From the very morning, Sunny was turned upside down. After Luffy's awakening, no one was able to sleep peacefully, and it was much more so after Sanji's 'transformation' case.
-So, we, the curly-haired pirates of the straw hat, are starting our first and, I hope, the last meeting, - the captain said with a note of big importance, resting his hands on the hard surface of the table. All team members (except the cook) sat together near the aquarium to solve the current problem. Why exactly at the aquarium? Well, it's beautiful here, and a suitable atmosphere was created for negotiations.
-Captain, did you just come up with this?- Zoro muttered displeasedly, legs folded into a curve that very vaguely resembled the shape of a lotus-like pose. Oddly enough, in his hands there was no beloved bottle, from which the influence of the cook was felt - Zoro does not even want to drink.
-It was not he who came up with this, - Usopp proudly remarked, lifting his nose up, which made it look even longer than usual. -The name is another brilliant idea of the fearless warrior of the seas, Usopp! Haha... Ha…!
-There is nothing to be proud of,- Zoro interrupted him, sighing tiredly. The warrior of the seas stopped laughing. - I don't want to be connected to anything called " curly ", even if it's just a joke...
- But, Zoro, the name speaks for itself! - Chopper persistently squeaked, trying to explain everything to the swordsman "on the fingers". - Since our task is to bring him back to his normal state, we need to be called somewhat more symbolically in order to hint at the essence of the problem! We can call ourselves "The Straw Hat Chefs", but almost none of us can cook; or "The Rescue Group of Heavy Smokers in Straw Hats", but, again, nobody except him, thank God, smokes ... Something like "We're going to save him in straw hats" is too straightforward and boring, - he continued, um, a dialogue, but suddenly a terrible thought struck him after which he visually backed away from the shock. -And if you think about it, then we don't even wear straw hats ... what should we do?
While freshly formed waves of tears slowly began to appear on the eyes of a deer, Zoro went up to him and began to convulsively calm him down with phrases like: "This is just a figurative expression", " 'curly pirates' sound very fashionable" and so on. After all the arguments and how the swordsman wiped the doctor's wet eyelids with a scarf taken from nowhere, he hugged him gratefully. They remained sitting together, Chopper on his lap.
-Guys, stop discussing the name! - theatrically shouted Franky with (yes-yes) tears on his eyes, but in this case because of excellent framework for touching friendships. -The aniki cook is not SUPER at all! We must support him as much as possible!
- No, Franky-san, half of us haven't even seen him today ..., - Brook subtly remarked. His suit elegantly fitted all bones, which makes him look even more bony than always. Cage was lying in his hands, playfully jumping from finger to finger. The cyborg answered him with a look of bitterness full of hope.
-Brook-aniki! You just don't understand! We must believe in their words, even if there is no confirmation from outside! Our hearts are nourished by the flame of SUPER friendship! - in the eyes of Brook (which he does not have, Joho-Ho-Ho), tears came out, because of which they also did not disdain a friendly hug. Their aspirations and hopes were mixed together, because of which they felt true harmony, wiping each other's snot.
Luffy, finding the hug thing funny, decided to try to hug Usopp, who was not busy with anyone. At first, he was surprised but squeezed the rubber body of his captain. ...While everyone was together and cried amicably, reveling in the love of their nakama, the two girls just silently looked around. Robin, with bewilderment and confusion that had not passed during this time, and Nami, with sadness and loneliness, staring at the floor with a strange look. The atmospheres in the room were so different that, it would seem, they are on different continents, on different sides of the globe.
-And yet, what are we going to do? - asked Brook, who decided to take on the leadership role. After all, no one is older than him.
- First, you need to decide whether to do anything at all, - said Usopp, shrugging his shoulders. The brown overalls hanging on it began to fall off his thin body due to sudden movements, from which he straightened his little shirts every now and then, thinking that no one was noticing. -Just think a little! If he behaves relatively normally, is very kind and affectionate with EVERYONE, and not just with girls, and even does not have hearts flying out of his eyes - what's the problem? He does not feel bad physically or mentally ...! Just suddenly matured and calmed down.
-Well, the words of Usopp-aniki make sense - cyborg said, momentarily changing the way of his thinking. -... If there is no special reason, is it worth worrying? - Frankie supported him, trying to somehow wedge himself into the conversation. The eyes of most of those present switched to Luffy, who was trying hard to get the dirt out from under his nails.
-Luffy-san, we are waiting for your opinion as a captain!- Said the skeleton, paying full attention to the rubber guy. He, having heard his name, forgot about an insanely fascinating occupation, and rose from his seat.
-Honestly, I don't know,- he said sadly, trying very hard to think it out, - on the one hand, nothing of the kind happened, and on the other, I like the ordinary Sanji more! - Nami finally came out of her trance when she heard the name she spoke and at least give some signs of life. -Both of them do cook deliciously, but the "normal" Sanji is no longer Sanji!
-Um, guys ... - Robin's voice sounded quietly in the corner, which until that moment had remained silent. -It may sound very selfish, but such a cook-san, in my opinion, has more attractive personal qualities ...
Everyone opened their mouths in surprise. They were absolutely sure that the historian would either continue to keep silent or speak out against the change, but then ...
-What are you talking about, Robin ?! - Chopper squeaked, returning to the conversation. He was even more surprised than everyone else since he himself asked her to check him out before. The deer was sure that after Nico's return, she would immediately be against the decision to leave everything as it is.
- ..., - before continuing the polylogue, she took a deep breath. Robin understood that now she was acting contrary to her own nature, but doubts all gnawed at her from the moment of their separation: she wanted everything to be okay with him, but this Sanji was more like her. She, again and again, returned to the same circle of thoughts, because of which her head began to blow smoke. - If the cook-san behaves a little calmer, he will lose many of his problems: he and the swordsman-san will be at peace, there will be no threat of that that one of our enemies will be able to seduce him, taking advantage of his weakness for women; a calm and focused view of things can help him in a battle - she thought to herself that the last argument doesn't make much sense since in a battle he already thinks rationally and clearly. As if completely changing his personality! Then, she stopped to analyze it for a minute. 'As if completely changing his personality, huh ...?'.
-I'm sorry, Robin, but I am against it, - the swordsman narrowed his eyes irritably, choosing the right wording in his head, -I don't want to admit it, but it's better that he returns to normal. So in his normal state of mind he just infuriates me with his own manners, but that one if just horrifying! It's hard with ero-cook, but this version of him behaves like a normal person, which is simply unnatural to him! There can be no talk of peace!
The rubber captain answered his words with a sly grin, starting to playfully slap the swordsman on the shoulder.
-Shi-shi-shi, Zoro. As a captain, I can't get enough of how close the two of you are! - Luffy laughed childishly, which is why the swordsman cast a malicious glance at him.
-It's nothing like that! I hate both of them, but I choose the lesser of evils! - the embarrassment visible on his cheeks destroyed all the convincingness that he could have - That's all! I've finished!
Having said this, Zoro brushed Luffy's arm off his shoulder, grimly squeezing Chopper, who was still sitting in the same place, who did not miss the opportunity to express his point of view:
-I am against leaving everything as it is. Yes, though he threatens me sometimes by saying that he would use me as an additional supply of food, but I am used to it ... and he is much more human as he was, and not the semi-robot that he is now. No offense, Frankie, I'm not talking about, uh, you know ... - saying this, he looked guilty at the cyborg, who shook his head with a smile, saying "Everything is SUPER," which made Chopper feel much better. His opinion was also listened to.
Brook, realizing that it was his turn to decide, proudly picked up his hat lying on the big afro of his and lowered it on the table for drama. All those present understood that in this way he draws attention to himself.
-So, dear ladies and gentlemen. To begin with, I'll say that today I have not had time to see Sanji-san, because of which my decision cannot be objective. Secondly, I, unfortunately, did not manage to get that close to him, since we had just recently became members of one team in order to say the best. Accordingly, I'll ask to remain a cold judge, not a cruel executioner, - some participants in the meeting looked at him in bewilderment, not understanding what he was pushing at, because of which he explained more precisely, - ahem, in other words, today I'll pass. Consider that I just do not vote, yoho-ho-ho!
After that, they all calmed down but nodded in agreement. The thoughts of the skeleton now sounded surprisingly convincingly, because of which no one began to insist and simply took it for granted.
The last participant who did not have time to express their opinion was Nami, who also did not say a word during the entire discussion. Her reaction was unclear; all further actions were unpredictable. Because of her pajamas still worn on her, all the outward seriousness seemed a little absurd, but the unpronounceable arrangement did not allow anyone to hint at this, from which everyone silently waited for a harsh verdict.
No one would like to admit it, but almost everyone was sure that she simply didn't care. She had never really cared about the cook, so why now, without particular reasons, suddenly starting to worry about his well-being? Perhaps she will like the "normal" one even more because he will not pester her with his confessions and presence anymore.
She was able to feel all those attentive looks on her but was not that ready to say anything. Her thoughts were still in the fog, stretching heavily, like sand slowly falling in a narrow glass clock. It was so embarrassing to express her opinion at the moment, knowing that everyone was looking at her so closely, but she decided to take the bull by the horns, and, putting her hands in the pockets of her so-so-undressed form of pajama in search of warmth, she tilted her head down. The lips trembled slightly from nervousness.
-W-well, you know ...- from hearing her words, everyone held their breath, so as not to interfere with her spewing thoughts, which were so hardly dragged on outside. From such deadly silence, Nami only felt worse, but she got the better of herself,- although Sanji-kun is often extremely annoying with that "mellorin ~" of his, but, as was previously said, without it will no longer be Sanji-kun. So, in my opinion, it's better to put up with his ubiquitous "love" than to exist with this normal dummy. Perhaps I will even miss him if he remains as he is.
While she was saying this, an extremely symbolic question popped up in her head - "what the hell am I talking about ?!", which made her cheeks inexorably turn pink. Most of her nakama looked at her as if she were talking in serious cabbage that the Earth was flat and the aliens came up with fire. Someone smiled slyly.
-I wouldn't have expected something like that from you- the swordsman raised one green eyebrow, imposingly spreading out in a chair. It was obvious that he had extremely unpleasant remarks about a subject, which Zoro carefully decided not to voice, but they were elementary to read between the lines, like: "Wow, you, too, it turns out, have feelings!" or "Have you really started to worry about someone? Especially about this cook. You are improving as a person, congratulations!". To this, she answered him with a terrible look of resentment, which he immediately understood and squinted a little guiltily. - Okay, I exaggerated. But, in any case, this only means that the majority of those who want to return ero-cook to his senses.
"How smoothly he left the topic" - the navigator thought to herself but did not say a word. For once, this embarrassing moment was over, because of which she finally was able to breathe freely.
The "majority" clapped their hands pretty. The joyful hum was probably heard beyond the wall, but at the moment they did not pay attention to it. Somewhere in the corner of the table was visible the mischievous smile of the historian, hidden from the eyes of mere mortals; her appointment was mysterious but knowledgeable. The voting curtain began to slowly adorn, preparing for the ceremonial exit.
-Great, it's finally over! - Luffy shouted quite a bit, tapping his palm on the unfortunate table that had already hardly survived many blows. Everyone turned their eyes to their more than confident captain. -Well, let's get down to the action plan!