As the days fly by your relationship only grows with Matsuno brothers. They come by the cafe almost every single day, and take you out when they can. They also have started to help out at the cafe so you aren't as stressed. However you hired Choromatsu as a full fledged member to help clean and help with bills. He seems so happy to say he has a job and even happier when you commend him on his work.
One day, Jyushimatsu surprises you.
"(Y/N)! WE'RE GOING TO THE AQUARIUM!" He exclaims.
"What?!" you ask.
Ichimatsu comes from behind saying, "I'll help Choromatsu and the kid, go have fun."
You hesitate before Jyushimatsu throws you over his shoulder and zooms out. You can't help but giggle and laugh at how excited Jyushimatsu is. He hurriedly makes his way to the aquarium and pulls out tickets.
"Choromatsu nii-san helped me get them!" Jyushimatsu exclaims.
You smile and hook arms, "Well that's nice of him, but right now I'm spending my day with you!"
Jyushimatsu laughs, and then walks inside. You stay close together as you look at all of the fish. Jyushimatsu imitates some of the fish and you laugh loudly. People look at you, and you do your best to muffle your laughter. However with Jyushimatsu around you find it a daunting task…
Finally you calm yourself down enough so you can go eat lunch. Jyushimatsu does that water trick a few times and you tell him to stop or else you'll die from laughter. He does so and you talk about just everything going on. He tells you how the brothers feel, and how they tell him all of their problems. As you listen you wonder something.
"Jyushi do you ever talk to someone about your feelings?" you asks gently.
You see him tense before laughing, "I don't need to!"
You sigh before changing the topic to a much lighter tone full of laughter and smiles again. You finish up eating before walking around the rest of the aquarium and taking a picture together. Jyushimatsu picks you up bridal style and you laugh as the picture is being taken. The man taking it says your a cute couple, and you blush wildly. You tell him thank you before heading to the gift shop. You find a cute bracelet and get it for Angel as a thank you present. You also find a small wristband that's yellow and has a small octopus on it. You giggle before grabbing it and going up to pay.
After paying you look around for Jyushimatsu before someone crashes into you. You fall over and groan looking behind you. A young man is lying on the floor rubbing his head. Above him is a couple of guys sneering down at him. You get up slowly and help the young man up as well.
"I am so sorry," he says meekly.
You smile gently and say, "Hey it's ok are you alright?"
His shoulders shake as he nods. The men go up to grab him and you stand in the middle.
"I don't think he wants anything to do with you two…" you mutter.
They smirk, "Yeah? Well it's none of your business!"
You hold your arm out moving the young man behind you like a protective parent, "He doesn't want to go! He's terrified of you!"
The men growl before going to hit you. You cower away but stay in front of the young man protectively. Before the man can even lay a finger on you, his fist is stopped in a firm grasp. You peek out, and see Jyushimatsu holding onto his fist tightly. His expression is very strange… He still holds that smile, but now it looks forced and angry. His eyebrows crease and he looks ready to kill someone.
"(y/n), please wait here," Jyushimatsu says grinning.
He drags the two men outside and you turn away not knowing if you wanna look. The young man shakes violently beside you and you rest a hand on his shoulder. He stills before you very gently move your hand to the other shoulder and pull him into a side hug. He tenses for a moment before stilling and letting out a breath.
"You gonna be ok?" you ask gently.
He nods, "T-thank you, they are… They are my stepbrothers…"
"Your step brothers?" you ask shocked.
"I wanted to move out and they just came with me… When we were younger they relied on me to do everything for them and I guess I just… I let this happen…" he whispers.
You shake your head, "They know what's right and what's wrong. This isn't your fault…"
He nods, "Thank you…"
"When all of this is over how about you come to my cafe? It'll be free of charge and you can just relax…" you ask.
He finally smiles and nods, "Yes, thank you I'd love that…"
You smile back and finally turn around to see Jyushimatsu is by the window waving. You tug the man forward and leave.
"I never caught your name," you say to him.
He looks over and says, "My name is Kiyoshi."
You smile and stick out your hand, "Nice to meet you I'm (y/n), and this is-"
"JYUSHIMATSU!" Jyushi shouts.
Kiyoshi blinks before smiling and then returning to his stoic expression. You hold onto Jyushimatsu's hand double checking to see if he was injured, but it looks like he barely has a scratch on him! Finally you arrive and you walk inside Kiyoshi behind you. You see Ichimatsu in the corner but no Angel. Choromatsu probably left not too long ago, and so it seems that Ichi was alone. Kiyoshi walks in and looks around curiously before meekly walking over to a couch and sitting down on it. He looks around slowly not sure what to do with himself.
Well not until Angel shows up that is.
Angel appears out of nowhere and jumps onto the couch beside him causing him to flinch. He looks over to Angel with wide eyes as she grins brightly towards him. He looks around not knowing what to do when Angel pouts.
"You don't smile much," she says softly.
Kiyoshi replies, "Sorry?"
Angel chuckles, "Eh it's fine I'll have you smiling soon."
Kiyoshi seems confused but shakes his head, "I'm Kiyoshi."
Angel beams and sticks out her hand, "My name is Angel!"
Kiyoshi hesitantly shakes her hand, "Um it's nice to meet you…"
Angel smiles, "So what brings you here?"
Kiyoshi looks nervous so you answer, "Kiyoshi's stepbrothers were mean to him so we brought him here."
Angel understands what you mean and says, "Well if your brothers come around I'll take care of em!"
She poses like Karamatsu would but more like a superhero and finally Kiyoshi laughs. He stops and covers his mouth almost embarrassed. Angel beams and it feels like the room brightens because of her smile. Kiyoshi stares at her with wide eyes, and then looks away after making eye contact. Angel's smile softens and she starts talking rapidly to Kiyoshi. Kiyoshi just nods and blinks trying to keep up with the child like girl.
It starts to get late and Kiyoshi sighs, "I've gotta go it's getting late…"
"What about your brothers?" you ask worriedly.
He shrugs, "I don't know… But I have to go home sooner or later…"
Angel latches onto his arm, "No way! You're not leaving! Especially with your mean brothers at home!"
He sighs and manages to pry her off, "I've gotta go, I can't hide forever…"
Angel looks close to tears and says, "NOOO! You gotta stay! Please! Just for tonight?"
"Angel what has gotten into you? You've never acted so childish before…" you mutter.
Angel turns and that's when you see her expression. It's so desperate and full of worry… She looks like she's about to cry, and practically is begging you.
"I'll give you my phone number and call you when I get there ok?" he says.
Angel is about to retort when you respond, "Yes she doesn't have a phone so I'll put it in mine."
Kiyoshi nods and gives it to you before looking to Angel. She looks upset as she bites her lips and rubs her arms. Kiyoshi touches her shoulders before smiling, and she smiles weakly back. She waves goodbye as he leaves, and then turns to you before taking your phone and holding it close.
"Everything is going to be fine Angel," you tell her sweetly.
She shakes her head, "You don't understand (y/n)."
You sigh, "Help me understand then."
She turns to you and says, "Something bad is going to happen, I know it."
"How do you know it?" Ichimatsu says joining in.
Angel turns to him and shakes, "It's this cold feeling I always get in my chest. I know something is going to happen."
Ichimatsu squints at her before walking over and sitting next to her. He very awkwardly pats her head and looks away embarrassed.
"I-If something happens, we'll help him…" he mutters.
You smile warmly and kiss his cheek, "Thank you for comforting her."
Ichimatsu nods as you continue, "And Ichi is right Angel if something does happen we'll sprint over as fast as possible!"
Angel blows out air and nods, "Ok, I'll have faith."
You smile at that and clean up. Jyushimatsu and Ichimatsu help as Angel sits on the couch staring intently at your phone. Finally it rings and she jolts. She presses the answer button and puts it to her ear.
"Ok, good. Kiyoshi real quick tell me where you live," she demanded softly.
She nods and then says, "Ok thank you."
You walk over and manage to hear him, "Relax Angel I'll be fine they may rough me up a bit but I'll be ok."
Angel shakes her head and starts bouncing her knee wildly. You see panic and worry in her eyes and wonder what the hell is wrong? Angel makes him stay on the line as he walks in. He repeatedly tells her everything is going to be fine when he goes silent. Angel stands up and pulls the phone away from her ear.
That's when you heard the screaming...
