Taking The Bait
Written by Shaun Garin
Mahou Sensei Negima is owned by Ken Akamatsu. All characters are copyrighted by him.
"So like this?"
"Yes."
"Okay, battle then. I'll play a five point assault on your life."
"Frog Wall. At the cost of three water mana, it prevents damage to my life."
"Urgh."
"You're not too good at this, are you, sensei?"
"Hey, they said you were the best in the class at this! How could I win?"
"Simple tactics and skill use."
"Okay, I'll lay Flying Owl out for two mana and then pump it's power up by a one-one counter with it's effect, bringing it to four-four. Then I'll place two pitfalls and say go."
"Draw. Hmmm... Bullfrog Croak. Targeting the Flying Owl for a five-five assault."
"Ow."
"Why did you ask me if I wanted to play?"
"Well... I tried the game once, back in Kansai and thought it could be a fun diversion."
"I also noticed you spend a little more time with Chisame-chan."
"Ehh? You too?"
"Hmm..."
"Yue-san, that look is scary."
"No, I'm just thinking. It's good that you're spending time with a few more people. And it'll soon be fall, just in time for the Festival."
"Hmm... yeah."
"I think that finished your life off since my Dreaded Frog Hell card kicks in."
"You're right. Maybe I should stick to video games."
"It's strange."
"What is?"
"You're... so adult-like. And yet, you're younger than I am. It's sometimes difficult to balance the two."
"Uh..."
"Don't worry, I was just speaking my thoughts out loud. In any case, thank you for the game, Negi-sensei. See Paru if you want to find some better cards for your Owls."
"Sure. Thanks for showing me how to play properly."
"Not a problem."
