So far, the two visitors have been enjoying themselves as I do.

They are such a great people - Hanbee and Mizurou - since they take priority in helping me do some chores such as cooking lunch, washing the dishes, fixing Juuzou's belongings and helped me set up the living room for everyone's comfort.

Currently, Juuzou and Mizurou are playing 'Minecraft' with an Xbox on the (favorite color) carpet covered floor. It's actually a little bit funny to watch them scream for each other's company because it's already 'Night time' - whilst me and Hanbee are talking like mothers, really.

Moments like these reminds me of those times with my family…

…

…

"Have Juuzou gave you any troubles lately?" Hanbee asked suddenly - snapping me out of my trance,

I look up to him from my work (which is Juuzou's jacket) I was continuing and stated, "Not really…" I assured, "Despite the thought that I mistook him as a female before"

He let out a small chuckle and nudge his head towards Juuzou and Mizurou's direction. "I believe you're still referring him as one."

I quirk an eyebrow at him for a while, then look at the direction his leading.

I almost have the urge to bleach my eyes as I blush out of embarassment at the sight of Juuzou sitting like he owned the house - his boxer showing beneath his flowy skirt.

Standing up with both hands in the air (and intentionally letting the unfinished garment fall in the wooden floor) I shouted to Juuzou.

"GO CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES!"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"I DON'T WANT TO!!!IT'S ACTUALLY COMFORTABLE!"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"Fine, vegetable for dinner then--"

"OK I'M GOING TO CHANGE NOW!"

"Wow (Name)! You literally made Boss agree with you with that strategy!"

"… He just doesn't like vegetables, really, Mizurou."

"...hm…"

"We're starting on a vegetable diet for the ensurement of the squad's health."

"HANBEE, PLEASE NO!"

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Partially comfortable of Juuzou's attire, (An oversized red sweater that is showing his shoulders and black shorts.) I continue working on the almost finished product.

I didn't really give any attention to them or their conversations,

But I believe they are discussing of a plan about killing a certain ghoul name 'Charmeleon'.

I stopped halfway of the looping of the red yarn in as I focus on the things they are saying…

"…He was last seen with the Aogiri's 'Serpent', so his rank have raised from A to S just this morning, ought we have to report this to ya, boss" Mizurou stated with a half serious voice, making Juuzou whine in protest. "Waagh, his case is no longer ours then..."

"Indeed, Aura-San's squad is in charge of them" Stated Hanbee. "Why are you protesting boss? Aren't you supposed to be relief that another dangerous ghoul is out of our list to kill?"

"Heh, Typical Hanbee." Chuckled Mizurou, earning a gloomy glare from the tall man.

Juuzou put a candy in his mouth as he nodded, "Yeah, It's too bad that Charmeleon's case is out of our radar…"

His expression turn dim, "She have some explaining to do."

Mizurou and Hanbee gave him a look of confusion, and both asked simultaneously. "'She'?"

Juuzou was about to explain something about this 'Charmeleon',

But must have noticed my attention shifting from my work to them, and send the two man a smile - his red eyes staring mine.

"Are you idiots? Of course it's a she! How did the two of you passed your Biology class?" He giggled to himself, making the two inspectors look at each other with confusion.

"Remember - Female ghouls have more thinner and reflexive kagunes than of a male's." He explained, with voice as serious as any seniors can be.

I don't know that there is a side of Juuzou being intellectual - and honestly, the way he explained is rather fluid than most of the professors back in my Biology class.

It fits him, also, add up that he gather most of his knowledge on investigations and fieldwork - which makes it more interesting in our behalf.

Mizurou let out a gasped of admiration. "Wow boss! I didn't know that - there's no information like that back in the academy's textbooks!"

Although the compliment was good, Juuzou didn't acknowledge the brunette and continued on his discussion. "And they're much more of a greedy eater than of a male. In their maternity days, they usually have to eat two human than one."

"Also, some of their killings are more 'cleaner' than of a males, yet their blows aren't deep like their counterparts." Juuzou crossed his arms with a smile etched on his face. "Of course it still all depend with their skills!"

"I'm still wondering why don't they asked for your help in the Academy, Boss, your explanation is really fluent and clear than most of the investigators back in the campus," Hanbee said with voice filled with admiration for his 'Senpai'.

"I agree," Mizurou acknowledge,

I nodded from the background as I notice Juuzou's happy smile falter to a frown, earning a guilty expression from both his juniors.

"I don't know…" Juuzou force a smile as he pop in another candy in his mouth. "Sadly, Society judge and overlooking everything of a person than his actual potential."

Whrn he finished his sentence, realization hit me.

In the back of my mind, I stated to myself, that maybe… his taking advantage of everyone's kindess because…

He wanted to be accepted by them.

I almost felt guilty for judging his actions than really thinking of them properly and logically - but I don't want to sulk on my own mistake.

I put down my finished work and walk towards Juuzou and the two investigator's little cirle in the (favorite color) carpet.

I sat beside him (maybe too close for the both of us likings) and gave him a pat on his head with comfort.

"Hey, Don't let them get to you." I smiled as he looks at me with a solemn expression.

"At least some of us know of your potential, than keeping it to yourself, so cheer up" I encouraged to him as I gave him a side-hug with the hand I used to pat his head.

"As long as we're with you - it doesn't matter, ok?"

Netherless with no verbal response, I'm happy that a smile crawl on his face as his arm wrapped itself around my waist with appreciation.

Mizurou and Hanbee both stare at us with an impassive looks on their faces.

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Hanbee suddenly cry as he covered his face with both hands. Mizurou patted his shoulders with a look that a person usually gives when their friend's confession have been rejected by their crush.

And it alarms me with confusion and worry for his well being, "H-Hanbee? What is it?" I asked, finding my position uncomfortable with Juuzou's arm clinging on my waist.

He didn't let go of me - and I guess he have no intention on doing so soon.

He mouthed something to Mizurou as his brown eyes flashed with realization - as he too - fake cry and dry invisible tears.

And I can't help but blushed in embarassment and froze in my spot.

I may have decipher what Hanbee's unheard words… and actually feel… happy about it?

"Oh you kinky idiots~" Juuzou gave the two a closed-eyes smile - which didn't help in my situation of being more flustered than ever.

"I think the both of you reach your limit in staying at (Name)'s and my house~"

I put both hands to cover my assuming red face and let out a sighed out of embarassment with Juuzou's words.

It's making us sound like a couple… and I thought I was supposedly his 'mother!'

"I know we both look good for each other so stop crying and go home~"

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(Heh…Heh…Heh… Happy belated Valentines ;w; I'm sorry for not updating for more like a week or so - I've been addicted with games and such that I started hating myself because of it =A= <?)

Well blame my Cousin who brought his laptop full of games and his godly 3DS for the greatest distraction…

BUT I HAVE NO REGRET PLAYING UNDERTALE AND ALL POKEMON SERIES. (Heh I finished all of the Pokemon gameboy series for 3 DAYS! YEAHOO!)

(AND THE next extra chapter is a bit boring so meh, =w= no regrets…)

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