Chapter One: Opening
Akisame breathed in a heavy sigh. Today was just a day in which everything felt like it could just fall apart. Like a small touch could shatter his existence. Normally, he was calm, composed and methodical; he just could not focus today! As he thought back on it, it all started when he began treating a new patient of his. Moreso, her guardian. The young woman looked shockingly familiar. As he treated his patient, he learned the woman was her older sister.
Akisame's train of thought was broken by the chaos of his home. As always, everyone was in an uproar. The cause of which sat timidly next to Miu, smiling at the antics of the other masters. "Rin?" He questioned. "Mr. Koetsuji, hello…" Akisame noted the healthy glow of her skin, the rosy smile that captivated the room. "You're looking much better today." "Oh yes, thank you." "Rin is a new patient of mine." He stated, answering the obvious question plaguing everyone. "By the way, Rin. What are you doing here?" "I-uh, I got behind in class. Miu and Kenichi offered to help me." Her voice trembled slightly, making her seem so fragile. "I see." "Rin, will you need someone to take you home?" Saiga inquired; for some unknown reason, it irked Akisame on how friendly Saiga was with her. "No thank you, my brothers are going to pick me up." She stated as she checked the time on her watch.
It wasn't much later that 2 more guests arrived, "Rin, your brothers are here." Miu entered, blushing and fidgeting. Saiga, Kenichi and Hayato all frowned but soon realized what had caused her to be so flustered. Rin's brothers were extremely attractive, each in their own way. "These are my brothers, Shalray and Kain." Shalray had long, black hair that was haphazardly pulled back into a ponytail, clear pale skin and his eyes were a stunning shade of turquoise. Kain seemed more of the professional type with his short black hair, clear skin like his brother but his eyes were a beautiful shade of emerald green. As Akisame observed the siblings, he smiled.
"Thank you for helping Rin." Shalray spoke quietly to Miu and Kenichi. Miu giggled nervously, twirling her hair around her fingers, "It was nothing." Shalray's voice was smooth, almost lyrical. He chuckled lightly before turning his attention to Kain, who was helping Rin with her supplies. "Bye everyone!" Rin waved. "I'll escort you out." Akisame offered, rising from his seat next to Saiga.
When he returned, he noted the dark cloud hanging over Kenichi, "What's wrong with him?" Sakaki sliced open his beer, taking a healthy swallow before answering, "Miu has the hots for Rin's brothers. Poor Kenichi doesn't stand a chance." That statement was followed by a strangled cry from Kenichi. "Hm." Akisame stroked his mustache. "What's wrong?" Saiga asked, catching the slight crease in his brow. "Nothing, I am just concerned how this weather will affect Rin." "I'm sure she's fine. Now, let's have a drink."