The One They Call 'Villain' ~ Rindou Haitani

Chapter 9

After Mel was escorted out of the building, he just starts walking around the block to help clear his head.

He blames himself for letting things get to the way that they went.

And he feels that he didn't even try to help you.

That he wasn't doing enough to get Hanma to back off.

To get him to leave you alone.

But how can he?

Hanma is way taller than him and he had men by his side.

So even if he wanted to do something, he can't.

And that's what he hates..

He once had that power when he was president but after he lost his title AND his business.

He's just as defenseless as a school boy..

And he knows its only a matter of time before they end up kicking him out of the business completely.

The only reason he still works there is because the transfer is yet to be completed.

But once it is...

He knows it'll all be over for him..

But no...

I can't make that move...

He doesn't want to end up putting you in danger.

She has nothing to do with this..

So as long as she's safe..

And they're treating her fairly...

Then I don't think I'll need to go that route...

He keeps on walking until suddenly, he ends up at the street where his usual lunch spot is.

So deciding that he'll just take an early lunch, he calls up Star to see if she's up to join him.

Who always agrees to food no matter the time.

So after about half an hour, she shows up and they both sit down and order their food.

All while Mel discusses his concerns to Star without mentioning names.

Because if she's as crazy now as she was then..

Then he will NEVER win..

Not that he has a chance anyways..

Star- "Are you doing okay after that Mel?"

Mel sighs.

Mel- "Yeah...I took a walk after that but still..."

Star- " 'But still' what? This is all your fault.."

Mel- "What?! How is that MY fault??"

Star- "Why didn't you just tell that creep that (Y/N) is your girlfriend??"

Mel- "Because she's no-."

Star- "-And who's going to tell him that??"

Mel pauses.

Star- "If (Y/N) didn't wake up after all that then you obviously would've gotten away with it."

Mel lets out an annoyed sigh.

Mel- "I wasn't thinking alright?"

Star- "Of course you weren't.."

Mel- "What the hell is that supposed to mean??"

Star- " I mean you LITERALLY had the open window to defend yourself AND her and you just choked."

Mel- "He was very intimidating, of course I didn't think of anything else!"