Reality As She Knows It

Chapter 4: The First Clue

STOP!!! Before you proceed please do know that everything in this story is a figment of my imagination so in no way am I implying that Japan, Korea, or Seoul for that matter, are dangerous. Also, as per recent reports, there are no longer gangs in the area, but let's pretend that they are still there okay? Pretend, being the keyword. I hope I do not offend anyone with this story!!!

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          Daggers flying towards him greeted Eiji as he entered the kitchen.

          “Why did you reveal in school that we know each other?!”

          He was able to dodge the daggers easily but Ayako was faster. She was already throwing a second set of daggers.

          “What else did you tell them, huh?!”

          Eiji managed to move out of the way in the nick of time but not before one of the blades grazed his cheek.

          “I see you haven't lost your touch,” Eiji commented, calmly pressing a handkerchief to his cheek.

          Ayako was the best in blades. Her favorite weapons since she was young are her katana and her daggers.

          “Catch.”

          She threw him an ointment tube.

          “I'd never hear the end of it from your fan girls back home if that wound scars so apply that.”

          Eiji smiled. “Can you apply it for me?”

          “Eiji, I just recently calmed down. Don't make me angry again,” Ayako said with a glare.

          He laughed. “You're so cute, Aya.”

          “Shut up, Eiji. I let you off the hook this time but this is the last, okay? My classmates shouldn't know that we are living in the same house or that we're part of a Yakuza family. Get it?”

          “I have no intention of ever mentioning the Yakuza since it will only give unnecessary complications but about us living together, it'll be exposed sooner or later Aya.”

          “I prefer later.”

          “Aya–”

          “Oh alright! We won't hide it. If anyone asks, we won't lie but if no one opens up the topic then we will not volunteer that information, okay? And also, If it gets out, we will say that you don't know anyone here and that's why I'm taking you under my wing. Get it?”

          “Sure thing, Aya.”

          “Good. And one more thing, we will stress out that we live in separate rooms okay?”

          “Got it.”

          Ayako yawned. “Alright, I'm going to bed.”

          “Aren't you gonna eat?”

          “I already ate. I cooked food a while ago. There's more in the table. Wash the dishes when you're done.” Ayako casually said before heading to her room.

          Eiji grinned. “Thanks Aya!”

          Ayako waved her hand dismissively.

          “It's been a while since I last tasted her cooking.” Eiji smiled. “Itadakimasu!”

          After Eiji finished eating and washing the dishes, he quietly checked if Ayako was already asleep.

          Ayako locked her room but Eiji had the extra key so he easily opened the door. He peeked inside and saw that Ayako was already deep asleep. (Otherwise, he would have been met with flying daggers again)

          He quietly locked the door and left Ayako's room and the house. Outside, he retrieved the motorcycle hidden at the side of the house. He brought it far from the house and when he was sure that the roar of the engine won't reach Ayako's ears, he rode on it and sped away.

          He only had one destination in mind and that was Itaewon. Around that area was an alley that one of Master Katsu's ally agreed to meet on.

          Of course he had his gun and knives with him as safety measures. The gun was illegal but they were Yakuza so they didn't really care either way.

          Once he was in Itaewon, he cautiously looked at the surroundings. Then at the corner of his eye, he saw the landmark the gang member was talking about and then he saw a Korean boy, around 13 years old, signaling to him.

          "Probably just a messenger.”

          “What do you have for me?” He asked bluntly.

          The boy handed him a paper then ran.

          “Really just a messenger,” Eiji thought, amused.

          He tucked the paper in his pocket, rode his motorcycle and went home.

          He turned off the engine half a block away. He hid the motorcycle and then went inside.

          He glanced at Ayako's room. We still have a lot to talk about Ayako. I swore to protect you and I will. Not just because you are Master Katsu's daughter but because I care for you more than you'll ever know.

          With that, he proceeded to his room, turned on the lights and sat on his bed. He opened the paper.

          Gil Hyun Su. That is the name that you want. We can't help you further. Our hands are tied.

          “Gil Hyun Su... Who is this guy?”

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Note: For those who are not familiar with Japanese culture, "Itadakimasu" is something that Japanese say before having a meal. Sort of similar to saying Bon Apetit or saying grace before a meal.

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