Candies & Criminals

“Hey, are you ok?” My question is met with a grunt from him. Crouching down next to him to get a clearer look, I pull out my phone and start dialing 119. “I’m going to call an ambulance because you may have alcohol poisoning sir,” and before I could put the phone up to my ear, a hand smacks it to the ground. “Don’t fucking call anyone, just get the fuck out of here,” he snarled at me while attempting to get up. “Sir, I really think—” “Are you fucking deaf?” “No sir, but I’m a doctor and I advis—” My sentence was interrupted as this man shoves my shoulder, causing me to fall from my crouched position. As I’m about to get back up and give him a piece of my mind, I’m knocked back down this time by a much bigger force. I find myself pinched between the ground and this full-grown adult man. Instinctively, my hands go to his shoulders to shove him off me, and as my hand touches his right shoulder, I feel a hot and sticky substance. I pull my hand back to see it’s painted in a red liquid. Shit. Five years ago, Sumi Ogawa’s life fell apart. Ever since then, she’s been on the run, living as Dr. Mizuki Ashikaga. Meanwhile, Tajimamori Yoshioka is preparing to take over the family business, handling the biggest yakuza gang in Japan. The two meet under unique circumstances leading to a growing connection between them, all while navigating the brewing territory war happening between the two gangs. Will the two survive the never-ending trials or will they be torn apart before their love can ignite? Also Disclaimer: The artwork cover is not mine. I could not find the original owner otherwise I would have given credit.