Back to Beni’s teenager years.
Benimaru watched the crowd wandering along the street, full of conversation, laughter, and calls to join in the fun. He didn't quite have a clue what exactly he was doing here. He wasn't even sure he wanted to be here. Yes, the festivals in Asakusa were great but not with Konro by his side, making sure that no liquor would end up in the hands of a minor.
The small frown on Shinmon's face did not escape the attention of the older hikeshi, who for almost an hour was becoming more and more convinced that the young master had completely lost his eyesight, or was passionately ignoring the stealthy glances cast at him from every single group of not only girls they encountered. Trying not to lose hope, he nudged the teenager with his elbow, gaining his attention.
"I think you still have time to invite someone to the festival and have a good time together."
Shinmon stopped mid-step, finally grasping his friend's intentions. Crimson eyes flashed with irritation. “That's why you dragged me outside? To find me a girlfriend? "
"Doesn’t matter! I have way more interesting things to do than dating."
"Sleeping all day is not interesting!"
“Maybe for you! And don’t forget you are also single. Your dating advices ain't worth shiet. "
"I'm single by choice. You are waiting for the love of your life to fall from the sky."
The teenager opened his mouth, ready to dismiss the accusation, but a loud thud just above them broke even through the hustle and bustle of the festival, followed immediately by a series of smaller mingling with a whole bunch of strangled curses. Benimaru instinctively stretched his arms out in front of him just in time to catch [Y/N] sliding over the roof's tiles above them.
Only after a while she realized that the impact with the ground had no place and she dared to open her eyes, immediately meeting not so much concerned as shocked blue eyes.
"Oh, hi Konro-san." She looked at her hero and her checks immediately turned red. “Hi you too Beni-chan. If you guys could NOT tell my parents I fell of the rooftops again, would be great. They will ground me ... "
She laughed nervously when neither of them reacted, or at least until Benimru looked at Konro in triumph.
