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Chapter 29
We are all Humans
EAST-OSAKA
22nd SEPTEMBER 2012
Things were pretty calm in Osaka. Since the new chief arrival, there had been no problems for the Tsunamis and that was very strange, because usually, the Tsunamis liked to have some confrontations with a new chief.
Hwoarang had found out that Yamada Grey wasn't so bad. Actually he seemed to be a reasonable guy, just like Lei Wulong.
He respected the Tsunamis and he also helped them in an awkward situation involving a car accident. Actually if it wasn't for Yamada, Ryo and Soni would be in serious troubles.
But, if there was something that the police officers knew, and Hwoarang didn't, was that Yamada's kindness towards the Tsunamis had a price, and that price was called Julia.
Yamada had asked around if there was something between her and Hwoarang, everyone shrugged and they never gave him a positive answer, so Yamada decided to take his chance.
It wouldn't be easy to talk with her with Hwoarang around so he had to play safe. He had been helping the Tsunamis, because he wanted to get close to her.
That night, Yamada had the chance to be with Julia again, because she was with a group of Tsunamis, celebrating in the pub.
-So, what is the most beautiful girl in town celebrating tonight-he asked joining her at her table.
-Roomax is entering the Medical Academy…he passed the exams…with a very high mark-she said.
-And Julia passed another year in the University-said Roomax.
-It was no big deal…my marks were a joke compared to yours-Julia confessed.
Seeing that Hwoarang wasn't nearby, Yamada started a quiet talk with Julia.
-Well, finally I'm seeing you having some fun-he said.
-This wasn't my idea!
-But I think it was a good idea! You seem relaxed…so…Julia, you aren't Japanese, right?
-No. I'm from the USA.
-I was born in America too. My mother is Japanese and we live here since I was fifteen…it was hard at first, but then we get used to it!
-I heard that your father is an ambassador!
-Yep! But the question is: what is a girl like you doing here?
-I…I'm studying…-Julia answered.
-Yes, I heard…but you live with…with…
-Delinquents-asked Roomax.
-Sort of…no offence, of course!
-They are a very good company-said Julia.-And they're more civilised than people think!
-Don't you get bored sometimes?
-No, not really!
-Well, anyway, I think you're very brave, coming to a foreign country without your family!
-Have you been investigating me?
In that moment, Hwoarang arrived. He greeted Yamada with no enthusiasm. He didn't know why, but he didn't like to see him.
-Roomax, Eijiro is calling you!
Roomax went looking for Eijiro.
-So…what are you doing here, Grey? Do you have the night off-asked Hwoarang.
-No, I'm patrolling this area with Aoi and Fukumori…they're over there!
-Shouldn't you be outside? Patrolling?
-Things have been quiet around here!
-Right…
-I'll be right back, ok-Yamada said.
They both saw him joining Aoi and Fukumori.
-I'm going to get a drink…do you want something-Hwoarang asked Julia.
-No, thanks!
Hwoarang walked over to the counter and accidentally he heard what Yamada was saying to his officers.
-I give her two more days! In two days…everything will be different-said Yamada.
-Why-asked Aoi.-What are you up to?
-I only need two more days…and Jules will be in my bed! She'll see that I'm much better than that idiot red head!
Hwoarang clenched his fists and he didn't wait another second. Yamada was not able to block Hwoarang's punch and he fell on the floor.
-What the fuck-Yamada yelled.-Are you crazy?
Hwoarang didn't answer, he was still processing Yamada's words, so he grabbed Yamada's right arm and he pulled him up. Then he punched him again on the face, breaking his nose. He was so furious that he didn't stop even when Roomax and Eijiro tried to call him off. He just wanted to finish that guy once and for all, so he kept on fighting. As for Yamada, he tried to respond to Hwoarang's attack but he was too strong for him. Hwoarang kicked him hard in the stomach and when he gave him a double punch, he felt his ribs breaking. Then, Yamada fell on the floor unconscious.
Julia was coming out from the bathroom, when she saw Yamada being carried by Aoi and Fukumori.
-What happened-she asked.
Eijiro and Roomax shrugged.
-Sorry Yue-said Hwoarang to the barman.-Tomorrow we'll clean this up!
-I knew something like this would happen-Yue said.
-I warned him…-said Fukumori.
-Me too-said Aoi.-He was playing with fire! Damn kid!
Almost all the Tsunamis left the pub, followed by Hwoarang and Julia. The Tsunamis were quiet excited.
-It's moments like this one that makes me want to enjoy this life-said Ryo.
-I wonder what happened-asked Eijiro.
-I don't care! But Hwoarang was awesome! He kicked Yamada big time!
Hwoarang didn't speak on their way home. Julia saw that he was bleeding, so she guessed that he was the one who had done that to Yamada.
-I want a word with you, Eijiro-Hwoarang said as soon as they arrived home.
He went to his room and waited for Eijiro.
-I'll go-Julia said.-I want to talk to him! I want to know what happened!
-Ok…
Julia entered Hwoarang's room and she closed the door.
-This has to end-Hwoarang said.
-What-she asked.
-Julia? I thought you were Eijiro…
-What has to end? Can you explain what happened-she insisted.
Hwoarang didn't know what to say. Actually he didn't even know why he had reacted that way. In the moment that he was hitting Yamada, his only wish was to kill him. But why the hell he had reacted so violently?
-Ok…you don't need to explain, if you don't want to…
-I know what you're thinking…-Hwoarang said.-You're probably thinking that I'm an idiot who can't behave himself…that I'm a beast or something like that!
-I didn't see what happened, but if you hit him, I think you had your motives!
-You what?
-You did overreact a bit…but I guess he deserved it! Now I have to take care of your wound…your bleeding…
-It's just a cut…-he said pressing his hand on his right eyebrow.
-Just sit on the bed and stay still-she ordered.
-Julia…I have something to tell you…
-What?
-I want to…I…want to…
-Yes?
-Do you want to go to the Final FX this year?
It wasn't that what he had in mind to tell her, but he had panicked and that was the only thing he could come up with.
Julia wasn't expecting that proposition, but she accepted anyway.
-I think that's a good idea! At least we can practice a bit-Julia said.
-Yeah…shit…-he said in a low voice.
TOKYO
25th SEPTEMBER 2012
The Mishima Polytechnical School was already being prepared to hold the tournament. A smaller compound was being built just next to the gym. The fighting clothes would be design by the Art and Design classes. The juries for the two rounds of the tournament would be the Martial Arts teachers.
But in the meanwhile, there was a problem. The number of participants was thirty one, which meant that there was one of them who had to fight twice, or he could simply pass the round without fighting. They needed thirty two contestants to have sixteen fights in each round.
Almost every student from Jin's class was entering the tournament, the only absence was Yuu. For some reason he was acting kind of weird since last week.
-Are you sure you don't want to enter-asked Ling at lunch.-You're not so bad in martial arts!
-What's the point? You and Jin will win easily!
-That's not for sure! Come on, Yuu…
-Leave me alone, Ling…I don't care about this stupid tournament!
-What's wrong with you?
-I'm fine…
-No, you're not!
-Yes, I am! Now leave me alone!
Yuu sat down in a different table, away from his friends. No one knew what was wrong, and it seemed that he didn't want to share the motives.
-What's wrong with him-asked Yang.
-I have no idea…-said Ling.
-I never saw him like this…-said Kazumi.
-I tried to talk with him, but it was no good. Miharu…I think it's your turn!
-What?
-You're better with words than me…He'll listen to you…
-Alright…I'll talk to him after classes! By the way…I wonder how Jin and the Headmaster's conversation is…
In Mr. Misuno's office, Jin was waiting patiently for him to start talking.
-Well, Jin, I have a question for you…and I want you to be honest! Are you ashamed to be a Mishima?
-Ashamed?
-Yes…this year you only gave your mother's name…why aren't you using your father's?
-It's not that I'm ashamed of it…it's…complicated!
-Your grandfather was not an angel…
-More like the devil-Jin said.
-And your father may not have been around, but the Mishima family was not confined to them…you're a Mishima and you can't ignore that!
-I just hate what they did to me…
-I understand.
-No, you don't! Believe me…
-It's funny…your father used to sound like that too. He always seemed angry with the world! The Mishima family it's depending on you…
-My grandfather ruined many lives…did you know?
-Yes…I suppose…
-The Mishima family ends with me! I don't care…I'm the last of the Mishima and that's final!
-But you are not Jin Kazama…
-Why not? My mother was a decent person! She didn't deserve to die…she always believed in kindness!
-Your mother would want you to use your father's name! You're making a mistake! Look at this!
Mr. Misuno walked over to a closet and opened it. Inside there were several trophies and medals, and also a picture of Kazuya when he was about thirteen years old.
-I found this…-Mr. Misuno said.-These are the trophies that your father won…
-Why do you have all of this?
-This isn't mine! It was Heihachi's…
-What?
-These things were important to him…which meant that he cared about Kazuya, at least a little bit…
-Why did he keep this? I don't understand! He hated my father!
-I guess he didn't hate him that much…he was his son…but there are things that belong to you too…
-Really? He kept my trophies as well?
-Yes, he did! And a picture of you!
-What?
-Look…Do you see this, Jin? This is a certificate with your father's name! This was when your father won the National Championship of Martial Arts. It was the most important title in the Martial Arts world in Japan! Your father was only fourteen! The meanwhile, that tournament ended, but the winner of the Mishima tournament will have the honour to have his name just next to Kazuya's. Don't you want to have your name next to your father's?
-Yes…
-And don't you want people to know that you are his son?
-What do you mean?
-If you use the name Kazama, no one will know!
-I understand…I'll think about it…
-You have to hurry up, because I need to know what name to put on your equipment, ok?
-Yes.
When Jin left the Headmaster's office, he was confused. He was getting used to the idea that his grandfather was a monster without a heart, but now, he had seen something that he wasn't expecting. Was it possible? Did Heihachi really have feelings for him and Kazuya?
-So, Jin…what did the Headmaster want-asked Ling after school.
-He wants me to use the name Mishima on the tournament. What do you think I should do?
-You're asking me?
-Yes…
-The question is…how much did you love your father to honour him with that? I think you already know the answer…I know that's hard for us to show our feelings, but you did love both of your parents!
-Thanks…By the way, where's Miharu?
-Talking with Yuu!
That was precisely what Miharu was doing. She had joined Yuu after classes and she was trying to convince him to enter the tournament.
-We all know that is something wrong with you! It's because of this tournament?
-No! I'm fine about the tournament!
-Is it about Jin?
-Jin? Of course not! Look I didn't like Jin at first but he's nice and he seems a good friend! Actually I would like him to win!
-I know you like Ling…is it because she is always with Jin?
-You don't get it, do you? I like Ling as a friend!
-I was kind of hurt too…when I saw that Ling and Jin were so close!
-Why? Do you like Jin?
-Tell me one girl who doesn't!
-Good point! Do you still like him?
-It's not the same thing anymore…I will never be as close to him, as Ling is! I just have to accept that! But this conversation was about you…not me!
-My problems have to do with my family, Miharu…it's not about my love life, ok? Are you happy now?
-What's wrong?
-My dad! He always wanted me to work with him in the Ministry of Economics…he always encouraged me to study hard. At first I didn't appreciate that idea, but then I changed my mind. But now he says that I'm a weak, and that I don't have the abilities to be like him!
-You have to show him that he's wrong about you!
-How?
-You'll figure something out! I know you will!
-I might give it a try…
-That's the spirit…and in the meanwhile you could join the tournament!
-Well, now that you mentioned it…I already did my inscription!
-Really?
-Yep…But I know that Jin is going to win!
EAST-OSAKA
8th OCTOBER 2012
It wasn't supposed to be so cold in October, but it was completing freezing. Eijiro joined Hwoarang in his bedroom to give him some news.
-Yamada has left the Hospital-he said.
-Good for him!
-You never told me what happened between the two of you…
-And?
-Forget it! By the way, Julia told me you two are going to the Final FX. You don't need me, do you? I mean, I don't feel like going anywhere, I'm still recovering and…this way, you two can have some time together!
-What?
-Isn't that what you want?
-NO! I just want to practice before the Iron Fist! I have to win Kazama!
-Sometimes you can be a total asshole! You're going to lose your chance…she won't wait forever, you know?
-I'm an outlaw…I don't have that sort of feelings for anyone!
-Please…cut the crap!
-It's the truth!
-You can be our leader and a tough guy, but you have feelings, you know? You are human…and humans have feelings! You can't ignore that!
-Shut up! You seem like an old lady! You idiot!
-Idiot? Why don't you just do the world a favour and sleep with her?
Hwoarang looked at his friend angrily.
-Out-he said.-Get out of my room!
-Jerk-replied Eijiro when Hwoarang closed the door on his face.
Hwoarang laid down on his bed again, asking himself if Eijiro's words were true. Love was a feeling that he always despised. The only feelings he was used to were pride and rejection. But if that was true, why was Julia so important to him? He should've never invited her to go to the Final FX with him! They would be alone, only the two of them, for two weeks, and that wasn't good.
