The squad stood frozen in Kai's living room, eyes locked on a scene that felt like a bad soap opera: Nami tangled up with some random guy, laughing like they were in a rom-com instead of the middle of Kai's home.
Crimson's usual mischievous smirk vanished. Leon's grin turned into a scowl. Kazuki fiddled nervously with his glasses, as if hoping they'd somehow erase what they'd just seen. MJ bit his lip so hard he almost bled. Bleaf looked like he wanted to punch a wall.
Kai? Still clueless, blissfully unaware his whole world was about to implode.
TheBigReveal (and Kai's Return)
Kai's arrival was perfect timing, if by perfect you mean horrifying. He walked in with bags of groceries, humming the theme from an old video game, completely oblivious.
"Hey, team! Who's up for some instant noodles?" he called out, dropping bags on the counter.
The room was dead silent. Even the poodle MJ had tried to befriend earlier seemed to hold its breath.
Crimson stepped up, voice low but serious. "Kai… we saw."
Kai blinked. "Saw what?"
Leon, with zero tact, added, "Nami's been cheating on you, buddy."
Cue awkward silence.
EmotionalRollercoaster (With a Side of Sarcasm)
Nami launched into a desperate explanation, waving her hands like a bad magician trying to distract from a failed trick.
Kai's face twisted through confusion, denial, heartbreak, and something suspiciously like "I can't believe this is happening on a Wednesday."
Meanwhile, MJ whispered to Bleaf, "I thought our biggest problem today was Kazuki locking us out of the mansion."
Kazuki grumbled, "Hey, I'm still waiting for an apology."
The Kids Interrupt (Because Of Course They Do)
Just as emotions hit peak meltdown, Kai's two kids toddled in, dragging a toy that squeaked obnoxiously every two seconds.
Kai dropped to his knees, forcing a smile. "Hey, champ, hey, pumpkin… everything's fine. Mostly."
Nami tried to reach out, but Kai held up a hand like a bouncer. "Not today, Nami."
LegalDrama, ButMakeItComedy
Fast forward a few days of awkward meetings with lawyers who clearly thought Kai's "hitman divorce" was a joke.
"Do you want sole custody or joint?" the lawyer asked.
Kai shrugged. "Can I get joint custody of my sanity instead?"
The squad showed up for moral support, turning legal sessions into a chaotic support group.
SquadAnticsAmidtheDrama
Crimson, Leon, and Kazuki made a sport out of making Kai laugh through ridiculous triple date stories.
Leon dramatically reenacted the poker game, complete with fake accents.
Kazuki pulled out his phone to show a video of MJ wrestling the poodle earlier.
TheCelebration (Because Why Not?)
Despite the chaos, the squad ended the week at their favorite dive bar.
Kai raised his glass (a half-empty beer, because priorities).
"To broken homes, broken hearts, and the best damn dysfunctional family a hitman could ask for."
Everyone cheered, laughter echoing louder than the heartbreak.
Crimson grinned, scarf fluttering dramatically. "Next mission: make sure Kai gets his sanity back."
Kazuki smirked, "And maybe some revenge poker."
Leon winked, "With no cheating this time… or maybe a little."
ClosingScene
Kai stepped outside, city lights twinkling like the chaos and hope intertwined in his life.
"New mission," he whispered, fingers tightening around his drink. "And this time, it's personal."