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This isn't really what he needed, but honestly its what he want so hes going to get it.

After days and days of being drowned with paperworks with no ends in his own workplace and sometimes even his own home, Toto is not in his right mind; but that doesn't mean he's gonna listen to himself right now. Yeah, its a irresponsible thought but he is seriously needs it. Something that will make him happy, who knows what kind of ad commercial he watched in the middle of the night to hypnotize him like this; he just know he wants one now.

"Okay, okay. Ill get an easy one, don't burden yourself anymore, Isshiki Totomaru." Toto grumbled to himself, atleast having an inch of rationality still left within him is relieving at the very least. He didn't really wanna drag another poor living being into his situation, nevertheless, his steps gradually leads him to his destination.

Pet store.

The window of the Pet Store allowing him to see the animals that are on sale even from the outside, is that the right way to say it? Well, they are technically selling pets. Eventually after waving at a couple of pups from the window showchase, Toto went inside.

It wasn't as bustling as it is, the Pet store was overall lively and amazing. Peaceful even, if it weren't for the many animal howls inside this place. I mean, it is normal for a Pet store; it would be more concerning if it weren't.

Toto continued to look around, passing a few cats and dogs on their small area of fences; theyre not really in a cage and that warmed Toto's heart seeing them roamed around the store fairly freely. Toto couldnt help the smile forming on his mouth, who wouldn't when these cuties are running around?

"Okay, now to get a pet. Don't choose any hard ones to take care of, Toto!"

"Oh? We have plenty of easy pets to choose if you need so."

Toto really didnt expect that, he was too sleep deprived and paperwork-drunk to actually notice a person approaching him, "GAHH!" Toto's already tired heart nearly jumped out of his heart.

It was his instinct at the very least, stepping back; a bit too much that his legs caughts onto the fence and he tripped backwards, inevitable falling into the pet area. His back stungs a little but overall no pets harmed! But Toto's pride as a police investigator are definitely harmed. Toto's mood are definitely all over the places now, atleast the puppies care enough to try and comfort him. (which by all means is licking him everywhere, he doesnt mind it)

"AH! Apologies, are you alright??" the said man who jumpscared Toto got closer, kneeling infront of him. His raven hair covering half of his face, theres an odd scar on the side of his neck forming a number Toto couldn't really figure out. 

what do you think?? Ive fallen into a pet area like an idiot infront of a staff, of course ill be alright!

"Ah, is that so? Forgive me for scaring you so, you just look like the type thats fun to play with." Toto must've spoke that aloud, his mind is always playing tricks on him.

"Is this how you treat your potential customers?" Toto snarked back, still holding a piece of softness within his tone because he fear of actually making upset of the guy; even if he was the one on the receiving end of his doings.

"Nope, youre a special one. Now come on, lets get you up before my coworkers sees you or before youre drenched in dog's saliva."

"I actually preferred staying with the dogs now."

"Nope, can do. Get up, Officer Isshiki, lest your pride as a police investigator is ruin forever." The man didn't hesitate to pull Toto to get up, at first, Toto didn't seem to notice but he finally noticed it after his brain catched up. Toto stared at the man, which he figured to have the name 'Ron' as his nametag suggest.

"Wait, how did you know my name? And how did you know im a police investigator?" Toto stared at the man in bewilderment, which he only responds with a smile.

"Youre quite popular within the district, actually."

"Really?! I mean, i didn't really do anything that could attract attentions as far as i remember but i did know i worked hard–"

"Oh no, youre popular because youre known as the guy who often gets scolded by your higher-ups in the public! I'm sure theres other words for it but i doubt it be easy for you to take it, Officer Isshiki." That was a hard punch to Toto's pride.

Toto really felt like punching the guy, "uhm, Ron-San?"

"Petto Kamoneko is my name, No Ron involved."

"Then why is your nametag 'Ron', huh."

"Technical difficulties in writing nametags, i suppose." Ron— no, Kamoneko-san is actually serious at his words.

"..."

"..."

"Kamoneko-San, just get me to an easy pet to take care of, can you?" Toto sighed, "I dont have time for this."

"Of course, of course. Follow me, Toto."

Toto? Okay, yeah. Thats a new one but he could've gotten worser nicknames he supposed, "Toto?"

"Your name is too long so ill shorten it, okay, Toto?" Kamoneko-san smiled at Toto. "Toto." Only then did Toto was able to see his eyes, and goddamn he is handsome as hell— its the sleep deprived brain of his talking, not him.

Toto couldn't help but his cheeks started to redden, how can he not when a handsome ass man stared at him like that while saying a supposedly nickname of his in such a sweet way? Toto hummed in response, following along the man towards another section of the store.

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Toto could not focus, not when Kamoneko is being so sweet and gentle to the animals it made his handsome level goes up 100x than what Toto expected it to be. They've went on through several pets for Toto see before he decided on something. Cats, birds, fishes, dogs, and more. There was some chaos that happened, which included Kamoneko involved; yet somehow he managed to pull off such a damn look at this embarassing moments.

"Toto, what would you like to pick as your pet now?" Kamoneko turned to Toto, a cat on his arms looking at Toto. "Have you figured out which one you would like or would you like a new section?" His hair was a mess, so does his outfit; but why does Toto looks like he was the one who was caught in the actual chaos here.

Are you flirting with me or am i just sleep deprived, "Ah, i'm not really sure. I mean i've had a hamster before but i think i want a new pet than a hamster. I just don't know what any other pet to pick." Toto sputtered, yawning at the end of his words. "Im sorry, i haven't been able to get much of a good sleep lately."

"Ah, no worries, Toto. Perhaps, mhm," Ron muttered, "A cat could help?" He put down the cat on his hand previously, heading towards a specific cat for Toto.

"Here, does this dear handsome cat piques your interest, Toto?" Toto may be crazy but the cat almost looks like Kamoneko exactly.

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"I can't believe i actually listened to him." Toto sighed, is he losing his mind? Picking a cat so easily because it reminds him of a beautiful man? Yeah, maybe he did. "I mean, youre cute so thats a plus."

Toto put the pet cage down on the passenger seat, stopping as his vision caught something between the cat's paws. He reached over to grab it, a piece of paper with a number written on it. Underneath it, theres a letter.

call me if you want the real deal, Toto.

- Kamonohashi Ron, or you may know as Petto Kamoneko ;).

Toto might strangle this guy, out of happiness. Atleast he could pull such a handsome man despite his horrible first impression infront of him, Toto believed he looked like a drunk man now.

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"Ron, i am not gonna be spying over him just because you've taken a liking into him." Spitz stared at Ron with a look, staring at the anxious raven haired man infront of him. "Seriously, i doubt the guy would think of you as anything weird if you were to have that look."

"Spitz, its important, okay?" Ron muttered, crossing his arms, "I just need to know him more."

Spitz chuckled, its not a daily occasion to see Kamonohashi Ron this worked up over a customer, "You really do want to fetch that guy into your arms, do you?" Yep, and Spitz is most likely going to fetch Toto to Ron.

"Spitz, just do it for once, will you? For a fellow friend? I think you wouldnt forgot what have i done for you, did you?" Ron used the ultimate skill, Friendship badge.

"..."

Ron stared at him. And Spitz is already melting with a dopey smile.

"Awww! Yes yes, ill help you out. Youre my Friend afterall! Let me just go get my tools and ill get going!"

"Thank you, Spitz."

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