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Rikiya, Kiryu, & Haruka - Rikiya’s Lonely Struggle [RGGO] - Ch.4, Epilogue

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Doing this made me realize I miss the suspense of these multichaptered stories <3 Don’t be fooled by the “Prologue” “Epilogue” terms, they’re just as long as the regular chapters, just without the player input :D

Previously: The rumors have gotten worse, but Rikiya thinks he’s finally pinpointed the source. He also thinks Kiryu’s kinda at fault, with his penchant for talking like a scary yakuza no matter how domestic the task. (Also Kiryu really needs to take lessons from Dead Souls Ryuji on how to kill an octopus, cuz 2 hours is just excessive, man.)

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CHAPTER 4

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Rikiya: “What the hell are you . . . ?! Why are you posting false rumors about my Aniki . . . ?!”

Woman Passing By: “It’s not a false rumor! Kiryu Kazuma comes to the shop I work at every week.”

Rikiya: “Shop?”

Woman Passing By: “I’m a waitress at a coffee shop on the outskirts of Ryukyu City.”

Rikiya: “Kiryu-no-aniki going to a coffee shop? I’ve never heard a word of that from him! In the first place, why does an ordinary kid like you know who Kiryu-no-aniki is?”

Waitress: “Because that’s the name he calls himself by, on the phone . . .”

Rikiya: “The phone?”

Waitress: “Kiryu is always talking on the phone. At one time, I heard him saying, ‘It’s me. Kiryu Kazuma.’ . . .”

Rikiya: “My Aniki doesn’t refer to himself that way. So who is the person on the phone?”

Waitress: “I don’t know. But every time that person talks, it’s to make plans for the market takeover . . . First, to try and brainwash the young captain of the Ryudo Family. After that, to poison the head of the Ryudo Family.”

Rikiya: “So you heard that and wrote a letter about it?”

Waitress: “Yes. I have to tell someone to protect the market, was what I thought. But if I announced what I told you, Kiryu could kill me . . .”

Rikiya: “So you put it in an opinion box where you can post anonymously?”

Waitress: “Yes. I heard the Youth Club in the market are very strong people. If they knew about it, they could stop Kiryu’s invasion . . .”

Rikiya: “Miss Waitress. The man who comes to your coffee shop is not Kiryu Kazuma. It’s a fake.”

Waitress: “Even if you claim that . . . please come to the coffee shop now to check Kiryu’s face.”

Rikiya: “He’s in the shop now?”

Waitress: “Yes.”

Middle-Aged Man: “Can I say something? Did you say that Kiryu Kazuma is in a coffee shop right now? That’s strange. Because Kiryu Kazuma was at a convenience store just now.”

Rikiya: “Eh?”

Middle-Aged Man: “I’m the manager of a convenience store in Ryukyu, and sometimes Kiryu Kazuma comes to the store.”

Rikiya: “Was that Kiryu Kazuma on the phone as well . . . ?”

Convenience Store Manager: “Yeah. He was talking to someone. About the market takeover plan. So I eavesdropped on what he said, wrote it down, and came here to the opinion box.”

Elderly Man: “The same is true for me, I came here from Tarekomi Street to post a letter . . .”

Rikiya: “You too . . . ??”

Elderly Man: “Kiryu was in my barber shop a while ago. Talking with someone on the phone about taking over the market . . .”

Rikiya: “Oi, oi! Is there a fake Kiryu Kazuma in town . . . ?! Let’s go to the coffee shop, Ma’am! Lead the way!”

Waitress: “Yes!”

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Bad Guy A: “How was the convenience store?”

Bad Guy B: “It worked. The store manager pretended not to, but I could see he was listening in!”

Bad Guy C: “The barber shop owner too. He was sneakily taking notes while I was on the phone!”

Bad Guy A: “Hehehe . . . Those idiots. No one was on the other side of the phone.”

Bad Guy C: “By the way, did the letter already reach the Youth Club?”

Bad Guy A: “Yeah. The Youth Club hired thugs and made them into bouncers, but those thugs aren’t reliable. They were defeated by Rikiya of the Ryudo Family.”

Bad Guy C: “Well, why don’t they hire a stronger guy next time? They can’t choose the means for the market they love.”

Bad Guy A: “Eventually someone’s going to take Kiryu down. If Kiryu is gone, the Ryudo Family will lose their supporter. Then the Ryudo Family will be scared. The market, which is their territory, can be easily hijacked. By us . . . the Tamashiro Family. Hehehe . . . instigating the citizens into getting rid of Kiryu is a good strategy. Isn’t it a good idea? This way we don’t even have to get our hands dirty and get arrested. As a longtime member of the Tamashiro Family, if this goes well, I might get a promotion.”

Tamashiro Family member C: “Yeah, but we have to keep it a secret from the higher ups until we succeed. Can’t have them stealing the credit.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “I know . . . Alright. Let’s head back to the office. Hey! Give us the bill!”

 Rikiya: “Yes. Your three iced coffees cost 1500 yen.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Oh. Hand me that receipt, I’ll receive it.”

Rikiya: “Right now we have a limited time offer for Tamashiro Family members, where you get half-killed by me.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Oh, yes. Half-killed . . .”

Tamashiro Family member A: “. . . You! Rikiya of the Ryudo family!”

Rikiya: “You really thought this was a good idea. Are you stupid? That’s why you’re still a low-ranking member even after so long! Your only salvation is that you didn’t tell your higher ups! If the executives knew about your plan, you know all of you will be expelled, right?”

Tamashiro Family member A: “What are you saying! The plan is going well! As long as Kiryu drops dead, the market is ours!”

Rikiya: “Idiot. You’re the ones who’re going to drop dead.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “You have a bad habit despite being a kid. Die a little earlier than Kiryu then!”

{Rikiya kicks their ass.}

Tamashiro Family member A: “D-Damn it . . . ! Don’t think this is over! We will definitely take the market!”

{The Tamashiro Family runs off.}

Waitress: “Is it okay to let them escape? They might spread false rumors around the city again . . .”

Rikiya: “Don’t worry. No one will believe rumors about Kiryu-no-aniki from now on.”

Waitress: “You mean by telling the truth to the people in the market, right?”

Rikiya: “Yeah. But I shouldn’t be the one to tell them about it. They think I’ve been brainwashed. So, Miss Waitress. Can the explanation to the people in the market come from you?”

Waitress: “Come from me . . . ?”

Rikiya: “Originally, it was a misunderstanding that stemmed from your story. If you tell the truth, the twisted string will unravel.”

Waitress: “I understand. Let’s go tell the truth in the market.”

{Rikiya’s phone rings. He answers.}

Rikiya: “Hello?”

Man’s voice: “Rikiya! You asshole! You did so well!”

Rikiya: “This voice . . . the director of the Youth Club?”

Youth Director: “It’s dirty to launch a surprise attack!”

Rikiya: “Surprise? What are you talking about?”

Youth Director: “Right now, the members of the Tamashiro Family are inside the market!”

Rikiya: “What?!”

Youth Director: “I can’t believe Kiryu is brainwashing even the Tamashiro Family!”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Ora! I’m destroying everything! It’s all because of Kiryu-no-aniki’s command!”

Youth Director: “N-No, stop . . . !!”

{The call gets cut off.}

Rikiya: “. . . Damn it! Those bastards from the Tamashiro Family are causing chaos! I have to get to the market right away!!”

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EPILOGUE

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Waitress: “What was that phone call just now . . . ?”

Rikiya: “The Tamashiro Family members are rampaging in the market! I have to stop them right away!”

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Tamashiro Family member A: “Everyone! From now on, this market belongs to Kiryu-no-aniki! 1 million yen for protection racket per store! Give me the list of the store names!”

Greengrocer: “I can’t believe Kiryu even brainwashed the Tamashiro Family . . . ! 1 million yen is messed up!”

Tamashiro Family member A: “You’re lucky it’s only 1 million yen!”

{The guy standing next to the talking Tamashiro Family member sees a certain someone approaching, and runs away in panic, unbeknownst to his companion.}

Tamashiro Family member A: “If Kiryu-no-aniki came back from his business trip, do you think he won’t kill all of you? Pay up quick before that happens! Kiryu-no-aniki is slowly coming closer . . .”

Kiryu: “What was that about me?”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Oh, here is Kiryu-no-aniki. Just now, I said you were . . .”

Tamashiro Family member A: “. . . Eh?! Kiryu?! Why are you here?!”

Kiryu: “Is it wrong to come shopping? Isn’t the market for everyone?”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Th-That’s right . . . ! The market is for everyone . . . ! And now, it belongs to you, Aniki! Hahaha! Enjoy shopping as much as you like!! We’re thrilled!!”

{The guy tries to slowly sneak away.}

Kiryu: “Wait. How about you don’t take one more step? You can’t get away with that.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Y-Yes . . .”

Tamashiro Family member A: (This is the first time I’ve seen him up close, but what a powerful presence . . . ! It’s scary . . . !)

Kiryu: “Me brainwashing you Tamashiro Family members? Taking over the market? Well, looking back on Rikiya’s recent words and actions, I can guess it was about this current situation.”

Meat Vendor: “Fi-Finally Kiryu has arrived . . . !! My life up till now . . . !!”

Kiryu: “I have no intention of hijacking the market, or of hurting you. It’s all a lie made by those Tamashiro Family members over there.”

Meat Vendor: “You won’t win! You evil mainlander! Just because someone can’t pay the protection racket, you’re going to kill them?! But I won’t let you kill me just like that! I’ll stab you and kill you . . . with this knife!”

{The meat vendor brandishes his butcher’s knife.}

Kiryu: “So if I let you kill me, only then will you believe my words?”

Meat Vendor: “Yeah. I’ll believe you if you let me stab you quietly without any resistance! But you won’t do such a thing! Do you have a hidden weapon somewhere? Is it a pistol? A dagger! That’s why I’m going to kill you!”

Kiryu: “No, I have nothing on me. Now stab. My heart is on your right side.”

Meat Vendor: “I-I’m not messing around . . . ! I really will stab you!”

Kiryu: “Yeah. I’m ready.”

Meat Vendor: “Ugh . . . ! Ugh . . . ! Dieeeee!!!!”

{The meat vendor rushes at Kiryu with the knife.}

Tamashiro Family member A: (Oh! He went for it! This is the end of Kiryu!)

Kiryu: “. . . What’s wrong? Why did you stop right before?”

Meat Vendor: “Why?! Why didn’t you move?!”

Kiryu: “I wanted to believe in you. That’s all.”

Meat Vendor: “You’re willing to throw your life away, just for that reason . . . ?”

Kiryu: “Believing in other people shouldn’t be done half-heartedly. Especially if you’re a stranger like me. But I have to believe. For the sake of the children at the Morning Glory orphanage. If the caretaker is accused of a crime, those kids won’t be allowed to live on this land.”

Meat Vendor: “So, you did it for the kids . . . ?”

Kiryu: “Yeah. I’ll risk my life just to take care of them.”

Meat Vendor: “That urge to take care of your children is genuine . . . I don’t think you’re trying to take over the market . . .”

Greengrocer: “I agree. You’re not the kind of person we heard about!”

Meat Vendor: “I’ve decided! I believe in Kiryu!”

Greengrocer: “Yeah, me too!”

Tamashiro Family member A: (Shit . . . ! I have to escape quickly . . . !)

Kiryu: “Wait. You there from the Tamashiro Family.”

Tamashiro Family member A: “Wh-What do you want . . . ?!”

Kiryu: “It’s not me who wants something from you, it’s them.”

Greengrocer: “Who are you guys? Why did you confuse us with false rumors?”

Meat Vendor: “How dare you try to imitate someone! You can’t get the better of us people of Okinawa!”

{The screen goes black as the people of the market collectively kick the Tamashiro Family’s asses.}

Rikiya: “Haa, haa . . . ! Where? Where’s the Tamashiro Family guys?”

Tamashiro Family member A: “P-Please help me . . . !”

Rikiya: “You, aren’t you from the Tamashiro Family?!”

Tamashiro Family member A: “I’m never coming back to such a terrifying market again . . . !”

{The Tamashiro Family runs away.}

Rikiya: “What does that mean . . . ??”

Meat Vendor: “Rikiya.”

Rikiya: “Mister Meat Vendor?”

Meat Vendor: “You didn’t get brainwashed . . . I’m sorry I believed that. Forgive me!”

Rikiya: “What on earth is going on . . . ?”

Meat Vendor: “I woke up. Thanks to this person’s honorable spirit.”

Rikiya: “A-Aniki!! Why are you here?!”

Kiryu: “Because you weren’t available to show me around the market, I decided to go for it.”

Rikiya: “What does waking everyone up with your honorable spirit even mean?”

Kiryu: “It’s no big deal. But there’s one thing I don’t understand. You knew about the bad rumors circulating about me. Why did you try to hide it? If you told me about it early, it never would have gotten this bad.”

Rikiya: “That is . . . I couldn’t tell you right after I preached that ‘the people of Okinawa are kind’. Besides, my pride as your younger brother won’t let me allow my Aniki to deal with such an incident . . . I wanted to solve it on my own! Not rely on my Aniki!”

Kiryu: “You and I are not bound by the sake cup. You just started calling me Aniki on your own.”

Rikiya: “. . .”

Kiryu: “But, if we were really brothers, then you’re supposed to give your big brother a lot of trouble. That’s a brother’s duty.”

Rikiya: “Eh . . . ?”

Kiryu: “Didn’t you say you couldn’t allow it on account of your pride as a younger brother? Then the same is true for the big brother. My pride won’t allow me to be taken care of by my younger brother. So next time you have trouble, come talk to me right away.  . . . If not, then I don’t want you to call me ‘Aniki’ again in the future.”

Rikiya: “. . . Aniki! Thank you very much!”

Meat Vendor: “Heh, you have a good Aniki there, Rikiya! Kiryu-san, we also want to apologize to you too. I swallowed the rumors and thought you were a terrifying person. I’m sorry.”

Kiryu: “Don’t worry about it. Rather, are you a butcher?”

Meat Vendor: “Yeah. I’ve got some delicious pork leg, so I’ll be happy to serve you!”

Kiryu: “No. I wanted to borrow something . . . that kitchen knife you had earlier.”

Meat Vendor: “Kitchen knife . . . ? Wh-What are you using it for . . . ?”

Kiryu: “To off him.”

Meat Vendor: “O-Off him . . . ?!”

Kiryu: “I didn’t know how earlier. So now I’m going to kill him.”

Meat Vendor: “After all that . . . you really are that kind of a man! P-P-Please help me!”

{The meat vendor runs away.}

Rikiya: “Wait, what do you mean?! Why are you killing?!”

Kiryu: “Hm? No, I bought this from the fish shop over there . . .”

Rikiya: “That’s . . . gurukun?!”

Kiryu: “I came here to buy it because you wouldn’t let me join you in the market for so long. When I asked the fish seller to sell me a very fresh one, he gave me a live fish. However, it’s hard to carry with it flopping around in the bag. I’m sorry, but I have no choice but to off him.”

Rikiya: “Is that so . . . Aniki, remember what I advised? Please keep in mind to speak more gently.”

Kiryu: “Yeah. I’ve been keeping that in mind since then.”

Rikiya: “In what way?! In the first place, half of this uproar is because of you, Aniki! If you always talked more gently, no one would have believed the rumors!”

Kiryu: “Heh, I guess that sudden authority means the usual Rikiya is back. Alright, now I can finally enjoy Rikiya’s market tour. Please guide me well. Let’s start.”

{Kiryu walks off.}

Rikiya: “Wait, Aniki! I haven’t agreed . . . ! Already~ Guess it can’t be helped~.”

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