Hey, everyone! Look! I actually posted on Friday! Kitsune! Break out the booze! Rikina! Kaolla! Find us the latest songs! Shinobu! Prepare the best party food that you can! Just don't let Ami get a hold of it… XD
Anyway, I just wanna thank you guys. There are days when I just don't feel like writing, but your encouraging words raise my spirits, and I probably wouldn't have gotten this far without you… Seriously, thanks a lot.
On another note, whatever clothing I first describe in this chapter will be that characters set of winter clothes. Yes, now I'm even too lazy to do a list…
---Kouji Tamino
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And so, it was now the month of November. In the hot springs, Rikina takes a nice, hot, relaxing bath. She sighs, and dumps a bucket of water over head. She turns around and stares at her reflection in the water. She hasn't dyed her hair in weeks, and her naturally platinum blonde hair is taking over again. "I just don't get it…" She closed her eyes and put her hands over her chest. "Ever since that day, I've had a strange pain in my chest whenever he walks by…" She opens hers eyes and glares. "But I won't give in to the most obvious answer! I will not admit that I am in love with him! It just can't be!"
"Not in love with who?" a female voice calls from behind Rikina.
Rikina panicks, and jumps into the hot springs. When she realizes who it is, she sighs. "Oh… It's just you, Tokimi…"
"Yes, it's me…" Tokimi said, confused. She walked over to the hot springs in her towel. "What, did you think that Shima was trying to get in a peek?" Tokimi taunted.
"No!" Rikina yells, quite defensively. "What gave you such an idea?!"
Tokimi raised an eyebrow as she removed her towel and slowly stepped into the springs. "Ah! There's nothing like a bath in the hot springs on a cold Autumn day, eh Rikina?"
Rikina turned back around, away from Tokimi. "Yeah, I guess…"
"Hey, what's been up with you lately?" Tokimi asked, concerned. She walked over to Rikina. "You've been acting very strange in the past couple of days!"
"Nothing is wrong!" Rikina snapped, turning around to face Tokimi. After that, there was awkward silence for a few minutes. They calmed down and rested their backs against the edge of the springs, just sitting there. If anyone was to witness this scene, the two girl's naked skin would contrast with each other's. After a few more minutes, Rikina finally spoke up. "Tokimi?…" She asked, looking straight ahead and not looking toward her friend.
"Yes, Rikina?" Tokimi answered, also looking straight ahead.
"What if…" Rikina began, sinking below the water some more. "…I thought that I really liked this guy, but one of my friends also liked this guy and--"
Tokimi, completely oblivious to the situation, interrupted. "Well screw your other friend! If you really like this guy, go for it! If she's really your friend, then she'll step off of the guy for you…"
Rikina's eyes widened slightly. "… Do you really mean that, Tokimi?…"
Tokimi smiled. "Of course I do! You're my best friend, I wouldn't lie to you!"
Smiling mentally, she nodded. "Thank you, Tokimi…"
"Damn you!" Tokimi growled.
Rikina's eyes widened. "Eh?!"
"… Why do your boobs have to be bigger than mine?!" Tokimi yelled playfully. She leaped towards Rikina. "Let's give 'em a little squeeze, shall we?!"
"Tokimi!" Rikina screamed. "Don't you dare! Eek!"
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Love Hina Next
Chapter 12: Betrayal of Friendship for Ones Own Heart…
Down at the Hinata Café, Shinobu had a talk with Sarah…
"I just don't know what to do, Sarah! Whatever Ami cooks, she manages to make it taste horrible! She even burned water!" Shinobu explained. She was now wearing a blue sweat shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Sarah stared long and hard at the older woman. The American was now wearing a green and yellow long sleeve shirt, green pants, and black boots. "… You can't be serious, right? Psychic girl managed to burn water?"
"It's no joke!" Shinobu reassured. "I tried to help her boil eggs, but somehow, the water boiled quickly and all that was left in the pot was the blackened remains of… something!"
"… Look, Shinobu… I'm no cook, but I think you should keep an extra eye on Ami to find out what the hell is going on…" She sat up and cracked her neck. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have some target practice now… Nina!" She yelled.
Nina ran up, wearing her usual clothes. Yes, she is weird. "What-what?" Nina replied, smiling brightly.
"Bring me my shot gun, the targets, and the disc launcher!" Sarah commanded.
"Okily-Dokily!" Nina saluted sarah and dashed off into the distance.
"Erm…" Shinobu muttered.
"She's a nice girl, just a bit messed up in the head…" Sarah explained. She watched as Shinobu simply nodded slowly. Nina soon came back with the catapult already set up. She handed Sarah her gun. "Good girl… Now get ready… PULL!" She watched the disc fly into the air, then she aimed, pulled the trigger, and watched as the disc shattered like glass.
"Um…" Shinobu began. "Just where did those come from, exactly?…"
"Oh, those? Leftover cookies from yesterday…" Sarah explained. "I tried to feed them to some birds, but they wouldn't even touch them…"
Shinobu sweat dropped. "Oh Sarah, you're just terrible…"
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Speaking of Ami, she was watching Kaolla work on something new… Wearing a white turtle neck and pants, she tugged on Kaolla's purple sweatshirt. Kaolla, wearing the previously mentioned sweatshirt, some sweatpants, and white socks, looked down to the girl. "Hm?" Ami handed Kaolla a note. She read it. "What am I doing? I am constructing a vehicle take can take me to Okinawa, where Tama-chan and I can engage in our final battle! I hope my rival has not gotten soft on me in these times of peace…"
Ami sweat dropped. Maybe she could go see what the others were doing…
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Outside, Kimomo was cutting the remaining falling leaves. She smirked, having not missed a single one in her view. She was so caught up in this practice, that she didn't notice Ami walking up. She quickly turned to cut a leaf that had gotten into her vision, almost cutting Ami. Ami's eyes widened as she dodged, a few hairs almost being cut off. "Eep! Sorry, Ami! Didn't see you there! Nice dodge, though!"
Ami, shaken up, walked away to a safer place…
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Shima was in his room, doing a bit of studying on his own. He was wearing a red turtle neck shirt, blacks pants, and black socks. "Wow, hard to believe that there is only 2 months until the Center Test… And in December, the girls and I will take a practice test…" Just then, Ami ran into the room. She smiled at Shima and walked over to the table he was working at. "Oh! Heya cutie!" He said, chuckling. "What's up?"
Ami blushed at the nickname he gave her. She held out a plate of cupcakes.
Shima was screaming on the inside. "Oh! Um, that's… nice, Ami…" He reluctantly took a cupcake. "Thanks…" He took a bite and resisted flinching. "Really good!"
Ami smiled and ran out of the room.
As soon as Shima was sure that Ami was out of earshot, he spit the cupcake out. "Ugh! Nasty! Ami may be cute, but her food sure isn't!" He heard a little gasp. His eyes widened as he looked toward the doorway to see Ami, whimpering. "Oh, crap!" He ran toward Ami. "Ami! I-- I didn't mean it!"
Ami sniffled as tears ran down her eyes. She wasn't hurt by the fact that her cooking was actually bad, but by the fact that people she cared about had lied to her. She lost control of her powers and screamed out, a blast of blue energy sending Shima flying off of the balcony.
"Wha!!" Shima screamed, as he fell out the window.
Ami, after realizing what she had done, ran to the balcony. She gasped as she saw Shima lying in the snow, unconscious. "Ya… Yamato-sama!!!" She finally screamed out, speaking for the first time in years.
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"Ow!" Shima whined, as Rikina put his sprained right arm in a sling.
"Oh boy…" Rikina muttered. "You're such a baby, you know that?" Rikina was wearing a long sleeve t-shirt, the sleeves currently rolled up, baggy black jean pants, and black socks. Right now, her hair is down, going down about a foot below her shoulders.
"But that hurt!" Shima yelled.
Rikina ignored him as she finished her handy-work. "There, finished…" She raised an eyebrow. "I'm really surprised that you finally got Ami to talk… We've been trying for years…"
Shima chuckled. "I… have that affect on people… By the way, where is Ami?…"
"She's hanging with Shinobu now…" Rikina turned away, muttering to herself. "Okay, I can do this…" She turned back around, took a step, but tripped on one of Kitsune's sake bottles. "Eep!" She fell on top of Shima, her breasts slightly pressing against Shima's chest. Squish! Rikina blushed.
"Rikina…" Shima began, embarrassed. "Could you please get up?"
Rikina began to slowly get up, but decided against, and actually pressed up against him harder. "No… In fact, I think I enjoy this position…"
Shima gulped. "Rikina… What are you--" His eyes widened as Rikina silenced him with a kiss. He panicked as Tokimi walked in on them.
"What the hell do you two think you are doing?!" Tokimi screamed. She was wearing a dark green sweater, a blue skirt, and nylon stockings.
Rikina's eyes widened and she quickly hopped off of Shima. "What does it look like I'm doing? I'm making my move on Yamato…"
"Hey! You didn't call me Yama-chan!" Shima exclaimed. He shrunk back as Tokimi glared.
"But.. But…" Tokimi stuttered.
" 'But' nothing, Tokimi!" Rikina scolded. "You two aren't dating, are you?"
Tokimi looked down. "No, but…"
"Exactly! He's fair game!" Rikina screamed. "Now be a true friend and step down like you said you would!"
Tokimi gasped in realization. "You… You tricked me!"
"Tricked you?…" Rikina frowned. "Tokimi, you're one of the only friends I have! Who did you think I was talking about?!"
"Rikina, I…" Tokimi turned away, feeling betrayed.
"Tokimi, you are my best friend, and I like Yamato, too…" Rikina said, calming down. "But I'm not going to just force him to like me back… He's a guy, he can make his own choice…" She turned to Shima. "So? Which one of us is it?"
Tokimi turned back, staring at the young man. "Yeah, Shima… You… have to make a choice…"
"What?! But…" Shima began. "I don't like either of you!"
Rikina and Tokimi face faulted. They glared at Shima in giant demon-head mode, eyes flaming. "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN 'YOU DON'T LIKE EITHER OF US'?!"
Shima flinched and waved his arms in front of himself defensively. "Hey! No offense, but I only like you guys as friends! I'm not looking for a girlfriend!"
"Oh…" they both muttered.
"Look, you guys are my friends," Shima said. He looked to the two girls. "…and you two are best friends! I would feel really bad if the two of you lost a really good friendship over me… And Rikina, I thought you hated my guts!"
Rikina blushed. "Well, things can change within a few months…"
Tokimi sighed. "Rikina, I'm sorry I got so worked up about it… Shima isn't my boyfriend, and I shouldn't act like it…" She hugged Rikina. "Please forgive me…" 'Backstabbing bitch…'
Rikina smiled and hugged back. "And I'm sorry too. You've liked Yamato longer than me…" 'Whiny whore… '
Shima smiled, oblivious to the malicious thoughts in the two girl's minds. "That's good…"
End of Chapter 12.
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Bum bum bum… I just love conflicts over love interests, don't you? Ha! Managed to finish a chapter on Friday! See you all Monday!
---Kouji Tamino