Kurama had left the Spirit World to meet up with Yusuke. They were at Kuwabara's place. Kurama explained to them the situation.
"So that baby lost his sitter?" Yusuke started to laugh.
"She's a high ranking S class demon, but I don't believe any of you have sensed something like this," Kurama looked to them. "I am guessing that she is hiding her energy to blend in. She also must be living in fear and guilt that I, Kurama, will seek revenge on her for causing my downfall."
"Are you?" Kuwabara was curious.
"No," Kurama had already thought it over. "I made my own mistake during that heist. Whenever we are out, you must call me by Shuichi, in case she is around."
The next day, Kurama spotted Isae, the florist Yusuke was talking to, she was in a cute outfit holding a wooden parasol. The guys walking past her whistled, gaped, and spoke nonsensical words at her. She ignored them and kept on. There at the end of the street corner were the raccoon demons. Kurama watched as she was getting closer to them. The two kept talking until they spotted her. They stopped and started to smile.
"Isae," they called to her.
She waved at them. Kurama was curious about the relationship the demons had with a human. "Brothers." She walked with them back to the flower shop. Kurama followed them at a safe distance.
"I am surprised we haven't had to beat up any humans today!" One brother teased her.
"I can take care of myself," she answered them.
"That's our Isae," the other brother ruffled her hair.
"I am surprised you let me attend a private co-ed school," Isae spoke in a soft velvet tone. "Especially how different we are."
"You shouldn't talk like that," one of them scolded her. "Demons and humans are intermingling really well."
"Naozumi," Isae sighed. "That doesn't mean that I can't live differently."
Kurama raised his eyebrows. So she knows that they are demons and she's a human. This situation has become more interesting. She may have known before the demons were allowed to intermingle. They may have told her that to keep her from leaving home.
"You get to go home, I don't even know if I am allowed," Isae clutched the parasol.
"You're allowed to go home, right Hiroto?" Naozumi tried to cheer her up.
"Yeah, besides I hear that the demon thinks you're dead, he won't come after you," Hiroto spoke.
A demon was after her? Kurama kept listening. That's why they took her. Raccoon demons are known for taking important things away. Sometimes to lure or bait others in. She must have been the bait and now that the demon thinks she's dead, she is really no use to them, unless they are still using her for other purposes.
Kurama watched them go into the florist shop before turning away and heading back to his home. He made mental notes of all the findings.
Kurama decided to head to the florist shop the next day. The floral shop was brimming with flowers and plants from all over the world. Kurama noticed that there were other plants, plants from the demon and spirit world. He went into the shop. The brother's watched him. The scent of the flower shop appealed to his senses.
"I'm looking for a new plant," Kurama asked one of them at the counter. "I believe you have some from some exotic world. A friend of mine spoke very highly of this place." Kurama tried to use it to his advantage. "A secret stash of some sort."
The three brothers looked at one another before saying anything. They were contemplating about asking for the password.
Before he could answer, Isae walked out with a customer. "Thanks for fixing it." The customer praised her.
"Hello," she gave a soft smile. "How may I help you?" She looked to her brothers who held serious expressions.
"Hello," Kurama greeted her. "I was just about to tell them what plant I was looking for. I was wanting to a plant that isn't from around here. A friend of mine frequents this shop and spoke highly of it."
"We have many plants that are not native to this land," Isae responded. "What is it that you are looking for? I can be of service."
Just then Kuwabara came into the floral shop. He was looking around trying to find something for Yukina. She was staying at his home trying to switch over into the human world for a change. There was silence among everyone.
"We can handle this Isae, there is no need for you to be up front anymore," Sora, the eldest brother spoke to her but kept his eyes on the two men.
Kuwabara turned to Isae. "Hey, miss can you help me again?"
"Sure," Isae smiled. "If you'll excuse me. I'll ask again once you have figured out what you wanted." She headed over to him but Naozumi stood in her way.
"I can help you," Naozumi spoke up.
"Ugh, okay I guess," Kuwabara was confused about what was going on. He sensed there was something off about the brothers. He spotted Kurama. "Hey! What are you doing here?"
"I was wanting to get some more plants," Kurama explained.
"This place has the best plants," Kuwabara tried to help make peace.
"So I have heard," Kurama waited for the three to make a move.
Naozumi stood in front of Isae. She was confused and a bit annoyed.
"Come on now," Isae walked around her brother. "We can get along. If you still would like to buy some plants or flowers, we are more than welcome to help you. And we do have some exotic plants, not from this world."
"Do you have any seeds as well?" Kurama asked. "And the answer to your question to be able to get into your back room is Okunenju."
Isae smiled as the rest were shocked. "Follow me." Kurama followed her while talking to her about plants. She had extensive knowledge of all plants in all the worlds.
The three brother's looked at Kuwabara, who gave out a nervous chuckle. "I'll just look around."
Kurama came out with a bag in his hand. Kuwabara was still looking around.
"Huh?" Isae saw that no one was helping him. She slapped the back of the heads of all three brothers. "He's a customer who is looking for something for his girl. Kuwabara, how can I assist you?"
Kurama smirked as he watched her. He was impressed by the plants they were growing and how they were kept. He may just come back here again to stock up and find more about this young woman.
"Well, it's for Yukina again," Kuwabara was nervous speaking out loud about this situation with others.
"Yes," Isae waited for him.
"She, well, she's just needs more flowers you know," Kuwabara blushed.
Isae's eyes lit up with his embarrassment. "I understand. Here let's try these ones for today." She showed him several flowers and plants that were colorful.
Kurama noticed that she never smiled enough to show her teeth. He looked to the three brothers. "There is an entrance to the demon world. I can show it to you. There is a new era of peace proclaimed from the new King of Demon World but his reign will be over in six months."
"New King?" The three looked at one another.
"Last we heard there were three battling it out," Sora spoke up first.
"There was a tournament to battle it out to see who would be the new King, anyone demon could enter," Kurama explained.
The three brothers became intrigued. "Tell us where the opening is, we can go without you."
