The Cursed Day Care
Chapter 11
Masako's pov
I wake up to see everyone looking at me in concern, well, except Naru of course. Mai leans closer to me and asks me if I'm okay.
"Yes, Mai, I'm fine. What happened with the spirit?" I ask and it's John who explains what happened.
"Well, I think the spirit is lying to us." Mai says, seemingly confident.
"Why do you think that Mai?" Naru questions.
"Because his demeanor was strange."
"How so?" Ayako asks.
"Well, when Naru asked him if he attacked me and Lin, his answer was to quick for my liking." She replies, tapping her pointer finger against her chin in thought.
"Are you saying that Ukraine-san can still control Shigger?" Bou-san asks her.
"Yes." Mai simply responses to Bou-san's question.
"Is that possible, Lin-san?" Bou-san wonders in disbelief. Lin-san stops his rapid typing and lifts his gaze to look at the rest of us.
"I am not sure, Bou-san, but I believe it is possible."
Naru's pov
When Lin gives his answer to Takigawa-san, a look of horror is presented on his face in a way I have to agree with him. This case is more interesting than I first thought. Well, what to do now? Maybe we could exorcise Shigger through purification. Although, according to Mai, Shigger is quite strong. Even Lin was having difficulty. I need to speak with Lin and see if he can maintain a three-barrier seal with the help of Takigawa-san and Matsuzaki-san.
I look over to Lin and ask, "Do you think a three-barrier seal will work on Shigger?"
"No, it won't." He immediately says. "Shigger is too strong; I had to use all five of my shiki just to keep him away. In order for us to have a successful exorcism, we would have to work together as a team."
"In other words I would have to use my PK." I mutter lowly, knowing the risks of doing so.
"Yes, but I'm working on a plan so that you wouldn't have to use it." Lin assures.
"Well, let me know what you find." I say. Lin nods his head and turns back to his laptop. I walk away from Lin and pick up my black note book.
General pov
Abigail-san enters the base and announces that lunch is ready. Everyone but Lin and Naru stand up. Mai turns around as everyone else leaves, knowing the two men hadn't moved.
"Are you two going to eat?" She asks. Naru doesn't look up but he answers her nonetheless.
"Yes, but I want you to get our lunches. We are eating here inside the base."
"You know, Naru, there is nothing wrong with eating with your friends. You and Lin should try to socialize more; it would be good for the both of you." Mai half teases, half serious. Naru just glares at her, silently telling her to leave. Sighing, she walks out of the base saying 'damn narcissist' under her breath. When she gets to the dining room, she makes a plate of food for Naru then makes one for the tall Chinese man. She grabs both plates and goes down the stairs backto base. Just as she walks inside Naru calls for tea, much to her frustration.
Lin's pov
When is Naru going to learn some manners? Mai might put something bitter in his tea the next time she makes it. I chuckle at the thought. Seeing Mai leave the base, I turn towards Naru and give him a disapproving look. He glares at me and I glare right back. After a several minutes, Mai comes back to base with two cups. She walks over to Naru and hands him his tea, then she turns towards me and offers me the other one. I take the cup of tea from her hands gratefully. I nod my head in thanks, making her smile a bit.
