Remember how I said this would be a one shot? I lied. I decided to write more. Rating will go up if I continue to write, so stick in there. We're gonna have a mulit-parter on our hands.
He often found himself wondering what had happened to the little Japanese girt at the Whammy House who was so willing gave him her first kiss, as well as take his own. It wasn't until he started working on the Kira case until he found out.
It was mid-morning when Matsuda trotted through the door, holding a box of something that smelled absolutely wonderful. It was in a cheery pink box with a thin white string tied around it like a present. He placed it in front of Ryuuzaki, who had his thumb perched between his teeth, and eyes wide with innocent wonder.
"It's from the new confectionary that opened down the street from my house," Matsuda said, answering the unasked question. "The place gave off a very appetizing smell, so I picked this up."
The detective beamed with pride, hoping that he's done something good.
Ryuuzaki looked at the box, peering at the label that read "Strawberry Batter" around a small, chubby strawberry. He pushed the box aside, for favor of typing the stores name into a search engine.
H found the stores website and clicked on the 'about the owner' link. Up popped a picture of a small Japanese woman, with hair the reached her ankles. It was Mayu-chan from back at the Whammy House. How delightful to fine her at such a convenient distance from where he was currently located.
He looked up at Matsuda who looked as though he was thinking he'd done something wrong since Ryuuzaki had pushed the box away. That was until...
"Thank you Matsuda," came from Ryuuzaki who began to pick at the large slice of strawberry cake with a satisfied smile on his face.
The next day he had told Watari to tell the others they could have the day off, which was something they needed.
He planned on stopping in on his dear old friend, but first he had to find something. He dug through a suitcase of his, searching for the worn, folded with note that was given to him the last day he saw the girl, that last day in the Whammy House hallway. He found it finally, unfolded it, smoothed it out and reread it for the hundredth time.
i "Ryuuzaki-san,
I am happy you are going to become L; that you finally get to give your genius to the world, and help the others you have always wished to help. Not so far from now I will also be leaving, to start my own life, my own business. Now that the only reason I stayed is leaving, there is no place for me anymore. I hope that we will meet one day.
-Nezumi Mayou" /i
She had given him her real name, which meant that she trusted him enough to do such a risky thing.
With that thought in mind, he set out. On his feet were a worn out pair if running shoes, and over his white cotton shirt he wore a simple black windbreaker, unzipped with his hands stuffed carelessly into the pockets.
It took only about half an hour to get there, with two bus rides and a half a block to walk, he stood out side the pale pink colored shop, staring up at the large strawberry on the sign.
Through the window he could see a few costumers at the counter either picking up their orders, or dropping them off. Further back he could see a woman, just a few years younger then him, long black hair tied back in a braid that fell to her mid calf. She was holding a piping tube, concentrating as she decorated what looked like a wedding cake.
With a sigh he entered the store with a little chime from the bell on the door, his eyes instantly darting back to where he saw the woman, meeting a pair dark gray eyes that warmed with a smile as she spotted him.
"Ryuuzaki-san," she said in welcome as she motioned for him to follow her.
"Mayu-san," he returned the greeting, following her in his usual slouched poster.
She led him into a large office with a glowing computer screen, a messy desk covered with order forms and business cards, and two large leather chairs.
"Please sit," she said, motioning to the chair in front of the desk while she sat in the chair behind the desk.
"I see you've opened up you own confectionary, Mayu-san, Congratulations."
"Of course. You have been praised on the news and the news papers around the world for your outstanding work as L. Congratulations to you as well." She smiled, her faintly tinted lips curling at the corners.
"Indeed."
They talked for hours, talking about things they had done since they had last seen each other. They talked about the times the spent together at Whammy House, and the talked about things yet to come.
"Oh no. Look at the time. We've talked nearly the whole day away, Ryuuzaki."
"So it seems. I must get back before Watari calls. I have work to resume tomorrow."
"Of course, Ryuuzaki. Please come by again. It was so nice seeing you again. Tell Watari I said hello as well."
"I'll do that." Just before he turned to leave he caught her arm, spinning her so that she faced him. "I almost forgot..."
He bent down and placed a soft kiss to her lips, his hand smoothing over her hair, his eyes fluttering closed for just a moment.
He left her standing there, her eyes wide open in shock, and her fingers pressed lightly to her lips.
"I'll be seeing you soon, Mayu-san."