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Kiriko stands beside Chifuyu as they wait for their leader. She estimated around 100 members in this shrine. She is quite surprised to see everyone attending this kind of meeting. Then she heard engines coming over. They all get in the side, leaving a path for their leader to walk to. 

Six figures finally climb up. Mikey is in the front with both of his hands in his pockets and Draken just beside him. She also spotted Mitsuya, Smiley, and Muto following their President and Vice-President. And a certain blonde with faux hair is also tailing behind the notable icons of Tokyo Manji Gang. The Toman members bow their heads in unison and greeted, "Good work!" 

Mikey's eyes scanned the area and let out a cheery smile when he spotted a certain purple-eyed girl hiding in the crowd. But unfortunately, her efforts to hide are all in vain as Mikey instantly noticed her. She waves her hand and Mikey continues on walking to the front. 

Now, finally reaching the front. Mikey meets the eyes of his gang members standing alongside Draken who also gives her a nod when their eyes met. Draken steps forward, "We will now begin the Tokyo Manji Gang 3rd Squad Captain Nomination Ceremony!" 

Nomination? Based on her memory, the 3rd Squad being led by Hayashida Haruki or called Pah-chin was temporarily handed by Peh-yan which happens to be the Vice-Captain. But because of the ordeal, he caused at the Battle of 8/3 he was stripped off from the responsibility which he wholeheartedly accepted. 

"Who do you think will be nominated?" 

"Peh-yan?"

"That can't be." 

"You think the guy who attacked Draken gets to be a Captain?" 

"Hell nah." 

"Then who?!" 

"How the heck am I supposed to know?!" 

As expected. The initial reaction will be like this. 

A lot happened because of their fight against Moebius. It would be questioning to hear who will be the next 3rd Squad Captain after everything that had happened. 

But Kiriko is also curious. Who would Mikey choose in this situation? 

"3rd Squad Captain! Step forward!" Mikey called that earned confusion from the members. But Kiriko noticed two guys now standing behind the crowd. Kiriko clenched her teeth when she recognizes who are the two. 

They started making their way towards Mikey. A realization hit her--- could it be? 

Her conclusion was confirmed when the man stop in front of Mikey and sat on the stairs. Showing an action of disrespect to Toman's President. 

Kisaki Tetta— her top suspect who is collaborating with the Yllona Family to destroy the delinquent gangs in Japan. Behind him is a tall man who she did not recognize. 

"You guys listen up! This guy behind me! He's the new 3rd Squad Captain! Kisaki Tetta!" 

Kiriko watches the reaction of the members, her eyes stop on a certain blonde hair. He is Hanagaki Takemitchi. He has this horrified look on his face. He is clenching his fist. It is obvious, his hatred for the man that was just introduced. 

An amount of displeasure could be heard from the Toman members who are now starting to chant fire Kisaki. Draken steps forward. 

"Shut up! It's Mikey's decision! If you got a problem with that, step forward!" but afraid to meet Mikey they were forced to shut their mouths. Despite their disapproval of appointing a former Moebius member as a 3rd Squad Captain. They did not question their leader's decision anymore. 

Mikey walks forward and Draken lends him the center stage. He look at his gang members and said, "Our gang will soon clash with Valhalla! Valhalla is a rising power, way bigger than Moebius ever was! To beat them, Toman will have to be powerful as well. That's why we have Kisaki Tetta here. He's the man in charge of the guys from our generation in Moebius. We need Kisaki to win against Valhalla! The 3rd Squad Captain is Kisaki Tetta! Remember that!" he announced with his commanding voice. When he already assured that it has been cleared, "This concludes the 3rd Squad Captain nomination ceremony!" he adjourned the meeting. 

Kiriko who is leaning in a nearby tree smirked So they are starting their move in Toman now, huh. They already got inside of Moebius, prepared their pieces in Black Dragons and Tenjiku. Now they are assembling their cards inside of Toman. 

Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a commotion that came from Takemitchi smacking Kisaki Tetta's head in front of everyone. 

"What are you doing, Takemitchy?! You're not even part of Toman, what are you doing?! Are you trying to crush this nomination ceremony?!" The blonde-haired who punched the newly-elected 3rd Squad Captain was now being cornered by the other squad captain. 

"E-Everyone, you got the wrong idea. I... I just...!" Kiriko watches the scene. This guy... 

"Hey, Hey, what's goin' on?" 

The whole ordeal was once again interrupted because of the appearance of the First Squad Captain, Keisuke Baji. 

"Looks like this is getting interesting."  

"Baji..." she heard Mitsuya muttered calling the name of the intruder, "Shouldn't you be on house arrest?" but instead of answering Muto's question. He dashed towards Takemitchi and punched his face. Takemitchi stumble backward from the impact but Baji did not give him a chance and punched his gut. Blood is not gushing from the blonde's nose when Mitsuya catches his attack, "Baji. Stop it." 

"Let go, Mitsuya. I might kill you." 

"Just what do you want to do?" he stopped, "Mikey!" he called the Toman leader. 

"What are you doing in here Baji? You've been banned from our gatherings for causing that infight." Mikey said but Baji simply ignore it, "I punched another lame brat. Since I ruined your precious meeting, will you finally throw me out this time?" a round of silence before the midnight-haired guy announced, "I'm joining Valhalla." 

He put his hands on his pockets, "You don't need a troublemaker, right? Mikey." 

"Baji!" he ignored Mikey's call, "I quit." He turns around meeting his eyes, "From now on, Baji Keisuke, the 1st Squad Captain... will be Toman's enemy!" 

After his announcement of his resignment. Baji continues his tracks. His eyes reached Kiriko's direction and smirked, showing off his canines. While Kisaki Tetta has this scheming smile plastered all over his ugly face. 

Baji Keisuke... he knows something. Kiriko thought reminding herself to talk to the former 1st Squad Captain of Toman. The crowd is starting to disperse and Kiriko decided not to show herself for a moment, though she is not really hiding. She heard another round of commotion now caused by the newly-appointed 3rd Squad Captain punching on the face. Hanagaki Takemitchi fainted after receiving consecutive smacks from both Toman Captain--- the other one is a former. 

They let Takemitchi lie down on the ground as the others are starting to go away. Mikey is now sitting beside Takemitchi. 

"Kiricchi." he called the girl that has been erasing her presence since earlier. Kiriko slightly flinch but started walking towards him. Mikey gave her a closed-eyed smile, "Sorry. You have to see that." Kiriko sat down beside him, "It's nothing." 

Mikey let out a deep sigh, "I wonder if my brother also felt this way when he was leading his gang..." 

"Brother?" Mikey hummed, "Yep, I have an older brother... he is dead though." he said with a hint of sadness laced on his tone. Kiriko nodded, "Is that so..." she could only answer. Mikey then starts talking again. 

"I love Toman. I lead Toman because I want to protect the people around me. But how can I protect them if they are the ones who distance themselves to me?" he started to ask. 

"This is about Baji?" 

"Kind of." 

"He doesn't look like someone who wished to be protected..." she look directly into his eyes as she finished her sentence, "... I feel like he is the one who wishes to protect you all." She is sure that Baji Keisuke knows something about Kisaki's schemes. It might only be Kisaki and not the thing about the mafia. If he is, then he is trying to solve this all on his own. 

Mikey let out a chuckle hearing what she said, "You are amazing, Kiricchi." his eyes soften, "You really know how to make me feel better." the coldness of the wind damp on their skin as they continue their gaze on each other's eyes. 

"I actually want to offer you a ride around Shibuya before going back. But I guess my schedule has been filled up." he now look at the sleeping figure of Takemitchi, "I need to have a word with him." he said. 

"I understand." Kiriko shook her clothes, "Then I'll get going now." 

Mikey stand up as well, "My offer still stands." he said talking about sending her back to her home. Kiriko smiled and answered, "My answer is standing firm." Mikey blinked at the sudden response but laughed. 

"Man, I can't really get past to you Kiricchi." he stopped from laughing, "You still owe me a hangout, Kiricchi." he reminded. 

Kiriko actually forgot about her promise because of the whole fiasco that happened. 

"Sure, contact me if you set up the date." 

"Then is it a date?" 

"Nope." 

Mikey pouted, his cheeks puffing that made Kiriko almost pinch it. 

"It's not a date... it's a hangout," she told him. Mikey gives her a smirk showing off his side profile, "Then I will consider it as a date." he is persistent. Kiriko gave in, "Fine then." she started walking but was stopped by Mikey's hold. She looks at him and saw that he is offering his Toman jacket. 

"It's cold. Use this." he said but refused, "That is your jacket. A leader should always have it on to boost your members' morale." She said. Mikey knows that he won't be able to change the mind of the girl. Then thought of something. 

He pulled the girl into his chest, wrapping his arms around her waist as he snuggle his face on the crook of her neck. Kiriko was left dumbfounded and struck. She felt him sniffing her scent and his lips grazing it. She felt hot out of a sudden. They stayed like that for a whole ten minutes before Mikey detached himself from the girl. He showed his signature smile to her. 

"Thank you for coming, Kiricchi!" 

In that very night. She had no idea how did she manage to go back to the base, not getting involved in an accident. She reached her room and throw herself in her bed. Her face is piping hot with her mind having a breakdown. Kiriko had a hard time sleeping again. 

And it's all Mikey's fault. 

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