? I thought maybe I'd help her with her friend, Karasuma."
"Oh… I suppose so. After all, she sure has a smitten for such a great boy… who is so dull…"
Harima felt his cheek, remembering what happened that day, when he fought him.
Eri chuckled, "I'm okay with it. Like hell you'd fall for such a klutz."
Harima then brooded, "It's not that…"
They continued to walk home together, as the sun started to set.
XXX
Thursday, August 5th – Harima's Apartment – 7:12pm
That night, Harima got a phone call from Tenma. She told him to come by and help her. Yakumo was busy with Sarah, so she's free for the day. Harima agreed, as he left his house.
"Maybe this is it…" he thought, "Maybe this'll be the last opportunity to confess my love for her."
As he left, a disaster will happen.
Thursday, August 5th – Eri's house – 7:14pm
Meanwhile, Eri left to go for a walk. She was still pondering about why Harima was going to Tenma's house. She thought maybe that Yakumo is there, too. She had been jealous of her, since she and Harima were together.
"Maybe I'll get the chance to see her again, just to say something off my chest," she thought.
However, she's about to experience some jealousy in her. She thought maybe she'll destroy Yakumo's rep, before Tenma leaves.
"Hmm… this'll end soon," she said, "If I found out that Tenma and Harima are together, I'd die. But… if Yakumo… then I'll…"
She then rushed off, concerned over something. Where was she going?
XXX
Thursday, August 5th – Tenma and Yakumo's House – 7:28pm
At Tenma's house, she was singing while writing something for Karasuma. She then let out a cheerful laugh.
"Oh, boy," she smiled, "I managed to prepare myself for what to say, before I tell Karasuma how I feel!"
Her note was actually a script for herself, just to confess how she feels.
"Now, all I need is the ol' name placement, and the last beautiful line to complete the greatest moment of my life," Tenma cheered.
But then, a shadowy figure appeared and approached Tenma. She heard a light sound of footsteps and got up.
"Yakumo… is that you?"
But as she turned around…
WHAM!
XXX
Thursday, August 5th – Tenma and Yakumo's house – 8:25pm
One hour later, Harima arrived and looked around the dark house.
"Tenma! I'm here!" He called, "We're ready!"
He looked around and was feeling very cold in fright.
"Man, this is JUST LIKE before. I hope she's not watching me, like last time. She can be such a snake, when it comes to me and Yakumo."
He shook his head and cried, "NO! I love a Tsukamoto, and her name is Te-."
SMASH!
"What was that?"
He rushed over to the front room and saw a shadowy figure escaping through the window.
"HEY! Come back!"
The figure glared at him and escaped. Harima then saw the shards of glass, by the dresser in Yakumo's room. He even saw some blood on her bed.
"HUH? Was there a burglar at home? It cannot be. It's only 8:26pm."
He then sniffed something that was very warm.
"Huh? Is that… blood?"
He caught the scent and cried, "Tenma's sister's room had blood here, but THAT smell is coming from… FROM TENMA'S ROOM!"
His hunch was right. He rushed over to Tenma's room, just as the cops arrived unexpectedly. He then saw in Tenma's room, what shattered him… Tenma was on the ground, face-down, with a huge gash on the back of her head. Blood was trickling from her head, all over her left arm, which was extended out.
"NO! TENMA! HOW?" He cried, "THAT was no burglar! Someone attacked her!"
As he was about to approach her, the cops rushed in and halted him.
"FREEZE! Step away from the body!"
"What? What the hell do you want from me?"
"We had a call about a certain attack in the house of Tsukamoto. We heard that someone attacked a girl inside. And I think we found that person: You!"
"ME?! I just got in!"
The cops restrained Harima and placed him on the ground.
"You're under arrest!" The cop cried, as he fastened the handcuffs on him.
"NO, WAIT! I DIDN'T DO IT!" He screamed, "Let me go! I DIDN'T HURT TENMA! HELP!"
The cops took Harima away, as Tenma was left on the ground, before the ambulance would arrive to pick her up.
Saturday, August 7th – Detention Center – 2:55pm
"So, you arrived at 8:26, and from what I hear is that Tenma was attacked, an hour before," Yakumo asked, "What happened next?"
"After I was arrested, the school gave me an ultimatum: I would appeal myself at court or face expulsion," Harima demanded, "Tenma's Sister, I wish to have you defend me. I really didn't kill Tenma. Please…"
Yakumo nodded and informed, "My sister is currently in the hospital, in a coma. We're not sure if she'll make it. But once she wakes up, she'll tell me what happened."
Harima asked, "And that is…"
"I think she knows who did it. But… I'll try to investigate this matter," Yakumo responded, "It's my house, and I decide how to fix it."
Harima thank Yakumo, as she left. She then added, "The trial starts in two days. I'll find out for myself, before we could have you testify."
"Thank you, Tenma's sister," he said, as he left the booth.
XXXX
I know Harima didn't do it. If I know him, hurting Tenma was the LAST thing he'd do. Tenma and Harima had been close, though I'll never guess why. I could be in love with him, but then there's Sawachika-Senpai…
This may be my biggest case to try. After all, I did it once… and I'll do it again. Whoever did it to Tenma…
They will pay!
To be continued…