Chapter 1

Keiichi's Opportunity

 

It was another beautiful day on the Campus of Nekomi Tech as Kei went to give his class at the Introduction to Automotive technology. He was still quite nervous about the whole prospect of actually teaching a class at his alma matta. Nevermind the fact that he already taught his first semester. It still left a pang in his gut to meet a new group of students every semester. But he truly loved the opportunity to teach others his love for cars and his favorite...motorcycles. "Gee i wonder what kind of group i'll have this semester? " Kei thought.

" I don't know sweetheart, but i think you'll have a great group i'm sure" someone spoke from behind him.

"AH! Bell, it's you! You kinda scared me for a sec." Kei said as he blushed slightly.

Belldandy: "I'm sure you'll be great Kei, try to relax." as Belldandy slowly rubbed his tense shoulders.

Kei: "Well, i know Bell, but it's just the fact that some of the students may not look at me as an instructor in the way they usually would, i mean i'm not much older than them after all."

Belldandy (giggles) : " Oh KEI! Don't think that way. You may be young but you're very bright, and you come across as to many of them as a friend too."

Kei: "I guess you're right as always Bell...I'll do my best." Kei spoke as he enjoyed her hands on his shoulders.

Belldandy: "Alright, i guess i should go now, i'll see you this afternoon after the class ok? " she smiled.

Kei: "You bet! Take care Bell, see you this afternoon. "

Belldandy gently kissed him on the lips as she giggled and left him standing in the usual stupor she induced on him each time she did.

"Hello? Morisato residence, this is Skuld."

"Is a Mr. Keiichi Mori..Morisato there?" the voice stumbled in careful English.

"I'm sorry but he is at work right this moment." Skuld replied curiously.

"Oh..well. My name is Mr. Gerald Ingram of RPT Automotive Products, might i leave him a message? " he spoke.

"Certainly you may. How may he contact you? " Skuld said as she scribbled on a notepad.

"He may reach me at this number XXX-XXX-XXXX please. I have a employment proposition for him." he injected.

"He should be home in a few hours, you sound american? Are you?" Skuld questioned.

"Yes, please make sure he contacts me. Thank you taking a message. Good- bye now." he said in a cheerful voice.

"Your Welcome, Good- Bye!" as she hung up the phone.

"Skuld? Who was that on the phone?" Belldandy spoke as she walked into the room in a towel, drying her excessively long and beautiful hair.

Skuld: "It was a Mr. Ingram from a place in the United States. He wanted to talk to Kei."

Belldandy: "Really? What for?"

Skuld: "Well he did say it was for a job proposition."

Belldandy: "OH WOW! Keiichi will be so happy. That must be the job he applied for a month ago!"

Skuld: "I guess so. What kind of job is it for sis? "

Urd: "Gee, he might get the break he's looking for huh? "

Skuld: "Who asked you Urd! I was asking Bell not YOU!"

Urd: "Quiet Brat! " she said as she stuck her tongue out at her.

Skuld: "Nnnnnnaaaaaahhhhh! " she followed suit.

Bell: "Please, Urd don't instigate Skuld, and Skuld act your age now. You're not a child anymore!"

Skuld: "Yess Belldandy..i'm sorry"

Bell: "It could be special for Kei, this job is a big opportunity for him. So don't make him nervous about it ok?"

Urd-Skuld : "Yes Belldandy, we will ! "

That afternoon, Kei finally finished with his class. Although he stumbled quite a bit with his lecture at first, he finally felt more comfortable and turned out to be a success for his first session. He left the room feeling refreshed and decided to drop by the Auto Club to see how many new members have signed. Even though he is no longer a student, he still participates in the club activities as an alumni and sponsor of the club.

Megumi also being the President of the Club doesn't hurt either.


Megumi: " Hey BRO!  What's up? Class go good today? "

Kei: "Yeah sure did. Thought i'd drop by and see if any new members signed up today."

Megumi: "Yeah they have been coming in droves to sign up. It's probably gonna be the biggest group yet. Thanks to you and Belldandy. Heheh."

Kei: "That's terrific Megumi. I guess i'll be getting home then. You coming for dinner right?"

Megumi: "What do you think bro? Think i'd miss out on Belldandy's great dinners?"

Kei: "I should have known i guess. "Kei said as he laughed out loud.

Megumi: " Ok see ya then Kei ! "

Kei: "Alright, just don't be late again ok? "as he walked out the door.

Kei carefully strapped his document bag and threw his backpack into the side car of his Bike. He smiled as he fired up the engine, he loved this bike. Many late nights and and a lot of heart went into overhauling his pride and joy. It had seen him through many years of school, and finally he got to restore it to it's former glory.

Without Belldandy's support he might have never done it, she could always see the important things that mattered to him in his life. Particularly her, and the bike them carried them from place to place. He swiftly pulled out to the road as he headed home.