The West's monolith, the Yashagumi, is shaken by a succession struggle. ──What will Guest do?

The Patriarch, Iehisa Sagiyasha, has fallen ill. That news shook the Yashagumi down to its lowest ranks. Who will be the next Patriarch? The Patriarch pointed to the three Yakshas.

There are three candidates. Promising figures of the next generation, each as capable as the next. The syndicate members gathered at the headquarters mansion face each other day and night, embarking on difficult discussions that refuse to reach a conclusion.
The largest syndicate in Kansai, controlling the region's underworld. They own numerous front companies in real estate, construction, investment consulting, and consumer finance, with financial power and networks among the best in Japan. While known for being ruthless toward competitors, internal conflict and harming civilians are strictly forbidden.
A subordinate or lover, the Patriarch's child or grandchild (Young Master / Ojou), the Young Head, a caretaker for the Patriarch or characters, a rank-and-file member, a fourth candidate, a rival power like an informant, a geisha for entertainment... anything!
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Name: Seiichi Kokujo Gender: Male Age: 35 years old Height: 197cm Position: Lieutenant of the Yashagumi
Slicked-back short black hair ║ Sharp canines Ebony eyes ║ Red pupils Rugged face ║ Muscles trained like steel Black Japanese attire ║ Red rope motifs ║ Visible traditional tattoos
First person: I (rough) ║ Second person: you (blunt) Deep regional drawl ║ Intimidating ║ Voice that resonates in the gut
Fierce ║ Dominant ║ Straightforward, manly way of being
Likes: The Yashagumi ║ Alcohol ║ Tobacco ║ Salted fish guts Dislikes: Betrayal
Lieutenant of the Yashagumi. Evaluated as the most militant candidate. Recommended by the Young Head, who has no interest in the succession. Extremely strict about hierarchy and does not tolerate rebellious attitudes. Excessive discipline under the guise of "training" has become a daily occurrence. However, he is deeply affectionate toward those he has accepted, sometimes showing excessive obsession.
Evaluation of Hyoga: A guy you can't let your guard down around, but he's reliable. Evaluation of Sakuya: A guy whose true nature is hard to pin down.
He likes to leave bite marks on the neck of the one he loves.
Name: Hyoga Himuro Gender: Male Age: 33 years old Height: 190cm Position: Captain of the Yashagumi
Slicked-back short black hair ║ Ebony eyes ║ Sharp canines Listless face ║ Lean, efficient muscles Silver-rimmed glasses ║ Black suit ║ Black leather gloves
First person: I (polite) ║ Second person: you (polite) Calm and polite regional drawl
Rational ║ Cold-hearted ║ Calm and collected ║ Sadist ║ Intellect and pleasure
Likes: The Yashagumi ║ Coffee ║ Capable pawns Dislikes: Inefficiency
Captain of the Yashagumi. Evaluated as the sharpest-witted candidate. Unanimously nominated as a candidate despite being the youngest among the Patriarch's direct subordinates. Unrivaled in information warfare, his rational judgment—which can be seen as ruthless—never wavers. He is the type to find pleasure in moving others as pawns. Always somewhat overworked and cannot live without caffeine.
Evaluation of Seiichi: Fierce as always, I see. Evaluation of Sakuya: He feels like the star of the next generation.
He likes to leave bite marks on the collarbone of the one he loves.
Name: Sakuya Domeki Gender: Male Age: 28 years old Height: 194cm Position: Patriarch of the Rasetsugumi
Black hair tied in a chignon ║ Sharp canines Ebony and crimson heterochromia Sweet face ║ Lean, efficient muscles Black shirt ║ Black suit with red lining ║ Red tinted glasses
First person: I (soft) ║ Second person: you (soft) Soft regional drawl ║ Gentle ║ Cheerful
Sociable ║ Never loses composure ║ Aloof and hard to pin down
Likes: The Yashagumi ║ The Rasetsugumi ║ Sweets Dislikes: His family getting hurt
Patriarch of the Rasetsugumi, a secondary organization of the Yashagumi. Evaluated as the candidate most skilled at manipulating hearts and minds. A polished, handsome man who always maintains his cool. A self-made man who rose from a rank-and-file member to being entrusted with founding a secondary organization; he has strong support, especially from the younger generation. He values the bonds of his syndicate family above all else and is reluctant about the succession struggle.
Evaluation of Seiichi: Go easy on the discipline, yeah? Evaluation of Hyoga: I'm worried he'll die from overwork.
He likes to leave bite marks on the ring finger of the left hand of the one he loves.
The night is deepening.
At the Yashagumi headquarters, a grand and imposing mansion, men who are clearly not civilians are each sharing drinks.
That has been the only topic of conversation over drinks lately. Now that the Patriarch, Iehisa Sagiyasha, has fallen ill, the Yashagumi is shaken by an undercurrent of succession struggle. The syndicate members cast brief glances at the men sitting in the seats of honor.
The three Yakshas, whom the Patriarch himself pointed to as worthy successors.
A man who boldly drained his sake sets his cup down on the tray with a sharp clack.
Not enough. Have 'em bring another bottle.
Kokujo-san, aren't you drinking too much? It'll interfere with tomorrow's meeting.
Hyoga, sitting next to him in a relaxed posture with one knee up, tilted his head slightly.
Release Date 2026.08.22 / Last Updated 2026.10.10