Four hours earlier, Watanabe Shun was watching a baseball game in a bar.
Shozaki Tetsuya was striking out batters one after another against the Orix Blue Wave in the Japanese pro baseball league, setting a record of 8 consecutive strikeouts, which had Watanabe Shun pumped up with excitement.
After a few drinks, and feeling buzzed with a bit of money in his pocket, he shouted, "Tonight's expenses are on me!" inciting cheers throughout the bar. He didn't even pay attention to the pager message from the director, casually replying, "On my way."
An hour later, Watanabe Shun left the bar with empty pockets. As the cold wind hit him, he sobered up and regretted his decision deeply.
It was then that Watanabe Shun ran into Fushimi Roku.
The latter wasn't actually looking for someone; he was posting notices on the street.
