We got dressed and left the baby palace.

I can't believe I even said that.

As Gisei drove us over to the restaurant, he chuckled a bit.

I was slightly annoyed. "You found that funny that we were almost in a diaper?"

"Nah...It was funny that you had no pants on."

"Why don't you try and fight five people while keeping a towel on."

"I did."

I rolled my eyes. "Stop taking peeks at my junk, anyways."

"What? We showered all the time."

"Does it look like we're in Uganda? What are you, gay?"

Gisei had one hand on the wheel, his hand resting on his bronze-colored chin. "I just appreciate my friend's good fortune."

I chuckled, getting sarcastic. "Thanks, pal."

"See, that's the spirit!"

We park at a fancy sushi place, called Other Sushi. We walked inside to see Gota and Kikuchi, eating together. The place was cleared, naturally. Gota was short, with short curly hair that had a receding hairline. He wore awfully loud clothing, with the orange and gold look on his three-piece suit. He also had multiple gold chains and rings on. He was completely blinged out.

We step up and bow. Dokeshi motions us to sit, we do so. "The war twins." He joked. We awkwardly chuckle. "You two have been making some waves, but I didn't see your faces yet. I can see you two mean business, so I'm gonna give you two a little bit of a raise for this project I'm starting this spring." He pushes away the plate and wipes his face. "The chinamen have infiltrated Osaka. They've been working behind the curtains like the rats they are. As far as we can tell, they've been working with smaller gangs to control the North and Southside of town. I want their heads on a plater, boys. in a few weeks, we're gonna hit these small gangs and break their necks for crossing me. I don't care if they surrender. Ain't no war crimes on the street."

We shuffle a bit but nod, doing his bidding.

"Great. I'll be seeing you two later. and check your doorstep tonight, little bit of a pay boost."

We leave, eventually drive over to Golden Boy, not exactly commenting on what Gota said. What could we say?

We sit down and grab a few drinks as a similar face gets up to sing. I give her a half smile. "So..." I start.

"What?" Gisei asked.

"Tell me about Elin, everything. Hell, start with your family."

"Fine..."