The Prince of Brothers - Part 3 - A New Detective Agency Is Born

Scene 1

Touriki and Karou sit at a lunch table.

Nazokazu approaches. Ani-kun, may I have lunch with you?

Touriki smiles. Sure. Where are the other guys?

Nazokazu sits down. Most of them are in the Junior Cafeteria. However, Karou is here, Ningyouji works at the flower store during lunch and Undouharu has soccer practice, so I'm the only one left from Team Spring.

You can come to the Senior Cafeteria any time you want. I'm sure it will be okay.

Nazokazu smiles.

Genki comes up to the table. My, my, my. Already building a stable. I'm impressed. Are you going to introduce me to this cutey?

Touriki and Karou look at each other with embarrassment as they realize that they haven't told Nazokazu what was going on.

Touriki nervously adjusts his collar. Nazokazu, I would like you to meet my best friend from high school, Genki Kari.

Pleasure to meet you Kari-san.

Everyone just calls me Genki.

And, Genki, this is my younger brother, Nazokazu Niomote.

Ah, you're Touriki's, Genki winks at Touriki, younger brother. I see. Well, I hope to see you around Nazokazu.

Nazokazu looks at Genki, and then looks at Karou and smiles. I would enjoy that Genki. Are you doing anything this weekend?

Genki's eyes grow wide and he mouth becomes a goofy grin. My goodness you're forward. However, for you my weekend is clear.

Nazokazu gets an I gotcha look on his face. Good. If you come to the Island Shinto Shrine, I will be working there on Sunday.

A giant mallet with the word on it comes out of nowhere and pops Genki on the head. He shakes it off. I will be there, Nazokazu. Will you be wearing a Shrine Maiden's outfit?

Nazokazu tries his best to do a girlish giggle. I will be wearing a Shrine Uniform.

I will look forward to it! Genki turns and walks to another table.

Karou smiles. Thank you for keeping the game alive.

Nazokazu sighs. I could tell what was going on by the look on your face, Karou. I don't mind helping you, but you sure play this game a lot.

Touriki scratches his head. Both of you play that game?

Nazokazu waves his hand in front of his face. I don't start any of the monkey business, but I will help Karou to keep it going.

Touriki nods. It's just that Genki can be a real pest once he gets going. Also, he is here to study.

Nazokazu shakes his head. Genki Kari has only one thing on his mind. Maybe our game will shock him enough to want to study?

Touriki smiles. I guess you're right.

Nazokazu bites into a carrot. I'm just glad that he's not my brother. (1)

Scene 2

After school, Genki walks the streets of the town, window shopping. When he passes the flower store he does a double take. He walks inside.

Ningyouji greets him. How are you doing today, sir? May I help you find some flowers?

Genki gives him a sly grin. Aren't you a little young to run a flower shop?

Ningyouji pats his biceps. I might be young but I am capable.

Genki strokes his chin. My name is Genki Kari. You can call me Genki.

Yes, Genki. I am Ningyouji Niomote.

Oh, I see, another one of Touriki's

You know Oni-tama?

Yes. I am his best friend from high school.

Ningyouji dances around a little in excitement.

Ningyouji, you live in the Onion Dorm, right?

Ningyouji nods.

I was wondering if you could do some detective work for me.

Ningyouji gets a broad smile. I excel at detective work. Leave it to me.

Do you know Nazokazu Niomote?



I was wondering if you could get me Nazokazu's three numbers?

Absolutely. When do you need them by?



It will absolutely be done.

Great, I'll buy some flowers when I get the numbers.

Scene 3

Undouharu leaves school after practice. He dribbles a soccer ball. His hair is still damp, but the afternoon is warm so he doesn't mind it. He is surprised to see Ningyouji waiting for him. Hey, what's up?

Do you want to play detective with me?

Of course!

Good, some guy who claimed to be Oni-tama's friend wanted to know Nazokazu's three numbers.

Undouharu lets the ball fall to the ground and traps it with his foot. Three numbers?

Ningyouji nods. Any idea what that means?

Nope. Maybe age, height and weight?

Maybe. This might be a very tough case.

Undouharu nods. Yes, a very tough case.

Scene 4

Ningyouji helps Kouriki with the dishes. You are an amazing cook, Kouriki.

Thank you, I spend a lot of time in the library and online researching new dishes.

That's awesome. Do you like detective work?

Kouriki laughs. If you want detective work, you should ask Chousama, but if you want me to help, I'll be glad to come around.

Ningyouji claps.

Scene 5

Ningyouji, Kouriki and Undouharu meet Chousama in his room. Chousama's room is cluttered with junk and he has a Sherlock Holmes poster on his wall.

Chousama nods. A very tough case? Well, I am very busy with investigating Oni-chama. But, I suppose I can help out. What's the case?

Ningyouji nods. Some strange guy who claims to be Oni-tama's friend wanted to know Nazokazu's three numbers.

Chousama goes into deep thought. Is this some clever code? Does Nazokazu send encrypted messages?

Ningyouji sighs. You don't know either? Kouriki?

Kouriki shakes his head. No clue. But, maybe we could ask Nazokazu what his three numbers are.

Chousama shakes his head. It's not that easy. Maybe Ningyouji's client doesn't want Nazokazu to know that someone is interested in his three numbers.

Undouharu sticks his finger in the air. I got it. We can make up some story to get Nazokazu to reveal his three numbers.

Chousama nods. I see it will take a secret plan. Since we are using a secret plan, we should use code names for ourselves to help keep the secret.

Ningyouji nods. Yes. I say we base it on flowers.

Kouriki laughs. What a surprise.

Chousama shakes his head. No, that's a good idea. And, since I like the culture of England, I will be

Undouharu bounces up and down, excitedly. Yeah, when Ningyouji and I play detective, he is Freesia' and I am

Kouriki throws up his hands. Who am I to argue? Ningyouji, do you have a flower name for me?

Yes, Cattlya'. Their flowers produce the chocolate box' orchids, so with your cooking that flower should suit you. (2)

Kouriki thinks about this and smiles.

Scene 6

The four detectives gather around Nazokazu's door.

Chousoma motions for the rest to listen. Now, follow my lead and we should be okay.

Ningyouji nods. Got it, Rose.

They knock, then enter the room when invited. Nazokazu's room is rather spare and has a poster of a waterfall on the wall.

What's up guys?

Chousoma clears his throat. We were wondering if we could ask you a question.

Nazokazu looks at each one of them, noting that each one is rather nervous. Feel free to ask me anything.

We were wondering if you knew Ani-chama's three numbers.

Nazokazu at first looks shocked, but then regains his composure. Well, I'm not the expert in those sorts of things. The person we should talk with is Hanaji.

Chousama nods. Could you help us ask Hanaji?

Nazokazu looks at each one while stroking his chin.

Scene 7

Hanaji's room is a total mess with sewing equipment, cloth and designs sprawled everywhere.

Nazokazu puts on a serious look. Hanaji, these boys want to know Ani-kun's three numbers.

Hanaji breaks out laughing. Chousama, do you know what three numbers' refers to?

Chousama puts his hand to his head. Well, um, er, no. But, maybe you could use Nazokazu as an example?

Nazokazu sneaks up behind Chousama. Oh, so you really want my three numbers?

Chousama starts sputtering.

So, who wants to know my three numbers? Was it some guy? Some guy who says that he is Ani-kun's swimming teacher?

Best friend. Ningyouji blurts this out before realizing what he is saying. He puts his hands to his mouth in embarrassment.

Both Nazokazu and Hanaji bust out laughing. Finally, Hanaji calms down. Well, I'm sure this person is going to find out these numbers at some point. Then Hanaji breaks down laughing again.

Chousama gets mad. I don't understand why you are laughing.

Hanaji tries to regain his composure. Well, I'm afraid that Oni-sama's friend thinks that Nazokazu is a girl.

The four boys say in unison.

The three numbers refer to the size of the hips, waist and the bosoms. So, maybe Oni-sama's friend wants to buy Nazokazu some cute lingerie? Hanaji points to various parts of Nazokazu's body as he talks.

Ningyouji starts pouting. But, I told the guy that I would find these numbers without fail.

Hanaji takes out his tape measure. Well, then, you shall have Nazokazu's three numbers! Hanaji laughs as he measures Nazokazu's hips, waist and chest.

Scene 8

Thirty-nine, twenty-nine, thirty-eight? My goodness, Nazokazu is a healthy person! Genki slaps his forehead in disbelief.

Ningyouji smiles. Will you buy some flowers now?

Yes, I would like a bouquet that would make a beautiful girl fall in love with me.

Coming right up. Are you meeting this girl today?

Yes, I'm meeting her at the shrine.

Ningyouji finishes wrapping up a bunch of roses. Here you go, that will be four thousand yen.

Wow, that's a lot. Do you think these will work?

I'm sure the girl will be impressed. Ningyouji smiles. And, I'm the expert.

Scene 9

Touriki passes a dress shop while doing errands. He sees Genki inside. He does a double take, then shrugs his shoulders.

Touriki walks over to the flower store.

Ningyouji, did you sell a bouquet of flowers to a guy about my age?

Ningyouji smiles. Oh, yes, to Genki. However, I have a feeling that you might be seeing them tonight.

Oh? Why is that? Why would Genki give them to me?

He's not. He's going to give them to Nazokazu.

I smell some monkey business.

Ningyouji puts his hand behind his head. Yeah, monkey business. But, Genki did ask me to get Nazokazu's three numbers.

Touriki shakes his head in disbelief, then laughs. And, you gave him those numbers?

We thought of something to tell him.

So, Genki is buying a dress for Nazokazu? Isn't he going to feel dumb? I guess he has this coming to him.

Scene 10

Touriki studies in his room. His room is typically messy as befits a cram student. He has a poster of a popular advertising idol on his wall.

The door knocks.

Come in.

Nazokazu enters with a vase filled with flowers. These flowers brought much joy to the people of the shrine today and I wanted to share them with you.

Touriki smiles. I heard those flowers might be coming my way.

Nazokazu looks shocked. You did?

That's okay. I'm sure Genki deserves being fooled. So does he know the truth now?

Of course not.

You weren't wearing a Shrine Maiden's outfit?

Nazokazu laughs. I told him that I had an unusual figure so the Shrine Maidens outfits didn't fit, so I was wearing a boys uniform.

You guys play hard ball. I hope that I don't get set up for one of your pranks.

Nazokazu notices the poster for the first time. Is this poster new?

Yes, I just unpacked it today.

I hear she's quite a mysterious idol.

I know. No one knows who she really is or where she comes from.

Nazokazu nods. Ani-kun, you shouldn't worry about our pranks. Nazokazu holds his hand behind him and crosses his fingers.

(1) Terrible pun alert. Nazokazu's character looks like a slightly younger Marren Glace from Sorcerer Hunters. In Sorcerer Hunters Marren has a ichhi brother named .

(2) Gee, I wonder if the flower choices where influenced by another group of four guys who do cloak and dagger stuff? (Remember who Ningyouji and Undouharu are supposed to look like.)