On the other side of the call Kyota Rikatsu maintained his ill-disposed attitude.
“I see no reason to play friends with you. So, what do you want?”
“Alright. Then, I will cut to the chase and not waste anymore of your time. Send me the exact location where Imamura Sato is.”
It took Kyota several seconds to recover from the shock those words had caused. He stood there staring in a daze, whilst his brain struggled to understand the purpose behind this startling request. Then, alarms bleared off inside his head and he became extremely apprehensive.
“What do you need the address for?”
“I have my own reasons. Do I really need to share them with you?” Asakura retorted mockingly.
He knew his tone might be too much, but he didn’t want to give out too many details regarding his feelings.
Just as he expected, Kyota didn’t seem too pleased with his words.
The man’s voice trembled slightly. If one were to listen carefully to his tone, they would be able to pick up the boiling fury he was currently fighting to hold back.
“Asakura, you are the one calling me, asking for something. Yet, you still dare act all high and mighty?”
“Kyota, I know we have started off on the wrong foot, but ever since then we have worked rather well together. Granted it hasn’t been too often that we had a chance to collaborate, but we still did good business every time. So, why don’t you cut me some slack, will you?” Asakura let out a long, tired sigh. “There are some things I want to talk to Imamura Sato about face to face.”
“Are you bored to death working for that company?” Kyota asked with a sneer. Then he couldn’t stop himself from adding. “Or are you perhaps interested in him?”
“Mh. I am.”
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“Are you kidding me?”
Kyota’s mocking words were accompanied by a derisive snort.
Hearing that person’s attitude, Asakura’s temper finally flared up. He didn’t want to waste anymore time. So, he gathered his focus and pressed on with a furious resolution.
“Kyota, does it seem like I am joking?! Do you really think I have nothing better to do than to call you at this time of night in order to argue with you?!” he paused. Seeing how the other party remained silent, he continued in a calmer manner. “Trust me, I was very serious when I said I am interested in Sato-kun. At this point, I still don’t understand it very well myself. But one thing I do know, and that is the fact that I might hit someone if I don’t see him soon.”
“You’ve gone mad.” Kyota retorted, the grimace he was making could easily be imagined from his tone.
“You think so?”
“I know so. Do you understand what you’re saying? Have you any idea what the consequences could be if you pursue this matter further?” Kyota asked, getting more and more riled up with each word he spoke.
“There can only be mutual feelings or rejection, Kyota. I see no other outcomes.” Asakura stated simply.
Kyota scoffed.
“Then, have you ever thought how the world would see him if you were to get together? Can you imagine the newspaper headlines? ‘Actor has fallen in love with the main investor. Is it love or business?‘”
Kyota’s scornful tone travelled through the phone and hit Asakura in the head like a sledgehammer.
Indeed, he had never thought about what would mean for Sato’s career if they were to become a couple. Especially considering what had happened to him in the past. But that was only because he had never imagined the possibility of Sato feeling anything for him in the first place.
Perhaps it was the experience he had with Keita, but Asakura was prone to believe that he was undeserving of love. There was also the fact that he still didn’t quite understand his own feelings very well.
Hearing nothing from Asakura’s end, Kyota misinterpreted his silence as defeat and he sneered.
“I thought so. You don’t think about anyone else except you. With your money and power at your command you feel that everyone has to bow before you.”
“Stop talking like an idiot!” Asakura’s abrupt shout broke the silence and turned the already unpleasant atmosphere into one charged with tension. “That was just one time and I apologized afterwards. Aren’t you a Director now? Why do you keep holding a grudge?”
“You’re asking me why?” Kyota’s voice trembled with suppressed fury. “Because I had my path cut by you many years ago and I still hate you for it. Don’t think that by accepting your help I forgot what happened before.”
“Don’t be such a small-minded person. Trust me, you’re better suited for HoshiAkari Entertainment. That company wasn’t good for someone with your temperament.”
Hearing this, Kyota snorted coldly and then fell silent.
The other man didn’t say anything either and they spent a full minute in complete silence. Only the sound of their breathing could be heard. Each was drowned in his own thoughts and feelings, neither being able or willing to show the other party the consideration he needed.
After what seemed like an hour, Asakura was the first to break the silence. He let out a long sigh, his voice coming out deep and heavy with emotion.
“Would you give me the address… Please?”
Kyota flinched, the hand holding the phone trembling from the shock.
‘Did Asakura Ryuu just say ”Please’? Damn! Have the poles reverted or is the world coming to an end? Never could I imagine this obnoxious person to speak in such a pleading manner. And for something like this no less. Is he really that serious about Sato-kun? Is it to the point of being willing to throw his pride to the dogs? Begging for something he could find out from someone else… Is he indirectly asking for my consent? Or is he perhaps stating his claim and letting me know not to intervene? Humph! Aren’t you being too full of yourself, Boss Asakura Ryuu?’
After grinding Asakura inside his head for a while, Kyota ultimately replied to the question.
“I can give you the address, but you must promise me one thing.”
“What is it?”
Asakura’s tone didn’t change one bit. It was as though he wasn’t the least bit affected by Kyota’s reply. Sensing this, made Kyota boil with annoyance. He let out a low grunt, then firmly stated his condition.
“If you get him hurt, I don’t care who you are or what your backing is. I will make you pay for it. Do you understand, Asakura?”
To his surprise, Asakura let out a low chuckle. The reverberations of that cheerful sound continued to ring inside Kyota’s ears moments after the laughter ceased. He frowned, wondering whether the man on the other end was mocking him.
“Understood.”
Asakura’s voice was light and fragrant as the morning breeze. It caused goosebumps to rise on Kyota’s arms. He quickly ended the call, not wanting to hear that person’s voice any longer.
On the other end, Asakura remained standing still, the phone clasped tightly in his hand. He was mulling over everything that had been said, considering his feelings and future choices.
A moment later a soft ding came from his phone. Kyota has sent the address.
A/N: This is it for this weekend’s update 
I hope you all enjoyed it. See you all next weekend!
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Ehhhhh!!! I see someone finally starting to understand his feelings! Yeah!
I’m so excited for the next chapter- I do hope that Sato-kun has been staying as far away from the demon spawn as possible!
Thanks for the chapter <3
Mhmmm, he is finally learning and growing up 🤭 Took him long enough though xD
Well, we just have to wait and see what Sato has been up to 😁
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I wonder how it’s going on Sato‘s side… His ex didn’t pester him, did he ?
Thank you for the chapter (๑°꒵°๑)･*♡
Hmmm, I wonder 🤔 The next chapter will perhaps answer these questions 😁
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