Have you ever wondered how far someone would go for some spare change?
Because I always wondered how far I would go
Would I steal?
Would I threaten people? Extort a local business?
Kill?
Sell drugs?
The truth was I would do all that and more. I just could never admit it.
Because money was the answer to my problems. I'm currently broke, and the reason Yukinoshita left me was because of my lack of wealth. The reason my parents left me was because they thought I would be a bum and a bother to them. The reason to it all was money, so if I could acquire a large sum by any means possible I could maybe even return to Chiba finally
And thats how I ended up here
It was obvious what Hayato was in
He was a criminal. It was either Yakuza or Mafia but no matter. Because he had all I wanted and it was in for the grab when I came in this situation
Currently I was waiting outside with Hayato smoking a cigarette whilst we waited for the boss. And I know smoking is bad but after a near death experience you just have to light one up. Especially when you're out looking at a nice view of the city bay
Plus it helped me think about my next move
I could very well be killed right here and now. He could pull out his gun and kill me for witnessing what I did get rid of any witnesses. After all homicide is a life sentence in Japan and you don't want to be stuck inside a box for the rest of your life
"Hikigaya" Hayato called out to me snapping me out of my thoughts and turning my head towards him
"Why did you stay?"
"Well because the boss said so, besides I don't want to go against him or you after that experience"
… "You know…I'm not proud of what I did, Hikigaya. I killed a man today for my own survival, my own gain, my own self. It had to be done if we were gonna make it in time to get my partner to a doctor"
That's when it happened
I knew exactly what to say
"Hayato, you really don't have to think much about what happened. You saved all of us. You were the one that made it possible for us to make it out alive. After this let's get a coffee and catch up i'm sure both of us have a lot to say"
Hayato let out a small chuckle, "You sure changed Hikigaya. If we were back in high school you would have vomited at the thought of getting coffee with me"
I joined him in laughing, because he was right. Back in highschool I would have never thought of this but times change. I was alone and so was he, we both needed something from each other
He needed a friend to keep him sane in his line of work
And I needed a new occupation
"Let's go back inside" I laughed and so did he. Today was a good day I could say
"How's it looking boss?"
Hayato and I walked into Mr. Minamino talking to Dr. Corona. He was an average height male being 5'7 and short and neat brown hair. He didn't have your normal doctor's white coat but was dressed in casual clothes with a nice tommy short sleeve button up shirt and black pants with white air forces finishing the outfit. But even with the get up I could tell Mr. Minamino had a lot of faith in him
"Ah Hayato and Hikigaya I was wondering when you two would come inside! This is Dr. Corona and he owns a small practice in the city. And let's just say he helps out people from 'our' kind as long as he's compensated. He's good, in fact he's telling me how James will be fine"
Huh so the foreigners name is James..How stereotypical. But what stayed on my mind was that Mr. Minamino said 'our' not 'my' but our. Of course he could have meant Hayato but if he did he would have referred to them. Seems like my part in all this was quite big
Getting that out the way the boss man brought us to a room deep into the building. It was like a conference room with a large rectangle table with 8 seats. 3 on each side and two in the front and back of it
"This is used as a meeting room sometimes and other times…I use it to interrogate people"
In a flash Mr. Minamino takes out his .38 and points it at me. His gun wether loaded or not didn't matter in the moment
"Hachiman boy I think you know what i'm going to ask… let's make sure this little adventure today stays in between us"
He sounded very serious, his finger was on the trigger and I could see that Hayama was waiting for it to happen. This could possibly mean he's done this before so I don't want to risk anything
I need to play it smart
"Of course not Mr. Minamino whatever happened today stays in between us and that is all" I said as I bowed my head slightly towards him in a show of respect towards the man
He put his gun down and back into his holster like some cliche secret agent in a movie. But this was far from it, this was a man who was moments away from putting me on a shirt
"Okay now that's over with Hikigaya boy there's another reason I wanted you to stay…I wanted to say thank you for today you did us a great service. Here have some money for your troubles and my personal number just in case you need anything"
He handed me a fat stack of money. I couldn't put an exact number but it was definitely over 50k yen. Along with that was his personal number on a small piece of paper
I couldn't exactly say no so I picked up the money was went on my way home but not without having a chat with Hayato outside
We both were currently outside gazing at the sunset next to the bay. He pulled out a small 200ml bottle of whiskey from his coat pocket. Probably got it from his older looking partner
"Want some?"
"No, I'm good. You do know we're too young to drink right?"
"Old enough to kill old enough to drink"
"I have to agree with you there"
We shared a laugh and a drink in the end of it and parted ways soon after
When I got to the garage to park the car my actual boss was waiting for me. I expected as such, the other Minamino probably told him of our little adventure
Unlike Mr. Minamino, who I was with , my boss while similar in facial structure and features was 6'2 in height and a very dangerous looking person who could intimidate me in a moment's notice. So you could imagine how scared shitless I am right now
"How was today Hachiman?" He asked
"As good as any other day boss. How was your day today?" I responded with a small smile
"It was good thanks for asking…well it was good till I got a call from my brother"
Shit well here it comes
"While I do love my brother Hachiman, he's a person that likes risk while I keep it safe. So when he lets me now my driver was involved in his adventures and one of my cars has bullet holes in it you can expect that I'm very angry right now"
I take a moment to look down and gather my thoughts before speaking, "Im truly sorry boss but everything was out of my control I just did what I had to do"
"One more question before I let you go…Did you accept anything from him?"
"Yes I did. Some money and his phone number"
He sighs, "may god be with you son" and with that he walked away leaving me alone
I didn't know how to feel at that moment. I quite possibly have made the wrong decision back then. Maybe accepting his money and number was a way of luring me in. but even so
You could say it was worth it in the end
A couple days later
Today was like yesterday
And yesterday was like two days ago
And two days ago was like today
My life had taken a turn for the worse as my days got more and more boring. I just kept on driving scummy rich men
I never heard from Hayato and Mr. Minamino, they were most likely waiting for me to call them but I didn't want to seem desperate and reach out
Well at least today was my day off and I had something to do that was very much important to me
I was getting a visitor from my past
My loving little sister Komachi who managed to convince our…well her parents to let her come under the guise of a friends day out
I had to dress for the occasion of course since we were going to the more fancier parts of Tokyo. I had one a three piece suit. A black coat over a dark blue jacket. A nice and tailored white dress shirt and dark blue pants
My hair had grown a little too much so I made sure it was neat and slicked back for the occasion
Currently I was on my way to meet her taking one of the company's cars with permission of my boss of course so I could impress my sister and at least make it seem like I had done something right when I left. A 2021 BMW X3, a luxury SUV with many accessories and nice red leather seats
According to my sister she would be leaving the train and meeting me in Minato a couple miles of the bay where I lived and work
I drove for a good while because of the busy traffic that for some reason is always present at any time. And then suddenly there she was, my sister who I haven't seen in a long time
She had grown into a very beautiful lady in her final year of high school. Her hair had grown considerably and could probably reach down to her waist but it was currently tied up into a long ponytail that made her look a little childish but it fit her
When I finally reached her and parked next to her she was visibly shook
"Big bro?!"
"Yes yes it's your big bro. Get in you little rascal" I gave her a greeting just like old times with a big smile. I really missed her these years. I finally got to see her again
When she got in I finally got a clearer picture of her
She was wearing a nice and visibly expensive light blue dress. Her parents must be spoiling her ever since my departure, it makes me want to crack a laugh
"So how you been Komachi? How's school?"
"Oh my god you would not believe it! It's going so good! The service club was left alive because I managed to find new members to it and stayed president after you left" she screamed as if I wasn't right next to her. She even let of a large smile
She's as cheery as ever, it's as if we haven't been separated for this long
"So how's it going to you bro? You have a really nice car so I'm expecting something big!"
"Hehe yea you could say I've been doing good"
She sighs much to my confusion, was that not good enough?
"Even now you're still clueless! I WANT THE DETAILS BRO! like where you work! Or if you have a girlfriend or wife! Maybe even kids! I want to know everythingggggg" she looks at me in rage going on and on about 'details'
"Hey Komachi relax okay I'll tell you everything when we get to our date location" I put my hand up waving it from side to side
She finally calms down as she ask, "where are we going anyways?"
"A nice Italian restaurant. I booked a table for us because I heard it was good food"
"Yayyyyy" she swings her arms up in the air like a little kid. Truth was she was very much one to me, so much so it makes me smile as we park right outside the restaurant
I hope today last
But whilst embracing my happiness I failed to notice a pair of eyes from inside the restaurant following me
ANDDDD THATS ALL FOLKS!
Expect another chapter around the same time!
I greatly appreciate all the comments on the story I never expected this much attention with barely a week and one chapter in
And I want to address a couple things while I'm doing this
First of all: this will be a Mafia story not Yakuza, I'm thinking of a Mafia trying to take over Japan from the Yakuza so they'll be present as well
Second: is the fact that I know this story isn't of a very good quality. So any help from a comment is fine. I'll take any criticism and hope I can get better with future chapters
So please keep on with me and thank you for reading my FanFiction
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