"Takemichi, you've been hanging out with Touman all the time lately and ignoring us."

Akkun is upset with Takemichi. Ever since Mikey started hanging out with Takemichi, he's been sleeping in class, skipping school, and spending all his free time with Touman. It's hard for his friends not to feel abandoned.

Takemichi feels embarrassed when he hears the reproach. It is just because of the influence from the previous past that Takemichi this time is especially extremely concerned about Touman, especially Mikey, to listen and observe everyone, so he does not spend more time with his friends. Even the time he spends with Hinata is limited. Takemichi can't say anything more, he just lowers his head and smiles apologetically, promising them another time when he is free.

"I heard that Touman declared war on Mobius. Are you participating? Are you okay?" Yamagishi asks him worriedly.

"I can't not participate in a gang war, man."

"Takemichi is so different lately," Takuya also remarks.

"It means you look more mature," Makoto adds.

"What are you guys talking about?"

As he is talking to them, Baji calls.

"Takemichi, let's go to training after school!"

"What? What training, Baji-kun?"

"Training for the upcoming battle, of course. Chifuyu and I just talked about it. You need a big fight to make an impressive debut in the delinquent world. Meet at Mikey's house, okay?"

Baji hangs up before Takemichi can say anything. A line of black dots with a crow cawing flies over his head.

And so, Takemichi still ends up at Mikey's house. In the past, he didn't come here very often. He rings the doorbell, and the person who opens the door is none other than Emma.

"You're Hanagaki Takemichi, right?"

Seeing Emma, Takemichi can't help but shed tears. He knows that she's still alive at this time, but the memory of her death is still fresh in his mind. He remembers her asking him to take care of Mikey, her unfinished relationship with Draken, and Mikey's despair. He remembers how painful and helpless he felt when he witnessed her death. His heart clenches and his head starts to hurt again. He hugs his head and bends over.

"What's wrong?" Emma asks, worried about the stranger in front of her.

"Yo, Takemichi is here?"

Baji hears the doorbell and runs out to see Takemichi clutching his head and bent over to Emma's surprise. Baji quickly rushes over to him.

"Takemichi, what's wrong?"

"Nothing! My head just hurts a little."

A strange voice rings in Takemichi's head again. He hugs his head and tries to stop it. He says it's just a little bit, but Baji can tell from his grimacing face and sweaty forehead that it's anything but. Without thinking, Baji picks him up princess-style and walks into the house, to the surprise of both Takemichi and Emma.

"What are you doing, Baji-kun?" Takemichi panics and grabs Baji's shoulders tightly.

"If you're in pain, go home and rest. Who sits outside the door like that? You're not only weak, you're also sick and a crybaby. Don't you feel ashamed crying in front of a girl?"

Takemichi feels resentful, but he can't say anything. However, his angry expression is all over his face, and his face is red as a tomato with embarrassment. Baji looks at him and wants to laugh again. If he met someone else who was angry and sulky, he would have punched them a few more times. He doesn't understand why he doesn't feel any resentment towards Takemichi, and even wants to look at him more. How strange!

Emma witnesses this scene with an amused expression. She ignores the question in her mind about why this guy is looking at her crying and then has a headache. The scene in front of her is too wonderful.

"This is too interesting."

Mikey and Chifuyu, the two people in the house, are stunned by the sight of Baji carrying Takemichi. Takemichi, mortified, covers his face with his hands. Their expressions scream "What the hell is going on here?"

"Mikey, lend him a bed, this guy is so dizzy that he's about to collapse in front of your house."

"No need, I'm feeling better now, let me down, I'll be embarrassed to death if you keep carrying me," Takemichi says, covering his face. He feels that his headache is gone, replaced by the heartache caused by Baji.

No one would have noticed that Baji seemed to want to carry him some more. Baji reluctantly puts him down gently. Takemichi's face is still red. When Emma brings him water and asks him how he is, he just lowers his head and thanks her without daring to look up. He screams in his heart that he has lost face in front of Emma and that Baji has carried him like that. It is true that one can never predict Baji's actions.

Baji and Mikey look at each other at Takemichi's shy face. As longtime brothers, they quickly catch each other's brainwaves. They are planning to wait until Takemichi is feeling better and then find a way to make him blush as red as he is today. Chifuyu senses some kind of conspiracy from the two people in front of him.

"Well, are we still training today?"

"Are you okay with that headache?" Chifuyu asks him.

"If you don't feel well, take a break, Takemitchy. There's still half a month left, you can come here whenever you want, I'm ready to teach you a few tricks," Mikey pats him on the shoulder.

"Are you going to teach him or just knock him out? I'll take over teaching him, okay?"

"Are you different from me, Baji?"

"You two are the same."

Chifuyu stops the argument that is about to happen.

One person fights with instinct, the other is excited to fight, not knowing what to do.

"Alright! Takemichi, if you're feeling better, let's start. Just be prepared that you won't be able to go home until late at night, okay?" - Baji

"Ready!" Takemichi responds.

Although Chifuyu agrees to train Takemichi, he still feels uneasy about it. He doesn't know if Baji will teach him anything useful or just beat him up before the fight with Mobius, so he has to supervise.

"Everyone, remember to bring your martial arts uniform. I'll be cooking dinner, so let's train hard!"

Emma prepares several sets of martial arts clothes. She is wearing an apron to prepare dinner for everyone. Besides Hinata, Emma is also an angel. This time, if Draken doesn't cherish and confess to Emma soon, Takemichi will deal with him.

Takemichi is wearing his martial arts uniform for the first time. He feels very new to it, but he doesn't know how to tie the belt properly, so he has been struggling for a while. Baji sees this and comes over to knock him on the head.

"I'll only show you this once, you idiot."

Baji takes the belt from him and wraps his arms around him. Takemichi feels embarrassed and subconsciously wants to step back, but Baji pulls him back into him. He feels his head hit Baji's chin.

"Stand still for a bit so I can tie this quickly."

Baji looks at Takemichi's cheeks and ears, which are flushed red, and feels both satisfied and happy. He doesn't know why he likes to tease Takemichi so much.

Takemichi feels embarrassed that he looks like a child being helped carrying his things, yet he can't help but admire Baji in his martial arts uniform. Takemichi can see his toned abs peeking out through the fabric. It's true that the physiques of the people in Touman are all excellent. Draken, Mitsuya, and Mikey may be short, but they have excellent muscle tone, and now Baji too. It's hard to believe that they are 15 or 16 years old. Looking back at his own body, he feels a little weak.

"Your waist is so small, Takemichi."

He is lost in thought when Baji's words bring him back to reality. He knows that his body is not as toned as those of the others.

"I really admire Baji-kun's body. Your abs are so firm."

He wants to touch them.

His brain thinks and his hands follow. Takemichi's hand unconsciously touches Baji's abs through his uniform. They feel even firmer to the touch. They feel good to touch.

Takemichi doesn't realize that the person he touches is suddenly frozen, staring at his blonde head.

It takes Baji a moment to grab Takemichi's wrist. Startled, Takemichi looks up and meets Baji's strange gaze, along with his fang-toothed smile. Baji is a handsome man with a wild and very attractive masculinity, Takemichi admits, but there is also something very dangerous about him now.

Baji keeps a tight grip on his wrist, places it on his abs, and tilts his head as he speaks.

"Takemichi, I don't know you're pretty perv like that. Do you like abs that much? Want me to let you touch me directly to feel more real?"

Baji really intends to lift up a layer of his training clothes so that Takemichi's hand can touch his skin. Takemichi thinks that touching his abs is normal because they are both boys, but being teased by Baji like this makes him really think he is being a pervert to someone else's son. Takemichi feels embarrassed, his face, nose, and ears all continue to flush. He wants to pull his hand back, but Baji's grip is so tight that he can't break free.

"Baji-kun, stop joking," Takemichi pouts, embarrassed, and mumbles to him.

But the more Baji sees him embarrassed, the more he enjoys seeing him blush. His smile now makes him look like the hooligan harassing the good boy.

"So you don't want to touch it directly? It's still better to touch directly, right?"

"Baji-kun! Stop it!"

Takemichi pleads. He doesn't know Baji can be so shameless. Baji only spares him when he sees that he is about to bury himself in a hole because of embarrassment. He also flicks his forehead.

"Haha, if you like abs so much, I'll help you get a toned body," Baji laughs out loud.

But he can't smile. His embarrassment has been blown away by this hellish training. He doesn't know how many times he's been knocked down by Baji. Baji only shows him a few moves, but he can feel their effects. Baji doesn't hold back on him at all. Chifuyu, watching from the outside, feels sorry for him. Mikey laughs happily and asks to take his place, but Takemichi's face turns green and he refuses immediately. Chifuyu sees that he was right. Takemichi may collapse from Baji before the battle with Mobius even happens.

"Takemichi, from now until the fight with Mobius, you have to knock me down once, okay? Go home, improve your health, and train more."

Takemichi lies on the floor sweating, terrified as he listens to Baji. Baji is not only a hooligan, he's also scary.

The best thing about today is just being able to rest, take a bath, and eat dinner cooked by Emma. He is so hungry that he eats 4 bowls of rice. Baji actively takes care of his disciple by constantly picking up food for him. Meanwhile, Mikey whines and wants Takemichi to pick up food for him.

In the following days, Takemichi would go to Mikey's house to train after school. Chifuyu is always there to supervise. Sometimes, Mikey gets restless and "plays" with Baji in between breaks. Takemichi just wants to run away when he sees that. Some days later, Draken comes over to check on the situation and teaches him some fighting techniques.

Mitsuya also comes over, but only once or twice. He doesn't stay for long each time because he is busy with his club activities and has to go home to his younger siblings. However, Mitsuya's appearance is a real lifesaver for Takemichi. He stops Baji and Mikey from throwing him around and teaches him patiently and gently.

After a week of hell, Takemichi has gained a lot of experience. He then hears that Osanai has been bailed out by Mobius. Pachin is quite angry about this. Osanai's early bail means that Kisaki still wants to use him to provoke Touman. He is not satisfied with what happened to Pa. So it is only a matter of time before Osanai comes looking for them. A meeting of the responsible members of Touman takes place.

"Osanai has been released," Draken says.

"He won't affect the battle between the two gangs that will take place in a week," Mikey says.

"I'll make that bastard pay sooner or later. My friend has only just been discharged from the hospital."

Pa's friend is discharged from the hospital. They say his condition is stable. Osanai has also been released.

"I think we should protect Pachin's friend and his girlfriend," Takemichi suggests. Everyone looks at him.

He stammers a bit but slowly explains:

"Mobius attacked Pa-chin's friend. It's clear that they're trying to pick a fight with Toman, but that guy was unlucky enough to get caught by the police. I think he'll be pissed and looking for trouble again. I'm afraid Pa's friend and his girlfriend will be targeted again."

"Takemichi is right. Who knows what they'll do?" Mitsuya agrees.

"Also, I'm wondering why they're targeting Pachin's friend. If they want to cause trouble for Touman, they could just pick any member of Touman. But this time, they chose none other than Pa's best friend. It's clear that they don't just want to cause trouble, they also want to target Pa."

Takemichi's words make everyone think.

"But why are they targeting Pa? What for?" - Draken wonders.

"Pachin values friendship very much, but his weakness is that he is quick-tempered and the most predictable person in Touman."

"Hey, you! I'm going to beat you up!"

Pachin is furious when he hears Takemichi say this, but he is only proving Takemichi's point.

"Let Takemichi finish." Mikey stops Pa, gesturing for him to continue.

"Let me ask you, Pa. When you heard that your friend was harmed by Osanai, if that guy was in front of you, what would you do?"

"What else can I do but beat him to death?"

"Yes, or something like stab him."

Takemichi's words startle Pa. He actually kept a knife in his pocket. If Osanai was in front of him, he would probably want to stab him. Seeing Pa's expression, everyone else vaguely realizes this as well.

"So if you seriously injure or kill him, what do you think will happen when the police catch you? You're the captain of the Third Division, Pa. If you're not there, it will be a huge blow to Touman. It's clear that someone is trying to destroy Touman from within."

Takemichi is not sure what Pachin is thinking, so he uses this as a way to remind him, and everyone else, to be careful. At least if Kisaki tries to approach Mikey again, he will be under suspicion.

Pachin thinks silently, then takes a knife out of his pocket and throws it on the ground. Everyone looks at Pa in surprise, then turns to look at Takemichi because he was right. Takemichi curses under his breath, this idiot just caused internal conflict with his one stab, Mikey and Draken were arguing, Peyan was demanding to hunt Draken, you know that? And he let Kisaki use him to get into Mikey's good graces in Touman. Truly, idiot Pa!

"You have to think carefully before you act, Pa! You're an important part of Touman, and if you get hurt, Touman will get hurt too." Takemichi reminds Pa.

Mikey suddenly bursts out laughing.

"Takemitchy, I didn't think you were capable of thinking like that."

"That's right! That's right! You've really opened up my horizons." Draken nods in agreement.

"No, no, don't look at me like that."

Don't look at me with those bright eyes. I just know the future, so how can I reason like that? I'm no match for a big brain like Kisaki.

"Wow, I thought you were an idiot, but you're actually quite smart," Chifuyu says, putting his arm around Takemichi's shoulder.

"I'm not," Takemichi replies.

"Oh, oh, I guess I can't call you an idiot anymore," Baji teases him.

"Oh my god, stop it!" Takemichi cries out.

After this, the members of Touman have a different view of Takemichi, especially Pachin. But to them, Takemichi is still a naive guy who needs to be protected.

"I didn't think Osanai would be so smart. So who in Mobius is trying to harm Touman?" Mitsuya wonders.

He really wants to scream that it's Kisaki, but now is not the time.

"I don't know who it is, but he is really dangerous. We need to be careful and be on guard against those who intend to approach us." He thinks this is enough of a warning.