"...I see, so you finally saw what Nahumar really looks like?" Yukari asked after hearing Reimu's experience yesterday. Yukari had been keeping tabs on Nahumar and the other emotions for a while, but with this information made public to Reimu this was not going to slide well. Reimu placed her tea down "You are thinking that I should keep my mouth shut about his real image. I don't blame you. No one would ever believe something that small can be scary." then looked up at Yukari who was taping her chin with the tip of her fan. She thought for a bit then decided to tell Reimu "As long as he isn't causing you trouble he should be fine. Nahumar's strength is not even a threat. The little ice fairy is an even match in terms of raw power. So don't hold back if you need to restrain him." then when she got up, she pulled an item from her gap. A chocolate bar.

Reimu looked at it and was confused by the design "Is it some kind of chocolate?" she asked. Yukari, whom was already walking away told Reimu "Give that to Nahumar for me. I would do it myself but...I can't stand to look at him." then disappearing once she descended the staircase. Reimu was more confused than ever. She didn't let it bother her as she placed the bar on the table for the moment. Stepping outside, she could feel Marisa's presence coming right at her. A black and white witch hopped off her boom at the last minute to land in front of the priestess with a big grin "Hey ho Reimu! You busy today?" she asked. "No. I am free for now. Just don't eat the chocolate on the table." Reimu said while showing Marisa the chocolate bar on her table. Marisa looked at it in a confused manner "Eh? Why can't I have some?". Reimu replied "Because it's a gift for Nahumar-"

"FROM YOU?! Oh Reimu you are so kind!" Marisa finished her sentence while poking her cheek in a joking manner. Reimu moved Marisa's hand away looking rather annoyed "No Marisa. It's from Yukari. She must of grabbed it from the outside again.". Marisa puffed her cheeks "Oh, if it's from Yukari then you know something is bound to happen..." not taking the name kindly. Yukari has been known to cause some incidents in the past. This could be another one. Reimu decided to get tea for her and Marisa as Marisa sat on the side of the building, swinging her feet lightly. That is when she remembered "Ah that's right. Reimu, I saw Hanalli with Suika earlier! They wanted to ask if you are interested in joining a party underground!" but Reimu was quick with "No thanks.".

Nahumar arrived at the shrine from the steps like normal this time. His eyes noticed Marisa as he felt a smile spread on his face. He hastened his pace and called to her "Hey there Miss Kirisami. Did those mushrooms work well?". Marisa looked up at Nahumar and replied "I appreciate it Nahumar, though half of them were Shiitake Mushrooms. I should really teach you the difference between one with magical properties and one with just good flavor." Hearing how she talked about flavor, Nahumar smiled back "I am glad you enjoyed them at least.". The two talked so casually like friends already. Marisa was always more open to others. Reimu for a minute didn't want to step out. Almost feeling left out of the group...yet she then emerged with the tea and looked at Nahumar with a slanted look "Oh hey Nahumar, Yukari left something for you on the table...".

Nahumar looked past Reimu and noticed the chocolate bar. Marisa watched as Nahumar went over to pick it up. His joyful laughter could only be described as child like. "A crunch bar! Thank you Yukari!" he cried outloud. Marisa chuckled at his attitude but Reimu found it to be quite loud. Nahumar joined with the two girls. He took the bar out of the package and then used two of his tendons to slice it into thirds for consumption. The tendons took one piece each as he offered it to Reimu and Marisa "Want some? I promise it will taste good.". Marisa obviously took the kind offer but Reimu didn't seem too keen on it "No thanks. I am not much for that kind of sweet.". Marisa looked at Reimu "Oh come on now. He is only being kind Reimu. Learn to cut loose!" and with one bite into it, Marisa was already adoring the taste "Oh it's crunchy too! Thank you Nahumar.".

After a short while, Marisa waved to Reimu and Nahumar before taking off on her broom. Reimu looked to Nahumar with a curious look. She wasn't sure if he is this generous to people or putting on an act. Years of knowing Youkai and other creatures in and out, she figured it was honest enough. Nahumar then noticed Reimu's eyes "Something the matter?". Reimu sighed "No. Nothing is wrong. Also, shouldn't you head back by now?" looking a bit annoyed. "Oh right! I'll see you some other time Priestess." Nahumar said as he started to slowly sink into the shadows. With his departure, Reimu could at least relax. She said to herself "A party in the underground huh? Marisa sure knows how to gather information." The idea of at least accompanying Marisa wold prove to be fun.

The following day, the party began. As it was underground, there were a plethora of Oni and Youkai alike. Marisa and Reimu felt like the odd balls in the bunch. They watched Suika and Yuugi drink in near perfect unison together and just being merry. "Loud..." Reimu commented quietly. Marisa on the other hand was smiling "Aw don't be like that. Enjoy yourself!". She threw her arm over Reimu's shoulder as the stench of beer radiated from her mouth. Reimu pulled off "Close your mouth! I don't need to smell what you drank!". Reimu looked around to see if Nahumar did come at all but knowing him, Yukari probably got to him first. Her eyes caught the sight of a girl as tall as Suika yet bald. Her attire was like that of a shaolin monk, minus the prayer beads. All in a bright gold material. She even had a weird baton on her hip. Her eyes of gold and her smile just as bright. Then the woman noticed Reimu and walked over.

"Hi there Priestess! I see Miss Kirisami convinced you to come down." the girl in gold clothing said. Reimu didn't look too surprised as she said "Hey Hanalli. Do you know where Nahumar is? Marisa invited him here.". Marisa turned and decided to tease her more "So you worried about that-*hic*- That Youkai? Huh? HUUUHH?". Reimu promptly shoved Marisa off her chair and cleared her throat "I ask because he doesn't seem to be here yet.". Hanalli thought for a bit. She extended her staff and balanced on one foot for some odd reason. "Hmm...Now that you mention it, Nahumar was here far earlier than you two but that Komeiji girl in pink wanted to talk to him.". She spoke of Satori. Reimu shrugged "Oh well. Thanks for letting me know..." and she returned to dealing with a drunk friend.

Meanwhile, Nahumar was at the palace of the earth spirits with Satori. Nahumar looked around and then asked her "So is there any reason you brought me here?". He was confused by this. Satori put her cup of tea down and crossed her legs "I am at a loss as to why I can't read your mind.". The idea of reading minds never came to him as he looked confused "So your ability is to read minds? Well have you tried looking at my chest instead?" offering to help fix a problem as if it was normal. Satori at first didn't want to but accepted the offer. One look at his chest and a flood of voices came out. No two were the same. The cries of agony, pain and fright were flooding her ears and clogging her senses. One look back up and it stopped. Her expression was one of being scared of what she heard but Satori didn't let it get to her yet.

"I see then. Your "Mind" is not where it should be." she played her experience off as Nahumar nodded "Yeah. Am I able to return to the party then Miss Komeiji?". Satori waved him off "Go on and enjoy yourself, Nahumar." and waited for the doors to close behind him. She grabbed her head lightly as she tried to piece together "Avoid eye contact with that one's chest...It's definitely stained with the undying shriek of the enemies he had slain.."

Back into the city underground, Nahumar spotted Suika and Hanalli sparring off against one another for fun in an open part. The streets filled with unneeded dancing and the atmosphere filled with laughter and music. He eased his way through the crowd, making use of the shadows, and came across a drink Marisa face first on the table with Reimu looking unamused as always. She looked up at Nahumar and said bluntly "She's drunk.". Nahumar shrugged his shoulders "She can be quite a handful for you, huh?" and sat down across from Reimu. Marisa lightly tossed while mumbling about mushrooms again. Reimu had to ask "You know Marisa a bit? I overheard you talking about delivering mushrooms to her." looking at Nahumar and then back at the dozing Marisa. "I knew her a little, much like the puppet master who has taken a liking to my parasites, the teacher of the village and those my sisters have made friends with. Why do you ask?" Nahumar replied with an honest tone. Reimu felt a bit better by the words "Just curious. From the way you talked it sounded like the two of you knew one another for a long time.".

Then Marisa woke up and clung onto Reimu as she slurred out in her drunken haze "You know Reimu? You need to drink a bit more and cut loose." nearly shoving the bottle of sake into her mouth. Reimu coughed hard as she took the bottle out "Damnit Marisa!" but this made Nahumar start chuckling. Reimu placed a Talisman onto his head as it forced him to fall back on his chair and on the ground, paralyzed. Reimu then placed the bottle down and stated "That's why you do not laugh at me. You may be kind and gentle to people but deep down you are still a Youkai in some way or form."

When the time came close to return home, Reimu would of course remove the talisman on his head before going back to her shrine. Nahumar looked over and noticed Marisa was left behind. Since his little area was in the same area, he opted to take Marisa with him instead. By picking her up on his back, he was able to walk out yet not use the shadows for transport. He approached the bridge where he met the infamous Hashihime so to say, but upon passing her Nahumar had this sense of Nostalgia hit him. He turned to look and said out loud...

"Jera?"

The female with green eyes and long ears glared at Nahumar "No Jera here.". Nahumar didn't move on and instead asked "Miss...I'm sorry, what is your name?". The woman replied "...Mizuhashi Parsee.". Nahumar bowed "I am Nahumar. Pardon me for asking but those eyes you have...are they the-"

"Green Eyes of Jealousy? Yes." she finished his sentence for him and returned to looking out at the bridge. Nahumar kept talking to her despite having to drop Marisa off somewhere "Your presence...I feel as if I use to know it. I do not know if your power is the same as my brother but are you able to manipulate jealousy?". This got Parasee's attention. She turned to face Nahumar, now seeing the pitch black like body under the long white coat that he conceals. She thought for a moment and then remembered "You must be that Nahumar then. The Youkai of Fear." and then followed with "I am jealous of your freedom above.". This made Nahumar feel nostalgic once more as if hearing his brother again. He chuckled lightly "That is what Jera would of said as well." making Parsee feel awkward that he wasn't turned off by the sudden burst of her comment. She just looked at the drunk Marisa now drooling on his coat "Just get that black and white witch out of here already...she caused enough trouble before...". Remembering Marisa on his back, Nahumar extended two of his tendons to carry Marisa instead so she wouldn't drool on his coat. He waved goodbye to Parsee while saying "Maybe I will return to the underground again. I wouldn't mind talking to you here and there..." but Parsee said back "I don't want you down here though! I am jealous of your kindness!"

Nahumar replied back "And I am jealous of your eyes!" before walking closer to the exit. Parsee huffed and looked back over the bridge and down at the water. The reflection showed her red cheeks as she said under her breath "For a creature of fear, he is kind...Idiot."

Once Nahumar brought Marisa to her home, he headed back to the forest enclave with his shrine. There, Incubo and Sogno were waiting for him on the steps. Greeting him with open arms...

Reimu on the other hand returned to her shrine. The emptiness of the front area and interior was the norm for her. She never did like visitors that much. She noticed a small candy bar on the table with a note written in sloppy Japanese that read "Please try it- Nahumar.". Reimu took the bar and examined it. She took a cup of green tea with her out to the front steps and took her seat on the edge. The setting sun looked nice. Reimu unwrapped the candy bar and took a light bite of it. After chewing that piece and sipping her tea, she remarked-

"...It's alright, but still not my kind of sweet."