We are here for you

Let the Winter Battle Tournament Commence!

* Kise P.O.V *
" Ouch... Even after a week, Seirin's instructor's slap bruise still hurts-ssu... " I complained, touching my bruised cheek.
" Well, it was your fault in the first place for molesting the girl, you idiot! " Kasamatsu-senpai kicked me on the head.
" Senpai!!! It hurts-ssu!! " I cried fake crocodile tears.

It's true, a week ago, the seven of us, Akashicchi, Midorimacchi, Murasakibaracchi, Kurokocchi, Aominecchi, Kagamicchi, and me, got beaten up by Seirin's trainer, Riko-san. It was just after all of us came back in out drunken state.
*Flashback starts*
" How dare you make (F/n)-chan cry and molest her at the same time! I'll make each and every one of you pay, " She growled and snapped her fingers.
The cat-faced member of Seirin walked towards us, with a large box in his hand.
It revealed a hideous-looking food inside. And plenty of it, too.
" Now then, to make all of you sober up, I'll have all of you finish the food I made in this box until it's spotless. And no throwing up, you'll have to eat it again. " She gave us a devilish smirk as she pointed to the box.

I stole a glance at Aominecchi who sat beside me. He was already paling just by seeing the food set in front of him.
" Hey, Kise. You thinking what I'm thinking? " He whispered to me as he scooted closer.
" Yeah. " I glanced at the others, making eye contact with them.
It seems that they understood my message and and nodded.
" Ready? In three, two, one... run! " I whispered as all of them eyed me, frozen stiff on where they stood.
I saw Riko-san gave me a smile as sweet as fake honey.
" So all of you were thinking of running away? Well let me tell you, you're all a thousand years too early! " She screamed.
"And what's this, Kise-kun? You're the ringleader? Then, let me beat you up first, " She cracked her knuckles loudly in front of me, and I shuddered at the sight.
" No!! Please forgive me!! I won't do it again-ssu!! Somebody, anybody, help me!!! " I wailed, as her hands had started punching me.

I could feel the others' stares on my back, with a completely obvious 'poor him' written on their faces.

A while after, I was released from the torture, with a completely bruised face. Kasamatsu-senpai took me to the waterfall to take a look at my face.
" No!!!! My facee!! My whole carreer is ruined-ssu!! " I touched my now-swollen cheeks.
" Haha!!! You look hilarious Ryo-kun! " (F/n)cchi's laughter broke out from her mouth.
Her drunken feautures looked so obvious, yet her laughter was music in my ears. I smiled at the sight.
" I know right!! Look at me!! " I laughed my face off, trying to impress her.
" That is corny, Kise. But, whatever, " Moriyama-senpai laughed, and the others also joined.
" Well then, it seems that we're done with joking time, so get to the point. The seven of you have to finish the food I gave you, or else, you'll end up like Kise did earlier. " Riko-san smiled, and all of us started eating the food.
We started eating, and even the Akashicchi reluctantly ate it, unable to defy the terrifying yokai in front of us.
I slowly swallowed the food, my taste buds shrinking due to the nasty flavor it has.
* Flashback ends*

" Ugh.. Even until now I can still taste that....thing I ate-ssu... " I grumbled.
" Hey Kise! Stop g(r)umb(l)ing and s(t)a(rt) wa(lk)ing! The Win(t)er Ba(tt)le (To)urnament s(t)a(rt)s in a few hou(r)s! " Hayakawa-senpai complained, which I didn't even understand a single word he was saying.
" You ready, Kise? Kobori, Moriyama, and me won't be participating this year, so do your best! " Kasamatsu-senpai hits my back, as I flinched from the force he applied.
" Ready as I'll ever be-ssu!! Let's show them who's the greatest clan in Japan-ssu!! " I smirked, and walked out of Kaijo's main compound, to the place of the Winter Tournament[1] is being held.
' I'll win this year's tournament, and I'll make you fall for me, (F/n)cchi ' I pumped my fist.

* Akashi P.O.V. *
I was practicing at the castle's dojo, along with several other members of the Rakuzan clan. Yes, I was in a clan myself, despite being the ruler of Japan, I still had time to spare for some entertainment for battles between clans, which became a hobby of mine since I was young.
" Sei-chan, are you ready for today's Winter Tournament? " Reo, a member of the main generals of Rakuzan, asked me.
" I am well prepared, of course. After all, I am absolute. " I answered, slightly scoffing.
" Let's get Seirin back for last year! We'll be the number one clan on Japan for a comeback! " Kotaro, another one of the main generals of Rakuzan exclaimed.
" I'll get my revenge on Kiyoshi this year! After all, I've been developing my muscles more since our loss! " Eikichi yelled, showing his muscles.
" Could you stop yellling muscle this, muscle that? It's disgusting, you know, " Reo retorted in a gentle manner.
" That's enough, let's head out now, " I instructed with a glare, and almost immediately they all shut up and followed me.
' (F/n), just wait... I'll make you mine in the blink of an eye... ' A small smirk made its way to my lips, thinking of the very thought.