⇢ Chapter 15.

It was busy day at the office as Shota and Nemuri worked on Shota's manuscript when they heard Enji shouting at someone. "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!" Enji yelled angrily.

"Mr. Todoroki I'm sorry but--" A scared delivery man tried to say, only to be cut off.

"WHAT IS THIS?! WHO THE HELL IS MR. KURONO?!" Enji continued to yell, grabbing everyone's attention at the office. Nemuri comes running out of her office, immediately trying to calm down Enji.

"Relax Enji, what the hell is going on?" Nemuri asked confusingly, patting his arm in hopes he'll calm down.

"I'm being subpoena to turn over Rei finances. Why do they want my wife finances?!" Enji shouted once more. Nemuri nudges her head back in confusion as she grabs the paper work, softly telling the delivery guy to leave with an apology. Keigo pushed Enji back in his office as Shota told everyone to go back to work. "I don't understand why they want Rei finances? Who the hell is Kurono?" Enji asked in a short groan as he sat down, rubbing his head.

"Kurono!?" Shota mumbles to himself as if he have heard that name before.

Nemuri looks over the paperwork and her face pales. "Enji, this isn't for Rei--this is for Rei Makoto!" Nemuri corrected as her eyes scans the paper in hand.

Shota soon recognized the name, clasping his hands together. "Kurono is Tanaka's lawyer. The jerk who trying to take Eri." Shota angrily grumbled making everyone turn to look at him with wide eyes.

"Why would they need Rei finances? Shouldn't they go to Emi instead since she has Eri's money?" Enji asked confusingly. Just then, Shota's phones rings causing him to pull it out of his pocket and check who it is; it's Emi.

"Hey Shota, I just got a--" Emi is unable to finish as Shota cuts her off.

"You got a subpoena for Eri finances? Enji just got one, too." Shota states.

"Yeah, I did. But I already sent that to Tensei, they should have asked him." Emi clarified to the black-haired male.

"I don't know but let me call Tensei and I'll call you back." Shota says, hanging up once Emi agrees. Shota was about to dial Tensei's number when he received a call from him instead. "This can't be good?" Shota mumbles to himself, feeling panic rise within him before picking up the phone. "Please tell me this is good news?"

"Wish it was, Shota. Kurono sent subpoena to both Enji and Emi for Eri's finances. Tell them NOT to send it as they have no rights to that. I already contacted Kurono about this. Also, I need you, Hizashi, Nemuri, and Toshinori to come to my office tomorrow. Tanaka wants to have a meeting with you." Tensei explains to the older male over the line.

Shota stood shocked for a moment. "Why? I understand me and Hizashi, but why Nemuri and Toshinori? They have nothing to do with the custody hearing?" Shota asked nervously.

"I know I asked Kurono about it but he just said that they needed to be there. Something about 'knowing the people closest to Eri'--I don't know what that means but I need everyone here." Tensei explains through a grumble. Shota looks over to Nemuri who is already on the phone with Toshinori and gave Shota the thumbs up, letting him know they both are okay with the meeting.

"Okay... we will be there tomorrow." Shota agrees hesitantly, nodding his head even though the older cannot see him.

"Great, the meeting is set up for 10am. Please be here by 9:30 so we can go over everything. Also, please remind Enji and Emi to not send anything over." Tensei sternly reminded Shota one last time.

"They know. Enji is already on the phone with his lawyers and Nemuri is on the phone with Emi." Shota explains.

"Perfect. See you tomorrow Shota." Tensei says before hanging up. Shota stood there in shock for moment before Enji hands him a cup with whisky in it. Shota looks at Enji in confusion before taking the cup.

"Don't worry about it, Shota. My lawyer is a shark, they will shut this shit down without hesitation. They even agreed to help Emi, as well." Enji says as he pats Shota on his shoulder.

"Isn't your lawyer Tensei's dad?" Shota asked.

"No. His dad is good but the real shark is his mom. She's my lawyer" Enji says with a smirk on his face. Shota let's out a small laugh knowing if Enji says they are ruthless then he knows they truly are. After some time, Shota heads home to let Hizashi know what was going on. He was able to take time from work to be able to attend the meeting. Shota just couldn't relax and sleep so he went back outside to clear his head.

"Hey!" Shota jumps from the sudden voice, turning around and came face to face with Touya.

"God dammit, you scared the shit out of me with that ugly mug of yours." Shota says as he grabs his chair to sit down, glaring at the younger man beside him.

Touya only laughs as he is used to the verbal abuse Shota always says to him. "Can't sleep?" Touya asked.

"No. I have to meet the bastard who wants to take Eri away..." Shota grumbled under his breath as he looks down at his hands.

Touya stood there in thought. 'Damn, those bastards moves fast...' Touya thinks to himself. He awkwardly looks away, trying to search for anything to say to Shota."Don't worry, buddy, I know you guys will fight a tooth and a nail for her." Touya says.

"Yeah. Well, anyways, why are you out here?" Shota asked, staring at the younger with a skeptical expression.

"My roommate is banging his boyfriend and he's kinda loud..." Touya awkwardly says with a grimace that reminded Shota of a child disgusted by the taste of lemons. Shota laughs and he asks if Touya wants to come inside. "Nah, I'm okay, thanks. They should be done soon." Touya declines right when the door slams opened. "Done already?!" Touya shouts to a well dressed man, smirking when he turned and looked at Touya.

"Shut up, and don't be late tomorrow. You have work." The gentleman said to Touya as he looks down at Shota before walking away.

"Sure, whatever you say, Kurogiri" Touya says with a small laugh. "Well, goodnight, Grumpy. Get some sleep you have a war to fight." Touya says as he walks in his apartment. Shota thanks him and heads back into his own apartment, immediately hearing Touya through the door making fun of his roommate. "Ew! Tomura, at least throw out your condoms, you nasty bitch!" Shota laughs lightly to himself before he shuts his door.

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They finally going to meet Tanaka. Wonder what's gonna happen?! Also I changed Hawks name to Keigo since it was revealed to be his real name.