"That'll be 11,000 Yen a body, Ms. Satou."
 
I pull out my chequebook and write one for 16,000Y and hand it to the officer.
 
"I'm so sorry about this officer, They get a little rowdy when they drink together. Here's another 5,000 yen, I'd like to make sure nobody in the press hears about this."
 
"You have my word."
 
Just then I see a beaten up and ragged looking Hideaki being escorted out of one of the drunk tanks. I give him a stern look, but all he manages to do is laugh. I stare him down and state,
 
"We'll talk when we get home."
 
He replies with a smirk,
 
"okay."
 
"Where's Niko?"
 
Just then we hear yelling coming from the second drunk tank. Niko is walking out backwards, yelling at the officer all the way.
 
"I don't give a fuck who you are, let me catch you on the street without that badge, Ima smack the piss right out'cha mouth, YA PUNK."
 
He see's us looking dumbfounded in the main hall and instantly replies,
 
"Fuckkkkiinnn EH! Thanks Kira, we had a rowdy night!"
 
"Shut up and get in the car."
 
"Geez, fine. No need to be all rustled."
 
we quickly walk out of the station and towards my old 2012 Lancer Evo. I start the car and start pulling away from the curb before the passengers doors are even shut.
 
"okay.... WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU TWO DO?!"
 
Hideaki doesn't even have the chance to reply, for Niko starts yelling from the backseat,
"MOTHERFUCKER CALLED HIDEAKI GAY! YOU THINK IM JUST GONNA STAND THERE AND LET HIM INSULT MY LITTLE BROTHER?!"
 
I look to Hideaki to see if he can confirm this,
 
"Well?"
 
"He didn't call me gay. He called me a Gaijin, but Niko misheard. I tried to explain, but he leapt over my shoulder and one punched the guy in the face. That started the shitstorm."
 
I try to keep an angry face but the laughter keeps building up inside me. before I know it I'm laughing as hard as a can. Even Hideaki and Niko join in. I calm myself down and wipe the tears from my eyes.
"Wow, now that's just over the top. Well, you're lucky I found out before the Press did. Remember, dipshit, your meeting with Mitsubishi and the press conference is in 6 weeks. You wanted to come back to take care of the Company for this FIRST and LAST time. If I knew you were going to just be getting into bar fights with random people I would have never even mentioned it. You have to be ready and be able to capture the public eye if you want the Zaibatsu to survive. So, to prepare for this we are taking a vacation. You guys are way too much of a heat-score in Tokyo."
 
Niko yells from the back,
 
"YO! we finally heading to Amsterdam?! I wanna get fucking RIPPED OUT OF MY MIND."
 
I reply with a sigh,
 
"No... Not Amsterdam, We're heading to Kamakura. We're staying at a resort that's on the beach and near some good clubs. I think that we all need a break. Plus Lilly wants me to check up on Hanako. She and Hisao are living down there now. We're heading there by train in the morning. We won't need a car because once we reach our destination everything is in walking distance. Is that okay with you, Hideaki?"
"Shit seems fine to me, Seems like a chill vacation. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city for something smaller."
 
"Good, I'm glad you agree."
 
Niko suddenly replies with dissent from the backseat,
 
YO! what about me? I didn't say shit!"
 
I calmly state,
 
"love you too, Niko."
 
It takes about half an hour, but we finally reach my apartment. Niko takes his place by passing out in the guest room. Hideaki takes a shower while I change into my Pjs and climb into bed. Once he's ready he climbs in as well, I put my head on his chest and am out like a light. The trip should be good for all of us.
 
The rush in the morning was the same as always, Niko and Hideaki were scrambling for clothes while I simply waited and counted down the minutes. We raced to the station and barely caught the train. We had to hurdle over other people and almost bulldoze through security. But when we arrived in our first class cabin and settled down, we returned to our normal selves. Niko passed out, a usual characteristic of him while on long trips. I decide to take advantage of this time and ask Hideaki something which has been bothering me since our time in Vancouver. I get his attention by waving my hand in front of his face. He takes off his headphones and faces me.
 
"Yo, whatsup?"
 
I take a deep breath and get straight into it
 
"Hideaki, why do you want to take control of the Zaibatsu? You said you hated your father yet you want to take over the thing which he loved most? If it's because of me mentioning it, I'm sorry. I di-"
 
He cuts me off abruptly
 
"Kira, It's not because of you that I want to take control. I'm doing this for personal reasons."
"What kind of personal reasons?"
 
"With my time in Vancouver I've seen people's lives been destroyed by the greed of the companies that employ them. When Harper was still in government he demolished the Unions, he gave the companies the ability to do whatever they want but with the promise that they would still lookout for their employees. That was fucking bullshit. They took away benefits one by one, and once they had regained every piece of money that was once used for employee benefits they sold away the company to the Americans to be scuttled. Men who were once able to provide for their families through this one job now had to find two or three just to compensate."
 
"That's horrible."
 
"That's exactly why I want to get at least some grip on the company. I'm doing it for those men who have families to support, not just because I want the Zaibatsu under my belt."
 
I was about to ask more questions but Hideaki quickly put his headphones back in and started staring out the window. His passion for this mission of his is amazing. It may not be the easiest thing to do, but at least it is noble. I didn't want to pry any further into it, so I decided to take one from Niko's book and take a nap.
 
Before I knew it I was being awakened by a exuberant Niko.
 
"Yoyoyoyoyoyo wake up! we're here!~"
 
"What are you, five?"
 
Hideaki is already at the door of our cabin and I quickly gather my things and head out the door with Niko close behind. As we step off the train and off the Platform I instantly spot Hanako and Hisao. Hanako has matured quite a bit from that delicate little flower that once was. She kept her sense of style though....unfortunately so has Hisao. I run up to her and give her a bear hug.
 
"It's been too long! Look at you! all grown up!"
 
"Thanks Akira, I'm glad to see you too."
 
It seems that Hanako has grown out of the adorable stutter that she used to have. I guess that is a good thing because it means she's been speaking to others and socializing more. I then hear Hideaki greeting Hisao with 'cheer' as he likes to call it.
 
"Fuckkkinn eehhhh you still wear sweater vests? give me a hug you stylish motherfucker."
 
I look to my right and see Hideaki lifting Hisao off his feet and squeezing the life out of him. Once he puts him down Niko goes in for what they call a 'bro-hug'. However, when Hideaki sees Hanako his demeanor changes completely. He calmly walks over and gives Hanako a very slow and delicate hug.
 
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Hanako."
 
"Same to you, Hideaki. I remember when you were up to my waist and now your taller than me and bulkier than me and Hisao combined."
 
Even Niko showed some kind of civility, with a raising his hand and calm,
 
"Yo."
 
I take a few seconds to collect myself and motion everyone that we should get going to the hotel. It's a nice day so none of us are complaining. during the walk we just end up talking about old times and the new chapters in our lives. Apparently Hisao is  in the process of obtaining his Masters in Theoretical Physics and Hanako is a Kindergarten teacher. Hanako was always a caring individual and I'm glad she found a job that would nurture that characteristic. Hanako has become a lot more outgoing. She suggested that we go to a resto-lounge in the evening because a trance group from the UK was going to be there, Above and Beyond. I've only heard a bit of theirs sets but I'm pleased with the quality of their work. Within 15 minutes we reach the hotel. Checking in is a breeze and our hotel rooms are quite nice. Hideaki, Niko and I are sharing a 3 bedroom suite while Hanako and Hisao are sharing a single kingsize room. Once our things are unpacked and we finally sit down on the furniture I explain to Hideaki that we will have to make time every day while we're here to discuss the future meeting with the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu.
 
"We must go through our own board of directors before even touching their emissaries, Hideaki. remember that"
 
"yeah yeah, let me handle that. besides, 51% of the shares are in my name right? they gotta listen."
I really worry about him, his overconfidence is really cute but it could get him into trouble. Just as we were about to discuss the marketing of this discussion we hear a knock at the door. I look at the time on my phone,
 
"Crap, It's 8pm already! we should get going, Hanako and Hisao and are probbably at the door."
 
We all get dressed as quick as possible and head out the door at the same time, Completely suprising Hanako. As we exit the hotel and get onto the street Hanako informs us of where we are headed.
 
"It's a place called Moana Makai. It's on the waterfront and they've set up a dancefloor outside the main restaurant. We can have our fill of dinner and then get straight to dancing. It's go going to be soo much fun~!"
 
Hanako begins giggling like a schoolgirl and Hisao only has a look of dread on his face. Looks like she picked up another hobby besides chess since the time we last met and knowing Hisao, He probably can't dance for shit.
 
When we reach the place we are seated quickly and immediately begin ordering. Hanako and Hisao order a light Ahi Tuna Salad with Spanish rice and a seafood pasta. I just get a nice Sashimi platter. Hideaki and Niko order more than all three of us combined with Wagyu steaks, muscle and scallop pastas, and butter chicken curries. Apparently they gained the ability to eat like this by doing a 6 month protein blast combined with constant graveyard shifts at the docks. Our food was given in a timely matter and Hanako, Hisao and I took our time eating. It was Hideaki and Niko who ate like hungry pitbulls, literally inhaling the food, yet doing it in a polite manner. Once we had finished eating, Niko and Hideaki began ordering drinks. They called down a bottle of Crown Royal and a $700 bottle of wine for Hanako and Hisao. We all toasted to each other's health and well being and began drinking. Hideaki and Niko we're ordering Coke after Coke for something they called 'chasing'. It was about 11pm when the restaurant announced that the dance floor had been opened and that A&B had arrived. We had finished most of the bottle of Crown and Hanako and Hisao had finished their wine. While Hanako and Hisao had already started hiccuping, Hideaki and Niko did not look fazed at all. As for me, I was getting a heavier and heavier buzz. Hideaki and Niko were the first to get up exclaiming,
 
"Come on~! let's go! they got a bar downstairs too, right?"
 
With that we were travelling down the stairs of the main floor's back entrance to the dance area parallel to the waterfront. There were tiki torches all along the beaches from the various restaurants, some even going into rock enclaves that were being coaxed by the waves. Hideaki and Niko were at the dancefloor bar ordering more drinks. I would have asked for more but that Crown was now beginning to kick in real good.
 
It was then that A&B began their set and the neon lights hit the dancefloor.
 
"HELLO JAPAN! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME GROUP THEREPY!?"
 
the crowd erupted into cheers and catcalls and as I looked to my right I see Hanako dragging Hisao giggling all the way,
 
"Come on honey~! Don't worry, It'll be fun~"
 
Suddenly I have another Crown and Coke thrust into my hand by Niko.
 
"Drink up Kira!"
 
I was never one to refuse a given drink so I chugged it and tried my best to keep it down. I'm really starting to get shitfaced now.  Hideaki then comes by and motions me to dance.
 
The entire floor is in a state of euphoria, people are swaying from side to side in unison and people are swinging glow sticks to and fro. Even Hideaki grabs some off a table and starts freehanding. He stops for a moment to point me in the direction of Niko, who is now grinding with a random female. With a laugh he gets back to freehanding. I'm really feeling the alcohol now, my mouth is feeling heavy and im beginning to sway beyond my control. I try to keep my balance and keep moving with the crowd by focusing on Hideaki. I never noticed how extremely handsome he is. His features are that of an ideal male and his smile could melt the heart of any woman. I'm surprised he hasn't got a girlfriend yet. I get closer to him. Every step I take he gets exceedingly handsome. I was about to hug him when i was taken aback by A&B announcing,
 
"ALRIGHT! everybody pair up! this one is for the lovebirds! LOVE IS ETERNAL!"
 
Hideaki stop. He goes over and puts the glowsticks on the table, when he returns he says he's going to go to the washroom. I say I might as well too, I had to get the liquor out of my system one way or another. Once I had finished I began to walking back to the floor. I saw Hideaki at the entrance to the floor, but instead of heading back onto the floor he takes a left and heads towards the beach. Where is he going? I better make sure he is okay.
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"Every fucking time, Why do they always have to have a couple's dance at these things. I should really drink more next time in case something like this happens again."
 
I walk down on to the beach and yet i can still hear the music from the club,
 
♫Slipping sideways, silver stars collide
And fade away just like our love that died
And there is nowhere in this universe to hide
From you tonight ♫
 
♫I've wrestled with angels all my life
Its always the haloes and the wings that keep you blind
And if I'd fought with all the strength I held inside
I wouldn't be out here
Alone tonight ♫
 
"Seriously?! fuck off."
 
I need to get the sound out my head. I walk into an enclave and begin taking my clothes off. Once I have nothing but my boxers on I begin walking into the water. A good workout usually clears my head, but this will have to do since I don't have weights around. I get out a couple of meters by butterfly stroking and then go from side to side. The water going in and out of my ears is good for drowning out the music. I was there for a good five minutes before I started hearing someone from the shore every time i surfaced. I stop and look back to shore. It's Akira. how did she know I'm here. I begin swimming back to shore. Once I'm back I walk back to where my clothes are and begin putting them back on my back is still wet and my shirt is new, so I keep it off.. Akira runs over to me and in a breath asks,
 
"H-hey! W-why'd you run off like that?"
 
"I didn't like the song."
 
"What are you talking about?! you love all kinds of Electronic music! you told me so yourself?"
 
I can't look at her without giving some kind of look of being troubled, so I look to the sea and immediately sit down with my hands over my knees and Akira immediately joins me.
 
"It's nothing"
 
"Bullshit"
 
"Seriously It's nothing! I'm fine!"
 
"I've known you long enough to know when you're lying. Spill it, Kiddo."
 
at this point the alcohol has already hindered my ability to handle my emotions so they begin to overpower me. With tears welling up in my eyes i state,
 
"Akira..... I-I'm alone."
 
"What do you mean? We're all here."
 
"I mean I have no one to love..... to call my own.... When the Dj called out the couple's dance, i just couldn't handle it."
 
She doesn't reply, my walls are beginning to crumble.
 
"It just really hurts, Sometimes I even stayed up all night so I don't have to go to bed. I've worked a graveyard shift or something so I don't have to go to sleep alone. Sometimes I just want to punch a wall and scream. No matter how hard I try can't find someone. I'm sorry ruining the good mood of the night, I just get like this sometimes."
 
Akira still doesn't say anything. She leans in and kisses me on the cheek.
 
"You're not alone"
 
"Thanks for the sentiment Akira."
 
Suddenly she jumps on me. I fall back and get the wind knocked out of me. That with the combination of my drinking causes my head to spin. When my vision focuses again Akira is sitting on my waist and holding down both my arms. I am completely taken a back. She leans forward and kisses the ring scar on my chest, and then kisses her way up my neck, on to my cheek, I push her away so she stands up again.
 
"K-kira. What the hell are you doing?"
 
"You said you we're alone Hids. You arn't. You have me, You've always had me."
 
"Akira, thats diff-"
 
She cuts me off,
 
"Don't you love me?"
 
"This is compl-"
 
"Hideaki, Do you love me? yes or no?! give me the truth."
 
"Yes. I always have and always wi-"
 
She leans in and kiss me full heartedly on the lips.
 
"I don't want you to be alone."
 
"Kira, We shouldn't do this."
 
"Really? cause I can feel the bulge growing in your pants. It's telling me we should."
 
She leans in and kisses me again.
 
"Let's begin shall we?"
 
She sticks both hands insider her t-shirt and begins shaking left and right. Just as she pulls out her bra from her sleeve she loses her balance and falls back onto my legs. once she stays there for a few seconds and doesn't move. All I hear is a tired groan. It seems as though she can't get up. I raise myself up and take a look at her.
 
"Kira? you okay?"
 
"Hmphrgrble"
 
seems as though she already passed out. I put my hands on my temple and take a deep breath.
 
" Исус Христос(Jesus Christ)"
 
I'd be lying if i said that I haven't thought about Akira in that way, But I don't know if travelling down that path is the right thing to do. there are an abundance of thoughts travelling through my mind. My phone begins to ring. It's a text from Niko. he's asking where I am for Hanako and Hisao have left and A&B's set is over. It's time to head back to the hotel. I put my phone back in my pocket and then procede to lift Akira off my legs and on to the sand beside me while i put my shirt back on. I also grab her bra and stuff it into her back pant pocket. I scoop her up into my arms and look down at her face.
 
"I will always love you, but the path you suggested is an uncertain one."
 
After delicately planting a kiss on her lips i begin walking back up to the club, by the time i reach there she has her arms around my chest and lightly groaning. I see Niko at the lounge entrance,
 
"Yo, Hanako and Hisao just left. I told them we'd catch up. What happened to kira?"
 
"She couldn't keep up with the CvetoJevic boys."
 
"Who can?!"
 
Niko and I share a laugh and we begin to walk back to the hotel. It's going to be a long six weeks.