High & Low ~The story of SWORD~

Act 3: A yak in the Dark

Later the same night, Cobra, Yamato, Tettsu, Dan, Chiharu and Kasumi reached the Bar ODAKE. The Bar owned by Bar Odake's Mama, who was though as a mentor for young people around the Sannoh district. All four got some vodka, while Kasumi was helping Chiharu to bandage up. Tettsu was taking picture of Dan's mouth to post to Instagram. Dan was complaining that his teeth would fall. Yamato that was eating nuts teased Cobra "In the end you fought too!" Cobra wanting to look cool, with both of his arms crossed against the counter told him "I just wanted to protect the Hoodlum Squad." Yamato chuckled at him "That is only an excuse.."

The bar owner smiled at them both saying "But isn't it a good thing? It seems like that Murayama knows how a "connection" works. There is a reward for consistently protecting what you believe in." Yamato laughed and stood up "Then it's all thanks to me." They just agreed with him and he was told to sit down.

Chiharu stood up and walked close to the four, telling them he would give up on the Hoodlum Squad. He wanted to do so, since he had caused many troubles for them. They asked him then what would be the purpose of today. But, Chiharu came to agree with them only when Cobra gazed at him and told him "Do as you want!" A tequila bottle was brought by the bar owner and she purred drinks for everyone. Dan made fun of Chiharu that he is under age and could not drink. Yamato and Tettsu joined the tease. As Chiharu and Cobra tipped their glasses.

Though, they forgot something... Kasumi. All that time she remained sitting at the table across them. Since they had a good time she didn't bother to interfere. Her senses were back and she was on her way to leave. She noticed the Bar owner purring her also a drink and placing next to Cobra. Kasumi didn't walked over immediately, the last time some placed her a drink next to Cobra the outcome was bad. But then again, she had better to have a drink with those Yankees, than face the Iemura Group. After all she was sure, she wouldn't meet with them again. Kasumi stood up, still wearing her high heels and walked over to the bar.

Cobra noticed the drink next to him. He looked at the bar owner, trying to think who else was left. Before his tired mind thought of Kasumi she had already reached the counter and sat next to him. The boys turned and looked at her still confused. Kasumi sat down, and tried to reach her drink, but Cobra took it away. "First things first!" he said at her gazing her with a serious look. The guys stopped what they were doing and turned all the attention to Cobra and her.

"Tak! (Geez)" Kasumi complained trying to reach her drink.

"Are you even in the right age to drink?" Cobra asked her.

But Kasumi didn't want to answer. Why on earth would she answer him. He was rude to her once. Kasumi didn't forget it. She simply gave up on her glass, and simply grabbed Cobra's drink and drunk it all at once. The boys gazed each other, wandering if that stranger wasn't scared at all. After all she was acting like that around Cobra, who wasn't the easiest person to deal with.

Thankfully the Bar owner interfered "Come now stop it. Have you drinks, you can find the answers tomorrow!"

Cobra gazed once more at Kasumi and returned her glass. He could deal with her tomorrow, or maybe he would never see her again. Everyone went back drinking and talking about the fight. Kasumi had only one more drink. She wasn't much of a drinker, and no way she would leave her guard down around those Yankees.

"You guys don't have enough respect for Inoki, do you?" Cobra said after some time with an odd voice.

The guys moved aside and the bar owner moved away "I am leaving the rest to you guys."

Kasumi was puzzled with everyone's behavior. It was like they were trying to avoid Cobra. "But why" she whispered.

Cobra who found Chiharu in front of him started asking him "Were is the fight?" He pointed at his chest "In here right?!"