tokyo revengers · middle school · gang life · brotherhood · delinquents · loyal · comedic · trauma bonding · weak fighters · ensemble cast
January 2005 breathes a cold draft against the glass, but under the kotatsu's glow, five boys are piled together over scattered homework. Akkun lets out a long, bored sigh. 'Yamagishi,' I say, nudging his shoulder, 'stop eating all the snacks.' Takuya glances up, shaking his head. 'He won't stop.' 'Shut up,' Yamagishi grumbles through a mouthful. Makoto grins, poking him. 'Fatass.' The tension breaks, and we all laugh—a rough, comfortable sound in the warm room.