I apologize for the late update. Between theater camp in the morning and rehersal in the evening, I haven't had much time to write.
Ch 3: Kuki's Opinion
Kuki jumped down from Hippy-Hop. She was still wearing the Rainbow Monkey costume she wore when she left HQ.
"So, Number 3," Nigel began, "How was the convention?"
"Oh, it was great! I had so much fun, and I met the voice actors for the Rainbow Monkeys, and I made some friends, and…hey, did you replace me while I was gone?" Kuki asked, noticing the girl hiding behind Wally.
"No, we didn't replace you. This is Number 304. She has a special mission and will stay with us until it is complete."
"Oh. Okay! Wanna come with me to the candy store?"
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"So, Number 304," Kuki said as they walked down the street, "tell me a bit about yourself."
"Well, my name's Chiyo."
"Wow, I know a Chiyo too! She's my cousin!"
"My mom named me after her cousin."
"Cool!"
They walked in silence for a few minutes.
"I got here not long before you did," well, she had, she didn't say how, though, "and I'm wondering what the others are like."
"We-ell," Kuki began, "Number One is serious-o, never takes a break. Number Five's cool. Number Two makes all the cool stuff we use on missions. As for Number Four, well, he fights a lot, but I like him a lot."
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At the tree house, Wally listened in on their conversation via the device Chiyo gave him.
Kuki doesn't hate me! He thought. She doesn't hate me! She likes me!
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"In fact, I like him a lot. Like my mom likes my dad, but they call it love."
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Did I hear right? She has the same feelings? She…loves me?-=-===-==-=-=-=-=-
"I know he feels the same way. He's a boy, though, and boys have a hard time admitting stuff like that."
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Hard time, huh? I'll show you, Kuki, that I love you. As soon as you get back, I'm telling you.
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Kuki and Chiyo browsed through the candy store.
While Kuki was getting the pocky she specially ordered from Japan, Chiyo looked around in the back.
"Hello."
A boy stepped out from the shadows.
"Hi! I'm Chiyo Beatles."
"You wouldn't happen to be related to Wallabee Beatles, would you?"
"Uh…"
Four more children joined him and surrounded Chiyo. "You see, our father is very interested in time travel, and you were seen going through a portal that distorted time. I think we need to have a talk."
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Kuki put the pocky with the rest of the candy and turned to look for Chiyo.
The ground shook and forced Kuki to her knees. She quickly got up and went to the now missing wall.
The Delightful Children from Down the Lane were leaving in one of their weapons.
With them, banging to get out, was Chiyo.