The Fighting Company President


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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here Naegi's BEGINNINGS continue as he gets to meet the Togami family, who is said to be his extended family, only find that he is being rejected…and find out someone who is willing to take him in…

Well then, read on and enjoy!


The scene shifts inside the Togami manor, where Makoto Naegi, who is recently orphaned due to the sudden unexpected deaths of his parents, and that none of his relatives showed up to adopt him, stood in silence as he found out that he is a distant relative within the Togami family, but he is met with cold reception from Mr. Togami and the other family heads.

The servant said that Naegi is related to one of the togami family members, but Mr. Togami said that the aforementioned Togami family member was already exiled and disowned, thus Naegi has no business being in the Togami family and he should be thrown out of the manor like the garbage that he is, seeing that he is nothing more than an eyesore.

The servant feels sympathy to the orphaned Naegi and tried to reason with him, but Mr. Togami and the family heads opposed to this, saying that their children are the rightful contenders to inherit the Togami fortune and said that Naegi has no right to be in this prestigious family that will rule the world.

"As a member of the proud togami family…I reject this boy!"

"But he is a distant relative of yours…"

"He is a bastard! And bastards who are not a first-born from any of my siblings have no right to be part of this family!"

"Actually…he is…"

"Silence!"

"…"

The servant attempted once more to defend Naegi, but Mr. Togami would not be swayed and made it clear that Naegi is not welcomed in the Togami family.

"That brat is an outsider!"

"But he is a distant relative of yours…"

"I don't give a damn! He's not even a First-born!"

"Actually…he is…"

"Silence!"

"…"

"My children are the only contenders to become heir to the Togami fortune…not that boy! Grandfather will surely discard him at once!"

"…"

The servant was starting to feel bad that the Togami family heads are so selfish, and as Naegi stare innocently, Byakuya passed by and glanced at Naegi from head to toe, seeing that he is too ordinary and plain, and asked him if he is really a distant family member of the Togami family, which Naegi said that he is unsure as he was just told about this from the Togami servant.

"You."

"Huh?"

"Are you really my relative?"

"I…don't know."

"You don't know?"

"I was just told about this. I have no idea…"

"What a pity…and what a waste."

"Eh?"

There Mr. Togami ordered the guard to throw Naegi out of the manor and leave him there to die, which the guard nodded, but then the patriarch of the Togami family, identified only as Elder Togami, came, and is rather surprised at the commotion, and after being told about the sudden situation, he too is revealed to be as selfish like his children, and affirmed that Naegi is not welcomed here and tells the guard to throw the 10-year old boy out of the manor.


Ch. 2:Kyohi to saiyō

The guard then grabbed Naegi by his hair and is being dragged out of the manor, which the other Togami children were forced to watch, and there their parents told their children that they are the rightful contenders to inherit the title of heir and urged them to compete and defeat their competitors, for there is only one winner to become the heir to the Togami fortune.

The parents made it clear that if the rest are defeated, not only will they be disowned, but will be exiled from the Togami family forever, forced to live on the streets and starve to death, and this became somewhat of an indoctrination as the children became fearful and vowed to do their best to become the next head of the Togami family.

"I will win…"

"I will survive…"

"I'll beat everyone…"

"I will become the heir…"

"I will become the winner…"

"I will rule this family…"

"Beat everyone else…"

"Win and survive…"

-x-

The scene shifts outside the manor, where the guard drags Naegi away, and the 10-year old boy is seen crying and screaming as he is being hurt, but the guard does not care as he is only doing his job, and just as he is about to throw him towards the open road, a limousine came and the window opened, where a familiar face peered out and tells the guard to cease his action.

The guard saw who it is and stop, still hoisting Naegi, and the person steps out of the limo, and he appeared to be an elderly man, aged 75, just like Elder Togami, and asked the guard what is he doing to Naegi, and the guard said he is just following orders, and there the servant came as he attempts to protect Naegi, and the elderly man, identified as Koran Togami, asked the servant what is going on here and asked what situation is happening at the mansion.

After being told, Koran tells the guard to put Naegi down, in which he did so, and the elderly man glanced at Naegi from head to toe, and sensed an aura that is different from the Togami family members, and there he told his driver to escort Naegi to Koran's manor, which the driver asked if he is sure, and Koran nodded, saying that he is sure.

"Take this boy to my home."

"Sir…?"

"You heard me. Bring this boy to my home."

"Are you sure, sir?"

"Yes."

"Very well."

"Good. And tell my servants to make this boy comfortable."

"I will, sir."

After that, Naegi is being boarded inside the limousine and leaves, just as Koran enters the manor to visit his family, and while the visit is a civil one, Elder Togami was informed that Naegi is being take to Koran's house and questioned his brother on why is he taking in a BASTARD who is a relative to one of the exiled Togami family member.

Koran told his elderly brother that he is a charitable person and will not stand by seeing an orphaned boy getting killed for being abandoned, and said that by taking in Naegi, he feels that the boy might be useful in the future, but Elder Togami made it clear to Koran that he will not let Naegi be among the contenders to inherit the Togami family fortune, and Koran assured that Naegi will not, but will play a very important role in the future, surprising Elder Togami.

"What was that…?"

"You heard me, brother. That boy will be my protégé."

"Do you realize what you're saying?"

"Hmm…?"

"That brat is a bastard! He has no right and no place in our prestigious family!"

"I see that he may be of use…and…"

"May I remind you that since you have no children of your own…it is obligation to name one of our family contenders to inherit your company the moment you…"

"That is my problem and not yours, brother."

Elder Togami was perplexed by his younger sibling's words, yet reminded him that the next heir to the Togami fortune will become Koran's successor, which Koran remained mum on that issue, and there he saw the other family heads indoctrinating their children to succeed and become the next heir to the Togami fortune and rule the world.

Koran mentally sighed as he felt that this is not a family at all, and he briefly stayed at the manor before leaving, but Elder Togami reminded Koran that it is his duty and obligation to make the would-be heir to the Togami family the next CEO of Koran's company.

However Koran told his elder brother that only he will decide and choose his successor, which Elder Togami is not too pleased with the response and sternly told him that only the chosen one within the Togami family is the deserving one to inherit the presidency of Koran's company, but Koran told his elderly brother that it is his problem and not the Togami family members who will dictate.

"What was that…?"

"You heard me, brother. That boy will be my protégé."

"Are you planning on making that bastard your…?"

"Whether it be that boy or someone else…it is up to my discretion."

"Even though, you planning to have that bastard as your ward is…! No…I say he has no right and no place in our prestigious family!"

"…"

"May I remind you that since you have no children of your own…it is obligation to name one of our family contenders to inherit your company the moment you…"

"That is my problem and not yours, brother. As president of my company…only I will determine who will succeed me, and no one else will dictate my decision."

Elder Togami was stunned at his younger sibling's tone, as Koran appeared to defy the law of the Togami family, and after a few more minutes Koran stood up and leaves the manor amid the piercing glares of the Togami family heads as they seemingly showed some disrespect towards Koran for not following the tradition within the Togami family and they jeered and derided him for not having a child of his own and said that their children will inherit the presidency of Koran's company.

"What a fool."

"Indeed."

"Not following the Togami tradition…"

"It's no wonder he has no children of his own…"

"He will die alone…"

"My child will inherit Koran's company…"

"No, my child will…once he becomes the heir."

"Wrong…it will be my child who will be the heir…and become the president of Koran's company…"

Koran paid no attention as he took his leave and Aloysius, out of courtesy, accompanied Koran towards the gate of the manor, and apologized to Koran for what happened, though Koran said he doesn't mind it one bit and that he is glad that he did not inherit his relatives' selfishness and arrogance.

"I'm sorry, Koran-sama…"

"Don't be. It's fine."

"I am sorry, sir…for you having such relatives…"

"I don't mind. I'm glad I didn't inherit their selfishness and foolishness…"

"What are you going to do now?"

"Live my days…and plan my future. At least I get to train someone without spoiling him too much."

"Actually, Koran-sama…I want to ask you something."

"Which is…?"

Aloysius then asked Koran if he happened to see Naegi, and was told that Naegi is okay and will be under his care, which Aloysius is relieved to hear, as he is worried that Naegi would end up in a dire situation if no one would be willing to adopt him.

Koran said that he sensed something towards Naegi and felt that he might make a good child even if the rest of the Togami family refuses to acknowledge Naegi as a family member and said this is better that way as he won't get to be indoctrinated by the foolishness of Elder Togami and the other family heads that has already affected the entire clan.

"Then you're saying that…?"

"Yes. I will train that boy. And make sure he gets a good future."

"Really, Koran-sama?"

"Yes. If anything, that boy won't get to be indoctrinated by my relatives' foolishness. And it is better that the boy I intend to adopt will grow up to be kind-hearted and generous…unlike what my brother has done to his children and grandchildren."

"I see. That's good."

"Be careful, Aloysius…and stay humble."

"I will, Koran-sama."

"See you then."

At this time the limousine arrived and Koran boarded the car, bid Aloysius goodbye and leaves.

-x-

Later, the scene shifts at Koran's manor, where Koran arrived, and he is greeted by his servants, who looked human except that their ears resembled that of a mechanical bear, and the scene shifts inside where Naegi is sitting on a sofa, looking unsure at what awaits him as this was the first time he is inside such a posh abode.

Koran asked one of his servants if Naegi has been fed, which the servant said that Naegi has not, as they receive no such order, and Koran mentally whined as he realized that he only instructed his driver to bring Naegi here and nothing more.

"So this boy hasn't been fed yet?"

"No, sir."

"How come?"

"You never gave any orders, sir."

"Oh dear me…"

"What are your orders, sir?"

"Let's see…"

"…"

Koran then instructed his servant to cook some food and feed Naegi, which the servant nodded and instructed the maids, who also looked human while sporting metallic BEAR ears, nodded and went to work. Koran approached Naegi and smiled, and asked if he is feeling comfortable, and there Naegi asked what is going on and why is he told that he is a distant relative of this Togami family yet he is being rejected outright.

Koran nodded and said that Naegi's parents are a distant relative of one of the Togami family member who was exiled, and because of that the entire Togami clan outright rejected the Naegi family for being related to one of the exiled Togami family member.

He then asked if any of Naegi's relatives approached him during the funeral of his parents, in which Naegi said not a single relative of the Naegi came and that he has no contact with any of them, and said that he is all alone, which made Koran feel sympathetic, but then noticed that Naegi has exhibited optimism, which showed that Naegi wasn't daunted amid all that has happened to him recently.

Koran then told Naegi that he will be his official guardian and will see to it that Naegi gets the best education and a comfortable life, saying that if none of the Naegi relatives come to claim him, then Koran will look after him, and Naegi asked if he means it, which Koran smiled and said he means it.

"You heard me, boy. I will be your guardian."

"Really?"

"Of course. Since none of your relatives came during your parents' funeral…and not a single one came to reach out to you, you are an orphan. And since none from the Togami family accepted you, you are all alone."

"…"

"But I will adopt you. Will see to it that you would grow up living a comfortable life…get a good education…get a good future…and staying humble and full of humility."

"I…I don't know what to say…"

"It's fine. At least there is someone who accepts you…and willing to take you in."

"T-thank you…"

This gave Naegi a GLIMMER OF HOPE as he now has a place to stay, and a relative who is willing to look after him, and Koran said that Naegi is his distant grandson and that he is welcomed in his manor. There Naegi asked why are his servants having bear ears, in which Koran said that they are products of his company that he is running, where it has AI installed on robots, which he revealed as the KUMA-GEARS, which Koran said that his company, revealed as HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE, creates and mass-produce the Kuma-Gears and have AI installed that will serve the public and will help a lot in society.

Naegi stared at an approaching maid, who is also a Kuma-Gear, and served him food. As Naegi dine, he asked Koran if it's safe for Hidden Intelligence to mass-produce robots like that, if there are no risks involved. Though Naegi's questions are innocent, Koran just nodded, yet his eyes shows that there is more to the boy than meets the eye, and assured Naegi that Hidden Intelligence makes the best of their products and are risk-free.

He also pointed out that no one will try to steal his company's products and use them for nefarious gains, which Naegi nodded as he is unaware that Koran is hiding a worried thought when Naegi brought up a topic about the risks involved in the Kuma-Gears.

"Hmm…?"

"Well you see…grandfather…aren't you worried that someone might…"

"Might?"

"You know…try to steal your plans and stuff…I don't know much about your company but…"

"Ho-ho-ho…"

"Huh?"

"Makoto-kun…you need to get some rest. It's been a long day for you. We'll talk more tomorrow."

"O-okay…"

After that, Koran escorted Naegi to his new room and tells him that he will arrange to have him continue his current school and which middle school he would attend once he reaches 13 years old. As the night is already on, the boy went to sleep as he felt that there are good things that happen despite the tragedy that struck him and now he has found hope.

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, as Naegi experienced first-hand what kind of family the Togami clan is like, and he nearly suffered a bad fate if not for a kind-hearted man who happened to be one of the family heads within the Togami clan…

Koran Togami (an OC I created since the Dangaronpa site offered very little info about the Togami adult members other than family butler Aloysius Pennyworth) happened to be passing by and found Naegi about to be discarded, so he took him in and becomes his guardian and adoptive grandfather, and is determined to make Naegi a better person as he grows up.

Here I portrayed Naegi being an orphan so as to explain why he is part of the Togami clan and ended up being rejected, and he will play a role that would put him at odds with the rest of the Togami family in future chapters.


Preview:

The next chapter fast-tracks the story as Naegi is scouted and is enrolled at Hope's Peak Academy…just as Byakuya Togami is also scouted by coincidence. This would surely put the Togami family heads in a fit once they learned that Koran made Naegi his ward and adoptive grandson, and thus putting the pressure on Byakuya to upstage Naegi at every turn.

Moreover, there will be some foreshadowing on what awaits Naegi and how this would affect his future…

See you in October.

Reviews are welcomed, but needed…