"You do not have a choice." Sonya stated harshly. Naoto felt trapped, yet at the same time he didn't seem to mind. [b]"Who died and made you queen..."[/b] Naoto mumbled bitterly. Though his mouth still spout protest his expression had become calm. [i][b]Maybe...this is the push I need...what would you do Kohaku?[/b][/i] The thought brought flashes of memory and Naoto didn't like what he remembered. [i][b] What an I thinking? This is nuts. Not to mention dangerous...I don't have a choice huh? But...they do![/b][/i] Naoto stood up and crossed the beach to the others. He rubbed the back of his head awkwardly trying to find what he wanted to say. [b]"Listen, you heard the old hag. I don't have a choice, so before you come to my place tomorrow ask yourself something...can you really see yourself mixed up in such a dangerous world?"[/b] Naoto seemed to give off a different air when he said this. Suddenly, as he looked over everyone's faces and realized Jak and Abby were there he remembered he was in nothing but his boxers and scarf. Turning as red as Sonya's hair he bashfully sunk into his scarf. [b]"Anyone got a spare coat?"[/b]

Meanwhile, Sonya and Naoto's mother were talking. "Of course Sonya. We'd love to have you stay with us~" Miku responded warmly. [b]"Huuuuuh!?"[/b] Miku stopped to look back at her son who had caught up while Sonya seemed exasperated with Naoto. [b]"S-stop joking mom...th-there's no way your really find let that devil woman live with us? Besides what about dad?"[/b] Naoto laughed nervously. "I'm not joking. And don't worry Nao-kun, I told your father about my connections to the Vongola a long time ago. In fact, he's the one who recommended you to Tsuna-kun~" Naoto's face was one of utter disbelief. [i][b] Dad did this to me...?[/b][/i] Naoto was like a zombie the whole way home, overwhelmed by the events of today.