Title: Recluse in War and Life
By:
Sissy

Scene 11: The Hero contacts an unexpected ally

[Good evening~ and thank you for your work.] A message blipped on the man's phone but he seemed neither surprised nor excited about it.

[Good evening Tanaka-san.] He replied the message of the good friend he first made contact with accidentally.

[It feels weird contacting you by text message. I'm so used to chatting online or through e-mails.]

[It does. So, what would you like to learn today?]

[Let's see… Well, since I've been banned from normal communications, it should be simple.]

[Nothing is ever simple with you, Tanaka-san.]

[Haha… Then, how about the trade stock or a good method to make onigiri? Xd]

[I was right. You went from hard to simple. I thought you would already know how to make onigiri.]

[Well, I'm not usually allowed in the kitchen, since I'm a klutz. I can make good coffee for guests, thou.]

[Coffee is always important. It helps me with my job as well.]

[I figured as much. How about baking a cake? I thought I could give it as a gift.]

[Yes, since coffee would be no good, cake is fine.]

[Then, what type? I looked online recently and saw too many recipes. DX]

[It's good that you didn't go to a book store. The selection would be a lot worse.]

[Ah, please don't mention going outside…]

[Sorry, I forget Tanaka-san is afraid of going outside. But gifts should be given face to face.]

[I know! But it's still scary! I don't know how you can do it!]

[I've learned how to handle the stares a long time ago. Strawberries.]

[Eh? Is that okay? Doesn't it seem like something only a girl would eat?]

[As long as it's sweet. If you'd like, next time I'm free I can help you with it.]

[No, no! It's okay! My roommates would freak if I brought in someone new. I'll handle it on my own.]

[Then, I'll look for a recipe I have at home and send it to you Tanaka-san.]

[Ah, that would be nice. I always depend on you too much Yuuhei-san. Thank you again.]

[It's okay. I enjoy talking about brother to Tanaka-san. I'm sure you could be good friends.]

[If I don't anger him too much. Though, there's something he might not like about me.]

[As long as you're honest, it should be fine.]

[If only it were that simple…]

[Well, good night then Mikado-kun.]

[Haha, you remembered. Good night.]

"Are you done? It's time for you to go to sleep." Masaomi asked once he saw Mikado put down the cell phone on the living room coffee table.

"Alright. You're still angry, aren't you Masaomi?" Mikado asked but Masaomi's glare gave him his answer. "Good night Sonohara-san." He waved the girl goodnight before climbing the stairs to the loft above the kitchen where both his futon and Masaomi's were.

"Good night Ryugamine-kun, Kida-kun." She bowed to them and went into her room, closing the door once she was inside.

"Good night Anri-chan!" Masaomi said with a joyful smile, though the door was already closed. "And don't you dare connect to anything while we're sleeping." Masaomi warned Mikado who nodded like a child once he was inside his futon.

"Then, good night." Mikado whispered and fell asleep, somehow much more content that he should have been considering Masaomi and Anri had lectured him about the stunt he pulled.

Scene 11 End


Celty's headless text messages:

FireCookie: I'm glad you like it and I'm sorry the chapters aren't longer. They fluctuate a bit, but they're mainly short. I'm sorry. But does it come in handy in your case after all?

Catastrophic Monsoon: Oh, it makes me happy none-the-less. Thanks. I hope you enjoy these two as well. But it's Bosskado after all! XD

Schwarzien.D'Seventh: I wanted Bosskado to show his face, but the 'them' will get revealed soon. Probably sooner than I remember. XD

terracannon876: I'm not entirely sure about the partial AU either. It's just that it's the same world with a different story. But, AU does cover that… Hmm, Imma have to change it again. The genre…well, that's an even tougher one… It's really more humor mixed with action/mystery, but since I never got to decide on one I just left it as Humor and General. But thanks for the review! It's always nice to see what others think. XD And you're not the only one who wants to see Izaya meeting Mikado. Don't worry, it'll happen.

imaginedreams22: I'm glad you still enjoy the suspense! XD Well, the answer to Anri's woes won't get revealed for a while now, so just sit back and enjoy!