~Keiji POV~

Once morning came around, I had to be at the shop to get my crew because we were going to Oya High to talk about what happened with the Redrum and why Lala is in a coma.

Thinking about that made my blood boil, only because my wife and kid's in the hospital and I can't see them until I get the call that Lala wakes up so we could see our son together.

After waking up, getting dressed, and grabbing my coffee, I left a note on the table for Takeshi and Eri, letting them know that I had to work and they can stay at the condo as long as they wanted.

When I got in my bike, I rode over to the shop to see that it's not open yet.

I'm super glad it wasn't because I was gonna call everyone over to discuss the incident yesterday while I'm letting them know about the meeting.

When they came over, I opened the door to the church, we sat down, and we were gonna talk as I had my coffee.

Noboru: You doing okay, brother?

Keiji: I'll be fine. Just still trying to stay positive, you know?

Sarah: We're with you, Keiji. No matter what.

Keiji: I appreciate it. Anyway, we're not here to talk about Lala. Right now, we gotta talk about who's dealing the Redrum.

Noboru: Redrum?

P: I thought we banned it after taking down Kuryu.

Keiji: I got a call from Murayama last night, telling me what made my wife and kid end up in the hospital. I wanna try to have you guys understand that this has gone too far, and I plan on killing whoever dealt it.

Kabuto: It could be anyone, man. It could be Kuryu trying to get a rise out of us, and they could be making a comeback.

Keiji: I wouldn't be too sure. Last time I checked, we killed Kuryu's existence two years ago, and there's no reason for them to be brought back, unless there are a couple of members still loyal to them.

Hikaru: That's a good point. There could be former members that are still loyal to Kuryu.

Keiji: Then we gotta find out who it is. Noboru, check into the database, and see if anyone in the area's got a hard-on for drugs.

Noboru: Right.

Keiji: The rest of you come with me. We're going to Oya High.

Sarah: Are you serious?

Keiji: Murayama told me I can come by if I need to talk or whatever. He also said you all can come with me.

Noboru: Who's gonna run the shop while you guys are gone?

Keiji: We're closing it for today, so we can focus on the task at hand. I'll have our riders be on the lookout for the target who's dealing the drugs.

They all looked to get up, but before they could, I had to get their attention.

Keiji: Before we go, there's one more thing.

They sat back down as I was gonna bring it up.

Keiji: Takeshi and Eri of Rude Boys came by last night. They're gonna help us find out who's dealing Redrum in the area.

P: Seriously?!

Keiji: Yeah. They're at my place as we speak.

Noboru: How did they know?

P: I called them, told Takeshi what happened, but I didn't think he and Eri would make the trip.

Keiji: Exactly what I was thinking.

P: Hey, man, we may be in different families, but we're still Rude Boys at heart. I only joined you so I could preserve Smoky's memory.

Keiji: Yeah, and I know that Smoky, rest in peace, would be hellbent on torturing whoever drugged his sister and my wife. Right now, let's get going to Oya High. Meeting's adjourned.

I hit the gavel on the block, we walked out of the club after switching the "open" sign to "closed", we got on our bikes, and we rode to Oya High, looking to take part in the meeting.

~20 Minutes Later~

We finally got to the place as I gave Murayama a text, letting him know that we were here.

I texted Seki about a boombox and he said he had one, but he hasn't used it yet. I told him now's the time because I plan on making an appearance at the meeting and I want him to let Murayama know that I was coming, but I don't want the guy to spread the word.

I know Seki at this point and he trusts me to where's a brother to me.

We entered, but we slowly closed the door without making a noise, as we saw that every faction was here in the gymnasium and they never noticed us.

Todoroki: We're here to decide who's the top dog among the full-timers. Aren't we, Murayama?

When the three got up on the stage, Murayama crossed his arms before saying...

Murayama: No. Your eye is injured, dude. Well, it was me who did it though.

Kiyoshi: You mean you fought with Murayama again?

Member: Hey, before you fight Murayama, you got to fight us.

Then, Murayama's right hand man, Furuya, yelled and looked to berate the students, but he stopped him so he could talk...

Murayama: It's "Mr. Murayama," okay?

Fujio: You're the part-time student Murayama?

I got in Seki's view and he smirked at me, letting me know that he was ready to bring in the boom box.

Murayama: "Mister" to you.

Fujio: What?

Murayama: Okay? I'm your senior. So with that being said, if you don't know why I called you all here, let this guy share what happened yesterday as he called it the most shittiest day he's ever had in his life!

Then, Seki, brought in the boombox...

...he set it on the stage, he turned it on, and pressed play.

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When the song played, the students cheered in shock.

Some with their hands over their head, some were completely stunned, some were some jumping around to see me enter from behind them, but joke's on them, I didn't come alone.

I have my crew with me, and there was no way I was going to be alone. I really wanted some support to get through the time when Lala and my son are in the hospital, so I wanted them to come with me.

When the beat started to become harder, I came from behind the students on the side, on giant moving crates, along with Sarah, Kabuto, Noboru, Hikaru, Kai, and Ren, leading to some students pointing at us and all of them turned their attention from the entranceway to us on the side.

The rest of my Riders were on patrol for any enemies so I can actually do this and surprise everyone, but not Murayama. He knew how serious I was about Redrum being dealt in the district.

Speaking of which, when he saw me, he gave me a fist, letting me know he was with me in the fight to finding out who was dealing with the Redrum! To show how serious on finding out who was dealing the drugs, I then pulled out a beer can from my jean pocket and looked to go insane for a fight on anyone who dealt the Redrum.

We had a little chat a while ago about this, so why not settle it like this as the students were going along to the beat as one wanted to be sprayed with the beer!

I shook my head, opened the can, and the beer sprayed EVERYWHERE on the students when the music hit for real. I then drank it at the extension of my arm, and once I felt it was empty, I kept a mouthful of the beer, hit myself with it on my forehead, and spat out the beer as threw it over my head with no regards for the can's feelings.

The seven of us got off the moving crates and started going through the students. I was in front while everyone had a face like stone, and I was not smiling as we made our way through the full time and part time students, who did this...

Students: SAY YOUR PRAYERS LITTLE ONE!
DON'T FORGET MY SON!
TO INCLUDE EVERYONE!

I TUCK YOU IN WARM WITHIN!
KEEP YOU FREE FROM SIN!
TIL THE SANDMAN HE COMES!

As we come through the crowd of students, patting me on the shoulders, me nodding at them, letting them know that I was liking the feel of the pats as it was comforting to me.

Students: SLEEP WITH ONE EYE OPEN!
GRIPPING YOUR PILLOW TIGHT!

We got to the front of the group of students on the left before they all started singing...

Student: EXIT LIGHT!
ENTER NIGHT!
TAKE MY HAND!

I spread my arms out to hear the students yell...

Students: WE'RE OFF TO NEVER NEVERLAND!!!

I didn't smile or laugh as Murayama was happy about me being here, even if this is Oya High territory, considering that if I ever need something, I was gonna come by.

I got up in the stage where they were, my crew staying behind, as I was still not happy about yesterday. I know Lala would've wanted me to find out who was really dealing with the Redrum, and I am.

I gestured Seki to turn off the radio and he did as I started to give everyone a little bit of context of the situation.

Keiji: Oya High! In case you haven't noticed, I'm not too happy right now.

Everyone were confused as to why I said that, but I continued to give some context of the situation.

Keiji: Yesterday, my son was born, but the worst part about it is that he almost died, thanks to some drugs that my wife unknowingly took. I don't blame her for not knowing what they were because she had no idea, but the person who gave them to her, I wanna know who did it.

Fujio: Is Lala gonna be okay?

Keiji: Who fucking knows, Fujio! She's in a coma, and I don't know if she'll ever wake up again! Believe it or not, I was torn about whether or not I should come here to express my thoughts on this, but I know for a fact she would've wanted me to come here to talk about it! I mean, our son almost died, he was born two months early, so I don't know who gave her the drugs! It better be one you guys because I'll be busting your heads open if you really did it!

Murayama: Sandy-Man, just chill out. While you're here, okay? Do it for Lala.

Keiji: Murayama, I want you to understand that my son almost died, and that was a big enough reason for me to pissed off and wanting to know who gave these fucking drugs to my wife.

Murayama: Sandy-Man's right. Redrum is being dealt in our school. Who's doing it?

Getting no answer, Murayama grabbed an empty can and threw it on the ground before continuing.

Murayama: No drugs are allowed at Oya High, especially Harada & Co. Auto Shop. A matter of fact, I'll let Sandy-Man kill whoever's doing it.

Then this kid in a yellow Hawaiian shirt or whatever spoke up.

Jamuo: I heard there's a lot of it on the streets outside of SWORD.

Keiji: Is that right?

Jamuo: It has become a problem in Housen too.

Todoroki: Housen?

Jamuo: Yes, at Housen in Toaru City. You heard of it?

Murayama: Since you know all the news, Jamuo, explain it to everyone.

Keiji: Yeah, I gotta hear this.

Jamuo: Sure thing! There's a school that's call the "Murder Corps". Every member of that gang shaves their head, except the leaders. They're all total skinheads.

Fujio: Is that Housen group really that tough?

Jamuo: You better believe it. They're considered to be the strongest they've ever been.

Kiyoshi: Ah, yes. I've heard of them.

Tsukasa: Ozawahitoshi, right?

Jamuo: That's right.

Fujio: Ozawahitoshi?

Tsukasa: The four emperors leading Housen: Yukon Odajima. Shoji Sawamura. Eimei Jinkawa. Kenzo Shida. When you put together the first character of their four names, you get Ozawahitoshi.

Jamuo: Ozawahitoshi, of all people. Impressive, isn't it?

Todoroki: So the leader controls those four, right?

Fujio: You mean there's someone even stronger than Ozawahitoshi?

Jamuo: When those guys move, it's always a bunch.

Fujio: A real tough gang, isn't it? I like it.

Murayama: Anyway, who cares about the other places? Here, no drugs are allowed at all. You full-time students make sure that rule is upheld. That's all from us part-timers and Sandy-Man of Deathriders.

We all walked off the stage as we had to go.

Keiji: There's nothing we can do here. Deathriders, out.

We looked to leave together, but the students were wanting to get to know me and the club.

Seki: Guys, they're SWORD royalty. Treat them with respect as you would treat Murayama.

Keiji: Seki, it's alright.

Fujio: Keiji, I gotta talk to ya.

Keiji: Alright.

Fujio: Not here. In private.

Keiji: I'll catch up with you guys.

Noboru: Alright.

Fujio and I started walking away from everyone as I had to ask him what was going on.

Keiji: What is it you wanted to talk to me about?

Fujio: It has to do with Arata.

Keiji: What about him?

Fujio: He's the one dealing the Redrum.

I then stopped and pinned him against the wall as I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Keiji: Are you fucking kidding me? You couldn't speak up?

Fujio: I wanted to tell you in private—

Keiji: Fuck "private"! If you told everyone before, we wouldn't be in this mess! My wife and kid wouldn't be in the hospital!

Fujio: The brothers you talked to the other day, they told me that they found him giving it to workers and he and two cronies ran away before they could confront him.

Keiji: Are you sure that's what they told you?

Fujio: I'm positive!

Keiji: You better get into contact with them and get me in contact with them because I need to know if what they're saying is true.

Fujio: It's true! You don't have to talk to them.

Keiji: No, Fujio. I have to know for myself. This isn't about me, it's about my wife, and it's about my baby. They're suffering right now because of a potential crack dealer.

I let go of him and before I could get more pissed than I am right now.

Keiji: This guy's dead if he really is the reason my wife and baby are in the hospital.

I walked back to my crew and I had to let them know it was time to go.

Keiji: Deathriders! We're outta here!

They followed me, we got on our bikes and we rode off back to the shop, but I had to visit the restaurant where those two brothers usually go to.

However, what I'm about to find out is even more dark than I expected it to be.