BSD x OC

Chapter 13

Ali placed down some tofu, miso soup, and fried fish on the table as she rubbed her eyes.

"G'morning Kyouka... Eat a lot okay, don't turn out short like me..." She muttered, patting Kyouka on the head.

Kyouka nodded. "Itadakimasu!" She said clasping her hands together, before picking up her chopsticks and reaching for the tofu.

Ali smiled as she watched Kyouka eat, before picking up her own chopsticks. "Say Kyouka, are you having any issues with how... Small this place?" She asked, watching carefully for Kyouka's reaction.

Kyouka swallowed down her tofu with some miso soup as she shook her head. "No not really." She said, placing down the bowl on the table.

But she's a growing kid isn't she? She needs privacy... Maybe I'll ask Kunikida about it today.

Ali and Kyouka both finished up their breakfast, putting the dishes into the sink. "Go get ready while I wash the dishes Kyouka." Ali instructed.

Kyouka saluted. "Yes ma'am!" She said.

Ali smiled as she watched Kyouka pack her red bag with papers and a computer.

...

When Ali opened the door to the agency, Dazai jumped in front of her. "Hello! Guess who's back!" He said, waving to Ali.

Ali closed the door and then looked at Kyouka. "That there, was a irresponsible adult. Don't become like one okay?" She informed Kyouka.

Kyouka nodded. "I've memorized that, along with the other 19 pieces of advice that you've given me." Kyouka said.

Dazai opened the door, his face pouting. "How could such a beautiful lady so rudely close the door on me... Ah well, I suppose that cold hearted women are good to commit double sui-"

Ali lightly pushed Dazai to the side, taking Kyouka's hand. "That was an example of someone who belongs in the mental asylum. Stay away from people like that okay?" She instructed Kyouka.

Kyouka nodded. "This has forever been recorded as Ali's Advice #21" She proudly said.

"Good. Now get to Ranpo, I had to promise him 2 months worth of homemade pudding for these tutoring sessions." Ali said, motioning to Ranpo's door.

Kyouka held up her backpack as she nodded, the bunny keychain attached to her bag shaking. "He's a horrible teacher but... I'm the best student ever!" She proclaimed.

Ali gave Kyouka a thumbs up before gently pushing Kyouka in the direction of Ranpo's room. "You got this!" She cheered, waving her goodbye.

As the door shut behind Kyouka, Dazai approached behind Ali. "Wow, I never took you as the type to become a single mom with a kid." He said.

Ali rolled her eyes. "Yeah yeah, I'm just helping her out." She said. "Anyways, where's Kunikida, he's in charge of teaching Kyouka math, and I need to check her progress." She said, looking around the office.

Dazai shrugged. "Probably with Atsushi, also... The half a billion bounty on your head. Aren't you curious about it?" He asked.

Ali nodded. "Yeah. Did you learn anything while you were gone?" She asked, brushing her bangs away from her eyes.

"Well, it's not from the same organization that set the bounty on Atsushi's head... Instead it's from a single person. I researched the name that they gave the Port Mafia and... It seems that they were using an alias..." Dazai said, his usual cheerful tone gone.