Your senseless end will become hell.
This fanfiction centers on Sano Manjiro, known as Mikey, from the anime Tokyo Revengers.
Summary: Akiko and Mikey were inseparable friends but on the fateful day when Aki decided to leave Mikey, everything chang...
The sky was a brilliant blue as Akiko watched Mikey on the schoolyard. He laughed with his friends and played soccer, effortlessly handling his opponents. Every time he scored a goal, she felt smaller and insignificant.
Mikey had once been shy, and she had often supported him. Back then, her confidence had been greater than his, but now he had transformed into someone stronger. In that moment, it became clear to her that she was falling behind and that Mikey was now stronger than her. "Why can’t I be like you?" she murmured as she looked at the ball rolling by her feet. Mikey waved her over, saying "Come on, Aki! Join in!"
Instead of joining him, she stayed back, unable to overcome her uncertainty. She sensed that in Mikey's eyes, he was aware of the strength he had gained, and the gap that had grown between them felt wider than ever.
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The sun was now low in the sky and casting long shadows over the park where the children usually played. Today, however, the air crackled with tension. Akiko stood with her back against a tree, heart pounding, eyes fixed on the small group of boys who had taken over the swings. She could feel Draken beside her, the silent support of a partner ready for action.
"Are you ready?" he whispered, his gaze sharp, sizing up their opponents.
Aki nodded, but inside, uncertainty churned. This wasn’t just another afternoon adventure, this was her chance to prove herself. She couldn’t let Mikey see her as weak or dependent. The thought of him looking at her with disappointment twisted her stomach.
"Look ahead, Aki." Draken said, his voice low. "Stay focused."
She turned her attention to the boys in front of them, forcing a grin. "I’m not scared." she replied, trying to inject confidence into her voice. But what if she was? What if Mikey saw her as just another kid who couldn’t hold her own?
"Okay, we’ll attack on three, alright?" Akiko said, her voice steady. "One.. two.."
The anticipation surged through her veins, mixing with anxiety. She had to show Mikey that she could stand her ground, that she was strong enough to fight her own battles.
"Three!" Draken shouted, and they launched themselves from their hiding place.
The adrenaline rushed over her as they charged toward the gang. Draken’s fist connected with the first boy’s face, and Akiko followed suit, landing a punch on the nearest target. For a moment, everything felt right; the thrill of the fight was intoxicating, and she felt powerful.
But then it turned. Akiko quickly realized she was outmatched. The boys rallied against them, their movements coordinated. She struck again, adrenaline pushing her forward, but suddenly she felt a shove from behind and stumbled. Before she could regain her footing, a heavy hand gripped her shoulder, pulling her back.
In that moment, it hit her. She felt unwanted, like a burden in a fight meant to prove her worth. As she struggled against their hold, the realization sank in deeper with every failed punch. It was as if they viewed her not as a worthy opponent but as an easy target, someone to be tossed aside.
"Draken!" Akiko shouted, panic surging through her as she caught sight of him struggling against two larger boys. The moment she turned her attention away, she felt a sharp pain slam into her side. Staggering back, her heart raced as she glanced over her shoulder, desperate to help him.
Akiko’s breath quickened, dread sinking into her stomach as she realized the truth. They were losing. The boys around her seemed to move in a coordinated attack, pushing her back, and one of them caught her by the collar, dragging her away from the fray.
In that moment, it all crashed down around her. Not only had she failed to protect Draken, but she also felt the sting of her own inadequacy. Had she really believed she was strong enough to take on this gang?
The fight ended in a hurried retreat, humiliation hanging in the air as they fled the park, their heads down and spirits crushed. Mikey’s face flashed in Akiko's mind, and she imagined the disappointment he would feel if he knew how they had failed.
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Later, in her room, Aki stood in front of the mirror, surveying her bruised reflection. This wasn’t just about the injuries on her skin, it was about the wound to her pride. She let out a heavy sigh, feeling the weight of her unspoken feelings heavy on her heart. Now she had to hide this from her parents, and she hated that. They had always shared a good relationship built on trust and honesty.
Reluctantly, she reached for the first aid kit she had picked up from downstairs and began applying ointment to her bruises, careful to cover the most visible spots. She could hide her physical scars, but how could she conceal the feeling that she was falling behind, that Mikey was growing stronger while she struggled to keep up?
As she continued to apply the ointment, she vowed to herself that this was not the end. She would train harder, push herself further, and maybe, just maybe, she would show Mikey that she could stand by his side, not as a burden, but as an equal.
