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Chapter 7

Rima.

Sparrow was fast. And when I say fast, I mean fast. But then again, speed is my middle name, so I won, with him 3 meters behind me- such a pity.

Ruka won also, she fought with a turtle anyway. How slow. We both got 75 bucks each, and gave them our victory marks. Mine's a customized white band-aid with the black print: Blank, and dashed with stars in rainbow colours, while you know Ruka's from her 1 on 1 with Black Beard.

After our minor motor-crossing we went home to Ruka's house first, parked our bikes on the garage, removed our make-up and brushed our hair.

Then we walked over to Ichijou's.

Ichijou.

I went straight home back to my country after my grandfather's call. My butler fetched me at the airport, and drove me home.

We own a lot of companies here, and once I turn 21, all of them will be moved to my name. Currently, my grandfather is the head of each of them. My mother and father died when I was 12 on a car crash, from then on, my safety was everything, especially my studies, for I am the only heir.

I grew disciplined and responsible in all words and actions. I was the perfect grandson every grandparent could dream of having, and with that I asked him a little freedom. When I turned 13, he consented in my idea of becoming a kkangpae or a gangster, in one condition; I'll continue my studies abroad 2 months before I turn 15. I agreed.

Why I became a gangster? T'was because I want to protect myself with my own hands and being a kkangpae at that time was quite popular.

I didn't bear the name Takuma Ichijou for the fear of staining it, and so I set a code name for myself- Anonymous. And those who knew me by my true name were just my gangster chums- Blank, Blonde and Zero, the ones who joined the gangster world as young as me, only, they were there a year advance.

And on how they decided to become gangsters... was always a mystery to me.

Ruka.

"Wow, never thought a house this big had been in the neighbourhood for who knows how long." I said, staring at the enormous structure, behind the tall black gate. Yeah, it was my first time visiting there.

"House is an understatement, you know that, Ruka."

"Yeah, whatever you say." I pressed the intercom and heard a firm voice behind.

"Good noon. Takuma's residence."

"Ah, yeah. We're looking for Takuma Ichijou."

"Who may you be?"

"Souen Ruka and Touya Rima."

"We'll confirm that for a sec."

We waited for a minute before the intercom came alive again. The gates mechanically slid open and we were greeted by the metal-detecting machine on the entrance, like what they do on those airports.

"Guys, stop that. They're my friends." Ichijou descended the stairs and scowled at them. They bowed at him and apologized to us immediately.

He smiled and led us towards what he called as parlour. "So, what brings you two here?" he said, after a maid placed three cups of tea in front of us.

Rima sipped her tea and bit on a rose cookie without hesitation.

"Wow! Ichijou! You've grown! You're as blonde as ever. And I thought your eyes were green, now they're emeralds!" I gawked at him as he smiled sheepishly. Rima just shook her head and continued at what she was doing.

"E-eh? R-ruka, I think you're overreacting a bit there." He laughed awkwardly and scratched his neck.

"I couldn't agree more." Rima seconded the notion.

I pouted. "meanies!" I sipped the tea and ate rose cookies like Rima. "Ah... Ichijou, I was wondering if you know, you'll come back kkangpaeing..." Rima looked at me with a questioning air.

"About that... I'm sorry but, no." Ichijou looked sad by the thought; I know he'd love to go back. But, judging by his status in life, there are many hindrances.

"Ah, I see." I sipped some more tea.

"Ichijou," It was Rima's turn to talk. "about the party... will there be... nobles?" Again, I was weirded out. I mean, nobles? Seriously, that's like used 2467326478236498237 centuries ago, can't she just say 'rich people'? Yeah, I'm the joker. XD

Ichijou speculated her and then smiled gently. "No need to worry. I got your backs."

"Psh." Rima waved a hand at him. "The heck is that answer. I was indirectly asking what we should wear."

Ichijou chuckled. "Semi-formal, I guess."

"Okay, we won't bother going then." Rima said nonchalantly.

"E-eh? Why?" Ichijou looked a bit surprised and a little disappointed.

"No budget." She said oh-so-matter-of-factly. I nudged her.

Ichijou laughed. "Typical Rima. You'd like me to buy you the outfit don't you?"

"I didn't say that." Rima chewed another rose cookie.

"Hm. Really?" He grinned and sipped his tea.

"Nah, don't worry Ichijou, we've got bucks from motor-crossing this morning anyway." I interjected before Ichijou gets any funny idea, like sending a dressmaker right at this instance.

"After all these years, you're still in it?"

"Well, old habits die hard. It's fun anyway."

"Just be safe, the two of you." He looked at us seriously.

"Psh. Tell that to them." Rima said, fixing her bangs.

I nodded at that and asked about the party before Ichijou turns into serious mode again. It felt really awkward when he did.

We left after a short chat and decided to go to the mall. Before that, we had a minor argument about whether or not he should drive us off, he won in the end. It was unfair, two against one, and Rima was biasing on Ichijou, telling me it was rude to decline so much.

Talk to my moisturized hand, Rima, you just want to save up for the fare.

Rima.

Ichijou wanted to tag along with us and also drive us home. But a business call hindered him to, so he sent one of his drivers to wait for us in the parking lot. Good boy. (insertmoneyfacehere)

We've been walking around different boutiques now, I'm counting. This is the 7th shop that we entered since we got here.

"Rima! Look here! This suits you well!" She was indicating a light blue mini dress.

I don't mind wearing short outfits since I'm a model and all. "Yeah, get me a size 4."

"Here you go." Ruka happily handed it to me and pushed me inside a fitting cubicle.

I quickly changed into it and smiled, I looked rather taller with it showing most of my legs, plus it's a good combo with the pump heels that I got yesterday from my photoshoot.

I took it off and went back to my old clothes. I knocked on the cubicle beside me. "Ruka?"

"Yeah? Wait a minute, I'm taking it off now..."

"I'll go ahead to the counter, yeah?"

"Hmm... okay okay."

"Are you alright there? Did the zipper rip your skin off?"

"NO!" Then she laughed suddenly.

"Whatever, I'm going to pay now, meet you there."

"Yeah yeah."

So, like what I said, I paid for my dress, then Ruka followed suit, hers was a metallic silver one-piece dress that fell on mid thigh.

We got our paper bags, and then walked out of the boutique, when somebody grabbed my elbow and turned me to look at him.

"Are you... kkangpae Blank?"

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