Tokyo Crazy Paradise : The Untold Chapters

Chapter 1: Tsukasa & Tsukushi

Hello everyone.. since my other fic is finishing, I was thinking of starting a new one, hence this fic. A cross over between Yoko Kamio's Hana Yori Dango and Yoshiki Nakamura 's Tokyo Crazy Paradise. Set in 2020 AD. This is the story of a poor girl, Makino Tsukushi who just came to Tokyo after running away from her home. But in this future, Tokyo is a crazy paradise where you have to be tough to fend against the lowlifes and nobody will lift a hand to help you. And on the very first day.. Makino was accosted by some thugs. And guess who saved her?

Doumyouji Tsukasa is the young heir of a huge business empire. He came to the yakuza to ask for help. A nasty, black market dealings or perhaps it is simpler than that.

Disclaimers: All references and rights to the manga material from Yoko Kamio's Hana Yori Dango and Yoshiki Nakamura 's Tokyo Crazy Paradise are reserved to the mangaka and the publishers. I am just a demented, penniless writer.

Character's thoughts are in italics.

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Makino were surrounded by five really slimy looking gangsters who were up to only one thing. Raping and killing her.

My first day in Tokyo and already I end up in this sort of predicament.

As she swerve to avoid a hit, she kicked another guy right in his stomach. Using all her martial arts knowledge she managed to avoid most of the punches. Only a few hit a few spot causing her body to protest against the rapid fighting moves she employed against the five gangsters.

" This girl is very feisty. This going to be a very interesting night," said one of them. Makino was already exhausted.. but she vowed to go on. If I am going to make it in Tokyo, I must be strong.

Suddenly, a flash of metal caught all five of the thugs in surprise. A young teenage boy, most probably the same age as Makino, descend from the sky (or the truth be told, from the top of the roof). The boy had a long chain with a sharp knife at the end. Makino recognized the weapon as a bugworm. The boy skillfully defeated all five of them and soon enough they all were on the floor, bloodied and half-dead.

That boy turned towards Makino and ask if she's all right. She nodded.

" Are you new?"
" Huh.."
" You do not look like a native Tokyo girl. And usually, Tokyo girls do not stay out of their house during the night. It is too dangerous."
" I just came from Okinawa." Then, Makino quietly said. " Actually, I do not know where else I want to go." The boy tilted his head sideway, as if contemplating her predicament.

" A run away huh." Then, he suddenly beamed at her. " I know. You can stay with Kaya-san. You are just the type of girl that can stay with her."

Makino stepped back in alarm. " What are you going to do? I am no prostitute you know..!!"
The boy laughed, " Do not worry. Kaya-san is the nicest sort of lady you can find in Tokyo. She has this big house where my brothers live and sometimes she got lonely especially when I am not around. So, I think it is a good idea for you to stay with her. Trust me.."
" How could I trust you.. I don't even know your name."
" Oh.. sorry. I forgot. My name is Kozuki Tsukasa." The boy extended his hand towards Makino. Makino grinned.
" I guess I made my first friend in Tokyo. My name is Makino Tsukushi. Domo yoroshiku onegaishimasu."

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At the Kuryugumi Headquarters. A young 18 year old boy with brown curly hair was seated across Ryuji Shirogami, the present kumicho (leader) of the yakuza Kuryugumi clan or respectably referred to as Sandaime (literally, the third generation).

" Doumyouji, it has been a long time not seeing you. What can Kuryugumi help you this time?"
" I guessed it was so obvious. But I have something in need of the Kuryugumi. Something was stolen from my corporation and I need to get it back.. As soon as possible."
" Something? How important this is."
" Let just say it is very important to the Doumyouji's corporation future."

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Kaya Shozu or Kaya-san as expected was very happy to provide Makino with a home. The rest of the Kozuki brothers were equally speechless when Tsukasa brought Makino back. The eldest Kozuki Takuma or Taku-ni to Tsukasa was initially worried that Makino will be a burden to Kaya-san. Her other brothers, Shohei and Toshiyuki on the other hand was thrilled to have another girl living with them. " We don't have to do the housework anymore!!"

Kaya-san was equally glad. After all, Tsukasa hardly come home from her workplace lately. Taku-ni huffed, " That Ryuji is purposefully draining you dry."
Tsukasa retorted, " How many times I am going to tell you, Taku-ni? We have to pay him back in full. For our family's honor."

Makino was confused. " Who is this Ryuji?"
Shohei explained, " He's the most powerful guy in Tokyo's yakuza community." Makino was shocked. " I thought you guys are police kids. Tsukasa said.."
Embarassed, Tsukasa stopped her from rattling on. " It is true that all of us Kozuki are katagi (not yakuza people) but.. after our parents had died, we accidentally run up a huge amount of money with the Kuryugumi clan and to pay them, I have to work with them as Ryuji's bodyguard."

Shocked with the revelation, Makino started to gather her things. " Then I must leave. I could not stay with someone with ties to yakuza. He'll find me."
Kaya san asked in alarm, " Who are you talking about? Makino.. are you running from someone?"

Makino shook her had and said no. Taku-ni grabbed her arm and yanked it so hard it hurts, " Tell us the truth. Who are you? And from what are you running?"

Makino was very reluctant to tell but seeing that she has no choice, she began her tale.

" I was born in Tokyo but my family was so poor, we moved to Okinawa where it is safer and the cost there cheaper compared to Tokyo. But my parents did not tell me the true reason they moved."
" What was the true reason?"
" They had stole something from the company they work and sell it to the competitor. They were running away from the company. But a year ago, they found us and they were about to send my parents into jail if I had not intervene."
Tsukasa was confused. " What did you do? A deal to pay them back?"

Makino shifted uneasily. " Sort off. I was about to pay them back when something had happen. My parents disappeared leaving a note that they are in Tokyo. They just left me like that. I have to go after him."
" How about the payment?" Makino looked away.
" I defaulted."

Taku-ni was deep in thought, " You should have just finished the deal."
" How can I? You didn't know what was in it for me."
" Just give them what they want."
" I can't!!"
Kaya-san asked, " Why is that, Makino-san?"

Makino's eyes watered as she said, " I can't marry him. I loved someone else."

A sudden hush fell around her. Realizing Makino's exact situation, Kaya-san wrapped her arms around her, " It is all right. Tell me who is that man. And who is that other person you loved?"

" That person who I am suppose to marry was Doumyouji Tsukasa."
Shohei exclaimed, " THE Doumyouji Tsukasa!!! The billionaire guy.. I heard he is really mean and ruthless even the age of 18, he managed to seize control of his family's corporation. I heard he also has ties with the yakuza."
Makino nodded, " The one I loved was a childhood friend I knew back when we still living in Tokyo. When we were ten, we promised to marry each other."
" Why are you so confident he would still hold that promise?"
" Of course.. Hanazawa-kun would never let go any of his promise. he is the most wonderful guy a girl can only dream."
" You didn't want to marry a billionaire and pining for a childhood friend who I assume must have forgotten about you already."
" You do not know Doumyouji. He is mean and evil. His only reason to marry me was to get back at my parents."
" It is wrong for you to back out of a deal."
" Then what should you do. My parents are gone and I am all alone. I came to Tokyo in search of a new life and my first love. That was all I dream for. Please do not send me back. I would leave if you don't want me but do not let them get to me please.."

Tsukasa comforted her, " Makino, do not worry. I totally understand how you feel. If I were in your shoes and have to marry that monster of a guy, I would also freak out and run for my life so just stay here. I am sure Kaya-san would also agree."

Kaya-san smiled and then agreed. " In fact, Makino. I think this is the most perfect hiding place for you. You know how they say.. The most dangerous place is often the safest place to be."

Beaming from one ear to another, Makino hugged both Kaya-san and Tsukasa.

" You guys are angels. Perfect angels. I don't think I can ever repay you."

Kozuki Takuma had a bad feeling about this. He was not sure that Makino was telling the whole truth.

I am going to keep an eye on her.

Across the city of Tokyo, Doumyouji Tsukasa was drinking from a glass of champagne, slowly thinking about Makino... " Where are you, my bride? No matter where you are.. I will find you. I am sure of it."

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How about that..? If you like it, put it in the reviews. Since I am putting this under Hana Yori Dango section, I think that some of the yakuza theme and terms extensively used in this fic and the TCP manga would be alien to the HYD fans. If you want me to carry full explanations about all the yakuza themes, I'll gladly put in the references on the next chapter. ok...