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“So this totally doesn’t scream set up” Miyu deadpanned. The class walked all the way to the other side of town to where the location for Anzias friend was. They were now in front of a locked warehouse.
She felt extra twitchy sure she liked a good fight but being here brought back memories she would love to forget about. If all else failed she glanced around at her classmates she would bring that persona back.
She glanced up and watched Sugishita break to lock. They opened the doors and walked in. Miyu looked up to see some KEEL members standing on the second story.
Miyu grimaced she could see Anzias friend lying on the ground knocked out cold. The leader picked his head and waved his hand to them. Damn Miyu thought this was probably going to be ugly.
Anzia lunged forward trying to get to his friend. Sakura put his arm in front of Anzia stopping him. From charging forward.
”You guys have something that belongs to us” Sakura announced. It was surprising that he was this calm.
The leader started laughing. Miyu took a deep breath this was already going bad. Shit if I had just expected this and brought my money or even some jewelry that would probably get us out of here.
”No you will have to come and get him” the leader continued. Miyu felt the air shift. She looked around KEEL members began surrounding them. She clenched her fists these guys had bats, pipes, and wooden planks. She wasn’t sure of her classmates were used to avoiding weapons.
“Well let’s get to smashing heads” Tsugeura said punching his hand.
”Let’s get this over with quickly so we can go home” Kiryu added.
Miyu raised a brow were they that confident fighting people like this. Their responses made Miyu start to grin. She would do everything in her power to knock them down.
The leader of KEEL made a motion with his hand making the other members charge at them. In turn they did the same.
Miyu ran forward punching one in the nose knocking him out. Why hold back she thought I need to use everything I have.
The idiots continued to charge at her despite her knocking them down one by one. One tried to sneak behind her as another tried to keep her from noticing in the front. She caught his punch and pulled him to her twisting herself so he would take to hit from the bat. Pushing him down she jumped over his limp body landing a hard kick to the other guys head knocking him down.
She had a pile of bodies around her. She looked around to her classmates some were struggling. That’s when she noticed who Tsugeura, Sugishita, Kiryu, and Sakura were fighting. They obviously were stronger than the other guys but the guys they were fighting held planks or bats with barbed wire.
She turned her head to find Nirei and Suo. She found Nirei lying on the ground getting beat up. Miyu ran forward punching the guys away with a satisfying crack. She bent down to check on Nirei.
”Nirei can you stand?” She asked. She needed to get him out of here. He nodded, Miyu picked him up shouldering most of his weight. She began walking to the door with him but it suddenly burst open.
There stood Kaji And his vice captains Enomoto and Kusumi. The realization hit Miyu earlier Nirei had been on his phone but now she realized he had been texting the upperclassmen.
”Nirei you’re a genius” she told him grinning. He cracked a small smile a bit of life coming back to him.
She began walking him out when she heard the leader call out, “Well I didn’t realize why had the famous Devil princess from Tokyo here.” She froze in her tracks turning to stare at him. Nirei turned to look at her slightly before slumping.
”Take him.” She told Kusumi passing Nirei to him. “What the hell did you just call me” she yelled at him. She was pissed as hell now. The anger in her voice making people look at her.
”You heard miss Devil princess herself” he responded laughing. “I heard the rumors you left but didn’t think you would end up here”
Miyu began walking to the stairs to get to him. Those stupid enough to try and stop her were knocked out immediately.
”Hey what the hell do you think you’re doing!?” Sakura yelled at her as she began climbing the stairs.
”Killing him” she told him. The chill in her voice made Sakura flinch back. She could feel Kaji watching her as she went but he let her not saying a word.
The leader started clapping, “wow fighting the Devil princess herself what an honor”
Miyu clenched her fists, “I’m not called that anymore. Let’s call it here and I’ll let you walk away with only a few broken bones.”
He started laughing again he sounded insane yet Miyu did not flinch, she didn’t feel anything but anger. All she wanted to do was shut him up.
”You used to run things with an iron fist. We are alike I use fear it’s a great motivator” he told her grabbing a bat. Then looking to her again, “Remember my name the one who bested the Devil princess of Tokyo. Shingo Natori.”
He ran to her swinging the bat at her. Miyu moved back dodging the bat waiting for an opening. Right before she got into the corner she saw it right after he made his previous swing she charged forward punching his face. Then kneeing him in the stomach multiple times.
He grabbed her braid pulling her back hitting her head with the nob of the bat. She flipped back making him let go of her hair creating distance between them.
”You hit hard miss Devil now let me-“ before Natori could finish his sentence Miyu had already ran forward kicking him in the stomach sending him flying back.
“I SAID DON’T CALL ME THAT” she yelled running at him she faked a punch to his face and instead punched his arm that held the bar making him drop it. She stayed an extra second to kick the bat away allowing him to punch her in the process.
She turned her body to the sighed and elbowed his throat making him start coughing. He recovered faster than she thought and he pushed off the wall and tackled her to the ground and began punching her face over and over again.
“You bitch how dare you cut me off” Natori complained. Miyu grabbed his fists before he could keep hitting her and she shit her torso up head butting Natori making him shook enough to get the rest of her body out from under him. She then kicked him in the chin using him to push herself back from him. Standing up she looked at him. He was barely holding it together.
She wiped the blood from her face. Damn and my marks from Tenka has just healed too she the thought. Now to finish this.
”You are a true devil, you do not belong here, you belong in the-“ Miyu cute him off again punching his face with her left arm. When he stumbled back Miyu twisted his arm until she heard a snap. He screamed in pain his arm obviously distorted.
Miyu punched his face again following it with a round house kick to the head. Knocking him down she began beating his face in not stopping despite him being unconscious. All she could feel was rage, after everything she worked to leave behind, and after everything things and everyone she met here she couldn’t see anything but red.
She felt her arm stop, she looked behind her ready to hit someone again until she realized it was Kaji. He had a grimace on his face looking at Natori who’s face was now almost unrecognizable.
“We won now knock it off” he told her now sounding pissed off. She looked to the ground floor to see everyone staring at her some in fear other with an expression she couldn’t read.
She felt her blood run cold, she didn’t want them to see her like this. She hung her head and stood up shaking Kajis arm off her. She stalked down the stairs. At the bottom was Sakura.
”I gave him a well deserved beating” she mumbled looking at the ground.
”Thanks” he responded she couldn’t hear any fear or contempt in his voice she looked up. He seemed to be feeling down as well. His face was bloody he must’ve got hit with a bat she thought.
She saw the others crowding around Anzia and his friend. “Let’s walk over there” she told Sakura. He only nodded and they walked over.
Miyu didn’t care to listen she could only worry because of Natori knowing who she was if her family was close to finding her. She didn’t want to have to run again she likes being in Makochi.
Eventually Miyu stopped paying attention all together just following the others not bothering to say and do anything. She could tell Sakura he felt as bad she did. Nirei eventually woke up on the walk back.
”Wait what happened?” He asked
”Another victory in the books my friend” Kiryu told him smiling.
”Thats good, it was looking rough for a second there. I’m glad everybody seems to be okay.” Nireis response made Miyu smile a bit she was glad no one got too hurt. “Thanks for carrying me but you can let me down now Tsugeura” he continued.
”Nah it’s fine you’re helping with my training” Tsugeura replied. After his reply Suo went and flicked Nireis head.
”Hey don’t do that to him he already got beat up enough” Miyu told Suo. Honestly it wasn’t that big of a deal but Nirei kinda saved everyone by calling the second years.
”Apologies, but someone has to scold you for your lack of brain cells back there” this got a laugh out of her. She shook her head I need to not think of the bad possibilities I’ll just focus right here she thought.
”Hey wait where did Sakura go?” Nirei questioned looking around.
”He’s behind us” Tsugeura responded. Miyu turned to glance at him he looks depressed she thought.
”Sakura” Nirei called out. Tsugeura finally let Nirei down on the grown. They all turned to face Sakura who had just stopped walking. He looked in pain just looking at Nirei. “Im glad to see you’re ok” he continued.
”Worry about yourself” Sakura grumbled looking at the ground.
Nirei began to complement Sakura about how well he did. And how he just became the grade captain and he was able to rally the whole class together to help someone.
”That’s enough” Sakura said cutting Nirei off. “How am I amazing? I got cocky and said I could handle them all by myself but I couldn’t do jack. I overthought the whole operation. I was fighting myself. The second years had to come help me pull my head outta my ass. What part of that is amazing? I failed as a captain! You look like you got his by a bus and the rest of them aren’t looking much better! Everyone got hurt and it’s entirely my fault! I know you think it is. Just say it’s all my fault!”
Miyu was shocked at Sakuras outburst he shouldn’t be worried about that everything worked out so it was ok.
”Calm down Sakura.” Nirei told him gently.
”You’re talking nonsense. If I had gone alone Nagato would still be stuck with those freaks. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. All I feel is gratitude. Thank you captain.” Anzia told Sakura. Making him blush a bit.
The rest of their class started adding comments to help Sakura feel better. Even saying it’s their own fault they got beat up. Sakura just looked confused.
”Sakura we are all weak in our own right it’s just something everyone has to overcome.” She told him patting his shoulder with a smile. She was still working on hers but it will take time.
”Yeah even Sugi is shaking in his boots over what Umemiya is going to say” Kiryu added making a not so happy Sugishita grunt.
”I know I’m not the strongest ally but please stop shouldering so much by yourself. We’re friends and friends share the burden.” Nirei told him.
”he’s spot on you know. Nirei and I in particular deserve a chunk of the blame. We’re your vice captains.” Suo added. Sakuras mood brightened at their friendliness and they kept walking eventually splitting up. Only the captains and vice captains plus nagato and Anzia some they were involved were supposed to report to Umemiya. But because of how Miyu acted and since she took out the leader dude she was also dragged along.
“Apparently Umemiya is here grabbing a bite to eat. Welp go give him your report fellas. Make it snappy” Enomoto told them opening the door.
They saw the owner of the restaurant messing around and joking with Umemiya. Honestly Umemiya could get along with anyone. He was also messing sound with the other people around him. Eventually he saw them standing. “Hey welcome to paradise!”
Enemoto bowed, “We’re real sorry to bother you during your meal.”
Umemiya just grinned remaining his cheerful tone, “It’s all good! I was asked to help unload some stuff and it just ended up like this!” Miyu started laughing of course only Umemiya could pull this off.
Umemiya heard Miyu laughing and angled his body so he could see her within the group. For a split second his expression changed when seeing her but went back to normal just as quickly.
”Let’s go sit down” Umemiya said motioning to the back of the restaurant. They walked over and took their seats. For some reason Miyu was sat next to Hiragi and Umemiya. They all sat and listened to Anzias and Nagatos explanation of what happened with them bowing and apologizing at the end.
Umemiya just crossed his arms sighed then slapped his knees with his hands making Anzia and Nagato flinch. He started smiling again, “Okay got it. Excellent work.”
Anzia and Nagato were in shock staring at Umemiya they couldn’t believe he just said that.
”Hey are you gentleman and the young lady hungry?” The owner of the restaurant asked walking in with plates of food.
Even Umemiya looked surprised, “Hold on. You’re sure? You’d let us chow down on that feast for free? Thanks man!”
”Anything for you kids!” The owner said smiling. He then brought in the rest of the food.
”Wait a second is that it?” Anzia asked looking confused. The funny thing to Miyu is that Umemiya looked just as confused as to why Anzia was asking him that.
After swallowing his bite Umemiya asked, “Do you need more?”
Anzia hung his head, “It’s just I roped Furin into personal business.”
Umemiya only shook his head and smiled, “You say that but Nagato is a friend of yours right? I’d be more worried if Furin didn’t help you out” Miyu thought back to what she had said of letting him handle alone. She bit the inside of her lip that was a stupid idea to think she thought.
”But I wanted the upperclassmen’s time.” Anzia replied still keeping his eyes trained to the table. Refusing to look Umemiya in the eye.
Umemiyas gaze soften, “It’s their job to take care of the little guy.” And girl Miyu thought but kept it to herself she knew what he was talking about.
Nagato suddenly bowed, “That aside please know I’m really sorry” Miyu felt a sense of pity for him. Nagato was tricked and couldn’t escape their situations were similar but she had no one willing to help.
Umemiya began filling up a plate and passed it to Nagato telling him to eat. Nagato ate like he was told and started crying and began digging in.
”Tasty” Umemiya asked
Rubbing his eyes, “Yeah I haven’t eaten like this in ages. It’s delicious.”
Umemiya nodded, “Hmm good to hear. Remember that. When you are on edge you’re too anxious to enjoy a meal. But when you can sit down and eat with people you trust the food tastes better than usual. So keep good company and keep a happy stomach.” She smiled his advice was good she began eating her food as well enjoying being with everyone here.
”So Miyu what happened to your hair it’s all over the place” Umemiya asked grabbing the end of her hair.
Miyu turned to face him, “Oh when I was fighting the creepy leader guy he yanked my hair a few times. Honestly I usually only expect girls to do that” She shrugged most times guys wouldn’t go for her hair but girls on the other hand could get really really vicious.
Umemiya frowned, “Well I hope you gave him a real good beating then” Miyu choked on her food and stated coughing. Umemiya looked confused.
”Oh she definitely gave him a beating all right” Kaji added sending her a pointed look that made her look down.
Everyone else seemed to shift the mood again after hearing this even Sakura didn’t want to mention it. No one did.
”How bad did you hurt him?” Umemiya questioned. He was still holding onto her hair but he let it go to move to her hand that was under the table.
”I broke all three bones in his right arm, I broke his cheekbone, broke his jaw, broke his, nose, broke a few of his ribs, and a really bad concussion.” She looked straight down on her lap looking at her hand that was holding Umemiyas.
Hiragi was shocked even the ones that were at the fight were shocked how could she have known what she broke.
”How could you possibly know that Miyu-San” Nirei asked getting out his notebook. Seriously how does he pull that thing out of thin air she wondered before getting back on track.
”Well I purposely broke his arm and I head all three cracks from each bone, and I heard the cracks from the other bones when I hit him” She could see their faces go pale and she heard Hiragi take out his gas-kun 10 pills and swallow them. She took another bite of her food but it was now sour in her mouth but she kept eating since she was hungry.
Umemiya squeezed her hand, “Hmmm I understand.” He moved his hand to pat her on the head, “next time all you have to do is control yourself a bit more. But what made you so angry?”
She stayed silent not wanting to answer. “I think I heard him call you the Devil princess of Tokyo.” Suo said.
Miyu stayed silent still. She didn’t want to answer she didn’t want them to know. She moved her hand to Umemiyas thigh and squeezed it. He seemed to understand.
”Well you don’t have to tell if if you’re not ready. Now how about I fix your hair?” Umemiya said smiling again.
Miyu looked at him and nodded angling herself so Umemiya could undo the braid but also so her legs didn’t kick Hiragi.
”So now Sakura why do you look so gloomy?” Umemiya asked. Miyu looked to him as well usually he would’ve blushed but her was so lost in thought he barely noticed.
Nirei answered for him, “In the fight a lot of our guys got pummeled pretty badly. Because he’s our grade captain, he feels like it’s completely his fault.”
“Stop acting like it’s so deep, I’m just pissed at how I acted back there. I always talk big game, and I usually have the power to back it up. But this time my body wouldn’t do what I told it to.” Sakura said in a rant clearly frustrated. Miyu could feel Umemiya was done taking out the braid but it was heavily noted that would have to wait till she got home.
She looked at Umemiya and Hiragi they were smiling about Sakuras answer, “Sakura” Umemiya finally said, “your body stopped cooperating after you saw you teammates get beaten up right? That’s natural and there’s a reason for it. Cause you care about them plain and simple.” With his final sentence he had put his elbow on his knee and laid his chin against his hand to look at Sakura.
Sakura started blushing immediately thing to stand up to deny it he hit his shin on the table knocking his drink over.
Miyu looked to Umemiya and they both started laughing at his reaction. They got through dinner without any incidents but a few times when Sakura looked to Miyu and Umemiya he would start blushing like crazy again.
After the dinner the group got ready to leave as everyone else walked off Miyu stayed behind since she was going to walk home with Umemiya.
”See you later Hiragi” Umemiya said walking away with Miyu.
Miyu turned to look at him, “Thank you for earlier”
His turned his head to look at her smiling per usual, “Ah that was nothing I’m always happy to help” after a few minutes of walking they made it back to her home.
”Do you want to come in or do you need to go home?” She asked him fidgeting with the end of her jacket.
Umemiya shrugged, “I can help you with your hair first before I go”
Miyu nodded and let him in. She walked to the bathroom to grab her brush giving it to him. He brushed out her hair carefully doing his beast not to make it hurt.
”Thank you” she told him turning to face him when he was done.
Umemiya smiled gently, “It’s no problem at all I’m happy to help. I would help you perch up but you probably want to shower first huh” Miyu blushed and nodded lowering her head.
Umemiya leaned closer to her grabbing her chin with his fingers making her look at him, “You did a great job today I’ll be here in the morning to do your hair” he tapped his forehead to hears then he got up. Miyu could only nod and wave goodbye as he left.
She was stuck in a daze getting ready for bed replaying the moment over and over in her head. Once she went to sleep she dreamt of Umemiya once more he was blocking her nightmares even in the dream world.