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Kazuki and Senju made their way back to Toman's headquarters, knowing the next step was critical. They had defused one crisis, but the gang was still teetering on the edge. The looming gang war was now a ticking clock, and they had to bring everyone together before it was too late.

Back at headquarters, Draken was already waiting for them. His expression was serious, his brow furrowed as he listened to Takemichi recount the events at the warehouse.

"Good job out there," Draken said. "But this isn't over."

Kazuki nodded. "Kaito’s faction might be under control for now, but his lieutenant was clear—if Mikey doesn’t show signs of change, they’ll rise up again. We need to confront this head-on, or the gang war is inevitable."

Draken sighed. “I know. I’ve been trying to talk to Mikey, but lately… he’s distant. Unpredictable.”

Senju crossed her arms. “He’s been dealing with too much for too long, and now it’s catching up with him. But we can’t let his isolation tear Toman apart. We have to get through to him.”

Kazuki’s Observe skill had given him deep insights into Mikey’s behavior, but he still struggled to understand Mikey’s full mental state. It was clear to him that Mikey was battling demons—perhaps even more intensely than any of them realized. But for the good of the gang, Kazuki knew that confrontation was unavoidable.

“I’ll talk to him,” Kazuki said, determination lacing his voice. “We can’t afford to wait any longer. This isn’t just about Kaito or Aiko anymore—it's about Toman as a whole.”

Draken stood up, his tall frame casting a shadow across the room. “I’ll go with you. Mikey listens to me sometimes… when no one else can get through.”

Takemichi looked uncertain, but he nodded his approval. “I’ve been trying to change things for so long. I don’t know if I’ve done enough, but I’m with you.”

Together, the group made their way to the rooftop where Mikey had been spending more and more time alone. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the city, but the air was thick with tension. As they reached the top, they found Mikey sitting on the ledge, staring out over the skyline. His face was blank, his expression unreadable, but there was an unmistakable weight in his eyes.

Draken was the first to speak. “Mikey. We need to talk.”

Mikey didn’t turn to look at them, his gaze still fixed on the distant horizon. “I know why you’re here.”

Kazuki stepped forward. “We’ve been working to hold Toman together. The factions are restless, and we’ve been able to buy some time—but that’s all we’ve done. Time’s running out. We need to do more than just survive; we need to change, Mikey.”

Mikey’s silence was heavy. For a moment, Kazuki wondered if he would respond at all. Then, Mikey spoke, his voice quieter than usual, almost hollow. “Change… I don’t know if I can do that.”

Draken’s eyes softened as he stepped closer to his old friend. “Mikey, I know it’s hard. But this gang… this family… it can’t survive if you keep shutting everyone out. We’re all here for you, but you’ve got to let us in.”

Mikey’s eyes finally flickered with emotion, but it was a mix of sadness and frustration. “I’ve tried, Draken. I’ve tried to keep everyone safe. But every time I get close to fixing things, I lose control. I’m… I’m not the leader I used to be.”

Kazuki could see Mikey’s turmoil clearly now. His Observe skill picked up on every subtle nuance in Mikey’s body language—the tension in his shoulders, the way his hands gripped the edge of the ledge as if holding on to something slipping away. Mikey was on the verge of breaking.

“Mikey,” Kazuki said softly, “you don’t have to do this alone. Toman isn’t just about one person—it’s about all of us. We can help you, but we need your trust.”

Mikey finally turned to face them. His eyes were clouded with doubt. “Even if I wanted to change, what would that look like? How do we fix Toman?”

Kazuki stepped closer, his voice firm. “We start by rebuilding trust. You’ve been distant for a while, and people are losing faith. We need transparency, inclusion. We’ve already talked to Kaito and Aiko—they want to work with us, but only if they believe in the leadership. They need to know you’re willing to listen to their concerns.”

Draken nodded. “You don’t have to do it all yourself, Mikey. That’s what we’re here for. You’ve always been the one to carry the weight of Toman, but it’s time to share that burden.”

For the first time in what felt like days, Mikey’s expression softened. He let out a deep sigh and leaned back, rubbing his temples as if trying to clear his thoughts. “I don’t know if I’m ready for that… but I can’t keep leading the way I have been either. If this is going to work, I need you all to help me.”

Senju stepped forward, her voice filled with encouragement. “We’re ready. But we need to act now, before the factions lose faith. Call a meeting with the top members of Toman—Kaito, Aiko, everyone. We’ll lay everything on the table and work out a solution together.”

Mikey nodded slowly, his resolve hardening. “Okay. We’ll do it. We’ll fix Toman, together.”

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The next day, Toman’s top members gathered in an old, abandoned warehouse that had once served as a neutral ground for negotiations. The atmosphere was tense—everyone could feel the weight of what was at stake. Kaito and Aiko arrived with their key lieutenants, eyeing each other warily. Draken stood beside Mikey, giving him a nod of reassurance. Kazuki and Senju took their places, ready to mediate if things got heated.

Mikey stepped forward, his usual aura of dominance tempered by a newfound sense of vulnerability. “We’ve all made mistakes,” he began, his voice echoing in the large space. “I’ve made mistakes. But if we keep fighting each other, Toman will fall apart.”

Kaito crossed his arms. “Words are cheap, Mikey. What’s going to be different this time?”

Mikey met Kaito’s gaze head-on. “We change how decisions are made. Toman’s always been my responsibility, but it can’t just be me anymore. I’m proposing we form a council—Draken, Kazuki, Senju, and you two. Every major decision goes through us. No more secret orders, no more isolation. We do this together.”

There was a long silence as everyone absorbed Mikey’s words. Kazuki’s heart pounded in his chest as he watched Kaito and Aiko exchange glances. The tension in the room was thick, and everything hinged on their response.

Aiko was the first to speak. “If we’re part of the decision-making process, I can get behind this. But it has to be real, Mikey. No more top-down orders without consulting us.”

Kaito nodded slowly. “Fine. I’ll give this a chance. But if this council doesn’t work, I’m out. And so are my men.”

Mikey nodded. “Agreed.”

The tension in the room began to ease, and for the first time in what felt like an eternity, Kazuki felt a glimmer of hope. They had done it. They had bought themselves a chance to fix Toman.

Now, all they had to do was make it work.