Naomi opened the door to the Miliefiore's base. She was sent on a mission by Irie Shoichi. To be a spy for the Vongola family. Smiling, she gave her identity card made by Irie Shoichi to the guards and was let in. Looking for Byakuran's headquarters, she headed to the elevator to the control room. She intended to learn some things about the Millifiore while she was here. Opening the door to the control room, Naomi realized that it was eerily quiet. Looking around, she spotted a security camera on the ceiling. Sighing, she walked out of the room and found a guard outside waiting for her. Giving the guard her intended place of visit, the guard guided her personally until Byakuran's door and left her standing there alone. Naomi sighed and walked into the room without even knocking.
Byakuran was eating marshmallows (his usual favorite) when the door opened. "Oh?" He looked up and saw Naomi entering. Smiling his special smile, he said, "Oh, Naomi-chan. Is that you?" Naomi smiled back and replied, "Yes, sir. Irie-sama sent me."
Byakuran smiled. "I like your attitude. So Irie-chan was right to recommend you. You're hired," he said, while popping another marshmallow into his mouth. Naomi smiled sweetly back, all the while observing Byakuran closely.
Byakuran looked up. "Yes, Naomi-chan? Do you need anything? You look curious… somehow…" he said, lost in his thoughts.
"Forgive me, sir. I just…" Naomi blushed and looked away.
"Oh?" Byakuran popped another white marshmallow into his mouth and smiled. "Oh, Naomi-chan! No need to be so formal with me. You look frightened. Has Irie-chan treated you badly?" Byakuran looked enquiringly at Naomi.
Partly lost in her own world, Naomi took awhile to respond. "Naomi-chan? Are you there?" Byakuran asked her. Naomi snapped out of her daydream and answered while blushing, "I'm sorry, sir. I just…" Naomi shook her head.
"Oh?" After popping another marshmallow into his mouth, he looked at Naomi and stood up. Naomi, stunned by this sudden change backed away before she knew what she was doing and stopped. Helpers do not back away before their bosses when approached.
Byakuran smiled and tilted his head. "Come here, Naomi-chan," he said. Naomi felt fear but forced herself to move forward. "There's a good girl now. Oh?" Byakuran blanked out for a second then shook his head. He cupped Naomi's face in his palms and inspected it. Naomi's cheeks were now gradually turning beet-root in color. "Oh?" Byakuran let Naomi go. Naomi shook her head to try and make the blush go away.
Byakuran looked confused for awhile then smiled. "You're a shy one indeed," he said, looking into her eyes. Naomi blushed again. Byakuran smiled and turned away. "You may go now, Naomi-chan," he said, looking out of the window. "Uh…Yes, sir! Sorry!" Naomi said and turned around to leave. "Oh, and Naomi-chan, you don't need to be scared here. You can have more freedom here than in any other place in the world. Always remember that." Byakuran turned around and smiled once again at Naomi. He tilted his head. "You may leave now," he said and watched as Naomi turned around and headed for the door. After Naomi was gone, Byakuran asked himself. What is this feeling? I've never felt anything like this before.
And for the first time in his life, Byakuran began to blush.