Hey!

This is rubix91, and for this chapter, I think I'll do things a bit differently. Since I'm ten chapters in, I thought it might be interesting to go over my own thoughts over writing "To Aru Super SS".

Now, in order to make this "not" one long author's note, which I think is frowned upon by the higher ups of the site, I've decided to bring in a character from To Aru Majutsu no Index to represent the sole voice of reason.

Accelerator: You've gotta be fucking kidding-

If you were to compare this to an actual doujin, this chapter might be compared with the endnotes you might see near the back cover. For that purpose, please imagine a very lovely drawing of Misaka Worst off to the side.

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Thank you.

First, let's discuss-

Accelerator: Oi...! Before that any of that, how about telling me why the fuck I'm here...!

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Ah, well...

I'm not sure if anyone's noticed, but...

Without really knowing it myself, I've had Accelerator appear in every chapter so far...

So I thought it might be appropriate to-

Accelerator: That's a stupid reason. Get me the fuck out of here.

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In any case...

Accelerator: (God damn it...!)

Going over the format, I'm actually pretty surprised that this type of writing isn't popular. I mean, if you go to the Lucky Star or K-ON section of the site, you'll see a lot of things in a "story" type format but nothing that really imitates the 4-koma humor of the original.

So... that kind of inspired me to write these "4-koma scripts".

Accelerator: Ah, so the lack of 4-koma styled "writings" over 4-koma manga made you want to write a 4-koma... on a light novel...?

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Well, that's...

Hmm...

That is to say...

You know...

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So there are 4 panels in a 4-koma, right?

Accelerator: (He ignored me...!)

I try to make it so that each snippet I write can be imagined into 4 panels. Because of this, there's a noticeable lack of detail, and most of the time, I spend more time thinking about how to set up the situation than the actual joke. I may be over glorifying the process (it's actually really easy when you get into it) but there are some limitations to think about when trying to imitate this type of style.

So far, I think I've done pretty good-

Accelerator: Bull. I'm calling you out.

...huh?

Accelerator: Stop making shit up. There are plenty of times I've seen where you've included either too much or too little detail to be really considered "4 panels".

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Well...

In those cases, if you use your imagination-

Accelerator: Imagination? What's the point of guidelines if in the end you have to use your imagination. In reality, I bet you just give a half-assed explanation for a given situation, slap down a joke, and then call it day.

Err...

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*cough*

I'd like to think there's more to it than that...

*cough*

Accelerator: So I'm right.

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Accelerator: And while I've got you in a corner, I might as well ask you something.

...eh?

Accelerator: This is just a gut feeling, but... have you actually read any of the novels?

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Of course! Why would I-

Why would I start a fanfiction over a light series novel I didn't read.

Ha ha ha.

It's not like I can't read.

Ha ha ha.

Accelerator: For some reason, you're nervously laughing. Is there something to that?

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No.

Ha ha ha.

I've read the novel.

Accelerator: There's more than one.

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Novels.

I meant to say 'novels'.

Accelerator: You're pathetic, you know that?

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Okay, fine. So I haven't read most of the novels. I've only read SS1 and New Testament so far. But...

I've watched both seasons of Index as well as Railgun and its OVA.

And speaking of Railgun, I've read the manga up to its current arc. And I look forward to introducing the Queen later on in Super SS.

As for the rest of the novels I haven't read...

I don't think I'll get around to read any of them.

But if I were to read another Index novel, it'd be New Testament Vol 2, not any of the previous established stuff.

Reading is just kind of boring for me.

Accelerator: But you're on a fanfiction website...

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Can we... just get past this...?

Accelerator: By all means.

Alright.

Thank you.

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Let's talk about the chapters

Accelerator: Really? You sure you want to do that? That sounds really tedious.

It won't be boring.

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I hope.

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Actually, I before I do this, I should probably mention that every chapter, I decided to try and introduce a new character from the series.

So the list goes:

Chapter 1:

Kamijou Touma, Hamazura Shiage, Takitsubo Rikou, the Misaka Sisters, Accelerator, Misaka Mikoto, Saten Ruiko, and Uiharu Kazari

Chapter 2:

Heaven Canceller, Last Order, Kazakiri Hyouka, Kihara Amata, and Vento of the Front ( and her brother, I guess)

Chapter 3:

Misaka Worst (kyaa~)

Chapter 4:

Mugino Shizuri and Kinuhata Saiai (voice)

Chapter 5:

Aleister Crowley, Index, Stiyl Magnus, and Tsuchimikado Motoharu (voice)

Chapter 6:

Hattori Hanzou, Fremea Seivelun, and Frenda Seivelun (voice)

Chapter 7:

Yomikawa Aiho and Tsukuyomi Komoe (Yay~)

Chapter 8:

Komaba Ritoku and FiveOver (that one robot from New Testament)

Chapter 9:

Musujime Awaki and Etzali

Chapter 10:

Yoshikawa Kikyou

*phew*

Just so you know, once I run out of characters to introduce, I'll probably end To Aru Super SS. That or I get bored. One of those. And seeing as I haven't even begun to scratch the surface of characters in the Index series, it might be awhile.

Accelerator: And what about this chapter?

...huh?

Accelerator: If that's true, then, someone new should appear this chapter as well, right?

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Umm...

Uh...

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Fiamma: It is I, Fiamma of the Right! I have appeared! And now the glorious me shall now be off! Fu ha ha ha!

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That should be okay.

Chapter 11:

Fiamma of the Right

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Accelerator: ...I wish I could facepalm, but it seems like you aren't narrating any of my actions.

Accelerator facepalmed.

There.

Accelerator: Thank you.

Anyhow, regarding the jokes of each chapter, I am actually very aware of how hit or miss my humor is. I think I may have put it in the description at one point. I'm pretty sure I hit at least 50 percent of the time.

Accelerator: Try lower.

Some jokes, I know why they fall flat. They're either not written very well or more of a visual kind of humor. Other times, I keep some jokes out of a sense of obligation.

Like for instance, the elevator arc for chapter 3. The original joke for that one was "Commando Accelerator". I actually had to work myself backwards with other jokes to get Accelerator everyone in an elevator and introduce Misaka 20000. Everything else turned out fine. The original joke? Unfortunately, it wasn't that funny. It seemed like a waste to throw it away, so I kept it. And that goes for some of the other jokes as well.

Accelerator: I really wish you didn't make me say that line.

Other things to note...

If anyone's noticed, I've used the "two Misaka sisters on a bench" situation in several chapters. I hope to keep using this scene whenever I want to point out something in the series. And for some variety, I'll probably continue the "Accelerator-sensei" bits in the same manner. Since this is supposed to be "gag 4-koma" fanfiction, I don't feel guilty about reusing these scenarios at all.

Accelerator: Speaking of lazy writing, what the hell was up with Chapter 5?

I am...

Still very sorry about.

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Anyhow...

Let me address some comments before I end this.

Some people have previously expressed the desire to draw some of my 4-koma's. To anyone out in the entire world that wants to, I'll say that I have no problem with it. I hold no personal attachments to any of my jokes. In fact, you can take all my ideas and make them even better. Go crazy. You can even go off tangent and make an actual fanfiction off of it. I probably won't sue.

To the person who want Misaka 20000 to appear again. I actually do have something planned for her, but I'm not sure how long it's going to take before I get around to do it.

(I'll eventually get to it. But it's not going to be next chapter.)

To the person who is confused about Touma being a bishounen (wait, same person...), it's a joke...

Or is it?

An idealist with cryptic speech patterns ( metaphorically "breaking illusions") that is also popular amongst women. Hmm...

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To the person who lists their favorite bits from my chapters, I'll list off some of my own favorites. One from each chapter.

Accelerator: Oi. Careful. I heard inflated egos cause blood clots.

"Level Upper Does Not Enhance Your XXX"

"Tethering"

"20000"

"A Soft Warm Feeling"

"One-Hit Combo"

"Scenerio #1"

"Worst Is..."

"Fremea Is Scary"

"We're Similar"

"Finals Week"

Well, I think that wraps things up.

Wait, hold on, I also want to say...

About chapter 9's "Accelerator is a good boy" joke, it's a crack at the "Sanae is a good girl" touhou meme. Not sure if anyone got that... ( probably not)

And for chapter 10, I really want to emphasize my theory that Yoshikawa Kikyou enjoys dressing up Worst in different costumes. This phenomena is also known as "costume raping". If in New Testament Vol 2, Worst is wearing another outfit Yoshikawa "won", remember, you heard it first from me.

Accelerator: Is that all you've got to say?

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For now, yes.

Accelerator: Good. Let's stop this mess of a chapter before it gets worse.

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Well, I suppose.

If anyone's read this far, I thank you for your time. I promise the next chapter will be more "normal".

This is rubix91, and I'm out.