laUGHS, Seduce her- oh my, what a thought. You’d do well to watch yourself and see that those wiles don’t get turned back your way and leave your head spinning. “Now now, is that right? I’m sure a private viewing could be arranged.”

“Private viewing, you say~?”

“Hey Daddy, can I come with you to solve the case? Mommy is busy working in the lab.” asked the little 7 year old girl. She was half British and half Japanese. She had strawberry blonde hair like her mother and brown eyes like her father.

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“Oh, you want to come with me, sweetheart?” Hakuba glanced at his wrist watch, then over toward the door to the lab. Hmm. “Well, I suppose you could, but I’m fairly certain that you don’t have your police badge yet. How about you help me make some tea for your dear darling mum, and we’ll use it to coax her from her work, hmmm~?”

‘£’ Kita was at Hakuba’s house so he could help her with some homework. She was spending the night at because there was a horrible thunderstorm outside. She went to Hakuba’s room with an innocent look on her face. “Um…Hakuba-kun! Can I sleep with you in your bed tonight? A crack of thunder woke me up and now I’m too scared to sleep alone.” Kita said, looking down while blushing.

“Ah… Yamashita-chan, what an unexpected surprise. Perhaps we should get you settled in one of our fine guest rooms. Baaya could get you some tea that would set you right. I think you’d be much more comfortable that way.”

“…besides, how can I patrol the hallways and fight off intruders if I’m busy holding you in my arms?”