Author's Note: I own nothing of Ghost Hunt

General POV

The walk towards the dining room was silent as the bickering duo stopped fighting after a deadly glare from Naru. It took about 2 minutes trip from the base to the hall where an oak rectangular long table was observed with various type of meal on top of it.

Around the table, there were ten seats- three of them were occupied by the Katsuri's with Hasshi-san at the head of the table.

"Shibuya-san and the team, have a seat as you pleases," Hasshi-san invited, warmly.

"Sorry for the trouble, Katsuri-san," Mai said, politely.

"No problem, and please call me by my name. It would be confusing since there are three Katsuri here," he replied jokingly.

Hasshi-san introduced his wife, who sat on his right, as Toyuki and his daughter, on his left side, as Saya. Mai was sitting next to Saya with Masako on her right. Opposite of Mai was Ayako who sat next Toyuki-san.

John was seated across Masako. Takigawa was on the right side of Naru who took a seat at the other head of the table- directly opposite of Hasshi-san- with Lin on his left.

In the duration of the dinner, most of them were engaged in conversations, retelling of the past cases to the Katsuri family and self-introductions. They get to know each other and the clients offered to help with the investigation as best as they could. Naru was very grateful for their co-operation and expressed his gratitude indirectly.

"With your help, the investigation will certainly proceed without much difficulties."

"We would be glad to be of some help, Shibuya-san. Call for assistance anytime," Toyuki-san replied.

Mai POV

After the dinner, we excused ourselves to start setting up the cameras. Lin-san had asked for the list of major hotspots around the manor from Hasshi-san. Since the house was excessively large, the equipment would be unable to cover all the grounds. So, Naru decided that we cover only the area with paranormal activities.

By luck, I was assigned to go setting up with Bou-san. This way, I got the chance to have a talk with him. I have some inquiry to satisfy and I would certainly want the details. I smirked subconsciously.

"Jou-chan, what's with that cunning smile?" he asked.

"Oh, you know. I heard from Aya-chan that someone asked her out for a date after the case," I replied, nonchalantly.

I saw him visibly tensed. Hehe, time to pry!

"Well, Bou-san. Who do you think it is? I'm certain you would know about it considering your relation with Ayako,"I teased.

"Mai! I knew that she would tell you. So stop teasing me and get to the point," he replied as his face was flushed red.

I laughed at his reaction which earned me a weak glare. Hah! You can't rival Naru's glare, Bou-san.

"Okay okay! Chill Bou-san. What I would like to know is when you started falling for her and when you confess to her and why did you suddenly express your feelings. I would spare you the details about how you confessed. That would be too embarrassing."

"Woah, the list is so long! Well since we are going to be away from the base to set up the cameras, I might as well explain," he sighed.

Takigawa POV

*flashback*

I watched her from faraway behind. Her scarlet hair swayed by the playful wind. She had let her hair loose, showing off that silky hair of hers which flowed down her mid-back graciously. I was hypnotized, fazed by her beauty.

I was brought back to reality when she called out to me, rather rudely.

"Oi, old monk! Why are you stalking me?" she said, with underlying annoyance.

We were not always in good terms so we always argue about trivial matters. I don't mind though. The verbal fights between us seemed mutual and maintained my happy-go-lucky giddy attitude. It was rare for me to openly expose my serious-self.

"What do you mean stalking you? I was just looking at the sunset! Anyway, Naru called you to the base saying something about exorcism," I replied, denying the fact that I was admiring her.

I turned my back towards her and walked back into the house.

*end of flashback*

"Bou-san, that's so sweet," I heard Jou-chan squealed.

"About the sudden confession, yesterday when you called me about the case, I was having a jam session with my band mates. They began talking about relationship and I heard that our drummer was heartbroken. So I asked him what's the matter. He responded that he missed the chance to tell his crush about his feelings since his crush was already someone's girlfriend and was about to get engaged. So I began thinking about it," I explained.

Regaining my breath, I continued,"I dismissed the practice, saying that I've got to think about something. I spent at least 2 hours before I manned up and call Ayako to meet up. I could sense her reluctance so I said that it was important. She agreed and one thing led to another. She said she needed time so I told her..."

Mai cut me off and impersonated me," Give your answer after the case."

"Yeah, that's right. How did you know?"

"She re-quoted and imitated you. She told me that you even tried to play it cool when you said that," she replied as she fixed the position of the camera.

Again, I blushed at her statement and helped her setting up the cameras. Luckily I already finished explaining about it as we bumped into Masako and Ayako, who were assigned to have a walk through around the house.