Disclaimer: I do not own Lucky Star or any of its characters.
Author's Notes: This is a ficlet to accompany Level Up: Love! Chapter Five: The Biggest Thrill. Consider it like a DVD Extra. For the most part it is written by the Konata half of our duo. I had a lot of fun writing it, but my Kagamin thought it interrupted the flow of the story too much to include the whole thing.
"It's okay with me, Oneechan...-hic-...I can go with Yuki-chan..." Tsukasa wobbled unsteadily. Kagami ceased arguing.
"Alright, if this is what'll keep everyone happy..."
Miyuki pulled out her cell phone. "I'll dial home and they'll come get us shortly, Tsukasa-san. I have many remedies for motion sickness at home."
"Thank you so much, Yuki-chan," Tsukasa gushed with a quavery smile.
Nobody noticed Konata's expression twist into a devilish smile. Her mouth was stretched, her eyes were fierce, and her inner thoughts rang with vicious triumph. Just as planned.
Amusement parks were great setting for romantic bonding, but getting Kagami to go alone with her would have been impossible. She was so concerned about exams, and had so many emotional barriers up. The only way to get Kagami to consider was to dangle the opportunity in front of lazy Tsukasa, whom Kagami was eager to please. Adding the idea of it being a last chance for group high school memories would force Kagami's hand.
Once at the park, Tsukasa would lose her usefulness. The goal was to be alone with Kagamin, after all. However, getting rid of Tsukasa right away would have given Kagami cause for suspicion. That was why Konata had to prove her innocence by voluntarily imprisoning herself in boring group activities such as the Aquarena and other easy games.
Having earned Kagami's trust, she could play on Kagami's own boredom and go play a few games just with her, in order to subtly acclimate Kagami to the prospect of being alone with her. Eventually, though, Kagami would decide to check up on Tsukasa again. Then, it would finally be time to get rid of her.
That is where the Spin Bullet came in. The most obvious way to get rid of Tsukasa would be a nauseating ride. However, everybody knew Tsukasa's stomach was sensitive, so an obviously intense ride would be shot down right away. The spin bullet's dual-nature made it a winner. The option to control the spinning would help the others agree to Tsukasa's riding. Having ridden it before, Konata knew that it would still be too much for Tsukasa even without increasing the spinning.
Tsukasa would then feel ill, and Kagami would try to do the sisterly thing and take her home. Miyuki would finally and unwittingly play her part. In her desire to keep everybody happy, she would offer to take care of Tsukasa, and Kagami would crumble under her own desire to stay at the park. Miyuki was getting rid of Tsukasa, herself, and assuring Konata time alone with Kagami.
Yes, she had planned the whole thing since the moment Patty said she couldn't keep the tickets. Now she just had to wait for Miyuki to escort Tsukasa out the door. They turned. They began walking. Konata watched with bated breath. Everything moved in slow motion. A sweat drop formed and ran down Konata's cheek. This is the longest 40 seconds of my life...
The door swung, and the two girls disappeared behind it.
"Well, they're gone." Kagami stated, arms at her sides. "I hope Tsukasa will be okay..."
Yeah, they're gone. Konata snickered mentally. Next, Kagamin...