School was back on, the students of class 78 was gathered in their classroom with only the Naegi siblings and Kyoko missing. Where were they? Well...
"We're gonna be late!" the model screamed in horror as she and the others were running to their classroom, "Who's fault do you think that is?" Makoto deadpanned, this silenced Junko who knew that is was her fault since she slept in. "We should worry more about getting to class." Kyoko butted in making the other nod in agreement as they sped their way down the halls and to their classroom.
When they reached the classroom Junko immediately slid the door open for everyone to see her breathing heavily, "We-are...here!" she exclaimed in a deep manly voice accompanied with an equally manly face and grin, "Junko just go in." her brother ordered, the four students made their way in and collapsed on their respective seats tired. They had hoped that they could get some rest before class starts, but boy were they wrong: footsteps began to march towards their direction and all four Ultimates knew exactly what was coming.
"YOU FOUR!" a voice boomed which made Junko, Makoto, Mukuro and Kyoko sigh in defeat, "YOU WERE NEARLY LATE! YOU BETTER HAVE AN EXPLANATION!" Ishimaru the Ultimate Moral compass, the one student in the whole school who stuck to the rules to the last dot. The boy meant well, but due to his harsh standards and loud demanding voice, not many can see them ever sticking to him for too long. "WELL?" Junko raised her head still tired, "Ishimaru-san we weren't late though so I think you can give us a break. Look! We have at least 3 minutes before class starts so technically we're safe." the model explained but that wasn't a good enough reason for Ishimaru, who told them that as students of Hopes Peak Academy they should always be in class 10 minutes early, "Who goes to class 10 minutes early?!" Junko shot but she pretty much knew the answer to that.
"Ishimaru-san you can't possibly expect everyone to adhere to those expectations." Makoto voiced as he sat up slowly, "What? But as students of Hope's Peak we must set an example to everyone to be the best and as the best." Ishimaru countered, but instead this made Makoto smile and look at the Moral Compass before closing his eyes.
"Even if we are in Hopes Peak as Ultimate students we should remember not everyone is not the same just because we or rather all of you have great talents. No one is as diligent as you Ishimaru-san we haven't put as much effort into sticking to the rules as you. So can you not be more lenient towards us? I understand as the Ultimate Moral Compass you must be strict but be wary when to and not to lecture someone."
Everyone was at awe at the luckster, they knew he was smarter than what he looked but no one could have ever thought that he could have stood his ground against the Moral Compass without being interrupted once, "That's Makoto for you." Junko thought with a pleasant smile formed on her face. "O-of course my apologies." Ishimaru said bowing to Makoto before walking away which at the time seemed like a dream and everyone was just in it.
The first class of the day was maths, some were taking notes as the teacher taught while others merely listened, "Ok now, Naegi-kun do you think you can answer this?" Makoto was taking down notes but heard his teacher call, so with a nod the luckster got up from his seat and walked over to the front, taking a piece of chalk the boy answered the question without hesitation. The teacher checked his answer and afterwards gave him a smile along with an approving nod, "Correct!" smiling back then lightly bowed to his teacher before he headed back to his seat. On the way back he took a glance at Junko who gave him a thumbs up, when he finally sat down Makoto picked up his pencil and was about to start writing again but he then felt a tug on his sleeve, turning his head he then saw the detective looking at him, "What is it Kirigiri-san?" he asked tilting his head slightly, "Oh, um I-just wanted to.. say good job." Kirigiri explained with a tiny blush, Makoto gave her a smile before answering back "Thanks." hearing his appreciation this made Kyoko smile at him back with an equally bright smile.
Leon Kuwata was often described as a... try hard to say the least. Everyone in class 78 knew of his weird antics where he would try and compete with anyone just to prove that he was better than them at that particular skill, and just like all obnoxious people, he falls flat on his butt not proving a thing in the end. His biggest rival, or at least from his view, is Makoto. How did this happen? Well, its all due to the luckster's relationship with both Maizono and Junko.
In other words Leon was just jealous of Makoto.
He never expected the luckster, who was: average, scrawny and had the most ridiculous of talents to be able to become so close to the two of the most gorgeous girls in Hopes Peak, let alone get them to develop romantic feelings for him. Granted Makoto and Junko are siblings, but with how Junko acts around her older brother its hard to tell whether they really are siblings, as for Maizono it was very evident she held romantic feelings for Makoto, everyone knew that, and this only fuelled the flames of envy within the baseball star even more. Now, every passing moment Leon would often try to overshadow the luckster who by the way was oblivious to all this. From: Art, to cooking, to even singing! Leon tries to show off all he can, just so he can gain the attention of Maizono and Junko.
Class is no different, with their next lesson being P:E, Makoto was not an expert at sports but it didn't mean he was out of shape. How else would he be able to clean their apartment, cook and do his school work without a lot of stamina?
"What are we doing?" Makoto asked Kyoko, "Hmm judging from those rackets that have been prepared for us plus those balls, I believe we're playing tennis" the detective answered, their teacher Yukizome then appeared and blew a whistle getting her student's attention, "Ok you rotten oranges! Today we're playing tennis!" she announced which made a lot of the students cheer, "Too easy Makoto." Kyoko said with a smirk while Makoto smiled at her thinking, That's the Ultimate Detective for you, her deductions are always spot on"from afar the baseball star was snickering at the fact they were doing tennis, "Today is the day I will beat Naegi. Since tennis and baseball requires someone to hit a ball, I just have to hit the ball hard enough and make sure he never gets it." like a villain Leon then began to giggle evilly before erupting into a series of mad laughter, freaking everyone who was around him.
Outside on the court, everyone was in pairs doing warm up exercises. Makoto was with Mukuro this time while Junko was with Kyoko, "Come on Kyoko-chan you think you can beat me?!" Junko taunted as she hit the ball with full force, fire erupting from her eyes, "I will not lose Enoshima-san!" Kyoko replied with passion before striking the ball back with equal strength. Although from their view this seemed like an epic battle, from the outside view it looked like two babies playing catch, "Are you two actually playing?" Mukuro asked as she and Makoto watched the two girls play, "Of course we are! Just look at this shot!" again Junko hit the ball with all her strength but it just seemed to float to Kyoko, who actually looked nervous at it, "At least their getting it." Makoto voiced which made Mukuro nod in agreement.
"Makoto Naegi!"
The sudden voice of Leon boomed getting the attention of the luckster and everyone else, they all turned to Leon who was walking up to Makoto with his chest puffed up; he then pointed at Makoto before challenging him at a game of tennis, "Huh?" was all the luckster could muster after becoming dumbfounded by the baseball star's proposal, "You heard me! I challenge you into an epic clash of bats in a tennis match!" Leon declared which got the attention of the rest of class 78, but the luckster himself couldn't even process what was going on. "Isn't it racket not bat?" but for some reason Makoto had managed to highlight that part of Leon's sentence. "You think you can beat my brother!" Junko chipped in which made everyone turn to her now, "Makoto is the best he won't lose!" she exclaimed with great pride, which made Makoto's jaw drop in shock. "What are you spouting Junko?!" Makoto rhetorically asked in total fear, "You know I'm bad at sports!" he informed her but Junko only looked at him confused, "Eh? But you always beat Muku in the past." she said remembering a time when Mukuro wasn't in Fenrir yet and was slightly weaker than Makoto, "That's because Mukuro wasn't soldier back then!" Makoto shot back, "Hmm so you are running away? I thought you were a man?" Leon taunted, but instead of Makoto taking offence it was Junko who was offended instead.
"Makoto is a man! He'll play!" with this declaration everyone cheered while the luckster screamed internally, Leon was glad that Makoto could play, because he wanted the satisfaction of beating him and gaining the girls' respect and attention. Meanwhile Mukuro and Kyoko who merely spectated the entire time didn't find it as amusing but rather was worried for the luckster as they knew it was a set up, Mukuro didn't show her worries but Kyoko was evidently showing it through her facial expression.
Makoto and Leon stood at opposite ends of the court, Leon looked confident and was ready whereas Makoto contemplated what sort of situation he found himself in. At first he thought he would just throw the game, but then everyone would know that and demand he play properly, then he thought that maybe he should get an injury to try and escape, even so that was painful and he didn't want to put himself through that.
Sighing Makoto opted to just play properly and get it over with, "Ok are you two ready?!" Yukizome announced, who by the way approved of the match which baffled Makoto.
"You know this is a set up." Mukuro whispered to her younger twin, who was cheering Makoto on, Junko heard her sister and decided to whisper back, "I know." Mukuro and Kyoko then looked at her wide eyed, "If you knew why did you make him play?!" Mukuro asked a little mad and mostly confused, "Well I know that Kuwata-kun sees Mako as a weakling, he insulted him. I just couldn't let that slide." Junko explained with anger hidden in her voice, "Then why didn't you play instead?" Kyoko questioned, "Because if I did it then people would think Mako is a weakling and that would be giving Kuwata-kun what he wants." Mukuro and Kyoko shared a glance between each other before looking back at the model who was watching Makoto. They decided to just let it be since they knew just how much pride Junko placed on her brother.
"Ok begin!"
The two male Ultimates played their match and to the surprise of many Makoto was managing to keep up with Leon, although there were times where he would trip or stagger he always managed to counter and hit the ball back, this of course made Leon annoyed as it was the luckster's luck that was allowing him to counter, therefore to make sure his luck won't work the baseball star picked up his pace by putting more force into his shots. At first Makoto had problem dealing with this, only managing to hit the ball back to orange haired boy out of defence by using his racket as a makeshift shield. People saw how Leon played and taunted him for going too harsh with Makoto, but since his plays weren't breaking any rules he didn't care at all and merely continued. Soon enough Makoto managed to get his bearings and predicted where the ball might land after a power shot and used that to his advantage by hitting the ball when it was losing its velocity and the shot's power, this surprised Leon and the other students of class 78 including Junko, Mukuro and Kyoko.
"He's predicting where the ball will land and hits it when its weak."
"I know Makoto was smart but I never knew he had sharp senses and analytical prowess."
"Mako."
Everyone watched as the luckster countered every move Leon made, "Right, then left." the luckster instructed in his head as he watched the traversal of the ball. Leon tried to tip him off the scale by hitting the ball with a spin to make ricochet but this didn't work as despite his efforts Makoto still managed to predict where the ball would land after it had changed direction, so with one swift movement Makoto jumped for the ball hitting it back to Leon but in return he landed fell to the ground which made his siblings and Kyoko jump in concern, "Heh, mistake cause now I got this!" he said cockily as he countered, Makoto got back up on his feet swiftly and continued the volley.
Leon saw how the luckster was starting to get tired so he began to just play around with him by doing light shots to pass the ball back, while he was doing this he then began to daydream how the girls of his class would praise him for being so manly, winning, and for just being cool altogether. He even dreamed that Junko and Maizono would give him a kiss on the cheek! He finally won, he finally proved he was better, he finally beat Makoto Naegi.
Even so, Leon made one fatal mistake due to his daydreaming. He had hit the ball lightly and high, the luckster who saw this took the chance. The baseball star decided to return to earth, but it was too late because not only was he too distracted that he hit his shot too high, but he failed to understand Makoto's capabilities despite seeing how he played during their match. Due to these Leon also failed to predict the shot Makoto was going to perform...
A smash!
With a heavy hand and all his strength put into the one shot, Makoto gave it his all as his racket made contact with the ball initiating the smash. The ball crashed on the ground with a little smokescreen before it bounced off the earth and like a homing missile was aimed directly at one part of Leon's entire body... His face.
Like a meteor crashing down on a planet's surface, the ball made a visible crater on Leon's face as it burrowed itself there, soon enough the ball bounced back out revealing Leon's face which now had the ball's print on it. The baseball star then began to stagger backwards before eventually falling on his back knocked out; with his eyes rolled back along with a goofy look plastered on his face. "Kuwata-kun!" Naegi exclaimed with worry as he and the rest of the members of class 78 gathered around the collapsed orange haired boy. "He's completely out cold." Ishimaru told the rest, "Move aside we have to take him to the infirmary!" slinging Leon on his back Ishimaru then ran back into the building shortly followed by Yukizome but not before she dismissed her class, "Ah class is over. You can all go home now, oh and Naegi-kun won!" she shouted before going after Ishimaru and Leon. When the two were gone everyone else then began to cheer and congratulate Naegi who found his classmates' cheering to be perplexing as they just saw that the baseball star was knocked out cold.
After they had changed back to their regular clothes, Makoto, Junko, Mukuro and Kyoko were making their way out of school. The three girls were staring at the luckster who had a worried look as his gaze was stuck to the ground, "You ok bro?" Junko asked as she tried to look at him in the eyes, "Huh oh. Just hoping that Kuwata-kun is all right. I didn't mean to hurt him." he confessed, but the girls already knew this. Makoto wasn't violent it was just by chance that the ball had ricocheted into Leon's face, although Junko did find this somewhat amusing as for her it was karma for insulting Makoto.
"I'm sure he'll be alright." Kyoko voiced which got the attention of everyone else, "Kuwata-kun doesn't seem like the type who'll go down after one hit." she assured the others with a smile, but she was mostly directing it at the luckster. It worked as a small smile did make its way unto the young boy's lips, "Yeah I hope you're right."
Meanwhile in the infirmary one could see that Leon Kuwata was still knocked out with a goofy look. It only goes to show that underestimating an opponent can lead to disaster and pain... a whole lot of pain.
It has been at least a week since Makoto had started working at the cafe where Sayaka worked at, he worked for three days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. While he was at work Mukuro was placed in charge of the other two, but its not like those two were a problem since without the luckster they were rendered completely empty of any sort of energy. "This has got to stop." Mukuro said annoyed with her arms folded, the two other girls were slumped on the sofa with the TV on some drama that showed a sad scene, "Without Mako here nothing is as beautiful." Junko whined, followed by Kyoko who nodded, "Don't be so over dramatic Junko-chan. Makoto will be home later." she informed but this didn't change the girls' moods. Sighing Mukuro then walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge to get herself something to drink, at the same time she thought about how her brother would deal with the situation, "I got to hand it to Makoto, he always manages to keep our spirits up and still tend to our needs." she thought as she poured herself a glass of orange juice, she then checked the time and saw that it was nearing dinner time.
"Oh I need to get dinner started."
As well as in charge if the house and the two girls, Mukuro has also become in charge of cooking. The soldier knew that working must take a lot out of the luckster so she has volunteered to be the cook on days where he would work, except Saturday since he insisted he would be fine by dinner. Mukuro soon came out from her room with a book in her arms, a cook book to be exact that was gifted to her by her mother when she moved to Tokyo with her siblings. Putting on her brother's apron then flicking through her book Mukuro then found a simple dish for her to make for the others, hamburger steak, "Alright then." grabbing some ingredients off their fridge the soldier began to cook with the help of her cookbook. While the soldier was cooking the other girls continued to mope on the couch, watching tragedy films and productions.
It was only when they had smelled the food that they began to perk up, "Ah Muku you're making hamburger steak?!" Junko exclaimed as she turned to her sister, Mukuro in return turned to her and nodded making the model smile in delight. It seemed to only get better for the girls as they soon heard the front door opening, Junko snapped her head to the door and saw Makoto walk in, her eyes immediately lit up as did Kyoko's who looked up after Junko had a reaction to what Mukuro was cooking.
"I'm home."
"Mako, welcome home!"
"Welcome back, Makoto."
"Welcome home, you must be tired. Why don't you go and take a shower, dinner will be ready soon." Mukuro took her brother's school bag and went back to the kitchen to finish up her hamburger steak. Junko couldn't believe the scene that unfolded in front of her very own eyes, her twin was acting like a wife towards Makoto! From the greeting to the actions that the soldier took, everything screamed a married woman, and this didn't sit well with the model.
Once Makoto was in the shower, Junko made her way to the kitchen isle and called out to her sister in a dark tone, "Muku." turning around Mukuro then jumped at the sight of Junko staring at her with a murderous look in her eyes, "Wh-what is it?" Mukuro asked nervously, Junko then slammed her hands on the isle startling both the soldier and detective, "I-I thought that you were on my side." Junko said quietly which made her twin lean closer, "What was that?" Mukuro asked not hearing what her sister said, "I thought you were on my side!" Junko exclaimed in annoyance, Mukuro without having to think about it too much knew exactly what her twin meant. "Its not what you think Junko-chan." Mukuro defended but it didn't seem to convince the model, "I'm merely doing my part in taking care of everyone in Makoto's stead." she explained, Junko narrowed her eyes in suspicion still doubting Mukuro, but then the detective chipped in gaining the two girls' attention, "I don't think Ikusaba-san would make advances on Makoto Enoshima-san." this made the twins turn to their friend in surprise, "What was that Kyoko-chan?" Junko asked thinking she probably heard the detective wrong, "Hmm? I said that I don't think Ikusaba-san would make any advances towards Makoto." Kyoko reiterated.
"Kirigiri-san do you know about-?" Mukuro began, but was quickly cut off by Kyoko.
"That Enoshima-san has intense brother complex? Yes I am aware of it." with a smile on her face Kyoko delivered one of the most terrifying truths to the twins, but Junko especially as she thought that the detective was not aware of her love for Makoto.
"Well I guess it is obvious Junko-chan." Mukuro added which earned her an approving nod from the lavender haired girl, "It is?!" the model cried out, "Well you stick to Makoto more than any sibling, you get easily jealous when another girl gets close to him, and you stalk him to no end." Mukuro listed but Junko rebuked her points, or rather a point, "Hey! I do not stalk Mako!"
After a short talk about Junko's and Kyoko's feelings for the luckster the two had agreed that they are the only ones who can grab Makoto as a lover and that they must never allow any other woman near the boy, "Ok so we have an alliance then?" Junko asked Kyoko, who replied with a stern nod. The two girls then shook hands making their alliance official.
After dinner Junko and Kyoko went back to the couch to watch TV this time swapping their sombre productions for some hardcore and painful wrestling, meanwhile Mukuro and Makoto were in the kitchen cleaning the dishes, "Thanks for cooking Mukuro." Makoto said as he wiped a glass and putting it away, "Its no problem really. Junko-chan can't cook after all, even though we spent a lot of our childhood inside the bakery." she replied with a small smile, "Yeah but she was always in the front helping with the customers while we were the ones at the back with mom baking."
Mukuro then began to recall the time they were kids back at their hometown with their parents. Before their family had moved to the city to allow the older three to go to Hope's Peak, the three siblings mostly grew up in a rural area where they had a family run bakery. At the age of 12 the two older siblings, Makoto and Mukuro, were helping their mom bake the pastries that they sold; while Junko and Komaru helped in the front with their dad. "How's this mom?" a young Makoto showed his pastry that was in the shape of a cat, "Mhm pretty good Makoto." Mrs Naegi said with a bright smile, Makoto placed his pastry on a tray and looked at his sister only to see her struggling, "Mukuro do you need help?" Makoto asked walking up to her, Mukuro was caught off guard and quickly hid her pastry, "Oh uh, yeah I'm fine." a clear lie that didn't go over the luckster as stood beside her and took some flower and sprinkled it on the table, "Its probably just because you don't have enough flour in it. Why don't we work together?" he proposed with a wide smile, the young Mukuro stared at her brother and nodded to him. The two then began to work on Mukuro's pastry with their mother watching over them with a content smile, when they had finally finished the pastry ended up looking like a panda, "Here you go mom." Mukuro said presenting her panda which her mother gladly took and placed it on the tray. "Ok now lets get these in the oven to bake." their mom said which made the two siblings nod in unison.
"I guess I have to thank you for helping me with both baking and cooking." Mukuro said as she gave her brother another plate to wipe.
"Nonsense, you were a great baker. You still are." Makoto replied as he wiped the plate.
"Well thank you for the compliment my dear brother. But I can never beat you in cooking." Mukuro shot back with a joking smile which made Makoto chuckle in response.
"Hey what are you two talking about?!" Junko screamed making the two turn around only to see their sister leaning on the isle pouting, "Just some old memories in the bakery is all." Makoto informed, "Without me?!" Junko exclaimed dramatically, "Bakery?" Kyoko asked as she walked up to the others, "Yeah we had a family bakery before." Makoto said to the detective who's eyes lit up, "Did you guys make cookies?" she asked with little bit of drool coming out of her mouth, "Ye-yeah we did." Makoto replied while pointing to his lips, which Kyoko took as a sign that there was something on hers, so she wiped her lips only to notice that she was drooling making go red from embarrassment.
"We had some great memories there." Makoto continued as he eyed a small picture that stood next to the telephone, "Although it is a shame we had to leave it behind." Mukuro and Junko nodded in unison also missing the bakery, "You know what. Once I finish school I might go back and re-open that place." Makoto stated making the others surprised.
"But what about Hopes Peak?" Kyoko asked.
"What about it?" Makoto fired back.
"Well you're a student of Hopes Peak, doesn't that mean you'll be expected to have big dreams?" Makoto understood what she meant, yes as a student of Hopes Peak he was expected to have a great future ahead of him, but there was a problem with that notion. That expectation technically only applied to those who had a talent they can make a career out of, as Makoto's is luck his options are limited to say the least.
"Yeah, but I don't have an extraordinary talent. Just fluctuating luck." he said with a smile, Kyoko stared at him with a shocked look, how could she forget? Makoto's luck is not something he could easily make a career out of, thinking over it Kyoko then thought maybe owning a shop would be the most ideal occupation for the luckster as his charisma is never ending. "Then if you re-open that shop, I'll be make sure to visit you and buy some cookies there!" Kyoko announced making the Naegi siblings giggle at her childlike statement.
Once he had laughed enough Makoto looked at Kyoko with a smile and nodded at her, "Sure thing." Kyoko's eyes lit up when she had confirmation that she will get to taste Makoto's cookies, this made her smile brightly at him before nodding back.
"Ooh why don't we don't we watch a movie?!" Junko suggested with a wide toothy grin.
"Um can it not be a horror movie please?" Kyoko begged already starting to become afraid, but Makoto then placed a hand on the detective's head to try and comfort her.
"Junko do you have any other films?" Makoto asked his sister, Junko pondered about it then clicked her fingers, "Yeah! Shau* of the De*d!" she appraised making Makoto just give her a deadpan look before sighing, "Is that scary?" Kyoko asked like a little child, "Hmm personally no. But if you do get scared I'll be right here." Makoto said as he patted the lavender haired girl's head, with the knowledge that her crush would be there for her made Kyoko feel more safe, so much so she began to smile and blush at the thought of Makoto comforting her if the movie was scary.
Seeing her rival get one up her made Junko jealous and her face said it all, from the puffy cheeks to the teary eyes Junko wasn't about to let Kyoko get ahead of her, "Mako if I get scared will you comfort me as well?!" she inquired but Makoto looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "What are you talking about, we both know that you don't get scared from horror movies." if this was an anime Junko would've turned to stone before quickly turning into dust and then would be blown away by the wind.
"Ok why don't I set the movie up, Kyoko want to make the popcorn?" Makoto asked which the detective nodded to, in the meantime Mukuro was trying to comfort a sulking Junko who was held up in the corner.
"Uwah~ Mako won't comfort me." Junko cried, "There, there." Mukuro said as she rubbed circles on her sister's back. "How will she ever survive without Makoto?" Mukuro thought as she exhaled in worry.
Character profile: Mukuro Ikusaba
Second eldest of the Naegi siblings and the Ultimate Soldier of Class 78. A somewhat monotone girl in public barely showing any sort of emotion, but put her away from all that and leave her with her siblings then she opens up like her brother. Been in the group called Fenrir, Mukuro for most of her teenage life in the front lines, she isn't for show either as her skills only got better to the point when, pushed to her limits she can become superhuman. In fact her title was rightfully given to her when she became the only soldier to never get hit on the front lines.
When she returned to her siblings to join Hope's Peak, Mukuro began to relax once more now spending her days playing games all night and reading light novels. Like her brother as well Mukuro knows how to cook as they were taught together, only that she claims Makoto can a whole lot better than her in every way.
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The voting polls are still open! Don't forget to pick one of these titles for the crossover fic:
Devil May Cry
Fairy Tail
Black Clover
Tokyo Ghoul
High school DxD
In addition the list has been shortened due to me realising they're better off as parodies than crossovers. Currently Fairy Tail is in the lead with five votes.
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