Chapter 28

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-Previously- 

Takemichi teared up. Mixed emotions were going through Takemichi as he mostly felt confusion and joy.

"D-Draken-kun" he called out. A wave of relief and happiness flowed through his entire body as he stares at Draken. 

-Present- 

As Draken stared into space. He couldn't help but remember the reason he was here.

"NUMBER 248, RYUGUJI!"

Draken turned his head to face the man as he opened the door to Draken's room.

"You've got visitors."

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The two waited for Draken's arrival. Takemichi nervous and a bit excited to see his friend.

"Number 248's coming through!" a policemen shouted from behind the door. It was loud enough for Naoto and Takemichi to hear. The two looked at the door just as it opened. Just then, Draken enter with cuffs around both wrists. He just stared ahead before he turned to Takemichi.

The door closed before him.

"Long time no see, Takemitchy" Draken casually greeted.

Takemichi looked at Draken in surprise as Draken sat down on the chair which faced in front of him. Draken slightly smiled, "Glad you're doing all alright."

Takemichi slowly smiled, a little bit awkward with tears in the corner of his eyes. "Draken-kun!" he cried out. Though Takemichi was glad to see Draken, Naoto felt nervous. He gulped as he sent Draken a small smile, trying to hide his nervousness.

"Hello. I'm Tachibana Naoto," he introduced himself.

"He's the guy who set this visit up for us," Takemichi stated.

"... I see.." Draken replied.

A few seconds of silence went by before Draken asked "So, what is it?". Takemichi flinched slightly as he answered. "Um, I- I didn't know..." Takemichi stuttered.

"T-that you had committed murder and been condemned to death.." Takemichi says with a small sweat dropping down his cheek. He then leaned forward a bit. "What happened to you? Why would you murder someone, Draken-kun?!" Takemichi asked.

"W-what... what happened to Toman?" Takemichi hesitantly asked.

Draken remained quiet before he called out Takemichi's name. "Takemitchy..." he called out as he looked down. "I don't regret what I did. Just being here is what I deserved," Draken stated, no sense of guilt was heard in his voice.

Takemichi brows furrowed slightly as he gave a little nod. He continued to listen, hoping that there was a good reason why Draken, his friend would commit such a crime.

"Toman ended up like this... because of me," Draken states. "Because I did not stop that one guy," he then said. Takemichi's eyes widened in confusion and surprise. "That one guy?" Takemichi repeated.

"Toman..." Draken uttered before a smile appeared on his face. "It was so much better when we were still kids," he states with happiness in his voice. Though it was hidden, Takemichi and Naoto could tell that he sincerely meant it.

Draken closed his eyes as he recalled memories of Toman during their younger years. "All we did was run around, trying to make the gang bigger. We brawled like crazy. It was like a party every single day." he told as he opened his eyes.

"Toman... was everything to me," he stated, a smile on his lips.

Takemichi smiled at his explanation and confession.

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