Chapter 20

Walking up like this is my new life goal from now on. I don't know how Kikyo did it and quite frankly I don't care. I wasn't sure about Shizuka before but let me just tell me that I was wilding. Rookie mistake. Won't happen again. Alas, all good things must come to an end. Or a brief respite in my case. I might have to face the consequences of my actions later down the line but I'll cross that bridge when I get there. Shizuka, our designated driver is fast asleep and isn't going to be waking up any time soon. I won't even try to.

Kikyo on the other hand is much more perceptive of her surroundings. She woke up when I moved and I was being careful too. We shared a short kiss before I asked where the keys were. Thankfully she told me they were with her. You never know with Shizuka, she might have left it in the car. I warned her about the people in the mansion and told her I would be leaving for a few hours. It's about time I did some looting. An outpost would be a godsend. Infinite storage. Look at me I'm on a roll. Infinite storage, infinite ammo, what's next? I don't know.

I also stop by Kohta's room to warn him about our guns. He's pretty enthusiastic about all this, you know because that's all he has. You know, I think me and him are the dream team. A real life symbiotic relationship in action. He's a marksman and I'm a manufacturer. He seems to get the severity of my words and promises to do his best with a salute. I guess being a fellow marksman helped improve my standing in his mind. Ok I really lucked out with this body. Maybe this isn't so bad after all.

I stop by Saeko's as well. She's doing great nowadays. She smiles more genuinely now. Crazy what dick does to a girl. She wanted to go with me but I shot her down. This is a solo mission. I'm not ready to explain my power to anyone. I don't think I ever will. People can get really crazy if you do. Talking about some trust bullshit and I won't take that lying down. I'll fight back and I might let it slide that I don't really love any of them. At least I don't think I do. Basically revealing my cards will ruin everything and that is not one of my objectives, ever.

I go over to the garage and smile when the water car is present. You see in my mind I was imagining some stupid kid or adult, doesn't matter either way, riding my shit around giggling like an idiot and I had to kill a few people because we wouldn't see eye to eye on that matter. Now I'm faced with the biggest decision of my life. Should I just kill 11 more people. In total I think I have about 400 points. Zombies are a slow grind but a morally white way of going about things. On the other hand killing people is much more rewarding but I wonder if that's really who I want to be doing as a person especially with how easy it would be to accomplish it too. I mean do I really need the main cast when I'm one of… no the most important person in the world right now. They should be grateful that I chose them. They should…

Okay, it's time I stopped this stupid train of thought. Too much television I say. You can't live comfortably with a dirty conscience. I'm fine with killing those who deserve it but I won't be ending innocent lives for pathetic reasons. They let me out of the gates pretty easily as well. What is with today? Am I the problem? Do I love conflict? Did I read too many generic Chinese novels? Do I have main charcter syndrome or lack thereof. Where's the misunderstandings that don't get resolved for at least twenty episodes? Where's the drama? The action? The spice? Oh well I won't complain. Anymore that is. I should be grateful.

Finding an outpost was easy. A nice little convenience store that has some but not much. People really left the junk food for healthier option? I don't believe it. If you're going to die anyway why would you want the last thing you munched on to be broccoli. Now all of a sudden people care about their health and waistlines. Fucking hypocrites. I, the real man only consume the things I like. No matter the scenario. You just can't trust anyone these days. Anyway, I might just be a gamer. The store fucking cleaned itself up when I made it an outpost. And to think Saeko wanted to come with me. Silly girl. I turn on loot goblin mode and clear the place of all its worth. It's not much but it's honest work. The I go around looking for more food, some meds and most importantly materials. Ammo can't really be found since this is Japan. Nothing I can do about that for now.

I would really love a bike right about now. If only I could go back to that other shop. What a wasted opportunity but I can carry more back to the outpost with the water car. The zombie bitches will have to hope for next time. In other news my guns take up two separate inventory slots. Whoever thought this was a good idea should get fucked in the ass, unless they're into that shit then they shouldn't get fucked in the ass.

It's been a few hours and I think I'm done for the day. Today might be the day Takashi puts his hands on Saya and I want to be there for it. If conflict doesn't want me I'll go find it myself. It's time I gave Romeo and Juliet some character development. Also Romeo and Juliet was a stupid play. I hate sad endings. Can't stand them. Why would you willingly choose to suffer? You do that already in your normal life. Anyway Romeo should have just waited it out. Everything would have turned out fine. Love can be great but it can also be too much. To say that you would rather die than lovewithout them is crazy and don't get me started on those who think their partner should do the same. I know some people might be joking but we all know that's not the case for everyone.

When I get back to the estate. I go through a minor checkup to ensure that everything is in order. When I'm asked why I went out in the first place I lie and use family as an excuse without missing a beat. Am I a pathological liar? No I'm just a survivor trying to make it in this cutthroat life. It's tough out here. I meet up with Saya who's chilling with Kohta in the garage. Kohta is messing around with the guns as usual. I wonder what he would think if I showed him my new puppies. Too many questions perhaps. Ones that I would have no answers to. Too bad bro. Maybe next time.

"Hey Saya. Did you miss me?"

"Hmpf. I didn't even notice you were gone,"

"… harsh" luckily that's what I like. I like stepping on people who like stepping on others. What can I say? I'm nice like that. Or maybe I have a humiliation kink? No I'm not turned on right now but I do want to put her in her place. Something to think about.

"So what do you think?" I ask no one in particular.

"About?" Saya answers. No surprise there. Kohta is deep in the zone. I don't think his mind registers what we're saying right now.

"This place, it's nice but we're not staying right?"

"Funny you should ask. We were just talking about that very same topic," surprisingly Kohta is the one who answers.

"So you were listening?" Saya says as she glares at Kohta.

"You're right. We're not but we should run this by the others first. We were just about to go and call them for a meeting anyway," Saya continues.

"Okay sounds like a plan. Let's go. Come one Kohta," I say as I get up from the hood of the car.

"Yes sir," Kohta salutes and stands at attention.

"Now you listen? Unbelievable, I'm surrounded by idiots," Says says as she throws her hands in the air.

A few minutes later

"Did we really have to meet here," Rei asks as she tries to cover herself up. Get over yourself, have you seen the other girls. Even Takashi wants a piece and he was suicidal over you not one week ago.

"Did you really have to get into an accident right before a big fight?" I have no self control and I am no longer ashamed of myself.

"Come on man lay off," Takashi the 'white knight' comes to the helpless damsel's rescue but I'll bid my time for now.

"Alright. You're right. It wasn't her fault," I raise my hands in mock defeat.

"So, what do we need to talk about?" Shizuka asks as she takes a bit out of a banana. Where the fuck did she get that?

"Whether we'll stay with this group or not," Shizuka's eyes widen at Saya's statement.

"As we are we have two options. Leave and maintain our independence…" I start.

"Or stay here where it's safer," Takashi finishes. He continues, "But do we really have to leave though?"

"Arent you the one who's usually complaining about being treated like a child," I ask.

"The streets have gotten worse and Saya's father has everything under control," he starts to walk towards Saya. My muscles tense up but I calm myself down. You can't convict a man of a crime he hasn't committed after all. That doesn't stop Saeko from noticing though.

"It must run in the family. You mother is also something else," I wonder with these types. Right now he's trying to butter her up when usually he wants little to do with her. One sided crushes can only go so far.

"Yes she really is. I used to be proud of her. I still am. She did all this in two days but… she could've…" totally understandable. My tsundere has never done anything wrong in her life. I know this.

"Takagi…" there it is. Won't even remember to use her first name but is presumptuous enough to think she'll listen to you. But what can you do? People know when you like them and will use it against you if they don't like you back. You can't tell me he's been dense since kindergarten.

"Use my… nevermind," oh? I can smell change in the air. I wonder what caused this?

"Don't talk about your parents like that. Now is not the time for that. It's hard for everyone right now," Takagi tries but fails to not not make everything about himself, also speak for yourself.

"You sound just like my mom," damn. Where's that damn popcorn machine? I would kill a man for that. Literally.

"I know they're amazing. I know that. They took action immediately and secured the house, their subordinates and the families around them. They're amazing, so amazing that they forgot about their daughter. So amazing that they didn't think I would survive so they didn't even try," man. She is on fire, you go girl. Express your emotions as you always should.

"Shut up Saya!" Takashi decides to forfeit his life and lifts Saya up by the shirt. This right here is that shit I don't like. If there's someone who doesn't deserve this bullshit, it's her. It's said you never really know a person until they don't get what they want. These are Takashi's true colors. A future wife beater in the making. I think. Maybe. Most likely. Either way this has to end, now.

Before the fool gets a word out I dash from my seat and plant a beautiful knuckle sandwich on that bitch's face so hard I hear something crack. Weird, I haven't cracked my fingers in a while. It gets the job done and he lets her go. I held back a lot because I know how destructive this body can be. I don't want to kill the man. I also doubt he's as sturdy as the lookism cast. It's more than enough for him though as his head bounces off the window and back into my hand which I hadn't retracted. Heads can bounce you know. Just like basketballs actually.

"You know I used to think I was too harsh on you two," I say as I grab the fool by the back of his shirt dragging him from his position on the floor to face Rei on the bed. "But now I know I wasn't doing enough,"

"I am 100 percent sure that the idea that your parents could give up on you does not even register in your minds. You know that they would never entertain the thought. Saya, your childhood friend is experiencing it and you stand here holding her up as if she was trash trying to tell her that her feelings are invalid because of yours. You! Takashi! The voice of reason in this group. Mister I'm gonna get off the bus in the middle of the night and follow my new girlfriend into the unknown for love," I say that last part in a mocking voice.

"And you," I point at the Rei who has a mixture of horror, worry and rage on her face as she looks at me. "Correct me if I'm wrong but not one week ago you were with another boy. Around the same time this piece of shit was depressed hanging around by the staircase because of you. You know how much he loves you and you use it against him. Only choosing him when it was convenient like he's some sort of consolation prize. And he's happy about it. Your shitty relationship is none of my business but if I see your sense of entitlement spread beyond the two of you I will shut it down so quickly that you won't even remember what it's supposed to be in the first place. Keep your dog on a tighter leash,"

"You!..."Rei tries to speak but I already rescinded those rights

"Don't open your mouth. I'll only hurt him,"

"That's enough Atlas," Saya says as she holds my arm.

"Fine. I'll take my leave now. I doubt we can talk about anything right now but what needed to be said was said. Think on it," I leave the room as the sound of moving vehicles get closer. It seems Saya's father has arrived. Good I also want to give him a piece of my mind.