While kyouka organised the shelf

"You're kidding me. They said a stray cat tore the guts out of a mouse type Allmate."

" your kidding" she said in disbelief

" No I'm serious, check your coil" he said then looked at ren "You should be careful too Ren." Aoba said to his Allmate. "Definatly." he replied. Then the door opened

  "Good afternoon!" Aoba said. 

The guy looked around "Now this has a really retro feel." he said.  "Can we help you find something?" Aoba asked. 

The guy then looked directly at him.  "It's right here.." he said reaching out, a second it looked like he was reaching for the guy in front, but Then he grabbed something from behind aoba. 

He looked at it. "I've never seen anyone carry these." he said.  He set it on the counter in front of Aoba.  "So, would you like to buy it?" Aoba asked, The guy kept a straight face. 

Kyouka felt something odd about him ' he seems so...familiar...'

"If your not, or you wanna see something like it, I'd be happy to look in our inventory." Aoba suggested, The guy said nothing.  "And I guess, that maybe your not...." Aoba said awkwardly.

"So, uh.. how will you be paying?"  He then put his fist in the scanner, making the "blip" He kept his straight face and walked out of the shop. 

"Thank you sir, please come back again." Aoba said, a small glare on his face. 

Time Skip

After the shop was closed, Aoba and kyouka started making theyre way back home, Aoba had placed his headphones on. 

' this city gets pretty busy around sunset, traffic around the business district is full of People going home, ribstize members are always getting into stupid fights and pissing contests about who's on who's terf and what not, And of course there are the new found homeless thanks to building the new platinum jail, you can hardly see a tree a bee or a bird because of all the developments, Everyone's just doing what they can to live Live a life in Midorijima'

He then stopped when he looked at the three brats from the shop, They ran up to a woman, who seemed to be their mother. 

'But that's subject to change I think, I like how things are tight right now, maybe I wonder too much about the city changing, I suppose it's because...I wonder about me changing with it' he smiled a little looking up

"The city is pretty lovely around sunset." He heard kyouka murmur, he looked and noticed his hand was locked in hers.

' w-when did I...' he then stopped when he noticed the smile on her face, he liked seeing her happy, and continued the walk home, with his hand, still locked in hers

After a long walk, they finally made it home, aoba took out his keys and unlocked the door.  "What the hell?" he said

"What's going on?" Ren asked

" is something wrong?" Kyouka asked

"I locked the door today, right?" Aoba asked.

"This time yes, I saw you do it." Ren said.

" y-yeah..." Kyouka said feeling nervous

"So what's it doing open?" Aoba wondered

They went inside the dark house, and went upstairs to his room, Aoba slid open the door, a slight blue light shining from the inside. 

He looked around the room, and his eyes landed on a figure on a holographic laptop.

He stopped and looked at back at him.  "Your finally home." he said, It's the guy from the shop!

"Your the guy from the shop today!" Aoba said, The guy looked back at his laptop and and continued typing.  "You know. I have a really hard time understanding complicated data like this." he said. "Just what are you?"

"Who cares? And just who the hell are you!?" Aoba demanded while kyouka hid behind him scared

  "Honestly. You don't know who I am?" he said

  "Huh?" Aoba questioned.  "Then let me remind you. And you." he said, looking at kyouka.  Aoba looked dumbfounded

  "Maybe this'll jog your memories." he said.  He dug his hand in his pocket, pulling a little something out of his pocket.  A bunny head.  Aoba's eyes widened

Flashback

"Fight. Aoba seragaki, kyouka" the bunny said. 

Flashback end

"You made us play that game." Aoba said, The rabbit guy then smiled a little and chucked a bit.  "You had to use the trick I used to get you there. Right? The whole "send the package to yourself" thing." he said.  "You do realize that was a pretty dirty trick." Aoba said

"Yeah, about that trick. That's exactly what you did to me. The last time we played." he said. "How did you win?"His gaze was set on kyouka " especially you.."

"What do you mean?" Aoba asked asked confused

The flashbacks came back to him, The rabbits beating the shit out of him, When Aoba seemed to know what he was doing but then forgot after he ordered ren to attack

The guy then stood up. "Don't play dumb with me." he said  "I'm not! I don't remember." Aoba said, a small scared look on his face.  "Don't use that as an excuse!" he said, walking up to Aoba.

He grabbed the front of Aoba's shirtand pushed him up against the wall.  "You and me. We've got unfinished business." he ssid  "What? What are you talking about?" Aoba asked

"Aoba." Kyouka said.

"Alright. Then I'll just take it out on her instead." he said.  Kyouka tried to make a run for it, but he grabbed her roughly "Aoba!" She yelled out. 

"A-asshole! Let go of her!" Aoba tried to grab kyouka from his clutches, but the guy threw her aside then grabbed Aoba by the wrist and bended his arm behind him. He pushed him up against the wall.  "Then fight me. Got it.." he said

"You might actually be able to play Rhyme one-handed, champ."

The guy was holding Aoba's hand in a way as if he was trying to break his hand off.  He then put pressure on his hand, making Aoba groan in pain

"If you don't wanna find out then you better agree to fight." the guy said

Just then they heard the door slide open again, and saw The guy called Clear on the balcony.

"Kindly step away from Master and mistress." Clear said,

He then walked in. "Is this a friend of yours Master?" Clear asked. "If your mean to my Master or Mistress I won't forgive you." he added.

Kyouka got up and tried to hit the guy, but he was fast enough that he used his other arm and twisted her arm. He then hooked his arm around her neck, chocking her

" eh!- hey!"

They then heard footsteps. "Aoba! Kyouka!" Koujaku said, running in

The guy looked at Koujaku. "So tell me. What were you two doing to them?" Koujaku asked.

"Koujaku." Aoba said

"I saw you had a bunch of shadows on the balcony. So I thought I'd join you." Koujaku said then glared at the guy holding the girl.  "Anyway, who are those weirdos?" Koujaku asked, looking at Clear and the other guy

"I'm not like him." The guy restraining the girl said, referring to clear "And I haven't decided whether this person is my friend or not." Clear said

"Yeah, whatever. I don't wanna hear your life story. I'll find out after I'm finished cutting your heads off." Koujaku threatens " let. her. go" he glared

"Be my guest." The guy said tightening " don't think I won't hurt her"

"Hey wait!" Aoba said, trying to stop all this comotion, but they ignored him.

  "You what they say about clowns like you, the bigger the sword, the smaller the...well, y'know." he insulted.

"H-hey now, Koujaku! The guy's obviously trying to get under your skin, right?" Aoba said.  Koujaku was busy popping his knuckles. "And...apparently it worked......crap." Aoba said, a small sweatdrop on his head.

Koujaku dive in and attack, the guy threw kyouka aside, but thankfully clear caught her

"Are you okay?" Clear asked. "I'm okay." She replied rubbing her throat

he threw punches at The guy, He then threw a punch at Kou, he got close but stopped.

He then grabbed his wrists and head-butted The guy

Aoba cringed.  "Bring it on." Koujaku said.  They started fighting again

"Knock it off you guys! This is my room, not a boxing ring!" Aoba said.

"Those two are quite strong. It's impressive." Clear said. He's not even doing anything! "How can you be so calm about it!?" he asked Clear.

The room started getting trashed and things getting broken "KNOCK IT OFF!!!!" Aoba shouted. "Hm?" The two hummed in unison, They held each other by the collars

Then someone else decided to join the party. "All of you, shut your cakeholes! Get downstairs!" Tae shouted. "We're not interrupting dinner! And that's final!" Then a something fell off the ceiling,

Everyone was no down stairs in the dining room, also having being whacked upside the head by the old woman, She put a basket of some her homemade doughnuts

"Of course, everyone stops what there thinking and go hassle when it's time to eat. So dig in already!" she ordered.

The three guys apart from clear groaned while kyouka just remained quiet, though her face was twitching from the pain she was feeling on her head

" man that's smarts...." aoba said rubbing his head, Clear seemed happy

"This is awesome! I get to eat with everybody today!" he said joyfully. "Hang on, why are you here anyway?" Aoba asked him.

"I heard your voices, Master and mistress!" Clear said.

"Again with that?" Aoba said. "Why don't you tell me, why is he calling you 'Master and kyouka mistress'?" Koujaku asked. "I don't know. We just met him." Aoba said while kyouka nodded agreeing

Then, Koujaku wanted to start another argument. "Listen up punk, what are you doing here? What's your name?" Koujaku demanded. "Your supposed to introduce yourself first." he said casualy.

"I dont owe you damn thing you low life little punk!" Koujaku argued. "Then don't ask me, got it?" he said.

Kojaku gripped his hand. "You son of a bitch!" he cursed, the two seemed to really make Tae mad again. Aoba put a stop to them. "Take it easy! We're not fighting at the table you guys! This is Koujaku." Aoba said, gesturing his hand to him.

"And this is..." he trailed off, gesturing Clear. "I'm Clear." he said for him.

" and you are?...." aoba turned to the guy, waiting for his name. "Noiz is my name." he said "Yeah? Guys like that really just piss me off!" Koujaku complained.

Noiz "hmfed". "What's with your rotten attitude!?" Kojaku asked him. "Nothing." Noiz replied.

They kept growling at each other.  Tae was gonna stop them but kyouka snapped. "Knock it off already! I've suffered enough bruises and being thrown around like a freakin rag doll!" she said

Terrifying three of the boys, while the other had the same bored look

"Thank you" tae said to her, then turned to the rest "Once your done eating, get outta here!" Tae snapped

Koujaku cleared his throat and grabbed one of the buns from the basket, taking a bite into it, He expressed that he liked it.

Noiz stared at the basket, debating on whether to eat it or not.

"Just try it. It's really good." Aoba assured. Noiz blinked, then looked to the buns, taking one and biting into it.

Kyouka took a bite out of hers, then stared at it gaping "Mmm!"

"It's so sweet." Noiz said.  "Of course it is moron. They're supposed to be sweet." Tae said

"I didn't expect that." Noiz replied.  "Well don't force yourself to eat it." she replied. She seemed to have calm down a bit. 

He took another bite.  Aoba saw that everyone else was eating except Clear. 

"Uh..go ahead and have one Clear. They're really good, you know?" Aoba said.  "I think I will!" then, somehow he was able to grab one so fast and eat it. 

Aoba and Koujaku seemed even surprised, as did ani.  "Now wait, did you just eat one of those that fast?" Aoba asked. "Oh yes. And it was wonderful!" Clear replied.

"You eat with a gas mask on your face like that?" Koujaku asked.  "That's kind of surprising." Kyouka said, an eyebrow raised. 

Noiz just looked with no emotion.  "How do you do it?" Aoba asked.  "It's easy! Just like this!" he said, we watched closely, and Clear grabbed three of them in like a whole second.

He ate them and coughed a little. "Aaand pop! Drinking tube engaged!" Clear said as he pulled a small tube out from the front of his mask.

He slurped up his tea, Aoba, Koujaku and Kyouka just looked at wide eyed

Outside

"Thank you for the meal." Clear said bowing, then he left

After Clear left, the guy looked over aoba
Didn't say anything before setting his gaze and walked towards the younger girl.

He leaned in next to her ear and spoke in an audible whisper, "I still want a rematch."

And with that, he walked away. Koujaku immediately went over to her and shook her shoulders. "What did he say!? Did he try to threaten you!?"

" n-no. Not at all" Kyouka said getting out of his grip before going in the house

"Is she...okay?" Kojaku asked concerned

" she's...been acting weird since that rhyme fight, I think it really got under her skin" aoba replied " she's probably still not feeling good"

"Sorry about dinner." Koujaku apologized. "That guy just got under my skin. Let your grandma and kyouka know I'm sorry too."

"It's fine. I was wondering how far things were gonna go in there." Aoba said, the looked down.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Koujaku asked. "I really couldn't really say anything with Grandma at the table like that. But the guy who forced me and kyouka into the game, was sitting right across from you in there." Aoba said.

"That guy?" Koujaku said "Now I get it. That dude has and entire team of Rhymeheads!" Koujaku said. "A whole team?" Aoba asked

"Yeah I kinda brushed it off, but I remember their name is RuffRabbit or something. One of my guys had a fight with one of those rabbit jokers a while back. That's when I first saw metalmouth and his boys." Koujaku said. "Did he say anything to you?" he asked.

"He wants another Rhyme fight with me and kyouka. And I still think he's got us mixed up with a some other guy and girl." Aoba said

"That jerk!" Koujaku growled. "So, what brought you by? You don't drop by around here that often." Aoba said

"Oh that's right." he said. "I had a chance to talk to Mizuki. It seemed like there was something bothering him, bad. I wanted to check on him."

"It was pretty hard to miss." Aoba said. "How about, i join you guys next time?" he suggested.

"Hey, good idea." Koujaku said. "Let's talk old times and cheer him up." he said.

After Koujaku left, aoba went back up to his room. A total disaster.

Aoba sighed. "You know, now might be a good time to that re-decorating you were thinking of." Ren said.

Aoba then chuckled a bit

The next day

Aoba decided to go to the DryJuice hangouts and cheer up mizuki, he asked kyouka if she wanted to tag along but she said she wasn't feeling too well and stayed home, which made him worried, but she told him to go see him and tell him she said hi

He was currently walking to dry juices hangout

"Is something wrong?" Ren asked. "Honestly. It was just crossing my mind, it's not as crowded today." Aoba said.

It was a little bit of a long walk until he saw two familiar faces. Koujaku and Mizuki. "Hey!" Koujaku said waving

Aoba sat down with them " hey where's kyouka?" Mizuki asked

" she said she wanted to stay home today, but she told me to say hi" aoba replied "So, what were you guys talking about anyway?" Aoba asked.

"Just about Mizuki's little tattoo shop." Koujaku replied. "Aah. So the tattoo parlor, is really taking off then?" Aoba asked.

"Yeah it is, my customers trust me to come up with their artwork and that's really cool." Mizuki said. "It's a lot of work but I don't mind. Somebody's gotta do it"

"Your artwork work comes to life on someone's skin like that, that's a pretty big responsibility." Aoba said. "Yep. Failure is not an option." Mizuki said. "Yeah, I get what you mean. I wasn't there this one time you said you really blew it, and the whole thing came back to bite you in the ass?" Koujaku said.

Mizuki chuckled. "It was way back when I first started inking, and yes indeed it did." Mizuki said. "That's how I learn to get it right the very first time, I got yelled at a lot back in those days." he said, a jolly smile on his lips. "And now you're just the best! Everyone wants your work and your shops' awesome!" Koujaku said

"That's nice of you to say. All the ladies are talking you off aren't they?" Mizuki commented. "You're the best mobile stylist around town." he said after. "It isn't just about taking care of hair. I do what I can to cater to their hearts." Koujaku said.

Aoba looked at him. "You're so full of it." he said. "I just wouldn't get too close to those customers if I were you, just how many women are crying because of you?" Mizuki winked

"Hey that's their fault. My pants are already spoken for, but I know they want to be treated right." Koujaku said smoothly

"So, what do you think Aoba?" Mizuki asked. "Hmm? Hey, it seems to be working for him so I guess he's right." Aoba said.

"Women are supposed to be beautiful, it's being female so it's up to me to treat them like they're royalty." Koujaku said

"You're really full of shit, you know that Koujaku?" Aoba said

"I'm serious man!" Koujaku argued. "Oh, come on." Aoba replied. "It's the truth dude! And you know it is!" Koujaku replied. Aoba groaned

"It's the same thing with kyouka" Kojaku smirked

" if your planning to flirt with her, then your wasting your time, you know how many guys have started falling for her?" Mizuki scratched his cheek awkwardly

" don't remind me" aoba said placing a hand on his head in dismay " I had to stop her answering the call at work when she started getting flirted with"

Time skip

"Check it out, this happened a while ago. Another really good tattoo artist came into my shop." Mizuki said. "Yeah?" Aoba asked.

"I really admired the guys' work. And he actually said he liked what he saw." he said. "Now that's really cool!" Koujaku commented

"I might have to cave in and get a little bit of ink from you someday Mizuki." Aoba suggested.

"A million yen and I'll hook you up!" Mizuki said "Are you kidding me?" Aoba asked

Then they all laughed.

What they didn't know was that the dry juice symbol was being painted over in black, Then replaced with the morphine symbol by these guys in hoods

In the tower

The man sat in his office listening to his assistance while looking at the screen "The sample gathering from the old residential district, is progressing smoothly sir" the assistance states

"And how are the drug treatments working?" Toue asked

"Very well sir" his assistant replied, the man gets up and places his hand on sei's shoulder "Let's see how far we can push this thing"

Who continues to Watching the screen

A man smoking a pip watches the screen as a woman spoke "A paradise of love dreams and healing, Platinum jail Is japans biggest top class amusement facility, Come to the wonderland of both Adults and children can enjoy"

Remembering a place full of screams and gun shot, people being forced to move

Time Skip

Aoba and kyouka were working in the shop while the boss was out, just then the door opened

While Aoba got back to worked, or at least tried, The brats decided to chase our cleaning robot around. 

Aoba was looking at something on his Coil.  "Stop running you robot you!" Mio shouts.  "Someday, I really gotta meet your parents." Aoba said

Kyouka giggled before turning back to what she was doing

Just then door slide open.  Aoba looked as well.  "Welcome to-" he stopped when be saw who it was.  "Yo." Noiz greeted

"You again?" Kyouka asked in surprise. "Noiz, why are you here?" Aoba asked. 

"Costumer!!"  "Target!" the kids said. 

They all started running up to Noiz, he dodged the boys but he grabbed Mio by the back of her shirt. 

She flailed her arms and legs around until Noiz grabbed Mio's hand and kissed it. 

Aoba and kyouka stared at him with surprise and the boys looked traumatised, The girl blushed and looked at him. 

"Rowdy girls like you. Aren't pretty at all. Be more like her" he said, referring to kyouka then put her down on her feet. 

"You....you....you...cupid stupid heeaaad!!!" she shouted and ran out of the shop. "I've been kissed by a cellphone tower!!" 

The boys then shouted "We need an aduuuult!!"

He kept a straight face.  "Seriously. What are you doing back here?" Aoba asked. "You really crossed the line with that little girl, and you know it."

"What do you mean?" Noiz asked.

Kyouka facepalmed. "Don't act stupid!" She exclaimed pointing at him

"Come on give me a break man, she was seven years old. That move would even freak out a girl our age." Aoba said

"It's not really that weird when you you think about it." Noiz said

"No! No no no no no! It's plenty weird!" Aoba said.  "If it's not so weird then why don't you prove it, huh." Kyuoka challenged. 

He just huffed and went in Aoba's face and.......

.......

.......

Kissed him.  "uuuWAAH!!" Kyouka exclaimed. 

Aoba's entire head, including his ears, turned red "What the hell? Why'd you..." Aoba asked, Then a pan or pot fell on his head.

Kyuoka couldn't help but bit her lip, trying to contain her laughter and her shaking figure

Just when she thought he was done. He leaned in forward to to her.  "Well, I guess it's was a little -"  she was cut off by something against her lips

Noiz

Kissing 

Her.

"WOAH!!! WHAT THE ARE YOU DOING!!" she exclaimed trying to slap him across the face but he backing away.  "What is it?" Noiz asked

"What the hell?! What do you think your doing? You're not supposed to be doing that!"  Aoba exclaimed

"You....pervert!!" Kyouka shouted. All though she couldn't shake the feeling his lips, they did feel nice though...'NO!! She shook her head  "I kissed you. Big deal." Noiz said.

Aoba still had a blush on his face

  "It's not normal for guys to kiss other guys okay or people they don't know!!!?" Aoba shouted at Noiz.  "You sure?" Noiz asked.  "Sure I'm sure!!" Aoba said. "What else do you think!?" Kyouka exclaimed

.  "Wait are you....one of those...?" Aoba tried to ask. He quickly changed the subject. "O-okay! You better tell me exactly why your here!" Aoba demanded.

"Okay then. I think you two should join my team." Noiz said.  "Wait what?" Kyouka asked.  "What are you talking about?" Aoba asked.

"Hey. You were the people who played at the time. So play it again." he said. "Your that good."

  "Just give me a break! I told you I don't play "You've got the wrong people." He said.

" I've never played rhyme for the love of-" Kyouka was cut off when a ringtone went tone went off.  It was Aoba's. "Yeah it's me."  And there was  a panicking voice. "Aoba!! Something's wrong with your grandma!!" His eyes widened gasping as did she

Just then mr haga entered " and guess who's back already" he tended up and looked confused at the boy and girl

They didn't say anything and ran out of the shop at full speed, started running through the street" right turn!" Ren said, and the three ran in that direction "Are you alright?"

" grandma! They said she went and fainted, while she was delivering medicine, it's not the first time it's happened either ren!" He noted from the running " lets go!"

Time skip

"She threw out her back!?" Aoba asked surprised, "It's just that the poor thing made such a loud noise when she hurt herself! I'm sorry I panicked." Yoshie
apologised. 

Aoba and kyouka fell down on theyre knees in relief.  "I didn't break the damn thing. Stop being dramatic." Tae said

"Thank God. I'm really happy for you grandma" Aoba said. 

" I almost had a heart attack..." Kyouka breathed

Time skip

After all that worrying and panicking, it was okay to bring tae home, with Aoba carrying her on her back while kyouka walked beside them

Ren decided to walk behind them.  "Look boy, who do you think your helping out by acting like I'm gonna die like that? It's part of gettin' old for the love of.." Aoba cut her off.

"Yeah yeah I know, we just got worried about you, that's part of being young." Aoba said

  "I'm still strong as a horse, dammit!" she replied

  "Okay, your strong as a horse!" he said. 
smiled at this, Tae acts like a grumpy old lady, but on the inside she really cares

Kyouka felt kinda sad to see if Aoba never had parents and had to live with Tae all his life. 

"You know Gram, I remember you carrying me like this all the time when I was young." Aoba said. 

" hmmm?"

"It just kinda came back to me all of a sudden." Aoba added.

"Little brat! I had to after all the times you went running off!" Tae replied, apparently Aoba ran away a lot as a child  

"I really did? I don't remember that at all." Aoba said.  "You were probably lonely..." Tae said sadly. 

"Why was I...lonely?" Aoba asked.  "Started after we lost your parents. You started running away a lot when you were young." Tae replied

In the past tae walked home while carrying a young aoba, who was crying but stopped and smiled falling asleep 'the thing was, grandma was always there for me, I remember that much, so I guess that's why I don't remember being as long as she said, There was something about Her warnth and sent that made me feel better...'

"But now you've gotten so big, carrying you would be completely crazy!" Tae said.  Aoba and kyouka chuckled "So Gram? You think you could carry me around now? While your still 'as strong as a horse'?" Aoba joked

"Noooo way!" Tae replied

"I'm kidding Grandma." Aoba replied, chucking.

.....

.....

"Grandma." Aoba said.  "Hm? What now?" Tae asked.  "You're so light." Aoba said.  "Shut up and walk dammit!" Tae shouted, hitting Aoba on his head.

"Grandma! Ow!" The three of them chuckled. 

They finally returned home.

"Do you need anything? If you do, then let one of us know. Like going to the bathroom or something like that."

  "Don't you even think about it, little mister!" Tae said.  "You really shouldn't push it, Grandma." 

"You go to bed, before I knock your ass out!" She slammed the door shut.

Aoba and kyouka flinched, then they laughed softly.

The woman sat alone in her room

Meanwhile the two went to his room

Aoba got on his computer, doing some web surfing  "What is it, Aoba?" Ren asked.  "Well...I'm just looking at some chairs here." Aoba replied.

" for tae?" Kyouka asked

" yeah" aoba replied

Outside clear was sitting on a rooftop gazing at the sky

And not to far, a car was parked, the assistant of toue was sitting in the drivers seat, and on the back....

Was tae?!

"Well now, looks like he's still alive right, and her?..." he said smirking while looking in the rear view mirror

Tae just kept frowning the whole time