Making February romance-themed for the gang was a natural course and a spontaneous decision, but funnily enough, I've also got my eyes on a girl right now. Here's what I decided: the exact same day I get the girl will be the day that Neku gets the girl. I'll literally release a chapter the exact day it happens since I'm such a creative romantic.
Chapter 17: A Thousand Words
"Rhyme…how do you ask out a girl?"
"Err, Neku…I'm a girl. You'd probably be better off asking Beat about this."
"I've tried, but he keeps claiming I just want to steal his moves..."
"Well, you DID go through that phase –"
"I know, I know! It's just…I mean, I don't know! It's complicated!"
"It's Shiki, isn't it?"
"…yeah…I don't know, when I found out Beat was dating Eri, something just sorta snapped. I thought, 'what if someone asks out Shiki?' I don't think I could handle that…"
"Don't be silly, Neku. You and Shiki are meant to be together!"
"That's how I feel, but I can't keep pussyfooting around! I've got to do something special for her!"
"You've gotta show her how you really feel! Put yourself out there! A picture is worth a thousand words; you can't make a half-assed gesture!"
"You might be right…"
3 Hours Later…
"Hey there, Shiki! What's got you calling me this late?"
"Err, I don't really know how to say this…Neku got arrested."
"Say WHAT?!"
"Yeah…he was busted for painting a massive graffiti mural in Miyashita Park. It sounded pretty interesting actually; it was a naked girl with musical notes covering her eyes and unspeakables."
"That sounds…um…"
"Aww, you sound embarrassed, Rhyme!"
"I am not!"
"Well, anyway, I called because I'm stuck at home and my mom refuses to let me go out past 7…can you go bail him out? I'll pay you back later, I promise."
"Yeah. Will do!"
"Thanks, you're the best!"
"Neku…a picture might be worth a thousand words, but yours had better not be fined by the letter…"
