I must protect my Mother. Isn't that what all boys want to do for their parents, Mothers in particular? Men protect women, isn't that like, a rule or something? My Mother isn't very fond of me, why should I care about her? I say that but, I care. I can't help it. I'll help you Mother, even if you want nothing to do with me. Sorry, It's a promise.
Kamakura, it seemed as peaceful as before. A part of me missed the mountains, missed my home, missed my family. Even if the memories I have of family is rather...Unpleasant. Everything was still so nostalgic.
We walked through the small village that had been there for centuries. Some people would come out of their homes and wave or bow. Some would send a little greeting.
"Welcome back, Master Kurosaki."
"I'm glad you made it safely back to us, Master."
And so on and on.
I couldn't see my Father's face but, I could feel his emotions. Such talk was tiresome, he heard it too much. He was actually kinda annoyed. I bit my tongue, forcing the smile away.
Father was leading the way to the mansion, castle, or whatever you wanted to call it. Tatsumi and Watari were walking behind him but beside each other. Tsuzuki was walking beside me. Of course, his legs were longer so he was two steps ahead, but I know he was making sure to not go too far.
"Hey, Hisoka?" He was talking in a hushed tone.
"Yeah, what?" I talked quietly as well. The village was quiet except for the few people that greeted Father. It made you feel like you needed to talk quietly.
"I just wanted you to know...No matter how bad it is, I'm here for you. We're partners, so...I've got your back, alright?" He smiled kindly.
Thank you! He hasn't brought up THAT subject yet!
"S-sure..." My voice has betrayed me. Where did my confidence go? Heh, apparently, confidence is in your mouth. Okay, bad memory! Go away!
"Say, Hisoka...About that time...With the um...You know the uh...?"
"What about it?" I blushed. Damn, why is it whenever you say something, the opposite happens?
"Listen, I'm sorry. I know how awkward that must have been...Especially since, y'know...And uh...Anyway, I apologize." He was blushing slightly and smiling sheepishly.
"It's...Alright...But, why did you...?" Oh, gods! Why did I have to ask?
"Well...I care about you a lot, Hisoka. I uh...I don't know how to say this without freaking you out...Promise you'll still be my partner and you won't get too upset?"
"Just tell me. I promise."
"Well, I-Oh, I'll tell you later."
We had reached the house. Damn.
"Now, as it is getting late, I suggest we all sleep and continue this...Mission...In the morning." Father spoke to a maid and told her to get us rooms.
She looked at my face with intrigue, I kept my head downwards. Of course, it's only been two years since I died, some of them might still remember my face! I would have to be careful.
She led each of us to a room, which were all close together. She asked if we wanted to share rooms or have our own.
"I don't mind either way..." Tsuzuki said. Why was he feeling...Eager? Is that the right word?
"I'd like a room alone." Tatsumi said, pushing up his glasses. I wonder why he didn't just get contacts? It must get annoying to push those up all the time...
"Oh, come on, Tatsumi!" Watari smiled. "You and me can take a room together!"
"What are you saying? You're too annoying..." I think he was blushing...I think....
"It'll save energy and therefore, save money~!" Watari enticed. Although...That really wasn't true was it? What energy would they be wasting? I mean, everything was old-style. Except that some of the lamps were electric.
"Fine."
The maid smiled sheepishly. Their relationship is quite questionable. Sometimes they seem like a married couple...She then turned to me.
"Eh...I'd like my own room, please."
"Aww, come on! Let's share a room, 'Soka!"
"No...And don't give me a nickname!"
"But, it's cute!"
Crap, he was being more forward with me now...It's starting to make me nervous.
"Tsuzuki...No."
"Uhm...? Tell you what, you four can have these four rooms and stay with whoever you like. Do you need anything else?"
Oh, I guess she wants to get back to her job and we're keeping her...Oops.
"Er, no. I think that's it. Thank you." I told her, she seemed relieved to be relieved of the situation.
She bowed before excusing herself. I turned to the rest of our group and saw Watari dragging Tatsumi away. I smiled a little at that scene. It was almost comical. I then turned to my side and saw Tsuzuki staring at me...
"...What?"
"Do you want to sleep in my room?" He smiled.
"No."
"Aww....Can I sleep in your room?"
"Same situation, same answer." I turned and picked a room randomly. I opened the door and entered the room, it was quite plain. Just an ordinary guest room. I had seen these rooms before, when I was still alive...Push away the depressing thoughts...
"Why not?" He whined.
"Because..."
"Because why?"
"Because...That's why." I said stubbornly.
"Hisoka..."
"And don't call me that while we're here! What if someone hears you? I'm dead, remember? And a lot of these people would reconize me. I have to be careful. Call me something else."
"......."
"Something ELSE!!" His thoughts were.......Ugh.
"Oops, sorry, sorry!" He laughed it off. Stupid idiot. He thought it over for a minute until he snapped his fingers.
"How about...Mitsu? The kanji for Hisoka could also be read as Mitsu!"
"Do I look like a Mitsu?
"You look like a Hisoka to me...But, Mitsu is a close second." He smiled. Smooth talker. Wait....
Was he flirting with me? Is he trying to be charming and gain my affections?? Oh boy....This trip will be an interesting one...I sighed.
"You and the other two don't need fake names....I think..." I added in a small voice.
"Probably not. So, Mitsu, what should we do?" The way he said the name, it sounded teasing.
"Go to sleep. In your own room. I'll be in this one if you need me."
"I need you."
I don't think he meant it like that...His thoughts and emotions weren't perverted or anything.
"Please, don't need me." I said harshly and slid the door shut in his face.
"Hisoka~!" He whined. I slid open the door.
"What?"
"Can we please talk?" He was serious now. I wasn't sure what I preferred, silly Tsuzuki or serious Tsuzuki...
"Talk about what?" I asked stubbornly.
"Remember, we were talking before we got here?" He smiled calmly.
"Fine. Let's just make it quick."
"Thank you." He was very calm right now. I let him in my room.
"Hey, Tatsumi, do you think it'll work?"
"Huh? Oh, that plan of yours? Who knows..."
"I hope Bon and Tsuzuki work everything out alright..."
"Mm."
"Then...They'll be just like us!" Watari glomped Tatsumi.
"What do you mean, like us??" He blushed.
Welcome to the sequel! If you haven't read "Kurikara-Sama," then you probably should but is not absolutely necessary. The part with the maid was difficult to write at first but then everything just started moving! (By the way, sorry if my English sounds a little funny!)
Anywho, have fun reading this! This story will focus a little more on Tsuzuki and Hisoka's relationship than the past one. Also, A few things between Nagare and Hisoka and also Tatsumi and Watari. (Although, not much of them. Sorry!) This will probably be more about Tsuzuki and Hisoka's relationship and about Hisoka's parents more than anything.
Please enjoy!