Hey everyone, it's been a while. Actually, it hasn't even been a full two weeks since I ended the original 'Love Hina Next'. But the writing bug bit me again, and I want to get as much of this next idea out as I can before school starts up again. One thing I should note about this series is that while last time around, I tried to recreate the Love Hina feel as well as I could, this time I am adding a bit of my own touch to things. Hopefully, I don't derive from the original feel of the series too much. Think of this as a spin-off of sorts. Same universe, but different set-up. It is my hopes that you enjoy this series as much as you did my last one.
---Kouji Tamino
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Ami chewed on the eraser of her pencil as he reluctantly listened to her boss talk on the phone, kissing up to the higher-ups. She was dressed in a white blouse, a short gray skirt, and had a red ribbon around her neck. Her white hair was in a bun, and she was wearing a pair of glasses that accentuated her ice blue eyes. She crossed her legs, flashing off her panties in the process, yawned, and began to get lost in a day dream. She dreamed about walking down the aisle with Yamato, their ahem honeymoon, having kids, and growing old together. She sadly sighed to herself as she realized that her dream would never come true… Yamato was getting married with Tokimi in a few weeks. She was quickly interrupted by her boss, now done with his phone call, slamming his fist on the desk.
"Those damn fat bastards! Always jerking me around! I swear, when I finally start rising up in the ranks again, I'm going to make sure I kick my former higher-ups square in the ass!" Ami giggled a bit. Not because of his 'kicking in the ass comment', but more because of calling his higher-ups fat when he was quite hefty himself. He was dressed up in a gray suit that seemed like it would rip if he moved too much in it. His hair was a mix of gray and black, he had a big round nose, and his cheeks drooped a little. He angrily looked to Ami. "What are you laughing at, huh?!"
Ami gasped. "Um, nothing Mr. Shitaki! Nothing at all!" She began to get nervous, leaning back in her chair slightly. She did not want to lose yet another job.
Mr. Shitaki looked at her short skirt and grinned. "You know, there is a little game that I like to play with my secretaries…"
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It was a nice warm summer day. Children were playing on the sidewalk, people were rushing to get their errands done. No one had a care in the world. Until a nearby office building exploded and crashed to the ground. People ran in fear, trying to avoid being hit/crushed by the falling debris. Dust flew everywhere, making it a complete nightmare for people with allergies. It soon became so thick, that people barely see. Cars stopped to avoid hitting anyone, and people ran into each other. Dogs began to walk people, and mice chased cats. The sky became dark as the sun was blocked out temporarily. After almost an hour of chaos, the dust cleared. Everyone within a few miles was covered with dust, and Ami finally pulled herself out of the rubble. She looked around at everything she had caused, and blushed. Not anyone to know it was her, she remained silent. She slowly walked away. After she had left the area, she took a deep breath and began coughing violently. There were still some dust particles in the air.
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Love Hina Next: Second Phase
Week 1, Day 1: Second Phase, Start! A New Setting…
Ami sadly walked into an alleyway. "Tenshi? Where are you?"
Tenshi popped up from a garbage can. "I'm right here, Ami-dono!"
Ami shook her head. "Tenshi, why are you playing in that dirty garbage can? Now I have to find a place to get you clean!"
Tenshi shrugged. "You told me to find a place to hide since the apartment doesn't allow animals…" The white rabbit frowned. "Ami-dono, why must you live in such a horrible apartment? I've seen what it looks like and it's positively inhumane!"
Ami sighed. "Because I can never hold a steady job… At almost every job, someone tries to cop a feel or get in my pants!" She huffed, crossing her arms. "I just can't stand for that!"
Tenshi nodded. "But still, you have to learn to put up with things like that at the work place if you ever want to keep a job…"
Ami sighed. "I know, I know… Still, it's just sad that even in the year 2031, women are still treated unfairly…" She patted Tenshi on the head. "I'll be back, I'm going over to my apartment for a bit. Now when I get back, we're gonna get you cleaned up and find you a better hiding place!" She smiled and hugged her guardian bunny, then turned around and walked out of the alleyway. If she and Tenshi had been paying attention, they would have noticed someone watching them from the roof.
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Ami walked into her apartment room and frowned. "Ugh, I hate this place… Why did I have to move out?" She whined, smacking herself in the head. "Oh, I know… Because I didn't want to be a free loader at Hinata House anymore…" She looked around in disgust. The floor was old and creaky, the bathroom was small and had no shower, and the bed sheets were covered in stains that she did not want to know the origins of. She screamed as she saw a rat run from under the bed and out the room. Suddenly, a small group of roaches crawled out of the bathroom. She screamed even louder and ran out of the room, shutting the door. She fell to her knees and began to cry. "Oh god, I hate this place!" She twitched nervously as the roaches ran under the door. Thankfully, none got near her. She sighed and stood up. "Well, might as well look for yet another job…" (Ami, Age 20)
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A young man with brown hair walked up to a mansion, his home. It had a very western influence to it. He was wearing a white, short sleeved, button-up shirt and black slacks. His hair was black and was slicked back, a few bangs hung over his forehead to the left. His eyes were brown and he had a pair of big round glasses He reached into his pocket and pulled out a key. He dropped the key, then bent over to pick it up. He flinched as he listened to them rip. "Oh, great! That's the 5th time this week!" He sighed, stood up straight and looked around, hoping that no one saw his pants rip. To his horror, 2 girls around his age were watching, laughing. He smacked his forehead and opened the door, quickly running in and slamming it closed. "What a day…" He muttered, kicking off his shoes. One of the shoes flew off of his foot and hit a nearby jade statue, shattering it. He winched. "Oops…" Shinichi Suichi. Age 21. The clumsy son of a very powerful business man and his female partner.
His living room was actually a huge ball room. The first thing people would see is a huge staircase lined with expensive looking red carpet that had gold lining. To the left was the dining room and kitchen, to the left was the bathroom. Those will be described later. The rest of the room was for dancing. Shinichi looked to a medium sized table that had the phone and notes from his parents on it. He saw that they had a new note for him and walked up to the table. He picked up the note and his bad mood became even worse.
Dear Son,
Your mother and I are yet another business trip. After that we are going on vacation to Toudai, Mol-Mol. We should be back in about 3 weeks. Take care! =)
-Shinji Suichi, your neglectful father.
Shinichi sighed. "Greaaat… They're gone on another trip, I see…" He looked around. "Hey wait, where are all the butlers and maids and what not?" He checked the note again. "Oh wait, there's more…"
P.S. We let all the servants off on their own vacations. Hope you don't mind, dear! It's just that they seemed so tired!
-Mimi Suichi, your equally neglectful but very loving mother! See you in three weeks, sweetheart!
Shinichi face faulted. "What the heck am I supposed to do for the next three weeks?! Starve?!" He stood up and looked at the note again.
P.P.S. There's money on the table. For dinner, get something special!
-Mom 3
Shinichi face faulted again. "Oh, like that makes it any better…" He stood up and lowered his head. "My parents were never there for me… Whenever it was my birthday, they sent over actors! At my graduation, they had to leave in the middle and put cardboard cut outs in their place! They aren't even around on their own birthdays!" He sighed pitifully and sunk into a red, cushioned chair. "Maybe it's lack of parental guidance that makes me such a loser…" He looked around at the huge mansion. "I mean, sure I'm the son of the richest people in Japan, but what's money when you don't have parents that are there for you…" He stood up, picked up the money, and pickedyp the phone. "Screw it, I'll just order take-out…" He dialed a number. "Hello? Yes, I'd like the super combo meal… Thank you." He hung up the phone and sighed.
A few minutes later, the door rang. Shinichi raised an eyebrow. "That was fast…" He stood up, walked over to the door and answered the door. What he saw made his jaw drop. A woman around his age with silky pale skin, long white hair, and big, perfectly shaped--.
Ami tilted her head confusedly. "Hi! Um, what are you staring at?" She was wearing a white tank top, super short jean shorts, and white tennis shoes. She came to a realization and frowned. "You'd better not be staring at what I think you're staring at…"
Shinichi quickly snapped out of his ogling. "N-no! No! Of course not!"
Ami smiled. "Good. I get harassed by my clients, customers, and employers way too many times!" Her left eyebrow twitched as a black aura appeared around her.
Shinichi sweat dropped. "That's a nice aura you got there…"
Ami panicked. As many times as she's blown up her places of work, no one has ever connected it to psychic ability. "Anyway!!!--" She screamed, trying to change the subject. "Um, here's your food!" She yelled, giving him the boxes.
Shinichi nodded slowly, handing her the money he owed her. "Well um, thank you…"
Ami nodded, chuckling nervously. "You're welcome! Have a good day!" She turned around and-- collapsed from hunger.
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A few minutes later, Ami awoke on a big pink bed with silk curtains surrounding it. She raised an eyebrow. "Where am I? Am I in that guy's house? Why would someone living as nice as this be ordering take-out?"
"Oh, you're awake…" Shinichi said, walking into the room. "You look like you haven't had a good meal in days… I must insist that you eat with me."
"Why do I have to eat with you?" Ami asked.
Shinichi turned away. "Oh, that's just cold… I know I'm unattractive and all, but--"
Ami waved her arms frantically. "No, no! I didn't mean it like that!" She calmed down. "What I mean is… I'm the employee, you're the customer… Why should you share the food you purchased from me? Besides, you're so rich and I'm so poor and--"
Shinichi shook his head. "No, it shouldn't matter… Come on, you must eat…"
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Ami slurped up another noodle. "Wow, so you're the son of Shinji Suichi?!"
Shinichi nodded. "Yep, that's me…" He watched as Ami slurped some more noodles, a few of them smacking her in the face. He chuckled.
Ami blinked. "What's so funny?"
"Noodles… I hate eating noodles, what not with the slurping and smacking you… Actually, I don't like noodles period…"
Ami pouted. "Awww, why not? I think they're fun to eat!" She held some up on her chop sticks. "Here, try!"
Shinichi shook his head. "I don't think so… Besides, I already a--" his eyes widened as Ami shoveled the noodles into his mouth. Not wanting to be rude, he had no choice but to swallow. He glared at Ami. "How dare you!"
Ami giggled. "Was it good?"
Shinichi rubbed his chin. "Actually yeah…" he shook his head. "But that isn't the point!"
Ami sighed. "You know, you're way too uptight… Must be all that money getting to your head…" She gasped as she remembered what Rikina told her a few years ago. 'Well, that's the pot calling the kettle black…' She stood up, finished eating. "Well thank you, Shinichi! But I have to go now!"
Shinichi also stood up. "Wait! At least tell me your name! And maybe I could um, get your number?"
Ami winked. "Sorry, Shinichi… I may be a nice girl, but I'm not that nice… And my name is Ami." She sweat dropped. "Besides, I can't afford my own phone line…"
Shinichi raised an eyebrow in amazement. "My god! You poor girl!"
Ami chuckled. "Um it's not that bad, once you get used to it… Bye!" Ami, without another word, left.
Shinichi blinked rapidly, then fell over. "Wow… That's the first time in years that a girl's even talked to me without bursting out laughing over something awkward about me…"
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Ami walked the streets, thinking to herself while guys all stared at her. 'Wow, that guy was kind of… odd…' She giggled a bit. 'But he would be a lot cuter without those glasses… And with a different haircut… Bleh!' She looked up and saw that she was at the bank. "Eh, might as well make a withdrawal… I need to pay the rent!" She walked into the bank and looked around. She saw some people in black trench coats. "Wow, they look suspicious… I mean, black trench coats in the middle of the Summer?!" The people in black trench coats turned toward her. She began to laugh nervously. "Um, hi!" Suddenly, she felt a pounding sensation in her head. Her vision became blurry and then, darkness.
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Meanwhile, on back at the Suichi mansion, Shinichi was watching TV in the Entertainment Room/Bar. There was a pool table, a big screen TV, a small movie theater, a bowling alley, and all sorts of goodies. He was sitting on a huge sofa and watching the news. He gasped as he saw a report on a bank being held up.
The newscaster on television had a grave look on his face. "This just in… a local bank is being held up, and hostages have been taken. Right before the security camera was shot out, we got this footage of a young woman being brutally handled."
Shinichi watched as Ami was hit in the back of the head with a baseball bat, then dragged off, tied up, and tossed behind the counter. He sweat dropped as the leader of the group of bad men began to sing 'Be for You, Be for Me' before shooting the camera. He pounded his fist into his other hand, standing up. "I have to save her!" His flash of courage quickly disappeared. "Or maybe not…" He quickly sat back down. He looked a suit of armor. "Then again…"
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Back at the bank, the men, also dressed in sunglasses, black masks, and gloves, waving guns all about. "Nobody move! Try anything funny and I'll blow your heads off!" The leader laughed as people cowered before him.
"Stop right there!" said a voice.
The leader looked toward the door. "Who said that?!"
"I did!" yelled Shinichi, dressed in a suit of armor. Everyone face faulted. "Never fear! The um, Silver Knight is here!" Watched and sweat dropped as they watched Shinichi, the 'Silver Knight', walk into walls. "I can't see in this darn thing…"
The leader took the helmet off of Shinichi's head and pointed a gun at it. "Put your hands up, wimp…"
Shinichi screamed, tossing his hands into the air. "Yes, sir!"
Suddenly, the gun glowed blue and was yanked out of the leader's hand. The other robbers watched as their guns also were yanked out of their hands. They all looked over to the now free Ami, who closed her eyes. The guns then fell apart and fell onto the ground. She smirked, then flinched and rubbed her head. "Ow, did you have to hit me so hard, though?" She frowned as she looked at her now bloody hand. "You'd better hope that my hair isn't stained!" She glared toward the robbers. "Now you bad men are going to go out there and surrender yourself to those nice policemen…" Her psychic aura flared wildly. "NOW!!"
The robbers stared at her for a few moments. They stepped forward… then quickly turned around, ran out of the building. They screamed and fell to their knees, letting the cops arrest them.
While a few cops arrested the villains, others ran into the bank to see if there was anyone hurt. Ami and Shinichi were nowhere to be seen.
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"Ami-dono!" Tenshi screamed, as Ami appeared with a young man that she didn't know. "You're bleeding!"
"I'm all right…" Ami muttered, walking towards the rabbit in a wobbly fashion.
Shinichi's eyes widened. "D-did you just do what I think you did to those crooks?! And did you just teleport us here?! And did that rabbit just freakin' talk?!"
Ami smiled and nodded. "Guess my little secret is out, huh?" She walked over to Shinichi and leaned on him for support.
Shinichi blushed at this moment of contact. "Um, Ms. Ami…"
Ami looked up and smiled weakly at the man. "Could you… take me to my place?… I'm feeling a little woozy…" And with that, she passed out.
Shinichi quickly caught her and looked around. "Um… where is her place?"
Tenshi flew into the air. "It's near here, but I can't be seen flying or talking! If I give you instructions, you'll be able to find the place?"
Shinichi nodded. "Yes. Just tell me where to go…"
"All right, it's right next to the bank."
Shinichi face faulted. "What?! But the only place there is a dirty little apartment building!!" He looked down to Ami. "And that just won't do…"
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Ami awoke in the same pink bed she did earlier. Her head was wrapped in bandages. She gasped. "W-what am I doing here?!"
Shinichi and Tenshi, who had been sitting and waiting for Ami to wake up, smiled. Shinichi cleared his throat. "Y-you'll be living here until you can get enough money to get a better place…" He chuckled nervously. "Or until my parents come home, which ever comes first…"
Ami quickly shook her head. "No, no, no!! I just can't! When I left Hinata House, I promised that I would live on my own, supporting myself!" She once again became woozy from shaking her head. "Whoa…"
"Ms. Ami, you must be more careful…" Shinichi tilted his head. "Hinata House? You mean that all girl's dormitory with all the crazies?"
Ami sweat dropped. "Well, I guess we all are a little strange up there… But I just can't intrude on your home like this!!"
Shinichi shook his head. "No, you saved my life, and a lot of other peoples lives… You're more than deserving… Now that's enough of this conversation… Now get some rest. By the way, I picked up your other clothes and put them in the wash…" Shinichi stood up and left the room. Tenshi smiled and sat on the foot of Ami's bed.
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Later that night, Shinichi walked up to the bathroom. Not knocking, he opened the unlocked door. His eyes widened as he saw Ami, wearing nothing but a towel. Ami looked toward him and gasped, her towel falling off. She watched as Shinichi fell to the ground, his nose gushing blood. She held her hands in front of her mouth and looked on in horror. "Oh my god, Shinichi! Are you all right?! Shinichi!!"
Shinichi stared up at the ceiling. "Oh boy… What have I gotten myself into?"
You ain't seen nothing yet, Shinichi…
End of Day 1.
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And there you have it! The first chapter/episode of my new fic! I had a lot of trouble with this one for some reason… Oh well! I've finally finished it! I hope you enjoy this and other chapters! There will be a few more girls introduced during the course of this series. Only problem is, how the hell am I going to introduce them all? Well, I'll figure something out… Seeya next time!
---Kouji Tamino
