As a shinigami, it is my job to make trips down to the mortal world, carrying summons. A summon is a notice that someone is meant to be dead, instead of alive, sort of. The saddest part of our job is, though it is amazing how someone can stave off death in hope, those people aren't meant to live, and we have to end their lives, and sometimes bring them back to the underworld with us. When I died, I didn't think there would be another chance for me to live any form of life, but becoming a shinigami wasn't that bad a move. I got to walk around the mortal world, I had a job, money, and companions. Still, it was a lonely job, though slightly less so now that I had a good partner with me.
Although… none of us are without our secrets. I found out just a short while ago about Hisoka's past, and it really shocked me. He was born with an amazing ability, but to his parents and himself, it was more like a curse. Because of his sensitivity to psychic activity and the emotions of other people, he was treated so badly… I feel sorry for him.
…!
Oops. Hisoka had been talking again. Something about a location or….something? Anyway, he had stopped in front of a large building- not extravagent, but large, and looked up. This was it… the start of the case I wanted to avoid. But, there was nothing we could do to get out of it, so I had no choice. I was to introduce myself as a friend of her late brother's. got it. But…
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As they neared the front gate of the residence, Tsuzuki stopped. Hisoka hadn't expected him to do that, and stood confused for a moment. Reading into Tsuzuki's emotions, he felt hesitation, fear, frustration, and a little hint of something hidden behind that wall of his. He'd noticed it there since the very beginning, but even then, he couldn't bring himself to ask about it. Then, just as the silence was becoming uncomfortable, Tsuzuki spoke.
"You wait here." Surprising again!
"She lives alone. We don't want to scare her."
"Okay." Hisoka agreed, without argument. The idea seemed rational, but Hisoka had to have the last word.
"Don't do anything weird." Tsuzuki almost fell down.
"I wont!!"
With a sigh and a blush, Tsuzuki walked off to the from door. He knocked a few times, but there was no answer. There were, however, risen voices coming through from the inside. He immediately became defensive, but more than that, he was curious. Blinking a few times, he decided to take a peek inside without permission.
"Hello? Excuse me…"
For his intrusion, Tsuzuki received a potted plant to the chin. He hit the ground hard, dazed for a while, and when he looked up he saw what was happening in the main hall. There were two women arguing, somewhat ironically, about a partner. At first he didn't understand, until a man about his age crawled up to him.
"It's better to stay still… wait them out." He said in a hushed tone. He must have been the partner the girls were arguing about. Thinking back through his hung-over haze, Tsuzuki recalled the chief saying something about the location and a school, or…something? He didn't remember exactly. But soon enough, the room quieted down and one of the women left with the other man whom had warned me, and as the remaining woman began to calm down, Tsuzuki quietly rose to his feet.
'That must be our target…'
"Um… Hisae…?" At the sound of his voice, the woman jumped and quickly turned her head around to face him.
"Is that you…?!"
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The look in her eyes as she looked around at me was unmistakable… she had such lonely eyes- eyes I know only too well- and desperation was practically steaming off of her. The way she looked at me, as if she had been waiting for me, or someone who sounded like me…. It made me feel sad, but also surprised. I jumped at her quick actions, and I almost stuttered after she spoke. …Am I who?
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"Uh, I… don't think so…"
After getting a look at his face, her expression changed, and a look of annoyance appeared as she questioned him, actually thinking he was some sort of salesman. He pouted out loud before finally getting her attention and explaining himself. He had to try hard to stick to the story and make up as much as he could as not to get caught. But thanks to the file on her brother, he was able to convince her. With a sigh, she sat down and poured him some tea.
"One of my brother's friends from Tokyo?" She thought about it. "You know, you sound like him." Tsuzuki paid almost no mind to the tea, and focused on observing Hisae's reactions. She was obviously still broken up over her brother's passing, and she hugged her arms.
" I still can't believe he's dead… I mistook you for him earlier. Sorry." Tsuzuki's guess had been right.
"No need to apologize. It's understandable." Time to start questioning her.
"So… those people?"
"Oh THEM!" She scoffed, angrily. "One of my students, Shiori Kano… and my former partner Nitta." She then started to vent, and Tsuzuki began feeling even more sorry for her. Good thing Hisoka stayed outside, otherwise his empathy would be driving him nuts, the brunette thought to himself before remembering the tea in front of him.
He picked up the little cup and brought it to his lips before calmly saying, "That's awful," and taking a drink. Hisae agreed and rested her chin in her palm as she watched this beautiful stranger. Yes, he was lovely… she couldn't help but stare at his strong physique and his deep expression. Even if he was a little clumsy and dense, it was better than nothing, and quite boldly she found herself leaning across the table to grab hold of this beautiful stranger's tie. The movement surprised Tsuzuki, and he blinked at her.
"It's "Tsuzuki," right? Ever done any ballroom dancing?"
"Huh…?"
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Going back outside to explain himself to Hisoka proved somewhat of a hassel, as the boy seemed slightly irritated that his partner would have been, dare he say it, threatened into living with their target to DANCE. The only word he could think to utter after that was-
"IDIOT." Hisoka started to lecture the man, and he would have gotten somewhere, had a big not just have come out of nowhere to tackle Tsuzuki to the ground. At first, Hisoka was surprised, then defensive… but with the way it was licking Tsuzuki, it didn't seem dangerous. Although, Hisoka wasn't used to dogs…
"Hey! He likes people!" Way to state the obvious.
"Will!" Shouted a woman from right behind them. Hisoka turned, and wouldn't you know it, there was their target, Hisae." Where you been, boy?"
Will, the blood hound that had tackled Tsuzuki, was indeed Hisae's, although he previously belonged to her passed sibling.
"Frankly, he doesn't often show interest in people." She admitted.
"It must be my pure heart." Tsuzuki said, making Hisoka roll his eyes at him.
"Maybe it's your age." He teased. But he'd forgotten one thing in that short span of time relating to their case- he didn't fit in anywhere just yet. He was made painfully aware of that as Hisae came up close to him and asked who he was. Tsuzuki, who was right behind him, started silently freaking out, and it didn't help Hisoka's mood any. But still, as calmly as he could, Hisoka introduced himself as Tsuzuki's younger brother, and was quick to be welcomed to stay with them.
That's how they became part of the short life of Hisae Tojyo.
