The Tiger of Happiness (Taiga Aisaka x Male Reader)

Chapter 10

The bois never cease to amaze him.

After school had ended, he was on his way home when Haruta chased after him. Turning around expecting Taiga, he was surprised when the long haired slacker stood before him.

"Hey, are you in a rush to get home?"

"Not really..."

"Well, me and some of the other guys are going to hit the pub tonight, you interested?"

"You realize that's illegal, right?"

"Oh please; I promise you that it won't be a problem. Besides, if you ask me, I think you already look like you're in your early twenties."

"Damn; I forgot to shave."

"Like I said, you'll be fine. We'll be meeting up with Noto, Kitamura, and Takasu."

"How did you manage to talk them into it?"

"It's a regular group thing. So, you interested?"

He looked behind him, searching for a certain small person. Haruta sighed.

"She'll be fine. Kushieda's going to walk her home." He said, with certainty in his voice, a rare thing for him.

"All right. Let's go."

Although he felt bad for not bringing Taiga along, he was eager to switch things around for a change.

. . .

By some miracle, the bouncer allowed them both in. Following Haruta over to an empty table, Y/N got a feel of his surroundings.

There were flashing lights all over the room as music was being played on the stage located in the center. The waitresses wore somewhat provocative and revealing clothing, but it seemed to have no effect on him.

"Alright, the other guys will be here in about five minutes."

While Haruta started talking, Y/N felt his attention hone in on one of the patrons at a nearby table. She had taken off her pink sweater and placed it on the back of her chair. She was glancing around nervously as she picked up a menu.

"You aren't even listening to me; are you? Oh wait, did somebody catch your eye! Where?"

Haruta then pointed two fingers directly in front of Y/N's face; he then slowly moved his whole body in the direction his friend was facing, tracking his stare with his fingers.

"Oh, it's just Kihara." He said, disappointed.

...

...

"Wait, what is she doing here!?" They both exclaimed.

This somehow got her attention, because she grabbed her items and walked over to the two boys.

"I thought you both looked familiar. What are you guys doing here?"

"I always come here! Your turn; why are you here?"

"Just to be supportive."

"Of what? The local industry?" Haruta asked, gesturing to a busty waitress that was flirting with a younger patron.

Instead of answering, she turned to Y/N who seemed to be lost in thought.

He's not checking any of the women out. Huh, kinda makes you wonder...

"How are you feeling?"

This snapped him out of it.

"I'm alright. It's just that I've never been to one of these before." He said.