Akabayashi rejoiced, "Wonderful, it's been a while since I battled with such a good looking young man"
Kadota was frozen in shock, it took a few seconds for him to process what he had just heard. He regained his senses at the sound of the man's cane loudly hitting the ground, barely managing to avoid the fist that just had been thrown at him.
"I can see Kadota-kun is really talented~"
The redhead was widely smiling as he tried to throw another punch at Kadota who avoided it once again.
"See, I don't really want to hurt you young man but we won't get anywhere if you keep on avoiding me"
Acting like he was unaffected by the man's words he asked, "You normally fight with your cane right? Then why did you throw it away?"
"Because I have a much more interesting weapon" he answered, a wide smirk spreading on his features.
Kadota has no idea what the man was talking about but he thought safer to just stand there and wait for his attacks, he had to force him to use that mysterious weapon he was talking about.
He continued to barely avoid each attack the man was throwing at him.
"Come on, Kadota-kun, it's not fun if I'm the one doing all the work~"
The more it went the less he understood the situation but both of them started to grow tired of their continuous game of cat and mouse and Kadota received a blow in his stomach, stopping his respiration for a moment.
"Man, man, I'm normally not into breathplay but if that's what you like ..."
The young Dollars member realized that every punch before was purposefully missing, the man was stronger than he thought but what he was saying didn't make any sense, he chose to ignore it as he ran toward him to attack, surprised to feel his fist caught by the other's hand. Akabayashi leaned down to whisper at his ear.
"Put more strength if you want your partner to feel something, that's the advice of an experienced adult"
He was noddind thoughtfully, still holding Kadota's fist in his hand. In a attempt to free himself he tried to hit his legs but found himself back against the ground and unable to move.
"Such an interesting situation young man, too bad I didnd't came her for emthat/em today. Now stand"
When he suddenly released his hodl Kadota stood up, wondering what the redhead would do next.
"Let's call it a day, I think you're strong enough" He paused and screamed "AKANE-CHAAAN"
Kadota was surprised to see a little girl running toward them.
"Akane-chan, this is Kadota-kun"
The girl was smiling at him "Pleased to meet you" and he lightly bowed as an answer, still confused by the whole situation.
"I'm really sorry, but this little miss wants to go to public baths, and sadly due to some circonstences I can't accompany her. Thanks for taking care of her and goodbye"
Even before Kadota could make a single remark he had turned back and was walking away, Akane already starting to ask him a tons of questions.
"Ne, ne Kadota-kun, is it true you know Izaya-nii? And Shizuo-kun? And how were they in high school? Is it true that ..."
He sighed and wondered how he always managed to put himself in all sort of bizarre situations like this one.