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Chapter 8- Found

I stood next to Naru as Masa-Katashi, Monk, John, and several other workers stood on ladders and ripped away the boards that closed up the space above the lights. Suddenly, one of the workers cried out and nearly fell off his ladder. I opened my mouth, worried, but he stabilized himself.

"What is it?" asked Naru calmly.

"It-It's a body." I gasped, surprised, even though it was I who had suggested that we look here. Naru walked to the edge of the stage as the guys clambered back down. Lin went to call the police.

I took a step forward and then my vision seemed to warp. Suddenly, the auditorium was void of my friends. I turned, looking for them and came face to face with Kenji. He wasn't looking at me. In fact, I don't know why, but I didn't think he could see me. A hand appeared on my shoulder and I looked up into Naru's face, his expression gentle.

"Watch," he said. I looked back at Kenji.

"I told them I knew she was in here. Ms. Chou, I'm sorry I couldn't help any more. At least I found you." I followed his gaze and saw a hand, the skin deteriorated and slightly green. I looked away from the horrid sight and I felt Naru rub my back gently.

"Mai, look." I opened my eyes in time to see a warm light appear. Kenji smiled and walked towards it. Then both were gone.

"MAI! MAI! Answer me!" I opened my eyes to see Katashi and Ayako's faces leaning over me. I looked around a bit as they helped me to a sitting position. Naru wasn't to far off, a look of conflicted emotions raging in his eyes.

"Mai, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" asked Ayako, placing a hand on my back. I reached up and sure enough, there were tears on my face. I smiled and shut my eyes.

"Kenji..." I whispered softly.

"What?"

"Kenji's gone. He moved on." I looked up at everyone. They all seemed to have soft expressions on their faces. I smiled again.

That light, it was so warm and happy. I hope, where ever Kenji is, he's finally happy.

Day 4

I and Monk weaved through the police investigators as we packed up the van. Naru walked out after being thanked vigoursly by Mr. Hiroaki. The police chief walked up to Naru as he met up with Monk and I.

"Thank you for your help, even if I don't believe in such things as ghosts." Naru inclined his head in reply.

"Um, Mr. Chief," I said hesitantly. The man turned to me, eyebrows raised.

"Kenji, he didn't do it. He--uh--had arthritis, and she was strangled right? So there isn't any way he did it." The chief's eyebrows were nearly buried in his hair.

"If it wasn't for the fact that this happened before you were born, I would believe you had a hand in this crime. I don't know how you knew all of that little missy." I looked down. "But, yes, you're right. There's no way that the old caretaker would have been able to kill her from the preliminary findings." I looked back up in shock. He smiled at me and turned away.

"Mai, he's right you know. You're ability to see the past could get you in trouble. You should be more careful," said Monk. I nodded.

"Hey, Mai!" We turned to see Katashi running up. Naru scowled and he and Monk walked off.

"Oh, hey Katashi," I said, surprised. He stopped short of running into me and smiled toothily. I saw a small tint of pink in his cheeks.

"So, um, Mai, I was wondering if....well, Mr. Hiroaki said you guys would be staying in Chiba for a bit so I was wondering if, well....if you'd like to go out to dinner sometime." I felt my face burn, astonishment seeping through me. I looked at my feet.

"I'm sorry, Katashi, but, I--uh--don't feel like that towards you," I mumbled. I didn't have to see his face fall to know I had taken him off guard. I felt the guilt rise up. Katashi looked over my shoulder.

"It's because of that guy isn't it?" he asked. I followed his gaze to Naru and embarrassment caused me to turn even redder if that were possible. I whipped my head back around as Naru shot a scornful glance at us.

"Oh, no, it's not--I mean..." Katashi smiled and laughed, throwing his head back. I looked at him as he placed his hand on my head.

"It's alright, I understand." He winked as I looked at him. "It's not the first time I've been turned down, and it won't be the last. Don't let him get you down. He definitely cares about you, no doubt about that. Plus, he got so jealous when I was with you. I really do think he likes you, so just hang in there." He straightened and began to walk away. He looked over his shoulder, smiling and waving.

I walked back to the van in a daze.

"Oh, man, Mai's a heart breaker!" laughed Monk, making me blush furiously.

"Shut up, Monk!"

Later That Week...

Naru had decided that we would stay here a while longer in Chiba. I thought it would be a vacation but no!!! Even though Naru was injured, we had still been on a case already. It turned out to be only a minor poltergeist, nothing to worry about and solved in a day. If I had known Naru was still excepting cases, I would have made him go to the hospital. I sighed.

Oh who am I kidding, no one can make Naru do anything. I thought back to what Katashi had said as I put down the piece of paper I was reading and sipped at my tea as I listened to news.

He definitely cares about you, no doubt about that. Plus, he got so jealous when I was with you. I really do think he likes you, so just hang in there.

I thought about it, imagining how Naru had acted at those times. I just thought he was in a bad mood. Could he really have been jealous. I sighed. How I wished I could truly and completely believe what Katashi had said?

The reporter announced the recovery of the body of Ayano and I focused on the man.

"According to the medical examiner, the suspect that was originally to have been believed to have killed her could not have done it. Chou was apparently strangled to death. The man, an old caretaker by the first name of Kenji, had arthritis in his hands and had trouble even gripping a coffee cup." The screen shifted to Mr. Hiroaki.

"I'm just glad that his name could be cleared. I just wish he could have been alive to see it."

I smiled as the story shifted to 'more important' news. A knock came to the door and I looked up as Lin answered it.

Two men in very nice business suits entered and looked at us.

"We have something we would like to ask of you. We are here representing the Tokyo branch of Disney."

My eyes widened in shock.

Haha, some one said they wanted to see them go to Disney land, lol, of course i guess this isn't what you expected.

Next Case- We are investigating the most well known theme park IN THE WORLD! Odd thing is, Naru didn't seem to mind. Apparently the customer wants it as hushed up as Naru does. So what exactly is going on here? Well, let's see, how about...EVERYTHING!!! Sheesh, all the reports and activity is so confusing, it doesn't make sense as to what it could be. Is something just toying with us? Next time- Mouse Games.

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