What place?
What place?
Her best friend being a member of the underworld isn't helpful. But Momoi Futaba seems normal enough. She is definitely the least violent out of the two of them.
Moreover, he recalled the red head friend of Sumire's who caught them kissing. That one is definitely a normal person who has nothing to do with the underworld.
Her circle of friends is truly unusual, but with that mix. She ought to be able to experience normal high school life.
Toh watched Sumire load the gun with bullets. In the next second she is shooting the target with ease. Toh blinked seeing the bullets formed into a heart shape and laughed.
"Are you flirting with me?"
"You've been acting strangely since earl- no for awhile now." Sumire mumbled. "I just want you to know, that your important to me."
Recalling his conversation with Koichi. He wants to use the words 'I love you.' If he says it to her, maybe he will truly understand these budding emotions in his heart.
Toh pulled out one of the spare guns and loaded the bullets. He aimed at the other target, and it just missed the center.
Sumire's eyes brightened. "I didn't know you could shoot that well."
"It's not my favourite weapon." Toh admitted. "But, I do have some skills."
More like Lucifer made sure he received training on nearly everything. That man wants to ensure that none of his subordinates are flawed. There is even a monthly evaluation to ensure that they are keeping up to date with their lessons.
"I see." Sumire nodded. "I think I get it. Every member of the holy knights goes through a monthly physical examination."
Toh blinked. "Does that examination involve making sure your skills are up to date?"
"Ah yes."
So Aki really is a spartan like Lucifer.
"When you go to your next one, can I watch?"
"Are you sure? I don't think it will be very interesting."
He just wants to see exactly how good she is and it would be a good opportunity for him to see how the Holy knights members train.
'I don't really want to snoop around. But, I should at least give Lucifer a better report.'
"I'm sure, watching you is my new favourite hobby beautiful." Toh smirked. "I got a nice view when I woke up this morning."
At those words Sumire's cheeks coloured. "T-that was because, I wanted to return the favour, and to apologise for what happened yesterday."
That was her idea of an apology? No doubt she is more comfortable with him.
"But you really like shooting huh?"
Sumire's eyes brightened. "You can tell?"
"Well there are gun magazines scattered all over your bedroom."
"Ah, uh." Sumire trailed off. "Why do you remember what is inside my room? It's not like you go there often."
Indeed, they meet up at his place more and she stays over at his more often.
"Then, maybe we should make it a habit?"
Sumire shakes her head frantically. "T-there is no need." She looks away and continued to shoot.
For the next few minutes neither of them spoke and he continued to watch her, occasionally shooting himself. During those times Toh would feel Sumire glancing over at him briefly. He wonders what she is thinking seeing him pick up a gun.
They haven't exactly spoken about how involved he is in the underworld. Toh is worried that if she were to learn the truth, she may change her opinion of him.
Toh sighed deeply. Even if her opinion changes, Toh knew the girl wasn't the judgemental type. She won't judge or look down on him. Because of Arata she already knows about him being a former terrorist, but his days as a terrorist were mere child's play. If Sumire learns what Lucifer has been making him do the past few years-
His thoughts break off when they hear arguing. Sumire immediately puts her gun down, and rushes to the source. Toh blinked but quickly followed after her. There were two people fighting in one of the larger booths.
Tsueno and Tachibana Masaru.
'Aren't they friends?' He has seen them together on more than one occasion.
Tachibana sees them and immediately let's go of Tsueno and walked away. Sumire immediately chased after him and Toh's gaze fell on Mamoru's bruised face.
With this guy's strength, he must have allowed Tachibana to hit him.
"So, even you lose your composure?" Toh commented. He only heard a bit of their conversation, but it was enough to understand that Tsueno got angry.
Mamoru laughed. "Yeah, in the end I'm just a shitty human with a baggage of emotions."
Toh frowned. "There is nothing wrong with being more emotional."
"You're a kind guy Toh, I can see why Sumire chose you."
He blinked surprised. He didn't know what surprised him more. Mamoru calling him kind or, using the girl's actual name.
'I have noticed that Tsueno often avoids using Sumire's name.'
Mamoru rubbed his sore cheek. "As long as you continue making Ki happy, that is enough. You don't have to do anything else."
It takes him a moment to understand why he was saying this.
"Did Tachibana saying something?"
Mamoru nodded and sighed. "He said I am being foolish allowing this when Ki is clearly still in love with Yuhi."
It seems he isn't the only one who has noticed this. Of course he isn't the only one. There are plenty of other guys who are in love with her.
'I am just one of many.' Yet, he is also different from them. The one Sumire chose to be with is him and not them. He has to remind himself he is different.
His thoughts break off when Sumire came rushing over. She immediately bent down.
"Ru." Sumire said gently. "Are you alright?"
"What about Masaru-?"
"I decided I'd let him cool off. Besides, I'm more worried about you." She caressed his cheek. "Don't be so reckless when your sick. You'll make me worry."
Toh silently observed them. Terashima Yuhi may be the one who occupies the girl's heart. But, there is no doubt that Tsueno Mamoru also plays an important role.
'I wonder where that leaves me?'
In her eyes, what place does he occupy in her heart? Does he even have the right to ask her that?
Toh shakes his head. The last thing he wanted to do was force her to choose. If he does that, he is no better than that overbearing ex of hers.
*Unedited*