A/N: Hello, readers! Welcome to another chapter! Enjoy!

edited on july 23rd, 2022 @ 9:05pm

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘-𝐎𝐍𝐄,
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝖼𝗍.

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TAKEMICHI WAS CURRENTLY SITTING ALONE in an abandoned bowling alley, thinking back to what Kazutora said.

"The Bonten group... used to hang out around this bowling area often."

Then he remembered Draken's words.

"Please stop trying to figure out Mikey's whereabouts."

Miyasato's.

"Takemichi, I know this is a lot to ask, and Draken will probably have my head if I ask you this. But please... Save Keiji. I want my best friend back."

Naoto's.

"You took 12 years too lightly! Sano Manjiro isn't the same person you knew!"

"Mikey-kun... Seems like... We can't meet anymore, huh..." Takemichi thought.

"In 12 years, please stay away from me."

"If that's the case... Wouldn't you be lonely?" Takemichi asked himself.

A gun was soon pointed at the side of his head.

"Don't move, or I'll shoot."

"Eh!?" Takemichi said.

"Hey, druggie, do you always have to point your gun at people? God damn."

Takemichi glanced over, seeing an older Keiji leaning on the wall with his arms crossed.

"Man! You stink like hell! You've smelled, even back then. Slimly looking mother fucker!" Sanzu exclaimed, ignoring Keiji's comment.

"'Back then'!?" Takemichi thought. "Who... are you?"

Sanzu pressed his finger to his lips. "Shush!" He said as footsteps were soon heard before they stopped behind him.

"Listen up, the boss will speak." Sanzu informed.

"It's the best future, isn't it?" Mikey spoke up. "So, anything you wanna ask?"

"Mikey-kun..." Takemichi teared up.

Takemichi soon holds up an envelope. "Here. I want to give you this." He said.

"... And that is?" Mikey asked.

"An invitation letter to my wedding. I want you to come, no matter what. Everyone... is doing well... just as you promised 12 years ago. Everyone... including Hina, is living a happy life. Everyone, except for you." Takemichi said.

Sanzu dug the barrel of the gun more into Takemichi's hair. "Hey man, shut your mouth or I'll kill you." He threatened.

"Could you leave us alone Sanzu, Keiji. I want to talk to him, just the two of us." Mikey said.

"... Got it. I'll be waiting downstairs." Sanzu said as he left.

"Sure thing, Manjiro." Keiji stated, using his foot to push himself off the wall before he followed Sanzu out of the room.

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"Sanzu... I got a bad feeling just now." Keiji said in a serious tone.

Sanzu looked at him. "When you get a bad feeling, that usually means—" He began.

"Yeah." Keiji finished. "Someone's gonna die."

"Huh? Um hey, what is going on over there?"

"Huh!?"

"Oh shit! The dude's gonna jump!"

"Someone's about to jump from the rooftop!"

"No way, you're kidding right?!"

Both Sanzu and Keiji turned around, seeing Mikey on the roof. "Mikey!?" Sanzu exclaimed.

"How's the view from the top, Mikey?" Shinichiro asked.

"It feels good, doesn't it?" Emma smiled.

"Take care of everyone, okay?" Baji told him.

"You got this, Mikey!" Draken said.

"Everyone, let's do this!"

"Mikey, stop!" Sanzu shouted as Mikey jumped from the roof.

Takemichi soon caught him on time before he fell. "I will not let you die!" He claimed. "Quick! Grab onto my hand!"

"... This is stupid... I tried to kill you, y' know? Yet..." Mikey trailed off.

"Mikey-kun... there's not much time left. I'm losing consciousness." Takemichi said.

"Let go of your hand. I want to end everything here and now." Mikey said.

"Come on... you'll regret doing that... Mikey-kun... quick... quick... I will... definitely save you... no matter what... I'll go back to the past as many times... as much as I can..."

"What are you talking about? You can't go back anymore, right? This is why I never wanted to meet you. I didn't want this to happen. I literally just shot you, Takemitchy." Mikey reminded him.

"Please... put me in peace..."

"Shut up! Why are you always like this? Always and always. You always put all the burden on yourself! Oi, Manjiro! Just say it once, just say 'please help me', damn it! And I'll definitely come to save you!" Takemichi said. "Manjiro!"

Mikey then began tearing up. "Please help me... Takemitchy..." He said.

A sudden zap went through Takemichi. "Huh?" He said to himself.

Keiji walked up to a now deceased Mikey and Takemichi on the street. "I sacrificed my friendship with Toru just for you to die on me, huh? Hey, Manjiro. If I had to do it over again, I would betray you without a second thought." Keiji admitted, closing Mikey's eyes and walking away.

"Rest easy, Jiro-chan."

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《 𝖩𝖴𝖭𝖤 𝟤𝟢𝟢𝟪 》

"Don't forget that there's no other gang besides us, here in Tokyo."

Kanto Manji Gang.
Kokonoi Hajime.

A red head swung his black boot across a deliquent's face as his hands were placed in his pockets. His white trench coat was unbuttoned and he went shirtless.

"Man! You guys are hella weak!"

Kanto Manji Gang.
Koyanagi Keiji.

"What a view... Look at our undefeatable boss go."

Kanto Manji Gang.
Sanzu Haruchiyo.

"He really did this all alone!"

"... So you've arrived... Takemitchy."

Kanto Manji Gang.
Sano Manjiro.

TOKYO MANJI REVENGERS.

FINAL ARC, BEGINS.

The final battle to end it all!

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"Yakuza?! It's the real deal!" Takemichi exclaimed in his head.

"Long time no see! Takemitchy!"

"Wh—... Who are you?" Takemichi questioned.

"C'mon man! It's me, Hayashida Haruki!"

"Huh!? Pah-chin!? Pah-chin-kun!? Hold on, did you get released from juvie?!" Takemichi asked.

"Huh? What kind of joke are you making? That's old news!" Mitsuya grinned.

"You really need to get your head in the right mindset, Takemichi." Miyasato added on.

"Mitsuya-kun!? Miya-kun!?"

"Taka-chan is here too!? What a coincidence!" Hakkai said.

"What's up, Takemitchy? Ya looking for a room, too?" Peh-yan asked.

"Peh-yan-kun!" Takemichi exclaimed.

"Oh? You're searching for a room to rent, Taka-chan?" Hakkai questioned.

"Yeah, I was thinking of renting a small atelier room..." Mitsuya replied.

"Can you believe it, Hakkai? Mitsuya is annoyingly picky about rooms!"

"You can't give me a decent room that's why!"

"I won't forgive you if you leave Taka-chan disappointed, okay Pah-chin-kun?"

"Of course! That's why Pah-chin and Peh-yan run a real estate company in the future!" Takemichi noted.

"Peh-yan can you search a room for me too?" Hakkai asked. "Living with Yuzuha is tiring, she keeps on nagging!"

"Not a problem, I've got a list right here!" Peh-yan said.

"Oo-ooh! Lemme see it too!" Chifuyu said.

"Let me see the list as well. Living in my loft is getting tiredsome." Miyasato stated.

"They're searching for a room to rent... Everyone's grown up as well!"

"Come take a look too, Takemitchy!"

"Sure!"

"Peh-yan! These are all so expensive!" Hakkai complained.

"Hey, aren't your parents rich, though?" Hakkai argued.

"Whoa! They got a spiral staircase!" Chifuyu exclaimed.

"See there? This listing is good but it says here it's not suitable to be made as a workplace." Mitsuya pointed out.

"Huh? But why? Peh-yan! Tell me why is it not suitable!" Pah-chin shouted.

"It's because I went and negotiated with the owner, and then he replied like that, understand!? Is your brain vacuum-packed, Pah-chin!"

"That's not a compliment!"

"Ah, that's right, Takemitchy. Why not invite them for your plan now?" Chifuyu asked as he grinned. "If these guys are in, we're gonna have some incredible strength on our side, that's for sure!"

"Hm..."

"You're not wrong... but let's not do that." Takemichi said.

"Huh?"

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Miyasato was soon on a train with Chifuyu, Takemichi, Hakkai. "Man, those guys are amazing." Hakkai commented.

"What do you mean?" Takemichi asked.

"They're moving forward, y' know! I gotta keep up!" Hakkai replied.

"You're fine where you are, Hakkai! Don't worry about it, I'm sure you'll become someone great!" Takemichi reassured.

"... Me? How are you so sure about it?" Hakkai questioned.

"See ya!" Hakkai bids farewell to the three.

"See you tomorrow!"

"... Why didn't you tell them about your plan? It was such a good chance since they were all there!" Chifuyu said.

"Well... I can't help it, they are really a bunch of hardworking people! They got plans ahead, there's no way I can invite them." Takemichi said.

"... I see... I wonder if there's someone else—" Chifuyu paused as he looked at his phone. "Oh shit! I need to go for my part-time job!"

"Huh?"

"Sorry, Takemitchy! I gotta go!" Chifuyu said.

"Part-time? A pet shop!"

"Sorry I'm a bit late!" Chifuyu apologized.

"Now that I think about it, he is a pet shop owner in 10 years time." Takemichi noted.

"I see... There's no way they'll get themselves involved in fights... It's not like how it was in middle school. Chifuyu has a dream,"

"Welcome!" Chifuyu greeted.

"Mitsuya-kun has a dream,"

"Hmm, this has a nice view." Mitsuya said.

"Pah-chin-kun and Peh-yan-kun."

"Man, Mitsuya's picky!" Pah-chin complained.

"For real!" Peh-yan sighed out.

"Hakkai... Everyone in Toman has their own personal goals."

"Everyone in Toman, and also Hina... I swear to protect all of you!"

"On that day when Toman was dissolved... I told Mikey about the future where everyone dies... and now, 2 years later... This is the future that Mikey has sworn to protect!"

"I can't let them get involved in this!"

"Talking to yourself, Takemichi?" Miyasato asked, walking towards him. "Keiji did mention you always used to do that a lot."

"Miya-kun..." Takemichi muttered as the black-haired male's phone suddenly rang. 'Ryuguji Ken' flashed on his screen as he picked it up.

"Miya, you still stopping by?" Draken asked.

"Yeah. I'm on my way." Miyasato replied. "I'm with Takemichi at the moment, do you want me to bring him?"

"Go ahead. I needed to speak with him anyhow." Draken answered.

"Got it. See ya." Miyasato said, hanging up and looking at Takemichi.

"Takemichi, you and I are gonna go see Draken for a bit."

"Huh?"

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A/N: And the final arc begins! Not me giving hints to Keiji's betrayal :) Thanks for reading!

Word Count: 1638 words.