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Notes:Neuro's POV. Four reviews! (^_^) Notes to reviewers at bottom.
Feel free to skip the following babble.
I've gotten into reading the Evil Genius trilogy recently. I really hope they make a movie out of it. Thaddeus Roth aka Prosper English seems a lot like Neuro. I even know what actor would be prefect for him: Cillian Murphy. Anyone who has seen him in Batman Begins would understand why. Well, that's pretty much completely unrelated to this story, besides the fact I'm getting ideas on how to make Neuro act from Prosper's character.
Babble completed. Enjoy the story.
Yako couldn't stop fidgeting as she got into the car. "I really hate interviews you know. Talking I can do, but I really don't like to in front of a camera, or knowing my words are going to be published for millions to read.
I grinned brightly. "If it's not billions by now, you'll just have to take over a country now won't you?"
I was in a good mood. Yako had set up what she called a "riddle blog", contesting those all over the world to submit a riddle to try to stump her. Well, me actually. And even though all had been entirely unsuccessful, I had eaten more in the past two days than I had in a week. My stomach still gurgled and growled, but the sharp and bitter pain I usually felt had whittled away to almost nothing.
I was in a very good mood.
Yako was defiantly not though, and she didn't even bother to complain about my driving like she normally did-she was always telling me to drive slower. If I drove any slower we'd be dead before we got there. I could walk this route faster. But humans always had to travel in these metal containers, and I knew from experience we would get weird looks if we didn't arrive in one.
"And how in the world would I do that? I don't exactly have an army behind me." I jauntily smashed her face against the passenger side window.
"And exactly what good would an army do you? You'd merely have to shake a few hands and give a couple speeches, and the masses would be eating out of the palm of your hand." Yako rolled her eyes at this. The depressing pig had less self-confidence then a mollusk. "And of course if any countries tried to fight against you, I'd be enough for the army." At this Yako snorted. "That I don't doubt." I grinned out at the road. Of course she didn't.
"Neuro, do you have any friends besides me, Godai, Akane and Kira?" I looked at Yako out of the corner of my eye. It was an unusual question for her, asked at an unusual time. "Who ever said you worms were my friends in the first place?"
"Neuro!" Yako whined and I smiled back with glee. "I'm not sure what you would classify as friends."
Yako considered that. "People you trust I suppose." "Well that would take the fox right out." I smirked at her scowl. "And I trust Godai and Akane to obey me. I suppose that leaves you louse."
Yako didn't smile as I expected her to. "Kira said something similar. Don't you have any friends from...you know, back home?" I completely gave up trying to look like I was watching the road. "Anyone I would trust? ... Not worth and inch. The general rule is only the strong get to live. If you displayed such weak feelings as trust you'd die very quickly." I stared back into Yako's blank eyes. "You wouldn't last a second. You'd be killed before you'd even get a chance to open your mouth-or perhaps you'd just be eaten alive."
This still didn't obtain a reaction from Yako, and I wondered what she was thinking about. Something trivial no doubt. Swerving into oncoming traffic did get a response however; Yako screaming and pulling on my suit sleeve.
"NEURO!"
I smiled.
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"And here's your microphone Miss Katsuragi." The stage tech was quick and efficient, getting Yako ready for her interview within minutes. "Wait, where's Neuro's microphone?" Yako pointed to me as the tech shrugged.
The newscaster had spotted Yako and was making a beeline for us. "Miss Katsuragi! A pleasure to finally meet you!" The woman glanced at me before continuing. "We wanted this to be an exclusive, and since Mr. Nogami is just your assistant we thought he could sit this one out." I certainly didn't mind-the less light on me the better. Yako looked distressed. "I'd rather Neuro be there too. Not to mention he does a lot of the leg work. Don't you think he deserves some recognition too?"
The newscaster's smile had turned a bit forced. "I understand what you're saying, but the channel's director already said he wanted just you in this interview. If you like, I'll see if we can work out a separate interview for Mr. Nogami and we could run it during a non-prime time slot."
I did not want that. Yako seemed to be forgetting I wanted to stay out of the lime light. She was fuming, mad at the newscaster for a reason I didn't understand. I quickly cut in.
"Don't worry about that at all!" I smiled as brightly as I could, bowing and shaking the female worm's hand simultaneously. She blinked and seemed to consider me again. "I'd rather like to interview you though. Perhaps after Yako's live interview I can record one later-focusing on you of course." He smile got brighter and she squeezed my hand as she spoke. I was careful to keep the smile on my face. "That won't be necessary. I'd rather Sensei get all the praise." The female looked as if she would say more, but she was summoned to the stage to get ready for the interview.
"Live in five!" The call went around the studio and I patted Yako's arm. "You're up louse." I smiled blankly. "Try not to make a complete fool of yourself." Yako glared back. "You said billions right? Don't think they're just watching because of your deductive skills. If it wasn't for my people skills, not even a hundred would be watching." I slightly sunk my claws into Yako's arm, and being far too used to it she didn't react.
"Then knock them dead louse."
My smile turned more genuine as Yako walked out to her seat on stage. The louse did have a point. She was loved everywhere as the brilliant, caring and piggish detective. While I had much to do with the brilliant part, I had no claim to the other two. Though I knew if I told Yako this she would tell me I was just as piggish as she was.
My grin stayed in place as eyes and ears followed Yako and the conversation she was having with the female newscaster. The latter had gone up with plastic smile in place, but with Yako there was starting to let a real smile through.
"We're live in five, four, three, two." The camera man mouthed the last two numbers, and the female wormed turned to the camera, unable to keep her genuine smile from her lips.
"Welcome to Jenna Talks! I'm your host, Jenna Fuyu. Coming with me live is Miss Yako Katsuragi, better known as the Piggish Detective. How are you doing today Miss Katsuragi?"
"Probably better if I wasn't better known as the Piggish Detective. How about you Miss Fuyu?"
"I'm good, thanks. Do you not like your nickname?" "Well, I don't think anyone would like a nickname if it called them a pig."
"True! Though you have to admit your appetite is widely known." "It's definitely well known to restaurants. You have no idea how many buffets I've been banned from!"
Even I grinned at Yako's joke. This was Yako's element, talking and getting people to like her. If that worm newscaster thought she was going to upstage Yako, she would quickly forget about it. I had seen it many times; so called celebrities trying to outshine Yako, and quickly turning to singing her praises. As if such wannabes ever stood a chance.
"So, now that the formalities are out of the way, I have some questions here sent in from fans of yours. Would you mind answering them?" "Of course not." Yako smiled happily at the camera.
And to think she was just telling me how she hated interviews.
Notes 2: Thanks for reading! If you like, why don't you submit a question you'd like Yako to answer? Or perhaps even one you'd like Neuro to answer? I'll incorporate what I can in my next chapter. Questions for Neuro would be harder to add, so I'd probably only pick one or so for him.
Ari: A new reader! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! \(^o*)? [pirate] I'm glad you think KiraxGodai is okay. I was seriously worried. (-_-;) I'm sure it'll end up irking some people, but I'm glad you're are fine with it. (^_^) I hope you enjoyed this chapter too, and hope you continue reading!
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And no, they're not really subtle. O.O But I've pretty much given up on that. *Dodges 999 hugs*
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