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~About twelve, Sunday Episode 2~

Alex had no reason to say no to Natsuko's suggestion, though he made a mental note not to leave his new phone alone with Natsuko. On their way to the Natsuko pointed out a house and a few other sites "Wouldn't this principal be your middle School Principal. I know you have to pass an entrance exam as I did."

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Kimiko had after the day out with Takeshi had studied all of her cover stories history. It seemed fair that she should at least visit the Lolita cafe especially, after a closer look she found the name Tenso, Natsuko in the employee listing, she was also conveniently the name of a girl their target was staying with and whom Kimiko had been asked to buddy with when the girl first started working at the cafe. The coincidences racked when she noticed her, cover still had her uniform and needed to return it

Kimiko leaving Takeshi to his business had left the apartment late in the morning. She reached the cafe a little before noon and after spending a good fifty minutes chatting with the manager. Mostly to stay in character she went to leave, as it happened her target and old collogue entered the building. Kimiko grinned and as quickly as possible snapped a picture of the boy, and texted it to Takeshi with the message "This is our man". Then she emerged from the crowd and approached Natsuko. "Natsu-chan it's been a while since I last saw you."

Kimiko chuckled at Natsuko though they never met it was clear that Kimiko would actually like her. So any enthusiasm would require no faking, "Sure I can't resist a free meal, unless your friend would object she said before lifiting his head up "You get one freebie but from now on, my eye's are up here" she said causing Alex to flush with embarrassment. He hadn't meant to look but the older woman's cleavage was incredibly enticing. So much so he found himself immediately spalunking, "I'm sorry" he muttered deciding he now had even less reason to object to one extra person.

They were shown to a table in the cafe and Alex scanned the menu, it was filled with cakes, sandwich's and the like there were a few French treats as well. He made his decision quickly then.

Takeshi moved through the city like he had lived there all his life, this confident movement drew no attention from those around him. Even entering the (Name Pending) Café was a smooth liquid movement as if he had done it a thousand times before. His eyes moved quickly on entering, even though Miku had told him where the target was sitting he still needed to be on guard in case he or anyone he was with saw him at the wrong moment. Specifically Kimiko, he didn’t want to interact with the target directly this soon in his mission. So he allowed himself to be lead to an open seat taking unnoticeable care to not be seen by his “sister” as he moved to the empty chair and pretended to read through the menu. It was Miku who took the time to actually read the menu so she could give Takeshi his menu choice so he could better observe. One thing did catch his eye though, and that was how familiar one of the girls seemed to be with Kimiko. Like she really had known her for some time before the mission had started… How long had this woman been undercover in this town?

“Excuse me sir, would you like to order?” “Well she sounds cute, you’ll probably want the coffe and strawberry crepes… or the mousse looks good too.” At the prompting of the waitress Takeshi looked up and spoke softly, “Yes, I’ll have a coffee and the strawberry crepes.” “Very good sir.” Then as she left he pulled a newspaper from inside his jacket and opened it to the sports section keeping it just to the side so he could continue to watch the target’s table without being noticed.

Alex attention was drawn by the bell, but his glance was only quick another man was not of interest to him. What was of interest was Karin's reaction, which made him smile as he watched her watch the other young man. He smirked behind his menu glad to see the girl had such a weakness. Though he said nothing until Natusko, who was beside him fell backwards from her chair. Alex turned to the girl and helped her up, as did Kimiko "Are you ok" he asked as they set the table up.

As look would have it as they were doing this the manager and owner approached the table, he had decided to wait table's today as was his want to do so. Of course he was glad he did as he approached Alex and co he noticed the young man's obvious western look. "A Gaijin interesting and perfect" a grin crossed his lips and he sped up ignoring the first table he passed to stop before Natusko's.

"Ah Natsu-Chan I hope you are ok" he said smiling at the girl who had already developed a reputation for such things. Had she not been so hard working he would have been forced to fire her long ago. He made a mental note that it was she and her "dear" sister who had brought in this young man, so Natsuko's next mess would be ignored. "Now what can I get everyone today, a drink, a delicious cake or perhaps a job". Alex turned at the last word job, "Were you speaking to me or to Karin?", "To you my dear boy, you would be the only young man at this table and I am in need of a young man. We only have four waiters which is one short for my manned Gundam Wing Week. I hope you are familiar with the anime for if so this will make my pitch very short. I offer you a week's trial to work as a waiter here, during that week you will dress as Duo Maxwell and I assure you tips are not shared out. Should you do well I will hire you on the same contract as Natsu-Chan here, which is 900 yen an hour plus tips for fifteen hours a week. Plus any over time which I will pay 1,200 Yen per hour plus tips of course. So what do you say?" THe first thought to go through Alex's head was simply "Well I'm not an American, but I did tell my parents that I'd get a job as they can't continuously support me over here. Then I can also pay Shisho and Minarim back for letting me stay with them. "Sure I'll take it can I ask if we can refuse any requests for pictures?" "Indeed though you might loose out on tips but that is your precognitive" "I can live with that. Ok order time, I'll take a tea and a ham, brie and cranberry Panini." Alex glanced at Karin "Natusko expressed she wanted a strawberry short cake a chocolat milkshake and a salad" he said choosing not to get her in any trouble with Karin. Karin apparently only wants a Banana milkshake*. Kimiko then interjected "I'll take my usual" Kimiko said with the confidence of a woman who had taken every opportunity to ear here which according to her bio she had. "Can I tempt you with anything else Kimiko-Chan or should I say Sensei?

(*Good thing they aren't lactose intolerant . XD

Alex who was oblivious to Karin's assumptions he would crash an burn turned to Natsuko "You do know Duo 's outfit is just black and white and I wouldn't mind pictures just one type of picture. That's all I meant" he finished we was glad for a reprieve when Natsuko asked the woman sitting with them a question. He had to admit that she was gorgeous, even ignoring her chest which he was now working almost exclusively on doing so. Her long dark hair was oddly coloured but some how completely natural as he noted her eyebrows were also blue if only slightly lighter.

Kimiko turned to Natsuko "Yes did you forget I finished my main post grad I'm going to be working at a local high school from tomorrow." Kimiko said in time for there food to arrive, she glanced Takeshi's way and decided to have a little fun. "You know Karin-chan, he's starting at Shiromiko tomorrow and I should know because he's my step brother." Kimiko indicating Takeshi who Karin had very obviously been ogling despite her admonishing Alex. She loved having two pairs of ears though it did occasionally mean someone like Natsuko would likely be annoying if she got to excited. However Kimiko already felt quite fond of the girl and would happily continue their friendship.

"Perhaps he'll be in your class tomorrow, he's an easy going young man really. He keeps mostly to himself, though that will be changing as he's staying at my apartment while his mother and my father are abroad. I don't spend alot of time with him if I'm honest, mostly because he was only small when I was your age. Kimiko said this with confidence. Both she and Takeshi had made sure their stories and how they delivered them was as consistent as possible considering their different personalities. As Kimiko talked she glanced towards Alex, with a thought she concealed her next few actions from those around her, making it look as if she was still sitting beside Karin and across from Natsuko.

While that was going on she stood up drawing her phone and continued talking. She activated the hidden ap on her phone which was revealed by both her Ki signature and thumb nail print. The app in question was a ki reader and would be the first test required. To find out what he was, a quick scan showed the boy Alex was only a minuscule five even one of the girls were stronger. Put together they easily out matched him five hundred points easily. Pure power certainly wasn't it Kimiko was certain of that, she dispatched a quick report to the spirit realm then returned to her seat dismissing that particular illusion. Once Kimiko was finished she stood "If you'll excuse me, I have some work to finish before tomorrow." Kimiko stood picking up her bag then left the apartment, she messaged Takeshi "Keep on him, do not engage him. At current he is no threat."

The message sent Kimiko clicked her fingers and she faded from the physical plane. The plane that her kind and spirits usually inhabited was a dull colourless place and Kimiko like most didn't like spending to much time there. She reached clicked her fingers again summoning an oar which she mounted side saddle and kicked off soaring into the air through the cloud line into the spirit realm.

Alex pursed his lips as immediately after Natsuko was gone he knew there was one thing they could do. "Maybe a few rounds in the arcade?" he suggested remembering they'd passed an arcade on the way into the centre. The arcade was filled to the brim with people but with luck they managed to play a few games. The pair spent almost three hours's there before they moved to head back to Karin's house.

As they reached the stairs to the shrine on the way back to the house, Alex paused. "I think I'm going to take a look up there, I'll see you back at the house" he said before charging up the steps.