A/n: Da

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Few hours later, after Satou-chan confronted her pedophilic manager , rescued Mitsuboshi and returned home to her Shio-chan. Later the same night Matsuzaka called her uncle to help her take care of some "garbage"... Very bitter "garbage"

No one's pov

"God , these smell like bad, how long have you kept these?"

(Y/n) held the bag filled with rotting chopped up ex-boyfriend as far from his face as possible with an annoyed expression

"About 3 weeks. With school, work and Shio-chan  i never had the time for this, sorry..."

"Don't worry about it, as long as i get my Pocky I'll be more than happy to take care of your dirty work"

Both chuckled as they arrived to the bridge from wich they would be dropping the bloodied bags off

"Wait, someone's watching us"

Whispers (y/n) to Satou-chan still looking forward at the bag

"I saw him too"

Darting off the bridge startled the person watching from behind the corner as all he could now do is watch them disappear in the dark of night

[Back to Satou and (y/n)]

'He didn't even follow us... Was he just there to observe?'

Thought (y/n) looking back after both him and Satou-chan slowed down to a moderate peace back to the apartment building

"Satou-chan do you have time in the morning?"

"Huh? Where did that came from Oji-san?"

"I'm taking Mizuki to a Psychologist early tomorrow and need someone to take Yui to school, can you please do it, Mizuki really needs this"

Satou-chans heart skipped a beat at hearing the name of her cousin she haven't seen for years , she was confused but shrugged it off looking up at her uncle smiling

"Of course! Don't worry about it"

"Thank you Satou-chan, I would probably have to cancel the appointment if you declined"

[Next day]

Yuis pov

"Okay Yui, your cousin will come to take you to school in an hour, so be a good girl, alright?"

Staring up at Daddy i grinned hugging him

"I Will! I promise!"

"That's my girl!"

Standing back up daddy ruffled my hair making it all messy before leaving outside to start the car

"Okaa-san!"

Rushing up to mommy i hugged her a goodbye making her chuckle heartily

"Yui! What happened to your hair?"

Mizuki gasped seeing Yuis once brushed hair was ruined and all ovee the place

"Daddy"

I snitched on daddy pointing towards the apartment door he left through just moments ago

"There's no time to brush it like before in such a short time, we're gonna have to make a ponytail honey"

Grabbing a purple hairband from her pocket Mizuki tied Yuis hair into a short ponytail with a few strands of purple hair sticking out the sides

"There! Now quickly give momma a kiss!"

Mizuki leaned down as Yui kissed her cheek

"Bye mommy!"

"Bye bye honey! Have a nice day at school!"

And with that Yui was finally alone as Mizuki left and locked the door behind her, Yui wasted no time and rushed into the living room to watch Doraemon before Satou-chan came to pick her up

[26 minutes later]

After about 20 minutes i turned off the tv and began to prepare my bag , checking if i haven't forgotten something. When i was in the middle of buttoning up my school uniform in my room i heard a faint sound of keys dropped on the ground from outside the apartment door

'Satou-chan is here!!'

I grabbed my randoseru and ran out of my room towards the front door, as soon as i got my shoes on i unlocked the door

No ones pov

"Satou-chan!!"

Yui shouted happily wrapping her little arms around Satou-chan who stood there smiling warmly as her little cousin buried her face in her uniform

'Yui-chan..., This feeling again... It feels like I'm with Shio-chan... So sweet... So cute...'

Satou-chan bent a bit down to hug Yui happily

"Yui-chan we should go so you're not late"

The two of them took the elevator , and to Satous surprise Yui took her hand tightly as soon as they left the elevator

"It's scary outside, daddy told me a lot about it"

Yui told her older cousin who tightened her grip on Yuis hand in a protective way

"There's nothing to be afraid of Yui-chan! I'm here with you!"

Satou-chan said happily reassuring Yui

[Later at school]

After saying goodbye to Yui who left for her class Satou-chan was immediately met with her "best" friend Shoko-chan

"Ohayo gozaimasu Satou-chan! Who was that little girl you came with?!"

Shoko-chan hugged Satou-chan from behind with a curious expression

"My little cousin, Yui"

"Cousin?! I didn't know your aunt and uncle had a kid!"

Shoko shouted in shock staring at her friend

"Why have you never told me about it?!"

"You never asked, only about my parents, nothing more"

'oh.... right...'

Shoko blushed in slight embarrassment as the school bell announced the start of classes

"We should go, we don't want to miss our class do we?"

Satou-chan gave her friend a smile before Both ran to their classroom...

[Later in classroom]

"Have you girls heard? There are rumors that a contract killer is in the city, i heard it from mom last night when she was talking over the phone with her friend who lost her husband recently!"

A girl with short black hair revealed to her friends girl with two short pigtails and Satou-chan

"Whaaat?! You don't think it's the M-mangler do you?"

The black haired girl turned pale green at the name

"W-well, if it was really him, the news would tell us... No?"

Both of them turned to Satou-chan who kept munching on the Pocky

"You're awfully quiet Satou-chan, did we make you feel uncomfortable? We're sorry!"

"Hmm? Oh , of course not. I don't think it's The Mangler , his last victim was a week ago , all the way in Sendai city , remember?"

Satou lied, she knew very well what her uncle's been doing and what he's capable of. It sometimes gave her the chills but she knows he would never harm his own family, especially Mizuki and Yui

"Matsuzaka-san"

Male voice calls out making the girls turn towards the door seeing it was no other than teacher Kitaumekawa, while the two began simping for said teacher , Satou-chan remained neutral

"Can i have a word?"

Leaving her seat , Satou-chan met with Kitaumekawa in the hallway to discuss something

"Matsuzaka-san, i called your home last night to talk about school but no-one picked up. Did something happen?"

"We might have been sleeping already"

"That can't be, it was barely seven"

" ...oh"

"I was at work , same with my uncle, and aunt has... Issues preventing her from some everyday activities"

Kitaumekawa raised his eyebrow at the last sentence

"Oh. As long as there is nothing wrong. From what i understand , your parents passed away and you live with your uncle , aunt and your little cousin"

*DIIIIng* *Dong*

"Oh, it's the bell"

Satou-chan was about to leave for her class but was stopped by Kitaumekawa taking her hand

"Matsuzaka-san, if you're ever in trouble, please tell me. You seem... kind of... In a less stable place compared to the other kids. It worries me"

Kitaumekawa tried to charm the young Satou-chan , only for it to be ignored by her

"Even if it's something hard to tell anyone, Don't hesitate to come to me. I'm an adult and head teacher after all... I'm sure i can be of help"

Kitaumekawa held Satou-chans hand reassuringly wanting her to open up

"If this is about the boys I've messed around with, I've stopped so it's fine. I've found my one and only. But... Oh right... There is one thing that's been bothering me. I feel like someone has been stalking me lately... Nevermind! I must be imagining it, thank you so much!"

And without another word their discussion was over... After school Satou-chan was ready to take Yui home before going to work but someone familiar waved at them from a car outside

"Hey! Satou-chan! Yui-chan! Over here!"

(Y/n) waved at the duo who quickly came and entered the vehicle

"Okaa-san! Otou-san!"

Yui greeted cheerfully with both parents returning the gesture

"Ojii-san,...obaa-san... You're back early, did something happen?"

Satou-chan asks from the back seat while helping Yui with her seatbelt

"Actually, it went really well. Mizuki has made a big progress ever since her last session last month"

As (y/n) said this he gave Mizuki a loving and proud gaze while squeezing her hand gently with her returning the gesture blushing

Satou-chan smiled fondly at the display of love between her uncle and aunt, imagining that one day it'll be her and Shio-chan, maybe with a child of their own...

"Ojii-san, can you drop me at Angel café please?"

"Hmm? Oh , sure thing"

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"You really think it's just your imagination?"

Shoko-chan asks Satou-chan while both of them served the male customers

"The Mangler is rumored to be lurking around here, at least that's what i heard from the girls at school today"

"I know. Welcome! Meow!"

Satou-chans attention snapped right back to the customer leaving Shoko-chan dumfounded by Satous lack of care about her safety

"What do you mean 'i know'?!"

"Sato-mew. You're soooo cute! Would you meow while sitting on my lap?"

A chubby freckled guy confessed to Satou-chan while holding her hand angering Shoko-chan

"Sir, we're not that kind of café!"

Shoko-chan took Satou-chans hand away from the guy who grew a tick mark

"I didn't call for you!! And what's the deal? You're supposed to call me master!"

"I'll get the manager!"

Shoko-chan threatened finally shutting the guy making him leave

"Ugh, that guy's been after you for a while... But seriously , you should be careful. Even the manager is considering letting us home earlier before it's dark"

"I worry about you too Shoko-chan"

"Huh?"

"Because you say things so directly"

"I only do it because you don't!"

Shoko-chan came up to Satou-chan as the long haired beauty held her hand tightly

"Yeah... So you be careful too Shoko-chan!"

[After work]

Satou-chan was on her way home with a mirror in her left hand and phone in the other

'Bitter, so bitter. That guy's been stalking me for way too long, something needs to be done before he finds out where i live'

Satou-chan thought with lifeless eyes before spotting someone hiding in a corner behind her , she send a text on her phone before running away

"Crap.."

The same guy that was annoying Satou-chan in the café can be seen emerging from the corner to chase Satou-chan but got exhausted almost immediately, panting and huffing

"Sato-mew is too faaast...*gasp*!!!"

As he turned around to head back home he was met with a menacing figure standing right in front of him...