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It's that time of the week
That time of the month
It is time to reap
Time to punch
Sekiguchi~
"What is it Yano-san?"
We have work to do,
Work aimed for Dobu
Now that he's in jail
We must not fail
To keep the flow flowing~
"I've been wondering… are you sure about this?"
Hmmh?
"Dobu-san left a huge gap to fill. You already have your own duties and I think you shouldn't overwork."
Hahaha, Sekiguchi~
You calling me weak?
"P-Pardon me, that's not what I meant!"
Relax, relax, my man.
I'll take it easy when I can.
You know what I dislike most?
Being in the hideout, alone with my thoughts.
I need to drive away this anxious feelin'
Either by work or by my medicine~
"About that Yano-san…"
Huh?
"You have been using those pills awfully lot lately. We're starting to run out of supply."
Ah, it can't be helped.
Or so said the doc.
He is starting to run
Out of stock.
We lost a valuable dealer…
"You mean that Dobu-san's girl? I heard she cut all the contacts with Dobu. She managed to continue normal life."
Dobu knows only violence and scheming.
No wonder he lost his underling.
Like a snake charmer he finds his prey,
Only to use, then throw away.
Or to use again and again, to suck dry.
Hard to trust a man who only works for his pride.
He got what he deserved, y’know!
"Uh, Yano-san?"
Yeah?
"We have to keep a low profile for a while. The police force is still cautious and looking for us. We really don't want to get caught like Dobu, after all."
Dobu got shot, with no chance to run.
Hide and seek with cops is really no fun.
We'll keep a low profile, yet do what we can.
Working and hiding, you understand?
It shouldn't be impossible for you and me.
After all, I have you, my Sekiguchi~
"I-I'll try my best to not fail you, Yano-san. Should we get going, then? First on our list is this jewelry shopkeeper. He owes us quite a lot of money. Time to go "harvest the crop", as you say."
You reap what you sow
The risks are pretty low
With this guy
With so many skeletons
With tons of skeletons
Hidden in his closet
So he can’t blow the whistle
Without coming down with us.
Quickly he would fall and thus
We have no need to worry.
"Indeed an easy task. But we should go by foot since the police know our car. We should ask the boss later if we could get a new one."
Sorry, but you walk my dude,
I have something much more cool.
With my trusty ride, with my weapon of choice.
I can go anywhere with it, no second glance, no noise.
After all, who could suspect a young man riding a scooter?
But you’re right we need a car.
With a scooter it's tiring to go too far.
And I miss our Hiace’s TV screen...
"It is already late, so there shouldn’t be too many people on the street. We should still keep our eyes open in case we see any police. The jewelry shop is already closed but the shopkeeper always stays there late."
Sounds like a plan!
Great as always, my man!
But we don’t need to worry.
It’s in that guy’s territory.
The only cops we might see
Are that idiot or a newbie.
A cop missing half of his brain.
Trying to look smart, in vain.
Or somebody rookie with no clue.
Easy to avoid, easy to fool.
“However, we can’t simply underestimate the police. They have already put us in a difficult position.”
I know, I know, better to be safe than sorry.
But what’s the point with pointless worry?
Now, my Sekiguchi, it’s time to go!
The night is young and it’s time for the show!
Where are my gloves, is my hair okay?
We need to look "dapper", as they say.
Scaring people with style,
That is the thing of mine!
"Your gloves are on the couch.
And….
…
…
…
… I think your hair always looks great."
Haha, thanks, thanks pal!
"Also Yano-san?"
Hmm?
"A thing to add on our to-do list."
Yeah?
"Since even our doctor is starting to run out of drugs, we probably should start to look for a new dealer."
…Dobu was an expert at that.
Always dating nurses, that lad.
Luring and fooling,
Scamming and cunning,
He knew how to get a nurse,
To sneak some pills into her purse.
We don't use that strategy,
But we'll surely come up with something,
You and me.
Now, let's go Sekiguchi~
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"That was the last one for today. We need to head back and send this cash to our boss… There is a lot to repay him, we really have to regain his trust."
Hehehe…
"What is it , Yano-san?"
The shocked face of that last dude!
Even loansharks were scared, you're so good!
"Haha… it's nothing. Threatening to break kneecaps usually works with anyone."
Say, Sekiguchi~
What are we gonna eat?
"It's unusual for you to want anything to eat this late… or should I say early. It's almost dawn. Shall it be breakfast then? I can cook omurice if you want. I bought some ingredients yesterday."
Haa, I know I could trust you, my man!
My trusty man
Always ready with a plan!
"T-Thank you, Yano-san. It's not a big deal,, really…"
Working really brought my appetite back.
Even though it's something I usually lack.
We have reaped, the time of harvest is over.
After work, we earn a good meal and a shower.
"You don't feel like you need your medicine right now?"
After hard work, I'm in a good mood.
My thoughts are clear, I feel good.
So no need to paralyze my emotions right now…
"... That's good to hear…Oh."
Huh?
"The sun is already rising."
Oh wooow~ looks so pretty!
Really beautiful is, this city
When the sun paints it with its light
And airplanes soar out of sight.
When the night and the day meet
When the light and the dark greet
It really feels like home!
After harvesting the crop
It is really nice to stop
To admire the beauty of the world!
"...That was rather poetic. You really are skillful with words, Yano-san."
Hehe…
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"We're almost back at the hideout. Are you sure you don't want to try to sleep a little bit first? It will take some time for me to prepare the meal."
Nah, I'm good, thanks for asking.
There's no need for napping.
And besides, I'm full of energy.
We worked hard, both you and me.
Yet I don't feel tired at all…
"I see. Well, if you don't mind waiting… It'll probably take at least half an hour for breakfast to be ready. But after breakfast, I think you should try to rest at least a little."
…Um…
"What is it, Yano-san?"
I haven't talked about this thing,
But I think it worries you too.
If the cops find us in our hideout, hiding,
What will we do?
"That depends on the situation. But we might manage to escape if we were found from our current hideout. Especially since we have a car. Tokyo is a big city. It is easy to hide here. But what makes you suddenly this worried?"
It is easy to say,
That everything is okay.
But to be honest,
I am scared,
So wavering is this life.
Things keep changing,
And I keep tiring,
It's not like things will ever be fine.
It's hard to be though,
When life is rough,
Things have changed,
I have failed,
So many times, yet I need to go on.
And sometimes I just want to be free.
"...Maybe we should ask boss if we could move our hideout entirely away from Tokyo. This is indeed tiring. It could be good for both of us. … And don't take this as an insult, Yano-san, but I think you have lately lacked some of the confidence you used to have."
Yeah. Speaking the truth, Sekiguchi~
This has been a hard time for me.
But do not tell that to anybody.
A diamond, unbreakable I should be,
Still, it bugs me, that mystery.
Who killed that little Nerima missy?
Hate to be in bad terms with the boss.
For him it was a huge loss.
We should really try to make things up…
"That is true, but I am afraid it is difficult for us to do anything, when it comes to catching the culprit. We didn't find anything back when we researched that girl's doings. Now it is even more difficult, since the police are after us, not Dobu anymore."
Fair points, as always, my Sekiguchi…
…
…
…
"Is there still something, Yano-san?"
Sekiguchi…
"Yeah?"
…
…Will you…
…Will you promise me…
…to never leave?
After all…
…you're my only family.
"W-Where did that come from all of sudden?
...
…
…I promise, Yano-san. Now, let's get going."
…
…Sekiguchi, why are you blushing?...