Event Story – Heroes with Dirty Faces, ch.7

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Billy: They remind the old Jet closely... The play style, the level, even the equipment is exactly the same. It's pretty much the person himself, according to rumors.
However, unlike in the past, he only shows up around 2-4 in the morning.
Also, it's not like they play freely, they host private matches only during that time frame.
There's a limit on the number of people who can participate, so it seems the players desperately compete every night to be the lucky winners.

Jay: What benefits does participating in those private matches have?

Billy: Just matching against Jet is a status symbol per se...
But, actually, private matches are special: you can get items depending on your rank and outcome. It seems that rare items are handed out as well.
An incredible amount of players log in to get those items despite it being that late at night.

Jay: Oh...?

Billy: After hearing your story and looking at Gray, I'm almost certain it's the real Jet.
Just not Gray-Jet, but Jet-Jet...

Jay: And what would be the purpose of Jet doing that?

Billy: I haven't the slightest idea.

Jay: Is the hidden personality finally starting to go out of control...?

Billy: Hmm, those kind of things do happen, but... I'm not sure...
You know, it feels unnatural for Jet?
At the very least, he's never gotten in Gray's way like this before.
Asch-paisen is the exception, of course, but Jet gives the idea of someone who shows up when Gray's in a jam...

Jay: ......

Billy: If this is really Jet's doing, he probably has a reason...

Jay: You think so, too, Billy...?
I don't know Jet that much, but something feels weirdly off.
... We should clear up the cause after all.

Billy:  Yeah. I'll make full use of my information network and look into it a bit moreー

Jay: No, you have your special mission to focus on, right?

Billy: I do, but... I can investigate while on that!

Jay: Don't push yourself too hard. I know quite well what you're capable of, but you're still just a rookie.
You won't have people around who know what you're doing during a special mission. It's important to stay on your toes and focus on that.

Billy: But...

Jay: I'll give you credits for obtaining info on "Happy World Hero". Thanks. Leave the rest to me.

Billy: But you're already so busy...

Jay: Who do you think I am? I'm not trying to brag but...
I'm Jay Kidman, the Super Hero.
Although, well, games might not be my forte.
But I'll do things my way, I have years of experience in this field. ♪

ーThe following day.


Jay: Good job during patrol today, guys!

Billy: You too~! There's something I want to look into, so I'll take my leave now!

Jay: Got it. Show them what you've got, Billy.

Billy: Thanks~ ♪ I'm oooff!

Jay: Now, Asch...
Wh... he's already all the way over there... Hey, were you plan to go without saying a word?

Asch: ... I'm a busy man.

Jay: Be careful...!
Good grief... Not only is he busy, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood either.

Gray: ......

Jay: Hey, Gray.

Gray: Hyaugh!?

Jay: S- Sorry... Did I scare you?

Gray: N- Not at all, I just spaced off a little... Is something the problem?

Jay: No, I was just wondering what you're doing after this. If you have time there's something I'd like to discuss with you...

Gray: Ah... I, uhm, am walking with Buddy... after this...

Jay: ...!

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