A/N: I don't own Ghost Hunt or any of the characters.

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"English"

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Mai' POV

"Me or Gene."

I woke up with a gasp. I hadn't had that dream since about a year ago. I felt my head pounding and realized I fell off my bed. I got up with a groan and my joints popped. Its been two years since I last heard from Naru and Lin. Two years since he ask me that question. But I'm not going to think about what happened. Its in the past.

Even if I moved on it still brings up sad memories. I also lost contact with everyone else. Its not like they abandoned me, we just lost contact with each other. I'm not mad, if anything it was probably for the best.

After Naru left it hurt a lot especially how he rejected me ,but I needed to leave the paranormal world and being with SPR made that difficult. We did meet up after SPR closed. I helped John out at the church, Yasu help me get a better grade in Math, Ayako planned shopping trips, and I would sometimes go with Bou san to band practiced. Masako and I called at least once a week to catch up.

After a couple of months everyone got busy. They reached out less and less and I didn't reach out either. It made it a lot easier to leave all the ghost and memories behind. I even moved out of my apartment and didn't tell anyone.

I looked over at the clock and it was 5:30. I have to be at work in 30 minutes. I quickly went through my morning routine of taking a quick shower and brushing my teeth and hair. Over the years my hair grew longer, almost down to my waist and It had curled at the ends. I've always had curls ,but when i cut it short you couldn't tell. That is one of the few traits I got from my father.

I quickly went to my closet and got a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. I still wear skirts sometimes but jeans are more useful. Jeans made it easier to move and not worry about my underwear showing. On my way out I pick up my keys and phone and grabbed my jacket. Then went out the door. It is the beginning of spring but it still gets a little chilly.

I now work at a small bakery/café. I started working there after I moved and started college. Thanks to Yasu tutoring me, my grades excelled and I got into Tokyo University. Contrary to what Naru always said I was actually in the top 5 in all my classes. Well, except Math ,but its not my fault, math is just really boring and complicated.

I saw the building in sight and jogged to the door. When I entered I was greeted by Sakura san. Ito Sakura is a nice old lady in her fifties. We met after my move and she has become a grandmother figure to me. She always helps me out. She doesn't know much about my old job. Just that it envolve the paranormal and I don't like to talk about it. Sakura san lost her son in an accident about dice yeaes ago and has been lonely since ,so she decided to open a bakery since she enjoyed baking and a lot of people love her treats. She is really sweet but when she gets mad its super scary. old lady or not, you do not want to be on her bad side.

"Mai chan you were almost late." Mai gave a sheepish smile. "Sorry. I slept in." Sakura laugh and told me to go get changed. I headed twords the back and into the changing rooms. The uniform isn't anything special. Just a navy blue shirt with the shops logo on the right side of the upper chest and a black apron.

I got changed and pulled my hair up in a ponytail. Then I set out to start taking orders.

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It was now around noon and I was so ready to take my break. As soon as I got done with my last order I went to tell Sakura san I'm going on break. "Oh! Mai can you please run to the market real quick and grabbed some sugar? Rin chan had a little accident." I chuckle a little. Rin is very clumsy. Not as clumsy as me but sometimes she can surpass my clumsiness. "Sure. I wanted to buy some chocolate anyways." Sakura handed me the money and I started to head to the market.

As I was walking I was thinking about chocolate. "Maybe a chocolate bar or chocolate kisses. Chocolate is very go- oof". I ran into a wall. When I looked up it wasn't a wall but a person, a very tall person and they were big too. "I am very sorry sir. I was not looking where I was going." I began apologizing.

I look up and it was Lin. 'oh crap. Maybe he doesn't reconize me. "Hello Mai san." 'Ok maybe not.' I smiled. " Hello Lin san. Its great to see you but I have to go to the market. Sorry again. Goodbye." Then I walked away quickly before he could say anything and made my escape.

'Oh my that was super close. What is Lin doing here? And if Lins here than he has to be here too. What if their reopening SPR.' 'Oh come on Mai, they don't know where you live or have anyway to contact you. You'll be fine.' I reassured myself. Yeah I'll be fine. I then tried to forget my encounter with Lin and moved on to my chocolate. 'Chocolate, here I come'.

When I finally reached the Market I got the sugar and my wonderful chocolate. On my way back I took a detour and avoided the SPR building. Just to be safe. 20 minutes later I made it back to the backery. On weekends I work full time and take orders until noon then I work the cash register.

Today I was working with Haru. Haru was a nice guy. A little quiet. Everyone says he's handsome. He has light brown hair and is not to buff but he does have some muscle. I think his best feature is his eyes though. They are a really dark, pretty green that remind you of a beautiful forest. It gives him this mysterious vibe. He comes of as hard to approach but I get along fine with him.

I walk to the back and grab my apron. Then head to the front where Haru is already taking orders. "Hello Haru. How are you today?" I put a little cheer to my voice. " Hello. I'm fine. You?" "Great" I replied. We then got to work.

Finally the day is over, all I have to do is finish mopping. Everyone left except me and Sakura san. I finished mopping then went to Sakura san's office. "Sakura san I'm headed home unless you want me to lock up?" Sakura looked up from her papers. "No, dear its fine. You should head home before it gets to dark." I nodded then said my goodbyes and headed home.

I walk out after putting on my jacket and started to walk through the gardens. Across the street there is a place that is a garden open to the public. It is more like a park though. I walked along the path when something made me shiver. My instincts told me to get out of there.

Suddenly I heard a voice yell "Mai!" I turned and dread filled my stomach. When I turned it was Yasu. He was with the whole group. They all walk to me and before I knew it Bou san pick me up in a bone crushing hug.

"Bou san I- cant- breath." I gasped out. Suddenly there was a loud thump. "Ow! That hurt you old hag!" Ayako raised her purse again in warning. "Who are you calling old hag!" Before it could go on any further Yasu was by my side. "Wow Mai chan you look really different with long hair." That seem to stop the fighting between Ayako and Bou san.

"Yeah. I wasn't sure if that was really you." Bou san said. Before I could say anything a very familar voice spoke up. "Stop acting like idiots." I turned around and there he stood. He didn't change much. He is more lean and looks more grown up. Over all he is still handsome.

"Hello Naru."

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Again don't own ghost hunt. Next is Naru's POV.