Brute Force (Baki The Grappler x reader/story)

Chapter Twenty: Potential Vacation

It was early in the morning. So early that it was unusual to find Y/n up at this hour. But ever since reading that letter, she had a hard time sleep. It was unpredictable for when she would wake up. One day she woke up in the morning, and the other, she woke up two hours after falling asleep. Not because she was woken up, but it was just randomly...

So, to fix this, Y/n took the time last week to set alarms, making sure to wake herself up and create a mental schedule. Currently, she stood in the kitchen. Unsure of what to make. At first she was thinking of French toast, but the amount of cinnamon she used for it, didn't want her to make it. Pancakes? No...takes too long to make. Eggs? Not a bad choice, so she shrugged and grabbed a pan. Turning the stove on as she began to make some eggs. Popping some toast in the toaster.

Eventually, she sat in the islander in the kitchen. As she began to munch on her eggs. Taking occasional bites of the buttered toast. Her attention turning from her phone to the front door once she heard the familiar sound of the bell ringing. It was 7:00 in the morning. Who could possibly be here?

Y/n got up from the stool. Walking to the front door and wiped her eyes tiredly. Unlocking the door before opening the door. Her eyebrows furrowing as it was revealed to be...Retsu. Wearing casual clothes, it was a contrast from the traditional Chinese clothes he is mostly wearing.

"Retsu? What are you doing here?" Y/n asked. Opened the door to reveal herself to Retsu. She let the door swing all the way. Revealing more of herself, talking face to face with Retsu.

"I came to ask you if you'd like to accompany to my visit to China." Retsu bluntly replied. Making Y/n tilt her head. Her face expression showing just how confused she was.

     In which she crossed her arms and straightened herself, "Can I have some context?" Her face looking as if she was offended, but was really feeling confused and concerned.

"Hm...Well...I'd prefer we go inside if you'd like me to explain." Retsu replied. Leaving a small pause between the both of them. In which Y/n moved to the side and allowed Retsu to walk into the small house. Looking around as he watched Y/n brush past him and into the kitchen, going back to eating her small plate of eggs. Which prompted Retsu to follow behind and sit beside her at the islander. Watching as she took bites of her, now room temperature, eggs.

"Now that you are free from the hospital, how have you been doing?" Retsu politely asked, turning his head to Y/n. Watching her eat her food slowly.

     "Well...it's been alright...I haven't exactly gotten the best sleep...but since I went to the hospital, Mr. Shibukawa has let me skip a few sessions when it comes to practices with him or going to help him teach the rookies at the police station." Y/n explained. Warmly smiling up at him.
     "And because I'm still healing slightly and my Kureha suggested I shouldn't move that much when it comes to practicing."

     "It's good to see you handling yourself well, but, the reason I came here for was to discuss some matters about Baki." Retsu nodded. Getting straight to the point, sighing. Which gave Y/n a big sign that the news must not be good in any type of way.
"Baki isn't getting any better. Kureha said it himself, Baki doesn't have that much time. So I took it upon myself to reach out to Mr. Tokugawa. Asking him to help support my decision in taking Baki to China to see if we can find a possible treatment there." Retsu explained. Soon reaching his hand out to softly rest it on top of Y/n's.
"Baki is currently with Reichi Ando. Baki believed he might help. But it only proved to be by a little bit. So, I want you to come with me to China." Retsu sighed. Hoping she'd consider.

     "Retsu, I-I can't exactly just leave out of the blue, with everything going on, the convicts-" Y/n began. Trying to find the best way to decline the offer. Already beginning to feel over whelmed.

"You should go." Mr. Shibukawa said, entering the room and began to make his coffee. Calmly pouring it into his mug as Y/n looked at him, a little surprised.

"How come-"
"Just go. No need to continue finding ways to stay miserable here. Just go to China with Retsu, take some time to have a small vacation than come back here. Plus, the Raitai Tournament will be hosted in a few days, so it'll still be full of action." Mr. Shibukawa explained, walking passed the small islander, taking a sip of his black coffee, patting her back. As Y/n sat there, confused and still conjuring an answer to Retsu's previous question.

"Like he said, I promise you have a good time there, and I'll be sure of it. And for once, you'll finally take a break from fighting. There will also be a bunch of new people you could possibly meet. Then later I introduce you to my mentors." Retsu insisted. His hand still resting on hers. His thumb gently rubbed the back of her hand.

"I'll think about it..." Y/n hesitantly replied. Still unsure and thinking about what to say.

"I can't blame you. But, you have my phone number, just call me if you decide to come along with me. But, I'm just letting you know, you won't be alone. We'll do all sorts of fun things together and you'll even see the Raitai tournament along side me for the first time." Retsu warmly smiled. Tapping his phone to check the time.
"I'm going to head out. But...think about it." Retsu added, getting up from the high seats that belonged to the islander. Walking himself out the front door. Leaving y/n to think about her options.

Mr. Shibukawa did have a point. But she didn't feel like having a vacation...she almost felt like she'd think more about it. Although it is coming from him. All she could think about was being able to forget. So maybe she would accept his offer...

{Pretty short chapter but gives an idea for the future chapters that connect with the arc. Anyways, love you guys, good morning, day, or goodnight}