Tokyo Revengers; Sacrifice

Chapter 14

Amaterasu Akiko P.O.V.

Now that my father has died, I guess I really am some kind of Yakuza princess. They didn't waste any time to move me to the mansion. The funeral was big, with all the yakuza people coming, artists and clients of the shop and even some Toman members came to support me. They told me nothing much would change, and that I could come and go as I please at the mansion and that my friends would always be welcome. But they did make Ichiro in charge of the shops until I'm old enough, and they put me back in school to only work in the weekends or after school. Not much would change they said. I just finished school, and am on my way back to one of the shops to pick up a new sketchbook. I had a long conversation with Takemichi, he told me that this, once again would be something that triggered Mikey. He would marry me and inherit everything from my grandfather and Ichiro. Though something else would happen what would turn him to the dark side. I already told Takemichi I cannot break up with him and he agreed. He said he would become a top member of Toman to stop it all. It's starting to seem like a never ending story. "Well look at you" I hear as I'm about to walk into the shop. I turn around to see Mikey grinning at me with Draken behind him. "That school uniform is looking good on you". He adds. I smile slightly. "Why thank you" I say. "Not much would change that said huh?" Draken asks. "Yeah. Apparently they think my education is important. Though I already know everything I need to take over the shop" I say. "Are you working today?" Mikey asks. "No. Just need to pick something up, but  it can wait" I let go of the door and walk over to Mikey and Draken. "What did you need to pick up?" Mikey asks as I wrap my arms around his neck. "A sketchbook, but I'm not working much these days anyways" I say, kissing him. "Wanna come hang with us?" Draken asks. "Absolutely" I say. Mikey takes my arms from him, and takes my hand instead, pulling me with him. "How are you doing, haven't spoken to you much" Mikey says. "I'm fine I guess. So much change has happened. I'm glad you two are a constant though" I sigh softly.

My grandfather build a shrine for my father, after he died, to honor him. He lights incense at it every day, and after he sits in the garden for a little while. I've watched him do it for a couple of times. Carefully I walk into the garden and see him sitting in total silence, though he has a pipe in his hand, it isn't lit. "I'm not disturbing you, am I?" I ask softly. "You would never disturb me, sweet child" grandfather says. He scoots over slightly and pats on the bench next to him, for me to sit down. Which I do. "You've been watching me, the last couple of days" grandfather says, sounding amused. "You noticed?" I ask slightly embarrassed. Grandfather chuckles. "Of course" he says. "I never heard of you all before, up until a little while ago. It confuses me a little why you would honor him every day" I say. Grandfather smiles. "I loved my son very much, he hurt me a great deal when he left. But I still loved him so I tried to honor his wishes and stay away. That was until his wife died and he started beating you. You may have not noticed but we've been in contact with him for years now" grandfather says. "You must feel conflicted" grandfather says, looking at me. "Loving him, missing him, but at the same time glad he's gone so he can't beat you again, not feeling scared again" grandfather says. I blush heavily. "How do you know?" I ask. "I know everything, my sweet child" grandfather says. He places his hand on top of my head. "Ichiro and I love you very much. No one will ever touch you in this house" he says before putting his hand in his other hand on his lap again. "That Mikey boy, do you really like him?" Grandfather asks. I blink surprised. "I do.. why?" I ask. "I can see he really cares for you. If you were to marry him, I'd approve" he says. "We're only sixteen, Ojiisama" I say, looking away blushing. "I know. It's all just talk right now. But the kid has great potential, as does his friend. What's he called? Draken?" Grandfather asks. I chuckle. "His name is Ken" I say amused. "Yes. Don't worry, you won't have to marry this young.
But when you do, one of those boys will be both good for you and this family" grandfather says.

"I can't hang out with you tomorrow" Mikey says. We're both laying in the shade of a tree in my grandfathers garden. I sit up. "Why?" I asks. "Kenchin and I are taking Takemichy to the bathhouse and then we'll welcome him officially as the third division captain" Mikey says, then opens his eyes. "It's something just for us boys. You understand right?" Mikey drifts his eyes toward me. "Yeah, I understand." I say softly. That was fast, Takemichi. Mikey lifts himself onto his elbows. "Have I told you, you look hot in a yukata?" He asks. I look down at my yukata and see it slightly opened up at my chest. "You haven't" I say, smiling seductively. "You're not looking so bad yourself today" I say, stroking the side of his neck, and his collarbones with my fingertips. Mikey reaches up, then pulls me down, pressing his lips against mine. I smile before I kiss him again. "They're really looking for you huh?" Mikey asks as we hear people calling my name. "Yes very annoying. But it's not like I'm trying hard to hide or something" I say. Mikey sits up as well. "Let them search a little while longer" he says as he kisses me again. "So, you're hiding out here huh?" I look up to see Ichiro in front of us, with his hands on his hips. It's strange seeing him in a t-shirt and jeans. "I'm not really hiding" I say. "You're in the far corner of the garden, Akiko. Behind a huge tree" Ichiro says, raising his eyebrows. "Why is everyone searching for me anyways?" I ask. "Your Grandfather is looking for you. We got a letter from the school." Ichiro says. I blush. "We have to come to the principal, because you got in a fight?" He asks, raising his eyebrows once again. Mikey starts laughing out loud. "In your first week? Really Akiko?" Ichiro sigh. "She tried to bully me" I mumble as I cross my arms. "Guess you had no choice huh?" Mikey says, still grinning. Ichiro sighs deeply. "Well, your grandfather wants to talk to you about this. So get up" Ichiro says. "I'm with Mikey-kun now!" I say. "You can be with Mikey another day again. It's your own fault for fighting. Hurry now" Ichiro says.