chapter four

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tw: assault, violence and vulgar words.

It's been two weeks since you started dating and you're in the middle of planning your move, leaving Tokyo and the bad memories for good

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It's been two weeks since you started dating and you're in the middle of planning your move, leaving Tokyo and the bad memories for good. You're still looking for the right time to get your savings and a few clothes from your apartment, and while waiting, you accept different gigs to earn a bit of money.

"Tora!" You shouted, running towards him with a huge smile on your face. You then jump at him, hugging him tightly. You heard Kazutora chuckle as he wrapped his arms around you.

"Hey," he greeted back while stroking your hair. After a while, you let go of your hug and playfully stand in front of him.

"Look!" You proudly presented him a 1,000 yen that you earned from a two-hour gig, wearing a pig mascot while attracting customers. "I found money. Let's buy some slushie and stroll around Shibuya. Ah! I heard there's a sakura-flavored slushie."

"Eh, you should keep it. If you want a slushie," Kazutora tapped his pants and took 500 yen from his pocket. "I'll buy some for you."

You held his hand and pushed them. "No, You've done so much for me. I want to buy you something and spend time with you. Think about it as me, taking you on a date!"

"But—"

"Eh, no buts! Let's go." You held his hand and dragged him. Kazutora smiled, happy that you're a lot more lively now than before. You smile a lot more, laugh more, and the trace of beating is slowly fading.

He snapped out of his deep thoughts and walked a little faster to match your pace. He then intertwined his fingers with yours which caught your attention. You looked at your hands then looked at him.

"It feels nice... You, holding my hand." You mumbled.

"Yes, it does." He replied, squeezing your hand tightly.

You reached the small slushie booth and let go of his hand. "You stay there. Today is Tora-appreciation day, so you don't have to move a muscle. Leave everything to me!"

"Tora day?" He asked, pointing at himself.

"Yes, Tora day!" You pointed at him, telling him to just stay there and relax. Kazutora chuckled and nodded, leaning his back against the railings of the sidewalk. You gestured an okay sign and ran towards the booth.

"What a weird chick... my weird chick." He whispered with a smile as he watched you fall in line.

As you slowly feel happiness, so does Kazutora. With you, he felt comfort for the first time, the feeling of being treasured, and the excitement of what tomorrow will bring, knowing that you're there by his side.

For the first time in his life, he made a plan for his future with you in every step. For the first time in his life, he wanted to live as he found his reason to.

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