The Cursed Day Care
Chapter 1
Mai's pov
10:00am
Hi, my name is Mai Taniyama. I am twenty-one years old; I am a college sophomore. When I leave for school my boss's assistant, Lin Koujo, is standing by the gate of my house.
"What are you doing here, Lin-san?" I ask walking up to him.
"Well Naru wanted me to tell you we have a case."
"Okay," I nod. "let me go back inside the house and grab my suitcase." Lin-san nods in reply. Ten minutes later we drive to the SPR office. I open the door and step inside and put my bag on my desk.
"Mai, tea." Naru calls.
"Okay, okay!" I say. I go to the kitchen and make the tea. Before I do though, I walk to Lin-san's office and knock on the door. I hear him tell me to come in, so I do. "Would you like some tea, Lin-san?"
"Yes, please." He says. I leave his office and finish walking to the kitchen. Once it's finally done, I walk to Naru's office and knock on his door. Hearing him tell me to enter, I step inside and hand him his tea. I wait for a thank you, like always, but it sadly never comes.
"Mai, call everyone and tell them we have a new case." Naru snaps me out of my thoughts. I'm attempted to ask him what the case is about, but I decide to do it later.
"Okay." I leave Naru's office and walk over to Lin-san, who is at the filing cabinet. "Here is your tea, Lin-san."
"Thank you, Taniyama-san." Then he takes it and goes back to his office. Sighing, I pick up the phone and call Bou-san.
"Hi Bou-san!"
"Mai-chan! How are you? I miss you so much!" He exclaims, making me smile.
"I'm good! Anyways, Naru said we have a new case." I tell him.
"Sounds good. I'll tell Ayako and John for you." He says and for that I'm grateful. Less work for me!
"Thank you, Bou-san!"
"No problem, Mai-chan. I will see you soon." We both say our goodbyes and hang up. I call Yasu next. He picks up pretty fast.
"Hello, sweetie!" He greets cheerfully. I roll my eyes.
"Hello Yasu and I am not your sweetie! We have a new case." I announce before he has time to say anything else.
"Cool, I will be there!"
After finishing the call, I go to Naru's office and knock on his door.
"Enter."
"Do you want me to call Masako?" I ask, poking my head inside.
"No, I already called her. Tell me when everyone is here." He states. I feel a little annoyed that he could call her but no one else. I didn't say anything though.
"Of course." I sigh.
General pov
One hour later Bou-san, Ayako, John, and Yasu come into the office. Mai greets everyone with a smile and runs to Naru's office to tell him that everyone is here. Lin comes out of his office and sits down with his laptop while Bou-san and Ayako are glaring daggers at each other. Naru comes out of his office as well and calls for tea again. Mai walks to the kitchen and makes tea for everyone. Once it's made she hands everyone a cup of tea. They all thank her except Naru of course. Five minutes later Masako arrives so Naru begins explaining the case.
"It is time to get to work. Our new case involves a local daycare in Germany so make sure your passports are up-to-date. If they aren't then talk to Lin after this meeting." He says making Lin glare at him but he ignores it.
"What is happening to the children?" Mai asks.
"They're dying." Naru replies bluntly. The brunette's eyes widen.
"I can't believe it! We need to get there ASAP!"
"Mai, calm down. We're leaving tonight at seven, so everyone go home and pack for two weeks." Their boss orders. Everyone stands up, saying their goodbyes, and leaves. Lin and Naru return to their respective offices. After a bit, Mai knocks on Lin's door.
"Come in, Taniyama-san." He calls. Mai opens the door and steps inside. "Do you need something?" He raises a brow.
"Um...yes." Mai wrings her hands. "My passport has expired."
"Well, let's renew it. Write down your information." He gives her a pen and a piece of paper.
"Will you be able to renew it by seven?" Mai asks, writing her info down.
"Don't worry, Taniyama-san, I will have it before we go to the airport." Lin assures her.
"Thank you, Lin-san!" She says before leaving his office with a smile on her face.
Lin's pov
I can't believe how much work I have to do. Reports, passports, and babysitting Naru. I am so tired; after this case I'm taking a long vacation. I wish someone could teach Naru a lesson. I suddenly got an idea—Madoka is the only one who could put Naru in his place. I grab my phone and make a direct call to England.
"Madoka Mori speaking!" She answers happily.
"Madoka, it's Lin."
"Oh, hi Lin! How are you doing?"
"I am good." I response shortly. "How is work?"
"Good, so what can I do for you?" She questions.
"I need you to renew Taniyama-san's passport." I tell her.
"Alright, anything else Lin?"
"When can you come to Japan next?" I ask curiously. She thinks for a moment.
"Well how about three weeks from today?"
"Great. See you then." I hang up the phone and walk out of my office. I walk over to Taniyama-san and whisper in her ear. "Madoka is coming to Japan in three weeks." She looks at me and smiles. "But don't tell Naru."
"Don't worry, Lin-san, I won't." She grins.
"Good." I nod and walk back to my office and shut the door.
Mai's pov
Wow, this is so cool! I get to see Madoka-san again; she is so nice. I wonder why Lin-san doesn't want Naru to know...I guess he wants to give him a scare. I giggle at that thought. Someone calls my name making me jump a little. I turn around to see Lin-san.
"What is so funny, Taniyama-san?" He inquires.
"Oh nothing, Lin-san."
"Here is your passport." He says, handing it to me. I take it.
"Oh, thank you!"
"You're welcome."
"Ehh...would you like some tea, Lin-san?" I ask.
"Yes, please, Taniyama-san."
I walk to the kitchen to make Lin-san his tea. He is such a gentleman, unlike a certain narissist I know. I walk out of the kitchen and hand him his tea.
General pov
Five hours later everyone comes back to SPR. Bou-san comes up to Mai and gives her a big bear hug. Annoyed, Ayako walks up to him and hits him with her bag.
"What was that for you old hag?!" The man asks, clutching his head.
"You are killing her, you stupid monk!"
"You're just a jealous!" The monk shouts back.
"What did you say?!" Ayako demands hotly.
"This is not a cafe; if you have time to chat you can put the equipment in the van." came Naru's sharp reply.
Lin, Mai, and Bou-san gather up the equipment and put it in the van. Meanwhile Ayako, John, and Yasu put everyone's suitcases in the back of Bou-san's car.
When everyone is finished with their respective tasks, Naru, Lin, and Masako get in the SPR van. Bou-san, Ayako, Yasu, and Mai get inside Bou-san's car and drive to the airport.