Chapter 2

**EN Date:**
December 6, 2022 (Volume Release)
April 23, 2023 (KMANGA Release)

## Chapter Chronology

**"No Place for a Loser (Part 2)"** (負け犬に出る幕はない〈後編〉, *Makenin ni Deru Maku wa Nai (Kōhen)*) serves as the second 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 second chapter within the first volume of the series.

## Summary

Just before Kirishima prepares to leave for his class, Yoshino approached him to request assistance with shopping for essentials, she had not brought them with her when she arrived in Tokyo. While Kirishima initially suggested creating a list for them to purchase on her behalf, Yoshino insisted on going herself, and they planned to do so after class.

Since the incident where she saw Kirishima covered in blood during his late-night arrival at the Miyama household a few days ago, he has become somewhat distant. They now only engage in casual conversations on the way to and from school, and Yoshino wonders if he has been doing some other stuff outside of school hours. Dismissing her overthinking, her thoughts were disturbed when she overheard people nearby discussing her. Specifically, they questioned whether she was Kirishima's girlfriend, expressing doubt that she fits his usual type while also considering her attractive. According to these individuals, she comes across as arrogant, and there's a rumor circulating about her coming to Tokyo to work in the Miyama's "Hospitality" business to repay a debt.

Yoshino is frustrated hearing such rumors and derogatory names, including being labeled a Club Hostess and a hooker from Osaka, now rumored to be a Yakuza mistress in Tokyo. She feels knackered to deal with these unfounded perceptions, especially compared to her situation in Osaka.

In the midst of the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kirishima is dressed more casually than Yoshino is used to, although she finds his usual suit just as ordinary. When Yoshino realizes her wallet is empty, panic sets in. Despite Kirishima's offer to cover the expenses, she decides to withdraw cash from an ATM, considering the money her grandfather provided and wanting to handle her purchases independently. She heads off alone, leaving Kirishima behind, to quickly withdraw money from a nearby ATM.

On her way, Yoshino faced catcalling and was approached by several men. Unaware of their intentions initially, they commented on her appearance and dress, an unfamiliar experience for her since her time in Osaka. The men attempted to forcibly take her somewhere, and in her flustered state, Yoshino couldn't react promptly, being dragged by the three men. As they neared a dark alley, one of the men wearing glasses was swiftly struck down by Kirishima, who had just arrived. With a smile, Kirishima asked Yoshino to stand by his side, holding the man he incapacitated using a bottle. This intervention prompted the other two men to all get beaten up by him, leaving Yoshino feeling flustered as Kirishima proceeded to confront them physically, causing her visible distress as she nervously tried to intervene.

Before parting ways with those men, Kirishima sternly warned them never to approach Yoshino again, threatening severe consequences, including harm to their families, if they dared to retaliate. As they left, Yoshino offered to call an ambulance for them, but Kirishima assured her they would be fine as they were not fatally injured. In a serious tone, he cautioned Yoshino, how everything that had happened was an unfamiliar manner of communication for her, considering her background in Osaka, where her status as Chairman Somei's granddaughter meant she was presumed to have constant protection.

Aware that this assumption might not hold in Tokyo, she apologized and pointed out the blood stains on Kirishima's shirt, offering a handkerchief to help clean them. However, Kirishima assured her that the undershirt beneath his hoodie would suffice. While removing his hoodie, Yoshino noticed extensive tattoos on Kirishima's back and shoulders, prompting him to promise to be more considerate in the future to avoid startling her. Yoshino, accustomed to tattoos and gang-related imagery, couldn't help but feel frightened by Kirishima, leading her to unconsciously slap away his approaching hands. This sudden action marked a noticeable shift in Kirishima's attitude.

Yoshino stood silent and flustered as Kirishima's tone shifted. He shared his initial excitement about meeting her for the first time due to her prestigious background, only to shatter any illusions he might have had to her. Aside from her beauty, Kirishima thought she lived a pampered, self-centered life, believing the world revolved around her. He liked girls disliked by others, as he wanted to be treated poorly. Kirishima found Yoshino too normal, got bored, and suggested she might go back to Osaka as she had no value to him. He recommended making herself valuable, like becoming a mistress or working in a yakuza's hostess club, emphasizing the money she could make. He also suggested selling her body, noting her face and body were her main assets. He talked about a collaboration with a brothel, where she could earn cash. The standard rate was ten thousand yen for two hours, better than the usual 15k per hour. He explained the revenue-sharing arrangement, stressing the potential for good earnings with effort. He ended by saying if she couldn't do it, she should leave and tell everyone in Osaka, hoping for family conflict.

Yoshino was startled by a sudden call from behind, even though it wasn't directed at her. It had been a while since her last conversation with Kirishima, and she found it hard to believe such a man existed. Considering returning to Osaka crossed her mind, but she hesitated, unwilling to give up on something she had started in Tokyo, where she hadn't been for at least a month. The prospect of describing Kirishima if she went back to Osaka left her at a loss for words. Lost in thought, she opened her locker and was surprised to find mud on her belongings—a form of bullying she had never experienced before, making her unsure how to handle it.

As the day ended, Yoshino busied herself scrubbing the dirt off her belongings, contemplating the desire to return to Osaka, but she gasped, restraining the thought. Once finished, she answered her grandfather's call while seated on a nearby bench. Renji shared details of his day, including gardening and the flourishing chrysanthemums, sending some for Yoshino's salad. His words triggered homesickness, and she unintentionally conveyed this to him. Although he sensed something was amiss and asked if she was crying, she assured him otherwise. Renji advised her not to return to Osaka for at least a year, no matter the challenges in Tokyo. Instead, he encouraged her not to give up, urging her to make Kirishima fall deeply in love and then cast him aside after a year. He shared his own experience of nearly being thrown in a river due to infidelity, prompting Yoshino to humorously reflect on the men in her life. After the call, she felt fueled with enthusiasm, made a call to someone else.

Currently in what appears to be an abandoned area, where their associates are torturing someone on the ground, Kirishima is engaged in conversation with a bald man on the top floor balcony of a building. This man inquires about Yoshino's whereabouts, and Kirishima mentions her sudden disappearance on his sight for the past two weeks. The man warns Kirishima not to harm her, emphasizing that their boss would take severe action. Kirishima acknowledges the risk but admits to persisting in such behavior. This elicits a reaction from the man, expressing his disgust for Kirishima and labeling him a masochistic bastard.

Yoshino visited Kirishima's classroom after a two-week absence, surprising him as he thought she might have returned to Osaka. Despite not receiving any angry phone calls, he was left wondering about her whereabouts. Yoshino then discussed comments Kirishima made, suggesting she sell herself due to her perceived value being solely in her appearance. Initially disturbed, Yoshino later acknowledged feeling worthless in Tokyo and proceeded to share that she sold one of her kidneys for four million yen. She presented a bag of money, leaving Kirishima silent.

She then explained how she arranged the deal through an acquaintance down in South Shikoku, involving endoscopy cameras, and managed to return in two weeks. However, she mentioned being on a low-salt diet for life. After speaking her mind, she sat back down and made it clear she wouldn't return to Osaka. She warned Kirishima not to get arrogant, linking her words to the recent bullying by his female classmates. Threatening due to their actions, she left, vowing to drag them to ruin. As she exited, Kirishima stopped her, expressing excitement and confessing his love. He even proposed marriage, expressing a desire for her to ruin his life. This revelation shocked Yoshino, who tried to pull away from him. Kirishima then apologized for his earlier negative comments and confessed to being aroused by the situation, a revelation that Yoshino found gross.

Gaku Miyama is presently in a car, engaged in a conversation on the phone. When his driver inquired about the situation, Gaku simply mentioned that they are facing some issues.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Since witnessing Kirishima covered in blood, their interactions have become casual. Yoshino wonders about his activities outside school. Overhears rumors about her being Kirishima's girlfriend and engaging in the Miyama's "Hospitality" business.
	+ Yoshino frustrated by derogatory rumors and labels, including being a Club Hostess, hooker, and Yakuza mistress. She feels exhausted by the unfounded perceptions compared to her situation in Osaka.
* In Tokyo's bustling streets, Yoshino realizes her wallet is empty. Despite Kirishima offering to cover expenses, she insists on withdrawing cash. Catcalled and approached by men, Yoshino is dragged, but Kirishima intervenes, confronting and warning the men.
	+ **Kirishima's Tattoos:** While cleaning blood off Kirishima's shirt, Yoshino notices extensive tattoos on his back and shoulders. Kirishima promises to be considerate, but Yoshino slaps his approaching hands, marking a shift in his attitude.
	+ **Kirishima's Words:** Kirishima shares his initial excitement about Yoshino's prestigious background, shattered by his perception of her as a pampered, self-centered girl. He suggests she sell her body, become a yakuza's hostess, or a mistress. Talks about collaboration with a brothel, emphasizing earnings.
* Yoshino finds mud on her belongings, a form of bullying new to her. Considers returning to Osaka but hesitates. Opens her locker, revealing mud, and contemplates the desire to return but restrains the thought.
* **Renji's Advice:** Renji advises Yoshino not to return to Osaka for a year. Encourages her not to give up, suggesting she makes Kirishima fall in love and then casts him aside after a year. Shares his own experience, prompting Yoshino to reflect on the men in her life.
* **Yoshino's Return:** Yoshino surprises Kirishima in his classroom after a two-week absence. Discusses Kirishima's comments about her value, leading to her selling a kidney. Kirishima is left silent by the revelation, and Yoshino vows not to return to Osaka.
	+ Yoshino threatens Kirishima's classmates, expressing her resolve to ruin them. Kirishima stops her, confesses his love, and proposes marriage. Yoshino tries to pull away, and Kirishima apologizes for earlier comments, expressing arousal by the situation, which Yoshino finds gross.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Yoshino Somei**
**Kirishima Miyama**
**Renji Somei**
**Aoi Tachibana**2nd Appearance
**Classmate 1**
**Classmate 2**
**Classmate 3**
**Gaku Miyama**