The Ultimate Detective and The Ultimate Hope Gaiden: How I Met Your Mother (And How I Met Your Father)
Despair Arc
Chapter Eleven: Sports Day!
Present Day
"So what happened next, Daddy?"
"Well, a couple months went by with little excitement. Your Mother and I kept our daily exercise routines with Sakura, which was made easier once your Auntie Hina lightened up on the intensity of our workout. Anyway, we had just come back from an exercise session and went to the Dining Hall for lunch when…"
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October 1, 2015
"Wow dude, you two sure look like you worked up a sweat!"
Makoto and Kyoko looked up from their lunches to see Leon and Sayaka sitting across from them.
"Oh, hey Leon, hey Sayaka!" Makoto greeted with a weary smile "Yeah, Hina's exercise routines can be brutal, and Kyoko says that both Sakura and Mukuro can be difficult opponents."
"Yeah, I can imagine…" Leon agreed, starting to sweat when his imagination started to show visions of him getting pummeled by the Ultimate Martial Artist. Shaking the thought from his head, Leon admitted "To be honest dude, I'm kinda jealous of you. I can't even practice my own talent!"
"Leon…" Makoto asked "Do you…want to play baseball?"
Leon sighed and admitted "I just wanna throw the ball around a little. I don't wanna practice or anything like that! I really, seriously hate practice! I hated getting all sweaty and junk when I was with my old baseball team. I just wanna play!"
Sayka smiled, patting his back as she took over "As you can see, Leon really wants to play and actually move around, but the intensity of your training with Sakura isn't really Leon's style. So, he was thinking that maybe we could set up Sports Day in the gym."
"Sports Day?"
"Yeah, dude!" Leon pleaded "It would be so much fun! We could have baseball, basketball, soccer! We could even have the ceremonial tug of war at the end! Please dude? You're the class Representative; if you suggest it, everyone's bound to be on board!"
Makoto and Kyoko looked at each other, thinking It would give us something to do…
After a quick nod, Makoto turned back to Leon and replied with a small smile "Sure, it sounds fun, Leon."
Grinning, Leon cheered "Great! I'll tell everyone the good news! See ya dude!"
Makoto, Kyoko and Sayaka sweatdropped at Leon's enthusiasm as he ran over to Hina and Sakura to tell them.
Sayaka sighed and finished with an amused smile "Well, I'd better go after him. See you guys later!"
As Sayaka chased after her boyfriend, Makoto turned to Kyoko and admitted "Sports Day, huh? I'll admit, I always had fun…even if I sucked at it…"
Kyoko frowned, but held back her scolding; instead she admitted "I've…actually never attended Sports Day. Grandfather never taught me how to play any sports, and my memories of my parents are a little fuzzy…"
Makoto smiled reassuringly and told her "Hey, don't worry about it, Kyoko. I might not be good at them, but I'm sure Leon and I can help you learn how to play. And I doubt these will be full games. They'll probably just be exhibition exercises, so it'll just be about having fun!"
"Fun…" Kyoko smiled as she mused "Then I'll be looking forward to this…my first Sports Day with you…"
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Present Day
"Really, Mommy? You never played baseball or soccer or basketball or any of the other games that you guys played with me and Auntie Hina?"
Shaking her head, Kyoko explained "Remember, Kiki, for ten years I had been raised by my Grandfather, who had no desire to introduce me to anything that wasn't strictly related to Detective work. He had his own methods of increasing my physical capabilities, so I never got to experience that kind of fun before."
Seeing how sorry Kiki felt for her Mom, Makoto wrapped an arm around his daughter and assured her "Don't worry about it, pumpkin. Leon and I got to give her a crash course on her birthday. I felt bad that I didn't have anything better to give her on her birthday, but she just assured me that learning something new with me was a perfect birthday present."
Makoto and Kyoko smiled bashfully at each other, recalling the gentle kiss they shared after her reassurance until Leon awkwardly broke them up so they could start.
"Daddy, any day with you is a great gift!" Kiki giggled "And I'm sure she put it to good use on Sports Day!"
Nodding, Makoto agreed "She did. We had just gathered in the gym when Leon greeted us…"
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October 12, 2015
"Alright dudes and babes, welcome to Sports Day!" Leon greeted as he observed his classmates, dressed in their P.E. outfits, Kyoko being the only exception as she wore the pink tank top she had bought when she went shopping with Sayaka, Hina, and Sakura. "So, here's how this works! We've got a wiffleball stand, a soccer net, and a basketball hoop. Feel free to take part in them as much as you like. When we've all had enough, we'll finish with an obstacle course race, followed by a tug-of-war between boys and girls. Alright, let's play!"
As everyone separated, Makoto turned to his girlfriend and asked "So…what do you want to do first?"
"…How about the wiffleball?"
Makoto nodded and the two got in line for the wiffleball exhibit.
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"Alright, so just like we practiced, Kyoko. Put your right foot forward, perpendicular to your left." As Kyoko got into her stance, Makoto continued "Grip the bat firmly with both hands, put your right hand above your left."
"…Like this?"
Kyoko blushed as she felt Makoto's hands curl around her own, the oby taking an identical stance as he pressed right behind her and confirmed "Yeah, just like that. Now, with me…just wind your arms back…"
Kyoko nodded as she felt Makoto help her pull the bat back until the pommel was almost against her ear.
"And, swing!"
*BAM!*
Makoto and Kyoko watched as the two swung together, the tip of the bat colliding with the wiffleball as it flew against the far wall, bouncing off of it and rolling until it touched their feet. Kyoko's lips curved into a satisfied smile while Makoto grinned.
"You did it, Kyoko!"
As she placed the wiffleball back on the tee, she turned back to Makoto and shook her head, correcting "We did it, Makoto…although in a real game, I'd have been lucky to get to first base with that hit."
Makoto chuckled and conceded "Yeah…still, it was fun. So, you wanna go again?"
Kyoko nodded, smiling as she agreed "As long as you're doing it with me, I'd love to."
Makoto nodded in agreement as they went to the back of the line, looking forward to hitting more balls together.
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*Boom Boom*
Kyoko dribbled the ball as she stared at the basketball hoop, the Ultimate Detective standing just behind the white tape on the floor. Makoto on the other hand couldn't help but stare, completely enamored by how sexy she looked in her tank top.
Kami…she's…so HOT!
"…Why thank you, Makoto…I'm glad you think I'm so attractive playing basketball."
"…Was…was that out loud?!"
The giggling behind Makoto confirmed that yes, he did give voice to his inner thoughts just now, causing the boy to blush in embarrassment. Although Kyoko gave him a teasing smirk, she too was blushing at Makoto's unintended compliment. Deciding that she had embarrassed him enough, she took a deep breath and stopped dribbling. Grasping one side of the ball with each hand, she briefly squatted down before leaping up into the air, throwing her arms forward as she released the ball and let it fly.
Makoto's embarrassed frown turned into a beaming grin as the ball landed perfectly through the net, the boy running up to hug her as he exclaimed "You did it!"
Kyoko giggled "Yes, I did, now can you let go of me so I can get the ball?"
"S…sorry…" Makoto's blush returned as he released Kyoko from his grip.
She walked forward and bent over to reach for the ball, then stood up straight and walked over to Makoto, tossing the ball into his grip and teased "Your turn!"
Makoto gulped as Kyoko stood off to the side. Mimicking her pose, Makoto took a deep breath and jumped with a noticeably reduced height from his girlfriend's jump. At his apex, he released the ball watching as it flew onto the rim, circling round and round on the metallic circle. Makoto bit his fingernails in nervous anticipation, then let out a sigh of relief as it finally went through the net.
He turned to look at his girlfriend, who smiled proudly at him and praised "Not bad, Makoto."
Makoto scratched his cheek nervously and denied "Haha…I think that was the only time my luck worked as intended. I…don't think I could replicate that again."
"Oh really?" Kyoko challenged with a smirk "Shall we test your theory?"
"I uhh…suppose I'd be up for a few more hoops…" Even if I miss them all…watching you is fun enough…that was in my head, right?
Makoto would never know the answer, as Kyoko merely replied with her smirk "Alright then, let's get back in line."
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*BAM*
Kyoko and Makoto watched as Kyoko launched the soccer ball with a powerful kick, sending it flying straight into the center of the net. Kyoko smirked in satisfaction while Makoto beamed at his girlfriend's performance.
"You know…if you ever grow bored of Detective work…you'd make a pretty good soccer player."
Kyoko smiled at her boyfriend as the picked up the ball that had rolled back at her, replying as she handed it to him "Thank you…now, your turn. Show me just how much stronger your legs have gotten form Hina's training."
Gulping, Makoto started to sweat as Kyoko stepped to the side, her violet eyes seeming to analyze him. Taking a deep breath, Makoto gently set the ball on the ground, then wound his right foot backwards before launching it forward, making the soccer ball fly into the net. Kyoko beamed proudly at her boyfriend as Makoto grinned at his successful kick.
I did it! I…uh-oh…
Makoto watched, frozen in place as the ball slammed against the wall, bouncing back out of the net and flying right at his head.
"AGH!" Makoto cried as he fell backwards, the soccer ball leaving a bruise against his forehead as it bounced on the ground.
"Makoto!" Kyoko gasped as she ran up to him, kneeling and resting he rhand against his back in order to help him into a kneeling position.
"Oww…oww…" Makoto groaned as he gave her a pained smile. "I told you…my luck is the worst most of the time…"
Kyoko sighed and shook her head, moving to lift him into her arms, ignoring his protests as she urged "Come on; you're in no shape for more exercise."
"Kyoko, I'm kinda used to it, really! Besides, I don't want you to miss out on…"
"I'm not missing out on anything." Kyoko insisted, shushing him. "I've already had so much fun with you, but now that you're injured I want to take care of you."
Makoto lost his resolve, shutting up as Kyoko carried him out, the boy blushing in embarrassment as the others watched him be carried protectively by his girlfriend.
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Present Day
Kiki couldn't help but giggle at her Father's misfortune, making Makoto sigh and comment "…I still can't believe how unlucky I was…getting hit by the ball right after scoring a goal…"
As Kiki's giggles subsided, she denied "I think you were very lucky, Daddy!" Seeing Makoto's raised eyebrow, she elaborated "I mean…you got to spend the rest of the day being taken care of by Mommy! That's really lucky!"
Surprised, Makoto found himself unable to deny it, smiling at the memory "…I suppose you're right…" The two smiled at each other before Makoto admitted "I still feel bad that you had to miss out on the rest of Sports Day on my account…"
Shaking her head, Kyoko cupped his cheek and replied "And I told you, I already got what I needed out of it. I had a lot of fun, but I will always prioritize you above any festivity."
"Kyoko…" Makoto breathed as they stared lovingly at each other, lost in their own little world.
It was Kiki's cough that brought them back to reality, the young girl asking "So what happened next, Mommy?"
"Well, I was nursing your Father's bruise when…"
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October 12, 2015
"Oww…Thanks, Kyoko…" Makoto groaned as he took the ice pack she offered him, placing it on his bruise as he sat on his bed.
"Don't worry about it…I'm just glad it was only a bruise. A good night's sleep should…"
*Ding Dong*
"Huh?" Kyoko turned to the door in surprise, then moved to stop Makoto from trying to get off the bed, assuring him "I'll get it."
Once he complied and stayed where he was, Kyoko turned back to the door and walked over to it. As she opened the door, her eyes widened in surprise as she saw the Ultimate Fanfic Creator standing in the doorway.
"Hifumi? Can I help you?"
Oh, Miss Kirigiri. Is Mr. Naegi available? I had something I wanted to ask him briefly."
Kyoko narrowed her eyes, then reluctantly nodded, sighing "As long as it's brief…" As she opened the door fully, letting him walk in as she informed him "Makoto, Hifumi's here to ask you something."
Makoto sat up straighter, locking eyes with Hifumi as he approached and asking "Oh, Hifumi. What do you need?"
Hifumi's eyes narrowed in determination as he explained "Mr. Naegi, it just occurred to me after we lost the tug of war that Halloween will be upon us in less than three weeks. Furthermore, with the outside world in disrepair, this year will be the first that I won't be able to attend Comic Market! Going a full year without some kind of costumed event is completely unforgiveable!"
Makoto and Kyoko sweatdropped as Makoto replied "I see…but what do you want me to do about it? I can't snap my fingers and make the world better."
Makoto's eyes widened in shock as Hifumi got on his knees and clasped his hands together, begging "Please, Mr. Naegi, as our Class Representative, allow us to hold a Halloween Party this year!"
"A…a Halloween Party?" Makoto and Kyoko blushed, recalling the last Halloween Party they had gone to that kickstarted their relationship before Makoto shook the memory away and conceded "Well…it is the season…alright, I suppose a Halloween Party couldn't hurt, but you have to be responsible for planning it."
Hifumi cheered as he stood up and thanked "Thank you, Mr. Naegi! I'll make this the best Halloween Party ever! I'll even put on an official stage play of my favorite Spin Rangers episode! You and Miss Kirigiri can be two of the leads!"
WAIT, US?!
Before they could object, Hifumi continued with a snicker "And Miss Maizono can sing the theme song, and Miss Ludenberg can be the Evil Queen you all defeat! Goodbye, Mr. Naegi, Miss. Kirigiri; I have many more things to plan if I'm gonna crush those other lame Halloween parties!"
"Wait, Hifumi, we didn't…agree to that…" Makoto trailed off as Hifumi slammed the door shut behind him. Makoto sighed and turned to Kyoko, apologizing "Sorry…I should have been more specific…"
Shaking her head, Kyoko assured him "It's fine; as long as nobody takes any pictures or video, I suppose I can stomach it." Makoto smiled at how well she was taking it before Kyoko brought up "Although…since we are throwing a Halloween party, we should at least try to dress up."
Nodding, Makoto suggested "Well, we still have our vampire costumes. Plus we should still have our Conan and Sailor Jupiter cosplays from Christmas Vacation."
Kyoko nodded "That's true, though perhaps we should try dressing up as something new…if only for a little variety." Kyoko closed her eyes, pondering her conundrum, until she opened them, her eyes widening in realization as she asked "Makoto, do you still have your Christmas gift from Komaru?"
"Well, yeah, it's buried in the closet somewhere, but why…" Makoto's eyes widened in shock, his cheeks flushing in embarrassment as he rejected "Kyoko, No! You can't actually be serious…can you…?"
Kyoko's lips stretched into a mischievous grin, leaving her boyfriend to gulp as he realized that yes, she was being serious.
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Present Day
"Wait, did you…" Kiki asked, giggling as she grinned in realization "Did you guys dress up as…"
Makoto blushed in embarrassment, leaving Kyoko to smile as she promised "You'll find out tomorrow, Kiki; it's time for bed."
"…Stupid cliffhangers…" Kiki grumbled as she flopped against the mattress and wiggled under the covers.
Makoto and Kyoko smiled as they tucked her in, draping the blankets across her body before leaning in to kiss her forehead. After bidding her parents good night, Kiki yawned before her eyes closed. As they listened to their daughter's snores, Makoto and Kyoko tiptoed out of her room, Kyoko closing the door behind them as they returned to their room so they could join their daughter in slumber.
