I sat near the ring, watching my competitor for my last round of fighting. He was definitely large and bulky, would be quite heavy which means reduced speed. Quite muscly from what I could see, since his shirt is off. In the rounds that I have seen him in, he has been kicked in the rib, punched in the shoulder and had his knee stepped on. His shoulder was dislocated and should still be in pain also his knee should be dislocated while his rib is just bruised.

I felt my jaw with my hand, pressing it lightly under my mask, causing a large jolt of pain to flow through my body. That uppercut was strong but I'm lucky I've won every round. I looked at my knuckles, seeing the peeling skin and blood seeping out. I sighed before asking the fighter, on the same side as me, next to me for tape, he gave it to me gladly. "Thanks Reiji." I stated while he nodded with a smile. We are both on a team that is practically owned by the Dragons because we are their fighters and this is our home ground.

I wrapped the tape around carefully and slowly, seeing the blood seep through but shrugged it off. I started to do the same to my dominant hand which was harder. I need to start using my right hand more now because I need to be equally strong in both hands to fight well.

I clapped my hands together before bouncing of the balls of my feet, practising a couple of hits I could do to immobilise him. There are no rules in the underground. You are allowed to use any fighting style. I use a mix of boxing and different pacific-asian styles.

I smiled once I heard the cheering of my opponent, Bone eater. Gruesome, I know. But after my fight, the only thing that will be gruesome is the sight of his body.

The ringmaster, named Haru, called for Bone eater to stay in the ring. "Now time for our ultimate fighter, a home fighter here at The Dragon, Gasp." I walked up, hearing the cheers and my name being repeating in a chorus throughout the crowd.

I fixed my hoodie so that it would stay over my head to cover my hair. Haru then starting counting down before shouting, "Fight!"

Bone Eater charged towards me, wincing as he tried to put more pressure on his uninjured leg before throwing a left jab at my face. Reckless. I grabbed his arms into a clinch, holding them under my armpits before bringing my knee up and hitting his face at full force. I let go as soon as I kicked, the force making him fall onto him back. He started breathing heavily before crawling back up, he watched me carefully before trying an overcut to my cranium before I stepped back and did a turnover kick, hitting the side of his face hard.

Finally, I could see the energy starting to drain away from his body, I felt half drained from the 10 rounds I did before. I quickly did a cover up over my face, bouncing on the balls of my feet, hearing him stand up. He threw a right jab then a left jab, both of them hitting my wrists, making them throb painfully. I quickly threw a right jab onto his injured shoulder, making him cry out in pain. I then did a left hook on his jaw before kicking his knee, making a painful combo that brought him down to his knees, especially the dislocated one.

I was prepared to finish the fight with a strong kick until he suddenly used his last burst of energy to throw a punch at my rib, making me sputter since it also hurt my lung. I quickly tried to regain my breath, before panically kicking his face, making me hear a crack of his nose.

I tried to stand straight while Haru held my hand up, showing me that the Bone Eater is unconscious. I quickly left the ring, grabbing my regular clothes and running into the bathroom. I felt myself starting to puke. I ran into the cubicle and puked everything out until I felt like I had nothing in my stomach. I heaved, checking the time on my phone, almost 3:30. I need to start driving back to get Aiko. Let's hope I can get the stuff I need from the shops around the corner.

I close the cubicle, getting changed into my daily clothes. I walked out and gave Reiji my boxing clothes and my mask discreetly, whilst he gave me the prize money which was way more than I expected. I jogged past the crowd, squeezing through and running up the stairs and into the bar. I sauntered outside and climbed onto the motorcycle once again before driving back through the alleyways that I usually take and end up infront of the corner shop.

I quickly park the motorcycle, checking the time, 10 minutes left until 4 o'clock. I walked inside, into the small isles, looking for the baby isle. I finally saw some rusks so I bought three large packets of them and finding the teething gel right next to them, so I grab about 4 of the large tubes. I walked through more of the isles, grabbing a loaf of bread and a large bottle of milk. My hands were completely full so when I walked to the cash register and cashier, she gave me a weird look before noticing what I was carrying. The girl started blushing, muttering, "What a young father."

I gently placed the products onto the bench where she started scanning them. She made them fit into 2 plastic bags before asking for card or cash. "Cash." I stated before getting ready to hear the price. "1721.62¥ [$20 AUD], please." She answered before I went through the currency and picked out the cash, before she gave me change back. "Come back again." She yelled when I walked out. I attached the grocery bags to the handles of the motorcycle and drove a short way back to the apartment complex.

I finally made it to the garage and parked my motorcycle, hanging the helmet on the hook and grabbing the keys from the ignition, putting them in my pockets. I picked up the plastic bags which one arm then quickly ran up the stairs before knocking on Ms. Fazuka's door. She quickly opened the door and smiled gently at me, "How was School, lil' delinquent?"

I just shrugged, "Boring, compared to other school days." She laughed loudly before replying, "Boring for you is exciting for normal human beings." She then walked further inside, grabbing Aiko and the side bag. "Can you carry all that in with me?" I asked her, she nodded with a huge smile.

I grabbed out my keys before flipping it around to see which one is the apartment key, finally seeing the familiar rugged shape, I opened the door wide open for Ms. Fazuka to come in. I gently dropped the two bags onto the bench in the kitchen before seeing Ms. Fazuka softly place Aiko in her playpen, along with Aki and Maki.

I smiled at Ms. Fazuka who ruffled my hair before waving goodbye and closing the door. I sighed, dropping the keys on the bench. I'm lucky she can only see distinct blobs with smudgy colours. It's a wonder how she can look after Aiko but Aiko is always in  perfect condition. I thought while lightly rubbing the bruise on my face. I felt like a sack of rocks had fallen on my stomach a million times but I have to watch Aiko.

I walked into the living room which had a small TV in it, I turned it on before grabbing Aiko who grabbed both of her plush toys. I sat down on the floor, putting Aiko on my lap where she stayed, saying gibberish and squeezing her toys along with hitting them on my leg and such. I grabbed the money from my back pocket, counting it, I should keep half of it for myself and the rest towards my debt. So about 49910.60¥.[$580 AUD] I should keep 24955.30[$290 AUD] for myself, leaving 24955.30¥ for the debt.

I felt Aiko wiggle around before trying to crawl over my legs, before I decided to try out the rusks before she keeps trying to bite her plush toys. I placed her in her playpen, before walking into the small kitchen. I grabbed the money tin, placing the money I want to keep inside there before placing the money I'm going to give Kyoya on the bench near my keys.

I reach into the plastic bag, grabbing one box of rusks and ripping it open. I grab one of the hard, biscuit sticks before walking over to Aiko and giving it to her to chew on.

Suddenly, I heard knocking on my door, "Coming! Coming!" I yelled as they started knocking harder. I opened the door and saw Haruhi in a pink dress. She was holding a letter in her hand, Not already!

Before I could start assuming, she yelled, "Katsuro! You live here?" I nodded at the question before she asked, "Where were you at school? Also, why do you have a bruise on your jaw?" She asked two questions before inviting herself inside my apartment, she drops the letter next to the grocery bags.

"I was somewhere and none of your business." I replied harshly. She opened her mouth to retort before she was interrupted by a familiar chuckle. "Is that Aiko?" She asked whilst looking around. I sighed heavily, gesturing for her to follow me. I walked into the lounge room, looming over Aiko's playpen. Aiko looked up, once she saw the shadow before squealing happily and reaching her arms out, saying gibberish again. I saw a half destroyed risk in her hand and panicked. Strong, just like her mother.

I picked her up, sitting her on my side. I turned towards Haruhi who instantly backed away abit. "Do you not like children, Haruhi?" I asked with an evil smile. She sputtered before saying, "No, they are just sometimes annoying."

I smiled gently when Aiko grabbed my lips with her wet, biscuit covered hands. She giggled, causing me to smile slightly. I poked my tongue onto her hand, causing her to chuckle and poke her tongue out before it starting rolling around her mouth, licking her lips funnily. [My cousin does this, it's so hilarious.]

I heard Haruhi laugh at Aiko and her habits. I chuckled before hearing her start gnawing on the rusk again. "So is that all you wanted to do?" I asked before holding Aiko upright against my chest.

Haruhi then replied, "Yes but do you want to come to dinner at my apartment? With my father and Aiko, of course." I thought about the offer, I really don't want to cook today. "Okay, just let me bring a baby seat for Aiko and some food."

She stayed whilst I was grabbing a baby car seat-like device. I also obtained a box of rusks with chocolate topping since I'm pretty sure they have milk. I put all the food and toys inside the side bag before placing Aiko in the car seat, attaching the clips to each other. I carried the car seat and threw the side bag over my shoulder. "Let's go then." I stated before Haruhi started showing me to her apartment, I locked my door before going.

She lived next to me this whole time. I walked through the door when Haruhi opened it, her apartment was in better shape than mine. I looked towards her whilst Aiko looked around, gurgling. I looked around and saw the living room.

"Where's your father?" I asked. Haruhi just shrugged, "He'll be back soon."

"Just sit in the living room, Katsuro. I will come sit with you soon. I'm going to make food." Haruhi said, gesturing to the living room before facing the small fridge and getting ingredients. "Are you sure?" I asked, uncertain about leaving her to make food all by herself. She nods, so I hesitantly walked into the living room and placed the car seat next to me when I sat on the floor. I placed the side bag next to the car seat.

I tickled her stomach when she started whimpering, about to cry. Then she giggled and gurgled towards me before reaching out towards me. "I'm sorry, Aiko. I can't let you out yet, it's not our own apartment. I can get you some rusks and chocolate milk." She showed her gummy smile when I said chocolate milk.

"Haruhi! Do you have some milk?" I asked whilst grabbing out the sippy cup, a rusk and her toys. "Yes!" She answered back before I replied with, "Can you bring it here?" I heard a hum of agreement before Haruhi handed me the milk.

I made the chocolate milk, shaking it aggressively before handing it to Aiko. I gave the milk back to Haruhi, before helping the struggling Aiko with holding the cup up. She made squeaking noises while drinking the chocolate milk, meaning she's enjoying her meal. I held the bottle up with one hand while the other was petting her hair softly.

She finished the drink so I took her out of the car seat and gently rubbed her back, making her burp. I placed her back in and gave her a rusk with Aki and Maki sitting at her feet. She chuckled before concentrating on chewing the rusk, making her look even more like her mother.

I chuckled, making Haruhi poke her head out. "Dinner is ready. Can you help me carry them out?"

I stood up, wearily watching as Aiko continued to gnaw on the rusk. I walked in and enjoyed what I saw; miso soup, takoyaki and grilled beef. I carried the miso soup and grilled beef onto the table that I was sitting in front of.

Once Haruhi sat next to me, the door slammed open, "Haruhi! Daddy's home!" Said a deepish voice, making me lift my eyebrow up. A man dressed as a woman came into view, with reddish brown hair and identical brown eyes to Haruhi.

I stood up, "You must be Haruhi's father, right?" His face suddenly changed from happy to shocked, then back to his happy face but with a bit of strain. "Why, yes, I am. But may I ask, who are you?"

"Katsuro Yomiku. Haruhi invited me, I live right next door and I'm in the same class as your daughter." I answered the best I could. He nodded before gesturing for me to sit down, so I did. Then he sat infront of me, finally noticing the bundle of joy sitting next to me.

"You seem quite young but this generation is very different to mine." He said whilst smiling, with strain. "No, she's not my child but I think of her as mine because I've been there for her since day one." I answered him, while looking at Aiko gently as she was destroying the rusk. "So I guess I am her father." I added as a final point, chuckling at her scrunched up, concentrating face.

He nodded before introducing himself, "I'm Ranka Fujioka. You are a very handsome, young man. What's the name of the baby?" He completely disregarded the bruise on my face because I saw him looking at it but he said nothing about it. He might be my favourite person that I've met here.

"Thank you for the compliment. Also, her name is Aiko. Please, may we eat now?" I asked him while smiling cheekily, rubbing my neck. I saw a blush on his face before he yelled loudly, "That was so cute! Also, yes! Let's eat!"

I used the chopsticks to grab pieces of takoyaki and beef onto my plate before starting to drink the miso soup quickly. Gibberish flowed through my ears, making me turn to Aiko who was reaching towards the bowl before starting to whimper. I grabbed the sippy cup and showed her the cup, making her excited. I noticed it was clean so I straight-away poured some of my miso soup into it. Experimental time.

I held the bottle before pouring some into her mouth, she squealed happily before reaching out towards the sippy cup. I gave it to her, holding it up with one hand and using chopstick to eat the takoyaki and beef with the other.

I noticed Haruhi and Ranka looking at me in awe, "You are like a machine. You are amazing with a child. Bravo!" Ranka said whilst spinning around the table to hug me tightly. I heaved a breath before looking at Haruhi who shrugged. "He likes you so be good." That's all she said.

Ranka then hurriedly went back to his spot to eat his dinner. "So you are going to the host club tomorrow, right? If you don't, Tamaki will freak out like he did today."

I nodded at Haruhi's question, "Yeah, I guess." I continued eating, still holding the bottle in place for Aiko, who was squeaking. I could hear Ranka 'aww'ing at Aiko. She suddenly fell asleep, her snores were quiet and cute. When she drinks at night, she falls asleep easily.

I took away the bottle before noticing it was finished. What an eating machine, just like her mother.

I finished the takoyaki and beef before drinking the miso soup. "I should get going, if Aiko's asleep, it's my chance to sleep." I whispered to them, they both nodded at me before Ranka stopped me, "Hey, if there is no one to look after Aiko, I can look after her until the 3:30."

I nodded, thankful that I had another choice. "Thank you, Ranka." I said, starting to walk out before Ranka stopped me again. "No, call me dad." I smiled freely at him before waving goodbye to him and Haruhi.

I guess that was my first dinner with someone else that wasn't a fellow dragon fighter or Ms. Fazuka. I really enjoyed it.