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Luella's POV

I beamed as my husband Martin invited me to dinner with our closest friends, our son and his past coworkers from Japan.

Madoka had brought up a girl named Mai Taniyama after she returned from her visit. She had hired Olivers SPR branch in Japan to prove his own imposter was a fake on the Urado case and Madoka had discovered a little more than she bargained for on the trip.

I could hardly believe the girl she had talked about was now in England! About to have dinner with us no less. I didn't think anything could bring down my mood.

That was until Noll walked in looking as miserable as ever dressed in his usual black on black. I exhaled loudly. "You couldn't mix in a dark blue at least?" The look my son gave me shut me up for the moment. I didn't want to worsen his mood before we even arrived.

"You ready dear, you will love them I'm sure." Martin smiled at me and planted a chaste kiss on my lips. Noll as usual ignored our loving exchange.

I hope Madoka was being honest when she said Noll particularly favoured this girl. I was starting to think Noll having a family of his own was an impossibility. No grandchildren for us.

I sulked in my mind while following Martin into Lin's vehicle. We had decided to carpool and much to Nolls dismay he was stuck with us middle aged ladies in the backseat.

Surprisingly he put up with our chittering all the way to the restaurant without so much as a whisper of complaint. Much less to our surprise Noll was the first one out of Lins black Mercedes looking rather annoyed.

"He better not be this desolate the whole dinner." I murmured to Madoka. She gave me a subtle smirk and whispered a reply. "Trust me I bet by the end of the dinner him and the little brunette will be at each others throats."

I gave her a dumbfounded look not sure how to expect that to blossom into a love life for Noll and a grand baby for me. Madoka snickered a bit reading my mind. "When have you ever seen Noll involve himself in any kind of drama or partake in pointless arguments. Trust me he fancies her in his own little Oliver way."

I took her words into consideration. I guess any sort of emotional response from Noll was shocking. However how did this Mai feel about my son. Madoka had said that when she was in Japan she had been rather interested in him, so it appeared though I didn't really want to get all my hopes up.

It was two years ago and as an adult with knowledge of being a young woman I knew that those kinds of feelings could change like the ocean tides.

Madoka had picked out her favourite Italian restaurant to eat out at and had texted the address to Yasuhara the male friend of Nolls. I ran my fingers through my long blonde hair worrying about Taniyama and Yasuhara. They aren't dating I hope! I looked back at Madoka as we were being seated. Surely she would know? Hopefully?

We began to order drinks for ourselves as we waited for the two Japanese students. "Late as usual I see." Noll murmured as they came through the door and were directed over to us. I smiled warmly as they approached.

Martin introduced me to Yasuhara first and right away I could tell that he was a rather mischievous and witty boy.

"It's so nice to finally meet you! Martin has mentioned you two a lot to me." I addressed both of them while shaking Yasuhara's hand a tad bit vigorously. Mai went to open her mouth but I beat her to it.

"And you must be Mai Taniyama! It's a pleasure I've heard so much about you too! Thank you for taking care of my son in Japan!" I said with my biggest smile. I watched her blush slightly and stumble over her words.

"Oh I um, no I mean, ah nice to meet you! I think you got it wrong though. He mostly took care of me I tend to be a bit of a trouble magnet." She stuttered out her words her face full on scarlet. She was pretty cute and I could understand how any guy would be attracted to her perhaps even my emotionally constipated Son.

I was drawn back to my attention by Noll giving me a stern look. "Mother let Mai sit down before saying ridiculous things." I giggled away the tension and sat back in my seat.

Mai smiled nervously my way then greeted the rest of the group. I even saw Lin smile at her! I turned my attention to the young lady that sat with us. She must be quite something to be greeted with a smile by Lin of all people especially as a Japanese girl.

"Mai you grew out you hair it's so thick and long." Madoka complimented her from across the table. "Oh thanks I was actually thinking of cutting it again it's sort of always in the way." Mai said pulling one of her light brown strands through her finger.

It slid through looking shiny and soft. I noticed Oliver's eyes noticing her long locks as well. How peculiar. I smiled to myself a bit starting to feel all giddy again. "So how did you guys all meet?"

Mai's POV

Throughout dinner I found that I really really liked both of Narus parents. Martin was far more reserved than his wife but was kind and intelligent. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him about past cases and he expressed lots of interest in my vaguely discussed psychic abilities.

Luella on the other hand was bubbly and warm hearted not to mention gorgeous. Her hair was so beautiful such a natural light colour that was pretty rare to see in Japan and her eyes were a striking blue green.

She had a huge smile full of straight white teeth and whenever she spoke (which actually hardly ever stopped) she commanded the attention of the table.

She was just so full of life and positive energy. It was a wonder that she raised the two quiet twins that I had gotten to spend so many hours with. It was pretty obvious that they were adopted but I do believe that the Davis's parents psyche undeniably rubbed off on them.

My mood felt so light as we all discussed our past ghost adventures and I couldn't help sneaking glances at Naru who was currently situated across from me. I hoped that my face didn't look as hot as it felt.

Every time I looked up from my half finished drink I couldn't help but peak at him. I silently reprehended the unfavourable table arrangements. Yasu sat to my right and Luella to my left and I found myself engaged in conversation with Luella mostly.

Yasu the idiot had been taking advantage of Europe's lower drinking age and had been sipping on beers since we arrived.

I personally ordered a hot tea copying the phlegmatic Naru across from me, not wanting to drink any alcohol in front of my new professor. I would have nudged Yasu not to as well if it wasn't for all the other adults, Lin excluded, having a casual drink as well.

I savoured a long sip of my plain green tea and closed my eyes in appreciation. When I opened them I was back to looking at Naru who was drinking what I assumed was his usual English style black tea.

"Mai you're staring." Naru pointed out looking at me quizzically. I growled a little bit. Of course he just has to notice every little thing.

"I was just wondering how you have survived without me being around to be your tea slave." I crossed my arms and turned away from those enticing eyes. I was still a little mad though I could feel the anger ebbing away.

I was never one to hold a grudge and it had been 2 years since the whole 'me or Gene' thing. Also I appreciated that Naru even came to dinner with us. Usually he avoided social outings like the plague.

"I've managed fine." He replied then loosened his frown a bit into an almost smile. "Just barely."

"Holy smokes Naru what made the pigs fly today?" Yasu exclaimed putting his hand over his mouth with flourish. "I didn't think you'd ever admit to missing anyone!" Yasu continued with his big toothy grin in place.

"That's hardly what I said, I simply admitted to missing her tea." Naru retorted all monotone and exasperated looking.

"Of course you would say that you tea addicted narcissist." I grumbled to him scowling. I could see out of the corner of my eye Luella listening in on our brief exchange.

I didn't really want to go at it with Naru in front of his parents. That would just be embarrassing. Especially cause Naru probably has never lost an argument with anyone ever. I didn't feel the need to challenge him too much today.

"I could be addicted to way more problematic things." Naru said with his attention still on me. I fought a blush and writhed uncomfortably. Was it just me or had I been under Naru's scrutiny more than ever before since we had reunited.

"Yeah you could be addicted to getting in trouble like Mai is." Yasu laughed. "I'm not addicted to trouble, troubles more addicted to me I think." Even Lin almost laughed at that from the other side of the table triggering a conversation about all the times I had been the spirits prime victim.

"You know that hasn't changed since SPR she is still as problematic as ever! Monk always has to save her ass." Yasu continued to pester me waiting for a reaction with taunting eyes.

"Yasu you jerk! I can take care of myself now and you know it!" I gave in to his playful instigating sticking my tongue out at him. "Did you guys participate in Monks and Ayako's cases often?" Naru inquired.

"Yup all the time and Mai often joined in on Masako's investigations behind the scenes." My dark haired loose lipped friend revealed. Jeez he didn't have to tell him everything it was kind of embarrassing that they held my powers on such a high pedestal.

"Well that's a new development I am surprised Masako would request your help. She never seemed very fond of you and she's a rather proud person." Naru laid it out bluntly.

"Well if that surprises you then this will blow your mind! Mai and Masako have grown to be very good friends." Yasu exclaimed with his regular theatrics.

"We acknowledge each other's skills." I corrected. I guess Masako and I truly had become decent friends. It actually became much easier to get along when Naru left. No surprise there.

The rest of dinner went smoothly and Madoka had asked Yasu and I if we wanted to aid in her upcoming investigation of an old farmhouse that had been experiencing strange occurrences.

Honoured we had both readily agreed and Professor Davis had given us permission to miss our Friday lecture as long as I allowed Naru to do a write up on my powers. The professor had mentioned their current lack of a medium and had said that the best way to learn is in the field.

Luckily Yasu and I had plenty of experience under our belt in that department. Naru had made a comment about how I couldn't afford to miss school but the rest of the group would have none of that and said if he was so concerned about my intellect he could tutor me.

Little did he know I had become rather well read in the past years working my ass off to prepare myself for this course. I wasn't a high schooler anymore and I had graduated top of my class thanks to Yasu.

When we arrived back at our apartment Yasu and I hit the sack right away wanting to get some rest before the days ahead. I smiled as I drifted off into dream land. I couldn't wait to be back on a case with our old friends. Friday couldn't come fast enough.

Naru's POV

The rest of the week after dinner dragged by slowly. I stayed away from my fathers lectures much to his dismay and avoided my mother at all costs.

She had been pestering me constantly about asking Mai and Yasu for dinner at our place. I had refused every time knowing that they were busy university students now.

I doubted they had much time outside of school especially because they would be missing Fridays lecture. I held my pen up to my lips as I looked up from my scribbled down notes about what little knowledge I had of Mai's powers.

I was starting to think having the task of studying her assigned to me was a scheme dictated by my parents for me to get close to her again.

My best guess was that Luella had noticed that I wasn't completely indifferent when it came to Mai. I sighed closing my book and taking a long sip of my black tea. She was similar to Gene that's why I wasn't completely icy to the young brunette. I told myself thinking of my twin. Yes that's all that it is.

I thought about her psychic skills wondering how they might have matured along with her. She had displayed many of the same abilities that Gene possessed.

It was so odd that they were so alike. I guess that might've been why it was so easy for Gene to attach himself to her. I wondered if my idiot twin had been the one behind her calling me Naru or if it was simply by chance.

I suppose it would make sense if she had just had the same thought process as him or it could be possible that it was purely her enhanced instincts.

She was rather intriguing to me. I knew that my task of collecting data on her still developing talents would be a rather enjoyable one.

Just a short little Naru POV to end this chapter. Next update they will be on the case and the actual story can finally begin! :D

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