Disclaimer: Let's just get straight to the point. I don't own Hot Gimmick!
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Chapter Eighteen: The Tachibana Cruise Ship
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"Ok, listen carefully, at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, meet here at the docks with your stuff. We won't leave without you, but if you're more than 30 minutes late we must then reconsider. Pack only for 3 days, and don't bring too much junk. Remember I've got things planned. Any questions?" Ryoki asked.
A man raised his hand.
"Yes?" Ryoki replied.
"What time will we be back?" The man asked.
"I would probably say late afternoon or so." Ryoki answered.
A woman raised her hand as well.
"Yes?" Ryoki asked once more.
"Are the walls in the room soundproof?" She asked.
"Yeah… why would you ask that question?" Ryoki asked the woman in curiosity.
"Someone I know snores really loudly…" the woman replied, glaring at another woman.
"Ok… anymore questions?" Ryoki asked once more.
A taller man raised his hand up.
"Yes?" Ryoki asked.
"Are there snacks on the cruise 24/7?" he asked Ryoki.
"Absolutely. We have 5 different chefs making different food every hour. Breakfast is served anywhere from 8 a.m. to 11 am in the Dining lounge, you can take your food anywhere on the cruise, Lunch is 1:30 to 3 p.m. and Dinner is announced everyday throughout the ship at its own specific time." Ryoki answered.
After all questions were answered, everyone parted their own ways to enjoy the rest of the afternoon before the cruise tour tomorrow.
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Finally, everyone showed up and Ryoki walked up to the plank where he stepped on it and walked over to his precious cruise ship, 'The Tachibana Crystal'. Everyone followed and boarded the ship. They already had their room numbers and all the parents had their own room to share with their partner, and the children/teenagers had their own room. Brothers slept together and sisters slept together and only siblings had their own smaller room. Of course, the Tachibana owned the top floor all to themselves.
"I call window bed!" Akane yelled as she entered the room she would be sharing with Hatsumi, running towards the bed next to the window.
"Whatever Akane, as long as I get a bed…" Hatsumi chuckled.
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"Attention, this is Ryoki. In 30 minutes the activities will start. For those who wish to go snorkeling must be ready in a bathing suit and meet in the main lobby. For those who wish to go fishing wear whatever you want but remember if you tip you're wet, meet in the snack room. For those who want to go to the spa coughs females only meet in the lounge. Lastly, there is a chef cookout for those who would like to learn cooking tips and skills and cook food, those who wish to participate meet in the galley. It's your choice, all up to you, and have fun!" Ryoki announced over the P.A. system in the cruise.
"Hatsumi what do you want to do? The spa, snorkeling or cooking?" Akane asked.
"Oh gosh I don't know! How about you?" Hatsumi asked Akane.
"I would like to go snorkeling, I mean we can cook anytime and go to a spa anytime but you can't go snorkeling in Tokyo!" Akane replied.
"That's true…" Hatsumi agreed.
"Hey girls what are you going to do?" Subaru asked, walking up to them in the hallway.
"Snorkeling, you?" Akane asked.
"Me too! Can I join you girls?" He asked. They nodded. They walked around a corner and Hatsumi bumped into someone…
"Sorry! I didn't see where I was goin- Oh hey Ryoki!" Hatsumi smiled.
"Hey, sorry me too, where you headed?" He asked her.
"Snorkeling you?" Hatsumi asked Ryoki.
"Can I join you? I've been to a spa before and cooked before, but I haven't done snorkeling yet." Ryoki answered.
"Sure!" Hatsumi chuckled.
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"Ok, now remember to breathe through your mouth, not your nose or you'll fog up your goggles and miss everything. We've marked the area with red flags so it'll help you to stay in the area and not wander off. Everyone must have a buddy with them and remember, if you need help, I'll be here!" the instructor replied.
Hatsumi partnered up with Ryoki and Akane partnered up with Subaru. Other people did the same too. Then instructor passed out goggles and snorkels.
"Before we all split up, let's do a test, everyone put your goggles and snorkels. Breathe through the mouth piece now." The instructor replied.
Everyone breathed through their mouthpieces and some did it loudly and it sounded like they were moaning or panting.
"Good! Now try it in the water!" The instructor added.
Everyone sank down and dunked their head into the water. They made sure that their snorkels were above the water and they breathed. So far, they all did ok.
"Great, now rise up! One more thing. I'm handing out whistles, they're on a bracelet and you have to put them on. In case of an emergency, I want you to blow the whistle and help will come. Remember that when you hear a whistle, I want you to come back here to the cruise ship and stay until I say so. Any questions before we start?" the instructor asked.
"Are there sharks in this area?" Subaru asked.
"No, not in this area specifically… something about the water and the sandbars that make it impossible for them to survive in this area, so you should be ok." The instructor answered.
"Are there any poisonous fishes or water animals that we should look out for?" A teenage girl asked.
"Not in this area. This area is more secluded and has the clearest water to see the tropical fish, they're pretty much harmless." The instructor answered.
After a few minutes of chattering, and after the instructor gave everyone the whistles, the instructor announced one final last thing.
"Ok, everyone ready?" the instructor asked. Everyone nodded and the instructor blew the whistle.
"Remember, you hear a whistle, come back!" the instructor reminded everyone.
Everyone strapped on their goggles and snorkels. Then they all dove underwater, with the snorkels still above the surface.
Ryoki turned around and faced Hatsumi and saw her. Her hair was floating right behind her and her body so slender. She looked like a mermaid goddess in the water.
Subaru watched as Akane swam with him. He saw the sunlight hitting her and making her like she glowed, with her dark hair flowing behind her. She was full of sheer grace, the water contouring to her every curve. She smiled, flashing those pearly white teeth.
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A/N: Don't tell me it's corny I know… but it's good… I promise you will get a lemon soon and a heart stopper that well… may make your heart stop!
HollyWriter: I know how you're feeling right now, but nonetheless, IT IS NOT POITNLESS! If I was able to make you hate Kazama, then you're well aware that more is to come! I would write Miki, but I don't have a hell what her address is. I only know she resides in Japan, living in a big mansion laughing at this site... looks behind back is it me or is someone like watching me? If you do know her address, give me a clue!