I'M THE MAIN CHARACTER

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The school ends and Takemichi bids his goodbye to Hinata and Kiyomi. The Mizo middle gang visits Akkun. They plan to hang out with each other. They invite Takemichi, but Takemichi refuses because he has something to deal with.

Akane: "Takemichi, where are you going?" Akane saw Takmemichi at the school gate.

Takemichi looked at her and said, "I'm going to deal with something." 

Takemichi didn't give the full details to Akane. Akane just watches as Takemichi walks out, and she sighs at her little brother's behavior. She didn't know what Takemichi was thinking and she was slightly worried that Takemichi was planning something that he would regret, so she had to keep an eye on him.

When Takemichi arrives at the arcade, there are so many students playing the arcades because it's already disseminated and teenagers sometimes hang out at this place. He glanced around to find Hanma and saw him playing one of the games. Takemichi saw the next seat was empty, so he walked towards Hanma and sat next to him.

Hanma: "Boss... why do you want to talk to me?" Hanma said while playing a game.

Takemichi: "At Valhalla vs. Black Dragons, I need you to do something." Hanma raises an eyebrow.

Hanma: "What is it?" Takemichi goes silent for a moment, then continues

Takemichi: "Kisaki is in Valhalla, right?" Hanma nods at Takemichi.

"Don't protect him when I approach him." Hanma was curious about what Takemichi was planning.

Hanma: "Then my cover will blow out because my mission there is to become Kisaki's puppet and I'm there to protect him. He might get suspicious."

Takemichi: "After the fight, you don't need to pretend anymore."

Hanma: "Huh? What do you mean? " Hanma was so confused about what was on Takemichi's mind.

Takemichi: "They will be killed... that day." Hanma stopped playing and looked at Takemichi.

Hanma saw Takemichi smirking and his eyes were so dull. Hanma gulped, seeing Takemichi's evil expression. He felt a merderous aura coming from Takemichi.

Hanma: "Zen... you." Takemichi glares at him.

Takemichi: "If you interfere, you will be next, and anyone who gets in my way will be killed... all of them." Takemichi stands up and leaves Hanma behind.

Hanma just watched Takemichi leave from behind. He doesn't know how to stop Takemichi either. He is like a ticking time bomb who is ready to explode at anytime, and the time Takemichi will explode is on Halloween. If he wants to stop Takemichi, he should be ready to die because Takemichi is too strong to deal with, and he has to admit that Takemichi can beat all of the Black Dragon members alone. The only hope he can get is to approach the invincible Mikey.

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After visiting Hanma, Takemichi goes to the convenience store to buy a cup of ramen. As he entered the store, he immediately went to the ramen section to get his ramen.

Baji: "Chifuyu! Hurry up! " Takemichi paused for a moment when he heard Baji scream. He had never thought that he would meet him here.

Chifuyu: "I'm here now, Baji san!" Chifuyu runs towards Baji's direction.

Chifuyu: "Did you see him?" Baji has been looking around searching for Takemichi.

Baji: "I saw Zen enter this store." I'm sure he's here! " Takemchi narrowed his eyes and came out of his hiding spot.

Takemichi: "Baji... What do you want?" Takemichi said indifferently.

Baji and Chifuyu looked at Takemichi, who was carrying his cup of ramen and a cup of peyoung yakisoba.

Baji: "Zen... I... I want to talk to you."

Chifuyu: "So this is Ice Blood Zen? He looks so cold! " Chifuyu thought while scanning Takemichi. 

Takemichi: "Follow me" Takemichi walks to the counter and pays the bill. He then passes the yakisoba to Baji.

Baji: "Huh? Is this for me? " Takemichi didn't say anything and just went to get some hot water provided by the store.

Baji: "I'll take this as a yes then." Baji follows Takemichi and pours hot water on the yaskisoba.

They went to the nearest playground next and sat on the swing. Chifuyu went in the other direction to give them space.

Takemichi: "So?" Takemichi said, waiting for Baji to say something.

Baji: "What is happening to you?" Takemichi's face looked annoyed.

Takemichi: "It has nothing to do with you."

Baji: "Of course it has to do with me! You're my friend! " Takemichi slurped some noodles and looked at Baji. 

Takemichi: "You're my friend, right? You want to kill Kisaki too, right? " Takemichi said.

Baji: "W-what are you saying?" Takemichi chuckles.

Takemichi: "Isn't it obvious? You know from the start that Kisaki is the enemy here, and I know you want to kill him. Why not let's work together? " Takemichi smiles at Baji.

Baji: "I don't plan to kill someone! I just want to protect Mikey and the others from that bastard! " Baji grips the cup harder.

"An insect will always be an insect. No matter how hard you try, they will never go, so it's futile. All of your hard work is just trash. Let's work together, Baji. At this rate, we can kill him." Takemichi tries to manipulate Baji

Baji: "As I said, I just want to chase him out!" Takemichi frowns.

Takemichi: "Chase him out? Do you think you have the ability to chase out a fly like him? "You're too weak, Baji. You're powerless right now. If you follow me, we can kill him on the spot!"

Baji: "Zen... you"

Takemichi: "I hate you" 

Baji: "H-Huh?"

Takemichi: "You're too soft. A guy like Kisaki should be killed, and I am the bridge to do that. Why can't you understand? " 

Baji: "I'm not being soft! You're becoming evil! " Takemichi glares at Baji.

Takemichi: "Becoming evil...? I'm already one! " 

Baji: "There is still another way to Zen! Did you forget already? Toman is on your side! We can help each other! " Baji throws his yaksisoba and grips Takemichi's collar.

Takemichi: "Too weak!" Takemichi lets go of his ramen and grips Baji's neck.

Takemichi: "You know why I don't want to work with you guys? Because your pitiful gang is still naïve! It's easy to manipulate! " Baji is struggling to breath because of Takemichi gripping his neck.

Baji: "Z-Zen..."

Takemichi then had a flashback of how he met Mikey and Baji and how they played with each other. His eyes had some light again and it didn't go unnoticed by Baji. He saw Takemichi hesitate.

Takemichi shook his head and let go of Baji.

Takemichi: "B-Baji... I... I didn't mean it! I swear! " Baji saw Takemichi's nervousness. His eyes softened as he looked at Takemichi.

Baji: "See? You can still change " Baji was about to put his hand on Takemichi's shoulder, but Takemichi slapped it away. 

Takemichi: "Don't touch me! Listen! Don't talk to me ever again! " He then runs out and leaves Baji behind.

Takemichi: "What have I done? I almost killed him! I was literally about to kill him! " He thought while running out of the scene.