Here There Be Witches

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There’s a high-end casino in Ikebukuro that Dice likes to frequent when in the area. On the surface, it’s not really his style —— Being full of rich people and star-eyed tourists. But the drinks are good, the people are attractive and the attractions are flashy, all coming together to draw Dice in.

Oh. Also, there’s a super hot singer that performed there.

Kuuro was not only nice to look at but also nice to listen to. He had some serious talent ！  

The gambler’s upbringing was far from enjoyable, but one thing he always enjoyed was music. With your mother having high authority it was expected for him to have the same rap ability to keep his family in power. Music lessons were strict and plentiful, lyric writing lessons even more so. But at night when he could practice his own style of rapping —— Freestyling under his breath —— It made it all worth it.

Dice loved learning new techniques and styles of music. Anything that could possibly better his current performance as a member of Fling Posse. The casino singer was one of the people he wanted to get some pointers from ！

And maybe, if he’s lucky, they’d get more… Friendly.

For weeks he has been approaching Kuuro after his show, giving his compliments before asking for him to give him a few pointers. Each time, the singer says he’ll think about it before escaping the conversation completely —— Tonight being no different.

To better his mood, the gambler… Well, gambles. Spends yen upon yen on everything from slot machines to the casinos’ gimmicky prize wheel. And after an intense game of poker (which he may or may not have anted up more than he actually had), Dice is being hauled out of the building by his, very large, opponents.

❝ Oi ！ Come on, guys ！ I’ll get your money ！ I’m good on my word —— Promise ！ ❞ He’s thrown against the alley wall, hard enough to knock the wind out of him. Pleads doing him no good —— A fist raised up, aimed and ready to hit him square in the jaw.

tonight wasn't any different, though the other seemed much more disappointed than usually. and it wasn’t like kuuro didn't feel bad! he was interested in the other but he truly wasn't sure if a member of the famous fling posse would be all that interested in him once he'd find out how lame he actually was. that beyond his pretty facade lied truly nothing.

so kuuro tried to keep himself distant and distracted with his music. it was after his last song, that he noticed shouting. it didn’t take kuuro long to put one and one together and hurry to the rescue.