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Saving... that was always my motive every since I was a little toddler. Everything in my head was always about saving people, because it's the least I can do in this cruel world. Every single human being is selfish in their own ways but tends to not show it, so that they could represent being that sweet little innocent person. It's disgusting.
Despite already saving various of citizens, I was alone. No family, friends and whatsoever. I wanted company, I wanted to be happy for once, I wanted to feel emotions other than being empty as usual. Can the God above me give me that? I just want someone beside me who'll comfort me, accept me, cherish me and many more.
Though every person I knew says that I'm a lucky kid. They describe me as smart, kind, joyful, responsible, and helpful. So what if I have those traits? Those mean nothing if everything I do doesn't feel anything, life is too easy, I want challenge.
I was lonely all my life... not until I met him. He was my light, my god, my glory, my everything.
He was the one who helped me escape from the depths of despair. I love him, I want him... by my side forever in my life. He's the one who accepted me for me, and not just some lousy kid who feels nothing but emptiness. Maybe the God above is real after all, he blessed me with this person.
His name was Kurokawa Izana.
I will gladly do anything he requests me to do, even if it's following him in the deepest part of hell, or if he ever falls into despair, I will stick to his side like a super glue and never let go. I'll become his loyal servant, and he will be my Grand King.
"Mitchy." Izana said, Takemichi whips his head towards Izana, ready to listen to whatever random stuff he's about to say.
Takemichi sips his tea, leaning on his sofa comfortably. The two of them were currently in Takemichi's extensive apartment, it's not that big but it's enough to fit 30 people. But they were only kids still, not ready to throw a party in the apartment.
"Back in the orphanage, I met a boy the same age as you. He only just came recently because from what I had heard, he went through a dangerous car crash that ended up losing the lives of his parents." Izana crosses his arms and legs, closing his eyes at the same time. Once the blue-eyed boy heard those words, he felt pity for the said boy, losing your parents at such a young age is very tragic.
"I made him my second servant." Takemichi spits out the tea he drank and started choking after. He couldn't believe what he heard. Izana taking a liking to another person other than him? Now, that's not the Izana he knows.
Izana is cold and blunt to people other than the ones he's close with. He's also brutally honest, which makes it hard to approach him. He was superior, above anyone else―He was feared by many due to the rumors of him having immense strength especially when he's in a bad mood. He thinks every other kids are boring and unamusing, that's why he rarely gets interested to someone.
Izana faces Takemichi and gives him a warm smile.
"Come to the orphanage tomorrow, I want the both of you to meet each other." He said, as Takemichi immediately agrees. He's not gonna lie, he was incredibly excited to meet this boy the same age as him. He hopes that he can get along with the boy, he loves Izana from the bottom of his heart but sometimes he can be a little too overwhelming for him.
Takemichi has now arrived at the said orphanage, it was bigger than expected. But he was ready to meet this boy, who he now knows as Kakuchou Hitto. It's a really pretty name for him, maybe the boy's nickname will be Kaku-chan.
He politely greeted the owner as she gave him a very warm smile. The woman gave him the directions to where Izana and Kakuchou's room was, he was starting to like the lady, she was very kind to him along the way. She even complimented the outfit that he wore for today, which makes him feel even more confident about himself.
He knocked 3 times on the door as he waited for someone to answer, and luckily, someone did. He was expecting Izana to answer, but was met with a black-haired boy shorter than him and had a massive scar on one of his eyes that seemed like it was blind. It had to be him.
"Um... can I help you..?" The black-haired boy said, as Takemichi grabbed both of his hands which startled the boy.
"Are you Kakuchou?! Your scar is so cool!" Takemichi's eyes shined, he was incredibly star-struck by the boy's unique scar.
Meanwhile, Kakuchou blushed. He's not the type of boy that usually gets compliments on a daily basis, so this thing was embarrassing for him. But somehow he didn't mind being praised by the boy, his joyful personality was a warm feeling to him.
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Kakuchou let the ecstatic boy in, he wasn't really afraid to admit it but the boy was very pretty. Fluffy black hair and mesmerizing bright blue eyes that is very similar to the ones that Gojo Satoru has, it was the first time he has seen such beautiful eyes in person.
Aside from his appearance, he was indeed a very kind boy. He offered the cool toys that he brought along with him, showing obvious signs that he was excited to play with them with the scarred boy. Kakuchou found it fun whenever he's with him, sure, Izana was fun too but Takemichi was on a different level.
Izana introduced Kakuchou and Takemichi to each other, and he could tell that the two got along pretty quickly. He was glad, because he thought that Takemichi would be too overwhelming for the scarred boy or that the blue-eyed boy would get jealous because he'll have company that's not him. I guess his thoughts were false, the two were warming up to each other that it makes his heart flutter.
Takemichi started visiting the orphanage more often, an obvious sign that Kakuchou piqued his interest. The three of them were already inseparable. The only difference was that the blue-eyed boy was living in an apartment despite being a young kid, but the adults didn't mind it because he was responsible and reliable.
One time, he wanted to abandon his apartment and live with his two best friends but they immediately denied at his suggestion. No matter how much they really wanted him to live with him, they were afraid, incredibly afraid that Takemichi would get adopted by a family and they'd be separated. Because he was definitely the dream child of every parent in Japan.
But Izana had an amazing idea, and that idea was when the time he turns 18, he would adopt Kakuchou and move in to Takemichi's apartment. The both of them obviously agreed to his idea, Izana was currently 10 while they were 6. They only had to wait for 8 more years.
As Takemichi was walking around the nature of Japan, he spotted something glowing and was bright blue. To his curiosity, he decided to check out on what was the glowing object. Once he was already close and could see the item clearly, his jaw dropped and his eyes widened.
It was a blue spider lily.
Blue Spider Lilies are extremely rare, as it only blooms at daytime two or three days a year, and when it does, it only blooms for a short period of time and then it closes back up, resembling that of a big horsetail weed. In some cases, depending on the climate, the blue spider lily didn't even bloom at all. That's why Takemichi was so shocked to see it, he's researched of the flower before and he found it astonishing but he's never imagined that he'd be able to encounter one.
As he gently and carefully picked up the mythical flower, he didn't realize that he was staring for too long when his friends called out to him.
"Mitchy!" He comes back to his senses and looked at the person who yelled his name, he saw Izana and Kakuchou having a shocked expression on their faces. Seems like they knew about the flower as well.
Takemichi handed the flower towards the white-haired boy, who only gave him a confused expression and asking him on why he gave it him. As they all know that the blue-eyed boy should have the flower instead of him, he was the one to find it after all.
"You saved me from the darkness that kept me in chains for years, you deserve to have it. For I know that you'll cherish and take care of it." The blue-eyed boy smiles warmly at him, as the other two could feel their cheeks heat up from the sight. Izana promised to fully take care of it forever like it was the most expensive treasure.
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"I wanna create a kingdom, a kingdom where the people with no families will be at home. We'll be the light of their world" Izana said, as he stretched his arms around, mesmerizing the shine of the full moon.
Takemichi and Kakuchou stared in awe, Izana was an incredible boy and they wouldn't trade him for anything else. Even if he betrays them, they'll stick until the very end. They're too afraid to let go of each other.
They both looked at each other and nodded, walking towards Izana at the same time and stopped on both of his sides.
"Will you two follow me along the way?" Izana questioned, as Takemichi and Kakuchou held Izana's hands, also looking at the shining full moon.
"Let's conquer Japan together."
It has been 8 years, which means Izana has finally turned 18 whilst him and Kakuchou were 14. He was excited, because he can finally live together with his best friends.
He arrived early at the orphanage that the two usually stay at, he wanted to help them pack their things and also carry them along the way. He wanted to be as helpful as possible, so he also cooked them a homemade meal to congratulate them.
But as he was nearing the orphanage, he saw the owner of the place, she was standing outside while the snow fell on her. She had a worrisome expression on her face which Takemichi was confused about. So he decided to approach her.
"Miss Silvia, are you okay? It's cold out here, you could get sick!" Takemichi said with a worried tone in his voice, he wrapped his extra jacket around her to keep her warmed.
She thanked him but the woman's expression saddened even more, she crouched down at his level since she was over 6 foot tall and putted her hands on his shoulders.
"Mitchi-chan, I'm incredibly sorry." The woman said and it confused Takemichi even more, she rarely ever gets moody so it's worrying him a lot.
"What do you mean?"
Silvia explains everything to Takemichi, he was stunned, shocked, and confused that he instantly dropped down to his knees.
Apparently, Izana and Kakuchou left without saying anything but took all of their stuff. The woman assumed that they've already went over to Takemichi's but that assumption was now false since the boy is over here looking for them, they just... left.
Silvia hugs the boy, she was now worried for his well-being. She knew how close those three were, they were the talk all around the orphanage. The children loved Takemichi's presence and wanted to steal his time, but Izana and Kakuchou were possessive and instead were the ones who stole all of his time.
Takemichi couldn't think, he didn't know what to do now. Was their friendship fake? Did they not like him? Was it all an act and they actually hated him to the core? He didn't know what to believe. He really doesn't wanna overthink things too much because maybe they already left to go to his apartment since they were excited and got lost in the way. He shook his head, that couldn't be the case because those two were equally as smart as him and they knew directions clearly. So...
Why did they leave?
2 years have passed and still no signs of them. Takemichi has now came to the conclusion that they actually hated him all this time, and waited until Izana turned 18 just for them to abandon and leave him.
It was a negative thought for him and was still unsure, but there was nothing to assume now. They left him without saying anything, and he wants to forget everything that has happened now. But sometimes he thinks that there's still hope, hope that they'll eventually come back and stay by his side forever.
He decided to befriend more people, there, he befriended the Mizo Mid Gang. They were delinquents who were always the center of being the victims, always getting beaten by a man named Masataka Kiyomizu, also known as Kiyomasa. He was rough and wicked, always organizing fights just to beat up students that were below his level. He was definitely not friendly.
"Kiyomasa organized another fight this afternoon." A boy with peach-colored hair named Kazushi Yamagishi said.
Takemichi whipped his head towards him and gave him an unamused expression.
"Really again? Don't tell me that one of you is gonna be a part of it." Takemichi glared, which made his friends shiver.
"It's alright, Takemichi. We'll be fine! So, don't worry too much about us." Takuya Yamamoto said.
Takemichi has a big heart, maybe a little too big for this world. He was always worrying for people even if he didn't knew the person, everyone in Mizo Middle School admired and envied him despite not even studying there.
He studies at Kokusai High School, he's a year older than his friends. Takemichi is incredibly smart and intelligent. Which was even more admirable and inspiring, the Mizo Mid Gang even questions themselves on how they became friends with someone like him.
"I'm your friend, let me be worried for you. It's for the best." Takemichi insisted.
His friends just sighed and nodded, they couldn't do anything whenever he insists something. They just hope that he won't get hurt with their problems.
"You, what's your name?" A man with long blonde hair said.
Takemichi wanted to run away, he doesn't want any more company in his life. The Mizo Mid Gang was already enough for him.
How did he get in to this situation? Well, earlier he protected Takuya from being beaten up again by Kiyomasa. He couldn't bare to see his friends hurt, so in the process, he protected Takuya with his might. Whoever messes with his friends, they mess with him.
Takemichi knows how to fight very well, as he was taught by Izana when he was little. The reason was because Izana wanted Takemichi to learn about self-defense, but despite being trained well by him, he was definitely not stronger than the white-haired male. He was still miles ahead from him. So he used that strength to beat up Kiyomasa for his unacceptable actions. As he was beating him up, he was then rudely interrupted.
Anger filling up his emotions, he charged at the closest person who interrupted him. He was about to punch the person but his hand was stopped when his hand was grabbed by the same person he charged at.
It was a tall guy, his hair was blonde and was styled up to a braid. He also had a dragon tattoo at the side of his head, he looked intimidating.
Takemichi could tell that this guy was strong, the grip on his hand was not even strong but he couldn't escape his hold whatsoever. The guy had a calm expression on which irritated Takemichi, he really wanted to beat up this giant.
Suddenly, a short blonde-haired guy approached them. His front hair was tied up towards the back, and had a black jacket around him. He was eating a dorayaki piece, savoring the pastry as it was the last food on earth left.
"You, what's your name?" He said.
Takemichi tried to escape the man's hold but was unsuccessful, the guy's grip tightened even more.
"Don't try to escape, pipsqueak. Mikey is asking you a question." The tall guy said.
I see, so his name was Mikey. Now, that's the lamest name he has ever heard. He only glared at the tall male, giving him no response, but he also glared back. He flinches when the crowd suddenly yelled.
"Good afternoon, Commanders!!" They yelled.
The 'Mikey' guy finishes his dorayaki and begins to approach Kiyomasa, which the male was wearing a frightened expression. These two wasn't meant to be here, so why are they here?
"Good afternoon, Command―" Kiyomasa was cut off when Mikey kicked him on the chin, it was a rough kick to be exact that he immediately got down to the floor unconscious.
The crowd stared with a feared expression, some even walking away from the incident, but some just froze from their place. Unable to move whatsoever.
After Mikey stopped continuously beating up Kiyomasa, he walks over to Takemichi and stopped in front of him. Giving him the obvious expression that he wants the answer to his question. Takemichi let out a frustrated sigh.
"Hanagaki Takemichi." Mikey beams.
"Ah, I see. Takemitchy." Mikey said, Takemichi lets out a irk mark on his head. He was yet again irritated, the nickname he gave him was so childish that he wanted to throw up.
"Well then, Takemitchy. From now on, you're gonna be my bitch!"
Takemichi choked on his own saliva, being someone's bitch? Hell no, he would rather be Izana's servant. But that's not really an option right now.
"Can I deny?" Takemichi said, as Mikey shook his head while having a close-eyed smile. This guy was more irritating than he thought. But he decided to give them a chance, since he has no other choice than to accept his proposal.
It turns out that the three of them became really good friends. Well... like Takemichi said before, he didn't really had a choice. But he's kind of starting to not mind it, they're pretty fun to hang out with. Minus the times where they would suddenly show up to his apartment at 3AM though.
He learned that they were both commanders of a gang called Toman, aka Tokyo Manji Gang. He heard of the said gang before, they said that they were vicious and merciless. I guess when it comes to fighting, they are, but when they're not, they're actually pretty caring and kind.
Mikey, also known as Sano Manjiro. The long blonde-haired boy, while the guy with the dragon tattoo was Draken, aka Ryuguji Ken. A chaotic duo.
Mikey mentioned that they're having a gang meeting later at night, he insisted on inviting when I was refusing. I ended up attending their nonsense meeting.
He arrived at the meeting place, and it seemed like that there were a few people waiting for him including Mikey and Draken. He got off his bicycle and walked towards the group waiting for him.
"Takemitchy, glad to see you've arrived." Draken said, Takemichi nodded.
"Takemitchy, here, meet the Toman executives!" Mikey points his finger to the people he's unfamiliar with.
They started introducing themselves one by one, they seemed to be pretty mature especially the one with the lilac-colored hair.
Baji Keisuke ― 1st Division Captain
Mitsuya Takashi ― 2nd Division Captain
Haruki Hayashida (Pah-chin) ― 3rd Division Captain
Nahoya Kawata ― 4th Division Captain
Yasuhiro Muto (Mucho) ― 5th Division Captain
"It's very pleasing to meet you all, my name is Hanagaki Takemichi." Takemichi bows at them.
Baji looks at him for a good minute, probably inspecting the black-haired male. That's Baji for you, always tends to observe things.
"Hey, you're not from here, aren't you?" Baji said, as Takemichi raised his eyebrows.
"You're pretty good at guessing people, no, I'm not. I was originally from Yokohama." He stated.
Ah, yes. I moved out of Yokohama after 1 year of finding out that my childhood 'friends' left me, my hope for them vanished. That's why I decided to move to Tokyo, to finally move on from them and start a new chapter in the book of my life.
Draken stated for us to stop talking now since there was still a meeting to attend to, they immediately went over to the Musashi Shrine. As the Toman members felt their presence, some of them immediately cleared the path in the middle so that they could pass.
Takemichi was behind Mikey and Draken, and was beside Baji. The Toman members eyed him suspiciously but he chose to ignore the stares, as he didn't even wanted to attend this meeting of theirs.
I followed Baji towards the first divisions members as I was ordered by Mikey to stay with him for a while.
The meeting was incredibly boring, the only thing that interested him was that there was a fight in August 3, declared by the gang called Moebius. Mentioning that they have messed with Pah-chin's friend, beating his friend up and raping his friend's girlfriend in front of him. It was some disgusting information Takemichi heard.
The meeting finally ended, every member left the shrine excluding the toman executives but minus Mucho. Takemichi was currently leaning on one of the stone poles near the stairs, as the toman executives discussed a few matters.
Takemichi was then startled when someone called out to him. It was Mikey, he motioned him to over to where they were, so he did without questioning.
"Takemitchy, join the battle on August 3." Mikey stated, and it made Takemichi's eyes widen.
Takemichi was not the type to attend official delinquent battles, he only gets involved whenever another delinquent beats an innocent civilian. He was about to deny the request when he was cut off.
"You are not allowed to deny." Mikey stared at Takemichi with his obsidian eyes, those eyes seemed so cold but so welcoming. I wonder how did he become like this.
Takemichi sighs, he absolutely doesn't want to this. But he's given no choice, so he agreed which made Mikey smile at him genuinely.
They all bid their byes, and Takemichi decided to walk towards his apartment today while having his bicycle by his side. He then stopped when he sees a kid approaching him.
The kid was pretty short, probably around 4'10 feet or 148cm.
"Um... are you Hanagaki Takemichi?" The kid said, which caused Takemichi to raise an eyebrow. He has never met this kid before, so how he know his name? He doesn't even recall being well-known around here.
"Yes, I am. Do you need anything?"
"H―Here!" The kid pulled out a box and showed it towards Takemichi, the blue-eyed male hesitantly took it and opened the box. To his surprise, the box was filled with different kinds of pastries such as Daifuku, Dorayaki, Dango, Nerikiri, Uirō, and many more.
"These look delicious! But why are you giving them to me?" Takemichi tilted his head, as the kid looked away from him. Takemichi noticed that he was hiding his blushing face.
"I... wanted to give you these as a sign of my gratitude, you helped my big sister in the past. And I felt really guilty that we didn't give you anything in return." The kid stated, but Takemichi was still confused.
"What's your name?" Takemichi questioned, as the kid was now looking at him, ready to answer his question. He immediately bowed at him.
"I'm Tachibana Naoto! Little brother of Tachibana Hinata!"