Shadowside Hidden Secrets

Chapter 15

A Happy Ending

The next day,Keita and Inaho followed Natsume and Keisuke to the agency.Everyone was surprised to see Natsume and Keisuke's parents.They had to explain about their past experience with the Yokai Watch and how they got their memories back.It was strange to see human adults,aside from Akinori's grandmother,at the agency itself.The explanation went on for awhile and everyone finally understood their situation.
"So......Enma gave you the ability to see Yokai again?"Touma questioned.
Keita nodded,"Of course.He wouldn't give us watches,but he said it was due to them being so limited and he would hate to intrude on our lives."
"I'll admit it's kind of weird for Natsume and Keisuke's parents being here,but maybe we can get more help with our cases."Akinori said.
Keita replied,"If we have time,we'll definitely consider it."
"It's so nice that a whole family can see Yokai!"Ayame cheered.
Inaho laughed,"Yeah,it'll take awhile to get used to seeing our old friends again,but we're glad that we can communicate with Yokai once more."
"Speaking of which,where's Jibanyan and Usapyon?"Keita asked.
Whisper spoke up,"I had to get Fubuki to bring them here.Jibanyan was being stubborn and wouldn't listen to Usapyon.She usually only listens to her mother."
"Of course."Natsume chuckled.
Micchy interrupted,"I'm honored to meet Natsume's wonderful parents."
"Um.....thank you?"Inaho responded,in an awkward tone.
"It's my duty to protect her from harm's way and I'll make sure that she's safe!"Micchy said proudly.
Keita whispered to Natsume,"What's up with him?"
"Nothing.......he's always like this."Natsume whispered back.
Touma asked,"What will you guys do now,since you can communicate with Yokai again?"
"We'll help you with your cases when we have time."Inaho stated.
"And we're going to try to contact as many of our old friends as we can." Keita added.
Ayame smiled,"That sounds great!"
"It looks like everything's working out!"Akinori said with glee.
Keita remembered that he had to make up with Jibanyan and the others.
"Not everything." Keita mumbled.
"What is it?"Whisper asked,being concerned.

"I have a question for you.Are you still holding a grudge against Inaho and I?"Keita questioned,nervously.
"For what?"Whisper was puzzled.
"We abandoned you for years........I'm wondering if you're still upset with us." Keita replied in a sad tone.
Whisper placed his hand on Keita's shoulder,"Keita,when you both left,I was a little depressed,but it didn't stop me from moving on from the past.I might've held a grudge at first,but I eventually forgot it all and let it go.When we reunited,I wasn't angry or disappointed.I was overjoyed.I'm not holding a grudge against you guys.I swear on it."
"I hope so."Keita sighed.
"I'm thrilled that the whole gang is getting back together."Whisper cheered.
Inaho replied,"I'm glad too! It feels so right!"
"I'm happy that you guys made up,but......why did you ask that?"Natsume questioned,wanting to know.
"We just wanted to make sure......after what happened last night."Inaho responded.
"Oh.......you still have to make up with Usapyon and Jibanyan,right?"Keisuke suggested.
Keita was regretting this,"Yes,but I'm afraid it'll be more difficult......"
"If Whisper's wife had to drag them here,then I bet will be."Akinori crossed his arms.
"Akinori......."Touma face palmed.
Ayame replied,"Maybe it'll turn out good in the end."
"Yeah.....we can only hope....."Keita whispered to himself.
Later on,a sudden knock was heard.Natsume opened the door to see Fubuki with Jibanyan and Usapyon,on cue.Junior was with them as well.
"I brought them here."Fubuki announced.
"That's good."Inaho said,with a soft smile.
Junior went to Keita and Inaho,"What are Natsume and Keisuke's parents doing here?"
"To make up with your parents."Keita responded in doubt.
Junior looked at his parents,"Mommy,daddy,what did you guys do?"
Jibanyan gave Fubuki an angry look,"Mom,I thought you said we weren't doing this!"
"Sorry dear,but you need to make up."Fubuki said with worry.
"Make up for what?"Usapyon asked in confusion.
Inaho replied,"We just want to know if you guys still have a grudge against us,after leaving you all these years......"

Jibanyan tried to run away,but was held by Fubuki,"No! No! I'm not doing this!"
"She's so stubborn......"Keita mumbled.
Usapyon slightly chuckled,"Why would hold a grudge against you? I might've held one a long time ago,but......you guys came back and I'm pretty satisfied."
"Huh......I thought you would be the one to hold a grudge,but I'm happy that you're ok with this."Inaho was relieved.
Touma butted in,"That still leaves one question,does Jibanyan still hold a grudge against you?"
"Well.......do you?"Akinori asked.
Everyone stared at Jibanyan,as Fubuki placed her back on the ground.Jibanyan didn't know what to do.She wanted to forgive them,but something prevented her to do so.She didn't want anyone to know about her past life,as she thought it would ruin her current reputation.Nothing changed after revealing her identity,but if they found out she was soft,would they laugh at her? Jibanyan didn't want to set her childish nature and her true emotions free.She was being pressured as everyone stared her down,awaiting her response.She wanted to cry,but how long ago has it been since she got emotional in front of a lot of people? If she cried,she was afraid that they would think she was pathetic.All she wanted was to make up with her old friends and hug it out,but was she really going to let herself be seen as weak? She made her decision.
"You left me......"Jibanyan grumbled.
"But.....that's not a good reason to hold a grudge against us."Keita responded.
"I was alone......"Jibanyan mumbled.
Whisper chimed in,"You had us and Usapyon,"
"Then you left me." Jibanyan spoke in a low tone.
Fubuki sighed,"No,you left us.Don't you remember?"
"You never bothered looking for me." Jibanyan replied.
"We tried looking for you,but you were difficult to find." Whisper shrugged.
Usapyon added,"I also searched for you,but I had no luck....."
"I guess I'm glad you guys found me......but I'm still holding a grudge against them."Jibanyan glared at Keita and Inaho.
Natsume groaned with agony,"She doesn't give up,does she?"
"Jibanyan.......please forgive us."Keita was saddened by this.