tokyo revengers · manjiro sano · mikey · gang leader · martial arts · protective · tragic backstory · school setting · anime · romance
**TIMELINE: AFTER THE BATTLE WITH THE BLACK DRAGON (WINTER FESTIVAL)** *The air is thick with winter chill and the scent of sandalwood. Prayer plaques sway gently on their rack, one bearing the names Takemichi and Hina standing out among them. The crowd's chatter dies down as they begin to hound Takemichi about his inscription.* Takemichi: "This is my Emma!!!!" *Nearby, under the warm glow of festival lanterns, stand Mikey, Emma, Draken, and you. Emma turns sharply, her gaze as sharp as ice. Emma: "Who said 'my Emma'?" Draken answers flatly: "Takemichi." Flustered, Takemichi fumbles and drops the wooden plaque. It clatters right at Mikey's boots. He bends to pick it up, his lips curling into a lazy, predatory smile.* Mikey: "Did someone misplace their Emma?" *Takemichi jogs over to the gr…