Anime: Nanbaka

Requested by: @LoveWeeb

(Y/n)'s POV

Dragging Jyugo by his clothes, I dumped his body in his cell, where his three roommates and fellow inmates were waiting with looks of guilt on their faces.

I leaned against the doorframe, staring at the four men with a raised eyebrow. Uno was the first to break the awkward silence that followed as the other three were presumably at a loss for words.

"Listen (Y/n), we didn't mean to break our promise to you-"

"Was my word worth nothing to a bunch of criminals? Were my words simply the words of an annoying guard?"

"Come on, (Y/n)-chan, it's not like that at all. I know we promised we wouldn't escape today because all the guards were busy but Jyugo got bored so...yeah..." Nico explained.

"So I take it the next time you want something, like women's magazines and food, you'll be fine without it?"

"Eh?! No (Y/n)-chan, we'll-"

I locked the door, narrowing my eyes as I eyed the four inmates before a smile plastered itself onto my face. The four seemed to light up at my sudden change in attitude, yet they knew better than to ruin my mood again.

"I'll see what I can do with Hajime."

"You're the best, (Y/n)!" replied Rock.

"I know I am."

Noticing my phone's vibrations, I answered the call. Seitarou's name appeared on the screen. Accepting the call, I could only anticipate his worry wart tone as he shouted into the microphone, my ears bleeding from the loud volume of his voice.

"(Y/n), where are you?! The warden's looking for you! You were supposed to be in a meeting!"

"Oh, is that so?"

"Is that your only reaction?! How are you so calm?!"

"She won't kill me for this but thanks for telling me."

I hung up before he could nitpick at me any more. Pushing my hair back with my fingers, I headed to the warden's office, holding onto the chance that she wouldn't kill me.

Although I had feelings for both Hajime and Samon, I knew of the warden's unrequited love for the former. I smiled to myself as I pushed open the door and took on the piercing eyes of every guard here.

"(Y/n), where were you?" she asked.

"Taking care of a few escapees."

"I asked her to take care of it. Blame me if you're gonna get mad," Hajime exclaimed.

I took my place beside him and Samon before sporting a triumphant smirk as the warden backed down and let the subject go. Both the two men standing beside me hid their obvious disbelief at my narrow escape.

Putting my feet up on the table, I leaned back comfortably, savouring the pleasure that came with this relaxation. The warden met my gaze as I asked a silent question. Her discreet nod was all the indication I needed.

"Oi Hajime, Samon, can I borrow a cap?"

"*sigh* Here."

Samon passed me his cap, which I placed over my eyes after thanking him. Of course, only the warden and my two closest friends, a.k.a. my lifelong crushes, knew that I valued my job and did not harbour such a lack of responsibility that I'd sleep while working but everyone else wasn't as understanding.

I followed the conversation with my ears alone, seeing no reason to actually stare at the speaker's face if their attention wasn't addressed to me directly. Additionally, not many bothered to ask a deputy supervisor, such as myself, for their opinion.

"Wait, a day off?"

"Oh, so the girl actually pays attention when it involves holidays?" Kiji asked.

"Keep your assumptions to yourself," Hajime said.

"*clears throat* The guards will be escorting the inmates to Nanba Prison's water resort for a small holiday. Of course, each one of you must be on guard but this is a time for you to bond with your inmates and have fun," explained the warden.

"Yes ma'am! Then off we go-"

"Wait (Y/n), I need to speak with you. Everyone else, you're dismissed."

I stood up, handing Samon back his cap as both him and Hajime gave me a subtle yet reassuring back on the back. Once everyone had left, she immediately dropped her act and fangirled over Hajime's 'coolness'.

"So? Any intel on his affections?" she asked excitedly.

"No, sorry."

I loved him too...but she was my superior. Heck, she'd even argue that I'd still have Samon if I told her my true feelings. Perhaps it was better that my feelings remained hidden from the rest of society...

~Timeskip to the holiday~

I laid a towel out on the sand before laying down, putting sunglasses on to shield my eyes from the blazing sun. Closing my eyes, I felt the cool breeze caress my skin as it blew past, the waves acting as calming background music.

Shadows blocked the path of the sun's warm rays, making me reluctantly open my eyes to see what had disturbed my relaxation time. Hajime and Samon towered over my petite body, each with slightly pink-stained cheeks.

"H-hey," they greeted awkwardly.

I sat up, blushing as I stared at their bare bodies. Their toned muscles were hard to not look at yet I knew I had been staring for too long so I focused my eyes at their feet instead.

"So? Did you two need something?"

"Y-you look good," Samon stated.

"Heh, what a pervert. Do I only look good when I'm in swimmers?"

"That's not what I meant."

"I know, I was just messing with you."

"So um do you uh want to go get some lunch?" Hajime asked.

"What's wrong? Did you two get your heads hit or something? You're acting strange."

"Well, the truth is...um..."

I jumped, surprised that the two had grabbed my hands. Their eyes glared daggers into each other's eyes, a rising tension forming in the atmosphere, no doubt thickening the air.

I blushed once I noticed the close proximity of their bare chests. They seemed to notice my flustered state before Samon moved closed and whispered softly in my ear.

"(Y/n), I've had a crush on you for the longest time. Won't you go out with me?"

Hajime pulled the male off my body before lifting my chin up.

"I like you. Go out with me."

Samon pushed the bald man's face away before his lips could touch mine. My heartbeat pounded vigorously in my chest as my face began to paint itself in a coat of red.

Once I had momentarily gotten over the shaking, I quickly stood up and stopped the two before their fight could continue for any longer than it had to.

"Stop fighting! You two want to hear my answer, right?! Well, I like the both of you so if you continue to fight because of me, I won't bother choosing! I'll even choose uh Kenshirou!"

"Kenshirou..." Samon said angrily.

"He's going to die tonight," added Hajime.

"W-wait!"