Author's note: Sorry, I changed the chapter a bit.
Mai POV
Rays of pale yellow sunlight shone through my translucent curtain woke me up. Yawning slightly, I rose from my bed and stretched lightly. I looked over to my side in search for my alarm clock. 06:17 a.m Too early for my liking but I walked towards my bathroom nonetheless.
Welcoming the nice warm bath, my tense muscles relaxed and I felt fresh. After half an hour, I started to get out of the now cold water. Since I had hanged my attire for the day, I carefully wear them so I would not crinkle them.
Then, I started making my breakfast. I made some toast with butter and fresh apple juice. As I finished, I switched on the television and zapped through the channels. I stopped as the TV flashed the news. Satisfied with it, I began to eat my breakfast.
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Katsuri POV [client]
Shibuya Psychic Research. Standing in front of the office, I straightened my coat and adjusted my tie. Knocking on the door, I held my breath.
The door opened inwards and I found myself staring at a bespectacled brunette who greeted and showed me inside.
" Welcome to the Shibuya Psychic Research. What is your name,sir? Would you like some tea?" the teen asked politely.
" My name is Katsuri Hasshi. Yes please, green tea if possible," I answered as I gave a small smile.
" Katsuri-san, have a seat and green tea is coming on your way. Wait for a minute and I'll call the boss," she replied, responding with her own smile.
I watched as she retreated to a small room, presumedly the kitchenette. I heard some mumbling coming from the room and I guessed that she talked with the owner through the phone line. A creaking sound broke me from my reverie.
" I'm Shibuya Kazuya, the owner of this office. Katsuri-san, what brought you here?" a clad in black asked with business tone.
" Shibuya-san, I'm in need of help with the haunting in my house," I replied.
" Would you give specific explanation?" Shibuya-san asked as he took out a small black notebook.
The sound of keyboard taps astonished me. I looked to my right to find a tall man seated at the corner of the room, working on his laptop.
" That's my assistant, Lin Koujo."
At the mention of his name, Lin-San faced towards me and gave a small nod. Then, he resumed on his laptop. I did not even realize when he had entered the room. He must have walked silently.
The brunette came into the room, carrying a tray containing three cups of steaming tea. She delivered the tea to Lin-san and Shibuya-san. She walked over to me and gave me my tea. I thanked her.
" That's my second assistant, Taniyama Mai. Now, would you start explaining?" Shibuya-san said, with underlying annoyance.
" I apologize for my rude attitude. As I was saying, my house is haunted by a paranormal being or beings. Though I am not sure what the being is or are, several incidents drove me to seek for professional help," I explained.
I sipped my tea before adding," One of the occasion is the sudden blackout without any apparent reason. I assure you that there is nothing amiss with the electric circuit since I worked as engineer. Next, the doors and windows open and close simultaneously. Then, moaning and groaning- as if someone's in pain- can be heard echoing throughout the house at midnight."
" Are there any instances where your safety is threatened?" Shibuya-san asked and I knew he was intrigued by my case.
" Unfortunately yes. Once, furnitures such as my bookcase fell on top of me. Luckily, I escaped before serious damage inflicted on me. I get away with a sprained wrist and bruised arms. My wife had been assaulted with unidentified invisible being and I found some kind of bloodied wooden doll. My daughter was really frightened. Would you please take my case?" I practically begged Shibuya-san.
Shibuya-san stayed silent for a few seconds before responding.
" Alright, I'll accept your case. Leave your contact information with my assistant and prepare 3 rooms for our team's accommodation and our base," he informed as he retreated back into his office along with Lin-san.
After I was done filling in the bio data form, I was showed to the door.
Author's Note: I fixed this chapter. Several changes have been made. Sorry for any inconveniences. Next chapter will be in Mai's POV. Characteristics of Katsuri will then be described.