Disclaimer: Despite the fact that I have vivid dreams about the girls doesn't mean I own the series. Love Hina is Ken's love-child.
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Ryusei had been passed out the entire night, due to his fever. When he finally awoke, his eyes needed a moment to adjust. As soon as his eyes regained function he tried to take in his surroundings in order to find out just where he was. "I guess they'll let me stay." He continued to look about his temporary domicile trying to get the feel of it. "This place isn't half bad. I could get used to this." Just then he noticed the clothes he had been wearing next to his futon, smelling like they had just gone through the wash.
"Awwwwww. They shouldn't have." Ryusei said as he dressed himself for the day ahead. Just then his nose caught wind of something delicious, a smell that brought him to his knees in hunger. "I'd better get something to eat before I pass out again.
As Ryusei made his way downstairs he didn't run into any of the girls, which of course caused him to question yesterdays events. "Did it really happen? Is this a girls dorm? Someone has to be here, I can smell food."
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Upon his entrance to the dining room he saw that the girls were already sitting at the table, stuffing their faces with the most delicious food Ryusei had ever seen. From his mouth came a river of saliva flowing like a great waterfall. "About time you got up. You better dig in before it gets cold." said Kitsune, her mouth full of rice. "Yeah! Shinobu's cooking is the best ever!" Suu said with her mouth full of more rice than Kitsune. Ryusei couldn't keep from smirking. "Alright. If you insist."Motoko decided strike up a conversation. "You certainly have an odd style of storytelling, Tanaka." Motoko said in her most serious tone. "Your characters in "A Sword for a Housewife" seem to like making fun of each other more than swordplay. Don't you think that a story about swordsmen should stick mostly to action?" Motoko said as she poured herself a glass of tea. Ryusei pondered this for a moment. "Well, the point of that story is that swordsmanship isn't for everyone. Although, I do see where you might have a point. Thank's lovely."
Ryusei drew himself away from his thoughts in order to pour some tea for himslef, but instead nearly lost his fingers to Motoko's blade. "What did you call me? Do you know who you are messing with?" Motoko said in a demonic tone.
Ryusei looked around to see if anyone could possibly save him from his demise. Unfortunately, the other girls had already formed a "Motoko Cheer Group", everyone except for Motoko and Mutsumi who decided to go do some dishes while this took place.
"I-I didn't intend to embarass you." He quickly dropped to his knees and began pleading "Please don't kill me!" over and over again.
When Motoko saw this, she merely sheathed her sword and sat back down. "You are not worth my time, pathetic worm." Naru decided to start a different subject before someone else went "Ape Scat". "So Ryusei, where didi you leave your luggage?" Naru said in a pleasant tone. "It was lost in the fire." Ryusei said as he took a sip of tea. Everyone but Su had sweatdropped. "Did I forget to mention? The scene I made was actually an electrical fire, I lost everything." Naru stood up and brushed off her legs. "So you'll be needing new clothes, right?" Ryusei nodded, not knowing what to make of her question. "Then I'll just have to take you to town. So let's get going." Naru said as she dragged him to the door. "But, that delicious food!" Ryusei said sobbing.
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Naru and Ryusei had made it to town just in time for the shops to open (Ryusei payed for trolley fare). "So little Shinobu made that scrumptious meal?" Ryusei asked. "As a matter of fact, she did. Shinobu does the cooking and laundry around Hinata-sou." Ryusei had a look of amazement on his face. "Wait, what about that Motoko person. What's her deal?" Naru placed her index finger on his forehead. "She doesn't like men too much. I would advise you put a lid on your charms around her, unless you wish to lose what makes you a man." Ryusei laughed nervously in order to shake off his bone-chilling fear.
Naru stopped him at a little clothes-shop on the corner. "Well, here we are. We should be able to get you something here.
By the time they finished shopping, Ryusei had bundles of clothes in his hands. Naru was already ahead of him by a couple of yards. "Come on, keep up will you." Ryusei sweatdropped. "You know, half of this stuff is yours. And why did we have to use my credit card?" Naru stuck her tongue out at him. "Because your a rich author, and I'm a cute girl. Do you know how many guys would love to carry my stuff for me?"
Ryusei stopped for a moment. "Hey. What's that building over their?" Naru looked to see what he was talking about. Naru just stood there with a happy look on her face. "Hello! Are you awake?" Naru snapped out of her daze. "Sorry. That is Toudai, the school I'm studying for. Keitaro and I have been shooting for that school ever since we were little." Ryusei looked at the magnificent building, with it's beautiful trees and its lovely campus. He diverted his gaze to Naru, Her hair flowing in the wind reminding him of a character from one of his stories. Naru noticed his gaze and blushed. After she shook off her embarassment, she took him by the arm and led him to the trolley.
"It's getting late, I hope they're ready." Naru said to herself. "Ready for what?" asked Ryusei. Naru shook her head and laughed nervously. "Nothing. Nothing at all."
The rest of the trolley ride was spent in akward silence.
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By the time the two got back to Hinata-sou it was already nightime.
"I guess everybody has gone to bed by now." observed Ryusei as he noticed that all the lights were out.
Ryusei felt like his arms were about to give out from carrying all that clothing to the house. "I'll feel much better once I get some sleep." Naru made her way inside first. "Hey Naru! Couldn't you have at least turned the lights on?" Right on cue the lights came on. "Surprise! Welcome to Hinata-sou!" yelled all the girls. "You guys didn't have to do this for me." Ryusei said as he was showered with confetti.
"Nonsense. We want our new tenant to feel at home. Now come on, let's get drinkin'" said Kitsune. Ryusei just laughed and went along with it. As the party got into full swing, Ryusei's gaze went to Naru for just a moment. "She sure is cute." he said to himself. "I'm glad you think that way about me." said Kitsune in a seductive voice. Ryusei couldn't help but feel that she was already drunk. "Would you mind pouring the sake, Ryu-kun." "Yep, she's drunk." Ryusei thought to himself.
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By the end of the party, Ryusei had outdrunk Kitsune by two whole bottles of Sake. Motoko had already gone up to her room, as well as Naru. Mutsumi had passed out a couple of times during the party, but she was just asleep now. Su and Shinobu had fallen asleep in the middle of the floor. As Ryusei opened the door to his room, he noticed that his clothes had been placed into his closet. "Naru." he mumbled. Ryusei had way too much sake, and he knew he would pay for it in the morning. As he lay his head down on the futon, he noticed a hole in the ceiling. "Whazzat. Ah, I'll investimigate it tommorow." Ryusei said drunkenly.
And all throughout Hinata-sou, all was silent.
End Chapter 3
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