1:47 PM ,SEPTEMBER 20th,3069

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"What's that?" asked the orange haired girl as she peeked over her younger friend's shoulder.

"Hmm? Oh, it's a computer."
"What does it do?"

"Well, a lot of things. Most people use it to surf the Internet. The Internet is like a giant library, only it has a lot more than books."
"Sounds neat. Tell me more?"
The girl sat on a blue bean bag. They were on the entertainment room of the house. The room was the biggest, messiest, most full of stuff room in the house. Right behind Nami was three couches in a U-formation, all pointing towards the TV, that was smaller than the one in the living room, but was also connected to 5 different game systems. On the floor, in the middle of the couches and TV was an old arrow shaped rug that literally looked like it was falling to pieces. To her right was a big old armchair and beyond the armchair a big bookshelf and a mini fridge. Between the armchair and the couch right behind her was a small table so the only way to access that zone was to go around. Or jump over the armchair. To the left was the door that led to the main hall and in front the old beaten down computer Diana was currently using.

"Sure. You can see videos, play games, listen to music. You can also download stuff for doing things on the computer."
"I've gotta try working with that someday."
Diana got up.
"Well, let's go?"
"Go where?"
"You wanted to see the mall, right?"
The redhead jumped up.

"I almost forgot!"

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Nami gawked at the place.

"That's big. Really, really big."

"Yeah, that's how the majority of malls across the world are. This one is really in the beggining of downtown."
"Downtown..."
Nami smirked.

"That's where we went to buy new clothes, right?"
"Yeah. That day the mall was closed so we had no choice. But there are a lot more shops here. And my favorite restaurant."
"Sweet! Ooh, can we go shopping?"

Diana smiled.

"Well, we've got a lot of money on us. All the missions we did had a pretty high reward so...Hey, did you bring the credit card I gave you?"
"Yes."
"Can you remember the pin?"
"Yes."
"Did you bring you ID?"
"Oh come on! I'm responsible, okay? I know these things are important, I don't leave the house without them."
The blond sighed.

"Sorry, it's just that since you come from a way different world...You know what, never mind. Let's just go!"

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"Oooooh, I want that bag and those shoes and that dress and-"
"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't we split and you stay here trying to empty your bank account while I go buy some stuff I need?"
"I'm not trying to empty my bank account!"

"Bye Nami!"
"Hey, don't walk out when I'm talking to you!"

The teenager quickly got out of the store.

"Ah, I finally got rid of her!"

She smiled as she headed for the electronics store.

"I need some things for that project. Let's see, a refluxer, some extra parts. Hmm?"
Diana looked at the sign.

"Hey..."

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"Excuse me!"

The redhead looked back. A slim man, about her age, quite handsome was standing there.

"Yes?"
"I don't think I've seen you here before. I'm Milton Martin, son of of the president of the Martin Corporation. You've probably heard of me before."
Nami shook her head.

"Sorry, I'm new here. I'm Nami."
"You're new. Please, don't tell me you're on that despicable kid's team?"

She looked surprised.

"Diana?"
"Indeed, I was afraid of that. I honestly don't know how you can stand her."
The redhead chuckled.

"Honestly, I don't know either."
He smiled slightly.

"I was wondering...Would you be interested in joining me for a quiet date on the local country club?"

"I-"

"Oh, before you even consider it, there's something I want to give you."
He took a small black box out of the pocket of his sports coat, and used his spare hand to flatten his black hair. He handed the box to Nami smiling slightly. She opened the box and gasped.

"Are those real diamonds?"
"Indeed. And 20 carat gold. I hope you like them."
"These are some really nice earrings. Are you sure it's okay?"
"I do...And I guess I can-"
"Milton, you little incompetent dumb ass! Get away from her."

Milton turned around, facing the blond.
"Marks. I see you're as obnoxious as ever."
"Shut up! Get away from my friend you freak!"
""Freak"? Me? It seems you have your standards switched if you consider yourself normal and me a freak."

"Why you little-"
"Diana, shut up, please."

The teenager gawked at her friend.

"Nami?"
"Milton is a nice guy! I don't know what happened between you two but I like him."
"Thank you, Nami."

She smiled at him and turned towards the teenager again.

"And I'm going on a date with him."
Both of them looked at her

"But, Nami-"

"Enough! Just because you're the team leader doesn't mean you can control my life! So shut up and just leave us alone."
She smiled at Milton.

"Hey, do you want to go shopping?"
He glared at Diana, smiling evilly.

"I'll be delighted to go with you."
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"Hey, what's up?"
Diana was busy stabbing her milkshake when he arrived.

"Nami has a date."
The blond cook sat down in front of her.

"What?"
"With a really bad guy."

Sanji sighed.

"Why?"
"Probably because he's rich. I saw him give her something in a black jewelry box."
"Hey, it's a friend of the annoying little kid."

A tall man with red hair approached them, only to be pushed aside by a girl with platinum blond hair.

"Get out of here Wiatt! Hey Diana, who's your friend."
He smiled.

"I'm Sanji."
"I'm Hannelore, just call me Hanne."
"I'm delighted to meet such a gorgeous damsel, I'm just sorry for the present circustances we're in."
She looked surprised.

"What's going on?"
"A friend of us is going out with Milton."
She sighed and drank the rest of the milkshake.
"Really? She doesn't really know him yet, right?"

Diana nodded.

"Don't worry. I'm sure she'll be okay. Do you want another chocolate milkshake?"
"Yeah, please."
"What about you, Sanji?"
"Oh, I don't know! Well, do you have natural orange juice?"
"Alright,I'll be right back!"

Sanji glanced at Diana with worry.

"So...Just why is that guy a bad guy?"
She sighed.

"Well..."

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Next chapter of Ookami no Monogatari:

Nami hasn't been around the team for a week. She's always with Milton. Diana believes Milton will end up doing something to hurt her,but she doesn't listen. How will this turn up?

Next chapter:You're my friend,I need you

OOKAMI NO MONOGATARI

Diana:Don't screw with my friends.