Hey guys, I have always wondered one thing, what do Takemichi and Chifuyu call each other? Partner? Comrade? or else? I'm really grateful if you can tell me, so that I can improve my translation better.

Well then, let enjoy this chapter.

And don't forget to tell me if you know, luv u all <3

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After the plan to kill Draken fails and there is no chance to approach Mikey, Kisaki is truly unhappy. And what makes him most unhappy is that Takemichi is the one who hinders the plan. He also hears about Takemichi's reputation for being popular with Touman, especially Mikey and Draken, which makes him really want to kill him. He has calculated numerous plans and still cannot approach Mikey, while Takemichi has already taken the position he wants in one step.

During the battle, Hanma was so focused on dealing with Mikey that he didn't realize until he returned that it was Takemichi who had thwarted Kisaki's plan. He finds it very interesting. He still doesn't know who that person is. But it's not easy to make Kisaki this angry. What is the grudge between these two people? He is very curious.

"Need me to handle that guy for you?" Hanma gets plans for Takemichi.

"No! That guy is mine now. Once I join Touman, I'll take him out myself."

But even so, Hanma couldn't curb his curiosity, so he comes to find out what Kisaki's "hero" looks like.

It is very easy to recognize Takemichi since he has gained some notoriety among the thugs. Hanma spots him and his friends on their way home from school.

Let's see, after meeting Kisaki's "hero", he is really disappointed. The guy is nothing special, looks weak and naive, nothing like Kisaki at all. Kisaki is also weak in fighting, but he is not an ordinary delinquent. Kisaki's "color" is the most special among the delinquents he has ever met. He can sense Kisaki's intelligence and ambition from the very first meeting. Such an interesting person will make his world more colorful. So he hoped that the person who made Kisaki hate him so much would be different.

But it turns out to be a boring guy. Hanma feels disappointed, so he leaves quietly.

Takemichi and Chifuyu begin to grow closer, often referring to each other as "comrade". During gang meetings, they would frequently find themselves tucked away in their own corner. Takemichi also visits Chifuyu's house more often. Initially, Chifuyu might not have trusted Takemichi, but when Takemichi comes over, he makes himself at home. He knows where everything is kept, and he's well aware of Chifuyu's likes and dislikes. As a result, Chifuyu also lets down his final guard, and the two of them become the "Twin Idiots" duo once again. Their rapid closeness is noticed by everyone, leaving some feeling abandoned.

"You two have been pretty close lately, huh?" Baji draps his arm around their shoulders, his eyes threatening.

"Baji-kun, my hand's healed now, can you help me continue my martial arts training?"

To effectively monitor Baji and guard against his unpredictable actions, Takemichi and Chifuyu decided to shadow Baji around the clock. Chifuyu and Baji are already close and attend the same school, so Chifuyu can keep an eye on him during the day. But that's not enough, so they need to find more chances to be around Baji. Luckily, after their previous fight with Mobius, Baji always insists on training Takemichi until late, so the two decide to keep using that as an excuse to stick close to him.

In fact, Takemichi is torn between wanting to continue this hellish training and giving up. He's already mustered up all his courage to keep going. He really wants to punch Chifuyu, but there's no other way.

"That's a good spirit. Alright, I'll help you further, but it's not for free, buy me Petyoung as a return." Baji laughs out loud, satisfied to have a protégé who is eager to learn.

"You pay half, buddy."

Takemichi leans in close to Chifuyu's ear and whispers. Chifuyu gives him a thumbs-up with a look that says, "You just take the hits; I'll cover the other half."

Their actions catch Mikey's eye, he squints to look. Once again, why the discomfort?

The training location is still at Mikey's house. Since Takemichi's hand is healing from the wound, Baji doesn't throw him around harshly anymore, but instead focuses on teaching him fighting techniques. Takemichi is extremely grateful for that. Chifuyu is there some days and not on others because he is also busy sometimes. Mikey always sits in a corner observing him. Lately, Takemichi has noticed that he has become quiet, just watching from his spot. Even when Baji provokes him to fight, he also ignores it. One day, when Baji arrives late, Takemichi asks Mikey if something is troubling him. The response he receives is:

"You're tight with Chifuyu lately, huh?"

"Huh? Yeah, we vibe well, and we're on the same team after all."

"But I knew you first," Mikey seemingly pouts and turns his face away.

Is he... jealous?

Takemichi's head is filled with a thousand questions. He was close with Chifuyu in his previous life, but it was never quite like this, was it? Has Mikey always been so childish? As Takemichi wonders, he can't help but find the situation amusing.

"Mikey-kun, hey, come on."

He calls out, but Mikey doesn't bother to look at him. Draken and Mikey are so close that their sulking behaviors are similar to each other. Suppressing a laugh, he inches closer to Mikey.

"You and I are really close too, aren't we, Mikey-kun?" But Mikey still doesn't react.

"Hey... Mikey-kun" Takemichi finds himself gently tugging at Mikey's cheek, making him turn to face him.

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met everyone. You're my first friend in Touman, which makes you truly special to me. Besides, who gets upset when their friends are close? Mikey-kun, you're such an idiot."

Upon hearing Takemichi say that he's special to him, Mikey's black eyes immediately light up with joy.

"You there, if Draken-kun also gets close to Mitsuya-kun or Baji-kun, you'd be upset, huh? We're all friends here, who gets upset over such nonsense things?" Takemichi gives Mikey's cheek a firm pinch.

Mikey rubs his own cheek, he doesn't know why. He's really happy when everyone gets along. But seeing Takemichi and Chifuyu always together, looking so compatible side by side, even calling each other "comrades", it makes him feel like Chifuyu is closer to Takemichi than he is, and that doesn't make him happy anymore. What's even stranger is that it feels similar to when Mikey saw Takemichi looking at his girlfriend with those loving eyes. They're lovers, but Mikey still feels uncomfortable. He can't understand why he's like this.

But Takemichi says he's special to him. Mikey smiles while still rubbing his own cheek. Takemichi's hands are really warm. As if to feel more of that warmth, Mikey suddenly leans in the crook of Takemichi's shoulder, like a little cat nuzzling against him softly, then maintains that position as he looks up at him.

"I get it, I won't be upset about that anymore."

Unusually obedient, Takemichi is taken aback but lets it slide because of his cuteness, after all, Mikey is only 15 years old, while he is mentally 26 years old. Now it's time to act like an older brother, he ruffles Mikey's hair.

"Alright, alright, no more sulking. Dummy!"

Takemichi can't see the surprise in Mikey's wide-open eyes, and there's also an unusual flutter in those eyes. Then Mikey smiles, a satisfied look on his face, savoring the head pats. He also doesn't forget to take in the warmth and scent from Takemichi's body. He truly wishes this moment could last forever. But when he hears Baji's voice outside, Takemichi stops, wakes him up, and runs out. Mikey is left feeling a pang of disappointment and longing for the warmth he just experienced.

"Baji, of all times to show up, it had to be now."

After that day, Mikey starts to stick to him more. Draken is always the one who helps Takemichi pull Mikey away.

"Stop clinging to Takemitchy, you chibi."

"Kenchin is always killing my vibe."

Every time the two of them argue, Takemichi can only smile awkwardly. The others, well, they're used to it by now, so they just ignore it to avoid any trouble. Takemichi doesn't mind Mikey sticking close to him, but he's afraid that if they were to accidentally hold hands, he might find himself back in the future.

He's also not sure if in that future, he and Mikey will still be alive for him to make a return.

One of the joys of this return journey is becoming a close-knit trio with Baji and Chifuyu in Touman. Baji is somewhat capricious, often skipping training days, so Chifuyu often invites him over to Baji's house, gradually making Baji's room a familiar place for Takemichi.

Takemichi sees the closeness of Baji and Chifuyu again. The feelings between them are sincere, trusting, and sacrificing for each other. Indeed, Chifuyu is most compatible and happy when he is with Baji. He enjoys watching them talk to each other, sharing half a box of Peyoung each. The beautiful bond between them cannot be separated again. Takemichi wants to see Chifuyu live in the future where he is happiest, and that future would not be complete without Baji. Mikey can't be without him either.

"Takemichi is spacing out again, want some Peyoung? If not, I'll finish it all."

Baji gives him a third of the peyoung. He laughs, confusing the two people in the room. He's just happy to share with them.

"What's so funny, dude? Are you eating or not? If not, Chifuyu and I will finish it."

"Yeah... yes, don't rush me."

He reaches out for the Peyoung box. It tastes really good. Food always tastes better when we share it with others. That's probably why it tastes so different, right?

How can this guy find joy with such small things? Baji and Chifuyu unconsciously prop their chins up, watching him eat with a happy expression, and they can't help but smile along.

On his way home, Takemichi suddenly remembers a detail that he forgot to tell Chifuyu.

"Hey, I just remembered that Kazutora-kun will be a third-year student at my school after he gets out of juvie."

As a result, he is scolded by Chifuyu.

"Should I approach him first? But I'm not sure when he'll be out."

"Is it okay to approach him? I'm afraid he might do something to you if he finds out you're from Touman. And once that guy gets out of the juvie, Baji-san will definitely go to see him."

"What if, for Kazutora-kun's sake, Baji-kun goes over to Valhalla like last time?"

"It's hard to say. Baji-san is really loyal, so he might go there to find a way to help that guy make up with Mikey."

The two guys stay silent. Even though this is the second time he's encountered this situation, the past of these three individuals is truly too complex for Takemichi to resolve in an ordinary manner.

"I think I should approach Kazutora-kun before Kisaki does. I don't know if it'll work, but at least I should try to stop him from joining Valhalla," Takemichi decides.

"Then I'll keep an eye on Baji-san. If those two meet and something suspicious happens, I can step in and prevent Baji-san from doing anything risky."

The two fist-bump to seal the deal.