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"So, Kiricchi. What are you doing in Shinjuku?"

Mikey asked the moment they left the site. Kiriko is conflicted to answer or to pretend not to hear because of the wind. The real reason why she ended up in Shinjuku is that one of the exits is ending in that place. She and Milim used the Hatch G located on Hibari Base.

But of course, she couldn't tell him about that.

"Milim's fault." Sorry girl. Let this be your punishment for making me wear this white fucking dress. She mentally said pertaining to her pink-headed friend.

"Hmm, is that so?" Mikey is not convinced, and Kiriko could sense it. Her grip tighten that is on Mikey's torso, his face warmed up, "Anyways, don't go in Shinjuku. Toman is not controlling it. That place is dangerous."

"Alright." Kiriko would never use the Hatch G again. She will stay on the Vongola Underground Base than the Hibari Base.

The wind is cold, it must be because of how light she is wearing, but she felt cold. She snuggle closer to Mikey's back, hoping it could give some warmth for her. As expected, it is warm. Unconsciously, it became a habit of her that when she cuddle. She sometimes snuggles her face on it. And that is what she did— he faces, rubbing against Mikey's back while Mikey is controlling himself not to lose his mind while driving. He drove faster as he could, unable to control the urge to pull the girl in his back and embrace her.

Mikey had no idea why does he feel so comfortable with the girl. It is the first time that he initiated a friendship with a girl, although his chest tightens when 'friendship' is mentioned when talking about her.

He met this girl, Hibari Kiriko, hoarding his favorite and precious dorayaki then gave him free 30 pieces of dorayaki as an apology. Their second meeting unofficially is the time when he caught one of Pah's division members whose name couldn't remember (it was Kiyomasa btw) hosting an underground fight and she was watching on the branch of a tree together with the very same pink-headed girl she is with earlier. Then the third time was their official meeting, she comforted him not with sugarcoated words but she comforted him with her mere presence. She hang out with him, they roam around Shibuya buying dorayaki at each store and stall they could find. They laugh and they had fun. It was only a night road trip, but Mikey felt it reached a year that he suddenly feel closer to the girl he just met. Was it a coincidence? Does this mean nothing?

He doesn't know.

He glances over the side mirror of his bike, watching the girl behind him sniff his back with her eyes close and her hair gently being swept by the wind. She looks so beautiful—

Mikey was taken back on the sudden thought he had. What did he just think? Before he could even ask himself. He noticed the familiar street he is passing by and his house is now in sight. He set aside those silly thoughts and stop in front of his house.

"We're here, Kiricchi." he called her. She slowly open her eyes, hair slightly messed up by the wind. She took off her helmet and handed it to Mikey. She look at the place they stopped by.

"Where are we?" she asked. Mikey locked his bike then answered, "My house." he gestured for her to follow him. So she did.

They entered the house and were greeted by the very same ambiance of traditional Japanese the moment they entered. It has the strikingly same ambiance in the Hibari Base, but this place is much more genuine. Not artificial. Hibari Base is planted underground. It is only looked like a traditional Japanese home but it is still a wall of metals.

Instead of going inside of the house. Mikey drag her to the side and opens the garage, she blinked a few times at what greeted her inside of the garage.

"This is my room," he told her when he noticed her surprised face. Who wouldn't be? His room is in a garage.

Oh, I'm living in the underground... Kiriko suddenly remembered. The round of surprise not fade and Mikey told her to go inside. So she obliged.

"Seat down in there. I'll find you some change of clothes." She simply nodded, roaming her eyes around the four corners. It is quite cozy, and the inside makes you forget that it is inside of a garage room. It is neat and organized. Kiriko has no complaints. She quite liked the room.

Mikey feels a bit restless. What does she think about my room? Is it messy? Argh! I should've cleaned when Kenchin told me to! Despite his internal thoughts, Mikey's face remains calm, totally fooling the mafioso member that is inside of his room. He found his gray hoodie on the clothes rack, he sniff it and spray some of the perfume that Emma give him a present when Kiriko is not looking.

His eyes wandered on Kiriko's clothes. He wants to ask her questions. But somehow he can't. This feeling is what attracts Mikey to her. Mikey is selfish and inconsiderate, his friends know this attitude of his too well. Only Draken could handle him, but not all the time. Draken sometimes doesn't know what to say in front of him.

But this girl did it.

She did not judge him despite being a stranger. She honestly told him it was normal. She didn't think indifferently. She simply replied with the simplest answer that Mikey could comprehend.

In just a few hours, their trip while riding in the bike. Buying dorayaki store by store and laugh like there is no tomorrow. Mikey did not feel uncomfortable. His uneasiness dissipated and he forgot all of his problems in that period of time.

"Did you beat up those boys?" he asked her. She looks at him and Mikey could feel his heart starting to pump much faster than the normal ones. Her eyes are staring directly at his pitch-black ones. His face is calm, but his heart says otherwise.

"I beat a half of them and Milim on the other half." A straight answer.

What Mikey asks is what Kiriko will only answer. No other information is included. A straightforward reply.

"If you need something to do in Shinjuku. Bring one of Toman's guys."

"No need to be overprotective over something so trivial. Give those protectors to Hina and Emma. They needed it most." she told him.

Of course, it is plainly obvious.

Kiriko and Milim have power and strength. Mikey does not doubt it, seeing them red-handed is already proof that they can certainly handle themselves. Mikey knows it. But he still wants to do it.

"Emma and Hina will receive the same treatment as well. This is the first time that Emma wander into the enemy's territory. Besides I am sure that she won't do it for the second time."

Kiriko nodded, "That should be. Those girls are delicate. They do not belong in such category and places."

Mikey gives her the hoodie and she accepted it.

"I'll go outside so you could change. Call me if you need anything." Kiriko nodded. Mikey left the room (aka. Garage) and waited from the outside. He heard engine noises and saw his friends and sister enter.

"Mikey!" Emma called him and walks towards him.

"Are you alright now, Emma?"

"Hmph! You did not even ask me that earlier!" His blonde younger sister pouted.

"You really want me to get in between you and Kenchin? Nah-uh. I don't want to get scolded by you."

"Mikey!" but Mikey smiled and pats Emma's head.

"But I am glad you are safe... I told you numerous times not to go outside Shibuya without company. You almost got a taste of what might possibly happen if Kiricchi and her friend are not with you."

Remembering the main reason for Emma and Hina's venture.

"Hey! Why didn't you tell me she was beyond beautiful?!"

"Huh?! What are you talking about?"

Emma pointed her finger to her brother who is acting clueless (or maybe he is really clueless), "How could you talk to someone as beautiful as her?! I had a hard time breathing when she was in front of me!"

It is a lie Hina wanted to say out loud but decided not to. Emma was so excited that she forgot about the 'personal space' and clings to Kiriko-chan the moment they introduced each other.

"What are you talking about, Emma?— Hey! Kenchin! Scold her more!" Mikey called for silent help.

"Shut up, Mikey. It's your sister. Do it on your own." But his cry for help is rejected by his very best friend.

"Kenchin!—" the noise quiets down when the door behind Mikey opens. Emma's eyes twinkle and the other boys slightly blushed.

"Thank you for the hoodie, Mikey. I'll give this back after I washed it."

"Ah, don't worry about it." Mikey earned looks from his friends. How could he not stutter in front of such an ethereal human in front of him? But unbeknownst, Mikey is quite opposite of what he is showing from the outside. She looks so good wearing one of his favorite hoodies and wearing shorts underneath. Their trance was interrupted when Emma squeal and wraps her arms on Kiriko's waist.

"Thank you so much for saving us in there, Kiriko-chan!" she said that while rubbing her face on Kiriko's face. Hina step forward as well and bow her head, "If it weren't for the both of you. Emma and I might have met the worse possible outcome. We thank you and Milim-chan in the bottom of our hearts."

"Yeah, I'll relay your message to Milim once I get home." She turns her head to the other guys, "I believe I still haven't introduced myself. I am Hibari Kiriko, and the girl with me earlier, the one with the pink hair is Milim. She is quite a pressure but she is a good person."

"Don't worry, we also have those kinds of people in our gang. To be specific the man named Baji— anyways, I'm Mitsuya, the Captain of the Second Division." said the man with droopy lavender eyes and short silver lilac hair.

"This is walking tower is Draken," he continued pointing to the shaved braided blonde.

"That is Takemitchy." he then pointed to the man standing beside Hina.

"He is also my boyfriend, Kiriko-chan." Hina smiled as she introduced Takemitchi with no ounce of embarrassment. Though The blonde boy is red from both embarrassment and flattery, "Ha-Hanagaki Takemitchi!" he energetically announces his name that making Hina and the others laugh in his usual antics.

"It is nice to meet you all. By the way, Mikey..." she turn her attention to the blonde male beside her, "I'll get going as well." she told him. Mikey nodded and pulls his key from his pocket but Kiriko stops him.

"You don't have to. I can go home by myself."

"Do you think I'll let you go alone after what happened?" he said stating the obvious.

"You can't. Uninvited guests are not allowed to enter my brother's territory." she told him which made Mikey raise an eyebrow and pout, "Then I'll stop a block away. I'll just watch you enter your home." he persisted.

This is bad. Kiriko's thoughts.

The other Toman members; Draken, Mitsuya, and Pah are watching these two, who seemed to be forgotten their existence. Emma is squealing who is now with Draken while Hina is smiling widely.

"You really don't have to, Mikey."

"If I say I will do it then I will. You can't stop me Kiricchi."

"Mikey."

"Kiricchi."

Draken sighs, "Stop this act now. You guys are making me vomit." he irritatedly told the two who ignored him. A tick mark appeared on Draken's forehead and was about to walk towards the unfolding couple when Emma did not let him take a few more steps forward.

"Emma!"

"Shh! Let them have their moment! I won't let you interfere on Mikey's steps on having a girlfriend!" she whispered to Draken, unconsciously getting close making the tall blonde gets warm and obliged. He is now like a silent puppy, with his arm being hugged by Emma who is intently watching the two couples in front of them.

Mitsuya, Takemitchi, and Hina chuckled and giggled.

"My, my. Both Mikey and Draken are growing up," he said watching the two leaders of Toman, having a problem with girls.

"You sounded like a mom, Mitsuya," Pah-chin said.

"I'm happy for them," Hina said watching her new girl-friends blossom their love life. She hold Takemitchi's hand and the blonde punching bag could be compared to a tomato.

"Kiriko-san!"

All of their heads turn from the voice that they heard. As if they are Kiriko. Just outside from the gate of Sano Household is a man wearing a suit, with a black car on his back.

"Ah! Kusakabe-san!" their heads now turn to Kiriko who called the man, "You know him?" Mikey asked her and she nodded.

"Yeah, he is my brother's companion," she answered.

"Kiriko-san, Kyo-san ordered me to fetch you," he said and the girl nods her head again and look at the pouting blonde beside her.

"How did you know this place?" Mitsuya asked, realizing that they just met the girls a few hours ago. Before the conversation becomes longer Kiriko said her goodbyes to Mikey.

"Well, the problem is now solved! Thanks for the offer, Mikey. I really appreciate it." but Mikey is mumbling some inaudible words, saying that why does this man have to fetch her. And that he almost had her.

Kiriko pats Mikey's shoulder, "We'll meet again soon, Mikey." she pointed to the hoodie she is wearing, "I still have to return this." Mikey eventually smiled.

"Take care," he told her. Kiriko smiled and give him a wink, "Absolutely."

She then turns to Emma and Hina. She hugged the two and they were startled.

"I had a fun time talking with the both of you. I am sure Milim too as well." she lets go from the embrace, "Can I have your phone?" she whispered to the two. Their eyes blink but gave their phones to the dark-haired girl. With her two hands, she expertly typed something on their respective phones. A few minutes after, she returned it.

"I saved my number. Give me a call for our next hang out." Emma's eyes sparkle in happiness, "Oh my gosh! Thank you so much, Kiriko-chan!" she chuckled and continue her way outside of the Sano Household. Waving her hand to the people that she met today. Her eyes wander on Mikey, who is not waving at her but he sends her off with a smile— a genuine one.

She sat down in the car and noticed a presence.

"So, how did you find out this place?" she asked. The pink-headed girl hiding in the back sat down on the empty space beside her, "I sneaked a tracker on that silver-lilac-haired guy. But don't worry, I really did get back to the base and informed your brother about what happened." Milim laughed like she won a lottery. Kiriko sighs and simply lets her be happy.

She just noticed, while watching the house getting farther. Her days with Mikey or someone that is related to him, are never dull.

"Kiri-chan?" Milim called her.

"What?"

"Did you have fun?" that question struck her.

Did she have fun? Yes, she did. Instead of answering verbally. Kiriko let out a smile and lean on the car seat. With her mind wandering on today's events.

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