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Akame's death
The next morning, Akame moved slowly. The house felt too big and too quiet without the loud, messy presence of her father. Part of her wondered if she’d been too harsh. Was he suffering somewhere? Did he regret it?A soft knock came at her door. “Akame-sama,” her chauffeur’s voice called gently. “The car is ready. You are running late for school.”“I’ll be down in a moment,” she replied, taking a deep breath. She shoved her books into her bag. She had to be strong. Mr. Sullivan had warned her. Her grandfather would have wanted her to be strong.She hurried downstairs and slipped into the back of the waiting black sedan. The car pulled away from the ryokan, merging into the morning traffic. She stared out the window, watching the serene cityscape blur past, lost in her thoughts.They were on a quieter, tree-lined road leading to her academy when a large, unmarked white van suddenly swerved in front of them. Her chauffeur slammed on the brakes with a curse.Before he could react, th
The Cartel boss
That evening, the house was quiet again—eerily quiet. Akame had locked herself in her room, her cheek still red from the slap, her heart torn between rage and heartbreak.Meanwhile, Yuji sat in his bedroom surrounded by the smell of perfume and alcohol, two women giggling beside him. But his laughter had faded long ago. His eyes, bloodshot from drink and frustration, burned with bitterness.He had lost control of his daughter, and worse, of his access to money.That night, long after the women had fallen asleep on the bed, Yuji stepped outside into the cold air, lit a cigarette, and stared at the dark city skyline. His thoughts were ugly.He muttered to himself, “She thinks she can defy me. She wouldn’t have any of it if it weren’t for me. That money... it’s mine. I'll take it back even if I have to kill her.”The ember of his cigarette glowed red as his mind drifted toward a dangerous thought. If Akame wouldn’t listen to reason, there were other ways to reclaim what was “rightfully
The final straw
The late afternoon sun cast long golden shafts through the windscreen as Akame’s car pulled into the sweeping driveway of the Yamamoto Ryokan. Ever since her father's returns everything had changed for the worst.As the chauffeur stepped out and opened the car door, Akame gathered her bag and stepped out quietly. Her expression was drawn, her eyes shadowed with exhaustion.Her entire day at school had been unbearable. Whispers about her father followed her down every corridor. It got worse when she overheard a group of her lowerclassmen gossiping about her on the balcony. “Did you hear? Akame's father bought three Ferraris in one week.”“My eldest sister said he threw a party in Ginza — two million yen on champagne alone!”“He’s draining her fortune already. How embarrassing for her.”Akame couldn't confront them. She knew that every word they said was true. For the rest of the day at school, she kept to herself and said nothing to anybody. Back to the present, the chauffeur shut t
A request
Yuji stood over Akame, his hand still raised, his chest heaving. “Don’t you dare talk back to me!” he roared. “You’ve ruined everything! Everything your grandfather built, you’ve just handed away!”Akame’s vision blurred with tears. She clutched the side of her face, trembling violently, unable to meet his eyes. His face was monstrous, consumed by years of bitterness and drink.“Father,” she whispered weakly, her voice quivering. “Please stop. You’re scaring me.”But Yuji only snarled, pacing like a wild animal. “You think this is over? I’ll get that money back,” he muttered darkly. “If I have to drag that Sullivan man here myself, I’ll do it. I’ll make him pay.”Akame pressed her palms together, silently willing herself not to cry louder. Her cheek still burned from the sting of her father’s hand. Her knees wobbled as she struggled to her feet, holding herself upright only through sheer will.“Please excuse me, Father,” she whispered, bowing slightly, her voice trembling despite he
Akame and Yuji
A soft knock sounded on the shoji screen of the ryokan's most luxurious suite."Enter," a gruff voice called from within.Akame slid the door open and stepped inside. Her father, Yuji, was seated on a cushion before a low table laden with the remnants of a lavish meal and several empty sake bottles. He was currently pouring himself another cup, his movements unsteady.Akame knelt on the tatami mat a few feet away, her back straight and her hands folded delicately in her lap. She bowed her head deeply."Father," she said, her voice soft. "Welcome home. I... I have missed you."Yuji grunted, not looking at her as he downed the cup of sake. "Missed me? Is that so?" he slurred. "You have a strange way of showing it, living in luxury while your father scrapes by in the gutters.""I did not know where you were," she pleaded gently. "But you are here now. I am so glad." She took a careful breath. "Father... I can see you are in pain. I want to help you. I can get you the best doctors, the
The private airfield
A black car pulled onto the private airfield where Barry's jet stood ready, its engines humming softly and patiently. Sebastian stood at the foot of the airstairs. He opened the car door for his master, but Barry didn't immediately climb out. He sat still for a moment, his gaze distant, before finally stepping onto the tarmac. He didn't head for the jet, instead he turned to look back in the direction of the city. His brow furrowed. He couldn't take his mind off Akame."Sebastian," Barry began, his voice tight. "I have an uneasy feeling about leaving Akame behind with that man."Sebastian closed the car door softly. "The young mistress made her choice, Master. She feels it is her duty to help her father. It is a noble, if misguided, sentiment.""That's just it," Barry countered, a frown etching deeper lines on his face. "It's not a sentiment, it's a trap. She's just a child, Sebastian. A brilliant, strong-willed child, but a child nonetheless. She isn't prepared to handle a manipul
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