But in the End

The Agency

Four years later

Moving back to Yokohama felt refreshing, for I had missed the nostalgia it had gave me over the past four years. What I missed most about the bustling city, was the sight of it at night. It is one of the best things about the city, with all the lights from the buildings lighting up the night sky.

Upon arriving in Yokohama, I spent most of my evening walking along the river bank, enjoying the view. During my walk, my attention was brought to the four tall towers that overlooked the city. The very buildings where the Port Mafia resided.

Serval thoughts evaded my mind as my gaze locked onto said buildings. A sense of unease began taking over as I stood in my spot, eyes never leaving the building. Are they still searching for me? Have they given up?

Shaking those thoughts off, I turned and walked off. As I made my way back into town, I began to glance at each building as I passed by, seeing not much had changed in the time I've been gone.

Smiling slightly, I made my way over to the building across from me, walking up a couple steps, into the building. As I made my way up a few flights of stairs, I pulled my keys out of my pocket.

Reaching my apartment, I unlocked the door and walked in. "Home sweet home..." I sighed, turning the lights on.

I glanced around the living room at the several boxes, reminding me that I still had much to unpack. I walked passed the boxes, looking through the rest of the apartment, but stopped as I reached the master bedroom. I couldn't help but frown as I stared at how empty it was.

I thought back to the time during the last few months I was in college, and my father told me he was leaving the apartment to me as a graduation gift. Saying he was moving into another place for his job.

I closed the door to the room, heading back into the living room, walking up to one of the boxes. "Guess I better get started..." I told myself, opening the box, taking out the items one by one.

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I let out a content sigh, enjoying the coffee in my hands as I made my way through the bustling streets. I stared ahead of me, glancing at the morning sky. "If I'm not mistaken, Yumi mentioned that it should be around here..."

I glanced around until my eyes landed on a building a couple feet in front of me. Uzumaki Café. I walked into the building, giving the man behind the counter a smile. "Hello, sorry to trouble you, but do you know where I can find the Agency?"

He glanced over to me and smiled. "It's no trouble at all. In fact, you'll find the office on the top floor." He nodded his head over to the stairs beside me.

I gave him a nod, bowing slightly. "Thank you." I thanked him before making my way up the stairs.

Reaching the top floor, I walked down the hall, coming up to a door. I let out a breath before opening it, walking into the room. I saw a few heads turn to me, causing me to suddenly feel nervous. "Uh... I'm here to see Mr. Fukuzawa...?"

I watched as a girl in a school uniform walk over to me with a smile. "The president is in his office, I'll show you the way."

I gave her a small nod in appreciation as I followed her. Once we reached a door, she knocked onto it, receiving a come in from the man inside.

I walked in behind the girl as she gestured to me. "President, a lady is here to see you."

I looked over to the president as he nodded his head to the girl. "Thank you, that will be all." With a nod, she walked out the door, leaving me and the president. "What can I do for you?"