Coroyakuza

One|| Oyabun

"Listen, I'm the most successful yakuza leader in all of Inkopolis Square. I don't have time to listen to you complain about how my minions won't collect your neighborhood's protection fees. Just threaten them! I'm your older sister, they know what'll happen if they don't do what you say."

Marina sighed as Pearl continued talking to her little brother Emperor about the protection fees in his neighborhood that he runs. Although Marina strongly disagreed with her girlfriend's actions, she stayed quiet. She didn't want to upset her girlfriend. She heard an audible "Ugh!" coming from Pearl's phone. Was everyone in her family as immature as her? Marina knew that Pearl was at least responsible enough to keep the yakuza running even after her father had died, she admired how the small inkling got so much people to respect and work for her. There was a lot of things she admired about Pearl, from her bright golden eyes, to her cute nasally tone. Marina loved when Pearl showed her sweet side, it was different from her normal annoyed self. Pearl rarely treated someone as nicely as she did Marina, except her youngest brother, Prince. It made Marina feel special. She glanced at Pearl, still yelling at her brother. She just wished the love of her life wasn't the literal Oyabun of Inkopolis's yakuza.

Pearl angrily hung up on her brother, putting down her phone. "I'm so sorry about that. What were you saying?" Pearl asked. Marina was slightly startled, and tried to remember what she was talking about. "Oh, well. I kinda like the idea of becoming a singer." Pearl smiled at the thought. "Well, your singing sure knows how to put me to sleep at night, Reena." Pearl complimented. "I like the idea. Want me to make it happen? I could get you on the radio station, maybe even on televi-" Marina smiled, and cut her girlfriend off. "I would appreciate it, Pearlie. But I think I should work for this. I want to feel the satisfaction of earning popularity. Not to mention, I'm not doing it for the popularity, I'm doing it because I love it."

Pearl looked at Marina. "You're beautiful." Marina blushed and looked out on Inkopolis, the city lights reflecting in her green eyes. The two were sitting on the balcony of Pearl's massive penthouse. Although the 21-year-old was very immature and bared such a measly height, she ruled over the square and it showed. Even with all of Inkopolis right in front of her, she chose to stare at her girlfriend's distant gaze. What was she always so deep in thought about? Pearl loved Marina, she really did. But she struggled to understand how Marina, a quiet and kind girl, put up with the bullshit Pearl threw at her. She knew it must be stressful on her.

Because she was so successful, she believed it wasn't necessary for the public to know about her relationship with Marina.

"Listen, Reena. You're great. And I'd love to start dating you, you've been my best friend for a while, after all. But y'know, with my whole yakuza situation, I think it's best if we keep our relationship away from the public. Like, y'know, a secret? I hope you understand."

Marina had completely understood her, and never pressed on the subject, and Pearl assumed she didn't mind. But she did.

At first, she thought Pearl was protecting her from the whole "violent crime gang" situation. But as the months went by, Marina realized Pearl was only protecting her reputation. And unfortunately for her, Marina also realized she was in love with Pearl, so she never mentioned it.

She got it though. The Oyabun of Inkopolis's most successful Yakuza with a normal octoling would anger some. Despite the growing number of octolings, and those accepting them, there was a growing number of those who hated them as well. Marina avoided going out late at night because of this.

Pearl's phone started ringing again. She sighed. "So much for alone time," she said, standing up. "I think I should start heading home," Marina got up, ready to leave. "W-Wait! Are you sure? I can come with you if you want?" Pearl asked, grabbing a hold of the younger but taller girl's wrist gently. "It's okay, I have to apply for a job somewhere later today anyway. It's only 5" Marina said with a reassuring smile. Pearl let go of Marina's wrist. "Yeah, you go do that then." Marina bent down to kiss Pearl's cheek. The Inkling blushed and grabbed Marina's face, kissing her tall girlfriend on her lips.