Chapter 96 – Pocket Love of Puyo Puyo
Witch's POV
"Hahaha! FINALLY! After all these years of trial and error…after error…after error…and after error…p-point is, I FINALLY passed my Final Exam! I'm an official Comet Magician, baby! Ohhohohoho!"
It's been 3 months since I somehow came to this world (something called a Dimensional Mirror, from what Arle told me) and even though I'm far from home now, I've been trying to settle in and possibly act like I was still there.
For one, I was still continuing my studies to become a Comet Magician. And the results from my Final Exam just came in. It took me 3 freaking years to pass that damn test. And even though I got a C Rank on it, it's still better than doing the class over for a FOURTH time.
I would've been the oldest one there if that was the case…
As an award for becoming a Comet Magician, you're given one special perk. The ultimate perk! The right to officially change your name to whatever you want! No more will I be cursed with that damn name of Witch #401! BURN IN HELL, ERROR!
*sigh* I've been waiting all my life to say that…
Anyway…since coming here, I started making potions again and selling them to people who need them. Turns out there are a lot of people here that use potions. Way more than back home. Which is great, cause it means more money for me!
And with that money, I was able to buy this old-looking building in the middle of town and set up my brand-new shop. Despite how ugly and puny it looked from the outside, it's really roomy on the inside. So roomy, in fact, that I was able to split the inside and now I have a shop AND a place to live! Killing two birds with one stone, baby!
If only Harpy was this lucky when she came here…
I was able to fit a lot of stuff in here. A new cauldron, a couple of shelves, and a table for my shop. And for my home, I got a small couch, a small table, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a washing machine, a dryer, and a bed.
…
I don't really know what half of these things are or what they do. But some skeleton guy said I needed them in order to live, so I bought them all anyway.
He even gave me this outfit I'm currently wearing. A brand-new white mage's robe with the top and bottom edges designed with green triangles, brown boots, and this cute hairpin in the shape of a crescent moon.
At first, I was against wearing this (especially since the guy insulted my normal clothes), but after putting it on, I felt less constricted than when I wore my witch's robe. Felt a lot cooler, too. Especially with this weird heat going on.
…
Though…I gotta be more careful about jumping and stuff like that. This robe is rather short and one wrong move could easily expose my panties.
And that would be PRETTY bad for a 14-year-old girl…
All and all, I think I've finally settled into this new world. I got a place to live, made new friends along with reuniting with old ones, and I'm making tons of money with the potions I'm selling. It's a triple win!
*SOUND OF A BELL RINGING*
And it looks like I'll be selling more today, too. The more the better! Ohhohoho!
I went to the front area of the building which I made into the shop. Hiding the home side behind me with a curtain as I went to greet one of my loyal customers.
"Hello! And welcome to my…Oh. It's just you." I was really excited to get a customer…until I saw who the customer was.
And I would never refer to this person as a "customer".
"What do you mean "Oh, it's just you"?! Don't I get a special greeting?!" Draco asked while sounding insulted.
"I see you every day, so no. You don't."
"Gao! I thought we were friends, Wicchi!"
"We are. Kinda. And that's why you don't get a special greeting."
"I still feel cheated…"
"That's life, Draco. Get used to it."
So, that you can stop asking me for money…
"Well…what if I brought you a new customer? Can I get a special greeting then?"
"Hmm…I guess. Why the hell not."
"Great! Cause I got one right here!" Draco then pulled someone up above the cauldron I was standing behind…and I was truly shocked to see who it was.
"Hey! Wicchi!"
"M-Mandrake?! What the hell are you doing here?!"
"Not sure."
"Huh?"
"Arle, Schezo, and I met up with her about an hour ago." Draco said. "She paid for me to have LOTS of burgers since then. I've never felt so full in my life!"
"That still doesn't explain why Mandrake is here." I retorted.
"Well, I told Arle that I saw this big pretty light near Mokemoe Labyrinth and it made me blind for a second." Mandrake started explaining. "I woke up on a really hard chair-thingy, kept walking until I found a place with a whole bunch of flowers, and then I found Rulue, Satan, Rita, and this bitchy potato-head that I REALLY can't stand. God, she's worse than Honey Bee."
Honey Bee? Oh, yeah…I forgot that those two hated each other…
"Wait, who's Rita?" Draco asked.
"I think she means Lidelle, Draco." I said.
"So, then who's the bitchy potato-head?"
"This orange-haired girl who was really mean to me." Mandrake said. "She's the one who pulled me out while I was still eating."
"Yep. That's probably Ally." I said.
"Oh, I get it now. I'm so smart!" Draco cheered.
"But I just…*sigh* never mind." I facepalmed. "Do you even plan on buying something here, Mandrake?"
"Hmm…No. Not really. Not sure what I would do with one of your weird and nasty potions."
"Right? I don't know what makes people keep buying these things. They taste gross and they make you look like a weirdo." Draco said.
"A super weirdo!"
"Yeah! Super weirdo!"
The two then hi-fived each other and laughed together like they were having fun.
"Oh, wow. That augh made me hungry. Hey, Wicchi. Got anything to eat?" Draco asked.
…
"Hello? Wicchi?"
…
"Wicchi?" Mandrake asked.
Still, without saying a word, I raised my broom in the air and the tip of it started to glow. Now I was looking at the pair of green-haired girls standing in front of me.
"Meteor!"
I then spawned a tiny meteor shower above them two and they both started panicking.
"WE'RE SORRY!" They cried as they tried to run away from the meteor shower.
"Idiots." I said under my breath. I then noticed how sweaty I was getting from standing outside this whole time.
"Geez, it's hot out here. It was never this hot in the other world. Now that I think about it, it wasn't even this hot 2 weeks ago at that beach we went to."
I stood there and thought about it some more. But the more I did, the sweatier I became. And I was getting weaker too.
"*sigh* I can't think about this now. I need something cold. Didn't the others say something about a sweets shop being around here? I'll get something there."
I closed up shop and started walking down the sidewalk to…wherever this sweets shop is.
Probably should ask for directions…
Schezo's POV
"Oh, really? Then prove it. Go find a girl to be friends with and don't think about taking their power or whatever it is you're always after. Who knows…maybe it can finally fix your speech problem."
"Find a girl to be friends with? Hmph. Easier said than done. Even with the possibility of it fixing my speech problem…that is what's holding me back from claiming a girl for my own. *sigh* Such a hindrance this is."
After being ditched by Arle while sent went and do…something, I was walking in the streets of town thinking to myself. Mainly about what Arle said before we parted ways.
"Why the hell did Arle have to make that bet? Now it is stuck inside me and I cannot get rid of it. Truly, this was not something I wanted to be thinking about in the middle of the day. Perhaps I need something else to keep my mind busy from these thoughts that are penetrating me from the inside. Otherwise, the penetration won't stop and I will be feeling it for a good while."
"W-Wow. Th-that's an…interesting way of describing your thoughts."
"Huh?"
I opened my eyes to see someone standing in front of me. I will admit, I was embarrassed. Not just because I said those types of things…AGAIN! But I said those things, thinking that I was talking to myself.
But apparently, I wasn't.
"Th-The comet warlock?!"
"Hello there, Schezo. Long time no see." He said to me.
"H-How long have you been standing there?!"
"Not long. Around the time you got to the end of your little…*ahem* monologue."
"Tch! Did not think people were around."
"Well, you are outside."
"Yes, I am clear of that." I was starting to get annoyed by this guy's straightforward responses.
"Anyway, you seem to be having some troubles at the moment. Care to talk about them?"
"Tr-Troubles?! What are you talking about?! I am a Dark Wizard! I do not get troubles! I force myself against my foes and make them feel my wrath all over their bodies!"
"Oh my God! Shut the hell up, you pervert!" A random girl from across the street yelled at me with redness on her cheeks as she ran off.
"B…B-But I am not…" I tried to explain myself, but it was too late. I can now hear Lemres laughing from behind me.
"And what is so funny, Comet Warlock?" I sounded insulted.
"S-Sorry, Schezo. I-It's just…BWAHAHAHAHA!"
"Hey! Cease your laughing at once!"
"Alright, I'm sorry. Really, I am. Oh, I know. How's about we go inside and talk about it over some ice cream. My treat."
"Wait, what?" I looked about me to realize that I somehow made it to Lemres' shop while I was thinking to myself. And judging from the light aura I was getting from him, he wasn't going to take no for an answer.
"*sigh* Fine, whatever." I gave in.
"Wonderful. This is going to be a really interesting chat." Lemres said as he went inside.
"Yeah, for you." I retorted as I followed him.
Once we went inside, I sat on one of the stools upfront while Lemres went to go get ice cream. I did not care what flavor I got, so I told him to get me whatever was good.
The next 16 minutes were spent by me regretting saying that.
"Okay. So tell me, Dark Wizard. What's on your mind?" He finally asked me. A huge part of me was still against this whole chat. But at this point, I did not have a choice.
"Fine. Earlier today, I had this talk with Arle. She had recently reunited with a dear friend of hers and she and I got into a small argument about her true feelings for this friend. It soon led to Arle challenging me to find a girl who would be willing to be my desire. And so…with it still on my mind…"
"I see. So, what you're saying is…you want to love someone."
"L-Love?! Wh-Why would I…" I then went silent for a bit as I continued to think to myself some more. That could be the reason why these thoughts and emotions have not gone away still. And what Lemres had proclaimed was true.
…
But I was not going to admit that. Such a thing would crush my pride as a Dark Wizard.
"I-It is only a trial of sorts. Nothing permanent or anything." I said.
"Right…" Lemres said with a chuckle.
"And what is THAT supposed to mean?"
"Well…"
"Howdy! Is this here the sweets shop?" My answer was now delayed due to us hearing the voice of a girl who had just walked in.
"Yes, this is it." Lemres replied. "Please, do come in. You're in for a treat."
"Great! Imma totally in the mood for some of that deliciously cold ice cream!"
There is only one person who would sometimes use broken English…
"Oh. It is only you, Witch." I spoke.
"Schezo? Huh…I didn't think you were into sweets. You want some of that creamy liquid, too?"
"Wh-What?!"
"*clears throat* I mean…did you want some ice cream, too?"
"Who the hell describes ice cream as "creamy liquid"?"
"I-It was a mistake, okay?! J-Just drop it already!" Witch yelled with an embarrassed blush on her face.
So, she still has her speech problem as well…
"A-Anyway…what are you doing here? It's rare seeing you out of that cave of yours nowadays."
"Nothing much. Just felt like walking around a little. What about you?"
"Well…I'm out celebrating! As of today, you're looking at a brand-new Comet Magician! Praise me, Dark Wizard! Ohhohohoho!"
"You? A Comet Magician? What, did they just give it to you after failing so many times out of pity?"
"N-No, you jerk! I actually studied for it! I even passed my Final Exam."
"Let me guess…with a C Rank, right?"
"Tch! W-Well…yeah. Wh-What's it to ya, huh?!"
"Figured as much." I said before noticing the clothes Witch was wearing. "So, you changed your attire, did you not?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. I did. That skeleton guy gave it to me to celebrate my becoming of a Comet Magician. He also insulted the other clothes I had on…but I paid no mind to it."
"I see…" I then looked at her outfit some more. "Well, I must admit…you wearing something other than that rob of yours took me by surprise. It was like you were a completely different person. Therefore, I was able to examine you all over."
"G-Geez! You really had to say "examine" like that?!" Witch's face now redder than before.
"Y-You know very well that I did not mean it like that! Gah! Damn this stupid speech problem!"
"Oh…I'm starting to understand now." Lemres asked as he came back with another bowl of ice cream for Witch. "You want to do this so you can look less like a pervert, do you?"
"Huh? Do what?" Witch asked me.
"Gee, thanks a lot." I said to Lemres in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh? Did you wanted to keep it a secret? Oops. My bad." He responded with a short laugh.
"Keep what a secret? Come on! Tell me! Tell me!" Witch shouted in excitement.
"Alright, fine!" I yelled back. "Geez, you sound like Draco when you do that."
"That's from me being with her every day."
"Right…"
*ONE EXPLANATION LATER…*
"Oh. My. God! Schezo wants someone to love!"
"I-I do not! I just want my speech problem to be gone!" I yelled before calming down a little. "And if Arle says this thing might help, then I shall at least give it a trial run or something."
"I see…*giggle*" Witch looked at me with a smug look on her face.
"I really do wish you would stop looking at me like that." I said with an agitated look.
"I can't help it. The more I look at ya, the bigger desire I get to just elope myself with you and just touch ya all over."
"Wh-What?!"
"*clears throat* W-Well, you know what I mean..."
"Y-Yeah. Sure…"
The hell did she mean by that?!
"You know, Schezo. If you really want somebody to love you…"
"It is NOT that!" I interrupted Lemres.
"…you'll need to change your outfit."
"Ch-Change my outfit?!"
"Yep. No girl is going to want a guy who wears a gloomy black swordsman outfit."
"But I am a Dark Wizard! I am supposed to wear this!"
"Says who?"
…
…
…
He had a point…but once again, I was not going to admit it.
"And besides…change is always good. Especially when it comes to love."
"Whoever told you that has a screw loose."
"Aw come on, Schezo. You have to at least give it a try." Witch said. "I mean, look at me. I changed out of that robe I used to always wear back home and I LOOK GOOD!" She then did a few poses to show off her new outfit again.
Some were more…"special" than others.
"Y-Yeah. You do have a point…" I said. Once again staring at her outfit.
…
"Q-Quit staring already!" She yelled with her face getting red once more.
"W-Well, you made me…n-never mind. A-Anyway, can you help me or not?"
"Huh? You want me to help you?"
"Well, I need someone to examine all over for an example. And since you are the only one here…"
"Yeah, okay. I get it. I remember there being a giant store somewhere here. We can go there."
"Fine, whatever." I said.
"*giggle*"
"What now?"
"Nothing. I'm just imagining the fun I'm going to have with you as my little plaything. Examining you whole to see what will fit where and such. It's like you'll be my…special toy. Ohhohoho!"
"Tch! You better not…"
"I wouldn't mind seeing that. Care to show me some?" Lemres asked.
"You stay out of this!"
"Sure! I'll take some pictures! Only the best will go live! Ohhohoho!"
"Gah…" I slammed my head against the counter in a fit of rage and a new feeling of embarrassment.
What the hell did I get myself into?
Author's Note: Another rewrite. But this one took a little more effort than the previous ones. This chapter in particular was a concept I was really excited about during the original run of Love of Puyo Puyo Fever. It sucks that I didn't go far with it back then. But now it's getting a second chance of life.
This will be the last chapter of the year, most definitely. I REALLY want to focus on Feli's Summer Break so I'm only doing this one so that no more distractions can follow.
Thanks for reading. Later.