𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐋 • 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘬𝘦. 𝘬 𝘹 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳

CHAP. 5

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DAISUKE WAS STRESSED.

Stressed was to say the least. He felt crushed to hear your hatred towards him. Well, you already had seemed to hate him... a lot... but hearing something directly from you... made him feel hurt, to an extent.

However, Daisuke did not feel hurt. Daisuke was not supposed to feel hurt. She was just a girl. He could get anything he wanted, with a snap of his fingers and a pile of money at the ready. He could do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, as long as he had the money.

So why was it so hard to gain you... through his riches?

He had noticed that you hadn't come into the office today. The prevailing thought, 'was it my fault?' jumped to his mind, and he plumped into his office chair (at the police department), deep in thought.

" Sorry I'm late, " He saw you rush into the office, holding a box of jumbled papers, " Um... I had... other things to do. " He assumed that you were doing your overwhelming, daily stack of paperwork from Naichō's headquarters, but a part of him doubted that. He seemed to doubt every single thing today, feeling a little pressured, and overall... stressed.

" Yo yo, ( y/n ). " Haru punched your arm jokingly, smile upon his face. You couldn't help but grin, punching Haru back with all of your might, leaving him to curse loudly and rub his arm in pain. " Hey! That hurt!! "

Daisuke watched as the scene unfolded, once again, lost in his own thoughts. There were doubts, fears, almost terror - but he wouldn't let that show on his face. He would-

" Daisuke-san! " Oh, he was being called. " Daisuke-san! " He walked over to the voice calling him, glancing at you as he passed by, feeling an exemplary amount of doubt and terror. Although, he didn't really feel scared (or, he would've liked to think so). His eyes lingered on you for a moment, before– " Daisuke-san! "

Right, he was being called. He internally hoped it wasn't too obvious that he was hurt over your extravagant choice of words, how he longed to apologise for hid actions. But, you would obviously not give him the chance to even speak with you.

" I would like you to go on a trip, to Hong Kong. " He already had forgotten the name of the 'head of the office', furrowing his eyebrows as if he was trying to remember who he was, " You seem to have the funds for that trip. I would prefer it if you would take Investigator Kato with you. " Daisuke nodded, listening to the man drill on about safety precautions and other necessary concerns.

" Will... " Daisuke paused to take a quick look at you, who was currently chatting to the pink haired coloured woman, " Will ( y/n ) come along? She is... partnered up with Investigator Kato, after all. "

" We think it's best for her to not go along, "  The man (who Daisuke now just recalled his name as Kiyomizu) tapped his glasses, smiling politely at Daisuke, " She... needs to stay here for her other job. "

He wanted to feel emotionless.

He hid the tiny amount of disappointment he had within him, closing his eyes to prevent showing his widened pupils, afraid someone would notice. " Alright. " He spoke, turning around to walk back to his desk, " I understand. But... she's an important role one in the team we have produced.

" You guys... are a TEAM?? " A foreign voice called out, and Daisuke turned to look at the person speaking, noticing his... odd blonde hair, eyes sparkling with an unexplainable excitement, " That's so cool~! "

A simple nod. He didn't have time for this.

" Isn't it better to work in teams, anyway? " Another foreign voice. Daisuke glimpsed at the speaker, and decided to walk away. But, before he could do so, the sleek figure with dark, purply-brown hair placed a hand on his shoulder, preventing him from moving, " Kanbe. I would like to talk to you. "

" Where's the respect? " He asked, though he didn't really care either way.

" None needed, we're acquaintances, aren't we, Kanbe-chan. " Daisuke almost gagged, but stopped himself.

" Of course. " And they left the office.

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" Wah... " You let out a groan of sorrow and exhaustion, " I'm so tired... when can we go home, Haru? " Haru stared at you with an odd face.

" I thought girls loved shopping, "

" Get out of here with that stereotype! I've been overloaded with so much work from the office... "

" The office? "

" I MEAN. " Panicky waving of the arms,
" THE PERSON WHO SENT ME HERE. YEAH! "

Haru nodded slowly, grabbing a bag of candy, but you stopped him, tutting him, as if he was a child.

" Why are you buying candy? I though we were here to buy... " Your eyes darted around the room, and you leaned in close to his ear, whispering the single word.

Haru's face flushed with a vibrant red, and he sighed, pinching his nose and looking to the ground, " Yeah.. uh... I'm hungry... and... please don't tell anyone about this. "

" Whatever you say, cross-dresser~! "

" I- SHH- I'M NOT- IT'S FOR THE- " You giggled at him, smacking him lightly on the back, allowing him to purchase his choice of candy. You continued to move, enjoying the conversation until-

" OW! FUCK THAT'S HOT, " You screeched at the coffee spilled onto your precious white shirt, " OW, SHIT! "

" Oh my gosh! " A woman of black hair, blue eyes, and a slender figure placed her hands on her cheek in shock, " I'm so sorry. " She quickly handed you some napkins, helping you (somewhat) clean the coffee stain.

" It... it's okay. Uhm, it would be nice to... get changed or something. " You shrugged, and she smiled, tilting her head lightly, in a 'cute' way. You stared at her for a few minutes, taking in her appearance, realising that: 1. She was pretty hot. 2. SHE WAS PRETTY HOT? Her general appearance reminded you of someone, but you couldn't place it.

" How about we eat dinner at my place? " She proposed, smile still upon her face, showing her perfect, white teeth, " I'm Suzue. "

" I'm ( y/n ). " You smiled back at her. Oh, wait, you were forgetting Haru. " This is Kato- "

" I know. " Her smile grew wider (which sorta freaked you out, but, she still looked pretty). " How about you and me go for dinner? Kato-kun can go home, instead. "

Haru nodded silently, " I'll... go... " He awkwardly shuffled away, leaving you confused. Was Haru ever this submissive-?

" Great! Let's go, I can drive you. " You were about to protest, but she grabbed your hand, dragging you along with her.

" This can't be too bad.. " You mumbled, checking your watch, " The ounces of paperwork can wait til later. Time for an all-nighter, baby! "

And you silently accepted your fate, free food and a small escape from work couldn't be too bad, right?

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