Panel 1: A close-up on Takemichi's face, eyes wide with shock as he stares at the news report playing on the TV. Smoke billows from a burning building, news ticker scrolling: "Tragic Train Accident. Multiple Casualties."

Takemichi (thought bubble): Hinata... No way... it can't be...

Panel 2: A flashback. Young Takemichi and Hinata walk hand-in-hand along a cherry blossom lane, laughing and talking. Sunlight filters through the pink petals.

Takemichi (thought bubble): We promised to watch the fireworks together this year...

Panel 3: Back to the present. Takemichi stumbles back, hitting the wall. His face twists in agony, tears welling up in his eyes.

Narrator: 12 years ago, my life hit rock bottom. I was a loser, bullied by everyone. And then, the girl I loved...

Panel 4: A dark alleyway, bathed in the ominous glow of moonlight. Shadows twist on the walls. Three figures stand menacingly, their faces obscured.

Narrator: They took her away from me. The Tokyo Manji Gang.

Panel 5: A burst of light engulfs Takemichi. He stumbles, disoriented, then looks around in bewilderment. He's back in the alleyway, but everything is different. The buildings are older, the clothes of the passersby are outdated.

Takemichi: What the...? I'm back in middle school...?

Panel 6: A young, blond boy with a mischievous grin walks up to Takemichi. He wears the trademark Toman jacket, a dragon emblazoned on the back.

Mikey: Hey, you new here? You look lost.

Takemichi: Uh... yeah, kind of. I'm Takemichi.

Mikey: I'm Mikey. Welcome to the Tokyo Manji Gang!

Panel 7: A montage of scenes: Takemichi hanging out with Mikey and the Toman gang, facing off against rival gangs, witnessing Hinata's bright smile.

Narrator: I can't change the past... but maybe I can save Hinata. Even if it means becoming the biggest delinquent in Tokyo!

Panel 1: Mikey throws his arm around Takemichi's shoulder, a boisterous grin splitting his face.

Mikey: So, Takemitchy, ready to join the Toman? We could use a guy with your... uh... moxie!

Takemichi: (awkwardly) Yeah, sure! I mean, if that's okay with everyone else.

Panel 2: A group of tough-looking delinquents, with Draken leading the pack, eye Takemichi skeptically. Mitsuya, the stoic artist, raises an eyebrow.

Draken: Mikey, this punk just wandered in off the street. How do we know he's not trouble?

Mikey: Don't worry, Draken. I got a good vibe from him! Besides, we need all the muscle we can get for the rumble with Valhalla tomorrow.

Panel 3: Takemichi gulps, his knees trembling slightly. He's surrounded by delinquents, facing off against an even bigger gang. This isn't how he imagined going back in time to save Hinata.

Narrator: Rumble? Valhalla? My head's spinning faster than a pachinko machine. But if joining Toman is the only way to get close to Hinata...

Panel 4: A montage of intense training – Takemichi dodges punches, scrambles from kicks, and gets tossed around like a ragdoll by Draken. His body aches, but he grits his teeth and pushes forward.

Panel 5: The day of the rumble arrives. Tokyo's streets swarm with Toman and Valhalla members, tension crackling in the air. Mikey rallies his troops, his eyes fierce with determination.

Mikey: Toman! Today, we fight for our turf, for our family! Show these Valhalla punks what it means to be Tokyo's strongest!

Panel 6: Chaos erupts. Fists fly, shouts echo, and the ground trembles with the clash of bodies. Takemichi, overwhelmed but fueled by adrenaline, throws himself into the fray.

Panel 7: In the heat of the fight, Takemichi spots Hinata standing on the sidelines, her face etched with worry. His heart jumps – there she is!

Narrator: I have to protect her! Even if I can't change the past, I can't let history repeat itself!

End of Chapter 2.

Panel 1: A wide shot of the chaotic rumble scene. Valhalla's red jackets clash with Toman's black as delinquents grapple and brawl across the abandoned warehouse. Takemichi, bruised and breathless, dodges a swing from a tattooed Valhalla member.

Narrator: My knuckles are raw, my ribs scream, but the fear is gone. Adrenaline pumps through me, a desperate fire fueling every punch and kick. I have to keep fighting, not just for Toman, but for Hinata.

Panel 2: A close-up on Takemichi's face, sweat dripping from his brow as he ducks under a blow. His eyes search the crowd, desperate for a glimpse of Hinata.

Panel 3: In the distance, he spots her. Hinata stands frozen near the entrance, her eyes wide with terror as a hulking Valhalla member, the notorious Kazutora Hanemiya, approaches her with a snarl.

Narrator: Kazutora? He's the one who... No, this can't happen again!

Panel 4: A flashback. Young Takemichi watches in horror as the same Kazutora swings a pipe at Draken, permanently injuring him. The memory flashes through his mind, a gut-wrenching reminder of the future he desperately wants to alter.

Panel 5: Fueled by rage and determination, Takemichi bursts through the crowd, shoving aside anyone who stands in his way. He throws himself at Kazutora, tackling him to the ground before he can reach Hinata.

Panel 6: A flurry of punches and kicks. Takemichi fights with a newfound ferocity, fueled by his desperate need to protect Hinata and change the past. Kazutora, surprised by the rookie's tenacity, fights back, but Takemichi refuses to yield.

Narrator: I might be weak, I might be scared, but for Hinata, I'll fight like a demon!

Panel 7: The fight continues, both boys bloodied and battered. But just as it seems one of them might gain the upper hand, a loud crack echoes through the warehouse. Mikey stands atop a pile of fallen Valhalla members, eyes blazing with fury.

Mikey: Enough! This ends now!

Panel 1: Mikey's imposing figure silences the battlefield. His shadow stretches across the rubble, a stark contrast to the chaos just moments ago. He glances at Takemichi, his gaze sharp and questioning.

Mikey: You did good, Takemitchy. But what were you thinking, charging in like that?

Takemichi: (panting, bruised but defiant) I couldn't... couldn't let him hurt Hinata.

Mikey frowns, a flicker of something dark crossing his features. The other Toman members gather around, muttering amongst themselves about the unexpected intervention.

Narrator: The tension hung heavy in the air, thick as the smell of sweat and blood. Mikey's eyes held a storm of questions, and I knew I had to explain myself. But how could I tell them about Hinata, about the future, about everything that led me here?

Panel 2: A flashback. Young Takemichi sits alone on a park bench, tears streaming down his face as he clutches Hinata's locket. The news report plays in his mind, Hinata's lifeless form on the train tracks.

Narrator: The image of Hinata's death haunted me, a constant reminder of my failure. But then, the impossible happened. A sudden push, a blinding flash, and I was back in middle school, a chance to rewrite the timeline.

Panel 3: Back in the present, Takemichi takes a deep breath and decides to trust Mikey. He recounts the vision of Hinata's death, of Valhalla's rise, and of Mikey's descent into darkness. The air crackles with disbelief, then shock, then a simmering anger.

Draken: That bastard Kisaki... he's behind all this? Manipulating Mikey, using Valhalla to destroy Toman...

Mitsuya: We can't let this stand, Draken. We have to protect Mikey, protect Hinata, protect everything Toman stands for.

Panel 4: A montage of Toman strategizing. Draken and Mitsuya map out a plan, eyes steely with determination. Takemichi shares his knowledge of future events, each piece of information like a puzzle piece falling into place.

Narrator: We were a band of delinquents, yes, but in that moment, we were united by a greater cause. Protecting Hinata, saving Mikey, shielding Toman from a dark future. It was a gamble, a desperate bid against fate, but it was the only option we had.

Panel 5: The next day, Toman marches towards Valhalla's territory, a black wave of resolve against the red tide of their rivals. The rumble of drums echoes through the streets, a call to arms, a clash of destinies.

Panel 6: Takemichi stands at the front lines, clutching Hinata's locket in his pocket. His knuckles are white, his throat dry, but his heart beats with unwavering purpose. He looks around at his comrades, united and fearless, and feels a flicker of hope.

Narrator: This time, it's different. This time, we're ready. This time, we fight for the future.

End of Chapter 4.

Panel 1: A wide shot of the abandoned amusement park, the rusted Ferris wheel looming ominously against the setting sun. Toman and Valhalla clash head-on, a whirlwind of fists and fury. Screams and shouts pierce the air, mixing with the clang of metal and the crack of breaking wood.

Takemichi: (eyes wide, heart pounding) This... this was the place. The Ferris wheel... Hinata...

Flashback: Young Takemichi stands frozen as Hinata stumbles, a twisted chain whipping out from the malfunctioning Ferris wheel. Kazutora, trapped and enraged, swings blindly, the pipe connecting with her head.

Panel 2: Back to the present, Takemichi throws himself into the fray, driven by a desperate need to rewrite history. He dodges swings from Valhalla members, adrenaline blurring his vision. Every punch he lands, every grapple he endures, brings him closer to the Ferris wheel.

Panel 3: Draken and Mikey fight like demons, cutting through Valhalla ranks like hot knives through butter. Their eyes blaze with a mix of fury and protectiveness, fueled by Takemichi's revelation and the looming threat to Hinata.

Mitsuya: (lunging at Hanemiya) Kazutora, stop this madness! Don't let Kisaki use you!

Kazutora: (voice raw with rage) Shut up! You don't know what it's like to lose everything!

Panel 4: The fight escalates. Baji Keisuke, Mikey's closest friend and Valhalla's captain, clashes with Mikey in a duel of raw power. Their friendship hangs in the balance, strained by past betrayals and present allegiances.

Baji: Mikey, listen to me! We can still be together, on the same side! Come back to Valhalla!

Mikey: (eyes cold, voice flat) There's no going back, Baji. Not after what you did.

Panel 5: Takemichi reaches the heart of the chaos, the base of the Ferris wheel. He sees Hanemiya clambering up the rusted metal, his eyes glazed with a murderous intent. Fear grips Takemichi's heart, but he pushes forward, fueled by determination.

Narrator: I have to stop him. I have to change the future. Even if it means facing my own worst nightmare.

Panel 6: Takemichi grabs Hanemiya, pulling him back from the edge. Their eyes lock, a battle of wills raging within them. Hanemiya's face contorts with rage, his fist raised to strike.

Kazutora: Get away from me, you pathetic excuse for a delinquent!

Takemichi: (gripping Hanemiya's arm) I know... I know your pain. I know what he took from you. But listen to me, Kazutora! This isn't the answer! Don't let Kisaki control you!

Panel 7: A flashback. Young Takemichi and Draken watch in horror as Hanemiya, manipulated by Kisaki, raises the pipe against Draken. Takemichi throws himself in the way, taking the blow intended for his friend.

Panel 8: Back to the present, tears welling up in Takemichi's eyes, he shares his own scar, a visible reminder of his selfless act in the past. Hanemiya falters, the rage in his eyes flickering with doubt.

Narrator: Maybe... maybe understanding can conquer hate. Maybe empathy can break the cycle of violence. This is my fight, not just for Hinata, but for everyone caught in this web of despair.

Panel 1: A close-up on Kazutora's face, the rage and confusion warring within his eyes. Takemichi's scarred cheek is inches away, his gaze unwavering. The rusted metal of the Ferris wheel looms in the background, a grim reminder of the tragedy to come.

Kazutora: (voice choked) You... you have the same scar... Draken's scar...

Takemichi: I got it saving him. Just like I'm trying to save you now. You don't have to do this, Kazutora. Stop playing Kisaki's game. Let's end this madness.

Panel 2: A flashback. Young Takemichi and Hanemiya bond over their love for motorcycles, sharing dreams of freedom and brotherhood. Laughter echoes through the junkyard, a stark contrast to the present bleakness.

Narrator: Kazutora wasn't just a monster. He was once my friend, a lost soul manipulated by someone else's darkness. And maybe, just maybe, a flicker of that friendship still flickers within him, waiting to be rekindled.

Panel 3: The fight around them continues, but Takemichi and Kazutora seem frozen in their own world. Mikey watches from afar, his eyes narrowed, a mix of curiosity and doubt on his face. Draken and Mitsuya pause their own battles, drawn to the tense standoff.

Kazutora: (eyes downcast) Kisaki... he promised me revenge. Promised I could finally make everything right.

Takemichi: Revenge won't bring back Mikey's brother. It won't erase the pain you carry. It will only lead to more suffering, more scars like mine. Don't throw your life away, Kazutora! Choose a different path, a path of redemption.

Panel 4: Kazutora's grip on the pipe loosens, his knuckles white. He closes his eyes, memories flashing through his mind: Mikey's laughter, Shinichiro's warmth, the betrayal that shattered it all. A single tear rolls down his cheek, a symbol of the burden he carries.

Panel 5: Slowly, Kazutora lowers the pipe, his body shaking with silent sobs. Mikey steps forward, his gaze softening with a flicker of understanding. Draken and Mitsuya approach cautiously, offering words of comfort and support.

Kisaki: (voice dripping with venom) Pathetic fools! You let weakness cloud your judgment! This changes nothing! The future is still mine!

Panel 6: Kisaki pulls a switchblade, a menacing glint in his eyes. He lunges towards Takemichi, a cold smile twisting his lips. Time seems to slow down, the world fading into a blur of panicked shouts and flying fists.

Mikey: (eyes blazing) Not so fast, Kisaki! You mess with my friends, you mess with me!

Panel 7: Mikey blocks Kisaki's attack with lightning speed, their blades clashing in a shower of sparks. The clash of titans ignites the battlefield, drawing everyone's attention. The tide begins to turn as Toman rallies behind Mikey, fueled by newfound hope and the promise of a brighter future.

End of Chapter 6.