Chapter 4

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

## Chapter Chronology

**"Let Me Express My Sincerity and Maybe Earn Your Affection in the Process 2"** (誠意を見せたい。あわよくば少し好きになってほしい ２, *Seii o Misetai. Awayokuba Sukoshi Suki ni Natte Hoshii 2*) serves as the fourth 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 first chapter within the second volume of the series.

## Summary

Currently in Yoshino's classroom, Kirishima occupies the desk infront of her, engaging in a discussion stemming from their recent dinner date concerning Akaza Enterprise. Kirishima relays details about the victim, Atsushi Tada, a former host club worker turned entrepreneur and yakuza sub-officer, whose body was discovered outside the gang's office. Yoshino interjects, pointing out on why Kirishima's seated infront of her and how he's also in her classroom, but he continues, revealing Tada's involvement in underground gambling and online casinos, expanding into organizing gambling rings within apartments. Despite Yoshino's attempts to grasp the situation, Kirishima continues sharing that Shiori Akaza, associated with the gang, had connections with the deceased Tada, linking their past partying to the enterprise's involvement in enforcing gambling rings.

Yoshino seeks information on Kirishima's sources, prompting a playful refusal. Frustrated, she issues a threat, to which Kirishima responds with a carefree attitude. Shifting the narrative, Kirishima explains the territorial dynamics of yakuza factions in Tokyo, drawing a contrast with the dominance of Yoshino's people in Osaka. As Yoshino contemplates the concept of "turf," Kirishima elaborates on the Tokusa Clan's control over seventy percent of Tokyo, with the remaining territory divided among other yakuza groups.

Yoshino reflects on the unfamiliarity of such territorial considerations, and Kirishima further elucidates the territorial divisions among yakuza groups in Tokyo. Reflecting on the distinctions between Osaka and Tokyo, Yoshino acknowledges the financial allure of the latter. Kirishima, despite the gravity of the three-way struggle between their gang and two others, finds amusement in the competition, leaving Yoshino questioning the appropriateness of his laughter.

Currently, Inamori is driving Yoshino to the bustling streets of Tokyo because she needs a hairdryer. Unfortunately, she forgot that the outlet frequencies differ in Tokyo and Osaka, and the old hairdryer she brought emitted mysterious smoke at 60Hz. Inamori assured her it's not a problem and mentioned they should have thought of getting one for her. Yoshino was touched by his consideration.

Kirishima couldn't accompany her due to a funeral, and Yoshino found it somewhat fortunate since Kirishima tends to follow her everywhere. Inamori assumed they were close, but Yoshino clarified they're not and don't understand how Kirishima thinks most of the time. Inamori mentioned he hasn't had a proper talk with Kirishima and that Aoi Tachibana, among the younger guys in the group with a shaved head, who dislikes being called "brother" or by his first name, is the only one among them Kirishima interacts with.

Yoshino maintained a stoic silence, attentively absorbing every word uttered by Inamori. Inamori, without prompting, began recounting his initial encounter with Kirishima during the latter's second year of junior high. He emphasized Kirishima's atypical nature, attributing it, in part, to the Chief's blood running through his veins.

As Inamori delved into Kirishima's past, Yoshino, with a subtle inquiry, sought clarification about Kirishima's claim of not being the Chief's true grandson. Inamori, surprised by this revelation, expressed uncertainty and disclaimed knowledge about Kirishima's request to join the Miyama Family at the age of twelve.

Inamori shifted the narrative to a dark episode in Kirishima's childhood, recalling a troubling period when Kirishima, still in elementary school, engaged in numerous fights, necessitating the intervention of the school and other parents. The situation escalated to a point where their boss decided to address the issue, leading to Kirishima becoming a part of their group. The details surrounding this troubled past, however, remained shrouded in hearsay.

Yoshino, visibly taken aback, sought clarification about the extent of Kirishima's actions during those violent encounters. Inamori hesitated but shared a disconcerting account of Kirishima allegedly breaking the bones of approximately twenty kids around his age and older.

Disturbed by this revelation, Yoshino struggled to reconcile the image of the person she thought she could handle controlling with that troubling details of his past. Her internal reflections revealed a growing realization that Kirishima, despite any semblance of normalcy, defied conventional expectations. The psychological toll on Yoshino became evident as she grappled with the idea that letting her guard down might lead her into depths she couldn't fathom.

In the aftermath of the conversation, as Inamori drove the car, Yoshino's thoughts shifted to a tattoo she spotted, triggering memories of a familiar tattoo she presumed she might've encountered from Osaka. While connecting the dots, she recalled Kirishima's debriefing of Shiori Akaza, age nineteen, during their very recent dinner date. The girl she just spotted was her.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Yoshino learns about the victim, Atsushi Tada, and his connections to Akaza Enterprise, including Shiori Akaza.
* Kirishima discusses the territorial dynamics of yakuza factions in Tokyo, contrasting it with Osaka, and explains the Tokusa Clan's control over seventy percent of Tokyo.
* Inamori recounts his initial encounter with Kirishima, emphasizing Kirishima's atypical nature attributed to the Chief's bloodline. He shares Kirishima's troubled childhood, involving numerous fights and intervention by the school and parents, leading to his inclusion in their group.
	+ Yoshino learns about Kirishima allegedly breaking the bones of around twenty kids during his violent encounters, causing her to struggle with the contrast between the person she thought she knew and these troubling details.
	+ Yoshino's internal reflections reveal a growing realization that Kirishima defies conventional expectations, and she grapples with the idea that letting her guard down might lead her into unexpected depths.
* Yoshino connects her observations of a tattoo to Kirishima's debriefing of Shiori Akaza, realizing that the girl she just spotted is Shiori.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Souta Inamori**
**Yoshino Somei**
**Kirishima Miyama**Mentioned
**Shiori Akaza**Debut