Chapter 3: Interview of the Right Hand Man

Third Person POV

"O-kay. Len Akita-san. A student at Crypton. 16 years old. Hmm.." Miku recites as she looks over some papers with information about Len.

"I'll be straight to the point. Why did you want to join the mafia all of a sudden?" Miku asked flatly.

"Because..." Len started. "After seeing Rin's situation, I felt that I can't leave her alone. And I know the pain of losing parents. She's forced to lead a large group in an early age and just after her parents died, and I think that's too much of a burden for her."

Miku was amazed at his reasons. For her Rin-sama, Len decides to enter a harsh world? 'I think I know why..' Miku thought.

"Len-san, do you like our boss?" Miku asked and smiled.

Len's face flushed at her question. "Ye- I mean not like that! I mean, I care for her as a friend..."

Miku was amused in his panicky reactions. 'Confirmed. Rin-sama just got herself a prince.' she thought and smiled.

"Okay, Len-san. You pass my test. But, what skills can you use in order to protect Rin-sama?"

"I do kendo, so I can use swords. I have a very good aim when it comes to guns. Physical fights are not a problem. I can do chores here. And..." Len paused and blushed a little.

"And what?" Miku asked.

"I-I can watch over Rin always and I'll keep her from harm." Len answered, embarrassment in his face. It was a first that he cared about a girl.

"Perfect! You pass, Len-san. Actually, we have been finding someone close to Rin-sama as her right-hand man. I can't do it since I am her personal maid and her guardian. We have been looking for someone young and someone with the dedication, so you fit to be her right hand man. Please take care of Rin-sama, okay?" Miku said in delight. Her master finally had someone to protect her.

"I will. I'll protect her as much as I can."

"Then, would you mind if we have some arrangements regarding where you stay? It would be best for us if you live here with our boss. That way you can monitor her whenever she needs you. Would that be of any inconvenience?"

"I live alone in an apartment, and I pay rent by working part time. I could move in here and quit my job. With that I can still maintain my scholarship, plus I have this job as her right hand man. No worries." Len assured.

Rin's POV

"Miku-nee, I'm done with my work!" I said as I went over to them who were having the interview.

"Ah, Rin-sama. He's approved. He'll be staying here starting now. I'll be giving a message to the men to pack up Len's things and bring them here. Are you fine with it, Rin-sama?" Miku said and asked.

"It'll be fine with me. How about you, Len-kun?" I asked.

"It's Len, not Len-kun, Rin-sama." he corrected. I slightly blushed because...

He smiled. For the first time after meeting him. And... He's handsome.

"I-it's Rin. Don't call me Rin-sama. You too, Miku-nee." I said in embarrassment.

"I can't remove a honorific to your name, so Rin-chan would be fine. Just continue calling me Miku-nee." Miku said and smiled as usual.

"Okay, Rin. Thank you for allowing me to be by your si- I mean protect you!" Len said and blushed. I blushed too, since I knew what he was about to say.

"I'll take my leave Rin-chan. I'll prepare the accommodations for Len-san's room. Len-san, please rest here for a while. Your leg isn't healed. Rin-chan, rest okay? You haven't slept yet. You can stay beside Len-san if you want, or do you want me to have a sofa brought here?" Miku asked.

"It's okay Miku-nee. I can handle." I said.

"Okay, I'll be leaving." Miku said and left the room.

I looked back on Len who was looking at me. Awkward silence filled the air. I got conscious, and I think he did too, so we quickly looked away. I can feel my face heat up. What's happening?

"Rin." he broke the silence by calling my name. I grew red when I heard him calling my name. There is a big difference when a boy is calling you with your first name, and without an honorific. I tried to gain composure before I faced him.

"Yes, Len?"

"Sleep here. I'll sit on the chair." he suggested.

"But! Your leg is-"

He was about to stand up. I can't let him go like that with his injury. So I quickly pushed him back into the bed.

We blushed at our awkward position. I was leaning on him because I pushed him back to bed. After a mini-staring contest I backed away.

"S-sorry, Len!" I embarrassingly apologized.

"I-it's okay..." he said. We were both flustered at what happened.

I went to the chair beside the bed, which was where I was sitting when he woke up, which is when I was sleeping.

"I'll stay here. You rest." I told him.

Len's POV

If it wasn't for my leg I wouldn't let myself stay in this bed and let her just sitting.

"I'll rest. But you sleep first." I told her. She looks so sleepy. It isn't good for a girl like her to get that tired.

"Please rest, okay? I'll take a nap." she said and leaned on the side of my bed to sleep. I watch her peaceful face as she slept. I patted her head gently to help her fall asleep. She's like an angel.

As I stared at her face, I recall something that came to my mind. Her face was familiar, I knew I had met her somewhere before. Hmm, maybe if I get to know her, I'll find my answers.

I slowly felt sleepy, and I drifted off to sleep.