Outbound

Business to Settle

Jun quickly runs towards his dropped gun and picks it up, pointing it directly at Naoya. He prepares to fire, however is surprised when Naoya does not react in any way. Naoya remains calm and stoic, standing still and looking at Jun with no sign of fear. Naoya begins to rush at Jun faster than his eyes can perceive. Naoya's sudden rush takes Jun completely by surprise, and he is not able to react in time. Jun is struck full force in the abdomen by Naoya, who hits him like a wrecking ball. The blow sends him flying back, slamming him into the wall.

Jun wakes up and glances around just to see he is inside an empty room. He was placed on a bed, he was simply sleeping this whole time. He realizes that he must have simply been asleep this whole time, and he rubs his head as he sits up. "I had a date this evening but you just had to come and ruin it." Naoya says calmly. Jun quickly turns to see who spoke, and it's none other than Naoya Koji. He is standing in a corner of the room, his arms crossed calmly as ever. "Not only that, you had to come to my workplace of all the places. I had to make up some random bullshit to justify the property damage caused in the balcony and they cut that shit off from my salary." Naoya continues to rant with an agitated tone. He gestures sharply on the words "cut that sh*t off from my salary, as if emphasizing his point. "There are some leftover food on the table, you can eat if you want to." Naoya continues to speak softly, with a hint of irritation in his voice. He gestures towards a table with the leftover food, inviting Jun to eat something. Jun gets up from the bed and goes over to the table to look at the leftover food. He feels perplexed by the situation, wondering why Naoya would suddenly become so nice and forgiving. Did I go completely insane? he thinks to himself. I was trying to kill him, and now he is offering me food? Jun is unable to make sense of the situation, and he begins to question his own sanity. Jun begins to hesitate as he stands in front of the food, unsure if he should eat it or not. He is wary of Naoya's sudden shift in mood, wondering if it is a trick or if it's truly sincere. Jun decides to take a cautious approach, and he begins to look closely at the food to see if there is anything odd or peculiar about it. Could it be poisoned? Is it even edible? he thinks to himself. Jun takes a small bite of the food, tasting it carefully and checking for any irregularities. He doesn't detect any strange or unpleasant flavors, and the food seems to be in good condition. After taking a few more bites, he seems assured that the food is safe to consume. However, he remains cautious and avoids eating large portions just in case.

"Now listen to me, after you are done eating, you will lead me straight to your boss. Even if you don't, my location is already revealed, just like my workplace. I will obviously not show up in the middle of multiple men. You will show up alone, and we'll see what happens there," Naoya states in a firm and commanding tone. He is clear in his demands and leaves no room for negotiation. "Do you understand me? I have date to take care of after all this. So speak up." Naoya says, still speaking in a serious and commanding tone. Jun does not respond immediately. Instead, he pauses for a few moments to process the situation. After taking a few deep breaths, he finally speaks. "Yes I understand, however there is one thing that I would like to clarify. I'm willing to take you to my boss, but I have a condition as well." Jun proceeds to convey his condition. "My condition is that you will not harm me in any way during the meeting with my boss. I want to ensure my safety is maintained throughout all of this."

 "You wouldn't be alive if I meant you harm," Naoya states simply, without a hint of irony or sarcasm. He looks at Jun with a cold and serious expression, as if he is simply stating a fact rather than making a threat. "However," Naoya continues to speak calmly and with a neutral expression. "I cannot guarantee that your boss will not do you any harm during the meeting. I will do my best to protect you from any violence or aggression, but ultimately, it is up to him." Jun thinks to himself for a second and asks, "Why do you want to help me instead of killing me off like you stated?" Naoya looks at Jun and responds very plainly, "Did you ever become a father? Jun."

Jun is a little caught off-guard by Naoya's sudden question. "Did you ever become a father?" Jun is silent for a moment, thinking back to his own life and past experiences. "No.... I haven't," he finally remarks softly. "Then you wouldn't understand me. Finish up your food and we will go." Jun finishes his food, taking a few extra bites to make sure that he is well-fed for the upcoming meeting. He then gets up from the table and stands in front of Naoya. "I have finished my food and can go now," he says simply, waiting for Naoya's approval to leave. "Leave the house and wait me outside, I will be there shortly." Naoya says. "Alright, I'll wait outside," Jun says, following Naoya's instructions. He exits the house and finds a spot outside to sit down and wait. He remains alert and watchful in the event that Naoya tries anything unexpected. Naoya exits the house wearing a different set of clothing from before, which makes him look like an almost completely different person. Jun is immediately shocked by the sudden change, but he quickly regains his composure and watches silently as Naoya approaches. Naoya is now wearing a pair of baggy jeans and a loose-fitting t-shirt. His hair is tied up into a messy bun, he has a cigarette in his mouth that hasn't been lit yet. The change in appearance is surprisingly effective, making Naoya almost unrecognizable. Naoya continues to approach, a cigarette in his mouth that hasn't been lit yet. The combination of his relaxed demeanor and messy apparel make him seem even more inconspicuous than before. I can see why he was feared. Naoya Koji is on another level. He is devoid of any emotion when he is serious, almost frightening to see in a way. The Naoya from when I first met him and the Naoya right now are two completely different people. Unbelievable... 
When he gets close enough, he finally speaks quietly.

"Get up, let's go."