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He had met them both by sheer chance. When he left the Isle of Japan to come to Italy it had been a in the moment decision. Albeit a really stupid and really unplanned decision, but one he had decided to take anyway. He had first found himself heading to France, he had a few connections there so it wasnt too hard to establish himself there for a few months. He started up his own fashion line, something to being him in money, something he could easily fall back on and something he knew like the back of his hand. Now, this wasnt to say that it was easy, no, nothing like that was easy to get and it wasnt easy to become well known. When his fashion line had finally gotten the attention he wanted and then some, he then soon found himself leaving France and heading to Italy. He had originally planned to go there simply as a small vacation for himself, allowing him to really think about what he was going to do.
Mori would not let him go so easily, not with all he knew and not with how useful he was to him. However fleeing overseas so far from his home had been his best bet, sure he had a few close calls and ended up attracting the attention of a Black Market Gifted Trading organization. But so far he had managed to avoid getting into trouble and was able to avoid having to use his special ability. It was here in Italy while on a Wine tasting trip is when he met Nicki Pau Preto, a older woman who owned her own vineyard and was dead set on making a name of herself. She was here to showcase some of her own wine, which Chuuya had instantly liked without so much as a second thought. He immediately had to have a sort of partnership with her winery and had to be able to help her gain the reputation she deserved. So when he approached her about the deal, he was shocked by her own shock. It was like she couldn't believe that someone actually liked her wine. He didnt bother asking why, he would let her wine do the talking. So a contract was made and he was very pleased to see how successful their now joint winery had gone from one Vineyard to several in Italy to two in France and then one in Japan.
Then they met Rick Riordan, a older man, older then both of them. A model that had been recommended to him by one of fashion designers. At first Chuuya was sceptical, not because of his age, but simply because Chuuya had never heard of this man despite having quite a experienced background. But when he met him, another gifted, Chuuya had to have him. Especially when he saw how good he looked in his fashion line and how well he worked the catwalk. Not to mention his special ability was something that caught his interest as well. The redhead found himself happy when the older man accepted the contract with him. So far, his life away from the Port Mafia was good. He was successful with his fashion and make up line. He and Nicki were doing extremely well in their wine sells. Chuuya was actually...happy. he didnt feel like he had to worry about Rick and Nicki betraying the trust he put in them. And he hoped they felt the same.
But it seemed trouble followed him everywhere. When he found himself ambushed by the very same black market traders from France here in Italy, the man cursed the fact he would have to use his ability. But he thankfully didnt have go do that. Nicki and Rick had come to his aid just in time. Both worked together as well as he and Dazai had several years ago back when both were still partners. It was a beautiful and impressive sight to behold. But either way, with that attempt now hanging in the back of his mind, Chuuya knew what he had to do, even if he didnt like it. Which was how he and his new companions found themselves on a plane bound for Yokohama, Japan.
"You havent been back here in a while. You sure this is a good idea?" Rick had asked him as the plane landed and the three of them made their way through the airport towards their Taxi. Chuuya could understand his worry, the man sort of took on a older brother role for them both and he tended to dot on him and Nicki whenever the mood stuck him. While Chuuya knew coming back here was as much as a risk as staying in Italy or France, at least here he knew he had connections, people who wouldn't backstab him. Or at least he hoped.
"Well, its either this or we can head back home and hope the three of us can fight off the ones after us-"
"After you," Nicki corrected as they finally stepped out of the airport building. "They want you specifically because of your ability. But if you say you have people here who can help us, then I trust you."
Rick sighed as he ran his hand through his hair, moving to hold open the back door of the taxi for the short redhead he called his boss. "Fair. But know if anyone tries to mess with either of you-"
Chuuya smiled, chuckling as he shook his head, sliding into the back seat along with Nicki, both watching Rick climb into the front passenger seat. "We will be fine. I'm not to be taken lightly after all." He said, leaning back in his seat, one legged crossed over the other and cheek resting on his knuckles as he stared out the window. He zoned out for a moment, letting Rick tell the driver where they wanted to be taken. In the distance, Chuuya coulsnt help but stare at the three tallest buildings in the city. He couldnt help but feel a cold chill run down his spine, but two words rang loud in his head.
I'm back.