-What a coincidence! Have you decided to wear a uniform?
-That's just Yomi's suggestion, this is a special occasion.
-These kimonos are gorgeous... Whoever picked them succeeded in choosing the right one for you, my dear. - Shiori moves closer to Shuichi.
-Yomi has chosen those, how he knew it would be the best pick I don't really know, hahaha! Oh, I just realized something, just a sec.- Shuichi runs out of the room.
-My fiery fox, what is going on? - Botan finds it suspicious.
Shuichi moves to a more private place and closes his eyes. Youko was trying to say something:
-Yes, of course, how could I ignore it?
-I wish Yomi to see you first, right? He already knows what I look like even though I've changed a bit.
-Right, Youko. Anything else?
-Not really, I'll ask you one more, but first I must check if you agree with me on that.
-Well, just ask whatever you want.
-Just look for Kuronue and bring him with you. He and Yomi were fierce enemies in the past, but, as you know, things are different now. I think Yomi would be happy if he was present as well.
-But how can I get in touch with him that fast? We might be departing to the spiritual world today morning!
-Kurone left a card with all his contact information for me, just look at the bedside table, I left the card in the top drawer. Kuronue is probably in Qijiang now, it only takes a mere 25-minute commute by train to get there.
-Right, Youko, I'll do it.
Shuichi quickly reaches his bedroom, finding the card Youko left in the drawer:
-A phone number? I hope he answers the phone!
Shuichi dials the number and waits until Kuronue picks up the phone, but no one answers the call. He tries again:
-Go Kuronue, please, answer the phone...
The phone rings for a while, finally, Kuronue picks up the phone:
-Hello, Kuronue here.
-Good morning Kuronue, Shuichi here.
-Shuichi? Hi, how are you! - Kuronue smiles.
-I'm fine, but I'm in a hurry. I ask you to take the high-speed rail and disembark at Yomitan's central station. I need you here as quickly as possible. Youko will be there waiting for you.
-Whoa, are there any problems? How long will it take?
-No need to come so well dressed, just as you are now, it is going to take less than a full day.
-Right, I'm heading to the train station now.
-Okay, Kuronue. Youko will be at the central station within 20 minutes.
-See you!
Shuichi hangs up the call, Youko feels happy:
-Well done Shuichi, now we will have a complete ceremony!
-That's what I want. This time, please, restrain yourself a bit, okay?
-No worries, you can trust me.
-Yes, you can trust me.
Shuichi goes back to the kitchen, where his friends are already enjoying coffee and talking. He sits between Botan and Yomi;
-What happened, Kurama? All right?- Yomi turns to him.
-Yes, I just heard something Youko is planning. It will be a surprise.
-A surprise? How interesting!- Botan smiles.
Shuichi waits some time, then leaves the building, switching to Youko inside the elevator;
-Don't forget, Youko, behave yourself, ok?
-Yes, Shuichi, don't worry about it.
-Youko, is Kuronue really well adapted to Yomi? Can't he go nuts again?
-I don't believe that's gonna happen, I changed his perception of Yomi, and I don't think we're going to have any problems. For Yomi, his presence is interesting.
-Okay, Youko, I trust you.
In a few minutes, the train arrives at the station. It was crowded, as it is the only high-speed line in the country and has a high demand. Kuronue gets out of the train and looks around, locating Youko quickly, and going towards him, but now, accompanied by a woman;
-Youko! What an honour to be your guest for something important!-Kuronue reinforces the hug.
They then separate, and Youko notices the presence of Kuronue's companion;
-Kuronue, who is this girl?
-Oh, sorry. Meet Kagura, my girlfriend.
-Hahaha wow, Kuronue! How were you able to get someone in just 3 days?
Kagura takes Youko's hand gently, greeting him;
-Ah, thanks for the compliment, Kagura, you are too...-Youko blushes - well, shall we go?
-Yes, let's go!- Kuronue takes Kagura's hand.
Kagura is a beautiful woman with red eyes and short hair. Her body appeared to be as lean as Botan's, and, like Kuronue, she also had an elf-like ear, very similar to Byakuya's, therefore being a youkai like him. Her youki energy was very mild, almost non-existent, which indicates that she has no special abilities.
On the way, Youko was showing Yomitan to the two;
-We are close to our destination, it is in the tallest building over there.
-I'm blown away by your work...-Kagura is impressed.
-Actually, we didn't do anything… all of this is the result of the private efforts of the people of Yomitan. We just gave them freedom.-Youko smiles.
-It's still meritorious!
They walked quickly, to waste as little time as possible, and then took the elevator to the 91st floor.
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