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╰┈➤ [Chapter 24]
╰┈➤ [Third POV]

"I have to get going, alright?" Y/n stated as he grabbed a coat and threw it over him, "I have meeting to go to. Red-Chan, make sure to keep the patients in check. I better not see egg on my cabinets again!"

"It was one time!"

Y/n gave a pointed smile, "One time too many Inomaki!! Now, Red-Chan will you be able to keep them under control this time? Or do I have to get Mitsuya to supervise you?"

Akaishi scratched the back of his head, "N-No, I'll take care of them," He stated, "Have a safe walk, Y/n-San!"

Y/n couldn't help but give a chuckle as he had a bag in hand with see through umbrellas, "Good. Take care everyone! And make sure to have everything down by the time I get home!!"

"Yes, medic!!" Said a chorus of Toman members, although it was only a few, it was enough to echo throughout Y/n's house.

Y/n gave a smile as he locked his front door and made his way to his destination. He hummed quietly to himself as he counted and recounted the amount of umbrellas he brought to keep himself busy. He was currently going to meet up with Draken and Mikey, and he knew that the two will forget to bring an umbrella since it was about to rain soon. Sometimes, Y/n wonders if they even watch the news.

Storm clouds slowly rolled in as a drizzle was bound to start. However, Y/n knew that he would have a little bit of time before it would start pouring. He soon came up to a gate to a cemetery. His humming stopped as a solum smile took over his lips. He entered the cemetery and walked to where the group had agreed to meet up at .

"Moshi, moshi~!" Y/n called out to the group of boys, making them turn to him, "Sorry for being a little late. A patient was giving me some trouble so I had to double his punishment."

"Ah, Butterfly," Draken greeted with a small smile, "No worries, you're just on time."

Y/n gave a small chuckle, he then noticed that Chifuyu and Takemichi had joined the group for today, "Ara? Fuyu-Chan, Take-Chan, I didn't expect to see you guys here. What a pleasant surprise! How are your injuries going, Fuyu-Chan, nothing hurts anymore I hope?"

"A-ah? No, nothing at all, and it's thanks you," Chifuyu couldn't help but stutter out.

Takemichi couldn't help but blush at Y/n as Chifuyu gave a small smile. They both greeted Y/n in their own way as small smiles were given. However, it seemed that Y/n's smile could rival them all in a heart beat. Although, they didn't mind. Seeing Y/n's smile was like a blessing to them.

"What's in the bag, Y/n?" Takemichi asked pointing at it.

"Oh, just a little something that we will be needing," Y/n said as he gave out the umbrellas out to everyone, "Although, I only brought a few since I didn't expect you or Chifuyu to show up. I'll just share with Draken."

"Oh right, it was supposed to rain today, huh?" Chifuyu muttered, "I totally forgot..."

Y/n couldn't help but chuckle as he nodded, the rain was slowly starting as well, "Yes, I heard it on the news. Now..." He turned to Mikey, "...I don't want to be in the rain for too long, so lets hurry, yes?"

"Of course..." Mikey breathed out, solum about what they were doing today.

Y/n gave a small smile as the group started to head towards a grave that the original members of Toman members knew of. Shinichiro grave. Along the way, Mikey had explained to Y/n as to why Takemichi was here, and Takemichi started to explain everything that he knew of of Baji, and what had Chifuyu told him. During this time, Y/n remained silent and his smile lessen. Draken had noticed Y/n's silence and gently grabbed his hand and squeezed it out of reasurrence. Y/n coulnd't help but squeeze back. Shinichiro death hurt a lot of people, and darkened a few's hearts.

"I see," Mikey started, crouching down his brother's grave as the rain was coming down harder and Takemichi finished his 'story', "So you heard... about my older brother."

"Shinichiro was an awesome guy," Draken claimed.

"Yes," Y/n added, " He truly was something."

Mikey stared longingly at his brother's grave, "Yeah..."

Draken glanced as Takemichi and Chifuyu, Takemichi specifically, "Takemitchy... we know, too. We know that past incident can't be undone. Baji and Kazutora... didn't intend for that to happen." He looked back at Mikey.

"Yeah... it's too late to change what happened," Mikey stated, "I know that. But, deep down, I can't accept it. The CB250T that Baji and Kazutora were trying to steal... was the one my brother rode."

"What...?" Takemichi questioned softly.

Mikey continued, "It was supposed to be... my birthday present. That CB250T's a memento from my brother. Now, it's my beloved ride. It's been two years since then. I've forgiven Baji. But... even if he didn't know... even if it's too late to change the past... I can't forgive Kazutora... for killing my brother... And I can't forgive Baji for siding with him, either!"

"Mikey," Y/n said carefully and he put a hand on the blond's shoulder, "Take a breath for me, okay?"

Mikey sighed, he was silent for a moment, before he put his own hand on top of Y/n's, "Takemitchy..." He said, his voice lowered from anger, a dangerous glint in his eyes appeared, "I told you to bring Baji back, didn't I? So why's his team's vice-captain here... but Baji isn't? What do you want to accomplish? Takemitchy. You really wanna die that badly??"

Y/n's brows furrowed, "Mikey... I think that's enough for toady. Come on, let's go to the cafe that you like."

The glint in Mikey's eyes seemed to have washed away. He blinked and looked at the concern look on Y/n's face. His eyes softened as he let out a small breath he didn't even knew he was holding at the moment. Draken noticed the look that Mikey gave Y/n, but didn't say anything. However, his hand turned into a fist. He made the effort to hide his hands behind his back, he mustn't let his emotions get the better of him.

"Mikey..." Takemichi spoke up from his daze, making the top three of Toman turn to him, "I... I want to be the top guy in Toman! I'll make you realize that some day, Mikey. That's what I want to accomplish!!"

Y/n, Draken, and Mikey stared at Takemichi in shock of what he just said. They didn't really have the words to say anything at what Takemichi's claims. However, after some time, the three of them gave a soft laugh. Y/n smiled and laugh was genuine as Draken and Mikey just couldn't help themselves. ALthough the laughter was soft and carefree, the three were being the most genuine at that moment.

"Well," Y/n chuckled out, "If you do become the top, then I will have no choice but to follow you."

"Man, you're silly Takemitchy," Draken stated with a smile, "Who would've thought..."

"You're something else, Takemitchy," Mikey claimed as he turned to walk away, "I'll see ya later, I got a cake to eat."

Draken and Y/n then turned next to follow their boss, "See ya, Takemitchy," Draken waved.

"Wait, Y/n!" Takemichi called out.

Y/n hummed as he turned around, letting Mikey and Draken go ahead of him, "What's up, Take-Chan?" He asked, a small smile still on his lips.

Takemichi fidgeted with his fingers for a moment before taking in a small breath, "Can... Can you help me? Help me become the top?"

Y/n stared at Takemichi for a moment a bit shocked of Takemichi's request, however he just gave a soft chuckle and shook his head, "Sorry, Take-Chan, but I'm siding with Mikey on this one. I know how it is when a family member gets killed." He gave a small chuckle as he looks down for a moment, "Not even I have forgiven the murderer behind it..."

Killed? Murder? Takemichi's and Chifuyu's eyes slightly widened at Y/n's words. Y/n... had a family member that was murdered too? He rarely talked about his past or his family so this came to a surprise to both of the blonds, especially Chifuyu. Chifuyu knew that only a selected few knew of Y/n's past and how he acted before. However, he is not one of them, but he wants to be, he wants to get to know Y/n more.

"What...What do you mean?" Chifuyu tried to push.

Y/n chuckles as he just waves his hand dismissively, "That's a story for another day," He says as he turns to leave, "You two better get out of the rain, I wouldn't want you two getting sick, okay? See ya~"

Chifuyu reached his hand out to Y/n to grab him, but he stopped himself. Ah. He was so close this time. He let out a sigh and clutched his hand into a fist. Why did Y/n had to keep to himself so often? Chifuyu wondered.

"You're disappointed," Takemichi pointed out, "Why is that?"

Chifuyu looked down at his hand and narrowed his eyes, "Y/n never talks about his past," He stated, "Only a selected few gets to know his past, they're the original members of Toman. Baji, Mikey, Draken, Mitsuya, Pah... and even Kazutora know of his past. Everyone else? They don't have a clue, not even a hint. That is the only hint I was able to get after all my years of being in Toman. No one know anything..."

Takemichi's eyes couldn't help but widen. He looked back to where Y/n was, who was talking with Draken and Mikey with a huge smile on his face. He could only wonder what type of past Y/n had had. How Y/n had to deal with it, and live with it his whole life. How he smiled all the time. Because... after all...

... the ones that have been through the most gives the best smiles.

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╰┈➤ [Chapter 24]
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