A Born Protector

Chapter 4: Getting to Know Each Other Isn't as Fun as It Sound!

Previously;

"So, now that I think about it, I never did get your name. After all I'm bad at remembering names."

She tries to put on a smile, trying to hide this nervous feeling that's setting in her belly.

"Oh uhhh. I-it's Ken. My name is Takakura Ken."

Just on cue, the space ship exploded behind her as Mamoru look at the scene in disbelief that the actor that was loved greatly by Momo and was always the criteria she used to finding a man comparable to his caliber...this person shares the same name as said actor and once more...Mamoru only had this to say.

"What the heck?"

Now we move to the present.

"No way! I refused to believe you!"

Momo shouted out. Her cheeks continue to be flushed upon the revealed of the Occult-kun's true name. The teen now name Takakura Ken was confused by this sudden development. Mamoru who was still standing nearby only rubbed the back of his head in exasperation once more.

"And things just got complicated..."

Ken however decided to further emphasize his point.

"I don't get what you mean, Miss. Ayase but my name really is Takakura Ken."

She was suddenly rolling on the ground in agony as if her whole reality was a lie while also cupping both hands to her ears.

"Kyahhh! Stoooop it! I don't want to hear it anymore!"

Both Mamoru and Ken sweat dropped at seeing her reaction. Mamoru then face Ken and hold out his hand for a handshake.

"My sister can be a bit much sometime but I can say it's nice knowing your name now, Takakura."

Ken look surprised at how welcoming the other twin was but decided to accept the kind gesture.

"I'll be under your care then, Mr. Ayase."

Both boys clapped their hands in a firm but friendly handshake but the moment was ruin when Momo suddenly stood up and pointed a finger at Ken.

"Alright, I'm laying down some rules before we all start getting mushy out here!"

Mamoru look blankly at Momo and noticing the stare only wilted Momo's resolved before she hardens it and look at Ken.

"Your name is off limit especially around me. And I meant it."

Mamoru only sigh and continue walking while Ken follow along. Momo was quick to go after both of them.

"Get it? So instead of calling you by that name...why not just call you 'Okarun'? Since you like the occults and all?"

Ken could only twitch at that.

"Okarun? But that's not even...Fine. Okarun it is."

While the two teens were busy talking with one another, Mamoru who was leisurely walking with both his hands behind his head look up to the dark sky and notice the sun was starting to rise on the horizon.

"This sight alone never gets old."

Mamoru had a small smile on his face when he witnessed as the light slowly shine across the neighborhood, covering the once gloomy street with shimmering light. Momo and Ken also stopped to look at the scene before them and began to appreciate the view as well.

"Man, can't believe how much I missed this."

Momo said with a hint of nostalgia to her tone. It made Mamoru gave her a side glance with a hint of sadness to it as well. There was a time where the two of them would snuck out from their grandmother's house to watch this scenery and it was always a wondrous moment for them before everything change on that fateful night.