Hey there! I can't believe I just did this. I mean... I was planning to just stick with one story for a bit and lot's of one shot but then this beauty hunted me down, it wouldn't do it justice if I leave it as a one shot... But then again, this is meant to be a short story... No longer than 10 chapters and no less than 5, so please let me know what your thoughts are on rewards to this chocolate cake. It was a spontaneous inspiration, to bake such dessert instead of cooking with spices xD however if you continue to bite on this cake, you will find some jelly that is bittersweet... Without anything else to explain. Here enjoy.

P.O.S it may turn to M rated... I have been told that wasabi tastes great with chocolate by inoue orihime from bleach... Let's find out, shall we?

Thursday, May the 3rd, 20XX( T/n is not 2020, just a random year on the SPR universe.)

Case: the Hanasuki household...

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"Naru, are we going to take the case? It's been a while since we last went to one" my name is Taniyama Mai, I work at Shibuya Psychic Research, SPR for short. I'm a full graduated high school student in pursuit of the parapsychology career. University is quite expensive so for the moment I'm just working as a full investigator with Naru, I mean the great Oliver Davis. Blah blah blah. I'm 21 years old with latent sensibility or as labeled by my boss. Animal instincts...

"... It is interesting, go call the others"

"Roger" I salute and quickly go on with my task. Regarding my boss... He is the same as always, an egocentric, tea lover jerk with a narcissist personality. The only difference from before is that, he has grown taller and have a bit more of muscles, he has yet to grow a beard but I doubt that he will let it grow. Knowing him, he will probably say it is a matter of presentation... Yadda yadda.

Story short, Hanasuki-san just came in an requested our assistance, since he can no longer ignore the events happening in his house. From continuous banging and object breaking down to late night cries by a woman. He lives alone in a big house and he fears that when his fiance moves in, she will experience the phenomena.

I can't never tell what goes through Naru's head since I was pretty sure he wouldn't take the case... Perhaps my puppy eyes are finally getting him to move? Yeah right. As far as I know, I am the annoying, and stupid assistant that was in love with his dead twin brother. And I meant was, because he already move on towards the light. He broke my heart when he told me he finally had found the peace he desired when by some wierd reason the run away woman that killed him, turned herself in. I knew deep inside of me that it was for the best and that I couldn't confess my feelings for him or he will feel the need to stay and respond to them...

Ha, I knew that. I'm not stupid, even if was in love with him, nothing could happen. My dreams where I could astral project were pretty much useless when Gene was slowly disappearing from that realm... I could no longer hug him and couldn't even hold his hand. Do you imagine how hurtful would it had been if I had confessed? He wishing to respond and to be unable to even kiss me? Or perhaps he might had rejected me... But I will never know and I preferred that way.

I told Naru he moved on and he just nodded his head and whispered that he knew. I never brought the subject on and he never asked my relationship with Gene.. to be honest, I wished he did, since I can't bring myself to talk to anyone about it... Loving a dead person was crazy. I know.

Geez, let's stop with my drama. Right now we're in front of the house and I should concentrate in my work. Everyone else are pretty much the same as always just a bit older and if I'm not mistaken Ayako has feelings for Bou-san, which I believe he does as well. Not sure if they're on a relationship. Adults are so hard to read. The same can be said with Madoka and Lin... But! Masako and Yasuhara are officially dating! I saw them go out more than once and she actually told me in person. Yashu admitted it as well when I confronted him. It was cute, I-

"Mai, Get back to work"

"I'm on it" I glare back as my boss sent me one of his glares

Stepping inside the house, everyone got to do their jobs. Some walked around the house to got a feel on it. The rest set up the base.

"Hara-san" the narcissist asked. Well actually demanded.

"Yes, well she is a 17 year old teenager, with the feelings of unfinished business, she seems stubborn on hearing me out but I believe that if she possess me, we will be able to solve this matter quickly." She answered Naru, always using her sleeve to cover mouth.

"Then let's get over with it" he sighed, the case was too easy for him, I guess?

... Preparing the room took a while but as always our equipment was ready to record everything...

We watched as Masako whispered, I was beside Bou-san a bit far on the end of the room, where Masako was in.

The room quickly turned colder. Naru smirked beside me, as the thermometer in his hand beeped loudly...

I turned to watch Masako again, since I suddenly felt someone had entered the room. And my suspicion was correct. There besides my best friend was a young woman with beautiful black hair and green colored eyes...

She turned to look at me and I gasped. My heart jumped as a huge headache made me loose consciousness...

...

"Mai" Bou-san grabbed her just before she hit the floor. Masako instantly stepped closer...

"Naru, it's her. She possessed Mai"

Just as she finished her sentence, Mai's eyes opened. She grinned slightly as she threw herself at John.

"Finally! I get a chance to have my first kiss" she made an attempt to kiss John forcefully. My eyebrow twitched... John covered Mai's lips and tried to pull away.

"Oh Dear Lord, Mai-chan please forgive my rudeness" he managed to push her and instantly the Monk restrain her from behind...

"Let go, old man!"

"Old man?" Monk cried in disbelief as Ayako laughed out loud.

Are you for real? Is this what we came for? How useless. I start to walk away and motioned to John to begin with the exorcism. For once, I know that I don't want to be part of this.

As if she knew what was going on, she growled and the door before my shot close, nearly slamming it, on to my face. Turning to glare at said ghost I saw how everyone was pushed away by a wave that came out from Mai. My camera was slammed against the wall and she instantly made a mad dash towards me.

"Naru" everyone screamed, Lin slammed the door open "Noll!"

But it was too late her lips were against mine...

My eyes widened, Mai's lips were incredibly soft and warm.

She let go and the room felt lighter. Mai fell down towards my right, the spirit moving on and Lin catching her just in time...

I stood frozen up in place. My heart beating loudly on my chest, just what-

"Noll" Lin managed to bring me out of it, my control nearly slipping from me as the air finally reached my lungs.

"I'm fine" I answered, although for some reason my face feels like burning up. I look away as Lin's lips twiches, I had my poker face on but when I turned towards the mirror... I saw my face deep red... I heard whisper and Snickers behind me. I step outside the room as realization cleared my mind...

I like it. I wanted more... But not from the ghost... it seem i have always wanted to kiss her... To kiss Mai.. was that feeling... Longing? If I was alone with her... Would I had kissed her back? No that was not Mai, I wouldn't had... But-

I interrupted my thoughts by messing up my hair... What did I thought of Mai? She was stupid, more than once annoying... But do I had feeling for her? I suddenly felt my face burn up again... You can't be serious.. I... I in love with Mai? You gotta be kidding me. That is a distasteful joke.

But my reflection on the van answered me. Frustrated I got on and slammed my head on the back couch. I was in love with my assistant. In love with Mai. In love with her even though she chose Gene...

Was this jelousy? I nearly pulled up may hair... Minutes passed... I sighed..

Forget it. Even if it was. This is work, I sobered up from my embarrassment and went back inside. Personal matters needed to be handled outside working hours.

I entered to find Masako putting a wet towel over her face. She was breathing painfully...

Sensing my concern she answered "she will be fine, she was possessed forcefully and she didn't had the time to prepare. Give her an hour or two to wake up".

I nodded and suddenly, I felt an arm around my shoulders. "Don't worry Naru-bou we will help you out on this" he gave me a thumbs up. My eyebrow twitched... I felt the burning sensation coming back up to my face but I somehow managed to suppress it.

My retort was interrupted as John spoke "Mai-chan is dense thou"

"I'm sure we can figure something out and make it work" Ayako smirked

I glared at everyone but it had no effect as Lin decided to laugh out loud behind me. I couldn't help myself any longer and my blush covered my face. " Get. Back. To. work" I hissed my words dripping venom. I was pissed, who do they think I am? I don't need their help. I can make Mai look my way.

Wait what? I bit my lower lip before it became a smirk. Seems like I had already decided...

Did I improve? I feel I somehow did xD see you