Starting Over • Kyojuro Rengoku

|Chapter 31|

The shock was palpable as Tengen, Kyojuro, and Obanai exchanged wide-eyed glances, unable to believe what they were hearing.

Tengen, his playful demeanor briefly overshadowed, couldn't help but voice his disbelief. "Wait, did he just say what I think he said? Where did this happen?"

Kyojuro's face flushed a deep shade of red, clearly flustered by the unexpected revelation.

In a scene that bordered on comedic, Sanemi grinned widely and offered a description. "Yeah, it was next to the Canteen, the door to the right."

Tengen's hand shot forward, connecting with a resounding slap against Sanemi's head. "No, you stupid drunken cow. I'm asking where!"

Obanai shook his head in disbelief, a mix of surprise and amusement in his expression. "This is... quite the turn of events."

Vivian covered her face with her hands, mortified by the situation but also struggling not to cry at the absurdity of it all.

Everything fell into an awkward silence as Sanemi continued his drunken recounting.

Tengen's eyes widened as he processed the information, and Kyojuro's face turned a shade redder than before.

Vivian's embarrassment deepened, her face buried in her hands, unable to believe the turn the conversation had taken.

Sanemi slurred his words as he continued, "Yeah, it was at the Hospital where she worked. My little brother was there, and she started flirting with me. Gave me twenty bucks to follow her to the closet room."

Tengen's eyebrows shot up, his voice laced with disbelief. "Flirting? In a hospital?"

Sanemi grumbled, his drunken annoyance evident. "Yeah, don't act like you're surprised. Anyway, I gave her three O's, and I only get 20 bucks? I'm worth more than that."

Vivian's voice trembled as she tried to regain her composure. "Look, I honestly don't know you, and you don't have any proof of what you're saying. Maybe you've mistaken me for someone else."

Sanemi's drunken confidence persisted as he shook his head, his words slurring slightly. "No mistake, it was you. I know for sure."

Then, in a moment that seemed to freeze time, Sanemi dropped a bombshell. "I even have a video of our... quickie time."

The mention of a video sent a shockwave through the room. Vivian's face turned pale, her eyes widening in disbelief and dread.

She glanced at Kyojuro, a desperate plea for help evident in her eyes, but he was as stunned as everyone else, his ability to respond seemingly paralyzed.

Tengen's jaw dropped, his usually cheerful demeanor replaced by a mix of shock and uncertainty. Obanai's stern expression remained, but his eyes betrayed his surprise at the unexpected turn.

Vivian's voice was barely a whisper as she turned to Kyojuro, her desperation clear. "It was an accident."

As Sanemi began to fumble for his phone, the tension in the room reached its peak. "Hold up guys, lemme show y'all the vid."

His words hung in the air like a threat, and Vivian, Kyojuro, and Tengen exchanged nervous glances, unsure of how to navigate this unexpected and embarrassing situation.

But before Sanemi could escalate matters further, Obanai sprang into action, using a diversion to defuse the tension. "Sanemi, hold on a moment. I need a drink, and I could use your help."

Sanemi's face lit up with enthusiasm at the prospect. "YAAASSS- Let's have Sake, there's also champagne, I hid a bottle behind my butt. Wanna see?"

With Obanai's guidance, Sanemi allowed himself to be led away from the group.

He gave Kyojuro, Tengen, and Vivian a curt nod, his demeanor momentarily shifting from confrontation to camaraderie. "Enjoy the night."

And with that, Sanemi disappeared, leaving the trio in a state of disbelief. The room seemed to let out a collective breath, tension dissipating as they processed the rollercoaster of events that had just unfolded before them.

Kyojuro's voice finally broke the silence, a mix of disbelief and humor in his tone. "Well, that was... certainly unexpected."

Tengen let out a nervous chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah, I don't think I've ever been part of a conversation quite like that."

Vivian finally lifted her hands from her face, a mixture of embarrassment and relief in her expression. "I can't believe that just happened."

Tengen chuckled, a lighthearted grin returning to his face. "You're right, Vivian. You've got a lot of explaining to do. I'm definitely curious to hear the backstory behind all of this."

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