Chapter Twenty-Seven: Introducing, Kaori Higashiyama

Last time, I encountered Takeru and Kaori.

She had a very cynical attitude.

I walked into the house, my mom answered the door.

Mom, where is dad? I asked. He went to a book signing. Rene replied. Alright, I am going up to my room.

On the other side of town, a girl is buying a cappuccino and a cookie, looking into her cup. My father appears. Oh my gosh, Jeremy Higashiyama, you're here? Barista asked. Oh, I stopped by to get coffee myself. To think I would run into you, Kaori. Jeremy replied.

She glares at him.

The owner walks out and welcomes him.

He sparks a conversation with the owner.

It has been awhile, Kei. I see you met my sister. Jeremy replied. You have a sister? Kei asked. Yes, she went missing for years. I finally found her. Jeremy replied.

He hugs Kaori.

Hey now that I look at your sister. Your sister looks just like your little girl, Natasha. Kei replied. Yes, the only difference is her straight hair. Jeremy replied. Get away, Jeremy. Kaori replied. You know that is the most I have ever heard her say. Kei replied.

She walks outside.

So they are wrecking havoc in this city? Kaori thought. She sighs.

Jeremy looked at Kaori.

So you can sense the malice and their hatred? Jeremy asked. Yes, I will not play as a player in this fight, Jeremy. Kaori replied. Can't you help Natasha? Jeremy asked. I have no desire, Jeremy. For all I care, all sides can destroy themselves. Kaori replied. Stop being like this, Kaori. Jeremy replied. She grips Jeremy by his collar. Listen to me Jeremy. I am a specter. He brought me back against my wishes! Kaori yelled.

She cries.

I know why "he" did that. Jeremy asked. I can tell you about some conditions. Jeremy replied. Kaori wipes her tears.

What are your conditions, Jeremy? Kaori asked. First, we need to get you off the streets. Jeremy replied.

She looks at him.

Kaori, you're my older sister. I don't want to lose you like before. Think of it as a second chance to live a full life? Jeremy asked.

Wait, she's your what? Kei asked.

Remember, I told you my older sister was someone that was spectacular. Jeremy replied. So your sister is the legendary Kaori Higashiyama? Kei asked. It's very nice to meet you. Kaori replied.

She looked at him.

I'll buy you a meal. Jeremy replied.

A big grin appeared on her face.

Thanks Kei, this is our secret. Jeremy replied. Oh, I am taking this to the grave. Kei replied.

That night, my bracelet spoke to me.

Natasha, what you saw was Kaori Higashiyama. Chikara replied. Are you sure? I asked. Yes, I know that cynical young woman from anywhere. Chikara replied. She came off cynical, but I can tell there was more to it. I replied. What do you mean? Chikara asked. She looks like she was once happy and full of life. It had to be someone or something that did something to her. I replied. You are right, but I feel a powerful presence in this house. Chikara replied.

As I opened my door, I saw Kaori downstairs.

Why is Kaori Higashiyama here? I asked. My little brother invited me. Why are you here? Kaori asked. I live here and I am his daughter. I replied. Now girls, I need you to calm down. Jeremy replied. Why? Kaori and I asked. As you know now. Kaori is your aunt. Jeremy replied. Dad, is she going to live with us? I asked. Yes, and deal with it. Jeremy replied.

I sighed and walked up the stairs.

The only way you can free Keenan Higashuniki is to go into his self conscience to free him. Kaori replied. What do you mean? I asked. You heard me. He has a tight grasp on his body. Kaori replied. Why are you helping me? I asked.

She ignores me.

Stay Tuned.