Chapter 10

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It was almost closing time when a readhead was caught by Yoji's peripheral vision. Ugh. It's gotta be Manx. Mission time again. Why the hell is she always on the right timing eh? I am starting to think she was born to ruin our night plans...

"Ooh, Manx!" Omi greeted as he finished counting the day's earnings.

Manx only smiled and tilted her head to the inside signaling us to follow to the basement and proceeded. Aya started compiling the orders for tomorrow to save for later after the mission briefing. Yoji sighed and pulled the shutters down and followed the other three.

The three of them seated on the couch while Aya, standing on his usual position, waited for Manx to start.

"Now boys, your rest time is over. Back with missions again." She put the disc in the player and turned off the lights. The same old Persia appeared discussing who they should kill this time and what his sins were. A picture of a young man maybe just few years older than Yoji appeared. This is the man they are going to target.

" Destroy the tomorrow of these dark beasts." , and with that same ending, the lights were turned on. *was the ending right? I don't really remember anymore..

" So? This mission looks ordinary. I guess this can be just a two person mission. Who's gonna do it?"

" I think . .ugh..they can handle this one without me. I'm uh. . .sorta busy? hehe." Ken said.

"Omi! I think you are too busy with your schoolwork for this. I really think you should focus in that one for now. .or else, your grades might get low. You don't want that now do you. ..? well since I understand your situation,. . .heh? . .soooo... I guess I'll do it!" Yoji said with his lazy playboy smile to convince the boy. Omi only looked confused..What's with Yoji kun?. .Oh. well...

"It's you and Balinese then, Abyssinian?"

Manx turned to Aya but didn't expect an answer. Obviously, he'll take it since he never downed a single mission.

" Where are the files?" Aya asked as he stood from leaning his back against the wall.

"Here." Manx handed the details of the mission to Aya looking pleased as usual everytime a mission will be just as successful and easy like the most of them.

The two boys left with Manx, leaving Aya and Yoji to discuss the mission among themselves.

" I'll read the details tonight. Let's talk about this tomorrow. Ok?," looking Yoji in the eye but not as serious as he often was.

"YeaYh. Sure." He waited until Aya's out of hearing range before, he whispered a silent -

"Yes!" I can't believe this 2 man mission which for sure will be more than a few days was assigned to me and Aya! Great, I'll be able to spend more alone time with him. . . .. . Huh? When did I get this excited being with Aya?. . oh well. ^^

"Ugh. I wonder where Aya is.. I miss him. I really worked hard today now, didn't I? Hah!

"Yoji?" Yoji jumped from his seat because of Aya's soft voice and almost sounding uncertain as he suddenly appeared at the kitchen.

"Oh, Aya."

" We'll talk about the mission later. See me at the basement after you eat you dinner." Aya was about to leave when he was stopped by Yoji.

"Have you eaten already, Aya? "

"Ugh. No. I'm not hungry."

"Sure?"

"Yeah. Thanks." Aya turned to proceed to the basement to start reading the files for the mission.

Geez. I don't know if I should be worried or not about Aya's change. He actually said thank you.. I think I'm getting worried. Oh well, it's for the better.