Dramatical Murder - The Womanizer

The Womanizer

Aoba: Hmm, was it faster to go this way?

Ren: Yes.

I walk through Aoyagi street while having Ren navigate.

~

In this quiet road between buildings, a familiar tag art is drawn here and there on the walls.

Beni-Shigure. Koujaku's team.

Rib teams clain their territory by drawing their tag art. This area was Koujaku's team's territory.

The size of Koujaku's team is not very big. Rather, not very many arer aware of Koujaku participating in Rib.

He's popular among women, and therefore irritates many guys. He fights very often.

But he has never lost.

Before even he himself was aware, many male fans followed him because of his consecutive victories, and a team was formed just like that.

Still, because he's taking care of them without being cruel, I think his character must also appeal to them.

If you rely on him, you can't really complain.

Lots of team members gather because theu adore the leader, and they come to resemble the leader somehow.

Maybe because of that, here in Benishigure's territory there are lots of men wearing Japanese clothes without a hakama.

If you just glance at them they may look evil, but they're all good guys.

They help old ladies with heavy luggage, or look for a missing child's parents.

That's why Beni-Shigure's popularity is pretty high in the Old Resident District.
That's also thanks to Koujaku... perhaps.

???: Yo, Aoba.

Aoba: Hiya.

I exchange a greeting with a member I'm acquainted with.

Some other members are talking happily with a police officer.

The Old Resident District's police aren't the most honest bunch of people, but depending on money or their mood they may mingle with the inlanders.

Some Ribsters use them to gain information or have things overlooked.

Well, whatever suits them.

As I continue walking down the street, I hear an awfully high-spirited voice come from in front of me.

A group of three with one man and two women walk towards me, the women sniggling up to the man and pushing and shoving while walking.

Woman 1: Oh, stop it, silly Koujaku-san!

Woman 2: But I love that about you too!

Koujaku: Ahahahahaha!

Aoba: .....

...I knew it.

Of course, the guy walking sandwiched between the two women is Koujaku.

I didn't want to have bump into him in this situation...

I want to avoid them, but they keep coming closer and I have no choice.

Koujaku: Oh, well if it isn't Aoba!

Aoba: ...Hi there.

Koujaku's face draws into a cheerful smile.

Beni: Aoba. Ren doing okay?

Flying next to Koujaku is his Allmate, Beni. Ren's face peeps out of the bag.

Ren: I'm here.

Beni: Hoo, I see.

Woman 1: Oh, Koujaku-san, is this your friend?

The woman glances at me with judging eyes.

Koujaku: Yeah, a childhood friend.

Woman 2: Oh, is that so? This boy?

...Well then, I'm sorry that the amazing Koujaku's childhood friend doesn't measure up to the man himself.

Even though we call ourselves childhood friends, it's not like we were always together when we were small.

Originally Koujaku was from the mainland, and came to this island with his mother.

He was on the island for about 3, 4 years, and then returned to the mainland with his mother again.

During that time was a little vacant period, and about three years ago Koujaku suddenly came back alone.

I was surprised when he came back because he had become quite sturdy, but the faces and gestures he made when he laughed and the way he spoke hadn't changed at all.

Then we started to hang out together again, and he often comes to visit my home to eat Granny's home made cooking.

Koujaku: What now, what's the matter with you?

Aoba: What do you mean?

Koujaku: You don't look so hot.

Aoba: ! ...It's nothing, really.

Koujaku: Really? That's good then.

I act calm, but deep down I'm actually surprised.
I definitely still have a small headache.

Do I really look that sick?

Koujaku: Are you working now?

Aoba: Yup. Unlike somebody else.

When I say this sarcastically, the women standing on both sides react before Koujaku can.

Woman 1: Well! It's not like Koujaku-san is playing around, you know!

Woman 2: Yeah, even now he's only escorting us during his work.

Aoba: .....

Koujaku: Oh don't say that. Although, it's true that when I'm with such cute ladies, I can't get any work done.

Woman 1: Kyah!

Woman 2: Oh, Koujaku-san!

Every single time, when he says things like that, wouldn't anyone else just be completely on edge...?

Beni: It's shameful for a man to refuse a woman when she offers herself to him, right?

Koujaku: Exactly. Women are the treasures of the world. They're soft and tender, and will gently embrace a man. That's why cherishing women is a man's duty. Am I right?

Koujaku puts his arms around the women's shoulders.

Woman 1: Kyaaaaah!!!

Woman 2: I could die happily right now!

...

Aoba: ...Well then, I'll be going.

Woman 2: Hm? Wait a minute. Hey!

As I stand completely disgusted and also completely ready to leave, one woman calls out to me.

Woman 2: Here, I knew it. There's some dirt on you.

The woman's skinny fingers reach out and lightly dust the collar of my jacket.

Aoba: ...Ah, thanks.

Koujaku: As expected. I love throughtful women.

Woman 2: Hee hee. ...Oh?

The woman who is happy about being praised by Koujaku suddenly looks at me as if she realizes something.

Aoba: ...?

Woman 2: Now that I look at you, you have long hair, don't you?

Aoba: ...!

Woman 1: Oh, that's true. I didn't notice.

Woman 2: Hee hee, that's kinda cute.

Woman 1: Looks like a woman's hair!

While laughing teasingly, one of the women reaches out her hand.

[Choice]
-> Shake her off
-> Hesitate