Worth Every Scrap of Trouble
By Duran the Warrior.
Note: I do not own Lucky star... or other anime series.
Also I do intend on having this be somewhat based on the flow of the anime. And this chapter is mainly for the fleshing out of Yukimura before the tale in question starts.
Prelude: The life of a slacker.
Ah where to start this story.... I guess the name would be a good place. My name is Yukimura Takeda... yeah blame my history/war nut father for that. Thanks to that some folks just call me Sanada. I'm a first year student of Ryoo High school... though I must admit I don't quite look the part. Why? Since I look and act like a thug... but it's all to avoid trouble. I hate dealing with trouble... either have it be school, my mother who is alternately lazy and overworking, or bullies. I find they don't mess with someone known for kicking ass. Yes, that means I know my way around a fight, though I don't like it, nor do I pick on people. I do have a few friends.... but it's time to go there soon. As far as school goes, I can handle it, but I'd rather not deal with expectations, so I just slack off. I am a dabbler of things... from western slang to European cooking I look into all sorts of things. Soon things would become much more of a hassle... but here's a look into my life before things went crazy.
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"Hey, Sanada!" Said a normal guy with brown hair and squinty eyes, his name being Minoru Shirashi.
"Ready for another boring day, Sebastian?" Said the near by guy who was not quite normal at all.... short red hair styled with it pulled back, narrow (with a sort of cynicism) Red eyes, and he wore his uniform with the black jacket part unbuttoned, showing a red T-shirt. He walked with a swagger... all in all; Yukimura Takeda looked like a thug.
"Yeah... but I doubt it'll be too boring, you'll get the teacher to yell at you again. And I wish you'd stop with that nickname... it'll stick. (Like I need any more people calling me Sebastian)" Minoru said.
"But you act so much like a butler... if you're not careful, you'll become some girl's dog. And it's not as if I'm amused by that nickname, which completes the bad history joke that's my name" Yukimura said as they headed in.
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Half way into the day, "Wow... this year is almost over... I wonder what next year will be like, or any interesting girls in the class... After all, Sanada, I have seen you looking at a few." Minoru said.
"That's all I'd do, Minoru. Most girls are not worth the hassle they bring.... but at the same time, I'm a healthy teenage guy. It'd take a special girl to make it worthwhile.... she'd definitely have to be smart beyond the classwork bullshit." Yukimura said.
"I'd prefer a cute innocent girl, like that Idol, Akira Kogami" Minoru said.
"It could be an act... it's been a while now, and I read as far as idols go, she's been past her due date for a while. Perfectly insane if you ask me, considering a girl no good when she's in her mid teens. Fu-" Yukimura remarked.
Their discussion was interrupted with "Takeda-san, what have I told you about your language?", said by the teacher.
Yukimura resisted the urge to give a snappy comeback, as he responded, "That it's crude, vulgar and has absolutely no place in society?"
"Try to restrain yourself until after school." The teacher said as he resumed his lesson.
"What's a matter with liking a girl that's mature?" Yukimura muttered to himself.
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A bit later on his way home, Yukimura stopped by the Libary when he found a skinny kid messing around on his DS. He was known as Taniguchi Yamada, but his friends just called him Tan
"How are you holding up, Tan?" Yukimura asked.
"Fine... it sucks how I got stuck in a different class." Tan said.
"Well the year's already mostly over... so perhaps we'll get lucky again next year. Try to keep your head up high." Yukimura said.
"Thanks... I'll try that...." Tan said as Yukimura went on his way. "That'd help with that girl that's online alot..." Tan thought afterwards.
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Time passed... the school year ended, and during the spring break, Yukimura decided to go looking around. As opposed to the uniform he often wore unbuttoned, he was fond of jeans, a T-shirt, and his favorite jacket, a bomber jacket that his father got for him from his lecture about World War II. "I guess I'll head over to Animate to see if they have anything interesting... and I'd like to see what this legendary girl A looks like that Tencho's been going on and on about" He said to himself as he walked there.
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"Yo, Tencho, got anything interesting in?" Yukimura said.
"Well we did get Gundam Seed total mecha specifications book in. It has everything for every gundam seed series to date!" Meito (often nicknamed Anime Tencho) said in a very hotblooded manner (very normal for the guy).
"I'll look around" Yukimura said as he looked around, noticed a copy of Ar Tonelico... "What's this offer of a free doujin with purchase?" He asked.
"Well a short time back we were contacted by RK industries and the president was so enthused by our spirit that we struck a deal, and for certain RK choice games and anime, there'd be a free doujin from there. That company has spirit" Tencho said.
"I'll take the book and the game." Yukimura said as he put down his money and got the doujin, titled, "Youthful song maidens" Afterwards, He added, "Crap... I was hoping to see that girl you were talking about. Ah well... thanks for the info, good luck with her" as he walked out, realizing he didn't see that girl.
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"So this is the infamous RK doujins... I wonder what's in here... Whoa... it's that kind... That's a cooler company than I though." He though as he walked back. He was feeling pretty good until he heard some racket. "Aw hell... what is it with muggers and alleys..." He muttered before going in there.
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He found a man sticking up a woman with short pink hair. Yukimura from habit of butting into such things time and time again, walked up, tapped the mugger on the shoulder... and knocked him out with a sucker punch to the jaw. "Seesh it's the one from 2 months ago... I know I didn't hit him hard enough to make him stupid." Yukimura thought.
He then heard the woman say "Thank you... how can I repay you?"
"There's no need, you're alright, evil's punished, and I can go home without guilt. I'd be careful next time... muggers love alleys." He answered.
"Alright then, but may I ask your name?" She asked
"Yukimura Takeda... and it's my real name" He said, blushing a bit. "What is this woman up to... but I can't quite be rude... damn my weakness to women!" He thought.
"Oh... nice name... she did say that another Yukimura was a heroic sort." She said. Yukimura was confused, "Oh I guess I should give my name as well, Yukari Takara. Thank you again for your help" She said as she left.
"Well... that was different... I better get home myself." He said sweatdropping as he did that.
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"Mom, dad, I'm home!" Yukimura said as he stepped into the house, making sure the doujin was hidden in his book. He came by the living room where his father, Hiro, was with a few history books by him.
"I see you're maintaining your quota" Hiro said, refering to the news bit about the KOed Mugger.
"Dad, you know well enough that mom insists on doing the right thing, and ignoring it would keep me up all night long and drive me nuts" Yukimura answered.
"I remember that time... we had to pick you up from the hospital for the fight you got into. You felt kinda stupid over when we told you that the victim wasn't harmed." the older man said.
"Yeah... so I figured I'd make sure nothing bad happens." Yukimura said.
"Try not to get too lost in your books, son. Your mother will be cooking dinner soon" the father said.
"That's my line, Dad! And when she does feel like cooking, it's the best!" Yukimura said as he went upstairs.
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A bit later at dinner, everyone was catching up on things as they ate. "I must say, Yuki, you ought to look into joining the police with all the stuff you do" His mother, Nana said.
"Sounds like a good idea (That'd be a perfect job, taking it easy leaping into action when needed... though... nah, doing the right thing is worth the trouble. But I still haven't decide what to do with my life after school)" Yukimura replied.
"So son, who did you save this time? A lovely lady?" Hiro asked.
"It was a woman... though she acted like a 17 year old. And it's tasteless to try to hit on a person you saved." Yukimura responded.
"Well we're just worried about you.... that you might be...." She said.
"Mom! I'm not like that; I'm waiting for the one that's worth the trouble!" Yukimura protested.
"You should have asked that woman if she had a daughter.... that'd be a nice reward" Hiro said.
"Again, I don't believe in taking rewards for good deeds; and that'd be an awkward way to meet a girl!" Yukimura said. The rest of dinner was finished in peace. The rest of that day passed normally with Yukimura trying out that game.
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Next day, Yukimura dragged Minoru on a walk. "It's good to take in the sights before going back to school... which is soon." Yukimura said. He tried contacting Tan... but he suspected he got caught up in one of his games. "And this is why I liked it when all three of us were in the same class" He thought on the matter.
"I went along since I heard Akira had a signing event" Minoru replied.
"Let's get that out of the way... just in case it's ruins what would be a nice day" Yukimura responded as they walked to the place.
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"Man... I have to use the bathroom" Minoru said as he ran off after they arrived.
Yukimura watched the line in the meanwhile. It seemed all was well until he over heard a fan saying "Wow... I didn't think you were older... and why does it smell like smoke?" What happened next surprised everyone as the small pink-haired girl went from cheery cute idol to a pint sized shrew, pummeling the guy with an ashtray.
"Oh shit! That bitch is nuts! I've got to save Minoru from her..." Yukimura muttered quietly as he soon seen the event closed down. "I wonder how the hell they'd explain that...." He remarked as Minoru came back.
"What happened? Why is it shutting down?" Minoru asked.
"She was beating the shit outta a poor fan with an ashtray" Yukimura said.
"That can't be true..." Minoru said in denial.
"Well it's true... but Lunch'll be on me to make up for it." Yukimura said, and Minoru blocked that image out.
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While eating lunch at an outside restaurant, Minoru remarked, "Boy a lot has happened, I remember when you were just a normal slacker before you took a levels in badass as you'd say it"
"That incident has taught me a lot of things... now not only will I avoid bully trouble, I can make sure people don't get hurt. My parents suggested I become a police officer... that might be an good idea" Yukimura remarked.
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Soon their sightseeing from the table was interrupted by a blonde young seeming woman sitting down. "Ah.... Miss, you're sitting at the wrong table" Yukimura said, unsure.
"Well I think I'm at the right place. I'm Nanako Kuroi, and what's your name, handsome? hic!" The woman said, showing signs of drinking a bit too much.
"Shit! She's drunk.... good things never result from taking up a drunk girl's offer!" Yukimura thought.
"He's Yukimura Takeda and I'm Minoru Shirashi," Minoru said, causing an angry reaction from the taller boy.
"Miss.... while I'm flattered and all... you have been drinking a bit too much, and I cannot take advantage of someone who is drunk. Um... And I'd be lying to say if you weren't pretty... but I would rather wait until you had your senses back before we talked" Yukimura said flustered and sweating.
"Ah you're no fun.... I guess I'll go home.... though I have to work tomorrow" She said as she went on her way.
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"Do I look that old to you, Minoru?" Yukimura said.
"Well you are a bit taller than most... and you are well muscled. But she wasn't that bad looking at all for an older woman. I'm surprised how you spoke without one obscenity" Minoru replied.
"Well what I said was true, it'd be a terrible foot to get off on.'Hi I'm the guy you took home and we fucked like rabbits last night. I'm here for a second date' that would not go well. I think that one elementary teacher.... Miss way past her expiration date Man-hater suffered that. I guess those bars of soap mom gave me accounts for the swearing... seems I can't around most women." Yukimura said.
"I remember that... she used to give us hell for looking at a pretty girl.... and how she went on about how men only get in the way. I hope we get a teacher that isn't old." Minoru said.
"Same here." Yukimura said.
"Hey how about we check out that cosplay cafe? I know you like that Haruhi show" Minoru said.
"I know how Taniguchi is your favorite characters, but it has yet to have a... authentic Mikuru cosplayer. And a Haruhi cosplay show without such a girl would be like that 70's show without Eric Foreman" Yukimura complained.
"Well there's not many girls in japan with Mikuru's figure... well, I guess I'll go home, School's tomorrow and it'll be a big day" Minoru said.
"Yeah yeah, I guess I'll do that... I want to really try out that game I got before I go to sleep" Yukimura said as they parted ways.
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"Interesting game.... I wonder when I'll get those costumes. Yawn, time to hit the hay." Yuimura said as he turned off his game and got into his bed and passed out.
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Preview for next chapter.
Well this looks to be interesting.... I wonder if it's that way.... and why the hell am I calling a little girl Shoryuken-chan? Well don't miss the next chapter of "Worth every scrap of Trouble Chapter 2: Rough awakening!
Author's notes: I know it's a short chapter, but this is just to merely set the stage for the bulk of the fic. And I tried to set up the stage for things.... though chapter two will be like that to a degree as well.
Don't worry the main cast and such will appear in the next chapter.... I just figured I'd give the three a bit of background of what their lives were like before the upcoming year.
And Yukimura's mouth won't be so foul.... at least as long as he's around females and in a good mood.
And the fact is introduction of guys into things tend to alter the flow... and what's seen in this chapter is the two guys' original flow. But it won't get horribly disrupted.
And it will be much bigger.... acting like extended versions of some of the episodes and such.