Chapter 2
The OC POV is now changed to **Akihiro's POV** as it has been established that the OC is Akihiro.
Also, Akihiro is going to mentioned as Hiro for short so it avoids confusion to the readers
**Akihiro's POV**
Akihiro woke up feeling like something bad was going to happen today. Ever since Akihito got home yesterday, Hiro knew that something bad was going to happen due to his brothers "little adventures". Hiro was pulled from his thoughts as Takashi made his way into the room and began opening up the room to let in the sun and the view of the koi pond.
"You know, Takashi, that you don't need to do that every mor-" Hiro broke off with a yawn and reached up to rub the sleep out of his eyes as he felt the air displacing around him as Takashi continued their morning routine.
"I know, Hiro-sama, that you are perfectly capable, but I serve the Takaba household and will complete these duties anyway." Takashi continued to bustle around the room and helped Hiro up before folding up the futon to be stored for the day.
Hiro found himself inside the bathroom with soft orders to wash up before breakfast. Hiro shook his head and disrobed. He knew that Takashi was perfectly happy to putter around the house like some maid, but he couldn't help but insist that Takashi not feel compelled to do so. He was part of their family after all, he didn't want Takashi to overwork himself like his pesky older brother was to do every other month.
As he washed, he knew Takashi was busy finishing up on their breakfast. It took years before Hiro was able to convince Takashi to eat their meals together, but the effort paid off. Now they ate together at nearly every meal and conversed more like friends than master and servant.
Hiro stepped out of the bath and dried off before stepping out of the bathroom to Takashi holding up his outfit for the day. Once dressed, they headed into the kitchen to the small informal dining table where they had the majority of their meals and dug into the traditional Japanese breakfast Takashi favours to cook.
"Hiro-sama, your schedule today is very relaxed, though your manager for X company would like you to drop in your manuscript at your convenience. The art gallery would also like you to meet with the owner today to discuss your next showcase." Takashi read out from his PDA.
Hiro gulped down the last of his rice before looking at Takashi, "Well, seeing as the art gallery is on the way back from X company I would like to drop off the manuscript first then meet with the owner..." He trailed off as he starts to think about what he wanted to do for his next gallery showcase, did he want to go with water colours again or experiment with something else?
Hmm, seems I need to look over my sample designs before deciding on what to tell the gallery.
"If that is your wish, Hiro-sama. We will need you to change into more appropriate clothing for this weather first before we head out." Takashi went to stand and Hiro quickly stood to grab his plates and utensils to assist Takashi with cleaning up.
**Akihito's POV**
Akihito looked in on his brother before he got ready to sneak out to go to the editor's office. He stood silently as he watched his brother curled up in his futon, though strode forward to tuck in his brother again as he noticed that the blanket slipped down Hiro's waist.
As he pulled the blanket up to Hiro's shoulder, his hand brushed his brothers small waist and he found himself tucking the long silver strand behind Hiro's ear. He had to catch himself from touching his brothers hair further and blushed before quickly backpedalling out of his brothers room as quietly as possible.
After quickly throwing on his comfortable pair of jeans and a long-sleeved T-shirt, he made his way to the entrance but stopped when he sees Takashi waiting for him with a jacket in hand.
"I know I will not be able to convince you to let me come along, Akihito-sama. But if you could please make sure to take this coat with you, Hiro-sama will be appeased." Takashi handed him the jacket and shoes before bowing and stepping aside. While Akihito is shocked, he blushed and clenched his hand around the jacket before shrugging it on.
"Tell Hiro-nii that I will meet up with him for lunch if his schedule is okay." Takashi nods his head and they both know that regardless of how busy Hiro is, he would always make time to sit down with family for a meal.
Throwing his backpack on and looping his camera bag over a shoulder, Akihito steps outside waving goodbye to Takashi as he steps out the gate and begins to jog down to the train station.
Editor won't be able to resist printing these! Big pay check here I come!
**Asami's POV**
Asami woke up how he usually did every other morning, a phone call from Kirishima indicating that a meeting with him was required. It seems punks will always step out of place. Asami made sure that he was ready to go by 6am for Kirishima was waiting downstairs with the limo.
After seating himself in the limo, Kirishima began to explain todays schedule. "Good morning, Asami-sama. Apologies for the early wake-up call, but I thought these punks would be of interest to you and have sent them to warehouse 5." Asami nodded as he took out a cigarette and waited as Kirishima leaned forward to light it for him as he usually does.
After a deep inhale, golden eyes glanced at Kirishima before shifting to look outside. I wonder what that Takaba Akihito is doing this morning? Will it take long for the editors office to tell him his pictures were blocked? Blinking he was startled out of his thoughts when he catches sight of startling blonde hair running in and out of pedestrians.
He leaned forward and watched as a grin spread over Takaba's face as he ran in and around foot traffic and jumped over obstacles before disappearing down an alley-way. Seems the hunt is on sooner than I thought. Smirk settling over Asami's features, he turned to Kirishima.
"Where are we on the investigation into the Takaba twins?" Kirishima fiddled around on his tablet for a few moments before adjusting his glasses as he began the latest news in his report on the brothers.
"Asami-sama, as you know, the twins are from a wealthy family and that only seems to be increasing its wealth as the youngest Takaba, Akihiro continues in his ventures through the stock market and his own talents as a professional in art and literature. Takaba Akihito is a freelance photographer, and while he does not seem to be making a lot of money out of this endeavour, he seems to also have his brothers luck on the stock market as well."
Asami leaned back and blew out a cloud of smoke. It seems to him that the Takaba twins are not only generous in appearance, but also hold substance in their intelligence as well. Such an enticing package, indeed. Asami was never one to deny himself his base desires, and his desire for these two Takaba's seemed to be increasing by the day which intrigued him.
"What is the situation on the photos Akihito took of the warehouse the other day?"
"I managed to get the editor to stop the run of those photos with the usual package and left a warning to stop all future pictures of the same nature." Kirishima nudged his glasses again before glancing at Asami with a searching look.
"Asami-sama, I apologise if this is out of my bounds...but, did you want me to send Suoh around to pick up the Takaba's?"
Asami crossed his legs and tapped his pointer finger on his lips as he thought about how he wanted the confrontation with the Takaba twins to begin. He wanted a hunt, but didn't know which method he wants to use once he has them in hand. One method may work for Akihito while it may not have the same effect on Akihiro. There was also their driver/bodyguard Takashi to take into account when it comes to Akihiro as well.
"What are the twins schedules like for the week?"
Kirishima fiddled with the tablet again before passing it over to Asami for his perusal. That generally meant that they must be pretty busy for the week if it was easier for the secretary to hand it over to Asami than to read it aloud.
"I could only manage to get most of the details in regards to Takaba Akihiro, Takaba Akihito is harder to pin down other than the pattern of sharing most meals with his brother." Kirishima reached into his suit to fish out the lighter and leaned over to light up Asami's cigarette as his gaze focussed on the schedule.
Asami looks over at Kirishima, "It seems that the only way to catch them together is when they meet for lunch." passing the tablet back to Kirishima, Asami decides on his course of action. "Find out where they go out for lunch and see if you can get me alone with Takaba Akihiro on Friday, seeing as he may be lunching alone that day."
"Hai, Asami-sama."
The limo pulls up to warehouse 5, Kirishima steps out to hold the door open for Asami. As he steps out he buttons his suit jacket together and smirks a little. "Lets go see what these punks have that makes you think they are worth my time, Kirishima."
**cue interrogation scene**
Asami looks down at the cowering punk at his feet. Once again they were just kids playing the adults game, not completely understanding the consequences of their actions.
"Kirishima, what is it these punks have that makes them so interesting?" a lighter clicked and smoke inhaled to be blown out over the bent heads in front of him.
"They claim that there is a new king-pin in town and that he is taking over your territory, Asami-sama."
Asami's brow rose, "Oh? How interesting..." Asami's foot kicks out and knocks the kid over onto his back. Making the kid hack up blood due to his cracked ribs and potential internal bleeding. "Do tell me names before I start getting irritated..."
The spiky haired kid, Ishida, whimpers and clutches at his cracked ribs. "H-h-h-his nam-me is Sazuki. He goes around to the Yankee kids and get them to sell his drugs."
"...and you think that is enough to make him think he is the king-pin of Tokyo?" Kirishima questions, making sure to take note of the name Ishida supplies as Asami glances over at him and nods.
Asami turns back to the punk kid, Ishida and smirks. "Well now, that just isn't good enough. I guess we will just need to...re-educate you on the matter."
**end interrogation scene**
Kirishima passes Asami a handkerchief for him to wipe his bloody hands on as he answers a call. "Hai, Suoh. Gomen, I will let Asami-sama know immediately." Kirishima ends the call before waiting for Asami to finish wiping his hands before taking the bloody handkerchief and wrapping it in plastic to be disposed of properly later.
"Asami-sama, Suoh has reported that Takaba Akihito has been spotted near Sion."
"Kirishima, make sure Suoh keeps an eye on the boy. Inform the driver that there has been a change of plans. It seems the hunt for Takaba Akihito may end sooner than expected."