Life in Borderland

The Devil of San'ya

The group had finally made it to the hospital that, funnily enough, Chishiya worked at in the real world. Kagami hadn't spoken a word to anyone other than Usagi and Arisu. But it didn't stop Niragi trying to talk to her and trying to get her to talk to Chishiya, who had been silent the entire walk. She had also finished the bottle of wine which she had thrown into a bin they passed by. Once they were inside the hospital, they all followed Chishiya, who lead them to his old office.

"Everyone who is not Niragi stays here. We'll be next door. Don't touch anything." Chishiya said, not really looking at anyone in particular as he spoke.

Straight away Kagami walked behind his desk, sat in the rather comfortable chair and placed her feet on top of the desk. Saiko, Arisu and Usagi all entered the room and took seats in the less comfortable looking chairs Kagami guessed were for patients. Kagami's eyes then fell back onto Chishiya who had his gaze locked on her,

"What's up?" She asked, looking him up and down and trying to ignore the grin that Niragi wore.

"I didn't say anything." Chishiya replied.

"Well, I'd appreciate it if you didn't stare at me in that case." Kagami told him with a smile. "Off you go, hurry up and do your doctor thing so we can get to the game arena."

"Look, I said I was sorry." Chishiya said and Kagami frowned at him in confusion.

"Yeah? I know. What's your point?" She questioned. "I don't see how that applies to the third rule of the game." Chishiya opened his mouth to speak but shut it again when Niragi placed both of his hands on his shoulders.

"Quit while your ahead, little buddy." Niragi grinned, "Let's go, doc. Bye Namika." He added in an almost sing song tone of voice.

"Fuck off, Suguru." Kagami sung back.

The two men then made their way out of the room, leaving just Kagami, Usagi, Arisu and Saiko. A few minutes went by and Kagami grew to enjoy the silence as she looked around the room. Chishiya's office seemed more decorated than his house was.

"Are you really going to keep punishing Chishiya for snapping at you?" Saiko asked and Kagami gave out a sigh before she slowly turned her head to look at the tall woman who was still sitting.

"I'm not punishing him. I also didn't ask for your opinion on the matter." Kagami replied, placing her hands behind her head.

"Okay, giving him the cold shoulder then?" Saiko then said with her arms crossed over her chest.

"I'm not doing that." Kagami replied. "I'm just staying out of his way considering he has so much on his mind." She told them with a shrug.

"You're doing it a little bit." Usagi said softly.

"And, he did say sorry..." Arisu added, causing Kagami to roll her eyes.

"What do you people want from me?" She then asked, placing her feet back onto the ground and facing the three of them. "This is the same man who went out of his way to have me be totally honest and vulnerable with him after I told him I needed to keep some distance between us in case he dies and then what does he do? Enter a gun fight with you and Niragi. I am allowed to be a little annoyed." Kagami said, looking at the other three who all seemed to be exchanging nervous looks. After a few tension filled minutes of silence, Arisu stepped forward and spoke,

"I think you should accept Chishiya's apology and go back to how things were between the two of you." Arisu said. "I mean, after all, this is a Hearts game and we need to keep a clear head about things." Usagi and Saiko were both nodding in agreement, causing Kagami to groan before she got to her feet and headed to the door.