A/N: I finally have an updating schedule! I'll be updating my Tokyo Revengers books every Saturday! Will I keep up with this schedule? We'll see. Enjoy!

edited on july 16th, 2022 @ 8:59pm

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘,
𝖲𝗂𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌.

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"AND NOW, WE CUT THE CAKE!"

"Tell 'em you're the man, Pah-chin!" Peh-yan shouted.

"Faster! Faster!"

"Shut up!"

"I knew, Takemichi-kun." Hinata said, causing Takemichi to look towards her. "You just came back from 12 years ago, right?

Hinata places her hand over Takemichi's. "It's so amazing, thinking about you back then. I'm now the same age as you. I've always waited for this day to come. Welcome back, Takemichi-kun." She said as Takemichi teared up.

"This has to be a dream..."

"Want me to pinch your cheeks? I'm not the only one who's been waiting too."

"We're putting on smiles! We've been waiting for 12 years!" Chifuyu spoke, getting Takemichi's attention. "So what are you breaking down for?!"

"This is some crazy talk. But the fact that we are all alive today, is all thanks to you." Draken said.

"We owe you our lives — quite literally." Miyasato added on.

"Chifuyu... Draken-kun... Miya-kun..." Takemichi sobbed.

"Thank you, Takemichi!"

"You're really cool, Takemichi. You saved so many lives." Hinata said.

"I wouldn't have succeeded alone. You guys helped a lot too." Takemichi admitted.

"Hey hey hey! Why is it so noisy over at that table. The main guy for today is me, isn't it?!" Pah-chin shouted.

"The main person of the day is your bride, you dumbass!"

"Pah-chin you're just a side character."

"What did you say?!"

"Pah-chin inherited his parent's business. He's a rich guy. His bride seems to be a childhood friend. Peh-yan is as always, Pah-chin's advisor. Mitsuya-kun is a rookie fashion designer. He's definitely going places!"

"Hakkai became a successful model working actively overseas!"

"Get on my level soon and work with me, okay Taka-chan?" Hakkai said.

"You're getting too arrogant!" Yuzuha exclaimed.

"Yuzuha-chan is Hakkai's manager."

"The Kawata brothers own a ramen shop."

"Come and eat our ramen sometime, okay?" Angry suggested.

"It's murder-tier good!" Smiley added on.

"Their shop name is, of course, 'Sugoaku.'"

"Chifuyu owns a pet shop. And Kazutora helps Chifuyu out with the shop."

"What're lookin' at?!" Kazutora asked.

"Draken-kun and Inupi own a bike shop together."

"Inupi, have you ordered the carburetors yet?" Draken asked.

"Yes, it'll arrive tomorrow." Inupi replied.

"Miyasato also owns a bike shop by himself."

"Yo, Draken. If you have any extra carburetors, mind helping a friend out and give them to me?" Miyasato asked.

"You really need to hire some employees, Miya. I keep telling you this."

"I'm doing just fine on my own, Draken!"

"Takemichi-kun." Naoto's voice was soon heard. "The day has finally come. I know you can make it."

"Naoto!" Takemichi exclaimed, hugging Naoto tightly. "I'm so glad you're alive!"

"Well... As a trigger to your time traveling, if I'm gone you wouldn't even be able to return." Naoto reminded him.

"Yeah but still..."

"Mission complete, Takemichi-kun. We've reached the world where my sister is alive." Naoto said.

"By the way... Where's Mikey?" Takemichi asked Chifuyu, Draken, and Miyasato.

"Mikey is currently managing a restaurant overseas." Draken said.

"His restaurant is a huge success! He really wanted to come over today, but he's busy and his work load held him back." Chifuyu added on.

"I see... That's so cool!" Takemichi exclaimed in awe.

"Mikey really wanted to see you!" Draken smiled as he stared at Takemichi.

"Well, that's Mikey for you!" Takemichi smiled back as he realized another person was missing. "Miya-kun, where's Keiji-kun?"

Miyasato flinched at the mention of the red head and glanced over towards Draken for a moment.

He then gave a fake smile towards Takemichi. "Kei helps out Mikey at his restaurant overseas. Last I heard from him, him and Mikey were engaged." Miyasato lied.

"Awesome! You must really miss him, Miya-kun." Takemichi said.

"Yeah..." Miyasato agreed, before closing his eyes. "More than you know, Takemichi."

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《 𝖥𝖤𝖶 𝖣𝖠𝖸𝖲 𝖫𝖠𝖳𝖤𝖱 》

"In Tokyo, the conflict with a group named 'Bonten' intensifies... as they continue to harm the public." A reporter was saying on the television while Takemichi watched.

"Are you kidding me? That's scary." He commented. "Kinda reminds me of Toman, but Toman is long gone so..."

"Here is exclusive footage of Bonten and it's members, at the FNN club." The reporter continued as a group of people appeared, shocking Takemichi, especially the tattoo on the back of a white-haired male's nape.

"That tattoo design..." Takemichi thought.

But what caught his attention as well was the red-haired man that stood next to him.

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"Miya-kun!"

"Ah, Takemichi!"

Takemichi was in Miyasato's shop, 'M&K MOTORS.' Which was conveniently right across from Draken's shop.

"You lied to me about Keiji-kun, did you?" He asked.

Miyasato sighed. "I see. So Draken must've told you." He replied.

"I won't lie to you anymore. Truth is, Keiji went missing 10 years ago."

"Missing?" Takemichi repeated in shock as Miyasato nodded, clenching his wrench.

"And I know Mikey has some part in his disappearance!"

Miyasato's statement caused Takemichi to widen his eyes. "Keiji left me 10 years ago. Haven't spoken a word to him since." Miyasato continued on.

Miyasato stopped fixing the bike he was working on and turned towards Takemichi.

"Takemichi, I know this is a lot to ask, and Draken will probably have my head if I ask you this. But please... Save Keiji. I want my best friend back."

"I promise, Miya-kun!"

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Somewhere else, a pink-haired male popped a pill in his mouth.

"Bring down Bonten's hammer of judgement on the traitors!"

"Hey, drug addict! Stop taking your shitty drugs and get your head in the game! This is getting boring! Let's just kill 'em all." The red head complained, getting impatient as he looked at one of the traitors. "Man, he's batshit crazy, am I right?"

"Shush shush shush! Pay attention to Mikey's words." The pink-haired male said, pressing his fingers to his lips.

"Kill them."

The traitors were mumbling more words — most likely begging for their lives to be spared. "Shut up." The pink-haired male ordered as him and the red head then fired at the traitors, instantly killing them.

"Those who don't fit in Bonten are scraps!"

Bonten's Number 2.
Sanzu Haruchiyo.

"Make sure you properly clean the dead bodies."

Bonten's Number 3.
Kakucho.

"Crush and freeze it. Turn it into fish bait."

Bonten's Executive.
Mochizuku Kanji.

"Just so you fuckers know, I ain't cleaning this shit up." The red head spoke.

Bonten's Executive.
Koyanagi Keiji.

Two males didn't say anything.

Bonten's Executive.
Haitani Ran.

Bonten's Executive.
Haitani Rindou.

"Keep it in your heads everyone. Even between us, whoever betrays will eventually become scraps too."

Bonten's Executive.
Kokonoi Hajime.

A black-haired male was smoking a cigarette.

Bonten's Advisor.
Akashi Takeomi.

"That's how Bonten works."

Leader of Bonten.
Sano Manjiro.

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《 𝖬𝖠𝖱𝖢𝖧 𝟣𝟧𝖳𝖧, 𝟤𝟢𝟢𝟨 — 𝖬𝖴𝖲𝖠𝖲𝖧𝖨 𝖲𝖧𝖱𝖨𝖭𝖤 》

"What did you put in?"

"Idiot. It'd be no fun if he told you now, right?"

"After so long... I might forget what I put in..."

"Good! That's the real thrill of a time capsule!"

"Everyone! Let's remember... 12 years from now, on the anniversary of Toman's formation. June 19th... Let's meet here again!" Mikey announced as everyone was smiling.

《 𝖩𝖴𝖭𝖤 𝟣𝟫𝖳𝖧, 𝟤𝟢𝟣𝟪 》

It was nightfall as everyone was at the shrine. "Even by nightfall... Mikey never showed up. Not even Keiji made an appearance." Takemichi thought.

"Guess it can't be helped. Let's open it already." Draken said.

"It's hard to accept. But we haven't heard a peep for 10 years. You can forget about today." Peh-yan added.

"Even if we open it now... He'll still see what's in it." Pah-chin grinned.

"So what'd you put in? You remember, Taka-chan?" Hakkai asked.

"Not at all." Mitsuya replied.

"Woah! Talk about nostalgia!" Chifuyu exclaimed, holding an aero plane magazine.

"Eh? An aero plane mag?" Takemichi questioned.

"Yup! I used to dream of being a pilot back then..." Chifuyu responded.

"Heh! Just like a kid's dream." Hakkai said as Chifuyu turned to him.

"Eh?! You... go on then, why not show us your amazing dream?" Chifuyu said.

"Hah! You're in for a surprise!" Hakkai claimed as a moon rock was in. "Eh?!"

"No way... That's even more of a kid's dream..." Chifuyu commented.

"Space?"

"You had some balls to have written that, since you've got nothing to show for it." Mitsuya teased.

"Well how about you, Taka-chan?! Let's see your dark past!" Hakkai exclaimed.

"This." Mitsuya holds up a doll.

"A plush!? No way! Were you the type who couldn't sleep without a stuffed animal?!"

"Moron. This is really nostalgic though..." Mitsuya looked at his letter. "'To me, in the future... Don't forget your motivation...' Since I was poor... I was never able to get toys for Mana and Luna. This is the first stuffed animal I made for them myself."

"Wow!" Takemichi exclaimed.

"Sewing became fun when I did it for others. I began to hope someday I could become a tailor... Surely... If I'd never been so poor, I wouldn't be where I am today." Mitsuya finished as Hakkai was in tears.

"Hehe! 'Are you popular now? I hope you let your hair flow! Are you a host?' The hell?" Smiley said.

"Looks like bro wanted to be a smooth operator." Angry commented as he looked at his letter, laughing a bit.

"Did Angry just laugh!?" Takemichi wondered.

"'To Pah-chin. After this past half year, it feels like I've had a hole in my heart. Here's to you hoping you get out early so we can go back to our stupidity. From Hayashi Ryohei. P.S., I love you!" Peh-yan read out loud.

"You're so awesome!" Pah-chin sobbed.

"You're cryin' like we're newly-weds!"

"I'm just so happy!"

Miyasato opened his letter, scanning the contents.

To the future me,
I hope you're doing well. There's so many questions I have to ask!

Are you still devoted to Kei? Of course you are! He's our best friend after all!

Do you still have feelings for Kei? Do we own a bike shop together? I remember Kei told me he wanted to own one just like Shinichiro.

Hope the future is great! I can't wait to see it!

- Your past self.

Miyasato smiled sadly as he flipped open a familiar switchblade, remembering it was his favorite blade back then because Keiji had given it to him.

"What'd you put in, Draken?" Takemichi asked.

"This." Draken said, showing a photo with everyone.

"That's... The photo we took the day Toman was dissolved..." Takemichi realized.

"... 'To the future Ryuguji Ken, how are you doing? Are you still into bikes? Did you get married? Do you have kids? Do you still follow Mikey? I've come to a crossroads in my life. Toman have split up. I won't object to the head's decisions. I said that in front of everyone. I really regret it. Toman is all I have. I'm unsure if everyone feels the same. I've been so anxious. I've cried. But I'm sure... Mikey suffered more. So I'm writing all my regrets here. Just... growing old. Even if I lose the feelings I held as a kid... I hope I don't forget this... always... Emma will always be with you..." Draken read.

Draken stood up. "... Now... He didn't end up coming. Should we take a look? Let's see Mikey's letter." He announced.

"I'm going to open up Keiji's as well. Since he's also not here." Miyasato added, making Draken nod.

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Miyasato released a breath, opening up Keiji's letter with his hands shaking. He pulls out the paper, reading the contents.

To the future To-chan,

Miyasato widened his eyes. This wasn't a letter to Keiji's future self. It was a letter to him.

Surprised? I am too, actually. But I want to get straight to the point.

Jiro-chan is planning something. I don't know what, but I'm going to follow him. Whatever path this takes me, it's not going to be good. I know that for a fact. But I just... I love him a lot, you know? Love makes you crazy.

Can you do me a favor? Don't look for me. Forget about me. Live your life to the fullest. And always remember where it all started.

- Sincerely, Keiji.

Miyasato folded the letter as he took out a burnt orange and black bomber jacket with a scorpion printed on the back. 'Scorpions' was written in kanji on the sleeves.

"He already made up his mind when he wrote this..." Miyasato thought, clenching the jacket tight and trying not to sob in front of everyone.

"Mikey-kun's letter..." Takemichi muttered, looking at Mikey's letter.

"He's not around, but let's just open the letter, shall we?" Draken suggested.

"Let's write a letter to ourselves in the future."

"I want to know! What was Mikey-kun thinking about on that day? There's probably a clue to his whereabouts!" Takemichi thought.

"'To the future me, Sano Manjiro. In 12 years... I wonder what I will be doing? I can't even tell. But I know for sure Mitsuya will become a fashion designer, he's gonna have a fancy office and make stylish clothes! That I can tell! And since Hakkai likes Mitsuya a lot, he's gonna work in a similar industry too! He'll spend most of his time in Mitsuya's work place. Pah-chin is definitely gonna inherit his dad's real estate agency. Mad respect!'" Takemichi read out loud.

"How the hell did he know?" Pah-chin questioned.

"'Peh-yan is gonna follow Pah-chin around. Of course without Pah there's no Peh! As for Smiley... Yeah, he's gonna go off and do some crazy shit!'"

"Hey, hey! He had some weird expectations for me." Smiley commented.

"'Well, he's gonna be fine as long as Angry is with him! Sato-chin would be doing something that reminds him of Kei.'"

"He's right about that." Miyasato chuckled.

"'And there's only one choice for Ken-chin! He's totally gonna own a bike shop! I know him better than anyone so I can tell. And Chifuyu... Baji... he should be doing something that makes him think of Baji. Takemitchy, if you and Hina don't end up happy together I'll kill you! Disbanding Toman isn't only for your future, Takemitchy. But also for the others. Toman isn't the best place for you to obtain the important experiences that'll help you grow into an adult. So everyone, please get on that journey of finding your values. I will also pursue my own journey to find what's important to me. And I might not meet you guys anymore. But you'll understand, right? No matter how far we are from each other,'"

Mikey was sitting on a water tank with Keiji next to him. "Are you sure about this? Today's the 19th of June, you know." Kakucho informed.

"... Yeah... it's better this way." Mikey replied.

"'We will always be connected.'" Takemichi finished.

"No matter how separated we are, we're always connected..." Peh-yan trailed off.

"It truly shows his maturity." Smiley stated.

"A journey to find something important, huh..." Mitsuya muttered.

"I guess we're all walking down the right path." Chifuyu claimed.

"I'm so glad I came here today. At first I was confused, thinking about how Mikey suddenly disappeared. But then again, no matter how separated we've become... I'm sure he's thinking about us right now." Hakkai stated.

"Yeah... That's definitely true." Draken agreed. "If he's thinking about us, then we are all still connected to each other."

"Yeah, it might've been rude if we insisted on finding Mikey's whereabouts." Takemichi noted.

"Well, see you all later."

"Even if we are all over the place. Our hearts are one!"

"You could've gone." Mikey told his fiancé once Kakucho left, who glanced over at him. "You're not the villain in your story."

Keiji chuckled. "The path that I took was by my own will. Love makes you do the craziest shit." He commented as he looks down and frowns. "Besides, Toru... He needs to choose his own path. I won't always be there. I watched him a few times. He seems much happier without me in his life."

"How were the others? Did you check on them like I asked?"

"They seem to be happy as well." Keiji replied. "It's like you told Kakucho, this is how it's meant to be."

"Izana is dead. My future should've been safe." Keiji thinks to himself. "But perhaps... the one who ruined my future was Manjiro all along. If I never met him during that fighting club, my future would've been all right. But what's done is done. I'm not like Michi. I can't go back in time."

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A/N: Surprised that it was Mikey who screwed up Keiji's future all along? Yes, I most definitely had this planned since the beginning. Thanks for reading!

Word Count: 2849 words.