Chapter 3: New Threats and a new friend

Its been 2 months since Yuri and her friends created the club, since then they've been going on self-defense training and doing their duties by preventing other students from getting beaten up.

School just ended and they're heading out to go home.

"Ahh~ That was tiring!" Yuri said while stretching her arms in the air

"Seriously, Satoshi-Sensei (their self-defense teacher) has been getting strict lately" Makoto said making a grumpy look on her face.

"Who can blame him? We have to do this for our safety." Shiori replied

"That aside- our club's been doing a good job, hasn't it Yusuke?"

"That's right Ishio, the principal said we should keep it up" "But at the same time we should be more cautious"

"Right". They all replied.

They stopped at an intersection, said their good byes and began to walk in different directions.

"Hey Yusuke, isn't your house that way?" Yuri said while pointing to her right.

"Uhm yes.. I have some errands, so I'm heading this way." Yusuke started walking away leaving Yuri curious.

The night was beginning to take over as Yusuke walks to a dark alley. Someone was waiting for him...

"Why did you call me out here?"

"Well you know, your damned club has been a pain in the ass for us."

"And you want me to let you guys off the hook? There's no damn way that's happening."

"Oh well, I knew you'd say that."

He began raised his hand and more thugs appeared.

Yusuke scans his surroundings and finds that he has been surrounded.

"Shit, there's no escaping this, I'm gonna have to fight them"

"Hahaha! You think you can take all of us you little punk!"

"I just have to clear a way for an exit". He thought to himself

The thugs rushed at him, each one trying to get a hit on Yusuke. They landed a lot of hits on him but he was able to retaliate with a few of his moves. After a few minutes they still haven't stopped, Yusuke was able to make a run for it but a considerable amount followed him.

He hid behind a car beside a convenience store and wiped blood off of his mouth.

Yusuke heard them coming and stayed quiet.

"Where is that damned brat!"

"I saw him go here somewhere."

"Tch~ We'll get him another time."

A person, who looked like their leader, cam upfront.

"No, he couldn't have gotten that far"

"How are you sure Fujimaki-san?"

"I just am, anyway"

He took a deep breath

"HEY KID! Wherever you are! Remember this, we will come back for you!" Fujimaki shouted.

"And make sure to warn your other groupies!"

They all started laughing. Yusuke was frozen in shock, he began to sweat heavily, thinking about what to do next.

He stayed there, for an hour, unable to stand from shock.

Then a girl who was passing by came and reached her hand out.

"Do you need some help?" She said

Yusuke grabbed her hand, then she helped him up.

"You're in pretty bad shape, were you in a fight?"

"uh...Yes."

"You should try to avoid fights as much as possible. Don't your parents get worried?"

"I don't live with them right now, I live in an apartment by myself."

"Oh are you having problems with your parents?"

"What? No, why'd you ask that?"

"N-Nothing..."

She looked down on the ground.

"You're so lucky..." She muttered to herself

Yusuke looked at her then noticed she was holding a guitar in her other hand.

"So, you're a musician eh?"

"Ah~Yes! Although I only play on the streets, but that's already more than enough for me." She said while smiling.

"Well, it was nice talking to you, but I better head home now." Yusuke replied.

"Alright, I guess we'll see each other some other time then"

"Oh that's right, I forgot to ask, what's your name?"

"Iwasawa Masami. What about yours?"

"Tachibana Yusuke." He said then shook her hand.

"Well Iwasawa-san, it was nice meeting you."

"Likewise."

They both waved good-bye then headed in different directions.