Tokita Ohma was born and raised in "The Inside," he is lacked of basic education on simple facts.
He entrusts his earning to Akiyama Kaede, since she knows better to handle his expenses and earning than him.
Kaede saved some of his money to the bank, while she kept the remaining huge cash in her closet.
Ohma always asked for his money for food. His only luxury in his life is to fill his stomach with tasty dishes.
He once risked his life just to escape from hunger. That's why he eats whatever kind of food he is craving.
Ohma's left with Mr. Kazuo to attend his Kengan Match for a week.
Akiyama Kaede was left alone in her apartment. She grabs the opportunity to clean and do her choirs
"Can't believe i endure living in such a messy house"
She was interrupted when someone buzzed her doorbell.
To her surprise, she saw an old lady at her door.
"Good Morning" the old lady greeted her with a smile.
Kaede smiled back" Good Morning Onesan, how may i help you with?"
"I traveled from osaka, I think i lost somewhere in tokyo, i also lost contact with my son" the old lady explained.
"Have you tried to report it to the police station?" Kaede asked.
The old lady shook her head, "someone comes after me" she said in a low whispered voice.
Kaede examined the lady. She looked exhausted and harmless.
"You want to come in onesan?, Let me figure out how we can trace your son" She offered her a warm smile.
The old lady nodded and followed kaede inside.
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The lady gazed around her apartment, and she noticed the rags and vacuum cleaner on the floor.
"I think you are in the middle of your cleaning task. I'm sorry to disturb you" She bowed her head and apologized.
Oh! It's fine, in fact, almost done. Join me at lunch, i bet traveling from Osaka will make you starve.
Kaede felt at ease with the old woman. Maybe it was because she longed for a mother.
As time passed, the old lady shared her struggles she experienced in Osaka. kaede listened to her and felt sorry for her,
"I think I'd better go, Ms.Akiyama, Thank you so much for your hospitality"
"How about your son?" We still have no clue where he is?" She worriedly asked.
"I'm going to the police station and staying there for a night"
"It is getting dark outside onesan. It would be better if you stayed here for a night. i will go with you to the police station tomorrow morning"
"But-"
"But tonight, you will sleep in my place, i know your tired onesan, you take your rest" she demanded
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Kaede woke up to the creaking footsteps outside.
She stood up to check on it, and to her surprise, she saw a tall man wandering around her living room.
He was an inch taller than ohma and had a muscular build.
"Who are you?" She remembered the old lady and ran quickly to the guest room " Onesan" She didn't find any trace of the lady
The male intruder wrapped his arms around her shoulders and dug into the crook of her neck, breathing in her scent. "thank you for taking care of my mother"
"Mo-mother?" kaede stuttered, frightened to speak up
She heard him smirking" Let me return the favor for taking care of her" as he said that he pushed kaede roughly on the bed.
The intruder crawled in the bed, and stopped when kaede slapped him on his face.
The man let out a laugh, and lunged at her with his fist raised.
She took a hit her face. The pain was immediate, and black spots filled her vision.
She felt a heavy body hovering above her.
"Thats enough, i got all we wanted" a familiar voice comes to her senses. 'Onesan'
"But Mother-
"I said that's enough, we need to hurry, idiot!"
The intruder stood slowly "We will meet again, princess" he said, and he left.
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The days passed and ohma returned from his trip.
Kaede decided to keep it from ohma for a while, but ohma noticed that there was something going with her.
He also noticed a bruise on her face.
"Oh this, I slipped in the bathroom" she said
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One night, He caught her drinking alcohol on the kitchen, lost, she was deep in thought.
Akiyama Kaede ? Something wrong?" He asked, concerned about this sudden act, and why she acted strange when he came home. Judging by her posture, she seemed to be bothered by something.
"Ohma kun, you there,"
He observed her exhausted and frightened face when he turned to her side.
Ohma nodded. "Are you ok kaede?"
Offcourse I'm fine-"
Whats going on akiyama kaede" he said suddenly, interrupting her sentence with his firm voice.
'I said i'm fine"
He didn't buy any of it. She was obviously lying to him, and herself.
The atmosphere became uncomfortably silent for the two of them
Until kaede speak up " while your away, a intruder entered our house" She trailed, having a hard time finding her words.
"Tell me what exacly happend kaede" He murmured, sounding frustrated by the low tone in his voice.
Kaede trailed off, looking away from ohma.
" i let an old woman stay here, i have no idea that she was connected to the Syndicate" she explained.
"The bruise on your cheek" he asked.
Getting what he meant. She nodded
Where else are you hurt?" he asked.
I'm not hurt anywhere else, don't worry."
"Then, who hurt you?"
"It was an accident"
"Who?"She tensed on his firm voice ; clearly that had not been the right thing to say.
She looked down. " his son, i fought back,thats why he hit me"
Ohma absorbed her revelation into his mind. There was a silence between the two for a couple of moments.
"They took all my jewelry, including your money, i will pay for the money they stole from you, dont worry"
Ohma chuckled" None sense Kaede"
"i already prepared the money," kaede respond.
"I can live without any single penny in my pocket" he stated matter of factly.
"I know, but you earned that money" she mumbled
"Why did you keep it from me in the first place?"
"Because my money wasnt enough yet to cover the lost" she sighed in exasperation
"You sounded like Mr Nogi," Ohma felt relieved and disappointed at the same time.
Relieved because it's just a simple robbery and not a ghost from his past.
Disappointed because she cared about money rather than her safety.
A long moment swept in, He walked off to the main door. "I'll go out for a walk".
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Ohma meet his old friend from "The inside"
"Hey, its been a long time Tokita"
"Have you heard about a freak using his mother to robbed? Ohma cut the small talk and stated his point.
His old mate let out a low chuckle. " You want his head? Give me a day and I"ll deliver it straight to you." He put a cigarette in his mouth
"Is he connected to the yakuza?" He asked.
He paused and lit his cigarette. Taking a drag, he spoke again. "He was associated with Kanryuu, not quite considered a piece"
Ohma nodded. "He stole my money, get em back, its yours" and he left.
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Kaede is still in the kitchen and drinking when front door suddenly opened. Kaede spun her head, startled. Heavy shoes stepped on the floor and came in a tall man.
"Oh,Ohma kun'!" She called her out as he closed the door and locked it. He glanced over his shoulder as kaede asked. "Where have you been?."
Ohma ignored her, and walked off to the sink to wash his hands.
Kaede rose from her seat, grit her teeth, before she sprinted and embraced him from behind, surprising him.
She dug her face into his upper back and squeezed his waist with her arms wrapped around.
"Akiyama Kaede" He said.
"I'm sorry Ohma Kun"
Ohma smirked then he spun in her arms to face her. "If your sorry for the money" Kaede untangled him, "Then forget it"
Kaede bowed her head and sighed.
Ohma chuckled as he shook his head. "Never see you act like a child before kaede"
"Ohma kun"
"Give yourself a bath. I hate your stinky smell.