Note: Sorry it took so long to get this chapter up. But hopefully, it shows just as much effort as the other 5 chapters.

Tuesday June 15th 8:30 am

The next morning while they were preparing to have breakfast in their suite, Konata and Kagami were talking about what had gone down the previous night. The former girl had on an orange T-shirt, green shorts and blue sneakers. The latter girl had on a pink T-shirt, a red necktie, brown skirt and grey dress shoes. "I still can't believe I actually managed to hypnotize you", Kagami exclaimed. "I had a feeling you could do it, Kagami. I'm not as smart as you so it was easy", Konata explained to her. "But Konata, you're not stupid. You just don't apply yourself very often", Kagami told her. "Trust me, I can be stupid at times", Konata reiterated, "But at least I know now that like a lot of people I am susceptible to hypnosis".

"Hey what's the weather supposed to be like for today?", Kagami wondered. "They said it was supposed to be mostly cloudy today, with some rain later on tonight", Konata answered. "How late did they say?", Kagami asked. "I think they said after 6 pm", Konata replied. "Good, if we leave right after breakfast, we'll be able to spend the afternoon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions", Kagami noted. "Yeah, but we still have to order breakfast first", Konata reminded her, "If we're going to be walking around the park all day, we need our strength". "I know that much", Kagami scoffed, "I'm no dummy and neither are you".

A little while later, their breakfast was delivered to their room. They had each ordered Two Fried Eggs with Bacon, and split an order of Fresh Fruit (which around this time of year entitles berries, melon, mango, papaya, star and passion fruits, etc.), and Natural Yogurt with Tapioca and Red Beans, washed down with Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice and Coffee. By the time they finished breakfast it was about 9:45 am. As soon as they sent the empty plates back they went outside and hailed a taxi which would take them for the 3.2 kilometer (2 miles), 11 minute ride to Tokyo Dome City.

While they were in the taxi, Konata took out her iPod and asked, "Hey Kagami, how about some music". Kagami replied, "Good idea, Konata. As long as you don't play any anime songs". "Don't worry. This one's not an anime song. I promise", Konata assured her. "OK, if you promise", Kagami told her. They each a pair of headphones on and listened in on the song.

"Ski-Bi dibby dub yo dab dub dub. Yo dab dub dub. Ski-Bi dibby dub yo dab dub dub. Yo dab dub dub. B-B-B-Be Bop a Bodda Bop. Bop a Bodda Bop. Be Bop a Bodda Bop. Bop a Bodda Bop."

"Hmmm. Not bad of a choice", Kagami noted, "I didn't know you liked this type of music". "Well, you said you wanted me to broaden my interests", Konata explained, "I figured I might as well get some music in there". "Well, I'm proud of you for trying", Kagami told her. "Besides, I've liked this song ever since I was a kid", Konata answered back.

10:00 am

A few minutes after the taxi dropped them off, Konata and Kagami entered Tokyo Dome City. "This sure is a huge place", Konata noted. "It definitely is a huge complex", Kagami replied. "It'll be quite easy to get lost here", Konata added. "That's why we should stay together", Kagami explained to her. "I like your thinking, Kagami. I don't want us getting separated in the crowd", Konata told her. "You're right, Konata. We need to stay together", Kagami concluded. With that, they grabbed each other's hand, went through the entrance and recieved their tickets for Tokyo Dome City Attractions.

Not long after that, the girls were trying to decide what to do. "How about we ride Thunder Dolphin first", Konata suggested. "Well, I kind of wanted to ride Big O first", Kagami countered. "Since we can't agree, how about we do something else first", Konata replied. "Maybe that's a good idea, after we do something, then'll we'll be able to decide", Kagami agreed. So they decided to try out a few different rides first.

The first ride they tried out was the Sky Flower. It was like one of those rides you see at a carnival that spins in the air while you're strapped into a seat. Another ride they tried out was the Power Tower, a ride in the form of a water tower, where you pull a rope to the top which is 7.5 meters (about 25 feet) off the ground. "You know, Kagami", Konata noted, "The view is pretty damn good from up here". "I know what you mean, Konata", Kagami added, "It helps that the tower itself is rotating so we can see the whole park".

After they got down, Konata and Kagami once again tried to decide what to do first. "Do you know why I wanted to do the Thunder Dolphin first?", Konata asked, "Well, the reason is, I'm a little scared of ferris wheels". She continued, "It's not the height that's the problem. It's that they stop in the middle and the wind shakes the carriage". "And actually, the reason I wanted to do the Big O first, is because I get freaked out on roller coasters", Kagami replied. "It's not the speed that's the problem, it's the drops and sharp turns as well as suspense of waiting for it to start, and sometimes you wait more than 5 minutes for it to start", she continued. "So the way I see it, we should help you to conquer your fear first", Konata rationalized, "I'll go on it with you if that will help you feel better, Kagami". "Really, well thank you Konata", Kagami sighed in relief, "That makes me feel much better".

With that, the girls stepped on the Thunder Dolphin roller coaster. Konata suggested that they sit in the back row, so that Kagami wouldn't feel as afraid. "Don't worry, Kagami", Konata assured her, holding her hand, "As I'm sure you'll find, roller coasters can be fun". "Are you sure, Konata", Kagami pleaded, "I've only been on three roller coasters in my entire life". "Trust me, I'm right here. I wouldn't let anything bad happen to you", Konata asserted. "Thank you. You're right. I shouldn't be scared of it", Kagami told herself. Soon after the ride began, and although a little frightened at the start, she conquered her fear by the end of the ride.

"You see Kagami, it wasn't so bad, was it?", Konata explained to her. "You were right, Konata. It was actually kind of thrilling", Kagami admitted. "Now, uh, could you help me conquer my fear of ferris wheels?", Konata asked, laughing nervously. "Of course I will. I always try to be there for you too", Kagami assured her. With that, the girls walked over to the Big O. As the ride was emptying out, Konata turned to Kagami and said, "This might be funny, but I had a bad experience with a ferris wheel once". To that, Kagami asked, "What was this experience you had?".

"Well, when I was five years old, my dad and I went on a ferris wheel. Right when we reached the top the ride stalled, and a huge gust of wind shook our carriage. I was so scared that we were going to fall out that I wet myself", Konata explained, looking increasingly uncomfortable. "Oh boy, that sounded like a horrible experience for you. But I'll be right next to you this time. I'll help you conquer your fear, just like you helped me conquer mine", Kagami asserted. "Thank you, Kagami", Konata replied throwing her arms around Kagami. "You're welcome, Konata", Kagami explained, putting one arm around Konata and stroking her long blue hair with the other.

Soon after the ride finished emptying, Konata and Kagami got on the carriage. As they got in, Kagami explained, "Now Konata, if you get scared, just squeeze my hand, all right". Konata replied, "All right, Kagami. I'll remember that. But I'll try to be brave for you". So the ride began, but having to take stops to let other passengers board each car. At the very top, a gust of wind hit and shook the carriage a little bit. Konata then squeezed Kagami's hand, not knowing her own strength. Kagami gritted through the pain in her hand and placed her other arm on Konata's shoulder.

Soon everyone was on the ferris wheel and the ride could make 2 or 3 full cycles. The rest of the ride went off without a hitch, and eventually Konata calmed down enough to let up on squeezing Kagami's hand. After they got back on the ground, the girls stepped out. "You were right, Kagami. I felt a lot less scared when you were next to me", Konata explained to her. "My pleasure, Konata. I'm always happy to help you with these things", Kagami told her. "The view from the top was nice", Konata admitted. "Yeah, we could see the entire park from up there", Kagami agreed. "But most of all, I'm just glad you were there with me", Konata asserted. "I'm glad I could help you out", Kagami explained. With that, the two young lovers kissed each other briefly on the lips and then they continued on with their day out.

Author's Notes:

Chapter completed on November 22, 2011

Tokyo Dome City - an entertainment complex located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, only about 2 miles from the Four Seasons Tokyo Hotel, it was known as Big Egg City until January 1, 2000.

Tokyo Dome City Attractions - an amusement park that is part of Tokyo Dome City. It opened back in 1958 and was known as Korakuen until April of 2003.

The song that Konata and Kagami were listening to in the taxi is called "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)", by the late Scatman John (1942-1999). He was quite popular in Japan (and to a lesser extent, Europe as well), even more so than he was in the United States. His first album, Scatman Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop, sold over 1.5 million albums in Japan, and a total of 6 million albums worldwide.

Thunder Dolphin - At 80 meters (about 262.5 feet) in height it is Tokyo's tallest roller coaster and 6th tallest in the world. Its top speed is 130 kilometers (81 miles) per hour and its 1,100 meter (about 3,609 feet) runs through the Big O ferris wheel. It opened on May 1, 2003 and was built at a cost of $37,000,000 USD.

Big O - The world's first centerless ferris wheel, and the largest one of its kind in the world at 60 meters (about 197 feet) in diameter. Thunder Dolphin passes through the center of the wheel.