Aoba:

Koujaku, sorry for making you wait.

Koujaku:

Ah, I was waiting.

Beni:

Yo! Aoba, Ren! Plus that little pup. (Ren barks) You all right?

Ren:

Yeah. We’re all right. I’m sorry for worrying you.

Aoba:

We really owe you a lot. For taking the time to meet us today too.

Koujaku:

Well, I’ve already closed up shop. More than that, are your injuries all right? You were at work today, right?

Aoba:

Yeah. My body still hurts a little bit. But it’s okay.

Koujaku:

I see. Don’t push yourself.

Aoba:

Mhm. Thank you.

Koujaku:

Then, shall we move to the alley for a bit? It’s noisy out here.

Aoba:

Yeah.

(they all head for the alley)

Aoba:

Hey…

Koujaku:

Hm?

Aoba:

Yesterday…I caused a lot of trouble for everyone…(he bows) I’m really sorry!

Ren:

(bows as well) For my part as well. Thank you very much. I’m sorry.

Koujaku:

Hey, hey, cut it out. You don’t have to go that far.

Beni:

That’s right. Both of you lined up with heads bowed like that…it feels weird!

Aoba:

But…I got you all swept up in it.

Koujaku:

But you’re safe now. That settles it. Plus the guys on my team aren’t that weak. Anyway, I’m glad we got there in time.

Aoba:

Heh.

Ren:

I’m sorry.

Beni:

Any more apologies are prohibited!

Koujaku:

Right? That reminds me, about that cop who mistook you for a thug…

Aoba:

What happened to him after that?

Koujaku:

He was a pretty good match for us and gave us the slip, but we reported him to the force. The past is what it is, but the police have gotten a lot more upright these days. As for the cop that dragged you away it looks like he was Akushima’s former subordinate.

Aoba:

Akushima’s?

Koujaku:

Yeah. That Akushima, after the incident at Platinum Jail, he retired. But it sounds like that cop was pretty taken with Akushima somehow. When Toue disappeared and peace started to return to Midorijima it didn’t sit well with him.

Aoba:

Hah…is that how it was?

Koujaku:

For the rest, that guy Takumi who went out drinking with you…it looks like he’s had his hands in a lot of unsavory work for a while.

Aoba:

Ah, yeah. It seems like it. He tried to drag me into it too.

Koujaku:

Well, looks like Ren’s bad premonition was right on the mark this time.

Aoba:

It would’ve been better if I’d listened to Ren’s warning. Everyone, I’m really–

Beni:

Apologies are prohibited! I told you that before.

Aoba:

Hehe. That’s right.

Beni:

But yanno~ Ren was really somethin’ when we were looking for you!

Aoba:

eh?

Koujaku:

Oh? What was that like?

Beni:

It woulda made your blood curdle! It’s not like his personality really changed but it was like there was nothing in his head except saving Aoba.

Ren:

Th-that’s…

Beni:

For me, yanno…when I knew Ren turned human I thought that something was definitely gonna change. It seems like that was just me making something out of nothing. Ren’s still the same old Ren! His master’s the most important thing to him.

Ren:

Ah, that’s…that’s how it is.

Aoba:

Hehe.

Ren:

Beni. Thank you.

Beni:

Oh–what’s that–what’re you doing apologizing to me?

Koujaku:

What’s that? Don’t get embarrassed.

Beni:

I ain’t embarrassed! Anyway, Aoba! What’re you grinning about?!

Aoba:

Eh? Uh–me? Was I grinning?

Beni:

You were! You know, I’ve thought this for a while, but this’s a good chance so I’ll settle it once and for all! Since you’re all humans you better keep an eye out! If you don’t do something, no matter how many lives Ren has it won’t be enough!

Koujaku:

You certainly do act like an idiot sometimes.

Aoba:

Nnh…Reeen.

Ren:

Aoba. Please do look out.

Aoba:

Ah…riiight.

(Ren barks)

Aoba:

eh? You too??

Ren:

It seems that you’re important to him as well. Just like he’s important to you.

Aoba:

I see. Hehe.

Ren:

However, no matter how many times we tell you to take care. There is a sufficient possibility of you being caught up in something.

Aoba:

I’ve got it. I’ll be careful.

Ren:

Yes. And also, if something were to happen to you I’ll definitely save you.

Aoba:

Ren…

Koujaku:

(sighs) Hey, Beni. Look at that. Honestly, I’m jealous of Aoba.

Beni:

Over what?

Koujaku:

If only you were at least that sweet…

Beni:

What’s that?!

(Aoba laughs)

Koujaku:

Hey, Ren. You should tell him too. You went through a lot of fuss.

Ren:

No, that’s…

Beni:

That’s not it, right? Right, Ren?

Aoba:

(laughs) Come on, Ren’s confused.

(Ren barks)

Beni:

See! This Ren’s saying it ain’t like that!

Koujaku:

No, that’s wrong. That was him agreeing with me.

Beni:

Koooujaku, seriously!

Aoba:

Don’t fight at a time like this, you guys.

Ren:

I think that Koujaku and Beni are very good partners for each other.

Aoba:

Yeah, definitely. I think so too.

Beni:

Haah? Seriously?

Koujaku:

What’s with that? Then would you say we’ve got the worst affinity? Are you satisfied with that?

Beni:

Hey! Bein’ satisfied with that…ah…that’s not it!

Koujaku:

Then which one is it?

(they all laugh together)