Atomu Takashi

Atomu 愛富 Takashi 孝 Here to drink, party, and forget the past.

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@thelittlestdemigod

Atomu knew that if he didn’t at least try to make friends then his reason for coming to the states was useless. Although he knew that in reality it was more because he didn’t want to remember his family, and he didn’t want to run a business. 

He looked into the fountain seeing the Piranhas. The idea of having Piranhas in a fountain seemed like a bad idea. What if someone got to close, or what if someone was drunk and tripped. The possibilities of bad situations seemed endless with a fountain of piranhas. 

Hopefully someone could end his boredom soon and go out partying with him. Now that would be a lot of fun. 

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serissaoflove:

Serissa shrugs, “I know, but I doubt my father sees it that way. Sometimes people blame others instead of themselves.” She tells him, “but enough about my father - he’s a rather dull subject - I assure you.” She didn’t want to discuss her father much more - because it could lead into her daddy issues - and she doubted anyone needed to hear about those currently.

“Were?” She echos, it taking a few seconds for the meaning to click. “I’m sorry. I can’t imagine… I haven’t, Ches lost her brother over the new year, but I couldn’t imagine how that feels.” She admits,”Who’s your godly parent? If you don’t mind me asking.. I might know your brother, I’ve been here a bit - so I know a few people.”

Atomu nodded, if she didn’t want to go into the subject he wasn’t going to pressure it. “I assure you i’ll give you my full attention while we go shopping. Besides a good distraction from the people who are trying to reach me. I don’t necessarily like to talk to people unless we are face to face. Over the phone seemed so robotic and not personal. You also couldn’t tell how the other was feeling and while it was supposed to be stone cold professionals, the mask always slipped. 

He hadn’t realized he’d messed up. “Ah, were.” He paused remembering the tenses in English. “They died when I was 17. But people come of age at 20 which meant I took over everything they left. It was like reliving their death.” Atomu whispered, he shook his head putting a smile on his face. “Dionysus. He’s my father if you know my brother that would be helpful. I have a gift for them.” 

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serissaoflove:

Serissa nods, “I guess that makes sense - if you want to go answer them at any point, I can wait.” She tells him, she was used to it anyway. “My father isn’t always the best father - I love him - please don’t me wrong, but we’re not close. Sending me away was easier then dealing with me - and considering I’m technically living proof of what destroyed his marriage - I doubt I’m always a pleasant reminder.” Her brother thankfully didn’t blame her existence for his parent’s divorce. It was all their father - she was just breathing proof of his cheating.

“I suppose I’ll have to take your word for it - I’ve never personally tried to control a few countries.” She smiles, taking his hand. She wasn’t aware he had experience with it himself - of course - but she never given it much thought either.

She nods, “I have quite a few, Aphrodite has a habit of having kids - however - I only have Ches and Kol here. I grew up with Ches, we were neighbors, so I’m considerably closer to her than Kol - but I hope to get closer to Kol at some point.” She smiles, “and then I have an adoptive brother, France, he’s my dad’s and his ex’s wife. She wasn’t able to have kids of her own - so they adopted him. Not that their marriage lasted long. She doesn’t exactly like me.” It didn’t bother her too much - in all honesty - no use mourning for a woman who didn’t want her.

Atomu shook his head although he was having trouble understanding some words he understood what she’d said. “A child can’t destroy a marriage. Even if its Omiai. What happened wasn’t you.” Atomu wasn’t sure if he parent’s had married for love, ren’ai, verses arranged, omiai, but since he was a politician Atomu assumed it would have been arranged even if western culture usually married for love. There were certain ways to keep a child marrying rich even if it was supposed to be love. 

He smiled softly not saying anything. In a sense he had some power over america and being in america also helped him realize how much of a market there was. Usually people tended to stick with one type of brand in japan but here they would go back and forth and acquiring a few assets in different place would help his company. 

“I had two half siblings who didn’t have... blood like us.” Atomu struggled with the right word to say. “They were amazing. But I have a brother here apparently I have a few that aren’t here though. It’ll be nice to have siblings again, not be completely alone.” With a fortune that made some people really never worry about money. As long as you could keep your business afloat. For Atomu the company slightly ran itself, and it was completely self sustaining. 

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serissaoflove:

Serissa smiles, if he wasn’t just going to and leave, she was going to enjoy his company. When he explains what time it was for the people he pissed off, she nods, “I’m not aware of any times he got 2 or 3 am emails, however, he also shipped me off to Camp Half Blood full time the first time I stepped slightly out of line, so, we’re not exactly close. He doesn’t tend to call either.” If she wanted to talk to her father - she had to reach out to him, and even then, it wasn’t guaranteed to work - not a big deal - he’d send her money to keep her happy whenever she asked and she knew it. 

She nods, she understood monopolies. They weren’t exactly considered a good thing economically - but the materialistic part of her definitely didn’t have any objections to someone using their wealth from one to spoil her. “Well, I’m sure realistically there’s good reasons to try - but - it’s completely your call.”

When he asks her what she wants, she raises an eyebrow - only slightly, before smiling. She wasn’t going to turn down gifts- of course - although normally people didn’t off her anything until an hour at least. “You know, Ches and I were discussing going shopping - but she’s been a little… occupied lately. Would you like to get out of here and hit the mall? It would be fun!”

“With the time difference, imagine i’ll get emails through the whole day.” They’d try to be considerate and email and call him when he was awake. But, they’d also contact him when they are supposed to be awake. Atomu would probably spend all night on the phone trying to deal with everything that had happened while he was gone. “Why?” Atomu asked curious his siblings did tend to try and be nice to him even if his parents neglected him slightly. “He should pay attention to you, respect you. There is always someone else who can do his work for him.” 

Atomu paused not quite sure what she was saying. He shrugged and stood up not worrying about his phone or anything else. “To try and control a few countries? Not as good as it sounds. Too much work.” He smiled and offered a hand to Seri. If they were going shopping he was going to pull out all the western manners he had. 

“Let’s go. I’ll send a few things back to japan for my friends.” If his assistants could technically be called friends. “Besides I have to buy something a gift for my new brother I’ve heard nothing about. Do you have any half-siblings?” Half, that was ultimately the reason why his parents didn’t ever want him to own the company and yet here he was and nothing could stop him. 

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serissaoflove:

Serissa smiles, taking the seat across from him after he says she can. “It’s very nice to meet you Atomu, I’m Serissa Branwell.” She introduces herself, better not mention that she was a daughter of Aphrodite quite yet - if he figured it out - great, but sometimes it wasn’t a good starter. “Although most people call me Seri, so feel free to call me that if you’d prefer.” It was her preferred name to be honest, but she didn’t have any protests against her full name - it really depended on the person and their preferences.

Now, she imagined if someone called Ches, Hailey, it would mot be a pretty thing.

His phone keeps going off, and she doesn’t comment, doesn’t even react. It’s not her place to - and anyway, her father’s phone went off constant - normally he would have excused himself and ditched her by this point, probably called his secretary to put a car on hold for her. “It’s okay. My dad’s a politician, you get used to the constant buzzing of phones - especially when he does something the people doesn’t exactly like.” She admits, she didn’t discuss her father too often - there wasn’t much to discuss - he handed her money, she bought stuff - that was their relationship at this point.

After all, the first time she got into trouble he shipped her off to Camp Half Blood full time - there wasn’t much communication for an actual relationship.

“If you need to go handle whatever is causing all those emails - feel free. I understand.”

“Seri... Your name is close to Seru which in my language means to make someone or allow them to do something. Politicians,” Atomu paused making sure he said the word correctly in English. “Are Seijika. I’m no politician. Besides why leave when I have better company here.” Atomu smiled to Seri and continued eating. “It’s beautiful. No matter which way you way it.” 

‘Does something the people doesn’t exactly like’ that was an understatement. Atomu had managed to piss off multiple generations and politicians alike. “The people emailing me right now are in Japan where it is probably 2, 3 am. I doubt your father has managed to do something as bad as I have.” 

Atomu was going to do something he didn’t necessarily want to do. Besides she wouldn’t believe him or connect the pieces so he was fine. “In western Economics you don’t like what you call monopolies. Where one person owns everything and they are the richest?” Atomu paused looking to her to make sure she was keeping up. “In Japan they are called Keiretsu where a person owns multiple companies creating one huge company they would own the steel and the technology to make say....” He grabbed his phone and held it up. “That is a Keiretsu.” 

“Mitsubishi! They are a good example they own the cars, Nikon, a glass company, banks, paper mill, electric, chemical and more.” Atomu was completely aware about how much Mitsubishi owned because they were competitors. Just as they were aware how much Mitsui owned. “I am not going to answer this,” He said as more emails popped up on screen in japanese. “Because I don’t care. Mitsubishi all of the Keiretsu they run the country. Why try?” Because he owned the second largest Keiretsu. which meant he had a slice of power he didn’t want. 

Smiling to himself Atomu looked to Seri and smiled to her. “Tell me what you want. anything within reason. No flying off to other countries before lunch, i’ll get it for you. As an usero yo your father. Ah, fuck off?” 

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serissaoflove:

Serissa wasn’t one for letting people eat alone - if she saw someone - she was going to sit with them at this point. This wasn’t high school - this was more like camp, where she wasn’t expected to be a perfect politician’s daughter. Never good enough for her father grade wise, never enough time for attention, but always enough money to spoil her.

She often wondered if Ches would have ended up the same if it wasn’t for Logan.

Logan, who was her friend, Logan who had died.

There’s a falter in her smile for a moment, but it doesn’t stay long. What did James say about the smile? Never let it falter too long? Regardless, it wasn’t time for mourning. She could do that along side Ches - or in her room with Ellie. Not here.

She had a public appearance to maintain.

“Hi! Mind if I join you?” She asks upon reaching the man sitting alone, her breakfast smoothie in hand. It was all she was carrying currently, her bat back in her room. She really didn’t need it at breakfast after all. No need to bash any skulls in at breakfast - or any meal for that matter.

Atomu shook his head slowly putting his phone down. No need to be rude by responding to the multitude of emails. “No, it would be nice, thank you.” Atomu wasn’t sure how to continue the conversation especially since English was his second language. Starting with introducing himself seemed good, “I’m Atomu Takashi. It’s nice to meet you.” 

Now hopefully she’d introduce herself and the conversation would be a bit easier. She was beautiful, the blonde hair that didn’t just seem blonde and dyed it had browns and different shades of blonde. Her blue eyes, that was also different and very captivating. He knew he was proving some people right by thinking she was beautiful. instead of wanting a traditional Japanese girl. Who’d probably have a place in the company unlike a gaijin. 

Gaijin that almost had new meaning since now he was the gaijin not her. 

Atomu continued eating breakfast ignoring the buzzing of his phone every few minutes. He finally grabbed it and went into settings and changed it now it wouldn’t buzz every time he got an email. “Sorry.” he spoke softly not sure if it was annoying her as well but the buzzing was getting to him. he’d probably have to have a conversation with his assistant later about how many people were emailing him. 

The amount of emails were growing and it seemed unnecessary. Especially given the time zones. 

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“Mendokusai,” Atomu sighed looking at the 200 some unread emails that had come in while he was having breakfast. Atomu still couldn’t believe they let him go to America, he half expected for the plane to stop on the run way and for him to be escorted back to the company. He knew he’d fail eventually so why stick around to see it happen. 

Egg. The English language was very hard. But, thankfully he got his eggs rice and miso soup for breakfast, despite the weird looks. On the other hand he was glad to have more options for breakfast, fruit, all sorts of breads, and many juices. fermented beans weren’t looking so delicious next to fried meat. 

200 the number alone seemed ridiculous and most of them were just about where he was or is he resigning from the company. The company. Not his company. But it was, it was all his and he still after a year had no way to run it. He didn’t expect for an answer to show up during breakfast but taking a step back was going to help. He didn’t want to spend another day sleeping at his desk so the investors thought he was doing a lot of work to impress them. 

Did he know how to run a multi billion dollar company? No. But there was no way he was going to resign from it, he’d be shamed in his family for generations. And he wouldn’t disgrace his family line by giving up and handing it over the one thing his family had created. Keiretsu. 

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I drink to numb the pain and forget about my life just for a little while.

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