The L Boogie: Hey. I'm back…sorta. Thought I'd finally get some of this posted. Just a short prologue, as I'm looking to build up for this. I'm gonna really try to dig deep with this one, as I'm going to do the full blown love triangle that we all love and hate so much. May see some slightly darker themes as well, and I'm hoping to pull out even more stops.

I'm considering an M rathing for (possibly immediate) future chapters. I would love some feedback on this thought. I've just decided that I'm a bit tired of these girls playing a bit too nice, and want them to be seen more as women. So there may be a bit of OoCness, but I think it will be negligible/warranted.

Anyhow, that's all I've got for now. Please enjoy!

Legal Crapola: I don't own the characters. I don't own the setting (sort of…). Mainly though, the characters. However the ones no one recognizes are likely mine, and otherwise, this story is purely mine as well. But if someone wants to sue me, then bring it on! I don't have any money anyways, so I don't have anything left to lose! WAHAA!

Pandemonium Roulette: A School Rumble Fan Fiction

Prologue: Place Your Bets…

Fate.

Chance.

Destiny.

These are three of a myriad of terms all used to describe that constant force in this universe that pushes and pulls all things to it's own whims. No matter how hard we try, this ever present and seemingly godlike force toys with our lives, tempting us with golden trinkets and shining charms, and tortures those who would attempt to make claim on such ambitions. This being, who is both fickle and kind, greets every thing in this vast universe in the same manner, and is without prejudice. It tends to take pleasure in the struggles of Man especially, for Man will gamble and stake everything on a single bet.

If he wins, he may be rewarded however he please. Riches, fortune, fame, and especially love. These are what all of Mankind aspires for. What all Man wants, and will take their chance to play against the odds with this encompassing force. Someone who can win this game will come out stronger, and can stand as a King amongst his people, almost truly thought to be divine.

However, for such high rewards, there must be an equal price to pay. The greater the reward, the higher the cost, and the further the fall. Money, reputation, and even lives have been spent in such a ridiculous gamble, and even if the odds seem in your favor, this enigmatic force may simply wish to bear witness to some unfortunate souls fall from grace.

For someone to place such a gamble, they must be either desperate, determined, or confident. And now, today we have a new set of players, all three eager to step up and spin the wheel of their fate.

Harima Kenji, who is an aspiring Manga Artist, is eager to step his career up to the next level. Wishing only to create that which dwells in his heart and soul, he yearns for admiration and respect from his peers. More so, he pines as his affections for a certain young woman have been fully rejected, so he hangs his head in shame. However, he still believe that there is someone out there for him, and is no stranger to this sometimes sadistic game of chance.

Sawachika Eri, a young heiress to a vast fortune. Her family has business ties to all manner of industries, and they're often hailed as one of the most powerful groups on the planet. But despite her outward appearances, she is a lonely young woman who longs for the man she has fallen in love with to look at her, even just once. She fights to change the fact that they could never seemingly be together due to the destiny of her social position.

Tsukamoto Yakumo, a beautiful and talented young girl. Adored by so many and admired by her peers, she is seemingly a goddess sent to this earth. Despite her near perfection however, she is wrought by a power that is both a blessing and a curse. To hear the thoughts of all those who love her, and yet cannot seem to hear the thoughts of the one she truly loves. As time passes, her feelings begin to overwhelm her, and the need to be seen as a woman by the man she loves grows by the second. Now, she too will step up and attempt to change her fate.

These three unfortunate souls, who are victims of their own actions, and of each other, are tied together by this game. Together, they will spin the wheel and place their bets…hoping, praying, and pleading with all their might that their wish may be granted.

Unfortunately…there must be losers in this game. And when your heart is the wager, losing could be dangerous.