A New Beginning

Izumi continued his walk home, his mind filled with thoughts of his worried mother and the incredible transformation he had undergone under Gun Sensei's training.

**Izumi:** (*thoughts*) "I wonder how worried Mom must be... but I'm so thankful to Gun Sensei. His training not only helped me shed all that weight but gave me the strength I never knew I had." 

As he touched his abdomen, he felt the newfound six-pack muscles under his fingertips. The change in his physique was astounding, a testament to the intense training he had endured.

**Izumi:** (*thoughts*) "I can't believe how much I've changed... physically and mentally. Gun Sensei's guidance has been truly life-changing."

Lost in his thoughts, Izumi couldn't help but wonder about his father, Amane, a man he had never met. Questions about Amane's death and his family's history weighed on his mind.

**Izumi:** (*thoughts*) "What happened to my father? Why did I never get to meet him? What's our family's story?"

Suddenly, as he continued his walk, Izumi found himself facing a group of twenty gangsters. They underestimated him, perceiving him as just a 15-year-old boy, unaware that he had been trained by none other than the Legendary Demon himself, Gun Sensei.

**Gangster 1:** "Look at this kid, boys. Easy pickings!"

Without warning, the gangsters rushed towards Izumi, thinking they could easily overpower him. But Izumi, drawing upon the combat skills he had learned from Gun Sensei, swiftly countered their attacks.

**Izumi:** (*calmly*) "You've all made a big mistake."

In a flash, he moved with incredible agility and precision, mirroring the moves he had copied during his rigorous training. His fighting style was a fusion of various martial arts techniques, and it left the gangsters bewildered.

**Gangster 2:** (*stuttering*) "W-what's going on? This kid's a monster!"

Izumi's combat skills, honed through months of dedication, were more than a match for the gangsters. With each move, he displayed the proficiency of a seasoned fighter. The gangsters soon found themselves outmatched and overwhelmed.

**Izumi:** (*determined*) "Gun Sensei's training has paid off, and I won't let anyone underestimate me."

Izumi's newfound confidence and combat abilities were undeniable, setting the stage for his journey to uncover his family's history and the mysteries surrounding his father, Amane.

As Izumi walked towards his home, he couldn't help but worry about how his mother, Mihuru, and his grandfather, Jake, would react upon seeing him. His transformation from a chubby boy to a fit and handsome young man was nothing short of remarkable.

**Izumi:** (*thoughts*) "I hope they won't recognize me right away. I've changed so much physically; they might not believe it's me."

After a few moments, he stood before his own house, his heart racing with anticipation.

**Izumi:** (*thoughts*) "Time to face the music."

Summoning his courage, he entered the house. Inside, he found Mihuru in tears, her father, Itsuki, and Chitose, both trying to console her.

**Itsuki:** (*concerned*) "Mihuru, he'll come back. We'll find Izumi."

**Chitose:** (*soothing*) "Don't lose hope, dear. He's strong, just like his father."

Izumi's arrival caused everyone to turn their attention toward him. Their expressions transformed from sorrow to shock and disbelief as they laid eyes on him. He was the spitting image of Amane, with the exception of his eyes, which were a striking shade of yellow, a reflection of Mihuru's own.

**Itsuki:** (*whispering*) "Is that... Amane? But how...?"

**Chitose:** (*in awe*) "He looks exactly like him, except for those eyes."

Mihuru, slowly and cautiously, approached Izumi, her eyes glistening with tears. She gently placed her trembling hands on his face, her voice quivering with emotion.

**Mihuru:** (*softly*) "Is it really you, Izumi?"

Izumi, overwhelmed by his mother's reaction, couldn't hold back his own tears.

**Izumi:** (*teary-eyed*) "I'm sorry, Mother... I'm so sorry for everything."

Without another thought, Mihuru embraced Izumi tightly, her tears flowing freely. The sight left everyone in the room in stunned silence. Izumi, now in his mother's arms, looked almost identical to Amane, save for those striking yellow eyes.

**Itsuki:** (*whispering*) "It's like... Amane has returned to us."

**Chitose:** (*amazed*) "I can't believe how much he resembles his father."

The reunion between Mihuru and her son, Izumi, marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, one filled with hope, unanswered questions, and the uncanny resemblance of a son to his long-lost father.

A Family's Secrets :

As dinnertime approached, the atmosphere in Mihuru's home shifted from tears and shock to happiness. They all gathered around the table, enjoying a meal together after what felt like an eternity of worry and uncertainty.

Amidst the laughter and conversation, Itsuki couldn't help but be curious about Izumi's journey.

**Itsuki:** "So, Izumi, what answers were you trying to find?"

Izumi hesitated for a moment, glancing at his mother, Mihuru, who looked both anxious and intrigued.

**Izumi:** (*carefully*) "I wanted to know about my father, Amane."

The revelation sent shockwaves through the room. Everyone's attention shifted squarely onto Izumi, with Mihuru's eyes welling up with tears.

**Itsuki:** (*surprised*) "Your father? Amane?"

Even Mihuru, though she longed for answers, couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions at the thought of revisiting that painful past. It was a subject she'd kept locked away for years, and the prospect of Izumi delving into it was both unsettling and intriguing.

Jake, Mihuru's father, couldn't contain his curiosity either, but he asked with a sense of caution.

**Jake:** (*gentle*) "What did you find, Izumi?"

With a clear understanding of the situation and not wanting to burden his family with the painful truths he'd uncovered, Izumi chose his words carefully.

**Izumi:** (*softly*) "I couldn't even find a single photo of him, and I think I shouldn't go deeper into the past."

His response put everyone's fears at ease, and a collective sigh of relief filled the room. Izumi reassured them with a small lie, one meant to protect them from the unsettling truths that lay buried in the past.

**Izumi:** (*with a smile*) "I won't be seeking for my answers anymore. I'm here now, with all of you."

The tension in the room eased, and the family dinner continued with smiles, knowing that some secrets were best left undisturbed, at least for now.

Then Izumi returned to his room after the family dinner, his mind racing with thoughts and questions about his mysterious family history. He couldn't help but wonder about the connection between the First Generation Legend and Amane. Although Amane had supposedly died 15 years ago, there seemed to be more to the story.

**Izumi:** (*thinking to himself*) "There's something hidden in my family's history, something that connects Amane, the First Generation Legend, and me. Maybe one day, I'll uncover those secrets. But for now, I need to focus on the present."

He lay down on his bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

**Izumi:** (*contemplating*) "It's been six months since I left for my training. Tomorrow, I'll go back to school. I owe Michan an apology for how I treated her before. She was just trying to protect me, and I shouted at her, made her cry. She's the most popular girl in our school, and I was overweight, but this time, things will be different."

Determined to make amends and start fresh, Izumi drifted off to sleep, looking forward to the new beginning that awaited him at school the next day.