I'm relieved. Sorry to hear that a family member was being a dick. As you know, you can always hit me up in pm's if you'd like to enter a rant. I'm here. <3

Right now it's a 'Why not make this real?' so Botan doesn't feel any guilt, and there was nothing in Kurama's head that suggested he would regret this choice. It can just be until the investigation is concluded, but as they progress he's not going to want it to come to a close. Their different lifestyles are problematic, but this eventually comes up to Botan--she wants to retire, eventually, and live a life with Kurama and Shiori. And Kurama is mature enough not to resent her if she doesn't look at him as a boyfriend, but rather a good friend. I'm confident it can work. I did make a leap in the heat of the writing. It'll be interesting how they translate 'showing their relationship' rather than just being themselves. 

*Hug*