Aliens to monsters are

Giroro- Ganrougel

Keroro- Kurse

Tamama- Taiki

Dororo- Aldmora

Kururu- Krueger

Mois- Molioke

Natsumi followed Aki outside under the evening stars. Aki smiled gently and closed the door so they wouldn't be heard by the small party inside. "What did you want to talk about?"

"There was something I should have said, the other night... when dad was still here and when we were talking about secrets." Natsumi's voice was forced. Dead and dry. She knew she had to say it sometime and she didn't want to wait longer only to regret it more. Soon she was drowning in tears. "I was afraid it wasn't the right time, but now I can only fess up to you and not him as well."

Aki's eyes seemed to frown but her smile never moved. "It's ok Natsumi."

"I know he would have said something about it. I know he wasn't always pro-monster but, I feel so terrible I never get to tell him now." Natsumi tried to rub away what tears she could but more kept pouring.

"Is this about your Ganrougel friend?" Aki asked softly. Natsumi nodded as she choked on her guilt. Suddenly Aki hugged Natsumi close. "Whatever it is I promise your father would never have hated you for it."

"Are you sure? What if it's really different? I know I'm confident in my decisions but I would never want you or dad to be upset with me." Natsumi struggled to force her words.

"Oh, hun. Your dad and I love you so much. He knew you are a smart girl who can make the right choices." Aki confirmed.

Natsumi took a couple of breaths, burying her face deeper into Aki's arms. She struggled to keep her voice coherent but managed to get her words out. "Ganrougel and I... are... in love, with each other."

Natsumi tensed during the following moments of silence. Aki didn't let her go or say anything. After a bit Aki hugged Natsumi closer. Natsumi felt all of the air trapped in her lungs rush out in her surprise.

"Aren't you going to scold me? Tell me it's a stupid idea, that I'm being naive for giving my heart to him?" Natsumi was frantic to know what was going to happen next.

"No. I'm not." Aki whispered.

"Why not?" Natsumi asked curious but afraid.

"Because you're almost a full grown woman. If I can trust you to take care of the house and your brother while I'm at work all of the time, I think I should trust you with your own choices and deciding who you love can't be controlled by other people. Not even your own mama." Aki pulled away slowly keeping her concerned eyes on Natsumi's. She forced a smile and a teasing tone. "You seem to know these guys better than me anyway so how could I judge right?"

Natsumi couldn't stop a small smirk growing.

"I just hope you're prepared for everything it comes with." Aki sighed. "Being his friend seems hard enough. I can only imagine that having a romantic relationship with him is very different from having a regular teen crush from school."

"Thank you so much mom." Natsumi smiled as a few more tears were shed from relief and happiness.

"I'm sure your dad was warming up to them anyway. He did trust you a lot, he was just really worried for you and Fuyuki." Aki reminded. "Don't feel guilty for being able to love and trust them ok?"

"Ok." Natsumi nodded. They returned inside to see most everyone hadn't noticed their absence. Fuyuki was catching Momoka and Garuru up on the story from the moment Ganrougel and Kurse first showed up in his house. Ganrougel, on the other hand, instantly looked up from his spot against the wall to Aki and Natsumi. He took one step towards them but refrained from approaching closer. His eye glancing back and forth between them.

"It's ok. Everything's fine." Natsumi smiled. She was flattered he cared and worried for her. She watched him relax and sigh as a content smile grew on his lips. After Aki returned to finishing the sandwiches, Natsumi casually found her way to Ganrougel's side and held his hand behind her back.

"Feeling better?" Ganrougel whispered in Natsumi's ear.

Natsumi felt a warm tingle travel down her spine. Her cheeks flushed with a subtle pink as she slowly leaned against his arm. "Much better."

"So she knows now?" Ganrougel asked.

"Yep, and she won't even kill you." Natsumi teased.

"Gee thanks." Giroro chuckled.

"Why are you guys hanging out over there whispering like you've got some big secret?" Kurse called out, pointing to Natsumi and Ganrougel. Everyone turned to them waiting to see their answer. Natsumi blushed while Ganrougel clenched his free hand and glared daggers at the ghost.

"Maybe they were flirting~ Oooooohhh~" Taiki teased from beside Momoka. "Look they're totally holding hands!"

"SHUT UP! What the hell would you know huh?!" Ganrougel shouted.

"Calm down." Natsumi tugged on Ganrougel's hand. Her cheeks burning bright red. "I guess it can't be helped and I'm not afraid of them knowing anymore. I was mostly just worried about mom."

"You sure?" Ganrougel relaxed his fist and looked down to her.

Natsumi swallowed her embarrassment and smiled. "Yeah."

"Wait! Holy crap are you guys actually a thing?! I was just joking!" Kurse exploded with shock and flailed his arms.

"Oh wow." Fuyuki sighed.

"You guys are like a grotesque version of Romeo and Juliet huh?" Taiki grinned.

"You aren't going to make mutant babies are you?" Kurse shuddered at his imagination.

"Kurse..." Natsumi's eyes went dark as she glared at him. "I trusted you to know this. I don't care if mom agreed to let you stay I can have you exorcised and forbidden from meeting anyone ever again. It'll be easy to explain too, I'll just say I lost control of my powers."

"No please! I'm sorry! I won't tease you anymore." Kurse cried and kneeled at Natsumi's feet. "I'll be a good ghost I promise."

"Good." Natsumi instantly perked up and smiled.

Soon the sandwiches were served. Everyone ate peacefully, even Ganrougel ate some after remembering Natsumi's burger. Later on Garuru stood by the door bowing to Aki.

"Thank you for dinner. I apologize again for arriving unexpectedly." Garuru straightened up and saluted.

"It's nothing really. Since you're Ganrougel's brother you're like a part of the family." Aki smiled and nodded.

"Thank you Natsumi, for helping my little brother." Garuru looked to Natsumi and gave a small grin.

"I told you I'm not little. TCH." Ganrougel muttered to himself and crossed his arms.

"It's no problem." Natsumi winked and waved as Garuru left.

"I should probably head home too. It's getting late." Momoka reluctantly spoke up.

"Oh, would you like me to walk you home so you aren't alone?" Fuyuki asked. "It's pretty dark."

"That's so sweet of you, but I live so far away it would be a very long walk." Momoka blushed and rubbed her cheeks. "I'll just have my butler Paul drive me home."

At that moment the door opened again to reveal a tall elder man wearing a suit and large mustache. He bowed to everyone. "The limo is ready Miss Momoka."

"Thanks Paul." Momoka smiled. She turned to Fuyuki and waved. "I'll see you soon K? It was nice spending time with you."

"Oh, uh... you too." Fuyuki waved and watched her limo, followed by a few guards, pull away with her inside. "I knew she was rich but sometimes I forget that."

"How do you forget that? Her family name is on TV like everyday." Natsumi asked.

"I just like seeing her as my friend." Fuyuki defended.

"Ok kids. I think it's time for bed." Aki suggested. "Don't worry about anything else right now, just get enough sleep."

"Alright mom." Fuyuki yawned. He slowly stumbled up the stairs to his room.

Natsumi headed to her room with Ganrougel close behind. She opened the door and meandered to her bed. Before she could collapse on the soft mattress she found a note. The words scribbled in ink made her tremble.

"What is it? What's wrong?" Ganrougel took the note from her shaken hands and read it.

~Thank you for bringing your pet home. So much easier to know where to find him if he's always by your side. I'll see you when I'm ready to play again.~

Ganrougel crumpled the paper in his fist. He hugged Natsumi tightly in attempts to console her. "Don't worry. We'll find a way to take care of him. I'll never leave you alone. I won't be scared away while you need me."

"I know." Natsumi pulled his head down to her and kissed him, trying to show how much she loved him as a tear stained her cheek. Her arms fell around her, no longer holding her monster. She forced herself to look around her. To make sure she did it right and he was gone. "But you're safer away from me right now."

Natsumi fell to her knees and cried silently, and alone.