"What... what the hell?" My mind is... currently processing what I just heard, what I'm seeing. Have I gone insane. Has the weight taken it's toll on me already?

"Hell has little to do with me young master. I am Alfie. The name you designated for me. I was waiting for you to do so as I would be able to speak. Now that you have, I am fully yours now.

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"C-can the other cat do that too...?" I point to the other one to which I see alfie shake her head in possible disappointment or that she's gonna have to convince me harder.

"No, just me. Im here for you and only you, master Sun. I knew you would take in the box of kittens and I jumped in so that I would be taken in. I'm your partner and guardian now.

"Yeah... sure. Just like you're going to tell me you can turn into a human. I really must be losing it, I should call a shrink and maybe- WHAT THE-?!" I was rubbing the bridge of my nose and shaking my head before I see an older woman with grayish white hair and impressively not too wrinkled skin wearing a nice dress.

"Oh what in the..."

"Luna and Artemis are able to do this, but they can't do it for long. Meanwhile, I have the most experience and able to do so on command should you like."

"D-Do whatever you want with that... so... you are my guardian?"

"Correct."

"Well, I can't have you be saying that if anyone comes by, that'll bring too much attention."

"So what do you have in mind?" I begin to look at the house, seeing the need for it to be cleaned and as much he hated having servants. He himself barely has time, especially with him starting school soon.

"We can have it be said that you are my butler."

"If that's your command, I shall follow it."

"Guess that settles that. And for your last name... we can say maybe... pennyworth. You came all the way from England to work my prestigious family I guess."

"Which means I must have a British accent and able to speak English and Japanese. Very well." *she clears her throat*

"How's this, Master Kaioh?" It takes yet another few seconds to process this.

"Yep... that sounds good." I feel awkward about this, all of it. But, doesn't seem like I have much choice.

"Well, I suppose while that is settled I suppose you should be getting ready. I'll fetch you some fresh clothes while you clean yourself up. You must look presentable to the rest of the country." she says, looking at the stubble around my jaw and my bed head curly hair. She's growing into this quickly.

I get myself ready and even shave. Feeling smooth with slight prickle to my fingers. Maybe I need a better shaver. Ah well. I get on my attire and I then get a phone call.

"Hello? Kaioh residence."

"It's me." I hear Michis voice.

"Hey, how are ya? How are things going?"

"It's going good, I wanted to let you know that I pulled some strings and you'll be set to come to school, they just wanna do an interview with you first."

"Oh wow, that's great. Thank you so much. I appreciate it." I say with a nervous laugh. I hear Michirus soft giggle on the receiver.

"Who is that, Master Kaioh?" I look to Alfie to stop for a moment, hoping my sister didn't hear it.

"Who was that? Sounded like a woman. Didn't think you were a ladies man that quickly brother." I can sense the grin on Michirus face.

"Oh uh... that's my new butler. She's helping around the house as I've been so busy. What with the company and all that jazz ya know?"

"And with school coming along for you as well. That's good you are keeping someone to clean the house. Perhaps we should get one too. What do you think?"

"I think it would be a nice investment. Just make sure it isn't another girl ya know cuz Haruka might side eye, ya know?" I say jokingly as I hear Michiru laugh her soft hearted laugh. I missed hearing it.

"You are quite right. Haruka wouldn't be able to handle herself if she saw two beautiful women inside our home." I hear her say that louder maybe for Haruka to hear.

"How little faith you have in me. Maybe I should be upset by that." I hear Haruka in a joking and yet echoey voice. The phone they have must be the best in the city if it can pick up a voice that far.

"I know your eyes are only ever on me my Haruka."

"Yeah, prolly more so if she's walking behind you," I don't hear a response back as maybe to understand the at joke. "You know, to admire the view." I then hear her laughter again. Back when we were children, I used to make a bunch of jokes at Michiru and she would love everyone, even ones that didn't exactly land, she loved them nonetheless. It's good to know I still got it.

"Oh brother you are a treat for jokes. You should do stand up comedy."

"With our family name, not sure the windbag CEOs would like that very much. It's 'Unbecoming of a Kaioh'." I say the last bit in a elderly voice. It makes Michiru giggle a bit.

"Ah yes, they'd probably also say, 'A Kaioh is meant to be serious like how serious business is." She claps back with an elderly voice of her own. That's a colorful image to imagine.

"'Hang on, Mr. Kaioh my retainer fell out.'" That makes Michiru laugh the hardest. I feel a sense of pride as I'm on a roll.

"'Let me get my cane, Mr. Kaioh. It's the only thing that doesn't give me performance issues. At least that's what my wife says the old hag.'" She laughs ever louder, to the point to where she snorts and gasps.

"Was that a snort?" I hear Haruka's echoey voice again.

"I gotta go." I hear Michiru say as she quickly hangs up. I chuckle and start to head to the high school. Mugen academy. An extremely elite private school with other prestigious nobles from around the city and prolly other provinces in the country.

I sense eyes on me. I can hear mutterings of who the hell I even am, Do I know this is a school for the elite, and other such nonsense. I go to the principals office and I present myself. The interview goes well. As they admit they were surprised to know there was another Kaioh running around and to have another be in their school is an honor. I get a uniform to wear but since it's my first day, I can just wear my turtleneck and suit pants. I thank them for their easiness on me and for the honor of being a part of the school.

I put the uniform in my business case and bring it to my first class. God... this is gonna be strange. But... it's for reconnaissance on any rumors flying around on any enemies and I suppose the public perception of Batman. Not for my own ego. But to be sure to correct myself should I be going too hard. Then again, why would I give a damn? It's my crusade. Not any of these civilians.

I head to the classroom as I open the door.

"Ah, so that's what the phone call was about. Everyone, I'd like to introduce our new student. Tell us your name please." I nod and smile as I clear my throat.

"Good morning to you all. I am Sun Kaioh. I've returned to Tokyo recently, living abroad. I will hold my own weight for the sake of the class, but I do hope to make friends in time with any of you here." I say with a bow as I earn a few gasps from my family name alone.

"Another Kaioh? As if we need another one of you." I look up from my bowing position to a big kid. Large muscle mass, 6'2, and slacking back in his chair. Thinking he's king here.

"That's enough, Kuwajiri. Forgive him, Mr. Kaioh." I laugh heartily and shake my hand.

"It's no problem at all." I have to keep up appearances. I can take jabs on my own name. But if he mentions my sister, I have to be more tactful. Can't ruin the chance I have here, and the opportunity Michiru gave me. I go over to take my seat as I see Kuwajiris leg prop in my pathway. I immediately jump over, not even pulling my hands out of my pockets as I sit down a desk behind him to his left.

I smile to him and nod as I put my case down and listen to the lesson.

"Kuwajiris a big jerk," I turn my head, not enough to look at the person. But more so an indication that I'm listening to what this girl is saying. "He gets at everyone. So don't mind him."

I nod to what the girl says. "I'll keep it in mind. Thank you."

After class is done. I go to the second class to where I see my sister and Haruka there. I wave to them as I get largely bumped by Kuwajiri. More than likely intentional as I had gotten out of the doorway enough for people.

"Should watch where you are going, Kaioh." I hear two of his friends, ones I had not seen in the previous class snicker at the comment.

"Thank you for your concern. I'll be sure to get out of your pathway next time." This seems to not warrant the response he was intending. He's wanting a fight, a fight he believes he can win. He can think all he wants to. Thinking and doing are two vastly different things.

I sit between my sister and Haruka.

"It's refreshing to see such lively individuals. I don't believe we have rightly met have we?" I say to them jokingly as it makes Michiru smile.

"Why no, I don't believe we have. Haruka?"

"Nothing seems to come to mind. But if was as handsome as this individual, I'm sure you'd recognize him, Michiru."

"I only have eyes for you, Ruka." I chuckle to this. As I make an old man sound to keep it from being too lovey dovey as it make Michiru snicker as she wiggles her finger at me.

"Not here. I'd prefer my reputation not be ruined by my laughter."

"Awww but your laugh is so beautiful though, Michi. I'd thought you wouldn't mind."

"Michi? God you two Kaioh have nicknames for each other? Losers." I feel a vein forming in my head but I get quiet and sit back.

"Sorry y'all deal with this punk in this class."

"Actually he's also part of my martial arts class too. He's nice to me solely for that reason but don't worry, I'll get him back for your end."

"Ahhh it's fine. Sides if anything it'll bring more heat down on me. But, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the gesture Haruka." She nods and smiles as class begins and I get serious in my studies. About halfway through the class, I can feel eyes on my sister and Harukas eyes on my notes as they see that I'm taking in a lot of points and even with nicely made handwriting.

I get a question asked of me in terms of quadratic equation as I answer, some of the students are shocked that I even knew the answer. Prolly my sister too.

"Hah! Nerd!" I hear the stretching of rubber to my right ear and the flick of something as my brain reacts to put my hand to the right as I feel something connect and I catch it. I then hear gasps, even from Kuwajiri, Michiru and Haruka. Damn... I'm showing too much. I should have just let the damn thing hit me. Need to be better.

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