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Notes: Todoroki's POV Look! I forced two chapters out! (^_^) Note to MilissaRukia at end.
With the world spinning I stared at the girl in front of me.
She looked so much older than I remembered her, my impression of her always remaining the same, as if her time had stopped. But it wasn't really stopped.
This was proof.
"Yako-san, you really need to think clearly about this." My words were soft, and I noted Yako-san looked much calmer than I thought she'd be. A look of interest and thoughtfulness in her eyes. A far cry from the reaction I thought I'd get-not that I'd been able to think of how she'd react. I just thought she'd be more annoyed.
"Clearly about what?" Yako-san spoke slowly, as if tasting her words before they left her mouth. A chill ran down my spine, and I wondered if it came from Yako-san or from the alien wandering close by.
"About having anything to do with that-that monster!"
Yako-san laughed slightly, and I had the nagging feeling that she really had been brainwashed.
"Why is that funny?"
Yako-san felt one of her hair clips. "More ironic than funny. What is it you don't like about Neuro?"
How was it ironic? Wait, no, I mustn't get distracted.
"What do you mean "What don't I like"? He not only is extremely dangerous but he has no qualms in hurting humans. How could you possibly get along with a creature like that? Let alone date him?"
Yako-san tilted her head to the side, watching me with calculating eyes. I didn't like it. It reminded me of how the alien looked at humans. Calculating. Deciding what reaction was expected in this situation.
Unhuman.
I shook myself.
I was getting paranoid.
"Neuro is difficult to get along with." Her words were simple and calm, not once changing expression. Was I really paranoid? Or did my feelings have some ground? "And he is dangerous to his enemies. However, I am not an enemy, and I'm not in danger. Neuro would-and has-risked his life to save me. He's almost died at least twice protecting either humans as a whole or me. He's always careful to push me only enough to make me grow, but never enough where I could get hurt. And he really does love me."
She smiled, a tinge of sadness in it. "I'm not so naive to get forced into a relationship, and I'm not so foolish as to chose a partner who would harm me in any way. Neuro isn't perfect, and has circumstances you can't completely understand, but he's trying his best. How much do you trust me Todoroki-san? Trust my judgement a little. I've always been good with people."
I was almost breathless at her words. Since when had Yako-san sounded so wise? He words almost seemed like that of an old woman recounting a life lesson to a grandchild. Had she matured that much?
I nodded, still trying to find the words to speak. "I trust you." Mirroring the calmness Yako-san showed, I felt my mind slow slightly. My fear ebbed.
Yako-san was the best at reading people. Better than anyone else I had ever met. If she had chosen to befriend such a person she surely had a good reason to. I would just have to trust her.
The girl in question smiled brighter.
"How about that mystery now?"
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We found Jun-Sempai and the alien examining the safe, talking to the mother the groom-to-be. "We were just going to have the ring cleaned too. I have this lovely little jeweler downtown that knows his stuff. He always can find me the best quality gems too!"
Jun-Sempai looked enthralled at the story. The alien less so. I doubt he was even listening. He turned to look at Yako-san and me, and I nodded a greeting.
If Yako-san was serious about this I wanted to at least treat him civilly.
He looked more suspicious than surprised, turning to talk to Yako-san. "Sensei~! Carnegie-san and his Fiance are in the other room. Didn't you want to talk to them?"
Yako-san nodded before excusing herself and leaving the room. She came back after about five minutes or so, glancing at the safe as she did. The alien had already been dragged away by Jun-Sempai to the squad car with donuts, but Yako-san didn't immediately head over to him like I expected.
"What a dull and simple puzzle."
Her voice held a bored tone I had never heard before.
"Yako-san?"
She glanced at me before shining her brilliant smile I recognized well-her look of triumph.
"I know who the culprit is~. This mystery is right one the tip of my tongue."
I had never heard Yako-san say that phrase before, but I think I'd heard the alien whisper it on more than one occasion. She was picking up bad habits I see.
"It's so~ boring though." She was muttering to herself again, ignoring me entirely. I had the sudden feeling I was looking at a painting instead of Yako-san. A painting of her moving and come to life.
"Let's have some fun."
And the painting warped slightly, giving of a singularly unpleasant feeling.
My head hurt as the image went fuzzy.
Suddenly the world was crystal clear again.
Wait, what was I doing?
Oh, right, Yako-san had said she'd solved the mystery.
I suppose I should get Jun-Sempai.
Now where had he gone?
Notes2: Tis a bit short, but it's late. Hope you like it!
MilissaRukia : This is the first time anyone has thanked me for responding to them. Thank you for it. (^_^) It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Responding takes a lot of time and thought. THank you for appreciating it. (^_^) I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter! And you know Kira can't stay out of mischeif for long. She tried really hard though! I figure it'd be one of those things where you know somethings off, but you don't even consider anything other than what's in front of you because any other explanation seems impossible. I hope your writers block goes away! THank you so much for reading and reviewing!