The Truth Behind The Lies - Tachizaki

Chapter 4

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Junichiro opens the door to the office of the Armed Detective Agency. He walks in and looks around, passing by Dazai who was on the couch being scolded for not doing his work by Kunikida. "Hey, Junichiro!" Junichiro hears Atsushi call out to him, looking over at him, he waves and smiles walking past his desk and towards his own, right beside Kenji's. Junichiro sits down at his desk and waves over at the younger boy across from him, who waves back to him happily.

Junichiro, before grabbing his paperwork and whatnot, looks over near the front of the large room, seeing Rampo eating sweets like he usually does, even thought it's seven in the morning. Once he has his work organized in front of him, the door to the office opens, catching almost everyone's attention. "Hm?" Kenji mumbles as Yosano, Haruno, Fukuzawa and Naomi walk into the room. "Alright everyone!" Haruno calls out, collecting everyone's attention, even Rampo's.

"We have a mission and we need all of your attention as well as your assistance!" She duly explains, standing in front of Fukuzawa before stepping back and standing at his side. 'Oh no..' Junichiro gulps silently, knowing a mission where everyone's assistance is needed is quite rare. "It will certainly be challenging, but the chances of casualties are low." Fukuzawa begins his explanation, his arms laid across of his chest. "For this mission, we will be teaming with the Port Mafia and the Hunting Dogs."

'Wh-what!?' Junichiro almost yells out loud. "Uhm... President... if I'm aloud to ask.. why are we working with the Port Mafia and the Hunting Dogs?.."Junichiro nervously questions, getting Fukuzawa's attention. "This mission is dangerous, with all of our forces working with one another, as I previously said, there will be a low chance of casualties." Junichiro slowly nods, understanding the situation but noting his nerves don't see to calm.

"President!!" Dazai shouts, waving his hand in the air. Reluctantly, Fukuzawa nods. "If all of us are working together, then is this a mission where Yokohama is in extreme danger, correct?" Dazai asks in a 'sing-song' voice, while Fukuzawa just nods, before turning his head back towards the others, while a quiet, "Hmm..",can be heard from Dazai, as he looks away, getting hit on the head by Kunikida and then placing his attention on Fukuzawa.

"We're splitting into partners, hm?" Rampo says through a cherry lollipop. "Correct." The President confirms. "The bosses of each organization have talked and they've figured out who will be partnered based off of skill, abilities and brains. As well as who has already worked together," Haruno explains with a smile on her face, signalling there's nothing to be worried about. "But, because none of us have worked with the Hunting Dogs, including the Port Mafia, the bosses have focused on each of their abilities, teamwork - with one another -, and their overall skill and we have tried our very best to put the correct people together." She continues her long and very wordy explanation.

"That makes sense." Kunikida comments, while Kyouka, who's now standing beside Atsushi, nods. "The Port Mafia and the Hunting Dogs bosses are currently telling them who's with who and the situation to the best of their abilities." Haruno finishes her explanation, looking around the room, then at Yosano and nods. "Dazai. You'll be working with Chuuya Nakahara." Yosano says, looking at Dazai who smiles viciously. "Okay!!" He sings happily, annoying Kunikida with the smile.

"I will be working with Motojiro Kajii, while Atsushi, you'll be working with Ryunosuke Akutagawa, you know him, of course." Yosano explains, winking over at Atsushi, who nods annoyed. "Kenji," The nurse starts, looking over at the boy. "You'll be working with Kyusaku Yumeno. The Port Mafia call him Q." Yosano quickly explains, while Kenji nods. "Kyouka, you'll be working with Koyou Ozaki," She continues, getting another nod. "Kunikida you'll be with Katai, in a secured and safe place."

"Very well. I assume Katai already knows?" Kunikida questions, Yosano nodding at him. "Rampo!" She smiles at the older but shorter male. "You'll be with Poe." Rampo smiles through his lollipop and nods, obviously planning something. "One of the commanders of the Black Lizard in the Port Mafia, Gin will be with Okura Teruko from the Hunting Dogs. Two of the other Hunting Dogs, Tecchou Suehiro and Saigiku Jouno will be working together." Yosano continues to explain.

"Junichiro," She looks over at Junichiro, who's looking back up at her. "Y-Yes?..." Junichiro nervously replies, picking at his fingers. "You're gonna be working with Michizou Tachihara," Yosano begins, taking a pause before continuing. "He's an infiltration agent, who was smart enough to trick Mori." She explains, crossing her arms and looking directly at him. "Trick Mori?" Dazai mumbles, looking down at his lap, eyes wide in confusion. Naomi looks over at Yosano then looks at her older brother. "Yosano and him were supposed to be partnered together, but..."

"...he doesn't exactly like her..." Naomi explains, looking at the girl and placing a hand on her shoulder. "I should continue," Yosano shakes her head and mumbles, looking back up at Junichiro. "You might know this, but he's the fifth Hunting Dog." Yosano states coldly, shocking the four who weren't aware. "Junichiro." Fukuzawa says, Junichiro slowly turning his head and looking at him. "His ability is called 'Midwinter Memento'. The ability to control and manipulate metal." Fukuzawa explains, while Junichiro gulps nervously.

"But, there is no need to worry. I've talked to his Commander and I've been told he's nice to those he trusts." Fukuzawa explains, a small smile on his face, indicating there is no need to be scared or nervous. "Someone like that acts like a softie?" Dazai spits out, Yosano laughing at his words and looking at him." Pretty shocking, right? We'll be meeting them all soon, so you'll understand when you see him with the other Hunting Dogs." Yosano starts her explanation looking at Dazai and ends looking at Junichiro, who's still picking at his fingers.

"He's nineteen, so your skills, abilities and ages are perfect." Yosano comments, glancing at Dazai. "It's like a match made in heaven!" Dazai sings, falling back onto the couch a large smirk on his face. Junichiro gives a frustrated expression while a light blush spreads across his face. "I mean, Atsushi and Akutagawa are dating, so who knows, maybe something in you two with spark!" Yosano sings like Dazai did moments ago, hands on her hips.

"Hey! We haven't even met yet!" Junichiro fights back, while Yosanos words begin to sit in with Atsushi. "Wait, me and Akutagawa are not dating!" He shouts, while Dazai and Yosano start laughing at the late realization. "Those are the teams. Any problems?" Fukuzawa states, the erratic mood turning into a more serious and calm one. "No problems." Rampo says, through a new lollipop. "Good. Tomorrow we'll meet with the other organizations." He states, getting a nod from everyone before leave the room, Haruno at his side.

"Is big brother gonna be okay the that Hunting Dog?.." Naomi asks Yosano, tapping on her shoulder. "He'll be fine." Yosano replies, trying her best to keep up a calm facade. "Do you know him personally, ms. Yosano?" Atsushi asks, Kyouka dead silent beside him. "I guess I knew his brother... but not very well.." She answers, taking her hands off her hips and laying them across her chest once again.

"Hey, Junichiro?" Yosano says, Junichiro looks up from his hands and at the girl. "Tachihara will certainly be mean at first, but really, he is a nice guy." She explains, getting a nod from the fellow ADA member. "Just get close to him. 'Kay?" Yosano pleads, a small smile on her sad looking expression. "Okay... I'll try my best to make him trust me.." Junichiro replies, Yosano nodding. "Hmm... I better start creating ways to annoy my chibbi!" Dazai sings again, standing up and practically skipping away.

"Dazai!" Kunikida yells, walking after the brunette. Yosano looks down at the floor, shaking her head as she silently laughs at the two. Meanwhile Junichiro is lost in the thought, also looking down at the floor, continuing to pick at his fingers. Junichiro smiles to himself looking back up at the others who all seem to be laughing at Dazai and Kunikida. 'I wonder...' Junichiro thinks to himself as his smile slowly faded, his head lowering as he looks at the floor again. '..what is this guy really like?...'