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Someya sensed immediately that something was wrong with her danna-sama. She saw him hunched on the sofa; he refused to talk to her and he kept staring blankly at the tea on the table. Kanou looked like he was trying to work out his mind over something very crucial and dangerous. It was this habit of his that made problems seem harder since he was not one to share them.

She knew it would be hard to make Kanou open his mouth, so all she did was prepare some porridge in the kitchen for Ayase. The poor creature was sleeping inside the room; nobody dared to disturb him. Suddenly, two arms hugged her waist tightly. "Stop thinking about that other man when I am present."

"Kudo!"

"Call me Hattori, Kaoruko. Don't you think it's appropriate since we're already an item?"

"I beg your pardon but who and who are an item?" Someya blushed, but she desperately tried to free herself from the man's grip. Kudo smiled.

"Of course: you and me. How many years do you think I have spent on just thinking of you? You're the perfect bride for me, Kaoru. Please marry me."

"I don't want such a half-assed proposal. We are in somebody else's kitchen, for goodness sake!"

"But you never listen..."

"Of course I never listen! Every time I turn my back on you, you always go and flirt with other women."
"Jealous?"

"No. I just thought that if you like females so much, why do you keep... chasing me?" Someya sighed. "Do you think a transgender like me wouldn't feel hurt just because of the 'I-don't-cheat-on-you-because-I-am-not-sleeping-with-any-other-man' reason?"

"I... know that was my fault, but I just couldn't take it. You're the prettiest ever, Kaoru. My prettiest flower."

Kudo smooched his ex-lover's cheek. Someya turned her head and her massive black hair smacked Kudo on the face.

"Stop disturbing me." She turned off the electric stove. "Pass me the bowl."

"I got it." Kudo smiled weirdly. "Don't worry, I'll pass it to you."

"Hey... what happened?" Someya was getting suspicious. This man was trying to get her away from the bin. "What are you hiding there?"

"Oh, nothing... it was just a package..."

Someya harshly pushed Kudo aside and looked inside the bin. Inside was an opened box with a bloody little finger.

She screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Explain what that was." Someya was clutching Kudo's shirt tightly, but stared with heavy intensity at Kanou. Kanou sighed. It was clear she was shocked and scared but determined to know what was going on. And Kanou didn't like the curious Someya.

"Didn't you ever learn on not opening other peoples' house bins?"

"I have never found a finger inside!"

"It was just a reminder from someone. I'm fine."

"I don't care about you! What if Ayase found it? What reminder? From who?"

"Shut up. I'm not in the mood for talking."

"Kanou, I am concerned about you and Ayase. I know you have some trouble... and I don't want Ayase to fall into any dangerous situations as well. Please tell me... wait, don't tell me... it's from... Miya?"

Someya found the answer herself. Shocked, she closed her mouth with her hand. She was pale now and Kudo needed to support her before she collapsed onto the floor. "She's really back? Was she searching for you again?"

"Better still. She wanted to drag me into the drug business." Kanou sighed. "That's why I couldn't tell you. You'll just get yourself messed up in this. This doesn't concern you. Just forget it."

"This does concern me." Kudo suddenly spoke. "I am your wife's pediatrician. I'm responsible for his health. I don't want any bad thing to ruin my reputation. And well, as a friend, I think we could help you a bit, Kanou."

Kanou scratched his head. "You guys are annoying. Yes; she asked me to join her group. And she threatened me with Ayase's safety. That's why I don't want to bring him to the hospital."

"But he's so weak..."

"I may not be as weak as you think... I think." A small weak voice came from the bedroom. The three people looked back and saw Ayase walking slowly from the open bedroom door. "Can I listen too? I... don't want to be kept in the dark anymore."

"Ayase!" Someya briefly embraced the weak boy and helped him to get a seat on the sofa. Kanou walked towards him and kneeled near Ayase's feet. He stared at the large blue orbs in front of him.

"Are you sure? This is harder and harsher than what you might think... This is far more dangerous than the usual criminals we have, you know."

"I'll be fine, Kanou-san." Ayase smiled. "I'm feeling better already and I don't want to stay alone in that room while you're in trouble. Please, at least let me know and judge myself. Who knows... I might be able to help you." He gently cupped Kanou's face and their foreheads met. The warmth spread around the skin contact area.

"Don't you believe me?"

The final question was asked by Ayase. Kanou couldn't say no. In the end, he nodded.

"I'll tell you then. This woman... code-named Miya... she's my mother."

"Mother? Kanou-san, you have a mother?" Ayase was rather shocked to hear the truth.

"Of course I do. Where do you think I came from? An egg?"

"No... I mean..." Ayase laughed softly. Kanou, upon seeing Ayase's laugh, sighed back and put his head on top of Ayase's thighs.

"It's fine. You know how my dad was an underground evil businessman right? Well, my mother is 3 times more dangerous than him and 10 times more devilish than he was. She wasn't even human to start with. She's a drug dealer mogul's unofficial offspring from one of his mistresses, but she was the most identical to him. Well, she single handedly rose up to the head post like how she is today. Now, she mainly deals in drugs around the Middle East and Japan. She was here and asked me to do some of her usual dirty jobs. And I said no."

"Why?" Ayase asked innocently. Kanou smiled. He just couldn't get angry at Ayase's innocence.

"Because it means I will have to put your life in danger. It's not a normal job, Ayase. It's a dirty job of laundering money and it automatically makes you the enemy of cops, the country and many others underground organizations. I couldn't bear to put you in such a risk. Not to mention we are having a child."

"I am fine, so... "

"'I am fine' your ass! Who was practically vomiting and so weak that he couldn't move, huh? You don't understand anything. Even I would succumb to their method of torture. She threatened me with you. And I must give her a 'yes' tomorrow afternoon."

"... Kanou san..." Ayase looked at the huge beast in front of him in a soft manner. "Be honest with me. Am I a burden?"

"Of course not!"

"Then... do you want or not want to take the job?"

"..." Kanou looked down at the floor. "If I didn't have you, I would take the risk since it is nice money, but now..."

"I'm not a burden to you; didn't you say that?"

"Yeah, sure. But..."

"Then I won't be a burden. Just take the job. I'm sorry that I have been such an intolerant person. I don't need to go to university anymore, if it can give you some relief. Now that I know the reason, I understand that my will to go to uni is dangerous and that not going is for my own good. Thank you for being such a considerate man. I will take care of myself, so please... do what you think is right, Kanou-san."

Someya was moved to tears. This little creature had Kanou kneeled on the floor, who meekly put his head on his warm embrace and now... Ayase really sounded like a martyr. Kanou was silent, but the next moment, he hugged Ayase's waist so tight that Kudo couldn't help but remind Kanou that he wasn't supposed to place any great pressure on Ayase's frail abdomen.

But Kanou was reluctant to let go. And Ayase just smiled as he reassured Kudo-san that he was fine.

Kanou hugged Ayase tightly.

"Kanou-san! Please... let me go!"

"Just let me do this. I just want to make sure you are safe here in my arms." Kanou unconsciously answered. Kuba (older), who was driving, heard the statement and blushed. Was he hearing things wrong? That monster boss of his wants to cuddle? But Kuba (older) sensed something was off. Yesterday, his boss was so easily agitated especially after the visit of the strange charismatic woman. And Kanou couldn't stop banging the desk (good thing they had changed the desk with real and strong mahogany, otherwise it would break each time Kanou was angry and banged the table) and he called a lot of security companies.

Today, they were heading to the Hilton Hotel of Tokyo. Kuba (older) didn't know what was actually happening, but he knew that they were meeting the woman with the same smile as his boss.

Kuba (older) guessed that maybe... the woman was his boss' relative or something. But she was dangerous for sure, since Kanou reminded him to take double the amount of normally used weapons. He just couldn't wait to see what was actually happening. And he was quite tortured to hear the sensual sounds of Ayase from behind his seat.

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