Junko Hokaze

Junko Hokaze was having a rather fine day.

Today she not only got complimented by the Queen today on her grades, but she also heard rumor of a special Gekota item being sold somewhere nearby. It was the exact type of thing that could make her day. Smiling, Hokaze went out her dorm just to find it. And personally, a part of her felt like it would be a good break.

From studying, daily exercise, teaching Misaka her own power, and helping her new 'ghost' friend, she has a lot on her plate these last few days. Which only got more and more difficult after meeting up with the Rank 7, and getting training from him. Though…

'Did he really have to make me lift that car?' Suffice to say, the Number 7's method of 'training' her was rather...odd. I mean, she wasn't complaining. Okay, maybe a little, but even she could admit she was getting stronger in her own way. It's just that after those training sessions, she was usually left sore. So she was glad to finally have a day off and do her own thing. Like finding that Gekota item.

"Now, where is it?" She said to herself as she walked down the stores passing by her. While she did this, she kept a good eye on any possible attraction she might find later. Still, this wouldn't be easy.

All she knew from the rumors were that the Gekota item was not only a rare type, but would only be in this area for a limited time. Her only saving grace was that it's unlikely for anybody to buy the Gekota item before her aside from children and maybe another certain girl she knew that was a fan like her. Honestly, why do people find it so strange that she liked Gekota?

Either way, Hokaze kept her eyes peeled and-Oh no!

Gasping, there in front of her, just about thirty meters or so, was an adult holding an item. A Gekota item to be precise. Not only that, it was truly the rare item that she heard was on the rumors.

The-The-Devil Gekota!

An extremely rare and one-of-a-kind Gekota doll made by the company by attempting to sell 'bad boy' like Gekota for males. Naturally it failed, but less than a hundred were made and were very popular after a few years. According to the sights, many on auctions bidded in the thousands, sometimes tens of thousands-in american dollars! However, while still a hefty sum, the prices for the Devil Gekota were more affordable in the stores they were originally sent to.

A red colored Gekota doll with a pitchfork, a devil tail, little wings, and horns with a sinister smile and sharp teeth. What wasn't to like about it! And even though she finally found it, it would appear this man might make off with it. As he actually looked interested in it!

'M-Maybe I can barter with him!' Hokaze desperately thought as she then began rushing toward him, hoping he wouldn't buy it.

"Hm?" Touya had to admit, he has never seen a doll like this before. A strange red colored doll that took the theme of a devil. Very weird. 'Isn't this one of those Gekota things that Otohime talks about?'

Yet weren't they supposed to be green. Or pink, or whatever color they came in. Not to mention that while he has indeed seen these Gekota commercials, he's never once seen one in the form of a devil. Checking the price tag, Touya then whistled.

"Woah. Now that's a pricey sum." And for something so small to. He's seen Gekota dolls way less than this. Was this thing some kind of limited edition thing? If so, it would explain the lack of other dolls like it. Hm. Maybe he should get it. I mean, it wasn't like he was a fan of the series, but it would be kinda fun to put it in his workplace. After all, lots of his friends put strange stuff on display for one reason or another.

A family portrait.

A hammer.

Gloves.

A coffee mug.

A model building.

Handcuffs.

….okay, so some of them were less than stellar. And also plain weird with some suspicion. Why someone would put handcuffs was always a mystery to those working.

Especially the blood on it.

Shaking his head, Touya decided just to but the doll just because. He had some money to spare anyway, so he has more than enough. He headed for a cash register.

"...Wait…"

He set the doll down. The man grabbing the little doll, looking at it, then slowly got his scanner. Ready to scan the tag to make it official.

"...Wait...hold on…!"

Rubbing his ears, Touya could have sworn he heard something. Oh well. In any case, the man scanned the dolls price tag. The exact amount showing on the small computer screen. Touya grabbed his wallet, and then opened it up. He then pondered if he should pay with either cash or credit.

"...Please!..Not yet!..."

Cash will do. He had enough. Taking out the appropriate amount, he then slowly counted to be certain he had the exact amount. Was that panting and footsteps he heard? Oh whatever. He then handed the cash to the man, who counted it just to be sure. He then looked up to Touya.

"...Hold on! Please...! I just need to talk for a second!" Ignoring the strange voice, Touya just focused on the man.

"Looks like you have the right amount. But before you pay for this, would you first like to sign up for our rewards deal?" The man asked.

"A rewards card. Interesting. What kind of deals do you have?" Touya then asked.

"Hold up!" Ignoring the clearly growing voice, but not wanting to be interrupted. Touya just listened to the man and heard what would happen if he signed up. From getting points, to being able to use them after buying over a hundred items, refunds, and stuff like that. All interesting things. But sadly, he wasn't going to be in Academy City that long. This reward system was more for students or adults who actually lived here, so this wouldn't do. Touya promptly refused the offer, with the man accepting it.

"Okay then." He said now holding the doll with his scanner just inches ready to scan it. "That'll be exactly-"

"WAIT!" However, just literally one second before he could push the button and scan the item, a loud cry came and from it a girl appeared out of nowhere. Wearing a familiar uniform that Touya was slightly dreading to see, purple hair somehow, ringlet styled, and rather good proportions in the muscles, with electricity flying around her.

Pow!

...And ended up hitting the cash register face first with a burst of electricity knocking out both power and causing both men to scream.

As for the girl, naturally she fell unconscious.

"Uh...uhhh…" Slowly opening her eyes, Hokaze felt her face hurt-a lot. As she opened them, she heard a person calling out her name.

"-Kaze! Are you okay!? Hokaze!" As she opened them, she saw a brown haired girl with a white dress that seemed to be floating, waving her hands in front of her face.

"Uh...ghost girl?" She said.

"Not ghost girl! Yuuri Senya! Jeez, you must have really hit your head hard. Your face is all red." The ghost girl said causing Hokaze to slowly sit up, moaning a little. As she finally felt normal-ish, memories came flooding back at what happened.

"Eep!" With her face turning even more red, becoming absolutely embarrassed at what she had just done. Covering her face in a futile attempt to hide her shame and the tears that seemed ready to pour out. "W-w-w-what did I do!?" She cried out in horror.

"Yeah...what did you do?" The ghost girl said confused. "I was busy, but when I had free time I tried following you only to see you here on this bench super injured in the face. Good thing you can regenerate. It was a little purple." That didn't make her feel any better.

'Uh, this is so humiliating.' The poor girl thought as she looked around seeing herself on a bench, with a few people staring. 'I can't believe I acted so out of character. This is pretty bad, even for me.' What would the Queen say, uh!

"Hey Junko, what's that on you lap?" Senya then asked, pointing at something.

Hokaze then let go of her face, and looked down.

"Wah!" And her eyes widened with imaginative sparkles around her, as on her lap was none other than the Devil Gekota doll she saw a while ago. It's snarky smile aimed at her, as if saying 'Congratulations. You have me.'. She instantly picked it up and hugged cooing a little.

"Wow, you really do like those Gekota dolls." The ghost girl said unimpressed. This is what got her friend injured. It was kinda embarrassing. Now she knew how that certain teleporter felt.

"Wait a second.' Hokaze then said. "But-how did I get it!?" She was pretty sure that man had it.

"Oh right him." Senya said. Hinting that she had been there. "The man who was about to buy it screamed along with the cashier when you came tumbling in." Hokaze flinched at that part. "But looks like the cashier told the guy that he knew you, and how you were a mega fan of Gekota. So the guy bought the doll and gave it to you, even put you down here on the bench."

Hokaze giggled nervously at that. That was embarrassing all right, but hey, she got the Devil Gekota, so that was a win, right? She then realized something though, and faced her invisible friend.

"Um, Senya, do you know who that man is?" She asked.

"Nope." She replied. "But I did memorize his face. So if we ever meet him again, you can thank him then. And maybe an apology to." The ghost girl put her hands on her hips. "You really scared him. Heck, some of your electricity zapped him with him saying 'Not again!' "

"I-I will!" Hokaze answered red once more. She then stood up and then grabbed the doll and began walking back to the dorms. She couldn't wait to put her new collection items in her room. Playing with it, having little tea parties, and introducing him to all her other little dolls. It would be a blast.

As for the invisible girl, she just sighed. Honestly, how could someone with such a grown-up body and a mature aura be so...childish. She then noticed something in the corner of her eye. Two girls from the same school as her friend with one of them smiling a lot with the other with a deadpan look being dragged by the other.

"Look Kuroko! The 'Angel Gekota'!" She said with the air of a child, something very similar to Hokaze. "Not as rare as the Devil Gekota, but this is still just as good as a find! I can't wait to introduce this little guy to the others! Hahahaha~!"

"...Yes sissy…" The twin tailed girl said not looking any happy at all. Contrast to the happy childish air her friend had, this one had a dark and slightly embarrassed air around her. The embarrassed part mainly because people were staring at her friend who was acting like a kid.

"Mmmm!" She then looked at Hokaze who was squealing like a toddler, with many teenagers and even a few kids giving her 'The Look', at her attitude. She looked back at the twin-tailed girl and said one thing.

"I feel your pain." With that, she then began following Hokaze where like a certain Railgun, she too would be forced to have 'Fun Time' with the Gekota dolls.

...Yay.

And once more electric types just seem to scare Touya once more. Unlike his son, he doesn't have a way to negate their powers. And he has met another unique person, though naturally he never learned her name. Kinda hard to when they're unconscious after all.

And it looks like two girls got what they desired. So it was a win-win situation...kinda. Until Next Time.