April 5th 5:20pm
Itona, who was just coming home; Dad I got home early just like you asked, Dad? Dad where are you?
Itona just as he entered the dining room; Da…
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
The 15-year-old spiky haired boy then fell to his knees in a state of pure shock and disbelief, in front of him was his father soaked in blood and completely lifeless as he sat on a seat at the dining table, tears began running down his face.
Itona; why, why, WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
3 years ago, Jeremiah Josuke Wilson, my brother, saved the city of New Heiwa, the da-gen clan and probably the world itself, I'll never admit this to his face, but I respect and admire him more than anyone else alive, as for me, the past 3 years I've been going to the gym, training with a sword and coping over a girl who may or may not be dead. Still as one can Imagine, having a brother like that can lead to an inferiority complex which I've been able to suppress by using it as fuel for my self-improvement and my motivation to get better. However, it's not like I want to be like him, I just want to be better than myself even become someone better than him… anyway, that's enough about me for now so…
April 6th 10:00am
Tom on his way to a restaurant; *I wonder what I should get at Ichiraku; ramen, soba maybe? I should probably take Rose there some time, she'd like the place, also isn't that…*
Tom while waving; Hey! Itona!
Itona; oh it's you.
Tom; hey man, I was just thinking of what to have at Ichiraku.
Itona; ok.
Tom; also, what's wrong dude? You look more down than when we 1st met. Did something happen?
Itona; don't worry, its nothing really.
Tom; ok, now I know you're lying, we've known each other for years' bro, just tell me what's on your mind.
Itona then stood quiet for a few seconds then said, fine let's talk.
Later at Ichiraku…
Tom; ok, now that you've had some breakfast, do you want to talk now?
Itona, who just swallowed his food; *sigh* here's the thing…
A short explanation later…
Itona; so that's what happened.
Tom; …
Itona; you're not going to say anything?
Tom; I'm sorry.
Itona; you're sorry?
Tom; listen, I shouldn't have pressured you like that into answering me back there…
Itona; it's alright, it's alright, the truth is, I've never trusted anyone till I met you, and ever since then you were like, the closest person to me which is why, just telling you this, makes me feel better. Honestly, my life would have sucked if it weren't for you, Tom. Thank you.
Tom; you give me too much credit, I know what it feels like to have a parent taken away from you so suddenly. I'm just doing what anyone would do in your case.
Itona; that's a lie. Anyway, there is something I need to tell you in private.
Later at Tom's house…
Itona; I would have invited you home but my house is regarded as a crime scene, so I can't return for a few days, anyway can I stay here in the meantime?
Tom; sure, you can stay at the guest room for now.
Itona; thanks. Now then, last night, before I called the police, I noticed something strange about the painting in our dining room, it was just above our dining table, it was tilted, I found it strange because it was screwed to the wall, so that shouldn't be possible. I then looked behind it, and found this note behind it.
Then Itona handed Tom the note, it said,
Son, if you are reading this, I'm already dead. Listen, I need you to burn this note when you're done reading it immediately. The truth is, I was killed by a guild of assassins called Black rose, the Tsukuyomi clan. Listen, I don't want you to be alone, there is an old friend of mine named Hamato in a dojo not very far from the house, he will tell you everything you need to know when the time is right, so be patient with him, no matter what he tells you. I just hope you'll understand. If there is one thing I ask of you son, it's to stay alive, please, live your life to it's fullest, I've lived mine to the fullest with no regrets and I want you to do the same. I leave you with all my earthly possessions, use them all as you see fit, just remember, no matter how you live your life, no matter which route you choose, I as your father will always support and love you and always, do anything in your power to protect the ones you love.
-Your loving father.
Tom; wow, it's deep.
Itona; it is. There's a lot of things I have to think about and process as well, but for now I have to ask.
Have you ever thought of banging Rose?
Tom, shocked by the question, spat out his water; WHAT? WHERE DID THAT COME FROM!
Itona; I'm just asking because you guys have been going out for a while and…
Tom; hey! Just because we're going out doesn't mean we need to get physical! Also weren't we talking about your dad.
Itona; we were, but I'd just stay bummed about it if we just kept talking about it also, I just asked if you've ever thought about it and you're this freaked out?
Tom; why won't I be? You just spawned that question out of nowhere!
Itona, while smiling at his friend; …
Tom; what's so funny?
Itona; I was just trying to jokingly lighten the mood nothing much, the truth is, I thought you had no romantic feelings toward rose whatsoever, but seeing you react like this, I guess I thought wrong?
Tom; wait, what?
Itona; Your reaction is priceless. anyway, back to the matter at hand.
Tom; hold on, listen, there's nothing going on between Rose and I got it? I just let her date me because I thought it would help me get over something.
Itona; oh, alright then. You're still hung over Tsubaki right?
Tom; please let's not go there.
Meanwhile in Jerry's room…
Jerry on the phone; hey dude, are you there yet?
Jake, who just arrived in Heiwa; I got here hours ago. Anyway, why are you calling me?
Jerry; just reminding you that just because I'm not there, doesn't mean you should just slack off.
Jake; as if you're the reason why I study anyway.
Jerry; anyway, I hope Heiwa does you good also you better not be seeing another girl besides Nino.
Jake; what?
Jerry; you heard me, just a few days ago you got horny over us just talking about that bro we saw at the store.
Jake; So? Anyone would get horny over that!
Jerry; me and Tom didn't as well as Itona.
Jake; wasn't Itona the same one who brought it up?
Jerry; fair point, still the day after that while we were in that hot spring I just mentioned how Rose was holding hands with Tom, and then your Snake began to grow and…
Jake; listen! Alright, I'm not going to cheat on Nino ok!
Jerry; fine, I was just messing with you anyway.
Jake; cool.
Jerry; especially since you two practically did it before you went back so…
Jake; I didn't go all the way you, idiot!
Jerry; of course not.
Jake; I hate you, asshole.
*hangs up*
Jerry on his bed; *I wonder how Lisa's doing, last time I heard from her, she was in Sweden after leaving the US. I hope she is enjoying traveling across the world. I should probably visit her sometime. *
Later that day…
Tom; I guess; this is the place.
Itona; I think you should wait here for a bit; I'll signal when it's all good.
Tom; alright.
Then, Itona stepped into the traditional style Japanese house,
Itona; hello! Mr. Hamato! Are you here? *I guess no one's here. *
Then as Itona was about to go out the front door his foot triggered a trap door and he fell into the basement.
Itona; That hurt, what the hell?
Then Itona looked in front of him and saw a door with light passing through it, he then opened the door and saw…
State your name and your business.
At that point, Itona felt a gun behind his head and said, Sorry for breaking in, I'm just looking for someone named Hamato and…
?; oh, so you're looking for the boss huh? Now, what do you want with him?
Itona; my father, Hamura Shoto was killed recently, he told me to meet with him.
?; oh, so that's how it is, THEN GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!
Itona; Huh?
?; YOU HEARED ME! GET DOWN ON THE GROUND
NOW STAY STILL STAY STILL OR I'LL SHOOT GOT IT!
Itona on the ground; alright, alright.
Bahahahahahaha, bahahahahaha (laughter)
?; you should see the look on your face right now, get up already.
Itona; What the hell?
Hamato; so you're Hamura's boy, I was expecting you to come by a little later to be honest, but since you're already here, Yes, I am Hamato, your father was like a brother to me. His death was unfortunate to be honest, I've never met a man like him.
Itona; so, what do I do now? I know the black rose was responsible for my father's death but I only came here because I wanted to know what to do next, I'm just on my own.
Hamato; oh, right, boy I want you to listen and listen carefully to what I have to say.
Itona; why though?
Hamato; Because, I was the one who killed your father.
[EOC]
Crash!
Tom; ouch! Sorry, I thought you were taking too long and came to check on you? Anyway, what's going on?