Chapter 2

Two days ago

Writing the report of her last case, Misaki sighed slowly, holding the cup of a now cold coffee. She was bored. These past couple of days had been boring as hell with no important cases and contractors hoping to gain the spotlight. Seriously, couldn't they live their life like any normal citizen instead of terrorizing people for no reason? Or at least trying to help people with their power? Well if that was the case, she wouldn't be here in section four to begin with, and god knows she likes some actions. But it had been quite calm and of course no sign of our favorite most known contractor.

« Sighing so much on a lovely day as today section chief? »
Looking up from her paperwork, Misaki sighs again at seeing the person talking to her.
« Well it's not my fault the day is boring with no cases, November11 », she replied.
Laughing, the man took place on the border of her desk without asking for permission. The owner frowned at seeing his familiarity but the contractor paid no attention to it.

« It looks like you want us contractors to spread some terror in town, hein? »
« Never stops your people before »
This time smirking, he couldn't help but agreed with her.
« What's the reason for your visit today, November11? » turning back to her computer, she gave no sign of interest in his eventual reply.
joking time is over hein thought the contractor

Looking in the direction of the director office, November11 replied calmly « Your director asked for me. Any clues for this demand? »
This time, Misaki looked surprise and took her time to look at the man next to her.
« The director asked for you? When? »
« Early this morning, saying he has something important to discuss. I guess seeing your reaction you have no idea why I'm here »
This time frowning, Misaki couldn't help but wonder why they need Pandora.

Suddenly the door of the director's office open, revealing the man himself. He didn't look happy, not that he will show it.
« Ah November 11, on time as always, please come in »
Standing up, the said man began to walk in direction of the office when the director continued « You to Kirihara »
Shocked she began to stutter « m-me? »
« No the other section chief behind you » he replied with sarcasm « off course you now speed up » and walked back into his office. Standing up, she reluctantly walked to his office.
« I wonder what the higher ups are up to » said Kouno Having assisted at the scene, the others couldn't help but pray nothing too troublesome will occur this time, knowing that things withs Pandora are always ta pain in the ass.

Taking their respective seats, November11 and Misaki waited patiently for the man before them to speak.
« Now you to must wonder why I asked you here and just to be clear I'm not the one responsible for the mission I'm going to assign you »
« A mission with Pandora sir? » asked Misaki « Yes a mission with Pandora, Kirihara, is there a problem? » Glaring at her, Misaki quickly replied « No sir, just asking »
Smirking, November11 couldn't help but being quite amused by the scene « Now no need to worry, Kirihara and me work very good together, don't we? » said November11

looking at the woman in question with a smile. Not letting her the time to reply, Hourai pursues « The higher ups and Pandora came up with a very surprising suggestion. As you know contractors don't have human feelings and..»

« They have but don't act on it » said Misaki, cutting her director of Shooting her an odd look, Hourai proceeds with his explanations « And as you also know we had a few cases withs contractors claiming to be in love » at the word love Hourai made a strange face, showing his disgust.
« They want to test a theory and you two are our test subjects.

A look of confusion and disbelief could be seen on their faces, Misaki not liking where this conversation was going.
« Umm, sir I don't understand what November11 and me could do? » please god tell me this is not what i'm thinking off, she prayed silently.
Backing in his seat and crossing his legs, Hourai looked at them closely before replying « I'm sure you understand the situation. We have a male contractor just here not bad looking » gesturing to November11 « and a policewoman who does have some charms » this time to Misaki « who know each other and work well together » now smirking at November11.

The concerned man has to admit that he was quite surprised that his superiors came with this idea. so now they admit that we have feeling, really these people « So what, they want us to fall in love? »
At hearing that Misaki panicked « What sir! That's nonsense! »

This time Hourai sighed « We all want to capture the Black Reaper, and seeing as violence is failing against him, they want to try another way. Seriously, theses old man are fooling around. » Hourai tssk.

« Then they want both us to seduce him?» grimaced November. « It's true we don't know his sexuality but honestly I prefer woman »
At that Misaki couldn't help but imagine both November and the Black Reaper holding each other and saying sweet things to each others, turning slightly white at the thought.
« No, they want to put all the good luck on their side. Seeing that we are dealing with contractors and don't know how they will react or if they will react, your mission is to practice together. »

Misaki didn't like this, she didn't like this at all. It's not that November11 is an ugly man, that's not the question but we are talking about saving people and they want them to practice how to seduce?
Regaining her composure, she looked into her superior eyes « So the higher ups want us, by us I mean me, to learn how to seduce a contractor and use November11 for the cause, is that it? »
« That's exactly it and you have three weeks to do so. I'm not going to show you how to do it, figure it yourself. After you are sure, report to me and we can plan ahead. That's all, you are dismissed »

Back to present time

Misaki couldn't believe she was telling this to Li-kun. She had been so shocked and angry that she couldn't concentrate since. November had suggest they met at her place in the week so they could program the lessons. She had been taken aback but accepted, knowing she didn't have a choice in this. She is a confident woman in her work, not backing up and helping others, but like anyone else she has a weak pot and that is relationship between a man and a woman. She couldn't even remember the last time she had a relationship, commitment or not.

It's not as she wasn't interested in the opposite gender, she just don't have time for it. Her job is taking her so much time that she knows she can't be in a serious relationship. And finding someone to relieve her stress is to bothersome so she swims twice a week. But know she has to seduce a man, and not anybody, but a contractors, the most wanted one, well two with November.

After many days without hearing from him, BK-201 chooses to show himself, needless to say at seeing him she could't help but imagine herself in a seductive pose before him. She was so embarrassed she didn't heard Saitou calling her and telling her to shoot. She off course missed him and as always he easily escape them. Her men asked her if she was okay but she dismissed them telling she was just tired.
Later that evening, she decided to take a night stroll to ease her mind and preparing herself for her meeting with November 11.

Now here she was, talking with Li-kun about her problems in a public park at night because she couldn't sleep. She had been surprise seeing him this late, she likes his company and always wish for more. She cames to the conclusion that a relationship with him didn't sound bad. He is cute and seems to be an honest person, even if he finds himself in some awkward situations like in the bra store.

To tell Hei was shocked was an understanding. Lost at words he didn't know what to say and just stands there mouth agape. Misaki was blushing and playing with her fingers, not daring to look at the man. He couldn't believe it, her superiors want her to seduce a contractor, are they insane? The whole world knows contractors don't express their feeling so why seduce them? They don't even have relationship or friends, they only act rationally.

After a few really awkward minutes, Hei clears his throat gaining her attention. « I see, that's why you are preoccupied. I guess you don't want to seduce this man. But um, Kirihara-san, does the police often do things like that, I mean seduce? It's rather particular. »

Looking at him, she grimaces, showing her discomfort at the idea. « Well sometimes you have to seduce when you goes undercover but I have never done anything like that. » sighing she returns her gaze to the night sky as she proceeds

« The thing is I'm not particularly at ease with relationships so seducing a man for work is a little bit odd for me »
Opening his mouth to say something, her phone suddenly rang cutting him off.

« Kirihara speaking… yes please give me a few minutes » hanging up, she turns back to Hei « I'm sorry Li-kun, I have to head back » and stands up.
« No it's ok, work comes first » he says standing up as well.
« Ah no, it wasn't work, only a friend, she had been worried so I must reassure her »

Standing next to each other, they began to walk out the public park in silence, neither knowing what to say after Misaki particular confession. Misaki tried to sneak glances at him but his face hold no facial expression. The weather cooled a little bit down since they enter the park, a good reason for both to head back to their respective places.

Now facing each other in front of the gate, the two adults didn't know how to separate from each other, standing here awkwardly. Had it alway been weird between them?
Speaking first, Hei decides to break the silence « I hope our little stroll helped you ease your mind a little bit »

Smiling a him, she nods « yes thank you Li-kun. I hope I didn't annoyed you with my problems »
Casting her a genuine smile, Hei could only look at her, making her blush.

« Well I guess this is where we goes our separate ways » he says, holding his gaze.
« yeah » she replies in a whisper but neither made a move. They just stand here looking at each other when a wind blows, making her shudder. Seeing her holding herself, Hei went to take his jacket off when her phone rang again, her friend surely getting impatient.

« Sorry », she hasty said, « I really must going now. Be safe on your way » and not waiting for a reply, she turns around and went off, responding her phone « yes Kanami, sorry for the wait »

Hei just stood here looking at her retreating form, a worried expression on his face.