Shadowside Hidden Secrets

Chapter 14

The Truth Will Set You Free

It was a new day at the agency.Everyone was waiting for Jibanyan to speak,with Usapyon accompanying her.No one could come up with the words to start a conversation,especially after the recent events that happened.
"Jibanyan,are you alright?"Natsume spoke up.
She finally responded,but with her real Lightside voice,"My parents made me come here......."
"You didn't have to come."Touma stated.
Jibanyan sighed,"It's fine.Since you guys know the truth,everything should be ok......right?"
She looked down at the ground,avoiding all eye contact.Usapyon took notice and decided to speak up for her.
"You told the truth. Does it make you make feel better?" Usapyon asked.
Jibanyan mumbled,"I guess......."
"You're still the same Jibanyan that we know.Nothing's going to change that."Natsume said,with a smile.
Jibanyan looked back at everyone,"I hope so........I'm just......afraid that you guys will judge me......."
"Well.......this will take time to get used to,but......you're still our friend."Akinori exclaimed.
"Sometimes,changes turn out for the better."Touma added.
Keisuke replied,nervously,"Yeah.......even I'm willing to adjust to this."
Jibanyan was silent for sometime.Everyone wondered if she was still upset with her situation.
"If it makes you feel better,I think it's cool that we have another girl who can kick butt."Akinori suggested.
"Yeah,I'm glad there's another girl around.You'll have so much fun hanging out with Natsume and I."Ayame cheered.
Jibanyan laughed weakly,"Heh......thanks you guys."
"See,they still accept you for the way you are."Usapyon grinned.
Akinori chimed in,"Of course,we never judge our friends.No matter who they are."
"As an agency,no one gets left behind."Touma said.
Natsume had a thought,"If you're not busy,you could hang with me and Ayame this weekend."
"I would like it." Jibanyan was starting to feel better about herself.

Later, Jibanyan and Usapyon made their leave from the agency.Micchy finally arrived,noticing the two.
"Where are you going?"Micchy questioned.
Usapyon said,"Leaving."
"You missed everything.We got better things to do." Jibanyan replied.
After they left,Micchy stood there in confusion.Then he turned to Natsume with concern.
"Uh..........did Jibanyan sound like a woman or was I imagining things?"Micchy sweated.
"No,it's not you."Natsume said,unamused.
Micchy was worried for his own sanity,"What did I miss?!"
"Let us explain everything."Touma spoke.
After awhile of explaining Jibanyan's true identity and situation,Micchy was still dumbfounded.
"Ok........I'm still confused."Micchy scratched his head.
"You'll figure it out."Akinori shrugged.
Micchy said proudly,"But,it means that I'm the only man here with sexy muscles!"
"There's Usapyon....."Keisuke interrupted him.
"Crap! I forgot!"Micchy panicked and spoke,"But......the cat isn't the macho man she wanted us to think she was!"
Natsume face palmed,"She's still stronger than you Micchy......."
"So? If you don't count Usapyon,I am the most victorious guy here!"Micchy bragged.
"He'll never learn."Akinori sighed in disbelief.
"I actually agree with you."Natsume said in unison.
Later that night,Jibanyan and Usapyon were back home with Junior.They were cuddled up on the couch,enjoying their time together.
"I'm happy that you told them that you're a girl mommy!"Junior smiled.
"I'm actually glad too.I feel better than I ever have."Jibanyan petted him.
Usapyon replied,"At least we can be a family in public now."
"It'll still be awkward though......"Jibanyan said softly.
Usapyon wrapped his arm around her,"It takes time to get used to things.It'll be worth it."
"You're right.I love you so much." Jibanyan started to purr against Usapyon.
He petted her on the head,"And I love you."
Usapyon kissed Jibanyan on the cheek.
"Ew,gross! Are you gonna do that all the time?"Junior groaned in disgust.
Usapyon shrugged,"Not anytime soon......at least in public."
"You said it." Jibanyan agreed.

A few days passed and everything seemed fine.Keita finally got a day off from work and decided to stay at home.The house felt empty with his wife and kids gone.Keita was on the couch,watching tv.He heard a noise,but thought it was his imagination.Then he almost jumped out of his seat to see Jibanyan in front of him.
"Jibanyan,you suprised me! What are you doing here?"Keita exclaimed.
"I kinda got bored and ever since I told my secret to everyone.....well......they've been smothering me with a lot of support." Jibanyan sighed.
Keita replied,"Isn't that a good thing?"
"Yeah,but......I had to get away for awhile and maybe I wanted to hang with you." Jibanyan shrugged.
"Alright,sit next to me and we can talk."Keita suggested.
Jibanyan got on the couch,but to Keita's surprise,she curled up on his lap.
"What are you doing?"Keita felt a bit awkward.
Jibanyan responded,"I dunno.I thought this would feel nostalgic,like old times."
"Well......it does bring back memories.I remember when you always fell asleep on my lap."Keita smirked.
"Yeah......good times." Jibanyan replied.
"Whisper came here a few days ago and followed me around.We caught up with some things."Keita added.
"Sounds like something dad would do."Jibanyan said.
Keita teased,as he started to pet her,"Remember when you wanted to be petted?"
"Sure."Jibanyan yawned.
Keita laughed,"You're quiet,aren't you?"
He paused and looked down at Jibanyan,who was sleeping.
"Hey....you can't sleep there!"Keita panicked.
He shook Jibanyan,but she didn't wake up.
"Jibanyan!"Keita shook her again,but still no response.
Keita sighed,"Sis......"
He gave up and sat back,wondering what to do.
"I'll get her up after while.Maybe I should sleep too....."Keita dozed off and fell asleep.