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Living in Kansai is far harder than he could ever imagine. From the government that keeps pressuring the citizens, the Akudama who were roaming the streets, no matter how much they were sentenced or how high their rank is. Hoodlum is only a minor Akudama, having 4 years in sentence. He wants to be those who were on the S-rank, perhaps they can make more money if they were ranked that high.
But, he's afraid to ever dream of such purpose. He is aware of the risk that comes with it, having to deal with Executioners and many Akudama would not hesitate to look as fellow rivals from what they want.
That is why, you're here for that exact purpose.
"You see, everything on this times needs high risk. And, I don't want an instant result that can take both you and me to our purposes, you'll make laugh," you said one night to him at your hideout
"So... you're willing to risk everything?" the green-haired man ask again
"Of course I am. Wouldn't let my family down," you stands up, while looking at him
"...A-As expected of you and your family then..."
Your position is much higher than him on the list. You were almost reaching the S-rank, but you need something grand to mark your footprint on the list. Perhaps, intimidates those who were on the S-rank.
"Hoodlum, let me tell you something. Those who becomes an Akudama, they has the purpose of don't want to follow the rules of this city. They were all bullshit. Instead, we have our own standards, which we have our own purposes and dreams and chase them," you explains to him
Perhaps, you really do want to make him a successful criminal, but first you gotta teach him on what is it like to chase the exact purpose you've said to him. On the other hand, he admires of you. You may be still young, upon the world of where criminals ruled the streets, but you succeeded every time.
Yes, Hoodlum would do anything as long he can follow you. As long he feels safe, he would do such thing for that wish of his.
"It's time for them to give the mic to me," you say to yourself
"So cool..." the man suddenly blurbs out a sentence
You looks to him, with him suddenly scrambles to make you forget of what he just say.
"Of course I am. Come, I think it's time that I shall give you a proper job," you gestures him to stand up, before you walks to the door
As always, he tails behind you, like a dog who's loyal to his master. For once, you didn't mind about his presence, although you were suspicious about his motives on clutching onto your family business to help him becoming a better Akudama. You only hope, that this man can learn if he tries to be the parasite, the consequences are always bad.
"So, _____, what job?" Hoodlum asks to you
"Since you're a still 4-year sentences, how about you do what you can do?" you daringly offer him
Blackmail and theft were listed on what he can do, so you had arranged a plan for that. The two of you hops on the car your bodyguards had prepared, and immediately it speeds off from your hideout.
"I'm actually excited, whether can you make your way in to the safe of one of my enemies, stealing their heirloom," you didn't look at him, but on the colorful night lights of the city
"S-Stealing?" He almost chokes on his own question
"Of course. I expected that you can do such thing," your shiny eyes looks at the frightened man beside you
But, you know that his admiration towards you will drive him to do more what he can do. Your inner voice just chuckles, thinking of how stupid this man was.
"But, what about you?" Hoodlum then asking you, again.
"Me? Pfft, I'm gonna distract them while you do your job."
As always, he would follow— anywhere you go.
The mission that night went into success, as Hoodlum stole the heirloom of your enemy, a jewel-crusted box filled with a rare-colored jewel stone. Now, you awaits for the family of your enemy to realize that their heirloom was lost.
More and more time, Hoodlum had spent time following you to become the "best" Akudama by the city of Kansai, the more he fell to this trap called love. He didn't hate it, that makes him goes over the moon with this advantage upon him.
You, who has this distinctive charisma of leading the family, doing crimes as a clan leader, and when you kills... It wraps everything perfectly into a song that is bewitching him. Ah, it's such a thrilling feel by his back.
"I see that you're doing better than I thought. Care to tell what are your motives?" you ask him one night by your study, leaning your head to your palm on the desk
He shakes his head, his funky hairstyle follows, "Oh, no, no. I just wanna follow you!"
A pledge, huh.
You grins by his daring words, "Hmph, such bold words. I like that."
"I swear, I shall follow you wherever you want— if that's what you wish. I wanna see the city and the world by your point of view, so please! Take me with you, _____!"
In that moment, his desire for wanting more has started to boil. But, it's always a tough journey to make such wish come true. You liked it nonetheless, besides you still have plans with him involved. You're a nice person, after all. And all nice people gotta help each other, no matter how bloody their hands from doing such kindness.
"Well then—" you begins, still leaning to your palm, with a smile that represents a myriad of emotions
"Are you ready?"