*** Takemichi's Pov****

After the Kisaki incident which happened 3 weeks, for now, we got tired and needed a break — mostly I needed it. So now, we're just chilling on the couch. Macey's sleeping after getting a sore throat that still hasn't been removed due to his intellect stupidity of screaming, his sister's just reading a novel and Taku-chan was able to join so he and I are playing Super Smash Brothers on the twin's video game console.

" Take this, Mich!" Yelled Taku-chan, whose game character is Donkey Kong while my character is Kirby.

" Bleh! If you can land a punch!" I yelled while doing a combo move, knocking out his character then won.

I cheered while he sulk in defeat but congratulated me on my victory.

" Fine, you win. What's my dare?"

" I want you to...", I kept thinking of a dare, then snapped my fingers. " Hah! I want you to..." I leaned in close to his ear and whispered his dare, earning a grunt as he looked at me in a blank expression.

" You're kidding me, right?"

" A dare's a dare! A punishment's a punishment!" I giggled making him grunt again as I gave him a box. He left to go change that Maxe gave a questionable look.

" It's a secret~"

" Alright." Then continued reading her novel. After waiting for a few minutes, Taku-chan came back and I couldn't help but laugh then fall off the couch.

" I hope you're happy, Mich." Grumbled Taku-chan again. That's when we heard a continuous snap, only to find Maxe with a camera in hand. Taku-chan's eyes widened and immediately ran to get her camera.

" NO! MAXE, HAVE MERCY!" Maxe didn't comply and continued to snap photos. Now, they're playing tag and despite Taku-chan being a fast runner, he's not on the same level as the twins. I tried to stop my laughter, only to make it worse and could die.

For Taku-chan's punishment, I dared him to dress up as one of the anime characters he despises of. So, now, he's dressing up as Sakura from Naruto cause he deemed her 'useless' and would rather be Ino.

" Tch! She could punch the daylights on Naruto but never on the enemies." I remembered him whined before, even when we were watching with the Mizo group. He wouldn't stop talking about it and they agreed, I agreed on some parts so for me, she's tolerable. Besides, she got a knockout by Kurama. The Mizo cheered at that scene and made jokes about it.

( For the people who like and hate Sakura, Sorry but I used to like her but after coming back... I might hate her but... eh. I dun care)

" Now do it, Taku-chan!" I ordered as he stopped chasing Maxe. He glared daggers on me but I just smirked then signalled him to 'just do it. He sighed in defeat and saw Maxe switch her camera to video mode — mainly using her brother's camera. We waited for Taku-chan as he readied himself.

" Kyaa! Naruto-kun! Please save, Sasuke-kun~! I'm begging you!" He impersonated while doing his best on copying Sakura's squeal.

" Sasuke-kyun~ He's so cool than Naruto~!" He squealed while doing a "kawaii" pose of Sakura. I kept laughing only to hear another laughter as my eyes landed on Macey, who just woke up and directly looked at the scene in front of him.

" Holy-! Hahahahah! What's that, Takuya?! Hahahahah!" He laughed out loud and fell off the couch.

" Bro—! I'm..."

" I hope you die, damn traitor!" Yelled Taku-chan before Maxe ordered him to continue on his impersonation as Sakura. He grumbled at that reminder then continued to act as that character for about twenty minutes and guilt entered so I made him stop.

" Thank God, that's over. Never will I ever, do this again." He ran back to change, then came back and threw the cosplay at me. To his dismay, I caught them then neatly folded the clothes and place them on the table. He sat on the couch beside me, distancing himself from the betrayal I opposed.

" Someone's angsty~" I joked. He only pouted then crossed his arms and turned around facing away from me.

' He hates that character, that much?'

" Shut up."

In the end, Taku-chan ignored us through the whole hour till I got him to play another smash bros with me. He accepted the challenge cause he wanted revenge, but that failed again. This time, I made him act as Kokonoi.

" Hi... I'm Kokonoi and I'm rich as heck. You pheasants are too low for my taste~ Blah, Blah, Blah! Eww~ Is that poor I see, disgrace! Keep them away!" He impersonated with such hate that he started insulting his character trait.

" Oh no! Such monstrosity, I couldn't live without my cashies~! Save me, black card!" Maxe continued on recording while Macey sat beside me to offer some popcorn.

' What the fuck? When did he have time popping them?', I didn't think much and just accepted it, grabbing a handful then started munching.

Oh boy, I'm gonna have to save him for this and make sure that Maxe's video won't get near Kokonoi. Who knows what'll happen, he might hire his men then ambush him and I love my friend.

—— Meanwhile——

" Achoo!" Kokonoi sneezed and wiped the snot with a tissue.

" Are you ok, Koko-chan?" Akane asked while helping Seishu with his homework.

" Yeah, I'm fine Akane-san. Just caught a cold...*sniff*... So where were we again?" Said the lad while focusing on his book.

" Someone must've been dissing you," Inui predicted, as bluntly as ever. Akane said that it wasn't but Kokonoi thought better.

' Inui could be my number one suspect though, now that I think about it...' His face went grim once he recalled a certain face, he hated.

' It has to be that broke, son of a bitch.'

—— Back to Akemi——

" Wanna go outside to stretch our legs?" Taku-chan suggested after getting bored out of his mind, we felt the same then accepted it. We had to change first before heading outside. After checking if every window and door are locked, even double-checked the security camera if my cousin Was around. To our relief, he isn't.

We let Taku-chan lead the way, to whatever destination he had in mind. After a few minutes of walking, we come across Yokohama? Why are we here?

" Hey, isn't this where that Izana guy got arrested?" Macey whispered to both Maxe and me and nodded our heads to his question.

" We can't visit him, so might as well wait on taming him." Added Maxe. That info shocked me cause I thought, once Shinichiro's alive he could reunite his siblings together... Now, what caused him to go to jail?! Maxe's still finding the reason, so I needed to be patient. We soon acted comfortably so Taku-chan won't be suspicious of us. I wanted to tell him but it's still not the time, probably next time. We then decided to split up for a while before coming back with some goods as we have different priorities to buy or check. While wandering around, my eyes landed on a flower shop that recently opened and decided to check it out. As soon as I stepped in, different aromatic flowers greeted my nostrils. I welcomed the scent and explored the aisle.

Suddenly, a clerk greeted me then started asking questions while explaining the meanings of each flower. As I listened through their words, something caught my eye. It was a set of blue orchids hanging on a pot.

" Seems like something caught your eye. It matches well with your eyes, ma'am." I examined the flower with a smile. The house feels lonely, so why not have a little decoration.

" I'd like to purchase these..." The clerk smiled as she took the orchids.

" Would that be all, Ma'am?"

" No, I'll keep searching for more." She bowed them told me to take my time, taking the orchid with her to the counter. When she left, I began scouting for more flowers that caught my eyes. Every section is neatly arranged either by colour, meaning or sizes so it makes things easier for a customer to decide. They even sell flower-scented candles, so I bought at least a dozen to help ease the nightmares and don't have to trouble the twins to sleep with me. Not that mind, but I just don't want to burden them more with my problems.

After getting a lot of stuff, I placed them on the counter with the clerk who's been waiting for my arrival. She started scanning all of them, giving me the receipt and carefully tucking them in plastic then giving it to me. I got my items and 'thank' her and left the store with a satisfied smile.

As I passed by an alleyway, I heard trouble. Curiosity got the best of me as I watched, to see a girl whom I'm oddly familiar with, getting cornered by a boy that I don't know nor care about. Seeing the girl getting uncomfortable, I jumped into action kicked him by the waist and sent him flying into a garbage can. Seeing the boy out of sight, I faced the girl and sure enough, it was her.

" Sorry for kicking your boyfriend—"

" Oh no, he's not my boyfriend but one of my schoolmates." I let out an 'oh', sounding so surprised.

" Oh! My mistake, I am deeply sorry for assuming such a thing." I bowed down in respect.

" Oh, You don't have to do that. I should be thanking you for saving my life. I'm Emma Sano and you are?" She introduced herself. I stood up straight and gave a bright smile.

" Nice to meet you, Sano-san. My name's Akemi, let's be friends." I declared that got her to blush? Huh, that's new on our first encounter.

***3rd person Pov***

The girl, who introduced herself as 'Akemi' and declared herself as a friend, surprised Emma. It was rare for her to have any friends, despite trying to interact but her brother's status made her an outcast. One of the reasons why Takemichi, 'Akemi', had gotten close to her. She had fun being when she and Emma hang out. Though it was a hard challenge to hide her true gender identity whenever they'd go shopping she had to call Hina for help.

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She recalled the times when Emma would force her to wear "girl's clothes", cause she was too feminine to be a guy. Akemi wanted to laugh because she is a girl, just pretending to be a guy so she take any offence. Hina wanted to laugh but controlled it once she and Akemi were alone.

" Imagine if we told her the truth of your identity?"

" That poor girl would faint. Also, please don't... she would doll me up 24/7." Akemi got goosebumps just thinking all the horror dress codes she needed to follow and the time they wasted, that it was already past seven. Not that she'll complain cause it was fun and learned to improve her horrible fashion senses.

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" You can just call me Emma but I doubt that we'd be friends..." Akemi pretended to be confused and asked 'why', making Emma shudder.

" You'd probably be scared once you know about my status..." Emma looked at Akemi who had a frown expression, guilt forming inside. Though, the raven knew better what she wanted to accept. Her frown changed into a smile, grabbing the young blonde's hands as both of them made eye contact.

" Doesn't matter! Once I have declared something I'll keep it till the end. That means, you're my friend and I'm your friend!" Beamed the raven and failed to notice the blush appearing on the young blonde's face. She wanted to let go but part of her said otherwise. ' It's so warm...' Thought the blonde, finally accepting the warmth and her declaration.

" Let's go Emma-chan!" The girl dragged the blonde out of the alleyway and started walking away as nothing happened... especially on the guy who's still unconscious in the trash.

The girls started to get to know each other, being all friendly and buddy-like. As much as Akemi wanted to stay longer, she kept reminding herself about her purpose. Plus, it's almost time that she needed to head bag to the twins and Taku-chan. While Emma was busy ranting about her annoying man-child of a brother the girl listened intently while thinking of an excuse with ease. She even listened to her rants about not having any friends and how annoyed she was, to every boy who disgustingly flirts at her.

" Well, can't be helped. You're a pretty girl, Emma-chan but it's a good thing to reject boys with bad intentions." Emma blushed at the simple compliment Akemi gave.

" H- How about you? Did you have boys flocking over you? Cause you're pretty too." Asked the blonde. She's not wrong though, the girl's beautiful so it shouldn't be a surprise if she said 'yes'.

" Sorry but none."

' Huh?' Was she hearing this right? None?

" None? As in, No one? Like N- o- n- e? None?" The girl nodded her head, offended at the reply. The blonde instantly grabbed the raven-haired girl's shoulders with an intense look. " How? Do people have bad taste these days?!"

' She's still the scary Emma I know.' Sweatdropped Akemi and awkwardly remove the blonde's hands off her shoulder.

" Is it that bad? I don't like grabbing attention, so it's fine..."

" No, it's not! Seriously, do people have eyes? I'm going to shove my heels down their throats." Emma scoffed and the raven isn't sure what she'd say next. But stayed silent and waited for the blonde to calm herself down.

" By the way, what are those bags for? And why'd you bought so many scented candles? Do you get so many nightmares?" Asked the blonde while eyeing the contents inside the bag that the raven is holding. ' Too many of them...' Admitted Akemi inside. Not only was she happy to see Emma again but at the same time, it triggers her death especially when they made eye contact.

' Take care of Mike for me...' Her voice as she took her last breathe, made her sick on her stomach. Wanting to vomit the guilt for not being able to save her, the pain of Draken and Mikey's and the voices taunting her then replaying that scene over and over.

" Oh yeah... I get frequent nightmares cause of some trauma, I experienced. But it's fine, I've had help from my friends... Oh no!" Akemi pretended to be shocked then look at the watch on her wrist.

" I have to get back with my friends. Emma-chan! I know that I made a promise, but once we meet again... We'll surely have so much together! Bye!" But before the girl could "forget", she came back then gave a small box to the girl before fully leaving. " Keep that and take care of it!" Those were her last words, before running away, not minding the heavy bags she's been holding the whole time, leaving the blonde alone. Curious, Emma opened the box that made her smile. Inside, is an elastic tie with a sunflower glued on the center and a necklace with the same flower as the tie. She hugged those items before continuing on walking, recalling her time with Akemi as she grew fond of the young raven with such beautiful and calming ocean eyes.

' I think of you as more than a friend though, Michan.'

Yes, she'll wait for me. She may not know the actual reason why she left but thought it better to respect and follow her decision. While she was having a moment, her phone rang and picked up with a sour expression.

" What do you want now, Manjiro?"

" Emma~!" Whined her brother, making her roll her eyes in annoyance and waited for him to speak. " Ken-chin and Ni-san aren't going to buy me Dorayaki anymore! Can you buy me some~ please~? I'm hungry!" Instead of an answer, she just hang up and silent her phone.

' Even my sister betrayed me! Waaah!' Manjiro cried, munching on his handkerchief like a baby. Ken-ch—! Draken rubbed his temples then left the Sano household.

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***Takemichi's Pov***

I gasped for air after arriving at a certain shop for our meeting. Entering inside, I scanned everywhere to find them till we made eye contact. Macey got up and waved his hands while calling out to me to join them. I smiled then approached them and sat beside Taku-chan.

" So what did you guys buy? I bought these!" Spoked Maxey first while bringing out the said items he bought. Did he buy another battery and an extra film strip for his film camera and beauty products?

" Are those beauty products for your girlfriend?" I asked.

" Yup. Bae wanted to try out the Japanese cosmetics, so I bought her these for her to test. She even said that, if it's fake or something then she'll give me a refund for making me buy them for her." Taku-chan and I were in 'awe', at how cute their relationship is that I kinda envy them. Unlike my relationship with Kaku-chan, they merely experienced any tragedy.

" I told her that she didn't need to, but her persistence was so strong that she threatened me! Her humble personality is on the roof!" Cried Macey while shivering at the thought of his scary girlfriend. We just laughed then proceeded to show the items till it was my turn.

" That's a lot, Mich. Do you need so many scented candles, Are you ok?" Asked Taku-chan as I simply looked away. He's right though, Almost half the contents are those said items.

" Yeah, I'm fine. I just wanted to try out these different candles... Look, they have Sunflower scented candles, Rasberry with cherry, raspberry with blueberry and Del Rosa Antique? That's new... you guys want one?" They rejected my offer but due to my persistence, they just got one.

After waiting for another minute, their food finally arrived. I set the items down before getting my plate, like the rest.

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" What are we going to do next?" Taku-chan asked as we set the items down before taking a seat on the couch with a huff, as our feet grew tired of walking.

" Simple. We rest cause we are tired as hell." Said Macey and rested his head on his sister's shoulders. Maxe just let him then patted his head.

As I was admiring their sibling moment, a weight on my shoulder welcomed me and when I checked, it was Taku-chan. He is sleeping soundly so I decided to shift then gently place his head on my lap, so he could sleep more comfortably. He looks so peaceful sleeping that I started patting his head, only to hear a snap and found Maxe taking a pic.

" Maxe! Seriously?!" I whispered cause I didn't want to ruin the boys napping time. She just shrugged it off and did the same to her little brother. We chatted for hours to avoid boredom.

" By the way, one of my friends found the reasoning on Albino head with abandonment issues' jail time." Said Maxe making me process her last words.

' Albino? Abandonment issues? And jail time?' That's where it clicks.

" You could've just said his name. It's Izana Kurokawa or Sano."

" Fine. Yeti with abandonment issues."

" Maxe!"

" Don't wanna," I growled cause there's no point arguing with her.

" Fine. Just tell me about his jail time."

" Who? Olaf that got flooded in an avalanche of abandonment issues? Or would you simply prefer Homicidal Olaf?"

" I-..." I took a deep breath, just waiting for this to be over. Sighing in defeat, I said 'yes'.

" Good talk, Sapphire."

" Only if you at least give some respect to his name, please."

" Ice King, the ruler of The Kingdom on Abandonment Issues?" I almost choke on my spit.

'She did not just compare Izana to Ice King from The Adventures of Finn and Jake?! And how could she say that in a straight face?!'

At this point, I simply gave up and didn't correct her. Though it's no surprise cause sometimes she just calls the others not by their name, instead of something 'creative'.

" Why are you so salty?"

" Cause I'm not sweet."

" ... Touche."

" Besides, You called that Midget Taiyaki glutton, Mickey Mouse. And Drakegg-kegg, Buff slender man." I blushed at the last part, cause when did I say that?! Wait... Oh my god! Don't tell me...

" Sleep talking, by the way, you were admiring how buff that dude was. Not clickbait." She held out her recorder and played the record on one of my embarrassing sleep talks. Can't believe it happened again! Why?!

" Please don't let anyone hear it. I'll die of embarrassment." I begged. It even sucks cause I can't even read her expression. All I got now, is either my luck or prayers from God to give me mercy.

" Sure." She simply said then brought out a novel to read. I stayed silent cause this person loves the suspense and torment. Hey, at least she said yes and she keeps her words meaning that I am saved... for now. Seeing Maxe reading the novel, I decided to take a nap and lay down on the couch. And then, I got the sleeping Taku-chan to sleep on top of me, which I don't mind before fully drifting to sleep.

' I hope the others are doing well.'

***End Of chapter***

* Running away as fast as I can* 🏃 💨 💨 💨 May God have my mercy on my soul, I am not ready to die yet! For all the sins I've committed, I'm sorry! I have my reasons but this one is what I don't deserve!

Kakucho: Day after day, you piss me off.

But as a multi-shipper and obsess with Harem content, I had to and don't regret a single thing! Leave me alone, you overgrown bean bag cry baby! Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! * Dodges a truck attack* WHAT THE FUCK?!

Kisaki: *Driving his wife* (that sounds bad without context) You're on the Isekeid list.

Is that dad's truck?! Dafuq you expired Cheddar noodle pack-haired simp with issues! Return that truck! ( we have a van but this is for fun) * Dodges a kick attack* Ah great, if it isn't one of our half- tribesmen but with a terrace of mental issues like the Banana tree guy.

Izana: Creative insults, means creative ways of killing you.

What're you going to do? Kick me to death? Please, das old school. *Keeps on running cause I ain't going to die today* Fuck off, Kakucho! Jealousy is a disease, get that check!

Originally, Michi was supposed to meet Hanma but I decided to just let Kisaki get him first. So, I change it to Emma cause we love her— Screw to anyone, who hates her.

Kakucho: You're not putting her in the harem!

Try me bitch! And Fuck you for the spoilers! Cause I don't want her to be left alone! * Almost got run over by a truck* Get better aim, Simp! You have glasses!

Kisaki: 🖕

( Sorry for not being able to post soon, I'm broke and can't pay for my load. Lmao.)