Abandoned Train Station
Mikey went on a rampage punching and kicking everyone wearing Toman's uniform. Azumi looked around to see if Chifuyu was near Mikey's circumference and felt relieved that he was fighting Hanma on the far side. He also seemed to have the upper hand. She saw someone holding a crowbar approaching her. She was able to glide the crowbar on her side without being scratched leading the gang member to bring himself involuntarily on the ground. Azumi held onto the weapon and threw it on the side. "Aren't you supposed to fight with your fist?", she looked down at the gang member who felt annoyed. He was about to grab on her leg but Azumi just kicked her head as he attempted to raise it. "That looked painful. Not physically but I would also have my pride shattered", Hakkai commented as he watched it.
Chifuyu was able to defeat Hanma. He heard a clap from behind. He was startled to see the raven's head. "What are you doing here?", he sighed and sat on the floor. The other toman members' morale skyrocketed. They heard a motorcycle and saw how Taiju drove directly towards Haruchiyo who tried to slash Takemichi with his sword.
The turnout of events just left everyone watching the commander of each gang. Takemichi can stand against the invincible Mikey. Azumi sat on the floor with Chifuyu. "When Draken died, he told us that Mikey never saw the view of the sky after a fight. It was because he never lost to anyone", the lady opened. The blonde remained silent. "Quite the opposite of you. You've been used to losing so you also got used to the view of the sky", Azumi remembered passing by Chifuyu beaten by gang members from other schools before he joined Toman. "Are you here just to slap that on my face?", Chifuyu clicked his tongue. "That's why I feel quite proud of you whenever you do win your battles. Within and outside. I was worried when Baji-san died, I thought your world would crumble but you were able to get back on your feet. I also feel grateful to Takemichi-kun for being that springboard for you to bounce back", Azumi stood and offered a hand to Chifuyu.
"You make us feel less of a man", Chifuyu sighed and just allowed his friend to carry him closer to where Mikey and Takemichi were fighting. "You're heavy Chifuyu. You should cut out with those stringed cheese you're mindlessly eating", Azumi commented. Another arm came to assist and lifted so much load from Azumi. "You're making me jealous", Mitsuya gave a soft chuckle and they walked towards the middle of the circle.
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Hotel Room
Azumi blinked a few times and felt like she just woke up from a long dream. The curtain from the hotel was drawn allowing the sunray to hit her eyes. She covered it with her palm. "How could you oversleep when it is your friend's wedding", a female voice brought her back to reality. "Emma, you're quite early", Azumi yawned and her eyes adjusted and saw another person at the door. "She was so excited so I was worried that she'll splash a bucket of water on you", the man explained his presence. "Draken, thank you for sparing me", she climbed down the bed. Emma saw that she was wearing a night dress and threw the blanket back at her.
"Get out Draken!!!", Emma pushed him out. After some time, Azumi changed into a plain white dress.
Corridor
"It's today. I feel the happiest for Hina", Emma made a small dance. The raven head turned in her direction and saw her ring. "Sorry, I wasn't able to attend your wedding last year", Azumi apologized. "You made up for it by visiting us during our honeymoon. Do you know how awkward that was? You even came with my brother and Mitsuya-san", the blonde clicked her tongue. Azumi just laughed and received mini-punches from the girl.
"That seems fun. Can I join?", Senju met them along the corridor. "You'd pound my organs. No thanks", Emma sighed and they continued walking. "Kawaragi-san, did you come here with your brother?", Azumi asked. The white head nodded. "You have hots for him?", the whitehead asked. Azumi violently shook her head. "We're co-workers so we often see each other. He would narrate what-if's story with me which I find interesting", the lady informed. "Brother does have weird stories", Senju agreed.
Make-up Room
The ladies are gathered to be fixed. The woman of the day is almost done with her make-up. "What a beautiful dress", Emma clapped. "Mitsuya spent sleepless nights for this", Yuzuha also entered the room. "Yuzuha-san. You were able to come on time", Azumi hugged the orange head. She's already wearing her dress and her hair is also fixed. "Hakkai's stylist volunteered to help me out since we might not be able to make it on time. Just happened that the shooting ended early", the orange-head informed.
After some time, Hina wore the wedding dress. For some reason, it brought tears to Emma's eyes. Takemichi was like a random mushroom that appeared in from of their house one day. Even with just seeing his brother for the first time, they seemed to resonate with each other so much that they seemed to know each other in another lifetime. Hina was a dear friend she had who shared the conflicting fact that they were going out with delinquents, the good ones- a bunch of boys who wanted to talk it out with their fists. Azumi offered her handkerchief. "It's clean. I haven't used it yet", the lady assured. "You're such a crybaby", Azumi commented. "Because!", the blonde cried more.
"I also feel like crying when I see people I love having the best of their lives. I am glad that the universe conspired for them to have what they want in life", Azumi looked at Hina twirling in the wedding dress. "Azumi. Tell Mitsuya-san that I will forever be grateful for making such a beautiful wedding dress", Hina waved at her. "I will", the raven head waved back.
Hotel Hall
Chifuyu ran inside and started complaining about how Baji and Kazetora left their boss in the clinic to clean the mess. He is carrying an expensive wine that he's been reserving for his best friend's wedding. The crew just went on remembering how they were just a bunch of clueless kids and now some of them are getting married.
A hand slapped his back. "You're late", she commented. "Tell that to Baji-san and Kazetora-san", Chifuyu pouted. Azumi fixed his collar and flicked his forehead. "You're spoiling your workers too much", she gave a slight glare at Baji. "What? I'm still studying", he looked away. "Make it fast and get your license as a veterinarian", she crossed her arms. After some time, they were all asked to gather at their assigned tables.
"Where is Taka-chan?", Hakkai looked around frantically. "He's running late since he's receiving an award today", Azumi answered. "That's for my Taka-chan", the lad felt so much proud. "You really dare call him that way in front of me?", the lady gave an eerie smile. "What? He was mine to begin with", the tall lad protested. "Yes~Yes", the lady just went along. Hakkai still continued arguing how he's more knowledgeable of the man's life and all the things he likes . "Taka-Chan wakes up at 7 in the morning and starts it by brewing his coffee. He likes it black with one cube of sugar. He likes working with clients who doesn't like what they want so he can start from zero. For lunch, he usually takes it a little later because he would be having snacks at around 10 in the morning. Taka-chan loves rainy weather as he can bring out his designer jacket with hoodies.", Hakkai went on flexing how much he knows the man. "I'll call the police if you keep on going", Azumi sighed.
Someone placed his arms around Azumi. "Are you jealous that he's more informed of my daily routine than yours?", the husky voice made Azumi feel jitters. She gave a slight pout and just looked at Hina being fetched by Takemichi heading to the altar. Mitsuya sat next to the lady and held her hand. "Welcome back", the raven head said without looking at him. Mitsuya just smiled and nodded.
"That's why I'm going to marry you so that I won't loose to Hakkai", the lady seemed to said it on a whim. Mitsuya tightened her grip on the lady's hand. The group heard it and reacted. Takemichi looked at the table and waved at them. "How could you just casually propose to Taka-Chan?!!", Hakkai stood and felt like crying. Yuzuha convinced him to take his seat. "Azumi, you took it so long to answer Takashi's proposal. That was a year ago", Draken recalled. He even arranged the proposal on the beach where they first rode as founding members of Toman. Hakkai was locked by Yuzuha inside the house as he was throwing tantrums and threatening to convince Mitsuya to stay single his whole life. Still, he found his way to see how Mitsuya proposed to the woman he loves.
Chapter end.
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