n𝚘𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚜𝚎𝚕 𝚒𝚗 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜

chapter 8 New Family

Yuki Hayashida's pov
As they entered Hayashida Yuki's luxurious house, Tamako, Tanaka, and baby Taka couldn't help but marvel at the opulence surrounding them. The grandeur of the house made Tamako's gingerbread house prank seem like child's play.Yuki smiled warmly, "Welcome to my humble abode. Please, make yourselves comfortable." She gestured toward plush furniture and tasteful decorations that spoke of elegance and wealth.

After some initial conversation and sharing of names, Yuki began to talk about her son. "My son, Haru, is quite the rebel. Always getting into some sort of mischief. I suppose it's the age." She sighed, clearly a mix of exasperation and affection in her tone.Noticing the siblings' hesitance, Yuki offered, "You know, I'm genuinely sorry for your situation. It must be tough not having a place to call home. Why don't you stay here with us? Haru will be back from school soon, and it'll be nice to have some company."

Tamako, although wary of strangers, felt a genuine kindness emanating from Yuki. She exchanged glances with Tanaka, who seemed to consider the offer. Baby Taka, oblivious to the complexities of the situation, giggled as he played with his tiny fingers.Tamako finally said, "Well, if you're sure it won't be a bother, we appreciate your kindness." Yuki smiled, "Not at all, dear. It's a big house, and I'd love the company."
As the boy's voice echoed through the house, Tamako and Tanaka turned to see the source. Tamako's eyes widened in recognition, and she muttered under her breath, "Speak of the devil."There stood Haruki Hayashida, the third division captain of Toman and commonly known as Pah-chin. Despite his short stature, there was an air of strength and loyalty about him, evident even from his brief appearance in the beginning. Tamako's gaze on him was a mix of awe and acknowledgment of the power he held within Toman.Tanaka, too, noticed the presence of this formidable character. The atmosphere shifted subtly, conveying that this encounter might bring new challenges and adventures for the Fujiwara siblings.
Pah-chin, or Haruki Hayashida, cast a skeptical glance at Tamako, Tanaka, and the adorable baby Taka. His eyes questioned their sudden appearance in their home. Turning towards his mom, Mrs. Hayashida, he inquired, "Who are they?"Mrs. Hayashida beamed at her son, "Haru, you're here! Meet your new siblings – Tamako, Tanaka, and that cute baby is Taka."Tamako couldn't help but smile at the warmth in Mrs. Hayashida's voice and the way she indirectly referred to them as new siblings, creating an atmosphere of welcome and acceptance.

What the...?!... My mother gave birth to more siblings of mine?!...
I can't believe this!... If they were twins or something I could possibly understand but they aren't... So now I have more siblings? I didn't even know she was pregnant in the first place...
It definitely explains her strange behavior in recent days, she has been very tired, I thought it was her old age but I guess there's another reason for it...

Just as Pah-chin was lost in his bewildered thoughts, Miss Yuki took the opportunity to bonk him on the head. "You idiot! I'm not pregnant. I'm adopting them. And what do you mean old age, huh?" Her scolding voice interrupted his musings, leaving Pah-chin both shocked and slightly embarrassed. Pah-chin's eyes widened in shock, his mouth forming an "O" shape as he processed the unexpected revelation.
Pah-chin, still processing the unexpected turn of events, mumbled, "So you're adopting them? I don't know, I'm dumb."

It was clear that the sudden introduction of new siblings had caught him off guard, and he found himself struggling to comprehend the situation.

Pah-chin, expressing his candid thoughts, remarked, "Mom, let's keep the boy and the baby. The girl is weird." He pointed toward Tamako, who was unabashedly eating both pastries together in an unconventional manner, showcasing her eccentricity. The scene highlighted Pah-chin's bemusement with Tamako's quirky behavior,Tamako flashed a mischievous smile at Pah-chin before greeting him with a mouthful, "Hi, bro."
Pah looked at her one last time,"Fine... I guess there's no harm in letting them stay... even though the girl is weird"
Miss Yuki, pleased with the apparent bonding, clapped her hands and suggested some sibling bonding time for the four. She excused herself, mentioning she had work to finish, leaving Tamako, Tanaka, Pah-chin, and little Taka to spend some quality time together as the newly formed, albeit unconventional, family.
Tamako, feeling a bit awkward, initiated the conversation, "So, are we like, a family now?" Pah-chin, with his usual straightforwardness, replied, "I don't know, I'm dumb."

Tamako continued the conversation, "So, how is school, bro?" Pah-chin, living up to his previous statement, blurted out, "I don't understand shit 'cause I'm dumb."
Tanaka observed his sister's struggle and decided to try his best to engage in a conversation with Pah-chin, all while maintaining the guise of a 5-year-old. "Um, Pah-chin, do you like... trucks?" Tanaka asked, attempting to find a common ground while eyeing Tamako for approval. Pah-chin, slightly perplexed, replied, "Trucks? Well, I guess they're okay. Why do you ask?" Tanaka, feeling a bit relieved, continued the innocent conversation, "I like trucks too! They go vroom-vroom!"
Tamako, feeling grateful for Tanaka's assistance, continued the conversation. "So, your name is Haru?" she asked. "Miss Yuki called you that before." Pah nodded and said, "Haruki Hayashida is my full name, but call me Pah." Tamako smiled and nodded in agreement, accepting the nickname. "Pah it is then! Nice to officially meet you, Pah bro!" Tanaka noded in agreement."so what do you like to do pah,I mean any interests?"
Tamako asked,Tanaka looking curious as well to hear what pah will say.
"I like fighting... It's very satisfying to be able to let all of my pent-up rage out on someone...
I guess that sounds kind of weird but when you're in a gang you just can't help but see people as enemies, and once you start seeing people as enemies, the natural thing is to want to fight them."

Tamako playfully teased, "So you like to make human pancakes, got that, Pah-chin?" Pah raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a mixture of confusion and amusement. "Human pancakes? What are you talking about?" Tamako burst into laughter, finding her own joke amusing. "Oh, nothing, just sibling banter! Don't worry about it." Pah shrugged, still bewildered but willing to go along with the banter.

Tanaka, playing the role of a curious child, innocently asked, "What's a gang?" Pah looked at him, surprised by the question, and then exchanged a puzzled glance with Tamako.Tamako, with a slight smile, intervened, "Oh, Tanaka here is quite innocent, you know, not familiar with such things." Pah scratched his head, trying to find a suitable explanation for a child. "Well, a gang is like a group of friends who, uh, hang out together, but sometimes they get involved in, um, not-so-good activities." Tanaka tilted his head, absorbing the information, while Tamako chuckled at the simplified explanation.
"Do you do good things or bad things?" Pah chuckled, realizing the difficulty of navigating this conversation. "We try to do good things, but sometimes it gets complicated," he admitted, not wanting to glorify the less savory aspects.Tanaka, absorbing the information, innocently asked, "So, like a superhero team?" Pah nodded, finding Tanaka's analogy amusing. "Yeah, kinda like that, but without capes and superpowers."

'The Tokyo Manji Gang, or Toman, is more than just a gang, it is a family. It is where I have found my purpose and the strength to fight against any injustice. Toman is a place where we can all come together and support one another, no matter what. being part of this gang gives me a sense of pride and belonging that I have never experienced before. I would do anything for this gang, and I would die for it if it came to that. Toman is where I belong, and I am deeply grateful to be a part of it."

That's a heartfelt sentiment, Pah," Tamako said, genuinely touched by his words. "It sounds like Toman is a family to you."Pah nodded, his eyes reflecting a mixture of determination and loyalty. "Yeah, we might be a gang, but we're also like family. We've got each other's backs through thick and thin."Tanaka, still grasping the concept as a child, smiled and chimed in, "Family is important."Pah chuckled, "Exactly, little guy. Family is everything."

As the conversation continued, Tamako, Tanaka, and Pah shared stories and laughter. Pah, despite his tough exterior, revealed moments of vulnerability and warmth, making Tamako realize there was more to him than his gang persona.Tamako, unable to resist her prankster nature, teased, "So, Pah, any embarrassing childhood stories you'd like to share with your new siblings?"Pah raised an eyebrow, a slight blush forming on his face. "Embarrassing stories? I don't think I have any."Tamako grinned mischievously. "Come on, everyone has at least one. Don't be shy, we're family now!"Pah sighed, giving in to the playful atmosphere. "Alright, fine. There was this one time when I tried to impress a girl by doing a skateboard trick, and, well, let's just say it didn't go as planned."Tamako burst into laughter, and even Tanaka joined in with a giggle. Pah shook his head, but a small smile played on his lips.The evening continued with more conversations and shared moments, solidifying the newfound bond between the Fujiwara siblings and their unexpected brother, Pah.