"Hatori-san," someone called out to the man in a suit with a white lab coat on top. 

"Yes. What is it?" He asked the maid who was holding the phone in her hands. 

"Akito-san is on the phone for you." 

"Ah, thank you." He took the phone from the maid's hands and held it up to his ears. 

"Yes, this is Hatori." 

"Hatori." 

"Yes." 

"Get your stuff ready, we're going over, it's today." 

"Okay. Who else is going?" 

"Kyo and Hatsuharu. They told me that they wanted to go and see what it was like." 

"Okay, I understand. I'll meet you at the place in 30 minutes." 

"Okay." And just like that the line on the other end went dead, resulting in Hatori putting the phone down. 

"Uchiyama, get the car ready. Kawano, get some of the guns and knives ready along with the holsters. Where's Yamagata?" Hatori ordered the others who quickly went to his attention the moment he set the phone down. 

"I'm here I'm here, no need to worry. It's the day again, huh." 

"Yeah, get ready. Kyo and Haru are coming too, so be prepared for anything." 

"Yes, I understand." 

Everyone did as they were told, following their master's orders. Maids were taking care of the estate, just a few miles away from the main Sohma family estate. 

Uchiyama is Hatori's personal driver. He's professionally trained by Asai, the trainer at Hatori's estate, in case of any happenings where he must protect Hatori. 

The Sohma family had 13 branches, Hatori being in charge of one of them. His father had died to due kidney cancer, so Hatori rose to claim the branch. There was also Shigure, Ayame, and Kureno who were head of the other branches among the 13. 

Hatsuharu, Yuki, Kyo, and Momiji were still in training and under their parents. The plan for them was to take over the branches and the estate once they graduate high school or college. Yuki and Ayame were brothers, however Yuki's aunt had no children and wanted Yuki to take over her part of the branch.

The drive to the place took about 25 minutes, less traffic than usual. The place they were at is called the "Underground". It's not actually underground, but it's the place where they do bidding on items, or on people. 

This place disgusts me. Hatori thought. He didn't like the setting. More than items, he saw girls. Helpless, sad, frightened, and most scariest of all, empty and soulless. He knew because Akito, the head of the Soma family, bought most of the girls that she could and brought them back home. 

A knock on the window brought Hatori out of deep thought. It was Hatsuharu. His usual attire was long gone, as the Haru standing before Hatori is a new one. Haru's original appearance would be resembling more of a deliquent. Chains around his body with his tattoo showing and sleeves rolled up. 

"Haru, you look different." Hatori announced when he got out of the car. 

"Mm. Akito said I had to dress formally." 

"You look good in a suit." 

"Don't mess with me. I want to rip this off right now." 

Hatori looked at Kyo who was also out of his usual casual attire and in a suit as well. 

"Kyo, you're looking nice as well." 

"Shut up." 

"Get used to it. You're the ones who wanted to come here and learn the ropes." 

"I know, but these suits are so itchy." 

"Where'd you get them anyway?" 

"Shigure-san lent it to us." 

"That explains it. He probably hasn't washed them since the last time he wore them." 

"When was the last time he wore these?" Haru asked. 

Hatori took a moment to think about it, trying to remember the last time he saw those suits. Kyo was in a dark red suit to match his hair while Haru was in a dark blue suit. 

He remembered. The only reason they could fit into those suits is because the last time Shigure wore them was when he was Kyo's age. 

"Hmm, about 12 years ago." 

Haru's and Kyo's faces shown utter disgust.  

"I'm going to boil my body the moment I get back home." Haru said. 

"Mm. Me too." Kyo said with utter disgust on his face. 

Akito went to where they were. 

"Are you guys ready?" 

They all answered with a nod of their head. 

"Kyo, Haru, just watch today. If anyone tries to talk to you just politely answer with 'I'm sorry, I'm part of the Soma family' and then turn away. Whatever happens, don't separate from us." Akito said in a serious tone. 

With Akito leading them all inside the building, Kyo and Haru were beside each other behind Akito, Hatori behind the two boys with Yamagata and Uchiyama by both of his sides watching their surroundings carefully. 

Let's hurry this disgusting thing up. Hatori thought.