Chapter 3

[Rukawa] It's irritating! I got up early! I went a long way! My belongings had gone missing! All I want to do is watch the game! Be Japan's top basketball player! I ended up here having my own match with the bunch of dumb aliens rather than watching basketball. I then got the feeling that I would be arrested by all the guards I see surrounding me. What a misfortune this has been! There are security officers everywhere I go! Why do I need to worry?! I have already come up with a plan to prevent them from recognizing me. I should change my appearance to get away from the guards.

He looked around before turning away from the corner where he was standing. Negative. There are no guards in the area. This is exactly how you behave when you beat someone. He moved approaching a public restroom at a usual pace. He gazed in the mirror at himself. During their fight, his head was hidden in the hood, which helped a lot, but his face mask was damaged. Finally, he removed his black hoodie and stowed it away in his bag. He made no effort to style his hair. He was fortunate to be donning a double-white sleeveless shirt. His bangs covered his eyes, and no one had ever seen his hair. He believes that no one will recognize him. He can go out without fear.

"Here they are again. Stop filming me! If I get upset, I'll charge you a lot of money! Where can I find him?! This area is so big, how can I find him?! His birthday-colored outfit, hideous slacks, and basketball sneakers are all I can recall. I just need to see the man with the sea urchin head. A piece of cake! Yeah.", he murmured as he walked around the square's center. Because he's rocking an exposing sleeveless shirt with a wide side slit and he's not concealing his face, men are envious, heads are turning, and some underpants coming down. It's similar to the train situation from before. Gosh!

[Rukawa] Let's take a look around the map that is in front of me. Tall structures, multiple-story apartments, shopping centers, historical sites, city hall, real estate, universities, cathedrals, and what else are there?! Aaah! Where can I find the spiky creature?! He might be at sea! I have no idea where to look for the guy that stole my bag! Talking is exhausting! Aha... I think I can now locate my sea-urchin head seat mate!

He strolled directly to the phone booth, oblivious to others around him. "I can surely contact my phone because it has a full battery.", he reassured himself. He dialed his number 11 times, but he was unable to reach his own phone.

"Damn it! I forgot! I set it to block receiving unknown numbers to prevent strangers from calling me! Kaede, you are seriously dumb!", he harshly said to himself. He kicked the phone booth's pillar as he knelt down. He made a noise, which caused others to turn to look at him. He was anxious that guards would come up to him. He raised his head normally and stood up straight.

[Granny] Are you alright? Get some rest, son.

[Mister] Is there a problem?

[Girls] Do you need anything? We will provide everything, even if you have no need for it!

[Girl] Are you hungry? Let's eat together!

[Girl 2] In my house, there is more food! Do you want a break? Live in my flat!

[Girl 3] He won't live with you. He definitely has his own house! I have a car. If you want it, it's yours!

[Girl] I was here first! Get in line!

[Girl 2] What line?! There is no VIP here!

[Girl 3] Back off! I can give him everything you can't!

[Girl] I'll take care of you! I won't just offer you my house. I'll also give you my neighbor's too!

[Girl 2] Not only can I give you my heart, but also my kidney!

[Girl 3] I will give not only money and my heart, but also my soul!

"Waaah!", the ear-splitting screams of women. This is where the RU-KA-WA angels started. People sighed, simultaneously scratching their arses at the same time while watching women mortgage their houses, cars, and even their kidneys for Kaede Rukawa.

"I refer to this as the Kaede effect. They don't become irate no matter what horrible things I do. My looks offer me an advantage in all situations.", he smirked as he thought. Not far away, he could see men dressed in security guards uniforms. He made another bow before leaving the people gathered around him.

[Rukawa] It's annoying to run off-court! Running away is exhausting, especially if you've just beaten up some fucktards! I won't let them find me and put me in jail! I'll be the best basketball player in Japan. My ambition can't be ruined by a sea urchin head! I am strong. With great power comes great responsibility. Who am I? I'm Kaede Rukawa. Hehe. Thanks Uncle Ben.

He headed to the tower-like playground in the middle of the park. To see the heads of those surrounding him, he stood to one side. He can locate Sendoh with ease because of his hair. Once more, he felt uneasy. There was guard on every side. He noticed that many people were clearly wearing black hoodies, which made the corner of his mouth smile. They won't be able to identify him easily.

"It is irksome! I still not able to see him! Where have you been, spikey head?! You're a worthless dweeb!", he spoke in an infuriated voice.

He shifted his gaze to the nearby fountain. He noticed the spiky hair. His brows furrowed, his mouth clenched, and his palms closed in anger. He descends the tower connecting to the slide to confront the sea urchin head. He was only a few feet away from Sendoh when the black-hooded man collapsed from the impact of a lady's slap. He took a few steps back and looked at the three who seemed to be arguing.

"I had a brawl with the gang of losers' a while ago. Someone is fighting once more at this location. There seems to be an evil spirit inhabited in this place.", he whispered in a joking way. He enjoys seeing the tough lady's moves like watching a boxing match.

"Slap the spiky hair as well! He stole my stuff! Punch him!", he murmured while enjoying the scene. He is disappointed every time Sendoh avoids the miserable lady's attempts to slap him.

"He is more than just a bag thief! It turns out that he is also snatching someone else's boyfriend! Hit harder this time!", he said with hatred. He was dismayed to see the lady who had been hurting her boyfriend walk out.

"Where is that spiky head twit?! Why does he disappear so quickly?!", he said as he turned his vision in every angle of the place. He went to the man who was beaten by his girlfriend real quick.

"Where's your boyfriend?!", he hastily asked.

"He is not my lover! I'm a manly man! Why does no one believe me?!", the other man's response to defend himself from Rukawa.

"Who would believe you if you were carrying a sparkling bag and wearing eyelash extensions?! Idiot!", he responded in irritated tone. He took a look around. He hoped it hadn't strayed too far away from the area. He began questioning the people sitting on the bench.

"Hey, did you notice a man with spiky hair wearing a red polo shirt?", he plainly asked a lady.

"How am I supposed to see him while I'm facing someone like you?", her ecstatic response. When he heard the girl's cute lines, he just rolled his eyes.

"Where can I find someone rational to talk to?!", he complained. He went on to the next person he could approach. He noticed a group of nuns wearing all white and a veil walking slowly. His eyes sparkled. He seemed to see flying pigeons in slow motion and a divine vocals behind them. Finally, he saw someone will took the time to speak to him seriously. They will undoubtedly assist him.

"Good day. Could you tell me whether you've seen a man with spiky hair and a red top?", he kindly stated. The nuns came to a halt. They locked their gaze on Rukawa from head to toe. Others gaped, others excitedly pressed their palms to their cheeks, someone else swallowed, others covered their eyes but peeked between their fingers, and the rest discarded their veils.

"We did not find the person you are referring to. You are the one who taught us the right path to follow while we live. Thank you, sir.", the nun responded with poise.

"Why is she grateful? I don't recall ever making them feel better with anything I said or did.", Rukawa puzzledly questioned himself.

"It's a good thing you showed up for us. You made us aware of the opportunities we will pass up if we keep going in this direction.", the other nun softly said.

"What exactly are they saying?", Rukawa questioned himself.

"You made our future clear. From now on, we will now abide by God's commands.", the other nun stated tenderly.

"I just asked them, but I have already inspired these nuns. This is what we call the Kaede effect.", he proudly thought to himself. He examined each nun individually. They continued by claiming that Rukawa was their inspiration but he was still unable to grasp their point.

"What are the principles, doctrines, and teachings of God you mention?", he calmly responded.

"Go forth and multiply.", the nun responds softly, her eyes twinkling.

Hearing directly from the nuns the doctrine of God, Rukawa instantly felt a sensation of dread. He felt cold sweat drip down the back of his neck. He seemed disturbed that the most holy and purest conscience he had ever encountered would speak the word "Go forth and multiply" because of him.

"Please excuse me. I had to leave. Thanks, by the way.", he hesitantly answer. He walked out of the nuns' circle with respect. He just scratched his head in confusion as a result of the inspiration he bestows on people he meets.

"All I did was ask if they spotted a spiky head. They then abruptly changed their course in life. Why am I still responsible? If they decide not to become nuns any longer, am I to blame?". He realized it wasn't a good idea to talk to someone as holy and noble as them. When he diverts those who are trying to join the convent, he knows it is his fault. He wasn't even able to try to ask someone else. If he keeps communicating, he might even ruin people's relationships, beliefs, and livelihoods. He took a close check at every nook that Sendoh might have entered. Right up till he ran into something on his side.

"What the hell?!", he said in shock. The sight of a guard in front of him startled him. His anxiety started to return. He made a deliberate exit. He had already taken off as quickly as he could before the guard could respond. He ran so much that he was out of breath. He took a look back. The guard's presence is no longer visible to him. He leaned on a building's wall with his back against it. He took some time to recuperate before spotting a man with spiky hair. He is standing in front of a coffee shop's glass wall while carrying a bag that is comparable to his own and wearing a red polo shirt.

"Sendoh?!", he murmured. Rukawa attempted to reach the person who was standing on the opposite side of the street, but all of a sudden he noticed the guard positioned on the opposite corner. He was also alarmed when he noticed a strange person with a muscular build sitting next to the storefront and staring at him. In order to avoid being spotted by the guard, he instantly ran.

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[Sendoh] On the opposite side of the street, I saw a man standing, wearing a black hoodie, joggers, and Air Jordan sneakers. I walked up to the glass wall of a coffee shop to check if he was carrying a bag that looked like mine in the reflection. I inhaled deeply. He was the perfect description of my seatmate! I instantly turned to face him, but I was taken aback when, out of the blue, he bolted away!

"Rukawa!", he yelled. Sendoh took off without pausing in the same direction as Rukawa did. Even though he could only make out the reflection, he had a gut instinct that Rukawa was the person he had just seen. While he was thirsty and exhausted, all of his fatigue seemed to disappear as he noticed the bag the man was holding in the reflection.

[Rukawa] I feel like I'm being watched. Is it possible that security is following me?! Or another disciple of the stupid hideous gang?! I started running panther-quick. I took a look behind me. I couldn't see him, but I could hear him. Damn! I tripped and fell only a few yards from where I started. My ankle swelled with pain. I could hear someone chasing after me. When I looked up, a familiar figure stood three feet away from my face. I turned in the direction of the presence I sensed nearing me. Wait… I seem to have seen him somewhere.

[Sendoh] In the black hoodie, joggers, and Air Jordan basketball shoes, I'm sure it's him. Just now I saw his face without a mask, but I could not take my eyes off his blue eyes. Considering that he slept the entire journey, I was unaware of how stunning his eyes were. He had wrinkles in the flesh between his brows. Is he angry at me?

[Rukawa] I can knock you out even with a sore ankle! Try me... But… why has he not attacked me yet? He's just been gazing at me, why? He wasn't dressed in a guard uniform, odd. Could he be a member of the losers' gang? He most likely will even be given a membership card because he obviously meets their hairdo requirement. It would be ideal since this guy had a sea urchin head, along with Shrek's brother, potato head, banana faced, and Dora's cousin-the mushroom hair. They may be referred to as the Bad Hair Day Gang, hehe. It's possible that my guess was wrong, he seemed gentle and harmless. He had spiky hair, blue eyes, and khaki slacks with a red polo shirt on. I suddenly feel as though I've seen him before. The passenger I slept next to on the train. He's handling my bag and is my seatmate! I had to use my killer eye as my initial defensive move to knock him down!

[Sendoh] I was not imagining this! He is terrifying to look at! I certainly wasn't. I could feel a pair of cold eyes staring back at me, which convinced me that I was in danger. In the corner, it was just the two of us. Why was I chasing him? I had forgotten! He was the one who smashed the muscular gang in the square! His eyes were blazing at me, his jaw was trembling, and he seemed furious. I can't just be scared of a guy my size! But I'm not like them, I'm not weak. I can't just be afraid of man like him! I must overcome obstacles, pain, and danger! What should I do next? Is that still being asked? Run for your life Akira!

[Rukawa] What the hell?! He is familiar to me! He was sitting next to me on the train earlier. I'm going to crush you, jackass! Shit! My ankle hurts! I have to endure it just to catch up with the idiot who took my bag. I can't help but cackle at how scared I was earlier, because I'm shaking so badly it's causing me a migraine. This was the last time I was afraid. I thought I was going to jail for beating up a bunch of fuckwits. Where is that spiky twerp?! If only my ankle wasn't hurting!

Rukawa moved cautiously to minimize the discomfort in his ankle. To help him walk, he gripped the wall. When he finally noticed the guard he had been evading, he almost leaped.

"Why did you suddenly take off running? You're reacting makes it seem as though you killed someone.", the guard remarked in a joking manner.

"I didn't commit any murders! I just knocked them down! Don't be too hasty!", he shrieked these words in his head. He controls his rage in response to the guard's jest.

"Come with me.", the guard ordered him.

Rukawa's face doesn't reflect any signs of panic. He therefore pretended to be unaware of the reason behind the guard's invitation. He swallowed deeply, composed himself and managed to speak before attempting to ask the guard. The only word came out of his mouth was,"Why?"

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