Whelp! The case is officially closed! A kudos to everyone who figured out the ending! Now the moment you've all been waiting for, what is SPR going to do with Shouta? I tried to make it as realistic as possible and as entertaining as it would be to see all of the SPR gang beat him to a pulp, I don't think that would actually happen. Mai wants this to go away and not necessarily forget it, but put it behind her. Which is what the gang will allow her to do. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll all enjoy!

Chapter 11-Personal

February Day 6, 10:03 A.M.

It wasn't exactly hard for word to get around that the headmaster had hung himself on one of the trees by the dorms in the night. By the time Mai saw him in the morning, the man's body was covered in icicles and there was no hope in reviving him. The police were called, but thanks to the storm they had difficulty getting there.

"What are we going to tell them?" Mai had asked her boss in Base after she found the body.

"The truth," he said, sipping his tea. "We were asked by the headmaster to investigate claims of paranormal activity and record them. If they suspect foul play, our cameras give us alibis."

Apparently the newspapers and writing had disappeared from the headmaster's office. To Mai's knowledge, none of the victims of the man's assaults came forward. The monster was gone. There was no need to shed light on what happened. Justice had been served.

The police were skeptical of the ghost hunting group's presence at the school just before the headmaster's death, but after interviewing students and staff, they realized that the story checked out. Naru provided copies of their camera footage during the time of death and included a couple hours prior. The group was free to go. They had spent the rest of the day packing up their equipment.

They stayed another night and now, Mai had finished getting ready and was waiting with the group by their cars. Double-checking to make sure no one left anything. Mai was leaning against Ayako's car, waiting to leave, when she thought about the case they just had.

It's been one week, she told herself. One week since Shouta hit me. Almost one week since we started this case. So much happened. I'm glad we were able to solve this case and that Yamasaki won't be hurting anyone here again, but I feel like this isn't the way the case should end.

She let out a breath and watched as her heat dissipated into the air. I feel like the case isn't over. Like another girl will be attacked. Another man will feel entitled to one of the girls here and hurt them. She bit her lip. But do I feel like that because of the case? Or because of what happened to me personally?

She almost laughed out loud. C'mon, Mai, when have you brought your personal life into your professional? You've never let the two mix-

"He was manipulative really, always wanting me to hang out with him. Even convinced me to skip work a couple of times. I bailed on Michiru and Keiko too…"

She remembered telling Ayako that a few days before. Damn it. I'm an idiot.

"I think we have everything," Monk said, closing the van door. "We should probably get going before the police decide they have more questions."

"I agree, Mai you'll ride with me, okay?" Ayako said, patting the girl on the shoulder. "We'll grab food on the ride back."

"Luckily, traffic shouldn't be too bad, I doubt anyone wants to drive after that storm," Yasuharas quipped, earning an eyebrow raise from the girl next to him.

"Are you kidding? After a storm like that everyone wants to get out. I just hope the roads are clear enough to get home quickly," Kiko said.

"Let's not wait around to find out," Naru said. "We have a long drive as it is." He was about to open the passenger side door of the van.

"Wait, Naru," Mai finally spoke up, her heart was racing, but she wasn't too sure why.

"Yes, Mai?" Mai walked up to him, not caring that the others were there. This was for them too.

"I want to apologize," she said with a breath. "I'm so sorry, Naru." She shook her head, knowing that she wasn't making sense. "I'm sorry, guys. I pulled you all into my personal life. And Naru, I mixed my professional life and personal life and that wasn't fair to you." Tears had welled up in her eyes, why was this so emotional? "I let him interfere with my work ethic and that really wasn't fair. I'm sorry that I did it and it won't happen again."

"I forgive you, Mai." The words hit her with an odd amount of force. She swore she felt a nudge behind her and that was what made her close the distance between her and her boss. She felt her arms wrap around his torso and his arms wrap around her shoulders. Soon she felt more arms around her. Looking up she could see Monk and Ayako at either side of her.

And that was how SPR had their first group hug that also included Naru and Lin. And it was the true start of Mai's healing.

"You eat fries in wasabi and soy sauce?" Kiko asked with a raised brow. The monk just shrugged and continued to eat.

"Yeah, it's pretty good," he replied, dipping another fry. "Wanna try?"

"No, thanks."

"My mother had that craving when she was pregnant with me," Masako commented, knowing exactly what was going to come next.

"Dearest Monk! When were you going to tell me!" Yasuhara exclaimed, erupting the table with laughter.

"What am I going to do with all of you?" Monk shook his head as Mai came back to the table they were sitting at in the rest stop.

"Thanks, Lin," she said, handing the man his phone. She sat back down next to Ayako. "Ayako, would it be okay if I spent a few more days with you?"

"Of course, but what's wrong?" the woman asked.

"I just called my neighbor," she said, picking at the fries of her meal. "She's been watching my apartment while I'm away."

"He's still there, isn't he?" Kiko said from across the table.

Mai nodded. "Keiko and Michiru have also gone looking for me. Apparently, he's asked them if they heard from me."

"You didn't tell your friends?" Yasuhara asked. Mai shook her head.

"No, you guys are the only ones who know what happened," she said and sighed. "He also apparently went looking for me at the office, but since it's closed he knows we're on a case."

"So, he knows we know what he did to you?" Monk asked, she just shrugged.

"Don't know, but I didn't tell my two best friends, so he might not think I told coworkers." She pouted and shook her head. "I don't know, but I get the feeling he tried looking for me at Ayako's already."

The priestess sighed. "I did receive a call from my neighbor, we were in the middle of the case so I didn't listen to it until yesterday." She made a tsk sound. "Someone came and started banging on my door looking for Mai. My neighbor told him that no one was there to answer the door and he left."

"I can't stay with you, then," Mai sighed and bit her lip. "I can't stay with Keiko or Michiru. I can't stay at my apartment. I can't stay at Tsubame's. Jeez, where am I going to go?"

"I'm sure we have a room at the church, Mai," John suggested. "You'd be safe there."

"But what's to stop him from waiting outside the church until she leaves?" Monk asked. "For all we know he could have gone to the church looking for her."

"Wait a minute," Kiko said with a shake of her head. "You can stay at my place."

"Kiko, he probably already knows where you live. He would just check with all of us to see if we know where she is," Yasuhara said, turning down the idea. "He'd check with you too, he knows you."

"No, he knows Mori Akiko," the girl said with a grin. She turned back to Mai. "You never told him my real name, right?"

She shook her head in thought. "No, he always referred to you as Akiko. I think he just assumed Kiko was a nickname. But will your family mind?"

"Not at all." She smiled. "My school schedule is shortened due to entrance exams, hence why I was able to come on this case, but this week I'm barely in class. And my mom's not going to ask too many questions."

"The only problem," John said, taking a sip of his drink, "is that this is just a temporary fix. Mai can't hide out forever, how are we going to be sure Shouta will leave her alone?"

"Would you be able to switch schools?" Masako asked. Mai shook her head.

"My tuition is free, I don't know if any other school will be able to help me out like that," she shrugged. "Besides, I don't want to leave my friends like that. I don't even want to move, but I guess I don't have a choice."

"You just might," Naru said, putting his phone back in his pocket.

"Might what? Have to move? Or have a choice?" Mai asked with a raised brow.

"Both."

Day After Case, 9:21 A.M.

Naru and Lin had picked up Mai from Kiko's in a car that she hadn't seen. Of course, Lin can't always drive the van around. Not in a city like Tokyo, she reminded herself.

They pulled up to her school where another car was waiting. Another car she had never seen before. Mai was about to ask what was going on when Naru placed a hat on his head and turned to her in the back seat. "Put on the coat next to you and pull your hair into that hat. We need to be as discreet as possible."

Still completely confused, Mai obeyed. The coat was too big for her and with her hair pulled into the hat she looked like a boy. She didn't cover her eye so she looked like a middle school boy who had just gotten in a fight. She got out of the car with her boss and greeted the man waiting for them.

"I'm sure you remember Atsuchi-san," Naru introduced as Mai recognized the man who had been leaning on his car. She didn't realize who he was at first, but that was because last time she had seen him he was in uniform. And Ayako was totally checking him out.

Maybe that's when the relationship went sour, Mai thought to herself and bowed.

"It's good to see you again, I just wish it was under better circumstances," Atsuchi said with a bow. "I'm aware of your situation and know you want this to be kept on the down low as much as possible." Mai gave a glance to her boss. "I'm here off duty so the only ones who know what's going on are the few of us. I hope that's okay."

Mai could only nod numbly as the three of them walked to the school. What was Naru planning? He obviously was worried about being seen, so they were in disguise. But why was Atsuchi there? What were they going to do?

Her questions were answered soon enough as she sat in the office of her principal and the secretary. She was grateful that Atsuchi did most of the talking. "I expect that Taniyama-san's situation will be treated with the utmost discreetness," the officer said, placing his phone on the desk. "So for her sake, just alert your staff that if this man comes in asking for anyone, he is to be asked to leave. If he resists, feel free to call me." He placed a card on the desk. "I'll email you the photo."

"Is he the one who…" the secretary asked, looking at Mai's eye. She instantly regretted not wearing makeup that day.

"Just tell him, I've switched schools," Mai said quickly, looking away. "If he comes looking for me again then call Officer Atsuchi."

"Taniyama-san-"

The principal held a hand up, silencing his secretary. "I understand." He handed the phone back to the officer. "I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. I will alert my staff and make sure no gossip goes around. I hope that we won't have to resort to calling the authorities. You've been through a lot already, Taniyama-san. In a way, I hope that your senior year here is less…thrilling."

"Thank you, sir," Mai said with a slight bow from her seat.

The conversation afterwards was brief and Naru didn't say much of anything. The three of them walked out together where Lin waited in one of the two cars. "Thank you, Atsuchi-san," she said with a bow once they were outside.

The man smiled and patted the girl's shoulder. "You're welcome," he said, pulling out something from his pocket. "Keep this with you, it has my office number and cell. Call if this guy ever gives you trouble or if you're ever in trouble."

Mai nodded and accepted the card with both hands. "I will."

The officer turned to Naru. "I may call on you to return the favor in the future," he said with his hands in his pockets.

"As long as the favor involves the paranormal, we can work it out," Naru replied. The officer smiled again and headed for his car. Naru led Mai back to Lin's car and opened the back seat door for her. She quietly thanked him and got in. He got in on the passenger side. "I think it would be best if you stayed at Kiko's for the next few days. No school or work. At least until he stops hanging around your apartment."

"Okay," she said quietly. She had told Tsubame some of the details, since it looked like she was going to be missing more of their runs. The woman had promised to lie to Shouta about where the girl was. Hopefully, along with the agreement she came to with her school, Shouta would believe that she left town.

Day After Case, 4:32 P.M.

After Lin dropped her off, Mai went to the room she was staying in, in the Kimura house and put on some makeup to cover up her eye. She didn't want to scare Sakurako or concern Satoshi and Kiko's parents. Now, she sat in the living room with her schoolbooks, catching up on work as Satoshi was teaching Sakurako how to cartwheel.

"Sakurako, you gotta make sure your legs go straight up! Otherwise you look like a dog," Satoshi said, then demonstrated the move.

"Got it!" the little girl nodded excitedly. She got into the starting position and placed her hands on the ground, kicking her legs up into the air with enough force to land on the other side of her hands. Her dress flew up as she kicked herself over, but was excited that she completed the move. "I did it! I did it!"

"Nice form," Kiko said with a chuckled as she walked into the room. "Next time, maybe you should wear pants for that move."

Sakurako gave a cheeky grin and did the move again. Her dress flew up once again, but she didn't care. Kiko gave an apologetic glance to Mai. "Sorry about that."

"Don't be." Mai smiled as the senior student sat next to her. "I'm pretty sure I was the same way when I was six."

"So, Naru thinks this will blow over after a few days?" Kiko asked quietly. Mai told her about Tsubame and the trip to her school that morning. "I wonder how he was able to get that guy to help you."

"We helped him catch a couple of vandals back in November," Mai explained with a shrug. "We agreed to let the police take the credit, to save them from becoming a laughing stock for thinking the graveyard was haunted." She flipped her pencil over and erased what she had written. "Naru probably asked him for this favor in return."

"Do you think it'll work?"

Mai let out a breath and closed her notebook. "I hope it does. If it doesn't, I don't know what I'll do." She slid the books back into her schoolbag and pulled out two more.

"I wonder if all of our plans will come into play," Kiko wondered aloud. Mai raised a brow.

"What do you mean 'all of your plans?'"

"Pretty much everyone on the team has a plan if Shouta approaches them," Kiko admitted. "And well, your stuff is currently hiding at your neighbor's until he stops trying to find you."

"That's why she agreed to tell him I moved," Mai said to herself, tapping her pencil on her chin. "And why she's convinced he'll believe it. I wonder if he's there now…Mondays he doesn't have his internship and he'd be out of class by now. I wonder…"

A Little Bit Earlier…

Shouta was not having a very good week. He had tried to call Mai at least a dozen times, but she wasn't picking up. She wasn't at her apartment, but her phone was. He asked Keiko and Michiru if they had heard from her, they didn't. Mai's neighbor said she was probably out on a case for work. He confirmed it when he went to Ayako's apartment and she wasn't home and the SPR office was closed for the last week.

He had driven by the SPR office the on his way to class that morning and saw the van in the parking lot. At least he knew the case was over. He just hoped that she was back in her apartment. And hoped it wasn't too late to fix this. What was he thinking? Showing up drunk at her apartment like he did?

He parked his car and headed for the apartment complex. She had to be there. She just had to. He made it up to the second floor and to Mai's apartment, his fist was up to knock on the door. "She's not there," a voice behind him said.

He turned and saw a woman in her late twenties, dark chocolate hair tied in a knot at the nape of her neck. "You're Mai's neighbor," Shouta said, recognizing the woman. "Her case is over, she should be here, or she might be at the office. I thought I'd try here."

"What I mean, is she doesn't live here anymore," Tsubame said crossing her arms and shaking her head.

"What? What do you mean?" The young man felt his stomach drop. That's couldn't be true. "You're lying."

"Why would I lie to you?" the woman asked, holding up a key. "If you don't believe me, I can show you. But her stuff was taken out early this morning and the landlord has the vacancy sign up."

"Prove it." The look on Shouta's face, told the woman he definitely did not trust her. But she just let out a breath.

"Step aside," she said, shooing him back and unlocking the door. "Go ahead, take a look. She left most of the furniture, but everything else is gone."

Shouta quickly pushed past the woman and into the apartment. There was no way Mai left without a word. There was just no way. But sure enough, there was still furniture, but all the personal belongings Mai had kept around were gone. There were no more picture frames. Her trash had been taken out. "No…"

He ran into the kitchen and opened up cabinets and drawers. Nothing. There wasn't even food left in the fridge. "No…"

He ran into the bedroom area. The drawers in the dresser were empty. As was the closet. No trace of her was left. "Where is she!" he shouted, but Tsubame hadn't followed him. He rushed back out into the hall. "This is a sick prank, right!"

"Nakano-san! What are you doing?" a voice called from outside.

"This young man was checking out the room," Tsubame said as the older man came into view. He was only about as tall as Ayako and was heavy set. He looked to be in his forties.

"Ah, interested, my boy? We can talk about rent in my office if the space is to your liking," the man said, presumably the landlord.

"Actually, I'm looking for one of your tenants," Shouta said, trying to calm himself. "Taniyama, Mai."

"Oh, Mai-chan?" The man stroked the scruffily beard he was growing. "She's no longer here. She gave me her last payment this morning and she was out before lunch. Was in a hurry, too."

Shouta clenched his fists and stormed out. "Out of my way!" he growled, pushing Tsubame out of the doorway. There was no way that she was gone. It wasn't possible! She had him! What else could she need?

Once Shouta was out of earshot, Tsubame looked to the gentleman next to her. "Well, even if I were the landlord I wouldn't give him a room," the man said, shaking his head. "You okay?"

"I'm fine," Tsubame said, poking his stomach. "The pillow was a nice touch. Think he bought it?"

"Thanks and at least for the moment," he said, pulling her in and planting a kiss on her lips. "Hopefully, he doesn't come back looking to get that room."

"I get the feeling we don't have to worry about that," she said, leaning up and kissing him again.

"Hey, I'm just trying to find my girlfriend," Shouta told the secretary at Mai's school. He pulled out his phone and showed her a picture. "Her name's Taniyama Mai, she's a second year student here."

The secretary took the phone and looked at the picture and gave a sad look. "I'm sorry, sir, but she's no longer a student here. Transferred out."

"You're lying." Shouta was shaking his head. There was just no way. "She couldn't have left!"

"I'm sorry, sir, but I'm afraid she has."

"Where did she transfer to? Do you have some way I can reach her?"

"I'm afraid that information isn't mine to give. I can't help you." The secretary gave him his phone back.

"You're lying!" His fist slammed on the desk. "There has to be something you can tell me. I have to find her!"

"Sir, I cannot help you and if you continue to make a scene I will have the police escort you out!"

Realizing he wasn't going to get anywhere, Shouta snatched his phone and stormed out of the building with a huff. He just couldn't believe that Mai would leave him. How dare she! After all he did for her!

He caught sight of two familiar girls in uniform. He raced after them, flagging them down. "Hey! Keiko! Michiru!" The girls turned around to see Shouta running up to them. "Have you seen Mai? I haven't been able to find her and you won't believe what people have been-"

"Mai?" Keiko knitted her brows as she looked at Michiru. "Sorry, she hasn't called me. I haven't seen her in like a week and a half. Have you heard from her Michi?" The girl shook her head.

"Rumor is she transferred and moved out of Tokyo," Michiru said with a shrug. "Sensei even moved someone else to her seat because it was in the middle of the room." She scowled as she looked down. "No note, no word, no goodbye. She literally ran away. I hope she's okay…"

"Me too…" Keiko agreed with a somber look. A car honked behind them. "That's our ride, bye Shouta!" The two girls ran off to the car that was waiting for them.

"No way in hell!" he growled, clenching his fists. "They're lying too!"

She had to be hiding out somewhere. He just knew it! But where? He got back in his car and drove.

"Shouta-san? What are you doing here?" John asked as he opened the door to the parish house. From the aromas coming from behind the short blonde, Shouta knew he had bee preparing dinner.

"I've been trying to get a hold of Mai for the last week," he explained. "I know she was on a case and she forgot her phone, but no one's seen her and I'm worried." Little did he know, both men knew that was a complete and total lie.

"Oh dear," John replied with a worried look. His youthful face was perfect in feigning innocence. "I'd love to tell you that I've seen or heard from her, but truth is I didn't go on that case. I was called down to Kyoto for the last week."

"Do you know if she's left town? No one seems to know where she might be and I'm worried," Shouta pressed, stepping closer to the door. "She's not at her apartment and I want to make sure she didn't run away. I'm worried she'll get hurt."

John looked up at the young man who was only a little younger than himself, and understood why Mai was with this boy. He was definitely manipulative and seemed sincere, but John knew better than to believe him. He took a breath and chose his words carefully.

"Shouta-san, Mai's been on her own for a long time. She's very independent, always has been," John said, slowly grabbing the door so that he could shut it quickly if he needed. "She's more than capable of taking care of herself. When or if she's ready to contact you, she will. But I think you need to respect that she needs to gather herself. And she needs to do so alone."

Shouta's eyes narrowed. "You know more than you're telling," he said, placing a hand on the doorframe, but John was quickly shutting it.

"Forgive me for not talking longer, but I have matters to take care of. Have a good night, Shouta-san." And with that, the door was closed and the young man outside could have sworn he heard the click of a lock.

John walked back into the house and into the kitchen. He took a seat at the table, where Monk sat across from him and pushed a glass of wine to the boy. The monk's sister, Hoshiko, was serving whatever smelled amazing on the stove onto three plates. "It's your birthday, shouldn't we be cooking for you?" Monk teased as Hoshiko served the plates.

Hoshiko smirked and graced herself before digging into her food. "I'm a way better cook than you," she teased back. "Besides, I told you, you were in charge of getting me a cake."

"It looks like you were right about Shouta coming here to look for Mai," John said, changing the subject. "He wasn't happy that I turned him away."

"Well, there's nothing we can do about that," Monk shrugged, taking a bite. "Though, I'd probably be pissed too, he's probably searched most of Tokyo looking for her. He must have found her apartment empty and her friends probably told him that they had no clue what happened to her. That's not very characteristic of Mai."

"I just hope he doesn't figure out where she's staying," John admitted. "Hopefully he'll just get frustrated and bored and move on." He took a bite. "This is very good! Thank you, Hoshiko!"

Shouta was more than frustrated at this point. He was livid. Where the hell did she go? She couldn't have dropped everything and left. He refused to believe it. So he found himself at another apartment complex, just in time to catch a certain priestess before she headed off for the nightshift.

"Ayako-san!" He grabbed her attention and spewed out his lie about being worried about Mai's safety. "Please, tell me you've heard from her. I just want to know that she's okay."

Ayako had to take a breath before answering the boy. She couldn't say what she wanted to say. If she did, they would both end up at the hospital she worked at. She had to pretend that she knew nothing. "Sorry, Shouta," she began, keeping her tone calm and nonchalant. "We were on a case together, yeah, but we got back over the weekend. I don't know what she did after we got home. Have you tried her phone?"

"Yes…" He was getting irritated. He knew she knew something, but she wasn't going to tell him. "I know you've heard something. Please, I've been searching all day. I need to see her."

"You know, Shouta," Ayako began, pursing her lips to the side. "I'm getting the feeling you need her a lot more than she needs you. Maybe she's realized that." With a smug smile, she walked out of her building and into the night before the boy could react.

Now, he was furious. How dare that woman speak to him in such a way? And about Mai, no less! Like he didn't know his own girlfriend! Sure, he messed up, but he just wanted to make amends.

With a hiss, Shouta headed for his car once again. There was one last place he had to look. It was the one place that he tried so hard to separate her from, but she couldn't cut the cord. If only she had listened to him in the beginning, this wouldn't have happened. Why was she so stupid!

"Where is she!" The SPR office was empty of clients when Shouta arrived. He had thrown the door wide open, much to the distress of their bell. No one was in the living area of the office, but he knew where Naru's private office was. He better tell him where he had hidden Mai. The selfish bastard!

He nearly kicked the door down, but it opened of its own accord. The smell of fresh tea greeted him as he walked into the tidy office with a desk and a chair behind it that had been turned away from him. "Goddamn it, where is she!" he yelled, hearing the door close and latch behind him.

Naru turned his swivel chair around slowly, as he savored the sip of his tea that he took. If Shouta didn't know better, he would have said that the air had gotten colder. "Take a chair, Shouta-san," Naru said, gesturing to the chair he kept in front of his desk.

"No. Listen, you smug bastard, tell me where Mai is!" Shouta barked, Naru remained focused on his tea. "I swear to God, Shibuya, if you don't tell me, I'll-"

But he didn't finish.

No, the air in the room had gotten cold to the point his could see it own breath. Before he knew it, the chair Naru had been asking him to sit in was flung toward the young man and pinned him against the wall with unimaginable force. "I told you to take it," Naru said calmly as he stood up and placed his tea back on the desk.

He slowly paced toward the trapped young man, finding amusement in the terror that had filled his eyes. Naru was secretly glad that Mai hadn't mentioned his PK abilities. "What the hell are you?" Shouta's voice shook and Naru just smirked.

"You will leave Mai alone," was all he said, as he stood in front of the pinned boy. "You will not bother her again."

Shouta could feel the chair begin to pushed harder into his chest. It was becoming difficult to breathe. "How are you doing this?" He could feel his anxiety growing.

"Same way I do this," Naru said, and from behind him, his cup of pens was launched into the air. It narrowly missed Shouta's head as it smashed into the wall.

With wide eyes, he shouted, "You're a monster!"

Naru smirked. "No, that title has already been taken by you." Naru took another step closer. "You will leave her alone. If you so much as go within walking distance of her, I will personally make sure you are the next spirit I exorcise. Is that clear?"

Shouta nodded his head vigorously. Suddenly, Naru's office door swung open. Shouta found himself launched out of this office, pushed by the chair, landing on the ground in a crumpled up mess. The chair of course had landed in a right up position on one side of him. He scrambled to his feet and ran out of the office as fast as he could. Naru used his PK to slam the door behind him and lock the latch.

Naru let out a breath of relief and sat down on the couch. Lin came out of his office with a glass of water and two pills. Naru took them gratefully. He looked up at the taller man. "Well?"

Lin sat in the plush chair on one side of the couch. "I'm supposed to tell you that was overkill," he said with an impassive voice. "I'm supposed to tell you that you deserve the headache you're feeling. I'm supposed to tell you that this could have been solved without using your PK." He took a breath.

"Go on," Naru mused.

"I don't think he would have gotten the message if you hadn't done what you did," Lin admitted. "Time will only tell if you really scared him, but I'm pretty sure he almost pissed himself."

Naru smirked as he lied down. He hadn't used that much energy in a long time. But he wasn't regretting it.

"Looks like we're spending the night in the office again." And Lin had wandered back into his office.

I told you that it would be good! Shouts gets the crap scared out of him by Naru and his PK. Now if he ever included the gang in on that plan I'm going to leave you guys to determine. Let me know what you think in your review.

I hope questions were answered and maybe some more were raised. Next chapter we'll see some Hozumi along with some Michiru and Keiko. Thank you all for your wonderful reviews and helping me get to chapter 70! This is the 20th chapter posted this year! I'm so proud of myself and thank you again all of you, I wouldn't have gotten here without you!

Next Chapter- Post Case 5- Truths- Mai takes her first steps of healing and comes to terms with what happened to her. Hozumi offers her a new method to deal with her psychological trauma, with help from a new friend.

Thank you for reading!