Ch. 29

(A/N): Hello everyone, sorry I'm a day late, but again I got sick and was tired from my trip. I would have liked to make this chapter longer, but I have other things to do today. I will be back to my normal schedule this coming Friday. Thank you all for the many views.

I do not own MK-LT.

Ch. 29

"Okay, I left the numbers for Satomi, Jinko, and Chris's numbers just in-case something comes up," stated Kotoko as her family stood with her at the door, seeing her out. "The kids normally eat lunch at 12 or whenever they are hungry, I also have a late lunch around 12:30 to 1, and I should be back around 6."

"Don't worry Kotoko we got things covered here," said Yuki rolling his eyes.

"Yeah mom, will be okay," stated Yuga. "Now you better get going young lady before your late for your first day."

Kotoko smirked at her kids before giving them a hug. "Please behave today for your uncle and Nana."

"We will mommy, have fun at work," said Ayu before squeezing her mom one last time.

"Alright see you all later," waved Kotoko as she walked out the door.

"So, who wants to bet that she ends up working with Naoki on the first day?" Mrs. Irie just smacked her son on the back of the head. "Owe, mom!"

The kids just laughed at their uncle before saying, "We do!"

When she finally made it to Tonan Hospital Kotoko took a deep breath and walked through the automatic sliding doors. She made it easily to her department and worked her way to the nurse's station. "Um excuse me, are you Head Nurse Hosoi?" Kotoko asked a plump looking nurse. "I'm Kotoko Mikado."

"Yes I am, and we have been expecting you. Welcome to Tonan Hospital," greeted Ns. Hosoi. "Though I'm glad to meet you I wished we could have met under better circumstances. I really am sorry for your loss."

"Thank you, I appreciate your kindness," said Kotoko with a small smile. "I look forward to working here."

"Well let's get you your uniform and introduce you to a few of the nurses you will be working with."

The two nurses quickly in no time found the nurse's work room where four other nurses were going over their work schedule for the day. "Excuse me everyone I would like to introduce you to your new coworker Ns. Kotoko Mikado," introduced Ns. Hosoi.

"Pleased to meet you," Kotoko introduced herself as she bowed a little to her new coworkers. "From today on I'm in your care."

"Pleased to meet you Ns. Mikado," said a short haired nurse with a sweet smile. "Welcome to Tonan Hospital, I'm Ns. Tomoko Ogura."

"Nice to meet you too," said Kotoko smiling back.

"I'm Ns, Marina Funatsu, my husband is a doctor here," said the wavy red haired nurse.

"Oh that's so sweet that you two work in the same place," said Kotoko.

"Yes isn't it," exclaimed Ns. Funatsu. "I thought after I married a doctor I could quit working, but working alongside him is the place I belong."

Before Kotoko could say anything about that another nurse spoke up, and when they did, she got a shock. "I'm Ns. Motoki Kikyo, we will have shifts together."

"Wow, um, that's great, I look forward to really working with you," said Kotoko coming out of her shock.

"Don't be too alarmed, Ns. Kikyo is a trainee, but he stills a good nurse," said a slicked haired back nurse. "I'm Nurse Keita Kamogari, one of the top nurses here," said the young man. "Welcome to our team.

"Thank you I appreciate it," said Kotoko.

"I'll show you to the locker rooms now, and then show you around tell your manger gets here," said Ns. Funatsu. Kotoko went along with her boss waving back to her new coworkers.

"She seemed nice," commented Ns. Ogura.

"Yes, but we just met her, we can talk to her more during lunch; also lets stay away from the topic of why she moved back here. It may be too hard on her," stated Ns. Kamogari. The other two just nodded their heads think of the poor woman.

When Kotoko was done changing into her new uniform, her new manager was waiting outside with her boss. "Kotoko this is Ns. Shimizu, your manager."

"Welcome to Tonan Hospital," said the nurse with a pleasant tone. "Since you're done changing I'll show you around."

"Thank you," said Kotoko as they walked off.

Kotoko made sure to memorize where everything was, so she wouldn't get lost or make any mistakes. She remembered her last few years in nursing school and her first year at work in Kobe, it took a long time before she could get perfect. However, from the support of her family she managed and became one of top young nurses in her old job.

Finally they came to where Kotoko was to look over her first patient. "Hello Mrs. Watanbe, this is Ns. Mikado she will be taking care of you during your stay," spoke Ns. Shimizu not noticing the shocked expressions on the two women."

"Wait Kotoko?"

"Karin?"

"Oh you two know each other?" questioned the head nurse.

"Well kind of, we went to the same high school when I still lived here," answered Kotoko.

"Oh well isn't that nice," said Ns. Shimizu.

"Um, Kotoko although it is good to see you, and on poor timing, but I think I should tell you…"

"Kina are you…"

At the sound of his voice Kotoko did not need to turn around to know whose voice that was.

"Ah, Dr. Irie, please let me introduce Ns. Mikado.

(A/N): Since I have a little free time I decided to extend this chapter. I'm still sick and just found out yesterday I'm really, really sick, like sinus infection sick. I still plan to update this Friday like normal.