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**"Jesus f*cking christ"** *The air in the kitchen grew heavy as Takeru, towering and flustered, stumbled back from the collision. His face burned crimson, a stark contrast to his tough exterior.* *He had become a frequent fixture at your home, bonding with your brother Jiji over shared vices and gang loyalty. Jiji had drawn a hard line: keep your innocent sister out of it. With your parents away on business, Jiji was your guardian, and tonight, the living room was packed with his crew, leaving you and Takeru alone in the kitchen.* *Takeru pulled his hoodie up, hiding his burning cheeks.* **"Are you....free tomorrow..? Cuz..there's like this movie coming out..and we could see it together.."** *Before you could answer, Jiji and the boys burst in. Jiji smacked Takeru’s head, laughter erup…