(This is a quick story to hold people over until the next chapter of my other Amaburi story currently going on. I am wanting to get chapter 5 right, so here is something. I will probably need an extra day.)


Moffle and Kanie sat in the break room together, looking rather depressed. Kanie's dark hair had fallen in his face, and they were trying to relieve stress.

"So." Kanie awkwardly tried to make conversation with the mascot he often feuded with.

The rat rested his head on his crossed arms, "What?"

"You've been in love, right?" Kanie asked.

"Let me stop you right there, I have no interest in dating you." Moffle glared.

"What the-" Kanie was flustered, "I am not in love with you!"

"Good." Moffle muttered.

They sat in silence until Moffle spoke again.

"I have been in love." He stated solemnly.

Kanie nodded respectfully, "How did it feel?"

Moffle shrugged, "Being in love feels great, but you should avoid love."

Kanie raised an eyebrow, "Why would I avoid something that feels good?"

"It's Isuzu, isn't it?" Moffle asked.

Kanie blushed and played dumb, "What? Pff! We're co-workers!"

Moffle shook his head, "I'm not stupid-fumo."

Kanie sighed, "Fine, I admit it, but please don't say anything."

Moffle nodded, "If there is one thing you can count on, it is that I won't get involved in love ever again."

Kanie looked at Moffle, "What did love do to you?"

The mascot looked down, "It broke me."

Kanie felt bad for Moffle. They had really gotten off to a bad start due to circumstances. The two had grown to respect each other.

"Love can be rough, but you shouldn't give up..." Kanie tried to cheer him up.

"Tch, what would you know of love?!" Moffle rolled his eyes.

"Well I know that there is always another day." Kanie explained, "There is always another person to care about."

Moffle shook his head, "Not for me... I'm not young like you."

"Love is not only for the young." Kanie mumbled.

Moffle looked up, "That sounded pretty wise, Seiya."

Kanie smiled, "You think so?"

Moffle chuckled, "Just kidding-fumo."

"Thanks..." Kanie sighed.

"Look, you have your whole life ahead of you to find the right girl... But mine is gone." Moffle sighed sadly.

Kanie couldn't argue. He knew that Moffle had a complicated past, and it was true that he had his life ahead.

"Seiya, could you promise me something?" Moffle asked.

Kanie was a bit surprised, "Sure." he replied.

"If you think Isuzu is the one for you, don't hesitate." Moffle looked at Kanie with sorrowful, pain filled eyes, "Be the best you can be for her."

"I will." Kanie promised.

"No, you aren't even doing it now..." Moffle shook his head, "You're wasting time hanging around here-fumo."

"I guess I could go ahead and confess to her, but what if she rejects me?" Kanie sighed.

"What's the matter, perfect guy, don't think you are the greatest anymore?" Moffle teased.

Kanie shrugged, "I might be incredible, but I don't feel like i'm good enough for her somehow..."

"That's how you know you ARE good enough." Moffle explained.

Kanie smiled slightly, "Maybe I am."

Moffle tapped Kanie's arm, "If you don't go right now, she might get away from you..." Moffle looked away, "You won't ever forgive yourself."

"Thanks, Moffle." Kanie held out his hand.

"For what?" The mascot asked.

"Being a friend." Seiya smirked.

Moffle shook Kanie's hand, "If i knew that was what friends did, I certainly wouldn't have helped-fumo."

Kanie laughed, "Let me get you a beer sometime."

Moffle thought for a moment, "I'll definately take you up on that."

Kanie started to walk off in search of Sento.

"Seiya!" Moffle called, getting his attention.

"Yeah?" Kanie called back.

"Good luck." Moffle sighed.

"Me? The incredible Kanie Seiya? Need luck? Ha!" Kanie retorted, but smiled at Moffle.

The two exchanged a friendly look before Kanie headed off.


His feet stopped, they wouldn't move. Kanie stood outside the office, in which was Sento Isuzu. He wanted to do as Moffle said. He knew he couldn't wait forever! Kanie forced himself to open the door.

Isuzu's voice then helped to lure him in, "Hey, Kanie-kun."

Kanie walked up to Sento's desk quietly. She began to wonder why Kanie was so quiet.

"S-sento..." he began, blushing.

Isuzu listened intently.

"Please accept... my-" Kanie gulped, "My feelings."

Isuzu's eyes widened, she couldn't quite believe it.

"If you don't feel the same, I understand." Kanie stated, "I just need you to know that I care about you..."

The pair of them awkwardly looked at each other, "I accept your feelings." Sento said formally.

Kanie sighed, figuring she was being nice.

"Kanie-kun, I-" Isuzu got flustered from thinking. She stood up, and Kanie looked down sadly.

"It's alright, I wouldn't expect you to love me." He nodded.

Sento shook her head, "No, I- look..." She didn't know what to say.

Isuzu instinctually grabbed Seiya's collar and pulled him close. They awkwardly embraced, and broke away. Sento pulled out her gun suddenly, and pointed it at Kanie!

"Wha-" He was confused.

Sento glared, "If you breathe a word of this to anyone, I'll kill you."

Kanie shook his head, "I won't."

"Then," Sento lowered her gun, "you could... kiss me."

She blushed and looked down. Seiya held her gently and felt Isuzu melt at his touch. She was weak to him, and they both knew it. Kanie understood why she wanted no one to know. He respected her strength and conviction.

"It's alright to not be in control for a little." He assured her, "I will not be too forceful."

"But I want you to dominate me..." she mumbled, embarressed.

Seiya smirked at the powerful woman who suddenly became a weak girl in his arms. Their gaze met and locked as their lips grew ever closer.

"I love you." Kanie whispered.

"I love you." Sento returned the feelings.

Their lips parted slightly and connected in an almost magical kiss. It was like a fairy tale... but it was no fairy tale.


Moffle had listened from outside the door with a smile. He headed off, leaving them to themselves. The Mascot sat with his neice at the castle.

"I guess love can come in different forms..." He mumbled.

"What, uncle?" Latifa asked.

"I love you, Latifa." he started to cry as he hugged the girl that looked like his lost love.

"Don't cry uncle, I love you too!" she happily hugged him.

The mascot had lost the woman he wanted, but gained the girl he needed. Lovers and family embraced that day in the magical park.

From that day onward, Kanie and Moffle not only respected each other, but found they could almost be friends. Moffle ended up getting treated to a beer as promised, too.


(A bitter-sweet ending to a quick one-shot. Amaburi needs more Fanfics, the characters were well developed, and the story was sweet. If only there could be more stories that have such a happy premise...)