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3. Introduction

By jjampong

"I can't believe this, a Mansion in the middle of nowhere!" Yasuhara breathed.

As the group get off the van they were greeted by the people employed there. Maids were in their uniform, a classic Europe ambiance. Most were in their late twenties and above and few men were much older. They notice the workers were plain jovial so they assumed the master of the house was not a lunatic sadist or something.

Yasuhara was the one to initiate the introduction. "Good day ladies and gentlemen, we are from the Shibuya Psychic Research and we're here to help you from your spooky distress! With a humble request to speak with your owner?"

An elderly woman step out and faced them. They were a bit surprised, and most relief on Mai's part. There's no way she could be Naru's ex—she quickly brushed away her thoughts!

"Oh, madam Ikehara… we are very pleased to meet you." Yasuhara bowed and also the rest of the members, an East Asian gesture sign of respect.

"Oh, my good sir. Miss Ikehara is not yet here but we're instructed to serve the guess with cheer manners and tend to all your needs. I am the head-house maid, Susumu Aikawa. And these are, Maya Chiba, Rika Deguchi, and Ren Fukuda, they are the chamber maids of this manor."

What! MISS!? This made Mai more anxious than ever. What if Matsuzaki was right?!

Hands on chin, the priestess' eyes curved to sharpen with mirth. "Hmm, this is quite interesting."

"Oh my, I'm rather thrilled to meet the mistress myself," Yasuhara added with obvious blithe excitement all over his face.

John was still John and the Monk was already vexing the ladies of the household.

Aikawa-san further introduce the other workers and guide them inside the mansion to be familiarize with. Sure, it was breathtakingly beautiful inside. With vintage-looking chandeliers hanging above the ceiling, huge mirrors, old-caramel walls… it was like some place in fairytales.

But Mai felt a sudden chill run down her spine the moment she took a step in the heavy staircase with travertine risers and heavy-gauge iron spindles. She look around the wide, empty reception. The serene air was oddly different from the usual.

She felt something… very horrifying.

"Mai!"

She almost fell down the stairs when she heard Takigawa's voice calling out to her. John hurriedly went to her side. The others are already at the second floor, staring strangely at her.

"Are you okay, Mai-san?" John asked while helping her to calm down.

"Huh? A-Ah yes. I'm okay, I'm alright… I'm great!" She quickly regained her composure and smiled at the man. She raised her hand and made a peace-sign to others. That appease everyone and continued their sight-seeing of the house.

But that odd sensation was… Mai took a deep breath. Maybe just my imagination.