Tokyo Revengers; Sacrifice

Chapter 26

Amaterasu Akiko P.O.V.

"All finished Aoki-jisan" I say as I clean the ink and blood from his bicep. "Thank you sweetheart" Aoki says. "No, thank you for the trust" I say. "Of course. When Ichiro told me that you also tattoo, I had to have one added to my collection of course" Aoki grins. "It's really sick Otosama" Aoba says and I smile. "I never realized you had this many as well" I say. "It's kind of a Yakuza thing isn't it?" Aoki winks. "Go check it out" I say, as I roll my chair back and he walks toward the mirror. "Can't Akiko tattoo me as well?" Aoba asks. "She can, when you're eighteen" Aoki says. "But she has tattoos as well!" Aoba protests. "That was Kaito's decision. You are mine" Aoki says. He walks back, takes my face in his hands and presses a kiss on my head. "Thank you baby girl, it's really beautiful" he says before putting back his shirt on. "You're welcome" I say smiling. "I'm going to pay you though. But if you're really not going to tell me how much I owe you, I'll talk to Ichiro" Aoki says. "That's a choice" I chuckle as I clean my station. "Do you need a ride home?" Aoki asks. "No, thanks. I have to finish my shift" I say. "Alright. Aoba?" Aoki asks. "I'm coming. We still on for tonight Akiko?" Aoba asks. "Still gotta win my money back don't I?" I grin. "Alright. See you at dinner then" Aoki says. "Bye Aoki-jisan" I say as he leaves. "See you Akiko" Aoba says as he leaves with Aoki. "Akiko. There's a customer that only wants to be tattood by you" another artist says. I look up to see Mikey and sigh deeply. Be professional Akiko. "What can I do for you?" I ask. He slides a design toward me. "I want this, on the back of my neck" he says. "Alright" I say, pulling it toward me. "He could've easily done this you know" I say. "I want you" he says. "Okay. Give me a minute. Go ahead sit over there" I say. "Are you alright?" The other artist asks as I make the stencil. "I'm alright" I say softly. "I can do it you know" he says. "It's alright thank you" I say, before walking back to Mikey. He already tied his hair up. "Back of your neck huh?" I say sitting down. "Yes" Mikey says. "Then sit up please" I say.

The advantage of my workstation is the mirror. I can see every expression on Mikey's face. Though he endures the pain with his eyes closed. The disadvantage is that he can see mee and mine too. "I'll be heading out Akiko. You're closing up right?" The other artist asks. "Yeah." I say looking up. "Alright see you next week. I'm locking it behind me so no one can come in" he says. " alright. Have a good night" I say, turning back to the tattoo. The silence is heavy as it's just the two of us here now. "I'm almost done" I say softly. "Take your time" Mikey answers as I wipe away the ink. "Do you think it's wise to get a tattoo now, when you have that fight in a couple of days?" I ask. "They won't be able to touch me" he says. I don't respond and just finish the tattoo. In silence I clean the ink and blood away when I'm done. "You want to see it?" I ask. "Please" Mikey says, standing up and stretching his back. I walk with him to the mirror and hold up another one so he can see it. "It's amazing, thank you" he says as his fingertips glide up the curve of his neck and shoulder but not really toward the tattoo. "You're welcome" I say, putting the mirror back and start cleaning my station. "How much?" Mikey asks. "40.000 yen" I say. I turn around and suddenly he's right behind me. I take a step back but he pulls me right back. I place my hands on his chest, to stop him from pulling me closer. "Stop...this isn't fair" I say softly. Mikey doesn't respond, he just presses his lips against mine, and I hate my body for kissing right back. I push Mikey away. "Stop" I say, but he immediately pulls me back. Instead of kissing me again, he places his hand on my face, tracing my lower lip with his thumb. "I can't seem to forget about you, about this lips, about your taste" he says softly. "How is that my problem?" I ask, and now his kisses me again. "I want you back" he whispers against my lips and kisses me again. "I don't think so" I say, offended. "You can't say no" Mikey says. "I just did" I say. He places both hands on my face this time. "You can't" he says. Mikey brings his lips to my ear and as he whispers my eyes widen.

"Are you sure you're alright, Akiko-sama?" Souta asks as we step through the front door. "I'm fine" I say, but I'm not able to stop trembling. "Okaeri. It's a beautiful tattoo you did on Aoki, Akiko. I'm proud of you!" Ichiro says as he walks toward me. "You're a little late though. We're all waiting for you" he adds. "I'm sorry about that" I say. Ichiro frowns. "Are you alright?" He asks, lifting my face with his hand underneath my chin. "I'm fine" I say. "Are you sure? You seem a bit pale" he says. "Yeah" I smile at him. "Had a client right after Aoki-jisan, I'm just a bit tired" I say. Souta and Ichiro exchange looks and then Ichiro smiles. "Alright, come on" he places his hand on my back and I walk with him. He slides open a door and I see grandfather waiting with Daisuke, both in Kimono. Both Aoki and Aoba are sitting at the table as well. "I'm sorry I'm late" I say, bowing deeply to my grandfather. "Raise your head my sweet child. I knew you were working. Did you have a good day?" He asks. "I did" I say, sitting down next to Ichiro. "This is for you" Daisuke says as he slides an envelope toward me. "What is this?" I ask. "Why don't you open it?" He asks with a smile. My eyes widen when I see the amount of money. "I can't accept this" I say. "Of course you can. It's your reward for putting such a beautiful tattoo on Aoki, and of course a late gift for becoming the heir" Daisuke says. I want to protest but grandfather shakes his head. I bow deeply again. "Thank you very much" I say. "What a proper girl" Daisuke says amused. "It's alright to hug me in thanks, Akiko. You're still family" he adds. When grandfather nods I stand up to walk over and hug Daisuke. "You're very welcome" he says patting my back. "Why don't you buy something nice from it" he says. "I will" I say, as I sit back down next to Ichiro. "Or you can lose it to me" Aoba grins. "You're not gonna play her out of all her money, Aoba. Behave" Aoki says, Aoba laughs in response. "Just joking" he says winking to me.