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Akabane Karma didn't know if she was just unlucky, or the two time travelling brats were just that stealthy. 

For the past few months she has been trying to keep an eye on Mikey from afar. As well as subtly question Shinichiro. Yet, she didn't find any clues. 

Shinichiro must have seen Takemichi that day, however, he didn't spill anything about his brother having a new friend. 

Did Mikey even introduce Takemichi to his family when they went back? Or did they conspire in secrecy? 

Shinichiro won't give a single encounter with a random kid much importance, thinking it was just someone who admired his brother. After all even at a young age Mikey was charismatic enough to have kids try to befriend him.

It made her question. Did they come back at all?

If they didn't she would be able to predict their actions, which were quite questionable. However, if they did she wouldn't have to worry about the problematic decisions made, after all they won't make the same mistake twice, right?

At the end, she decided that it was useless to waste time on such matters, if they came back then it would just make her job much more easier.

And she knew that eventually, their paths would cross, after all they would have the same goal as her. 

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Soon, time passed and it was the year 1999. 

The year when Izana would meet both Kakucho and Shinichiro. 

Also the year where Haruchiyo would get a makeover.Unless, of course it would be Mikey who gets wheelchair bound.

The outcome of the relatively same incident is quite different. However, the victim of the tragedy the would suffer regardless.

Karma has been sticking close to Shinichiro these days. Wakasa and Benkei have made sure to remind him everyday about how he was trying to covet her attention. Although, the teen in question was clueless as to why the red head was always around him these days.

Karma had already made the decision long ago that the canon could go jump off a cliff. So, she is waiting for a perfect opportunity to stop a tragedy right at it's root. Thankfully, she didn't have to wait too long.

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“Seriously, Aka-chan why do you keep following me?” Asked a concerned Shinichiro. His concern wasn't about the red head's mental health but it was about his own safety. He was getting quite creeped out about feeling watched where ever he went.

“You're not keeping records of my daily routine to kill me effectively are you?” He nervously chuckled, playing it off as a joke, yet deep inside he was legitimately scared.

“Don't worry, if I wanted you gone you wouldn't be standing here right now.” She smiled up at the baffled teen.

“That doesn't soothe my worries at all.” He muttered wondering if he needed to assign Wakasa and Benkei as his bodyguards.

They continued walking until something caught his eye. He stopped in front of a toy shop, spotting an aeroplane model inside on display.

The red head looked at what made him stop and her heart beat picked up it's pace.

‘This is it.’ She thought.

“Why did you stop?” She asked, feigning ignorance.

“Oh, nothing, just thinking I should get that for Manjiro. Kids his age would enjoy playing with toys like that. Not like I could ask you, as your definition of enjoyment involves beating kids up.” He said shaking his head.

“Ouch, I’m offended. Besides I beat up bullies, brother Shin, bullies. Not kids. There's a difference, besides I don't injured them too much.” she scoffed.

Shinichiro chuckled, and moved towards the store door only to be stopped by the young Akabane.

“Huh, what is it?” He asked.

“Don't get that, I was given a similar model as a gift. It was a pain to assemble and later on it broke easily too. Looking at the box I can tell it's quality isn't that great either.” She said in a calm and convincing tone as if she was an expert in distinguishing the cheap items from the top quality ones, which she was.

“Oh?” Shinichiro looked at the display again tilting his head. “Really?” He questioned.

“Are you doubting me?” She raised an eyebrow, glaring.

“N-no!” he stuttered at the sudden glare targeted towards him.

“That's what I thought.” She said. “It's better if you just get him something to eat, isn't it? What did you say he liked again?” 

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“I'm home! Hey guys guess what I brought!”

Shinichiro exclaimed as he entered the house.

Sano Manjiro, who was waiting for his brother was startled after hearing what his brother had said.

‘It was today wasn't it?’ He thought, taking a deep breath.

However, contrary to his expectations, Shinichiro handed him a bag filled with his favourite treats. Takoyaki and Dorayaki.

Shinichiro also handed Emma another bag, filled with different sweets. Emma grinned and made a quick escape to her room before Mikey decides to rob her sweets after eating his, like last time.

“Huh?” Mikey stared at the bag that was handed to him.

“Hey, what's wrong that's the first time I've seen you not jumping in excitement at the sight of sweets.” Shinichiro asked in concern, furrowing his brows. 

“I was just surprised is all! It's been a while since you brought me sweets!” Mikey gave a fake smile and ran to his room.

“Didn't I bring chocolates just last week?” Shinichiro sweat dropped.

Mikey closed the door to his room, intently glaring at the bag. He opened it, taking out a dorayaki and biting it.

He sat on his bed, chewing. 

"What changed?" He wondered with a dark look.

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