Chapter 38: Yuuto

(At Ippei hideout, Kaaru was lying down on a chair as he reads a manga, Eito reads a book and Yuuto and Shin... Looks like Shin and Yuuto have settled themselves with a little game of chess)

YUUTO: Damn! (After he was defeated in the board game)

SHIN: Looks like I defeated you again.

YUUTO: I don't just understand the game that's all.

SHIN: Alright, I'll teach you. But first how about I teach you new things if we spend time together.

YUUTO: Huh? Do you want to train me? (While making a comical defeat face)

SHIN: Yeah.

KAARU: Well Mr. Shin, I guess he isn't interested since he's the strongest--

YUUTO: (Interrupted) Yes I'm interested.

SHIN: Well then. You got to prepare yourself.

(The door was opened as Hiro came in)

HIRO: Hey guys, look what I brought. (She said as Takashi came in)

YUUTO: Woah I'm so happy. (He said while pretending to say that, playing chess with Shin)

KAARU: Hiro, what's he doing here?

HIRO: He only came to apologize? He's now our new member.

KAARU: So we don't want him here.

EITO: Kaaru, it's okay.

KAARU: What do you mean it's okay. Didn't you remember when he tried to kill me.

TAKASHI: That's why I came here to apologize. So I'm sorry.

KAARU: (sighed) Whatever. (As he went back to sit)

TAKASHI: Thank you.

KAARU: I haven't accept your apology. That's why I said 'whatever'

TAKASHI: (Saw Shin and Yuuto playing the board game) Can I play?

YUUTO: Man I lose again!

SHIN: Do you want to play, boy?

TAKASHI: Yeah. (So he sat on Yuuto's chair as Yuuto left)

(Takashi moves his men while thinking and...)

SHIN: Looks like I won.

TAKASHI: I was close.

SHIN: But you did well than Yuuto.

YUUTO: Huh!!! (While reacted in a comical defeat way)

HIRO: Let me try. (She said as Hiro plays with Takashi and...) Wow he looks like he knows every of our moves.

KAARU: Let me see. (So Takashi saw it and said) Looks like we have to play to decide.

TAKASHI: On what?

KAARU: If I win, you are out of this place.

HIRO: Kaaru, that's unkind to say such a thing to our newcomer.

KAARU: Let the game decide, Hiro.

(So Kaaru and Takashi played with against each other and...)

TAKASHI: I won.

KAARU: That's impossible. That was a straight forward finished.

(So Yuuto played against Takashi and he won. Yuuto became angry and hits the chess as it flew and scattered)

(Time skip, Kaaru was surprised to see that Takashi has a critical thinking to the game)

KAARU: You're really good.

HIRO: (saw Eito who was still reading) Eito, you wanna play?

EITO: If I wanna play, that would be a waste of time.

(So everyone started calling his name for encouragement)

EVERYONE: Eito! Eito! Eito! Ei--

EITO: Okay okay.

(He said as he closes the book and sat on the chair to play against Takashi. Eito looked at him with an eye and Takashi looked at him back. The whole place as silent as Takashi and Eito started their game. The game took long and this is to decide on whether which of the two of them are smart. They started moving their pawns, bishops and the others and... Eito won! Everyone reacted and celebrated for Eito)

TAKASHI: Nice one. (He said while bringing his hand for a handshake)

EITO: Thanks. It was really a nice one. (As he shakes him)

KAARU: Way to go, Eito!

HIRO: Mr. Shin, would you also like to play?

SHIN: No, I guess I'll pass.

(The next day, Kaaru, Takashi and Eito were at a restaurant and Kaaru came in to serve them food)

TAKASHI: This place is nice.

KAARU: Yeah. You guys should enjoy. (And he seats) I remember when I was little, my uncle always take me here.

??: Who's your uncle and what's his name? (A waiter said while cleaning the table as he wanted to know, making Kaaru to be surprised)

KAARU: Mr. Niko.

MAN: You mean Nikomaru Kagawa?

KAARU: You know my uncle?

MAN: Yeah. He formerly works here as a cook and a waiter. And it's a good thing he got fired.

EITO: Excuse me.

MAN: The guy always mess things around after he joined some kind of a secret cult.

KAARU: (surprised)

MAN: If I have a uncle like that, I'll be out of this world.

KAARU: For just a man.

MAN: Look the guy's powerful. He's a manipulator and they are never to be trusted. (He said as he left)

TAKASHI: Forget about him. He doesn't know what he's saying.

KAARU: Yes he knows. I was working on an undertake research Andi found out that a manipulator killed a woman by tearing his body and taking some of the body parts. That happened last three months.

TAKASHI: Well they aren't like him.

EITO: Mr. Tan told you that, right?

KAARU: Yes. Both of us work on the research together. They were on a investigation as they saw him, then lost track on the killer and weren't able to find any information of his topography.

TAKASHI: So is that why they aren't trusted. (He said as he was eating fried chips and ketchup)

KAARU: I guess so.

EITO: So why did you government trust you?

KAARU: I don't know. Say, Eito you haven't told us about your past.

EITO: You don't need to know.

KAARU: I haven't seen your parents or visit your house. So why don't you share it with us.

EITO: No.

KAARU: Oh come on.

TAKASHI: Where is that your friend, who acts like he's a boss.

KAARU: You mean Yuuto?

TAKASHI: Whatever his name is.

EITO: He went to visit someone.

KAARU: He didn't tell you the person.

EITO: His dad.

KAARU: (surprised as he didn't know that he has a father and he still lives alone)

(Meanwhile, Yuuto went to Tokyo prison and sat on a small booth with glass partitions separating them from the prisoners, waiting for his father. Telephone are on each side in other for them to have a conversation)

(One of the prison officers came in with Yuuto's dad, who was handcuff and Yuuto was surprised to see him)

PRISON OFFICER: You have few minutes, Mr. Reiichi Naozumi. (As Yuuto's father sat on the booth)

(The two grab their telephone and started their conversation)

YUUTO: Hey dad.

REIICHI: Hey son. So glad you came for a visit.

YUUTO: It's been over years I haven't heard anything from you.

REIICHI: That's so nice of you. I'm sorry for what I did.

YUUTO: No I don't think it was your fault.

REIICHI: No Yuuto,it was my fault. I shouldn't have kill your mother in the first place.

YUUTO: (didn't say anything but looked at him)

REIICHI: But the memories I and Himeko enjoyed, I just want it back. And now all I see are the mistakes of my life. (As tears started gathering his eyes)

YUUTO: Dad, I'll make it up to you.

REIICHI: How Yuuto?

YUUTO: Let me call your lawyer or I may...

REIICHI: No don't call him. What I did is what I did, so I deserve to be here.

YUUTO: (Surprised while looking at him)

REIICHI: You still living in that house?

YUUTO: No. I decided to move since I know that place isn't safe. And I refuse to find a job like you said.

REIICHI: Jobs are scare, Yuuto. And it's really rough. So you go to school?

YUUTO: Yeah. I used to make money before.

REIICHI: When you don't have a job, how?

YUUTO: Well... (He didn't wanted to tell him since it was Dyna that used to pay him)

REIICHI: You didn't go to your mum's memorial?

YUUTO: It's today.

REIICHI: Yes. You didn't go?

YUUTO: No. I couldn't go, I didn't know it was today. I would have been there if I know.

REIICHI: If you reach there, send my kiss for her.

YUUTO: (smiles as he touches the glass partition with his palm and his father does the same)

PRISON OFFICER: Alright, times up. (He said as you took his father, as he said one last word)

REIICHI: Goodbye, Yuuto.

(Yuuto looked at his father leaving as he drops the telephone)

(After that, it was already night, Yuuto was heading home as he could hear singing in a church and decided to go inside. He walks inside and turns around to seeing people praying. He sees an empty seat and sat on it. He begins to have thought on what happened to his past and...)

(There was flashback)

(It took to the event when his dad, Reiichi was beating his wife, Himeko because he was high that is, he took a lot of drugs and wasn't able to control himself)

"I didn't do anything because I was weak. My mum died and my dad got arrested.

(Here it shows Yuuto watching his dad beating his mother while he was shock. And now shows when his dad was arrested by the police, being handcuff and leaving his house. Yuuto couldn't say anything because inside him he was scared)

"People wouldn't care about me, they will see me like a no better kid. I was bullied and left with wounds all the time."

(Here it shows little Yuuto on the ground dirty and wounded)

"After I got a job, I was fired because I was accused of stealing the boss money."

(Here it shows when Yuuto left his job while his boss yelled at him)

"I decided to help everyone who needed my help and they will pay me little by little"

(Here it shows Yuuto walking round the market)

1ST MAN: Hey Yuuto, can you help me give this bag to that lady on red.

YUUTO: (saw the lady on a red dress) Okay.

(He went to give the bag to the lady, who was busy looking for what to buy. The lady saw the Yuuto with the bag and collected it from him)

(Then the man pays him)

2ND MAN: Yuuto! I really want to thank you for what you did concerning my broken door.

YUUTO: That's okay sir. You can just call me if you need any help.

1ST WOMAN: Yuuto, can you help me sell for today. I'm about to go out.

YUUTO: Okay ma. (So he started selling for the woman till it was evening)

(The woman came back and was happy to see the money he makes)

1ST WOMAN: That's good of you. Why don't you take the money you earn today.

YUUTO: Oh thank you ma.

"I was loved by everyone who I help. I didn't have a place to stay, so I continue to stay at my parents house all alone and doing everything to just survive. I was fourteen years old when I started making money but my mum was dead and my dad arrested when I was six."

"I was on my way to see if I can help people around the market when I was stopped by some bullies."

1ST BOY: Hey you there.

YUUTO: (stopped walking and turned to the boys)

1ST BOY: I always see you here. Walking around helping people is your job.

YUUTO: (didn't say anything and was about to leave until he was stopped by other boys)

2ND BOY: Where do you think you're going to?

3RD BOY: Helping people, it's pretty obvious.

1ST BOY: (Searched his pocket)

YUUTO: Hey stopped it.

1ST BOY: Oh he even got some cash. You really earn a lot and I guess it's time for our share.

YUUTO: Give that back. (While trying to take his money back)

1ST BOY: (laughs) You can't stand a chance.

3RD BOY: Such a loser.

(So the 1st boy gave him a punch, making Yuuto to fall)

YUUTO: (became angry and suddenly, he mistakenly killed the 1st boy with his lightning and he was dead)

2ND BOY: What da! (While was afraid)

(Yuuto was shocked while looking at his hand)

"I didn't know what was wrong with me"

(Here it shows Yuuto wearing a fingerless gloves to cover the mark that was on his palm)

"I decided to leave my place and went to the military academy just to be strong."

(Here it shows Yuuto doing some of the military workout without his wearing a shirt, while hos six abs were shown)

"My days didn't last until I was expelled."

(Here it shows Yuuto leaving the school while everyone in the school looked at him)

"I moved to Tokyo"

(Here it shows Yuuto on a train while looking at his parents picture)

"Years later, I attended Tomoyuki and met some friends."

(Here it shows Yuuto walking with Dyna and his members)

"And I started threatening the young ones as it was used to me."

(Here it shows Yuuto bullying the students in his school and then Kaaru)

(End of flashback)

YUUTO: (kneels down and looked at the statue of Jesus, dying on the cross and said) I know what my dad was not intentional and try placing a heart on him to forgive him. All these years when life use to be sweet and finally turned out to be bitter. How can my dad do such a thing? (Someone came in the church while Yuuto said this) And the stupid me couldn't do anything! (As he was angry at himself) Nobody won't understand. (The person sat close to Yuuto and...)

??: Yuuto Naozumi.

YUUTO: (surprised while hearing his name and turned to the man seated close to him) Who are you?

HATSUO: My name is Reverend Hatsuo Maeda.

YUUTO: Reverend?... Do you know me?

HATSUO: I follow your footsteps since you started living in your home. The Lord spoke me concerning what has been happening to your family.

(Yuuto was surprised and there was a flashback as it took him to when he helped the woman sell till the evening, a man watched him and took him when he killed the first boy, a man watched him. And when he entered the train to leave his hometown, the man was on the train with him)

YUUTO: You followed me?

HATSUO: Are you surprised? I wanted to speak to you but the Lord asked me to follow you.

YUUTO: So why now? Why are you talking to me now?

HATSUO: I wanted to, since that you are now in the house of God. It was the lord's decision to speak to you.

YUUTO: I see. Was it because of my sin?

HATSUO: No. Back then it was quite a dog's life, you had a good life back then. Lovely parents, beautiful home and you always dream, big dreams.

YUUTO: And everything has been taken away from me... That doesn't matter anymore. My parents always took care of me ever since I was the only child.

HATSUO: And now you took care of yourself after everything changed. As the only one living alone, the responsibility has taken place. But you see you are younger than twenty.

YUUTO: You and I have never met before, yet we are the other side of the coin. Look is there anything you want from me just say it and never see me again.

HATSUO: (brought out a card from his pocket) Here's my card, my phone number and address are already written on it. Just in case you need something.

YUUTO: What do you have that is something I need.

HATSUO: Gist. Anything you want to talk to me about. I'm already here to give you guides. (He said as he got up from his seat) Remember if you believe in God, you chose to believe it.

(Yuuto was confused on Hatsuo's saying as the man left. After that, Yuuto got a text message on his phone as he checked it, it was Shin and saw his message as it said "See me tomorrow. You know what we are doing!." Yuuto drops his phone and heaved a sighed)

(The next day, Yuuto was walking to Ippei's shop and saw Shin standing outside. Yuuto was surprised as he was suspecting if he was really waiting for him)

SHIN: Ah you came, that means you saw my text message.

YUUTO: And what if I wouldn't come?

SHIN: You will always come. I know you very well. (This made Yuuto to look at Shin with a serious look) Come on, let's go.

(The two were seen taking a walk and Shin said this)

SHIN: Yuuto, you know you have to be very strong. As the eldest, you must be greater.

YUUTO: Yeah I know.

SHIN: I'm in no support between the four of you. I just want the best, that's all.

YUUTO: Hey, if that's what you think. Are you trying to say that I'm still weak. You are the strongest and I don't see any tips on how we can be just like you.

SHIN: You don't have to be like me. Be yourself and be keen to learn. You can be like that.

YUUTO: (didn't say anything as he understood what he mean by that)

SHIN: You are strong, Yuuto. I always say the four of you are weak, so that it will help you prove that you're not.

YUUTO: So why do you chose me as the first person to be trained, not Kaaru or anybody else?

SHIN: (sighed as he remember something and took him to flashback)

(There was flashback)

(It took to Yuuto when he was sixteen, as he is seen on a ring fighting a well bodybuild man. There were lot of screams from the people who were enjoying the fight. The man was about to punch Yuuto but he dodged that. Yuuto kicked the man face but the man makes a defense by blocking it with his two arms. Shin came and watched the fight and saw Yuuto. The man runs to give him a blow and Yuuto jumped up and gave him a kick, making the man to go back a little)

(The two started a hand and leg combats. Yuuto gave him a punch on his face multiple times. Bloods can be seen on the man's face and mouth, while the teeth were broken. Yuuto jumps and gave the man a powerful kick on his jaw as the bones were broken and the man fell and already gave up the fight. The audience were cheering for him as Yuuto won)

(Later at the dressing room, Yuuto drinks a bottle of water and Shin came to meet him)

SHIN: That was a nice fight.

YUUTO: (saw him as his face was a bit serious and said) Huh?

SHIN: I said that was--

YUUTO: Yeah I know that's why I said huh. Who are you some kind of a fan?

SHIN: No. I only want to talk to you.

YUUTO: (sat on a bench as the coach of the bodybuild wrestler came to meet Yuuto)

MAN: Yuuto, you are in big trouble. (He said as he gives him the money and Yuuto grabs it to collect it)

YUUTO: (started counting his money and after doing that) Six thousand.... Okay, what is it?

COACH: The man you wrestled is dead.

YUUTO: Then it wasn't my fault, he's the one that started the bet. So he deserved to lost.

This made the coach to be surprised and then leaves in anger.

SHIN: Your name is Yuuto?

YUUTO: (stood up while putting the money inside his pocket) If there's something you have to say, be fast with it. (He said as he quickly took his jacket and was about to leave until...)

SHIN: I need your help.

This made Yuuto stopped after hearing what he said.

YUUTO: Will I be paid?

SHIN: Only if you hear what I have to say.

YUUTO: Alright. (He said as he faces Shin)

SHIN: After the meteor crashed in Tokyo, it turned both men and women to manipulators. So it passed as a hereditary to some of their children. So the are likely to have the same powers.

YUUTO: (didn't say anything but only listen to what he was saying)

SHIN: After that, some decided to harm others with their powers.

YUUTO: So why do you need me?

SHIN: Because the way you fought that man was amazing.

YUUTO: So are you also a manipulator? The way you are talking to me, you know that I'm one of them.

SHIN: Yes I am.

YUUTO: Okay, where are we going to start?

SHIN: I will only teach you how to control your elements. It has been a difficult times since you have it.

YUUTO: Yeah. Okay, I'm ready.

(End of flashback)

(The two were seen facing at each other, getting ready to fight as the wind was beating against them. Shin then brought out his sword)

YUUTO: What! Are you really gonna use that? (While making a comical defeat face)

SHIN: Of course. (Runs with an incredible speed to give him a slice and Yuuto dodged that)

(Yuuto was surprised and couldn't believe that Shin would use a real sword to be fighting him. Yuuto uses his lightning power to strike Shin but he dodged that. The two started fighting in a skillful way: a man with a sword against Yuuto with his two fist. After that long combat fight, Shin kicked Yuuto, making him to land on the ground and as he was able to get up, Shin pointed his sword at him)

SHIN: Not bad. You are good at fighting with someone with a real sword.

YUUTO: Yeah. Thanks.

(They were seen at a fast food restaurant)

YUUTO: (eats a hamburger)

SHIN: (drinks a bottle of alcohol and after drinking a sip, he drops it on the table and said) How was it last night?

YUUTO: What? (While was confused as he stops eating)

SHIN: I heard that you visited your dad yesterday?

YUUTO: How do you know?

SHIN: I heard your conversation to Eito.

YUUTO: Oh right, now the four eyes have to tell you?

SHIN: He didn't tell me. I only heard you two conversation. You really missed him? It's still surprising me that you still have your father.

YUUTO: Yeah, I really miss him. And I know it's not his fault and I'll keep on saying it till I find out what the cause was.

SHIN: He was overreacted?

YUUTO: Totally overreacted. I didn't know that he would take excess of drugs.

SHIN: I'm sure he wouldn't have done that. Maybe he was manipulated.

YUUTO: My dad has never told me who gives him the drugs. (Shin didn't say anything but was only drinking, listening on what Yuuto is about to say) And besides, he is a doctor who studied medicine at the University of Cambridge.

SHIN: A doctor taking excess of drugs. So unfortunate.

(Suddenly, a robber on a black mask came in the restaurant and robs a man's bag)

MAN: Hey stop! My bag!

YUUTO: (as he saw that and gets up from his seat and runs to chase the robber)

SHIN: (was left still sitting on his chair) Yeah, so unfortunate. (As he drinks up his bottle)

(Back to Yuuto, who was chasing the robber. The robber turned back surprised to see Yuuto)

ROBBER: Huh? Who the hell is that guy?

(The robber continues to run until he saw a dead end, Yuuto came and saw the robber)

YUUTO: Hand it over.

ROBBER: You mean this. (As he shows him the bag) Come and get it. (He said as he throws it over the wall and the robber climbed up to make his escape) Ha! That boy can't get me now. (As he came down and proceed on his running, he turned and saw Shin, who blocked his way and looked at him with a serious face) Oh oh.

(Later, Shin came with the bag and gave it to the man)

MAN: Thank you sir!

(Yuuto came and started gasping as he was tired of running and saw Shin, who has already returned the bag)

YUUTO: How do you get the bag so fast?

SHIN: I took the shortcut.

YUUTO: So there was shortcut?

SHIN: Yes. I noticed that the route you took will lead you to a dead end. So I took the shortcut and eventually saw the robber.

YUUTO: Oh didn't know that.

SHIN: I'm tired. Let's get back going.

YUUTO: Okay. I really enjoyed myself today because of you. Thanks.

SHIN: (Smiles) Yeah, anytime.