***Time skip to two years later***

***Takemichi's Pov***

It was lunchtime as the Mizo group and I sat down at a diner for some burger and fries. Two years has passed when I stopped being Akemi, the twins left for Ireland again, and a year where I was able to relax. Listening to Makoto and Yamagishi's argument which I couldn't hear. Turning my head to see Akkun scolding them about something. I couldn't hear it cause he was covering my ears.

" Akkun, can you like uncover my ears?" I requested. They all stopped to look at me, Akkun gave them one last glare that shut the two up before uncovering my ears.

" Sorry about that Mich, it's just a stupid argument."

" That doesn't sound like a valid response."

" It's nothing Mich," Akkun reassured as the rest nodded their heads. However, The girl's still not convinced but she let it slide as there's no point arguing back. They went back to their monologues until they've reached that topic.

" Heard that you're fighting on the ring, Takuya..." I spat on my drink already getting concerned looks from the others.

' Of course, this timeline never changed!'

" Woah there, Michi! Are you, ok?" Yelled Akkun as he grabbed a handful of tissues to wipe the table while Taku-chan pats my back lightly. Yamagishi and Makoto followed Akkun on wiping the table after apologizing to the waitress that served us our food.

" What happened?" Makoto asked.

" Excuse me but Taku-chan?!" Pretending to be shocked but my anger is rising from the second. They all backed away when a brave hand touched my shoulder.

" I'll be fine, Mich. Besides, I'm going to survive this." I frowned at his lie and the shaky hand on my shoulder. Out of all of us in the group, Taku-chan's the weakest in our group due to his health conditions. Gritting my teeth to try and hide my anger, I grabbed onto his shoulders bringing my face closer.

" Kiyomasa, right? The one who chose you?" Shaking in fear, he nodded his head. I only smiled at him then pat his head. " You don't have to fight anyone..."

" Huh? Why?"

" Cause after school...I'm fighting, Kiyomasa." I declared. This resulted in a protest battle like...

" You'll get hurt, Mich!"

" I'll replace him instead!"

" Mich, just let me do it."

" Have you seen that dude! He's huge like some Mafia."

And so much more.

" No, I'm fighting Kiyomasa and that is final." They finally shut up as I glared at them one by one.

' I'm sorry, guys. But I just wanted to end this nightmare, for your sake.'

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***3rd person Pov***

After classes, The Mizo group went to the fighting ring Kiyomasa's hosting. There standing on the ring was Takuya's opponent all tough-looking when he could get wiped out in an instant. The boys were still displeased at Takemichi's declaration on fighting Kiyomasa as she's one they cherished in their group.

" Come on, where's the runt? I wanna beat him to a pulp!" A tick mark appeared on Takemichi's head, glaring at the opponent she'll deal with later. She stepped into the ring, making the crowd frown.

" Huh? You're not Takuya?"

" No, I'm not. And beat it, man, you're not the one I'm here for." She then pointed her finger at Kiyomasa. " You, asshole! Fight me!"

.

.

.

" Hah?"

" EH?!" Gasp and shocked faces mixed within the crowd.

" Mich! No! What are you doing?!" The Mizo group yelled. However, she didn't look faze and continued to glare at the male.

" What do you say, coward~?" Oh, that hit the mark for a simple-minded guy like him.

" What did you say?!" He stepped in the ring as Taku-chan's opponent left, cowering in fear.

' Fucking pussy.' Said Takemichi internally, glaring back at Kiyomasa putting away his cigar.

" You're going to regret talking shit about me, little boy!" He scowled at the "little boy".

" Yeah, yeah... Fight me, Trash." The crowd gasped in horror with an enrage Kiyomasa, who roared then charged forward his fist clenched. Takemichi stood still as 'he' waited for the impact.

" MICH! QUICK, DODGE!"

" Don't just stand there, do something!"

" Mich!"

Yamagishi didn't respond but only covered his eyes. Takemichi still didn't budge as she waited for Kiyomasa to come closer. A large thud was heard and people's mouths went wide open. Laying on the ground unconscious with a nasty bruise on the face was Kiyomasa while the one standing was Takemichi. The Mizo cheered, attacking the 'blonde boy' with a group hug.

" You scared us, Mich!" Akkun started, grabbing the girl's shoulders to check for other injuries.

" Sorry about that, Akkun."

" I was about to pass out, you know?!" Yamagishi exclaimed, placing a hand on his chest to calm his pulse.

" Then don't pass out." She stated while sticking out her tongue playfully.

" Don't ever do that again! That gave me a heart attack!" Makoto screamed out, hugging their friend and almost crying. Takemichi only laughed and just let him be.

" Thank God, you're still alive." Last was Takuya, who spoke gently. Sure, he was worried like the rest but he knew Takemichi's a great fighter. He then rubbed her head which displeased her.

" Hey, don't mess with my wig." She scolded in a shush tone.

" Whoops... Sorry." He apologized while rubbing the back of his head. Speaking of sorry, Takemichi's eyes roamed around a certain boy who needed to apologize.

" Oi! You, there! Boy with a dumb buzz cut haircut and hazel eyes!" The said boy got startled then backed away in fear, only to get snitched by the crowd as they pushed him in the ring cause they value their lives. The buzz-cut boy was shaking in fear as Takemichi approached him.

" Aren't you going to apologize to my friend for trash-talking him, hmm~?" Having enough pressure the boy is on his knees.

" I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!" The boy pleaded as he bowed down, yelling profusely for forgiveness. The crowd watched in fear at how much danger this 'dude' has possessed. Shortly, the Mizo group quickly left the ring till Takemichi raised her voice.

" To hell with this boring and cheap ring! Go do something productive with your lives... I dunno, Go to school to learn! If you hate school, then get a fucking job to help your families!" The crowd was silent yet again, yet one by one, they stood up then left.

" He's right, I have my younger siblings to take care of."

" It'll be a waste of allowance my grandmother worked hard on."

" Screw this ring, it's the same thing anyway. Plain and boring with no thrill."

" Wanna apply for a job, man?"

" Yeah, let's go. I just realized that it's my sister's b-day next week."

" I'm with you there, man."

" I'm not getting caught again."

" Anyone wanna join me for a group study and shit?"

" Sure... I'm at least aiming for some 30 scores for a change."

A lot of people opened their eyes once they stepped out of the ring, like crossing a newly opened gate. Takemichi was satisfied watching them get away from this environment, earning another praise from their group.

" How did you do that, Mich?"

" Yeah... I've never seen you do such an impact on them."

She only laughed giving each of them a pat on the head.

" Let's just say, I've had enough experience to know what I'm doing." Completely foreshadowing her words that didn't get recognized. And was thankful enough not to spill in an accident. They completely to their prospective homes, waving goodbye at each other.

' Thank God, I didn't have to encounter those two as always.'

—— Meanwhile——

A gang meeting is being held at the shrine, every member gathered around waiting for their leader's announcement. After a few minutes of waiting and the munching of Taiyaki had stopped, taking one last gulp, their leader stood up to already start the meeting.

" From the third division, Pah-chin! Step forward!" The man named 'Pah-chin' stepped forward, obeying their commander.

" It has been reported that a member of your group got beaten up, correct?"

" Yeah, I want to know who that bastard was," Pah-chin growled cause no one should hurt any member from Toman, especially from his division.

( Bruh— I'm laughing rn. Well, things are going very interesting... God, I dun regret writing this.)

Sano 'Mikey' Manjiro, their leader, nodded his head in understanding. When asked, a member of Kiyomasa's present lackeys stepped in to answer — frame.

" There's this scrawny boy, with blonde hair and blue eyes. We were just hanging out when he suddenly approached us with his gang and asked if we were from Toman then demanded a fight. He was persistent, so Kiyomasa had to step in to teach that kid a lesson but lost." The lackey lied. The crowd made riot for Justice and permission to fight that kid, only to be silenced again as the captains needed to process the whole ordeal.

" So, what's the name of that kid?" Asked a long raven-haired boy with canines.

" His name is Takemichi, as we heard from his friends. They cheered and praised him for Kiyomasa's defeat." Oh, that sparked interest from the captains.

Wait... What?

" Excuse me, repeat that?" Baji asked again.

" It's Takemichi." Some of the captains and vice stood still petrified at the mention of that name.

So they heard it perfectly? They're not deaf right, right?!

" Ken-chin? Hello? Hello?"

" Baji-san?! Wake up!"

" Oi! Pah-chin! Bro!"

" Mitsuya-san?!"

" Eh!?! Also, Hakkai-san?!"

" Even the second division turned to stone!"

" Bro! Look at Mucho-san!"

" Sanzu-san?! Not you too?!"

" Holy shit! Now the fifth division too?!"

" Just what is going on?!"

" No idea!" The ruckus went even wilder and it took them an hour or two to bring them back. Mikey held another meeting with the division captains and vice, sending the rest home. They were questioned on what happened. Most of them responded 'nothing' while others lied or try to find an excuse — when you're good at lying that is... Pah-chin is one of the horrible liars.

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The next day of school and Takemichi felt miserable. She groaned for the fifth causing her friends to look at her in worry.

" What's wrong, Mich?" Taku-chan asked first.

" Nothing much, just worried about what'll happen cause I beat up... one of the Toman guys." Groaning in a miserable, covering her face on the desk.

" Yeah, it can't be helped. You're going to get your ass handed to them, not to mention... you're dressed up as a guy." Takemichi rolled her eyes at the obvious aftermath.

" Gee... thanks for the help, Sherlock." She responded sarcastically.

" But my name's Yamagishi?" The rest face palmed before one of them gave a smack on the head.

" Idiot, that was sarcasm," Makoto said and was the one who smacked the boy.

" After years of tutoring him, he's still going to fail English." Taku-chan balled up his fist, wanting to smack him for wasting his hard work.

" Nah, he'll be fine. Yamagishi won't disappoint you, trust me." She replied while placing a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. The stiffness on his body softened and smiled at her to show that he was already calm.

" Thanks, Mich."

" No problem."

They heard the class bell ring and in comes our teacher to start the lesson, first subject: Math... Great.

While the class was in session, two people immediately barge into their class as if they owned the room.

' Great... Just my luck.' Takemichi groaned, hiding her face using a book even though it'll do nothing from being caught. The boys who barged in are greatly known from the school, even the teacher who's shaking in fear.

" W-wait... What are you two doing here? Classes are still in session." They both ignored the teacher then shut him up with a glare from a tall guy with blonde hair and a dragon tattoo from the side of his head. His companion, however, is short with blonde hair and black void eyes scanning around the room, looking for someone. His eyes landed on a student, trying to hide 'his' with a book. The boy grinned as he approached 'him', pulling away from the book. Both of them locked eyes before getting pulled away out of class, the rest stayed silent wondering what is happening right now and why did they took Takemichi away?

" Hey, man... What was all that for?" She asked but careful not to sound rude while retracting back her hand, from the small boy's grip.

" So, you're Takemitchy?" Her eyebrows twitched hearing that nickname again.

" Yeah, why?"

" Just wanted to have a talk with you about something serious. I hope you're aware of what happened to one of our gang members?"

' Ah, shit...' Takemichi could feel that same serious vibe, like their first encounter. Then again, something was not right... knowing that sack of garbage Kiyomasa — despite being a simple-minded jackass.

" Uh-huh... So, what did he say?" Removing that fear, Takemichi asked a question.

" Kiyomasa wasn't on the meeting due to his injuries, so one of his friends filled us in. They said that you were looking for a fight by battling someone strong, especially interrupting their time." Well, screw that, there's a bunch of simple-minded fools here. Screw that fear, Takemichi's now mad for being framed.

' I should've used his bat to stick it up his ass!' Internally balled up her fist but had to calm herself down.

" Listen, I think that he and his lackeys are in the wrong here. You see... That dude, Kiyomasa, was holding a ring fight and one of my friends was chosen. Being a good friend, I participated just to protect him because... One..." She held up her index finger. " He's my friend and two..." She opened up her middle finger. " My sister, Akemi, will be sad if he ever gets hurt." Bringing out that name got them tensed up, especially Draken.

" Where's your sister?" The tall blonde male asked.

" Why should I tell you? Are you a friend of hers?" He asked, acting like an overprotective brother.

" Uh... Y- yeah, umm... The name's Draken..." Takemichi pretended to be surprised, her eyes widened as if she realized something.

" Oh my goodness, so you're Draken-kun?! Sorry for my rudeness... Oh dear, my sister's going to scold me for being rude to her friends. Sorry again..." She continued to pretend, even bowed down to show how sorry "he" is.

Draken said that it was fine while his companion watched.

" So... Where is she?" He asked again. Takemichi frowned before sighing.

"I and my sister separated again. She's in America as an exchange student. I wanted to join her but she said that I should continue my studies here." She gave out a sigh from her made-up story to make it more believable. " I'm going to tell her later on meeting her friends cause she loves talking about you and some others." Draken could feel a blush appearing, even trying to keep a straight face.

" I haven't met your sister, Takemitchy. Only saw a pic and I have to say... she's pretty." Takemichi gave him a blank expression.

" Ok? Thank you, she's always been pretty. I'll tell her that." She awkwardly responded, rubbing the back of her neck.

" Y- yeah... can you tell her I said 'hi'?" Draken joined in, receiving another blank look. The tall blonde male facepalmed for sounding like a Yandere guy — except he isn't.

" Sure...?"

' Well great... Just great. Way to embarrass yourself in front of Akemi's brother.' Draken mentally scolds himself for that. Oh! How will he ever face her again? The irony!

( Imagine the aftermath of this...

Takemichi: I know all your secrets! Muahahaha!)

" Also, did you mention a ring fight?" Mikey butted into the conversation since things are going awkward.

" Yeah, a ring fight? Why? Is it not your doing, he's been hosting that from what I heard, about 3 years now then bragged about him and his lackeys ruling at Toman and all that crap." The boys looked at each other, getting all serious.

" Mikey, I think you know what do to today." The small boy sighed in disappointment. Suddenly, he grabbed the blonde boy with blue eyes' wrists.

" Neh, neh... Can you show me a pic of your pretty sister? Please~"

" ... What the fuck?"

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At night, Takemichi went to the said location on what Draken and Mikey told her. She waited patiently while fixing her fluffy blonde wig, adjusting the pins just to make sure that they were secured enough. Just then, motorcycle cars surrounded him and showed the Toman members. Takemichi just stood still and ignored their rude calling. They got pissed and were about to start when a man with purple hair silenced them. She was even thankful that Hina wasn't around unlike other timelines, so she won't be involved.

" Sorry for their rudeness. The name's Mitsuya Takashi, you must be Takemichu Hanagaki. Please to meet you."

" Yeah, nice to meet you, Mitsuya-Kun. So, you're one of my sister's friends? " She bit her lip cause she almost called him by his first name when Akemi only had that privilege. Mitsuya almost went red from that but smiled at the end.

" Yeah. How and where is she anyway?"

"  Oh, Akemi's at an exchange school from America while I stay here. I wanted to join her but she persisted on not to go, feels lonely without her." The boy cod relate to that. He was hoping to meet her again, so they could catch up or even let her meet his sisters. Well, since the brother is here, maybe he could get into his good side and probably have permission to court her.

( Oi~ Oi~ Oi~ Mitsuya~ I'd like to place a bet on how embarrassing would it be for him when he knew everything~ 😏)

" Ah... well—" He got cut off when someone grabbed the blonde's attention. Turning their heads to see two people with scary faces approaching them.

" So, you're the one who beat my subordinates, huh? Think you're strong, eh?!" Peh-yan started but was stopped by Mitsuya.

" Oi! Cut it out! We'll deal with this later at the shrine. Pah-chin, I hope you didn't forget who he is." Both of them scoff before walking away.

" You, ok?"

" Yeah... My sister chose some weird friends." Mitsuya gave a small chuckle at the mention of Akemi's name.

" I agree on that."

From that moment, Toman including Takemichi got to the shrine and everything felt nostalgic for her. While Mikey was talking, she felt a hand on her shoulder, turning her attention towards a man with raven hair and brown eyes.

" Can I help you?"

" You're Akemi's brother, right?"

" Yeah? Are you one of her friends?"Baji could feel himself blushing.

" Y-yeah... The name's Baji Keisuke. Nice to meet you..." He held up a hand for a handshake which surprised her. Never thought that things are going smoothly, not that she's complaining.

" Ah, My sister mentions you quite a lot. Over how much of a great person you are, she fawns over you." Takemichi could laugh at herself for thinking about Baji like that, it's the truth anyway and she'll admit it a million times. Besides, seeing Baji — the man who'll punch you first before talking — all softened up is an accomplishment. The raven boy got even more flustered the more she talks about 'Akemi' till Mikey called her attention.

" Takemichi! Step forward!" The blonde got suddenly serious as 'he' stepped forward to show 'himself' amongst the crowd, earning dissatisfied noises, not to mention Kiyomasa and his lackeys are there too — Perfect.

" Now, I want you to explain your reasoning behind Kiyomasa's injury." Given that permission before grinning at her victims, she vocally explained her reasoning behind the ring incident. The satisfaction on her face to see the pale and scared as the crowd eyed them.

" How do you explain yourselves then?" Draken asked in authority, glaring at them in disbelief.

With that, they all got kicked out of Toman with some bruises as souvenirs — courtesy of the fifth division squad. Though, when she thought that the problem ends here... it was just getting started. Takemichi was called over by some divisions to ask the whereabouts of Akemi, especially Hakkai and the fifth division.

" Is that all?"

" Yeah. If you weren't friends then it would be a different story."

" Understandable." They finally left him alone when the big problem arrived.

" Neh, Neh, Takemitchy~"

' Here we go again...'

" I hope it isn't about my sister, Mikey-kun." His eyes shined and Takemichi should've guessed it already.

" No."

" But—"

" Leave my sister alone."

" Meanie~ I wanna see her picture again." He whined while tugging on his arm like the usual brat he is.

" No means no."

" When Mikey says 'Yes' it means ' Yes'!"

" No."

" Yes!" At this point, she's going to have a migraine as she didn't even bring her pills was worsening it. Luckily, she was spared when Draken arrived to pull the man-child away.

" Mikey, I'll buy you two bags of Taiyaki tomorrow." That did the trick as Mikey happily skipped away, leaving both of them to sigh in relief.

" Sorry about that, on behalf of the man-child."

" It's fine. Thanks for saving me, I'll repay you later."

" No, No... It's fi—"

" I'll send you my sister's contacts."

" Oh..." Was he hearing this right? Or was he dreaming? He gets... Akemi's contacts?! For real?!

" You're joking, right?" Takemichi didn't say anything but grabbed a pen from her pockets then wrote the number on Draken's left wrist. She told him to keep it a secret, even told him Akemi's free time to call.

Needless to say, he felt lucky to be able to contact her again.

' Fuck yeah!'

***End of Chapter***

Ugh! Finally! It's done... 3 rewrites and I feel parched.

Originally:

She was supposed to meet the Kawata twins but knowing how much some viewers are impatient to meet Toman, I guess here it is. ( Honestly, I am too. Lmfao.)

The second rewrite of the scene:

It would be the same one from the anime or manga but I'm like... Nah! We changed it cause It was getting boring for readers to read the same thing when they already know scenes.

Last rewrite: ^ Kiyomasa's career-ending LMFAO ( Screw that dirtbag)

Bonus:

Draken: * Looks at the written contacts of Akemi on his wrists* Should I call her now?

Draken: *looks at the time* It's 8:20 pm, now... so it's 6:20 am over there. Should I try my luck? She's probably sleeping... but Takemichi said that she's an early person. Uh... Yes? Or No? I didn't want to disturb her, but I miss her... *continues to ramble*

Takemichi: * Laughing and waiting for Draken to call her* He's probably debating whether or not to call me... Ahaahhaahah!

Draken chickened out and didn't call her, even though he had a chance.