#akiharu hino

[aoyama-division]

It was later in the day as the sun was beginning to set in Aoyama and Tomi Chōten had just returned home from yet another event thrown in his honor. Thankfully he had a while to himself before he had to go to another one. It was barely even nightfall and the socialite was already exhausted from gala after gala. Sadly, Tomi knew his duty as a member of the esteemed Chōten family. His parents would expect nothing less than perfection from their heir. 

Tomi shook his head not wanting to think of that today and opened the door to get ready for the night when to his surprise he saw sitting elegantly right on his bed a small wooden music box with gold and green accents. Immediately Tomi scowled angry that he was unaware that he had gotten another gift as none of the servants had told him. 

Picking up the gift, he looked around it to see if there was any sort of card or letter letting him know who had sent it but there was unfortunately nothing. Signing Tomi decided to just open it perhaps the note was inside? 

As soon as he opened the box in his hand, it began to play a familiar but insulting tune. For seconds the box continued to play the song as Tomi grew angrier and angrier at the insult. Slowly the song began to fade away until…

“Happy Birthday Bastard”

With that, a small nozzle popped up from the music box spraying Tomi in the face with a white mist. Dropping the music box Tomi began to cough violently ignoring the bang as the box fell on the floor. Collapsing on the floor the socialite grabbed at his throat wondering if he had been poisoned. It felt like he could barely breathe and Tomi swore that he could see something clawing at the corner of his eyes. While all of this was happening, the music box began to play an all too familiar voice.

“Hahaha! Happy Birthday Fucker. Did you really think I wouldn't give you a “gift” this year? Oh, you’re stupider than you think. Now you’re probably wondering if you're dying am I right? Sadly not today. Shame. However, that gas you just inhaled? Makes the victim hallucinate their worst traumas and fears and you just got hit with a dose strong enough to last oh a few hours. So sit back bitch and enjoy the fucking show! Ta-da~!”

An hour later...

"...Is Master Tomi still in his room?" A servant carrying a tray with a bowl of soup on it asked Hino who was busy ordering the other servants around. "I was going to bring this to him in hopes that it would make him feel better."

"I feel it would be better to leave the Young Master alone for now," Hino suggested. "I know not what the vile spray was that he was poisoned with, but it left a dire impression on him."

"...I see." The servant said, a bit downtrodden.

"However, what you can do is help me notify the Japanese Police Department and them sent to Shizuoka to arrest the wretched woman for almost killing one of the most noble people Japan has ever seen." Hino ordered, a stern and serious look on his face.

"...At once, sir!" The servant saluted before running off, still managing to keep the liquid broth in the bowl from spilling over. As he ran off, the Head Butler looked up at the stairs, a worried look on his face.

"Master Tomi..."

In Tomi's room...

The man in question was sitting at the desk in his room, no longer suffering from the effects of that horrid poison he was "gifted". ...However, that didn't mean he wasn't still reeling from what the poison showed him. He was currently staring out in front of him, a blank look on his face.

There were a lot of things Tomi didn't care for in life. Failure, disappointing his parents, having people talk about him, cheap liquor, peons, peasants, and many, many other things that he didn't care to think about.

...But none of those things held a candle to what he feared the most... the day he failed to stop his brother, Kunio, from leaving because he was too scared and pathetic. The day he was exactly what most of the world thought of him: weak.

He remembered how they used to play together, creating imaginary worlds with their dolls and action figures. Kunio had always been the more imaginative one, coming up with elaborate stories and characters. Tomi had admired his brother's creativity, even if he didn't always understand it.

But as they grew older, things began to change. Their parents' expectations weighed heavily on them, and Tomi found himself conforming to their demands, desperate for their approval. Kunio, on the other hand, rebelled against the rigid structure of their high society life. He sought solace in the company of middle-class friends and street performers, much to their parents’ dismay.

Tomi remembered the countless times their parents had berated Kunio, calling him a disgrace to the family. They had tried to mold him into something he wasn't, and when he resisted, they resorted to humiliation and psychological abuse. Tomi had witnessed it all, but he had remained silent, too afraid to stand up for his brother.

He closed his eyes, the memories flooding back with painful clarity. He saw Kunio's tear-streaked face as their father dragged him out of Tomi's room after one of their many fights. He remembered the look of betrayal in Kunio's eyes when Tomi had refused to intervene, choosing instead to obey their parents' commands.

The day Kunio was excommunicated from the family was etched into Tomi's mind like a scar. He had watched helplessly as his brother was cast out, labeled an "unwanted child." Kunio had left with his head held high, refusing to look back, but Tomi knew the pain he carried inside. He had wanted to reach out, to apologize, to beg for forgiveness, but fear had held him back.

"Ahh!"

Clutching his head once more, Tomi shook his head, trying to make the memories go away, but they still persisted. His brother's look for help, his parents' disapproving looks.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."

The young socialite continued repeating the words, as if they were a mantra, as if they would exclude him from his guilt, his weakness. But they did no such thing.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, Kunio..."

[ljaesch]

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[uenodivision]

Sakurai Clan Drama Track 1 - So It Goes.

Pt. 4

-- Yanaka Cemetery, Ueno Division --

[The time was approximately 6:20 P.M., meaning the sun was setting just below the city line, and night was approaching, though light was still present in the sky. The city's cemetery, Yanaka Cemetery, was peaceful during this time of day, or rather, the moment was very tranquil. The wind was blowing, scattering the cherry blossom petals along the pathway and onto some of the graves.]

[Walking through the cemetery, the figures of Kisouna and Yomi Yuzairu, who was holding her mother's hand, stopped at a not-so-small gravesite which read: 'Here lies Saito Yuzairu: A loving husband and a good father. May he R.I.P.']

[Kneeling downward, the attorney placed a small bouquet of red and white roses atop the gravesite before standing back up, still holding onto her daughter.]

Kisouna: *smiling sadly* Hello, my husband. It’s good to speak with you again. *Pats her daughter’s head* I brought our daughter with me today.

Yomi: *Waves at the gravesite* Hi daddy.

Kisouna: *Smiles at her daughter before looking back at the grave* I'm sorry we haven't come to see you in a long while. A lot of things have happened since we last spoke.

Yomi: *Excited* Yeah! Mommy's going to enter a song tournament!

Kisouna: *Laughs at her daughter* Yes, like our daughter said, I'm entering a tournament alongside two others. The three of us are...

[As the widow continued speaking to the grave (with her daughter interceding at some points), the figures of Aranai Norikoru and Shisuta Heisha were a ways away from their teammate, silently watching her. The nun had a smile on her face as she looked at her friend and daughter, whilst the former Bōsōzoku was leaning against a tree with her hands behind her head, a bored look on her face.]

Shisuta: *Notices Aranai's facial features* Something bothering you, Aranai?

Aranai: *Shrugs her shoulders, still bored* Not really. Just never been a big fan of cemeteries.

Shisuta: Ah. Do they frighten you?

Aranai: *Looks at her friend, an incredulous look on her face* What? No!

Shisuta: Ah, my apologies. Then how exactly do they bother you?

Aranai: *Shrugs her shoulders again, frowning* I don't know. I just don't really see the point in them, is all.

Shisuta: *Frowns a bit* What do you mean? Cemeteries are places to honor the dead and comfort their souls. It's a place for people who have embarked upon the 'eternal sleep'.

Aranai: *Looks at Shisuta, frowning* Okay, one: please don't say those kind of things around me. And two: I obviously know that. I just don't see the point in remembering something that's no longer here.

Shisuta: *Looks at Aranai, shocked* Aranai-chan, I cannot believe what I am hearing. You surely cannot mean that.

Aranai: *Shrugs, not bothered by what she said as she looks out in the distance* I just don't see the need or the point in dredging up things that already happened. The past is the past. People should let it stay there.

Aranai: *Looks back at Shisuta* What good does bringing up old stuff or honoring the dead do?

[Listening to her leader talk, the Catholic nun's frown deepened. Though she knew Aranai was only speaking that way because of her age and naivety, Shisuta still did not like hearing her friend speak that way.]

Shisuta: You say that honoring the dead does no good?

Aranai: *Shrugs again* Pretty much. *Looks off in the distance and spots something* Prime example...

[Shisuta looked as Aranai pointed to a young couple who were standing by a gravesite, a ways away from where Kisouna and Yomi were. The woman had both hands over her eyes as she was sobbing, whilst the man had a comforting hand on her shoulder.]

Aranai: Coming here to this place is obviously causing that woman a lot of grief. So why come?

Aranai: *Puts her hand back down and leans back against the tree* Places like these only exist to make people miserable.

Shisuta: *Shakes her head 'no'* I have to disagree. *Looks back at the mourning woman* You say that this place serves to make people miserable or has no meaning. I don't believe so.

Shisuta: I think... the meaning helps those who were left behind come to terms with reality.

Aranai: *Cocks an eye at Shisuta* Reality?

Shisuta: *Nods* Yes. *Looks back at the woman* This place helps to let people know that though their loved ones are no longer here physically, they are still with them in mind and spirit.

Shisuta: *Looks around the cemetery* This place is filled with memories. Some good, and some sad. Being here helps one to remember all those moments they had. They are a... treasure.

Aranai: *Looks around the cemetery* But this is just a place. Memories are something you have with you all the time, right?

Shisuta: *Smiles* We humans have a tendency to give meaning to places and things.

Aranai: *Looks off sideways* Not me.

Shisuta: Oh? *Still smiling* Then what about your motorbike that you seem to care so much for?

Aranai: *Looks at Shisuta, surprised before frowning* That's different!

Shisuta: *Continues smiling* Oh? And in what way?

[As she opened her mouth to speak, the former Bōsōzoku slowly closed it. Why did she keep her Yamaha around? Was it because it was just her preferred way of transportation? No, that wasn't it. If she had said that, she'd just be lying to Shisuta and herself. No, the real reason she liked, no, loved that bike was because it reminded her of the days when she and her gang were together.]

[Realizing the nun's point, the group leader groaned and just looked away, refusing to look at the nun, who was no doubt smiling as she had given Aranai something to ponder about. After several minutes, the duo looked as Kisouna and her daughter walked up to them.]

Kisouna: Sorry for the wait.

Shisuta: *Still smiling* It's no trouble. *Looks down at Yomi* And how was your talk with your daddy, Yomi-chan?

Yomi: *Beams* Good! I told Daddy all about how school is!

Shisuta: That's truly outstanding, Yomi-chan. I'm sure he's very happy to hear that.

[Aranai, who chose not to include herself in the conversation, still had her back to the tree, a bored look on her face. However, a frown soon replaced it as she suddenly started looking around, alert.]

Shisuta: *Notices her teammate's behavior* Something wrong, Aranai-chan?

Aranai: *Doesn't answer right away* ...Anyone else notice how quiet this place got all of a sudden?

[The attorney prepared to open her mouth, stating that cemeteries were supposed to be quiet. However, after carefully listening to her surroundings, she noticed that her team leader was correct: it was far too quiet.]

[A 'caw caw' was heard as a bird on a nearby tombstone flew away towards the entrance, making the four females turn their attention to it. Their eyes grew wide as suddenly surrounding them were a group of miscreants, serious looks on each of their faces. They all looked to out-of-sorts to be called a gang, but the looks on their faces made them seem too focused to be called thugs, either.]

[What drew the women's attention was what each man had in one of their hands: a microphone. It was highly unlikely that Chuohku would send a bunch of thugs a pair of Hypnosis Microphones, so there was only one explanation: they were all illegal mics.]

Aranai: *Glares at the gang* Who the hell are you losers?

[If the gang heard the team leader's question, they chose not to respond.]

Kisouna: *Also glaring at the gang* She asked you all a question. Identify yourselves at once.

Yomi: *Hiding behind her mother* M-m-mommy?

[Shushing her daughter, the attorney and the rest of SC looked as the gang parted, making way for an elderly gentleman wearing a black tuxedo with a green vest and carrying a brown and gold walking cane, though he was not using it.]

???: Would you three happen to be the Ueno Division's team, Sakurai Clan?

Aranai: *Glaring at the old man* Who the hell wants to know, Gramps?

Shisuta: *Frowns at Aranai, before looking at the old man* Forgive me, but you seem to have us at a disadvantage. May we know who you are?

???: Ah, of course. Please forgive me. *The old man bows placing his right hand over his chest* I am Akiharu Hino, head retainer of the Chōten family.

Kisouna: Chōten? *Kisouna frowns, as her brain tries to remember exactly where she's heard that name from*

Shisuta: I see. And is there something we can do for you, Hino-san?

Hino: My master, Tomi Chōten, wishes to speak with you all. Thus, he has invited you all to join him for dinner at his residence in Aoyama.

Aranai: *Scoffs* Ha! Invited? Give me a break!

Aranai: If this is just an invitation... *Aranai waves her at the thugs still staring at the Ueno team, poised and ready to attack* ...Then what the heck is up with your Goon Squad here?

Kisouna: *Nods* I have to agree with my friend. Judging from the appearance of these men, this doesn't seem to be an invitation we can refuse, is it?

Hino: *Sighs* Sadly, my lady, you are correct. My master was rather... insistent that I have you three there, and he wouldn't take anything less than a 'yes', I'm afraid.

[Both Aranai and Kisouna continued to frown at the gang and the old man, but subtly exchanged a nod with one another as their hands were in their respective pockets, feeling for their Hypnosis Microphones.]

Kisouna: *Has her hand wrapped around her mic in her pocket* Well, I am sorry to disappoint you, good sir. But I am afraid we must refuse your master's gracious invite. Perhaps another time, if possible.

Hino: *Sighs* As I stated, my lady, I am afraid I cannot refuse my master's orders, no matter what they may be.

Aranai: *Chuckles, taking out her mic* You really wanna do this, Gramps? Fine with me!

[As Aranai was about to make the first move, she looked as Shisuta placed an arm in front of her, halting her movement.]

Kisouna: *Surprised* Shisuta?

Aranai: *Shocked and upset* What the heck are you doing?

Shisuta: *Speaking out loud to everyone* I feel it would be very rude and disrespectful to disturb the slumber of those resting here.

Aranai: *Upset* Seriously, Shisuta?! Now is not the time for religious rules and stuff.

Kisouna: I have to agree, Shisuta. This isn't my ideal place for a battle either, but we have no choice.

Shisuta: *Frowns at her teammates* Do you two really want to battle in a cemetery? In front of a child?

[Pointing to Yomi, Kisouna and Aranai looked as the four-year-old was still clinging to her mother's skirt, scared.]

Shisuta: *Looks at Hino* We will accept your invitation, on the terms that you and your... friends agree not to do any of us any harm.

Hino: *Bows* Of course not. Thank you very much, milady.

20 minutes later...

-- Chōten Residence, Aoyama Division --

[After a tense, but uneventful ride in a long, black limousine, the group of SC finally arrived at their destination: a large, inconspicuous mansion that easily took up several acres of land. For the most part, the three women were impressed, though considering their current circumstance, they knew to be on their guard.]

Kisouna: *Whispers to Aranai as they step out of the car* Are you sure Yomi will be alright?

Aranai: *Whispers back* Yomi will be fine. Kaba promised to text me if anything happened... not that anything should happen.

[Before leaving, Kisouna requested that she leave her daughter behind with Aranai's friends. Though Yomi begged to come with her, Kisouna's decision was final, though she knew how upset her daughter would be.]

Kisouna: I'll have to buy her some cake to make it up to her when this is over.

[Sensing her friend's distress, Shisuta placed a comforting hand on Kisouna's shoulder, smiling at her, which prompted the attorney to smile back. Their attention was drawn to Hino, who walked in front of them.]

Hino: *Looking at the Ueno team* I thank you all again for agreeing to my master's request. I apologize greatly for the methods I used to obtain your cooperation.

Hino: *Bows to SC* I humbly beg your forgiveness.

[Sensing the sincerity in the old man's voice, Shisuta stepped forward.]

Shisuta: It is fine. Though our introduction could have been better, we thank you for doing no harm to us or my friend's daughter.

Shisuta: *Bows back* You are forgiven, Hino-san.

Aranai: Tch, speak for yourself...

Hino: *Bows again* Thank you kindly, my lady. *Raises his head* If you'll follow me, I'll introduce you to my master.

[Leading the way, the Ueno Division team followed the old butler as he walked up the stairs to the entranceway, through the front door.]

Aranai: *Rubbing her left arm* This place makes my shoulder blades itch.

Kisouna: *Follows behind Aranai* I'm in agreement. *Looks around* It feels as if I'm being scrutinized.

Shisuta: That is simply because we are all out of our comfort zones. *Looks at her teammates, smiling* Let us be done with our business here and return to Ueno quickly, shall we?

Aranai: Peh, you'll get no argument here from me.

Kisouna: Indeed.

[Still following behind the old butler, the trio was led upstairs to the second story to an outdoor patio, where a long dining table with a graceful white tablecloth was situated. The table was elegantly set to serve up to eight people. Standing in front of the table, looking out over the district of Aoyama, were three men communicating with one another.]

Hino: *Bowing with his hand over his chest* My lord, I've returned. *Turns back to the women*

Hino: Ladies Aranai, Shisuta, Kisouna, may I introduce to you, *Points to the heaviest man of the trio with muscles on him* ...Master Karada Kessaku...

Karada: *Turns to the women, putting his right hand up in the air* What's up?!

Hino: *Points to the tallest of three men* ...Master Luis Kōkyū...

Luis: *Turns to the women, nodding his head at them, a neutral expression on his face* A pleasure.

Hino: ...And lastly, my master and leader, Master Tomi Chōten.

[The last one in the group, the man in the middle, slowly turned around, revealing his features to the group, who were surprised to see that he was a young man, still in his early-to-mid 20s.]

Tomi: *A smirk appears on his face as he bows before SC* A pleasure to meet you, Sakurai Clan. *Raises back up* I thank you dearly for accepting my invitation.

Aranai: *Scowls and scoffs* 'Invitation?' Yeah right. Is that what you call sending your thugs to ambush us into getting to meet with you?

Shisuta: Aranai!

Tomi: *Places his left hand over his body, bowing* My apologies. I instructed Hino-san to use any means necessary to get you to come. I apologize if I've offended or hurt you in any way.

[Aranai and Kisouna felt their faces frown, as their disliking for this man was slowly rising. Though his apology sounded sincere, they could tell that it had a somewhat mocking tone to it.]

Tomi: *Notes the ladies' frowns, but continues smirking* Again, I sincerely apologize. If it will make you feel better, I can have the Aoyama Police Department send some units down to apprehend the men who ambushed you.

Kisouna: *Still frowning* Thank you, but there is no need. The crime happened in our city of Ueno. Therefore, we will take care of it ourselves.

Shisuta: *Looks worriedly at Kisouna* Kisouna-san...

Tomi: *Looks surprised, but shrugs it off* If that is what you desire, then I shall respect your wishes.

Aranai: Tch, don't make it seem like you're doing us a favor, pal.

Tomi: Well then... *Waves his hand over the table* ...Shall we have dinner?

Five minutes later...

[Within a few minutes, everyone present was seated at the table with a plate of food in front of them. Except for Shisuta, who had a simple plate of salad, everyone was served a cooked steak with melting butter on top and lettuce beneath it, along with a side of peas and fries. To complete it, everyone also had a glass of red wine beside them.]

[While the men of the table were talking and eating with no complaint, the three women felt a bit awkward, despite the free meal. Though the dinner didn't seem to have any ulterior motives, they could not help but feel that there was more to this than Tomi was letting on. Truthfully, the young socialite could tell the women were feeling uncomfortable, and he was enjoying every second of it.]

Tomi: *Notes the girls' expression* Is something wrong? Is the meal not to your liking?

Shisuta: *Looks up from her salad, surprised* N-no! No, we are thankful for the meal you've prepared, Tomi-san. Really, we are. *Bows her head in 'thanks'*

Shisuta: It is just... we are simply wondering... well, what exactly the purpose of all of this is...?

Kisouna: I have to agree. *Puts down her dinner fork* You can't have called the three of us out here simply for a dinner.

[Tomi felt himself smirking, inwardly. He heard about the intellect and intuition of the Ueno team. And it seems he was not mistaken.]

Tomi: *Takes a sip of his wine before placing it down* You are correct. There is a reason I called you here.

Tomi: As you are no doubt aware, the Division Rap Battle tournament will be commencing in just a week or so. *Places his hands in front of him* And as the bracket shows, the first match will be between the Ueno team, Sakurai Clan, and the Aoyama team, the Jet Set Trio.

Karada: That's us, yo! *Points to himself and his friends*

Luis: Yes, I think they realized that already, Karada.

Kisouna: Of course! That's why the name 'Chōten' sounded so familiar! He's the leader of the Aoyama team, Jet Set Trio! How could I forget something so important?

[As the prosecuting attorney was mentally chastising herself, she snapped out of her reverie when she heard her leader speak.]

Aranai: So... what? Is this meal supposed to be some way to wish us 'good luck' or something?

Tomi: Not exactly. *Chuckles softly to himself* I called you here because I think that we all can agree that this D.R.B. is just Chuhoku's way of trying to assert their dominance over all the divisions.

Kisouna: *Nods in agreement* True. This is actually we... *Points to herself and her teammates* ...had discussed before.

Tomi: *Nods back* Yes. And knowing them and their methods, they probably coerced you into joining like they did us, correct?

Aranai: *Looks away, upset* Tch, that's an understatement...

Tomi: Therefore, I think it behooves all of us that the least number of teams available would be for the best.

[The women of Sakurai Clan felt themselves frown in confusion, as they knew not what the young socialite was alluding to.]

Kisouna: *Still frowning* Forgive me, Tomi-san, but what exactly are you saying?

[Looking to one of his servants who was standing diligently by the entranceway, the young socialite nodded to him, which prompted the servant to walk over to the women. Taking something out of his pocket, the females looked as a red envelope was placed in front of each of them. Looking at each other, the women picked up their respective envelopes and could feel that they were filled with something. As a prosecuting attorney and a former Bōsōzoku, both Kisouna and Aranai already had a pretty good idea of what was inside.]

[Opening them up, their suspicions were confirmed as inside each of them was a large bundle of money, close to ¥100,000,000.]

Tomi: *Places his hands in front of him* I'll be frank with you: my associates and I would like you to forfeit our match in the D.R.B. The amount placed in each of your envelopes is equivalent to how much you'd have received if you won the competition.

[As they heard Tomi speak, the women's eyes grew large and they knew not whether it was because of his words or the money they had in their hands. It was now plain to all what exactly this was: a bribe. And as such, Aranai could not stop herself from laughing, drawing attention to everyone present.]

Aranai: *Still chuckling* Really? So, that's what this is all about? Your attempt at getting an easy win? You don't have the balls to face us, so your option is to instead try to get us to quit so you can get off scot-free?

Karada: Woah, hold on there! *Stands up* You're making it sound like we're cowards or something!

Aranai: *Looks at Karada* Yeah, that's exactly what I'm making it sound like!

Kisouna: I have to agree. *Stands up* This attempt at bribery is in not only in poor taste, but it is also very cowardly. If you actually believed that we'd accept your proposal, then I'm sorry to say, you're gravely mistaken.

Shisuta: *Places her arms in front of Aranai and Kisouna* What my friends are trying to say is, though we are grateful for your offer, we sadly cannot accept it.

Tomi: Oh, and may I know the reason why?

Shisuta: *Sighs* Tomi-san, please try to look at this from our perspective. If you were in our place and someone had tried to bribe you, would you accept?

Tomi: *Scoffs* Of course not.

Shisuta: *Smiles* Then, surely you can see...

Tomi: *Interrupts* However... *Stands up* ...I am not you.

Shisuta: *Shocked* ...I am... sorry?

Tomi: As I stated, I am not you. I am of high class, one born above the likes of you peasants. If anything, you all should be honored to be in my presence. And now that I graciously offer you a proposal, you choose to throw in back in my face.

Tomi: *Scowls at the women* That, I cannot forgive.

[At this, all six people felt themselves scowling at one another, even Luis, who was silently eating his meal, stood along Karada and Tomi, frowning at his opponents. Shisuta, the peaceful one of the SC, also could not hold back the frown on her face. The six people stood there for over a minute staring at each other in distaste before Kisouna spoke.]

Kisouna: I feel our time here is now over. Thank you all for the meal and your time. *Turns to leave*

Shisuta: *Bows her head at JST, still frowning* May the Lord continue to bless and keep you. *Follows behind Kisouna*

[Aranai simply scoffed as she turned to follow her friends out of the house.]

Tomi: *Smirks* Yes, run back to that cesspool that you call Ueno City.

[At that, Aranai slowly stopped and turned around, glaring daggers at the JST leader. Slowly walking back to the table, she stood there silently before looking down at the red envelope that she and the others had left behind. Picking it up, she felt that the money was still inside. Holding it up, she did something that shocked and surprised everyone present. Turning it sideways, the former Bōsōzoku ripped up the envelope in half with the money still inside and proceeded to tear it up before throwing it in the air. Noting the shocked look on the young socialite's face, she smirked and again walked out, throwing JST "the bird" as she left.]

A week and a half later...

-- Division Rap Battle Coliseum, Chuohku Ward --

[The Day of the Division Rap Battle Tournament had finally arrived, as the coliseum was packed to the brim with people from all throughout Japan, ready and waiting for the show to get underway. The bracket for the tournament was still unknown, but the divisions representing would be: Ueno, Aoyama, Harajuku, Saitama, Shinagawa, Kyoto, and much more.]

[Speaking of the Ueno team, the Sakurai Clan patiently waited for their time to come in one of the rooms in the coliseum. Aranai sat in one of the lounge chairs in the room, cleaning her Hyp Mic with a white cloth. Shisuta was on the ground, sitting on her legs with her hands clasped together and her eyes closed, silently praying. And lastly, Kisouna, who was also sitting in one of the lounge chairs was silently staring at the wedding ring her husband had given her on their wedding day. She wasn't as devout as Shisuta, but she silently prayed he and her daughter, who was in the stands with Aranai's friends, would give her the strength she needed to win this day.]

[On the other side of the building in another room, the Jet Set Trio of Aoyama also waited for their time to come. Tomi, the leader, was on the phone with his mother and father, who were also in the stands, wishing him the best of luck. Karada was on the ground, grunting as he was doing sit-ups, getting himself pumped and motivated. And Luis was on his phone, looking at a picture of him and his Abuela, his face in a neutral position. She, unfortunately, could not make it to the event, but she promised that she'd be with him there in spirit.]

[Five minutes later, all of the Division teams were out center stage in front of the crowd. Different cheers and chants could be heard as they were all rooting for their respective Divisions to win. Standing in front of the teams was none other than the Deputy Prime Minister, Ichijiku Kadenokoji. A spotlight appeared from above shining down on her as she raised her right arm in the air.]

Ichijiku: The time for the final part of the Division Rap Battle Tournament will now commence!

[At her announcement, the audience began screaming and cheering in anticipation. More lights above came on, showing all of the various teams from the Divisions. Some reveled in the cheer and admiration of the crowds, while some wished they were somewhere else, and others paid no attention, just ready and eager to get started.]

Ichijiku: Before we begin, the Prime Minister and leader of the Party of Words, Ms. Otome Tohoten, would like to speak a few words. You will all give her your undivided attention!

[At this, an image of the Chairwoman's face appeared on the large TV screen in the Coliseum. Her appearance was met with mixed reactions, especially from the teams. Some kept their faces neutral, while most did not bother to hide their disdain or hatred from the woman who was responsible for their not only being there but also for directly or indirectly ruining their lives.]

Otome: The time of using profane weapons and cheap trickery to win a fight has come to an end. A new age has arrived, one where not swords or fists win the day, but the power of one's words. All of you use words to protect and conquer territories. This is undeniable proof that words will always be more powerful than weapons ever could be.

Aranai: *Scowls* This bitch sure loves to hear herself talk, doesn't she?

Kisouna: *Scowls* She reminds me of my opposition: they use a lot of words, but they're really not saying much in the end.

Tomi: *Glares* You'll pay for threatening my family one day, Otome. I promise you that.

Otome: *Holds up a Hypmic* Now, with your Hypnosis Microphone in hand, demonstrate the power of your words, and achieve unconditional victory! The Division Rap Battle Tournament will now begin!

[After her short speech, the Division teams gathered around as Ichijiku explained the rules. After a flip of the coin determining who would strike first, the other teams save for the ones from Ueno and Aoyama remained on stage. The two teams activated their Hyp Microphones before staring each down.]

Ichijiku: Now, if nothing further, it is time to start! Get ready...

BRING THE BEAT!!!

The End

[trashexplorer]

BLCD 2018: November Releases

Legends:

✓ - have      

💡 - interested

✘ - not interested (but will probably still listen to)    

🙏 - dying for

1. DoS ♥ SWITCH ✘

Release Date: 2018/11/07

Cast: Itou Kento x Shirai Yuusuke

Synopsis: Shibata Ryouta dreamed of becoming an actor but gave up almost immediately after he realized that he had no talent for it. After landing a job at a publishing company as an editor, he is assigned to the teens love author going by the pen name of “Sumire Miyabi”. It turns out that his author had quite an eccentric kink and Ryouta can’t help but to be dragged into his antics?!

2. Yogari Sugite Okashiku Narisou ✘

Release Date: 2018/11/07

Cast: Nakazawa Masatomo x Shirai Yuusuke

Synopsis: Sasazuka Kouta’s body is so stiff that he even becomes the laughing stock of the hospital he consults with because of how stiff he is. WHAT KIND OF FUCKING SYNOPSIS IS THAT, FRANCESCA. In a last ditch effort, he employs the services of a private yoga studio and is assigned to the care of the ikemen yoga instructor, Asaka Teru. All is well and good until his body reacts to his instructor’s gentle whispers...!

Jesus fucking Christ, I can’t think straight. 😂

3. Zannen Datta na, Unmei da! ✓

Release Date: 2018/11/14

Cast: Hatano Wataru x Horie Shun *Oooohhh we love a veteran appearance!

Synopsis: He actually did his best and he definitely had his shining moments, you know but this should not have been his debut piece plot-wise. This’ll stay with him for life honestly. I mean can you imagine him being an A-list BL seiyuu in the future and all then someone goes: “Hey, did you know that he debuted with that piece of trash Zannen Datta ne?”. I’d probaly kill the bitch who brings that up if I were him. 😂 But well, if the prods were going for an Asta-like projection of Izumi then I get why he got casted.

Comment: I wonder if this’ll pull a Yuuwaku no Method on me but, y’all know how I’ll be on board with anything with “Destiny” in it. 😂

4. Danshi Koukousei, Hajimete no after Disc ~First Blessing~ ✘

Release Date: 2018/11/22

Cast:

Satou Takuya x Suzuki Yuuto

Tachibana Shinnosuke x Tamaru Atsushi

Takeuchi Ryouta x Okitsu Kazuyuki

Synopsis: Respective pairings’ after stories.

5. Given 4 ✓

Release Date: 2018/11/22

Cast: 

Yo this is so hard to type. 😭😭😭

Furukawa Makoto x Saitou Souma

*breathe in breathe out

Hino Satoshi x Tamaru Atsushi

HAMANO DAIKI X TAKUMI YASUAKI YOU CAN’T STOP ME FROM SHIPPING THIS MY BOY DESERVES THE WORLD AND TAKE-CHAN CAN SURELY GIVE HIM HIS

Synopsis: The death of me part 4.

Comment: UMM EXCUSE ME WHAT THE FUCK??? 😭😭😭 I check doudemoiiyo’s blog from time to time just to see if I’ve left anything out in the cast or my BLCD list in general and when I was rechecking the November Releases, they actually typed in “(Hino Satoshi x Takumi Yasuaki), (Hino Satoshi + Tamaru Atsushi) AND I WAS LIKE???? Yo, I DON’T READ THE RAWS AT ALL SO I LIT DON’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON AND I’M PANICKING OMG. ARE WE GETTING AKIHARU ACTION??? WHAT ABOUT MY TAKE-CHAN THO??? OOOF THE PAIN.

6. Hidoku Shinaide 3 ✘

Release Date: 2018/11/28

Cast: Wow, I’m over Hidoku Shinaide now but this still hurts

Terashima Takuma x Nakajima Yoshiki

Hirakawa Daisuke x Hatano Wataru *ooooohhhh I’m interested in this tho

Comment: I really didn’t see Kakihara Tetsuya’s name anywhere. That’s really sad. It reminds me how they changed Mijuhi no Anata’s Nanao-san from Yusa to Nojima Hirofumi. 😞

7. Idol Datte Koi wo Suru vol. 3 ✘

Release Date: 2018/11/28

Cast: Shirai Yuusuke x Terashima Junta

Synopsis: There’s only three things that worry EmpReal’s all-capable leader: one is that he can’t play around with other men now that he’s gained popularity, two is his incredibly shobby model kouhai, and three is his overly enthusiastic but mysterious fanboy. By some stroke of fate, Kurusu Riku finally unmasks the identity of his stalker and it turns out to be his kouhai, Akari?!

8. Liquor & Cigarette ✓

Release Date: 2018/11/28

Cast: Yamanaka Masahiro x Yamashita Seiichirou

Synopsis: Liquor, cigarettes, and a grapefruit-scented shampoo. In a sleepy Southern town, two men have always lived in each other’s company: Camilo, the cigarette store owner and Teo, the liquor store owner. While Camilo smokes like a chimney, light-weight Teo struggles to uphold his reputation in a town full of liquor enthusiasts. When the annual grape harvest festival draws near Teo dreads the obligatory wine-tasting contest. His only hope is to train with Camilo, who holds his liquor well. But what will happen to them when, one evening, Camilo confesses his love to his childhood friend? (BakaUpdates)

9. Koyoi, Anata to Abanchuuru 🙏

Release Date: 2018/11/30

Cast: Shingaki Tarusuke x Amasaki Kouhei

Synopsis: Losing the love of his life, his older step-brother, to marriage, Aizawa Shinichiro goes on a soul-searching journey to heal his broken heart. Upon arriving in Okinawa, Shinichirou immediately gets himself picked up by strangers. Hashiba Ryo comes to his rescue and Shinichirou is stumped - Ryo looks exactly just like his step-brother. As Ryo offers to tour Shinirou around the island and one thing leads to another and Shinichirou finds himself in the bed of his step-brother’s doppleganger?

Comment: Yo, I listened to the teaser for this and it was so sad. I almost cried. The announcement for this came way too late lol. I mean, it’s going to be released today and I’ve just found out a few hours ago.  😂

[hisazuki]

LaLa magazine all-star shikishi from issue 09/2017 featuring illustrations by:

Akatsuki

Sorata Akiduki

Shinobu Amano

Junko Ike

Keiko Ishihara

Akane Ogura

Mato Kauta

Nari Kusakawa

Ken Saitou

Asato Shima

Meca Tanaka

Arina Tanemura

Masami Tsuda

Miyuki Tsutsui

Akiharu Touka

Hari Tokeino

Yuki Nakaji

Emiko Nakano

Nizakana

Bisco Hatori

Mikase Hayashi

Hitsuji Harumi

Matsuri Hino

Mayu Fujikata

Yuki Fujitsuka

Hiro Fujiwara

Tomo Matsumoto

Yuki Midorikawa

Masami Morio

Kiiro Yumi

Mitsuru Yumeki

[waifukuid-blog]

Tentang Anime Ladies versus Butlers! - Wikipedia Anime Hino Akiharu kehilangan orangtuanya ketika ia masih kecil dan diadopsi ke dalam keluarga pamannya. Tapi ia melihat pamannya adalah setelah warisan dari orang tuanya, sehingga ia memutuskan untuk masuk sekolah asrama, Hakureiryou sekolah tinggi. Namun tunggakan putranya-seperti penampilan menakutkan para gadis, yang membentuk mayoritas siswa. Tidak mampu bergaul dengan teman sekelas, Akiharu memenuhi masa pacarnya Saikyou Tomomi. Baca Lebih Lanjut Yuk di http://waifuku.web.id/anime/ladies-versus-butlers/?feed_id=10033&_unique_id=5d268a1a3c60e #wikipedia #wikipedianime #anime #animegirl #AnimeArt #AnimeBoy #animelover #animefan #animeworld #animegirls #animememe #animeedit #animecosplay #animestyle #animekawaii #animelife #animecouple #animefacts #animefreak #animemanga

[anhlavodoi]

Top 10 Anime mang phong cách 18+ chỉ có thể xem vào đêm khuya

Manyū Hiken-chō lấy bối cảnh thời kỳ lịch sử giả tưởng Taiheimeji được cai trị chế độ shogun Tokugawa. Trong giai đoạn này, bộ ngực của phụ nữ là tất cả. Nếu cô gái có ngực lớn, chắc chắn sẽ được đảm bảo giàu sang và tiếng tăm. Nếu cô gái ngực phẳng, tương đương với việc không phải “con người”. Ở dưới chế độ này, có một nhóm chiến binh bí mật chống lưng cho triều đình và họ chính là gia tộc Manyū.

Ở Nhật Bản, một số anime 18+ có nội dung quá mạnh bạo và sexy sẽ được trình chiếu vào những giờ buổi đêm, thay vì chia sẻ các khung giờ vàng bên cạnh các series anime thân thiện với trẻ em như Doraemon và Pokémon. Sau đây, chúng ta sẽ đến với danh sách top 10 series anime chỉ thích hợp xem vào buổi đêm dựa theo bình chọn của trang Student MyNavi của Nhật Bản: 10. Freezing

Freezing là một bộ anime hay với đầy đủ những yếu tố harem và magical girl. Phim lấy bối cảnh 50 năm sau trong tương lai, Trái Đất đang lâm vào cuộc chiến với chủng tộc ngoài hành tinh được gọi là Nova. Chúng phủ loài người đã thực hiện nghiên cứu và tạo ra những cô gái biến đổi gen vô cùng sexy có khả năng biến hình với năng lực chiến đấu siêu nhiên. Các nữ nhân vật chính phải đối chọi lẫn nhau trong trường học, chống lại kẻ xâm lược và cố gắng khám phá những bí mật cất giữ ở phòng thí nghiệm ngầm trong trường. 9. Ladies Versus Butlers!

Nam chính của phim là Hino Akiharu được nhận nuôi bởi gia đình người chú sau khi cha mẹ cậu qua đời, và để không trở thành một gánh nặng gia đình, anh đã vào trường trung học Hakureiryou, một ngôi trường nội trú miễn phí đào tạo học viên trở thành các vị quản gia. Không may,diện mạo bất hảo của Akiharu khiến hầu hết các cô gái trong trường tránh xa, và cậu thường bị coi lầm là một kẻ “biến thái” trong quá trình học tập hay chạy theo phong cách sống xa hoa của các bạn đồng học. 8. Maken-ki!

Series anime hài hước này xoay quanh Ouyama Takeru một cậu thiếu niên tuổi teen may mắn theo học ở ngôi trường không yêu cầu kiểm tra đầu vào và vừa chuyển sang cơ chế cho phép nam nữ học chung. Nhưng mọi chẳng hề đơn giản như thế khi giấc mơ cuộc sống trường cao học hạnh phúc của Takeru lập tức sụp đổ khi cậu phát hiện ra bí mật của ngôi trường n��y. Tất cả các học viên ở đây đều sở hữu một đồ vật đặc biệt được gọi là “Maken”, để phát huy khả năng phép thuật của họ trong các cuộc giao đấu. Liệu Takeru có tìm ra được một “Maken” thích hợp với mình trong khi cố gắng thích nghi ở ngôi trường mới và đối phó với đủ vấn đề về các cô gái dễ thương, gợi cảm tại đây? 7. Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of “Dirty Jokes” Does Not Exist

Shimoneta là một anime có sự kết hợp vô cùng độc đáo giữa ngôn ngữ thô thiển và trò đùa nhố nhăng, khiến bạn vô cùng ấn tượng và bất ngờ ở nhiều khía cạnh khác nhau. Bối cảnh phim diễn ra ở một thời tương lai hư cấu, nơi xã hội cấm tuyệt đối mọi người bàn luận về sex lẫn hành động mang tính báng bổ. Nam chính Okuma Tanukichi bắt đầu vào học ở một ngôi trường cao cấp đạt tiêu chuẩn cao, nhưng nhanh chóng bị “khống chế” bởi Kajou Ayame, một cô gái mạnh bạo luôn khủng bố cậu bằng vô số trò đùa tục tĩu. 6. Manyū Hiken-chō

Bộ anime sexy này lấy bối cảnh thời kỳ lịch sử giả tưởng Taiheimeji được cai trị chế độ shogun Tokugawa. Trong giai đoạn này, bộ ngực của phụ nữ là tất cả. Nếu cô gái có ngực lớn, chắc chắn sẽ được đảm bảo giàu sang và tiếng tăm. Nếu cô gái ngực phẳng, tương đương với việc không phải “con người”. Ở dưới chế độ này, có một nhóm chiến binh bí mật chống lưng cho triều đình và họ chính là gia tộc Manyū. Gia tộc Manyū sở hữu một cuộn bí kíp đặc biệt, bên trong chứa toàn tuyệt kĩ cho phép phát triển một bộ ngực to và đẹp. Khán giả sẽ được theo chân nhân vật chính là Chifusa, cô gái thừa kế của gia tộc Manyū nhưng lại đánh cắp bí kíp rồi bỏ trốn, hi vọng chống lại thế giới độc ác mà gia tộc mình xây dựng nên. 5. High School DxD

Hyōdō Issei là một cậu học sinh cao trung với ước vọng cả đời là có được một harem cho riêng mình, nhưng đáng tiếc cậu lại là kẻ mật vận nhất quả đất. Cuộc hẹn hò đầu tiên của Issei với một cô gái mang lại kết quả chẳng ngờ rằng cậu bị sát hại một cách dã man, còn cô gái kia là một thiên thần sa ngã hung dữ. Sau đó, cậu được hồi sinh bởi một con quỷ mang diện mạo một cô gái vô cùng xinh đẹp, và phải chịu kiếm “nô lệ” cho cô ấy. 4. Kanokon

Nhân vật chính của anime là Oyamada Kouta, một cậu nhóc nông thôn đang chung sống với ông nội, phải chuyển lên thành phố để học cao trung. Sự thay đổi đi kèm với nhà mới và trường mới, nhưng chẳng gì có thể so sánh với các cô gái nơi thành thị, đặc biệt lại là một con cáo tinh nóng bỏng như Chizuru. Chizuru luôn lấn lướt và tán tỉnh Kouta một cách mãnh liệt, mang lại nhiều tình huống hết sức hài hước, đồng thời Kouta cũng bị lôi kéo vào một loại sự kiện siêu nhiên hấp dẫn khác. 3. The Testament of Sister New Devil

“Này, con nói rằng muốn có một em gái đúng không?” Cậu học sinh năm nhất, Tōjō Basara bỗng bị hỏi bởi người cha của mình và rơi vào trạng thái hoảng loạn. Sau đó, cha của Basara nhanh chóng tái hôn, rồi vội vàng đi công tác nước ngoài sau khi để lại cho cậu hai cô em gái xinh đẹp. Nhưng thân phận thật của Mio và Maria thực ra là hai con quỷ có sức mạnh vô song và mọi chuyện rắc rối cứ thế liên tiếp xảy ra. 2. The Qwaser of Stigmata

Câu chuyện trong anime này xoay quanh cuộc sống của Mafuyu Oribe và em gái nuôi Tomo Yamanobe ở ngôi trường St. Mihailov Academy, thường bị bắt nạt bởi bạn bè cho tới một ngày hai người vô cùng giải cứu được một chàng trai lạ với mái tóc màu bạc có tên là Alexander “Sasha” Nikolaevich Hell. Mọi chuyện nhanh chóng trở nên phức tạp hơn bởi nguồn gốc của Alexander, dẫn tới cuộc kiến kinh thiên động địa tại ngôi trường của hai nữ nhân vật chính. 1. Yosuga no Sora  

Kasugano Haruka và cô em gái song sinh Sora đã mất cha mẹ trong một vụ tai nạn xe hơi, cả hai phải chuyển tới nhà của ông bà ở vùng nông thôn sinh sống và dần hàn gắn vết thương trong lòng mình. Đầu tiên, mọi việc dường như rất êm đẹp và yên ổn, nhưng mọi thứ bắt đầu thay đổi khi Haruka cảm thấy bất an về tương lai, và nhớ về quá khứ lúc nhỏ với hi vọng tìm kiếm sức mạnh cần có để bảo vệ em gái mình. Read the full article

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[aoyama-division]

Aoyama is back again. Aside from the birthday of Nike all those months ago…seems like High Class is next on our little agenda…

This should be quite amusing…

It all started when Tomi Choten got home from his honeymoon. Everything appeared…normal for once. Congratulated by his teammates and even his own wife…what was there not to like anyway…?

The moment he stepped in the living room, the lights easily went out. Disgruntled at who was in on it, Tomi noticed the surrounding of an unknown area on his TV, with a figure sitting in the foreground…Tomi knew that this has happened to other DRB contestants. The only difference…? Eko wasn’t silhouetted, the socialite seeing his Cheshire Cat smile across the monitor.

“Hello Choten, you probably were expecting this hm…?” Eko asked. Tomi had a slight glare, wondering why exactly he was there in the first place.

“I thought so…’What do I want?’ Easy enough…here’s some friendly advice - stay out of my team’s way and we don’t have to get our hands dirty~.” Eko proposed, knowing well with this message, he could tell Choten wasn’t taking the offer.

“Then again…getting your hands dirty wouldn’t work for such a rich “Pawa-Hara” like yourself…a shame~…” Eko sighed, his acting really paying off.

“But anyway…I’ll see you eventually, let’s see if your little ‘money code’ can surpass true ambition~!” Tomi’s TV shut off immediately as the lights turned on. Not only that, a small box was right next to him…

Inside…was a bottle of red wine…with a too sweet taste.

As the lights went off, Tomi growled, already feeling his stress level rising and a headache forming. Not even home an hour and already the idiocy was starting. Ever since he entered this D.R.B., he had been the victim of so many schemes, it wasn't even funny. Was it too much to ask for just one birthday where he didn't have to deal with peons' idiotic pranks, rude gestures or sorry excuses for asinine gifts?! Apparently so.

Looking at this television came on and a strange, yet familiar individual appeared, smiling like some silly animal from a fictional fairytale. He had probably seen him on some magazine before. But apparently, he wasn't important enough for Tomi to remember, so he didn't bother trying.

Frowning, the socialite listened patiently to the strange man as he subtly threatened him and his team. If he wasn't for the lack of decorum (and because he'd have to hear his parents' mouth), he was tempted to throw something at the T.V. just to shut him up. But as stated, such a thing would be completely out of character for him.

As the individual's threat ended, Tomi looked as the lights came back on, and the individual disappeared from his T.V.

"Master Tomi!" Hino shouted, rushing into the living room. "Are you alright, sir?"

"I'm fine, Hino," Tomi answered, shaking his head.

"I must say, that was quite strange," Hino said, looking up at the lights, a bit worried. "The servants check these lights every week. They shouldn't have all gone out like that. I'll see to it that they are reprimanded for this, sir."

"Don't." Tomi ordered, surprising the butler. "It wasn't the fault of the servants. It was just another peon upset that I have what he and his followers could only dream about."

"...I see."

Bowing to his master as he passed by, Hino raised his head and noticed the bottle of wine off to the side in a box.

"And what shall be done with this, Master Tomi?"

Turning back to look at the bottle which had been left behind, a bored look on his face, Tomi waved it off.

"Keep it, or dispose of it, Hino. I've no need for rudimentary gifts."

"Very well, sir." Hino answered, bowing once more. Watching his master leave the room, Hino took a look at the bottle and realized it was a very good vintage. Smiling, he decided to take it for himself, knowing better than to let a good gift go to waste.

"Thank you dearly, young Master."

[tori-jaeger]

[aoyama-division]

Oh look there’s a child on your doorstep- no it’s not an abandoned baby it’s Kanade. She’s just came from an aftershow in downtown Aoyama so she’s dressed in her absolute best.

“Good evening…pardon the sudden interruption”

Kanade hands you a rather large bag- inside it’s filled with…gemstones?

Many shiny gemstones lay in the bottom of the bag- stones of all colors and sizes!

There are also two other things in the bag

From Lana- A painting of Tomi and Miho! The lavish nature of the painting was nothing short of stunning- the pair sat next to each other on two golden thrones while their subjects offered them gifts of many varieties. They truly look like a power couple!

From Kanade you received- Mr Spooky….he seems different.

“He’s stuffed with this really expensive gold stuffing I got on a recent trip to France” Kanade shrugs “I came into some money recently…especially since my career kinda took off after Starlight Specters joined the DRB”

“Happy birthday!!!”

Answering the door as he always did, Akiharu Hino, the family's butler, smiled at the young girl and took the gifts from her.

"Thank you very much, Young Miss," he said, bowing. "I'll be sure the Young Master receives these."

Thanking her once again, Hino knew that his Young Master was out with Miss Miho on their date right now. Looking at the painting of him and his soon-to-be wife, Hino could hardly believe just how much the Young Master had grown. He had served the Chōten family for years, and though he technically served his parents, Hino was as much Tomi's butler as he was theirs. Not that he didn't mind his parents, but he found serving the Young Master to be much easier than serving his parents. It also helped that they weren't around very much.

Looking at the painting of the Young Master and Mistress Miho again, the old butler contemplated between showing it off to the Young Master, or holding onto it for his and his fiance's wedding day. He would normally get the Young Master's permission, but he was not present at the moment. Plus, that would ruin the surprise.

"...I pray you forgive me, Young Master," Hino said as he decided to choose the latter option. Taking the painting, he decided to hide it in his room until the appointed day when it could be revealed. It seemed so far away, but Hino was nothing, if not patient...

[aoyama-division]

Later in the day, the sun was still shining in Aoyama as Tomi had returned back to the Chōten estate to change clothes and hopefully catch a short respite from the number of birthday galas and soirées in his honor that he had to attend, it wasn’t even nightfall and the socialite was already exhausted. It was just the exact same thing over and over and if it didn’t cost him his reputation and family legacy, Tomi would have long since told the people who were clearly trying to mooch off him to fuck off. But of course, he couldn’t and so the cycle continues…

But enough of that, right now Tomi opened the door to his room with the intention to shower and switch into a new outfit before going back out and attending more parties dedicated to him. At least that was the plan before he stopped short when he noticed a medium sized black and gold colored present sitting prettily on his bed which made the socialite immediately raised an eyebrow, skeptical. Hino said nothing about any gifts when he came back and as sad as it was, he doubt his parents would make much an effort to get him something if it didn’t involve them bragging about it to their peers.

Stepping closer to the gift, he looked around it to see if there was any sort of card or letter from the sender but there was unfortunately nothing. Sighing, Tomi knew that he didn’t have time to play guess who with the present and decided to move it himself, he could always see who sent it later if he didn’t forget. That was his biggest mistake.

As soon as he held the box in his hand, it was as if a timer had gone off and poor Tomi didn’t have the chance to process anything before his world became a whirlwind of sparkles.

It had taken Tomi a minute to process what had just happened and become aware of how he was now on the floor, a loud ringing in his ears, a dull pain in the back of his head, and absolutely covered in glitter and some foul smelling slime that climbed to him. He slowly sat up, discombobulated and looked around before his eyes settled on the so called “gift” in front of him, as if adding insult to injury, it started playing a music box version of “pop goes the weasel” and much like a Jack-in-the-box, a giant, sparkly middle finger popped out of the box and a distorted voice sang the last chorus of the song.

“HaaPpY BiRThdAy aSShOLe”

As the 'bang' went off, Hino, who had just been outside the young master's room, betrayed proper decorum and hastily opened the door. In all his years as a butler, he had come across many things. He had been with the Chōten family for a large amount of time and had borne witness to a number of strange occurrences, both inside and outside of the family mansion.

...But even he was not prepared to see the Young Master Tomi, lying on his bedroom floor covered in what appeared to be glitter and slime. To make matters worse, it seemed to cover the majority of his room. From his carpet, to his bed, to his dressers, to the ceiling, to everything. The old butler looked at what might have caused this wild and strange thing to happen. His perceptive eyes caught hold of the small box and gold box, which now displayed a giant middle finger made out of glitter.

Tomi, meanwhile, was still staring at the ceiling, wondering what the heck just happened. As his senses slowly came back to him, he sat up and looked at the "present" that was bestowed upon him. He stared at it for a couple of seconds, his eyes wide as he was feeling a multitude of emotions right now. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see Hino-san, staring at him in awe and shock. Neither said a word for a while until Hino opened his mouth to speak.

"...Young Master?"

"...Hino-san..." Tomi said, his voice dangerously low as he was no doubt having trouble controlling himself.

"Yes, Young Master?"

"...Have the servants prepare me a bath immediately. And then have them clean up this mess."

"Yes, Young Master," Hino said, bowing.

"And after you've done that, call the Tokyo Police Department and have them arrest that rotten miscreant from Shinagawa at once. And after they've done that, have them throw her in the deepest, darkest cell that they can possibly find so I can never see her or think of her again!"

"...I will see to it immediately, Young Master," Hino said, bowing once more before preparing to leave.

"One last thing, Hino-san," Tomi said, stopping the old butler.

"Yes, Young Master?"

The old butler then looked as the young socialite pointed to his "present".

"Get this horrid thing out of my sight at once!"

[aoyama-division]

The doorbell to the Chōten estate rang throughout the residence. The butler, Akiharu Hino, answered the door and looked as it was a delivery man, carrying a black medium sized box with a shiny golden bow on top of it. The delivery man cleared his throat, “Package for Mister Tomi Chōten from Ms. Miho Kobayashi.” He announced, the butler promptly signed for the package, taking it from the delivery man before shutting the door. Despite how large the box was, it was surprisingly quite light.

Walking to the mansion’s living room, the butler looked as his master was sitting on the couch, languidly scrolling on his phone on one hand and nursing an cocktail he had prepared for him earlier with the other. Clearing his throat, Hino presented the present Miho got for him, “A package for you, Master Tomi.”

Tomi raised an eyebrow and frowned, looking at the gift with uninterested eyes, he knew that today would be the prime time for people to bombarde them with gifts and he expected as such but it still never not get exhausting. “Put it with the others.” He waved the butler off but Hino merely pushed the gift closer. “I’m not quite sure that is a good idea, Master Tomi, for this gift is from Lady Kobayashi.” The butler had a knowing glint in his eyes.

Now that seemed to have grabbed Tomi’s attention as he placed both his phone and drink down and grabbed the box from Hino, giving the butler a slight glare “Why didn’t you start with that..” The socialite muttered as he peeled away the bow and took off the lid, revealing three items…

The first item was an expensive and carefully crafted Rolex watch, while slightly simple in appearance, it still had enough elegance for it to be considered more than your average Rolex.

The second item made Tomi’s eyes lit up slightly as it was an entire box of Royal Courtesan, his favorite cigar brand. This couldn’t have come at a better time, he thought as he picked up one, inspecting it as it was indeed the real deal, he was running low but looks like he didn’t have to order more.

The third and last item was a vinyl record famous classical masterpieces throughout history such as Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and more all in violin.

Now with all the gifts out of the box the only thing that was left was simply a letter, written in pure black ink and in beautiful penmanship.

‘My Dearest,

I wish you a very pleasant birthday, I wish I could visit but as you know, I am a very busy woman, just know that you are always in my thoughts. I know how exasperated you seem to get during this time so I will keep this short, I’ve gotten you some gifts that I thought you might enjoy, of course, I know you could’ve just gotten all of these yourself but you have to admit it’s much nicer to receive such gifts for free than paying out of your own pocket. I hope they reach you safely and I also hope that you do at least enjoy yourself a little on your special day.’

Sincerely,

Miho Kobayashi

P.S. That Rolex you have there belonged to Paul Newman, a very famous American actor if I’m correct, it’s the most expensive watch up to date, worth millions if not billions. If you’re wondering how I acquired such an artifact, I’ll be more than willing to tell you over dinner if you’re free tonight.’

Happy Birthday Tomi! 💛

Tomi had just finished a two-hour-long bath after having to deal with a certain "gift" from a certain miscreant from Shinagawa. It had taken him a long time to get all that glitter off of him, and now his bathtub (along with certain parts of his bathroom) looked like a clown had exploded all over it. Even now, he could still feel parts of those small, colorful particles all over him. His servants assured him that none of them remained on him, but he wasn't so sure himself. He was just grateful that the slime smell was gone.

"How a refined and beautiful woman like Miho-san could possibly be the aunt of such a debased and immoral heathen such as her wayward niece is beyond even my understanding..." he thought.

Wrapped in a bathrobe, he took a gander at Miho's letter once more and a smile formed on his face. After reading it, he had ordered Hino to cancel the rest of his plans after 6 P.M. He knew his parents and guests would not be happy, but he didn't care. If the choice was between spending time with a woman who really understood him and cared for him and mingling with a bunch of people he couldn't give one whit about, then the decision was very obvious. He looked at the Rolex watch she had bequeathed him and smiled as it was a good fit for his wrist.

Looking at his suit that Hino had prepared for him in the bath, he nodded as it was clean and looked like it had the first day he purchased it. Tonight was definitely going to be a good night; he could hardly wait...

[aoyama-division]

In a restaurant located in Aoyama, a man and a woman, besides the chef and musicians, were the only people present, as the man was on one knee with a beautiful diamond ring in his hand as the woman was staring at him, shocked. Who were the people in question, you ask? They were none other than Tomi Chōten, and Miho Kobayashi.

"...Miho Kobayashi," Tomi stated, "Would you do me the honor of being my lawfully-wedded wife?"

Many hours ago...

— Shinagawa, Kobayashi Residence —

"Pardon me, ma'am," Goro spoke walking into the living room where his master and mistress, Miho Kobayashi, was located, reading a novel on her sofa. "My apologies for bothering you, but it appears that you have a guest at the front door. I stated you weren't accepting visitors at this time, but the visitor stated they were from Master Chōten."

Hearing the name of her friend and fellow business partner made the scowl on Miho's face disappear slightly. She knew Tomi wouldn't bother her unless it was for an important reason. Sighing, she placed a bookmark on her current page, got up from her seat, and walked to the front door. Opening it, her eyes grew slightly as a familiar-looking older gentleman wearing a black suit, along with many other similarly-dressed men, stood at the door. Spotting the matriarch of the house, they all bowed in respect.

"Good day, Lady Kobayashi," The older man spoke, raising his head. "I am Akiharu Hino, head butler for the Chōten family. Master Tomi Chōten has ordered that my servants and I make sure you have the best day you could possibly have. He has thus ordered us to escort you as he has a full day of enjoyment and relaxation planned for you."

Hino then held his hand out towards the black limousine that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. On the back, the vehicle was adorned with the Chōten family's logo, signifying who it belonged to.

"Shall we, ma'am?

As Miho looked at the limousine, a smile appeared on her face before she looked at the old butler.

"Give me five minutes." She ordered, before walking back into the house. After five minutes, she prepared to leave before looking at her butler, Goro.

"I'm heading out now, Goro." She informed her butler. "Please keep an eye on the house while I'm gone."

"Of course, milady." Goro bowed, respectfully. "I assume that also means Lady Sumire, as well?"

Giving the butler a meaningful look, she exited the house and looked as the army of butlers stood ready and waiting for her. Nodding, she followed Hino to the limousine, the other butlers following behind.

— Aoyama, Spa Resort —

To say that Miho Kobayashi was feeling bliss would be an understatement would be an understatement. She sighed as she was face down on a massage table while a massage therapist was firmly, yet gently massaging her back. She wasn't aware of how stressed she had been lately until the therapist started pressing down on her, releasing all the tension in her body.

Hino had stated that their first stop was a spa resort, which, safe to say, Miho was thoroughly enjoying. She had always meant to visit one of these places but never found the time to. What made it even better is that she was the only person there, meaning she had the entire spa to herself, which she was not complaining about. She didn't know how Tomi had arranged this, but she was grateful.

Soon afterward, she was seated in a lounge chair with face cream and cucumbers on her eyes. Beneath her, a massage therapist massaged both her feet, as they had done her back earlier. On the sides of her, a manicurist was working on her nails, either filing them or painting them, making them. Usually, she wouldn't bother having her nails done, but she was impressed with their work.

The last part of the resort allowed Miho to soak in a spa filled with mineral water. She sighed as the water heated up, providing a soothing, relaxing time. She had been told numerous times by Goto the benefits of mineral-rich baths but had never tried them before now. She wished she had; taking one of these every day would have helped in dealing with her wayward niece. Shaking her head, the CEO refused to think of that now, preferring to let her mind, body, and soul relax.

"I must definitely remember to thank Tomi for this." She thought as she continued relaxing.

— Aoyama, Shopping Center —

After several hours of relaxation, Hino and his butlers then drove Miho to their shopping center, which, she was loathed to admit, made Shinagawa's look bare in comparison. She was then instructed to buy whatever she pleased as Tomi would pay for it all; there was no limit, as he stated this day was for her.

The Matriarch did not need to be told twice, as she busied herself visiting store after store. Much of what she bought consisted mainly of clothes and jewelry, though she did buy some practical things as well; mainly, a thank you card for Goro for all that he had done for her. She truly valued her butler. She was one of the few people in her life that she could say she trusted, and the only one whom she would say she could call a family.

Although she had Ritsuko and Sumire, neither of them could hold a candle to Goro. As much as she valued her friendship with Ritsuko, even Miho had to admit that there were times she couldn't stand the immoral and unethical Chuohku scientist. And Sumire... the less said about how much she tolerated (and she used the word in the loosest sense) her anarchic niece, the better.

— Aoyama, Restaurant —

After she had finished shopping and had bought herself a beautiful dress, she was driven to her final destination: the Chōten mansion, where the man himself, Tomi Chōten, waited. Wearing an attractive emerald-colored tuxedo, he bowed graciously to the lady waiting.

"A pleasure as always, Lady Kobayashi," Tomi stated, as he gently kiss her outward hand. "I hope this day was filled with bliss for you."

He gently took her hand as he led her to his Rolls Royce, which was waiting for the two of them.

"And it is not over yet, milady."

From then on, Tomi took the CEO to a variety of places: a theater show, a casino, and finally a rooftop restaurant. Miho was not surprised in the least to say that the restaurant was empty, save for them and a couple of chefs and some musicians who were playing classical music.

As the two finished eating, Tomi called for two glasses of wine, both already filled. Clinking their glasses together, the two downed their drinks, but Miho stopped as felt something in her glass. Looking at it, her eyes couldn't believe that it was a ring. Looking up at Tomi, she noticed he wasn't there, but was now beneath her on one knee...

Now...

"Miho Kobayashi, you are truly a woman that I would love to spend this life and the next with. I am truly fortunate to know you. And it is for that reason I have to ask you this..."

Reaching into his coat pocket, Tomi pulled out a jewel box and opened it, which contained perhaps the largest and most expensive diamond ring in the world.

"...Miho Kobayashi, would you please do me the honor of being my lawfully-wedded wife?"

[aoyama-division]

Jet Set Trio Drama Track 1 - Another Day, Another Dollar

Pt. 1

-- Chōten Residence --

*Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep*

[As the clock had struck exactly 12:35 P.M., the alarm in the bedroom clock on the nightstand went off, awakening the young socialite known as Tomi Chōten from his slumber. Hitting the alarm clock until it shut off, he groaned as he groggily sat up from his bed, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Remembering his events from last night, he looked over his shoulder and saw that the other side of his king-sized mattress was empty, save a single note. Rolling his eyes, he picked it up and half-heartedly read it.]

???: Thanks for the great night, Tomi-san! Looking forward to seeing you again! 💋

Tomi: Tch.

[Crumpling the paper up, the socialite threw it in a random direction in his room, not caring where it landed. Groaning once more, he stood up, grabbing his large emerald green robe from the rack atop his bedroom door. Tying it firmly across his waist, he opened his bedroom door and walked into the corridor where a group of butlers and maids were busy going about their business. As he crossed their path, they all immediately stopped what they were doing, bowed their heads, and greeted one of the heads of the family.]

Maids: *In unison* Good afternoon, Master Tomi!

[The young socialite did not dine to respond to any of them as he proceeded to the end of the hall where the stairs were. Proceeding downward two stories to the first floor, he looked as his family's head butler, Akiharu Hino, was digitally dusting a large vase his father had brought during one of his many voyages overseas. Hearing someone descend downstairs, the old butler stopped what he was doing and turned towards the stairs. Upon seeing it was the young master of the family, he placed his left arm over his chest and bowed his head.]

Hino: Good afternoon, young master.

Tomi: *Groggily* Morning, Hino.

Hino: It's actually afternoon sir, but thank you for the greeting.

Tomi: *Rolls his eyes* Details, Hino. It is far too early.

Hino: If you say so, sir.

[Groaning, the young socialite turned and made his way to the living room.]

Hino: Your morning coffee and cigar are waiting for you on the second end table, sir.

[Tomi did reply, instead simply waving his hand in 'thanks' as he continued towards the large brown doors to the living room.]

Hino: Ah sir, before you enter, I feel that I have to warn you that...

[Before the seasoned butler could finish his warning, the young master pushed opened the doors to the family room. He was prepared to see no one present save the maids he may have been cleaning up here. But instead, what his eyes took in was something else entirely. He looked as standing a ways away from his family's large flat-screen television that was hanging atop one of the room's walls, was his friend and associate, Karada Kessaku, busy following some sort of aerobic exercise that was on TV. But what caught Tomi's attention was the fact that his friend was wearing nothing save a pair of tight green exercise briefs, showing off his entire muscled body.]

[Staring at the display for a couple of moments longer, the young socialite, having had enough of the display, looked around for the remote control. Finding it atop the large glass table in the middle of the room, he quickly grabbed it and hit the 'Power' button, turning the television off.]

Karada: Hey!

[Turning around upset, the bodybuilder stopped and looked as it was his friend, Tomi, who was responsible.]

Karada: Oh, hey Tomi. Bout time you woke up. Thought you were just going to sleep the day away again.

Tomi: *Barely containing his rage* Karada, what do you think you're doing?

Karada: Huh? *Looks down at himself* Oh. Well, I was doing my daily aerobic exercises until someone interu...

Tomi: No! I mean, *Waves his hand at Karada's wardrobe* What do you think you doing in my house, in my living room, half-naked?!

Karada: Huh? *Looks down at himself again* Oh. Well, this is how I always do my aerobics. It helps my body to breathe.

Tomi: But why in my house?!

Karada: *Shrugs* I don't know. What's the big deal? It's not like I'm hurting anyone.

Tomi: You're hurting my eyes! Just put some clothes on, for God's sake!

Karada: All right, all right. Sheesh. *Looks over at Hino, who was silently watching the entire display with nary a word nor a hint of emotion* Do you have my clothes anywhere?

Hino: Right here, Master Karada. *Seemingly out of nowhere, he pulls a fresh pair of clothes from behind his back* I took the liberty of having them washed and cleaned for you.

Karada: Wow, thanks dude! *He quickly throws his clothes on, which consists of his green muscle shirt and a pair of long blue gym shorts before looking back at Tomi* There. Happy?

[The young socialite didn't bother to reply instead of walking to a corner of the room where he had spotted a white teacup full of black liquid, which was coffee from the smell of it. Beside the glass was a large light brown cigar that was currently unlit, but was ready to be smoked. Sitting down on the large sofa in the room, Tomi picked up the glass, before taking a quick sip, sighing as the liquid made its way down his body, quickly rejuvenating him.]

Tomi: *Raises the cup in Hino's direction* Good as always, Hino-san. Well done.

Hino: *Bows with his left arm over his chest* My pleasure, sir.

Karada: *Frowning* I don't see how you people can drink that stuff.

Tomi: *Takes another sip, not bothering to look at him* Try it, you might like it.

Karada: Hard pass. Give me a protein shake any day of the week.

Tomi: *Rolls his eyes* Whatever. *Looks up at him, setting his teacup down* What are you even doing here? Shouldn't you be at the gym, 'pumping iron' or whatever it is you meatheads call it?

Karada: *Frowns again* Okay, one: I take offense to that. Meatheads are known for generally not being smart. And I like to think I have a good intellect as far as most people go.

Tomi: *Scoffs and speaks under his breath* Keep telling yourself that...

Karada: *Chooses to ignore whatever it was his friend just said* And secondly: if you must know, today was your mother's training day.

Tomi: *Frowning as he picks up his cigar* Again? What is that, the third time this week?

Karada: *Shrugs* Hey, do you have any idea how hard it is to squeeze people into my schedule? Your mom, no offense or anything, is just a few of the many women here in Aoyama who pay for my services.

Tomi: Aren't your services exclusive to only women anyway?

Karada: Well I sure as hell aren't selling them out to men if that's what you're wondering! *Flexes* These muscles are only for the women of Aoyama to partake in!

Tomi: Well you might want to be careful there, Mr. Muscles. *Smirks as he lights his cigar* If these women's spouses or significant others find out that it's a man giving their ladies 'private lessons', you might very well find a mob on your doorstep one day.

Karada: *Smirks* My clients and I have a very strict teacher/student confidentiality act in place. I disavow any knowledge of what goes on during our sessions.

Tomi: *Grins* Hmm, must be nice. *Takes a puff of his cigar*

Karada: *Smirks* Besides, are you really in any position to talk?

Tomi: *Looks up, confused* What are you talking about?

Karada: *Continues smirking* I'm talking about that girl who left early this morning.

Tomi: *Still looks confused, before realization hits his face* Ohh. Her. *Scoffs* Just a one-time thing, I assure you. Nothing more, nothing less.

Karada: You really should take my advice, and meet a real girl for once.

Tomi: And why pray tell, would I waste my time on that? *Takes another puff of his cigar* One-night stands get me all the fun of being in a relationship without the hassle of actually being in one.

Tomi: And F.Y.I., the women I sleep with are real.

Hino: Is that why I always see them leaving the house in the morning with a large bag of money, young master?

[Karada starts laughing out loud, while Tomi scowls at his butler.]

Tomi: You're supposed to be on my side here, Hino.

Hino: My apologies, Master Tomi.

Tomi: Whatever. *Takes another puff of his cigar before snubbing it out in an ashtray nearby* So Hino, what exactly is on the agenda for today?

Hino: Well... *Takes a note out of his shirt pocket, giving it a look over* ...You are free up 4:00 P.M. At that time, you are needed to relocate to the clothing store at the Aoyama Shopping Mall to get fitted for your attire for tonight's banquet at 7:00 P.M at the Aoyama Park Tower.

Tomi: *Groans* Great, another soirée to go to. *Sighs before standing up*

Karada: Hey, since you're free until four, how about we go get some grub over at Luis's place?

Tomi: Good idea. I've not eaten since I woke up.

Karada: Maybe you should try not sleeping past noon.

Tomi: *sarcastically* I'll give your advice serious consideration.

Hino: Shall I prepare the limousine, Young Master?

Tomi: Yes please, Hino. *Begins walking back upstairs* I'll be down in five minutes.

Karada: I'll time you!

Tomi: *Answers without looking back* You do that.

-- Thrilling Heart Restaurant, Aoyama District --

[After about a 10 min. ride, Tomi and Karada finally arrived at Luis's restaurant. Upon arrival, both men looked as there was a line leading out of the restaurant.]

Karada: Sheesh, Luis's place is as busy as ever. And it's only lunchtime.

Tomi: *Scoffs as he begins walking towards the restaurant, bypassing the line of people* I don't know why Luis has to have his restaurant open to everyone.

Karada: *Follows behind Tomi* To make more money?

Tomi: He'd make more if he only catered to a certain kind of people.

Karada: *Frowns* You mean, people like you?

Tomi: *Shrugs* Don't see why not.

[The duo continued passing the crowd, ignoring the looks and complaints they received. Upon entering the restaurant, Tomi looked at the server who immediately recognized who the two were and hastily bowed her head.]

Server: G-good day, Master Tomi and Karada!

Tomi: *Rolls eyes* Spare me the fake hospitality and just get us a table. Far away from the peons, please.

Server: Y-y-yes, o-of course!

[Obeying the young socialite, the server led him and Karada up onto the second floor of the restaurant, which was completely empty. She then lead them to a table close to the back with a sign on it that read 'Reserved for Special Patrons'. Pulling the seats out for both men, the nervous server then stood off to the side, pulling out a pen and notepad.]

Server: W-what would you like to drink?

Karada: I'll take a glass of ice-cold water, thanks.

Tomi: A glass of red wine.

Karada: *Frowns at Tomi* Dude, are you serious? It's like one in the freakin' afternoon!

Tomi: *Cocks an eyebrow at Karada* Your point?

Karada: *Sighs* Whatever. Do what you want.

Server: *Nervously writes the men's drinks on her notepad* A-and for your meals?

Karada: I'll take a couple of those greasy tacos that you guys were serving the other day. Those things were awesome!

Tomi: *Looking at the menu with a frown* Why is everything on this menu so damn hard to pronunciate?

Karada: Well, it is all Hispanic.

Tomi: *Sighs and tosses the menu on the table* Just give me whatever it is you guys called 'grilled goat' or something.

Server: Y-you mean our cabrito?

Tomi: *Looks at the server, annoyed* Do I look like I care what it's called? Just bring it here!

Server: Y-y-yes sir! My apologies! *Starts to run off to take the men's orders*

Tomi: *Holds up a finger* Hold it.

Server: *Stops mid-step, and looks back at the socialite, scared* Y-yes?

Tomi: When our food gets here, tell the owner/chef that we'd like to speak with him.

Server: Y-yes! I-I-I'll make sure t-t-to tell h-him.

Tomi: Good, then get going.

Server: Y-yes! *She then runs off to the first floor to the kitchen*

Karada: *Frowns at Tomi as the server disappears from view* Seriously, dude?

Tomi: *Looks at his friend with a bored look* What is it now?

Karada: What was that?

Tomi: *Looks at his friend, confused* What was what?

Karada: That! *Points to where the server was formerly standing* With the server! Why were you acting rude to her?

Tomi: *Sighs, while rolling his eyes* Karada-san, I don't know how many more times I have to explain this to you before you understand it. *Sits up, giving his friend his attention*

Tomi: We... *Points to himself and Karada* ...are a cultured people, my friend. We are special people. Why? Because we have something that those peons down there... *Points to the people still waiting in line* ...do not have. And you know what that is, correct?

Karada: Uhh...

Tomi: *Continues without waiting for him to answer* Class, my friend. Class. We are on an entirely different level from the peasants down there still waiting to get inside. The fact that we were able to get seated before them is proof enough.

Karada: Isn't that just cause we know the owner?

Tomi: *Sighs* Missing the point, entirely. The very thought that we have to treat, or, Heaven forbid, be treated the same as those peons down there, is not only wrong but also foolish.

Karada: *Frowns* Isn't that kinda arrogant?

Tomi: Arrogant? *Scoffs* This coming from the guy who earlier stated that his 'services' were exclusive to the women of Aoyama only?

Karada: *Opens his mouth to respond, but fails to* …Fine, you win this round.

Tomi: *Shrugs with a grin* Hey, those were your words.

Karada: Yeah, yeah.

[As the two men were talking, they looked as the previous server returned carrying two glasses of liquid: wine and water. Nodding to the gentlemen, she placed the glass of water in front of the bodybuilder.]

Karada: *Swiftly grabs it and drinks half of it, finishing with a satisfying 'ahh'* Thanks, yo!

[Nodding at the bodybuilder, she then placed the glass of wine in front of the socialite, who said nothing in response.]

Server: *Keeping her head down* Y-your meals will be ready in a bit.

Tomi: Did you remember to give the owner our message?

Server: Y-yes. He said he'll personally bring your meals to you.

Tomi: Thank you. You're dismissed. *Waves his hand at the server in a 'shooing' manner*

Server: Y-yes. Thank you.

Karada: *As the waitress leaves, he grins at his friend* You were a lot more polite that time around.

Tomi: I'm not trying to be polite or rude. I'm simply being me. *Takes a sip of his red wine*

Karada: You know you're going to regret drinking this early later on, right? Don't you have a party to go to tonight?

Tomi: *Shrugs* Yes. And your point?

Karada: Just saying. That alcohol's going to hamper you later on.

Tomi: The alcohol is the only reason I attend those parties in the first place. *Takes another sip*

[After a few minutes of waiting, the duo looked as walking up the stairs, carrying two plates of food, was the owner of the restaurant, its executive chef, and their friend, Luis Kōkyū.]

Luis: I have two special orders for a Mister Chōten and a Mister Kessaku?

Karada: Luis!! *Gets up and prepares to hug his friend, but looks as the chef slightly tips his plate of food over a bit*

Luis: Do you want to wait for your food to get made again?

Karada: *Looks in horror as the tacos on the plate begin to slowly slide downward* N-no.

Luis: Then do not touch me. *Lifts the plate back up again, before placing it on the table in front of the bodybuilder*

Karada: *His eyes light up like a little boy* Thank you!! *Begins to dig into his food*

[The executive chef rolls his eyes before placing Tomi's order in front of him, and sitting down in the empty seat at the table. He then takes a cigarette from his back pocket, along with a lighter, and lights it, inhaling the smoke before exhaling.]

Karada: *Frowns as smoke begins to fill the table* Ugh, come on dude, really? Do you have to do that while I'm eating?

Luis: *Looks at his friend, complaining* Look, I've been busy since I first opened up shop today. This is the first smoke I've had since I woke up, so spare me the agony, okay? *Takes another puff before blowing the smoke out into the air*

Karada: *Waves the cigarette smoke away* Whatever. Why is it so busy today anyways?

Luis: Today? It's always busy in here. You two just happened to come during the worst time: lunch hour.

Tomi: *Cutting up his grilled meat with a fork and knife before eating a piece* I was just telling Karada how you need to start selling to a certain kind of people.

Luis: *Looks at his friend with a skeptical look* And who would these certain types of people be, pray tell? People like you?

Tomi: *Shrugs as he holds onto his glass of red wine* I'm just saying. If you started only allowing upper-class people here, maybe your shop wouldn't be so busy.

Luis: *Grins* Yes, but then I wouldn't be making as much money as I am now.

Tomi: *Shrugs* Fair point. *Takes a sip of his wine, before looking at the glass, spinning the glass in his hand, watching the liquid swirl around*

Tomi: People seem to have this misconception that being rich is easy. But it truly isn't.

Luis: *Grins as he closes his eyes, his cigarette between his middle and index fingers* No, it really isn't.

Karada: *Shakes his head 'no'* Not at all.

[All three men look up at each other before a small grin appears on each of their faces.]

JST: It's great!!! *All three men laugh out loud at their inward joke as their lunch continues*

-- Prime Minister's Office, Chuohku Ward --

[Far from Aoyama division, in the Chuohku Ward, the building where the Party of Words made their home base was a steady flow of activity, as everyone in the building was going about their daily activities. At the very top of the building in the main office, behind a grandiose desk, sat the figure of Otome Tohoten, Japan's current Prime Minister and the leader of the Party of Words. By her side stood the figure of Ichijiku Kadenokoji, her trusted aide and Japan's Deputy Prime Minister.]

Otome: *Looking through various papers, her eyes scanning every word and image on each one she looks through* Hmm.

Ichijiku: *Senses something amiss with her leader* Is something wrong, Lady Otome?

Otome: *Doesn't answer at first, still sifting through the papers* Not exactly. *Looks at another paper, before placing it down on her desk*

Otome: We've sent out invitations to every known team or person in all of the Divisions for the upcoming Division Rap Battle tournament thus far.

Otome: *Picks up a paper detailing all the Divisions* Harajuku, Shinagawa, Saitama, Kyoto, Ueno, Ahikabara, and more. *Lays the paper back down on her desk* But it is still not enough.

Ichijiku: Would you like me to send my men out to scout for more teams?

Otome: No need. But... *She, again, picks up the paper detailing the divisions before realizing something* Has the spokesperson from Aoyama arrived yet?

Ichijiku: *Nods* Yes, I believe she arrived several hours ago.

Otome: Good. Have her sent to my office, at once.

Ichijiku: *Salutes* Yes ma'am!

[Putting her fingers to her ear, the Deputy Prime Minister began speaking to someone over a radio. Whilst she was doing that, Otome began swiftly writing something on a piece of paper. Within a couple of minutes, she finished before neatly folding it up and putting it in an envelope, sealed with the official seal of the Party of Words. As she finished, the door to her office slid open, revealing the figure of Okawa Chōten, Aoyama's spokesperson for Chuohku, dressed in the official Party of Words uniform.]

Okawa: *Bows her head in respect to Otome and Ichijiku* You summoned me, Prime Minister?

Otome: Yes. Come in and have a seat. We have much to talk about.

[Obeying, the middle-aged woman walked further into the Prime Minister's office as the door to the room slowly slid shut...]

To be continued...

[aoyama-division]

Relationship: Family - Tomi Chōten

Tsukamoto Chōten (51 years old) - Tomi's father, and the main reason for him being born into wealth, after he unearthed a precious gemstone that the world had not yet seen. Tomi and his father have a good relationship with one another, though he will not hesitate to call Tomi out if he feels he is not doing his best or upholding the Chōten name.

Okawa Chōten (50 years old) - Tomi's mother, and a spokesperson for Chuuoku. Much like his father, Tomi has a good relationship with his mother, as he knows he can always go to her when he needs some advice that he can't speak with his father about. Though she loves her son, his mother is quick to reprimand him should he do anything foolish.

Kunio Chōten (22 years old) - Tomi's younger brother, and the 'black sheep' of the family. He frequently burnt through his parents' money, often gambling it at casinos, spending on drugs and alcohol, or just being a nuisance. As a result, his parents bought him a small trailer on the outskirts of the city so that they wouldn't have to deal with him anymore. Tomi misses his brother, as it was around him that Tomi felt he didn't have to worry about expectations so much.

Akiharu Hino (63 years old) - The Chōten Family's butler. He's served the family for a number of years now and is treated almost like one of their own. His etiquette is well-known throughout all of Aoyama Division. In fact, he is so fancy, he has his own butler. Considered by Tomi to be the perfect butler, Akiharu is just as comfortable permanently disposing of overly curious nuisances as he is looking after his boss's most important guests.