Once a NEET always a NEET 2
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Also does anyone want to make a bet that come season 3 that the cautious hero running gag is going to be appear on the last episode on every season, while never really ever going to school.
For the entire weekend the girls were left somewhat curious what became of Kazuma since he never left his room, except when eating whatever takeout the girls brought home, and to use the bathroom,
They didn't think much of it and expected him to be back to normal come Monday when they go back to school, or so they thought.
"Hey Kazuma, hurry up and come out already, we're gonna be late for school" said Megumin as Aqua finished packing them their lunches.
"Here you go, now where's Kazuma's I have his lunch ready" Aqua said proudly, "He's still in his room and hasn't said a word" said Megumin, much to Aqua's frustration.
"Hey shut in NEET, open up already and get out, we're gonna be late for school" said Aqua as she banged on his door as he grit his teeth over the comment.
"I'm not going to school anymore" shouted Kazuma as he dug himself deeper in his blanket, "Huh, what are you talking about, I didn't spent my morning making you a lunch for school so you can tell me you're not going anymore" shouted Aqua angrily.
"Leave it on the table, I promise to eat it later on" said Kazuma as Aqua began to bang on his door for more.
"What seems to be the problem" asked Darkness, "Kazuma claims that he doesn't want to go to school anymore for no reason" said Megumin as both filtered out the usual insults Aqua would exchange with Kazuma.
"Kazuma this is Darkness, please open up and come out, we're gonna be late for school, and the last thing we want is after school detention" said Darkness as they all nod in agreement.
"I already told Aqua that I'm not going to school anymore, so just leave already and leave me alone" said Kazuma angrily.
"Kazuma if there's a problem let's talk about" reasoned Darkness, "There's nothing to talk about, I'm not going to school end of discussion" said Kazuma.
"Oh dear, he sounds really upset about something" said Darkness as Aqua had enough, "Fine stay here and be a baby, but we're not taking the fall for whatever trouble you get in" said Aqua as she and Megumin made their way out their home.
"I'll be sure to inform Mr. Roswaal you're taking the day off" said Darkness as Kazuma didn't care, nothing mattered to him as evident what transpired this morning from Aqua.
Now more determined than ever, Kazuma had absolutely no intention of ever going out to face the real world as he felt a pit of absolute nothingness in his stomach.
At School
"Ainz~" called Roswaal as he was taking attendance, "Here" replied the master of Nazarick, "Tanya~" "Here" saluted Tanya, "Subaru~" "Here" replied Subaru casually, "Kazuma~".
"Kazuma~. Satou Kazuma~" repeated Roswaal before looking up from is clip board to see him missing, "Oh dear, where could our friend Kazuma be~".
"Please excuse him sir, Kazuma wasn't feeling well and chose to stay home today" explained Darkness.
"I see, I hope whatever plagues him heals up and he can join us again for class~" said Roswaal as he continued to take attendance as everyone was left confused as to what may have become of Kazuma.
It wasn't till break time did everyone gathered around began to ask questions in regards to Kazuma and his well being.
"So Darkness what's up with Kazuma" asked Subaru, "Honestly I don't know, he just sounded really upset for some reason and claims he never wants to go to school ever again" said Darkness.
Hearing that really got everyone in the feel, especially those held responsible, well responsible with empathy, since they vaguely remembered how he was treated at the party over the weekend.
"Honestly I don't get what's bothering the NEET, but all he's doing is reverting back to his shut in ways, which I say whatever to" said Aqua, "Aqua, you don't mean that" said Megumin.
Hearing that really got everyone to feel guilty about their actions as they inadvertently caused Kazuma enough harm that he wants nothing to do with them.
"Hey Subaru, didn't you say you were also a NEET before meeting us" inquired Rem, "That's true, and while I can't say I share the same feelings as Kazuma, I understand the reason to becoming and choosing the life of a NEET" said Subaru.
Unknown to them, and everyone around them, Ainz too understood NEET life, granted he never could say he was one, but he did understood why.
"You think Kazuma is going to be alright" asked Emilia, "Honestly it's hard to say" said Tanya as she never was NEET, but was aware how it plagued the youths of her country.
"Major, what should we do" asked Victoriya, "I figured for now we give him some personal space for the time being, and to all of us who may have harmed what transpired over the weekend, we should make an effort to come by and give him a genuine apology" said Tanya as she turned to everyone.
"Agreed, as they say we had one hell of a ragger over the weekend" said Ainz, "So I expect anyone who served under me to do as Tanya suggested".
"Ram, I think you and Beatrice owe Kazuma an apology" said Rem as her sister remained neutral, "I don't see why I have to be nice to a guy who is just as, if not worse than Subaru, but I guess I can apologize to him" said Beatrice.
"I don't see why I need to apologize what so ever, he should focus on improving himself before I even consider to apologize to him" stated Ram, "Boy that's cold Ram" said Subaru.
"Can I blow her up" asked Megumin as she was clearly upset by the twins cruel comment, "Trust me, I understand that sentiment, but a good leader should know when the best course of action when managing his troops is with kindness and not brute force" said Tanya as this got her troops to admire her a little more.
"Fine, if that's what gonna get you guys off my back and make you happy, I'll apologize to him later" said Ram, "Just be sure to actually mean it when you do" said Subaru, "No promises".
"Alright then it's settled, we'll give Kazuma his space and we all make the valiant effort to visit him and apologize to him" said Emilia as everyone cheered.
Not far from them, we see Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo walking down the halls, as they saw the commotion before them.
"Naofumi, what do you suppose they're cheering on about" asked Raphtalia, "It looks like fun" cheered Filo, "Whatever it is, it doesn't concern us, and I'd rather keep it that way" said Naofumi as he began to lead his group away.
With Kazuma
Leaving his room, Kazuma was happy to see that their home was no longer a disaster or what came out of the ass of your local town dump.
Other than that, he had went to eat the lunch Aqua had graciously packed him as he looked out the window.
Do I deserve to eat something this good, or even stare outside and what's happening to the world we live in, thought Kazuma as he ate his lunch in peace.
All he's done with himself so far was sleep, played games, and currently eating, and while he feels a sense of security and solace being left alone at home and never having to face the real world, this time he felt more emptier this time.
Feeling like he was left in the dark by his friends, he can't tell whether changing himself would make him a better man to gain back whatever respect he had from his friends, especially given how they were the cause of him being in this state.
Stuck in this infinite loop of being victimized and whether it was justified or not, Kazuma found himself back in his room just as quick as he left, if not quicker as he felt depression enveloping around him as it felt cold and comforting.
Later
Soon word spread to not only the students but to the school faculty members as well as this raised concerned eyes.
Needles to say there was an instant staff meeting about this as to how they must approach and handle the situation, even with their students having the bright idea as this was clearly not within their hands, they can't let the matter at hand be said without addressing it.
"Ok Students, that's the end of class today, now before I send you all off to either start or join any of the school clubs that had been submitted, I must inform you all some important news~" said Roswaal.
"Rumor has spread that a certain someone isn't coming to school and has chosen to shut himself from not only school but society~" said Roswaal as everyone knows who he's talking about.
"While we staff members will do our part, this matter will also affect you all if it doesn't solve itself soon~" said Roswaal as this raised concern.
"Mr. Roswaal what do you mean by that exactly" asked Beatrice, "Who's to say~" said Roswaal in his care free manner, "Cut the crap Roswaal, if it's something as stupid as detention or expulsion than I say we got plenty of time" said Tanya as she had long since got fed up with the man's vague response to situations like these along with the Kazuma.
"No need for foul language Tanya~. Though to be completely honest nobody, even the principle, here knows~" said Roswaal.
Even if it wasn't the answer they wanted to hear, it was better than his normal routine of dodging the question like he always did.
"Now students, you're excused~" said Roswaal as everyone left, but not without feeling a sense of dread to his vague premonition.
"Major any ideas what Roswaal meant back there" asked Matheus, "It's like he said, he's got no idea, and it really pisses me off" Tanya said angrily.
"With that in mind, what are your thoughts of the matter as of now" asked Viktoriya, "For now we have ourselves a quick short meeting at the club, and then we're going to figure out how to get Kazuma over here, even if we have to drag his ass to school" said Tanya as she clenched her teeth.
And what was all that about a leader showing kindness, thought her squad mates as they didn't bother to question but continued to follow their major.
Meanwhile in a different part of the school, we see members joining the Nazarick club circled around to hear the wisdom of their leader.
"Ainz, forgive me for being direct, but what are your thoughts on regarding to what Roswaal said in regards to Kazuma" asked Cocytus as Ainz himself was unsure himself to what to think of it.
"I think it's quite obvious if you allow me to explain my lord" said Demiruge, "I shall allow it" said Ainz as he's really grateful to have Demiruge by his side, even if his assumptions can be considered to be hit or miss.
"It goes without saying that while the staff may not know, Ainz has figured out that the consequences of not getting Kazuma back to school could be indeed dire for not only us but everyone as the likely assumption is most likely death and the end of our existence" said Demiruge.
This got everyone wide eye over the thought, and frankly Demiruge wasn't wrong as he always considered moments like this, no matter how serious or trivial it is in this world, that death was always a possibility.
"So while it goes without saying we got to get Kazuma back here in school like the rest of us, I think any actions taken be it through kindness or by force is allowed, less we cease to exist" said Demiruge.
"Than what are we waiting for, I say we get Albedo here to screw the guy one time, that'll get him back here" said Shalltear with a shit eating grin.
"How dare you joke like that, you know the only man I would have give my body to is none other than Lord Ainz you flat chested vampire, but I'm glad to know that you realize as a woman I'm not lacking in any department compared to you pancake" said Albedo with a smug smile.
"What was that you bitch" said Shalltear angrily as a fight was ready to ensue, "Albedo, Shalltear that's enough" said Ainz as this got them from killing each other for now.
"Demiruge is right, we have to focus on getting Kazuma back here no matter the cost, but I want you all to promise me that before resorting to any kind of brute force, to approach him humanely. Furthermore I wouldn't ask you to do anything you wouldn't feel comfortable doing in the first place in terms of using alternative methods, am I clear" said Ainz as his subjects praised his name.
Fear not Kazuma, for I have your back and you my sincerest of sympathy's, thought Ainz.
While this went on, in a different part of school was the last official school club called the Crimson Demons, as it consisted of Megumin, Emilia, Beatrice, Rem, Ram, and Darkness.
"Ok, so we know what we got to do guys, we have to go back to our place and apologize to Kazuma for our behavior during the weekend" said Darkness.
"Isn't it obvious, but I suppose we have to be smart about how we do it since some of us were a lot meaner to him than others" said Subaru as his eyes, along with Rem and Emilia fell towards Ram and Beatrice.
While Beatrice did nothing other than name calling and knocking things he cleaned up back on the floor, Ram was responsible for giving him the worst dick tease alongside Albedo.
"Quit looking at me like that Subaru, I'd sooner get penetrated by a piece of rebar pole than let you screw me" said Ram as she wasn't helping her situation as to how people were perceiving her.
"Ignoring that comment and image, you seriously got think how you're going to show Kazuma a sincere apology and if you continue to act this way than I'm giving Megumin here full permission to blow you to kingdom come" said Subaru as he was getting fed up with her attitude as she clicked her tongue.
As all these club members continued to discuss how to further help Kazuma from his situation, Aqua had to leave school alongside with Chris and Raphtalia as they all had to work today at the local grocery store.
"So is that's why there's a lot of commotion going on" asked Chris as she felt bad that Kazuma had a crappy experience, alongside Raphtalia.
While she, Filo, and Naofumi didn't went to the party, even when they wanted to, but because Naofumi was being himself, she none the less wanted to do her part in helping Kazuma only because she's seen Naofumi going over the edge and only she had the capabilities to saving him, and felt confident enough that she could do the same for Kazuma.
"Yup, and it's all because Kazuma decided now was the best time to become a shut in NEET that we have to make nice with him or be in big trouble" said Aqua angrily.
"Are you sure these 2 are friends" asked Raphtalia as she whispered her question towards Chris, "Believe it or not they're inseparable, like a married couple they squabble but they need each other" explained Chris.
"Well whatever, I'd rather have that NEET outside doing something and getting a head start on his new promotion so he could continue to provide for me, until we go back to continue our mission killing the Demon Lord, so I may gain my rightful place as a goddess" said Aqua as Raphtalia now understood and see where the whole married couple comment stems from.
As everyone continued to plan as to how to get Kazuma back to school, our beloved NEET was at home playing videogames in the living room as he sneezed every so often.
"Jeez, I better not be getting sick cause that be the cherry on top this crap cake of my life" complained Kazuma as he successfully killed the boss in the game he was currently playing.
Things are certainly progressing and getting more interesting for Kazuma's situation don't you think guys.
Also I goofed up some of the names of the characters of the previous chapter, which I'll get around to editing and correcting later on, and to help prove my point that while I know some of these properties I don't know everything about the medium product overall.
With that in mind, while I'm certain with every season of Isekai Quartet we get, I've no doubt they're going to add more anime characters from the isekai genre, I'm also going to take the liberty of adding my own characters from my favorite selected anime as well, so to help me out and not look like a complete scrub while writing this.
And to those that are curious to know which ones I'm planning to add, definitely No Game No Life, Angel Beats, In another world with my Smartphone and Outbreak Company, who knows maybe I'll add one or 2 more if you guys want to add in a franchise you really like, but nothing is guaranteed since it's all based on me and my knowledge or taking the time to invest into that anime.
Otherwise I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it, and until next time.
This has been your Humble Narrator Tobi Yaza. =3
