An idea pop into me as the summer came blazing in.
My other fic (Taming the Yellow moon ) is still in progress and i will post the chapter as i finished it.. i hope ideas pop out
It's just that there as soo low Gintsu fics that i got this idea :)
Hope ya'll love it..
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Streams of bodies streams the down town district of Kabuki-cho. Under the luminosity of the bask daylight.
Shops, boutiques and stores were crowded with the communal people.
It was one of those days that the hard labor of ones employment is being paid off. And money means spending.
Right at the far corner of the center of the district. A new shop has opened. It was one of those luxurious foreign shops that damsels and women of all ages awaited to open. " M.A.K " was written on the fashionable signboard just above the head of the shop. With its sleek lines of lavish make ups to its new line of pretty penny hair products, girls cannot stop to fawn over such excessive but "effective as the say " youth giving guarantee.
The line outside was endless. Nonetheless filled with bucket full
of fawning women. The store was cutting the number of people entering the shop as it was overly crowded inside the shop. Clerks couldn't entertain the vast number of people inquiring about the products much less dishonor their law of unentertaining costumers in need.
A man not much higher than six foot stands tall outside the shop. He was the next one of those people who're the next batch to enter the said shop. Wearing his beret and sun glasses as to what he wears when doing manga's with his friend Sachi, trying to hide his identity. As if his yukata wasn't the one to pull it off.
He flips the flyer that was given to him by Kagura earlier that morning. Trying to make a fan out of it. It was hot and he was sweating. His ears tic as he hears some girls giggling at his back. Hearing along the line if his gay or something. He scratches the numero uno reason why he had the guts to fall in line and be wandering off in a women's den. His perm.
As he scans the flyer on his hand he remembered the commercial he saw for this M.A.K product.
The woman's dark kinky hair flowed to the air as it was dry. Turning to the mirror, she saw the mess her hair was. Turning her attention to her sink a new shampoo appeared. Grabbing the said product, It was sent to an extreme closeup to what the products signature name was and back to the Original medium frame to the girl looking at the mirror, only difference was her hair was Shiny and sleek as the day she was born . Swaying her hair over and over making the viewers envy her new found glory
" Shampoo By M.A.K "
was the last dialogue before the screen fade to black and back to the Tv forecast
" You believe that Gin-chan?"
Gintoki who was so enticed with commercial was caught off guard by his earth daughter Kagura who was leaning on their couch smirking.
" Whaa- no! Cant you see there's a- A dust on the Tv's screen! i was just observing it! Ha-Haha! " Gintoki rapidly smudges the said dust on the screen with the sleeve of his Yukata
" Riiigggght ~ " She said sarcastically as she Jumps off the couch and walks towards the Shoji of the living room
" Im going to the palace for awhile yes? " She bites off one of her sukonbu as she slips on her sandals. Gintoki sighed. Feeling a little embarrass to be caught by Kagura.
His hair was always sensitive topic for the shiroyash. It couldn't be help that either his behavior nor his mane can never be tame.
" Oh yeah, That M.A.K is
opening downtown later i heard" She
looks back at her boss and smirks before she picks up her parasol and went out. Living a flyer floating and landing on the tatami
" Damn it.. This is soo embarrassing "
He utters to himself as he scans the first row of Shampoo. Dozens and dozens of different types of Shampoos flooded his sight
" Soo.. this is for dry.. hmmm... "
He places his fingers under his chin. Examining the perfect solution for his perm mane
" Uhmm... sir can i help you?" A sales clerk approaches him. Curiosity was written allover her face as he was the first guy to ever came across their shop
He stiffened . ' Don't tell me she thinks im gay tooo! ' ' Darn this double standards and stereotypes ! I could be ruined if anyone would see me! ' His thoughts clouded him as the sales clerk notices the different shade of atmosphere enveloping. Women took notice of this and was chit-chatting " Maybe his gay? " some girls giggled. "
' Darn it! ' ' Why did she even approach me! im dead! Gin-chan will be labeled as gay-man. I will live a life as Ginko for now on because of this '
" SOOO YOU FINALLY GOT OUT OF YOUR SHELL, HA GINTOKI! " Catherine said laughing with her smug face
" Never thought a pervert like you would be gay! HAHAHAHAHAH " Otose added. He was at Otose Snack Bar.
He turns around and see's Shinpachi and Kagura. Shinpachi was scratching his head. He can see his face was full of embarrassment while Kagura was fighting her urge to laugh. Suddenly Sa-chan jump off out of nowhere Hugging him " Tell me it isnt true Gin-san! Tell meee !" she Whines but was pulled back by Otae
" I've always known you would realize this Gintoki " Kyubei said while nodding
" Oi! oi! im not like you! HAHAHA im Straight people! STRAIGHT! " He tried to put justice but was held back when a hand grabs him by the shoulder
" It's alright Kintoki! We-" Sakamoto was cut off when Gintoki punches him out off the scene
" GINTOKI! Dont Be like that! BE PROUD ! " Katsura shows his face of approvement. Gintoki was starting to tic off
" LOOK IM NOT LIKE YOU ! YOU CROSSDRESSING IDIOT "
" tsk tsk tsk..It is alright my friend to be in denial im sure sensei will be proud of you! "
* Be Proud Man * A sign board appeared with a Duck-penguin holding it. Giving Gintoki Thumbs up.
" What?! NOOOO! Noooo What the hell is happening?!~ "
The people around him started spinning as his head begins to pump
hard
Gintoki Grabs some his perm hair as he tries to stop the criticism he is hearing from the people he's known almost his whole life
" Sir! Siiiir! "
He was startled when he felt he was shaken. As he opens his closed eyes, he scans the horizon and sees the He is still inside the shop
" Oh.. it was just my imagination " He utters as he fixes up his composure
He looks towards his side and sees the sales clerk with a comical look of shock and bewilder.
" HAHAHAHAH - " He laugh it off as he cut it off with a heavy sigh
" You see .. i uhm.. shampoo .. but it's not for me hahahaha " He struggles
" oh! is it for your Girlfriend? " The clerk asked.
" No- aaaah YES yes it is. For my Girlfriend the shampoo! " It was genius! it was the perfect escape root to his ongoing dilemma.
" Hmm.. well may i know your girlfriend's hair type? " The clerk ask as she takes down notes
" uhmm ahh.. Uhm you know the usual " He started to sweat. Trying not too look too obvious
" Like? " The Clerk asked inquisitively
" Its unmanageable.."
" Oh.. okay thats good.. uhmm Wait lets see " She goes off the second row of Shampoos and scans for the perfect formulation of shampoo for frizzy and unmanageable hair
" Oh here it is " She hands it over to the man in front of her
" This sir is the perfect formulation for your girlfriend's hair problem " She smiled genuinely as she was about to take her leave. Knowing that she had help the poor romantic man
"uhm.. well miss excuse me" He hollered out to the clerk once again..
" Anything you need again sir? "
He scratches his nape again. He wants to be careful not to let go of the real user of the said bottle
" well.. uhmm her real problem is uhm.. ah well she want her hair to be straight you know, Hahaha. Girls like their hair straight right? right?! HAHAHAHA "
" oh.. Owhh you mean she has a perm? uhmm can it be like yours sir? "
It hit a nail on Gintoki's pride..
" Well.. Yes we do have that sir. It really do specialize for perms like yours " She smiled though It hit thousands of nails in Gintoki's pride
' is this woman insulting me?! ' He utters to himself
" Well can you wait here sir as I go fetch out our new brand for perm hair "
With that she went to their storage room. Leaving an irritated Perm man behind
" This is ridiculous " He sighed
" If this product doesn't work im seriously gonna sue this establishment. Milking out huge amount of money, promising the fountain of youth to people..
He was so filled with his contemplation that he did not notice the amount of women coming in
" Welcome " The whole staff that was present around the area, Lined up in two and bowed their heads towards the VIP costumers of the establishment.
Gintoki was busy picking his nose when he heard the commotion. Turning his head towards the people, He gave them a second look and with the face of pure bewilderment he slowly back down his pinky finger from the core of his olfactory nerves.
Striding in front of the group of ladies wearing their usual Kimono's and Hair tied up in style of Shimada as any hairstyles of the Yoshiwara women, was their leader the infamous Shinigami Tayuu , Tsukuyo
" The.. The Savior of Yoshiwara " One member uttered. This goes not unnoticed by their leader. Looking at her front. He saw a bunch full of perm and an agape look from
indeed the shiroyasha himself. She smirks. Gintoki saw.
' shit.. shiiiit.. of all people! How do I explain this?! ' He started to quiver as Tsukuyo was forwarding towards him
" Ha! If it isnt Gintoki " Hands in her hips
" oh.. Yow Tsukky " He wave. Trying not to look to indifferent
" Fine place tah see yah here " She says with criticism
" Thats my line. Never thought i'll see the day you'll go for girl stuff! "
" Whaa! It's not! " She felt flustered. This guy could really get under her skin whenever he wants to
" I could say the same! Ha! You looking for makeup or something? " She tried not to laugh as she imagine Gintoki with makeup
" Oi its not what you think! " Embarrassment started to linger him
" Could it be? That you're here becau- "
" Sir , I've got the shampoo you wanted " A sales clerk approaches them. Holding a bottle of Shampoo specialized for perms
The two looks towards the lady. Gintoki who was embarrass grabs the Shampoo right away . Tsukuyo burts out laughing. Gintoki was pissed and embarassed
" SOOO ITS FOR YER- " She was caught off guard when a hand clasped her mouth. Tinge of redness crept her face. Gintoki's palm was against her soft lips which cause shivers towards her spine. She bite it
" Ouchhhh ! " Gintoki started waving his hands in the air. Trying to putt off his bruised arms
" What you do that for? "
" I cant breathe yah idiot! "
" Owh... sir, i think the shampoo you picked is wrong " The clerk intrudes
Gintoki turns his attention to the woman " Huh? "
" Well.. Your girlfriend here has splendid hair. It is silky when you look at it.. " She added nodding
" Huh? " Tsukuyo looks towards the women then to Gintoki..
" Me? " She points to herself
the clerk nodded .. " Its seems that the right shampoo for her is-"
" you got it all wrong she's not my girlfriend! " Gintoki said as he waves his hand for disapproval
" Since when did you had a girlfriend? " Tsukuyo said out of curiosity
" Owwh.. " The clerk uttered. Finally understanding the situation..
" Oi- oi! i do have a girl friend! but its a friend and is a girl! " He tried to reason out.. The two only give him a look of sympathy
" Tsukuyo-sama! " A hyakka member called out as she approaches the two. She bowed towards Gintoki. Giving him respect.
" This Shade might suit you, Tsukuyo-sama" She said happily as she handed out a matte lipstick towards Tsukuyo.
" No! this is better " Another Hyakka approaches, in her hand is an A12 number 1 burgandy shade
after another, another shows up handing out Tsukuyo a new type of lipstick that she doesnt even understand
Gintoki took noticed of this and smirks towards Tsukuyo.
" W-whaaat?! " She spats. Face in a shade of red
" What happened to the ' i throw away my femininity thing of yours? "
" Its not! Its work! W.O.R.K "
" Yeah right~ " She said sarcastically
Feeling pissed she throw a kunai towards Gintoki. Stuck in its favorite place, the Kunai landed perfectly with Gintoki's forehead
Under the new found glory that no light could compare was the sun that illuminates the sin city on a very hot afternoon. A man was walking, wandering the streets of Yoshiwara as he scratches his nape out of annoyance
" that damn shampoo.. didn't even take effect! not even a strand! "
He looks up towards the sky. Seeing the sun in a place likes this gives off the feeling that this city filled with sins that can never be forgotten can be as lively as the city of Kabuki-cho.
The form of business was still usual but it was now out of free will. Women can come and go. Enter or live. That was the new life they were given. They were given a decision.
" Not even a penny for pachinko.. "
Recognizing the familiar pavement, He scans for the one place he was always welcome with.
" Hope Hinowa could give me some tickets for some sake " He concluded
Entering the shop, He saw Hinowa by the shoji inside
" Yow , Hinowa " He raises his hand
" Oh! if it isn't Gin-san " she showed him the smile that melted the ice of the heart of this godforsaken city that captured the heart of all
Gintoki sat at the wooden chair inside the shop while waiting for Hinowa who promised to be back with refreshments
hearing the tatami creaked he looks back and saw Hinowa with a tray of refeshments as she strolls towards him
" So where's Tsukuyo? " He gulps down his first sip of tea
" oh, well she's busy with work today " She says as she sips hers as well
"hmm... ah by the way, yesterday i saw her at that..." he halted as he remembered the situation he was in yesterday ' shit. i cant let her misunderstand ' he contemplated at his pause not knowing what to say next
" Oh you mean at M.A.K? "
" waaah.. wait, you knew ? then.. " Streams of sweats came running down his comical worried face
" Tsukuyo told me "
there was a long silence. Gintoki feeling that he should fix the misunderstanding was about to speak when Hinowa continued
" Well, it's alright Gin-san .. Tsukuyo told me everything. I dont judge you " She smiled at him
" No.. its not that.. "
" I know that it's for your privacy. Don't worry about it " She said as she took the last sip of her drink and sighed
He gave a heavy sigh as well, Knowing that it just take his strength to even argue about the truth.
" so.. i thought she gave up the whole
I'm a woman thing " He started. He really felt curious on what gave Tsukuyo the idea to go shopping for some girly stuff that usually wasn't her thing.
" oh that.. Well as you can see that store is one of our biggest supplier here in Yoshiwara "
" so that explains the special treatment "
" You can call it that, Well about a week ago Tsukuyo received a marriage proposal "
a burst of tea came bursting from Sakata Gintoki's mouth as he tried not to choke at his drink. Hinowa only giggled at his reaction
" whaaaaat?!" He exclaimed
" Well.. that said, our make up providers founder was the man that proposed and asked as if we could brighten up Tsukuyo's beauty even more. He suggested that we pampered her "
" Is that man gay? No guy would want a girl full with makeup " He concluded
" Yes, i thought so too but... I'm curious on the outcome of Tsukuyo's make over " She smiled at him
" You only want to play with her huh? dark arent you? " He sighed
" Oh heavens no! I'm just really happy to see Tsukuyo be one with her womanhood besides , wouldnt it be good if Tsukuyo were to marry off? " She turns to Gintoki who was surprised of the question he was thrown with
" huh? " He raised his brow
" well.. Tsukuyo is a very very beautiful and intelligent young woman. She's in the right age to be hitch off isn't it? "
" Nah.." He disagreed, remembering the woman Tsukuyo is. He knows she deserves better. They share almost the same burden and history. Losing both their masters with their own hands. Weighing all those baggage that can never mend. A beauty that illuminates the hearts of people whom she shines with her spirit and soul that somewhat represent the beauty of the moon. Yes. She deserves better than a guy who only took appreciation of what he saw not on what he really understand and feels
" no? " She asked. Brows Raised. Eyes gleaming with curiosity
" no "
" you jealous? " She asked out off fun
" y- what?! " he felt embarrassed as he was caught off guard by Hinowa's questions
" just kidding ... " She smiled again. Looking outside. She Admired how much she had bathe in the sun that was forsaken for them for so much but now was shining down on them as if saying that it well never ever live them again
" think a man is out there for her? "
His mind stops. He looks at Hinowa who seems to enjoy what she was seeing. He contemplates.. Is there? It was a hard question to answer. He wasn't the God of Destiny nor the God of the Future to know. Does everyone deserves someone? He might not know. Even him, he knows he has an unrequited love for a weather girl that can never move on to the next level. He laugh for a bit. What are the chances anyway? maybe this guy is the man for her, he just concluded that he wasn't. but there is a possibility that he isn't. Is he up for the truth that Tsukuyo might really fall in love with this man? He tried seeing. Imagining where a time when Everyone was happy. Everyone has their own love story to tell to their grand children and even the woman who declared that threw her womanhood away was in the arms of the man she loves. The reality that another man has accepted her whole past. Whom accepted the reality that she was a diamond in the rough. Her scars. Her baggage. Even her Tsundere attitude. He want that. A woman whom he can relate. Tell the stories and all those crap his been experiencing and had experienced . But knowing him. He wasn't ready for a relationship that needs a heavy responsibility. His already flooded with that. Another baggage to add up to his was already enough to drag him to his grave . It hurts. His heart ache. Its either was the fact that His sugar level is getting into him or he imagined life as a lonely madao seeing the girl who had the same burden as him hitch off with someone and he, who cared for everyone was left alone rotting.
it was dead silence. Hinowa know's that it was better to shut up. It was one of those time that she saw how Gintoki was serious. She knows that she cant bother.
after sometime a hyakka member who flew just above the roof of the shop jump
in front of the two most powerful people of Yoshiwara. Bowing her head, she came closer to the sun
of Yoshiwara
" Hinowa-san , The Shinigami Tayuu is ready " She said as Hinowa was happy hearing the woman's news
TWO SHOT FIC
Tell me what you think? Too much drama? HAHAHAHA crap...
i should stop this hahahah..