The sounds a man's hearty laughter echoed in the hallways near the hospital waiting room. "Why would you be scared of such a thing? That is just stupid."
Hiro then looked at Diaz as he answered in panic. "I am a monster Diaz! A monster that can kill people without a second thought. I should be locked up to prevent me from hurting other people. I am dangerous…"
Diaz then crouched in front of Hiro and said in a firm voice full of conviction. "Hiro, do not mistake weakness for virtue. Being harmless is not an admirable trait. No one is impressed if a lamb is meek. Nor if a lion is fierce. People admire a lion that can control its nature and a lamb than exhibits bravery."
Hiro then tried to understand his guardians words as he listened. Diaz then continued to explain. "So what if you are a monster? Having the ability to kill people but choosing to stay your hand is true strength. Lacking the former is merely being a weakling, while missing the latter makes one no more than a mindless beast.
"Balancing the two is what makes one just. Never apologize for being a monster. Strength is the only way to protect your family in the future. "
With His guardians's words Hiro felt a burden lifted off his chest. The young man gained relief when he understood the wisdom behind Diaz's teachings. The burly Caucasian then further added in jest.
"Even girls know of this truth, that Chiharu girl, I remember you asking why she said you could never be more than friends despite you giving your all for her right?" Hiro then nodded with a bitter smile.
"Thats because nice guys give the feeling of impotence both in a fight and in bed. Ever wonder why most chicks go for a bad boy types? It is because those guys despite being assholes give the feeling that they can protect the women from harm. If even the girl finds you too nice, she will believe you are useless if danger shows up.
"While most women are not logical, these types of things are ingrained in their blood. Remember Hiro, a woman wants a bad boy that is only kind to her, while guys want a nice girl that is only bad for him. There is a lot of wisdom in this saying. Truthfully I won't be surprised if that girl comes back to court you this time around because of what happened."
Hiro then made exaggerated sounds as he denied such a possibility. "Pfft. As if. Even if she did, I don't think I can be with her anymore. I let go of everything two years ago. Like she wanted, from then on we can only be friends and nothing more."
Diaz then made a goofy smile as he stood up. "Whatever, sleep at my place for the night. Till you recover from your injuries at least. You can go ahead first, I will finalize the paperwork for your release. We can look for places in Yokohama in the morning."
The young man cheerfully stood up and did stretches as he exclaimed. "Injuries? What injuries? Ever since you taught me how to get hit, I hardly get any in a fight. I'm in time top shape. See?"
The bald man then slapped the back of Hiro's head as he rebuked the boy. "Stop being an idiot and get out of here already. I will catch up with you soon." Hiro brushed the back of his head as he made his way outside the hospital.
Diaz who got left behind then spoke to the figure hiding in a corner that cried pitifully. "You can come out now missy, Chiharu I assume?" The pretty young girl wiped her tears and nodded as she walked towards Diaz.
"You heard him, best stop whatever it is you intend to do. Treat what happened today as nothing more than a dream. You failed him once when you ripped apart his feelings two years ago. You did so again when you failed to even thank him properly despite what he did for you. The next time you make a mistake even your friendship will disappear."
"I don't suppose saying I will never hurt him again will get you off my case? I was naïve and stupid back then." Asked the girl, who no longer cried.
Diaz then made a firm tone as he responded in all seriousness. "Chiharu Tsubame, Born February 1st, 1990, Age 15, Above average in both looks and academics. Mother Kohi Tsubame, owner of The Swallow Cafe. Father Ban Tsubame, hidden leader of a branch of the Yakuza.
"You turned Hiro down two years ago due to your dad's instruction right? He wanted you to seduce Alex Arma, heir of Nicholai Arma a mid size arms dealer for the Yakuza. You are not naive and stupid miss Tsubame, far from it you are an extremely dangerous and manipulative woman.
"I know you had a no less than fifteen men waiting to abduct Alex earlier. Unfortunately everything went to smoke because Hiro messed up all your plans."
Chiharu dropped the damsel act and pulled a gun on Diaz. "I don't suppose you can tell me who you are Mr. Lowenherz? And how you manage to figure out something even the police has not been able to know."
Unshaken Diaz simply walked away ignoring the firearm trained on him. "I am just his guardian. Do not try to follow us, I will keep my mouth shut about everything provided you let Hiro and I disappear. Come for Hiro again and I will send evidence of your plans to Arma. I have been told Nicholai is extremely fond of his son. I wonder what he would do if he finds out you intended to torture and offer his son for political gain?"
Unable to answer Chiharu put away her weapon and glared at the bald man as he walked away. She couldn't help but wonder. A man of Diaz's caliber couldn't be cheap. His physique gave the impression he was a powerful combatant while his information network came close to professional agencies.
"Why does a nobody have such a person as his guard? More so when Diaz uses third parties to act on his behalf, masking how much he is involved with Hiro. Just who are you Hiroyuki Mitsurugi?"
