@ Her Awesome Holiness: Of course, who could resist a hawt bean coroner??? Feel the hotness of the bean!!!
It was something I haven't seen so far so why not get a new pairing or start one right?
@ Maimi_Yajima: Daijoubu!!! It's because it isn't common that it'll be good to try things out you know???
That picture is
and kakkoi!!!! I love it! Arigatou!!!
@ kRisZ:
*runs around kRisZ chasing Chloe* because my chips and kRisZ's popcorn's attack is too light, come back here!!!!
*Reads previous comments*
*Gets a cord, catches C and ties her, catches FaqU and ties her ( are you her too ) as well. Drags both into a closet and locks them inside* there
Yes I am Why thank you, that makes things a lot easier for me, Chloe can't run or hide anymore
Now now behave! Don't forget this is just the beginning,....What's that? You ask the beginning of what?? You'll just have to wait to find out
@ Chloe: *I get up and start hoping towards you* You can't run and you can't hide
Now where is that knife of mine?
Maimi's story will have to be for another time, unfortunately (
because I haven't thought about it as of yet)
Exactly, you don't see a kids member paired with a MM member often, so I thought I'd give it a run, open up new possibilities, I mean Aika is actually around the same age as some of the kids anyways
@ Mame-chan: I kinda figured you'll have that initial reaction with Takagaki...however I wasn't sure of your reaction to YajiGaki but I am relieved that you are okay with the bean matched with our local athlete
No no, actually maybe it could just be me, but I do that often from where I live and no one really takes it as a bad thing, if it was a hot person, I don't know maybe a local Ai will fall at Risa's feet regardless to get their help
Oh yeah, Gaki-san is one of da mans...you'll know later as to why
Chapter 9Date: March 13
Time: 11:00 pm"So anything?" Airi asked a tired Miyabi and Maasa
"We were in the briefing room looking over the surveillance videos starting from 3 days ago but negative. No one that looks like the witness or family. Did you hear anything from the others?"
"Nothing in particular relevant from Chisa and Nakky so far-" RING RING "Suzuki Airi here"
"Okay I want you to verify if that was the last time anyone saw them" Miyabi and Maasa looked at Airi as she hung up the phone "okay so from Chisa's side, it seems like the last the neighbours heard from the witness and family was at around 11 the night before their disappearance"
"How come we only know this now? Not saying that Chisa and Nakky are slacking off but why at that hour and how can they be sure?" questioned Miyabi
"The neighbours work at a restaurant so they get off work late. They remember the time because they remember the late night news was about to go on. But the thing is that the neighbour heard scrambling like moving things noises from the witness's apartment. So now we know that someone or the witness themselves were at the apartment, we need to confirm it though. Miya I want you to call Toku-san and see what's she got."
"Airin, nothing different from Toku-san's side but they will keep an eye out or an ear out for anything else. It is impossible for them to follow every member of Yamaguchi's clan"
"I know Miya and I know there is a possibility that they have outside help doing it but there are so many uncertainties, hopefully we can get something from the witness's house"
KNOCK KNOCK "Suzuki-san" Airi turned to find the commissioner "My external source has produced the following documents that may aid in your case" Yossie produced a manila folder for Airi to take before leaving
"External source? Do commissioners have external sources?" Questioned Miyabi as she peered over Airi's shoulder at the documentation
"Well they weren't commissioners at birth so I wouldn't be surprised. Maybe Yoshizawa-san has her own batman around" replied Airi without taking her eyes away from the documents "Miya I want you to check on this clan and see if these still hold true." Airi gave Miyabi a sheet indicating that the head of Yamaguchi had business proposals with another clan, Nakai.
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Date: March 13
Time: 11:30 pmWhile everyone was furiously working on the project, Maimi received a new project message. She groaned at the amount of work she had and at the project that was coming in, in the end she decided to at least open the new project and see what it was about. She skimmed over the email and saw that it was a project that wasn't too difficult but would require simple research. She pulled out her laptop so that she doesn't mix the projects she is working on and started her research as much as she can before heading out to gather actual statistics. Once she was done she paged Saki
"Saki, I need to step out for statistical research and should be back in a couple of hours. The presentation deck you want me to do is almost over except for the missing data from your side"
"Okay, go do what you must as I round up the last of the data for this project and start the material for the other presentation. If we are lucky, all presentation decks and supporting documentation should be completed tonight so we can relax tomorrow"
"Not necessarily, I did mention that something new is coming in and it might require all of us but that is tentative so far. I will keep you guys posted on it" Maimi waited for an acknowledgement before changing into casual clothes for her statistical research gathering
Groaning and moaning could be heard on Saki's side as they were told of the game plan from the speaker phone "sorry guys, you heard her, however it is only tentative so don’t be whining. I know you guys are tired but please bare it for 1 more day as soon as this is done we can relax"
"Man Saki-chan, you and Maimi-chan are just pure workaholics and you guys are lucky we are your friends" whined Reina as she glared at Saki, who wasn't looking at her
"Reina, you say that as if we aren't paying you guys" retorted Saki which shut her up
Ai smirked at Reina giving her a
'she got you there' look
"Yeah but still there has to be a rule that says you can't torture your employees" rebutted Eri. Reina smirked back at Ai with a
'Eri agrees with me' look which did not phase Ai
"It isn't torture if you are benefitting and you don't have to stay if your guilty conscience can survive knowing that only 3 of us are working hard while you sleep" Ai grinned at the duo fully knowing that they wouldn't and grinning in particular at Reina with a
'you lost' look. Reina and Eri slouched back into their chairs in defeat
"Look" Saki looked at all 3 of her friends and co-workers "I can understand the things you put up with when working with Maimi and me, more harder with Maimi" Saki looks at Reina "but I hope you understand that its not our intention for things to be this way and we can only pray that you see things in our perspective. We are utterly grateful for the effort you put in and believe me when I say this but Maimi and I are actually concerned and would worry for each of you, Maimi more than I". Indeed that got the grumbling girls and Ai-chan to pay more attention "yes we seem like we are distant at times but we actually feel guilty if you guys have to work overtime on things we give you. Maimi is more concerned about you guys overall than she let's on. Ai-chan a couple of nights ago I assume you were doing something for Maimi till late right?"Ai nodded recalling which night in reference
“Maimi had gone to take her shower after her morning workout, where I was getting ready to leave the workout room. I didn’t get far before I realized that I left my towel so I went back to grab it. On my way back I saw Maimi heading to her room but stopped and walked back a couple steps to peek inside the study room. She then let a relieved sigh and smiled slightly before heading to her room. I was curious as to what she was looking at and decided to see what was in the study. I saw Ai-chan's laptop and glasses but no Ai-chan so I came to the conclusion that Ai-chan was working late last night. The sigh of relief is that Maimi didn't find Ai-chan pulling an all-nighter for her”
"Also the only reason she has to lecture you two" Saki pointed at the troublesome duo "is that you guys were coming in loudly and Ai-chan was asleep so she didn't want you guys to wake her up. Remember the time you crashed the Civic Reina?" both Reina and Eri nodded
SAKI FLASHBACK/POV"Saki!!! I just got a call from the hospital!!! Reina and Eri had an accident!!!! Call Ai-chan to meet us there"
"Wait! What do you mean they had an accident???"
"I don't know, I am going there right away to check up on them now" Maimi was frantically looking around causing Saki to wonder why
"Er...Maimi what are you looking for?"
"My cell!"
"Isn't that it in your hand?" Maimi looked at her right hand and there it was clutched tightly.
END OF SAKI FLASHBACK/POV"I know the first thing she did when she saw you guys was about how you guys crashed her fully altered Civic which was her favorite at the time by the way and even now she constantly lectures and reminds you about it but her first concern wasn't the car, yet it was the condition you guys were in. She started talking about the car instead of whether you guys were okay because she was relieved it wasn't serious first of all and secondly she has trouble expressing herself. I can't deny that I have that issue too just not as strong fronted as Maimi. She only teases about your accident as a way of saying to drive safely. She doesn't like to show it, but she does care about you guys" Saki left them thinking as she went to make herself coffee
"Wow! I'm speechless!"
"Yeah even I'm speechless and I don't complain" Reina and Eri rolled their eyes at Ai
"But I don't understand why she wouldn't open to us?" Asked the curious Eri feeling guilty at how Reina and Eri have badmouthed their bosses at times
"I don't know and I doubt we can ask Saki-chan, but maybe it is something to keep in mind the next time you guys feel like giving them trouble" Ai reminded them “the least you can do is work harder here to take off some of the stress they have. I mean it must be hard on them to not be given the chance to do what they want to do" stated Ai as she tapped away at her laptop
"OSSU!!!" Yelled Reina as she and Eri continued to flip through documents. Unknowingly to them Saki was outside holding her coffee smiling
BUZZ BUZZ Saki took out her phone read the message
I'm coming back now-Maimi 'OSSU! Back to work'*************************************************************************************
Date: March 14
Time: 6:00 am"Airin, I checked the data out and it holds true"
"Okay in that case, we should send some people to keep an eye on the Nakai clan"
"But Airin the same still holds true, we can't possibly keep an eye on every member"
"I know but we can always bug them so that we know" grinned Airi.
Miyabi smiled getting the drift that Airi was hinting at "so why wait, let's pay a visit to Mr. Nakai"
"'Miya, call Kumai-chan to meet us and grab the equipment and meet me at my car" instructed Airi as she reviewed the file on the whereabouts the Nakai clan leader will be before grabbing her shades and her jacket
When she got down to the parking lot Miyabi and a team of IT specialists were waiting "okay I want you guys to find somewhere so we can listen in with the bug" Airi handed them an address and then headed to her car "Miya get a couple of the buggers so we can stick them somewhere" Miyabi grabbed 2-3 before proceeding to Airi's car
"Where do you suggest we stick it? We are in their territory so we can’t get the waiters to help us"
"I was thinking about one under the table and the other on a chair. Miya call Kumai-chan to see if she has joined us and tell her we need access to cellphone wavelengths so if they call anyone, we can gather a clue" Miyabi dialled the staff in the van and informed of the new instructions.
"Are you ready?" Airi asked Miyabi as the stopped their car infront of enemy establishment
"I was born ready" joked Miyabi
"Then let's go"
The duo walked up the stairs and stopped at reception, a male who was watching tv, legs propped up on the counter. "Excuse me, I'm here to see Mr. Nakai"
The man took one look at Airi and Miyabi and quickly moved his feet off the counter and grinned at them "I don't think Mr. Nakai is interested in what you offer he likes a more sexier type not the office type but I'm interested so how much are your fees" he put his hand forward towards Miyabi's face. Miyabi grabbed hold of it and twisted his hand "itai! Itai! What the hell?"
Airi smirked, took off her shades and produced her badge "detective Suzuki to see Mr. Nakai"
"Itai! Itai! He's inside now let go"
Airi nodded her head to Miyabi before walking ahead. Miyabi let go of his wrist and followed but not before giving the guy a deadly glare. KNOCK KNOCK the door swung open and a tall man, yellow streaked hair, black suit and a mean look eyed the two "Who are you and who let you in?" He barked
Airi put up her arm slightly to stop Miyabi from charging up him and produced her badge
A man chuckled from behind the desk "what did I do to be paid a visit by detective..."
"Suzuki" as Airi walked into the room but not before glaring at the door boy
"Have a seat detective Suzuki" Airi and Miyabi each took a seat as door boy stood beside Mr. Nakai "how can I help you?"
Airi smiled "oh nothing, I was investigating on the mystery disappearance of the Nakamura family" at the mention of the name Airi noticed the slightly faltered smile of Nakai and she knew she might be in the right track, with the bug in her hand she leaned forward and stuck it under the ledge of the table "so I was wondering if you knew anything about it"
"I don't know why you would think I do" Nakai smiled
"Oh nothing, considering one of your business partners is in jail, it just means that some of your normal operations are at a stand still right?"
Nakai frowned "Detective are you accusing me of something here? Yes my business partner is in jail in which he should. If you do the crime you pay the time. I am a businessman, we are expected to take losses at time and when that occurs we just find new partners. Now detective, if you don't mind I have other appointments to attend to. Don't let the door hit you on your way out" Nakai turned to face the window
Airi put her shades back on and smiled "sorry for taking up your precious time" as she and Miyabi got up and left. They got into the car and drove around the block, parked and walked up to the awaiting van "Miya did you stick a bug on them? I put mine under the table ledge"
"Yeah under the chair" as they got into the van and greeted Yurina and the staff, who were handing them earphones
"Ken, call them and tell them the cops are suspecting us so they have to be careful, make sure there are no mistakes"
"Yes boss" they listened as Ken walked out of the office and dialled a number. Airi made a sign telling the staff to record and trace the call while Miyabi and Airi switched headphones "OI be careful, the cops were just here investigating on Yamaguchi's case."
"Yes sir!!! We will be careful, and after the trial we will give them a sum and ship them off"
"Get rid of them, we don't need any trouble in the future"
"Huh?! But.."
"Just do it!"
"All right, I understand" they hung up as Miyabi and Airi shared a look.
Airi turned to Yurina to see if she could get a trace, she shook her head, the time was too short. "Miya call everyone back we have to find the Nakamura's ASAP! Guys return to the station and clean up the static in the recording, I will be by with my team to see if we can find anything" Airi and Miyabi got out of the van to go to their own car
"...Toku-san, come back, we have progress on our end" Miyabi snapped shut her phone "they are all on their way back"
"Good! We have to find them, we have approximately 24 hours before the trial" as Airi looked at the clock in her car reading 9:00 am "let's grab coffee and something for the girls, they have been out there all night already"