Announcer(smiling): Welcome back to the Weakest Link a Slam Dunk special.
Three of our contestants will cast their votes for the weakest link amongst
them. Who will be the one to be thrown out in this round?
Fujima: I have to say.... (thinks hard) .
Kogure: This is really hard... ^-^
Maki: Kiyota.
Kiyota: NANI? Demo, Maki-san, how could you do this to me! (starts to sob) *-*
Maki throws up his hands in exasperation.
Maki: Fine, I take that back. (grumbles) Che, he makes me sound so cruel.
Announcer: Your votes please? We have two for Sakuragi, two for Rukawa and one for Kiyota. ^-^
Sakuragi: Baka kitsune! Baka Mitchy! (glares)
Fujima: Kogure then.
Everyone: NANI?!!!
Sakuragi(shocked): Say that again bench-warmer! O.o
Fujima(smiling): Kogure-san.^-^
Mitsui(wide-eyed with shock): B-but, oi, you're joking right? O.O
Kiyota(disbelieving): Why Kogure-san? He hasn't done anything to you. O.o
Fujima smiled.
Fujima: Well, I thought it would be more fun to have a variety of picks. ^- ^
Everyone: Huh? O.O
Fujima: You know, more people to choose from.. ^-^
Everyone blinks.
Mitsui(cursing under his breath): I'm stuck with two monkeys, which is bad enough. Now there's a sadistic psycho too. K'so, damn this stinking show.
Maki: I'll say Kogure as well.
Kogure(blinks): M-Maki? You too? o
He shrugged.
Maki: Fujima's right.
Announcer: So we have two for Sakuragi, Rukawa and Kogure. And one for Kiyota. What will your vote be, Kogure? ^-^
Kogure: Well, I, I guess, Kiyota then. To make it all even. ^-^;;
Kiyota: Kogure-san! *-*
Announcer: Well, since the votes are undecided, we will not have anyone eliminated in this round. ^-^
Everyone heaves a sigh of relief.
Announcer: So we'll continue with out third round! ^-^ Where is malaria most prevalent?
Maki: In African countries usually.
Fujima: I thought Asian?
Maki(confidently): No, African.^-^
Fujima(insistently): But it must be Asian! ^-^
Maki: African. ^-^
Fujima: Asian. ^-^
Maki: African. ^-^
Fujima: Iie, Asian. ^-^
Everyone else: O.O;;
Maki(turning to the announcer): Which one is it Announcer-san?
Announcer(smiling): African...
Maki(smirking at Fujima): See, I told you... ;p Announcer:... and Asian.
Fujima(smirking back): I told you too. ;p
Both glare at each other.
Kogure: Maa, maa... ^-^;;
Kiyota: Anou, Kogure-san?
Kogure: Hai, Kiyota?
Kiyota: Why do you even bother? O.o
Kogure: I don't know either. ^-^;;
Announcer: Both of you are correct then. Next, what is the main cause of obesity?
Sakuragi(laughing): Too much food and no exercise! NYAHAHAHA! =D
Announcer: That's not the complete answer.... ^-^
Kiyota(smartly): Over consumption of foods, a low metabolic level or a inherited gene.
Sakuragi: You forgot no exercise!
Kiyota: Yes, and no exercise.
Announcer: That is correct! ^-^ Next question...
Sakuragi(shocked): Did I just help that saru? O.O
Kiyota(equally stunned): Did the saru just help me? O.O
Both clutch their heads.
Sakuragi and Kiyota(shrieking): IIE! It can't be!!!!!!!
Mitsui snorted.
Announcer: Our next question, what do people mean by an aficionado?
Kogure: Huh? @-@
Maki:.......
Fujima:.......
Sakuragi: A-fish-shio-what?!!!!
Kiyota: Ara? @-@
Mitsui: A fan.
Rukawa(eyes still closed): An ardent follower actually.
Announcer: Correct! ^-^ Mitsui and Rukawa both get the answer!
Everyone: O.O
Kogure: I never ever thought, in my wildest dreams, that these two were smart. O.O
Announcer: What then is a peon?
Kiyota(blinks): A bird?
Sakuragi: That's a pigeon stupid.
Kiyota: TEME!!!!!!!!! X/
Announcer: What's a peon then? ^-^
Sakuragi: Messenger.
Everyone: O.O
Kiyota(not to be outdone): I knew that!
Sakuragi: You did not, you stupid wild monkey!
Kiyota: TEME!!!!!!!!!! X/
Kogure: Maa maa... ^-^;;
Announcer: Last question, what is an ambidexterist?
Maki: Someone who can use both hands... skillfully.
Announcer: Yes! Vote someone out please! ^-^
Mitsui(sweatdrop): She's a little too eager don't you think? O.O;;
Maki: Can't blame her. I would be too if I had to be stuck hosting you guys.
Mitsui(bristling): What's that supposed to mean? .
Maki(smiling): Go figure. ^-^
Announcer: So? Who will it be? ^-^
Sakuragi: The kitsune! ^-^
Kiyota: Rukawa! ^-^
Fujima(turning to Kogure): They'll never rest till they've kicked him out won't they?
Kogure nodded.
Fujima(smiling): Well, I'm not going to help them in any case. ^-^
Kogure(whispering): Fujima's evil I tell you... ^-^;;
Fujima: I say Kogure.
Maki(nodding agreeably): Kogure. He didn't answer.
Mitsui(nodding thoughtfully): You've got a point there. All right, Kogure then.
Kogure(pained): Me?
Announcer(cheerfully): Kogure? What's your vote? ^-^
Kogure: Well..... (sighs).... I vote myself then.
Announcer: Good choice! (everyone stares at her O.O) Rukawa?
Rukawa: I don't care. Just don't disturb me.
Announcer: Okay then! Bye Kogure! You're the weakest link!
Kogure shuffles off, throws a sad, final glance over his shoulder and sighs.
Kogure(to himself): I'm glad I'm off the set. I owe Maki and Fujima one. ^- ^
Sakuragi(to Mitsui): Oi Mitchy, Megane-kun doesn't look too sad does he? He looks almost... happy.
Mitsui stared at Kogure. Mitsui: You know, you're actually right... (realizes they've been fooled) KOGURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kogure: Eheh. ^-^;;
Announcer(still smiling): Our fourth round! How do you pronounce joie de vivre?
Sakuragi(happily): Jo-ah-dee-vee-veray! ^-^
Kiyota: Jo-iie-dey-vi-vru-ey! ^-^
Mitsui: Jua-di-vou....
Maki: Jua-di-vou....
Fujima: Jua-di-vou...
Rukawa: Hnn? (blinks)
Announcer: How do you pronounce the word? ^-^
Rukawa: Is there such a word? XO
Sakuragi: Baka kitsune! Of course there is! If not, we wouldn't be trying to pronounce it would we? .
Mitsui: Smart.
Kiyota: O.O
Announcer: Please cast your votes!
Mitsui: But, we've only answered one question! O.o
Announcer: I know! But I've decided this round should be special! ^-^
Mitsui: Ooookay.. O.O
Kiyota(immediately): I vote the-
Maki: I know, the kitsune right? (sighs)
Kiyota(admiringly): Maki-san! How did you know?
Maki(sighs): Fool, you never change.
Sakuragi: I vote Rukawa out!
Fujima: Didn't you just reverse your roles? ^-^;; Kiyota's calling Rukawa kitsune and now you're calling Rukawa by his name.
Sakuragi and Kiyota(horrified): NANI?!!!!!!!!!
Rukawa: Do'aho.
Sakuragi and Kiyota: TEME RUKAWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X/
Announcer: Votes? ^-^
Mitsui: I vote Sakuragi and Kiyota.
Maki: Kiyota.
Fujima: Sakuragi
Rukawa: *snore*
Announcer: So Kiyota, Sakuragi and Rukawa have two votes!
Sakuragi(protesting): How come Mitchy gets two votes? .
Announcer: Because I say so! ^-^
Kiyota: That's not fair! .
Announcer: So sue me! ^-^
Kiyota: Just you wait!
Turns to Maki.
Kiyota: Anou, Maki-san, how do you sue someone?
Maki: ........
Announcer(clapping her hands together): The votes have been cast! Kiyota, Sakuragi and Rukawa, you are the weakest links! Au revoir! ^-^
Mitsui(incredulously): Three at once?
Announcer: Actually, my producer said at the most two but Kiyota and Sakuragi are one of a kind, so it's still two! ^-^ Sakuragi: How can this happen to a tensai? (howls in agony)
Kiyota: You can't kick this super rookie out!
Announcer(smiling sweetly): That's exactly what you are. A rookie. Goodbye! ^-^
Everyone: O.O;;
Sakuragi and Kiyota trudge off the set, still wailing over the injustice of it all.
Announcer: Somebody please get Rukawa off the set! He's going to flood the entire studio! ^-^
Mitsui: Actually, announcer-san, do you mind letting him stay?
Announcer: Stay? Rukawa? O.o
Mitsui: He's rather useful you know.
Announcer(nodding): Ah. (notices Maki and Fujima nodding in agreement) Okay then. ^-^ Rukawa will remain in the game since the other contestants want him back. ^-^
Sakuragi(from backstage): No fair onna!
Kiyota: Why does he get to stay when we get kicked out? .
Announcer: Well, I've changed my mind about the rules. You can come back provided the others are willing to let you return. ^-^ but in this case, no one wants you back I'm afraid. ^0^ (laughs)
Mitstui: O.O;;;;;;;;;
Fujima: O.O she's nuts.
Rukawa: Do'aho. XO
Sakuragi: TEME!!!!!!!!!!!! X/
Kiyota: URUSAI STUPID RUKAWA! X/
Announcer: And so, we will be right back after these messages! ^-^
The Eskimo question? Well, to tell you the truth, a chum of mine kept asking everyone to answer after he found out about it.... And it's stuck in my mind ever since. ^-^
Anou ne, I'm quite aware this chapter isn't particularly hilarious. Sumi ne? I couldn't really think up anything good.... a transient lapse I suppose. Don't mind, ne? ^-^
Fujima: I have to say.... (thinks hard) .
Kogure: This is really hard... ^-^
Maki: Kiyota.
Kiyota: NANI? Demo, Maki-san, how could you do this to me! (starts to sob) *-*
Maki throws up his hands in exasperation.
Maki: Fine, I take that back. (grumbles) Che, he makes me sound so cruel.
Announcer: Your votes please? We have two for Sakuragi, two for Rukawa and one for Kiyota. ^-^
Sakuragi: Baka kitsune! Baka Mitchy! (glares)
Fujima: Kogure then.
Everyone: NANI?!!!
Sakuragi(shocked): Say that again bench-warmer! O.o
Fujima(smiling): Kogure-san.^-^
Mitsui(wide-eyed with shock): B-but, oi, you're joking right? O.O
Kiyota(disbelieving): Why Kogure-san? He hasn't done anything to you. O.o
Fujima smiled.
Fujima: Well, I thought it would be more fun to have a variety of picks. ^- ^
Everyone: Huh? O.O
Fujima: You know, more people to choose from.. ^-^
Everyone blinks.
Mitsui(cursing under his breath): I'm stuck with two monkeys, which is bad enough. Now there's a sadistic psycho too. K'so, damn this stinking show.
Maki: I'll say Kogure as well.
Kogure(blinks): M-Maki? You too? o
He shrugged.
Maki: Fujima's right.
Announcer: So we have two for Sakuragi, Rukawa and Kogure. And one for Kiyota. What will your vote be, Kogure? ^-^
Kogure: Well, I, I guess, Kiyota then. To make it all even. ^-^;;
Kiyota: Kogure-san! *-*
Announcer: Well, since the votes are undecided, we will not have anyone eliminated in this round. ^-^
Everyone heaves a sigh of relief.
Announcer: So we'll continue with out third round! ^-^ Where is malaria most prevalent?
Maki: In African countries usually.
Fujima: I thought Asian?
Maki(confidently): No, African.^-^
Fujima(insistently): But it must be Asian! ^-^
Maki: African. ^-^
Fujima: Asian. ^-^
Maki: African. ^-^
Fujima: Iie, Asian. ^-^
Everyone else: O.O;;
Maki(turning to the announcer): Which one is it Announcer-san?
Announcer(smiling): African...
Maki(smirking at Fujima): See, I told you... ;p Announcer:... and Asian.
Fujima(smirking back): I told you too. ;p
Both glare at each other.
Kogure: Maa, maa... ^-^;;
Kiyota: Anou, Kogure-san?
Kogure: Hai, Kiyota?
Kiyota: Why do you even bother? O.o
Kogure: I don't know either. ^-^;;
Announcer: Both of you are correct then. Next, what is the main cause of obesity?
Sakuragi(laughing): Too much food and no exercise! NYAHAHAHA! =D
Announcer: That's not the complete answer.... ^-^
Kiyota(smartly): Over consumption of foods, a low metabolic level or a inherited gene.
Sakuragi: You forgot no exercise!
Kiyota: Yes, and no exercise.
Announcer: That is correct! ^-^ Next question...
Sakuragi(shocked): Did I just help that saru? O.O
Kiyota(equally stunned): Did the saru just help me? O.O
Both clutch their heads.
Sakuragi and Kiyota(shrieking): IIE! It can't be!!!!!!!
Mitsui snorted.
Announcer: Our next question, what do people mean by an aficionado?
Kogure: Huh? @-@
Maki:.......
Fujima:.......
Sakuragi: A-fish-shio-what?!!!!
Kiyota: Ara? @-@
Mitsui: A fan.
Rukawa(eyes still closed): An ardent follower actually.
Announcer: Correct! ^-^ Mitsui and Rukawa both get the answer!
Everyone: O.O
Kogure: I never ever thought, in my wildest dreams, that these two were smart. O.O
Announcer: What then is a peon?
Kiyota(blinks): A bird?
Sakuragi: That's a pigeon stupid.
Kiyota: TEME!!!!!!!!! X/
Announcer: What's a peon then? ^-^
Sakuragi: Messenger.
Everyone: O.O
Kiyota(not to be outdone): I knew that!
Sakuragi: You did not, you stupid wild monkey!
Kiyota: TEME!!!!!!!!!! X/
Kogure: Maa maa... ^-^;;
Announcer: Last question, what is an ambidexterist?
Maki: Someone who can use both hands... skillfully.
Announcer: Yes! Vote someone out please! ^-^
Mitsui(sweatdrop): She's a little too eager don't you think? O.O;;
Maki: Can't blame her. I would be too if I had to be stuck hosting you guys.
Mitsui(bristling): What's that supposed to mean? .
Maki(smiling): Go figure. ^-^
Announcer: So? Who will it be? ^-^
Sakuragi: The kitsune! ^-^
Kiyota: Rukawa! ^-^
Fujima(turning to Kogure): They'll never rest till they've kicked him out won't they?
Kogure nodded.
Fujima(smiling): Well, I'm not going to help them in any case. ^-^
Kogure(whispering): Fujima's evil I tell you... ^-^;;
Fujima: I say Kogure.
Maki(nodding agreeably): Kogure. He didn't answer.
Mitsui(nodding thoughtfully): You've got a point there. All right, Kogure then.
Kogure(pained): Me?
Announcer(cheerfully): Kogure? What's your vote? ^-^
Kogure: Well..... (sighs).... I vote myself then.
Announcer: Good choice! (everyone stares at her O.O) Rukawa?
Rukawa: I don't care. Just don't disturb me.
Announcer: Okay then! Bye Kogure! You're the weakest link!
Kogure shuffles off, throws a sad, final glance over his shoulder and sighs.
Kogure(to himself): I'm glad I'm off the set. I owe Maki and Fujima one. ^- ^
Sakuragi(to Mitsui): Oi Mitchy, Megane-kun doesn't look too sad does he? He looks almost... happy.
Mitsui stared at Kogure. Mitsui: You know, you're actually right... (realizes they've been fooled) KOGURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kogure: Eheh. ^-^;;
Announcer(still smiling): Our fourth round! How do you pronounce joie de vivre?
Sakuragi(happily): Jo-ah-dee-vee-veray! ^-^
Kiyota: Jo-iie-dey-vi-vru-ey! ^-^
Mitsui: Jua-di-vou....
Maki: Jua-di-vou....
Fujima: Jua-di-vou...
Rukawa: Hnn? (blinks)
Announcer: How do you pronounce the word? ^-^
Rukawa: Is there such a word? XO
Sakuragi: Baka kitsune! Of course there is! If not, we wouldn't be trying to pronounce it would we? .
Mitsui: Smart.
Kiyota: O.O
Announcer: Please cast your votes!
Mitsui: But, we've only answered one question! O.o
Announcer: I know! But I've decided this round should be special! ^-^
Mitsui: Ooookay.. O.O
Kiyota(immediately): I vote the-
Maki: I know, the kitsune right? (sighs)
Kiyota(admiringly): Maki-san! How did you know?
Maki(sighs): Fool, you never change.
Sakuragi: I vote Rukawa out!
Fujima: Didn't you just reverse your roles? ^-^;; Kiyota's calling Rukawa kitsune and now you're calling Rukawa by his name.
Sakuragi and Kiyota(horrified): NANI?!!!!!!!!!
Rukawa: Do'aho.
Sakuragi and Kiyota: TEME RUKAWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X/
Announcer: Votes? ^-^
Mitsui: I vote Sakuragi and Kiyota.
Maki: Kiyota.
Fujima: Sakuragi
Rukawa: *snore*
Announcer: So Kiyota, Sakuragi and Rukawa have two votes!
Sakuragi(protesting): How come Mitchy gets two votes? .
Announcer: Because I say so! ^-^
Kiyota: That's not fair! .
Announcer: So sue me! ^-^
Kiyota: Just you wait!
Turns to Maki.
Kiyota: Anou, Maki-san, how do you sue someone?
Maki: ........
Announcer(clapping her hands together): The votes have been cast! Kiyota, Sakuragi and Rukawa, you are the weakest links! Au revoir! ^-^
Mitsui(incredulously): Three at once?
Announcer: Actually, my producer said at the most two but Kiyota and Sakuragi are one of a kind, so it's still two! ^-^ Sakuragi: How can this happen to a tensai? (howls in agony)
Kiyota: You can't kick this super rookie out!
Announcer(smiling sweetly): That's exactly what you are. A rookie. Goodbye! ^-^
Everyone: O.O;;
Sakuragi and Kiyota trudge off the set, still wailing over the injustice of it all.
Announcer: Somebody please get Rukawa off the set! He's going to flood the entire studio! ^-^
Mitsui: Actually, announcer-san, do you mind letting him stay?
Announcer: Stay? Rukawa? O.o
Mitsui: He's rather useful you know.
Announcer(nodding): Ah. (notices Maki and Fujima nodding in agreement) Okay then. ^-^ Rukawa will remain in the game since the other contestants want him back. ^-^
Sakuragi(from backstage): No fair onna!
Kiyota: Why does he get to stay when we get kicked out? .
Announcer: Well, I've changed my mind about the rules. You can come back provided the others are willing to let you return. ^-^ but in this case, no one wants you back I'm afraid. ^0^ (laughs)
Mitstui: O.O;;;;;;;;;
Fujima: O.O she's nuts.
Rukawa: Do'aho. XO
Sakuragi: TEME!!!!!!!!!!!! X/
Kiyota: URUSAI STUPID RUKAWA! X/
Announcer: And so, we will be right back after these messages! ^-^
The Eskimo question? Well, to tell you the truth, a chum of mine kept asking everyone to answer after he found out about it.... And it's stuck in my mind ever since. ^-^
Anou ne, I'm quite aware this chapter isn't particularly hilarious. Sumi ne? I couldn't really think up anything good.... a transient lapse I suppose. Don't mind, ne? ^-^