Fate through the viewfinder - Arc 1 - CH 15 Akihabara
Disclaimer: The original VF story and Characters belong to Yamane Ayano Sensei.
WARNING: This is a fanfic for the boys love manga Finder no Hyouteki (Finder Series) which includes lemon and romance between men. So if its not your thing. Please don't read.
Main Pairing: Takaba Akihito & Asami Ryuuichi
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He stood in an open field, looking as far as his eyes could see. A strong gust of wind blew past him, his arms went up to shield his eyes. Once passed, he let his arms fall to his side as he slowly opened his eyes.
Two young men stood in front, facing away from him. They seemed familiar, he reached out to the one on the left, wanting to see his face when he heard the right one speak.
"That's the wrong one, Asami."
He turned to him who was now facing his way and immediatly recognized him.
"Takaba Akihito?"
"I'm sad. You never choose me. Could it be you want him more?"
"...No."
"Then next time. Choose me."
The scenery changed, he is now in a gallery, paintings and photographs line the wall. He walks through its maze like corridors until he reaches a door. His hand reaches for the nob and turns it.
"Don't open it."
Just before swinging the door open, he stops and looks at the boy next to him. A young child.
"Who are you?"
"Don't open the door. You don't need to know whats behind it. Hasn't anyone ever told you? There are things better left unknown."
"Why is a child like you telling me what to do."
"But, you're a child too."
He looks down at himself and notices his small hands and feet, how close he is too the ground, how his hand could barely reach the door nob.
"So I am."
But the child was gone.
He lets go of the door nob mystefied. The door opens slowly on its own, inviting him in, he walked into the dark room. When he reached the center, a spot light lightens up an area behind him. He turned and finds the same boy looking up at a photograph.
"I told you not to come in."
"Who are you?"
The boy looked to him with a sad expression before disappearing.
"Wait!"
He goes to where the boy stood, the paining was a memory. It was taken in a gallery, a young man stood in front of a photograph, looking up at it with tears streaming down his cheeks. Another older man stood a few meters away from him, watching him in awe.
"This is."
All went dark again.
He now stood in a sunflower field, the sun high above him with no clouds in between. He faced forward and sees a forkpath, a young boy stood on each path. Both boys looking away from him. He begins to walk down the right path when a voice behinds him stops him.
"You don't realise it, do you."
He turned around to find a young girl with hazel eyes looking up at him.
"What don't you realize?"
Her emotionless expression changed to one of pain.
"Don't search for him anymore. Don't try to find out. Don't open old wounds."
"Who-"
Anger suddenly filled her eyes as she remembered something.
"Its time to go. Asami-san, can I leave him in your care? Please, protect him. He has already suffered enough."
"Wait-"
He reached out to hold onto her but he was too late, she was gone. He turned back around, the two boys were also gone. The sunflowers began to shine brightly until everything turned white.
In front of him was an envelope. He picked it up and turned it around. The initials A.S. were hand written on the lower corner. He opened the envelope and found a gold chain with an Asagao (Japanese morning glory) flower embedded in crystal.
"Beautiful."
He looked up and sees himself as a child standing in front of him.
"Yes it is."
"Looks like you've forgotten."
"What?"
The child gave him a sad smile as he slowly began to disappear.
"Wait!"
He reached out to the still emptiness of nothing.
Asami woke up sweating. This dream was different then the usual ones. He didn't understand but he couldn't erase the fact that there was more to it.
Who was that girl? It was the first time I'd seen her. And why was Takaba in my dreams. Takaba. I wonder how he's doing.
As he calmed down, the memories of his dream slowly dissipated. He got up from his bed to take a shower. Letting the cold water cool his sweating body as it slowly became warm. His thoughts floated to the child boy in his dream or what was left of his memory of him.
He seemed familiar but he could't quite put his finger on it. It made him uneasy. He decided to put his thoughts on the side for now and prepare for the long day ahead of him.
"Mr. Asami! I cannot express my excitement for today! My son had told me much about this Akihabara place. It sounded like an interesting place."
"Oh, its interesting that's for sure. There is nothing else like it in the world. That I assure you."
"Ho. I can't wait."
"As your flight is tomorrow morning, we will be having dinner with Feilong tonight."
"Ooh, I can even meet the infamous Baishe leader. I cannot express how worthwhile this trip has been. I have you to thank. You have my utmost appreciation."
"Your words are too kind Mr. Kim. I have only done what is expected."
"Hahaha, that's why I like you."
"Asami-sama, we have arrived." Suoh opened the limo door, letting both gentlemen out on a side street near Akihabara. Asami wore a pair of black sneakers, navy jeans and a white V t-shirt. He was prepared to enter the warzone that was Akihabara. Having been warned, also wore sneakers and jeans, deciding to go with a dark purple polo shirt.
"We will need to walk from here. The roads are a bit crowded."
"Well, it is the weekend so it is to be expected. Shall we gentlemen."
They walked through the small streets of Tokyo until it opened up onto the main Akihabara street. Stores lined up the street, people in cosplay took over the main street to attract visitors. Anime and manga posters were plastered everywhere, floor, walls, ceilings and windows. Everywhere you looked screamed Otaku Heaven.
Asami grinned as Mr. Kim's mouth hanged open at the sight in front of them.
"Wh-a, w-ha, what is this!? Amazing! There are people everywhere, huge posters and television screens, and mascots? It feels like I've entered into a different realm. WOW! Now I know why my son demanded I visit. Its fabulous."
"Hahaha. I'm glad you like it. What would you like to do first?"
"Hmmm... I would like to shop for my son first, so I can get it out of the way."
"Very well. Lead the way Kirishima."
"Aki-niisama? Are you okay?"
" Has he been like this for long?"
"Since early in the morning. I heard a sound, when I came to check he was sweating so much. Will he be okay? Takato-niisan?"
"Of course. He is probably just having a bad dream. Shall we go make breakfast, I bought some things before I came."
"...okay." Aozora wiped the new sweat from Akihito's forehead before heading out of the room, following behind Takato.
"Kou said he is almost here, he wanted to see how you were doing. Are you sure they didn't do anything bad to you?"
"No they didn't. The only thing they did was give me something that made me really tired. But thanks to that I feel very energized and well rested."
"I see. Thank goodness. I don't know what we would have done without you. Aki entrusted you to us, and yet we couldn't do anything. I'm sorry Aozora-chan."
"Aaoozorraaaa!" Kou ran up to her, squeezing her in a bear hug.
"Ahhh Kou-n-"
"Kou! Loosen up, you're suffocating the poor girl."
"Ah. Sorry Sora-chan, I- I was just so worried. They took you right in front of us and there was nothing I could do. It scared me."
Aozora took a few large breaths to fuel her lungs. She looked at him with a worried expression.
"Kou-nii, are you okay? you got injured because of me."
"Huh? No, no. I'm fine. Really."
"But. The bandages."
"...Its not serious Aozora. His injuries are minor. Don't worry, we got him fully checked up yesterday. He will be fully recovered in a weeks time."
"Really?"
"Really. Now. Lets make breakfast before Akihito wakes up."
"Oh! That reminds me, I got a surprise!"
"A surprise? What is it Kou-nii, Tell us, tell us!"
"Hehe." He takes out four tickets to a famous restaurant. "I won four tickets to Meri Meri Maid Cafe in Akihabara!"
"Me-ri me-ri maid ca-fe? What's that?"
"No way. You did not. Show me that!" Takato grabbed the tickets staring at their majesticness and reading the name he could only dream of 'Meri Meri Maid Cafe four full course meals for our Masters. We await your visit.' "This. This. This. Must be a dream. Pinch me, pinch me! OW!"
"You told me to pinch you."
"Not that hard! Wait. That means... Its not a dream! Aozora! Its decided, Today were going to go to Akihabara. Its basically an anime city. Then were going to have dinner at Meri Meri maid cafe. its a cafe where all the waitresses cosplay into maid outfits. its a really cute and famous place."
"Ooooh. Sounds like fun! I can't wait. But... What about Aki-niisama. He looked sick... we can't leave him alone..."
"Right.."
"I'm alright, we can go." They all looked to the bedroom door to find Akihito standing in the doorway. Aozora ran to him, giving him a tight hug. It was the first time she worried so much. She wasn't sure what this feeling was but she knew she didn't like him being sick.
"Aki! You're up. How you feeling?"
"You can sleep some more if you need to."
"How can anyone sleep with you guys being so loud."
"Are...you okay now?"
"I am Aozora, sorry for worrying you. I just had a bad dream. That's all."
"A bad dream?"
"Yes... one I haven't had for a very long time. It feels eerie. But anyway. Did I hear someone say Meri Meri Maid Cafe?"
"Takato got a four full course meal coupon. Four!"
"Well then. This is no time to be sleeping. lets have breakfast and head out. Now that Aozora has a bit more freedom, lets celebrate with a visit to. The. most. Infamous. . Japan. Akihabara!"
Kirishima couldn't comprehend what was happening. He had been standing guard outside a small manga store with Suoh waiting for their boss and Mr. Kim to return. It was relatively quiet. People skipping it for the larger stores. But the moment it hit noon, everything changed. Crowds were swarming the streets and group after group entered the small shop. The more they tried to push their way in, the further away he and Suoh got pushed. The crowed carried them further and further away from the manga shop. After pushing forward without any luck, they gave up and settled to calling him. After four rings, it got answered.
"Hello?"
"...who is this?"
"Ah. Sorry, I found this phone on the ground and picked it up when I heard it ring. Are you its owner."
"No, but I'm an acquaintance of the owner. Could you tell me your location so I can come pick it up."
"Of course. I'm on level 2 of the mega-mall. I will be waiting by the washrooms."
"Alright. I will be there soon. Thank you."
Mega-mall ? Whats Asami's phone doing there? Wasn't he at the manga shop?"
They began to make their way to the mega-mall while calling Mr. Kim.
"Hello!"
"Mr. Kim, it seems we got separated from you guys. Are you with Asami-sama?"
"Ah Mr. Kirishima, We were together until a moment ago, he stepped out to take a phone call but hasn't returned. I tried looking for him, but the crowd is overwhelming."
"Let's meet up first, where are you now?"
"I believe its called the me-ga mall."
"When did you guys get to the mega-mall, when did you leave the manga shop?"
"We got pushed out by the wave of people so Mr. Asami suggested we head here for now.
"I see. I understand. Lets meet on the second floor cafe for now. We will see you soon."
"Understood, see you soon."
Kei is going to kill me... I can't believe I dropped my phone. I am never going to hear the end of his nagging. It would be best to find the phone but...
Asami stood at the entrance of the mega-mall, people crowded the place inside and out. Finding a phone in this crowd was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Impossible. I'm not even sure I dropped it here... And I don't know where Mr. Kim disapeared to. Now...what to do. I could ask to borrow someones phone and call Kei. Maybe not.
He walked along the street, trying to find a less crowded area to think. He was glad he wore casual clothes today. It made moving in the crowd much more manageable.
He was about to turn into an alleyway that led to the limousine when blonde hair caught his attention. Sitting on a bench was a young girl he recognized.
Well now, this is a surprise.
"What are you doing here alone young one?"
The girl looked straight ahead, watching the crowd.
"I'm waiting for my father"
"Did he go somewhere?"
"I was with him but then we passed by a large crowd, when I looked back he was gone."
Aozora looked up to the man she was talking to.
"Ah. Most handsome man."
"What?"
"You're Mr. Handsome Gold."
"Fufufu. I see. What a compliment."
"Hehehe."
"Gold-ojiisan, can you help me look for my father. I was worried about going alone so I stayed here But... He doesn't know to look for me here."
"I wouldn't mind, but is it okay to go with a stranger, and...?"
"Are you strange Gold-ojiisan?"
"str...?...no...and I'm not an ojiisan."
"Then, Gold-oniisan."
"Better... Shall we go then?"
"Hai."
Aozora and Asami walked hand in hand through the crowd, making sure to stay on the side where it was a bit less condensed.
"Gold-oniisan, do you watch anime?"
"Anime? I only watched a little when I was younger."
"Then, then what did you watch? I Recently learned of it. Its amazing."
"Lets see. I watched one piece, an amazing never ending adventure. Made me think about travelling the seas for a bit."
"Hahaha. That one is still going on. I only started it but I hear it has over 700 episodes. Amazing."
"I watched one called detective Conan too, the mysteries in it were really impressive. Especially the locked room ones."
"I'm watching that one too, do you think I would be able to be a junior detective?"
"I'm sure you would."
"My father said the same thing. He said I could be anything if I put my mind to it."
"Do you like your father?"
Aozora held Asami's hand tighter, as if she was scared saying it out loud would jinx it.
"I do. He is kind and thoughtful. He saved me, gave me a home and a life. I owe so much to him that I won't be able to ever repay him. I..I want to stay with him."
"I see..."
"Gold-oniisan, I don't know why, but its easy to talk to you."
"Its usually that way. Talking to strangers is easier than talking to those close to you."
"I see. I learn something new today."
"So, what brings you to Akihabara?"
"Kou-nii got a cafe coupon."
"Sounds like fun"
"Yes! I think so at least..."
"Hahaha"
"Your laughter is..."
"Hmm?"
"Beautiful."
"For a child, you have a way with words and compliments."
"...but its the truth."
"Is your father beautiful?"
"My father? Yes he is! The third most that I've met."
"Third?"
"You're number one! And another ojiisan I met is number two."
"Really now."
"Hehehe."
"Would you like some ice cream? You can eat it while we look for your father."
"No...that's alright. Father said not to accept things from anyone."
"I see, so I'm not a stranger but an anyone."
"Ah...umm...no..."
"Then I'm going to have one, so can you join me? I don't like eating alone and this way I'm not simply giving you something."
"...is that how it works?"
"it is."
"I guess that would be alright. What flavor do you like?"
"Me? Its been awhile, but I prefer dark chocolate. The other ones are too sweet."
"I like strawberry, my father loves the sweet ones. He would even get caramel on top."
"I know."
"Huh?"
"Ah. No, I mean, I thought you would like strawberry, it suits you."
"Oh. Hehehe."
"Hold on for a sec."
Aozora waited as Asami went up to the window to order two ice creams.
He's in normal clothes today, he was handsome in what he wore before but now...he's even more. Aki-niisama would look good beside him. They should be friends...Mayb-
"Here you go. one strawberry ice cream."
"Wow! Its so big, thank you Gold-oniisan."
"It's my pleasure. It's gotten less crowded now, it should be easier to spot him."
"The lunch rush-hour passed."
"You really do know a lot."
"My father said that in Japan it gets really busy three times a day. In the morning when people go to work, at lunch time and in the evening when they go home."
"That is accurate. Seems like he teaches you a lot."
"Heheh. He's amazing. You should meet him, I think you guys would be good friends."
"Friends...is it. Let's walk back to the main entrance, maybe we missed them with the crowd."
"Ya!"
"Ah, watch out, your ice cream is melting on the side!"
"Eh? Ah, oh no!"
"Quick lick it, no, not like that, on the side like this."
lick
"Oh."
lick
"Hahaha, you got some on your nose."
"Hehehe, you did to!"
"Hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Gold-oniisan, you're different than I imagined. And more handsome than last time."
"Last time?"
"I saw you in nice back clothes when I went on a date with my father a few days ago."
"Ho... Did your father see me too?"
"No, he was buying tickets."
"I see. I'm surprised you remembered me."
"Its because you're handsome. I don't remember who, but when I was younger, a handsome oniisan helped me out. He was really kind. That's why I really like handsome men. They are very nice to me and help me. Like father and you.
"I see...it sounds like you've had a though life."
"...Its okay, because I got to meet father and everyone else."
"you're a strong girl. You already finished your ice cream? Do you want another one?"
"You did too, no thank you, father doesn't like me eating too much sweets before having lunch."
"Is that so. That's ironic."
"Ah! There he is! By the fountain. Kou-nii and Takato-niisan are with him too!
"So it seems."
"Do you want to meet him? I want to introduce you."
"No, not now, next time."
"Will there be a next time?"
"We were fated to meet here, I'm sure were fated to meet again."
"...That's true. Gold-oniisan, thank you very much for today, For helping me find daddy and also for telling me stories and talking to me."
"Likewise, it was an enjoyable time."
I hope we meet again soon!"
"I do too, Aozora-chan."
She gave him a thankful smile and ran towards where Akihito was standing. Turning back to see his silhouette walking away.
Hmm? Did I, tell him my name?
Akihito was panicking, they had walked back the way they came multiple times, they had checked every shop on the way with no luck. Aozora was gone.
They now stood by a large fountain hoping Aozora would come to see it and find them.
"Where could she have gone?"
"Calm down Aki, I'm sure we will find her soon."
"But, but what if she got taken?"
"..."
The three boys were speechless, they couldn't deny the possibility.
"I told her to stay put if we lost her, but if we couldn't find her, then the crowd must have brought her somewhere further."
"Should we keep going? We could make an anouncement or..."
"No. she's a smart girl, if we didn't find her by now then she would start looking for us. We should stay put."
"Aozora..."
"Aki-niisama!"
The boys turn around to find Aozora running to them and jump into Akihito's arms.
"Aozora!" He held her tight in his arms, feeling the reality of her existence. He never wanted to lose her again.
"Sora-chan, where have you been?"
"Welcome back Aozora, I knew you would come to find us."
"Kou-nii, Takato-niisan, I'm back!"
"But, how did you find us?"
Akihito looked at her with a proud and worried look.
"Was it difficult? Looking for us all alone? Were you scared?"
She gave him a gentle smile that made him feel better and slightly shaked her head."
"No, I wasn't alone. Gold-niisan helped me."
The three boys looked at each other.
"Gold...niisan?"
"Aozora! You shouldn't go along with strangers."
"He's not a stranger, I saw him before. And..."
"and?"
"He...reminded me of the...sun."
"The sun?"
"Mhm...He's warm and kind and handsome. Someone you can trust and rely on. That's why..."
"Its alright now Aozora. Since you safely came back to us. Please don't go with other strangers next time, okay? Even if they are handsome and kind."
"Hai! niisama."
"Now that we found Aozora, let's head to the cafe."
Asami and Co. are seated in a large booth at the back of the most popular cafe in Akihabara, meri meri maid cafe.
Asami looked around the cafe, waitresses were wearing different styles of maid outfits serving each customer as if they were their masters.
"I must remind you Asami-sama, let us know before you go somewhere else, and if you lose you phone then call us right away from another phone, not after an hour! and at the very least, stay in one location, don't wander around."
Nagging mother hen Kei.
"And don't go thinking I'm a nagging mother, how else are we supposed to protect you."
"Are you an esper, that's exactly what I was thinking."
"Asami-sama, how long do you think I've known you. reading your mind is my job. So. What will you do next time?"
"Hai, hai, hai. I will message you before moving locations, stay in one location if separated and use someones phone to call you right away. Mother."
"Good."
"Hahaha, let it go Kirishima, he learned his lesson, you already nagged him for an hour on the street."
"Mr. Suoh is right, I am also at fault for losing him, so let's leave it at that and enjoy our lunch."
"...fine, as long as he understood to not worry us so much. Asam-"
"Welcome to Meri Meri Maid Cafe masters. How would you like to be serviced?"
The four gentlemen looked up at the maid who came to serve on them. Asami noted the careful attention taken with their maid outfit, assuring her expression, speech and movements were flawlessly part of the role-play.
He didn't mind this play, for a moment, he imagined his wild kitten in a maid cosplay, servicing him with the pouting expression that he so very much enjoyed seeing.
"We are still deciding, could you get us your best wine for now."
"Of course goshuujin-sama"
Asami looked at the menu, once his decision was made he went back to observing the cafe while he waited for the others to decide.
He noticed a family of four at a table a few meters from them. The parents were asking the two children which desserts they would like. The youngest, a young girl had chosen ice cream. He was reminded of Aozora, she had trusted him, a stranger to help her find Akihito.
Was she brave or simply foolish, trusting strangers is dangerous for little girls. And gold-niisan... a cute nickname she gave me. Its a shame I didn't talk with Akihito, no, its better this way. I shouldn't ruin their time together.
"Mr. Asami, did you see anything interesting?"
"Hmm? Not really, why do you ask?"
"You were grinning, I thought something had caught your interest."
Grinning? I was? Hahaha, that pair really gets to me."
"Ah. I was just admiring the cafe, the maid cosplay is very alluring."
"Yes, I agree, its wonderful! Oh!"
"What...?"
Asami turned to where Mr. Kim was looking to see what had caught his attention. At the entrance of the cafe stood four young people, two he recognized only through photographs and the other he knew very well. He could't stop the amusement and other feelings from swelling up as his grin widened.
He was about to get up when Mr. Kim acted first.
"Blue Angel!" stood up and quickly headed to the entrance.
Asami watched as the situation became stranger by the second.
Akihito couldn't believe the line up, they had been waiting for an hour and only just reached the entrance. A waiter with a cute pink maid outfit came up to them with an apologetic smile.
"I'm terribly sorry for the long wait, there is still a half-hour wait, please take a seat on the bench by the window and we will call you when a table opens up."
There was just no getting mad at the cute maid. They expected a wait, but this was long.
"Aki-niisama, we still have to wait?"
Aozora got tired by standing in the sun for the last hour, Akihito could see her energy had greatly diminished.
"Just a little longer Aozora, But now we can sit inside while we wait."
He took her hand and was about to head to the bench when a voice reached his ears.
"Blue Angel!, Mr. Takaba!"
Rushing to reach them was the handsome man they had met at the gallery a few days ago. Surprise and disbelief was an understatement for the way they felt.
"Mr. Kim, correct? I...can't believe this, meeting you here of all places."
"Hahaha, me neither, I don't know why but I am so happy! It must be fate. And these two gentlemen are?"
"My name is Takato, its a pleasure to meet you Mr. Kim, Akihito has told us of your meeting."
"Kou, thank you for your kindness the other day."
"They are my close friends."
"The pleasure is all mine, do you guys have a table yet?"
"No...not yet, but we should get one soon."
"I see, it is very busy. Ah! I Know. Please join us at our table."
"Oh no, we couldn't."
"No, but I insist. I fly back tomorrow morning and I would very much like to talk to you and little Miss blue angel here."
"But..."
"Aki-niisama, I too would like to talk to kind-ojiisan."
"...Oh alright, it must be fate after all. Thank you for your kind offer Mr. Kim."
"Wonderful! I'm sure my companions won't mind. Let us go."
Holding Aozora's hand, Akihito followed Mr. Kim through the crowded tables as he headed to the back of the cafe. Kou and Takato close behind him.
He didn't know what it was, but there was something about Mr. Kim that reminded him of something, something that felt familiar. But he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Is this really a good idea? He did say he was with companions and its not like were alone either, with Takato and Kou. But Aozora seemed like she liked him and wanted to talk to him. Well I do too but... And there is something about him, as if he has a familiar air around him... What is it about him? He doesn't seem like a bad person. no, he feels more...more like... ASAMI.
Sitting at the table in front of him was the man who haunts his dreams at night and his daydreams in daylight. Asami sat looking at him with a very amused expression.
Shit.
Now he realized, Mr. Kim had the same air around him as Asami did. He froze. Panic evident in his hazel eyes.
"Mr. Kim, who are these young individuals? Acquaintances of yours?"
Asami was amused, very very amused. He looked from Akihito who was still in shock to Aozora who was pleasantly surprised.
"My acquaintances, they are the ones I met at the gallery the other day. Mr. Takaba and this" He brought the attention to Aozora. "And this is Blue Angel, remember I told you about her."
"So she was the one you were talking about. I see. But were already acquainted aren't we Aozora-chan?"
Asami felt daggers coming from Akihito's stare which he gracefully ignored as he kept his eyes on the girl in front of him."
"Of course. Gold-niisan. This must be fate. For us to meet again and for you to be friends with Kind-ojiisan."
"Kind...ojiisan? Hahaha, your nicknames are amazing as usual. It must indeed be fate." He faced the three young men who stood awkwardly behind Aozora, not able to fully comprehend what was happening. "Please have a seat, join us for lunch."
Kirishima couldn't believe the situation that had unfolded in front of him. Eight people, one would never imagine in the same room together, sat around a dinner table in the most famous maid cafe in Akihabara eating omurice with cute hearts on them. That alone was unbelievable, seeing his boss, a very serious man eating omurice while surrounded by cute maids and wearing casual clothes... That would be more than enough to make his weird day. But no. there was so much more. Mr. Kim was a strange one, he and Suoh would normally sit at a table nearby when Asami was with work relations. However Mr. Kim strongly insisted we all sit together. It gave them more to be entertained by, so they didn't mind. But who would have thought he was acquainted with Akihito Takaba? And for that Takaba to visit Akihabara at the same time as them and for them to come to meri meri maid cafe, a very expensive place, while they were there. And not to mention, for Mr. Kim to see them and invite them over.
Unbelievable.
On top of that, when had Asami met the young Aozora? They talked as if they were friends...
And the cherry on top, Asami is pretending not to know Takaba, they keep staring glances to each other, but the way they are acting is more than eerie.
Kirishima didn't know whether to cry or laugh at the situation. The glances he kept getting from Suoh told him he was feeling the same way.
Takaba was speechless. Forget the fact that Mr. Kim who he had met by chance only a few days ago was acquainted with Asami and that they were close enough to come to a maid cafe together. But here he was, the eight of them together at a maid cafe, and playing along with Asami not knowing him in front of two who clearly knew the truth.
Damn. Asami was sexy.
He almost wanted to lick his lips at the sight in front of him. Asami wore casual clothing, jeans and a t-shirt that hugged his solid body perfectly, showcasing his abs, toned muscular body and just enough chest hair with the v-neck. If Asami was prestige in a suit. Then he was sexy in casual jean wear.
Holding back his drool, Takaba got out of his trans just in time to answer his question.
"Thank you, we will gladly accept your kind hospitality. I understand you are the one who helped my daughter earlier today, Mr. Gold..-san. I would like to express my thanks."
"No need, I was simply helping out a young lost girl find her father... Takaba-san. And who are these young gentlemen behind you?"
As if you don't know.
"These are my friends."
"umm..My name is Kou, Its a pleasure to make your aquaintance g-ol..d-san?"
"Ah, excuse my delay, I got quite taken in by my nickname, its Asami."
"Takato. Asami-san, Mr. Kim, thank you for your kind offer. And the two behind you thank you as well."
"Suoh."
"Kiroshima." adjusting his glasses.
They all stood as they stared at each other for a few moments.
"That's great! Now that we've all become acquainted, shall we sit and eat!"
"That's a wonderful idea Kind-oniisan."
The four took their seats. Takaba couldn't escape getting the seat across from Asami.
As they all sat around the large table looking at the menu, Takaba used every ounce of energy to ignore Asami's staring eyes as he made his choice and helped Aozora make hers. A waitress in a blue maid outfit came to take their order.
"Masters, are you ready to order?"
"Yes please." Takaba answered first."Could we get two omurice specials."
"Of course, and you sir?" Attention was brought to Asami who had his eyes glued to Takaba, his serious expression changed to one of amusement as he ordered
"I will have the same thing." His eyes locked with Takaba's and as if they were having a conversation, their expression changed to understanding.
Asami was amused. Amused and strangely annoyed. He liked the fact that he had met his wild kitten by chance. He enjoyed speaking and walking with Aozora-chan earlier in the day. But for some unknown reason, he didn't like the scenery in front of him. That his kittens attention was taken by someone else. The way he spoke gently to her, he worried for her, helped her with the menu. Nothing sat well with him. Especially not the way he avoided his eyes.
He wanted his kittens attention, and his attention he would get.
He crossed the table with his long legs until he found another pair of legs under the table. Gently playing with the lower hem of his pants, moving up towards his thighs till he found what he was looking for.
"Ah!"
All seven individuals looked at him in surprise.
"Are you okay Takaba-san? Asami asked first."
Takaba kicked Asami's leg away from him and closed his legs.
"I-I'm fine, was just surprised by something."
When everyone's attention went elsewhere, he sent daggers to Asami.
Finally looking at me, how I missed those Hazel eyes.
"Your omurice is ready." The maid placed each set of omurice on the table and drew a heart on them with ketchup. "Please enjoy your lunch Masters." She gave them a deep bow and left.
As they began to eat their omurice, Asami continued playing with Takaba under the table.
"So Mr. Takaba, where's your wife? Did she not come with you today?"
Cough-Cough-Cough
"Sorry, I don't have a wife, Aozora is my adopted child."
"Ah. I'm so sorry, how silly of me. She resembles you in many ways so I thought... Well, I guess that doesn't matter, you are both a good match."
"Thank you, that is a great compliment."
They ate the remainder of their lunch with pleasant chattering.
"If you will please excuse me, I need to use the men's room."
A minute after Takaba excused himself. Asami got up.
"If you will excuse me, I need to make a phone call."
Takaba couldn't take it anymore, he had spent the last hour trying to eat, chat and avoid Asami's advances from under the table with great failure. As he was washing his hands, he heard the only voice he didn't want to hear at that moment.
"Fancy seeing you here, kitten."
"I'm not your kitten. And what game are you playing? Meeting Aozora by chance and helping her out. You think I believe that that was by chance, what are you scheming Asami."
"You may not believe me, but meeting her really was by chance. and meeting you here is also by chance."
"So, you just decided to visit Akihabara today, you?"
"Its for business."
"...with Mr. Kim?"
"Yes."
"I..see."
"Akihito."
Akihito looks up at Asami, his face became flushed as he saw lust in his eyes. Asami took a step closer, until they could feel their breath on each other.
"Akihito, I want you."
Asami stared into Akihito's eyes, waiting for his response. He wanted it to be mutual, for him to feel the same way he was. Takaba hesitated for a moment, thinking about where he was and who he was with, it kept him in reality, grounded.
"Not here. Not now Asami, they, they're waitin-"
Asami kissed him, devouring his breath. After a short minute, he broke it up. "This will have to do then." And leaving behind a disheveled Takaba, he went back to the table.
"Asami-sama, we were discussing visiting the mega-mall before heading back, they currently have events taking place."
"That sounds fine, we still have time before our meeting so why not."
Suoh was speechless. The maid cafe was one thing. But how going together to the mall developed into this, he did not know. Somehow along the way of going from shop to shop and stopping by different events. Everyone had split off into smaller groups. From what he gathered, Kei stayed back along with Takato-san at the technology event, Mr. Kim went ahead with Aozora to the kids event after getting an okay from Takaba. Takaba went shopping in the anime shop, Asami-sama disappeared again, this time sending a text saying he will be roaming around the mall. and here he was at an arcade playing against Kou-san. It was not something he imagined would happen, but he was not about to lose against some kid.
"Ready for round 2 Suoh-san?"
"Of course, i'm always ready to win."
"...I will win this time!"
"You can try kid."
Asami roamed around the mall after being sure to text Kei and Kazumi. He found himself heading back towards the anime shop where he found Akihito in deep thought about which Anime to choose.
Probably in deep thought about which to buy for Aozora.
"I suggest Card Captor Sakura, its more for young girls."
Akihito looked up surprised to hear an anime title come out of Asami's mouth more than the fact that he was standing there.
"That's...not a bad idea." He found the title and proceeded to purchase it. "Weren't you with Suoh-san and Kou?"
"I wanted to have tea with you, its rare we go out together."
"A date...?"
"If you will."
"I wouldn't mind."
"Great."
They headed to the cafe on the top floor, sitting by the window that overlooked Akihabara.
"You look good in casual clothes."
"Captivated by me are we."
"Why do I even bother complimenting you."
"How have you been?
Takaba looked at Asami, surprised at the question. Was Asami worried about him? Was that a concerned expression he saw? He didn't know how to respond.
"Asami... What are we?"
"What do you mean what?"
"I mean...what am I to you? I don't even know what you are to me. We're not friends since we have sex, we're not sex friends or worse if we worry about each other, were not lovers if we know nothing of each others life, if we're living in different worlds. so. then. what are we?
"Do we have to define it?"
"I don't know."
Asami could see the distress, the worry that went through his kitten. and he hated that there was nothing he could say to sooth his thoughts away.
"One day."
"What?"
"One day, we will define it. But not today. Can you wait until then?
Until I have the words to say to you.
"I'll wait." Takaba looked away from him, he felt his face redden, he couldn't believe he asked that. but knowing there would be a one day was enough for now. "W-what are you doing here anyway?
"I told you, for business."
"ya but, who comes to Akihabara for business?"
"hahah true, but business is not only about work, its also about entertaining."
"Is-that-so."
"Takaba, what's your favorite colour?"
"Eh?" He looked up to see amusement back in Asami's eyes. "G-green."
"Hmm...the colour of plants. What's your favorite food?
"sushi."
"cute. favorite thing to capture in your viewfinder?
"You."
"..."
That sure took him off guard, serves you right. Well, its not completely untrue. Since you're my prize in my viewfinder. "Now its my turn. Whats your favorite colour?"
"heh, black."
"that's a shade."
shrug
"What's your favorite place?"
"Home."
"favorite food?"
"You."
"Why do I even bother. How many siblings do you have?"
"That's a very personal question. I hav-"
ring ring* ring*
"Excuse me"
Asami:"Hello"
Feilong:"Asami, I'm here!"
Asami:"You're early."
Feilong:"Haven't you heard the early bird gets the worm?"
Asami:"...that's only when a worm is involved."
Feilong:"So how long till you arrive?"
Asami:"I will be there within the hour."
Feilong:"Understood. And how's Akihabara? Should I go there instead?"
Asami:"No. and I'm not going to ask how you know that. I'm leaving now."
Feilong:"That's too bad. Will look forward to hear all about it. See you soon!"
"Takaba, looks like we will need to continue our date another time."
"Looks like it, another business meeting?"
"...ya"
"Bye Asami."
As Asami watched Takaba walk away, the only thoughts he had were on how to keep his kitten next to him without exposing him to his world.
If that were even a possibility.
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Chapter List:
Arc 1:
CHAPTER 01
CHAPTER 02
CHAPTER 03
CHAPTER 04
CHAPTER 05
CHAPTER 06
CHAPTER 07
CHAPTER 08
CHAPTER 09
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17