With the workload lessening, I'm able to get the next chapter out. Enjoy.

The Aftermath

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The crowd screamed in jubilation as Daisuke's entrance music plays in the background. Hideyoshi, with profound happiness, announces the winner of the match.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH… DAISUKE AHMAD!"

The crowd cheers as they chant Daisuke's name. Among the crowd…

"Miharu, get ready," Miki whispered into Miharu's ear. She nodded as she leaves the area. But Minami saw this and followed her without Miki noticing. Meanwhile in the ring, Mr. Nishimura, Yuuko, Kinoue and the PE teacher, Mr. Ooshima are tending to the downed Daisuke as they check his open wound on the side of the forehead and on his ribs, while the school nurse tends to Takeda. The blood got on to his face, his bangs a little bit and also flowed down to his exposed torso.

Daisuke tries to get up, but Yuuko stops him.

"Relax, don't trouble yourself,"

Daisuke takes a deep breath before he replies.

"Don't worry. I told you I'm fine," Daisuke smiled. Yuuko rolls her eyes in response.

"Daisuke, you are one tough guy. None of your ribs seems to be broken again. Only bruised," Mr. Ooshima said.

"He's a fighter after all," Kinoue smiled. Daisuke kept his smile until he saw the Takeda still holding his jaw. He then decided what to do next.

"Yuuko, can you tell Hideyoshi that I want the mike? I want to say something,"

Yuuko seems slightly surprise at Daisuke's request. But she complied and stuck her body through the ropes to call Hideyoshi, who is still holding the mike. After she told Hideyoshi about Daisuke's request, Hideyoshi nodded as he hands the mike to Yuuko and in turn hands Daisuke the mike. Mr. Nishimura and Kinoue help to get Daisuke up. Daisuke staggers a bit before he found his balance on his two feet. He then taps the mike as his music stopped playing and the crowd stopped cheering as well.

"Testing. Testing. Is this thing on…? I hope you all enjoyed the fight," Daisuke smiled as the crowed cheered. Daisuke then turned to Takeda, who is still tended by the nurse and now Mr. Ooshima.

"I gotta hand it you, Takeda. Those were some punches you threw. But that chair shot… I don't like that one bit. You see the reason why I kicked you in the jaw the first time is because I want to get some sense into you. But you didn't and challenged me instead. I asked you are you really sure you want to fight me because once I get the adrenaline pumping, there's no stopping me. Wrestling may be scripted, but I can fight. And I thank New Japan for honing my skills," Daisuke bowed to Kinoue as the crowed applauded. Daisuke then turned back to Takeda.

"But if you want to continue this, don't bother. It's pointless from here on out. Just accept that you lost and we can move on. If we can't forget about past grudges, we'll never be truly happy," He then extends his hand for Takeda to shake, much to everyone's surprise. Takeda, sitting up while cupping his jaw, is also surprised. However, he is still bitter about the loss. So, he left the ring without saying anything. Daisuke though, remains stoic as he watches Takeda going up the ramp and go backstage. He shrugs his shoulders as he talks with the mike again.

"Well, can't say I'm surprised. Anyway, to everyone who supports me: Thank you so much. I will never forget your support," Daisuke drops the mike as he goes to the top to celebrate while his music plays again. The celebration went on for a while. Later, Daisuke is in the nurse's office, waiting for treatment on his head wound as most of the blood was wiped away from his face. He's not alone though, with Yuuko sitting beside him.

"You… I don't know what to say,"

"About what? My skills?" Daisuke smirked.

"Well… That and how reckless you are…" Yuuko looked away from Daisuke while looking sad for a while. Daisuke picked up on it.

"Yuuko… What's wrong?" Daisuke sits up. Yuuko didn't respond as she still retains that sad look. Daisuke got closer as he is now worried.

"Yuuko… Please tell me what's wrong,"

"… When you went over the top rope, I had memories of you diving to push me away from the car. Then you bled, I… I…" Yuuko said while holding back the tears as she turns away from Daisuke. Daisuke then realizes what she meant as he too has flashes of what happened nine years ago. He turns her around so that he can face her. He then places both his hands on her shoulders, which makes Yuuko look at Daisuke's bloody face.

"Yuuko. That's all in the past. Sure it's one of our worst moments in our entire lives. But what is there to gain from keeping it within our memories? Besides, this isn't the strong Yuuko that everyone in this academy knew. Don't cry Yuuko. I hate to see you cry," Daisuke trailed off. Yuuko then turns back to face Daisuke and found that he is uncharacteristically worried about her.

"Daisuke… I'm sorry… It's just that… You were my only friend in my childhood. I was lost when you were gone. I-I…,"

"Like I said, now we're here and reunited. Let's enjoy the time we have together," Daisuke smiled. Yuuko replies with a smile back. Then, the nurse enters and saw Daisuke and Yuuko gazing at each other before they turn their attention to the nurse.

"Oh, I hope I didn't interrupt anything," The nurse says.

"No. It's Ok. You didn't interrupt anything," Daisuke took his hands off Yuuko's shoulders and sat back on the bed to have his injuries checked out. Then, Yuuko's phone rings. She picks it up.

"Hello? … Oh. So sorry. Yes. I'll be back soon. Ok. Bye," Yuuko hangs up.

"Who was that?"

"My parents. They're heading off overseas soon for a vacation. So I need to go back,"

"Oh, I see. Take care, Yuuko. See you on Monday,"

Yuuko is about to leave, but she stops and remembered something.

"Uh… H-hey, Daisuke. Before I go, I want to say something…" Yuuko turns her head.

"Yes?" Daisuke looks at Yuuko.

"Well… I… I… I want to congratulate you on your victory," Yuuko stuttered.

"Oh… Thanks," Daisuke slightly smiled.

"Well, good night Daisuke,"

"Good night, Yuuko,"

Yuuko nods as she leaves the room. While walking out of the school area, she silently screamed.

"DAMMIT, YUUKO! All you need to do is ask him out and that's it… Oh, well. I'll ask him when I get back,"

Yuuko leaves the area. Later, Daisuke, wearing the same black hooded jacket that he wore when he entered the ring over a purple t-shirt and blue trousers, leaves the school with his ribs taped up as a precaution and bandages wrapped around his head but under his bangs. Just as he is about to pass the school gate…

"Daisuke,"

Daisuke looks over his shoulder and surprised to see Miharu approaching him slowly, looking rather nervous.

"Miharu? What are you doing here? I thought you're home like the rest,"

"Just want to talk to you about something. How are your injuries?"

"Never better," Daisuke smiled.

"I see. Anyway… I want to ask you something…"

"What is it?"

Minami's POV

I followed Miharu and waited for her next move since the fight ended. After a while, she finally moved and I was surprised that she was waiting for Daisuke. What's going on? Why is she approaching Daisuke considering her hatred for men?

I decided to get closer by the wall that borders the school, carefully not to get caught. I listened into their conversation. My eyes were wide open out of shock when I heard what Miharu asked Daisuke. The shock value went up further when I heard Daisuke's answer. I can't believe what I'm hearing. I should be happy, and yet I'm crestfallen. I slumped slowly to the ground with my back still on the wall, trying to get over the shocking developments.

Later, at the Kinoshita household, Yuuko's POV

After I said goodbye to my parents and a shower, I plopped on my bed holding my phone. I go through my contacts and found Daisuke's name. I take a deep breath before I pressed the 'dial' button. I wait for him to pick up.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Daisuke. I want to ask you something," I said.

"What is it?

I take another deep breath before I asked him.

"Are you free tomorrow?"

"Not exactly, though. I have plans,"

"Oh… What are you doing tomorrow?"

"You never gonna believe it, though. I'm going out with Miharu,"

I dropped my phone out of shock and bewilderment with Daisuke still on call.

"Hello? Yuuko…? Hello?"

To Be Continued

DUN DUN DUUUN! Shocking new developments transpired. What will happen tomorrow? Stay tuned.