"Just A Side Character" [ TokRev x F.reader ]

[45] End of it

"Stop this, Mikey-kun!" Takemichi had interfered again. "You can't do something like this! It's wro-"

A punch to the face interrupted Takemichi, and it follows along with Kokonoi trying to stop Mikey, but to no avail.

Mikey picks Takemichi up by the collar, punching him continuously without stopping. And I... stood there, my legs heavy. I wanted to intervene, to stop him, but I was mostly scared of what he might do.

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"Hello?" I looked around the reception desk, and a receptionist suddenly came running through the halls. "S-sorry! Hello! May I help you?"

"I'm here to visit Hanagaki Takemichi, where's his room?" I asked, softly smiling.

"Oh, of course, ma'am. Hanagaki..." She began searching inside her desk, rummaging through organized folders. "Aha! Room 10, Ma'am"

I bowed kindly, "Thank you"

And began my journey to the injured boy.

It was after the battle when both Inupi and Kokonoi brought Takemichi to the hospital, and I went home. He was unconscious for exactly three days, and I came to visit on the third day, where he'll finally wake up.

As I reached his door, I knocked, and heard a voice. I twisted the doorknob open and went inside, setting eyes on the tired main lead, and Kononoi who was sitting by his side. "Hanagaki-san"

"A-aomori-san... hello.." Takemichi said, his voice weak. "Did I interrupt something?"

Kokonoi shook his head, "Not really.  It's about time for me to go anyways. I've been busy dealing with the aftermath of the war of the three titans" He stood up from his chair.

"I see. Thank you, Hajime-san, for taking Hanagaki to the hospital"

"Mhm, Later" And he left. I sat on the same chair he had sat on, and laid eyes on the other.

"Hanagaki-san... Long time no see" I tried to smile. "I've been kicked out of Rokuhara"

Takemichi's eyes slightly grew wide. "Kicked out?"

I hummed as a yes, "The Haitani's didn't want me getting involved with them anymore. Especially when Rokuhara's... been merged in with Kanto"

I clenched my fists. "I'm so sorry, Hanagaki-san"

The boy looked at me confused, but kind of get what I meant. "I've been... what, gone for 2 years, right?"

"Not sure... But I guess so..." Takemichi looked down on his hands, he was still so empty after what had happened.

"Where have you been all this time, Aomori-san?"

I gulped, not knowing how to explain my situation. But I had to.

With a deep breath, I began my story.

"Hanagaki-san. I'm not," My lips quivered. "I'm not from this world"

I could imagine the look on his face, and I took a glimpse. He wasn't as surprised as I expected, but there was still a hint of curiosity. "I came from another universe, or- well- I leaped into another universe, which is here"

"W-what? Leaped into another universe?" He repeated, his voice sounding doubtful.

"Yes. Back in my world, this life you're living in is just an anime show" I looked at my hands. "That's why I always knew when to come at the right time..." I recalled those 'right times'... Battle on Christmas eve, Emma's death, Draken's.... "Well barely"

"I was stabbed in my own world, and magically appeared here," I continued. "In my world, I was in a coma for a few months, while I lived out my second life here"

"When I was stabbed by Kiyomasa, I was brought back to life in my world for just a while" I said, my voice carrying out the words softly and carefully.

"Which meant I got out of my coma, until you saved me from my murder, which made me revive back into your world" I rambled.

"Agh... I know it seems confusing, but yeah- This is the only way I could explain to you" I sighed.

Takemichi stared at me, his brows furrowed in deep thought. For a moment, I thought he might laugh or dismiss my explanation, but instead, he nodded slowly.

"That... that kind of makes sense, in a weird way"

I blinked at him in surprise. "It does?"

He chuckled weakly, wincing as the motion tugged at his injuries. "Aomori-san, after everything I've been through... The time-leaping, the wars, the deaths... Your story isn't as unbelievable as it sounds. If anything, it makes me feel less alone"

Relief washed over me, but it was tinged with guilt. "I'm sorry, Hanagaki-san. I didn't mean to keep this from you... or anyone. I only did because I wanted to protect you guys, not burdening you with what I knew"

Takemichi shook his head. "No, I get it. I really do. But what happened 2 years ago? You just... left after the war with Tenjiku"

I hesitated, my hands gripping the edge of the chair. "I was filled with guilt at that time... Unfortunately I have what I call 'Audience vision', which lets me see some parts of the story taking place even when I'm not there, or like future visions"

"I heard Draken-san telling you... 'If only Y/n was the one who died instead'" I smiled bitterly, and he looked at me with guilt.

"Ever since that day, I chose to not show myself to you guys anymore. Thus, I... distanced and hid myself from you all"

"It was immature... too selfish of me to do that, and I only realized it now"

Takemichi’s expression softened, a mix of guilt and understanding flickering across his face. "I never wanted you to feel like that. Draken-kun… he was grieving. Emma-chan’s death broke something in us, and I think we said things we didn’t mean"

I nodded slowly, "I know that now— Hell I shouldn't even be talking about Draken-san right now—"

"It's okay, really. I'm fine" He tried to force a smile, barely hiding the turmoil in his mind.

For a moment, neither of us spoke. The weight of everything, my confession, his battles, the aftermath of the war, hung heavy in the air.

"I’ve lost my place in Rokuhara, and with Kanto Manji rising, things are only going to get more dangerous. But... I want to help, Hanagaki-san. I want to make sure you succeed. Even if it means putting myself in danger again"

He looked at me with his tired eyes, unable to read his expression.

"You're not alone in this, Hanagaki-san"

"Thank you, but..."

"I really am fine. Please don't involve yourself with me anymore, 'kay?" He smiled slowly, but... It still felt forced.

"And... Call me Takemichi. I'll call you Y/n"

"Sure, Takemichi"

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