Thank you everyone who reviewed. I didn't expect anything near the response I got; five reviews in 24 hours, I've never seen it before. And for those who don't know: good reviews to an author are like warm blankets on cold nights; they're fuzzy and keep us warm.

I find it important to mention that, eventually, there will be lemon (lime, whatever it is, I can't remember the terms.) I have not decided conclusively how I will go upon it. I don't think the fanfiction admins would like it very much if I included a full blown scene like that with the level of detail I feel I'm pulling right now. (and if any admins are out there right now, and you'd like to comment on that, please do so) I've seen a few stories that include sexual scenes on fanfiction. But I think that any big scenes will outsourced to the site instead, and only a few details will be written into the main story. Comments are welcome.

As for this chapter, It's kinda low-key, so don't expect much. I'm still testing the new engine.

Chapter 2: Despite Not Being Myself, I Can't Tell You How I Feel, Yet.

Beginning Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

Fifteen minutes later, the air around the Izumi household had become much less awkward. Kagami was now washing the bowl the soup had been in, and Konata had since, once again, fallen asleep on her bed. Kagami was still lost in thought however, as Konata's comment had gone farther into her mind than she would have liked. Mindlessly washing the bowl in her hands Kagami was still thumbing over the comment. 'Cute, huh…cute. I don't think anyone's called me cute before, especially Konata. With her and her stupid "tsundere" comments…She's got to be delirious. That's it, it's just delirious, weird, otaku Konata' Kagami explained to herself, trying to put the comment out of her mind once and for all. Then looking down she noticed the bowl. 'I suppose it is funny how she manages to disturb me even when she's bent over a trash can.' Kagami joked to herself, as she finally finished cleaning the bowl.

Emptying the sink, she went out into the living area which, for once, wasn't horribly cluttered. It was still going to be a little while before her mom returned, and the Izumi household, couldn't be much more quiet. Kagami once again sauntered towards Konata's room, taking in a tranquil ambience of the house that normally didn't exist. "…Kagami!" Kagami jumped the utter silence of the house was shattered. "Kagami, you didn't leave did you?" Konata was calling from her room.

"Um, No Konata, I'm right here." Kagami finally answered, running to the open doorway. "What do you need?" She then looked down to find Konata slumped over her table.

"I need to use the toilet; I need your help to get there. I'm still really dizzy." Konata explained, holding up her hand. "Alright, here come on." Kagami replied, holding out her hand for Konata, who took it. Lifting her up, Kagami took the brunt of Konata's small weight; she put her hand around Konata's waist and then they both started to walk, or rather shuffle, towards the toilet down the hall.

They had to stop twice on the way, as Konata became dizzy again, and not all of it was from the sickness. Her mind was swimming at Kagami's touch, she was enjoying the soft, warm touch of another person brushing against her; and the firm, but gentle grip Kagami had on her waist. Soon enough, however, they had reached the bathroom. "Do you need help doing…that" Kagami said blushing a tiny bit. "No, I can do it. I don't think I'll fall off." Konata replied, trying to make a joke she succeeded in getting Kagami to grin again.

Konata stepped into the room and did her business, Kagami stayed outside, her back to the wall. She was remembering how she had once had to take care of Tsukasa when she was sick. It was the weekend, and it was only a couple hours, but Tsukasa was completely helpless. 'She has no resistance to discomfort' Kagami told herself, sighing. Eventually, the door opened besides her opened, and Konata poked her head through. "Done, huh?" Kagami asked, Konata nodded. "Then let's get you back to bed." She said, grasping Konata once again.

Konata couldn't help but bask in the comfort of Kagami's touch again. Kagami couldn't help but feel proud over helping the little otaku, but she could tell that Konata's stamina was quickly fading as she took more and more of their combined weight. Luckily for Konata, though they somehow made it back to her room and bed before she collapsed; she once again fell asleep, but still feeling the aftereffects of Kagami's touch.

'She's really cute herself, when she's sleeping.' Kagami remarked to herself, as she looked at Konata. Sleeping peacefully on her back, Konata's face showed an adorable little smile, her hair was splayed underneath her. 'She's usually a pain in my butt, but right now she's so cute…maybe beautiful…No no, beautiful is going too far…or is it? Gaah, what the heck am I thinking?'

"Kagami, I'm back!" Kagami jumped again, her mom walked through Konata's doorway, moved once again to standing next to Konata's bed. "How is she doing Kagami?" Miki asked.

"I think she's doing alright, I'm not an expert though…" Kagami responded.

"Well don't worry too much Dear; I'm sure she'll be fine." Miki said, as she put her hand on Kagami's shoulder, causing her daughter to look up. "But if she starts to get any worse, I want you to call me so that we can get her to a hospital."

"Alright, thank you mom." Kagami said hugging her mother who then hugged back. "And I set your stuff down in the living area. Do you need anything else?" Miki said, looking at her daughter's face. Kagami had to think a little bit, and only came up with a question.

"How exactly am I getting off from school tomorrow?" Kagami wondered. "I thought I'd just call your teacher and tell them you weren't feeling well."

"Oh, ok then. Then I'll need Tsukasa to pick up stuff from my class, and that's it, I think..." Kagami replied, putting her finger to her finger to her mouth.

"Alright, if that's it then I won't stay, I've got to start dinner back home. Which reminds me, are you going to be ok food-wise? Do you want me to leave you some money so you can order out?"

"I think I'll be fine, besides it's not my house, I don't think I should be ordering out from someone else's house. Besides Konata can't eat that stuff right now, so I don't - it wouldn't be fair." Kagami explained, declining her mother's offer; while once again looking at Konata, who had rolled over onto her left side. Miki chuckled.

"Your very kind Kagami, you'll make a great mother one day." Her comment made Kagami blush and shy away again. "Now, I think I'll leave you some money anyway, incase Konata-chan feels better. And while I think it wouldn't be the best thing for her to eat, I don't think there will be a problem if she only has small bit, but only if she's feeling better."

"Alright mom, thank you." Kagami said, once again embracing her mother. "And I'll have my cell on all night so if anything comes up, call me, alright?" Kagami nodded.

"Alright mom, see you later."

Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

The sun had set on mainland Japan, and while those whose lives revolved around the day light are quickly coming to an end, the lives of those who revolved around the nightlife had begun. Passing cars provided an ambient noise to the background to the living room of the Izumi household. Kagami and Konata both had relocated to the room, both watching the TV, but neither paying any particular attention to it. Konata was darting back and forth between napping and sneaking occasional glances at Kagami, her mind racing (as much as it could while sick) and her face flushing whenever she did.

'She doesn't seem mad at me anymore…' Konata began thinking during one of her conscious feats. 'Maybe she's forgiven me? Or maybe it's just because I'm sick…' Konata immediately sighed, causing Kagami to look over.

"What's wrong Konata?" She asked, causing Konata to freeze up.

"Um…I just, I…" Konata stuttered, causing Kagami to become a little more concerned. "I'm, uh, just getting a little warm, that's all." Konata quickly spun out; not that it couldn't be further from the truth, even with the kotatsu warming her from underneath, she was still freezing. However, she quickly withdrew her legs from under the cloth to back up her story.

"Ok, then. Do you want me to get you a wet cloth?" Kagami offered, getting up from the table. 'She does look a little pale…I hope she's not getting worse.'

"No, no, I'll be fine I just have to get out from under the kotatsu for a while." Konata replied, pulling her legs up to her chest, and facing the TV again. Kagami again sat down and began to vacantly watch the television. Soon though, Konata had once again put her legs underneath the Kotatsu, but after a few moments was still cold forcing her to grab her blanket; which she had brought with her earlier. This action hadn't gone noticed by Kagami, though.

'That's strange; she just said she was hot, and yet she's covering up with more layers than before' Kagami thought to herself. "Konata, are you sure you are alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Now I'm a little cold though" Konata replied, trying to smile.

"Yeah, that's exactly why I'm concerned. Just a minute or so ago you were saying you were too hot, and now your covered in more than when you that. So seriously, is something the matter?" Kagami demanded. "Cause if you're starting to feel worse we'll need to get you to a hospital." Konata was once again put on the spot. A drawn out silence ensued before Kagami finally stood up and walked over to the bench seat Konata was sitting on, sliding in besides her. "Was there something more to that sigh earlier?" Konata turned even paler, her eyes opening wide. "There was something wasn't there?" Konata looked away now, shying away as Kagami started asking questions about the suspicious sigh. Konata nodded warily.

"What was it about? You should probably go ahead and tell me, cause I already know it's eating you up."

"I- I was thinking about last night and how you were mad, and…" Konata sighed, readying for her question. "And are you still mad at me? Are-are you just being nice because I'm sick?" Konata asked, turning at staring at Kagami, just a hint of tears in the corners of her eyes. Silence ensued, before Kagami suddenly burst out laughing.

"That's all you were worried about, whether or not I was still mad or not?" Kagami asked still laughing. "Konata, one of the original reasons I came over was to apologize to you about yesterday." She said, giving Konata a light hug, which was met with hesitation before Konata embraced Kagami back.

"Thanks Kagami, thanks for…staying…" Konata said softly. Kagami then looked down, noticing that she had once again fallen asleep; a few subtle tears had stained her cheeks.

'She is really cute when she sleeps.' Kagami once again found herself mulling around the topic of her blue-haired friend. 'I really have to wonder about my sanity though…I was throwing books at her yesterday, and now I'm holding her as she sleeps. Which, when I think about it doesn't sound so bad, she is rather cuddly.' Kagami thought unaware that she was quickly falling asleep, not that she would have minded the horrible quality of sleep the night before still playing on her. 'Cute, little, blue haired, otaku...'

Konata wasn't fully asleep, though; dozing back and forth before being jolted awake when something made contact with her head. Opening her eyes, and thanking herself for not immediately jolting when she felt the bump as Kagami had slumped over causing her head to fall upon Konata's.

Konata regretted being this close to Kagami and being unable to smell, among other things; Kagami had begun burning scented candles occasionally, to calm her nerves in the fact of the up-coming exams, most of the scents Konata also liked. Most of them were normal scents like blueberry and lavender, but occasionally there was a scent that Konata couldn't place. Faint, but existent, Konata really only got a good whiff when she managed to get close to Kagami.

'Still…it's not like Kagami to…' *Yawn* 'fall asleep this early. Maybe she didn't sleep well last night.' Konata pondered, quickly falling asleep again. 'Could it have been because…no impossible, Kagami wouldn't have feelings for me.' She told herself, then realizing what she had just told herself. 'Kagami could never like me, could she?' Konata's eyes began to water again, the deep sinking feeling from the past night returning back to her chest. 'She couldn't ever like me like I like her…' Konata put her left hand to her chest, feeling the area, as if to find the knife buried in her heart.

'Why does it hurt so much? Am I that unprepared for this stuff? The dating sims…they're nothing like this…' Konata was now into sobs, a miracle that Kagami hadn't woke up already; but she quickly regained consciousness, despite the fatigue incurred by the previous night.

'Is someone crying? In my room?' Kagami asked herself, waking from her considerably short nap, opening her eyes and shocking herself awake. 'This isn't my room, where the hell...oh, yeah Konata's house. I must have dozed off… wait then who's crying?' At this point Kagami quickly started looking around, quickly finding herself face to face with a wide eyed Konata. "Konata?" Was the only thing she could utter out. Both were caught completely off guard, but it was Konata who was the first to move, as she broke away from Kagami, she immediately slid off the bench seat and stood up. But she never got more than a few feet before she stumbled on her own feet and fell face-first to the floor. Kagami, who had also gotten up by now, immediately came rushing over. "God damn it, Konata. Are you alright?"

"No…" Konata yelled back, not bothering to even lift her head off the floor.

"Ugh, Come on; let's get you back to the bench." Kagami said, rolling over and then picking up the smaller girl, taking her to the bench seat. Kagami noticed that Konata had acquired a small bump on her forehead, which she brushed gently, causing Konata to flinch away. "Crazy girl." Kagami muttered, turning towards the refrigerator to get an ice pack. "Don't move." She said, while reaching into the attached freezer.

Wrapping the ice pack in a towel, she brought it back to Konata, and placed in softly on the bump, even so it caused Konata to again flinch to the side. "Tough, either hold this on or it's going to swell." She said, placing Konata's hand onto the pack. "Now…what's wrong? Why are you crying?" She asked, angry in your tone.

"I-I…" Konata stuttered. 'I can't tell her, not now, she'll hate me even more'

"Konata, what is it?" Kagami pressed on, becoming more intense in her questioning. "Konata…"

"I don't want to tell you, alright!" Konata screamed, hurting both their ears and surprising herself in her volume. "Sorry." Konata said, much quieter. "I just don't want to talk about it right now, ok…"

Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

Later, around 8PM, both Kagami and Konata had settled down again. Kagami had sat down next to Konata again, and eventually Kagami had ended up with Konata resting her head on the shoulder. The contempt in the air had since faded away, but Kagami was still mulling over the earlier conversation.

'So…Konata's hiding something, huh? That's unusual for her…She never usually keeps any secrets from anyone. In fact she usually gives out secrets to us in the most disturbing was possible' She thought, while sighing. 'Still she's acting really weird…I suppose some of it's due to the sickness, but I definitely think she's acting too weird, even for Konata. Even so…' She thought, looking down at Konata. 'I doubt that it would be a good time to ask her about it again anytime soon…'

Kagami started to ease down in her seat, paying no particular attention to anything. She sat staring at Konata, nothing really going through her mind. Slowly dozing off herself, but not wanting too she tried to keep herself awake, but eventually succumbed to sleep again.

Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

Konata was the next to wake up; still comfortable from the soft, warm girl she was lying up against. Waking up completely, she cuddled up to Kagami. However, she was disrupted somewhat when Kagami's stomach growled, now empty for the majority of eight hours.

*gurgle*

'heh…I guess Kagami's hungry…' Konata then, symbolically, put her left hand over her stomach. 'Then again…so am I…' While it was probably not the smartest thing she had ever done, Konata slid her way off the bench seat, and slowly made her way to the kitchen. She washed her hands and thanked the world for the convenience of canned soups and microwaves. She laid her head down on the counter while the microwave worked its energetic magic on its contents.

Two cans of soup combined were quickly separated again into two bowls. Konata took the first bowl out and laid it in front of Kagami, then returning to the kitchen, she brought back a bowl for herself. Sitting down again, she began to notice that Kagami had begun to stir from her nap. Opening her eyes and refreshing her knowledge of the world around her. "Konata? What's going on? What time is-Where did this soup come from?" Looking up to the clock on the wall, Konata began her reply.

"It's about nine, and I made the soup." Konata told her, taking a sip of the soup through the spoon. She then noticed Kagami's incredulous look. "Don't worry, I washed my hands."

"B-b-but you're sick idiot. You're not supposed to be making the soup, I am!" Kagami fussed.

"I'm feeling…well…better, but you were sleeping, I didn't want to disturb you." Konata said, only lying a little bit; truth was that the thought of Kagami making the soup had completely slipped her mind.

"Konata…" Kagami muttered. 'What do I say? She cared enough to go out to the kitchen, and make me a bowl of soup…she couldn't possibly be feeling that good, and yet she still managed to do this? Gah! What the hell is going on?'

"Kagami? Are you going to have your soup? It's going to get cold." Konata stated, startling Kagami out of her thoughts. Kagami simply nodded and took spoonful, savoring the flavor.

The two sat in silence for the rest of the meal, until they had both finished, then Kagami took both bowls and went to wash them. Konata was left some time alone to think, not that she really need to be alone, to do any thinking. She had been thinking over her secret, all throughout the dinner, not making much progress except re-affirming her want to keep it a secret from Kagami; for now anyway.

However, Konata wasn't sure how long she could keep the secret either. Truthfully, one of the things she wanted to do the preceding day at Kagami's; was, in fact, to confess. She wasn't sure how, but she thought if she was presented the chance to do so, she would have. But of course her chance to confess was quickly shattered when she angered Kagami and was thrown out of the house, which is how she ended up here, more or less. At this time Kagami returned to the living room.

"Hey, Konata can I take a bath?" Kagami asked, still drying hands with the towel.

"Sure, Kagami." Konata replied, looking up at the taller girl, who had walked up besides the bench again.

"Are you going to be alright if I leave you?" Kagami asked again. Konata had to resist the urge to mutter a 'no', but realized at that point that she probably needed a bath herself.

"Actually, Kagami, would you mind if I joined you? I haven't taken one since… Tuesday." Konata explained. Kagami didn't reply for a second, but did as she tossed the towel aside to the table.

"Sure, we might as well. I'd probably end up taking you in there anyway. Come on." Kagami said. Holding out her hand and helping Konata to stand up. "Can you make it by yourself or do you want me to carry you?"

"You should probably just carry me, it'll be faster." Konata said. Kagami shrugged, bent down and picked Konata off her feet.

"You're just lucky you're really light." Kagami said, moving them both towards the bathroom. "Otherwise, you'd be walking yourself."

"Hey, Kagami. I need to use the toilet again, could you drop me off?" Konata spoke up as they passed the toilet, the bathroom being the next door over. Kagami nodded and dropped her off.

"Actually, I have to go find my clothes bag, so I'll be back." Kagami said, after Konata had opened the toilet door. Kagami then walked to the doorway, where, just as her mom had said, there was a bag full of clothes next to the step. Grabbing it up, she took it to the bathroom where she left it on the shelf inside. Then returning to the toilet, she once again picked up Konata, taking her to the bathroom.

Kagami set Konata down on stool that was already on the floor in position, then started the water running. Kagami then started to remove her clothes, laboriously folding each article as it was taken off until only her undergarments remained; she paused, feeling just a little bit self-conscious and hesitant before moving to reveal herself.

Sure the two had bathed before, but that was with other people. Even with other people Konata still got off jokes and at one point pulled of a complete stunt: placing a bar of soap and causing Miyuki to trip on it. Kagami felt vulnerable, she was sensitive about her body; and with everything out and in plain sight, would Konata make fun of her? Considering that, under normal circumstances she would be hesitant about it; but Konata was sick today, and acting much unlike her normal self, how much trouble could she possibly make? That thought didn't help Kagami at all.

Slowly stripping of what remained of her clothes Kagami went over and collected another stool from the corner of the room. Setting it down besides Konata, she sat down. Kagami grabbed the showerhead first and quickly started to rinse herself down, paying attention to her hair, but only just enough to get the job done. She passed the showerhead to Konata while she lathered her hair. She felt an unspecific urgency to get done and out of the vulnerable area she was in right now.

Konata handed the shower back, and Kagami quickly started to rinse out the soap, accidently hitting the specific spot on her neck. The sudden influx of pleasure caused her to yelp. Opening her eyes, she found Konata staring at her, causing Kagami to turn a deep red.

"Having fun, Kagami?" Konata asked, chuckling a bit. This caused Kagami to blush even more and turn away.

"W-W-Well yo-you know how it is…" Kagami stuttered, shyly covering her chest with her hands.

"Ah yeah, that one spot on the back of your neck, huh? Don't worry Kagami; you're not the only one who feels that. You don't have to be all embarrassed and stuff." Konata said, surprising Kagami a little, in that Konata wasn't making fun of her.

"Y-Yeah…" Kagami stuttered, agreeing. She felt that the atmosphere had lifted significantly since Konata had spoken up, the long silence between them had built it up, and Konata's comment brought it down allowing Kagami to speak again. 'It's interesting how she can change the atmosphere. I guess it's just unfortunate that normally it's for the worst.'

Finishing up with the showerhead, Kagami handed it off to Konata, who had lathered her hair. She tested the bathwater with her finger before slipping in. Kagami began to relax in the tub and soon enough Konata had finished rinsing her hair and came over as well. The bathtub in the Izumi household is quite large, not excessively though, but just large enough for both girls to fit in somewhat comfortably side-to-side.

Kagami shifted as Konata began to enter the tub, allowing Konata to fully slip in. Konata thanked Kagami as she sat down and closed her eyes, seeming to relax. Kagami looked away, a little shy about being in a tub, naked as the day she was born, with another person who shared the same state.

They sat in silence for a while, before Konata decided to get out; the quiet, still atmosphere almost too much for even her to handle. She grabbed a towel and wrapped around herself. Kagami followed, letting the water out before grabbing a towel for herself, first using it to dry her hair, then to dry of the rest of her surface.

Konata then realized that she had brought no clothes with her to the bath; she figured she could probably make it to her bedroom from here. "Hey, Kagami. I'll be in my room, I didn't bring any clothes."

Kagami jumped a little, answering with: "Are you sure you can make it? I could hurry putting on my clothes and help you?" Kagami then pulled her bag off the shelf where she had laid it, then opened it. Konata laughed a little, opening the door.

"Yeah, I'm sure I can make it. Don't rush getting dressed, don't need accidentally ending up with your panties on your head." Konata joked, closing the door. Kagami stared at a little before laughing a bit herself, 'It's a bit stupid how I got all worked up over this.'

Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

Eventually Kagami joined Konata in her room, having changed into her usual pajamas; and despite any 'concerns' Konata had earlier, she showed up without a pair of panties on her head. Konata was sitting on her bed, dozing off slowly until she saw Kagami come in. "Do you get sleepy after a bath as well?"

"Sometimes, more often during the winter." Kagami replied, coming over to the bed to sit down. "But then again; I more often take a bath in the mornings, so there's really no time for me to be tired."

"Yeah, true. It happens to me a lot during the winter, it's practically the only time I go to bed before 12." Konata said back, leaning back to lay flat on her bed. "Actually I wouldn't mind dozing off now." Konata seemed to follow her own statement, for a while, before suddenly speaking up again. "Hey, do you find it weird how we can talk naturally to each other when we're in a group, but when it was just the two of us it was really awkward?" Stunned a little when Konata started talking, Kagami answered her immediately after she finished.

"Well, it might be mainly because of me." Kagami began, blushing a little bit. "I was kinda afraid you might try to make fun of me." Konata would have usually made a crack about Kagami's deredere side showing, but that would have defeated everything she resigned to the day before. However, she had one thing she had another thing she had signed to; it was time for Konata to be the shy one.

"Actually Kagami, on the same note, I still really have to apologize to you for yesterday. I-I pushed the weight thing to far…" Konata said, blushing and holding her left arm with her right. Kagami was a little surprised by Konata's apology; Kagami couldn't really remember Konata being so sincere in apology. But Kagami again remembered the exact reason she came over in the first place.

"And like I said, it's me that should apologize. I really shouldn't get so worked up." Kagami began, thinking over the incident, finding one thing missing. "Actually, I really can't remember what you said in the first place, and had I known what you were coming down with something…And no matter what you didn't deserve that book being thrown at you…" Kagami began to somewhat calmly list off the things she believed she did wrong, but Konata smile was growing a little and she soon leaned over and embraced Kagami, stopping her rant.

"Thanks Kagami, but you didn't do anything I didn't deserve yesterday." Konata said, rubbing her head against her friend's arm; and strangely Kagami wasn't fighting back. "However, the book thing terrified me." Kagami was surprised by the sudden change of Konata's tone, but as Konata broke out laughing, Kagami did too.

Eventually, they let up, both in a much better mood than before. Then, surprisingly, Konata received a hug back from her larger friend. "Sorry about yesterday Konata. But quite honestly, it's impossible to stay mad at you." Kagami said.

"Thanks Kagami." Konata replied back. Now with a lot of weight off the evening, they began to unconsciously enjoy each other's warmth; meanwhile both girls' minds were completely blank. Eventually though, Kagami began to realize that she was falling asleep.

"I think it's time for bed." She said, looking down to where Konata's head had fallen, and then realizing that Konata had already taken to sleep. 'I bet she's still tired, I suppose it's about time for me to go to bed as well. Though, honestly I really don't feel like getting up…Might as well just sleep here, no sense in getting her up either.' Kagami thought. Then she searched for Konata's blanket, to cover them both; she found it conveniently balled up on the foot of the bed, within arm's reach. Draping it over both Konata, then turned off the lights using the remote, then Kagami closed her eyes as well.

Fifteen minutes later, Kagami herself was on the verge of falling asleep, but was suddenly brought back to the world when Konata started to talk in her sleep. "…Kagami…" Konata muttered. Kagami opened her eyes and picked up her head, half-ready to respond; that was until: "…I love you…"

Kagami was now stunned and completely awake. She wasn't likely to get any more sleep tonight.

Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

Besides Kagami, there was another of their group that was still awake. A pink-haired girl lay awake in her bed, her trademark glasses removed for the night; but if they hadn't been removed, they still wouldn't have hid the small tears that occasionally streaked down her cheeks, into the absorbent materials below.

Like Konata had the night before, she grieves for regret, the regret of not being able to tell the object of her own affections the way she felt. Moreover, she feared that soon, it might not be possible for her do so; soon she and her friend would likely split paths as they began their lives beyond Ryouou High School. It's not like she didn't want to tell her friend; no, not the case at all, she was too shy. She froze up every time she got an opportunity.

But she soon resolved to the fact that she had to tell her friend soon, or have to live with the guilt. One thing was for sure, very soon, a certain purple-haired girl was going to get a very big surprise; or maybe not.

Final Line Break, Onegaishimasu!

I use the word 'toilet'' to refer to both the object and room in the story. In Japan it is 'traditional' to put the toilet and actual bath in separate rooms. Therefore the bathroom would literally be the room where the bath is located and vice versa.

I mentioned that Konata used a spoon, I don't know if spoons are common place in the Japanese kitchen these days (If anyone knows, tell me), or if they use something similar, or if they just drink the broth [referencing the soup] from the bowl. I guess it's an insignificant detail in the long run, but one I would like to correct it if wrong.

I read that the Kagami and Konata's houses were based on real residences. If anyone knows where I could find, by some miracle, find a floor plan; or even a good collection of pictures showing a good portion of a layout, could you please tell me? The only references I have currently are a bunch of screenshots from the anime.

On a final note, one chapter for this story takes a long time to produce in and of itself, this is one drawback of the new story system itself. But it's taking even longer because I've really become addicted to Garry's mod (Steam ID: on profile) and Harvest Moon: Animal Parade. By my release schedule I've been keeping, expect the next release around Christmas, but don't expect a Christmas-themed chapter, there wouldn't be a good way to rope it in, maybe next year.