Afterwards: The Fourth Tekken Novel

Spy Satellite

Shasha looked at the screen in surprise. "Wait, isn't that... the Mishimas in the parking lot?" She pointed at them, her other arm cradling Tori. "And Heihachi is going there?!
"Yep, it's a family reunion without me," Lee frowned, zooming in on Heihachi. "I think I should call Spiky and warn him about it."
"Wait, don't," Anna quickly said. "Remember how he was at the party?"
"The party that Heihachi crashed," Shasha added.
Lee sighed. "You're right, Kazuya was pretty bummed out. Poor guy..."
"Well, yeah. All that childhood trauma," Anna added, shaking her head. "You think Heihachi is actually targeting them?"
"I don't think so," Lee frowned. "Because he left earlier, went around and only now arrived here."
They saw how Jin and Lars pulled Kazuya into the shop before Jun brought Amber. Heihachi only then stepped into the parking lot.
"I don't think he's following them," Shasha said. "Because... knowing him... he would be making his presence known."
"Yeah, you're right," Anna nodded. "Like remember that grand entrance he did the other day?"
Lee shook his head. "Why did he pick that day of all days?"
"Stupid lah," Shasha grumbled. She gasped when Tori started crying. "Oh shoot. Aiyo... why is she crying? Is she hungry?"
"I think so..." Anna said, retrieving the baby. "Her diaper seems fine... it's been some time since I fed her too."
Shasha nodded. "You wanna go to another room? Be comfy a bit?"
"Nah, it's fine, I'll just be here," Anna said, going over to the armchair. "It's comfy enough."
Shasha shrugged and continued watching the footage of the restaurant's exterior with Lee. "This is gonna take long..."
"She's right, can't we wire this to the living room TV instead?" Anna asked while feeding Tori. "At least we can laze around, have a ton of snacks."
"Oh yeah, I forgot we can do that," Lee said, getting up. "That's how we watched you guys in Yakushima."
Shasha sighed. "No offence, Mr Lee, but why are you always spying on... everyone?"
Lee shrugged. "It's fun. It's like what you guys said. Like playing The Sims. Only thing is, I can't control anyone, but the drama's still there."
Anna sighed and shook her head. "You stalk people any chance you get, Babe."
"Nah, I'm not much of a stalker, that's more on your department," Lee cheerfully said as he shut down his computer.
"Hey!" Anna frowned playfully.

Jun watched Heihachi exit and heaved a sigh of relief. She turned to the rest and realised that everyone was having a good time, even when no one had actually drank enough to get themselves senseless.
"Too bad the anniversary party was a bust, poor you guys," Lars sighed. "I was really looking forward to making it the best party of the year."
"Why year and not century?" Amber asked.
Lars shrugged. "Because the century is big. And also because we need to constantly improve."
"Lars, this ain't Maths!" Jin added. "But seriously, condolences on the party... we went all out and then, a turd showed up."
Kazuya shook his head, waving his hand slightly. "Nah, he's not a turd. Turds have use, you can use it as fertiliser for plants. This guy is nothing but an old fart. Stinks up the place, but can't do much besides just that."
That sent the rest into fits of laughter.
"Old fart!" Jin blurted out. "You're right, though. That's actually pretty true."
"But I don't think he means to disturb us now that he knows what we're actually up to," Jun added, remembering how Heihachi had pretty much ignored them though they were clearly within his view. "Maybe we should just... move on..."
"And host another party!" Lars added. "Seriously, it was so mournful. I say we should host another party. Call Nina and gang, Lee and his family, and celebrate properly!"
"Lars, you do know we still have remnants of our previous party still stacked up in our fridge, right?" Jun reminded.
Lars shrugged. "Just give those to Hwoarang. He'd finish them like a goat weeding a field."
"Hey, that's not very nice," Jin chimed in. "That's my friend you're talking about."
"Isn't it true, though?" Lars gave him a knowing look.
Jin chuckled. "Yeah, you're right. He would eat them up in a flash."
"I feel like he's the kind of person who'd really get his money's worth at a buffet," Amber said. "He can eat for three people easily."
Jin shook his head. "That's if he's eaten something beforehand. On an empty stomach, easily five people's worth of food goes in."
"Just like you," Lars smirked, placing an arm on Kazuya. "You won't let me get a single bite when Nabemono's for dinner."
"That's because you're too slow," Kazuya grinned, pulling Lars and playfully rubbing his fist against his cheek. "You don't grab a bite fast enough and expect us to wait for you."
"Come on, that's not very nice," Jun nudged him.
Kazuya sighed and let Lars go. "Yeah, you're right. He shouldn't have to fight just for food." He rested his elbow on Lars's shoulder. "Should you?"
"No?" Lars shrugged.
"Yes," Kazuya patted his back before turning back to his food. "Anyway, what should we do for lunch tomorrow?"
"Why not plan breakfast first?" Jin suggested, amused. "And then plan dinner as well."
Jun rolled her eyes. "Don't you guys have work tomorrow?"
"Oh yeah, we do," Kazuya sighed. "You'll be bringing me lunch, right?"
"Of course I will," Jun smiled. "Why wouldn't I?"
Kazuya shrugged. "Just wondering."
"I'll be there, don't worry," Jun said. "But don't finish the food without me."
"Come on, that was one time," Kazuya groaned. "Because I thought you just left the food and went home."
"I was spying on Tiger," Jun said. "By the way, how is he? Haven't spoken to him in some time."
"Oh, he's fine, amazing at PR," Kazuya said. "He's very charismatic."
"That's nice," Jin snorted as he remembered all the shenanigans that happened in the previous year. "Gosh, last year was fun."
"It was," Lars agreed. "We even kidnapped someone."
"No, not someone, we stole a lot of people," Amber added. "You guys even stole me at some point."
"Well, yeah, you were stalking Kazuya with murder intent," Jun argued.
"And you guys were stalking me as well," Kazuya countered.
Jun smirked at him. "Tell me that wasn't a good thing."
Kazuya put an arm around her. "You're right, it was."

"Well, he walked out, without a fight," Shasha pointed out as Heihachi got into his chauffeured car, munching on popcorn as she sat. "So that means...?"
"Heihachi is giving them space," Lee said, unable to believe that statement himself. "Darn. He never once did this."
"Shall I ask Jun about this just in case?" Anna asked, taking her phone out. "I think she should already know at that point..."
Shasha nodded. "She should. Amber too."
Anna nodded in agreement and messaged Jun. She was confirmed within seconds that Heihachi had indeed done nothing while he was in the shop and had merely stayed away in a peaceful manner.
"Well, Jun's telling me that Heihachi didn't even try to approach them though he had definitely seen them," Anna informed. "This is indeed new."
"It is," Lee agreed. "Wanna call a meeting with your sister's gang? Tomorrow?"
Shasha grinned. "That sounds fun. Gosh, that was practically my second home back then."
"Mine too," Anna sighed. "Maybe we should sleepover some time."
"You sure? They already have Adam's parents over. That's already a lot of people."
Anna shrugged. "Well, it's still worth a try."