𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍~ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐈𝐑𝐎

♡Chapter-38♡

Third point of view.

As you neared Mikey, you couldn't help but soften your gaze slightly. He immediately quickened his pace, his arms opening to pull you into a unexpected hug.

The gesture caught you off guard, and you froze for a second before letting yourself relax into his embrace. Mikey mumbled against your neck, his voice low and sincere.

"I missed you."

You couldn't help but chuckle softly, nudging him away slightly so you could look at him. "You saw me yesterday, Mikey." You teased, raising an eyebrow. "How could you miss me already?"

Mikey's grin only widened, his hands resting against your waist as he looked down at you with a playful glint in his eyes. "That doesn't matter." He said, his tone teasing but genuine. "I always miss you."

You rolled your eyes, though a soft smile tugged at the corners of your mouth. You weren't going to admit it aloud, but you missed him too.

But soon, your gaze shifted downward, unable to meet his eyes directly for a moment. You hesitated for a beat, then asked softly.

"Would you consider something if I asked you to?"

Your voice dropped just enough that he might wonder if you were serious.

Mikey pulled back slightly. A mix of curiosity and something deeper in his eyes that made your stomach flip. "What is it?" He asked, his voice low, almost a whisper, as if waiting for you to share whatever it was on your mind.

You met his gaze, your expression hardening as you spoke.

"Kick Kisaki out."

And he immediately went silent for a beat, his eyes narrowing slightly as if considering your words. Then, he let out a soft snicker, trying to lighten the mood.

"Hah, now I'm pretty much sure he's the most hated among my own, huh?" He joked, giving you a playful smile, but you didn't respond with the usual laugh.

"I'm serious, Mikey."  You said firmly. "Kisaki isn't the right man for the gang."

Mikey's smile slightly faded, his expression slightly puzzled. "I know... I know a lot of people have doubts about him. Baji, Takemitchy, Chifuyu, and now even you-"

But you didn't let him finish, taking a few steps back to maintain a little distance. "If that many people are telling you he's bad news, maybe you should be hearing us out." You cut him off sharply, your tone rising as your anger flared. "Why the hell are you still listening to him?"

"I get it, Y/n-chin." Mikey said, his voice quieter, but there was a stubbornness in his tone. "I know a lot of people are against him, but--"

"No." You interrupted again, more forcefully this time. "If all of us are telling you he's trouble, it's not just some coincidence. You can't keep ignoring it." Your tone was almost pleading now, the frustration boiling over. "I'm telling you because I care, Mikey. You're not just leading a gang, you're leading people who trust you, and you're letting someone dangerous get too close."

The silence that followed was to loud, the weight of your words hanging in the air.

But Mikey choosed to stay silent, opting to stared at you instead.

You let out a scoff at his silence.

"Even the thought of merging Valhalla with Toman, it's not a good idea. Hanma is still tied to Kisaki. He's a part of his plan. All of this, every decision, it's just a setup. Kisaki's been manipulating everything from the start."