Disclaimer: I have not died and obtained the rights to Ghost Hunt from God.
Guilt. It was something that he rarely felt. In his lifetime, he made sure that everything he did was perfect, even if it means complete apathy to his surroundings. If he did not attach himself to the world around him then logically, he would not feel any of these negatives, especially when it came to other people. He even convinced himself that what he is doing now is "strategic deception" and thus, he does not need to feel guilt-ridden by it.
Still, what bubbled up in his chest attested that he is human and he hated himself for it. He prided himself as being cold and scientific so it did not bother him when he makes people, especially girls cry. It is only logical to reject a confession if he did not return the feelings. Why would he for that matter?
It was safe to say that tears did not bother him but this was different. He has made his assistant cry and he was spot on when she said that he was taking out his anger on her. He groaned in frustration. He thought that Hara-san, of all people would handle rejection well with the composure she usually displayed. She was almost as proud as he was, never wanting to bow out.
He was cut off from his scrutiny of the situation when the bell made a high-pitched sound. Did Mai leave? She wouldn't. Mai was another prideful being herself and she wouldn't let him have the satisfaction that she lost to him this time.
A soft knock was placed on his door before his assistant peeked her head in. "Naru, we have a client." She no longer looks troubled by the events. Ah, the cycle of Mai. He nodded slightly then closed the door.
A middle aged woman was standing in the receiving area when he arrived. She looked strict but worn out. She narrowed her eyes slightly before bowing. "My name is Aramata Rokujo and I am in need of your assistance." He motioned for her to take a seat.
"I am Shibuya Kazuya, the head of this office. Please state your case." He had his black notebook and a felt tip pen in hand while his assistant was on another seat, ready to transcribe the conversation. The brunette on the other hand was serving them beverages.
I'm sorry that I have not updated this story yet! I hope some of you are glad that I'm not dead in a ditch somewhere. Sorry for the short chapter update but I haven't fully came back to writing again. Summer vacation has started a few weeks ago but I haven't had my groove back yet. I will try my hardest to write more for you who have waited for so long! Gomen, gomen.
In other news, I wrote a one-shot on this great anime/manga Chihayafuru and I hope you read that one as well! Its title is Ayase Chihaya.
Let me feel your wrath in the review section, I will wholeheartedly take the punishment for being gone for almost six months. O_O Please read and review and don't go to my house and torture me.