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"You really thought I was gone? Puh-lease. I've been watching you this whole time. In fact, I might be watching you right now. And boys - if you tell ANYONE about me you'll be sorry. -R"

The four lovers thought R was joking. R could not stalk them 24/7…or could he?

"Hey, Ryoma, news!" Shalnark shouted, running into the room.

"What is it, Shal?" Ryoma replied.

"I just saw Fuji at the deli and he was telling Atobe about this morning where he walked in the kitchen to get breakfast and he saw the butler, Melvin, eating pancakes with one of the maids, Marie, and the butler was wearing T-shirt and boxer shorts and the maid was wearing a kimono! Not to mention them seeing him in his bright red pajamas!"

"Fuji saw Atobe's butler in boxer shorts? Now that's new." Ryoma replied.

Shalnark took out his headphone, typed a message, and sent it. He sniggered as he imagined the look on their faces. He turned to Ryoma. "Should we take action now?"

Ryoma nodded. "Yeah, we should do that to divert their attention. Try and get it done by tomorrow, won't you, Shal?"

Shalnark nodded, and ran off to make preparations.

Just then, Atobe's and Fuji's phones rang. When they opened the message, they nearly dropped their phones.

So, a maid in a kimono and a butler in T-shirt and boxer shorts, huh? Now that's new. Syu, you might want to change before you go down for breakfast next time, I bet it's embarrassing for a servant to see you in your bright red pajamas. –R.

Fuji and Atobe suspected this R person might be Ryoma. After all, Ryoma knew all the secrets that this R person knew, as they told him before. Ryoma did do a good job in keeping secrets. Could it be he is alive?

They had their question answered next morning, however.

A scrunched piece of paper flew to the foursome, and Tezuka caught it. He unfolded it, and when he saw what's on the paper…"No…it can't be…"

"What is it, Mitsu?" said Fuji, snatching the paper. He dropped open his mouth. "Ryoma….you…"

In the paper was a Missing poster of Ryoma. The paper was scrawled with red ink, "Ding Dong the Bastard is Dead"

Their phones vibrated.

He knew too much. –R

Shalnark sighed and closed his phone. Hopefully that will make them less suspicious that it's Ryoma. However, Ryoma said they can't only do it once. They have to do it more than once to convince them that it isn't Ryoma who did this. If they find out Ryoma is alive, they will try and get him back, and take him away from his friends. No one, especially Shalnark, will allow this. He nodded to Feitan, who took out his phone, just as the bell rang. They walked to the next class, and as usual Fuji's with the English teacher. "Do it, Feitan" Shalnark whispered. Feitan nodded, and typed the message. He hit send just as Fuji came out of the room, looking flushed and happy.

'You wouldn't be happy for long, Fuji…' Shalnark and Feitan thought.

Don't you think your lovers should know about that extra credit work you did with a certain English teacher? Real relationships are built on truth, after all. -R

P.S. I may be a bastard, but I'm not a murderer. Here's a clue for the clueless: someone wanted something of Ryo's. The killer is closer than you think. –R

Fuji clutched to his phone. "What do you want from me?" he whispered. "End this already!"

Someone, probably that R person, must have heard him, for when he finished that sentence, his phone vibrated

Poor, confused Fuji. I bet you could use a big warm hug right now, huh? Don't get too comfortable. It's not over until I say it is. –R

Fuji could've let out a silent scream.

Little did he know, this person is also targeting others- others close to his lovers and him.

Apparently, he is out to break their relationship, because Sanada just received this message:

Dear Genchirou, We may not be friends, but we have the same enemies. So here are two tips: One of your lovers is hiding something from you. Something big. And Fuji? He's not your typical loyal lover, either. So watch your back. –R

Knowing R, he's probably telling the truth. But why would Fuji hide something from him? He made a mental note to talk to his lover about this. He walked to the cafeteria and sat down next to Fuji. He saw the expression in his face, but decided not to confront him in front of his lovers.

"Who do you think killed Ryoma?" Sanada asked his lovers. "Do you think it's someone close to him?"

"Probably, if the person stated he knew too much." Atobe nodded in agreement. "The question is, who?"

"Could it be Feitan? I mean, he did take Ryoma away from us. What if he killed him the same night?" said Fuji. The others nodded. Maybe it was Feitan who killed him.

The said person was actually standing in close proximity to them. His thoughts raced as he stood there, lining up to get his food. The only thing that he could think about is that Ryoma told him they might be targeting him as they knew he was there the night he 'disappeared'. Sure, he was warned by Ryoma that they will suspect he killed him and he is prepared… but, there are four of them suspecting him, not just one. He doesn't know what Ryoma was even thinking telling them to spread that he is dead, but he trusts Ryoma to know what he is doing. He smiled. At least Ryoma is not their target now. Once he got his food, he took quick, light steps to get to his seat.

"What's wrong, Feitan?" said Pakunoda. "You look like you've gotten an A for a test."

"I just overheard what Ryoma's former lovers said." Feitan replied, smiling. "They suspect me of killing Ryoma, and I bet I'm their target now."

Ryoma nodded absent-mindedly as he chewed on his power bar. "Good. That should get their attention of me for a while. Once the time is right, I'd say we strike." The others nodded in agreement. The gang finished their cold lunch of oil sausages and cornbread washed down with clabber milk, and went for their usual walk around the school garden before going back to class. "I'll try and let them confirm their suspicions." said Ringo. The others nodded. She saw his former lovers approaching. She typed the following message:

Need another warning, lover boys? Ryo's murderer is right in front of you. –R

They looked up, and saw a black coat whip out of sight. They realized that person was the murderer and gave chase to the person wearing the black coat. The guy in the black coat didn't dare look back as he started running as if his life depended on it. Feitan remembered what Ryoma had said. "Run until the stone marker at the school pond. Make sure they are at least a few meters away when you reach the marker. I'll send the message once you reach the stone marker" The boys could feel their hearts pound with every step just barely keeping the boy in sight as he did everything he could to try and lose them.

Feitan reached the stone marker, and climbed up the tree. "They are at least 10 meters behind." He said in the phone. "Do it now, Ryoma!"

Ryoma nodded, hung up the phone, and sent the message.

Tezuka's phone rang, forcing him to stop and read the message. His lovers gathered around, clutching to a stitch.

Try to avoid Atobe's mother tonight. –R

What is R talking about? Is it something to distract them from the murderer?

"Thanks, Feitan. You gave me time to get to Atobe's bag and find out his mother's phone number!" said Ryoma. "Now, time to send the text…" he smiled.

Your husband is involved with another woman and when I say involved I mean in a "romantic" way. This is not something recent. It started before your family went away to Iceland and from the look of things, it may be starting up again now that you're back.

I know this hard to hear, but it is the truth.

If you don't believe this about your husband, ask your son. He knows all about it. In fact, he is being paid not to tell you

Sincerely,

R

Smiling to himself, he pressed the send button.

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