Chapter 249 - Soon understand

But that isn't a bad thing, is it? More like, it isn't her fault at all. Nobody is born with the ability to see through others. She must have gone through a lot before she obtained such foresight. What sorts of pain and suffering has this girl gone through? Yang didn't want to ask.

"I feel like you should know something about me," Setsura took a deep breath. "I have this medical illness. I guess where I came from; we would call it depression. It affects my emotions, how I feel, the way I act… You see... I...I think my case is serious," he could tell her words were breaking as she said this.

'This girl rarely confides in him.' Sure, she is more open to him than anybody else. But, at the end of the day, he is still a stranger to her. It makes sense that she doesn't consult him. Still, he's slightly happy about this. Yang, however, his thoughts wavered onto the girl's fever. Her entire face still looks very red, and she's unsteady on her feet. He should give her medicine for her pain. The best thing would be morphine.

Anyone can take morphine on an empty stomach. But he's heard that taking it with food will make the stomach less upset. Last time he gave it to her, she didn't eat, right? As Yang contemplated on what to do, he felt the girl bury her face on his back. "Your reaction is too weak to what I just told you."

"Sorry," Yang apologized. "I'm just worried about your fever."

Besides, the thing she just told him sounds familiar. Where has he heard it before?

"My fever will go away. Yang, you don't think I'm weird?" Setsura mumbled.

"Why would I?"

Is that what she's been worrying about?

"Your just more sensitive than others; that doesn't make you a bad person."

…

That night, he saw familiar faces.

Takeshi. Yura. Yuki. Hanabusa.

Although they mentioned that they were coming, he wasn't expecting it. Since they are all in separate groups now. Yang intended for Setsura to meet his primary team now. However, it seems like those people made way for these four.

Now that he looked around his room, though, it really is messy. He didn't think that they would end up coming up here.

"Good evening," Yura said. Yura is a girl with short, grey-colored hair and brown eyes.

The man beside her had short green hair and azure-colored eyes. "Hello," Hanabusa said.

"Oh, good you're cleaning up, "Yuiki said, her eyes bright while Takeshi let out a small yawn and an acknowledged nod.

The four enter his room, "So, where is Setsura?" Judging from the look in Yuki's eyes, the girl was very curious. He supposes anybody would be.

"She will be here shortly."

"The grey-haired girl's honey-colored orbs brightened, "Is that so? That's great. I didn't have time to speak to her that time you brought her."

His gaze softened, "It has been busy recently." Coming back from the training camp with the remaining members. The assemblies and other procedures, the Yakou outbreaks.. and now they are facing the police properly again.

"Okay, let's get ready everyone. The guys will prepare the table clothes and cups. Yura-chan will make the tea," Hanabusa instructed.

Choruses of 'okay' fill the room, all except Takeshi, who was yawning.

Yuki opened the bag of ch.i.p.s in her hands, causing it to scatter on the ground, " Then, I'll be in charge of snacks."

"Oi! It took me a long time to tidy." Takeshi exclaimed.

"Wah, what a pity."

"Never mind, it happens all the time."

'Only when you're around.' Yang silent commented. He opens bags of food without spilling the contents. But he supposed there's no need to add that.

He turned to the tablecloth that he and Hanabusa were preparing. "You look worn out lately," Hanabusa commented.

"I—s that so?" Yang replied, somewhat nervously. By chance, did he get found out? He can't let it show on his face because she will worry so otherwise.

"Hopefully, it is just my imagination. .." he pauses, " Don't overwork yourself." Hanabusa's tone was gentle, and Yang understood that he was concerned.

Yang nodded, "Okay, thanks. But it's hard not to. I have someone I want to protect now."

Hanabusa smiled, "I see, I can't wait to meet this woman. But you can't fall in love with a normal girl, huh? Isn't this Miss Setsura your brother's girlfriend?"

A deep sigh crossed his lips, "Quit mentioning that." Besides, if that medication works, then Setsura will eventually forget Akito. Yang didn't want to give it to her. He was very reluctant. However, 'I will take care of things for you. So you can live a normal life again.'

While he is an adventurous person, life on the run isn't exactly ideal. There is a limit to what he can do. If that girl realizes what he's done, would she forgive him? Most likely no. All he can do is hope that she doesn't remember.

"Ahh! What are you guys quietly discussing over there?" Yuki exclaimed.

"About the world's outlook and Japan's future," Hanabusa quickly replied.

Yang raised his eyebrows at this comment; this guy is very sly. But just as he thought that Hanabusa suddenly waved his hands around with a teasing smile and said.

"No, no."

Gee Hanabusa, if he says it like that - they'll look more suspicious.

"Don't Yuki, you shouldn't pry into guys conversations." Although the grey hair girl meant well, of course, anybody could take those words in another context.

Sure enough, the girl understood, "Wahh, so it's a dirty joke?" Yuki repeated.

Yang coughed, "It isn't that either!" Yet the green hair girl wouldn't let the topic drop at all.

He is saved when they hear a knock on the door. Setsura stepped into the room. " Good evening."

The girl wore a simple western navy blue off-shoulder white ruffle dress. Setsura is the type of woman who looks good in anything.

"Wahh, it's Setsu-chan. Come in, come in! Yuiki said, glomping onto the girl's arm. "Even though it's messy, you have to bear with it."

"This is my room!" he exclaimed.

Gee. Although he indeed has to do a major clear up eventually. Still, his gaze fell on Setsura, who seemed surprised at Yuki's friendliness. Will she be alright? Yang already figured from her personality that she isn't good at these types of events for a reason.

"Miss Setsura, good evening." Yura greeted.

"Good evening Hayase-san, sorry that I'm late."

"It's okay; it's okay, I don't mind."

"But, I mind," Yuki exclaimed.

Hey Yuki! Yang wanted to say something but watched the girl inch closer to Setsura, a beaming smile on her face.

"So, with all that said, let's prepare the snacks together."

Setsura still appeared surprised, and yet a bright smile appeared on her face too, "Yes."

Yang blinked when he saw her bright smile. In front of him, Setsura always looks slightly miserable while she would occasionally smile. He never saw this side of her before. Does this mean she is not comfortable around him yet? Such foolish sounding thoughts. Even if he is lonely, how could he fall for her so easily?

Still, he, too, felt happy at the scene. Since that time, hose two for a while wouldn't even talk to Hanabusa and Takeshi.

Maybe Setsura realized something was strange about the two. Quick foresight, as expected from her. That warm expression on her face, too, makes him feel relieved.

"Yang! Hurry up!" Setsura lectured.

"Yes, yes."

"One yes, is enough."

"Yes, my dear."

Setsura stepped on his foot, but she grabbed hold of her hands. Yang brought it to his lips, "You will soon understand." At that comment, he hears the others cheer and Setsura. He swore he saw a faint red on the girl's cheeks.