Yugana Kashi

By Sakura Takanouchi

Disclaimer: Jigglypuff and Pikachu, I no own, and if you sue, then something to you I will do! …That is a sum of the increativity of myself. Fear it.

Additional Notes: I'm really appreciating all of the ideas for the continuation of this story, and I shall be taking all of them into consideration. More is always accepted.

Additional Additional Notes: contrary to popular belief, I'm NOT DEAD!!! I'm ALIVE! And I'M UPDATING!!! …go me.

Chapter Eight: Some Afternoons are Made to Last Forever

Kateri was in a happy mood for the rest of the day. She had awesome friends, awesome relatives, and the rabid fangirls were off her back! When the school bell rang, she hopped out of her chair and went over to Kirameki and Yuzuriha.

"What do normal Japanese kids do after school?" She asked.[1]

"We normally get something to eat, and then go to a Karaoke bar or something," Kirameki replied.

"Sugoi! I've never been to a karaoke bar before!" Kateri's eyes shone with happiness.

"How about we all meet up at the karaoke bar on Maple Street at around 7:00," Ryuzo suggested.

"Cool!" They all said. Then Yuzuriha, Ryuzo, and Kirameki left. Shuiichi came up to her then.

"If you want, I'll show you around Tokyo a little before karaoke," Shuiichi said.

"Really? Arigatou!" Kateri smiled. 'Shuiichi's being so nice,' she thought.

Shuiichi had bought them both lemonades and they were now walking along the Entertainment District [2]. "There's many karaoke bars here, along with movie theaters, stores, and other places," he said.

"Is the karaoke bar we'll be at tonight near here?' She asked.

Shuiichi was about to respond when a strong wind perked up and flew all around them. They heard an evil cackling as a voice rose from the wind.

"So you thought you could get away from us, Miwa?" The voice asked. Kateri recognized it instantly.

"Oh no…" She groaned.

Theme music started playing.

"You thought you could go to a karaoke bar with our Shuiichi-kun!" The wind cleared, revealing Kakomi in a defiant and heroic stance.

"You made us wrap ourselves in an emotional cocoon!" A light shone on Mugen, who was costumed in a giant cocoon.

"You shouldn't have taken what to us is our right!" Yume no Ryuu Appeared in a doorway, reading a Herald-Mage book and not looking particularly interested in anything.

"So step back and prepare to fight!" Kakomi then realized everyone in the district was staring at them, and several little children were poking Mugen's cocoon.

"Why don't we all be pacifists and engage in friendly conversation," Shuiichi suggested.

"Ah, we cannot defy the requests of our Shuiichi-kun!" The three girls said.

"Why don't you come with us?" Kateri asked.

"Yeah! I can sing pretty!" Mugen exclaimed. "I WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!!!"

"…." Everyone sweatdropped. "Let's get some food from WacDonald's and bring it over to the karaoke place," Kako said.

"Yeah!" Kateri agreed. They all walked across the street and into the WacDonald's.

"I'll have the #7 combo!" Kateri ordered.

"Big Mac!"

"Chicken Nuggets!"

"Happy Meal!" Everyone turned to look at Mugen. She smiled happily and accepted the kid-sized drink the cashier gave her.

"Your total will be 3000 yen," The cashier said. The four girls turned to Shuiichi.

"You've got money, I know it!" Kateri ordered. Shuiichi paid for the meal and they all filled up their drinks.

When their order was filled they all took their food to the karaoke bar, which was close by. Ryuzo had pre-rented a room, and they got out the food there.

"Umm…They gave me my order wrong," Kateri said. Instead of a Chicken sandwich and fries, there were seven chicken sandwiches in her bag![3] 'No wonder it felt heavy,' she thought.

The par-tay masta has arrived!" Ryuzo called as he entered the room. Kirameki and Yuzuriha weren't far behind. "Hey, you brought food! Wanna share?" She asked. Kateri handed out sandwiches.

"Lucky thing, huh?" Kako mentioned.

Yuzuriha had turned on the karaoke machine and was now belting out the lyrics to Change the World [4], along with Mugen. Yume no Ryuu was talking with Kirameki about something, and everyone else was eating, listening, or cowering with their ears covered in a corner.

Several hours later, they decided to leave. "Ah, that was fun," Kateri said happily. "I could never do anything like this in London. You guys have so much freedom."

Shuiichi noticed in Kateri's eyes a sudden sadness, and she started to shiver. He put an arm around her shoulder and they walked home together.

~A/N~

I'M NOT DEAD!!! YAY FOR ME! …finally, with midterms over I can finally get some time to write. I'll be updating on The Title and Winds of Thyme next, so…woohoo.

I don't know why, but My usage of Japanese terms has suddenly stopped. Gotta stop doing that.

Here's the little number-matching thingy. Enjoy.

[1]: I'm really guessing at this, I'm not Japanese, so… trust my judgement! Heheheh…

[2]: I'm not sure if they'res an Entertainment District in Japan, but it's existence was hinted in my nifty book about Japan.

[3]: …Yes, that has actually happened to me before. Sad, isn't it?

[4]: The 1st opening theme song from the anime Inuyasha. Check it. Don't own it.

I guess that's all for this chapter. I'll try to update soon, so y'all keep on reading. And (shameless advertising) check out my other fics, too. Fun stuff, I tell you.

Cheers,

Saku