My Yakuza Boyfriend's

Chapter 22 - Run

Reflexes, I took a step back. "Goro-san!" my yelling.

"You're crazy!" Kei held Goro's hand with all his strength. The smaller size of his body made it easier for Goro to push him backwards until he hit me.

"Let me kill him, Kei! Move you!" furious Goro.

"Relax, Goro-san!" Kei stretched out his hand in anticipation of Goro's next attack. "I understand you want this clan to be clean, but this is not the way" he said.

"May this be the only way to keep Hanazawa-gumi on track," Goro did not take his gaze away from me.

I'm standing behind Kei. It was the first time I saw Goro like this. The bald man I met for the first time at this stripper club was obviously eager to remove me from the face of the earth. The goal is to cleanse the clan. I realized that I was the cause of Tora's betrayal of Hanazawa-gumi, but being threatened like this scared me so much. Real coward. I don't dare to step a single inch from behind Kei. My feet were glued to the ground knowing Goro would not hesitate to pierce the blade into my body. My heart raced fast. I fear.

"Why are you protecting him, Kei? He's a virus that must be eradicated!" Goro.

"Sorry, Goro-san. I have to protect her because Tomomi-chan is the most important person for Tora-kun," Kei said.

"So you're defending traitors?" Goro's shoulders were going up and down, looking very lustful to finish me and Kei off. "Then you two must die!" He came forward to stab Kei in the stomach.

However, Kei was deft enough to back off, then kicked Goro in the chest. "Go from here, Tomomi-chan!" command me. "I'll try to hold it. Run away!"

I didn't respond to Kei's words. While Kei was fighting with Goro, I just kept quiet. Goro is not a balanced opponent for Kei as his body size is 3 times larger. Automatically he's stronger than Kei. Kei's punch was unable to knock him down, whereas Goro easily made Kei fall many times.

I need to focus. Is there anything I can do besides watch? I don't want Kei to die, but I don't want Goro to die either. I don't want anyone to die in front of me.

Kei's face was pierced by Goro until he fell down. The man looked at me. "Why are you quiet? Go quickly!" his yell. "Tomomi-chan! Go!" Fresh blood flowed slowly from his nostrils. There was blood, and then tried to attack Goro again. However, the result remains the same. Kei was hit by a blow to his stomach and eventually fell back.

Goro smiled bitterly. He was still holding his knife and ready to stab Kei. He raised both his hands high by pointing the blade at Kei's head.

Kei tried to get up, but was too weak. "Go, Tomomi-chan. Please..." Kei's shoulders were heaving because of the sting.

My tears are falling. Instantly, all the memories of Kei sprung up before my eyes. From the beginning, Kei was always cheerful. He was often drunk, but it was because of his guests' invitation to drink. He also told me about the clan rules when we met at the hotel where I worked. How diligent he was to go to Tora's house just to see me. Kei was very attentive to me and Tora. Seeing him like this now is very painful. I have to help her.

Unknowingly, I had already dashed past Kei and hit Goro with all my might until he fell down. My body****his body. Immediately, I turned to his hand to snatch his knife. I stood up and pointed the knife at him. Don't forget I helped Kei get up.

"Nonsense of you, bitch!" yelled Goro who also got up shortly afterwards. "You better give up, Tomomi, because you're gonna get caught soon. We'll enjoy every part of your body until you beg us to kill you. And Tora, as well as you, Kei, will watch it as you please!"

Goro's expression was very scary. In fact, it's more terrifying than any ghost I've ever imagined. Ghosts can't kill humans, but humans can. I won't let Goro's threats lower my resolve to protect Kei.

"What can you do with that little knife?" ask Goro while taking a step forward.

I moved my hand to the left-right to stop Goro's steps. "Don't come any closer!" myrag.

Goro laughed cynically. "In this world, a woman like you can be counted on the fingers. But it seems that you guys are going to get rarer because I'm going to kill you!" He stomped his foot on the ground in front of him and managed to make my shoulder jump. His laughter sounded louder. "You won't dare to stab," he growled, then pounced on me.

As powerful as it was, thrust the blade forward and I was pushed back when it collided with Goro. My back will hit the ground if Kei doesn't hold it. I didn't know what I was doing until I opened my eyes again.

Goro retreated slowly. The little knife stuck in the owner's cleavage. And the bald-headed man fell to his knees. From the look on his face, he didn't think I'd stab him. "Go! Run as you can! We'll keep looking for you all the way to any ocean!" his yell. Various swearing came out of his mouth.

"We go, Tomomi-chan," Kei said briefly. His hand pulled my wrist, helping me to stand up. "Tomomi-chan," called out to her once more.

"Eh?" Seeing Goro in pain makes me feel sorry. I've hurt her. "Is he going to die?" my many. My voice was shaking, barely audible. At that moment, I realized that my whole body was trembling.

"No" Kei replied.

"You sure?"

"Yes. We better get out of here, Tomomi-chan, before anyone comes."

I nodded, but my legs were still stiff. I was only able to move after Kei forcefully pulled my arm.

It's a lie, isn't it? I feel like I'm playing a game and can't believe what I just did. This must be a scene in a stage play, right? I play a villain who intends to kill people for fear that his secret will be exposed. Means that in a moment Taguchi-sensei will be clapping to stop the scene. But that didn't happen. My tears cannot be blocked. I've stabbed people.

"Only God has the right to decide everything. I killed Goro-san," I said. What do I do next? "I have to turn myself in to the police. The rest of my life will be spent in prison" I continued. My feet are following Kei, but my mind is out of place.

"Tomomi-chan, listen to me! Act like nothing happened. We cannot attract the attention of others. Youunderstand?" ask Kei.

I cried, but nodded.

Kei wiped my tears with his jacket sleeve. "All will be well. Okay?"

My tears are flowing. I looked again at Goro's body which was now lying in the middle of the alley.

"OKay?" repeat Kei while looking at me sharply. Some parts on his face turn blue from Goro's punch, making me think of Misaki who also suffered the same injury from fighting with Tora the Cat.

"Okay" I replied like a child.

Me and Kei walked as fast as we could in the middle of the crowd. I crushed Kei's body because he was still injured. His arm gripped my shoulder to endure the pain. I think the wound on his stomach was the worst. Kei's thin body was so frail that I thought his bones would break if he was hit again.

The sky does not feel dark because of the Shinjuku area that never sleeps. We do not care about people who offer their hotel, bar and club services. My head is empty, I can't think. I still remember how that little knife went through Goro's chest. Apparently he thought I wouldn't dare hurt him. However, if I don't, he will kill Kei and kidnap me.

Now all the members of Hanazawa-gumi know the truth and they want to clear the name of the clan by killing the traitors. In this case, the traitors in question were Tora and Kei. I am an outsider who is the cause of it all.

From the beginning, they were after me. Thinking about it now, it was only natural, because I helped Tora get in touch with Misaki. The rules of the clan have been violated and I am the one who caused that to happen. My punishment is heavier than Tora and Kei. Hanazawa-gumi won't let me roam as I please. There's no safe place for me. Where there is me, there is certain danger. If that's the case, I have to take responsibility. "Kei-san," I stopped in the middle of the road, away from Kei.

"What's wrong?" kei asked in surprise.

"Leave me, "I said firmly.

"Huh? Are you out of your mind?" Kei looks surprised at me.

Kei grunting. "Look yeah. I've been bothered enough by your problems. I have been implicated indirectly for covering up the fact that Tora-kun is still in touch with his family. My life is threatened here too. If you were going alone, what would you do? To the police station? You know it's gonna add to the problem because the cops are gonna hunt us all down."

I listened to every word Kei said. The man spoke at length.

"I don't want to betray my clan, but I'm more unwilling to betray my friend. It's up to you to say you want to be like this or that. I wouldn't care about you if you weren't Tora-kun, "kei said spicyly. His expression was very serious at once fierce. "Now we are in the same zone, Ayase Tomomi. Our fate is the same in the end even though you are an outsider. You are the most important person for my best friend. Inevitably, I must protect you. If you're gonna die or disappear, what am I supposed to tell him?"

Yep. Me, Tora, Kei, and maybe Makoto were in the same situation. Even though I am not a member of Hanazawa-gumi, I cannot calm down because my punishment will be more severe. The Yakuza won't let outsiders mess with their organization. All they would do if it happened was kill him. They're gonna kill me. And for members who break the rules, the fate will be the same. We're gonna die.

"You scared?" ask Kei.

I nodded slowly. To be honest, my legs have been trembling since. "Where is Tora-san?"

"Give me your phone" Kei raised his hand. I thought he wanted to call Tora, but all he did was slam my phone to the ground, then stomp it to pieces.

"Yin-san!" myrag.

"We can't get in touch over the phone anymore because they're gonna track him down. I also destroyed my phone" he said casually.

"You better know where Tora-san is."

"I don't know where Tora-kun is right now, but I'm sure he can find a safe place. He said he would pick up Misaki. He must have thought you were in the hospital. But it turns out you're here. Bad decision, Tomomi-chan."

"Where do I know this will be the case. What about Makoto-neesan?"

Kei fell silent. "We talk on the way. Come on," take her.

"Where?"

"Follow it out."

Either it's because of me and Tora who's stupid or they're too smart that we don't realize we're being watched. Kei told me everything from the beginning. They thought Tora and I were just dating. They suspected us because Tora drove me back and forth to a mental institution. Now they intend to purge the clan of the treacherous ones. They never kicked their members out of the clan, but would directly kill him or force him to commit suicide for defaming the clan. Similarly to the outsiders involved, in this case me, they would chase him anywhere until that person died.

Makoto may still be forgiven because she does not know that Tora is still in touch with her sister. At least, his mistake was not fatal. "The heaviest, he'll be told to cut his finger off" Kei said.

"Cutting fingers?" Both my eyes were wide. Looking at my own fingers, I imagine if my fingers were cut off. "If Makoto-neesan won't do it?"

"You already know the answer," Kei shrugged. "I think it would be better if we went to the outskirts of Tokyo" he suggested.

"I'll come with you."

We took the train and arrived at a small hotel far from where I was staying. Kei called the hospital where Misaki was being treated, while I was watching outside, who knows if anyone is following. This kind of situation I leave everything to Kei. He certainly knows better what to do. After all, he holds more information about the clan than me. Kei must know what Kumicho usually commands.

I hope Tora is still in the hospital with Misaki. The Yakuza wouldn't dare come to a public place to commit murder. Moreover, they had to get rid of the bodies of their victims so as not to be smelled by the police.

"Tora-kun will be here with Misaki," Kei said after approaching me outside. He looks better than he did. His energy has recovered.

Relief. That's how I feel now. Tora and Misaki are fine. "We'll just wait for them in the lobby."

"They can only leave tomorrow morning because doctor Misaki can't allow it yet."

"What's? But Tora-san is her brother!" my protest.

"How else do you want, Tomomi-chan? Rules are rules."

"You broke the rules" I muttered with a frown.

"And this is the result" Kei replied. "Of course, don't protest too much. We'd better take a break."

"At this hotel?" I looked around, then glanced at the inside of the hotel. In stark contrast to the magnificent and bright Koizumi family-owned hotel, this small hotel is very shabby. In addition to the building looks old and small, on the wall there are cracks that are quite long. In fact, the glass door was like it had never been cleaned. My apartment is better than this hotel.

"Is there another option?" Kei walked straight into the reception desk. "Excuse me, we want to rent a room" he told the middle-aged woman sitting behind a desk. Her appearance was very ordinary, without a uniform, just a knee-length shirt and skirt.

"How many rooms?" ask the receptionist. His voice was gentle with a friendly smile, but his expression was a little horrified from seeing the injuries on Kei's face.

"Only one, for two," Kei replied.

"Eh? One?" my many. Kei must have been talking wrong.

"Yes, just one. If you want to die alone, it's up to you" Kei looked at me sharply.

The receptionist was surprised at Kei's words. "Are you guys eloping partners?" tanyakanya.

"No!" myrag.

"Can I borrow the medicine box?" Kei stroked his injured cheekbone, then grimaced. His nose was not bleeding, but it had to be cleaned.

Now I get it. Kei can't do it alone. He has helped me. This time, let me give it back. "alright. One room, I said.

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