At the request of Naoto's grandfather; Naoto and Kanji had moved into the Shirogane estate, claiming it was going to be their home after he had gone, as Kanji had joined the Shirogane family. They had moved in after they had married and Kanji was dragged into Grandpa Shirogane's study to learn the basics of being a detective, Naoto only saw him when he came up to their room at night to sleep as she had taken on a case of her own.

Naoto was sat at her laptop; she was typing up the report for the case she was on, she hit the keys to save her document as Kanji walked in all stressed. His dark brown hair was standing up like he used to wear it when they were in school.

"I don't know why I hafta' learn this stuff." He moaned before he threw himself on the bed.

She walked over to him and lay next to him; she touched his hand with her own, it made him look at her. Naoto gave him a gentle smile and it made him relax, he pulled her into his arms.

"It's just my Grandpa's way of making you feel welcome to the family." Naoto explained before she gave him a kiss.

"I used to get in trouble with the police, not exactly gonna be welcome as a detective." Kanji pointed out "I thought we agreed, I was gonna stay at home with the kids."

She pinched him on the hips and he let out a little groan.

"I know. How about you keep going with the detective lessons and you can teach me how to make a cake?" She asked "I would like to be the one to bake them for birthdays."

Kanji smiled as he squeezed her hand.

"Ok you got a deal." Kanji said "I hope you are going to listen to every word. You won't be as bad a cook as Chie-senpai."

It was approaching the first anniversary of their marriage and Kanji was planning something special; he was planning to take Naoto to a really nice restaurant in Okina City, she was taking on less cases recently so that meant she was more flexible in her schedule. The day was approaching and the present he had ordered from the internet had thankfully arrived on time, he had bought her a monogrammed navy blue leather journal, it had an interchangeable pad of paper as he thought she could use it to write notes for her cases.

It sat on the table in the wrapping he had put it in on the table of the restaurant he was waiting at for Naoto; he had even dressed up smart, in a suit with a red tie, Kanji had decided he really hated ties. He was used to wearing an apron; the tie felt to constricting, he had to fight his internal voice until his wife had seen him looking smart until he reached for the knot and yanked it free, and unbuttoned the first three buttons of his shirt. He sighed as he adjusted his glasses; his eyesight had gradually started to get bad in his last year of High School, he wasn't surprised as both his parents wore glasses. His friends weren't surprised about seeing his transformation from bleached blonde delinquent to brunette future accountant. The only remnants of his former delinquent status were the scar above his eyebrow, and his tattoo on his shoulder, he had removed the piercings as he got bored of looking at them.

He saw Naoto wave at him as she spotted him across the restaurant; his face lit up in a smile as she looked at him with her best smile, he could also see looks from other men who noticed her, they all simultaneously thinking that she was the most beautiful in the room. Kanji wanted to smack them all; but Naoto had already made it to the table and had pecked him on the cheek, the other men all had a look that said he was damn lucky.

"Sorry Kanji, I didn't keep you waiting too long did I?" she asked in her most feminine voice. It seemed she had noticed the attention the other men in the room too and she didn't like it either, and he realised the kiss was for their benefit as well as for him too. "I had something I had to do before I got here."

"It's okay Naoto." Kanji said as he looked at her.

Naoto smiled as she sat down at the chair on the opposite side of the table; she slid a strand of hair behind her ear as she picked up the drinks menu, her eyes scanning over the many choices, she sighed as she put it down.

"Happy anniversary." She said

Kanji held the box out to her and smiled.

"Happy anniversary to you too, I got you a little something." He said as she took the box, she put it on her lap as she took his hand.

"Thank you Kanji." She said.

Kanji could swear he could see tears forming in her eyes; did he do something wrong, Naoto wasn't overly emotional like this was she. Her hand went to the napkin on the table as she went to blot away a tear, it seemed like she was trying to fight away her emotions. The nearest waiter looked at her and walked straight to her, Kanji panicked, his wife was crying what did he do wrong.

"N-n-n-Naoto what's wrong?" He asked in a small whisper. Kanji reached out and took hold of her free hand.

"Miss is there a problem?" The waiter asked as he looked at Kanji. "Has this man hurt you?"

Kanji swore he saw the waiter stare daggers at him, Naoto shook her head.

"Kanji would never hurt me." Naoto muttered

The waiter looked at Kanji and gave him a look of apologies; Kanji really didn't bother looking at the waiter his attention was on Naoto, he was worried.

"Sorry Kanji these are happy tears, I don't know why my emotions are all over the place." She said "Actually I have one hypothesis."

Naoto smiled sheepily as she looked at her husband; he wiped away a tear on her face, and gave her a gentle smile.

"I'm pregnant." She mumbled before she turned her gaze to the tablecloth.

"You are?" Kanji asked looking at her

She nodded not moving her gaze; Kanji smiled as he took her chin with his thumb, he could see the look on her face a mixture of nervousness and uneasiness.

"It's a great thing." He said

Naoto gave a sigh of relief and a gentle smile formed on her face as she looked at him again, he squeezed her hand before she looked at the present on her lap.

"Can I open this now?" She asked