Duality (DxD) (Part 1)

Ch 14 - Another Friend

Ban was a bit surprised to say the least when Jin came in saying he found a friend and an enemy. But when he explained it, he understood. Though he never would have expected another old man to be Jins friend. At this pace Jin may have exclusively hung around people older than him. But he couldn't say he wasn't less worried about Jin now. He was at least socialising. On top of that, he also developed the added benefit of developing a hobby. It wasn't an active one but Jin was already very active.

But Ban was happy Jin developed his hobby in chess, and not something more expensive.

So every day Jin did his usual, but then continued going outside. Going to the park to see the man already with his chess pieces on the table. Playing the man for hours. Weekdays and now the weekends. However, despite how much Jin was learning, he had been losing against Hex every single time.

It was a Saturday and this was already his 5 time losing. This time he lost in a Swallow's Tail Mate, Hex's queen supported by other pieces attacking Jins enemy king.

Jin: *Sigh* Are you magic too?

Hex: Just good at chess lad. Ha they used to call me Chessmaster Hex.

Jin looked at Hex. Knowing why he was called such a thing. Because Hex didn't take it to beat Jin in one way. He went and made it a challenge for himself. Beating Jin in many different ways. Very rarely repeating a method of defeating Jin.

Jin: Do you feel good going all out against a child?

Hex: Do you want me to go easier?

Jin looked at Hex snicker slightly. Knowing the exact answers Jin was going to give. Because he had come to realise Jin wasn't one to like being looked down on.

Jin: Come at me with all you've g...

Aika: JIN!

Aika came running up on a small black dress as she tackled Jin off the seat and onto the floor. Hugging him tightly and giggling.

Jin: {Welp, my clothes are now dirty.} What was that for Aika? Also why are you here?

Aika: It's a hug! Also I'm here for you!

Jin: Oh? Is someone hurting you again?

Jin looked down but she didn't seem to have any injuries. In fact she looked fine. Extremely happy.

Aika: No! I just wanted to spend time with my friend!

Aika said loudly as she hugged close to Jin. She was younger than Jin and much smaller as she hugged him. So she likely lived close to come here by herself.

Jin: We're friends?

Aika: Of course! We can be more if you want!

Aika said with a wide smile. Jin looked down at her and then back at Hex who smiled looking at the two on the ground.

Jin: Hex are we friends or best friends?

Hex: I'm too old to be your best friend. So we're close friends.

Hex said, realising with that question Jin was unlikely to have many friends besides him, and now the small girl that was clinging to him.

Jin: Then I guess we can be best friends.

Aika gave a small giggle as she hugged close to Jin. But Jin really wanted to play chess and try and beat Hex. So he pried Aika off and sat down.

Jin: Now let's...

But Aika climbed up and sat down on Jins lap. Looking at the board and cool pieces. Each one wasn't just any normal chess piece. It wasn't made of plastic or metal. Hex had expensive marble black and white chess pieces.

Aika: What is this?

Jin: It's a difficult game called chess. Now could I...

Hex: Would you like to watch us play Aika?

Aika: COULD I?!

Aika shouted in happiness as she looked at Hex and then back at Jin. Jin looked at Hex who gave a small smile and nodded.

Jin: Fine. But sit still on my lap and don't touch the pieces.

Aika gave a squeal as she got comfortable on Jins lap. Resting her head on Jin as he continued to play the chess games he would with Hex.

Aika didn't understand what was happening. Even after looking she found it difficult to understand immediately like Jin. But she wasn't there to play chess. She was there to see Jin. Hang out with Jin.

Sitting there on his lap and watching him play chess with Hex would be a new routine.

One she would enjoy for a while.

Hanging out with her new best friend. Jin.

Jin also had a new friend. A new best friend.