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Disclaimer: Refer to first chapter.


Hosho Takigawa was not happy.

Reason? His precious Mai was all grown up now.

And making her own decisions.

Cheh!

He admitted he was happy that Mai and Naru had finally confessed and were together, for 3 months now.

But this? This was too soon.

Mai had called him up that morning to give him the news.

"Bou-san! I am so happy today!"

He had been glad. Mai sounded exuberant. Naru was treating her well. Not that he had ever doubted he wouldn't (he would have beaten up the boy if he didn't keep Mai happy).

"Oh? What's the occasion, Jou-chan?"

"Naru asked me to move in with him!"

Hosho froze. What the hell?

No no no no no no NO! Mai was too young for that!

"I need your help in packing and moving some boxes... Bou-san?"

"Huh?...Ah yes...um...right...I will come over then."

"Thanks Bou-san!" She hung up.

Though he wanted to oppose, Hosho believed he would have to be subtle about it. Otherwise, Mai would just hate him. So "Mission: Stop Mai from Moving In with Naru" begins.

He had called up Ayako to ask for her help. She had just called him stupid and told him to not interfere, and hung up.

So much for having a girlfriend.

So he had gone over to Mai's and helped her pack (very slowly) all the while telling her the disadvantages of moving in with Naru and asking her again and again if she was sure. She always answered in the positive.

He was now packing some things in the living room.

"And who knows what that boy is always thinking? What if he is a wolf in disguise? And what if...Mai are you listening?" He turned around to see if Mai was there and froze.

Naru was standing there, near the living room entrance.

And glaring at him.

Hosho gulped. When had he come in?

"I did not know you thought so low of me, Bou-san." Naru said coldly. The room seemed to freeze.

"Ahaha...Naru-bou...didn't see you there...ahaha..." Hosho trailed off.

"Oh Naru! You are here." Mai said as she came out of the kitchen. Hosho sighed in relief. Atleast now Naru wouldn't hurt him.

"What were you guys talking about?" Mai asked looking at them. Hosho froze. Now Naru would tell her about his plan. Oh shit.

"Hmm. Bou-san was just telling me how happy he is that we are taking this step. How he has been waiting for us to do this for a long time." Naru said, his voice dripping with sarcasm, all the while looking coldly at him.

Hosho trembled under his glare.

But the sarcasm was lost on Mai.

"Really? Thank you Bou-san! I am so glad you approve! You are like a big brother to me, so it really matters to me what you think! I am sooo happy!" Mai said and hugged Hosho.

Hosho sighed as he petted her head. If Mai was this happy, he would let it be.

He looked up at Naru. The boy was looking at Mai, his eyes soft, a small smile on his face.

Hosho smiled. It seems they both are going to be just fine.


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