Stepping Back

*Over Ten Years Prior*

Misora sat on her bathroom floor which she shared with her younger sister. She was shaking as she stared at the little plus sign. How could she continue to be the secretary to Chief Kasei now? Misora let out a heavy sigh, rubbing her temples. Her fifteen year old sister knocked on the door.

"Misa, come on!" Setsu whined.

"Setie, give me a minute," Misora sighed, wiping her tears away.

"Misora, are you crying?" Setsu asked. Misora cursed under her breath. She unlocked the door and Setsu came in, sitting next to her sister. "What's wrong?"

"I'm pregnant," Misora sighed.

"Isn't that good? Nobuchika will have to marry you now," Setsu argued. Misora glared.

"I could lose my job over this," Misora growled. Setsu sighed.

"What're you gonna do?" Setsu inquired, resting her chin on her knee.

"I have to talk to Chief Kasei," Misora swallowed.

"What if she sends you away somewhere?" Setsu asked. Misora shrugged.

"I'll be getting what I deserve," Misora sighed heavily, knowing very well that Setsu had a very valid concern.

A week later Setsu stood between her parents watching Misora get into the car. The official story was that Misora was being transferred. The real story was that she would be moved to a remote location. Chief Kasei wanted to avoid scandal. That was what Setsu reasoned anyways. They were already having issues with the Mishimori family. Setsu was the cause of most of it. She was the one who couldn't keep her Hue the same color for a full day. She was also the one too smart for her own good. Misora was the good child, at least until now. Of course Kasei would want to avoid scandal.

That would be the last time the Mishimori family would see their daughter. She would die after giving birth a few months later. They got the news along with a baby boy. Setsu saw Ginoza once after the incident. He'd been so upset that Misora had left. He stopped by the night Misora was sent away. He had planned to ask her to marry him anyways, even though he was never told why Misora actually left. Misora's death was the final resolve for Setsu. The young teen quickly decided to start trying to hack the Sibyl System. Two months later she was pulled into Chief Kasei's office.

*Present Time*

Setsu finished her tale with ease. "So you and Ginoza were neighbors," Akane mused. Setsu quickly nodded.

"He moved shortly after Misora left, wanting to be closer to work. Our families drifted apart. I haven't seen them since," Setsu explained. They looked back inside the office room. It was about time they walked back in, and walk they did. Ginoza looked up.

"That took you a while," he remarked. Setsu just shrugged.

"I'll introduce you to the team when they get back in," Akane assured. Setsu nodded. She looked over at Ginoza. He seemed upset. Setsu couldn't blame him. She checked her psycho-pass. It was up to 130 now. Just talking about Misora was enough to set Setsu off. The Enforcer clenched her fist. It wasn't too long before the others were back. "Team, this is Enforcer Setsu Mishimori. She's replaced Teppei," Akane introduced.

"I'm Yayoi," the girl Enforcer muttered. Setsu nodded.

"This is Hinakawa," Akane pointed to the man with red hair that hung over his left eyes. Setsu studied him for a moment. He was… Intriguing. Setsu actually was curious to learn more about him.

"It's nice to meet you all. I'm looking forward to meeting you all," Setsu sighed, leaning back in her chair. Her eyes were locked on Hinakawa. He had that shy look about him. Ginoza glanced over, frowning as he slyly elbowed her, giving her a glare that meant don't go there. Setsu pouted, turning around. She had that feeling that it would be a long day.

It was evening when Setsu found herself in Ginoza's room. "I know that look you were giving Hinakawa," Ginoza growled.

"I have emotions same as anyone. Same as you," Setsu replied coldly.

"Don't assume," Ginoza spat. He sighed. "You grew up to look so much like her." Setsu fished her pocket for a moment, tossing a picture to Ginoza.

"Don't tell me I'm assuming when I have proof," Setsu warned. Ginoza looked at the picture in his hand. "That's why she died. There were complications in the labor." Ginoza sat down, looking over at his dog.

"No… She would have told me something," Ginoza breathed.

"She didn't. She relied on Kasei and Kasei sent her away. She was alone, and never saw her family again," Setsu growled.

"That wasn't like her! She told me everything!" Ginoza shouted. It seemed like he was on the verge of breaking.

"I loved her too, Nobuchika. I cried so hard when they told us. Satoshi was all we had left of her. One day she was there, and then she was gone. We never even got to say goodbye. They waited a week to tell us. A week!" Setsu cried.

"And apparently my mother never thought to tell me," Ginoza huffed. Setsu rolled her eyes. "His name is Satoshi then?"

"Yes, it was apparently Misora's choice," Setsu confirmed, wiping away her tears. Ginoza nodded slowly. He walked over and poured her a drink.

"Here, it might calm you a bit," Ginoza offered. She took it. "How long have you been talking with Kogami?"

"We started talking after he left the Bureau. He calls me every once in a while. We talked right before I left. He says he's sorry for everything," Setsu explained. Ginoza bit his lip, watching her take a sip.

"It doesn't matter," Ginoza growled.

"I'm starting to wonder how much you've actually changed," Setsu laughed. "I like the hair by the way."

"Thanks," Ginoza muttered. He stepped forward, brushing some hair out of her face.

"What are you doing?" Setsu asked quietly. Ginoza leaned in a bit.

"I wish I knew," Ginoza breathed, lightly kissing her. He pulled back, looking away. "Get out. I shouldn't have done that," he growled. Blushing, Setsu set her glass down and ran out of the room. She pressed her back against the door. She had long ago sworn not to let herself fall that hard for her sister's true love. Now what was she doing?

A/N: And Setsu's love life gets complicated! We also get background stuff! Sorry for chapter delay. I have been focusing on something I'm writing for a friend and that has taken up all of my attention. I mean ALL of my attention. I have been focusing solely on that. Don't worry I'll hit a wall... eventually. As always, check the profile, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and please leave a review. I'd love to hear what you all think.