Realizer of Death : The Reaper



Tenku looked in the direction the sound was coming from and found Akina approaching him. She was not alone as she was accompanied by a girl her age. Tenku knew her, but he had forgotten her name. If he remembered correctly, that girl was Akina's classmate.

"Akina? What are you doing here?" Tenku asked.

"That should have been my line. What are you doing here, and why can't I contact you? Don't you know that my mother and I are worried?" Akina asked in return. She walked closer to Tenku and looked at him with a severe face.

"Ah, I'm sorry for making you worry. My smartphone is broken for some reason. So I can't contact anyone for a while. Therefore, I came here to buy a new one." Tenku replied.

"I see. No wonder we can't contact you. I intended to come to your apartment but couldn't because my father forbade me. You should know how he treated you. He scolded me when he learned I wanted to see you. I can only stay silent and obey his words because I don't dare to go against my father's words." Akina explained and sighed.

"You don't need to worry about that. I know about your father's attitude towards me and understand your position. Your concern for me is enough. Thus, you don't have to force yourself to visit my apartment. Let alone going up against your father because maybe your mother will also be affected." Tenku shook his head and smiled.

He was happy after hearing Akina's concern for him. Of course, he felt that way since they had lived under the same roof for many years, and she had already considered her his family.

But if Tenku had to choose, he didn't want Akina to come to his apartment for fear that she would run into Wang Ruyue or Setsuka. While thinking about that, Tenku felt someone tug at his sleeve. He averted his eyes and saw Kohana wanted to say something to him.

"Who is she, big brother?" Kohana glanced at Akina and asked. Tenku wanted to answer her question, but Akina opened her mouth first.

"She is..." Akina looked at Kohana and thought she had seen her somewhere. She felt that the little girl's face was familiar, but she forgot who it was.

"She is my friend's little sister. I came here to buy a new smartphone and accompany her to spend the winter holidays." Tenku answered and looked at the little girl next to him.

"She is Akina. He was also a student from Suisei High School, and we had lived in the same house for years. His parents are the ones who have raised me after I lost my family." Tenku introduced Akina to Kohana.

"My name is Kohana. I am glad to meet you." Kohana said in a low voice and lowered her head. She is shy around strangers but can quickly become friendly once she gets to know them.

Although she is small, Kohana is quite clever. She didn't introduce herself with her family name because it might cause trouble for Tenku and Setsuka.

Kohana feels that Akina considers Tenku more than just a friend because they have lived together in the same house for many years. Therefore, their relationship is quite good. Kohana didn't want to spoil it by revealing her identity because that would indirectly tell Akina about the closeness between her big sister and Tenku.

"I am Akina Karitoshi. I am also pleased to meet you, Kohana." Akina also introduced herself and smiled gently because she found the little girl adorable. Kohana only nodded slightly in response to Akina's words and hid behind Tenku again.

"Then what are you doing here? Did you come to Shibuya for shopping or just sightseeing? Didn't you say uncle won't let you go out for fear that you'll see me?" Tenku asked.

"I'm tired of staying at home. Thus, I asked my father for permission to let me out and refresh my mind. I want to enjoy my winter holidays. Initially, my father refused to give me permission for fear that I might come to your apartment. But I insisted, and he let me go with some conditions." Akina said helplessly.

"Condition? What's that?" Tenku looked at Akina curiously. He wanted to know why he allowed Akina to leave the house. He knew Kouta's character, and there was no way that person would permit Akina even if she whined in front of him.

"First, I was allowed to go outside after my father installed a GPS chip in my smartphone. Second, I'm forbidden to come to your place. Lastly, I have to ask my friend to come to the house to make sure that I don't go to meet you. My father knew I couldn't go out alone, especially in this bad weather. Because of that, Narumi accompanied me to Shibuya." Akina said and looked at the girl next to her. Tenku nodded his head at her and the other party did the same in response.

Her name is Narumi Hashimoto, and she is Akina's classmate. Her face was sullen because Akina suddenly dragged her away when she saw Tenku. Narumi didn't know why Akina was close to Tenku. It would only hurt her because he was known as the weakest student in Suisei High School.

But Narumi couldn't say anything because it was none of her business. Although Akina is her best friend, she doesn't like meddling in other people's affairs. Narumi will only act if he tries to hurt Akina.

"I see. If so, enjoy your holiday. I will leave now because I have to buy a new smartphone." Tenku didn't want to linger in that place because he had to find a restaurant to have dinner at.

"Where are you going to buy a new smartphone? How about if I come with you?" Akina offers her help to Tenku. It was just an excuse to be able to go with him. Akina thought their meeting in Shibuya was destiny, and she didn't want to waste that opportunity.

On the other hand, Narumi was surprised when she heard that. They came to Shibuya to spend their vacation time traveling together instead of accompanying Tenku. She is irritated but stays quiet and doesn't say anything. Narumi hopes that Tenku will reject Akina's offer.

"That is..." Tenku hesitated to take Akina with him because he worried the girl would run into Setsuka and the others. He felt that it would create problems between them. Tenku wanted to refuse, but Akina quickly opened her mouth again.

"I know several stores that sell smartphones here. We might get a discount and some bonuses in that place. Besides, do you already know what smartphone you want to buy? The newest type is quite expensive.

If your money is lacking, then I can lend it to you. You can pay it anytime once you have the money." Akina tries to persuade Tenku to let her accompany him.

"Hmm..." After hearing her words, Tenku didn't know how to answer. He wanted to refuse but stopped his words in his throat when he saw the girl's face. Tenku sighed and looked at the little girl next to him.

"What do you think, Kohana? Is it alright if she comes to accompany us?" Tenku asked Kohana's opinion. After all, he had come to Shibuya to accompany her on her vacation, so he couldn't decide without hearing a word from her.

Akina looked at Tenku and then Kohana as she was confused about why he asked the little girl's opinion. But she hoped Kohana wouldn't mind her offer because she felt Tenku cared about her. In other words, Tenku would do as the little girl said. He would refuse Akina to come with them if Kohana objected to her offer.

"I think it's fine if she accompanies big brother to buy a new smartphone." Kohana quickly agreed. Even though Akina was a love rival of her big sister, she didn't have any animosity toward her. Kohana also showed that attitude towards Kirika and Wang Ruyue. She could even get along with the two girls.

Tenku was a little surprised when he heard Kohana's answer. He didn't expect that she would quickly agree without even thinking about it.

"Thank You." Tenku smiled and stroked the little girl's head. After that, he looked at Akina.

"Let's go now. Don't you know the nearest smartphone shop from here? You can lead the way." Tenku said. He wanted to quickly buy a new smartphone and go to a restaurant because he was worried that he would not get a table if he came to the place at dinner time.

"Of course. Please follow me. I'll take you to my regular smartphone shop." Akina said excitedly because she was happy that Tenku agreed to her offer. She didn't care who the little girl was. The most important thing is that Kohana doesn't prevent her from getting close to Tenku.

Afterward, she and Narumi walked ahead and led Tenku to a smartphone shop not far from that place. Narumi suddenly dragged Wang Ruyue a little away from Tenku and then spoke to her.

"Is it okay if you go with him? Didn't Uncle Kouta strictly forbid you to meet that boy? He told me to watch you and report to him if you visit Tenku's place. But you met him in Shibuya by accident. So what should I do now?" Narumi whispered to Akina. She didn't want Tenku to hear her words.

"He wouldn't suspect me since my location is in Shibuya if he looks on the map. This place is quite far from his apartment. So he shouldn't know that I went with Tenku. You could say it was destiny because we had met. Therefore, you don't need to do anything and accompany me. I'll treat you to dinner. So you don't need to worry." Akina said in a low voice and patted Narumi's shoulder.

"Fine! I'll shut my mouth! You must not forget your promise! Where we will eat, I will decide." Narumi quickly agreed.

She is a foodie. So Narumi was immediately tempted when Akina promised to treat him to dinner. Narumi's family's financial condition is not as good as Akina's. So she was happy after hearing that. Akina was dumbfounded when she saw her best friend's reaction. But then she nodded and smiled bitterly.

On the other hand, Tenku and Kohana were strolling behind them. Kohana looked at Akina and then turned her eyes to Tenku.

"Do you like her, big brother?" Kohan asked and pointed at Akina.

"Of course, I like her. We lived in the same house for many years, and he was also my schoolmate." Tenku answered calmly. Of course, he liked Akina as a friend. He didn't say that because he thought Kohana understood.

"Then who do you like the most? She? My big sister? Sister Kirika? Or Sister Wang Ruyue?" Kohana looks at him curiously. Tenku was speechless when he heard her words. He didn't expect the little girl to ask such a question.