As Close As Defined, by Nekokoban (PG)

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Fandom: GETBACKERS
Pairing: Ban/Ginji, Rena, Paul, Natsumi
Length: 1789 words
Author on LJ: nekokoban
Author Website: worldwalking :: (the sea of the soul)
Why this must be read:

I enjoy a good relationship story told from an outsider's PoV, because you can learn a lot both about the characters under study, and the one observing them. As much as I love Ban and Ginji in this fic (dorks! giant dorks!), I really like how Rena's character is fleshed out through her interactions with the GetBackers, Natsumi, and Paul.

"Senpai," Rena says. "Are those two really friends?"

Natsumi looks up from the dishes; Rena is watching the GetBackers, on the other side of the cafe. They're squabbling over the last pieces of sushi from their last order, with Ginji clinging steadfastly to Ban's arm and ignoring the threats of leggo you damn eel before I skin you and they've been at that stalemate for nearly half an hour. No one else is in the cafe except for Paul in the back.

"Of course they're friends," Natsumi says. "Why wouldn't they be?"

As Close As Defined