You'll Be Just Fine (BxB Budo x Taro Next Gen Main Ship)

Chapter 5 - The Mission

-2 pm, Cloudy-

Ryukon was currently in Keito's room watching him melt down on his bed. There was a broken window and a hole in the wall. However, that was from him using an odd choice of a bat.

"They're going to kill me if I don't marry one of them!" Keito said.

"Whoa whoa," Ryukon said, "please tell me what's going on."

He sat on the bed with Keito. Keito rubbed his eyes and tried to hold in the rest of his tears.

"Don't tell ANYONE."

Ryukon nodded and Keito tried to get himself together. He had to clear his throat a few times, "...my family's in a... complicated spot with a few other families... Families that like money too much... Everyone's depending on me to marry one of their daughters to continue this mess for another generation..."

Ryukon hated that Info White had not told a single lie. He wanted this to just be a prank, but the dents in the wall indicated otherwise.

"So... is this why you're..." Ryukon paused.

Keito looked at him and smoothed out his hair from his face.

"I'm what?..." he replied. They both went into silence. Ryukon folded his hands again and said nothing. Keito sighed and sat up. He got face to face with Ryukon, making his breath short. Keito then pressed his forehead against his.

"I would... but it wouldn't be good for me..." Keito said, "they like playing with emotions like that... You're a risk..." he retreated back. Ryukon could barely breathe. His forehead was sweating, "...but I feel like I'm going to fail at some point anyway... so I guess I'll just have to accept my death from this..." Keito continued. Keito lied down and folded his hands on his stomach.

Ryukon didn't reply, but he tried his hardest. Keito watched Ryukon try to make a coherent sentence.

"I would ask you for help, but that would be unfair to you..." Keito looked into Ryukon's eyes, "...but..." Keito sat up and got close to Ryukon's face again, "don't...make this obvious tomorrow... alright?"

"W-Wait..."

Keito raised Ryukon's chin and met his lips. Ryukon's shoulders tensed up, but slowly relaxed. The kiss sat for a while before Keito broke it. Ryukon sat victim to such a sweet kiss, mouth slightly agape. He didn't expect such a kiss to come from Keito. The catch seemed to be worth it.

Before he could get another word out, he felt Keito's lips pressed onto his neck. Ryukon shivered and clung onto Keito's jacket. Keito continued to kindly trail up, down, and around Ryukon's neck. He wasn't planning to go further than that. Ryukon relieved his stress. Ryukon would give a small huff of fire every now and again. His body was tingling so much that he found himself constantly shifting out of impulse.

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- 10 pm, Clear Night-

Ryukon was back home in his room, sitting on his bed with some paper and a pen. He stared at the faint marks on his neck in the bedroom mirror. He snapped out of it and took out his phone. He messaged Info White first that night.

"After careful thinking, I have decided to take on this mission..." Ryukon messaged.

Info White looked at her phone and just cackled, "glad you came around~ There are four girls you need to get rid of. The first one is Tameko Tassei. She's fairly easy to get rid of... She's the cooking club leader. You know, the one with the black hair and red eyes. She's not hard to spot. She looks innocent, but she's the strictest girl you'll ever meet. She's incredibly stubborn about her performance."

"Her performance?"

"She's known for entering cooking competitions and winning first place every time. She would literally jump from a window if her 10 year streak was broken... You won't even have to lay a hand on her... unless you want to that is~" Info White was hoping yes, "I'll give you the second girl when you're done with her... Tameko is the easiest target... She shouldn't take long."

Ryukon nodded and remembered seeing her before, "I have a question... Can he only marry a girl?..."

Info White eyed her phone for a minute. She then decided that the info was in fact useful. She texted back.

"He doesn't have to. Just the most powerful next in line..." Info White replied, "they seemed to have had nearly all girls this generation. But hey, if you wish to join the gang and somehow be adopted by one of the leaders, then fine. But unless you're actually that stupid to keep him in that situation, I suggest following my orders..."

"Noted..."

"Also, you pretty much have until the end of the school year... He's due to marry the most powerful one straight afterward. Don't disappoint~"

Ryukon just exhaled at the message. He then heard a knock on his door and later saw one of his parents walk in.

"Hey Ryukon," Taro was smiling, "I saw that your neck looked a little funny when you came home for dinner. Do you have a boyfriend?"

". . . . . Um . . . . debatable?. . ."

"Hm, you seem shy about it... I also saw a strange girl walking around the house earlier. Do you need my Yanslayer, son?" Taro asked.

Ryuko began to twiddle his fingers. He also found the name of his ma's katana both ironic and iconic.

"I'm not sure if that's a good idea for you, Ma... I think dad wouldn't like that either..."

Taro stressed a smile, "well what are you going to do? Leave my sword at the crime?..."

Ryukon did not respond. Taro had a little "ah-ha" moment.

"You probably prefer something disposable. Smart since you're not getting rid of that katana. It holds a special place in my.... aaaand this town's heart~...."

Ryukon watched his maternal dad reminisce about the past, "how many people have you killed?.... Well that was innocent?" Ryukon asked.

"Luckily none, but there were a few close calls," Taro answered, "anyway, I guess history will repeat itself... Glad you found someone you're willing to protect, son," he walked over and hugged him, "one day you'll understand, but for now, I must teach you something... Always watch your back. Creativity can save and kill."

Taro let go of him and walked out of the room.

"Good night!" Taro blew a kiss and closed the door. Ryukon tilted his head to the side.

"Huh... Maybe this is why Grandmother doesn't visit..."