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A-Ano…Thanks for the reviews! (And thanks to heart.broken.falling.slowly for telling me I spelled stuttered wrong…I appreciate it )

Saa, on to the story!

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Ryoma turned around to find Ryuzaki shakily attempting to get up—only to fall straight down to the hard, dirty floor. Ryoma sighed; this was going to be an interesting day, especially since Ryuzaki was beat up by a penguin. Ryoma walked closer to her and spoke the most comforting words he could have said to her at that moment:

"Hnn…Ryuzaki you should really stop napping on the floor, you know." Ryuzaki shot up flustered, her face as red as a sunburned tomato.

"O-Ohayo R-Ryoma-kun!" She greeted, as her face turned back to its original color. "A-Ano…I w-was wondering if –if-if you…" her face reddened again, "if-if you-you…Sawapenguinwithapinknote anywhere!"

Then Ryoma's mind clicked; there was a pink note in the penguin's mouth. So that's why she was challenging it; and all this time Ryoma thought she was a delusional penguin dueling bully.

"Hmm…it ran away over there." He pointed.

"A-Arigatou Ryoma-kun!" she thanked smiling cutely. Wait, hold on here, Ryuzaki was not cute—Kami, what was happening to him, since when was Ryuzaki cute? Well, sure she had a nice smile, had beautiful chocolate orbs, and always had a cute blush plastered on her face—but Echizen Ryoma did-not-like-her. Ryoma's inner musings were shortly broken after he realized Ryuzaki started to dash off into the penguin's direction; only to ungracefully crumple back to the floor. Ryoma instinctively grabbed unto her, only to receive an adorable bewildered expression on Ryuzaki's face and heat rising up to his cheeks—this was going to be a long day.

Ryuzaki, who expected to feel the floor's unforgiving embrace yet again, instead felt a strange comforting warmth surround her. She automatically snuggled near the warmth shrouding her only to contribute to Ryoma's increasing discomfort. Though he was incredibly uncomfortable already, he grudgingly admitted to himself a snuggling Ryuzaki still did "turned him on" like Momo-sempai often called it. She snuggled to his chest just like Karupin often did (besides the turning him on part)—Wait, Karupin!

'Karupin!' Ryoma's mentally screamed. He needed to find Karupin fast! But…he needed to remove a certain girl from himself who he concluded was in a state of euphoria. Sure this flattered the prince, but he had to accomplish a mission! Girls can wait--this was due or die!

So Ryoma concluded prying her off was the quickest idea he could've don; and so he litterally pryed Ryuzaki off of him and even got to touch some things he uh...enjoyed. Due to the privacy invading actions of Ryoma, Ryuzaki quickly came to consciousness, embarrassed.

"Nani?!" she cried getting several glances from strangers. "Ano...Ryoma-kun what were you um...doing?"

"You were hugging me so I was peeling you off me." he smirked triumphant.

"Ah! Gomen nasai, Ryoma-kun!" she said, bowing. Then Ryoma--the genius he was--thought of the best idea in the world.

Ryoma winced clutching his arm tightly, and hissed a small "Ouch." Ryuzaki instantly became worried and Ryoma knew his plan was working.

"Ryoma-kun, Daijoubu?"

Silence.

"Ryoma-kun?"

Ryoma winced in pain again.

"Ryoma-kun!" Ryuzaki cried worriedly. She dashed over to his arm, grasping it gingerly. "R-Ryoma-kun, is y-your arm okay?"

Silence.

"Gomen nasai! Gomen-gomen-gomen!" she frantically apologized with her arms flailing in the air."What can I-I do to make it up to you?"

Ryoma smirked. This was way too easy. Now all he had to do is say 'he needed to leave to find Karupin' and he was home sweet home.

"Betsuni." Ryoma replied as unenthusiastic as ever.

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Really, really?"

"Yes." he said slightly more agitated.

"Really, Really, Real-"

"YES."

"A-Ano Ryoma-kun but I f-feel so bad R-Ryoma-kun..." she sniffled.

Ryoma now finally realized he was emotionally retarded and didn't know what to say. Of course he regretted making Ryuzaki cry--but what to say...Hmm...

"You can come help me."

'R-Really?"

"Hai."

"Arigatou, Ryoma-kun!" Her face instantly brightened. "But what are we looking for?"

"My cat, Karupin."

"O-Oh, then m-maybe I'll find penguin-san a-along the way."

"Hmm..." Ryoma started already walking off and turned around. 'You comin'?"

'Hai!"

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Now the quest is on!desu wa.

And many guest appearances will comenya!"