A/N: Hello! How are you today? I hope you will be happy for this announcement! I will be having an up-spree today! Yay! Please look forward to it! I will be updating three chapter, including this one. I hope you enjoy it! Ugh. It's currently raining and I hate that damn lightning!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Ghost Hunt.[Not Edited]

ARC II:THE ENCOUNTER AT NAGANO.

CHAPTER SIX: Twin Brother, Secret Supporter and a Girlfriend.

"Hello?" Eugene answered the call as soon as he left the bathroom. It was ringing loudly the moment he entered his bedroom.

"Gene." A very neutral and cold voice sounded from his phone's speaker. Gene smirked when he heard that familiar tone. He was wondering when he would call.

"Little Brother, how are you? It took you long to make a phone call? I am hurt that you didn't send a single message ever since I arrived here." Eugene answered, making his voice as coy as possible to annoy his twin. He heard a grumble from the other line before the person answered. "Stop that. I was busy, okay?"

"Tsk. I am sure you were not planning to call me and you were just forced by Madoka and Mum to know how I am faring here." Eugene exposed him playfully, successfully making the other person growl again. "I have received your report." His twin brother changed the topic, making Eugene chuckle. This twin brother was really a push-over when it comes to his closest ones.

"Yeah. Isn't it amazing? I met a medium on my stay and I will be meeting another one tomorrow." Eugene thought about his girlfriend and smiled happily while raiding his clothes to look for something to wear. "En. You sure are lucky. From the report you sent me that woman, Mai Taniyama, seems to have experience in dealing with spirits and you speculate that she might have other psychic abilities?"

"En." Gene agreed and nodded his head even though his twin might not see him. After dressing himself up, he went to the mirror to fix his hair. "Any more details about her?" His brother asked as Eugene thought of anything while applying cream on his face. "I don't really know much about her. We just met and I don't know anything aside from her name, feisty attitude, and her ability to see spirits. But I think she's a college student? She was writing something like a draft on her laptop when I first met her. Oh! She looks like she's around our age!"

"I heard from Mum that you accepted a case with Lin four days ago. How was it?"

"It was okay. It is a little interesting. The house was haunted because the clients had disturbed their ancestor's grave. Apparently, the land that they planned to flatten and turn into a golf field was actually a graveyard from 300 years ago."

"Must be tough. Then?"

"We held a ceremony and a memorial for them. The client also promised not to touch the graveyard. The spirits had moved on after that." The person on the other line answered while Eugene pat his face lightly.

Unlike the happy-go-lucky him, his twin brother is a workaholic type of person. He is a paranormal researcher and devoted his life to it. His name is Oliver Davis and Eugene nicknamed him Noll. Eugene was also part of the division his twin brother is leading.

The Fieldwork Laboratory they are part of was focused on full-scale systematic investigative research. His brother's area of expertise was theoretical analysis of psychic phenomena so he had to accept clients every once in a while for research. Noll is also a Parapsychology professor and he would sometimes held a lecture on universities that invited him. His brother's life is so busy and Eugene would hate it if his schedule is similar to his brother's. It is monotonous and boring so he only joined the laboratory and sometimes help out.

"Did you sent a report to Mr. Pratt? I am sure he would be very much interested in what happened during the investigation." Gene asked, pouring and rubbing cream to his arms. The young man like to maintain his healthy and glowing skin, a habit that he got from Madoka and their mother.

"Yes. I also sent some documents to 'LINEN'." Noll answered. Eugene's ears perked up after hearing that name. "Did Mum and Madoka get a glimpse of the face of our anonymous sponsor in the last gathering they attended?" Eugene asked curiously.

"No. The usual person, LINEN's secretary came." Eugene groan in disappointment. "I wonder what he was like. Mr. Adam, his secretary, told us that his boss doesn't like social gatherings but I didn't expect that he would turn down all the invitations form us and the agency itself." Eugene said, he's really curious about this sponsor that they never met.

Two year ago, a company that was focus in real estate rose up and became famous in England over night after winning a bid. Eugene doesn't know a lot of details since he doesn't know much about business but he knew that this company rose up in just a short amount of time. And after becoming famous, the company owner became their laboratory's sponsor after their parents met Mr. Hugh F. Adam.

The company owner gave them 1 billion US dollars for their equipment and budget for fieldwork. So this company owner, LINEN, became one of their biggest supports after one night. It caused quite a commotion at that time because 1 billion dollars is not that small amount! LINEN also donated a billion to the agency. If he donated more, the agency head would have fainted in shock.

The secretary told them that his boss was greatly interested in paranormal after reading Oliver Davis's 'The System of the Unexplained Phenomena'. And that he would like to see more works from the agency to fill up his boring life. They knew that life may be boring sometimes but is it necessary to shock them with a generous donation? It was like a stone pressuring them to hurry up and give him entertainment through paranormal research!

It was really great that Noll didn't falter after that ruckus. In fact, he was very elated that he doesn't have to go out and socialize just to cozy up and brush out some money from other supporters. The secretary also exposed that his boss greatly admired Oliver Davis's insights. But Eugene could not forget the embarrassed red face of Noll one time when the secretary delivered his boss's praises for him. It gave him one year worth of laughter.

Unfortunately, until now, they still don't know anything about that supporter. It is also said that the chairman of the LINEN Real Estate Company was not the owner. There are rumors that LINEN is bedridden and sick. That is why he said his life is boring. They also didn't know how old he is nor where he come from. They stopped pestering answers from the secretary who represented him after getting no response after so long.

"How is Mum and Dad, by the way?" Eugene asked, changing the topic and checking his face. He nodded and head to the door. "They are alright. Though, they are still worried about you." His twin brother answered. Eugene can hear the rustling of papers on the background. "Wait! You're still working?! It is already 11 in the evening there! Get some sleep, you idiot!"

"Tsk. Alright. I will go to bed before you call Mum and drag me out of the office." His twin brother on the other line answered with a sigh. Eugene would really do that if he doesn't go to bed. Eugene chuckled and entered the elevator. "You know me. You got to sleep, as in NOW. Okay? Good night, Noll."

"Yeah. Good nig- oh, Good morning." His twin brother answered before hanging up the phone.

Eugene shoved his phone in his pocket and waited for the elevator to arrive at the first floor. The elevator stopped at the 7th floor as Eugene stepped backwards to make space for the one who is entering. He was a bit stunned to see Mai coming in with her usual rectangle bag.

"Mai-san!" Eugene called enthusiastically as the young woman turned around. Her dark circles turned even darker and her face looked more haggard than before. She looks like a walking zombie.

"What happened to you?!"

"Ah. I was rewriting my drafts all evening. And, Davis-san, I don't recall giving you permission to call my first name." The young woman answered making Eugene raise his right eyebrow. Her pronunciation of his surname is spot on and didn't contain any accent like the teenager spirit who last pronounced it. This woman must have studied English.

"So, what are you writing? A thesis?" Eugene asked with his usual smiley face. The young woman just sighed and answered his question. "No. It's a novel." Eugene widened his eyes at her answer, making him excited. "You are a writer?! What do you write? Who is your favorite Japanese author? Mine's RENE, he is a horror writer and all of his books are top notch! Blah…… blah….. blah…."

Mai stood frozen at the mention of her pen name. Although she usually doesn't care about what is happening in her fan club, she knew there are three types of her fans. She had been cautious not to compromise her identity. Those violent fans would kill her if she was discovered! Mai calmed down and tried to act normal. She doesn't know what kind of fan is this man so she had to be careful.

But her stiffness and awkwardness was never noticed by Eugene who began spouting about the books that RENE had written. The two of them went to the restaurant to eat together. Mai had almost gone mad by Eugene's chattering. Aside from Yukino, Mai had never encountered a fan and talk to them so she was a bit embarrassed by Eugene's endless praises. After a while, Mai finally knew what type of fan is he.

"But you know? RENE's novels would have been better if she actually added some romance in the story!"

'Crap! He is part of the shipper's club!'

"We, as her fans both local and in abroad have been begging her to write a horror-romance story but it always rejected."

'That is because I don't know how to write romance!'

"She is also savage in sinking down our ships!"

'Come on! I don't even know what you are talking about!'

"Every time she finishes a book, I always want to kill her be-"Eugene didn't continue speaking and Mai stopped rolling her eyes as she screamed for him to stop. "ENOUGH!" The young woman doesn't want to hear what he want to say next. 'Dang it! He is really part of those violent fans who want to kill me! I wonder if their killing intent would intensify even more after my third book was published?'

Mai shivered and didn't think even further. She might faint if she continued to imagine further. Mai suddenly felt cold and changed her order to hot porridge. Eugene found her actions odd but he thought it might be because she's annoyed by his babbling so he followed suit and ordered his breakfast.

"By the way, how old are you, Mai-san?" Eugene asked while waiting. Mai hesitated to bring out her laptop but she still did before answering Eugene's question, making sure the laptop screen is not visible to him. "20, and why are you calling my first name again?"

"Oh! I am a year older than you! My brother and I just turned 21 last September." He excitedly exclaimed and clapped his hands. Mai nodded at him while checking her emails. "Just call me Eugene to be fair. Are you still in college?"

"Already graduated. You?" Mai answered and also asking Eugene questions. This young man had been slowly knowing her so why not do the same. Although this person is a bit chatty, Mai can feel that he is not a bad person.

"I also graduated. What kind of novel are you writing?" Eugene asked and attempted to peak at her screen but Mai vigilantly covered it, preventing Eugene to look. "Come on, don't be embarrassed. Although, you are not as skilled at RENE, I can endure your piece." He teased making Mai a bit annoyed.

'I am that person, okay?! And I am not embarrassed! I'm just afraid you will really kill me!' Mai screamed on her mind but she couldn't say it to this man's face! "I am not embarrassed. And don't peak!" Mai scolded him and pushed Eugene's forehead with her pointing finger. The young man went to his seat, opposite to Mai and continued jabbering. He brought out his phone and saw notifications. He immediately opened the message after seeing the name and beamed like crazy.

"Hey, stop that. You are squirming like a little girl." Mai cut into his daydreaming and Eugene saw her disgusted face when he looked up. Eugene pouted and look at his phone again.

GIRLFRIEND: I just finished filming! I am very excited for tomorrow~

BOYFRIEND: Me too. Be sure to sleep early, okay? I met a friend at the hotel I am staying at. She is a medium too!

GIRLFRIEND: Really? Is she a girl?

BOYFRIEND: Yes. She's also twenty!

GIRLFRIEND: Is she beautiful?

BOYFRIEND: Why am I smelling vinegar from afar? Hehe! Don't worry! You are still the one for me!

GIRLFRIEND: Okay. I am going to rest now. See you tomorrow!

BOYFRIEND: See you. Love you~

GIRLFRIEND: Love you too~

Eugene saw Mai's disgusted face again after chatting with his girlfriend. He grinned sheepishly before covering his red face with his palms like a girl. "Idiot." Eugene heard the same word his brother always say to him. He grumbled and played with his phone.

"By the way, Mai-san, you said you are on a vacation. How long are you going to stay here?"

"I am leaving tomorrow. My two-week vacation is over." Mai answered, getting a disappointed response from Eugene. The young man wanted to introduce her to his girlfriend and tour the area.

"Hey, give me your number." Eugene said to her, giving her his phone.

Mai grunted in annoyance but she still gave it to him. She also saved his number in her phone. Eugene smiled but he soon wondered what he would wear tomorrow. He only brought out few of his clothes and there are only two decent outfits for a date. It was the ones that he got with his friends in England. He opened the gallery and showed Mai his cellphone screen.

"Mai-san, which one will suit me better? The one in the left or the one in the right side?" Mai glanced at the phone and tilted her head. "You're going on a date?" Eugene beamed and squirmed even more after she asked that question. "Yes~" He shyly answered with a red face, making Mai even more disdainful and disgusted.

"What kind of girl are you meeting with?" Mai asked after throwing a pen at him. "She's Hara Masako." Eugene answered truthfully, not hiding anything from Mai. The young woman stopped because she knew she heard of that name before but she doesn't know when and where. "Who?"

"Huh? You don't know her? She's a pretty famous medium celebrity in this country." Eugene asked her, confused. Mai thought for a second and finally remembered where she heard that name. Hara Masako is the female lead of the movie that was adapted from her first novel. But she never saw her nor knew a bit about her. Seeing the confusion that is still clouding the young woman, Eugene showed her another picture.

On that picture, is a face of a beautiful young woman wearing a dark blue kimono. Her bob cut hair framed her face beautifully and her face almost looked similar to a doll. This girl really is an actress material. "Are you sure that this is your date? She's so beautiful to be your date."

"Hey! My face is also good-looking! What is wrong with me?" Eugene complained but he was not offended. They only met but he got immune by this woman's sharp bluntness. "And I am sure she's Masako. We have been video-calling each other for years now!"

"So, you never met her personally? Not even once?" Mai asked, raising her eyebrows. Eugene's face became anxious then. "Yes and I don't want to make her disappointed. So hurry up, which one of these suits me better?" the young man answered, showing her the pictures again.

"None of them. The first looks plain! I mean who would wear all black on a date?! Are you going to a funeral?! The second one looks so flashy. It would make you look like a pompous nouveau riche. Who recommended you these outfits?" Mai expressed her disdain as the young man deflated like a balloon. "My friend back at home."

"Tsk! Let's buy something decent online." Mai told him as the young man opposed the idea. "But the date is tomorrow! When will my clothes arrive if we ordered it online?" The young man grumbled but Mai just smirked at him while browsing something on her phone. After a while, she put it down with a victorious smile. "Done! They'll be arriving this afternoon."

"What did you get?" Eugene immediately asked, amazed how fast will his clothes arrive. He planned to go sop for his clothes but he was surprised that Mai already solved the problem for him. Mai showed him pictures and smugly answered him. "I also bought a gift for your girlfriend. Amazing aren't I?"

Eugene was about to praise her but his eyes widened at the brands and prices he saw on the screenshots Mai took. He slammed the phone on the table, making Mai scream but he didn't care about that! "They are all expensive!"

His yell gathered them a lot of stares. It is fortunate that their food came and they were saved from further embarrassment. Eugene glared at Mai as he handed her phone back. Although the clothes she ordered for him are simple and a bit stylish, they are all from well-known brands and are very expensive! Although Eugene's family are well-off, he doesn't spend more than a thousand dollars for just a set of clothing and a gift!

"Expensive? Seems okay to me." Mai answered nonchalantly like the amount was just a dollar to her. Eugene almost puked blood at her reaction. He had not noticed it before but although she seems to be using simple gadgets and clothes, they're all luxurious. Adding all the cost of the one she is using now, Eugene who is good at numbers almost got dizzy by the zeroes.

"Damn, you rich people! How am I going to pay for all you have ordered? I am on a budget, you know!" Eugene complained. Even if he added all the money he got now, he wouldn't be able to pay for it. Mai raised her eyebrow and closed her laptop to eat her porridge. "Don't worry. It's on me. Consider it a First-Meeting gift."

"How am I supposed to accept that? No! Give me your account number. Do you have ? Let's use that!" Eugene said that but Mai refused him and pushed his food towards him. But because of Eugene's pestering, Mai reluctantly gave him her account in the end.

"Tsk! Just have fun tomorrow. No need to pay me."