A/N: Noticed that a few words disappeared when I posted. Not sure why that happened.

It was the same thing over and over for as long as Yu Narukami could remember. Move to a new school, be polite to acquaintances, maybe join a few clubs, but mainly just study for six months to a year before his parents moved again. Their job required them to always be on the move. The first few "friends" he left behind hurt at first, but as time pass and as it became more frequent, he grew numb to it, knowing there wasn't much else he could do. As long as he studied and was able to take care of himself he knew he'd be fine in life. Another transfer came around, this time overseas.

"We can't take you with us, so you'll be living with your Uncle for a year."

Yu curtly nodded. He understood but it shouldn't be any different. As long as he studied and was respectful to everyone around him it would be the same as always. This year, however was possibly the craziest year Yu ever had to deal with. Then again none of his years had him living in a place where someone got murdered whilst another world existed inside a TV; or the fact he could summon a god! He could still feel the prickle of excitement coursing through his right hand when he first summoned him. It was something new, something refreshing, and he felt like he broke out the cage of redundancy.

"Yo!" He heard someone call out to him. He slowed as a faux fawn hair boy with red headphone ran up to him. "Sup man!"

Yosuke Hanamura. He was the first person Yu could feel himself calling a friend. He was from the city before coming down a few months before him due to his dad becoming the manager of the Junes here. Most of the folks of Inaba; mainly people who owned stores in the Central District didn't take it well as their own business dwindled cause of it. As a result, Junes was treated with disdain, even though people still chose to go there and Yosuke himself became a complaint box. He seemed to be able to handle it well. At least that's what he thought until a shadow version of him came out when they went to investigate the other world. It went on and on about how Inaba and everything here was such a pain in the ass. And when it started talking about Yosuke using Saki as a excuse to come back here, he lost it.

"You're not me!"

The shadow changed. A grotesquely huge shadow who intended to kill everyone there. His power defeated it and Yosuke ended up with the same power as him. After talking with Teddie they came to the conclusion that's how Mayumi must've died. It didn't explain Saki, but hearing how terrible she came out there was no denying that someone was throwing people in the TV with the attempt to kill. That dream he had, it was starting to make a bit of sense. Maybe he was suppose to use his power to help people. A smile left him as he turned to his new found friend.

"Good morning Yosuke." Yu greeted. Did you finally give up on your bike?" he chuckled as Yosuke flinched and scratched his head in annoyance.

"Ah man, dude don't remind me!" Yosuke huffed. That bike was his pride and joy and it helped him get to school and Junes relatively quickly but this morning as he was getting on, the tire popped, leaving him with little choice but to walk. "Anyway, you said you saw it yesterday right?" he lowered his voice making sure no students around them could hear. "You think it means Amagi-san is in there for real this time?"

Yu hummed. " It's the first time this happened, but I think so." Neither of the two victims ever had something like that before, but then again they were thrown in a day before the fog. "We'll check with Teddie today."

Yosuke nods in approval. "Yeah, I thought so too." He crosses his arms and sighs. "It sounds messed up but I hope she's in there, at least then we can reach her before it's too late."

Yu quietly agrees, as they neared the school he still couldn't help but wonder. How did Saki Konishi survive? Teddie was very adamant about the fact that no one could leave that side without him opening the way back for you. But he did admit he sensed two people at the twisted liquor store. If that's the case he could only think of two possibilities.

1)The one who threw her in, felt guilty and somehow got her back out or,

2)There's another person who has the same power as Teddie and saved her.

She doesn't seem to remember anything so that doesn't help and if there is another person, they can't just rely on a random factor. As things are, the most the two can do is focus on finding and rescuing Yukiko themselves.

Mr. Morooka growled as he shifted through the papers in the teachers lounge; the club forms in particular. They were just barely meeting the number of members. This was unacceptable! Kids these days, always on their Makebook and playing video games. These kids needed the value of social activity. He grumbled looking through the names of his homeroom.

That Hanamura brat works with his dad. Hmph. Narukami already joined the soccer and drama club. Satonaka… Tch she needs to study more. Tanaka just joined the Music club yesterday. Shimi…

King yawned, a slight smack on his lips as sat at his desk. He was early today; in fact he was the first one here. The tired look didn't hide his euphoric sense of accomplishment; a wide grin on his face as he replayed what Zetsubo and Fujin did to the dragon. It was like you hit it with the Hidden Lotus.

I must admit, it did feel cool to toss a dragon. Zetsubo replied with a slight blush. Although what surprised me was how well thou worked with the Empress.

You think so? King wondered. It felt pretty normal to me. Wait. He cocked his head. She's the Empress? You can tell what she is? He felt his persona nod. Huh… then what am I?

Thou and I art the Adjustment.

Huh, I never heard of that before. King blinked. Well whatever. He felt himself become giddy again, thinking of when Fujin blew up the dragon. Senpai is something else. It's like DLC only I can reach.

Oh? Sound like thou might be smitten. King could only roll his eyes at his persona's mischief

Oh shut up. There's nothing wrong with swooning a little over a cool person. Saki seems like a cool cat. King nods to himself. Minutes pass as more of his classmates start to piling in. Yu and Yosuke show up, both deep in thought. King chortles a bit knowing what they must be thinking about before his eyes rest on a tuff of blue hair walking in. Again her calm eyes entrap him, a light blush painting his cheeks.

She catches him staring and for a second King sees her lips curve upward, but maybe that was his imagination; he was already too busy scratching his cheeks with a nervous smile to notice. She walks up to him, acknowledging him with a nod before sitting down.

Oh man. King sighs blissfully. She as cool and adorable as ever. Ugh. He begins tapping away at the desk a bit irritated. Why do I always get like this around her? And after she helped me so much. I need to at least say good morning!" "Ai-chan!" He slightly flinched as she turns around, feeling his mouth go dry as she stares neutrally, but damn it he has no reason to be this nervous it's just a good morning. With a grin he said. "I just wanted to tell you…"

"That you look beautiful today."

Time between the two slowed. Or rather just for King as his words slowly replayed in his head. A bead of sweat followed by another. Then another. He kept his confident smile but inside…

Ahhhhh! OHHH MY GOD! I didn't mean to say that! Eventhoughitstrue, That's like instant weird territory.

But thou art weird.

You're not helping!

"…T-thanks." His thoughts were broken by her words and King realized three things. First her voice squeaked. Second, he could see the small pink dusting her cheeks and finally three, the most important, she was smiling; a small smile but it's still a smile right? She quickly turned back around leaving him to mull over it.

Zetsubo… His persona cringes as his master's face suddenly turns more gentlemanly; his facial features become softer as sparkles bloom out. Is it ok to be this happy?

Thou art an idiot.

"That's quite the creepy look Shimi-san."

King flinched as he quickly turned to Iza… Nami sitting in her seat, a palm resting on her chin staring blankly at him. "What the…! Where—"

"From the door, you were simply too engrossed with your fantasies to notice." She simply said, a hint of disgust edged in her voice.

He had no retort, he could only frown. Ouch. You know, just because it's true doesn't mean you have to say it…

"By the way, congrats. I have to say I'm a little impress." Nami praised with a brighten smile. "I wonder how well you'll manage in the coming days."

"Thanks. I think." Warmth tingled across King's face. He wasn't sure if she was genuine about that or not but he really did feel proud. He did his part now he could only hope that Yu could do his. Then the bell rung as Mr. Morooka walked in, and just like that that feeling was gone. The third angry beaver bore his eyes into the dreadlock boy before turning to the class to start the day. Even though he just dealt with a dragon yesterday, he couldn't help but shudder.

The hell was that all about?

Mr. Morooka didn't even give King a chance when the lunch bell rung, telling him to go straight to the teachers office. Whispering went around as he sighed and got up to leave, but not before looking at Yu and Yosuke who were sitting around the depressed Chie's desk. He weaved through the droves of students rushing to get the best bread, all the while trying to stay calm. The anticipation was killing him to the point he worried that someone, somehow saw him kidnap Yukiko. Those thoughts were short-lived however, he knew he would've be caught by the police already if that was the case.

King blinks at the forms slammed on Morooka desk. They're… club forms.

"Your lazy ass hasn't done anything since coming here!"

Excuse me?! You just gonna ignore how I was looking like the half Japanese Fat Albert last year? King wrinkled his brows, but inwardly sighed. Dealing with King Moron, he learned that you couldn't escape from his lectures no matter how hard you tried. You just had to take it. I swear he would get upset if you breathed wrong.

"Well that changes now! From now on you're the manager of the basketball team as well as a member of the Dance club!"

King was outraged. "W-wait! Two clubs?!"

"Yeah that's right, got a problem with that?!"

I can think of few piano man! He mentally sneered as his right hand twitched as if his sword was there. There was nothing wrong with thinking about swinging on him. I… don't wanna do all that!

Now hold on a second. Perhaps, he might have a point. I know thou art upset, but think about it! Wouldn't this help you change in some way?

He could change these…! King already had a indignant response ready but. Ugh! F i n e. His persona won out. Zetsubo was right. "No problems at all sir." He mock saluted.

"Hmph." Morooka for a second almost seemed pleased. "The basketball club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Dance club meets every Tuesday Thursday and Friday got it?!" King simply nodded. "Well get out of here already!" Morooka waved him off "And don't try using this as a way to get with girls punk!" King's eye twitched as he turned away from him.

It was a hard fought battle but she did it, Saki managed to snag not only Taiyaki(2) but also two Anpans(3). She actually had to thank Fujin. While the feeling wasn't nearly as strong. She felt lighter on her feet as she glided through the students who battled their way to the stalls. She hummed a small tune(4)walking around front hall. She considered going back to her class room when familiar dreadlocks crossed her path. "Hey, Shimi-kun!"

"So King Moron forced you into the clubs?" The two headed back to his classroom so he could get his bento; which consisted of fried rice and general tsos chicken. No one else was around so they decided to just hang out there. She sat on a desk as she bit into her Taiyaka, humming happily over the sweet bean paste.

"Pretty much." King sighed before tearing into a piece of the chicken. Hmm a bit salty. I could do better. He thought as he chewed.

She pondered a bit before smiling. "It sound like it could be fun."

"Feel free to take my spot then." He offered.

"Sorry, I'm too busy." Saki apologize with a wink, before turning her attention to one of her Anpans.

King quietly watched her enjoy the pastry, small smile gracing him as he picked up another chunk of chicken. They were comfortably eating in silence. Hmm. For a second his vision flashed back to when he used to hang around his old friends, goofing around as they all ate together. He suddenly felt wistful his eyes softening over his food.

I didn't think I would miss this so much.

"What?!" From the rooftop a shriek could be heard. The green jacket clothe girl shook at Yosuke. "You're telling me she's in there now?!"

"H-hey calm down!"

"Don't tell me to calm down Yosuke! She wasn't in there when we checked before, why now?!"

You see, at some point during King's adventure through the twisted Inn, Yu, Yosuke, and Chie went back to the other world(5). When they saw her form on the midnight channel it only made sense for her to be in there. But no matter how hard Teddie tried, he just couldn't sense her; more precise he felt his nose get shocked every time he thought he had something. Chie refused to believe that and ran off in a random direction.

Stun by her recklessness the boys gave chase. They came across what looked to be a Dojo(6), something out of an old martial arts movie and inside lied not only Chie but a shadow version of herself. It began to talk about the "true" reason Chie was so desperately trying to save Yukiko. Her impish grin as Chie denied everything; that she really came because she truly cared about her. It didn't matter to the shadow. It pushed on until she broke.

"You're not me!"

Those words again triggered the shadow to transform just like Yosuke's; this time a yellow masked dominatrix sitting on three school girls. This one was stronger then the last one but Yu and Yosuke managed to defeat it and just like before, Chie ended up with a persona. Even after accepting herself, a sense of melancholy hung around her. If Teddie couldn't find Yukiko then, her shadow will kill her. Teddie promised that he'll keep trying find her, but till then there was nothing they could do. So why are they saying she's there now?

"There was a show on the midnight channel last night. Amagi-san was in it." Yu explained. Chie's eyes widen looking at Yosuke for confirmation.

He crossed his arms as he sighed. "Yeah… she was talking about looking for a stud muffin in a castle."

"…That doesn't sound like Yukiko at all." Chie defended. Yukiko was way to shy to talk to any boy by herself. She just couldn't imagine her like that all.

"That's what I thought too. Yukiko-san doesn't strike me as that kinda girl. Yosuke agreed with her

"Either way, we might have a lead now. Let's head to Junes when school's done." Yu concluded. The bell rang signaling the end of lunch. The three walked back to class; Chie lagging behind. Yu slowed his pace and put his hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, we'll save her." He said sincerely.

Chie felt her cheeks warm up at his gentle stare. Confident; he sounded so sure that she would be ok that she couldn't help but smile. "Yeah, we will." Maybe with Yu leading them they definitely will.

Up ahead Yosuke blinks as he sees Saki walk out their homeroom. She didn't notice him though, already heading back up the stairs. Confused he walked in seeing that King was the only one in there. Again? He shook his head ignoring the feeling in his chest. As if physic, King turned his head, awkwardly raising his hand to greet him. Yosuke quickly looked away, irritated over this new feeling of his.

A bead of sweat rolled down King's chin as he looked away, finding the window more interesting. No~ don't get the wrong idea!

That dream of being close to them slips even further away.

I cry every time. King sighs.

The final bell rings, a sigh of relief for everyone in the classroom as they pack up to leave. King groans as gets up. My plan to actually do nothing today is ruined. He watches the Investigation Trio leave, a bit faster than usual. Good luck you guys.

"So, Shimi-san." Nami speaks up diverting his attention. "What do you plan to do today?" She asks getting up. He twiddles with he locks with a sigh, his eyes narrowing Mr. Morooka walking out

"King dumbass forced me into a few clubs. So I got to head to one of them today."

Nami chuckled as they began to walk out; casually slipping by all the students as they made their way to the practice hall. "My, it sounds like you don't want to go."

King grumbled. Being apart of a club didn't bother him. In theory it helped a lot; it would allow him to try to be more social towards the other students here and it also helps in the future with college. It was just the involuntary act of being in one that set him off. In the end he simply shrugged. "Eh, I'll be alright."

"I'd be disappointed if something like this dishearten you." They walked down the stairs.

"What about you?" King asked. "Any "special" plans?" Actually using his fingers to air quote special. All he received was a pure smile. His brows twitched but decided not to say anything to it. The two finally reached the entrance to the Practice Hall.

"Well good luck Shimi-san." She said with enthusiasm, honestly weirding him out.

"Thanks I guess." He said cautiously, watching her walk off. Asecondlater his headtilted. Did- did I just have a casual conversation with her today? It was brief but there was no hostile or teasing intent except for when asked of her plans. Should I even bother trying to understand her?

Quite the enigma that woman is. Zetsubo added. King scratches his cheek in agreement. He didn't have time to think on this however, he's got a team to manage.

Rubber sole shoes squeaked across the hardwood floor. The bouncing coming from the orange sphere.

"I'm open!"

The hard smack against a pair of hands, followed by the swish of the basket. King watched with nostalgic smile, watching the guys play a mock game. His vision split to when his friends played at the park everyday during the summer when they were younger. Even though he was the worst, it was still fun.

"Alright guys, take five!" The guys groaned in relief, quickly piling up at the benches. One of the boys noticed King standing around like a fish out of water. His blue hair swayed as he wiped away the sweat with a towel before approaching him.

"Yo!" he said with an easy-going voice. "How's it going? Are you looking for someone?"

King nodded. "I—I was told to come here today?" He was confused. Did Morooka not tell them about this?

"Oh!" The boy gasped. "Are you the new manager?"

"That's what I was told." King shrugged. Nevermind, guess he did.

"Ah dude thanks! We can really use the help!" He grasped King's hand, vigorously shaking it. "The names Kou. Kou Ichijo!" he followed with a dazing smiling.

"Ah… King. King Shimi. It's nice to meet you." He returned the greeting. Kou started to stare King, before crossing his arms.

"Although I have to say, you look more like an actual player then a manager." Kou admitted.

I—I can see why you would think that. King thought with a snirk(7) as Kou spun to his fellow teammates.

"Hey guys! We got a new manager!" Kou called out. Instantly the boys looked around the gymnasium, until their eyes rested on King.

"…Y-yo" King waved awkwardly. Instantly they groaned in disappointment.

Well aren't you the popular one. Zetsubo snarked.

"Aw man are you serious?"

"I thought it was gonna be a girl."

"That's the only reason I stayed today."

Well shit aren't we off to a good start. Not that King was surprised. The games and anime showed that aside from Kou, girls were the only thing on their minds. Though he couldn't help but wonder why Morooka gave him a role that usually girls partake in.(8)

"Hey c'mon guys." Kou frowned. He admits that he was expecting a girl too but maybe with a guy around his team might actually take things seriously. He turned back to King, an apologetic look on his face. "Don't let them get to you."

"It's fine." King waved him off. "So what do I have to do?"

"There's a binder right over there." Kou pointed out to the clear white binder by the end of the bleachers. "The coach isn't here today so he told me to tell you to look through it." He turned back to the team. "Alright breaks over! Time to switch up!" The team groaned once again as Kou shuffled the team up. Before heading back to the court he turned back to King. "Thanks again man!"

King scratched his cheek, a bit embarrassed but nodded. With them starting up the game, he had nothing else to do but to look through the binder. As he inched closer, perspiration ran down his face as he looked at the "binder". The binder was filled to the brim with papers; papers he was sure had to do with rules, regulations, injuries and a bunch of other things. He slightly struggled to pick it up. He sat down with the heavy weight on his thighs.

Binder my ass! This things a bible! Oh the amount of hate I feel for the beaver right now. King a few more complaints, he decided to look through the binder. As expected it pertained to everything he expected as well each members name and position. I have to do my best to remember these names won't I? They aren't just some NPCs. He kept going over the names of each person, etching it into his brain.

As King kept reading and Kou and the team kept playing a girl; a considerably beautiful girl with brown hair and eyes walked in, surveying the gym with disinterest. Her eyes rest on Kou briefly; who currently pulled up another shot, before setting her eyes on the boy with the binder. He was a bit interesting to her. But just as quickly she lost interest, walking out before anyone could notice her.

King looked back up, yawning as he watched his team play on. He wondered if he'd even be able to finish this book today(probably not). I wonder how Senpai is doing right now?

Saki blankly watched Yosuke and the transfer student get taken away… Let's roll back the clock shall we?

Yu was sitting at their "secret headquarters". Yosuke said he had to make a quick stop home for something. Whatever it was he didn't say. As Chie and him made it to Junes, she decided that she would go check with Teddie promising that she won't rush off ahead again.

He decided that it would be better to wait for Yosuke, so he didn't think they went on ahead without him. So in the meantime he made origamis out of napkins while thinking about everything that's happened so far. The man in his dream came back again telling him about how building friendships would make him stronger. Which would explain that sound of glass being smashed. But he was glad to know it only worked with people who genuinely wanted to bond with him. So he didn't have to worry about fake friendships.

"Hey!" Yosuke's voice broke his concentration and then he wished he never looked up. Yosuke came running to him with two knives; kunai to be precise and a large katana. For a perceptive man, he was really oblivious to the stares of everyone around them, pressing Yu into which one he preferred.

"Yes, we got two suspicious males; armed; disrupting the peace." Yu sweat dropped overhearing one of the policemen radio all this in. This isn't good.

Chie was elated. Wait should she be happy that her best friend was actually in a dangerous place? Well of course not, but now she knows she can reach her. Teddie was excited when she came back. He said he could now sense someone. He was quick to assure her that Yukiko was safe until the fog disappears in this world. At least as safe as she can be. With renew vigor, she rushed back out about to tell them the good news. They could finally reach her! They could save her! They could… get arrested?! She blinked as Yu and Yosuke got pushed into a cop car.

I was gone for five minutes! What happened?!

The sun was setting. Practice was finally over and King. Well.

Ok… I'm a little pissed. The rest of his "team" just left leaving everything laying about the gym.

"Can you handle it manager? I got somewhere to go." They hit the him with various excuses, not even feeling a little bit sorry over it.

"You don't have to do all this man." Kou apologized.

King let out a breath of annoyance "Well someone's got too right?" Well on the bright side he wouldn't technically be on his own for this, his left hand twitched. He began reaching for the basketballs when he noticed Kou doing the same. "You aren't tired?"

Kou shook his head "Dude I'm not gonna leave you to do all this."

"Yo Kou!" Another boy walked in, wearing a Yasogami tracksuit. He had brown hair and eyes and the most prominent feature was the scar across his nose. He looked puzzled at everything strewn about. "Practice isn't over?"

"No it's over. They just tried to push it all on our new manager." Kou sighed. "They were pretty upset over the fact that the new manager wasn't a girl."

Kou's friend clicked his tongue as his looked at King who picked up a basketball. "That's lame man. At least they won't waste their time ogling." King looked at the basket then the ball; he was at the three-point line and the urge to shoot came to mind so he did. The ball swished into the net. He whistled as he walked up to King. "Nice shot man, you sure you want to be a manager?"

King nervously grinned. " It was just a lucky shot I promise." The scarred man held out his hand.

"If you say so. By the way, the names Daisuke. Daisuke Nagase, captain of the soccer team." He greeted with a grin. King shook it gratefully. "Alright, I'm gonna help out and then Kou, you gotta treat me to some ramen!"

"Ah dude not cool!" Kou exasperated. "How about whoever cleans up the least has to pay." Daisuke winces but before he can make a retort he points at King. "Shimi-kun you're in this too!"

"W-what?!" King thinks he's got to be joking, but watching him rush to pick up the equipment; and seeing Daisuke busting ass to do the same, he could tell they we're serious.

Thou hast better hurry, unless paying for three people sounds nice. Zetsubo quickly advised. King scrambled for every piece he could pick up.

"Woah look at him go! Looks like you're paying Daisuke!"

"Not a chance!"

In no time flat the whole gym got cleaned up; sweep, mopped and everything locked up in the gym storage. The three boys panted as Kou locked up for the day. They couldn't decide, or rather Kou and Daisuke kept saying the other lost so King offered to lose. He was fine with it, the money from the shadows made up more than enough for the three of them. With that out of the way they made their way too the diner.

"I gotta say though, you're really quick on your feet." Kou said to King. I guess I got myself a reliable manager." King scratches his cheeks with a small blush as Daisuke wraps an arm around Kou's shoulder with a grin.

"Yeah, for real!" Daisuke adds. "I'll trade you my manager for him."

"Hell no! You already got Narukami!" Kou scoffs. Daisuke puts him in a headlock while Kou starts punching at his stomach.

King face twitches in amusement as they argue back and forth. They're really passionate about their clubs. The other guys are assholes but if it's like this with these guys, it might be fun!

They entered the diner, a waft of noodle goodness clogging up their noses. King was disappointed that Aika wasn't around, his cheeks warming as he thought about her facial expression this morning. But as promised he paid for the other two; Kou ordering a beef bowl while Daisuke got the Tonkotsu ramen(9). He, himself, also got a simple beef bowl, but even then he marveled at the presentation. 's food was always great.

"Food after a hard day of work is the best feeling!"

"Especially if it's free!" Daisuke spurred receiving a slap in the back of the head from Kou.

"Snrk." King snorted. I—I mean you're not wrong! Again he was feeling nostalgic. He couldn't call them close friends, but he was really enjoying himself. Still he mind wandered. I hope those guys are doing ok.

Yu was currently holding Chie back from killing Yosuke… in a police station.

The three boys separated saying their farewells as King headed home. He was already laying in bed preparing for dance club tomorrow. He took out his phone, sending a message to Saki. He fumbled with the text; tapping away and deleting the words, realizing that the last few times were just related to the other world. He shook off the bad vibes; it wasn't like he was asking for a date.

KS: What's it like working for the man again Senpai?

Surprisingly Saki responded back really fast.

SK: Could I go back to the hospital? Jk! It's fine. How was your first day managing a team?

KS: Everyone was mad I wasn't a girl. Well except for the team captain.

SK: A wig should help.

KS: Lol maybe I should show some leg too while I'm at it then

SK: Gotta work with what you got! ;)

King had a dumb grin on his face he laughed. Seriously… what a waste of character. King kept telling her about the rest of his day while Saki contemplated on whether or not she should tell him about what she saw that afternoon.

April 21(Thursday)

"Ok." Yu slowly spoke. "No more distractions." Yosuke and Chie nodded; Yosuke avoiding the seething glance from Chie. Yu sighed as the three of them left the school. They lost a valuable day, but thankfully the guys now knew that she was in fact in there. That only begs the question. Why would she show only after the broadcast? Does it take time for it to happen? Or maybe she was blocked off? If it was the latter, that only led to so many questions that Yu honestly didn't have time to think about. Right now his goal was simple; save Yukiko.

Ready to get thou funk on?

Never... say that again.(Seriously who are you?) King walked to the towards the dancing room. It was located on the second floor practice hall. He tried to calm the butterflies fluttering in his stomach. Unlike basketball, which he was ok at being terrible at, something about dancing always scared him. He always felt like an idiot when he danced freely (the Carlton dance comes to mind). So he never did. Damn, I should at least tried to join something else. He cursed starting to regret not doing so yesterday. He could hear the sound of music already playing as he neared the door.

(LTJ- I don't want this groove to ever ends)

The music blasts out of the room and down the hallway. The classroom itself is cleared out; desk mushed together into the corners to make a clear space in the middle. A boom box bleats loudly as King stands flabbergasted at one of the three students doing a cartwheel. Another one jumps in with a front flip, and with grace, sticks and elbow out while his other arm forms an upside down L. He does a freaking split before somehow reversing his motion and stands on his toes before doing a spin. The two cheer him on, his sheen of sweat dancing with every single motion.

Bruh, the hell kind off club did this man send me too…! King continues to stand agape as a girl now jumps in, swaying her hips like a belly dancer before spinning then doing a backflip into a split. …Nah. King decides. I can't be here. I'll take whatever crap Morooka gives me for it. He could already not dance but these guys dancing like they the protagonist of a dance manga. He attempts to back away of to bump into something.

"Hey, man their ain't no reason to be scared." The boy spoke with a voice of confidence. But King oddly couldn't help but think how… "funky" it sounded. King quickly turned around and gasped. He was a bit taller than King by a few inches, his features were slim in general. His skin color was a bit darker than his but what stood out the most was the afro, pristine and curly as ever.

Oh shit it's the boy!

Everyone knew him as Funky. His real name unknown to everyone except the teachers, who for some reason decided not to say his name. He was pretty popular with the students for his riddles and overall a pretty cool dude.

"I take it you're the new member?" Funky asked with excitement. King hesitated to answer, there was just no way he could join, but he felt uncomfortable disappointing someone at the same time. King couldn't decide but Funky made the decision for him, pushing him in. "Hey brothers, New member incoming!" King stumbled as he fell back. He blinked a bit as he stared at the three dancers who surrounded him.

"This is our new member?" The boy with the snow white spiky hair asked. King found his hair interesting, roots of black hiding under it. (10)

The girl hummed in interest; her short red hair brushing against her cheek.

The other boy helped King up; he took note of his slightly buff build and long purple hair. "Don't be so rough with the new recruit Funky." He scolded with a surprisingly soft voice. Funky pointed his finger at his friends with a toothy grin.

"Hey, Hey, Hey! C'mon, You know I didn't mean anything harm bro! Besides." he turns his finger to the defensive King. "He got scared watching you three go all out!" The three flinch in sync, scratching their heads in embarrassment. King held back a smile, their actions reminding him of those NPCs in Final Fantasy 8. The white hair boy placed a hand on his shoulder.

"That's our bad new bro. We got too excited!" He was seriously apologizing about it. The girl followed him, putting a hand on his other shoulder nodding in sadness.

I didn't think I'd meet someone more quiet than Ai-chan. But he did note that she was much more expressive.

"Now, Now." Funky began, his voice directing all of them back to his grin. " This ain't the time for tears, we should be celebrating! We're finally an official club!" The three behind King gasped. Finally they didn't have to worry about making space for another club or worst, being force to disband.

"W-wait!" King spoke up. "I—I haven't even agreed to it yet!"

Snow dramatically took a step back "New bro, A—are you actually not joining?!" King winced as he tried looking away, instead turning to the red hair girl, her red orbs filled with sadness.

King cursed at his weakness of not saying no, but there was just no way he could keep up with them. "I mean… it looks like you guys were having fun. But I'm just not good at things like this."

"So what if we're good?" Funky's eyes darken as he took a step towards King. He could feel he atmosphere thicken as he took another step. The three quickly backed away from King, only making him more nervous. "So what if you're bad?" Another step placed him in front of the dreaded boy. Funky was only a few inches taller but right now he felt like a giant as he raised his hand. Even with every shadow he dealt with so far, he flinched as he braced himself. With a quick motion Funky… poked him in the chest, a returning grin forming on his face. "Dancing is all about letting loose! He spun back and struck a pose sticking a finger high into the sky. The red headed girl, out of nowhere draped him in a red velvet cake while the purple hair boy smiled.

"Poetic as ever." He couldn't help but say.

"So what do you say brother? Feel like cutting loose?" They all looked at him eagerly. With such a fire that King felt like he could do anything.

"Just letting you know, I'm serious when I say I'm bad." He smirked

"Izanagi!" The black capped warrior was called on just in the nick of time to block an oncoming attack from a gigantic knight. Yu quickly backed away as Jiraya swooped in; throwing a massive amount of shurikens Izanagi disappeared as the blades flew passed him. The knight raised his shield and sword up in defense, leaving him wide open for Tomoe, who flew in from behind and shot her Crescent blade right into the back of it's head. The knight dropped his weapons as black blood oozed out. Before hi was nothing more than a puddle.

"Aww. You took out my prince." The three pants they turned their attention to the look alike. Her eyes lighting up creepily. "Well if you really are my princes, you'll see me again soon. Tata!" The look-alike lifts up her dress a bit before running up the stairs.

"Wait! Yukiko!" Chie tries to give chase, only to fumble. "Damn it!" She curses, that battle took more out of her then she expected. She sees blue sparkles suddenly surround her; the outer wounds slowly disappearing while her muscles start to ease up. She pouts when she turns to see it was Jiraya but is still grateful.

Yu steadies his breathing, assessing the situation. Yosuke is playing it off but he's just about done; keeping him on healing duty must've been hard on him and Satonaka… she took a nasty blow from a shadow a few floors down but she pushed herself forward, something he could honestly admire. But it would be foolish to continue on as they are. "Let's stop here for today." He heard Chie grunt but is a bit astonished when she agrees with him.

"Don't worry Chie, tomorrow for sure!" Yosuke quickly assures her.

"Mmhm, your friend is really close, you better bearlieve it!" Teddie agrees.

"I know, I know. I just want to get her out already. I can't imagine what she must be going through." Chie sighs.

Yosuke clicks his tongue. " It must be rough for her for sure. Damn!" he swore. "I bet that bastard must be sitting pretty right now that they think the job is done."

Yu didn't have a response to that but he was sure the perp must've been some criminal mastermind to be able to throw Yukiko in without anyone knowing.

King was in a corner poking at a wall. He found the sound of grinding his finger on the wall more pleasant, than the laughter of Funky and his crew.

"You… you weren't…" The white hair boy known as Snow couldn't even finish his sentence; howling in laughter as he gripped his stomach. "I can't breath!"

The girl known as Crimson found her voice as see covered her face to muffled herself but horribly failing.

Crocus was probably the nicest of the four, not laughing nearly as hard but he also had to cover his face to stop himself from looking at the dreadlock boy.

Thou truly weren't kidding. Even Zetsubo laughed as his master's whole face turned purple.

"Alright… Alright!" Funky wheezed forcing himself to stop laughing. Slowly the rest of them stopped laughing as well. Snow decided to just lay on the floor. "There's" Funky coughed collecting himself, but Snow saw through it but he held back another laughing fit. "There's nothing wrong with what you did. I did tell you to cut loose. King didn't respond, instead choosing to squat and scrape of the paint.

"Let's help him." Crimson suddenly said. The three boys looked at her with wide eyes. She almost never spoke even with them around. "It's our last year here anyway!"

Funky hummed in thought. She was right, it was their last year together. They had this "club" since their first year and with them gone it wouldn't even be a memory. He looked at King, who was glancing at them. A disciple huh? His grin grew wide as he walked up to him. Placing a hand on his shoulder, he threw up a thumbs up. " How about it brother, you down for that?"

"We'd really like to have you. It'll be hard but you'll become great at it in no time." King found solace in Crocus's calming words.

"Or at least it won't be what ever the hell that was." Snow joked before his head kissed the floor, courtesy of Crimson.

King took it all in. They still wanted him to join even seeing his famous "Carlton dance". If he had to be honest with himself, he always wanted to dance. It always looked so fun, but now they we're offering him a chance to do so. He couldn't hold the smile back as his thoughts uttered.

I'm gonna be history's strongest disciple! ... I mean dancer.

They didn't do much for the rest of the day; King ended up just watching the four, deciding to have a dance battle. They all moved so fluently that he was floored. Could he really become even half as good, hell even a quarter as good as them? He shook the thoughts off as the bell rung. Watching them have so much fun, the nostalgic feeling once again came around. He rubbed his eyes. No, I told myself I wouldn't cry over that anymore.

"Hey new bro, you didn't hear the bell?" Funky walked up to him. "C'mon we're celebrating your initiation with some tofu!"

King bloomed as he got up and walked next to his new club mates. Kou, Daisuke, Funky, Snow, Crimson, Crocus. I'm making so many new friends in such a short amount of time! King really hated to say it, he really hated to say but.

I have to thank Morooka for this.

Saki stretched her arms above her head as she walked out the front gate of Junes. She did not miss work at all. Between pulling extra work cause of those bimbos; which for the life of her, could not understand why they were still here and the new set of rumors, she just wanted to throw herself on to a bed a just sleep forever. A buzz went off as she went took out her phone. A message from King.

KS: So ok! I'm gonna just go ahead a say you were right, the clubs are actually fun. But don't ever ask me to dance like my life depends on it. I'll actually die :/

Below it were pictures of the dancing club performing various dance moves and all of them eating Tofu around a table.

KS: Also before I forget hope you had a good day at work. :D

Saki giggled as she shook her head. It was just a simple message. But she could sense his enthusiasm behind that monotone voice of his.

He really is just a dork.

Points of Interest!

(1): For the sake of the chapter I changed up the basketball days. There aren't any lasting consequences I can think of.

(2): Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped cake. It imitates the shape of Tai (Japanese Red seabream). It is also the origin of the name. The most common filling is red bean paste that is made from sweetened azuki beans.

(3) Anpan is a Japanese sweet roll most commonly filled with red bean paste. Anpan can also be prepared with other fillings, including white beans, green beans , sesame and chestnut.

(4) She's humming Cross Colors.

(5) I feel that they wouldn't just sit around a just wait. They know that the other world must have some kind of clue. So of course they would go back and search more thoroughly. Also it gives Chie a chance to gain her persona instead of waiting on her ass.

(6) I got this Idea from Wanting It To Be A Game: where Adachi ends up being the Hero while Yu/Souji becomes the villian. I won't go into details, but if you really like the series you should give it a read.

(7) I mean let's just be real, ya know what he was probably thinking lol.

(8) I have never seen any sports team that had the same gender manager. I don't mind if someone wishes to prove me wrong.

(9) Tonkotsu ramen is a ramen dish that originated in Fukuoka[citation needed], Fukuoka Prefecture on the Kyushu island of Japan, and it is a specialty dish in Fukuoka and Kyushu.

(10) Look up Guzman from Pokemon, that's the best description I can give you.