Why don't you guys review any more? –Cries- I work really hard trying to update regularly, which is a big problem for me! This one's late, and no one noticed –sigh-...

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Chapter 9: Romance Born? January the 20th

Shinobu felt a little uneasy with Kanako as they rode together on Dan's motorbike. Dan had been surprised when Kanako asked whether or not she could borrow the bike.

"Well I don't know..." Dan's eyes had been troubled, everyone knew that he was exceedingly proud of his motorbike and treasured it above nearly else. "Why not?" he shrugged with a laugh. Kanako had been surprised.

"But I don't even have a licence!" she exclaimed

Dan laughed even louder, "Neither do I!" He handed her the keys, dodging Wu's halisen, only to get whacked by Motoko's bokken, placing another hole that he would have to repair.

Kanako had already driven a motorbike before, and Dan's machine was exemplary. Kanako had practised first, to satisfy Shinobu that she could actually drive, and she wouldn't attempt any of Dan's moves. Shinobu was happy about being taken shopping by Kanako, but her thoughts kept on going back to the morning that they had woken up together.

Shinobu had run from Kanako's room as fast as possible, leaving her clothes behind. In her haste she accidentally ran into Dan's room, where she was shocked for the second time in as many minutes. Wu, Meia and Kitsune were all sleeping with Dan their arms wrapped around certain parts of his body. He was only wearing his boxer shorts, whilst Kitsune was down to her lingerie; Wu and Meia were in similar states of undress. All the girls had happy smiles on their faces. Dan didn't. The biggest surprise was Motoko, who had fallen asleep with Dan's head in her lap. She was also in a similar state of undress. Her imagination running away from her, Shinobu automatically assumed the worst and ran into her room. No one remembered much from the party before. Kitsune's memory failed when she and Dan had started playing Strip Poker, and Wu, Meia and Motoko had regained consciousness and joined in. The results were plain for Shinobu to see, there was only one thing that could affect everyone so much and that was one of Kitsune's 'Special Drinks'. Shinobu shuddered when she remembered the affects of the last time Kitsune had tricked someone into drinking it. She had quickly dressed herself, and managed to avoid Kanako for the rest of the day. Nighttimes were a completely different story. Many times Shinobu awoke as Kanako tried to sneak into her bed, or carry her off to her own bed.

For these reasons Shinobu felt a little uncomfortable around Kanako. She was even more worried about her own reactions to Kanako's attempts. She found she was enjoying the attempts, and at many times caught herself seriously considering them. She loved Keitaro-senpai, although Kanako was an Urashima as well...

They pulled outside their first stop for the day. A shop specializing in gothic and alternative dresses, Shinobu felt uncomfortable in her white shirt, and blue skirt. All the dresses were black, and the occupants of the shop were dressed in similar shades. Shinobu stood out like a star in the middle of the night. The shop was dark and underground and the people dressed strangely.

"Good morning, I would like to try out some clothes for my girlfriend here," Kanako politely greeted the storeowner. Shinobu coughed at the word 'girlfriend'. The storeowner smiled and indicated the racks of clothing.

"Go right ahead, changing rooms are in the back."

Kanako took a long measured look at Shinobu, taking in her small stature, breast size, hips and also her nature. Shinobu was blushing at the steady stare. "Shinobu-chan, what are you measurements?"

Shinobu was blushing even more furiously when she answered, "80-53-76"

"Hmm," was Kanako's only answer as she started sorting through the dresses, casting the odd look at Shinobu to make certain that what she had chosen would fit the slight girl. Kanako saw numerous more 'daring' items that she would purchase and get Shinobu to change into later. 'If I play my cards right, I might just have a new partner for bed someone who is even more submissive than Keitaro-sama! Perfect!' Looking through her selection of dresses, Kanako hides the more daring dresses, and picks one for Shinobu to try on.

"Shinobu-chan, this is just to see if the dresses I chose will fit properly, can you try it on?" Kanako asked politely, trying to hide the eagerness in her voice.

"Sure Kanako-senpai." Shinobu said and disappeared behind the fitting screen. There were a few muffled curses as Shinobu attempted to put on the dress, encountering difficulties. Finally, Shinobu stepped out from behind the screen. Kanako was forced to hold the ogling men at bay. 'She looks good in that! Almost too good! I can't wait till Shinobu-chan's mine!' Kanako thought as she took in the fruits of her handiwork. Shinobu stood nervously in a long black dress, with a long slit up to her thigh on one side. The dress had long sleeves, with purple frills and lace. Shinobu's upper chest was revealed, along with a fair bit of breast. She looked stunning.

"Do I look good in this, Kanako-senpai?" Shinobu asked, oblivious to all the males, and not a few females, who were ogling her.

"You look great Shinobu-chan!" Kanako said, "It fits you perfectly! Totally cute!"

"Good, I'll change back then."

"No, stay in that dress."

Shinobu looked puzzled, "Why?" she asked.

"Cause you look good and so you won't stick out so much at our next stops!" Kanako said, whilst thinking, 'Besides you look so good, it would be a crime to make you change!'

"How are we actually going to pay for all of this?" Shinobu asked, ever practical.

"When Dan heard why we were going out, he gave me this!" Kanako took out a credit card. "He said it's got a really high limit, so that we can buy whatever we want!" Kanako said excitedly.

"Right..." Shinobu said, sweat dropping.

They were heading to the next stop when Kanako suddenly stopped outside a pet shop.

"I just need to grab something, wait here okay Shinobu-chan?" Kanako said dashing off before Shinobu could say anything. Shinobu felt uncomfortable in her new dress; she was receiving many stares from amorous boys everywhere. A group of young ardent Goths eyed her for a while before walking up to her.

"Hey babe, got some time for a little fun?" the lead boy said insinuatingly. His friends sniggered. They were all dressed in black t-shirts with metal bands featuring predominantly, and all were wearing huge black trench coats.

"Ano, uhm," Shinobu said nervously, hopping from one foot to the other.

"Would you look at that, she's just hopping to go!" one of the guys said crudely, the rest guffawed. One grabbed Shinobu's hand, pulling her towards him.

"We all know what you want...so you won't object if we take it will you?" he said, trying to embrace her.

"NOOO!" Shinobu screamed, surprising everyone around when she pulled out a saucepan from nowhere and whacked the amorous guy right in the groin, before slamming him in the side of the head. His eyes crossed and he slumped to the floor.

"Bitch! Don't mess with us!" some of his friends yelled, pulling out knives. "We were going to do this gently, but you made sure that we won't now!"

"Go gently?" Kanako said from behind one of them, before a rapid strike disarmed him. A kick smashed him against the wall.

"Kanako-senpai!" Shinobu called, smashing another guy on the head with her saucepan while he was distracted.

Kanako ignored Shinobu as she beat up the rest of the guys Shinobu face planted as Kanako yelled, "This girl is mine!" kicking a guy in the balls before punching him in the throat. He slumped out of the fight, and the rest of the guys ran off, scared witless of the savage attack of Kanako.

"Ano, Kanako-senpai, what did you mean when you said I'm yours?" Shinobu asked nervously.

"Nothing much, just exactly like I said." Kanako said flippantly, "Let's go!"

"Uhm, what did you actually buy?"

"That's a secret!" Kanako said, sweat dropping.

"Right! Now we need some new shoes to match this new look! Cute white slippers don't fit," Kanako was saying as they stood outside a shoe shop. Kanako immediately picked out a pair of knee high leather high heels, threw in some high heels to make sure and finished up with a pair of military boots. On second thought she rejected the platform boots, that would make Shinobu almost as tall as her, and Shinobu wouldn't be as cute then!

Shinobu tried on the military boots, and nervously clomped around the shop in them, but looking slightly silly as they didn't match her dress. Next she tried on the knee length leather high heels, and she received some wolf whistles from the male customers.

"Uhm, Kanako-senpai, why are those guys whistling?" Shinobu asked.

"Because those high heels are also called 'Fuck-me' boots!" Kanako said brightly.

Shinobu face planted and then got up blushing furiously and stuttering as she yelled at Kanako, "And you...you ma-made me we-wear th-them?"

"Of course!" Kanako said brightly. "Now try on the normal high heels, they should fit well with that dress!"

Of course the high heels fitted perfectly and suited the dress perfectly. Kanako and Shinobu left the shop after paying the clerk. It was already getting late, and the sun was setting.

"Uhm, Kanako-senpai, isn't time we should be going home?"

"Oh, there's just one shop left on the list, Shinobu-chan!" Kanako said, her eyes glinting.

The last shop scared Shinobu. Scared her and also strangely excited her. Before they had entered the shop Kanako had opened the bag she had gotten at the pet shop.

"This is for your own protection, and maybe even pleasure," Kanako said as she pulled out a black leather collar with a leash attached. Before Shinobu could protest Kanako tightened the collar around Shinobu's neck and took the leash in her hand. 'Hmm, very sexy, I'm getting all excited!' Kanako thought. Her eyes glinted evilly as she looked Shinobu up and down. Shinobu was scared but strangely excited as she was pulled along behind Kanako.

"What kind of shop is this, Kanako-senpai?" Shinobu asked nervously.

'Time to test the waters,' Kanako thought, "Call me Kanako-sama!"

"Yes Kanako-sama," Shinobu said, feeling a strange excitement by being so submissive and obedient. 'Strike!' thought Kanako.

"We're going to a lingerie shop, Shinobu-chan."

"Lingerie shop? Are you serious, Kanako-sama?" Shinobu asked, getting nervous again.

"Yes, they specialize in...daring lingerie."

"Daring?"

"Bondage gear, g-strings, in other words...kinky stuff."

Shinobu sweat-dropped as she was pulled along, "A sex shop, Kanako-sama?"

"That's a crude way of putting it, but yes Shinobu-chan, that would be correct," Kanako said calmly. "There are a fair few curious types in there, and that's why you are wearing a collar," Kanako said, 'And not to mention I'm enjoying this!'

"Why, Kanako-sama? How does this protect me?"

"Well by wearing a collar, and having me lead you around, it says that you are my sexual slave, or submissive as they are commonly called Shinobu-chan," Kanako stated.

Shinobu face planted. "Ano, about that..." she started, but Kanako cut her off,

"We're here," she said indicating black stores with a few mannequins in the store window were dressed in very skimpy lingerie.

"Do we really have to go in here, Kanako-sama?" Shinobu asked nervously as Kanako pulled her into the store. Shinobu looked around, and immediately began blushing furiously, there were things on the shelves that she could only guess at the function of, and others where she didn't even want to guess the function. To Shinobu's relief they passed by all the 'objects' and headed towards the back of the store. They gathered a fair bit of attention, being two young females, but no one approached them; apparently the collar and leash did have a function.

"Yes, you can't wear those childish panties anymore, that's why we are going to get you some more 'interesting' lingerie!" Kanako said as she led Shinobu to the back of the store. After picking out some very 'interesting' lingerie the two decided to call it a night.

"Hmm, Shinobu-chan?"

"Kanako-senpai?"

"Call me Kanako-sama!" Kanako flipped out, then continued normally. "You know they run a hotel here, with really nice food, want to stay here for the night?"

"What with you, Kanako-senp...Kanako-sama?" Shinobu asked blushing.

"Well I'm too tired to drive back..." Kanako started.

Shinobu held her hands up in defeat, "Okay then, we stay here."

"Good, I always wanted to take you to a love hotel!" Kanako said.

"Lo...Love Hotel??!!"

Well there you go, another chapter! –sighs- I think I'm being abandoned by all my readers! Don't worry; the introductions are finished now, so we'll get back to the main story. You can view these two Shinobu/Kanako chapters as extras! I just wanted to write them! Although I think all the fans out there are going to hate me for it...

Son of Duress, signing out!