After two years, it's time for my final outcome and the last day of my police academy.

I was searching for my Roll number on the board, whispering, "10078... 10078" as I discovered it and felt a wave of relief in my heart.

I noticed my pals, possibly searching for me, so I called out their names and they spotted me.

I hurried over to them and asked, "Did you get your roll number?"

They nodded and I grinned. Then, I saw Akari at the entrance. She glanced at me and waved her hand.

I rushed over to her and she asked, "Did you pass?" I replied, "Yeah!" She responded with, "Good boy!" and we both laughed.

As my friends approached, Haruki asked Akari, "Hey Akari, how are you?" She replied, "I'm good."

They said, "We're good too," and Akari smiled. Then, Fuji playfully asked us, "So Akari, Akihiko, when are you guys getting married?"

I could sense her becoming shy. You might be wondering why they're asking about our wedding date when she's with Akira, right? Well, let's go back in time.

I was sitting sadly on a bench in the garden, feeling the cool breeze making me shiver.

I spotted Akari walking by, looking all cheerful.

She was strolling around when she noticed me and came running up to me like, "Heyy! Yamagata-san!"

"H-hello!" I stammered, and she sat down beside me.

She asked, "What brings you here?" I replied, "Just feeling a bit bored."

"Ohh! You seem down," she said. "N-no," I denied, trying to hide my true feelings.

I peeped at her, and she caught a glimpse of the tears brimming in my eyes. "You shedding tears?" she inquired.

"I ain't sure..." I murmured, just loud enough for her to catch. "Of course, you're crying," she declared, and then she gave me a tight squeeze.

How can I let her know I got feelings for her? It's so dang tricky.

"D-do you love Akira?" I asked her. "N-no! Why you keep asking me that? You've asked me the same thing during lunchtime too," she softly replied.

"Akari, I gotta spill something," I gathered up the guts to say.

"I-I love you," I confessed, and she hugged me even tighter.

"I love you too," she said, and in that moment, all my sadness vanished.

"Ever since the day I laid eyes on you, I've been dreaming about you, even going as far as burnin' my adult books," I said, makin' Akari burst into laughter.

And that brought a smile to my face. "Good."

So, the flashback ended and I reached my crib. I tossed my coat on the bed and plopped down on it.

I let out a sigh and whispered, "Now, I got myself a degree as a cop! I got the power to bust criminals and seek revenge."

I shut my eyes for a bit and dozed off on the bed.

The next morning, I woke up to a bunch of missed calls from Dai.

I dialed him up and he picked up in a hurry. "Hey! What's up, Dai?" I asked.

"Nothin' much, we just planned to grab lunch together," he said. "Oh! Send me the location, I'm on my way," I replied.

He sent me the link to the restaurant's location and I got ready to head out for lunch.

In these past two years, I learned how to drive a car, but I ain't no expert yet.

I hopped in the driver's seat and made my way to the café.

When I arrived, I parked my car somewhere and walked into the café, scanning the place for my buddies.

Soon enough, I spotted them and waved my hands.

They grinned widely as they saw me. "What did you guys order?" I asked.

"Rice cakes with crabs," Fuji answered. "Alright," I remarked.

I took my seat and ordered the same lunch. "You alright, Aki?" Haru asked, sitting right behind me.

"Umm, yeah! Why?" I questioned. "Y-you got a white mustache?" He burst into laughter.

"W-what?"

I whipped out my phone's front camera and checked it out.

My eyes widened and my cheeks turned red as I saw the white mustache I had from the milk I drank.

I blushed and whispered, "Yeah, it's because of the milk I had this morning." They burst into laughter.

Haruki playfully asked, "Whose milk did you drink this morning?" Haru chimed in, "Oh come on, it's obviously Akari's milk!"

We all laughed uproariously, attracting the attention of nearby people, which only made me more embarrassed.

I quickly wiped my lips and signed, "So, Aki, you came here with that funny expression?" Haruki teased.

"Y-yeah!" I replied, looking down, and they burst into laughter again.

"Alright, guys, let's focus on our lunch," Haruki said, and we nodded.

As the waiter brought my food and left, Dai suddenly screamed, "Ahhh!" We all turned to him, puzzled, and asked, "What's wrong?"

He pointed somewhere and exclaimed, "Look, aren't those Kyotsu and Fuyuko?"

I saw them sitting at a table, Kyotsu looking frustrated as always and Fuyuko looking happy.

"Yes! They are!" Haruki exclaimed. "Maybe Fuyuko still wants him to be her boyfriend," Haru added.

"Let's go over there," I suggested, and they nodded. We got up from our seats and made our way towards them.

Kyotsu noticed me and said, "Oh! You're here? You're that person who can get their ass kicked by anyone," he taunted.

"Wtf! Don't you remember my name?" I replied with annoyance, and I could hear Haruki's giggles.

"Do you remember my kick?" Fuyuko chimed in, and I let out a sigh. "Yeah," I reluctantly admitted.

"Why do you look annoyed?" Haru asked curiously. Kyotsu was about to respond, but Fuyuko interrupted him.

"I'll tell them," she shouted. "Actually, starting today, he's my bodyguard." She declared, leaving us all shocked.

"He's your bodyguard?" I exclaimed.

Fuyuko nodded proudly and said, "I convinced my dad to hire him and he even gets paid for it."

"Yeah, and that's why I'm frustrated. I'm stuck with this idiot," Kyotsu grumbled, glaring at Fuyuko.

"I'm not an idiot, you are!" she retorted, pouting.

"Bodyguard?" I murmured, confused. "Yes, a bodyguard!" I shouted. Dai asked, "What's going on?"

"I have an idea," I said, seeing their puzzled expressions. "Let me explain," I continued.

"Kyotsu, will you help us with our plan?" I asked him. He nodded. "If Kyotsu helps, I'll help too!" Fuyuko exclaimed.

Kyotsu glared at Fuyuko, and she winked back.

"Kyotsu can become the bodyguard of the masked man, and if Fuyuko wants to help, she can be his secretary," I explained.

"But is it safe? We can't put someone's life in danger," Fuji expressed concern.

"Don't worry, the masked man won't know about Fuyuko and Kyotsu," I reassured them.

"I'll have them gather information by spying on him," I explained. Fuji chimed in, "That's a clever idea!"

"Will you two help us, Fuyuko and Kyotsu?" I asked, hopeful.

Kyotsu replied, "Sure, if it means getting out of this stupid situation, count me in."

"Wtf!" Fuyuko exclaimed, pouting once more. I couldn't help but giggle. "I'll help too," she added.

"Alright!" I exclaimed. "But how will they even meet him?" Dai wondered.

"Leave that to me, I'll figure something out," I assured them.

𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄