Chihiro Hanagaki

Chapter 27

The others were just as shocked as Chihiro: "Imma what?!" Chihiro knew for a fact that this was not in the original storyline. Senju was the only female in Toman originally. They didn't make a separate division just for her like they were doing for her. She had no idea what to think in this situation. While the others were confused, they all knew about her fighting prowess. "O-okay then," she heaved an exasperated sigh.

After the meeting, Takemichi spoke to Chihiro about going back to the future. She already had a sinking feeling about returning, but she agreed. While Takemichi met up with Naoto, she went to Hibiki. Hibiki was, of course, sad that she was going back, but she couldn't wait to see her again. They high-fived, and everything shifted once more. Only this time she wasn't in Naoto's apartment.

Instead, she was in a nice apartment she didn't recognize. Chihiro stood in front of a full-length mirror dressed in a black blazer dress with black wedge heels. Out of the things she would wear, this was something far out of her comfort zone. She detested dresses and skirts with a passion so why the hell was she in one? Chihiro nearly flinched when she felt two sets of hands cup her shoulders. Looking up she felt her blood run cold as Kisaki's face was reflected in the mirror.

"Are you alright dear?" he questioned, his tone even and full of concern. Chihiro kept her face neutral despite her mind screaming. 'Why the hell am I here with Kisaki!?' she thought. It took everything in her not to appear repulsed by his touch. "I'm fine," she stated coolly. Kisaki's hands ran down her arms, "I know dresses aren't your thing, but cope with it just this once." Chihiro wanted so badly to punch him in his smug face.

Her heart was aching because the last thing she wanted was to be anywhere near this fucker. She needed answers. Chihiro walked away from the mirror in search of her phone. "Chichi?" Kisaki called. Chihiro's fist slammed onto the glass table when she heard her nickname pass his lips. "What?" she grunted. Kisaki sighed, pushing his glasses up, "Can't you compromise this once?" He was acting like she was throwing a tantrum like a child.

If that was what he thought her raised temper was about, she would go with it. "Yes! I'm changing and that's final!" she hissed. Kisaki's features tensed and his brow quirked, "Really Chihiro?" Once Chihiro spotted her phone she grabbed it and stormed into the bathroom. She could hear Kisaki heaved an annoyed sigh. Chihiro looked through her phone for any answers.

She saw a text from her brother that read, 'I don't know what's happening. Did you wake up in Naoto's place?' Chihiro texted, 'No. I'm in an apartment with Kisaki and he's acting like we're a couple!?' Her brother responded quickly, 'WHAT?!' She was just as confused and frustrated. She would have been less alarmed if it were the person she had feelings for.

'Yeah I don't know what's going on either,' she texted. She knew what the anime and manga showed her, but this was unknown territory. Chihiro looked through her phone and found a contact called Kokoro. Confused, she clicked on the contact and found messages filled with longing. 'Why are you still with Kisaki?' one text read. Her response was, 'It's complicated. I'm not with him because I want to be.'

'Chifuyu and I have been working under wraps for so long. It's almost time for us to reunite,' Kokoro recently texted. 'I know. I can't wait to be with you again...Kaku,' her text read. Her heart nearly jumped from her chest. The person saved under her contact as Kokoro was Kakucho. Chichiro hoped her present self was smart enough to keep this contact hidden from Kisaki. Kisaki was smart enough to figure out that Takemichi and Chifuyu were going behind his back.

She couldn't figure out what Kisaki could have done to make her date him. Chihiro was sure that he didn't have anything on her. If he had threatened to harm her brother she would have beat his ass. Vise versa if he also threatened anyone she cared about. She heard a knock on the bathroom door, "Chihiro please come out." Chihiro could tell he was trying really hard to make his voice sound sweet and caring.

Chihiro heard another voice, "Is she being a drama queen again?" It was no surprise that Hanma was now here. Hanma was practically attached to Kisaki at the hip; much to his annoyance. Chihiro opened the door with an annoyed expression. Knowing who she was as a person this relationship was no doubt forced. So she was going to act accordingly. "I'm not wearing this!" she snapped.

Hanma smirked at her, "As feisty as usual~" Hanma glanced at Kisaki, "How did you even get her to put it on Kisaki~" Kisaki narrowed his eyes at Hanma in a warning. Hanma's smirk grew bigger, "Cat got ya tongue Ki~sa~-" Before he could finish Kisaki punched him. Hanma fell back, his nose gushing blood, but he seemed enamored with the reaction. "Keep your mouth shut!" Kisaki growled.

Chihiro was a bit put off at how happy Hanma looked to have been punched. She knew that his character was a thrill seeker who loved getting into fights. But it never mentioned just how much of a masochistic simp he actually was for Kisaki. Kisaki pointed to the door, "Head to the meeting spot. We'll be there shortly." Hanma got up wiping his nose with his handkerchief, "Yes boss~" Hanma left shortly after, leaving them alone together.

The silence was thick and palpable between them. "Don't act up now," Kisaki warned her. Chihiro crossed her arms, "And why's that?" She was caught off guard when she found herself slammed against the wall. "Do I need to remind you every time?! Or do you need to have my men hurt Hibiki more?" Hearing Hibiki's name made her freeze, which seemed to be the exact reaction Kisaki wanted.

Kisaki had a twisted smirk spread across his lips as he backed away, "Now you'll wear the dress without complaint. I'll be waiting in the car." He left the apartment while she processed his words more. She checked her phone for Hibiki's contact. Her sinking feeling grew bigger and bigger as she found it. The last text they shared was her asking where she was. And the response made her blood boil. 'I have her.'

That text was over twelve years old. Kisaki had done something to Hibiki and forced her to date him. She couldn't believe her eyes. Hibiki was just as strong a fighter as her. No one could get the drop on her so easily. Her phone dinged with a text, 'Hurry up.' The contact read, Asshole. Chihiro knew that it was Kisaki's contact. She bitterly thought the name wasn't good enough.

Someone like him deserved to be called much worse things. She left the apartment and silently got into the car. They reached the meeting place and entered. Chihiro felt sick as he wrapped his arm around her waist. Everyone was arguing as they approached, "Looks like you are all having fun." Everyone got up to greet Kisaki while Takemichi sat in confusion.

When Takemichi noticed Chihiro he gave her a worried look. Chihiro shook her head, her expression giving away that she was livid with the situation. Kisaki smiled, "No need to be so formal guys, come on." Kisaki finally let her go to approach Takemichi and Chifuyu, "Takemichy. Chifuyu, could I have a few moments of your time?" Takemichi stood up nervous, "Ugh sure." They went up to another room to "chat". She knew all too well this wasn't a chat.

Kisaki was going to interrogate them and then try to kill them. Chihiro sat down trying to ignore the situation as they prattled on. She was determined to prevent things from happening. The moment she received a text from Kazutora of all people. 'I'll be there soon. Ikki is safe. Make sure no one gets killed.' Chihiro didn't buy anything Kiskai said.

Chifuyu could tell by her look she didn't believe him either. When Kiskai urged them to have a drink with him she reacted. "Don't!" she warned. Chihiro noticed how Kisaki's eyebrow twitched when she interjected their toast. "What's wrong Chi?" Takemichi asked. Kisaki grunted, "Yes dear what's wrong?" Chihiro smacked the glasses from Chifuyu and Takemichi's hands. She then decked Kisaki, sending him flying.

"I'm done!" she screamed. The two looked shocked, "What's going on?!" Chihiro pointed to Kisaki, "He was gonna drug you guys!? This asshat was responsible for Baji's death this whole time. He used Kazutora and manipulated him to kill Baji!" Kisaki spit some blood out as he stood up, "You really don't know when to quit Chihiro. Are you trying to sign Hibiki's death warrant?!" Chihiro had a dangerous look in her eyes, "This is why you don't fuck around Kisaki. Because. You. Will. Find. Out!!"

The lights go out, followed by the sound of Kazutora busting in. He led Chifuyu, Takemichi, and Chihiro out and they escaped.