Chapter 9

**EN Date:**
January 31, 2023 (Volume Release)
April 23, 2023 (KMANGA Release)

## Chapter Chronology

**"The Three-Way from Hell (Part 2)"** (地獄の三角関係 (後編), *Jigoku no Sankaku Kankei (Kouhen)*) serves as the ninth chapter in the *Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii* manga series, a work written and illustrated by Konishi Asuka. It is also featured as the sixth and final chapter within the second volume of the series.

## Summary

Shouma, smoking outside the hotel, encountered Kirishima, who had just arrived. Shouma had booked the hotel for himself, while Yoshino was resting in his room. Kirishima asked about Yoshino, assuming Shouma had spent the day with her. Shouma confirmed this and questioned Kirishima's sudden appearance, suspecting he might have followed Yoshino. Kirishima hinted that he might have followed her, wearing an unsettling smile, and claimed he didn't intend to fight Shouma since they might become brothers-in-law if he marries Yoshino.

Shouma warned Kirishima against involving Yoshino in his plans, but Kirishima confessed his determination to marry her regardless of Shouma's opinion. Their argument escalated as Kirishima revealed suspicions about political manipulation around Yoshino, suggesting the chairman's agenda and his personal motives to win Yoshino's affections for his own gain. Kirishima admitted to knowingly using Yoshino and implied he was following the chairman's plans to maintain his connection with her. Despite Shouma's disbelief, Kirishima expressed his deep feelings for Yoshino, smiling unsettlingly throughout their conversation, leaving Shouma bewildered over Kirishima's true intentions.

Yoshino grew impatient waiting for Shouma and went outside the hotel. There, she found Kirishima and Shouma talking. Yoshino immediately questioned Kirishima's unexpected presence, and he explained he came to pick her up due to the late hour. Realizing Kirishima was tracking her despite her efforts to disable the GPS, Yoshino informed Shouma about Kirishima's using a cloned phone to monitor her location.

Frustrated, Yoshino insisted that Kirishima should communicate with her directly instead of tracking her. Shouma, uncomfortable with the situation, intervened and suggested Yoshino return to Osaka with him, expressing his intention to explain things to their boss. Kirishima, still smiling, refused to let Yoshino go, believing he was the right match for her. Shouma criticized Kirishima's behavior, calling him a stalker. Conflicted between their conflicting intentions, Yoshino found herself in a tense situation. Kirishima hinted that despite Yoshino's plan to leave for Osaka, she didn't intend to go. He suggested that Shouma, as an outsider, shouldn't interfere. Angered by Kirishima's comment, Shouma was about to respond when Yoshino defended him, asserting Shouma's familial status and labeling Kirishima as the outsider in exchange.

Initially surprised by Yoshino's reaction, Kirishima quickly resumed his cheerful demeanor, apologized, and then Yoshino decided Shouma should return to Osaka alone, asserting her independence. As they headed back to the hotel to get her things, Yoshino reminded Shouma about the card key needed to enter their room, admitting she had forgotten it in her hurry to leave.

The following day, Yoshino arrived at the station to see Shouma off to Osaka. She woke up early assuming Shouma might catch an early train, but it turned out he took the earliest one available. During their wait for the train, Shouma inquired if Kirishima was with her, to which Yoshino replied that he was probably at home. As they sat together, Yoshino acknowledged Shouma's obvious dislike towards Kirishima, describing him as someone Shouma deemed mentally disturbed. Agreeing with Shouma's assessment, Yoshino admitted feeling overpowered by Kirishima's actions at the moment but affirmed her determination to return as a victor, implying she wouldn't let things stand unresolved.

Shouma was puzzled by Yoshino's readiness to sacrifice her life for her principles and pride. When the train's arrival was announced, signifying his departure, he got ready to leave, standing up. Yoshino stood up too and clarified that giving up her principles and pride would strip away everything meaningful to her, akin to losing her life. Shouma acknowledged their differing views, stating he couldn't endanger his life for those principles. Yoshino inquired about what Shouma valued enough to give his life for, pointing at herself, which initially startled her until Shouma pointed out a breadcrumb on her dress, mistaking it for a bug.

Shouma advised Yoshino to be sensible about her choices, implying that she shouldn't act recklessly. He mentioned investigating their boss's plans once he returned to Osaka. Yoshino questioned whether the topic Shouma mentioned at the restaurant held any truth.

Preparing to leave, Shouma promised to keep in touch, prompting Yoshino to admit feeling tempted to go with him now that he was departing. Shouma cautioned her about the crowded streets on Sunday, hugged Yoshino, and assured her of his return. In response, Yoshino hugged him back and encouraged him not to skip university, to which Shouma promised to make an effort. They exchanged wishes for each other's well-being, with Yoshino expressing her intent to try and relax instead of being on edge all the time.

Unnoticed by the two, Kirishima observed them from a distance, silently watching their parting interaction.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Kirishima's unsettling intentions towards Yoshino and his manipulative tactics to maintain a connection with her.
* Shouma's discomfort and distrust towards Kirishima's behavior, viewing him as a stalker and an outsider in Yoshino's life.
* Yoshino's frustration with Kirishima's invasive actions and her determination to maintain her principles and pride.
* Shouma's concern for Yoshino's safety and his promise to investigate their boss's plans upon returning to Osaka.
* The observation of the parting interaction between Shouma and Yoshino by Kirishima, who remains a silent observer in the background.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Kirishima Miyama**
**Shouma Toriashi**
**Yoshino Somei**