Concert

Three days after the encounter with Katsura and the Shinsengumi, Hiroto, Shinpachi, and Kagura were finally let out of the police station.

*yawn* "Finally, after three days they believed our story. That damn Zura, just wait till I see him next time. I'm gonna have him make it up to me." Hiroto said, looking back at the station they just left.

*thud*

Gin kicked at the Police Stations sign, saying, "I risk my life getting rid of that bomb and they rake me over the coals for three days. Rotten cops!"

"I think you've kept us long enough," Shinpachi said. "Besides, if it wasn't for Hiro riding on the shoulders of the Vice Chief of the Shinsengumi, we could have been let out faster." The group gave the stink eye to Hiroto, who scratched his head.

"Ah, haha. Eh, nice weather we have." Hiroto mumbled.

"But why'd they release us after Shinpachi freaked out like that?" Gin said, referring to back when they were in the interrogation room. Something in Shinpachi seemed to have snapped, causing him to berate the police officers until they let the group out.

"Whatever it is, you can't just trust the police these days. Like, come on. What kind of police force uses rocket launchers?" Hiroto complained.

"Tsk, they piss me off." Gin said, turning around and started to unzip his pants. "So piss on them."

"Okay, I'll puke on 'em," Kagura said, shoving her finger down her throat.

"Stop that! You're a girl!! You shouldn't be doing that! Stop influencing her, Gin!" Shinpachi shouted. "Follow Hiro's example! He isn't doing anyth-"

Shinpachi pointed to Hiroto, who was about to pull his pants down but stopped when they locked eyes.

"…"

"..."

Standing up straight again, Hiroto said, "Man, cops suck."

"Don't just ignore what you tried to do and say that with a straight face!!" Shinpachi shouted. "Damn, whatever. You guys do whatever, I'm going home!"

"What's his problem?" Gin said, deciding not to piss on the police stations sign.

"Who knows. He could be going through his rebellious teen phase." Hiroto said, shrugging.

Gin looked at the distancing figure of Shinapchi, "What are we going to do now? We need a straight man for this fanfi-"

"Guwaaack" Kagura vomited out close to Gin's shoes.

"Oi! Watch where you're puking!" Gin shouted as he jumped back.

*Pheeeeeee*

The sound of a whistle blaring through the police station caught their attention.

"Is a dog on the loose?" Hiroto said.

The group then looked up onto the walls and saw an old man with a scar running down his forehead and under his left eye jump down from above.

"Ha!" The man shouted in triumph.

*splat*

He landed straight into where Kagura vomited, causing him to slip and knocking his head onto the ground.

"Ow ow ow ow." The man held his head. "Whadda stench!" He pinched his nose.

"Hey!" A group of police officers with swords ran out of the police station, "Stop him! He's an escaped convict!"

The man moved, grabbing Kagura's arm and held her hostage.

"Stand back! Don't you care what happens to barf babe here?" The man said.

"You scum!" The officers grunted.

"Just for today, I'm…" The man mumbled something under his breath. Hiroto watched the whole spectacle with his arms folded. "Hey you, with the naturally wavy hair, and tomato head over there, can either of you drive a car?"

"Yeah." Gin replied.

"Damn it! Do you think you can get away with defying the law?!" The officers shouted, drawing their swords.

Hiroto shrugged and started walking away. "Have fun you three. Gin, make sure that Kagura doesn't end up in a restaurant, or she'll make us go bankrupt."

"Huh?! Where do you think you're going!" The man holding Kagura shouted.

"Sorry, but I left my cat on the stove." Hiroto waved, walking away.

"Bye-bye." Kagura waved with her spare arm.

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'It's gotten quite eventful these days, hasn't it?' Hiroto thought as he walked through town.

Walking past numerous stores, there would always be groups of girls giggling to each other as they saw him walk by, pointing and whispering to each other when blushing.

'Hmm, what should I have for dinner? Do we still have french fries left?' Hiroto was absent-minded as he kept strolling mindlessly through town.

Arriving in front of a tall building, Hiroto saw a long line of people outside of it, making a loud ruckus as they wore excited expressions on their faces.

"Hm? What's all this about?" Hiroto muttered. Walking to the front of the line, the people in the queue saw Hiroto bypass them all and started to get disgruntled.

"Oi! Don't skip the queue!"

"Line up like the rest of us!"

Ignoring their words, Hiroto walked up to someone who seemed to be in charge. Seeing Hiroto approach her, the event coordinator lightly blushed and said, "Excuse me, do you have a ticket? If not, you'll have to either line up at the back of the queue or enter the roulette for the chance to obtain a free pass."

"Ticket?" Hiroto asked.

"Hm? Yes, ticket. Isn't that what you're here for? The concert?" The woman said, confused at Hiroto's reaction.

"O-Of course. Say, do you think you could do me this favor and let me through? I really need to use the restroom. Please?" Hiroto said to the woman, walking closer to her.

"U-Uhm." The woman looked troubled, quickly glanced around, and shifted to the side. "Sure, it's just the restroom, right?"

Hiroto smiled, dazing the woman, walked past her, and said, "Thanks, I really need to go."

"A-ah. N-No problem." The woman said, absent-minded.

Walking into the venue, Hiroto looked around the hall and saw people running around shouting different orders at each other.

"Seems busy. The woman out front said this is a concert, but for who?" Hiroto muttered as he walked around.

Walking around, he could see a middle-aged woman with green hair and red glasses, pacing around anxiously with a cigarette in her hand. "Where the hell is he? Why has he not arrived yet?" The woman muttered to herself.

Hiroto watched her for a second, shrugged, and turned around. As he was about to walk away, he felt someone gripped his shoulder.

"You! You've finally come. It took you damn long enough, do you know how hectic it's going to get soon? And why aren't you in your uniform?" The woman said, turning Hiroto around to face her.

"Huh? I think you got the wrong guy here, ma'am." Hiroto said, waving his hands.

"Yeah, right. No use trying to get out of this job now." Turning to a staff member on the side, she pointed and said, "You! Bring him to get his uniform!"

"Y-Yes ma'am!" The staff member said, a bit scared of the woman.

He quickly told Hiroto to follow, who obliged.

'What did I just get myself into?' Hiroto thought.

Several moments later, Hiroto left the restroom to see the woman pacing around outside.

"Finally! There, now you look like a proper bodyguard." The woman sized Hiroto up and nodded.

Hiroto was currently wearing a suit that was designed for a bodyguard, with a pair of sunglasses on his face. Taking them off, Hiroto said, "We're indoors, why do I need these."

The woman shrugged and said, "Those don't matter. Now, like we discussed on the phone, once the concert is over you'll get your pay."

Hiroto's ears perked up, "Ah yes. Don't worry, I'll be sure to fulfill my duty to the best of my abilities."

"Whatever, follow me." The woman led Hiroto to the side of the building and to a room. On the door was a star with the name, Otsu written on it.

*knock knock*

"Otsu, It's me." The woman said.

"Come in!" A girl's voice called out from inside the room.

Opening the door to the room, Hiroto saw a girl of around 17 years of age sitting in front of the mirror. Her hair is dark purple, and her eyes brown. She was wearing a yellow kimono and humming to herself.

"Tsuu, here's your bodyguard for the day. He's…" The woman gestured to Hiroto.

"I'm Hiroto, pleasure to meet you." Hiroto did a slight bow.

Otsu turned to Hiroto and lightly blushed when she saw his face, but quickly recovered and smiled. "The pleasure's all mine, pig hat. I'll be under your care for today, tarantula conga."

Hiroto blinked for a couple of seconds. 'Pig hat? Tarantula conga? What the hell is she saying?'

*clap*

"Alright, that's enough for introductions. The concert is about to begin, are you ready, Tsuu?" The woman, Ichi, said.

"Yes! I can't wait to sign in front of everyone, Darth Vader" Otsu beamed.

'Okay, it's definitely not just me. I'm definitely not hearing things.' Hiroto thought.

"I'm sure you'll be great. Your parents would be proud of you." Hiroto smiled and complimented.

Otsu gave a sad smile and said, "Yeah…"

'Hm? Why is she sad?' Hiroto thought.

"Alright, enough of that. Let's get going." Ichi interrupted, leading Otsu away as Hiroto walked in front and cleared the path for them to walk.