Chapter 141 - Many secrets

Should she ask him what happened? But right now they are in front of so many people, won't it be embarrassing for him? No, since this is Akito. He will most likely give a casual remark. He might even come across as patronizing if she brings it up again. He always comments how cute she is when she cries, but when it comes to her jealousy, his expression is weird. "Akito put me down. I can walk by myself."

She does not want to come across as defensive, but it probably ended up that way since both Lyra and Natasha gave her odd looks.

Akito, however, didn't mind and put her down. No sooner did her feet touch the ground, a relieved sigh passed her lips. Even though she likes him holding her, and what happened last night. Right now, her thoughts are complicated. But, as usual, Akito didn't notice. If he did though, he wasn't showing it. He wrapped his muffler around her neck and grabbed hold of her hand.

"Not working at home today?"

Lyra nodded, "I'm working at the workshop. Let's head over there instead."

Workshop?

"Lyra has her own workshop; it's like a mini-clinic. But since she doesn't have a medical license. So she can't officially treat people, but she can give out medication and advice."

"Well then, I'll get going," Natasha said. "I have a mission to get to. Setsura-chan, take care of yourself."

…...

After Lyra treated her, Setsura felt dizzy, so she was resting in one of the beds in the spare rooms. But, no matter how hard she tried. It was difficult to fall asleep after tossing and turning on the bed for a very long time. Setsura eventually sat up; she glances over at Akito, who had papers in his hands. Judging from his serious expression, Setsura knew he was working on a case. 'He looks so serious, did something happen again?'

Setsura vaguely recalled what Natasha said earlier. She was only half paying attention before, but now? What case was Natasha talking about? Don't the mafia usually work in secret, and she boldly announced something like that. Was that okay?

She pondered about it for a few minutes by herself but could come up with nothing alone. "Akito, can you come over here?"

"What's wrong?"

"I want to talk."

Akito walked over along with the files and sat down on the bed. "What was the case Natasha was referring to?" Setsura didn't beat around the bush.

Akito sighed, "Why don't you focus on getting better? I don't intend to hide anything from you if it is a serious case."

"So, the case isn't serious?" Setsura asked as she peeked from the blanket at the paper in his hands. Akito, however, noticed and placed the papers down. She pouted, "Why don't you just tell me now."

"If I told you the details, you'd act careless and go diving in."

"Hey, even I know when to take a step back. I won't attack unless I've investigated properly."

"But, what if it's a case involving the lives of a family? A bunch of children? A bunch of girls? You'd charge right in, wouldn't you."

Setsura eyes him suspiciously, "This new case…"

Akito brushed his hands across her forehead, "Don't overthink it now. Lay down, and I'll go over some minor details with you, okay?"

She does as he said and laid back down. Akito gently caresses her hair and kisses her lips. What is he doing? "Last night, I think I went a bit overboard. Your body isn't in the best state. I guess I don't know how to control myself since it's been a while."

At that comment, Setsura frowned, "That last part was not needed, you know I'm uneasy and insecure."

"I don't understand why you are, and I won't pretend to understand either. But Setsura, I want you to believe in the words I told you that day we got together."

The words he told her?

No, it's more like the words she gave him after he said some nonsense about not deserving to be with her. But, "You want to be with me," Setsura repeated the words she said then. "That's the answer you came up with."

Akito smiled, "Mmm. The past is important, yes, but for me, the future is more important. The future I envisioned with you."

A deep sigh escaped her lips, "Since when were you so cheesy."

"I have to learn to impress you."

After flirting around with her for a bit, Akito took out the papers from the side. "It's a simple case."

"Simple? So why would the mafia personally have to deal with it, not the police?"

"Because it happened on their turf."

"Over something that like that?"

Akito nodded. "It's probably not like this in your time. But the existence of the mafia here is similar to having a second police force. The mafia handles the underground while the military police handle the surface issues. While we have permission to handle both the underground and surface. We will only be swallowed whole on their grounds. Do you know why that is?"

"Because your mindsets and ways of thinking are different. They look at things from a different perspective than the police do. If you try to take over their world, then you'll fall to realize something important," Setsura answered. She saw him raise his eyebrows and Setsura sighs. "It's quite obvious, the values of today's society don't differ too much from my time. We had a talk recently about it didn't we? The police here don't consider options; they only chose to believe what they want."

"Correct, but by accepting the existence of the mafia and allowing them to run freely. They are indirectly opening up a path for another option."

"It's no use in the end if they can't acknowledge it."

Laughter escaped Akito's lips, "That's true. Their methods are wish-washy. Instead of spending time and effort into these indirect means, they should use the time to rebuild the system."

"How about you, Akito?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you want to reform the system?"

Akito didn't reply right away. A dark fog seemed to hover over his face until she extended her hand out to caress his cheeks. Akito is very hard to understand. He is selfish, cruel, and patronizing at times. But like any normal human being, he has his weak side. "You don't have to answer," Setsura murmured. "I understand how you feel, Akito."

He wants to make changes, but he can't do so. Even though he has the power to, it's not possible without a large number of people agreeing. Akito has the charisma to lead others; he has the talent for it. However, those with the ability to lead other people eventually hit a dead end. One, due to the social pressure and two? Even if they have talent, they have their weak points too. There is nobody alive who is invisible, even the strong bow down to someone.

"That answer is exactly like you," he traced her lips with her thumb before he bent down and kissed her. It came so suddenly that Setsura didn't know what to think. Alright, so she did have an idea. 'What is this idiot doing?' But then again, if she questioned everything he did, they wouldn't be together.

Akito is a man with many secrets.