This has to be the place, Shingo thought. He looked down at the directions he printed out and then back up at the building. Shingo took a deep breath and cautiously entered the store.

"Good morning sir," an employee welcomed Shingo upon his arrival.

"Hi," Shingo replied. He turned around in acknowledgement and was at a loss of words when he saw the greeter.

"Mr. Big?" he exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"

"Didn't you read the sign there, kid?" Mr. Big responded. He pointed to the sign above the entrance doors: 'Mr. Big's Suit Outlet: Where Everything is Big but the Prices!'

"Ah, I see. Hold on though. Aren't you one of South Town's most ruthless and diabolical villains?"

"Was, my friend. Was. I'm straight now; been that way for the last two years. Business is thriving. In fact, it's thriving so much that next year I'm going to open a second store in East Island. I may have been a crook but I'm always a business man first."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Believe it or not the criminal life puts a deep hole in your wallet. What with all the expenses of henchmen, weapons, getaway vehicles, and the like, it's hard to keep up these days. There was one month where I had to hold up three banks, rob two jewelry stores, and kidnap four politicians just to make ends meet. I figure why not try the 'legal' path? So I decided to set up a suit shop. I made half a million in profit my first year and the rest is history."

"But what ever happened to those gorgeous women you were always with?"

"Ha ha! Look around you kid," Mr. Big laughed. Shingo observed the store activity and saw each customer being attended to by a beautiful woman dressed like a slutty secretary.

"A big reason for my success is the customer service," Mr. Big said with a wink. "The main money maker is the custom suits. I mean what big shot wouldn't want one of those ladies getting his measurements? Plus, the ladies aren't nearly as expensive as mercenaries."

"Well it's been great talking to you Mr. Big, it really has. But I really need to find a nice suit by tonight. Could you call one of your employees over to give me a hand?"

"Looks like all the girls have someone already, so I'll help you out. No one knows suits better than I do. But first, we need to take your measurements. Right this way please," Mr. Big was too excited to notice the agonizing disappoint on Shingo's face.

"Why me?" he moaned as he followed Mr. Big to the fitting room.

"Good morning Adelheid, my dear brother," Rose cheerfully greeted Adel when he entered the kitchen. "You are just in time for breakfast. I made eggs, bacon, and sausage. And please help yourself to some freshly squeezed orange juice. Well, what are you waiting for brother? Eat and be happy!"

"Is everything all right Rose?" a concerned Adel questioned. He suspected Rose would be furious with him for being out all night, but instead she was full of elation.

"Everything is fine. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the water is sparkling. Is there any other place you would rather be right now?"

"Ok that's it! I demand to know what's going on!" Adel ordered. His tone however did nothing to affect his sister's cheerful demeanor. "Just last night you were so angry about having to spend a week docked in South Town. But now you seem to be the happiest girl in the world. You even made breakfast for me. You never make breakfast! What happened to you? Are you on drugs?"

"Oh Adelheid, quit your teasing. If you must know, I was out last night and was-"

"You were out last night? BY YOURSELF?"

"Yes, I was. Then I ran into a devious thief who held a knife to me-"

"WHAT?"

"But no need to worry, I was saved by a brave young man. His name is Shingo."

"SHINGO? SHINGO YABUKI?"

"Yes, that's it. After saving my life and walking me home, he asked out me on a date to which I replied yes."

"YOU'RE GOING ON A DATE? WITH SHINGO YABUKI?"

"Mmhmm. He will be here tonight at six to pick me up."

"TONIGHT?"

"Honestly, I do not see what you are accomplishing by repeating what I say in a loud voice," Rose snickered, amused by her brother's rare fit of anger.

"Arrgh! Laugh all you want sister! But it will be a cold day in hell before I let you go on a date with Shingo Yabuki!"

"WHAT?" Rose shot back, her happiness quickly turning into anger. "As much I love you brother, you have no right to say who I can or cannot date. Shingo and I are going to have a lovely night out and there is nothing you can do to stop us!" In typical Rose fashion, she barged up the stairs and slammed her door.

"Nothing I can do," Adel muttered under his breath as he left Sky Noah. "We'll see about that. Time to pay a special visit to a special someone . . ."