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Dating Show: One Piece Edition

Episode 9: Amazing Race


My one-on-one date with Luffy went great and even ended with a kiss to my cheek. Which to me was like bonus points for me, though I could have been without him making so much contact so innocently. It riled my body up a little and it took half of my willpower to not smooch him because that would be awful. Plus, I almost feel like it would be wrong until this is all over. If I win then I am going to do it, but right now is not the right time.

Perona told me about her date as well on our day off before the next when we both go on the date. While Luffy and I went to go check out some magician in town doing a one night show, they went to go see a live theater performance.

Why do I feel like the spoiled one here? I feel like I should be the one spoiling Luffy.

Anyways, we conversed and switched stories and I'm sure we both held a bit of information, probably because it may have a been a bit more personal or embarrassing when you get reminded that this is the first actual time I felt like I dated someone. We also talked about what was in store for tomorrow, how the house felt empty, and that we both at least happy that one of us will make Luffy happy. It's hard saying it, but it's true. One of us will win and we don't know who and I can't imagine how hard it must be on Luffy. Having to go from twelve to only one person must be hard since everyone who was here had different personalities.

Perona actually mentioned that she noticed me talking to Law in the hall as she was stepping over to the bathroom and spied a little. A small laugh left me at her confession as she was trying to show a bit of guilt, but the curiosity seethed.

"So what did he say?" This look came onto my face as I nervously rubbed at my chin.

"He wished me luck." I merely told her and this look crossed her as she almost could feel that there was more, but she sat back with arms crossed.

A feigned look of hurt found her with a dramatic hand on her temple, "devastating to not wish me good luck! The fiend!" A laugh left me at her dramatization and she let one out too before changing subject to something more enlightening.


"Good, you two are ready." We were not expecting to see Nami waiting for us. She turned to leave after giving a look of approval at our outfits, as we were notified to wear comfortable athletic clothes, and left through the already opened doors. "No time to delay."

No words or hints left her at where to we were going to and Perona kind of nudged me with a look. A shrug left me as I had no clue and no hints from my usual camera guy either. The silence was a little awkward, but we were just trying to figure out where we are going. Luffy was obviously meeting us there and then this had me thinking back to anything he told me about the area. This city was famous for all its stars, but I have never really paid attention to what was going on. We were obviously doing some type of physical activity or the clothes would kind of be pointless.

The nice Mercedes pulled in front of a shrine, probably the only place to have trees as well in a five mile radius, maybe besides the park. The door opened for us and we got out with the driver helping Perona and Nami out as courtesy. We were led to a large golden bell in the middle, it was older by how it rusted and chipped away the paint to show the iron beneath it.

"Today, you will do a hunt to find Luffy." Nami began as she eyed us both before pulling out an envelope with a slight wave with it. "Here is your first clue on where to look. The both of you will be following the same path, so if one gets ahead of the other you must leave the envelope in place." She remarked before stepping forward to hand it to us. "You have all day, but you must find him by nine o'clock tonight or you will automatically be eliminated." Both Perona and I grasped the envelope before Nami released. "You may begin."

Perona slid it out and held it out so we both could read it. It was describing the radio tower run by the newscaster Sheimi and the Star. We both moved our way towards the direction as we found two maps inside with the paper. Our paces kept the same as we moved through the people on the bustling sidewalks. City life for you, always have to adjust as each one is a bit different than another.

We reached the building and she glanced at the hint card again before repeating the last part as my eyes gaze around before seeing it sticking out of the radio's sign where a small tower was on the image. "There it is!" I exclaimed before we both moved to it and I grabbed it as I was able to reach and pulled it out so we could view it.


"There's two." She mentioned out loud as we each held a card out as this was roughly our sixth destination of this Amazing Race.

"Let's look at them both and pick which one would be best for each of us." I told her before we viewed over each and we decided on who got what. Each card held in each hand and we nodded to each other.

"Meet you up later!"

"To finish together!" My voice came out and she let a grin spread on her face before nodding fiercely before we split up to head to where we needed to go.

"It has to be the beach," the mutter left as I read the card and it hinted at our first date when we did a surprise visit to the beach. It seemed like the other card was talking about her date with him as well, plus she told me a little of it so I had an idea on where.

It took me a little bit to find the envelope before I found it sticking out of the sand next to a pair of sandals. A small smile found me at the memory of seeing this and how we played in the water. I took a minute to look at the ocean before leaning down to pick up the envelope and reading it to go to my next destination.

Wait for me, Luffy!


The last envelope told me to leave it for the other person, seeming that we were split up until now. It has not been opened yet and I began to question on where Perona was or did she neatly tuck the flap back in? Noticing what it described I knew it meant the only park in Foosha City that held butterfly bushes, hinting at its name.

Butterfly Gazebo.

It was pretty self-explanatory and seemed plain, but the place didn't need a big, flashy name since the butterflies were nice to watch and calm your nerves. Well… so I have heard. I have not been yet, but it was on the to-do list on what to do here in Foosha.

My feet moved as I made my way at a fast walk as it was dark, and damn I didn't think it was going to take this long to finish. Luckily, at one of the stops we were given a watch, nothing expensive, so we could keep track. It was already eight-thirty. Time surely flies and since one got me a little backwards and I wasted time going the wrong way, I had to make up for it. It was still bustling and people had changed from suit up to clothes off, or you can call it down as they wore more of the nightlife. Laughter, chatter, and the sound of hollers was heard and I finally noticed the sign of my destination.

My feet stopped at the archway to notice Nami talking to Luffy and I felt myself look around. 'Where's Perona?' I asked myself in thought as I soon moved to gaze around and then at my watch.

8:53 p.m.

She wasn't hear yet and I rubbed at an arm as I gazed around for her bright pink hair. I was not finishing without her! We worked together on this! We needed to finish together! It may seem ridiculous since she is my foe, but she is also my friend! I would do the same for Law, Vivi, Kaya, Shuraiya, Usopp, and even Kidd! We became good friends within that house and I would not leave a friend behind.

"What are you doing, Roronoa?" A small voice came from the cameraman as he looked to me directly.

"I can't finish without Perona!" I told him with a slight growl as I looked around and I noticed he was taken aback. Eyes were on my back and I knew it had to be Nami and Luffy. That's when I saw it though! Pink pigtails bouncing around as the petite woman was out of breath when rounding the corner. My eyes glanced to my watch.

8:57 p.m.

Shit! My feet shifted as I moved around people to the woman that had to take a moment to breathe and was startled as I grabbed her arm.

"We're almost there!"

"Wh-whoa!" I began dragging her as both cameraman followed behind us. "Why didn't you finish already?!"

"I told you! We finish together!" I shouted back at her as we made our way to the park. When in line of sight surprised eyes were from both as I slowed a bit for Perona. "We got this!" I told her as she was trying to breathe from so much running, but was still moving.

"Let's finish!" A determined grin was on her and after I released her, she grasped my arm for some support as we moved faster. When we appeared before Luffy and Nami, this huge grin was on Luffy as he soon leaped to us and gave us a big hug.

"So glad you both finished!" The cheer was heartwarming to hear as I felt the grip from Perona grow and Luffy must have noticed as he withdrew. "Please sit!" We were both directed to sit and Perona was groaning out in exasperation from it, causing me to chuckle.

"Well, I will let it slide that it's past nine." Nami stated out with an impressed look on her face before moving to stand before us. "Tonight we will head back to the house so you can rest. Tomorrow morning will be the announcement for the winner." The words lingered as she left and Luffy grinned at us both with hands gripping each of ours.

"I am so happy you worked together." A smile found us both before our idol pulled back when Nami hollered for him. "Get some rest you two!" We agreed with a hand up before she huffed out with head facing up so she could view the stars.

"We finished it." My words came out as I gave a nudge to her and she laughed lightly.

"Yeah…" The voice was soft before dark amber eyes viewed me and a smile was on her. "Thanks for keeping your promise."

"I don't go back on my word with my friends." The grumble left me as I stood up and stretched my arms above my head. "We should go before you get too relaxed and don't want to move, ever." A laugh left her before standing on her legs and started following after me as we moved where our car was probably waiting since Luffy left this way.

"I'm going to sleep good tonight! Oh, but so sore tomorrow!" A whine left her and this chuckle left me before avoiding her little hits. "Don't laugh at me!" The two of us were laughing by the time we reached the car though.

Tomorrow is the big day.