The Debtor and the Yakazu Leader
Chapter 1
(action)
*thinking*
[emotions]
'written note'
📲 phone call
Yukito & Yuna
Bye Mom (running out of the house)
Yuna and Yukito headed off to school quickly as they were excited. Today was the day of the school festival. As a senior Yukito and the other seniors were in charge of everything.
Hideki Sato
Yukito, you're here. Come on, the others are waiting for us
Yukito Itoha
Alrighty, see you later Yuna
Yukito and Hideki quickly entered the school and headed for the gym. Once there they were given their task and some were even given animal ears for certain booths. After school the festival began and the seniors got into place. The festival went on for hours, however, Yukito had to leave early due to his job.
Manager Lee
Yukito, you're late
Yukito Itoha
I'm sorry, Manager Lee, but the school festival was today and I had to help with it
Manager Lee
Is that why you're wearing dog ears
Yukito Itoha
(takes them off) Oh, I didn't realize that I still had them on
Manager Lee
Go get changed
Yukito Itoha
Yes sir (goes quickly)
Yukito quickly changed and got to work right after. After he finished up with his first job he headed to another one. Around one in the morning, he headed home.
Yukito Itoha
*I'm so tired*
Yukito pulled out his phone as it was ringing. He saw that it was his mother and answered it quickly.
Chiyo Itoha
📲 Hi dear, are you on your way home
Yukito Itoha
📲 Yes, Mom, you don't need to wait up for me. It's already late
Chiyo Itoha
📲 I know dear, I just worry about you. You're working so much just cause of your father's mistakes
Yukito Itoha
📲 I'll be alright Mom. You don't need to worry. Once I pay off all of father's debt we can live a much better life
Chiyo Itoha
📲 I know but you should be focusing on your studies and going to college
Yukito Itoha
📲 I'll get...(got cut off)
Chiyo Itoha
📲 Yukito [worriedly]
Chiyo started to worry that something had happened to her son. She kept calling his name but there was no answer. After a bit, the call was disconnected. Chiyo sat up all night waiting for her son to return but he never did. The next day when Yuna got home from school she saw a police car and ran inside quickly.
Yuna Itoha
Mom, what's going on (tosses her bag)
Chiyo Itoha
Your brother never came home. He suddenly went silent while on the phone with me and all I could hear was a thud. I also heard what sounded like people fighting. I'm worried
Yuna Itoha
(hugs her) I'm sure he's alright
The police finished talking with Chiyo and Yuna before leaving. Yuna sat next to her mother while she cried.
Meanwhile, Yukito Itoha woke to find himself tied to a chair in an unfamiliar place. He felt something warm rolling down his face. Yukito looked around to see a bunch of scary-looking men surrounding him.
Phantom Wolves member 1
Hey the kids awake (shouts)
Phantom Wolves member 3
I'll call the boss and inform him
Phantom Wolves member 1
Hey kid tell us where Arata Itoha is
Yukito Itoha
(shaking) I...I don't know
Phantom Wolves member 1
(punches him) Don't lie to me kid [angrily]
Yukito Itoha
(crying) [afraid] I...hic...re...really...hic...d...don't...hic...know
The Phantom Wolves members ended up questioning and beating Yukito until the boss arrived. He walked over to Yukito and crouched down. One of the members grabbed Yukito by his hair and yanked him to his knees before letting go. Yukito was crying as he trembled in fear.
Phantom Wolves member 1
This kid says he doesn't know where Arata Itoha is
Phantom Wolves member 1
Yes sir
Phantom grabbed Yukito's hair and yanked his head up forcing Yukito to look him in the face. Yukito winced in pain as tears continued to roll down his face.
Phantom
Where's your father kid
Yukito Itoha
I...I...hic...really...hic...don't...hic...know. H...He...hic...l...left us
Phantom
Ha, this kid seems to be telling the truth [annoyed]
Phantom Wolves member 1
Boss
Phantom Wolves member 2
What's the plan now
Phantom
(stands up) What's your name kid
Yukito didn't answer as he was frozen in fear. Phantom kicked him hard in the abdomen causing Yukito to throw up.
Phantom
Answer me now (shouts)[angrily]
Yukito Itoha
Cough...It's...hic...Yukito (crying)
Phantom
You will be in charge of paying off your father's debt. Starting next week you will meet me at the location that I send you. If you try to run away or fail to make a payment you will be punished. Do you understand
Yukito Itoha
Yes (passes out)
Phantom
Take him and dump him somewhere
Phantom Wolves member 1
Yes sir (leaves, dragging Yukito)
The next day, Yukito arrived home and went upstairs. He was glad no one was home at the time. Yukito took a quick shower and headed downstairs.
Yukito Itoha
Mom, you're home [surprised]
Chiyo Itoha
What happened to your face? Did someone do this to you? Where were you? I was...hic...so worried (starts to cry)
Yukito Itoha
Don't cry, Mom. I'm alright. It's just a busted lip and some bruises. It's nothing serious
Chiyo Itoha
Who did this? We should tell the police
Yukito Itoha
Don't call them. It's just a normal fight. It happens at times
Chiyo Itoha
Yukito [worriedly]
Yukito Itoha
Don't worry Mom. I'll take care of it
Chiyo Itoha
Your sister will be home tomorrow. She's staying at Kiko's house tonight. Your friend Hideki stopped by a couple of times with your schoolwork. He seemed worried about you. Also, the police brought me your phone. It's cracked but it still turns on. I do have to tell them that your home so I'll go call them (leaves)
Yukito put his phone on the charger and waited for it to turn on. Not long after it turned on he got a call from Hideki.
Hideki Sato
📲 Finally you answered the phone. What happened to you? I went to your house but your mom said that you were sick. She also seemed really worried. I even saw the police at your house
Yukito Itoha
📲 My phone's kinda broken so I didn't know that you were messaging or calling me
Hideki Sato
📲 Will you be at school tomorrow
Hideki Sato
📲 I'll meet you at the front gate in the morning
Yukito Itoha
📲 Alrighty, see you tomorrow (hangs up)
Chiyo Itoha
Yukuto, come downstairs please (shouts)
Yukito Itoha
(goes downstairs) Yes mom
Chiyo Itoha
I made dinner dear. Have a seat and eat
After eating Yukito went to the bathroom to check the bruise on his abdomen.
Yukito Itoha
*This looks bad and hurts like crazy*
Yukito sighed as he took some painkillers and headed to bed. The moment he lay down he winced in pain as he had lain on his stomach. Yukito rolled over onto his side eventually falling asleep.
The next morning Yukito arrived at the school's front gate. He stood there waiting for Hideki but kept attracting unwanted attention due to the bruises on his arms and face.
Hideki Sato
Yukito (runs over)
Yukito Itoha
What took you so long? You live closer to the school than I do
Hideki Sato
Sorry, I overslept. What the hell happened to you, man? You're covered in bruises
Yukito Itoha
I got beat up
Hideki Sato
Who did that to you? Did you go to the police
Yukito Itoha
(smiles) There's no need. I'm fine. Anyway let's get going
Hideki Sato
Yea, alright [concerned]
Yukito and Hideki walked to class together but the moment they entered everyone looked at them. Their classmates got up and walked over to Yukito asking questions and appeared to be worried. Yukito just laughed and said he got into a fight with some kids from another school. Throughout the whole day, people kept coming up to Yukito checking on him to make sure he's alright. Every time someone asked him what happened he would laugh and say it was just a childish fight.
Hideki Sato
Hey, are you coming over today
Hideki Sato
Let's stop and get drinks first
They headed for the store but Yukito stopped just outside. Hideki looked back to see that Yukito was looking down at his phone. Yukito was shaking as if he were afraid.
Hideki Sato
Are you alright
Yukito Itoha
I...I have to take care of something first. I'll meet you at your house later (runs off)
Hideki Sato
Hey wait, Yukito [confused]
Yukito ran home and grabbed the cash that he had saved up before running to the location that he was sent. Upon arrival, he was grabbed and dragged into the building. Yukito was thrown to the ground in front of Phantom. The bag Yukito brought with him was given to Phantom who opened it and began to count the money.
Phantom
There's only 304,675 yen here
Yukito Itoha
(trembling) Th...That's all I was able to save up over the past couple of years
Phantom
You have a long way to go to pay off your father's 609,347,388 yen
Yukito Itoha
(trembling) I...I promise to pay it all
Phantom
All of you out (shouts)
After everyone left Phantom got up and crouched down in front of Yukito who was trembling in fear. Phantom grabbed Yukito's hair yanking his head back.
Phantom
It'll take you years to pay all this off. Are you prepared for all that
Yukito Itoha
Ugh...I...I...hic...can...hic...do it (shaking and crying)
Phantom let him go and stood up before grabbing his arm, pulling him to his feet. He grabbed the bag and Yukito's arm before leaving the building. Phantom threw Yukito into the car then got in. He told the driver to him to his place. Once they got out of the car Phantom dragged Yukito inside and upstairs where he tossed him on the bed. Yukito was trembling in fear as tears rolled down his cheeks. He flinched when his phone started to ring. Yukito pulled it out to see that Hideki was calling him. Phantom took the phone and tossed it aside before pinning Yukito to the bed.
Phantom
You're not planning on asking someone for help are you
Phantom
Good. How old are you, kid? You look really young. You're also wearing a school uniform
Yukito Itoha
I'm...I'm...hic...18
Phantom
(gets up) Stay here
Yukito curled up into a ball as he cried due to being afraid and unsure of what would happen to him. When Phantom returned he saw that the kid had passed out. He walked over and realized that Yukito was running a fever.
The Fox
Boss, I brought the medicine and fever patches that you asked for
The Fox
You guys really roughed this kid up
Phantom
He refused to answer the questions we asked so he got beaten. That simple
The Fox
You should take care of the kid, boss. If he dies you won't receive the money (leaves)
Phantom sighed as he gave Yukito the medicine and fever patch. He picked up Yukito's phone as it was ringing once again. Phantom looked at the name on the phone to see that it was the same guy from before. Yukito rolled over onto his side and curled up in a ball. He groaned in pain again as tears began to roll down his cheek. Phantom set Yukito's phone down and left the room. When he returned later he found Yukito on the floor in the corner of the room shaking.
Phantom
You can leave now. I don't feel like picking on a sick kid today. I'll have someone drop you off somewhere. Our next meeting is in two weeks. Make sure you have some money or you'll be punished (tosses him his phone)
Yukito picked up his phone and followed Phantom downstairs. After Yukito was away from the Phantom Wolves he called his friend back.
Hideki Sato
📲 Dude, where did you
Yukito Itoha
📲 I sent you my location. Can you come get me
Hideki Sato
📲 Yes, just stay where you are and I'll be right there
Yukito Itoha
📲 Please hurry. It's kinda cold out tonight
Hideki Sato
📲 I'm leaving my house now
Yukito Itoha
📲 Alrighty (hangs up)
An hour later Hideki pulled up at the location and got out. Yukito was passed out leaning against the building there. Hideki knelt in front of Yukito and gently shook him. Yukito opened his eyes but suddenly started to cry. Hideki pulled him into to hug unsure what was going on. Yukito hugged him back tightly as he continued to cry. After Yukito calmed down they got into the car and headed to Hideki's house
Hideki Sato
Yukito, tell me what happened. Why'd you run off like that
Yukito Itoha
Do you remember how I work multiple part time jobs
Hideki Sato
(sits next to him) Yes and I told you that you need to take a break
Yukito Itoha
I have to pay back my father's debt. He borrowed money from some people and now he owes them a lot. I've only been able to save up 304,675 yen. I ran off because they sent me the location to meet up. I gave them the money
Hideki Sato
Did they do this to you as well [concerned]
Yukito Itoha
Yes, they're violent people. Because of my father and his stupid debt, this is happening. You're the only one who knows so please don't tell my mother (tears falling from his eyes)
Hideki Sato
I won't tell her but I think you should stay here tonight. You have a high fever and don't look too good
Hideki Sato
Yes, now lie down and get some rest. I'll tell your mom that you'll be staying here
Yukito Itoha
Alrighty, thanks
A few hours later Yukito woke to Hideki changing the fever patch.
Hideki Sato
I think we should take you to the hospital. Your fever isn't going down at all
Yukito Itoha
I don't want to
Hideki Sato
Yukito, you need to go to the hospital
Yukito Itoha
Fine, I'll go
The moment Yukito sat up he winced in pain clenching his abdomen tightly. Hideki looked at him worriedly.
Hideki Sato
Are you in pain as well? Why didn't you say anything? What's wrong
Yukito hesitated but then lifted his shirt exposing the huge bruise that was there. Hideki grabbed his phone and helped Yukito to his feet immediately. They got into the car and headed for the hospital. Once there the doctor took Yukito back immediately while Hideki waited in the lobby. After some time the doctor came to get Hideki. He told Hideki that Yukito's fever was caused by an infection of the cut on his arm. The doctor also said that the bruise was healing but slowly due to Yukito's exhaustion. Hideki sat in the chair next to the bed waiting for Chiyo to arrive.
Chiyo Itoha
Hideki (runs into the room)
Hideki Sato
(stands up) Hi, Mrs. Itoha
Chiyo Itoha
Is he alright? Did something happen
Hideki Sato
His fever wouldn't go down and kept getting worse. I wasn't sure what to do so I brought him here and called you. The doctor gave him medicine and some fluids
Chiyo Itoha
Thank you for taking care of him
Hideki Sato
You're welcome
After Hideki left the hospital, Chiyo remained with Yukito and Yuna. Yukito was fast asleep and breathing heavily due to his high fever. Yuna grabbed her brother's hand as she was worried. Yukito spent a couple of days in the hospital before he was discharged. He went back to school and even to work.
Chapter 2
Hideki Sato
(Walks over) Yukito, What's wrong
Yukito Itoha
(pacing) I have to meet with that guy to deliver the money but I don't have enough
Hideki Sato
How much do you need
Yukito Itoha
I have to deliver 304,675 yen every two weeks
Hideki Sato
How much do you right now
Yukito Itoha
I only have 250,315 yen so I need to find a way to get 54,360 yen before tonight (panicking)
Hideki Sato
Calm down, Yukito, I'll help you
Yukito Itoha
No, I can't let you do that
Hideki Sato
What's going to happen if you don't have enough
Yukito Itoha
I'll be punished. I...I don't want to get hit again. It hurts a lot (shaking)
Hideki Sato
I have the money so I'll give it to you. Just wait here
Hideki ran out of the house and drove off, returning an hour later. He ran into the room and over to Yukito who was putting money into a bag.
Yukito Itoha
You don't need to do this
Hideki Sato
I don't want you to get hurt again. You have a scar from last time and the bruise on your abdomen hasn't healed fully
Yukito Itoha
(hesitating) Th...Thank you. I'll pay you back
Hideki Sato
You don't need to do that
Yukito Itoha
I will (zips up the bag)
Hideki Sato
Are you leaving now
Yukito Itoha
Yes, it'll take some time for me to get to the location from here
Hideki Sato
Call me once you're done and at a safe distance. I'll come pick you up
Yukito Itoha
I will thank you (leaves quickly)
Hideki stood there worriedly as he watched his friend leave in a hurry.
Yukito arrived at the location ten minutes late. Phantom took the money and counted it before handing it to the Fox. He stood up and dragged Yukito into another room. All that could be heard from that room was Yukito yelling and crying. A couple of hours later Phantom dragged Yukito out and threw him in front of the Fox.
Phantom
Drop him off somewhere
The Fox
Yes sir (leaves, dragging Yukito)
Yukito woke to find himself in an alleyway. He checked his pockets for his phone but it wasn't there. Yukito looked around eventually finding it near him. He called Hideki immediately waiting for him to answer. After trying for a second time Hideki answered the phone.
Hideki Sato
📲 Yukito, where are you? Why'd you take so long to call me [worriedly]
Yukito Itoha
📲 I...I...don't know where I'm at
Hideki Sato
📲 How do you not know where you're at? Look around please
Yukito Itoha
📲 I'm in an unfamiliar place. I don't know these signs or even the stores. Hideki...hic (starts to cry)
Hideki Sato
📲 It's alright, Yukito. Just stay where you are. Your phone should have a tracking option, turn it on and send the code to me. I can find you through that
Yukito Itoha
📲 I did it. Please hurry
Hideki Sato
📲 I'm leaving my house now. Stay on the line
Yukito Itoha
📲 Ok (sits down on the sidewalk)
Hideki Sato
📲 You're really far away this time. It'll take me a couple of hours to get to you. Will you be alright until then
Yukito Itoha
📲 I'll be alright. It's dark but it's not too cold tonight. I lost my jacket though
Hideki Sato
📲 Yukito be honest with me did you get beaten again
Hideki Sato
📲 You had the right amount didn't you
Yukito Itoha
📲 Yes, but I was late. Hideki, I might need to go to the hospital this time
Hideki Sato
📲 Is it bad [worriedly]
Yukito didn't answer but Hideki could hear him crying softly. After a couple of hours, Hideki arrived at the location he was given. He got out of the car and ran over to Yukito who hugged him immediately after seeing him. Hideki hugged him back until Yukito calmed down.
Yukito Itoha
Hospital please
Hideki Sato
Ok, I'll take you (helping him up)
Yukito groaned in pain before nearly falling over. Hideki wrapped his arm around Yukito's waist to support him. Yukito limped as his friend helped him to the car. Once they got in Hideki drove straight to the hospital.
Yukito Itoha
Please, don't call my mom. I don't want her to worry
Hideki Sato
She should know, Yukito. You're hurt and there's a lot of blood on your pants
Yukito Itoha
Please don't. She's already worried about me working so much. Even more so after I got beaten up the first time
Hideki Sato
Alright, I won't tell her, but for now, let's get you inside. I'll help you. You really don't look too good
Hideki helped him out of the car but the moment they got to the hospital door, Yukito passed out. He yelled for a doctor as he carried him through the doors. The doctor quickly came out and took Yukito to the back immediately. A couple of hours later they came back out to speak with Hideki.
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
Are you Hideki Sato
Hideki Sato
Yes, that's me. How's Yukito doing? Is he alright
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
Your friend lost a lot of blood but he'll recover in a couple of days. I'll be keeping him here until then. He's awake now and was asking for you. I'll take you to him so follow me
Hideki followed the doctor back to the room before sitting down next to the bedside.
Hideki Sato
I didn't leave and I don't plan on leaving. Are you doing alright? Does it still hurt
Yukito Itoha
It hurts a little but I'm alright
Hideki Sato
Can you tell me what happened
Yukito Itoha
I...I...I...hic (covers his fave)
Hideki Sato
It's alright you don't have to tell me right away. You can tell me when you're ready
Yukito Itoha
Just don't leave
Hideki Sato
I'm not leaving, so don't worry. I told your mom that you'll be staying at my house until Monday
Two days had passed and Yukito was discharged from the hospital. Hideki drove them both to his house. Yukito took a shower and changed into some pajamas.
Hideki Sato
Here you can use this blanket and pillow if you'd like
Hideki Sato
Are you going to school tomorrow
Hideki Sato
Are you going to be alright
Yukito Itoha
Yes, thank you for everything (smiles)
Hideki Sato
*How's he smiling after everything? There was so much blood on him. Something really bad had to of happened. He's really tough*
Hideki started to walk into the living room but stopped when he heard Yukito on the phone with someone. Yukito sounds upset and even flustered.
Yukito Itoha
📲 Wait, but it hasn't been two weeks since I gave you the money last time. I won't be able to gather that much in four days
Phantom
📲 If you don't gather it then I will do that to you again
Yukito Itoha
📲 No, please I'll gather the money, so please don't (trembling)
Phantom
📲 You have four days and you better not be late this time (hangs up)
Yukito fell to his knees trembling in fear with tears rolling down his cheek. Hideki ran over to him and hugged him tightly. Yukito held onto him tightly as he trembled in fear crying.
Yukito Itoha
(breaks the hug) He said I had to give him 304,675 yen in four days. I haven't been able to work all my shifts. All I have is 50 yen which is nowhere near enough
Hideki Sato
I'll help you get it
Yukito Itoha
No way that's too much. I cant accept that
Hideki Sato
If you don't take it you'll get hurt
Yukito Itoha
I can't Hideki. I don't want to put you in danger or get you in trouble with your father
Hideki Sato
What if you get hurt again or even worse? Please let me help you
Yukito Itoha
I have 50 yen right now so during the next four days I'll be working. I won't be at school so please don't tell my mom or my sister
Hideki Sato
The fourth day tell me what you have and I'll give the rest. No arguing with me
The next day Yukito didn't go to school with Hideki but headed for work. He worked right up until the day he had to take the money. Yukito sat down on the couch next to his friend.
Hideki Sato
How much do you have now
Yukito Itoha
I have 150,425 yen now it's nowhere near enough
Hideki Sato
I can give you the extra 154,250 yen
Yukito Itoha
No please Hideki what if they get suspicious or find out that you've been giving me money? They could hurt you (putting the money in a bag)
Hideki Sato
Yukito [worriedly]
Yukito Itoha
I'll call you when I'm done and send you my location so you can come get me (smiles)
Hideki Sato
I'm worried about you, man
Yukito Itoha
(smiles) I'll be alright, so don't worry (leaves)
Yukito headed for the meeting spot but was surprised to see Phantom alone. He hesitated before handing him the bag. Phantom opened it and began counting the money. Once he finished counting it he tossed the bag aside and stood up. Yukito flinched and backed away, but was grabbed and thrown to the ground.
Phantom
This isn't much. I figured you'd get more than this [angrily]
Yukito Itoha
(shaking) I'm sorry that I couldn't get more. I worked so hard just to get that
Phantom
Wasn't your friend helping before
Yukito looked up at Phantom afraid but surprised. Phantom chuckled as he crouched down.
Yukito Itoha
How'd you...(went silent as he was afraid to speak anymore)
Phantom
Ha, I won't hurt your friend, but you're going to stay with me for the next week (laughs)
Yukito Itoha
What no I can't do that. M...M...My family will worry (trembling)
Phantom
You don't have a choice, Yukito. I know that your friend Hideki Sato has been helping you. I've warned you before haven't I
Yukito Itoha
I'll do what you ask so please don't hurt my friend. He's done nothing wrong
Phantom
Good boy (smirks, yanking him to his feet)
Yukito followed Phantom quietly to the car outside. After they got in they headed back to Phantom's home. Phantom dragged Yukito inside and made him stand by the door.
Phantom
Tell your family that you'll be staying with a friend for a while. Tell your friend a lie as well. I don't need the police looking for you. It could be bothersome
Yukito Itoha
Wh...Wh...What do you need me for anyway
Phantom
You're going to pretend to be my boyfriend for the next week and a half
Yukito Itoha
Wh...Why (shaking)
Yukito Itoha
B...B...But I...I don't even know your name (trembling)
Phantom
My names Daiyumi Kurohiko. If you tell anyone my identity as Phantom you're done for kid. You best be on your best behavior
Phantom
Good boy. All you need to do is act like you love me. My parents want to marry me off to some lady I don't even know [annoyed]
Yukito Itoha
Are...Are you gay
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Shouldn't you know the answer to that already, Yukito (smirks, putting his hand up Yukito's shirt)
Yukito Itoha
Pl...Please don't
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Open your mouth and stick your tounge out
Yukito hesitated but did what the man in front of him asked him to do. Daiyumi kissed Yukito passionately and gently confused Yukito. After Daiyumi broke the kiss a few moments later, Yukito fell to the ground.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Because you're adorable and innocent that it's fun to pick on you
Yukito Itoha
Pl...Please st...stop. I...I...I want to go home (trembling)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
No can do kid. Now get up (pulling him up off the ground)
Yukito spent the next week and a half with Daiyumi. He had to deal with beatings and being raped from time to time. By the time Yukito was allowed to leave he was afraid to step out of the bedroom. Anytime Daiyumi would come near him he would kneel with his head down. Daiyumi would chuckle at his reaction before pulling him to his feet.
Yukito Itoha
Ple...hic...ase...hic...no (crying)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You say you hate but you always end up enjoying it (smirks)
Yukito Itoha
Ple...hic...ase no it...hic...hurts (crying and trembling)
Daiyumi ignored his pleas and kept going refusing to stop until nightfall. He called The Fox and told him to come to the house with the doctor as Yukito had passed out. When Fox and the doctor arrived Daiyumi (Phantom) led them to the bedroom.
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
You should've at least washed him up
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Ha, do you think I'm into him enough for that (annoyed)
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
This kid needs some fluids immediately. Why's he so dehydrated and even malnourished? I'm starting an IV and giving him medicine for his fever
The Fox
Boss, I think you over did it
Daiyumi Kurohiko
It's not my fault that he wouldn't eat or drink anything. I gave him food and even water but the kid refused to touch anything
The Fox
Phantom, how old is this kid anyway
Daiyumi Kurohiko
He's 18 and a senior student at Ausuka High
The Fox
Boss, he really is just a kid
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
Phantom, you need to take care of him until he wakes. After that send him home. His mother must be worried about him
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Just take him to the hospital
Dr. Kage Ishimoto
He can't be moved right now. Make sure you give him this medicine. If his fever doesn't go down or he doesn't wake up soon call me (leaves with the Fox)
The next few days Daiyumi took care of Yukito who had yet to wake up. Dr. Ishimoto ended up back with Fox as Daiyumi told him that Yukito's fever hadn't gone away and he hadn't woken up. He told Daiyumi that Yukito would wake up soon after some more rest. Yukito's fever had gone down a little with a higher dosage of medicine. After another day had passed Yukito woke to find Daiyumi removing a fever patch.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You're awake, good
Yukito didn't say anything to him but rather quickly looked away. Daiyumi noticed that Yukito was trembling as he was afraid of him.
Yukito Itoha
I...I...I want to go home (turns away)
Daiyumi stood up and left the room returning moments later with some clothes. He threw the clothes at Yukito and turned to leave the room.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Get dressed and come downstairs (leaves)
Yukito hesitated but then did as he was told. When he got downstairs Daiyumi was putting his jacket on. Yukito hesitated before walking towards him, but stopped just out of reach.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Get your jacket and shoes then come on. Hurry up before I change my mind [annoyed]
Yukito flinched at the tone of his voice then immediately did as he was told. He followed Daiyumi out to the car and got in. They drove eight up Yukito's friend's house and stopped.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Keep this in mind as you go about the next two weeks. As you can see I know where your friend lives. I also know where you live so don't do anything stupid. I'll see you again in two weeks. You'd better have the money as well as the extra 154,250 yen that you didn't have before
Yukito Itoha
I...I'll get it
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You better
Yukito got out of the car and watched as Daiyumi sped away. He was going to head home but was stopped by Hideki. Yukito flinched and pulled away as he didn't realize who it was at first.
Hideki Sato
Are you alright man? I haven't been able to get a hold of you. I thought something had happened to you
Yukito looked at the ground before looking up at his friend. Hideki watched him with a look of worry and concern.
Yukito Itoha
I'm alright. I didn't answer you because I got sick
Hideki Sato
Let's go inside. You look exhausted
Yukito followed Hideki inside and sat down on the couch. Hideki gave him some water and a sandwich. Yukito ate the sandwich and drank the water before telling Hideki just about everything.
Yukito Itoha
I'm not sure how he found out about that but he did
Hideki Sato
Are you alright though? From what you told me and from what I can see, you definitely got beaten again
Yukito Itoha
It hurts a little, but I'm alright. Because of the fever I had I was unconscious up until today. Right now I'm just exhausted (smiles slightly)
Hideki Sato
Then you should go get some sleep. I'll let your mom know that you're here
Yukito Itoha
Has she been worrying
Hideki Sato
Yes, we all were. No one could reach you after the messages you sent us that night. Your mom was talking about calling the police
Yukito Itoha
You stopped her, right
Hideki Sato
Yes, but just barely
Yukito Itoha
No police (shaking)
Hideki Sato
Hey are you sure you're alright you keep trembling
Yukito Itoha
Honestly, I'm afraid of that man and his men. He's terrifying and a bad person, but I have to pay off that debt (stands up)
Hideki Sato
If you need help just tell me (getting up)
Yukito Itoha
Thank you, but I don't think you should. I'll find some part-time jobs tomorrow and go from there (goes into the bedroom)
Hideki Sato
Ok well um get some rest for now (yells)
Hideki called Chiyo and told her that Yukito was with him. He told her that he was asleep as he seemed exhausted. Chiyo sounded worried over the phone and wanted him to come home. Hideki informed her that he would go home after he rested for a bit. Yukito woke up a couple of hours later and headed downstairs.
Yukito Itoha
What are you doing
Hideki Sato
I was playing a game
Yukito Itoha
Can I play with you (walking over)
Hideki Sato
Sure, grab a controller
Yukito grabbed a controller and sat down next to Hideki. They started playing games until Chiyo called asking Yukito to come home. Yukito ended up leaving and heading home quickly.
Chiyo Itoha
Yukito (hugs him tightly)
Yukito Itoha
Hi mom (hugs her back)
Chiyo Itoha
(breaks the hug) Where have you been? Are you alright
Yukito Itoha
I'm alright. You dont need to worry
Chiyo Itoha
What happened to you? You lost so much weight
Yukito Itoha
It's nothing, Mom, but I'm kinda tired so I'm going to go to bed early
Chiyo Itoha
Ok dear. Will you be going to school tomorrow
Yukito Itoha
Yes (walks away)
Yukito went into the bathroom to take a shower. The moment he removed his clothes and saw all the bruises, hickeys, and bite marks he started to cry. Yukito crouched down and covered his face to keep his cries from being heard. After he calmed down he took a shower and went to bed.
The next morning Yukito got up and went downstairs.
Chiyo Itoha
Oh my god Yukito your arms are covered in bruises again. What happened
Yukito Itoha
(smiles) It's nothing serious, Mom, so don't worry
Chiyo Itoha
Are you sure, dear
Yukito Itoha
Yes, Mom. Where's Yuna? Is she up yet
Chiyo Itoha
She's in the bathroom
Yuna Itoha
Yuktio, can you braid my hair, please
Yukito Itoha
Yes, go have a seat
Yuna went over and sat down so her brother could do her hair. After Yukito finished his sister's hair they headed off to school. At school, people kept asking Yukito about his injuries but all he would say was that it's nothing serious.
Chapter 3
Yuna Itoha
Yukito, wait up. You're walking to fast (shouts)
Yukito Itoha
(laughs) Nah, you're just to slow
Yuna Itoha
(playfully hitting him) No, I'm not. Don't laugh at me
Yukito Itoha
Haha (laughs, blocking his sister)
Yukito wasn't paying attention and ended up bumping into someone. He fell to the ground and Yuna crouched down next to him concerned.
Yuna Itoha
Yukito, are you alright
Yukito Itoha
Yea, I'm alright (smiles)
Yuna Itoha
I'm sorry I didn't know there was someone there
Yukito Itoha
It's alright, Yuna (smiles as he stands up)
Yuna Itoha
Yukito, this guy's scares me (whispers)
Yukito Itoha
Are you...(went quiet when he saw who it was)
Yukito saw that the man he had bumped into was Daiyumi Kurohiko aka Phantom. He tried his best not to show that he was afraid.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
I'm fine but you should watch where you're going Yukito. You could've been hurt
Yukito Itoha
(bows) I'm sorry. I'll pay more attention next time
Daiyumi Kurohiko
(smirks) Good boy
Yukito Itoha
Yuna we should head home now before mom starts to worry (grabs his sister's hand)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Hold up, Yukito
Yukito Itoha
(stops and looks back) Yes
Daiyumi Kurohiko
(smirks) I'll be seeing you soon (walks away)
Yuna Itoha
Do you know that man
Daiyumi Kurohiko
I met him a few times around one of my jobs
Yuna Itoha
Do you work tonight
Yukito Itoha
Yes, I work everyday
Yuna Itoha
Are we going home now
Yukito Itoha
Yea, so let's go
After they got home Yukito changed and left for work. Towards the end of his shift, Daiyumi entered the dining room with Fox and another person he didn't know. All three of them were wearing suits and talking about their work. Yukito was afraid but did his best to hide it.
Yukito Itoha
Hello, my name is Yukito and I'll be your waiter tonight
The Executioner
We're not ready to order yet, kid
The Fox
Give us a few minutes please, Yukito
Yukito Itoha
I'll...I'll be back in a few. Call me if you're ready before then (leaves quickly)
The Executioner
Isn't that Arata Itoha's son
The Fox
You're right, Junichiro. He's been paying Arata's debt since he disappeared
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Junpei, how much has he paid back
Junpei Kuraguri
He's paid back exactly 759,775 yen out of the 609,316,000 yen that's there
Daiyumi Kurohiko
How much remains
Junpei Kuraguri
Exactly 608,556,225 yen
Junichiro Kuraguri
He's never going to be able to pay all that back anytime soon
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Maybe not but it'll be fun to watch him try
Yukito came back moments later and took their order before returning to the counter.
Manager April
Yukito, are you alright? You don't seem to want to take that table their food
Yukito Itoha
Honestly, I'm afraid of them
Manager April
I'll take them their food then. You stay here and take orders (takes the food)
She took the food to the table and sat it down before heading back to the counter.
Yukito Itoha
Manager April
Manager April
They are indeed intimidating
Manager April
I can understand why you're afraid of them
Yukito Itoha
It seems that they want something else
Manager April
I'll go see what they want. You can take this customers order (walks away)
Yukito took the next couple of orders before looking over at his boss. She ran away from the table in tears. Yukito went over to her and she hugged him tightly. He hugged her back trying to calm her down.
Manager April
Those...hic...guys...hic...are bastards (crying)
Yukito Itoha
What'd they do
Manager April
They...hic...threatened me
Yukito Itoha
Don't wait for their table anymore. I'll do it (hugging her)
Manager April
No...hic...they need to leave (breaks the hug)
Yukito Itoha
I'll try to get them to leave
Manager April
Be careful please, Yukito
Yukito Itoha
I will (walks away)
Yukito walked over to Daiyumi and his friends' table. He set the check down then just stood there.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
What's this
Yukito Itoha
It's your check, sir. I'm afraid it's time for you and your friends to leave
Junichiro Kuraguri
We haven't finished eating, kid
Yukito Itoha
I'm sorry but my boss wants you guys to leave. Please cooperate or the police will get involved
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You're very brave today, Yukito (coldly)
Yukito flinched and started shaking a little bit as he was afraid.
Yukito Itoha
Pl...Please leave, sir
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Yukito (coldly as he stood up)
Yukito Itoha
Y...Yes (steps back)
Junichiro and Junpei stood up and then stood behind Daiyumi. Yukito was shaking as Daiyumi grabbed him by his shirt pulling him close.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
We will leave, but you'd better expect to see me later when you get off. I won't be going easy on you. You'd better be prepared. Oh and you'll be paying this bill, Yukito (whispers)
Daiyumi released Yukito and had Junpei hand him the bill. After they left Yukito returned to the counter and paid the bill.
Manager April
(rushes over) Yukito, are you alright
Yukito Itoha
(smiles) I'm alright. There are always people like that
Manager April
You're a brave kid, Yukito
Yukito Itoha
I'm going to go help these people. You can stay behind the counter
Towards the end of his shift, Yukito ended up getting hit by an unhappy customer. Manager April called the police immediately and the man was arrested. Yukito just laughed it off as he finished up his work. As he headed home he was pulled into an alleyway.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
I told you that I'd see you soon
Yukito Itoha
Pl...Pl...Please let me off just this once
Daiyumi turned Yukito around to face him. He froze for a minute when he saw Yukito's bruised cheek and busted lip.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Ha, did you piss someone off
Yukito Itoha
It...It was just an unhappy customer (looks away)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Come with me (grabs his arm)
Daiyumi led Yukito to the car and through him inside before getting in himself. He drove them back to his place before getting out and going inside. Daiyumi made Yukito sit down on the bed before leaving the room. When he returned Yukito was trembling and backed away. Daiyumi grabbed his arm and pulled him forward.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Relax will you
Yukito Itoha
Wh...What are you going to do
Daiyumi put medicine on Yukito's face before putting the first aid kit away. This time when Daiyumi returned he flipped Yukito onto his abdomen.
Yukito Itoha
Wait please don't (shaking)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Stay still unless you want to get hurt
Yukito Itoha
C...C...Can you at least be gentle this time? It al...(he was cut off by Daiyumi)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
No can do kid
Yukito Itoha
Ah...ngh...hic...pl...huff...ease st...hic...op (crying)
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Deal with it cause I'm not stopping anytime soon, Yukito
Daiyumi continued until Yukito passed out for a second time. He got up and took a shower but when he returned Yukito was gone.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Ha this kid [annoyed]
Yukito had made his way to an alleyway before pulling out his phone. He quickly called Hideki hoping he would answer. When he didn't answer Yukito kept calling him. After the fourth time, Hideki answered.
Hideki Sato
📲 Yukito, what's wrong. Why are you calling me so late [worriedly]
Yukito Itoha
📲 I...I...hic...need...hic...your help (crying)
Hideki Sato
📲 Why are you crying? What happened? Where are you [worriedly]
Yukito Itoha
📲 I sent you my location. Pl...Please...hic...come...huff...get me
Hideki Sato
📲 I'll be right there, so stay on the line
Hideki quickly grabbed his keys and ran out the door. He got into the car and headed for the location that Yukito had sent him. Yukito had buried his face in his knees crying softly.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You didn't get very far kid
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Get up and come back with me (grabs him)
Yukito Itoha
No, I don't...hic...want to. Let go (struggling)
Yukito ended up dropping his phone and accidentally hitting Daiyumi in the face. Daiyumi was surprised at first, but ended up hitting Yukito even harder. Yukito sat on the ground crying with his hand on his cheek. He picked up his phone and started running away.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Get your ass back here, Yukito (shouts)
Yukito continued to run not stopping until he saw Hideki's car. Hideki stopped immediately and got out. Yukito ran to him hugging him tightly. Hideki hugged him back as Yukito was trembling and crying.
Hideki Sato
Are you alright
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Yukito (shouts)
Yukito Itoha
(flinches, tighteninghis grib on his friend's shirt)
Yukito Itoha
Don't, let's just go please
Daiyumi Kurohiko
Yukito, I wasn't done with you yet
Yukito Itoha
You'll see me again in three days for the money anyway. Wait til then. I...I can't do any more. My body...hic...hurts so much (cryin)
Hideki Sato
Get in the car, Yukito. You're staying with me for now. I'll let your mom know
Yukito got into the car but just as Hideki was about to get in Daiyumi stopped him.
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You must be Hideki Sato
Hideki Sato
(turns back) How do you know me
Daiyumi Kurohiko
You've helped Yukito a lot lately. You've even given him money to pay off his debt
Hideki Sato
How do you know all this
Daiyumi Kurohiko
I know a lot more than you think. If you keep helping him you're going to get hurt or possibly even killed. He needs to pay off the debt on his own (turns to leave)
Hideki got into the car and headed home with Yukito. Once there he helped Yukito inside and got him some clothes. Yukito took them before going into the bathroom for a shower. When he got done he went into the bedroom and sat down.
Hideki Sato
Are you alright
Hideki Sato
Can I treat your injuries
Yukito Itoha
I don't know what you can do for the bruises but sure
Hideki Sato
Do you have any injuries other than your face
Yukito hesitated before removing his shirt. Hideki stopped for a moment when he saw that Yukito had bruises on his chest, abdomen, and even his waist. Not only were there bruises but also bite marks that looked like they had been painful and bled a lot.
Yukito Itoha
Hideki, I'm alright (smiles)
Hideki Sato
You're not alright. None of this is alright. How are you fine with this? That man is beating and raping you all because of some debt left behind by your father. Yukito, if you keep going on like this you're going to end up dead somewhere. Why are you even allowing him to hurt you like this? How are you even smiling right now? You even just laugh it off at times. I don't know what to do or even say at times because I'm afraid it'll hurt you. Please go to the police or even just find someone to help you
Yukito Itoha
I can't go to the police. If I do he'll hurt my family or even you. I've been going to you for help. I asked for your help tonight. If I could stop him from doing these things to me I would. He's stronger and even bigger than me. I'm afraid of him and his friends. If I knew where my father was I'd make him take care of this debt on his own. I'm trying my best here so please just help me
Hideki Sato
I...I can't do this anymore, Yukito
Yukito Itoha
What (tearing up)
Hideki Sato
I'm worried about you all the time. When you don't answer your phone I always end up thinking the worst. I hate this feeling and I know your mom is struggling with all this as well. She knows everything Yukito. I told her everything
Yukito Itoha
Why would you do that? You said you wouldn't. You promised me [upset]
Hideki Sato
I'm sorry, Yukito, but I had no choice. You ended up in the hospital more than once because of this. She's your mother, Yukito, and she deserves to know
Yukito Itoha
Why (quietly)
Hideki Sato
I'm sorry, Yukito
Yukito didn't say another word but still allowed Hideki to treat his injuries. After Hideki finished Yukito went to the guest room and lay down. Hideki wanted to speak to his friend more but was afraid of what Yukito might do. Instead, he just went to his room and fell asleep.
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