(Oriha P.O.V)
I couldn't tell him in the end. When I was faced with the possibility that I could tell him about me being a Sekirei, I just couldn't take the plunge and tell him. Does that make me a bad person? I know he deserves the truth, but can I even tell the truth anymore? I don't know. He must know about me being a Sekirei, right? He didn't think Musubi-san was the one who made those discs fly. But, why can't I just tell him?
No, maybe I don't want to admit to the truth. I don't want to admit to him because of what I fear might happen. He might think that I only went… yes. He might think something awful about me. But I don't want that to happen.
So, I've gone to get a gift for him. Maybe it will cushion the blow or something. I know he likes manga, so I will get him some manga! Then I will be able to tell him why I didn't tell him that I was a Sekirei. Rather, I am a Sekirei. Sometimes I think about his situation, and I think that it isn't fair really. A sweet guy like Totsuka-kun being caught up in this game.
It almost makes me feel like I don't want to react to him. I don't want to burden him anymore than he already is. I… can't help it. Even without the reaction… I already fell in love with him. Before even getting the reaction, I knew something was different about him.
He's different from most guys, and I know that he has to be a great Ashikabi. If he wasn't, all those Sekireis wouldn't have reacted to him. He is just good. He's a good guy. He's so sweet, cute… hehe, I should stop thinking about him right now. But I never want to stop thinking about him.
Although, for about ten minutes now. I've been feeling like something's wrong with him. It's hard to explain but I can't shake the feeling that something has happened to him. If so, I don't know if I can forgive myself.
Then again, that's just me being a worrywart. He's surrounded by Sekirei, even a single number like Akitsu-san. Nanami-san and… Kuno-san seem to be strong as well. For some reason, I believe that he has another Sekirei as well.
I don't know how I know that, but I do and something has happened… No. I'm just being paranoid by this. Yeah, it's me being a worrier after all. So silly.
But while I was walking towards the manga shop or whatever it is called, my eyes caught a distressed Akitsu-san. Why is she distressed? I ran over to her before she could get out of the busy shopping district.
"Akitsu-san! What's wrong?"
She stopped in her tracks and had the eyes of someone who had just lost something, or someone important.
"Ah… Master has… something has happened to him. You're a Sekirei, aren't you?"
"Y-Yes, that's right. But, you haven't told Totsuka-kun… wait! Something has happened to him!? What's happened to him!?"
I elevated my voice in worry! H-He… something has happened to him! I don't want him to be in danger! I became fearful and bit my lip in frustration.
"Ah… Master and I were with a girl named Yukari-san… but when he went to the bathroom… he disappeared. Now… I can feel fear coming through the bond."
F-Fear through the bond? So that's what I have been feeling. But how is that possible? I wasn't winged by Totsuka-kun, yet I can feel his fear? She seems to be in complete distress, yet I'm not. I can feel something, but until I'm winged, it won't be as strong as Akitsu-sans.
"S-So… what do you think happened...?"
"Ah… I don't know. Kidnapped?"
Kidnapped? H-He was kidnapped? Don't tell me that it is that Sekirei… what's her name? Toyo...manta? No, that's not it. Kyo...tama, no! It's not that either! What the hell is her name? Toyo...tama! It's Toyotama! If she has then I wont forgive her, and I will get her!
"Akitsu-san… what are you going to do?"
"Ah… go home and get Master's other Sekireis so we can search the city."
I sweatdropped. That plan won't work. This city is too big for such a thing. I wish that I knew a Brain type Sekirei… wait! I know Takami-san! She's like an MBI upper woman! She can have her connections search for Totsuka-kun!
"No, Akitsu-san. Listen to me for a second please."
"Ah… please hurry. If Master dies because of me..."
She'd die as well because they're bonded. But I know what she means at least. She isn't worrying about herself, rather she's thinking about him. If he does die, what does that mean for me? I, want to be with Totsuka-kun also. I want to be a special person in his life.
"I know. But you can't just jump around the city and hope for the best. It won't work, Akitsu-san. This city is huge, and it isn't like there are many of you to do it. First of all, I think that we should go back to the Inn, to get Totsuka-kun's other Sekirei. But we can't do much without knowing where to look."
"Ah… how do we know where to look?"
"I know someone who will look for us. In the meantime, please try and not worry. Totsuka-kun is resourceful, he won't let himself get killed easily. Like when he was on the school's roof, he didn't take any crap and threw bombs around which was pretty awesome… wait. Hold on. You said that you were with someone? Where is this person?"
"Ah… about that. I lied to her and said Master… wasn't feeling well so I took him home."
How would she be able to pull off that kind of lie if he wasn't there? I shook my head and tilted it to the side.
"How did you… you know, never mind. It doesn't matter. I'm going to ring my friend, then we can go back to Izumo Inn, okay?"
She nodded so I got out my phone, and rang Takami-san. Takami-san is a very kind woman, and for some reason she is in the school that Totsuka-kun attends. So she has to at least care about him, right? Either that or she gets off on watching school children do their work.
I rang Takami-san and waited for her to answer her phone...
"Oriha? What's the matter?"
She finally answered! I don't know how I am going to explain this but… here goes nothing.
"Takami-san, Totsuka-kun… has gone missing. Please don't freak out or anything, but Akitsu-san thinks he's been kidnapped."
I heard a grunt come from the other side of the phone. It didn't sound happy. More like, she sounded pissed off!
"Oriha! He's been kidnapped? Does Akitsu know who did it? "
"No, I don't think so. Let me ask." I turned to Akitsu-san. "Akitsu-san, did you find anything that might lead to a possible perpetrator?" Akitsu-san handed me something… it looks like a strand of pink hair? "Takami-san, do you know anyone with pink hair?"
"I do, why? Is it important? "
I say so. I think it's important.
"Y-Yes, I think so. Akitsu-san found a strand of pink hair at the scene of the crime."
" S-Shit! This is serious! If Benitsubasa has him, then he might be in danger! Especially if Karasuba gets involved! "
She sounds panicked. Benitsubasa...I think I've heard that name before. I think it's No. 105. But I have definitely heard of Karasuba. She's MBI's hound. The one who leads that squad. The Disciplinary Squad. She's called the Black Sekirei for a good reason. She's ruthless. I-If it's the Disciplinary Squad then he's in huge danger! But...
"Takami-san, why did you say 'Especially if Karasuba gets involved'? Please tell me."
"S-She... " She gained a fearful voice. "... She is someone who doesn't like Totsuka-kun but I can't disclose the reasons. "
"I-I see."
Even though I don't see, I just said it so we can continue the conversation. She isn't going to tell me. Takami-san can be stubborn like that. But I am still interested in why she hates him.
"Alright. Get Totsuka-kun's other Sekirei together, and I will search for where Benitsubasa is currently. Once I know something, go together with Totsuka-kun's Sekirei. It will be dangerous, even if Karasuba isn't there. "
"I understand. Please hurry Takami-san."
"That goes without saying."
So, the line went dead after that. I then conveyed the information to Akitsu-san. As I was telling her, I felt a strange sensation. Like… I'm becoming more calmer. I don't know what that is. But even Akitsu-san seems to be feeling a little calmer, if her face is anything to go by.
"... And that's pretty much it."
Her face went into its usual stoic one. She then nodded at me. I see, yes. She is trying to keep herself calm. It's obvious to me. She wants to be calm for Totsuka-kun. I think that's the best actually. If you send him calming emotions, then he won't have to worry about her.
"Ah… let us return to the Inn."
I nodded so with Akitsu-san, I ran as fast I could towards Izumo Inn! If Totsuka-kun is going to be fine, then we need everyone to help him! He surely is someone who causes worry to everyone in the world! He will worry us until we can't worry anymore only to worry us even more so we can't do anything but worry him!
We ran and hopped across buildings all the way to the Izumo Inn. Then, once getting inside, we went to find Totsuka-kun's Sekirei. Since I don't know my way around this place, I went to sit in the living room while Akitsu-san herself went to find the others.
"Excuse me. What are you doing here?"
I heard a feminine voice come from the door. When I looked, I saw the woman named Kagari-san. I believe I know her, but I can't place my finger on it. I tilted my head to the side in a confused manner.
"I-I came here because, someone is… in danger… erm..."
"Who's in danger?"
Crap, I wish I didn't say that. I think she's a human and I can't say that a Sekirei has kidnapped Totsuka-kun. Erm… what should I do now?
"Totsuka-kun… something has happened… but don't worry! We're on it!"
She looked at me blankly, before leaving the room. If I had to guess what she's doing, then I would say she is freaking out, although I'm not so sure about that. But once Takami-san calls… I'll come for you Totsuka-kun. I will save you, don't worry. I guess I can't worry about him knowing I'm a Sekirei now, can I?