"I'll let you explain..." Chifuyu turns to Yamagishi, who was listening in on the conversation.
The boy excitedly goes to the chalkboard and starts drawing and writing. "Even as a highschooler, he's still passionate about gangs," Takemichi comments, watching his friend rapidly make noise on the boards.
Yamagishi smacks the chalkboard, turning around to face Takemichi. Explaining the outcome of the delinquent world after Toman's disbandment. Yamagishi then mentions 'three charismatic individuals' who now reign superior in Tokyo.
Based in Minato. A man with great power and influence, Terano South of Rokuhara Tandai.
Based in Shinjuku. A 'guy' who governs a gang that works in the shadows, Kawaragi Senju of Brahman.
Lastly, based in Shibuya. The invincible Kanto Manji Gang, led by Sano Manjiro.
"There are two people on the same level as Mikey?!" Takemichi exclaims his shock. "I've never heard those names in the future..."
Yamagishi starts writing on the chalkboard again. "With that being said, our [Y/N] has gotten pretty popular the past two years..." Chifuyu glares at the boy, "Our [Y/N]...?" He says, slightly annoyed. Crossing his arms in his chair.
"All people knew about her was that she was abducted by Tenjiku," Yamagishi continues, "Until the Kanto Manji Gang placed a bounty on her a few months ago!"
Takemichi's eyes widened, "Bounty?! Why would Mikey place a bounty on her? That doesn't make sense."
"Rumours say she's trying to get revenge on him. Scheming on Kanto Manji Gang's downfall ever since Mikey left both her and Toman," Yamagishi raises his arms out dramatically. "Gangs started to bombard her with attacks! Trying to take her down to receive compensation money from Kanto..."
"BUT THEY FAILED!" He shouts, clenching a fist in front of him, "Countless times gangs have tried to get to her... But to no avail! She was then given the title, THE UNTOUCHABLE [Y/N]!! Constantly seen leaving a trail of injured bodies as she's clean! Not a ruffle on her clothes or a scratch on her body! Truly, a legendary delinquent in the making!!"
Man, she would HATE the way he's talking about her right now... Chifuyu says to himself, covering his mouth. Trying his best to conceal his laugh from both Yamagishi's animated expression and dramatic retelling.
Takemichi was fascinated. He looked like a child after listening to a legendary folktale for the first time. "[Y/N]'s that strong?!" The blonde says in amazement, "I mean, she could probably have her own gang if she wanted! She could raise her ranks and become the fourth deity!!"
"Yeah... But that isn't her goal," Chifuyu says, sighing. Putting a hand on Takemichi's shoulder to calm him down. "She wouldn't describe it as revenge..."
Should I mention that she described this as our 'Sasuke Retrieval Arc'...?
"More like retrieval, you know, since she wants to save him and bring him back," Chifuyu continues his sentence without embarrassing you. "But you're right about her being strong," Chifuyu adds, "She won a lot of sparring matches against former Toman members when she was still in training."
Both Yamagishi and Takemichi were intrigued. Leaning closer to Chifuyu for him to tell them more. "She's won against Draken, Smiley... Who else? Oh, and Mitsuya," Chifuyu recites.
"How can she not believe she can save Mikey?!" Takemichi gets up from his chair, "She's incredible! She's basically on the same level as him!" Yamagishi takes a chair and sits down. "Not only is [Y/N] both strong and beautiful, but she's also greatly humble!" He says enthusiastically.
This humility is because of her power. Because she believed she had an advantage by being able to see her opponent's future moves, she didn't believe she was considered strong.
"Whenever discussing strength, she always says she isn't as strong as people say... But it's false!" Yamagishi says.
This belief holds her back. Her own perceptions of weakness and strength make her feel slightly insecure of what she's capable of. If only I knew what exactly it was... I would, without a doubt, help her overcome it.
The glassesed boy stands back up. "She's defeated countless of lower ranked gangs, unscathed!" He boasts for you.
"She twisted a bully's arm so hard, he thought it was going to be ripped off! Profusely apologizing and begging for her mercy!!"
She apprehended a third-year... Chifuyu says to himself, lidding his eyes at the boy in front of him. In disbelief of how dramatic he was making things. The dude purposefully spilled food on Takuya and she restrained him from the back, forcing him to bow and apologize.
"She's won an arm wrestling match with Pah-Chin!"
She distracted him by yelling "Is that Angelina Jolie?!" And then won...
"She broke her house keys by accident TWICE!! No one considered weak can just break their house key that easily!"
Okay, that, I'm still shocked about. How do you break your house keys twice??
Takemichi leans into his desk, "Speaking of [Y/N], where'd she go? Class is starting soon." Chifuyu sighs, "I wish I knew... Let's check up on her after school."
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"She usually answers right away..." Chifuyu says disappointingly. After calling you four times. "You guys and your girl problems!" Hakkai comments, chuckling. Chifuyu glares at the tall boy, "You have girl problems too," he tells him, "You're 16 and can't even talk to one!"
"IT'S HARD, OKAY?!" Hakkai says loudly. "Where do you think she might be?" Takemichi asks Chifuyu.
The boys continue to walk together. "Either the dojo or back home," Chifuyu replies. "I'd say D&D Motors too, but she and Draken got into it the other day about Brahman. Not sure if she'd wanna be there."
Hakkai opens the door of an establishment. Takemichi hadn't been paying attention to his surroundings until now. The room was slightly dim. Filled with elegant and expensive furniture.
"Long time no see, Takemitchy!" Pah-chin greets. He was wearing sunglasses and a very high-quality-looking tux. Peh-yan and Mitsuya sat on the very cushioned chairs. A table dividing the two guys. Takemichi was confused as to who he was talking to. Assuming he just entered a Yakuza business. Pah-chin takes his glasses off, revealing who he was to Takemichi.
Takemichi was surprised and commented on Pah-chin being released from juvie. Mitsuya turns his body in the chair to look at Takemichi. Telling him that's old news. "Taka-chan's here too?! What a coincidence!" Hakkai exclaims with joy.
I really doubt it's a coincidence, Chifuyu says to himself. Not convinced Hakkai didn't know Mitsuya would be here.
Takemichi remembers that both Pah-chin and Peh-yan own a real estate company together in the future.
Mitsuya has been looking to rent a place of his own. Pah-chin tells Hakkai how picky Mitsuya is, to which Mitsuya retorts. Saying he wasn't showing him any decent places at all.
Hakkai starts to join in, asking Peh-yan to look for a place for himself. Saying living with Yuzuha is annoying because of her nagging. Chifuyu also chimes in, asking to look for one for him as well.
"You're looking to rent? Now?" Takemichi asks Chifuyu curiously. Chifuyu laughs lightly, "Of course not now. But I do want my own place at some point. You should look through the listings too!"
"Peh-yan! These are all expensive!" Hakkai shouts, looking at the places Peh-yan suggested for him. The man shrugs, "What? Aren't your parents rich?" Chifuyu takes a look as well, commenting on the architecture and spiral staircase.
Peh-yan gives a listing to Chifuyu. "Wow, you guys know your stuff," he compliments, "They're all pet-friendly, which is perfect for me." Takemichi looks at the listings with him. Chifuyu points to a particular suite in an apartment. "Pet-friendly, laundry room in the building and it's two bedrooms," Chifuyu reads, "Pretty good, don't you think?"
"What do you need a two-bedroom suite for?" Takemichi nudges at Chifuyu's side, teasingly. "A roommate would be nice. For company and cost," Chifuyu states. Takemichi found that answer to be boring. He then asks who he would room with. Chifuyu looks up and thinks, "You? I mean, I doubt [Y/N] would want to live with a guy!"
Mitsuya puts the listings Pah-chin gave down on the table. "How is [Y/N]? I was surprised she wasn't with you," the silver-haired boy asks. Chifuyu tells Mitsuya that you didn't show up for the whole school day, which was mostly true. "I heard rumours that she's been at it with some gangs!" Peh-yan comments, "I was shocked. But then again, she and Mikey did have a thing."
"Looks like his influence rubbed off of her!" Pah-chin comments.
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"Ah, still nothing," Takemichi says after ringing your line a few times. The three boys just got off the subway. "Maybe give the girl some space, she might be on the rag," Hakkai says. "On the rag? Who uses that phrase anymore?" Chifuyu asks, chuckling a little.
"Me!" Hakkai replies, "I don't like saying the actual word, it scares me..." He admits, "What if we started bleeding out of our-"
"Okay... That's enough," Takemichi stops Hakkai from finishing his sentence.
The two blondes part with Hakkai shortly after. "I hope nothing bad's happening to her," Chifuyu says worriedly, sighing. Still checking his phone.
Takemichi takes a peek. "SHE'S YOUR WALLPAPER?!" Takemichi says loudly. It was a photo of you playing with Peke J.
Chifuyu quickly closes his phone and tucks it away. "HER AND I HANG OUT A LOT!" Chifuyu tries to excuse.
Takemichi puts his hand on his chin and thinks. Awh, man... What am I gonna do? Do I wingman Mikey or Chifuyu?!
"Have you told her?" Takemichi questions. Chifuyu asks him to elaborate. "You know... That you like her." Chifuyu sighs, "No... And I don't know if I should." Chifuyu scratches his head. Takemichi asks him why not. "She's still in love with Mikey..." Chifuyu answers, "And like you said, Mikey loves her too. I... I also don't think she's all that into me."
Takemichi frowns. Feeling bad for his friend. "You're a great guy, Chifuyu," Takemichi tells the fellow blonde, "Whatever happens... I'm sure... Will happen..."
"What...?" Chifuyu raises a brow at his friend.
What the fuck am I saying?! Takemichi says to himself. I don't know how to cheer him up and I don't know if I should cheer him on!
What would I do if I was [Y/N]...? What would I do if I was in a love triangle...? Takemichi thinks harder. Honestly, I doubt any other girl would be interested in me, honestly...
"Takemitchy."
But if another girl does like me... And Hina likes me... But I like Hina... But the other girl likes me...
"Takemitchy!"
I'd choose Hina! I mean, I know Hina more! But then the other girl would get hurt...
"HANAGAKI TAKEMICHI!" Chifuyu yells, getting Takemichi's attention finally. "I gotta go now, I'm gonna be late to work," he tells him.
"Right! You work at a pet shop."
The two wave at each other before separating. Everyone's so grown up! Already having jobs... Since Toman's disbandment, it seems like everyone has different goals in life. Different problems too. I don't want to get in the way of those...
This is the future Mikey swore he'd protect! Takemichi realizes, remembering the last interaction he has with Mikey in 2006.
I don't wanna ruin what everyone's worked so hard for by asking them to help save Mikey. I gotta talk with [Y/N] again!
Takemichi's phone rings. It was Draken.
"Hello?"
"Yo! Takemitchy, you free to come to the shop for a bit?"
Chapter sixty-two, end.