CONVERGENCE (WARPED Book Three)

Nine

(3rd Person's POV)

"WHY IS LIFE BEING SO MEAN TO ME? I JUST WANT TO LIVE, THAT'S ALL!" a teenage male student yelled out as he stood on the edge of their school building's rooftop somewhere in Japan.

Having lost their parents at an early age, Hirai Hatori grew up under the care of his older sisters, as well as their grandfather who, unfortunately, died of a heart attack a few days ago.

Previously, he was getting bullied as well as being used by his scamming ex-girlfriend, a high school sweetheart that only dated him because of his money.

Having to live mostly by himself due to the fact that his older sisters have to take care of their company, he couldn't bear up with the depression that slowly built inside of him, hence his decision to end it all.

However...

"Oi. If you're planning to die early, make sure that you delete those files in your PC's hard drive, Hirai Hatori-san. Otherwise, your older sisters' self-made pure image of you will definitely get shattered," someone said from behind him.

"IT'S NOT AS IF I REALLY WANTED TO DIE BY MYSELF, YOU KNOW!" he yelled out amidst his frustration and tears.

"I already know that. However, you standing right there won't convince anybody, to be honest," the guy told him. "Come on down and let's talk, shall we?" the guy smiled, beckoning for him to come closer.

(A few hours later...)

"Oho. So that guy is bullying everyone just because his older brother is allegedly a member of the Yakuza?" the guy asked him. "Man. It's no wonder why it was thought that men nowadays have no balls," the guy commented, shaking his head.

"So...what should I do? Should I transfer schools?" Hatori asked.

"Nope. Rather, I'd like you to try duking it out with him," the guy replied, smiling.

"Are you crazy? He has been wiping the floor using my face in the past. What difference will it do this time?" he asked, shocked at his retort.

"It's because you didn't fight at all since, you know, you think you still have everything. That's why you chose peace instead," the guy told him. "But right now, you have nothing to lose anymore so, would you like to lose your life as well?"

"But still---"

"With all due honesty, I think you should be more afraid of your big sisters rather than that mob guy. After all, they will burn this country into ashes in case something bad happens to you," the guy said to him. "In other words, taking down your bully here is actually doing that bully a favor, you know."

"Eh? B-But what if his Yakuza brother decides to step in?" Hatori asked.

"Trust me, bro. They won't step in if they truly know what's best for them," the guy told him, conviction evident in his eyes. "And besides, you have a youth card so, use it freely," the guy added before patting his back once.

"Erm...I-I guess I'll try," Hatori answered, somewhat feeling strengthened by the unknown guy's words.

"That's great!" the guy cheered. "Oy, you small fries! I know you're there, so come over here!" he yelled out.

"Huh? Who are you calling a small fry, old man?" the guy who was bullying Hatori asked.

"Don't you even know what small fry means, you dimwit? That's why it is recommended that kids should finish high school at least," the guy shook his head. "Alright, Hirai Hatori-san. Use their faces to wipe the floor here," he ordered.

(Half an hour more...)

"I-I'll make sure to tell my big brother about you, Hirai Hatori! Do you hear me?" the bully yelled out in despair after he and his minions were beaten up to a pulp.