Chapter 87 - Everything happens for a reason

Year 1895 - Aquarium

When Victor suggested the aquarium for his date with Setsura, he remembered flinching and thinking, 'does he know?' But that worry quickly washed away since his companion started going on and on about how in a questionnaire for work Setsura wrote dolphins for her favorite animal.

The place Akito brought her was the Aquarium in Ueno Zoo; they opened this place up to the public in 1882 - only 13 years back. Akito recalled the first time they opened it; he came here with the old man. Akito remembers how the old man saved up a lot of money, so they could make it to the grand opening day.

Still, to come back to this place. Akito didn't think he would return so soon. The last person he came here with wasn't his late wife but that...

He doesn't know why he's getting so worked up about it in the first place. It's not like he did anything wrong; they only went as friends - and he was the one that was dragged there.

However, the guilty feeling hadn't gone away - yet the darkness in his heart seemed to calm down whenever he glanced over at the girl he was currently pursuing. Currently, the two of them were taking a break while sitting on the bench in front of one of the displays.

Setsura had changed into a pale green light aqua minidress, held up with light blue straps connected down to a blue ruffle on top, with white polka dots and a sky blue frill that trimmed with a dark blue ribbon. Those clothes are new, and since he met up with her, there's been this sweet smell. Did she put on perfume or something?

Although even now, he isn't good at giving compliments and even now doesn't see the point of her dressing up. He's flattered by the fact that she would go through all this trouble for him. He chuckles to himself, she's been feigning ignorance about it the entire time, but even he can tell.

Setsura is starting to treat him differently these days. Maybe she is giving him a chance. "So, you like these places?"

"Yes."

"If your boyfriend knew we were going on a date, would he get jealous?"

"Everything happens for a reason. The daily tragedies and misfortunes are all meaningful events that lead toward an ideal conclusion. With that in mind, there probably isn't any meaningless misfortune." Setsura spoke softly.

"Is that a quote from somewhere?"

"Yes, it's from a famous English poet, and playwright, and actor. He was regarded as the greatest writer in English times."

"From the west, modern world, huh?"

"No," Setsura shook her head. "Actually, from older history. Let's see he passed out around 300 years back in 1613. Well, I suppose it's normal you guys don't know about it."

"Teach me more when we get back home."

Setsura smiled, "Okay."

"So if he found out, I'm sure we could have an excellent fight."

Setsura chuckles and reached over to pat his hair, as she leaned slightly closer to him, "Even so, everything happens for a reason. Even this.." she mumbled softly.

Akito turned to her; she seemed content as she rested her head on his shoulder.

"Even this, huh? Why did you agree to have a date with me?"

Setsura sighed, "Why are you complaining? Weren't you the one who said you wanted to have a date with me?"

"Yeah, but.."

What's with her?

"Is it just me, or are you pretty bold today?"

Although there were still signs of her being afraid, Akito noted that she's the one taking the initiative for anything affectionate today.

"Do you dislike it, Akito?"

"As if," In fact, right now, he's thinking of an excellent spot to just pin her to the wall and devour her. She's too cute today.

"Then, perhaps …" she brushes her fingers against the nape of his neck and then his lips, "I should take the initiative more often."

This girl, she's trying to mess with him, isn't she? However, he doesn't mind it. It's a refreshing experience for him, after all. He grabbed hold of her hands. "Your right today. I'm too lazy. Setsura, kiss me. Make it a long one."

Akito wanted nothing more than to make this moment perfect.

Setsura rolled her eyes, "One I've never kissed you. Don't make it sound like we do it all the time."

"Can't you do it for today?"

"Aren't you supposed to be courting me? Why do I have to take action."

This girl is beyond shameless.

But then again, isn't she telling the truth here? He is the one courting her.

Setsura leaned forward and yet before their lips could make contact her phone started beeping. . . Is it just him, or are these things called phones cursing him? Whenever he gets in the mood or excited, he always gets interrupted. When he first found it amongst the girl's belongings, he wasn't sure what it was. It was unlike the telephones he was used to. The first telephone service introduced in the country was in1877.

A man named Graham Bell visited to demonstrate how it worked. But even then, when Akito saw it amongst the girl's belongings, he wasn't sure. It seems like it was broken, and she asked Victor to fix it up.

Akito sighed, "You have to answer that, don't you?'

"Yes. But this will do for now. "Setsura said pecking his cheek as she stood up, "I shall be back shortly."

Once the girl left, Akito glanced at the fish. He never really did understand the point in places like this. Aren't they just restricting animals? If they were frozen, it would look like stuffed animals in a museum.

Setsura hides it well, but Akito knows she has been contacting Katakura often. It's not like he restricted her or anything like that.

Heh, he's become rather laid back, hasn't he? Just because she's allowing him to touch her now doesn't mean that their relationship has returned to how it was before. With that in mind, Akito thought long and hard about what would make her happy. It seems like she's enjoyed herself today. Their shopping trip at the market earlier. But is this enough to get the girl to fall for him?

One thing was for sure; Setsura has become so very important to him. If she were to turn him down for good, he wouldn't know what to do.

…

He must have dozed off a bit because he woke up to Setsura shaking him.

"I dozed off."

Setsura smiled, "You must be tired. Do you want to go home?"

"Na, spending time like this with you keeps me wide awake." Though normally on his days off, he would lay in bed and not move around at all. Since Setsura came, he has spent his days of differently.

She placed the basket in front of him, "That there's your lunch."

"You made this for me?" Akito stared at the basket, dumbfounded. So, she must have asked Katakura to fetch this for her.

Setsura smiles, "You'll be amazed to see how my culinary skills have improved. Yes, it's for you, please eat it."

Akito reached over and grabbed hold of her wrist as he leaned down and whispered in her ear ". .. This is great and all. But, later, I'll be having you."

It was another joke, of course. He hasn't touched her once.

She reached over and pressed her fingers against his lip if that's all she did, he wouldn't be getting so worked up. But the fact is before she speaks, she moved her fingers across his lip in a rather sensual manner.

"You're as impatient as ever. But I will agree with that."

Akito blinked and laughed. She's got an interesting personality. When she first came here, she acted more like a doll. Frozen and lifeless, she would walk around the mansion every day with a dazed look on her face. The servants who intended to bully her stopped. Nobody wanted to approach her since she looked like a cold person.

But he was different; from the start, he felt there was something different about her. He's glad he was the first one to approach her. If Chauncey got to her before him or anybody else… even now, he would still be hiding away.