Warning(s): Family bashing and disownment/abandonment.
Chapter 9: Arc II Winter Wonderland
I'll make this simple.
Screw reincarnations and taboos because they are useless and good-for-nothing.
All the blacks cats that have crossed my path are grinning right about now. All the number fours and nines I've drawn are coming back to haunt me. The umbrellas I've opened indoors because I didn't want to wait till I got outside reared their ugly heads.
Bad luck taboos are crappy because it's so easy to slip up and I really should have believed in them because news flash I'm in a universe where supernatural became the natural.
I'm an idiot.
I think I finally understand how my mother felt when she walked into the house after I let in her insurance men which she couldn't pay.
Dread pooled into my stomach like a hammer to a water leak. I could feel my heart rate speed up and sweat made my glasses slide further down on my nose.
My body refused to move forward with Yuko and Nanami so I stood at the entrance of the large red gate with my mouth agape.
Why do you ask?
The shrine of my nightmares stood before my very own eyes. It's no longer just a thought of what might be there.
It's now materialized, true...just there.
Mikage shrine rested in front of me as if it wasn't proof of the future to come. Of my future, because I couldn't leave Nanami alone to be a shrine keeper or let her run around trying to save everybody but herself.
The idea of who was behind those wooden sliding doors frightened me and I hadn't even met the guy.
He hated humans and if memory serves probably more so now.
What the hell was I thinking? Those demons, fallen gods, spirits, frogs, and crazy humans that Nanami will have to deal with!
The scenes that I could remember didn't flash before my eyes but instead, they popped up at complete random because I couldn't get anything to stop. The memories of what once was just a show for entertainment appeared on a screen in my living room from years ago. Through all the scenes I realized one very important thing.
Sarah Takahashi wasn't in any of them.
I ignored Nanami's worried glances she kept shooting me behind Yuko's hunched back.
The shrine didn't look as scary as the movie depicts it to be. Sure the pavement was cracked, the weeds were growing around the edges of the yard but the shrine itself didn't look like a wolf had tried to huff and puff it down.
What this shrine represented in this universe is what has me so worried.
It wasn't fancy and updated like shrines closer to the city are, but traditional and by the looks of it, no remodeling has been done.
I tore my eyes away to Nanami and Yuko that stood staring at me. One in worried confusion and the other in happy understanding.
Yuko smiled like she knew something I didn't. Which is most likely true because she's way older than me. "It's beautiful isn't it?"
Hell no, it's like a nightmare featuring Freddy.
I wisely kept that opinion to myself and simply smiled.
"Yuko-san, I believe it would be wise if we got you home," I commented, hoping to get their attention off of me and back onto something easier to process. "I also need to start dinner before Father gets back from work."
felt shivers run down my back and I sneaked a glance to the shrine. Thoughts of what was inside that shrine are what bothered me the most. Were they watching us? Could they feel this pull of fate that I could right now? I could feel as if something started turning and the worst part about it was that I couldn't stop it.
Am I just going insane?
I couldn't process this right now.
I just knew I needed to get Nanami away from this shrine quickly.
"Ah, I'm glad your Father finally decided to get an actual job," Yuko said this with disdain that was not even attempted to be hidden.
I whispered beneath my breath and off to the side. "I would have killed him myself if he didn't."
"What was that darling?"
"Nothing Yuko-san."
I gestured down the steps not caring if rushing Yuko is considered extremely rude.
What am I going to do?
I repeated this question all the while watching Nanami complete a section of her summer homework. Our shoes were spawned off messily by the doorway and the coats hung hastily onto the rack. A bowl of small chocolate bites laid in the center of the table that I found was very hard to resist just gulping down in one go.
I want it to stay like this.
And after so many times repeating it, I vaguely hoped someone would provide me with the answers I needed.
I didn't get my hopes up though.
"Sis, how come you're so strange?"
My tea almost got stuck in my throat.
"How come you're so nice?" I fired back.
Nanami's hand supported her head. "Because you're so mean, Mom said it balances us."
I ignored the pang in my heart at that comment and sat down my tea. "Fine, but I can't answer your question because I'm not strange. Got it?" I questioned with a pointed side-eye.
Nanami saluted me then. "Understood ma'am."
Dad decided to enter our apartment at that moment. "Daddy's home girls!"
I resisted the urge to retort like I usually would because it was his birthday and he didn't deserve my smart-ass back talking today.
Not today, but tomorrow.
"Welcome home, Father/Dad." We greeted in unison and Nanami went to put her homework up for later while I went to assist Dad. Seating him at the table I shared a look with Nanami and her eyes lit up.
I covered Dad's eyes with my hands. "Father, Hayako-san sends his congratulations. He, unfortunately, could not make it tonight." I smiled then. "Though he mentioned something about a guy's get together. "
Dad smirked widely and he pumped his fist into the air with an exclamation of excitement and I tightened my hands over his eyes when he whispered something about women.
I restrained from shoving my fingers into his eye sockets and instead smiled even though he couldn't see it.
Nanami made her entrance than with the wrapped present and small birthday cake.
I started off the song and Nanami was quick to join in. I removed my hands from his face and lit the candles, careful not to burn myself.
Once the song finished Dad blew out his candles and before I could react he'd pulled both Nanami and I into a tight hug.
"Thank you, girls..."
I patted his back because he truly did deserve it.
I mean he wasn't the best Dad, not even close, but...Kaito wasn't the worst either.
"I'm grateful."
Nanami and Dad both pulled away from me and whispered to each other. "See Dad, I told you she was weird."
I felt my face flush because I hadn't meant to say that aloud.
"Now, Nanami darling, she's your sister." He then smirked. "Even if she's a bit strange-"
"I'm not strange!"
"Dad, look! Her cheeks are puffing out like those fishes." Nanami started laughing and imitated my flaming cheeks.
I was at a loss for words and I blurted out the first thing that came to mind. "At least I don't smell like fish."
Nanami didn't get it but Dad did and he stared at me in stunned silence which made me fidgety.
Luckily by some miracle, he burst out laughing and Nanami stood, looking between us in confusion while I tried to become one with the floor mattes.
I believe today is the last day I ever speak again. Sounds fitting enough.
Looking to Keiko I made sure she wasn't watching me.
Seeing that she was still busy arguing with Dad about not gambling away his life I turned away from that old scene to my new distraction.
Doggy!
My mind was filled with hearts because that dog was the cutest thing ever with its puffy fur and I found myself floating on a cloud of rainbows to the doggy.
I crept over to the dog, careful to not get thrown to the floor by shoving passengers.
"C-can I please touch him, sir?" I asked like big sis always taught me to do so I hoped it worked because my heart was going to stop if he said no.
If my heart stopped then I'd die and I didn't want to die!
He smiled gently at me and my spirits soared. "Oh, of course."
Clasping my hands together, I cried tears of appreciation because he saved my life. "What an angel." I bowed as much as I could in the crowded space. "Mister, you sure saved my life! I was about to die."
I missed his look of alarm and confusion at me words because doggy!- of course-.
He's my hero.
He scratched the back of his head while I focused on petting the doggy after letting it sniff my palm first.
I would have stayed just right there if Sis hadn't torn me viciously away and off the train all the while not missing a beat in her argument with Dad.
Devastated I waved goodbye because I was going to die and it's all Keiko's fault!
"Nanami, stop moping and carry your own weight, damn it." Sis said bringing me around to face her while Dad's scolding for her word choice fell on deaf ears.
My tears hadn't dried yet because I don't want to die but I didn't have a choice.
"You murderer!"
My outburst stopped Dad and Sis and I could see the question marks above their heads.
"I'm going to die and it's all your fault!" I exclaimed in despair. I sniffled loudly. "But I still love you even if you kill me!"
I heard a great sigh before I tore off of hugging her body tightly. "Okay, that's enough of that." Her tone suggested she wasn't going to deal with my dramatics.
But I wasn't being dramatic this time because of my hearts' breaking!
"Dad, fix your daughter, she's finally lost it." I found myself being dangled in front of Dad.
"I gotta pay for our tickets." Dad waved us off. "I'm trusting you to unbreak your sister Kei, don't let me down."
With that he left us in front of the bus stop.
"What's your problem?" She sounded like she'd rather not be asking me that question.
My cheeks puffed out and I crossed my arms determinedly. "Doggy!"
Keiko paused before she slapped her forehead. Dragging her hand down her face she said my name exasperatedly. I would know what exasperatedly means because Sis is awesome. Even if she's the reason for my death. "Nanami, you're not going to die of a broken heart."
"Your lies won't sway me criminal! Justice will be served!" I exclaimed with a justly pointed finger.
"Alright, no more TV for you."
Squeeze.
"My heart!" I gripped my chest and fell to the ground. "I fear my death is closer than I anticipated," I said with a gravely serious face.
"You don't even know what anticipated means."
"Yeah too!"
"Woah!"
"Nanami-No!- Down girl!"
I ignored the looks I received for that outburst but I had panicked. Especially after her little misunderstanding earlier on the way here my patience was thread thick.
Nanami had decided the second we finally got through the line that she was going to run off and explore the inside before the show starts.
Like hell.
The tent tonight is completely filled with people since it was the performers last day in Tokyo and Nanami is an excited child hyped up on the wonders of the unknown.
I had to admit to myself that if I didn't have to be the responsible one I would go poking around too because the tent's inside really is beautiful.
I've never been to Disney World but I figured this is what it would look like on ice. Which is surprising because the outside doesn't even begin to compare to the inside. Heck, I didn't even know what most of the stuff dangling from the ceiling was called but it was shiny and sparkled so delightfully.
It appeared we weren't the only ones enjoying the inside because I looked and saw many parents grabbing their child's hand tightly.
Since I wasn't close enough to grab Nanami's hand I opted for the collar of her dress instead. If I accidentally choked her a little bit then that's her fault for trying to run off.
Nanami spun around to face me and I allowed my full annoyance and anger to show on my face.
"No more running off or I can't take you places like this anymore," I said and not for the first time I caught myself wishing for a more dependent and responsible Nanami, like she would be if I wasn't here.
Nanami looked dejected for a second before she bounced right back into looking her happy-go-lucky self with magic sparkles and all. "Yes, ma'am!"
I grabbed her hand began the trek to find our seats before they're stolen or worse Dad sells them.
A small part of my brain argued against that but I can't tell with him much.
"If you want to redeem yourself use those canine eyes of yours and find our seats."
"Got it! Finding ice-cream!"
"If you want to sit on ice-cream during the entire performance then go right ahead…" I said scanning the stands for any signs of Dad's familiar face. "But I can't promise that I'll act as if I know you at the end."
Nanami hit me on the back. "That's so mean of you to say!"
"Balance, remember?"
Nanami's answer was a huff and to ignore me.
"Very mature, really. I'm so impressed." I deadpanned. I knew my comments were uncalled for but stuff like this makes me nervous and I really just want to get to my seat.
Imagine my relief when I spotted Dad waving me over, even if he being too dramatic about it and drawing unwanted attention.
Feeling a small something in my chest when I caught an older woman giving my dad death glares, I frowned.
I quickly pushed it down and Nanami and I took our seats. With thirty minutes till the start of the official performance, this was my only chance to go get business done.3
Turning to Dad I spoke quickly, "I need to use the bathroom."
Not wasting time on waiting for his reply, just in case he tried to make me stay any longer, I made a beeline making a show of following the restroom sign hanging on the long strings.
Once I was sure I was in the clear I followed behind people that looked like they were performers. At that moment I was glad for my height because performers in their rush didn't even notice me or if they did decide I wasn't worth the trouble.
I could feel my heart pick up the pace the closer I got to the source of the pulling from my chest. I swallowed in hopes of wetting my now dry throat because I did not count on being this nervous. I've never been more nervous in my second life. What if this lady can tell me more about who I came from?
Maybe she knows who my real mom in this world.
I know I shouldn't feel this way because Kumimi and Kaito tried their best to raise me even though they knew it'd only be more money spent. I should be grateful...but I want to know.
And the closer I got to this lady, whoever she is, the more excited I became because she has to have the answers I need. I knew deep in my heart that I shouldn't be putting so much faith in one person. If she doesn't know then I'd be so disappointed and crestfallen. However, if this lady does know something….
Her answers could hurt me.
Some subconscious part of me knew this and steeled itself against the pain to come. A large part of me stupidly decided to-
I blinked and my heart seemed to stop because someone was touching my neck. somebody grabbed my collar and I felt a jolt against my neck where the person's finger came in contact with my exposed skin.
Before my hand could connect with the attacker's face my fist was blocked. The next second I'm being spun around so fast I feel dizzy and I felt regret the size of a billionaire's yacht because I should have stayed in my damn seat.
A hand was smacked across my mouth before I could get the scream fully from my throat.
Then I felt it.
It was like I was drowning under a wave of water. My pores seemed to seep with sweat, my eyes started to water in the corners. I hated these feelings and I was excited and scared then because-
"Do not say a word."
Those words sent terrifying chills pouring down my back. I nodded to show my consent and I hated myself for it because I trained for years to not get myself caught in these situations.
This person's grip was so strong...And my break free moves weren't working and my heart sped up to impossible rates. All my teachings flew from my mind and I couldn't think straight because noooo.
"I am removing my hand from your...mouth." I frowned at that because it sounded like she wanted to say something much harsher than that. "Do not scream."
I spun around so quickly that it caused my head to hurt but I powered through the painful surge and assumed my defensive position practiced over the years.
If my legs felt weak that was between me and God.
I was surprised by what I found in front of myself. She was stunning, I mean I knew she was beautiful from the last time I saw her at the Amusement Park but with her makeup done and her leotard matched. I felt like the oily bum I was in comparison and- how did she even get her skin to glow like that?
Spa.
This woman must have been to the spa before, or rather frequently because there's no way she couldn't be and still look that good.
Her bust size annoyed me more than I cared to admit.
She smoothed a piece of hair down that I couldn't even see was out of place. "Listen I don't have time to deal with you." She spoke as if I was a pesky child screaming during an important phone call.
Narrowing my eyes I straightened myself out. I raised my chin against her overpowering aura. "Good, because this won't take lo-"
"Nevermind all that. Here," She shoved a piece of neatly folded paper towards my chest and I grabbed it on reflex before it came into contact.
A tick mark appeared on my forehead on how often she was interrupting me. I couldn't even finish a proper sentenc-
"Follows those directions if you want answers."
Then I was left promptly and another performer or stage worker maybe decided I was worth the effort of being escorted back to my seat discovered me by myself.
Unattended being the main reason.
To say the person was irritated was an understatement. I'm honestly surprised she didn't chew my head off. I mean of course that'd make her a criminal and cannibal but she was just that scary.
Would I admit out loud that I was scared of her? Never in my lifetime, but my hands didn't seem to get the memo so I shoved them deep into my outer coat pockets.
My head was inside the clouds the entire time I was followed back to my sitting, I brushed off Dad and Nanami's questions with clipped and rushed answers.
However, when the lights dimmed over the audience's sections, my attention was captured from burning metaphoric holes into the cursed paper.
The performance was something straight out of Kaleido Star.
Need I say anymore?
I'm not ashamed to admit that some of the daring moves had Nanami and me at the edge of our seats gasping at all the right times in unison with the crowd.
Any description I could have provided wouldn't have done any justice to the grace these performers put into each and every move. Their gigantic smiles and charisma entranced me.
Now, this performance didn't inspire me to become some gymnastic superstar because of...just no. I'd never possessed that much grace in my life, I can't smile with radiance like them, and I surely lacked their charisma.
Don't even get me started on the moves.
Nanami's bright laughter and cheering broke me out of my enraptured state and I found myself feeling mellow watching her cheerful face beside Dad's similar energetic one as they both enjoyed the show.
I did however hate to admit that the woman I'm connected to appeared vibrant and executed each move with the allure and glamour alongside Tatsuya.
They were the highlight of the show.
My eyes drifted to a poster near the entrance with that woman's face and Tatsuya's bloom up big on the background. Then back to the small piece of paper in my hands.
I was finally going to get closer to solving the mystery. More importantly, it was my mystery, not something that concerned Kamisama Kiss's mystery because I was just a human that was abandoned.
Something that should absolutely have nothing to do with the events later on in life that I was preparing for.
Finally something for me and not Nanami.
"Hey, where are you going?"
Wrapping my scarf around my neck I made sure I had everything on me. "I just need to run an errand for Momo-san," I replied.
Dad checked his wristwatch before giving me a doubtful face. "This late at night?"
"I'd planned to do it much earlier but we went to the Winter Wonderland show." I adjusted my coat. "Don't worry, I'll be quick about this."
Still looking doubtful and a tad bit suspicious, he stroked his chin stubble hair. "You're not sneaking out to see a boy are you?"
Before I could reply Nanami shoot out of the kitchen and was in front of me all in one blink. "A boy?!"
Not liking the expression she had, I pushed her face away with a huff. "If I was going out to see a boy Dad, I promise you'd be the first to know." Rolling my eyes, I wondered if there was some way I could sneak away to a complete spa day.
Without them.
Nanami looked at me with a sly wink and a cheshire cat grin. Her eyes seemed to say 'I won't tell.'
Deciding I wasn't going to bother with my strange family right now or Nanami's creepy face expression, I went for the doorknob.
Those two knuckleheads are going to make me late. Well, actually there wasn't a time on the sheet of paper just a location. So I don't know if I'm coming too early, just on time, or if I was late already.
I suppressed a shiver at the thought of making that woman wait on me because something told me she wasn't the one to be waiting but the kind that makes people wait.
As a last minute thought I expertly ignored Dad's rambling in the background and ditched with a quick, "If I'm not back in two hours tops, assume I'm dead or whatever."
Maybe that was a bit dramatic but ah...oh well.
Once I reached the bottom of the stairs to the first floor I immediately regretted leaving the apartment because the hag demon stood in front of me with her broom sweeping off the dust from in front of her door.
I wasn't quick enough to get out of her line of sight and she noticed me. I endured a long-suffering groan and turned to meet her head on with one of my most innocent and serene facial expressions.
"Lovely night, Landlord-san?" I asked politely with my hands clasped in front of my body.
She sneered at me and half of her face wrinkled with the motion. I wisely kept silent even though her ponytail made her look borderline edge-less.
"Cut that nice shit." She waved me off then crossed her arms. "We both know there's nobody on this street innocent."
I opened my mouth to correct her but she glared at me. "Tell your no-good father to have my rent money on time for once." She then frowned hard at me. "Speaking of night, where the hell are you going?"
I didn't like the look of judgment that came on her face. "Oh oh. Are you sneaking out to go fu-"
"No." I spun around quickly and took off down the street.
"At least use a condom you vile girl!"
I hated how my face reddened and people stared at me with disgust as I ran down the street.
Not stopping till I got a few feet away from the end of my wretched street, I sucked in a gulp of breath. Taking out the folded piece of paper she'd handed me, I brought it in front of myself.
Dragging my feet across the ground, I wondered to myself how I planned to get there. The location was almost entirely on the other side of Tokyo. Which means I have to hurry so It doesn't take two hours.
Man, this sucks.
Trigger Warning In Effect! Continue with caution!
"I should have known."
Looking at the closed down restaurant in front of myself I felt like kicking down a brick wall.
I did and long story short the wall won. Obviously, I can only wish for the power to bust through brick walls.
After I got done letting out my rage of frustration I crouched down. Taking in a deep breath I tried to calm myself down. "It's okay, it's okay," I repeated that phrase in my head to myself for half a minute before I was up kicking the wall again.
"Who." kick. "Does." kick. "She." Pause, then kick. Kick. "Think I am?!" Kicking an empty can away I didn't expect it to come back and hit me in the back of the leg. I turned around ready to stomp the can into oblivion when I saw the woman I was supposed to be meeting. She had a milkshake in one hand and her purse hanging off the other.
If she hadn't already taken a sip from the milkshake I would have stolen it at this point. It's her fault I even had to shout.
"Do you make it a habit to be so...strange?" Judging by the tone of her voice I'd guess she was pretty annoyed with me.
Maybe I was late after all.
Clenching my fist, I glared at her. "Do you make it habit to lead people to shut down stores?"
"Only the ones I don't want to be caught dead with." She supplies with a small smile on her face.
I tsk' ed then. "I traveled almost damn near to the other side of Tokyo to meet you," I took a step closer. "Not only was I nice enough to let you pick the spot, but I also didn't make a scene when you sent me away before the Winter Wonderland started." I could feel my body shaking, but not from nevers but from anger.
I'm sick of her and this universe screwing with me.
Her glare didn't stop me from continuing and when she tried to interrupt me I powered through. "Shut up!" My chest rose up and down. "You will tell me why I feel so attracted to you."
I blinked and I found myself covered in a milkshake.
"How dare you speak to me as if you deserve that right." I looked up at her only to see disgust and anger spasming across her face. She then tossed the cup at me and it hit my coat with a dull thud.
Stunned I couldn't reply.
"You're just like your dimwitted mother."
My mouth opened and closed like a fish.
"You are nothing but a mistake." She looked at me as if I was that roach that just wouldn't die. "You single-handedly ruined your mother's life before you were even born. Her parents thankfully kicked her out for being the whore she was."
I wiped milkshake from my face before I rushed at her. "You don't know anything!"
My anger efforts was useless because I found myself being kicked in my stomach so fast I couldn't keep up with her movements. Staggering back I felt tears pool at the corner of my eyes. My venomous expression had nothing on the hate she looked at me with.
"You don't even know who your mother was yet you try to protect her pride or whatever."
I ground my teeth. "You don't even know me let alone my name!" I attempted to punch at her again but she dodged me once more but I kept going.
Until she found another opening in my stance to trip me and I somehow found myself suspended in the air.
I took a deep breath before my entire body was submerged in a ball of water. My eyes widen so far I was afraid there were going to pop out of my head.
Beating against the water I discovered it would just move to my hand with more water. Thrashing around in panic I missed the smirk on her face.
"Now that you're quiet I guess I'll talk now. Though, I'm afraid I can not disclose the entire story for I find it'll take too long." She didn't sound like she was sorry. She sat down on the bench across from me. "Your mother and I grew up in a loving household. Our parents were amazing people, but that wasn't good enough for some people apparently. Your mother went out and found some sosa hito and fell in love. She prayed to a god that he'd love her back before the next night she slept with him."
I missed the pain note in her voice at that.
"Unfortunately, he left her once he found out she was pregnant. And with that your mother was devastated, our parents kicked her out, the man she loved left her and you...you were sucking the life away from her." She paused then.
I thanked the god above that she let me go. I fell to the ground and hit my head against the pavement. I took deep gulps of air and I felt hot big tears pouring out of my eyes.
"Something made of sin like you shouldn't even be breathing the same air as me."
I turned onto my stomach."You're wrong." Cough. "You don't know anything 'bout me!"
Memories of my original family flashed through my mind and I cried out in pain. "I hate you!" This woman was supposed to be my aunt, by blood, but she hated me.
My very existence sickened her.
She was right to and I couldn't blame her because I hated myself for allowing her to see me break.
"As for why you're attracted to me, it's because our blood-" she sounded pained to admit the same blood flows through our veins. "-no matter how sinful, was blessed by a powerful God which allowed us to have powers. You can always find a family member with this blood."
I pushed myself up from the ground. "I already have my family." I pivoted on my feet to glare at her head on. My body moved of its own and I forced the water to move off my body and onto hers with a wet splash. "I don't need your stinking one!"
I didn't stay to find out what her reaction was. I took back alleyways, and anything engulfed by the shadows to get away from her as if distance would loosen the pain in my body.
Tripping over a piece of pavement sticking from the ground, I fell to the ground. I didn't bother rolling to break the painful fall because I'd hoped that the physical pain would distract me from the one within. However, It only seemed to mix.
I guess it was fitting that I'd found myself sprawled out beside the trash can.
End of Trigger Warning.
Checking my wristwatch for what felt like the thousandth time, my frown deepened when I saw it'd been well past the two-hour mark.
Nanami sat up from her futon, frowning also. "Dad, when is Sis coming home." She looked at the clock on the wall. "It's already just about two in the morning."
Getting up I shrugged on my jacket in a rush. "Nanami lock the door behind me and don't open it for anybody. Kei and I have our own keys." I waited for her to nod before I was out of the apartment and onto the sidewalk.
I know it was dangerous of me to be out at this time of night, especially with those people looking for but for my daughter, I could only imagine how scared she must be.
The cold bit my skin through my shirt but I didn't care, I kept running towards Momo's house to find out where the hell she sent my precious daughter.
Stepping a little closer I steeled myself.
"Tomoe of Mikage shrine I need your help with something!"
The crows that weren't on the gate last time I was here, let out a shrill cry into the night. I would have been scared if I wasn't pissed to high hell and back.
Nothing happened, just as I expected because Tomoe wasn't going to bother himself with a stupid human girl covered in the residue of a milkshake.
Stepping further onto the shrine land, I put more confidence behind my voice. "I know where Mikage is but if you don't want to know I'll just leave."
"What could a pathetic human like you know regarding Mikage's whereabouts?"
It worked because he was suddenly in front of me and I discovered that I wasn't blown away by his ridiculously good looks or the tail that swayed behind him casually.
I also found it hard to keep up my faked confidence underneath the power of his cold stare.
"What? I didn't send Keiko-chan on any errand runs for me." Momo furrowed her eyebrows on her beautiful young face. Her pink lips are downturned-
I quickly dipped my head in apology for disturbing her. "Thank you." I took off now towards the community park. My heart stopped beating because I promised my darling that I'd protect our girls even if it killed me.
That damn girl wasn't supposed to go off and do something reckless before I died.
My legs picked up speed.
"Keiko, where in the hell did you go?"
This is my first time ever writing a scene like that so I hope it wasn't pure crap.
What could Keiko possibly want with a demon, no less a familiar?!
Find out next time on Keiko!
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