Nimo knocked onto their hotel door. Kurama opens up " nimo-san. "

Nimo: hey.

Kurama: looking for arina ?

Nimo: looking for you, actually.

Kurama opens the door bigger and lets him in . Nimo enters and proceeds to the couch. He takes a seat " where's Arina ? "

Kurama: she went to get some ingredients for her ointment. The ointment she brought was finished already.

Nimo : ointment ?

Kurama : special ointment.

Nimo : suite room. That mamoru sure is willing to pay the money.

Kurama: we did tell him to downgrade it. We didn't need so much space.

Nimo ; he's a good kid. Doing well to, in this city.

Kurama walks to the glass window and looks to the lights scenery outside. The tall buildings and the roads that wraps around the buildings " I'm actually quite impressed. This place turned into quite a civilisation in a short time."

Nimo: hirou has a lot of contribution in that. This place is coming together a lot like we envisioned. A place of business. We're thinking of getting a name for this city. Instead of just, Dierai's territory or Dierai's city.

Kurama laughed " you should get a nicer name."

Nimo : anyways ... I presume you know about the shiori clan ?

Kurama ; the organisation that recruits scientists. What about it ?

Nimo ; they want in on this city. A building built for their organisation. They want to like have a branch.

Kurama: you don't like that idea ?

Nimo: Research branch only. That was my condition. But they're being kind of pushy saying that we don't have a proper medical care center. They want a grip on that too.

Kurama: a hospital you mean?

Nimo: that.

Kurama: are you suggesting Arina to operate one ? She's not that good to be able to take care of so many patients at once.

Nimo : well... She's a doctor. I thought maybe she could scout out staff to build one. She could be the director of the hospital. But... I know the deciding factor for her, to stay or not, is you.

Kurama: .... That's a big question you're dumping on me.

Nimo : she's the best doctor I know. I know she'll build one hospital just like the clinic you guys have in the mundane world. Not a hospital that works like a research center.

Kurama: you make it sound like you actually care about yokais getting hurt.

Nimo : I do. To a certain extent. I just don't want shiori to have leverage over my city.

Kurama: you know, if you ask us to build one, I would be the one being the director right ? Arina always doesn't like administrative stuff.

Nimo: I know. You build one, it's yours. We'll fund you to build one but the hospital is yours. How's that ?

Kurama: you guys sure calculated all the benefits huh.

Nimo; so it's a yes ?

Kurama: I've to think about it. Discuss this with Arina.

Nimo : great. See ya.

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Arina enters the cafe and goes to the table where mamoru was seating. She sits down " oh... That smells so nice."

Mamoru ; rabbit apple fruit tea. I know you like stuff like that. I got a teapot

Arina pours herself a cup and drinks a sip " super sweet and a little sour and bitter tea taste ! " Mamoru places a paper bag on the table " here. I bought a bag of the tea leaves for you. "

Arina : nice .

Mamoru ; so ? Where did you want to go next ?

Arina : arigatou. Being my tour guide for the day.

Mamoru ; you're my mother. I couldn't have you lost in the city I work in. It's embarrassing.

Arina: is there a pharmacy where I can buy ingredients from ?

Mamoru : well... There's a place that sell even super rare ingredients. It's inside an alley.

Arina : oh. Let's go.
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They exited a narrow alley and enters to another space of the city. An evidently different part of the city. So different from the rest of the city.
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Arina walked into pharmacy " erm... Is there anyone ? "  Mamoru followed behind " hello ?"

Arina ; I'm a customer!!

Just then five arrows shot out from the dark. It penetrates her through her torso. She starts to fall backwards a little .

" Mama !!! " Mamoru grabbed onto her from behind and starts to drag her out of the store. Arrows continue to fly towards them. She raises her arm to block the arrows. It penetrates through her arms. He manages to drag her out of the store and away from the door. " Mama. Daijobu?!!"

Arina : run...

" Tsk. We're leaving. " Mamoru draws a seal circle below their feet and they teleports.
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They teleport to in front of someone's apartment. He knocks on the door hurriedly. The door opens, Laemi's eyes widens " mamoru. What happened ?!"

Mamoru carried Arina in his arms and walked into her apartment " lend me your bed. " He goes into her room and places Arina down.

Arina : mamoru...

Mamoru : don't worry. I'll go call for help. Wait for me. Don't take those arrows out yourself !!!

He closes the door as he leaves the room. He draws a seal circle on the floor and he summons a yokai.

" Hai . Mamoru-sama. "

Mamoru : Hayarin. You're the fastest yokai I have. Go and find the yokai who stays at Sky Hotel. Room 1003. His name is Kurama. Give him the address to come here. Say Arina is hurt.

Hayarin : hai.

Mamoru throws him a vial of red liquid. Hayarin catches it.

Mamoru : go to where kazoku is. Tell her Arina is hurt. Poisoned.

" Hai. " And Hayarin leaves out of the window.

Laemi : .... who is she ? I've never seen you so worried and anxious...

Mamoru : room 1003. Doesn't that already tell you ?

Laemi : I don't know...

Mamoru smirked " oh right... Well... Who do you think she is ?"

Laemi ; a very important client ?

Mamoru: oh please. I don't care if they die.

Laemi's face dulls " then... A girl you have a crush on... ? "

Mamoru laughed " oh. Kawaii. Then how about the male yokai ?"

Laemi : brother?

Mamoru laughed again " I guess that makes sense in a way. "

Laemi : it's not funny. I lent my bed to a girl who might become your future wife. I'm supposed to hate her.

Mamoru : hate her ? Why? Did you think yourself more than an affair?

Laemi turned away " I'm buying coffee. " She proceeds to the door. That's when she heard him sliding a door. She turns around and sees him sliding a cupboard door.

Laemi : ooi !!! What are you doing ?

Mamoru ; let's see~ what's this~~ coffee cups. Do you have a habit or recycling? ~

Laemi pushed him away " go away !!" She blushed and closes the cupboard door hard " not your business..."

Mamoru: it's a talent I have I guess. I find out what people like to hide.

Laemi : it's just coffee cups. I've nothing to hide .

Mamoru : I see. How about I help you throw them away then ?

Laemi: no !!! Don't touch them !! It's none of your business.

Mamoru ruffles her hair " dumb dumb. "

The door bell rings. Mamoru opens " father."

Kurama: where's your mama ?

Mamoru ; in the room. I've asked my subordinate to get kazoku-nee.

Kurama goes into the room.

Laemi: father... Nee ... That means ...

Mamoru laughed again " dumb dumb. Did you not see their faces after you helped them book the room?  I upgraded the rooms, but I didn't think you weren't concerned at all. "

Laemi ; it's not like... I'm your anything... I have other stuff to do.

Mamoru: Laemi. I told you their my parents. I did wanted you to know and be curious about it. If not I would have just told you their names.

Laemi : I don't know what you want.

Kurama comes out of the room " mamoru. "

Mamoru ; hai.

Kurama : I got the arrows out and treated her poisons. I bandaged her as well. Tell kazoku it's fine. She doesn't have to come.

Mamoru: I got it. Is she fine ?

Kurama : don't worry. She'll be. We won't be disturbing you guys. I'll bring her back.

Mamoru takes out his phone and makes a call " At Laemi's. Back to Sky Hotel. " And he puts down the call " I called for a ride."

Kurama: um. Do you know who did it ?

Mamoru ; no. We just escaped. But I'll look into it.

Kurama: got it. Tell me when you find something

Mamoru : of course.

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Hayarin : is kazoku in ?

Ayato ; kazoku !!

Kazoku comes out " hai ? Yokai. What do you want ? "

Hayarin : well. It's about Arina.

Kazoku: mama.

Hayarin picks up his phone as it rings " hai. Hai. Gomen. There's nothing now. "

Kazoku: what do you mean ?!! Explain properly !! That's my mama you're talking about!!

Hayarin: she was hurt. But she's healed now.

Kazoku relieved a breath " I got it. Wait. Who sent you ?"

Hayarin ; mamoru-sama.

Kazoku: well. You're free to go.

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Kurama carries Arina in his arms " mamoru. We're leaving. "

Mamoru : need any painkillers ? I'll go buy.

Arina : no need. Your Papa can make some for me.

Kurama: don't worry. I'll take care of her. Let's go.

Arina : um...