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Just that everyone knows because I honestly have no idea how to explain it in the story. Takemichi is not a time traveler in this version, he has no idea what will happen in the future, but he has the personality of his future self.
A few days have passed since Linc met Takemichi. Takemichi is on the way to a fireworks display with his girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana.
Hinata has light brown eyes, her rosy brown hair is thin and short which is cut into a square with a thin bang that falls slightly over her eyes.
The two are currently on a viewing platform and watch the fireworks. Suddenly someone speaks to them from behind.
???: Hey Takemitchy is that you?
Takemichi and Hina turn around and see Linc standing there smiling and waving to them.
Takemichi: Oh hey Linc.
Takemichi smiles but also looks a bit nervous. Hina, on the other hand, just looks confused.
Hina: Takemichi who is that?
Takemichi: This is Linc. He is friends with Mikey and Draken. Linc this is Hina.
Linc looks surprised and goes a little closer to Hina to examine her.
Linc: So you are the famous Hina. The girl who hit Mikey.
Takemichi looks panicked, while Hina looks rather embarrassed.
Takemichi: They told you that?
Hina: I am so sorry. I misunderstood the situation.
Linc laughs and takes a step back.
Linc: Oh don't worry.
Suddenly a girl's voice speaks to the three from the side.
???: There you are.
A girl emerges from the crowd. She has platinum blonde hair that is tied in a short ponytail. She has gold eyes and wears black shorts, a black tank top, a black jacket and black boots that go up to her knees.
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???: I've been looking for you forever.
Linc laughs a little with his eyes closed.
Linc: I'm sorry, I met a friend of mine who I've only met recently. Takemitchy, Hina, this is Tamiko Suzuki. An extremely good tattoo artist and my girlfriend.
Tamiko: Hina? The girl who hit Mikey?
From this moment on, Hina cries anime tears.
Hina: Why does everybody know about that?
Tamiko giggles and smiles at Hina.
Tamiko: Sorry. By the way just call me Tami. It's nice to meet you guys.
She hugs Linc's arm and reaches up a little to kiss him on the cheek, since she is about a head shorter than him. Linc smiles and then looks up at the sky before turning back to the group.
Linc: I'll get us something to drink, what would you guys like?
Tamiko: Melon soda.
Hina: Green Tea please.
Linc nods and puts an arm around Takemichi's neck.
Linc: Come with me Takemitchy. Let's just let the girls talk to each other for a while.
Takemichi seems a little nervous and just follows Linc. It takes a while for the two to arrive at a vending machine. Linc throws in a little money and gets the drinks for the two girls.
Linc: Hey Takemitchy! What do you want?
Takemichi: Just a juice.
Linc nods and buys a juice before throwing the can at Takemichi, who catches the can. Linc throws in some money again and gets himself a tea.
Linc: Hey Takemitchy...
Takemichi: Yeah?
Linc: Please tell me why you want to be part of Toman.
Takemichi seems surprised and ponders why.
Takemichi: Ever since my friends and I were under this reign of terror from Kiyomasa, I hate myself for being so weak. I couldn't help my friends and I was so ashamed that I couldn't show myself to Hina ... I want to get stronger and help those that are close to me!
Linc looks at him for a few seconds with an emotionless face before a smile appears.
Linc: Come to the old warehouse tomorrow after school.
Before Takemichi can ask why, Linc goes back to the girls, he follows him and the two come back to the girls who seem to get along well.
Linc: Hey girls, here are your drinks.
The two girls take their drinks and thank the boys before focusing on the fireworks again.
---Timeskip---
It's the next day, Takemichi is just entering the old warehouse and sees Linc sitting on an old box. What he thinks is weird is that a line was drawn with duct tape next to Linc.
Linc: Good, you are here. I thought I'd have to drag you here.
Takemichi: What exactly are we doing here?
Linc: You want to get stronger and I will help you.
Takemichi's eyes widen when Linc says this.
Linc: I'll teach you the basics of boxing over the next few days. We'll train until you've burned them into your brain. Stand on the tape. First of all, I'll teach you a reasonable boxing stance.
Takemichi stands on the tape, looks at Linc and waits for instructions.
(I'm not an expert in boxing so don't hate me if I say the wrong thing.)
Linc: Alright. Front toe & back heel on the center line and your dominant hand in back. Weight evenly distributed across both legs, knees slightly bent. Feet diagonal, little wider than shoulder width apart, back heel raised. Elbows down, hands up. Head behind your fists, chin slightly down, eyes see over the fists. Relax and breathe!
Takemichi takes some time, but manages to position himself correctly. Linc nods with a smile.
Linc: Good, good. Get used to this position. After each hit, you have to return to this position. Practice this stance again and again, that's all we do today.
Takemichi nods and repeats the stance over and over.
