Chapter 18: Target Acquired

Chapter 18: Target Acquired

September 22nd, 2088

Terras POV

NEVER AGAIN. After suffering through that personality and singing evaluation at Japans Rising Idol I have decided never again to gender-swap. I knew it was going to be tough based on my practices at being a girl during the week leading up to the audition, but those damn judges questions really cut me deep. I had originally planned to have a real upbeat and chipper personality in order to construct a new persona for this body but I couldnt do it.

Being the focus of such a large group made me extremely tense and withdrawn. The one consolation that I have is that I managed to narrow down the potential wizard suspects to 2. The three assistant producers of casting on the list were fortunately involved in the second stage interview, which I had qualified for after the initial evaluations. I filled out a variety of fake information I had prepared beforehand and answered a few questions.

I had enchanted my watch to secretly let out a very irritating low ringing sound that only those who have a sixth sense can notice or hear. Kind of like a dog whistle for wizards. The sound is the exact same as the actual alarm on this watch. Thus, my plan is to see if someone notices it. Ill then be able to pass off that sound as simply my watchs alarm going off accidentally so the wizard doesnt grow suspicious. My greatest advantage right now is that this wizard doesnt know that I am looking for him and I dont want to lose that edge.

My name is Cross Yuuna. I am a partner at a high ranking law firm in Tokyo, a happily married woman, and a proud mother of a wonderful son. My life is as perfect as can be and it was one I would never have dreamed of when I was younger. I was the youngest child of four in the Hayashi household. My family were the owners of the Hayashi group, one of the largest corporations in Japan.

They were a very traditional family with great ambitions, so when it was discovered that I was infertile during a medical exam, they were quick to ostracize me. I was the family embarrassment with no use as a marriage tool, so when I wanted to go to law school in Texas my family was quick to agree. I spent the next 4 years as a wild child trying to fill the emptiness from being abandoned, when I met Terrance Cross.

It quickly developed into a torrid love affair and eventually he proposed to me. He didnt care about my infertility, unlike my family, and I happily agreed. I cut off all ties and contact with my family and eloped with Terry. Then something miraculous occurred: I became pregnant. 9 months later and I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy. He was such an adorable little kid and he was quick to adapt when our family moved to Tokyo.

He was a kind-hearted and innocent goofball until he got to middle school. Then he suddenly changed. He became quiet, serious and withdrawn around everyone except me and Terry. Even with us he was more reserved, although he still smiled and showed emotion. We eventually found out from his teachers that he rejected nearly all social interactions. He was taciturn and cold. I have been worried about him ever since. I want him to be happy, but that cant happen if hes always alone. He also inexplicably disappears from time to time and I dont know what he gets up to.

So when Hikari-chan returned I was overjoyed. Shes the one girl who Minato is friendly with and I really like her. I have to do everything in my power to make sure she becomes my daughter-in-law. The sooner he gets engaged the better. I never told my family about Minato and I am fearful of what would happen if they found out. I dont want him to be used as a tool for my fathers ambitions. I want Minato to continue having a normal and happy childhood as he has so far.