Four chapters left! Let's hope I have enough good adages left to use!
Chapter 71: A Friend in Need
"Rhyme! Beat! I need your help."
"Neku! What's the matter?"
"Well…I've decided something…"
"What's that?"
"I…I'm going to ask Shiki to marry me…"
"Oh my god! Congratulations!"
"Yeah, but the problem is…I don't have enough money to buy a ring yet. Mr. H gave me an advance when I told him, but it's still not enough. There's one ring that is absolutely perfect for her…is there any chance you guys could spot me for the rest? I promise I'd pay you back."
"I would, but I don't really have any money myself…Beat?"
"Eh, I dunno, Phones. Lending money to friends don't sound like a hot idea…"
"Aw, Beat, don't be that way. You should know that a friend in need is a friend indeed!"
"You think so?"
"I know so."
"Well…sure. Just take what you need."
"You're the best, Beat!"
Four Days Later…
"Well, hey there, Eri! I think Beat is in his room."
"I haven't seen much of him lately…woah!"
"Beat?!"
"Oh, hey Eri!"
"Why is Neku dressed like a maid and cleaning your room while you're reading comics?"
"You were right, Rhyme; a friend in need is indeed a friend."
"Err, yeah, anything for my friend." ("I'm gonna kill you after I pay back your dumb ass.")
"Wow, Beat has a surprisingly devious side I've never seen before…"
"Yeah, beneath his lovable exterior hides a sadist!"
