Accomplice [Tokyo Revengers]

Chapter XVI - One For All

To say that Toman's founding day was one of the happiest days of Mikey's life was an understatement. Because that day meant so much more than him, more than everyone else among the founding members.

When Baji had first proposed the idea to create Toman, a biker gang where it's all about defending others, it had sounded pleasant to Mikey. Because the commander knew that doing so would deepen the bonds he made with his beloved friends. Given his previous circumstances, it wasn't exactly the norm to find such trustworthy and devoted friends, well more like people.

"That's the charm." Mikey depicts, his hand still holding the fallen charm that he and the rest of the founding members had entrusted Baji with. He removes his eyes from the item and stares out at his underlings and friends. "I'm not the one who created Toman; It was Baji."

(Y/n)'s eyes are kept on Baji's corpse, going through her own grief over the boy's death. But she remains quiet, her back turned to Mikey and the rest.

"If someone's hurt, we all protect them." Mikey recites Baji's words. "We wanted to be a gang that protected each other." His words caused Draken, Mitsuya, Kazutora, and the rest of Toman to cry. "That's what kind of gang we are."

Takemichi attempts to talk through his tears, eyes closed as he tries to wipe them away. "Baji-kun...was fighting on his own...this whole time." He sniffles. "All to keep that promise."

Tears appear in Mikey's eyes, but he prevents anyone from seeing by closing his eyes. For the sake of his comrades, he keeps a calm composure and apologize to his childhood friend. "I'm sorry, Baji."

(Y/n) is once again scolding at herself, mentally. 'What the hell was I thinking...?' She grits her teeth, frustration present in her face. 'In the end, I didn't change anything. Kisaki's plan will still go his way--I failed.' Her breathing starts to become uneven, the anger slowly getting the better of her. 'Everything that I just did...was all for nothing.'

Yes, (Y/n) didn't change anything whatsoever. Baji died. And Kisaki strengthened his image as the third division captain.

What made matters worse was that now (Y/n) was a traitor to both Toman and Valhalla. Had she made her contribution in helping Toman through an efficient collaboration with Baji, things would have been different.

But at this point, would they even still want her?

The devastating silence that whelms the abandoned car lot is interrupted by faint police sirens that everyone among the area hears. This was a clear signal to take a retreat before they would get caught, and that they did, walking away at different directions.

Kazutora gives little thought in following Valhalla out, and instead goes to Mikey. "I'm gonna stay with Baji." He insists. "All of you, get out of here."

"Kazutora-kun..." Takemichi reads off a sense of remorse from Kazutora's face.

"I did this." Kazutora takes responsibility for his actions, this being the very first time he had done so. "I want to be the one to settle it."

Mikey comprehends Kazutora's intentions, depicting it as good. "All right." He faces away from Kazutora and starts to walk to one of the gates.

"Let's get out of here, Toman!" Draken takes it upon himself to lead the gang out, to which they oblige.

Kazutora hesitates. "Mikey." He sees Mikey, Draken, and Mitsuya stop walking. "I can't ask you to forgive me. Not about Shinichiro-kun...or Baji." His yellow eyes shines underneath the sunlight. "But I'll carry that burden the rest of my life." He says this genuinely, as a plea for respect. He holds back his hands and performs a deep bow.