Chapter 6.5 [And There Were No Mermaids: Stake Out With the Childhood Friend]
As the two private eyes investigate the case, Misato and Ayasuke called the both of them and told that they should execute the stake already. Meanwhile, Misato is in front of the Hattori Mansion while Ayasuke is in front of the Shimada Family waiting for another clues and suspicious action. Because of Misato and Ayasuke’s orders, Kai and Mahiro immediately contacted Acchan and Nana. They told the both of them to come in the restaurant in front of the hotel they are staying. After a few moments, the two lass arrived in the promised place.
“I thought you two are going to investigate things?” Acchan asked
Kai placed his hand on top of Acchan’s hand, looked her straight in the eyes and said
“I also want to spend time with you Acchan… I mean, I was the one who invited you here so I’m responsible for your leisure” Kai smiled
“K-Kai…” Acchan lowered her head and blushed
“nice move Kai” Mahiro thought to himself and chuckled
“Mahiro? Why are you chuckling?” Nana was puzzled
“well…uhmm… it’s because you’re so cute Nana…” Mahiro blushed
“ehh?” Nana blushed too
“so, what do you want to eat guys?” Kai said
“any food is okay with me” Acchan smiled radiantly
“what about you Nana?”
“hmm~ I want some Okonomiyaki!”
“we’re not in Namba, Nana” Mahiro face palmed herself
“but I want Okonomiyaki!” Nana demanded
“hah~ okay okay~” Mahiro eventually agreed to it
“haha~” Kai and Acchan just smiled
With that said, they called up the waiter and ordered. Whilst eating, Kai cannot stop looking at Acchan who was eating with a smile on her face. Mahiro noticed it which prompted him to tease Kai in which the lad blushed. After eating, the two girls went to the comfort room leaving Kai and Mahiro in the table. Mahiro then decided to ask Kai a question.
“Takahashi-san, you’re acting earlier was quite superb. Have you thought about that lines before?”
“no, it was not an act…” Kai lowered his head
“what do you mean?” Mahiro was puzzled
“I was serious when I told Atsuko those words…”
“ahh… I thought it was acting” Mahiro showed an awkward smile
“that was really awkward right?”
“meh, mine is more awkward…” Mahiro face palmed himself
“LOL! I never thought that you could say those cheesy lines!” Kai chuckled
“hmm~ yea~ but Takahashi-san, do you like Atsuko-san or something?”
“I don’t know…” Kai answered bluntly
“I read from a magazine that you tend to fall in love with your childhood friend compared to your ordinary friend”
“what about you Ogasawara-san?”
“me? I’m not in love with Nana or something. I just want to protect her that’s all”
“I think I’m the same as you… but… I don’t deny that I might fall for Atsuko sooner or later” Kai closed his eyes
“she’s caring and sweet, I’m not gonna be surprised if the two of you will eventually be a couple”
“you too”
After a few moments, Acchan and Nana went back to the boys. Mahiro then suggested that they should go to the Shimada Park and the nearby temple in which the girls agreed. Kai knew that Mahiro wants to take the stake out further more. The gang headed to the Shimada Park.
-Shimada Park-
“huah~ the park is so beautiful!” Acchan and Nana’s eyes sparkled
“such beautiful park indeed” Mahiro said
“Actually, this park belongs to our client” Kai explained
“heh~ amazing~” Acchan smiled
“you really have awesome connections Mahiro!” Nana smiled too
“so~ why don’t we all go to the temple now and offer?” Mahiro suggested
“great! Let’s go!”
As they go to the temple, Kai cannot help it but feel that someone is following them. Meanwhile with Ayasuke and Misato, it seems they are tired from standing in the mansions and decided to call each other to report.
*ring* ring*
“Misato-san it’s me”
“Ayasuke-kun?”
“I just want to inform you that there is no suspicious going on here”
“here too”
“so…”
“so…?”
“mind to eat lunch with me Misato-san?” Ayasuke blushed
“of course~”
“okay~ wait for me there~”
With that said, Ayasuke dashed with all of his might. He is really happy because he will go out with Misato for lunch for the second time.
-Going back to Kai-
“Kai? What’s wrong? You’ve been restless for a while” Acchan said with a worried face
“I-I’m okay…” Kai broke in cold sweat
“Takahashi-kun…” Nana was worried too
“I guess… I’m not the only one who feels that someone is following us…” Mahiro said to himself
“Mahiro is feeling restless too…” Nana said to herself
“God… what the hell is this feeling?” Kai thought to himself
“Kai…” Acchan held Kai’s hand tightly in which he blushed
"Acchan..." Kai held Acchan's hand back