~The Next Day~In Rito's House~
What happened yesterday was not something i was expecting to see so soon. When Nana saw Mea in her trans-form, Mea decided to tell her further about what she really was. After telling her, she then said that she was not really considering Nana as a friend all this time. That everything was just an act due to her master's orders. She also said that due to that difference between them, considering herself as a weapon, they could never understand each other for real anyway. It was clear just by looking at Nana's face, that her heart broke after hearing all that. When we returned back to Rito's house, and after she pretended to Mikan and Lala that "everything is fine", she went straight to her room, staying there alone who knows how long till now. Losing a friend in any way is never something nice, neither easy. Poor girl.
~Some More Time Later~In Rito's Room~
Ionas: Still not out, eh?
Rito: Yeah. Momo told me she will go talk to her. Maybe she can cheer her up a little and make her forget-
Ionas: Rito, no one is so apathetic to forget things like that, and just like that. Especially someone like Nana.
Rito: ... *Feels Bad* I guess you are right.
Ionas: Better go check if she is finished. I will not lie, i don't expect Momo to fix things so easily.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* D-Don't say that. She might be able to-
Ionas: *Serious* Not a chance! Believe me, even I know something more when it comes to friendship. And this one is a REALLY special case.
Without saying more, both Rito and i get out of the room, and see Momo already teleporting out of hers. (Remember the room device they use, right?)
Rito: Momo. So, where is Nana?
Momo: *Feels Bad* She is been holed up in her room ever since coming home.
I think we already know that.
Momo: *Feels Bad* Although she acted normally with big sister and Mikan who don't know what happened...
Rito: *Feels Bad* There is no way she wouldn't feel down...
Ionas: It's harsh when a friendship ends like that. It really messes your feelings if you don't know how to think about it positively, even a little. *Lowers Head* And Nana doesn't look like someone who takes such things lightly.
Momo: *Feels Bad* Prehaps i had gotten my hopes up, because of Mikan's relationship with Yami. I thought maybe... Nana could change Mea's heart. But... When i think of how Nana must have felt after being told their friendship was just an act... Then i should have pulled them apart the moment i learned of Mea's identity.
Well, too late for that, isn't it?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* That's not true-!
Did he-?
Rito: -Momo.
Oh. For a moment there i thought that he read my mind. I accuse Kremant for that mistake.
Rito: *Smile* I'll go talk to Nana.
Momo: Rito...
Ionas: Yeah... No.
Rito: Eh?
Ionas: Don't get me wrong, dude, but i think it would be a bad idea if YOU go talk her.
Rito: Huh? Why?
Ionas: *Bored* Need to mention your constant falling and groping on a girl's private parts, or maybe the fact about how many times Nana gave you a beating because of that?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Point taken.
Ionas: It would be better if I go talk to her. After all, other than Mea, i'm her closest friend.
As i say that, i approach the "Space Distortion" room device, ready to go inside.
Ionas: Wish me luck. Things might get rough if she feels worse than we think.
And like that, i press the button, and teleport inside in their "hall". At least i think it's a hall. Anyway, i better go find Nana's room. So, which way it is again?
Lala: *Smile* Oh hi, Ion.
I look behind me, and see Lala covered with only a bath towel.
Ionas: ... Just finished with your bath?
Lala: Yeah. So, what are you doing here?
Ionas: I'm here for Nana. I'll be honest with you, something happened that made her sad and i'm here to see what i can do about it in order to help her. *Rubs His Head Out Of Embarrassment* Need some directions to find her room, though.
Lala: Oh, it's that way.
She says while pointing at one of the three doors.
Ionas: Thanks.
I was about to go, but then Lala stops me by grabbing my shoulder.
Lala: Ion?
Ionas: Eh? What is it?
Lala: *Smile* Thank you for being such a good friend to Nana.
Ionas: ... *Smile* It's nothing, i guess.
Lala: Nana might be in her cyber safari park at the moment.
The "what" now?
Lala: Better put some shoes on before you go in.
...
Ionas: *Sigh* Back in a few minutes.
~A Few Minutes Later~
After getting my shoes from outside, i get back to where i was, and open the door to Nana's room. It appears that Nana is indeed not inside currently. I then notice something that looks like an advanced tall mirror inside the room, that was showing to have something that resembles waving water on its inside. Ok, that has to be the portal.
Ionas: *Somewhat Confused* Seriously, this kind of advanced technology can be so weird-looking at times...* Oh well, let's just get inside.
Without thinking about it much, i walk to the portal, and get transferred as soon as i get inside. A few seconds later, when my transportation is finished, i was standing at some kind of green Hill, having in front of me a great view of the area around. Lots of green fields, rivers, mountains, weird shaped trees, and lots of different animals i've never seen before.
Ionas: *Amazed* Seriously, what in the world?
?: *Growl*
The moment i hear the strange growl, i turn around and see behind me something that looks like a red, small version of a dragon. Still bigger than me, though. I see it is drooling. He must see me as food. That exact moment, it tries to bite me with it's big jaws, with me quickly avoiding the bite by stepping backward, before i decide to run past the beast and away. Seeing me running, the beast starts to run after me.
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* Whatever that dragon-thing really is, i better not start a fight with it. This is definitely one of Nana's animal friends, so harming it is out of the question.
What a pain! I hate running from my problems like that! Let's just hope it will lose interest and stop hunting me after some time.
~One Minute Later~
Ionas: *Real Annoyed* Ok, i'm tired of running already!
I stop that moment, and face the beast that is still after me.
Ionas: Want a bite of this?
By saying that, i grow on most parts from both of my arms many bone-blades.
Ionas: *Menacing* Then come and get it!
If that thing doesn't turn around right now and leave me alone, i will frigging make it to!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Drasuke, wait! He is not food, he is someone i know!
The dragon-thing stops, and then i notice Nana up to the sky, flying toward our location using her uniform's wings. After that, the beast left the area and i sat down in relief, making the bone-blades disappear back in my arms at the moment.
Ionas: *Relieved* Phew, that was close. This could turn ugly.
For the beast that is.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Well, what did you expect by entering in my cyber safari on your own?
Ionas: You are kinda right on that one. Anyway, so this is the place where you keep all your animal friends, which you can later call from that strange phone-thing device?
Nana: The D-Dial? Yeah. I gathered them from all over the galaxy, and let them live in this cyberspace after befriending them. I made this place that way so it will be like living in their original planets for each of them.
Ionas: ... *Amazed* Ok, i'm impressed by how advanced this technology is.* One question though. Why you decided to come in here?
Nana:...*Turns Her Head Away* J-Just so you know, there are times where i want to be alone.
Ionas: I see...
She is clearly still feeling awful about what happened.
Nana: Momo told me, that you knew about Mea's true identity as well.
Ionas: That is true. *Rubs Head In Embarrassment* Sorry for not letting you know from the start.
After saying that, she walks away a little, stopping after a few steps, and still having her back turned on me.
Nana: You know, i was worried. That Mea was living all alone while saying "i have an older sister". I thought there might be some complicated circumstances she couldn't tell to other people. I was thinking that "even though she can't talk right now, if we got to be closer, she'll ask me for advice. If she does ask me for advice how do i answer?"
Somehow, i have a feeling this is gonna be a lot more painful than i thought about.
Nana: It never crossed my mind that her older sister was Yami. I knew nothing at all. I'm such an idiot, am i not?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Don't you think that that's-?
I stop talking as soon as i notice Nana's sudden trembling.
Nana: *Trembling* "That's... Not true"?
I was actually gonna say "a little exaggerating", but oh well.
Nana: I... I was really serious, you know. *Tears Start Falling* I thought she was my friend... OUR friend. But to Mea, all that was nothing more but an act.
Oh, this is starting to get out of hand, i can see tears falling even if she is not facing me.
Ionas: *Worry* Oh come on, don't be like that now. I'm sure that if you go talk to her one more time you might-
Nana: What for?!
That moment, she turns around suddenly, showing me a very tearful and sad face.
Nana: *In Tears* She told me clearly "playing friends is over"! Mea never cared about me at all!
Ionas: *Troubled* But, Nana-
Nana: *In Tears* That's enough! It doesn't matter anymore! I don't care about it anymore!
OK, THAT'S IT! I approach her, and give her a strong slap on the cheek, throwing her by that way down onto the grassy ground. While still down, she holds her cheek in pain, and sits up on the said grass.
Nana: *In Tears And Upset* Hey, what was that for?!
Ionas: *Serious* We agree in one thing here. You ARE an idiot! An idiot to think like that! Think clearly for a second. Do you think Mea REALLY meant all that?
Nana: *In Tears And Confused* Eh? What do you mean?
Ionas: We all know that she was following orders, yes, but some of the moments we both saw her doing, were a little more friend-like than she needed to show. I mean think about it, her orders were aiming at Yami, considering what i've heard. So why to spend most of her time with you, doing pretty much other different things, while she was pretty much supposed to focus mostly on Yami? Not even sure if those two were even meeting each other at all after their very first meeting.
Kinda forgot if they even met recently after all these days.
Ionas: Anyway, what i'm trying to say is, that all this must have confused her quite a lot. Making her forget what she really is, and the wanna be "purpose" her "master" wants her to have. So far, she was hiding her true identity. But now that she has been revealed, she thought that it was about time to end what she was thinking as just an "act". Still, that doesn't mean she truly wanted to stop being your friend. If i had to guess, i would say that she STILL wants to be your friend. I'm not being naive, i just say a fact. And i must say that this one, is quite an assured one.
Nana was paused at the moment, not knowing how to respond.
Ionas: Look, i know that she hurt your feelings after what she said to you, but do you hate her enough to really stop thinking of her as a friend? You want to forget her that badly?
Nana: ...
Ionas: ...
Nana: No...
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Hm?
Nana: *In Tears* Of course i don't want to! I'm not someone who can switch to hating just like that! But how are you so sure that-?
Ionas: I just know it. Believe me, i'm not known to make mistakes so easily when it comes to such things. Now, you must find a way to get close to her once more, so this time you can be friends for real. I'm sure you will know what to do when the time comes, *Smile* so no worries, ok?
Nana: *Tears Still Falling* Ok...
Ionas: ... *Sigh* Come here, you crybaby.
Without thinking about it, i crouch down, and give her a hug. She seems quite surprised by that move of mine.
Ionas: *Feels Bad* Wipe these tears already. *A Single Tear Is Falling* It pains me when i see an image like that.
After telling her that, she pauses again for a moment, before deciding to wipe the tears off her face, and then hugs me back as well.
Ionas: Feeling better?
Nana: *Blush* Y-Yeah.
Ionas: Good.
I softly pull myself away, breaking the hug, get myself up, and begin to walk away.
Ionas: I am going downstairs to rest on the couch for a little while. Feel free to come see us when you finish business here.
And without saying anything else, i go to where the portal is, and leave the cyber safari behind me, while noticing the dry tear trail upon my face.
Ionas: Looks like i got a little more emotional than i wanted.
When i get out of the advanced rooms completely, i walk downstairs, while having a strange feeling inside me. And i mean other than the satisfaction of helping a friend. No idea what that is, and i don't really care at the moment.
~A Few Minutes Later~
I have told to everyone that things are fine now, and that Nana is feeling a lot better than before. And after a few minutes, Nana decided to come downstairs at last and show that i was not just all talk. Everyone was happy to see that Nana was feeling better. Also for some reason, she and Momo decided to go take a bath together afterward. No idea why that late, but whatever. At least now everything is back to normal. Well, the "To Love-Ru" normal at least.
~Some More Time Later~
Nana was putting on her shoes, ready to leave and go find Mea, late in the night.
Momo: *Concerned* Nana...
Nana: I'm off.
Ionas: *Somewhat Worried* Wait, isn't it a little too dark outside to go search for Mea?
Nana: It will be fine. I'll be back soon.
And like that, she went outside, closing the door behind her, before flying away using her uniform's wings.
Ionas: *Somewhat Worried* Couldn't she just wait till tomorrow? Going alone in the dark is not really something i would call safe.
Momo: Don't worry, we are going after her. I'm going upstairs to bring Rito with us as well.
And with that, she starts running upstairs.
Ionas: *Serious* Hurry up! We are going to lose her at this rate!
Momo: *From Upstairs* No worries!
After she finally brought Rito, we started running after Nana. Apparently Momo had some sort of tracking device that was allowing us to see where Nana was going. Convenient and weird at the same time.
~A Few Minutes Later~
Finally, Nana found the place where Mea was. While they were not noticing, me, Rito, and Momo went downward on the field, and on a spot below a nearby bridge to hide and watch them without problem. We were a little too behind, so i hope we didn't miss their entire dialogue.
Mea: *Serious* That's not what i meant. I told you, "playing friends is over".
Nana: ... Mea... I need to talk to you. Please, hear me out.
Nana starts to approach Mea.
Mea: *Serious* Don't come near me!
Before we even notice it, Mea attacks with a fast blade attack using her long braid, which hits one of Nana's pigtails, having as a result to cut off a small portion of the said part of the hair. Not wanting to let that stop her, Nana keeps on approaching. Seeing that, Mea is about to attack again.
Ionas: *Panic* Oh my god, she is gonna kill her!
Momo was about to go there and stop this.
Rito: Wait, Momo!
But Rito stops her by grabbing her tail.
Momo: *Blushing And Startled* Ahh! *Struggling With The Sensation* Ri.. Rito, what are you doing at a time like this?
Ionas: *Upset* Dude, the heck?!
Rito: *Flustered* S-Sorry!
Rito lets her tail and comes a little close to keep his voice down.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* B-But, let's believe. In both of them.
Ionas: *Upset* Have you lost your mind?! Say whatever you want, i'm going in!
Before i even make a move, a shot comes out of nowhere and hits the wall beside us.
Ionas: *Surprised* What in the-?!
I take a look on the other side of the bridge where it came from, and see one B-R insectbot soldier with something that looks like a sniper rifle, and two more soldiers behind him supposedly as backup.
Ionas: The insectbots? Now? *Upsetting Disbelief* Seriously?!
They must have found the opportunity to capture the princesses again. If i don't do something about it, they will stun us like the last time.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Darn them!* *Serious* Guys, i need to take care of this. I leave you responsible for Nana and Mea.* And Rito, *Menacing* if anything bad happens to Nana, let's just say that i have a few really bad things in mind about what i will do to you.*
Rito: *Troubled Gulping*
And like that, i start running across the grassy field, and the moment i reach the part of the river on our side, i make a powerful leap forward, and land onto the other side, facing the three insectbots.
Insectbot Soldier: *Alarmed* He is here!
After he said that, five more insectbots who were hiding nearby on the bridge part beside us appear, and surround me with the rest.
Ionas: *Serious* Alright, you pieces of junk! *Blades Out* Let's do this fast!
~A Few Moments Later~
After finishing with the insectbots, i quickly jump onto the other side of the river again, and run to the place where the others were, hoping things didn't end up badly. I mean, it is not like i expect in a "To Love-Ru" series something really bad to happen to someone in the end, but i still worry considering i don't know anymore what to expect. When i reach the place, i see down onto the grassy field those three alien-looking guys from the other time, beaten-up and unconscious, and my friends a little farther talking along with Mea... And Yami too? It looks like i missed quite a lot here. I approach them, with the hope to learn what the heck happened while i was gone.
Momo: *Smile* Oh Ion, you are back.
Ionas: Hey, everyone. Finished with the insectbots at last. So, what did i miss?
Momo: *Smile* Well, Nana and Mea are friends again, thankfully, and Yami took care of those three onto the ground who were going to attack us or something.
Ionas: I see... *Smile* Good that everything went well in the end.
Phew! I feel relieved now.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Um... Ion? Why you hold an insectbot's head in you hand?
Ionas: Eh?
I look at the hand she was looking at, and notice it was stuck inside a broken insectbot's head.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* How come and i didn't notice this one earlier?* It must have been from that punch i gave to one of them, while being in a hurry.
I grab the insectbot's head with my other hand, unstuck it, and toss it away.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* W-Well, since everything is ok now, we better go back home. Mikan and Lala must worry.
Ionas: I guess then that that's it for tonight.
Too bad i missed the whole thing though. Oh well, at least now we can officially get some rest for the night, and most of all, dinner!
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
Insectbot: Sir, we lost signal with the team we sent some time ago after the princesses and that human.
B-R-200: *Real Frustrated* Damn! I can't believe this! I even gave them our latest long range rifle creation!
H-B-R-12: Well, considering they never had the time to test a weapon like that before, it was kinda expected.
B-R-200: *Real Frustrated* It's just a modified version of their normal rifles! It's not that different!
H-B-R-12: So, how is P-M-R-3?
B-R-200: *Sigh* Still recovering, sir. She received serious damage after her fight with the human. The half lower part of her body was completely destroyed. It's like she has been hit by an explosion or something of similar nature. But since her heart and brain parts were not damaged, she was able to survive. Repairing her will take some time, though.
H-B-R-12: I see. *Jolly And Prideful* Well, that's what she gets for thinking she could do the job better than me.
B-R-200: You do realize you were beaten by that human as well in a similar way, right, sir?
H-B-R-12: Hey, only my legs i lost from that. SHE lost way more.
B-R-200: *Sigh*... I just hope the great one will not get too angry with us after he learns that we failed. Again.
~Some Hours Later~At Rito's House~
I was in my room, trying to sleep while thinking about all the good things that happened today. First, i was able to bring some sense to Nana about her choices, then her friendship with Mea was fixed successfully, and i enjoyed a great dinner along with my friends afterward. There is only one thing that troubles me at the moment. That feeling i had after i comforted Nana. I mean, i always feel nice when i help someone, but this feeling is... A lot different than the one i use to have. It's like a sudden realization, but at the same time, i have no idea what that realization is. How in the frigging world is that even a thing? Seriously, it's as stupid as it sounds!
Ionas: *Tired* Better focus on my sleep now. Or else, i see myself not taking any of that tonight.
I close my eyes, and try to not think about it anymore. Suddenly, i hear the sound of my room's teleportation-thing device activating. I half-open one of my eyes to check if anyone is there in the dark, and see Nana with a pillow in her arms. What is she doing here so late? She begins to approach me slowly and silently. Wait, if i think about it the right way... Is she trying to sneak into my bed?! Nana of all people?! She gets closer and closer to my bed. I close my eye again to make sure she will not notice i am still awake.
Nana: *Blush* ...
I can feel somehow that she stopped next to me. She stands there and remains like that at the moment. I'm starting to feel real uncomfortable actually. Need to calm down or she will notice.
Nana: *Flustered* What was i thinking?!
After she whispered that for some reason, she turns around and leaves the room without a second thought through the teleportation device.
Ionas: *Real Confused* ... OK, that was weird!
I guess she WAS trying to sneak in after all. But still, why someone like Nana would even try to do such a thing? For what purpose exactly?
Ionas:... This feeling again...
Why am i so oblivious suddenly and can't understand what is going on?!
~The Next Day~ After School~
After we finished with the school for today, me and my friends started to walk on the way for our home. I couldn't focus very well today due to this whole "feeling situation" mostly. Having that in mind, i also considered for a moment to ask Nana about what she was doing exactly so late in my room, but then i changed my mind because i knew already that she will not answer to such question just like that. Anyway, now about the feeling-thing, maybe i should ask someone about it since i somehow have no idea what that might be exactly. But thinking about it, i can't just ask ANY of my friends about it. Rito, i can't trust him for the reason he might say something about it by accident to others. Lala, not really sure if she can really give a good answer considering how much of a child she is most of the time. Momo, out of the question. Oh right! Mikan! She is the most serious and wise of them all in the house, and she might even have a good answer for what troubles me. Alright, it's settled! I'm definitely going to ask HER about it once we get home.
Nana: *Raises An Eyebrow* Ok, Ion, why are you spacing out again?
Ionas: Hm?Oh, nothing to worry about. I'm just thinking about what i will do once we get back home. Well, not that i really plan to do anything different than usual, but-
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Whoa! What are you talking about? Are you not coming to the festival with us?
Ionas: Festival?
Nana: Yeah, you know, the festival.
Ionas: *Real Confused* No one told me anything about any festival!
Nana: *To Momo* *Annoyed* Hey, Momo, were you not supposed to tell him?
Momo: Oh right. *Rubs Her Head Out Of Embarrassment* I... Kinda forgot to tell him about it. Sorry.
*Sarcastic Thought* Sure you did.* I give her a mean look, making her understand that i don't believe her.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* I-I say the truth, i really forgot to tell you!
Not sure if i should believe that.
Ionas: *Smile* Well, since we actually have plans for today, then of course i'll come with you all. No worries about it.
Nana: Oh. *Smile* Good then.
Lala: *Excited* This is going to be so much fun!
Rito: *Smile* I'm sure this summer festival will be nice like all the others.
Ionas: Well if you say s- *Realization* Wait, summer you said?!
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Eh? Y-Yeah. Summer.
Ionas: *Shocked* ...
Nana: Why? What's wrong with that?
It was at this moment that i realized...
Ionas: *Shocking Realization* We are in the frigging summer school, aren't we?
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Umm, yeah?
Ionas: *Angry Internal Screaming*
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Wait, you didn't know about it?!
Ionas: *Upset* No! I didn't even know what month we had, from the moment i appeared on this world! Still not sure how i missed that all this time, but seriously though, why the heck are we even doing in school during summer season?! It is supposed to be a time for a great break, not more school! *Real Upset* This is a total outrage!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* I know in a way how you feel. But, it would be a lot more boring if we just stayed in the house all this time, waiting for big sis and the others to return while we watch Celine alone.
Oh right, that was the reason Lala's sisters decided to join school here. Still not changing the fact about how i feel for the summer school idea, and schools in general.
Ionas: *Irritated* I will pretend it is normal this summer school nonsense for now.* I just hope that nothing wrong will happen while we are in the festival. So, who else from those we know will come to this event as well? *To Momo* Momo?
Momo: Eh? Oh well, it will be Mea-San, Mikado-Sensei, Tearju-Sensei as well, Oshizu, Mikan-San and Celine will come too of course... Oh, and Zastin-San along with his assistants i heard will appear in the festival as well.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Hm?
Momo: Oh right, you have never met Zastin before, so of course you don't know him. *Smile* You can say that he is something like a personal bodyguard for our big sister Lala and us. But after a few events he ended up becoming assistant, along with his friends, to the manga company Rito-San's father owns. *Sweat Drop* Not sure if he really needs to brag about it, though.
Actually i know about him from the series, but it is a surprise how come and i didn't happen to meet him anywhere around so far. Also-
Ionas: *Sarcastic* Nice bodyguard he is.* He is lucky nothing happened to you after the insectbots showed up, or else i can imagine that your father, the king, would most likely have him executed for neglect of duty.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* W-Well, when you put it that way...
Ionas: Whatever. But out of curiosity, does he knows about me?
Momo: *Smile* Yeah. We told him about you from the moment you showed up. He was quite surprised and shocked at that time after hearing what happened in school that day. I told him to not worry though, and that we were safe with a strong friend like you around.
Ooh, i see what are you trying to do there with the last bit, you sneaky little-
Ionas: *Smile* Well, nice of you to calm him down.* *Serious* Still not changing the way of how i see you, though.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Wha-!
Nana: *Amused Giggle*
Seeing Nana laughing like that is actually pretty cute. Oh, that feeling is hitting me again for some reason. This time it comes with a headache too. I will deal with that as well later. Let's hope they have at home something for it.
~A Few Minutes Later~At Rito's Home~
After taking something for the headache, i approached Mikan in the kitchen while everyone was busy.
Ionas: Say, Mikan, i have something i want to ask you about. Do you have some time?
Mikan: Sure, what is it?
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* Well... It is a strange feeling that is troubling me from yesterday, after i helped Nana to fix her friendship with Mea. I don't know how to describe it exactly, but every time i'm close to Nana, there are moments where it strikes me like it wants me to realize something. Today it even gave me a headache. Any idea about what might this be?
Mikan: Oh. *Realizes* Ooh~, *Smile* i think i know what that might be.
Ionas: *Waits* ...
Mikan: *Smile* You like Nana.
Ionas: ... *Facepalm* Really with this now, Mikan?
Mikan: What? It's not bad that you like her. *Smile* I think it's actually pretty-
Ionas: That's not what i meant. *Frustrated* I mean that i hear Kremant ALWAYS saying to me that Nana likes me, and that i will end up liking her too. But considering how manipulative he is, i cannot just accept something like that to be REALLY true! No!
Mikan: I see. Still that doesn't mean that you might not actually have those feelings for her. Maybe you just haven't realized till now. I mean, you did say that you were feeling it like some kind of realization, right?
Ionas: ...
That's actually a good point. But-
Ionas: *Disbelief* I'm still not sure if i should think that way.* I mean, it might just be something else. Also, if that's really the case, *Raises An Eyebrow* then why the sudden headache?
Mikan: *Thinking* Hmm...* Maybe you are just struggling on the inside. And since you have a hard time understanding this "strange" feeling of yours, that might actually be the reason for the headache.
The more i listen to her, the more i think that she might be right.
Ionas: Look, Mikan, you make a lot of good points here, but i'm still not sure if i should really think about Nana that way. This feeling is something new for me, yes, but i think i will need to think about it MORE carefully before i actually decide to do anything about it. You know, make sure this feeling is truly what you said it is, and not something else.
Mikan: *Smile* Sure, take your time. I'm sure you will know what to do when the time comes.
Ionas: Thanks for the help.
Mikan: You're welcome. By the way, since i know this is your first summer festival here, i took the opportunity to buy a yukata on your size.
Ionas: The japanese dresses? *Raises An Eyebrow* Aren't those only for girls?
Mikan: There are male versions too, didn't you know?
Ionas: *Somewhat Surprised* ... Well, now i know.
Mikan: You know, you don't really need to wear one during the festival if you don't want to. But i thought since this is the first time you attend to one here, that it would be more appropriate to have a more traditional look for it.
Nice thought actually.
Ionas: *Smile* In that case i look forward to wear it on the festival then. Thanks again, Mikan.
Wonder if it will really be at my size, though.
~Some Hours Later~At The Festival~
We finaly arived at the festival. The night was already above of us, and the lights around were giving a really nice image to the said festival and for the people around. Everywhere many different games, and most importantly, many different things to eat! Need to watch my manners with that here. And for once, no trouble around. For now at least. Also, this uniform really fits me, and the black color suits me as well. Mikan did a good job finding this yukata for me. The others of our meeting team are somewhere around, enjoying the festival in different places, leaving only Rito, Nana, and Momo with me. Well, at least we will all meet together later to go watch the fireworks at a certain location. So till then, let's just enjoy the festival while it is still here.
Nana: *Amazed* Wah~, as i thought, the summer festival is so lively!
Nana is already enjoying it.
Nana: *Smile* I'm going to eat some cotton candy!
And like that, she runs to the closest vendor to buy some.
Momo: Nana, if you run around too much, you will fall.
And then Momo goes there as well. I then notice that Rito was spacing out while looking at those two.
Ionas: *Smirk* Enjoying the festival, Rito, or you just like the way Nana and Momo look on those yukata clothes?
Rito: Eh? *Blush* *Sweat Drop* Ah, n-nothing like that!
Rito you can be so laughable at times.
Nana: Hey, Ion, want me to buy you some cotton candy too?
She says as she shows me one.
Ionas: Sorry, Nana, i don't like cotton candy. Tried once, didn't really enjoy the taste.
Nana: Oh, i see.
Ionas: But thanks anyway for the thought. *Wink* Nice of you as always.
Nana: *Blushing And Seemingly Annoyed* S-Shut up!
Ionas: *Amused*
Feeling or no feeling, i still love making her act like that.
Momo: *Smile* Rito, do you want anything?
Rito: No, i'm good, thanks.
After that, Nana bought her cotton candy, and Momo a big round lollipop. Strange seeing a lollipop at such size actually. Wonder if that's an anime thing, or a Japan thing in general.
Nana: Anyway, i need to go meet up with Mea now, so i'll get going. Ion, you will come too, right?
Ionas: Sure things.
Momo: Just don't forget, you two, that we are going to meet back up on the grounds around the time of the fireworks.
Ionas: No worries, we'll be there in time. *To Nana* So, are we going, Nana?
Nana: *Smile* Yeah.
And with that, me and Nana start walking through the festival to meet up with Mea. So far, that feeling is not bothering me now that i'm alone with Nana. So maybe it really WAS something else in the end.
Nana: Say, Ion, is something wrong?
Ionas: Eh?
Nana: Today i saw you looking a bit troubled, like something happened again.
Ionas: *Thinking* Umm...* I don't really remember. I guess whatever it was, was not really a big deal. Why? *Smirk* Worry for me?
Nana: *Upset* Of course i worry for you, you idiot!
What the-?
Nana: *Blush* I-I mean, i don't like it when i see you looking like that. Like you're hiding something that is troubling you. We are friends, aren't we? We are supposed to talk to each other if there is anything that troubles us, so we can help each other with that problem and such. *Blushing And Serious* S-So, if there is anything next time that troubles you, tell me immediately about it! Ok?
Ionas: *Shocked*
That's not the reaction i was expecting! Also, am i not usualy the one who says things like that? Still, even though she is right about that one, i'm definitely not gonna tell her about what is troubling me at the moment just like that. Let's pretend for now.
Ionas: Well, Nana, you are right about that. *Smile* You don't need to worry, though. If there is something that really troubles me that much, i will make sure to tell you, so no worries.* *Raises An Eyebrow* I mean, it's not like i'm hiding anything from you.
Biggest lie so far.
Nana: Well, glad we made this clear at least.
In a way at least.
Nana: *Notices* Hm? Oh, i see Zastin over there.
Ionas: Really? And i actually wanted to meet the guy when i have the chance. Let's go say hi.
Nana: Ok, but don't forget that we need to meet up with Mea too.
Ionas: I'm sure she can wait for a few more minutes, but i'll try to be fast. No promises, though.
We start approaching the place where Zastin was. We could see that he was playing a "ring toss" game, crouched and still in his armor, with his two assistants cheering him on. Looks like fun.
Nana: Hey there, Zastin, what's up?
Zastin: *Notices* Oh, princess Nana, nice to see you here. Nothing much, just trying to figure out this game. Seems more difficult than i expected.
Ionas: Well, of course it's not easy. If it was, no one would have set a game like this again due to lack of prizes and money receiving.
Zastin: *Thinking* I guess that makes sense.* Wait, who are you?
Nana: *Smile* This is Ion. The one we were talking to you about.
Zastin: So this is the famous Ion, huh?
He straightens up while taking a careful look at me, and oh my god, i could see that he was actually taller than me! Well, the height difference is not that big, but still!
Ionas: *Somewhat Amazed* Wow, and i thought I was tall.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Don't get too amazed, it's just his armor.
Ionas: Eh?
Zastin: It's true, this armor actually gives me a few centimeters. Normally i'm supposed to be around 1.80 without it, i think.
Ionas: So in other word this armor actually gives you more than 20 centimeters while wearing it.
Considering how easily he can move around while wearing such thing despite that big difference, i become even more amazed about how advanced this technology they are using is.
Zastin: *Somewhat Amazed* Speaking of centimeters, i must say that this is the first time i meet a human as tall as you, from the moment i came here on earth.
Ionas: *Bored* Then i guess you have not traveled in many places on this planet yet.
Seriously now, it is getting really tiring when people speak about my height like it is something THAT special.
Zastin: *Serious* Anyway, after hearing from the princesses about you and your actions, i have only one thing to say to you.
He said that with a serious tone in his voice. Then suddenly, he falls down onto his knees, and pretty much in all fours, with his head touching the ground.
Zastin: *Real Thankful* Thank you!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Eh?!
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* The heck?
Zastin: *Real Thankful* If it wasn't for you, the princesses would have been gone by now, and the king would have taken my head for sure! I cannot thank you enough for that!
I could see he was starting to get the crowd's attention. Better stop him before things get complicated. I grab him by his shoulders, and lift him off the ground and on his feet.
Ionas: *Troubled But Serious* Dude, chill out! Seriously now, you are breaking these people's mood.
Zastin: S-Sorry about that. It's just that you-
I start shaking him that moment.
Ionas: *Annoyed* I get it, i saved the day and your butt! Now stop being such a wimp about it and man up!
Zastin: *While Being Shaken* Ok, ok, can you stop shaking me now?
Ionas: *Annoyed* If you promise to behave, i'll consider it.
Zastin: *While Being Shaken* I promise, i promise!
Ionas: Sure then.
I stop shaking him, and leave him there a little dizzy.
Ionas: You ok?
Zastin: *Dizzy* Yeah, just... Give me a moment.
Maybe i overdid it a little, but when i see overreaction, it's either that or a strong slap to the face, to bring someone back to his/her senses if he/she can't be convinced with simple talk.
Zastin: *Recovering From The Dizziness* Ok...* I'm better now. Still, i'm impressed by how you were able to save the princesses and defeat that thing. Insectbot it was called?
Ionas: Yeah. And in case they forgot to mention it, there is an entire empire of those things out there as well.
Zastin: They have told me about that too. Normally if a similar situation occured, the orders are to take the princesses back to their home planet for their own safety. But-
Ionas: *Crosses Arms* Let me guess, the king might still be mad at you about what happened and probably take your head anyway.
Zastin: *Sweat Drop* Yeah...* *Smile* But after hearing how capable you are till now at dealing with that new threat, i don't think it is necessary anymore.
Ionas: Also you don't want to leave your second job at the manga company.
Zastin: *Rubs Head Out Of Embarrassment* That too.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* (He is so hopeless.)
He is so frigging hopeless.
Zastin: *Serious* But of course that doesn't mean we will not come immediately in case the princesses need our help.
He and his two men salute by putting a fist on their chest.
Zastin: *Serious* Once we receive the call, we will be there without a second thought.
Ionas: *Somewhat Impressed* Ok, i actually liked the sound of that last one.
Zastin: Really? *Thinking* Maybe it will be a good idea to put that line on the manga i create now that i think about it.
Nana: And, time to go!
After saying that, Nana starts pushing me away, pretty much moving me along with her by that way.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Sorry, Zastin, but Mea is waiting for us. Bye!
Zastin: *Waves His Hand* *Smile* Have fun, Princess Nana, Ion! See you another time!
After a few meters, Nana stops pushing me and we walk together normally again.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* What was that about?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* When Zastin starts talking about his manga, he normally starts to boast about his achievements or something like that. And knowing how patient and talkative you can be at times, this could take ages to end.
Ionas: ... *Rubs His Head Out Of Embarrassment* Ok, you are right on that one.* So, is Mea close by, or we still need some time till we find her?
Nana: We are not that far, she should be here somewhere.
I start to look around, but i see her nowhere.
Ionas: I don't see her anywhere.
Nana: That's weird, she was supposed to wait for us here.
Ionas: Well, maybe we should-
That moment something jumps onto my back and brings its arms around my torso.
Mea: *Smile* Gotcha, Senpai.
Oh, it's just Mea.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Mea!
Ionas: Found her. *To Mea* *Menacing* Also i give you five seconds to get off my back before i pull a "hedgehog" trick on you. And no, it's not a trick you will like.
Mea: *Smile* Kay~
When she gets off my back, i turn around and take a look on her. She was wearing a yukata too, and her hair was not in its usual braid style, giving her a free long hair style. It actually suits her. Better not compliment her though, it might turn against me in some way considering, well, herself.
Nana: Ok, now that we are all here, what you guys want to do first?
Mea: I-
Ionas: *Bored* She means except eating sweets.
Mea: Oh, you mean the games. Not sure.
Ionas: *Looks Around* Hmm... How about that one?
I say that while pointing at a shooting game.
Nana: *Smile* Sure. Let's go.
We approach the place, and the woman who owns it.
Ionas: Hello, we would like to participate in the game.
?: Sure!
After giving the money needed, the woman gives me the gun.
Nana: *Crosses Arms* Why you start first?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Because i saw the game first, and also you said nothing about who must go first.
?: Now what you need to do to win is simply shoot down a number of cards that are hanging over there. Shoot down enough, and you might even earn one of our big prizes.
Ionas: Nice. *Determined* Alright, let's do this!
I start to shoot the fake bullets, able till now to hit all the cards, leaving one remaining to strike.
Mea: *Somewhat Amazed* Nice shots, Senpai.
Nana: *Somewhat Amazed* I didn't know you were good at games like this.
There are a lot of things you don't know about me, but anyway.
Ionas: I tried in the past a few times such games, but i was not that good because either the targets were not falling, or the guns were just not shooting properly. This one seems so much better in comparison.
I aim for the last card, ready to pull the trigger and win the big prize. Whatever that is i don't care much, i'll have it!
Ionas:Target in sight.
I shoot, but the bullet ends up hitting the wall close to the card, gets thrown back after the impact, and hits me right in the eye.
Ionas: *In Pain* Ouch!
I drop the gun down and cover my eye in pain with my hand.
Nana: *Concerned* Ion!
?: *Sweat Drop* Oh my. Are you ok?
Nana comes closer to see if she can help me.
Ionas: *Somewhat In Pain* It's ok, it's ok, no need to worry.
I take my hand away from the eye, and blink it a few times to check. The pain is almost gone already.
Ionas: *Relieved* Thankfully i still have it.* *Somewhat Frustrated* Still, i can't believe how i missed like that.
?: *Sweat Drop* I-It's ok, you can still take one of our next best prizes. Here you go.
She says that while giving in my hands something that appears to be a purple teddy bear. Well, of course the prize would be something like that. Still better than the ones i received in the past, but it's not like this one has any use to me. I guess i can just give it to Nana as a gift. She likes animals after all.
Ionas: Hey, Nana.
Nana: Hm?
Ionas: For you.
I say that while offering the teddy to her.
Nana: *Blush* Oh, th-thanks.
She takes it, but with quite the hesitation. I wonder why... Oh... Now i see what i did there. And~ the feeling is back to annoy me in my head!
Ionas: *Closes Eyes For A Moment In Pain And Annoyance* Argh.
Mea: Is something wrong, Ion-Senpai?
Ionas: *Smile* No, just my eye a little.* So, anyone else who wants to try the game?
Mea: *Smile* Me next!
Ionas: Ok, just remember to not use your tran- *Sudden Feeling*
Suddenly i felt something strong. Something a lot different than what i was feeling before. It was coming from a certain direction. Like a certain presence is in that way. And in a way, like it wants me to come there. Ok, something like that, i cannot just ignore.
Nana: Ion?
Ionas: *Serious* Girls, i just remembered i have something important to do. It might take me some time, so don't wait for me here.
Nana: Eh?
Ionas: *Serious* I'll be back in time for the fireworks, so don't worry.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Wait, what exactly-?
Ionas: *Serious* No time to explain! See you both later, and sorry for the inconvenience!
And like that, i started running like crazy to where that other feeling was leading me to. After a few seconds, i decided to do something crazy to reach the place faster. I start to make high jumps above of the festival to avoid peoples' body blocks. With one last high jump, i move out of the festival, and above of a few buildings, and land at the place where i was thinking it would be the source of whatever was calling me. What i saw was somewhat unexpected. Momo was above of Rito down onto the ground, while a petite-looking girl with tanned-skin was licking her tail. Oh, also Yami was there watching. Before i find time to say anything, she places one of her hair blades close to the tanned girl's neck.
Yami: You should quit messing around.
Ionas: *Confused* Ok, what did i miss this time?
When i said that, everyone looks at me surprised.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* I-Ion?
Tanned Girl: Oh, i didn't notice you there.
Wait, NOW they noticed me? I literally fell from the sky and landed pretty much close to them! What kind of focus they had at the moment to not see me coming like that?! That moment, i notice the tip on Momo's tail sparkling, and then suddenly an energy beam being shot from it at the tanned girl, who jumps away to dodge in time with incredible speed. Wait, they can shoot pretty much lasers from their tails?! Actually that's pretty cool! Anyway, after the jump, we see the tanned girl landing at the top of a sign nearby. That was some seriously fast reaction there!
Tanned Girl: *Smile* That was close. I didn't know you had a technique like that.
Momo was having a hard time trying to get a hold on herself after the tail violation (LOL Facepalm on that one) while getting up.
Rito:Momo...
After she finally gets up, she turns around and shows an angry death glaring look toward the tanned girl.
Tanned girl: *Sarcastic* Oh, scary.* Sorry about that, princess Momo. I didn't come here to start a fight. I just came to say hi.
Momo: Say hi?
Tanned Girl: *Smile* Yes. I want us to be friends, Golden Darkness. And with those around you as well.
If she is like Kremant or worse, no thanks.
Momo: *Upset* Wha-?! Who would want to be friends with a huge sadist like y-
That moment Yami closes Momo's mouth with one of her hands.
Ionas: *Amused Pfft*
Ok, that was in a way funny.
Yami: *To Tanned Girl* You've been hiding all this time, why do you show yourself now?
Tanned Girl: No Special reason.
{Ok, i think i will skip this one since you already know how this part goes in the actual story. You know, weapon's nature, the darkness fact about Yami, no need to write what we already know unless it's necessary, right?}
Rito: Darkness?
Tanned Girl: *Smile* So in that case, there is no problem. Even without my guidance, you will eventually awaken to it.
Ionas: Ok, not that i like interrupting your "dark" story, jokes aside, but may i learn your name to make something clear?
I have an idea about who she might be, but i want to be sure.
Kremant: Yes, Ion, this one is Nemesis indeed.
Ionas: Oh, so i was ri- *Realizes* Kremant!
I notice Kremant standing beside me, with the rest being surprised to see him as well after such a long time.
Kremant:Long time no see, pal. How have you been? *Grin* Don't answer, i have already watched the previous episodes.
Of course he did.
Nemesis: *Smile* Well, what do we have here? So, YOU are the Kremant that i heard so much about from Mea.
Kremant: *Grin* Trust me, what you know is nothing compare to what you don't know about me. But it is nice to meet you too, Nemesis.
Nemesis:Really? *Kinda Seductive* Then i guess we should talk some time to learn about each other more.
Kremant: *Grin* Well, i don't think there is anything else to learn about you that i don't know already so far, but sure why not? I always enjoy a nice company in my free time.
Ok, i'm not sure if they are flirting or just messing around. Actually, considering Kremant, i think it's the latter.
Nemesis: *To The Rest* Well anyway, until the time comes for the darkness, i will wait patiently. If i get bored i'll come over to play, so please treat me kindly. Princess Momo. Yuuki Rito. And you too, Ion.
Momo: *Annoyed* No thanks!
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Yeah...
Ionas: *Unsure* Not sure if i like the idea or not.
Nemesis: Oh my oh my, it looks like i'm hated quite a bit. Not that i mind.
Kremant: *Thumbs Up* That's the spirit!
Ionas: *Annoyed* Don't encourage her. We don't know how this will end.
Kremant: I do.
Ionas: *Real Annoyed* No one cares!
Yui: Yuuki-Kun?
The moment we hear that, we notice Yui coming running on our way from the side.
Yui: Momo-Chan, Yami-Chan. And Ion too.
Rito: Kotegawa!
Yui: What are you all doing here?
The moment Yui appeared, Nemesis was already nowhere to be found.
Yui: *Notices The Hole Upon The Ground Troubled* Wh-What with this mess around?!
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Uh...
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Eh...
Actually, i wonder about that too now that i notice them. Did they fought before i come?
Momo: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* Ri-Rito said he wanted-
Kremant: Ok, i will stop you right there since it is not important what you were about to say.
Momo: *Irritated* Excuse m-?
Ionas: *To Kremant* Wait, you are still here? I thought you left along with that Nemesis girl.
Yui: *Confused* Who?
Kremant: Not important at the moment. *To Ion* Also, why leave so suddenly after what i heard and saw?
Ionas: ... *Realizes*
Oh, i think i know what he means.
Kremant: *Big Grin* It's just like i said.
Ionas: *Serious* Don't you dare say it again.
Kremant: *Bigger Grin* You will end up falling for-
Ionas: *Upset * I swear Kremant, say anything more about it and i will-!
Kremant: *Amused* Whoa! Don't worry, i'm not really planning to complicate things. Yet. Just wanted to give you the idea.* But since i'm here, i guess i will spend the time with you all so we can see the fireworks together. Isn't that a great thought?
Ionas: *Sarcastic* Yeah, great.*
As great as spending time with Mea on my back. Let's just hope he will stay passive and not pull any tricks on us for the night.
~Some Time Later~
We reached the meeting place, which it was the rooftop of a building, some minutes before the fireworks start. Other than the known people and friends, miss Mikado, Oshizu and Tearju were here. There was also Haruna, Risa, and Mio up here as well. They were probably invited by Rito or Lala. The only people i don't see yet are Nana and Mea. I hope they don't have any trouble finding the place. And unfortunate for us, Kremant in the end also came here with us as well. Speaking of which-
Ionas: Hey, so, that other feeling i was having back there-
Kremant: Yep, me trying to lead you there for the good of the story.
Ionas: *Sigh* Of course you did that.* And out of curiosity, where have you been all this time?
Kremant: *Grin* Why, missed me?
Ionas: *Bored* I could go for a few more days without your presence actually.
Kremant: *Grin* Watch what you wish for. *Cheshire Grin* You might get it in a way you don't like.
Considering he is a supernatural being, seemingly able to do anything, that sounds so frigging worrying right now.
Kremant: Anyway, since you want to know, i was busy with lots of things. Partying, checking, killing, for "reasons", and making world storyline plans. *Goes Close To Whisper*The killing part took a lot more than i expected.
I already feel bad for the people who encountered him.
Kremant: Three, maybe four worlds if i'm right.
Ionas: *Real Surprised* You destroyed four worlds?!
Kremant: No, not the world's. *Grin* But most of the people on them on the other hand, were totally-!
Ionas: *Somewhat Disturbed* Ok, ok, i get it! I don't want to hear details!
Gosh, i'm glad he is not doing the same in this world too. Anyway, after that, we all notice the fireworks at the sky above.
Kremant: And i was wondering when we'll see them.
Everyone admired the colors and the shine of the fireworks at the night sky. Too bad Nana and Mea are not here to enjoy the view with us as well.
Kremant: Ah, no worries, they will be here soon enough.
Ionas: *Bored* Let me guess, you know that because you saw the scene many times?
Kremant: *Chuckle* Yeah.
Ionas: Well, at least i don't need to worry for them now.
Kremant: *Grin* You sure about that?
Ionas: *Tries To Hit Kremant Repeatedly In Ηis Intangible Face* Stop worrying me!
Kremant: *Amused Laughing*
Annoying ghost! At the moment, i was listening to what Momo, Rito, miss Mikado and some of the others were saying about our encounter with Nemesis, and about what she told us.
{I skip a small part of the conversation here}
Rito: She said something like that, but...
Oshizu:That's really suspicious, isn't it? She must have something she is after!
Mea: There is no need to worry about that.
We turn around and notice Mea and Nana having come finally to the rooftop as well. Then Mea starts explaining about how pleased her Master was with how things turned out between her and Yami while living here on earth, and that Nemesis too wants to try and be close to everyone else as well as a friend. Of course Oshizu can't trust a thing Mea said. Mea doesn't seems to care, and said she is ok with it. But, she told her that they can fight if she wants to. Oshizu has no problem with it and takes position.
Mikado: Oshizu-Chan, calm down.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Mea, you too. I keep telling you to stop saying things like that.
They agree to stop, and everything seems ok for now.
Ionas: *To Nana* Didn't find time to speak here. *Rubs His Head Out Of Embarrassment* Sorry for leaving you all alone back there, just like that, Nana and Mea.
Nana: No problem. But why you- *Notices*
Then is when she notices Kremant beside me.
Nana: *Realization* Oh... *Frustrated* Damn it, he is back!
Mea: Huh, who is that person?
Nana: That Mea, is Kremant.
Ionas: The one we told you about some time ago.
Kremant: *Raises Hand* Hello there.
Mea: Ooh, so this is Kremant, huh?
She gets closer to him, and takes a better look.
Mea: *Smile* I've heard much from Ion about you.
Kremant:*Seemingly Pleased* Aww, he talks to his friends about me. Such a nice guy, isn't he?
Ionas: *Annoyed* Don't make it sound like we are friends, you-!
Mea: *To Kremant* Say, i have a question.
Kremant: About why you couldn't see me when i killed those people, the time Ion transformed into an actual beast for the first time?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Wait, wha-?
Mea: *Amazed* Wow, so you can really read minds that well!* But yeah, why i couldn't see you that time?
Kremant: Because i wanted to hide from you and Nemesis, so you will not know how i look like so soon.
Mea: Really? *Curious* Why though?
Kremant: I wanted to meet you both at a certain day. *Big Grin* And what's a better day than the day of a festival, where we all get to gather in a place and enjoy the night while looking at the fireworks?
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes* In other words you like your "special" meetings, we get it.
Meaningless if you ask me, but let's not forget who he is.
Kremant: Anyway, i can answer any other questions later. For now, let's just enjoy the view of the fireworks while they are still launching them!
While saying that, he turns around and looks again at the fireworks.
Ionas: *To The Rest* Well, for once i can agree with him. I mean, isn't that the reason for us to be here after all?
Nana: *Smile* Right. Let's go, Mea!
Mea: *Smile* Yeah!
And like that, everyone with the exception of me, Momo, Tearju, and miss Mikado, went close to the rooftop's side to watch the fireworks. I can enjoy the fireworks from here too just fine, it's not like we really need to go so close for a better view. That moment, an invisible force pulls me close to the others, which gets me placed next to Nana as a result, without anyone noticing somehow. While trying to understand what happened, i then look at Kremant, knowing that that was HIS doing.
Kremant: {Telepathy}: (You stand next to her. Enjoy together.) *Grin*(Lovebirds.)
Ionas: ... *Sigh*
Of course THAT would be the reason. Anyway, while here, i take a look at Nana who was looking at the fireworks. She is such a cutie when she is happy... Wait, where did that thought come from?
Kremant: *Chuckling*
I am going to admit nothing until i'm sure about it. And you, cursed ghost, are not going to change my mind!
Kremant: What Ion can't understand is that i don't need to change the way he thinks. All that matters to me is the show itself! And by my opinion, it goes JUST fine so far.
Deinos: Well, there are still a few boring parts.
Kremant: Well of course. You can't have the exciting moments without the boring moments. There will always be some parts that someone can think of them as boring in a series. But if a story is getting in a good route, they will not care that much, because they accept them as part of it. Depending on the person of course.
Agathe: Well, i like the story so far.
Deinos: Of course you do. Next time on To Love-Ru: Focus.
Gnostis: I think you should be more precise with your titles.
Kremant: Hey, not everything can be perfect now.