Makoto was in his early thirties. As the youngest of three kids and a bachelor, it only made sense that Kotoko would live with him instead of his older brother with two kids of his own. Kotoko's mom died in childbirth and her father seven years later in a traffic accident. Kotoko was a delight, but for a openly gay man, raising a child seemed odd. Many of the more conservative members of the family criticized the brothers but they kept their plan. Kotoko being a fujoshi is a large part of why at family get togethers he receives scorn. Makoto however would deal with twice as much bullshit if it meant keeping Kotoko with him. They did many things together, like getting hair and nails done. He goes to all of her school functions. He cross dresses as a way to relieve stress, and Kotoko dresses like a boy to show her support.

He had red orange hair carefully tied in a ponytail that reached an inch past his shoulders. He had freckles too, although not as many as Kotoko, as far as Ryu could see. His body was lean but looking at his arms, it showed he was not a pushover. He had the same color eyes as her but his were more rounded. His eyes were clearly sizing up the boys. Kotoko wasn't kidding when he said that if they were caught he was going to kill them.

"Kotoko, I said tell me what happened. I won't get mad if it is the truth." "Uh. well you know how women have three virginities?" she started slowly. "Go on." he prodded. "Uh, I still have one? Ha ha…" "Where?" "Excuse me?" "I asked where are you still a virgin." "Makoto, I don't really feel comfortable discussing this in the bar." "Want to go upstairs?" "Geez! I still have my butt virginity! Happy now!" she yelled and instantly put her hands over her mouth but it was too late. Everyone in the bar started cheering and congratulations on having sex. Makoto stared down the patrons until they shut up. "Did you use protection?" "Yes, I don't want to catch anything nasty." Is that all you want to tell me?" Kotoko nodded her head and Makoto sighed.

He put his hands on his hips and looked up at the ceiling, or maybe something beyond it. "I can't blame you for doing something I did once. I would be a hypocrite. I don't know what I'll tell you mom though. Don't make this a habit. As an uncle, I want to cheer you on but as your guardian I can't have you falling into bad rumors. Everyone will blame me and try to take you from me again."

He then looked at us. "Honestly, I am her uncle. I look out for her and I think she could have done better. You caught me at a bad time but I will let it go. If I hear you hurt Kotoko, we will find you and you won't like what happens next. Got it?" When the boys said they got it Makoto smiled and said "Good, nice to meet you. I'm Makoto Shibata, owner of Plus O Arrow. The patrons cheered again and this time he blushed and ruffled Kotoko's hair. They spent the next three hour at the bar drinking soda and talking to the patrons. Makoto pulled them aside and told them "Today was a freebee. Next time you need to come in drag. If you don't, we will make you cosplay and perform for the others." "We'll perform!" Yumoto cheerfully said. Ryu didn't say anything. It's not like he would ever be caught in drag. He checked his phone and saw it was time to go. They left the bar and went to the train station.

The two Battle Lovers decided to go to the bath house and leave together for school. Ryu didn't have time to go home and get his things or uniform for school. He was going to have to ask Io to bring an extra uniform to school and allow him to copy the homework. He wondered how much money that would cost him. Luckily there were only two assignments due today. It took almost two hours to get to the bath. That only left enough time to wash of the smell of sex, cigarettes, and perfume from the bar off their bodies and run to school.