The buildings of the city towered over you as you walked with the crowd of people. The sounds and sights of the street life filled your ears and eyes as you strolled down the sidewalk. You could hear pedestrians walking and talking in an asynchronous way. You could see the pedestrians wearing clothes that ranged from business suits to school uniforms. You could smell the nearby ramen shop brewing up some fresh noodles. You had finally arrived at your new home; Tokyo, Japan.
Since you were a child, you enjoyed drawing and as you grew, so did your interest in anime and manga. This only ensured that you wanted to become a mangaka (a comic/anime creator). Instead of hanging around your friends during your high school years, you were drawing, writing, learning their culture, and learning how to speak and write in Japanese. All of those years studying the language and culture had finally paid off. You now could speak Japanese fluently and you knew Japan's culture from head to toe. You had worked in many different positions in manga/anime companies, slowly working your way up to an assistant mangaka. Even though you had already started on your own manga, you didn't show anyone. You were too afraid of the possible criticism you might have to endure. One day as you were working on your manga during your lunch break, your boss happened to pass by your office. Seeing you were working during your lunch break, he decided to peek in over your shoulder, curious of what you were doing. He saw the manga and snatched it from you. At first, you protested and tried to take it back, but he ran into his office, locking the door. You banged on the door for a while, but you gave up. He opened his door a few minutes later and you looked at him, waiting for him to make fun of you. His expression was completely different from what you expected though. It was a cross between shock and amusement. Then he smiled down at you and asked you if he could publish it. Soon, your manga was published and became very popular. Unexpectedly, one of Japan's manga/anime producing companies asked you to work for them. You were thrilled and accepted the offer. You would be finally become a real mangaka.
You kept on walking until you were in front of a huge building that had a huge sign that labeled 'Kanpekina pēji gyōkai' (Perfect Pages Industry). You stayed in front of the building for a short while, trying to pep talk yourself. You took a deep breath and walked through the glass doors. Inside was very luxurious. The room was quite large and there was an oversized Japanese fountain with a bridge smack down in the middle of the lounge. There were exotic plants gathered around the fountain. You looked into the clear water to see the colorful koi fish swimming around the mini waterfall, making constant ripples. The view was very peaceful, however, when you looked up, you saw the lady in the front desk giving you a weird expression. You knew that expression well because countless people had given you it since you got here. You knew exactly what they were thinking. They were thinking how weird and foolish you looked as you gawked at the simplest things. But you couldn't help it. Everything here was beautiful and captivated you. Your checks grew red from embarrassment and you slowly walked toward her. She looked up at you with a smile stitched across her face.
"Dono yō ni anata o tasukeru kamo shirenai? (May I help you?)" She asked.
"Hai, anata wa watashi no manga bumon ni shiji suru koto ga dekimasu? (Yes, can you direct me to the manga depaartment?)" You asked politely.
"Sore wa 10-kai ni arimasu. (It is on the 10th floor)." She said.
"Arigatō (Thank you)." You said as you bowed slightly.
You walked into the elevator and pushed the button labeled ten. Your nerves started to get the best of you and your heart began to race, only increasing as the elevator hit each floor. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9…10…*ding.* You drew in a deep breath as you waited for the doors of the elevator to open. As they slid open, you exhaled. You stepped out and walked around the busy floor. People rushed passed you, not giving you a glance. As you stood there not knowing what to do, you suddenly got knocked forward.
"I am so sorry." A tall stack of papers said.
"It is fine, really. I was my fault really. I shouldn't have been standing around like that in the first place." You said as you tried to get up. A hand was suddenly in front of your face. You looked up to find a cute man looking down at you with lovely chocolate brown eyes. You grabbed it.
"Thanks." you said as he pulled you up.
"No probrem." He said with a grin.
"Umm, I am new around here and I am quite lost. Can you help me out?" you asked.
"Oh, you must be the transfer then. You are (your full name), right?" he asked as he began to pick up the large pile of papers he put down earlier.
"Yes. I am." You said as you tried to raise your hand to shake his. However, your hand was still in his. You blushed a little as you looked down at your hand. He followed your eyes and saw that you were holding hands, he let go with a blush.
"Umm I am Honda Kiku. It reary is funny though. I am actury your assistant." He called over the papers.
"Wow, what a coincidence. Well I am pleased to be working with you." You said, thankful that you ran into him.
"Ret me read you to your office then." He said as he started walking.
"Thank you so much." You said relieved as you stepped into the organized office.
"It's nothing reary. I was arready heading over here anyway." Kiku said as he set down the papers on your desk. "Ret me know if you need anything." With that, he left the office. You smiled to yourself as you sat in your comfy seat. You were not sure what you had to do now. You waited for a few minutes and then you started to spin around in the chair. You lifted up your legs and crisscrossed them so you could spin faster. As you spun around, the room seemed to spin around with you. You stopped yourself as you noticed a few people standing in the doorway.
"*You cleared your throat* Excuse me. I apologize" You said as you realized that it was your new boss standing there. Your face felt like it was on fire.
"You see there people. That is what we need in this company. Fun. She seems to grasp it. Now, try acting more like her." He said as he smiled at you.
"Yes sir." Was said randomly from the crowd that seemed to follow him everywhere he went." Now, leave us at one."
"Yes sir" they said in synchronize.
He shut the door and sat in the chair in front of your desk.
"Do you know why I asked you to join this company?"
"No I do not Yamada-sempai." You said in all honesty. You were actually confused. It was rare that manga companies asked for transfers.
"It is because I believe you could save this company. You see, our profits have been dropping since competing companies have been coming up with more popular manga and anime. It is a possibility that we will have to shut down by the end of this year. I know you can do it. Your work is incredible. I am placing my faith in you (your last name)-san." He said as he got up. You got up as well and bowed.
"I will start immediately Yamada-sempai. I won't disappoint you."
"I know you won't." he said as he shut the door.
The smile on your face faded once you knew he was out of sight.
How can I save the company? I am not that good. Great. Just great. Thanks for this heap of responsibility Yamada- sempai.
With the huge writer's block you were suffering, you decided you could pass time by testing out Kiku's abilities. You gave him a pencil and a few pieces of paper once he set a foot in your office.
"Draw something for me Honda-san." You ordered.
He simply smiled at you at took the papers and pencil from you hand.
You watched him carefully as he placed the pencil to the paper. He looked up at you and covered up the paper with his left hand.
"Hey!" you protested.
"It's a surprise." He said. You gave out a loud 'humph' but watched him again. The way he drew looked so calm and graceful. After a few minutes of mentally complimenting him, you saw that he stopped drawing. Then he gave you the paper.
It was a girl; a beautiful one at that. Her eyes shined happily and childishly, but her clothes were business like. Her hair was in a lose bun, but it still looked gorgeous. Then there was a necklace with a pencil charm around her small neck. Then it all hit you. This was you.
"Umm, as I expected. You are very talented Honda-san." You said as you stared into the paper.
"Thank you (your last name)-san"
"Do you want to go get some lunch with me Honda-san?" you asked slowly, rubbing your arm." Only if you want to though."
"Yes. I would rike that." He said with a grin.
After then next few months, you and Kiku got rather close. You always ate lunch together and talked non-stop about anything. You loved Kiku alot, but you didn't want to risk the friendship. Also, you did not want the atmosphere to become awkward in the office if he told you he didn't feel the same.
You were driving back home from work one evening. You left a little later than usual because of a meeting after work. The sun had gone down an hour ago and you were in an unfamiliar part of town. Suddenly, you heard popping noises and your car stopped. Then all you were able to see in your windshield was smoke. Are you kidding me right now? Damn it!
You popped open the hood and tried messing with it. No luck though. You gave out a loud, frustrated sigh. You called a towing company and they told you they would be here in an hour or so.
"Fuck." You said as your belly roared in hunger. You were a little frightened with your surroundings, so you decided to go into your car. Right as you were about to swing the door open, a big hand covered your mouth. You tried screaming, but only muffled sounds could be heard. They carried you into a limousine and sped off. They let go of your mouth and you could now see your kidnappers. The three men were covered in colorful tattoos and seemed to be armed. You knew who these men were. After studying the Japanese culture, you knew these men were part of the Yakuza. The Yakuza were much like gangsters and ran the sex industry there in Japan. They controlled most of the prostitution rings there in Japan and were known to kidnap young women and force them to become one. You also looked around the limousine and noticed there were other women in there. Some were around your age, but the most heart wrenching thing was that you saw teenagers, about 16 years old sitting there with tear stained faces.
"Please. Let us go. I will give you all my money. I have lots." You said as you scrambled for your wallet. Then you remembered that it was in your car." I left my wallet in my car. Drop me back off and I will give you every penny in-"
They started to laugh at you.
After a few more minutes of driving, they drove into an alley. They shoved you out the car and pushed you toward the door. You walked into old, empty building. It was obvious that the building was abandoned years ago and now used as the gangs dealing grounds.
The men put you and the rest of the women in a line. You were last.
"Boss, we got the new, ummm, recruits." A man said with a laugh. Then you heard footsteps approaching from the dark end of the room. You couldn't see him because he was on the left of you.
Then you heard him speak.
"You're okay, you could work."
Then he continued to inspect the women.
"Too big. Not big enough. I guess. " He was so close now. You closed your eyes and you tried to keep your knees from trembling.
Then the steps stopped right in front of you. Cold fingers lifted your face observingly. "We saved that one for last boss. The best for last." Someone said. You put on your brave face and opened your eyes. You blinked few times and your eyes widened. Then there he was, right in front of you. Kiku Honda.
His expression didn't change though. Kiku looked different now. His cute smile was replaced with a dull frown and his eyes seemed darker. His voice was also much deeper.
"Where did you get this one?" Kiku asked.
"We found her alone having car problems. Our best find in a while, don't you agree? I was thinking that she could be used in the hotels instead of the streets because-" a gunshot was heard. The woman that saw what happened started to scream.
"Take her back. Now. Then if you don't want to end up like Takeshi there, I would suggest you apologize."
"Y-yes boss. Sorry lady." The two men said as they took you and the other women back into to limousine. You looked back at the dead man on the ground, then at Kiku. He looked back at you, but suddenly turned away and took a drag of his cigarette.
As they dropped you off, you saw the tow truck just get there. You ran to your car and held your tears in as you talked to the man. You finally got back home but skipped dinner, for you had lost your appetite. You stayed up all night, trying to make sense of this ordeal. Flashes of the ruthless Kiku went through your mind all night. You watched the sun rise and you were not sure if you could go to work. Maybe there was a misunderstanding. Kiku could have a twin brother or a relative that looks a lot like him.
You sat in your big chair holding onto your knees tightly, waiting for Kiku to arrive. The turn of the door knob made your heart skip a beat. You heard the chair in front of your desk screech as it was slid across the wooden floor. Your heart pounded as if it was trying to escape your chest. Then, very slowly, you spun the chair around to face the normal looking Kiku working on your manga.
"Morning Honda-san," You said looking elsewhere.
"Morning (your last name)-san," he said still looking at the papers.
A few minutes passed in silence and you couldn't take the uncertainty anymore.
"Kiku?" you asked seriously as you looked down.
This caught his attention.
"I don't want to tark about it." He replied in a whisper.
Frustration and furry suddenly replaced your uncertainty.
"Why are you doing this? Why are you part of the Yakuza Kiku? What you are doing isn't good." You said as your voice rose with each word.
"I-I can't terr you." He said looking down.
"Why? Why can't you tell me? You are my best friend and I care so much about you." You said with tears threatening to spill.
"You won't berieve me if I did."
"I trust you. Just tell me. Please." You said as a tear slipped. After a few seconds, he started.
"You see, before I was born, my father ferr in rove with a beautifur woman. By doing this, he had broken his promise to his mother. His mother had an arranged marriage placed for him at a very young age and when he turned 18, he would have to marry another girl. My father met my mother the summer before he was going to marry the other girl. He decided he didn't want to, so he followed his heart and ran off with my mother. My grandmother was mad, but wasn't as mad as the bride's famiry. The famiry prayed to the Kami so they can curse my mother's first chird. That happened to be me. I was cursed to have two different personarities that act at different times. It feers rike I have two souls in my body. When the sun rises, this is how I act, but when the sun goes down, I act rike that. I don't have any contror over the other half of me during the night. All I can do is watch him do awfur things. I am not sure why the he ret you go rast night. I was sure he wourd have used you, but I am gratefur he didn't. I don't understand what I did to deserve this." He said as he looked down at his hands.
"Kiku. I am so sorry. I had no idea." You said as you placed your hands on top of Kiku's hands.
"So you berieve me?" he asked as he looked up at you.
"Yeah, why wouldn't i?"
"I thought you might think I was crazy." He said as he rubbed the back of his head.
"It might sound unbelievable, but I know it is the truth." You said as you squeezed his hand reassuringly.
He smiled up at you.
After work ended, you decided to investigate this other Kiku a few weeks after finding out Kiku's secret.. You took a taxi cab and followed Kiku until you reached his house. The house was huge. You could guess the other Kiku bought it with his money. As soon as the sun went down, the garage door opened and out came a vibrant car with neon lights. You followed him again for a while until you reached an old multi story parking lot. You watched as he drove in. You stopped the cab, paid the taxi driver the hefty price, and went after him. You walked inside to find people hovering around customized cars. As you walked around looking for Kiku, you felt people staring at you. You looked down at what you were wearing and you realized you were still in your business suit. Crap.
You noticed every woman there was wearing something that you barely called clothes. Suddenly, Kiku caught your eye and you started to walk faster toward him. You then were blocked by a blond woman in a mini skirt and a spaghetti strapped blouse that showed her flat stomach.
"What are you doing here?" she asked with a brow raised.
"I have to ummm talk to someone, so please, excuse me." You lied as you tried to go around her. You just needed to keep a close distance with Kiku. She grabbed your arm and pulled you back.
"I can't allow someone like you to be here. Everyone here wants you out so just leave. Also, it is not safe for someone like you, so please just go for your sake. I don't want this to get ugly." She said as she tried to push you out.
Your anger began to boil and you snapped.
"Look bitch, I don't have your damn time. I have to go speak to someone, so get your skimpy ass out of my way." You said as you shoved past her. She grabbed your hair and pulled you back. She was just about to punch your face when you grabbed her arm and flipped her across your back. You looked down and saw that she looked unconscious. You dusted off your hands and were about to walk to Kiku when a huge shadow covered you. You tilted your head up to find a big and unhappy looking man looking down at you.
"Please, follow me."
"Ok." You squeaked.
He led you to a room and you confronted another man.
"This is the one that has been causing trouble. She even knocked out Veronica. Where are we going to get new starter?" the man asked.
The other man sitting in the chair with two young women at his side with a bald head was observing you closely.
"Well, duh you dumbass. The new starter is right there." He said as he pointed at you.
Your eye began to twitch and you gulped. Oh shit.
"But look what she is wearing! She can't be the starter wearing that!"
"Girls, I am counting on you to help her out on her attire." The man said.
"Ok daddy." They both said as they grabbed you and led you into another room.
One of the girls had short florescent pink hair and the other had long aqua hair. They were both very beautiful women.
"You should be honored! Only the most gorgeous and stunning girls get to be starters. We have always wanted to be the starters, but daddy says we aren't good looking enough."
"If he doesn't think you are, why would he make me do it then?"
"Well it is obvious! You are stunning. Even wearing…umm…this." She said as pinched the collar of your suit.
They then started to strip you of your clothing.
"This is not necessary. I can do this myself." You tried to say.
"No, you are our doll. Now keep quiet so we can perform a miracle." They said as they continued to remove articles of clothing. They began handing you all these other colorful clothing. After 20 minutes, they stopped you from changing.
"That is the one." They said at the same time. They came toward you and removed your bun. Your hair went down your back and curled slightly. The girls applied a little makeup on you and then they both randomly started clapping.
"You look great. Much more gorgeous than Veronica!" the one pink said.
You were terrified to look at your reflection, but you had no choice as the girls pushed you toward it.
Then you saw that you looked completely different. It was like night and day in comparison. You had on a very deep v neck black blouse that showed a lot of cleavage and your stomach. Then there were the short shorts. They could have passed as underwear you thought to yourself. Plus, they would ride up your butt giving you the biggest wedgies. The tall heels were very hard to walk in as well. You gave out a loud sigh.
The girls helped you practice how to wave the flag. After finally getting the hang of it you were ready. You realized that the girls were both very sweet apart from their appearance and you all exchanged names. Yuki was the girl with the pick hair and the one with the aqua hair was named Tiffany.
"Let's get this over with then." you said as you walked out.
"We present the new and improved (your name)!" they said as they stepped out of the way.
"Well done girls. Are you ready then?" the bald man asked.
"Ready as I will ever be."
As they led you to the starting point, you tried looking for Kiku, but he was nowhere to be found. Unfortunately, you did find Veronica eyeing you from across the room. They dropped you off at the starting line and handed you the flag.
What you didn't see was that Kiku was in the car to the right of you. He saw you and thought "Are you fucking kidding me? What is with this girl?"
The countdown started and you could hear all the cars pushing down their gas. You could feel the vibration of the cars and feel the heat of the engines. You felt somewhat exhilarated at that moment. You waved the checkered flag around and brought it down as the countdown reached one. Screeches and shrieks coming from the car's tires and they vanished, leaving you in the dust. However, you saw that one car had stayed at the line.
"Get in the car." Kiku said as he put the window down.
"I am fine."
"I am not asking you, I am telling you. Now get your ass in the car." he commanded.
You looked around and saw Veronica stomping toward you, so with a sigh, you slid in the car.
You waited for him to take off, but he just stared at you. You blushed and remembered what you were wearing.
"Why are you staring at me for?"
Suddenly he leaned toward you. His face was a centimeter from yours and then he put his hand over you. Your heart began to race and you were sure this Kiku could hear it.
"I would suggest you put your seat belt on." He whispered
He grabbed the seatbelt and buckled you in. Then he sped off after the other cars. Your heartbeat returned to normal.
"You know, you will most likely lose. They have a huge head start." You said as you messed with your hands.
"Good. That makes it more fair for them." He said as he pushed the gas down harder. Surprisingly, you saw the other cars ahead. Kiku flicked down some switches and the car began to pass up the cars one by one. There was now only one other car in the lead. Kiku was right beside him and the other car suddenly slammed into Kiku's car. This frightened you, but you held your composure. Kiku rammed back at him a few times before the other car swerved and hit the concrete wall. Kiku passed the finish line and a huge crowd of people gathered around him. He got out and you were pulled out by the bald man.
"You did a great job. You are a natural. Consider being the permanent starter." He said as he handed you his card. Then he walked to Kiku and gave him a large brief case you knew was full of money. You stared at Kiku and saw Veronica make her way toward him. She looked at you and smirked as she caressed Kiku's arm. Anger and jealously arose in your chest. You couldn't help feeling a little jealous because deep down you knew that the Kiku you knew was in there. You stormed off and decided you could walk home instead then ask him to give you a ride. You walked for about a minute when you heard a car coming toward you.
"How much?"
You looked to the car and found Kiku in his car with a huge smirk, taking a drag of his cigarette.
You squinted, flicked him off, and kept on walking.
"Oh, come one! I was just kidding. Now let me drop you off home."
"Humph, why don't you ask Veronica to go with you." you aid as you crossed your arms and kept walking. He kept up with you.
"Veronica? Been there, done that...many time. Now just get in the car."
"Gross, but fine." You said as you grabbed the handle. As you did this, he sped off without you.
"You bastard!" you yelled. Then you continued walking. He reversed and rolled his car at your speed again.
"I am so sorry, but I had to!" he said with a smile.
You were fuming at that point.
"Please get in the car. I just don't want you to get hurt." He said. You looked at him and saw that his smirk had vanished. He stared up at you with serious eyes.
Without a word, you got in. You put on your seat belt so you avoid that awkward moment last time.
"So I want to know why you have been starking me."
"Huh? What do you mean stalking? I haven't been stalking you." You said as you tried to hide the blush on your face.
"Really, so you happened to find that secret racing ground?"
"Maybe… Okay, I was just trying to keep Kiku safe and I umm also wanted to learn more about you." You confessed.
"I am Kiku too." He said as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel. "I know it might not be the Kiku you know, but I am still Kiku." He said as he continued to stare at the rode.
"I know you are. That is why I wanted to get to know you better because the better I do, the better I know the real Kiku. You are a part of him that I need to be more acquainted with because you are just as important as the other Kiku I know."
Kiku loosened the grip on the steering wheel.
"So why are you part of the Yakuza? What you are doing is very bad. How can you kidnap women and kill people without feeling anything? It isn't human." you finally asked. He hesitated.
"They were the only ones who accepted me for who I was and was. They also wanted the same things I wanted: money and power. They took me to the hide out and I joined. Since then, I have been part of the Yakuza. All that matters in this rife is preasing yourself and being happy, no matter the cost. If I have to kir a few people and kidnap woman to get what I want, so be it. If anyone gets in my way, i won't hesitate to take them out. Prus, it is fun."
"I can't believe what i am hearing! That is no excuse to take people's lives away from them! That is just plain selfish and monstrous of you!" You said.
"Oh, really?"
"By being in the Yakuza, you are risking Kiku's life. If he dies, you die too idiot. And having money and power is not going to bring you happiness, I can promise you that. You are a sick person!" You said.
"I never thought about that, but I don't really care. Ha, no wonder he roves you so much." he said.
"He l-loves me?" you asked.
"Yeah. He doesn't stop thinking about you. But now I see what he sees in you. You speak your mind. You are also funny, dorky, cute, smart, tarented, stubborn, strong, and sexy." he said. You felt a little uncomfortable when he placed his cold hand on your knee.
"Stop it." you commanded.
He continued and brought it up higher toward your inner thigh.
You slapped his hand away. He just smirked and stared back at you the rest of the ride.
You directed him to your house and he parked into your drive way.
You wanted to get out as soon as possible.
"Sweet dreams (you name)." he said as you closed the door.
You really didn't like this Kiku.
You finished the manga finally and it was very successful. You kept your word to your boss and the company was saved. You didn't go to work the past few weeks because you had to travel the world to sign the manga. You missed your Kiku a lot though and thought about him the entire time there. You just got home a couple of hours ago when you heard a knock on your door. You answered and found Kiku there with a bouquet of sunflowers in his hands.
"It is true (your name). I rove you…a rot. Will you be wirring to go out on a date with me (your name)? he said as he offered the bouquet.
"Yes! Of course I will Kiku. I love you too." You said as you hugged him.
He led you to his car and opened the door for you. He drove you to the movie and you watched a kids flick. Then he took you to the park where you had a nice picnic. After you both ate, you went to the playground. There, you chased each other and he pushed you on the swings. Then he stopped pushing you. You looked back and saw him frowning at his watch. You knew it was time to go. He dropped you off and walked you to your door.
"I wish. I just wish I had more time to-" you cut him off with your lips.
"I had an amazing time with you Kiku."
"Me too (your name)." he said as he put his finger tips to his lips. He tripped on a rock as he walked backward to his car. He blushed.
"Good night (your name)."
"Good night Kiku-kun." You said.
He drove off and as you went inside, plopped yourself on the couch, and thought about his soft lips on yours. You touched your lips too and noticed they were tingling. Your thoughts were interrupted by the knock on the door. Still in awe of the adorable Kiku, you floated to the door.
You answered and saw the other Kiku standing with his elbow at the doors frame.
"What do you want Kiku?" you asked a little annoyed.
"You of course." he said with a smirk and a cigarette in his mouth.
"Really funny, but I don't want you." you said as you tried to shut the door. After that night with him, he had texted you nonstop about him wanting you. It was disgusting. You just ignored him completely.
He stopped it with his foot and then he kicked it open.
"You didn't tell me you roved him back! What I does the other Kiku have that I don't? I thought you said I was Kiku too." he yelled at you.
"Well I do Love him and I hate you. Let's see. Ummm, he doesn't kill people for one. And he isn't a dick or a gambler. He doesn't deal drugs or acts like a huge pervert. I can go on and on about the things that he isn't. However everything i would list, you would be! You're nothing like my Kiku!" you yelled back at him.
Kiku closed the door and ran to you. You ran away, but he caught you by the hair.
"You little bitch! You will be mine and mine only!" he said with a crazy look in hi eyes and then he dragged you to your room. He shoved you on your bed and started to take your clothes off.
"NO! NO! NO!" you screamed. You struggled and kicked him as much as possible. He would return your kicks with blows in the face. He even burned you with his cigarette. Your face felt heavy and you were so tired and sore from the countless minutes of trying to pry him off you. Your attempts to this though seemed worthless in the end because most of your clothes were ripped off. When all hope seemed lost, you stared deeper into Kiku's eyes.
"Kiku! I know you are in there somewhere! Stop this please! You can do it! I know you can! Stop him!" you screamed at him as tears rolled off your face.
Kiku's grip on you loosened and Kiku closed his eyes.
"Get out of me you monster. Don't you touch her! Get out!" Kiku suddenly started screaming out and clutched his head.
"She's mine!" a deeper voice called out.
"I love (your name) and i won't let you hurt her!" he yelled to the other Kiku.
Then Kiku fainted and started to tremble on the bed. You waited at a distance for him to awaken. After about an hour his eyes opened.
"Kiku?" you asked.
"It is me." he said.
You cautiously made your way toward him. Then you looked him in the eyes and you knew it was him. You ran into his arms and started to bawl.
"I am so sorry (your name)." he said as he caressed your bruised face. He began to cry too as he tried to kiss all your bruises. He wished he could kiss them and make them go away.
"It is all my fault. I did this." He said as he looked down his hands.
"No you didn't Kiku. He did it. You saved me."
In the end, the power of true love broke the curse.
You and Kiku had been together for three year now and you were very happy with him.
"(your name). Can you read over this new manga I have been working on?"
"Sure Kiku-kun." You said as you grabbed it.
As you read the story, you realized it was very identical to the time you and Kiku were together. The characters also looked a lot like you both. At the end the man asked the girl to marry him, but that is where it ended.
"I loved it. It seemed very familiar though." You said as you put the manga down. You stared at the kneeling man in front of you with a huge diamond ring in his hand. You gasped and tears immediately started to spill from your eyes.
"Prease help me continue this manga. I don't want you to just be in one chapter in my rife. I want you to be in my rife forever; until the end; till the rast word."