Uh-oh. Looks like someone will have trouble in this chapter. LOL Enjoy!
SmileRen: You'll just have to be patient. ;P I'm not a crazy Kamui fangirl, just so you know. But he will appear in a few more chapters. Again, you'll just have to wait until he comes. ^^"
Angelbott: Haha, not bad. XD
I will let you know that I don't expect a lot of ideas for this story. I still want to make this story long, and I had ideas, but not so many. That's why I asked for a few.
I was doing a few chores around Gintoki's home since nobody was here at the moment. Gintoki told me that they were going to a concert; an Otsu Terako concert. I already know that Shinpachi is a freak for her, but I'm not so sure about Gintoki and Kagura.
Speaking of Kagura, earlier today, she managed to take a copy of the picture Gintoki took for us. She gave me one copy while she kept the other. I put the picture in my skirt pocket since I did have a pocket in it. I actually nearly forgot I had one!
Anyways, they left about a half an hour ago, and I had absolutely no idea when they were going to be back. I also know that Otsu sings the weirdest lyrics ever. But she wasn't the one who wrote them.
I thought, I wonder if I'll meet Bansai Kawakami someday. I mean, he is the producer, but it makes me wonder if he lets people see him. Like if the people are on a tour or something.
Bansai is a very interesting character. For instance, his eyes are always covered by his sunglasses, so it makes people confused on what his eyes look like. Plus, whenever he misses a day of 'work', he makes up an excuse for not coming to the studio. Like when he had his finger broken from a crash. That was hilarious, to be honest. I've always wondered if he liked his job or not.
Then again, if I ever did get to meet him, I would probably be scared since he is part of a dangerous crew, and that is the Kiheitai. But since he's mostly not been paying attention to anybody, he doesn't seem like a criminal.
I was done with the chores for today, and decided to sit down on the couch. I sighed a bit, and the quietness wasn't awkward at all. I wanted a bit of peace and quiet since the Yorozuya have been a bit chaotic lately. I mean, today.
Just as I was getting bored, I heard a knock on the door. I didn't think it was any of the Yorozuya members because they would've just come in by now.
I got off the couch, walked to the front door, and opened it. There, I saw Mayumi standing there, looking downwards.
I asked, "What brings you here, Mayumi-Chan?"
She asked me, "Are the others here?"
I shook my head. "No, they went to a concert."
"Oh, good. I was hoping to speak to you in private."
I let her in Gintoki's house, and allowed her to take a seat. She was on the other couch. I asked, "Is something wrong?"
She answered, "Nothing's wrong...it's just...well, you know that time when I told you I have a crush on Takasugi."
I figured that was the reason why she didn't want the others to hear. I said, "Yeah. Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Well, I want to give him some chocolates."
I blinked, and stared at her for a moment. I then scratched my head, and told her, "Mayumi-Chan. It's not Valentines Day."
"I know," She replied. "But the candy store still has those chocolates. And I thought of giving him some. But there's just one problem. You know what happened to me, right? I'm afraid of him finding me."
"What can I do? I don't have to go on the ship, right?"
She chuckled, "Of course not! You'd be in big trouble! All I want to do is throw the box of chocolates onto the ship, and try to get Takasugi to eat them."
"But how will you know he'll be eating them. Maybe he hates chocolate."
Mayumi scratched her black hair, and replied, "Even if that's true, I could care less. I just care about him. Will you help me?"
I smiled at her, and stood up off the couch. I then walked to Mayumi, and touched her shoulder with my hand. "I will. First, we'll need to buy some chocolates. But we should get cheap ones since I have a feeling he'll just throw them away."
"That's a good point, Madison-Chan," She said with a tiny smile. She also stood up, and hugged me. Mayumi quietly said, "I'm so glad I could trust you."
I chuckled, and said, "Now let's go buy chocolates." She nodded her head, and followed me as we both walked out the front door. It was a bit windy, but it felt nice. I've always been a fan of a breezy day, I'll admit that.
Mayumi and I walked to the candy store, and opened the door, where we heard the bell ring knowing the worker that a customer was coming in.
The worker, who was a guy, said, "Welcome to our candy store." We both smiled, as he asked, "What're you looking for today?"
Mayumi answered, "Do you have any cherry filled chocolates?"
He chuckled, and answered, "We sure do. Is there anything else you're looking for?"
"Hm...perhaps, caramel filled?"
"Certainly."
He picked out a few of the cherry filled and the caramel filled chocolates with metal spatulas, and placed them in a squared box. After that, he wrapped it up, and placed a red bow on top. He asked Mayumi, "Is that everything?"
Mayumi nodded her head, and gave him the money. He gave her the change that was left, and Mayumi placed it in her pocket (Yukata's have pockets too?).
As we were about to leave, the worker told us, "Have a wonderful day!" Mayumi smiled, and held the box while I stared at her, giggling a little.
I asked, "How will we give this to Takasugi if we shouldn't see him in person?"
Mayumi tapped her chin, and thought of an idea that was good enough. A few seconds later, she didn't look where she was going. She was about to hit a big, medal pole.
I warned her, "Mayumi-Chan! Look out!" She looked forward, and ran right next to me, preventing herself from hitting the pole.
She said with shame, "Sorry, this happens a lot."
I chuckled, and told her, "That's okay. Anyways, do you have any idea?"
"Not yet. But when we get closer to the ship, I may."
I blinked, and thought, How would she know that?
I stopped and gripped Mayumi's shoulder, making her stop as well. I tapped my head, and said to her, "Mayumi-Chan. Even if we have a plan that's good or great, it may not be as easy as it seems. Takasugi is a dangerous criminal. Even more dangerous than the rest of his crew."
I wasn't so sure if she knew that Takasugi Shinsuke wanted to destroy everything, but I had a feeling that she didn't, so I didn't want to tell her that since she would probably be scared. Well, I don't know if she'd be scared since she's like a samurai herself, but maybe she'd panic.
I continued to say, "And you did tell me that you escaped from the Kiheitai ship, right? Well, what do you think would happen if Takasugi saw you again? He'd probably try to scare you."
She lowered her head slightly, and replied, "You know, you're right, Madison-Chan. No matter what plan we might have, it won't be easy. But I just want to get through with it, because I've had this thought for a while now!"
I patted her head, and replied, "I understand. Remember, I will help you. No if's, and's or but's."
She giggled a little and nodded her head.
I smiled back at her, and we continued to walk. But I was a bit scared since I refused to be captured by Takasugi again. Dear god, I hope we don't get seen.
A couple of minutes later, we were in some sort of street where it was close to the sea. That meant that we were getting closer to the Kiheitai ship!
Mayumi and I were definitely scared of being seen by any of the members, because who knows what could happen to us if that happened? The closer we got, the more fear I started to have.
As we saw the ship completely, the two of us stood right beside a wooden house, basically hiding so that none of the other members could spot us.
Mayumi whispered, "I don't see anyone around. Do you?"
I answered in a whisper as well, "No. But we need to make sure, because someone may appear out of nowhere!"
She gulped, and I looked both ways, making sure that it was all clear. I sighed in relief because we really didn't see anyone. I told her, "Alright. The coast is clear. Now do you have a plan?"
She opened her eyes widely, and exclaimed quietly, "Now I do!"
"Oh yeah? What is it?"
Mayumi took a deep breath, and answered, "I'm going to throw this onto the ship?" My jaw dropped to the ground, and I couldn't believe what she just said. Throwing a box of chocolates onto a big ship?
I asked, "Are you serious?" She nodded her head, looking very serious.
I set my hand on my forehead, sighing as if we didn't have any other choice. "Well, it is your plan. Plus, you wanted to give chocolates to Takasugi." She laughed a bit awkwardly, and stared at the big ship. Mayumi then gripped on the box, taking a deep breath.
"Here goes nothing."
She took a few steps forward, and looked both ways to make sure no one was anywhere to be seen. Yep, there was no one alright.
Mayumi leaned her arm back with the chocolate in her hand, and swiftly threw it. Really far.
I raised my brows from surprise. Wow. I expected the plan to not work.
There, the box landed on the ship, onto the floor of it. She turned around, giving me a warm smile while setting her hands behind her back. "Nice one, huh?" I chuckled, but realized that Takasugi or some other member might've heard the chocolates land on the ship, making a noise.
I immediately grabbed Mayumi's wrist, and told her, "Let's go before anyone see's us!" I accidentally pulled her wrist kind of hard. She only said 'ow', but I barely listened to her.
We managed to get out of there, and we got back to the streets. As soon as I let go of Mayumi's wrist, she rubbed it as if she was in pain.
I chuckled embarrassed, and said, "Sorry about that. I got a bit worried."
"I forgive you," Mayumi replied with a smile on her face. "I should go home. I'll see you later, Madison-Chan. Thank you again for helping me."
"Anytime, Mayumi-Chan. I'll see you." I waved at her as she waved back.
I then walked back to Gintoki's place, and sighed in relief. No one was back yet, so that meant that I didn't worry about them. I sort of didn't want to tell them about what happened to me while they were gone, seeing that ridiculous concert of Otsu.
Seriously, what's so great about hearing her music that's basically about guy's moms' being all crazy?
Most of her music was full of curse words, and they were all bleeped out. I could care less about her music, but I wouldn't mind meeting her as well. Man, there are many characters I haven't met yet. But there's no need to rush.
About 2 hours after I came back, the Yorozuya were finally 'home'. I greeted, "Welcome back." I added, "How was the concert?"
Gintoki immediately answered as if he didn't give a crap, "It was shit."
Shinpachi shouted at Gintoki, "HOW DARE YOU CALL OTSU'S CONCERT SHIT! IT WAS AWESOME! TELL MADISON-CHAN THAT!"
"Shinpachi, I wanted to tell her the truth. You think I'd just joke and pretend that I'm an Otsu fag?"
"WHO'RE YOU CALLING AN OTSU FAG?"
I waved my hands up and down, trying to calm Shinpachi down. "Chill, chill, Shinpachi. I don't care about Otsu's music anyways, so I don't really mind what Gintoki says."
Shinpachi turned pale, and froze like a Popsicle. He then started to sulk, and replied, "I-I see. Guess you hate her then."
"I never said I did. I mean, I don't like her music, but I wouldn't mind meeting her in general."
He lifted his head up, looking at me, and said, "Really? Then I'll set up an arrangement!"
"Arrengement?" Kagura asked in confusion.
Shinpachi turned his head to her, and exclaimed, "Yes! I've talked to Otsu-Chan plenty of times, so I just thought it'd be a good idea for her to meet Madison-Chan! We should see her in three days! In fact, I'll call her now, and ask her if that's okay!"
He brought out his cellphone, and immediately pressed the contact button, pressing Otsu's number. He then set the phone beside his hear, and heard the first few rings until she picked up her phone. I could hear her voice, but I couldn't really tell what she was saying.
Shinpachi said, "Hello? Otsu? Yes, it's me. Listen, I was wondering if you'd like to meet my new friend."
I blinked, and kept hearing Shinpachi talking to her on the phone. "Is it okay if she met you in three days? Really? Oh, that's perfect! Alright, I'll see you in three days then. Bye!"
He closed his cell phone, and told me, "She said she'll have the day off in three days, so that will be a good time!"
I chuckled, and replied, "Alright then. Oh, and Shinpachi. Don't tell her that I don't like her music. Because I don't want her to hate me for it, since I'd be pretty embarrassed." I scratched my cheek, not wanting Otsu to know that I thought her music was bad.
Shinpachi answered, "Don't worry. I won't."
"Thanks."
He smiled, and turned back to Gintoki. "Gin-San. You don't have to go with us if you don't want to, just to let you know."
"Oh, I'll go," Gintoki told him.
Shinpachi asked with a glare, "Didn't you say the concert was shit?"
"I did, but I'm going only because I know Otsu too."
I smiled a bit, and I wasn't that excited to meet Otsu, but at least she wouldn't sing those weird lyrics.
All I needed to do was wait. In the meantime, I was hoping that Mayumi wasn't too lonely, living in her house alone. We did our best to give chocolates to Takasugi even when we didn't see him in person.
I just didn't want him to throw them away because Mayumi does have a crush on him.
This was Mioatsuyi's (Deviantart) idea for a chapter, so I'll give her the credit for that. XD
On the other hand, Madison won't meet Otsu in the next chapter, but she will in a few. Maybe in 2 or three chapters. ;P
Hope you enjoyed chapter 28! Please review! :)
