Chapter 9: The Nova Grappler's Detour
"Why don't the three of you go to the mall today?" Aichi's mom asked suddenly, while cleaning up the dining table after breakfast. "What? Why?" Aichi gasped as he glanced at Misaki, who was starting to blush. "I heard there was a mini tournament going on, and I though the three of you siblings could enter as a team!" Aichi's mom grinned and Emi jumped out of her sit protesting, "But mom! You know I don't like to play Vanguard 'professionally'!" "Nonsense Emi! Just go and have fun with your older siblings!" Aichi's mom reassured and Misaki piped up, "But I have to work, it's only Saturday." "You three go enjoy yourselves! I'll explain it to the shop manager, I'm sure he'll understand."
So the three siblings made their way to the mall. The only thing that happened was, not exactly a bad thing, but not exactly too important either. They bumped into Kamui and his 'gang'. Aichi pulled Kamui to side and congratulated him really quickly and then asked casually, "So where you guys going?" "The mini tournament at the mall!" Kamui announced and Aichi nodded, "We're going there too, let's go there together. You okay?" Before Kamui could reply, Neiji butted in and exclaimed, "Alright! Kamui would definitely wanna go with Emi, yo!" This statement made both Kamui and Emi blush.
"Eh, I… Er…" Kamui and Emi stuttered in unison and immediately kept the mouths shut. Eiji nudged him closer to Emi as he whistled softly. "Come on then, let's go!" he exclaimed cheerily and both Eiji and Neiji walked ahead. Kamui slowly walked ahead with a blushing Emi following somewhat closely behind. Aichi chuckled, "Kamui's friends sure know how to tease him." "Yeah!" Misaki agreed and they both made eye contact. They held the stare until Misaki awkwardly turned away and Aichi scratched the back of his head as he took a few steps forward and started after Kamui and Emi. Misaki chided herself for turning away and quickly followed them.
Five minutes later, the six of them reached the mall. Upon entering, they were greeted by the sight of multiple vanguard playing areas. Aichi spotted the registration booth and headed for it, leading everyone else. Suddenly, a voice emanated from somewhere behind them, "Hey Aichi!"
A/N: Who do you think it is? Make your guess before the next chapter and what do you guys think of Emi and Kamui together? Also, what are the names of Kamui's two friends? And thanks for your continuous support