Red Queen // The Mechanic Series #1: Sano Manjiro [UNDER REVISION]

Chapter 9 [Revised]

First Person's PoV [Arisa]

After a long day of Council paperworks at school, Kyo and I finally got out of the school. The stress of signing and skimming through papers made tired as fuck and all I want is to have a slice of chocolate mousse and probably a bottle wine later at home.

We parked outside the cafè and I immediately saw that Commander Short Legs and his gang--the Division Captains to be exact--is already there, sitting on booth they took the other day.

I noticed they are wearing their gang uniform, they might have just came from a meeting or something and they seem rather gloomy and I saw a new face among them.

It is not unknown to me that some of them are hanging out with my girls, like Mitsuya who helps Aki with some costume for the Drama Club she leads. Rio told me that she's been going at Baji's place because of a kitten they decided to take care together. She cannot bring any furry animals at our house because of Aki's allergy and Eul's dirt anxiety. Sanzu and Eul met up few times before because of the clothes he lent her when someone spilled a drink on her clothes during one of her job in a nearby pub where Sanzu always hangs around.

I did not stop them, I knew they are old enough to know their boundaries. I do not have control over their feelings and I don't want to deprive them freedom on whom they want to get along with.

It is also a mile stone for Eul that she slowly overcoming her trauma.

"Welcome, Misses!" One of the waiters greeted us with a smile as soon as we entered that took the attention of his co-workers. They greeted us too with small bows and wide smiles that we gladly returned.

Good thing that Toman is here, because I actually have some business with one of them. I told them to order for us before I approached their table.

"RISA-CHIN!" Their Commander literally jumped on his feet when he saw me coming their way and attempted to hug me, but I stopped him by shoving his face with my hand.

"Draken-kun, may I have a word with you? Privately." I turned to their Vice Commander who slightly choked on his drink in surprise.

"Me?" He clarified, taking a glance to the Short Legged Kicking Monster and I nodded as a response.

"Why would you talk to Ken-chin alone?" He asked me with a pout and accusing look in his eyes.

"Maybe because he doesn't intentionally snap his bike's brakes, unlike someone I know." I rolled my eyes and retrieve my hand from his face.

"So?" I turned back to Draken. He was uncertain for a moment because of the envious looks Sano throws at him but nodded at the end and stood up from his seat.

I lead him towards an empty table. With my peripheral vision, I saw their new company looking at me through his glasses.

It was weird, but I don't feel any good from that guy.

"What business does President have with me? Just please don't tell me it's anything ridiculous because I feel Mikey murdering me through his eyes." The tattooed Vice said as soon as we sat.

"I'm offering you a job." I told him straightforwardly. "Well, it's not like you have any other choice because you are indebted to me."