Doctor: "He's good to go he just needs to rest for a few days and it will heal."
Natsuki: "Didn't I tell you I'm okay Mitsuri?"
Mitsuri: "You said that but it's good to make sure you know?"
Natsuki: "Whatever so how can I repay you?"
Mitsuri: "Repay what do you mean?"
Natsuki: "You're paying for the hospital bills right? I can't let you do that."
Mitsuri: "Why don't worry about it it's not a big deal."
Natsuki: "Even if it's not a big deal for you for me it is so tell me what you want me to do."
Mitsuri: "What do I want you to do? I can't answer you so suddenly and..."
Natsuki: "And? What?"
Mitsuri: "Nothing."
Natsuki: "You're thinking why would I need to repay you when I'm a delinquent and a troublemaker is that right?"
Mitsuri: "No it's not like that."
Natsuki: "Don't worry I'm used to it people misunderstood me I can't blame them since I'm trouble maker but even if I'm one I can't leave you alone until I repay my debts to you."
Mitsuri: "Debts? You're exaggerating I don't plan to make you pay or anything like that."
Natsuki: "Then why did you help me?"
Mitsuri: "Of course, you're my classmate why would I leave you alone when you're bleeding I'm there when that happens."
Natsuki: "You're there? Now that I think about it you suddenly appear. Wait are you following me?"
Mitsuri: "Me? Following you? I'm not..."
Natsuki: "If you're not following me then look at me."
Mitsuri: "Yes I'm following you do you have a problem with that?"
Natsuki: "No I don't have and it's your choice good for you you didn't get involved in the fight."
Natsuki: "Next time don't worry about me when I'm fighting it's normal to get beaten up. And I'll feel bad when you get hurt because of me."
Mitsuri: "... What are you saying so suddenly? Ah, don't tell me you..."
Natsuki: "I'm not!"
Mitsuri: "..."
Mitsuri's father is worried since his daughter isn't at home while waiting for Mitsuri someone told them that Mitsuri is in hospital.
Dad: "Mitsuri are you okay?"
Mitsuri: "What? Dad? What are you doing here?"
Dad: "I'm worried since you're late and then I heard that you are in the hospital what happened?"
Mitsuri: "Calm down Dad I'm not hurt he is."
Mitsuri then points at Natsuki.
Natsuki: "Hello I'm sorry if you're worried that Mitsuri is late it's my fault."
Natsuki lows his head.
Dad: "Huh? What happened to you, boy?"
Natsuri: "Ahh, this..."
Mitsuri: "He got hit in the head by a baseball bat he even pass out for a second and then he beat the guy up what a monster."
Dad: "You get hit in the head? And you still manage to beat someone?"
Natsuki: "W-well yeah, I'm used to fights..."
(Natsuki: "What's with this old man he looks familiar.")
Mitsuri: "Dad about the hospital bills I used my allowance but it's..."
Dad: "Don't worry about the hospital bills I'll take care of it."
Natsuki: "Don't worry I'll try to repay you in any way I can."
Mitsuri: "You don't need to do that right Dad?"
Natsuki: "But I insist let me repay you."
Dad: "Well if you insist I can't turn down your offer so how about you do what I tell you to do how about that Natsuki-kun?"
Natsuki: "All right, wait how did you know my name?"
Dad: "Mitsuri always talks about you in our house she said that you're a troublemaker and you're annoying not following the rules."
Mitsuri: "Dad! Don't tell him about that."
Natsuki: "..."
Dad: "All right, then Natsuki after school accompany Mitsuri to our house and then we'll have a talk is that good for you?"
Natsuki: "That's ok with me but what about Mitsuri?"
Mitsuri: "I'm fine with it if it's only that."
Dad: "Then let's go home Mitsuri and Natsuki see you tomorrow."
Natsuki: "Yeah, thank you very much."
They left.
Natsuki's POV
Ah, I remember now I met that old man in the town once and...
A Man lately is curious about the activity of Natsuki and he heard that even though Natsuki works alone he got some territory in the areas around here even though this area is small most of the territory he has don't have that much delinquent around as if they're not allowed or something.
Hoshino Toshiaki.
The Next Morning
Arriving at school is the exact opposite people there are Natsuki the unpopular one and then there's Mitsuri who is very popular.
Natsuki: "Tsk... It's still hurting."
Hanako: "Natsuki are you alright? Just what happened to you?"
Natsuki: "Someone used that girl to lure me out so he can take me out luckily I only pass out for a second and beat him up."
Hanako: "Well your strong that's expected why don't you take a rest for today?"
Natsuki: "Nope this is nothing and I still have something to talk about with Mitsuri."
Hanako: "With Mitsuri? Why?"
Natsuki: "She helped me yesterday and it turns out I'm indebted to her so we're going to her house after school."
Hanako: "What! Her house why?"
Natsuki: "Her dad tells me if I want to repay them I need to go to their house and don't worry once I'm done with this it's the last time..."
Hanako: "Last time? What do you mean by that?"
Natsuki: "Don't worry about it."
Hanako: "Okay if you say so? But what's with that last one?"
Hanako asks in her mind.
The day passed like any normal day and it was time to visit Mitsuri's house.
Natsuki approaches Mitsuri's desk their classmates are shocked and watch it.
Natsuki: "Mitsuri shall we go now?"
Mitsuri: "Ah, Natsuki yeah just wait."
Natsuki: "Hurry up."
Mitsuri: "Just wait and why are you in such a rush?"
Natsuki: "Nothing."
They exit the room together
"What's with them?"
Their classmates ask
Natsuki: "Where's your house anyway?"
Mitsuri: "Don't worry about that our driver is coming to pick us up."
Natsuki: "As expected of a high-class lady like yourself."
Mitsuri: "I'm not that high class you know?"
Natsuki: "Is that so? Well if you say so that's it."
Mitsuri: "Now that I'm talking to you you're quite talkative are you and you have a rough way of speaking."
Natsuki: "Shut up."
Natsuki averted his eyes blushing.
Mitsuri: "Quite a shy boy are you?"
Natsuki: "Damn quit teasing me."
Mitsuri: "Hahaha, you're a funny guy."
Natsuki: "Funny me?"
Natsuki points to himself and asks Mitsuri."
Mitsuri: "Yes you are who else is here?"
Natsuki: "Me?"
Mitsuri: "Yup, looks like the driver is here come on."
They entered the car and while in the car they stop talking until they reach Mitsuri's house."
Natsuki: "It's big..."
Mitsuri: "This is normal."
Natsuki: "Normal this house? It's 5 times bigger than our house and we're only renting it."
Mitsuri: "Ehh?"
Natsuki: "Surprise are you? I'm living an average life unlike you."
Mitsuri: "Ah yeah now that you mention it, anyway let's go Dad is waiting."
We entered the house and we were greeted by maids
Maids: "Welcome Home Mitsuri-sama."
Mitsuri: "Yeah I'm home."
Maid: "Oh we have a visitor?"
Mitsuri: "Yeah, he's my classmate Dad needs to talk to him."
Maid: "Okay, welcome."
The maid now to Natsuki and Natsuki bowed back."
Natsuki: "Sorry for intruding."
Maid: "Such politeness, take care of Mitsuri-sama okay?"
Natsuki: "O-okay?"
Mitsuri: "What are you saying? Come on Natsuki let's go."
Natsuki: "Then If you'll excuse us."
Mitsuri's Dad is waiting.
Dad: "Mitsuri and Natsuki-kun you're finally here."
Natsuki: "Thank you again for yesterday."
Dad: "Don't worry about it anyway I've got some favor to ask of you is that alright?"
Natsuki: "Yeah I'll do anything if I can, so what is it?"
Dad: "Can you become Mitsuri's bodyguard?"
Natsuki and Mitsuri: "What!?"
Mitsuri: "Wait wait, Dad what's with this?"
Dad: "Listen Mitsuri other companies are being Aggressive some intel says they targeted heirs of other companies so it's good to be safe."
Natsuki: "Wait but you can hire a real bodyguard right?"
Mitsuri: "Yeah that's it why would Natsuki need to guard me?"
Dad: "He's the only one I can trust right now if anything else."
Natsuki: "But... I'm not a pro like any other."
Dad: "No no, you're a perfect fit for the job your good at fighting right?"
Natsuki: "Yeah but with only delinquents I don't think I stand a chance other than that."
Dad: "How many territories do you have now?"
Natsuki: "Five or six? I'm not so sure about it but it's probably five."
Dad: "That's expressive enough."
Mitsuri: "Wait wait, what did you just say?"
Dad: "Territory? Once someone beat them on their turf the winner takes it."
Mitsuri: "You're saying you have that much?"
Natsuki: "Well..."
Natsuki scratches his cheeks."
Natsuki: "Yeah I guess?"
Mitsuri: "Just what the heck are you doing in your life?"
Dad: "Anyway Natsuki-kun I need you to accept this job and you need money anyway right?"
Natsuki: "H-how did you know about that?"
Dad: "I have my ways so will you accept it?"
Natsuki: "Yes sir I'll accept it don't worry I'll protect Mitsuri with everything I can."
Mitsuri: "What!?"
Mitsuri blushed at Natsuki's words.
Natsuki: "I need money anyway so it's just perfect since I lost my part-time job."
Dad: "Then it's settled? Every morning you're going here to pick her up and after school too is that okay with you?"
Natsuki: "Yeah that's perfect thank you very much."
Natsuki bows his head.
Dad: "Yeah take care of your mother."
Natsuki: "Yes I will that's why I'm doing this."
Mitsuri: "Wait what's this got to do with your mother?"
Dad: "Mitsuri see Natsuki's mother got sick so he needs money to pay for his medical bills."
Mitsuri: "Your mother is sick?"
Natsuki: "Yes she's always working for us that's why..."
After talking Natsuki left.
Mitsuri: "How did you know about that Dad?"
Dad: "About Natsuki-kun? He's a son of my old friend."
Mitsuri: "Old friend?"
Dad: "Yes I'm just repaying them and he saves me once."
Mitsuri: "Natsuki did?"
Dad: "Yes, even though he's a delinquent he has a good heart don't be fooled Mitsuri by outside appearances and rumors surrounding him. Anyway, it's getting late. Let's go to sleep."
Mitsuri: "Okay?"
Mitsuri's POV
Why Dad has that much trust in Natsuki?
Chapter 4 ends.