Chapter 1

[Tokyo, Japan - 7:30 pm]

Do you ever wish you could be anything other than a human? Like a rock, where you don't have to move and can be moved by someone else, or being walked on yet not feeling any pain. Or a bird, in which you can fly around freely, enjoying the chilly breeze brushing across your face while exploring Tokyo for free.

'They did it again, everyone! The Yamaguchi Clan donated a large sum of money to all of Japan's orphanages! They have once again shown us how compassionate even the most intimidating family can be! '

Katsumi's attention was drawn to the radio being played by a netizen, which interrupted her thoughts while she rested on the dock near the ocean. She could already anticipate the negative remarks coming after hearing the positive ones about the Yamaguchi Clan.

Not everyone is in favor of the Yamaguchi Clan, for they are still part of the Yakuza. Katsumi understood their concern. Just like those "haters", she has trust issues. A terrible one.

The sound of the ocean suddenly mixed with footsteps. She realized at that instant that her relaxation time was over.

"Katsumi-san, it's time."

A man in his thirties wearing a quality suit calmly informed Katsumi. With a sigh of disappointment, she stood and walked to the limo. The gentleman opened the door for the lady, who thanked him before proceeding.

"Your weapon is in the suitcase, my lady; prepare everything while the vehicle is in motion."

"Location?"

"In an alleyway in Harajuku, my lady."

"Target?"

The man handed Katsumi a folder with information about the target.

"Kenji Yamashita, a homeless 40-year-old man."

Katsumi began reading the information given. She learns that this homeless man has been seen murdering stray dogs and cats for money and then using the money to buy illegal drugs. He then sells those drugs for a much greater price, which he then uses to purchase additional drugs for himself.

As a result, he has become aggressive toward everyone he encounters. He has also been seen harassing women, particularly those in their teens. This homeless man always manages to flee before being taken to the police station. As a result, he has become a popular "urban legend".

Little do these victims know that the man they call an urban legend is actually a living man who's just clever with his actions.

"The other men are in the process of capturing him, my lady."

"Good job," Katsumi responded apathetically.

It was a thirty-minute ride to the mentioned location, and Katsumi used the opportunity to prepare her weapon. When they arrived, a separate man, known as Katsumi's family butler, opened the door for her. With her coat and gun placed on the gun belt around her waist, she heads out.

"It's great to see you here, Murase-san."

"Likewise, my lady." The butler bowed. "I've been busy hunting the target. It is now your job to annihilate him."

"Please show me the way."

"Certainly, my lady."

They entered a dark alleyway on a dangerous street. It was the ideal location for them to avoid being discovered.

And when they were face-to-face with the target, one of Katsumi's men shoved the homeless man toward her. Up close, you could see him much more clearly. He was merely an old man in raggy, filthy clothes, and his entire body stank.

She knew she was in the presence of a homeless man who hadn't showered in months, if not years, but the overwhelming odor made her scrunch her nose.

Upon closer inspection, the man did not appear to be terrified of her. He glared at her, and she returned his stare. Just as he isn't afraid of Katsumi, she isn't afraid of him.

"You do know who I am and why I'm here, right?"

When Kenji let out a chuckle, the gazing contest was over.

"Of course! Who doesn't know about your stupid family?" His chuckling ceased, and he gazed at her with hatred. "And you're here to end my life, aren't you, Yamaguchi Katsumi-san?"

"It's a good thing you're not as stupid as they say you are; my job will be accomplished faster than I expected."

Katsumi replied as she pulled her gun from her belt and pointed it at Kenji. All the confidence the guy had before is now gone and is replaced with fear.

"Wait, wait, wait! Grant me at least one wish before you pull the trigger!"

Katsumi desperately wanted this to end, but her soft spot prevented her from doing so. This is the only part of her personality that she needs to work on if she's going to take over her parents' job.

"Let's hear it."

But he requested once more to be alone with the lady. Katsumi's men believed his wishes were excessive, but Katsumi agreed to them.

Once they were alone, Kenji grinned broadly and praised Katsumi for her generous heart. A harmless wish from the male is what Katsumi was expecting, but she was met with a disgusting act when the man pulled down his pants, revealing his manhood to the lady.

Katsumi had never seen a man's hood before. Inside she was panicking, as you could hear mini-katsumi's in distress, but on the surface, she tried to maintain a calm expression.

Her reasoning was that the man was doing this to make her feel uncomfortable. He'll be delighted if she shows that he won. So with a relaxed, un-phased expression, she stared at the man's hood and snickered.

"What am I looking at? A mushroom?"

And immediately, the sneer on the man's face frowned. Followed by his death.

Butler Murase returned the lady to her house when the mission was finished. She needed a thorough rest after this traumatic experience to cleanse her eyes and mind.

Katsumi's phone's alarm clock went off on the way home. When she checked, it was the alarm clock reminding her to prepare dinner. She discovered it was a repeated alert, and the initial time was 8:00 p.m. When she looked at the clock, it was already 8:30, 30 minutes after the original set-up time.

Katsumi panicked.

"Murase-san, we need to get back home pronto!"

"Yes, my lady."

The moment Katsumi arrived home, she quickly ran inside and towards the kitchen. In a panic about what to cook for her family, the aroma of grilled fish drew her attention.

She went into the kitchen to see her twin brother, who was cooking.

"Kento, what are you doing? Isn't it my turn to cook? You already had your turn yesterday."

"You were handling a target, so I knew you'd be late and exhausted," he explained.

Kento felt like a God-sent angel for the first time. It's true; Katsumi was exhausted after what happened a while ago. Having the duties of a teen and a yakuza clan's daughter can be really emotionally and physically tiring when done at the same time.

"At the very least, let me help you," Katsumi said.

Today is a special day for the Yamaguchi siblings. Their mother and father will return from a business trip from Seoul, South Korea. They hadn't seen them in three years and were overjoyed to see them again. And because of that, a big feast is required to celebrate their return.

"Why don't you cook Mom's favorite? You know what her favorite dish is, right?"

Fortunately for Katsumi, she did! It was exactly the same as her favorite dish, sashimi. It is a type of bite-sized Japanese dish of raw fish dipped in soy sauce and wasabi paste. It might not be many people's favorite, but it was a delicacy for Katsumi and her mother.

After an hour of cooking, all of the dishes were complete. The twins continue decorating the table with utensils and dishes. It only took them 5 minutes to settle everything. And at the exact same time, they heard their older sister arrive home.

"I'm home!"

"Welcome back!" Katsumi said. "Did you find mom and dad's favorite wine?"

"Barefoot wine," Kazuha says, placing the bottle of wine on the table with a smile, "just like you asked!"

When Kento shifted his gaze to his older sister, he noticed a red substance smudged on Kazuha's right jaw. He pointed it out to his sister right away.

"I was on my way back from retrieving the wine, and I bumped into the Yoshida Clan's men."

The Yoshida Clan is the Yamaguchi Clan's sworn enemy. Years ago, they were great friends, but their treason against the Yamaguchi Clan was unforgivable, and they have since become foes.

"Did you kill them?" Katsumi inquired.

"I didn't do anything at first, but they were the ones who started the brawl, so I had to protect myself."

"So... you killed them," Kento repeated.

"There was no death, just a lot of bruised faces, including mine."

The twins sighed at the reckless act of their sister as they both worked together to aid her. They did so before their parents arrived. And a few minutes later, their parents arrived via helicopter. As the chopper descended, the siblings waited on the rooftop. It took a few minutes to wait for the main rotor blade to halt.

The door swung wide, revealing their parents, who smiled warmly at them.

"My children! How have you been? It's been so long since I've last seen you in person."

"Welcome home, Mom and Dad." Kazuha greeted them with a hug. The twins did the same, with their father joining in.

Beaming with joy, it was nice to see the Yamaguchi family all together after a few years. The greeting was cut short as they made their way to the dining room for the feast.

It took their parents by surprise to see the dining table packed with delicious foods, especially their favorites. They assumed it was prepared by personal chefs, but when they learned it was prepared by their children, they were overjoyed.

They talked while they ate. Mr. and Mrs. Yamaguchi were curious about what had occurred in the years they had been gone.

Beginning with Kazuha and her orphanage company, sadly, there are more parents abandoning their children every month. And, as pleased as she is to foster them, the orphanage is becoming overcrowded.

Kento, on the other hand, was in charge of resolving criminal issues in order to make Japan a better place. And, despite the fact that the media portrays the country as magical, there are more new cases of crime occurring. Robbery, murder, assault, domestic abuse, drugs, theft, kidnapping, and many other crimes.

Finally, Katsumi was tasked with the assassination. When it came to assassination, she was the best of the three siblings. Fortunately for her, there weren't many targets to eliminate, but these targets are becoming more daring than before.

Remembering that mushroom incident, Katsumi suddenly lost her appetite to eat and became very exhausted. Personally, Katsumi wasn't satisfied with her life. She felt pressured.

"Your mother and I have some very good news for our twin."

"What is it?" Katsumi wondered.

"We have both enrolled you in a high school in Seoul."

"We know it's been two years since you two dropped out, but I promise there are plenty of kind students your age who can assist you."

"But what about our jobs?" said Kento.

"If we concentrate on our studies, we might not be able to prepare for our future as family members of the Yamaguchi Clan."

"All we wanted was for you to live a new normal life where you could make your own decisions about your future."

"Your mother and I discussed this in Seoul after learning how you both feel about the way we live."

Not all parents, especially dangerous ones, would let their child live freely the way they want to instead of their parents. That made both of the twins happy. But how can people live the so-called "normal" life they want if they were born in the opposite environment? Katsumi thought.

It's like producing realism after spending your entire life doing abstract art. It will not go as planned.

"You don't have to worry about getting the jobs done here; I'll be in charge of that," Kazuha reassured them. "You two can concentrate on the career you want to pursue."

A life in which she has complete control over her career, decisions, and making new friends. Katsumi couldn't help but smile with glee.

To top it all off, their parents had enrolled them at San-Ib High School in Seoul. It is famous for their arts and design majors for senior high school students, where they are focusing more on visual arts and performing arts.

Katsumi couldn't help but be concerned, despite their cheerful conversation. She hasn't attended school in a long time, and she's only ever been with her family. Despite the fact that this is what she desires, she is frightened of being alone.

[Katsumi's Bedroom - 00:00 am]

Checking the undergarments off the list, Katsumi prepares the next. She took half of her clothes out of the closet to bring to Seoul, then folded and packed everything inside her large luggage.

A few minutes later, someone knocks on her door. "Come in," she says, as Kento enters.

"Dad said we should surrender our guns to him," he explained.

Katsumi sighed as she headed towards a lock that was hidden at the back of her closet. She entered the password to unlock it and retrieved a small black bag from the locker.

She surrendered the case to him.

"Please handle it with care."

Kento looked over the case and noted the Yamaguchi Crest in the upper right corner. It also contained the letters Y.K. in the center. Which is an abbreviation for Yamaguchi Keiichiro.

"Isn't this Granddad's?" he wondered.

"That's why it means so much to me; he gave it to me before he died."

"I see."

Kento couldn't help but think about their grandfather as he admired the crest. Keiichiro is a courageous, strong, and compassionate man whom the twins greatly admire. He taught the family how to use a pistol, how to fight, and, most importantly, how to be empathetic. This could be why Katsumi has a soft spot for people.

"I'll see you tomorrow, then. Good night."

"Good night."

Tomorrow is the twins' departure date for Seoul. Despite the fact that it is Thursday, they will not be attending school that day. They were given the option of exploring the streets around them to become acquainted with their new surroundings.

Despite her concerns, Katsumi remains optimistic about making new friends and discovering a new hobby. But she knows that she shouldn't expect everything to be hearts and roses. She is still the Yamaguchi clan's daughter.