Guest room
Fushimi called Munakata.
He wasn't suspicious of anything. I told him that this was about a matter that was reopened. I didn't say anything about her daughter's safety.
Hang in there, Saruhiko.
Don't address me so casually, Captain.
I just feel so proud for you to take such mission.
Yeah, thanks for me shifting in monitoring. That bastard escaped.
Fushimi heard a knock. He ended the call and opened the door. Aki was carrying a futon and a blanket. Fushimi helped her and fixed it inside. "I hope you'd be comfortable. Tell me if there's anything you'd be needing", Aki forced a smile. "This is far better than the dorm house", Fushimi clicked his tongue. "The dorm house, I heard from Akiyama-san that you're all gathered in there", Aki said out od excitement. "Yeah. That place is so noisy", Fushimi said with a bored tone and set up his laptop. "You'd be working, I'll be going out then", Aki bowed and left.
He doesn't look like the rest of the Scepter. He's quite younger. He's just like 2 years older than her.
Akihabara 's Room
She can still hear some sounds coming from Fushimi's room. She's convinced that the man is still working. She couldn't contain it and went to the kitchen to prepare tea.
Guest room
Fushimi heard a knock and opened it. He saw Aki holding a tea set and some cookies. "You don't have to..", Fushimi sighed. "Fushimi-san, I know you're hard working but it's already 2 in the morning. You should take good care of your body", Aki gulped as she adviced.
"I would sleep only if I could", Fushimi reached unto the tray and entered the room. He opened the door widely. "Are you expecting me to have these tea alone?", Fushimi said with a poker face. Aki nodded and entered the room as well.
What does he mean he would sleep if he could? Does he have insomnia?
Aki looked at his skin and it looked pale. "Fushimi-san, are you taking any meds?", Aki randomly asked. "Your being a med student is kicking in?", Fushimi chuckled. Aki found it adorable. "Are you going to perform a check up on me?", Fushimi made himself vulnerable. "I'm not... Well, I don't have much knowledge", Aki felt embarrassed. "Be confident on yourself", Fushimi sipped through his cup and felt relaxed.
They both remained silent for quite sometime. "I'll sleep now so you can also sleep", Fushimi assured.
University
Medicine department
"It will be an uproar if Scepter 4 is working under National Police or the other way around. They were built independently from each other. Since the National Police are prideful of their qualifications, it'll be difficult for them to work hand in hand with bunch of those who were hand picked by some random person who rose from nowhere", Aki heard someone commenting behind them.
"Whatever. If you think about it, it was the Scepter 4 who's always on the side of justice", Riko defended. They had some quarrel on the back while Aki just read some articles about the Scepter 4. Their arguments aren't illogical. For a random mysterious man to appear and claim a position in the government is quite difficult to handle. Some of the police worked their whole life to get such ranks.
"How about you, Aki. What's your stance?", Riko asked. "My father's a police... That's why", Aki nervously laugh. "Geez. If you meet some of them, then you're thoughts would change", Riko nodded in agreement to her own words.
Police Office
"You forgot your umbrella, its going to rain tonight", Aki pushed it to Nobu. "I won't be coming home tonight. I hope you'd be taking care of Fushimi-san", Nobu smiled. "What? Is he your child now?", Aki sighed and saw how much Nobu is fond of the guy.
She walked away and met the group in blue uniform headed to the office. "Akiyama-san. Do we really have to report to them?", Domyouji whined. "We still need to respect them", Akiyama smiled and flicked his forehead. Aki paused and wait if Akiyama would notice her. "Oh, Ishikawa-san. You're here as well", Akiyama noticed. The group looked at each other. They circled around Akihabara and nodded together. "You're the one who's always pestering Akiyama?", Domyouji pointed his finger at her. Aki steppes back and bumped on Kamo. "That's not good. Females should be Conservative and reserved", he said in a fatherly tone. "You are beautiful and you don't have to go to such extent", Fuse raised his eyeglasses. "Also, there's ton of men. I know Akiyama is one in a million but you can let go of him now", Enomoto sighed. Aki was all flustered with what they said. Akiyama slapped their head. "You're mistaken, Ishikawa-san isn't the one you think she is", Akiyama scolded them. They were all ashamed and apologized to Aki. "Then, who is she?", Domyouji asked. "Shes... She's a good friend of mine", Akiyama smiled. Aki's heart melt and she felt her knees weakening.
"As your punishment, you can go and report it on your own", Akiyama crossed his arm. They all nodded and followed right away.
"Are you also their higher up?", Aki asked. "Nope. Fushimi-kun is our leader but he's on a different mission right now. I was tasked to take over", Akiyama answered. "Though, they're in a better stance if Fushimi-kun is their leader", Akiyama said with a sad tone. "I think... I think they like you so much. They're willing to protect you and also follow you", Aki stuttered. "Thank you, Ishikawa-san. Now that I was able to punish them, shall we go and hit the ramen house? I haven't took my lunch because of the busy schedule. Those guys will be fine", Akiyama stretched.
Ramen House
They ordered and sat next to the window. "When I was a child, this was just a small stall", Akiyama informed. "I see",Aki nodded. "You're not from here, aren't you?", Akiyama asked. "Yeah",Aki nodded. Is she weird or did she say something different?
"You're polite and well-mannered. You docile and easy to talk to. Plus, you're brave", Akiyama praised. Aki felt blood rushing on her cheeks. "I'm from Miyagi", Aki informed. Akiyama nodded and started to eat the noodles. "I never been outside the city. My mother got sick and so, we don't know how much she has so I never left her side. Father was always busy with his work. He's got to take care of three children on his own. For a father who did everything for us, I couldn't bear to leave him. That's why I stayed here", Akiyama freely said.
Aki was curious why he's blabbering too much secrets to her. Aki cleared her throat because of the spices in the noodles. "Oh, did I scare you? It's just that today marks my mother's death. Sorry for opening out of the blue", Akiyama apologised. "It's alright. I also want to know more about Akiyama-san", Aki smiled. She realised what she said and face palmed. "You're a nice person, Ishikawa-san", Akiyama smiled.
"How about Ishikawa-san? What brought you here in Tokyo?", Akiyama asked. "Well, my father was promoted so we need to move here. I was also accepted in Tokyo Uni as a med student", Aki answered. "That means you're really intelligent, Ishikawa-san", Akiyama's praises are so warm for the heart. It doesn't sound like he's lying.
Fushimi passed by and saw the two having a friendly conversation. Munakata called him.
Fushimi, how is your end?
It's alright. Ishikawa doesn't seem so curious. Plus, I was able to hack the system of the National Police.
If you get caught, I'd be on your side. Remember that.
I won't be. That's why you can save your speech for the others.
Chapter end.
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Last of Her Kind
FanfictionI came from the countryside. Father was promoted so we need to move into the city. At the same time, I was able to pass an entrance examination for medical school. I thought I was prepared from the culture shock but I wasn't. Tokyo was far different...
