I'M THE MAIN CHARACTER

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Takemichi is now upgrading his bike, and Inui and Kokonoi are just watching him. Shinichiro taught him about bikes when they first met, and Takemichi finds it interesting, so he listens to him. In reality, he uses his bike as a reason to guard Shinichiro, so he will not be suspicious.

Shinichiro asked, "Are you sure you don't want me to do it? It will be faster, you know? " Shinichiro volunteers to upgrade Takemichi's bike.

Takemichi: "No, I got this. It's my bike, so it's my responsibility. " Shinichiro just sighs at Takemichi's stubbornness.

Shinichiro: "Fine, but continue it tomorrow and just place it next to Mikey's bike." Takemichi just obeys and cleans all the equipments. 

After half an hour, the shop was finally closed. The lights were off, and Takemichi and his two gangmates were waiting inside for Shinichiro to finish cleaning. Takemichi was ready to face Baji and Kazutora. He had already planned this for a long time, so he was sure he would not fail. 

Inui: "Boss, what are we waiting for? The shop was already closed. We needed to go. " Inui asked Takemichi, but Takemichi just raised his hand to shut him up.

Takemichi: "Sorry Inui, but I have a bad feeling tonight, so we have to wait until Shinichiro is safe." Kokonoi, on the other hand, didn't say anything and just obeyed their boss.

After a long wait, they heard the door being opened. Shinichiro was still inside the room, but Takemichi knew he heard it too. Inui and Kokonoi tensed up a bit, not letting their guard down. Shinichiro finally appears with a hammer in his hand.

Shinichiro: "You guys stay here. I'll check it." Takemichi holds his shoulder, stopping him from going.

Takemichi: "I'll go. I think I know who they are. I'll be okay."

Shinichiro: "No Takemichi, you stay here with Inui and Kokonoi. You don't know if they have a gun or not." Takemichi just shook his head.

Takemichi: "No, I think I know them." Shinichiro just looks at him for a moment, then nods.

Shinichiro: "Okay, I'll go right behind you." Takemichi nods and they both walk outside to confront them.

Takemichi: "You've got some nerves robbing this shop. You won't get away with this. " The two robbers froze and stared at Takemichi.

???: "Shit! We got cought. What are we going to do? " The guy thought while thinking of a plan

 Takemichi: "Wait... Kazutora?" Takemichi's eyes widened in surprise when he didn't see Baji.

Takemichi: "Baji was supposed to see us first. Where is he? " He was in deep thought when suddenly he heard Shinichiro yell at him.

Shinichiro: "Takemichi, look out!" Shinichiro uses his body as a shield to take the hit. Takemichi panics a little and pulls Shinichiro back to save him. The guy was about to hit Takemichi in the head, but someone stepped in front of him to take the hit.

 Takemichi: "Huh?" Takemichi's eyes widened when he saw who was the one who saved him.

Takemichi: "Kokonoi?" Takemichi froze, and he didn't know what to do.

Inui: "Koko! What happened? " Inui arrived, and his eyes widened in shock when he saw Kokonoi laying on the ground with a bleeding head.

???: "Haha let's go, Kazutora!" Kazutora didn't listen to him. Kazutora remains on his spot while staring at the scene. Takemichi looked at who was the one and said that, and he was shocked when he saw a familiar face.

Takemichi: "Kyo?!" Kyo looked at him and his eyes widened in surprise.

Kyo: "Hanagaki?! The fuck are you doing here?!" Kyo narrowed his eyes angrily at Takemichi. Shinichiro and Inui try to stop the bleeding.

Takemichi: "Stop the crap! Why are you doing this? " Takemichi stands up and walks towards Kyo.

Kyo: "Isn't it obvious? I'm here to steal that bike! " Takemichi looked at his side and saw his bike on the ground.

Takemichi: "That bike is mine... What the hell is wrong with you? " Kyo froze when he heard what Takemichi said.

Kyo: "I really hate you, Hanagaki... First you stole Hinata away from me. Now the bike that I want? Why do you always have to take everything away from me?!" Kyo yells at Takemichi, earning Inui and Shinichiro's attention.

Shinichiro: "I already called the police. You will not get away with this. " Kyo sweats a little and looks at Kazutora.

Kyo: "Let's go Kazutora!" Kazutora was just muttering something they can't hear. Kyo was about to leave him behind but Takemichi stop him by pinning him on the ground.

Kyo: "Let go of me, dammit!" Kyo struggles in Takemichi's grasp.

Takemichi: "You're going to pay for what you have done, Kyo." Takemichi stated coldly. He neck chopped Kyo, making him unconscious. He looked at Kazutora, who was still muttering something.

Takemichi: "Hey Kazutora, look at me" Takemichi goes in front of him. Kazutora looks at him with a shocked face.

Kazutora: "I didn't do it... I didn't do it." Takemichi slaps him to regain his true self.

Takemichi: "Hey buddy, it's okay, it's not your fault. Don't blame it on someone else. " Kazutora looks at him with wide eyes, and it becomes teary.

Kazutora: "I just want to make Mikey happy... by giving him that bike, he will be so cool and everyone will look up to him. Is it bad to feel that way? " Kazutora looks at Takemichi

Takemichi: "It's okay to feel that way, Kazutora. It only shows that you cared for your friends and wanted them to be happy, but... "

Kazutora: "But?"  

Takemichi: "Do you think Mikey would be happy if you stole a bike for him? Of course not, right? Mikey doesn't want you to go down the wrong path just for him. In fact, he would prefer just a small gift like dorayaki. " Takemichi was so glad that his emotions were back. 

Kazutora: "I'm really sorry, Zen... I will take the blame, so please forgive me. " Takemichi just gives him a soft smile.

Takemichi: "You don't need to take the blame, Kazutora. You're always welcome here, but... just wait here, okay? I'm going to check Kokonoi for a moment. " Kazutora nods, and Takemichi walks away.

Takemichi: "Inui, how is he? Is he alright? " Inui was hesitant to answer, and he couldn't make eye contact with Takemichi.

Inui: "Boss... Koko is... dead."