She's My Anbu

18: I Found One For You !

Kakashi was at her place eating this time.

Mai sips the soup " ah ~~ I love soup ~ warms me up. If you get a girlfriend , you can have soup everyday. I have friends ~ "

Kakashi: I have friends.

Mai : you don't have friends. Everyone is just kakashi-san is so reliable. Kakashi-san what should I do next ? Only Gai and maybe asuma and maybe... Tenzo is your friend.

Kakashi: don't like any of them ?

Mai : asuma has a thing for kurenai. It's so obvious. Maybe I will help give a push some time ~~ hehe... Hey ! I'm talking about you !

Kakashi: I don't have time.

Mai ; make time. What kind do you like ? I will you find one ~ I am good at finding the right people.

Kakashi: you want to change your job ? Not be an anbu anymore. Be a matchmaker

Mai ; hmph. I helped 2 couples find their partner. They're still lovey dovey till now. I'm good !

Kakashi laughed " is that your retirement job ?"

Mai ; I only offer my services to my good friends. Hurry up. What kind of girl do you like ?

Kakashi: not sure. Never thought I can be able to have one. I do so many dangerous things. What if I can't come home one day. She will keep crying , won't she ?

Mai ; ooi ! You promised me didn't you ?

Kakashi: haha. Too late to regret now ?

Mai ; no refunds of promises!! Hmm... *Grins* I know what type you like.

Kakashi sighed " don't go off harming other girls. "

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Mai ; Kakashi ~ I found it !

Kakashi: what did you find ?

Mai : hehe. Surprise. It's sitting in the restaurant over there.

Kakashi: huh ? It ?

Mai pulled him along and pushed him into the restaurant " heh heh. This is Rangiku."

Rangiku : that's my first name. We just met. Mai.

" it's ok. You can tell him all about later ~ " mai pushes him down to sit on the chair " Rangiku is an ex shinobi. She got hurt in a mission and now opens this restaurant. She has the best gyoza recipe."

Kakashi sweatdrops" it's all about food for you. "

" Enjoy !" And she leaves.

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Mai was giggling while squatting on the rooftop.

Tenzo ; Mai senpai. You've been watching for 15 minutes

Mai: that's Kakashi. He returned to the restaurant third time already. He he he.

Tenzo ; I've never seen you more excited than a mission.

Mai ; hehe. Returning is a good sign. Three times means he remembers her. I'm such a good matcher ! Hehe. Shall give asuma and kurenai a push next ~

Tenzo ; you're always doing these kind of things. You should find one for yourself instead.

Mai shrugs " I love missions too much. No one will want to have me . I'm not home. Tenzo ~ should I find one for you ?"

Tenzo sweatdrops " we're supposed to report back. Come on."
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Kakashi: hi.

Rangiku: hey. Back from another mission?

Kakashi: Hai. It's convenient your restaurant is so near the gate.

Rangiku ; arigatou. That's why I chose this location. Here for more servings of gyoza ?

Kaka : the best gyoza mai said. I guess she's not wrong.

Rangiku ; A matsuri (festival) is coming up.

Kakashi: so I've heard. You want to go ?

Rangiku: you'll be able to get an off on that day ?

Kakashi: sandaime works us hard , but I could ask.

Rangiku: let's stop playing the game. Kakashi.

Kakashi: eh ?

Rangiku: this is the seventh time you've come to my store.

Kakashi: I think so.

Rangiku: what do you think of my store ?

Kakashi: huh ? Comfy. I like that I get to be invisible a little here. No one really disturbs me and just drinks their own.

Rangiku points to that corner " your favourite corner."

Kakashi: haha. Hai. It is.

Rangiku: eating and drinking and reading silently. Kakashi. Mai said you want to find a home.

Kakashi: she sees people sharply.

Rangiku ; and I told her, I like people with their stories. That's why I opened this restaurant. I can't go on missions anymore, but I can hear of them.

Kakashi: I see why she set us up.

Rangiku : but I think... You already have one. Home.

Kakashi: I stay alone.

Rangiku brings up the boxes " you always takeaway so many gyoza or other food. "

Kakashi: I did something... Didn't I...

Rangiku: it's ok. It's surprising and interesting for me. The reliable kakashi-san can also be blur. You're always so busy you don't look inwards.

Kakashi: then could you enlighten me ?

Rangiku; Mai made us good friends. I like your stories but we both don't worry or like each other in that way. You wouldn't have to takeaway anything if you just came for me.

Kakashi: Rangiku... Gomen...

Rangiku : it's ok. I also didn't know. It's not a man with stories that I like. Stories are just a hobby of mine. That damn Mai...

Kakashi: why ?

Flashback ~

Mai : Rangiku ~ I know you like a man with stories. How about I set you up with one ?

Rangiku: there's no one like that. They always repeat the same few ones. Sorrow or to show off.

Mai ; I know someone though. Who will come often and tell you many stories if you just chat him up.

Rangiku: really?

Mai ; hmm... He wants a home. I'm sure you can give him one. You're homely ~ you make me feel homely ~

Rangiku: but ?

Mai drinks the sake " I'm not sure if it will go so well. You seem to want something else too... I will set it up ! Maybe it will be ok ! "

End ~

Kakashi and Rangiku both laughed together.

Kakashi: I can still come over ?

Rangiku: of course. You're my very good friend. I will reserve that seat for you, as long as you bring stories.

Kakashi: alright. Agreed.