My Yakuza Boyfriend's
Chapter 7 - New Year's Day

Silence dominated my room. No one spoke until Tora left to go home. Kawashima and Tachibana tell me what happened to Koizumi after Tora came out. Apparently what Seiji said was true. Seiji asked Koizumi out on a date. They sometimes spend the night together at Seiji's house when Seiji's parents are not home.

At first, Koizumi is thrilled to flower, thinking Seiji is serious about her. But over time, the true nature of Seiji emerged who just wanted to use it. I don't know how many women have been victims before. Koizumi begs Seiji not to leave her because she is already pregnant with Seiji's child. However, the morally-less handsome guy ignored Koizumi's request by saying that he no longer liked her.

Seiji ran away from responsibility and planned to make me his next victim. I'm so lucky that Tora came on time. If not, maybe Koizumi and I will race who's bigger in the next 4 months.

Koizumi is now 4 weeks pregnant and has a high chance of being expelled from school. I'm not sure the poor girl will relax if her stomach starts to stand out.

Although I did not ask, I concluded that the friendly relations between Koizumi and Tachibana and Kawashima must be very close, because Koizumi wanted to share a story like this with them. In fact, they asked me to persuade Koizumi that she would check her fetus to the doctor. Koizumi also hasn't told her parents about this.

It seems that apologizing alone will not be enough for Koizumi.

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My return to school was welcomed by some of my classmates. They sympathize with what happened 5 days ago, but they don't know the real victim is Koizumi. Seiji's seat in the back row was empty. He was expelled from school that day. I noticed Koizumi who was daydreaming in her chair, in the third row from the front, on the far right. Of course I didn't greet him right away. I looked at his stomach from my seat in the second row from behind, on the far left.

Our classroom has 25 students. My seat used to be with Seiji, but now Seiji's seat is empty. Some even put sports shoes on his desk, indicating that the occupants will not come again.

Today I didn't get to talk to Koizumi because her two friends, Ueda and Matsumoto, always followed her everywhere. I'm gonna ask my other friend for his phone number. But now, it's time to visit Misaki. I deliberately didn't want to be picked up by Tora because sometimes I get nervous being around her.

Presumably, my visit to Misaki's room caused quite a bit of commotion. The bed next to Misaki already has, a woman in her 30s named Yamazaki Nao who does not want to be called by her own name, but by the name of her favorite cat doll named Tora. Just now I don't want to remember it, instead meet the other Tora. The woman always hugged...Tora. I'll call her Tora the Cat.

Misaki doesn't get along with her because the woman doesn't allow her bed to be cleaned, but instead has Misaki do it. When he saw me coming, he looked unhappy. I saluted him, but he did not say. His two narrowed eyes only looked at me suspiciously as if he wanted to protect his doll because I was going to try to kidnap him.

With a cry, I sat down next to Misaki's bed, by the window. "Sorry, I just got here today" I said solemnly. "Many things happened while I wasn't coming."

"It's okay, Tomomi. What happened to your chin?" Misaki pointed at the scar on my chin that would not disappear forever.

"I fell down" I replied, smiling as foolishly as possible.

Misaki laughs. "Then, what did you mean?"

"I'm doing a Cinderella play."

"As who?" tanya Misaki was excited.

My smile turned into a smile of pride and Misaki could immediately guess the answer. I'm glad I could see it like this. Cheerful and excited.

"What are you talking about?" ask Tora the Cat to us.

Since Misaki was reluctant to answer, then I was the one who represented her. "I'm Cinderella on stage."

"You? Girls like you?" Tora Cats are amazed because it must be judged I am far from the figure of a beautiful Cinderella with a nice dress and beautiful blonde hair.

"Yes, i. Any issues?" my challenge, makes Misaki glare.

"I'm prettier than you. Lookie! My skin is smooth as silk. Anyways... Uh! You're so skinny!" he said pointing at my body.

"I've been like this for a long time."

"Replace your glasses with contact lenses! Change that tangled hairstyle! Wear a skin cream!" Her tone was as if she was a beauty expert. But I have to admit she still looks fresh and pretty to the size of a madman.

I just fixed the location of my glasses that actually did not shift a bit from the location. I was silent because I couldn't answer.

"Think who you want to look pretty for."

Misaki and I looked at each other confusedly.

"Do you have a boyfriend or a loved one?"

Misaki shook her head, whereas I nodded because suddenly Tora's face instantly appeared in my head. "Do you have a boyfriend?" misaki asked while glaring in surprise.

"Not yet!" rush replied.

"So who do you like?"

"You don't know him."

Misaki's expression instantly turned moody. "Yes yes. I never get out of here. I might know him," he said.

I feel guilty for answering that. Really, I was not intentional. I need to see his smile again. My eyes turned to the small calendar on his desk. Today is December 29th. "Misaki, how about we celebrate the new year's night outside?" get excited.

"Eh?"

"I'm going to persuade the doctor to give you permission to go out. You want?"

Misaki nodded steadily. "How you!"

Misaki's bright smile makes me very excited and enthusiastic in welcoming the new year. My plan was to take her to a small night market that would open near where I live. There will be shops selling food, as well as winter souvenirs. For the last event, a fireworks party will be held at exactly 12 p.m.

I spoke to Doctor Misaki the day after I took the patient out. Without taking a long time to persuade, the doctor immediately gave permission because he also wanted to see the development of Misaki. And he says it's useful so Misaki doesn't get too stressed from being in the hospital all the time.

Of course Misaki will be staying at my apartment. Then I have to clean it up. "I look like a tacky person," I muttered to myself who was now holding a broom and washcloth.

Tora can't come celebrate New Year's Eve with me, which is great, of course, because I want this to be the girls' night. Kumicho invites all his men to eat together at a restaurant. He had already booked a place to celebrate the new year, as well as the beautiful and sexy women who were eager to accompany them all. Just imagining it makes me sick.

I picked up Misaki at the hospital. We both went to my apartment in a taxi to make it faster. I lent her my clothes and bought her a scarf as a new year's gift. He was so happy that he wanted to cry. Next, we went to the main destination.

The atmosphere instantly changed as we walked into the night market area. Small lights adorn the lodges along the way, making the night feel dark. I was worried that Misaki would be scared in the crowd, but it turned out that she was able to adjust. In fact, he showed some guys who he thought were handsome. Misaki is as enthusiastic as I am.

We eat dango, then play throwing bracelets. Misaki managed to get a medium-sized teddy bear. She hugged him tightly like she didn't want to let go. Next, we ate taiyaki. I can't believe Misaki's appetite is so big as if she's going to try all the food here.

Just half an hour before 12 p.m., there was an announcement that fireworks would be launched on the Eastern side of the market. I invited Misaki to find a strategic place to see it clearly. We sat in the park, near a hut that sold winter accessories such as hats, scarves, socks, and gloves.

"Ouch!" Misaki complained because she stumbled on the knee of someone who wanted to sit next to her.

That guy looked at us. "You!" He pointed at my face.

"Kouzumi!" myrag.

"Your friend?" ask Misaki.

I'm nodding. "We are in class" I replied. I saw Koizumi pouting. "You alone?" ask her.

Koizumi just shut up.

"My name is Tonomura Misaki. Greetings," Misaki said to Koizumi.

"Koizumi Rina."

After that, the three of us fell silent. Misaki seemed confused between me and Koizumi, but she did not offer to switch places with me. The fireworks that I was hoping to entertain Misaki, were lit at exactly 12 p.m. Colorful light pendants bounced on our faces. The expression that should have come out when looking at the fireworks, was not visible on Koizumi's face. The girl looked at the sky, but her gaze was blank.

My phone's vibrating. Message from Tora. "Good new year, Tomomi. Please also convey my words to Misaki!"

"Misaki, my friend said 'happy new year' to you, '" I told Misaki.

"Who?" misaki asked confusedly.

"Name Tora."

"Tora?" Misaki laughs. "Like the stuffed cat Yamazaki-san?"

I nodded and laughed with him.

"Then tell your friend, 'Happy new year. I'd love to see you'" Misaki smiled so sweetly.

An idea came to my head. "How about we take a photo together?" take me.

"okay!" exclaim Misaki.

"Koizumi too," I said, making her surprised, but reluctant to refuse because there was Misaki.

The three of us took pictures on my phone. Misaki and I smiled while showing our index and middle fingers that make up the letter V, while Koizumi did not even look at the camera. I sent the photo to Tora with the caption, "Happy new year. Misaki said she would love to see you, Tora-san." With this, may Tora be happy to know Misaki is fine and happy. Although I can't see each other now, I'm sure they'll be together again eventually. Tora loves Misaki very much, and vice versa, even though Misaki has not remembered everything.

Koizumi left before the fireworks were over, while Misaki and I were walking around the park until 2 a.m. I was worried that Misaki was exhausted, so I suggested to go home. We got out of the night market area and saw Koizumi get into a car. Apparently he just wanted to go home too. The one driving was a middle-aged woman whose face was similar to Koizumi's. Maybe it was his mother.

The next morning, we couldn't get up because we were too sleepy. We slept around 4am because of the chatter. Misaki was still thinking about Tora Cats words regarding beauty. "I know every woman wants to look beautiful, but there must be a time when women want a man to praise her beauty directly. Didn't we?" askinya. I didn't know what to answer, so I just nodded. "Especially if the one who praised was the man he liked. Wouldn't that woman be happy?" continued. I nodded back. "Then you have to change your appearance, Tomomi!" sengas excited. I stopped our conversation myself on the grounds that I was sleepy. In fact, I pretended to yawn.

We drank milk and ate bread for breakfast. After Misaki took the medicine, I drove her back to the hospital. I left him on purpose so he could rest. Who knows, for him, a hospital bed is more comfortable than my futon.

There's nothing I want to do today, so I go home, then sleep again to pay for my sleep last night. In the afternoon I woke up with a dizzy head. I forgot about lunch.

At night, I remembered my conversation with Misaki. Do these glasses make me ugly? I think glasses are part of my family. Grandma, Dad, and Aunt Koharu are wearing glasses. If I replace it with contact lenses, maybe my face will look weird, unless I'm as pretty as Cinderella. Hair too. Tora the cat said my hair was tangled. I hardly ever go to the salon. It's been over 4 months since Grandma last cut my hair. Now the length of my hair is on my back with straight bangs that have reached my nostrils. Usually I just tie a ponytail. But since it was winter, I let it wither away. Yes, it does feel tangled if I comb it. My rough and dry cheek skin. The cold wind made him even more barren. Apparently my appearance is really bad.

"The longer you think, the sadder it gets. I'd better watch" I said alone. I also turned on the television. "Why is it so good?" I said flat as soon as the television screen aired advertisements for skin moisturizing products. I turned to the front of the mirror, watching my own reflection. "Just try."

I managed to make almost my entire class in an uproar by wearing contact lenses on the first day of school in the new year. Unexpectedly, my female friends praised my new appearance, while the male ones chatted, "Cinderella has returned." So embarrassed.

Some classmates started to take me for a light chat. Since the incident with Seiji, their attitude had indeed changed slightly. People who used to think I didn't exist, now rate me as a heroine. It didn't make me proud, because I couldn't save Koizumi from getting stuck in my head. So, I asked Koizumi's phone number to my friends. They told me without asking me the purpose.

During the break, I sent a message to Koizumi, asking her to meet me after school on the rooftop. There's no reply from him, but I'm sure he'll come. Koizumi had a glance at me in class, which meant that she received my message.

Bell rings. I rushed to the roof after refusing my friends' calls to karaoke. For the first time in the new year, I went to the roof again. Everything here reminds me of Seiji. What's he doing in jail, what's he eating well, is he getting enough sleep. Those questions popped into my head. After all, he's still one of my friends. His kindness I never forgot.

The sound of the door closing shocked me from the daydream about Seiji. I turned my head and saw Koizumi alone at the door, looking at me sharply. His face was pouting as he had recently shown. He walked slowly towards me until we were only a few meters away. "What's wrong?"

My Yakuza Boyfriend'sChapter 7 - New Year's Day

My Yakuza Boyfriend's
Chapter 7 - New Year's Day