Chapter 19
I was hanging out with Shiemi when Ryuji came up to us, 'hey Mira can I talk to you?' He asked, 'sure, Shiemi I will talk to you later.' I waved, 'of course, see you later,' she smiled as Ryuji and I went for a walk. 'I was wondering if you wanted to go to Kinzo's concert with me?' Ryuji blushed as he handed me a ticket, 'you mean like a date?' I blushed as Ryuji stopped to face me, 'if you want to…' Ryuji responded as I smiled, 'of course silly, I'm so excited I haven't been to a concert in a long time. Is he in a rock band or something?' I asked as Ryuji smiled back at me, 'something like that, anyway it's this afternoon if that's okay?' He asked in reply, 'sounds great I will go pick out an outfit.' I responded as I ran to find Izumo to help me. 'You want me to help you with what?' Izumo questioned in a ticked tone, 'it's my first date and I need to look good and I know we're not close friends or anything… but you have a great sense of fashion and I need your help! Please Izumo,' I bowed to show my devotion. 'Alright fine, only because I am going as well.' Izumo replied, 'really with Renzou?' I grinned as she shot me a death glare, 'he invited me but it's not a date!' She demanded, 'I think you guys are cute together, he really likes you ya know!' I smiled as Izumo blushed once again, 'whatever, let's quickly go to town.' She replied as I nodded in agreement.
I ended up wearing a frilly white skirt and a blue tank top, I had my hair down and was wearing heals. I walked up to Ryuji who was wearing casual clothes and looked really hot. A blush crossed Ryuji's face as his eyes traced over me, 'hey Ryuji…' I smiled as I walked up to him. 'Hey Mira, you look great…' Ryuji reached his hand out and placed it around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I felt my heartbeat increase as the others smirked at us. 'Let's get going,' Ryuji replied as he took my hand and led me ahead of the gang. When we arrived it seemed as though everyone came to watch the show. A lot of the temple's followers came up to Ryuji asking if I was his girlfriend, he was acting really embarrassed and ended up pulling me into his lap so the questions would end. It turned out that instead of J-rock Kinzo was the lead singer of a death metal band. Of course I was surprised, either way being close to Ryuji like I was and being with all of his family and friends; I couldn't imagine a better first date. Later that evening I joined Ryuji in his room to sleep; I curled up next to him as he placed a kiss of my forehead. 'Sorry about my temple's followers today…' 'Don't worry, either way it's great that Juzo and Mamushi are getting married.' I smiled back in reply, 'it's a little strange though, I mean they fight all the time.' Ryuji sighed as I let out a light chuckle, 'what is it?' 'Oh silly sometimes guys and girls fight because they have feelings for each other, ever think of that?' I responded as Ryuji got up to face me, 'like before with you and me… does that mean you have had feelings for me since the beginning?' Ryuji blushed as his face turned to shock. 'Dummy you just figured that out…' I couldn't help but smile as I placed my hand on the side of his face. 'I love you Ryuji, more then anything or anyone.' I continued to smile as Ryuji suddenly pulled me tight into his arms. 'Ryu-Ryuji?' I stuttered as his arms embraced me tighter. 'Then stay with me forever…' Ryuji spoke as my face felt hotter. 'Are you saying you want to marry me?' I responded jokingly as Ryuji faced me and his eyes bore into mine. 'I do… I told you before how I wanted to restore my temple… If I did would you come live with me here in Kyoto? The expression on Ryuji's face was serious even through the dim room lighting I could see the blush cross his face. A sudden confession like that was totally out of character for him, which made my heart race even faster. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I smiled, 'yes.' Ryuji pulled me close in his arms once again and the two of us ended up drifting off to sleep.
The next morning we all gathered outside to say our farewells. 'Mira dear please take good care of my son for me and make sure to come visit us soon.' Ryuji's mother smiled, 'I promise I will, thank you for everything.' I bowed back as she said her goodbyes to Ryuji. 'Mira make sure you keep my son in line, he can be difficult sometimes.' Tatsuma grinned as Ryuji glared at his father, 'I know but we will continue to work hard. Make sure to rest and don't be so reckless in the future, Ryuji may not show it but he worries easy.' I smiled back as Ryuji quickly covered my mouth. 'Enough Mira,' Ryuji cried out as his parents both laughed. 'Rin about the sword, if you ever need any help don't be afraid to rely on me. Although I may not be too familiar with your demonic powers and my contract with Karura has been severed, I may still be able to help.' Tatsuma stated, 'Thank you!' Rin replied, 'no I should be thanking you! You are a great man just like Fujimoto.' Tatsuma added as he placed his hand on Rin's shoulder. 'Ryuji if anything happens I am counting on you, you are his friend right?' Tatsuma questioned, 'yeah…' Ryuji blushed as I smiled; we then headed back onto the bus to our next location.
When we stopped we were outside a mall. Everyone was confused as Shura cleared her throat and stood in front of us. 'Alright everyone if you thought we were going to board the Shinkansen and head back to True Cross Academy then you were dead wrong. Right now I am going to have all of you buy a swimsuit!' She grinned as everyone cried out in shock. Shiemi, Izumo and myself went off together to pick out a suit. I would have normally stuck with the guys but I was excited to pick out a swimsuit and show Ryuji. Soon after that we ended up at the beach, Izumo had her suit on already but Shiemi and I still had to put ours on. 'Aren't you at all embarrassed?' Shiemi questioned as she finished putting her two piece on. 'Why would I be? I asked back as I finished tying the strings on the back. 'Well I mean you and Suguro are dating now aren't you? Wearing that little is embarrassing isn't it?' Shiemi questioned. 'Well I don't think so… I mean it's not like they haven't seen me with much on before.' I laughed as Shiemi blushed, 'either way don't worry you look super adorable!' I grinned as Shiemi continued to blush. They two of us grabbed our supplies and headed out to join the others.
When we arrived Shura was explaining the mission, something to do with a giant ass squid or something… I then noticed Ryuji and the guys as I went up to them, 'hey guys!' I called out as they all turned to face me. Ryuji's eyes widened as a blush crossed his face. 'So how do I look?' I smiled as Ryuji continued to blush, which made me happy. 'You look awesome, super sexy!' Renzou replied as he grinned, 'uh Shima… Bon is going to kill you…' Koneko stated as Ryuji gave him a death glare, which just made me laugh. 'Aren't you cold?' Ryuji asked as he stood beside me. 'No not at all why?' I questioned as I put on the equipment. 'You aren't wearing much…' Ryuji replied, 'It's a bikini what do you expect? I thought you would be happy to see me in this…' I replied as Ryuji turned his head to the side, 'it's not that… I am…' He blushed as he took a hold of my hands. 'Its just other guys are looking at you.' Ryuji stated as I just smiled, 'don't worry you are the only one who will get to see what's underneath!' I grinned as Ryuji's face turned bright red. 'Mira come play with us!' Rin shouted as I waved to them, 'let's go have fun!' I stated as Ryuji's face was still red. 'I will meet you down there!' He replied as he then took off, I must have said something.