Chapter 2

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Thursday 18 August 2005/12 years ago/Inari

Mikey and Draken followed us out of the airport in silence. I couldn't help but watch Mikey out of the corner of my eye. I didn't trust him. After all, if Erina had been taken away from her family, it was all his fault and here he was, showing up when he had ignored her all these years. I sighed and we pulled into the airport car park. Mikey turned to us and smiled sadly.

- « Mini, Takemitchy, you take a taxi back to my parents' house. Inari, you're riding with me » Mikey said seriously.

- « No way. I'm staying with Erina » I replied.

- « Takemitchy will take her home, are you deaf? »

Erina turned to me and gave me a wide smile. I stared at Takemichi and winced. There was nothing reassuring about this guy. He must have been barely five foot seven and just as big as me. How could he walk her home? She was the one walking him home.

- « Where are you going Mikey? » Erina asked innocently.

He walked over to her and stealthily hugged her before getting on his bike. He patted the back seat and stared at me. I sighed and sat down in the designated spot.

- « I've got things to sort out, Mini. But Draken will pick you up tonight and we'll have dinner together, okay? »

- « Okay » she sighed slightly.

With that, Mikey started the bike. I put on the helmet he handed me and he sped off. I looked back one last time to see Erina and Takemichi shrink away and get into a taxi with all the luggage. He's got a lot of nerve. Who does he think he is ? He could have at least walked her home. I reluctantly clung to him and let myself be carried through the streets of Tokyo. I wonder what could be so important and urgent that he would leave his beloved little sister on the airport curb. A few minutes later, Mikey slowed down and we pulled into a remote car park. He parked and I got off the bike.

- « Can I ask where we are? » I asked, taking off my helmet.

- « We have a meeting » he replied with a smile.

I raised my eyebrows and followed him with a sigh. We walked for a few minutes before we came to a huge shrine where a small group of people were lined up. When they saw us, they all bowed to Mikey. I had no idea that this little guy could be so respected. I followed him and stood in front of the small crowd, whose eyes were on me. I looked around the assembly and winced. Is it me or are they all blond in this country? Suddenly, a voice rose a few metres away.

- « May I ask why you have gathered us together? I don't have to do that. This better be important. »

A dark-haired man came towards us. He wore long black hair down his back and had a toothy grin on his lips. My heart skipped a beat and I bit my lower lip. Who is this guy?

- « You're late, Baji » Draken growled.

He came up to our level and his grey gaze pierced me. I stared back at him and raised an eyebrow. What does he want from me?

- « Who's that chick? » he gritted his teeth.

- « The chick is fucking with you » I replied automatically.

Mikey put his hand on my shoulder and told me to tone it down. I took a deep breath and clenched my fist. I put on a fake smile and turned back to the famous Baji.

- « My name is Inari. »

- « She will be part of the Toman from now on. I was thinking of appointing her as the head of the third division. »

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