"He's in there." said [first name], pointing at a building. Takemitchy and Chifuyu followed her gaze. "This is your lead?" Takemitchy asked, but Chifuyu ignored his question, but Takemitchy wasn't offended.
"I've already talked to him, and he has no problem with you two asking him anything." she said calmly.
"Alright, let's go Takemichi." said Chifuyu, handing [first name] his umbrella. Takemitchy noticed and slightly became confused, "W-Wait, you're not coming with us?" he asked.
She gave him a faint smile and shook her head, "It's best if I don't." she said, taking the umbrella from him.
"Huh? Why?"
"Let's go." said Chifuyu, dragging him with him. [first name] waved at them, watching the duo leave.
"Who the hell are you guys?" a blonde haired guy asked, eyeing Takemitchy and Chifuyu.
Chifuyu was calm while Takemitchy flinched when he recognized the guy. It was Osanai, Moebius's former president.
"A girl came here earlier and talked to you, right?" said Chifuyu, walking up to him. Osanai stood up and turned to face them fully, "Oh, so you're the guys that she was talking about.." he said in a bored tone.
Chifuyu nodded.
[first name]
Keisuke.
You lied to me about some parts..I don't know if it's still part of your plan or you're really lying to me..
I sighed. I haven't talk to him ever since what happened yesterday. It's really concerning me. I saw him leave his apartment earlier, wearing Valhalla's jacket. I don't know where he's going, but my guts are telling me he's going to see Kazutora.
Another sigh escaped my lips as I leaned against a wall, holding two umbrellas. In a week, in October 31st, Valhalla and Toman will fight. I'm not going to be involved but I'm worried. I'm worried for Keisuke, for Chifuyu, Toman..for everyone.
Kazutora wants to kill Mikey..I know the reason why, Kazutora lost his shit 2 years ago after that incident.
but I know Keisuke won't let Kazutora do that..
"Man..I don't really get biker gangs.." I muttered. I looked over at the entrance and thought about Takemichi and Chifuyu.
I wonder how they're doing?
Chifuyu
"I was nothing but a stepping stone to Kisaki."
"I don't want to be involved with that guy anymore."
Those were the words that Osanai said. I can see the fear in his eyes when he told us everything he knows about how dangerous Kisaki is.
Don't worry Baji-san, I got your back.
Takemichi and I left the place, I saw [first name] leaning against a wall, waiting for us patiently. She noticed us walking our way to her, she gave us her usual smile. "So, how did it go?"
That smile. You always smile like that. You can fool anyone with that smile, but not me and Baji-san. I know what's your true smile and what's not. I'm sure she's thinking about Baji.
I smiled back at her and said, "It was fine. He told us everything what he knows about Kisaki."
Takemichi went beside me, scratching his head. "Yeah..and by the way, I kinda get why you said it's best if you didn't come with us." he said.
[first name] tilted her head at him, waiting for his explanation.
"Osanai was asking for your number before we left.." said Takemichi to [first name], awkwardly.
I sighed. Yep, that's true. This is one of the things that I hate. She's a pretty girl, I know. Guys can easily like her just by looking at her. Even guys older than us can get attracted to her, it's kind of creepy though.
[first name] laughed, "Yeah, he tried getting my number earlier when we talked. It was slightly annoying."
I flinched and quickly turned to look at her, she didn't tell me that on the phone??!
"Say what?!" I exclaimed, startling Takemichi. "You didn't mention that to me when I called you?!" I added.
She raised a brow, "Why should I? It's not even important? And it's not like I'm gonna give my number to him?"
She's right. She doesn't really give her number to anyone, especially to guys, but still, if I knew, I would've told Osanai to back off..
Great, not only I'm acting like Baji-san, I'm sounding like a jealous boyfriend. We're not even a couple.
Yet.
I groaned in annoyance. She laughed, and lightly patted my cheek. "Quit acting like that, you're acting like an overprotective Keisuke.." she said.
I scoffed and glanced at Takemichi, he looks confused. He slowly raised his hand, "Err, can I ask something?"
Me and [first name] looked at him, "Go on." I said.
"I...I know you two know each other because of Baji-kun, but I wanna ask..what are you guys?" He said, scratching his temple. "you two seem pretty close.." he added.
"Well, we—"
[first name] cut me off, "Take a guess, Takemichi." She smiled at him as she gave him his umbrella back and held my arm. "I..uh, I don't know.." said Takemichi, shrugging. "..A couple?" He added.
A chuckle escaped my mouth, "Well, not yet." I said, looking at her. She laughed along.
We may have confessed to each other, and we both feel the same way but..
I don't want to speed things up with her, and same goes with her when it comes to me. We've talked it through. We'll wait for the right time. I'll wait for her, and she'll do the same.
"Ohhhhh. I get it, I get it." He said, grinning at me. "I hope that answers your question." I said, smiling at [first name].
"No wonder, you two got matching earrings.." said Takemichi, sounding really amazed. That doesn't make sense, but I'll just let him be.
Moments later, I told [first name] to go home because I still want to talk with Takemichi. The sun is setting, her mom is on her day off and she's probably looking for her now.
"Now we know about one thing." I said.
"Huh?" Takemichi looked at me. I stopped walking, "Valhalla's leader. The mysterious gang with no leader, otherwise known as the Headless Angel. The leader that no one knows about...is Tetta Kisaki." I said.
Takemichi gasped, giving me a shocked look. "Kisaki's in Toman right now. That's why Valhalla doesn't have a leader!" I added.
Takemichi
K-Kisaki..
Kisaki's Valhalla's leader??!
Then why the hell did he join Toman? Why does he want Toman and Valhalla to fight? What's Kisaki trying to achieve??
There's so much that I don't understand..
"Takemichi?"
I was thinking too much about Kisaki, I forgot Chifuyu's still with me. It's a good thing he interrupted my thoughts.
"S-Sorry for spacing out." I said. Still, everything doesn't make any sense to me.
"It's fine. I know you're thinking about how we'll deal with Kisaki." he said.
In that case..I'll go back to the present..and look for answers.
Future Naoto's gonna be mad for disturbing him..
"Anyway, thanks for your time, Takemichi. We'll talk about this again." He said, giving me a warm smile. I smiled back at him and stretched my hand out for him to shake.
"Sure." I said. He hummed and shook my hand. "You're not bad, Chifuyu. You're a nice guy." I added.
He laughed as we let go of each other. "If you met me 2 years ago, I'm pretty sure you'll hate me." He said.
"Why? Are some kind of asshole who isn't nice to people back then?" I joked. He stayed quiet, looking at me with a small grin on his face. I flinched, "W-Wait, were you?" I asked.
He let out a weak laugh, "Yeah.."
"R-Really?! Well..you're not an asshole now.." I said, cheering him up a little. Because I can tell that his mood slightly changed.
He turned to look at me, smiling. "It's because I met two amazing people, I respect and admire them both, and one of them is actually the only person who makes me feel like I'm the luckiest guy in Tokyo.."
I stared at him in awe. I'm pretty sure one of those people he's talking about was [first name]. It was pretty obvious.
I wonder if they'll end up together in the future..
"Anyway, we should both go home. Yeah?" He smiled, putting both of his hands in his pockets.