Sensual Pactio
Disclaimer:
UQ Holder! is owned by Ken Akamatsu and J. C. Staff
Okay…in spite of the lockdown imposed on my country due to the corona virus, I managed to finish this chapter ahead of the DEADLINE that I set…this is supposed to be up by next month, but decided to upload it now (along with the other fanfics I managed to finish) in anticipation that I might have difficulties in uploading future chapters in case the lockdown in my country extends, so for now enjoy this finished, if rushed, chapter…
Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here Karin underwent a morale crisis, and it's up to Touta to help her get her bearings back...only if she is willing….
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 2: Machi o ou
At her office, Yukihime had just put down the phone after making another successful business deal and as she pondered on what to do next, Karin entered the office, and Yukihime stared at Karin, seeing the serious look on her face, and the UQ Holder founder sensed that something serious is up, and is curious to see what this is all about.
Karin went to Yukihime and asked her to kiss her, which Yukihime raised an eyebrow and asked if the request has a ROMANTIC tone, which Karin blushed deeply, and corrected herself and said she wants to form a Pactio with Yukihime, which the UQ Holder founder sensed that something like this is bound to happen after recalling that the attempt several centuries ago was interrupted by a pureblood vampire that led to some unpleasant memories.
Yukihime asked Karin if she is sure and if she is prepared for anything, which Karin nodded and said she is ready and will shoulder everything that would happen after.
"Are you sure about this, Karin?"
"Yes, Yukihime!"
"May I remind you that…"
"I know! I'm prepared for that!"
"Just to be sure…I don't want you to…"
"I'll bear it!"
"Karin…"
"Yukihime!"
After that, Yukihime accepted the request and kissed Karin to start the pact, but after several seconds, something happened as both females were thrown back separately, and as Karin wondered what just happened, Yukihime sadly told Karin and forming a Pactio is impossible, and it cannot be changed no matter what they do.
Karin blinked her eyes and asked Yukihime what she means, and there the UQ Holder founder told Karin the reason why, much to Karin's shock and disbelief.
"N-no…"
"I'm sorry, Karin."
"That…that…"
"We cannot form a Pactio, no matter what we do…"
"But…"
"You have to accept it, Karin."
"I…I…"
"So sorry, Karin."
Karin couldn't believe why this happened, but Yukihime offered a consolation, saying that she form a Pactio with someone else, and when Karin asked how and who, Yukihime explained to her about it, and she stared wide-eyed at hearing this, and she appeared to be in a state of disbelief at hearing what she is told about, and she could not believe at the explanation that Yukihime said.
Karin asked again for confirmation, and Yukihime nodded, saying that this is her only other option if she wanted to form a Pactio, as forming one with her is impossible, and Karin twitched her eyes non-stop.
"You mean...?"
"Yes, Karin."
"But..."
"Forming a contract with me is impossible...but with someone else like..."
"You...can't be..."
"I am, Karin."
"Yukihime-sama..."
"That's your only option."
-x-
Outside, Touta and the others are chatting happily after trying a video game where the main character formed contracts with the female protagonists, and it was fun to play with it and they are so enamored that they have no idea what occurred inside Yukihime's office minutes ago.
"That was fun..."
"Yeah, it was."
"I sure had a blast!"
"Did you enjoy it?"
"Yeah. You?"
"Sure did."
"Let's play again, Touta."
"Sure."
By then they saw Karin walking from the building, looking sullen, and Touta and the others saw her and noticed that she appeared to be down, and Touta began calling her, asking her to join them as they want to have a bit of fun in trying out the video game, but Karin glared at him before proceeding to walk away, and Touta sensed that something is up.
He called her again but Karin ignored her as she proceeded to walk off but Touta tries to call her back, to no success as she ignored him, as for a reason she seemed to be pissed off after seeing his presence and wanted to have nothing to do with him.
"Karin-senpai!"
"…"
"Hey!"
"…"
"Karin-senpai!"
"…"
"Are you okay?"
"…"
Karin then boarded the sky-cycle and speeds off, and there Touta realizes that something is wrong so he went to Shinobu and asked if he can borrow one of her vehicles, promising to return it once he catches up with Karin.
Shinobu nodded and tells Touta to be careful, which he nodded and as he is about to leave, she tells him that the vehicle he is about to use is in topnotch shape so he can use it as much as he needs to.
"Okay, got it!"
"Just be careful, Touta!"
"I will!"
"Make sure you don't get into any trouble!"
"I won't, Shinobu! Count on it!"
"Okay!"
"Got to go!"
"Be careful, Touta!"
After that, Touta speeds off, and soon catches up with Karin, urging her to stop and tell her what is wrong, stating that he can help her, but Karin tells him to leave her alone, and stay away from her, which only made Touta more concerned.
Touta speeds up and tries to catch up with her, but she speeds up and drives further away, causing a high-speed chase as Touta tries to catch up with Karin and urges her to tell him what is wrong, promising to help her in the best of his abilities, but Karin stubbornly refuses and tells him to go away.
"Karin-senpai!"
"Go away!"
"What's wrong with you?"
"Just go away!"
"Tell me what's wrong! I might help!"
"Just leave me alone!"
"Karin-senpai!"
"Just go away, damn you!"
Touta is unwilling to listen and keeps on chasing her, and this went on for almost 45 minutes, and soon the two were forced to land their vehicles to a nearby gas station as the sky-cycles are nearly depleted of fuel, and there Touta asked Karin what is wrong and why is she acting so rash, which she ignored him at first, as she refuses to open up to him.
Touta persisted and touched her shoulder gently, telling her that she can tell him, saying that he is willing to listen, but she grabbed him by his collar and glared at him, saying that she doesn't want to see his face and tells him to leave her alone for now or else she would go all-out on him.
"Touta Konoe..."
"…"
"Don't make me repeat myself."
"…"
"LEAVE ME ALONE."
"…"
"And don't follow me."
"…"
Touta stared in surprise as Karin glared at him and he could feel the aura surrounding her, and she pushed him away before walking off, yet Touta is unwilling to let her go and kept on following her, persisting until he managed to get close to her and placed a hand on her shoulder, and gently told her to calm down and tell him what is wrong.
He said that he is worried about her and that even the members and crew of UQ Holder are worried after seeing her walk off earlier and he told her that they would be worried if she were to leave in such a manner and said that he would see to it that she comes back to Fairyland Hall with him so as to assure to the rest that she is okay.
"Karin-senpai..."
"…"
"Don't make it hard on me."
"…"
"The others are worried about you."
"…"
"Tell me what's wrong. I might help you.."
"…"
Karin gritted her teeth as she couldn't react to his gentle prodding, and suddenly rain began to pour, and soon the two teens are drenched in rainwater, but Touta tells her to stay put as he will buy an umbrella so that they can have a shield against the rain and he ran off to buy one, and Karin watches him leave and she felt shameful upon realizing that taking her frustration out on Touta was wrong.
She then walked off feeling down, and feeling bad that what she did is wrong, but most of all, she wondered why she couldn't form a Pactio with Yukihime, and why is this happening, especially when Yukihime told her why forming a Pactio with her is impossible.
As Karin walked off, Touta arrived and saw her walk away, and he went after her, and covered her with the umbrella he bought and tells her to simmer down as she would get drenched further if she doesn't use the umbrella that he bought.
"Karin-senpai.
"…"
"Here."
"…"
"It would be bad if you catch a cold."
"…"
"Tell me what's the matter. I'm willing to listen."
"…"
After a few minutes of silence, Karin finally spoke, and apologized to Touta for her behavior, stating that she was wrong to take her anger out on him over something that he is not involved in, and this made Touta baffled and he asked her if something happened, and asked if she is upset about being left out on playing a video game that the others are playing earlier.
Karin shook her head and said it's not about that, but is hesitant to tell him as this was a personal thing, but Touta encouraged her to tell him, saying that he is willing to listen and that he might help her with her problem, which Karin stared in surprise.
"Karin-senpai..."
"…"
"It's okay."
"…"
"You can tell me what is wrong."
"…"
"I might be able to help you."
"…"
-x-
Back at Fairyland Hall, Konomaru, Kirie, Shinobu and Mizore are talking about what happened earlier, as they felt worried about Karin's behavior, and that Touta went after her, which the four youngsters felt worried about what would happen to the two of their friends, and hoped that both Touta and Karin would be okay and not run into trouble.
"Karin..."
"Will she be okay?
"Touta went after her."
"Yeah, and knowing him, I'm sure that he can reach out to her."
"Still, what happened to Karin?"
"Maybe...it's about the Pactio."
"Eh?"
"Really?"
As the four of them are pondering on whether to go venture out and look for the two of their friends, Albert Chamomile showed up and assured to the four youths that Touta and Karin will be okay, stating that Karin is just undergoing an emotional crisis and that Touta will surely bring her back here, thus he advised the four youths that there is no need to go out at this time.
The four youths are divided at this, but were assured that everything will be okay, and thus they agreed not to go out on their own.
"Okay..."
"If you say so..,"
"I suppose..."
"Guess that would be fine..."
"If Touta's the one who can bring her back..."
"Yeah. I'm sure."
"Then let's wait."
"Right."
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as the events took place during the manga, around chapters 152 to 156, but I added a few extras here, where Karin developed some conflicting feelings toward Touta, and this is just the start…
Now the conflict dragged the two teens into the city, and now Touta would have to persuade Karin to open up in order to help her...
Preview:
Karin opens up to Touta on why she couldn't form a Pactio with Yukihime, and Touta listens and see what he can do to help…
See you in six weeks (probably around late April)…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…