Worth every scrap of trouble
By Duran the warrior
I do not own Lucky Star or another other anime that may be referenced in the course of the fic.
Author's pre-notes: Here starts the main story... and unlike that prelude this is much longer with varying view points. Do remember that guys do act differently when by themselves than with girls. And a general warning of one otaku's insane attempt at replicating something from a dating sim... and actually having a chance.
Another thing is that I've tweaked things some so certain characters appear more often... though Ayano's hard to work in since the anime doesn't give much to work with, but she'd get more scenes though.
That and Yukimura's foul mouth when he's angry and not around girls/women.
And a few points brought up are fleshed out here.
Chapter 1: Rough awakening into energetic days; the plan and its aftermath.
Yukimura got up a few hours before it was time to go, since despite his slacker demeanor, he had a morning routine. First he had some toast and orange juice as he went to doing some basic exercises. "It's important to be able to back your talk with action" He thought as he then moved to set up his punching bags which he practiced his punches on. "Alright.... Now to get on with the day" He thought as he took a shower. He then got dressed and styled his hair, slicking most of it back with a bit sticking up. "I do kinda resemble Asch from Tales of the Abyss. And no wonder that woman hit on me yesterday... I look a couple years older" He though looking at himself. He finished getting dressed as he made his own breakfast, seeing how his mother was still in bed. "One of those days.... oh well" He then worked on his lunch for the day, mixing various tasty and healthy foods. As he packed his bag save his drinks which he'd do as he leaves.
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His curiosity got the best of him as he read that H-doujin. "Full color... interesting..." as he read about two couples one green haired girl, and a pinked hair one."I should ask Tan where these characters are from... but it seems they can use Aurica and Misha's abilities" He thought as he put it away with a blush. "Well... I think I might have caught a new vice...." He thought as he found it was about time for him to leave as he got both his lunch bag and his book bag (Filled with a couple of books to read.)
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Yukimura as in fact a rather well known guy that generally people tried being nice with due to various reasons. He arrived early as to catch up with the people he talked with. First were the tough guys.
"Hey Sanada, how about we finally show those Cromartie guys how tough we are." One of them said.
"It'd be a foolish idea to do that.... I heard all kinds of crazy tales.... sure we're pretty tough and badass, but they're the baddest of the bad, and those schools are filled with nothing but badasses compared to the four to six that compose our group. There's no glory in falling for a petty cause. And we're more for defense than offense." Yukimura said.
"Well, you do have a point, but if you need our help, just shout." One of them said.
"Well just try to keep an eye on those that can't stick up.... since it's not a manly thing to pick on someone who can't fight back. That's all that I humbly ask." Yukimura said.
"Alright... even that rich kid that's fucking annoying?" One asked.
"Yes... I do have a code... and he has yet to cross the line. He hasn't picked on anyone, harassed a girl or anything like that.... but if you find proof... feel free to deal with him." Yukimura said as he left. He then thought, "Those guys respect me just because I'm strong... don't got much else, but at least I can put my influence to good use."
"Oh hell...." Yukimura muttered as he seen a bunch of typical girls run up. He tried his best to walk by the girls, who ranged form merely pretty to rather trashy. "Typical girls aren't worth the trouble they bring.... always with their whining and drama.... and these girls don't even like me.... but the persona I put on... yet they don't get the goddamned message." He thought as he continued into the school.
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He then stopped at the library where he found Tan "Yo Tan, how was your break?" Yukimura said.
"Fine, I got into Touhoumon, you ought to try it!" Tan said.
"I'll think about it, but I do have a question for after school, since I think you could help me on it." Yukimura said.
"Oh anything, Sanada, that's what friends are for." Tan said. Yes Tan was an Otaku, and a major Touhoufan.
"I like that series, but I don't quite have time for it as much as I'd like" Yukimura thought. While he did like games and anime he wasn't obsessive like an Otaku, and generally didn't do the nutty things they were known for. But Yukimura was fond of classic gaming (I.e. Snes/Sfc-early PS ear) .... before it got casual.
"Yep good old Tan... one of the few folks I'd call my friends" he thought. Yukimura had a few friends, but he was alright with that, since he could always hang out with a group depending on his mood.
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He was then met up by the sports representative. "You should join one of our teams, your talent could be put to use" One of them said.
Another said, "We can offer you anything, even-" Yukimura heard many things, including some teams using their managers (basically den sisters to the team) as a bargaining chip.
"You had better not have said what I thought you were.... I made it clear that those girls shouldn't be used as a tool in return for showing some team spirit! And if I hear about such a thing, I will personally go down and ensure that all teams are on the disabled list by utterly fucking you and every last one of them up.... do you understand?" Yukimura said as he glared as they ran away as fast as they could. "Goddamn motherfuckers.... only thinking of victory... that's a big reason why I don't join a sports team.... too much about winning and not enough about trying" Yukimura thought as he walked by.
The sports rep thought, "And to think she was eager about it... I guess the man has very strict standards"
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He soon met up with Minoru and Tan.
"Let me guess sports team and their desperate attempts to get you to join?" Minoru asked.
"Yeah... I was in such a good mood too." Yukimura answered.
As the three headed over to the class listings it was really hard to see. "Man we're going to be late" Tan said.
"Not really.... OUT OF OUR WAY!" Yukimura roared, having everyone part, making a clear path.
"Wow... talk about using his reputation to work" Tan thought as they went up to the board.
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They looked and found for the first time since junior high, all three were in the same class.
"Alright! The three lords of havoc are united!" Tan exclaimed.
"Well this does wonders for my mood." Yukimura said.
As they were leaving, Minoru spoke up. "It's Takara's class...."
"Takara? (Nah I doubt it could be related to that woman)" Yukimura asked.
"Yeah Miyuki Takara, she's the top of her class, popular with boys and I heard she's also rather athletic... She's like an unobtainable star!" Minoru said.
"I thought you liked... cute girls" Yukimura said.
"I do, but from what I hear there's no denying her beauty!" Minoru said as they heard Tan chuckling...
"I'll have to see about that... too many times have I heard of such girls and they weren't even half the trouble they produced. What's so funny, Tan? Someone you know?" Yukimura said.
"Yeah... that Konata girl sounds like someone who plays online games with me. If that's true she's definitely likable no matter what!" Tan said.
"Well... I think we might be in for a really interesting year." Yukimura said as they left.
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As they went through the halls the way was cleared... as people whispered "Those two must be his toadies that he forces to work" and various things, but the fact way despite their different walks, the three were true friends since from the days of elementary school... back before they became who they are today.
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As they went into the class room they found their favorite seats.
"Ah good we can get the back corner by the door!" Yukimura said as the three took their seats.
All three were smiling at the sheer potential the day brought. Various students came in, none notable when the three saw a small blue haired girl walk in. "Since when in the hell did they let kids go here?" Yukimura said.
Tan looked in wonder as he thought "Is that her.... a lolibod.... so..." making sure not to let Yukimura see him, since the other two knew how the taller young man felt about the matter. Mainly that due to the increasing pressure to put younger and younger girls on TV and phasing out perfectly good 16 year old idols that Yukimura built up an extreme dislike of lolicons. And Tan didn't want to see what would happen if he found out that one of his friends was one.
"Ah there goes Hiiragi-san.... she's also someone with good grades" Minoru said about a purple haired twin tailed girl walking in next door.
"Not bad... normal in a good way.... she might actually be worth half the trouble at least" Yukimura remarked as he leaned back on his chair, paying her a big compliment in his way.
Then a tall pinked haired woman (girl wasn't suiting for this) walked in with a sense of grace. Yukimura was stunned.... he never believed that there could be a mature beautiful girl.... since all he saw was cute, pretty, and sultry (at best, at worse... well sultry is just a polite term) ones. Yukimura thought, "That's a girl a man goes to hell and back for..... And if her personality is as kind and smart as she seems.... then she's the one..." as he realized he leaned the chair too back as he fell. "Awaaaa!" As he felt on his back... as he laid stunned.
He then heard an unusual but nice voice say "Miyuki-chan, get away from him, he's likely a wolf on the prowl!" His mind was too stunned to notice anything but his name.
"Hey you alright?" Minoru asked as Yukimura got up.
"Better than alright... I think I've found her... but I need to find out if her personality is what I'm looking for!" Yukimura said excited. Tan and Minoru haven't seen Yukimura be this excited in a while.
"You know, Minoru... I think he's going to get serious" Tan remarked.
"Then this will be unforgettable...." Minoru said.
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Among the last was a short haired purple girl... very cute. "Wow cute...." Minoru said.
"She looks like that girl from To Heart" Tan said.
Yukimura with his mind going full blast, thought "Ah... she looks like the real McCoy..... she'll be perfect for Minoru! Dunno about Tan yet.... but he did stare at that kid too long.... still I'll forgive him... he likes good old curvy girls like the rest of us, and I can kill three birds with one stone! As they say in that anime.... Just as Planned" with a smirk on his face.
"Dear god.... he's become Kira!" Tan joked about his friend.
Minoru remarked, "I think things are going to get quite interesting for us... since when Sanada puts his mind to it.... things happen" he then remembered the time where Yukimura a few years back managed to sneak all three into the Tokyo game show. "Remember Tokyo, Tan?" he said afterwards.
"Oh yeah... that was sweet! I can only imagine what Yukimura will get us into this time." Tan said. While Yukimura was a slacker, he was a clever and talented slacker... and he deemed the game show was worth going to..... And by god they went to it.
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Soon the teacher came in.... which shocked Minoru and Yukimura.
"That blonde hair... green eyes.... nice figure.... and that ponytail..." Yukimura muttered.
Nanako, while groggily realized who was in her class.... "My god... I hit on a student!? Wait.... he didn't take advantage or anything... that's the last time I have beer during a walk outside!" She thought as he looked at her list with his name and a picture from last year. "Yukimura Takeda.... you're not as bad as everyone thinks you are... This year won't be boring... and that's on top of Konata being in the same class...." She pondered as she regained her composure.
"Whoa! Guys she's a teacher right out of that RK manga, "True Sex Ed!" Tan said.
"Heh... so you say, Tan... My question deals with that...." Yukimura said.
"Don't worry, the usual place has them.... in fact there's a special collector sets for those series. Though with this I have to keep the teacher collections to myself, but I'm willing to hand you the Miyako series, since she's a lot like Takara!" Tan said.
"Nah.... I don't need the distraction... objectifying a girl and fantasizing about her in various ways is fine when you don't have a connection... but once you made one, it's a rather disturbing thing... Does he have a Mikuru series?" Yukimura said.
"Of course! It's well known, every guy who's into boobs knows of the Mikuru series!" Tan said as class started
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The class went on as they took some notes as they chatted.
"What are you three talking about?" Nanako asked the three students.
"How lucky we are to have a lovely teacher young enough to be mistaken as college student." Yukimura said with a smirk.
Nanako, realizing he recognized her from yesterday, only said, "Try not to disturb the others.... I know it's impossible to quite stop you, Takeda-san" as she went to the desk.
"Okay guys I have a plan... Us three are going to ask to join those girls." Yukimura said.
"But I'm worried about two people ruining this.... My older Brother Ginji, and HIM...." Tan said.
"What? Has that rich little shit been messing with you? If he has, I'll gladly put him in his place" Yukimura said.
"Oh your brother.... and Taisuke.... man... they are trouble.... not something that even Yukimura could deal with easily." Minoru remarked.
Yukimura knew both people.... Ginji was the perfect child out of his family. Personality wise he wasn't a bad guy, but his perfectionist attitude got on Yukimura's nerves... "Tan certain has alot to worry about... having a superior older brother must be a hell I couldn't hope to understand.... though he does treat Tan well". He thought.
Taisuke on the other hand was a rich pretty boy who thought his money and looks could get him everywhere... he ensured Yukimura would need a damn good reason to smash his face in. "That shit's been acting up again... only he can get me to the point where I'd love smashing his face in..." Yukimura thought.
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Lunch time soon came. And the three noticed how the twin tailed girl joined them.
"Are you sure this'll work... since there seems to be just girls" Minoru said.
"Not to worry.... it'll balance itself out, and I'm doing this with you two in mind. And to be safe I'll try to give off a nicer aura" Yukimura said as they went up.
"Oh no! The evil thug is attacking" Yukimura heard as he seen a blur haired blur say "Don't worry I'll protect you from the beast, Miyuki-chan!"
"Konata, it's you that's the threat to her!" Kagami said as she started to winch.
Yukimura soon found out way as he heard the small girl say "SHORYUKEN!" which stuck with enough force to knock him down.
"Now you're safe. You're a Sebastian, and you are?" Konata said to his friends.
"Taniguchi, but I'm called Tan... but he wasn't a bully...." Tan said.
"Oh great... that nickname stuck and now I think Sanada's going to be angry... since he was just going to talk... And My real name is Minoru..." Minoru said.
Yukimura got up... as he thought, "No.... beating the shit outta a little girl won't win any points.... but I need to vent...." as he left making a massive racket.
The 6 people heard, "Oh crap! Sanada's on a rampage of revenge!" and other things.
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"Konata! You over reacted again! You're lucky that he didn't hit you back!" Kagami yelled.
"Whew.... he hates cheap shots.... But..." Tan said.
"You two go ahead and sit down, I'll try to find him, Konata, don't you go punching those two!" as she left.
"Well... I'm Taniguchi Yamada and my buddy's Minoru Shirashi. Glad to meet you all." Tan said blushing to the other girls.
"I'm Konata Izumi, known through out the net and in the gaming world!" Konata said.
"Ah so it's you, my handle is (9) Master!" He cheerfully said.
"Ah I recognize that name... you've been in a few parties of mine... but why didn't you speak up?" she asked.
"Ah well... because cute gamer otaku girls usually have boyfriends in record time!" he answered.
"How cute and gutsy.... Is that (9) a reference to Touhou?" she asked.
"Of course! Cirno's the strongest!" he said as they ended up going into their own world.
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"Hello... (This isn't easy... but I have to ease the tension caused by the failed plan...)" Minoru said, trying to break the silence.
"Oh my... I'm Miyuki Takara... though it seems I'm well known... not sure for what..." Miyuki said, blushing a bit at her own seeming fame.
"Um... Hello, My name is Tsukasa Hiiragi... Nice to meet you Minoru... but is that guy really as scary as he seems?" Tsukasa asked.
"Not really... he just does that so no one messes with him. He's actually a good guy.... but I'm worried... he was quite angry... and generally when he gets like that... whoever made him angry tends to get hurt." he answered.
"Was he alright from that fall, Takeda-san, I mean... I was a bit worried since I think I caused him to fall over." Miyuki asked.
"Yeah, he was just surprised... I wonder what he'd say now... but he's alot smarter than he looks. He knows how to do all kinds of things, though don't take his words the wrong way.... he's blunt and coarse, but means well. I know hearing him speak honestly at times might be shocking." He responded.
"Ah you three sound like long time friends, just like Konata and me... she didn't mean any harm, she was just thought I needed saving." she said as they ate lunch in peace.
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"Goddamned.... Motherfucking......" Yukimura muttered as he slammed his fist into mirror in a remote bathroom.
"Yukimura-san, I figured I'd find you here.... when I heard word about your little rampage and the truth behind it" Said a rather handsome young man.
"Gin.... who the hell told you to butt in?" Yukimura said angrily.
"Actually I was doing a favor for Hiiragi-san... I hope you're not so heartless as to say that to her?" Ginji said.
Kagami soon came in. "I'm sorry for what she did.... she's always overreacting, especially when it comes to Miyuki. And you weren't quite the first guy she's done that to.... a few classmates last year and an American soldier asking my sister for directions suffered similarly. I don't think trying to sit down again would be a good idea... as an apology, you can eat with a few of my other friends." Kagami said.
"Wow.... you are sensible for your age.... Thanks I'll do that though I left my lunch in the room" Yukimura said, calming down.
"Here's some bandages for your hands.... good thing you punched a cracked mirror stated to get fixed anyways. How's my brother doing?" Ginji said.
"Fine, though you really shouldn't be around him too much..." Yukimura said.
"Yes I'm aware of how he has a complex... I tried telling my parents to take it easy on him. Hiiragi-san, could you step outside a bit, we need to talk about a couple of things before you take him on your way." Ginji said as she stepped out.
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"What are these things, Gin? I hope you're not planning to make a move on her sister...." Yukimura said.
"Not at all, Yukimura. Though I would be lying if I said I wasn't interested in Hiiragi-san.... and I wanted your opinion so far... since I know you have high standards." Ginji said.
"Well... the almighty Ginji Yamada has a soft spot....for Kagami... so far she's worth her trouble... and I can feel relieved... you're one of the guys I have trouble competing with. Not to mention you're a good guy even if you annoy me" Yukimura replied.
"And I can easily guess that young Takara-san has your eye... I must warn you, sooner or later Taisuke will try to interfere...but as along as I'm here, I will try to keep him out of the way." Ginji said.
"The hell... like him going after a girl wasn't creepy enough...but if he..." Yukimura said in an increasingly angry tone.
Ginji then said, "Calm down.... I know how you feel, but he's just waiting for you to screw up... you are actually more popular than him after all."
Yukimura left the bathroom as he said, "Thanks Ginji"
Ginji only mused "Yukimura's crush must be quite strong if he ends up thanking me with my name as opposed to that nickname..."
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"Hey Hiiragi, how'd you capture the wild Sanada?" Misao joked.
"Well he got mixed up in something... and I found out he's not that bad of a guy... though Yamada-sempai...." Kagami said in a dreamy tone.
"Oh hello Sanada-san. I'm Ayano and she's Misao. Nice to meet you." Ayano said.
"Sanada's just a nickname, Full name's Yukimura Takeda.... Kagami, do you have a crush on Gin?" Yukimura said.
"... No!" Kagami denied while making an infamous deredere blush.
As he ate, "(That's not much of a defense... since the signs are obvious; and being friends with an otaku enables one to tell when a girl's tsundere) Kagami, what is Miyuki like? I don't want to like a girl for just her looks" he asked.
"Wow, Sanada's brave!" Misao said.
"Well in the time I've known her, she's polite, very kind.... even towards Konata who prone to making perverted remarks. She also knows about all sorts of things... Konata called her MiWiki once." Kagami answered.
"Well Kagami, thanks... I'm sure I'm on the right path.... and you have a good chance with Gin.... but don't do anything stupid... he likes your sensibility. Throwing yourself at him like a trashy girl is a sure way to turn him off." he said.
"What I have more self-respect than that! But you do have a point.. I wonder if you can answer another question" Kagami said.
"Oh no!" Her friends exclaimed.
"Shut up you two! Is there anything a matter with my weight? I've always wanted to get a guy's opinion" Kagami asked.
"First Gin wouldn't care, he's not a superficial man.... and from what I can see, nothing at all you're the embodiment of excellence in normality. I personally think you shouldn't worry about weight until you have trouble putting on your uniform. I'm not sure if this advice works for girls, but for me, I generally workout some each morning... being me requires some maintenance. Otherwise I'd be all bark and no bite. Having a routine is a good way to help a diet and keep your weight down, even if you eat too much pocky or in my case drink too much Pepsi." Yukimura said.
Everyone stared at him in amazement.
"... maybe I'll consider that." Kagami said.
"You know my little secret.... I'm a slacker who wants to avoid trouble... I did all this to avoid bully trouble... and to think I still get nice but not great marks" He said.
".... You two are made for each other" Kagami said peeved at the young man's ease of getting good grades.
"Don't worry about that, that's also a trait he likes. He likes hard workers." He said as he finished his lunch and headed back "At least today wasn't a total loss.... Thank you Kagami for your help! Nice meeting you two!" he added as he went back to his own class.
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"Ah.... Sanada...." Minoru said nervously.
"Not to worry! Thanks to Kagami, I'm still in the game... and good news Tan, We don't have to worry about Gin!" Yukimura said.
"Why is that?" Tan asked.
"He's interested in Kagami.... so how did things go on your ends?" Yukimura replied.
"Ah well Tsukasa is really cute.... Miyuki's quite nice, she even listed off some trivia!" Minoru said.
"It went great! She's that girl I was talking about seeing online." Tan said.
"Well from the sounds of it, you finally manned up and spoke to her.... Great to hear.... today didn't go as planned, but things are still on course!" Yukimura said.
As they finished the class as normal.... when Nanako said, "Takeda, you're needed after class"!
"We'll wait, just tell us-" Tan said as
Yukimura cut him off saying, "It's not like that!" as he seen his friends leave.
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"What is it, Kuroi-sensei?" Yukimura said, playing dumb.
"Don't lie.... I remember yesterday... and I know you do too. I want you to promise you'll never say a word about that." Nanako said.
"I promise I won't say a thing about that. You've been pretty cool so far... and better than the rest of my teachers" He said.
"Thanks... and good luck with Takara, I heard bits about that incident... and Izumi's not a bad girl... just over active. And thank you for talking me out of trying to pick guys up while drunk. And don't mistake me I don't do that often at all... It was just a nice day, and" She said.
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"Heh I know that feeling, the last day before school or work, and how you just want to go out and have fun. Be careful in the future though, since most guys aren't as nice to drunk girls.... and I wasn't kidding about the lovely teacher part... I'd definitely put you 2nd to Miyuki," He said as he quickly left.
"You're not supposed to say things like that about your teachers... but it's a flattering thing. I'm curious about him..." She said as she got ready to leave.
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"I thought for sure she was going to punish you..." Minoru said.
"So much for my seduction theory!" Tan said.
"Tan! That's against the law, and it wouldn't look good to Miyuki! One cannot screw up in pursuit of such a goddess! Well I'm going home to relax and prepare for tomorrow." Yukimura said as the three went their separate ways.
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Meanwhile over at the Hiiragi residence, Kagami let Konata along with Miyuki visit to copy her homework but with another goal in mind.
"Thanks Kagamin! But you were awfully nice.... come to think of it you weren't in class after I punched out that perverted thug lusting after Miyuki-chan" Konata said.
"That's the reason... he's not a perverted thug... absolutely not true at all. And I want you to apologize to him." Kagami said.
"What!? How the heck did he brainwash you into that... he's the big bad Sanada, he's said to have 50 knives on him, and known to go about taking down bears when he's off of school. No one in the school dare messes with him, not even the Yakuza! And he's always surrounded by the trashiest girls!" Konata said, causing Kagami to laugh with how absurd the rumors were.
"Actually I ran into an old friend of his while looking for him... and as we tracked him down he told me much about Yukimura... I didn't believe it at first. But talking with him... it was clear he wasn't a volient brute. And when I ate lunch with him with my other friends, He said some surprisingly insightful things... and the fact he's a slacker... but he gets better marks than you do half the time!" Kagami said.
"Sounds like you like his friend.... who is he?" Konata asked.
"Yamada-sempai.... the top of the class Senior, Ginji Yamada. Yukimura's said to be as popular as him, but Ginji tells me Yukimura has always been picky about girls and that he wouldn't be a cheating type." Kagami said as Konata ran out.
"Miyuki-chan, Tsukasa-chan! Kagami got a crush on an older man!" Konata said in living room before Kagami chased after her.
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"Well son... despite that bruise on your jaw, you seem to be in high spirits" Hiro said as Yukimura stepped in the house.
"Yeah.... I'm certain I found the one." Yukimura said.
"I'm sure she must be quite pretty...." Hiro said with a bit of a perverted look.
"Hiro! Stop drooling after your son's crush. Though Yukimura, I would like to meet her sometime.... before now I've always worried that you were gay..." Nana said.
"MOM!" Yukimura said as he went upstairs to get changed and relax a bit before he made dinner. "After all if no one cooks, Dad's going to starve to death" He thought.
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A short while later, Yukimura was at the stove fixing some chicken with a recipe he read from one of his books. Another surprising fact was Yukimura was a good cook and enjoyed doing it. "Though mom's cooking is the best" He thought as he put the dish in the oven.
"You know Yukimura, it's a good thing you know how to cook, and women do love a man that can cook." Nana said.
"Yeah son how about giving that girl a boxed lunch with your best stuff.... and if it works well maybe you'd eat lunch off of-" Hiro remarked.
"HIRO!" "DAD!" "WE'RE EATING HERE!" Mother and Son said.
"But Yuki, that is a good idea for later on. I wonder about your friends... I hope you haven't left them behind" Nana said.
"Nope I planned things with them in mind as well. I haven't forgotten who they are." Yukimura said as he finished eating and went up to his room to relax.
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"Stop it, man!" Yukimura thought to himself as he had to drive another cosplay involving Miyuki out of his mind. Not being able to play he decided to look up any particularly cool games... and he found Mugen no Frontier which was coming out soon. And he looked around and his mind was 'assaulted' by the mother of all cosplay fantasies... Miyuki would make a great and super moe Kaguya. He quickly shut the computer down and took out his Gundam Seed Technical guide and poured over all the rich stats, hoping to drive the notion out of his head. "Good god... that wouldn't look good if I got to school sporting a boner the likes of what that Sanger would have, stats, stats, stats" He thought hoping all the raw numbers would drive that powerful image out of his head. He was soon tired as he went to sleep. But before he did... he thought, "Didn't I forget something?"
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He woke up the next day cheerful and ready to start the day. Though one thing jarred his trip... who he saw in Kagami's classroom: the pint-sized she devil Akira. "Right... I should make sure Minoru ends up with Kagami's sister, not that bitch" He thought. He got in the classroom rather early, hoping to make a good impression before lunch. The other two came in and took their seats.
"Oh hello Takeda-san, Shirashi-san, Yamada-san" Miyuki said as she took her seat, Yukimura blushing a bit at the attention.
Soon Konata came in, "Sorry Takeda-san" She said.
Yukimura then said "Just call me Yukimura, Shoryuken-chan."
"Wait you know about street fighter?" She said.
"I'm not an Otaku like Tan is but I do like older games." He said as she took her seat.
"Guys I heard a rumor that Akira Kogami was fired for an incident a few days back and is now a normal school student" Minoru said.
"Minoru, I told you what happened while you were taking a piss. That girl is bad news... while Tsukasa is good news. I'm telling you this for your own good. (I hope he listens... he's stubborn when he wants to be)" Yukimura said.
"You do have a point, Sanada. Show business can leave bitter wrecks. Did you actually see Akira pummeling that fan with an ashtray? I only saw it on youtube." Tan asked.
"Yeah...I was shocked...." Yukimura said.
He then noticed Minoru going "I'm not listening, I'm not listening"
"This is going to be trouble..." Yukimura though of his buddy and his crush on a pint-sized cosmic horror.
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"The hell...." as he muttered about the day being cooking class..... his classes never had such a thing before.... but he kinda smirked... "Well this is an unexpected fortune..." Yukimura said.
"Why is that?" Minoru asked.
"Simple, cooking is secret weapon #57" Yukimura said.
"What about #69?" Tan asked.
"Just what you think it is!" Yukimura chuckled.
Another teacher was in charge of this said, "Okay boys and girls go to the randomly decided spots", cueing an "Ah crap" as they heard the teacher say "Today we will have teams of two of each gender... I remember a couple of guys last year pulling a prank... and this is to ensure that there isn't too much talking"
Yukimura looked and found the teacher was indeed 'Miss Man-Hater'. He wondered who he'd get stuck with... when Miyuki came up.
"Oh... hello, Takeda-san.... this isn't good...." She said as she started to fret as he heard Konata say "Wait up! Shouldn't she end up with someone good like Minoru?"
"Sorry Izumi, but it was randomly decided. Sometimes bad lots are drawn for both bad boys and miss perfects" The teacher said with a bit of look at Yukimura and Miyuki.
"Damn... she did this on purpose to fail me; that I can take but she's taking out her anger on her.... It's on now." He thought as he looked at her fretting. "Miyuki, can you measure stuff correctly? Since I can handle the rest of the cooking." He said.
"I can... but it's not right for you to do so much work" She said.
"I'm doing that since this is a stunt aimed at me... She's always had it in for me. I suspect you're on her list as well... through no fault of your own." He said confidently.
"Okay... I hope I won't mess up too badly" She said.
"Don't worry; just do as I say, and we'll get through this" He said.
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Though Yukimura's direction and improvising with side ingredients, they made a cake as opposed to normal cake, but a cherry filled fudge cake. The teacher tried it and was agape.
"My.... this is amazing.... No teenager should know how to make this cake well.... especially not Takeda...." as she ran out.
"Showing off, aren't we, Sanada?" Konata remarked with her normal chocolate.
Tan from Tsukasa's table went "Well that secret weapon is super effective!"
"Um.... Yukimura... I think you hurt her feelings" Tsukasa said.
"That was due to her getting full of herself and underestimating people. She tried to have Miyuki fail as well over petty reasons... that's why I socked it to her."
Soon there was a silence over what Yukimura had done.... basically humiliated the teacher that was a bane to all males. "DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!" The other guys started singing.
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A bit after the fuss,
"Thank you Takeda-san for your help" Miyuki said.
"You're welcome but you can feel free to just call me Sanda or Yukimura." He said with a smirk.
"NICE JOB!" He heard from Konata in engrish.
"Um.... could I take this to my sister?" Tsukasa asked.
"Sure, though I'm sure Ginji can do just as good..." Yukimura said.
"Yeah if Yukimura is the bad boy, Ginji's the good one. Well so much for being perfect, huh, Sanada?" Tan said.
"Some people just don't have the talent for cooking.... If I didn't have it I couldn't have pulled off what I did." Yukimura humbly replied.
"Ah Just like in Star Ocean 2! With talent, your lv10 Cooking will be twice to succed!" Konata said. Then they their stomachs grumble. "Good thing it's about time for lunch" she added.
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When he came back to pick up his lunch, Kuroi said, "Nice job sticking it to that hag.... she got my nerves as well. You're a real bag of tricks..." as she stepped out of the room.
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There were many more desks pulled up to take in the 3 young men when they heard something unexpected,
"Oi! Hiiragi, Oi! Sanada!" a voice said. It was Misao and Ayano.
"What are you two doing here? You never did this before" Kagami said.
"But Sanada's here, and he usually has cool stuff to say" Misao added.
Tan reacted with a smirk as he said "(Wow that tan's girl cute... on par with Konata.... I wonder if I should even dare dream... of mythical BEST END) Well Hiiragi has some nice friends! I'm Taniguchi Yamada."
"Minoru Shirashi" Minoru added.
"The tan genki one is Misao, and the quiet one's Ayano. Guess my true form was too much for them" Yukimura said making a joke, causing Konata to laugh for the wrong reasons. They ate as they mentioned cooking class and what happened.
"Now I'm even more jealous..." Kagami said.
"Hope you won't hold that against him though... the guy is a perfectionist.... Just watching him do things make me tired" Yukimura said.
"That is true..." Tan added.
Konata remarked, "Watching your flags are we?" causing Tan to blush.
"I think being in the same class as me is doing him some good, he's certainly manned up a good deal since yesterday." Yukimura said.
But the good times were interrupted by a girl running in.
"Ah here you are, Hiiragi... and you didn't invite poor me...." Akira said.
"Sorry I don't remember inviting a psychotic girl (Bitch... but I can't say that here) to the gathering... and we don't want to smell smoke while we're eating" Yukimura said coldly as Akira went into her psycho mode and tired smash a desk over his head...
When he heard a "FALCON KICK! YES!" From Konata as she kicked the girl out of the room.
"Well... thanks.... though I do have a problem hitting women...." Yukimura said.
"Why did you do that Sanada?" Minoru said.
"I had to show you her true form...." Yukimura said as he soon heard Tan, Konata and Misao reciting lines from Symphony of the Night... the original version. (Misao after Konata taught her).
"Die monster!" Misao said.
"You don't belong in this world!" Konata said.
"What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets, HAVE AT YOU!" Tan said.
"Weird... she's getting along with Konata and Tan quite well... and Miyuki and Ayano seems to have hit it off well... but it's a good weird" Kagami remarked. Next major thing was a bunch of fangirl squeals when Ginji walked into their classroom.
"I see everything's going great, Hiiragi-san, and it's clear that this is being good for my brother. Here's my number Hiiragi... as much as I'd love to talk... I don't need to make trouble for my brother or his friends" He said as he handed her a card and left. Kagami just blushed fiercely. As they slowly resumed their talking.
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Outside Ginji was confronted by a blonde (fake) tanned (fake) pretty boy in a white uniform. "Well if it isn't Mr. Perfect himself seemingly going after plain old Hiiragi." The Boy said. "Taisuke Sakata... you should remember who you're talking to... Just because your money and status protects you from Yukimura, that isn't the case with me. And you should remember I am considered equal, if not more so, to Yukimura in many areas.... including combat. Still you should stop this behavior... or else you will end up with an angry guy with no way out." Ginji said.
"Oooh I'm so scared sliver boy... funny how you keep up that perfect nice guy act around girls but your true face is-" Taisuke said.
"Silence... that is who I am... it's just that people like you bring out the worse in other people... Yukimura doesn't like fighting much... but around you... he'd relish every moment he was bashing in your face.... don't think I'd be saving you again. I'm warning you... behave or you'll suffer." Ginji said as he left.
Taisuke looked as he said "My, my, what a pretty little bird... and a chance to rub it Takeda's face.... Damn that Ginji... he's the only one whom my connections can't protect me against... I'll wait a year... enjoy your time, Yukimura.... since you'll see how money is everything..." Taisuke said as he left.
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"Something a matter.... Sanada-san?" Miyuki said.
"I felt a certain presence.... one that always got my blood boiling..." Yukimura said.
"Crap Taisuke!" Tan said.
"Who's Taisuke... and why is he bad?" Misao said.
"He's my brother's chronic classmate but unlike my brother who's a nice guy or Yukimura who looks bad but isn't, he is just a complete sleaze. Those girl rumors about Sanada? Such rumors would be true for him. Not to mention he uses his connections to ensure anyone that pounds him in board daylight will regret it dearly. Yes he's rich... My brother's too nice at times... even to him." Tan said.
"Why do you say that? Did he drag the scum away from a beating" Kagami asked.
"Yes... from me. He just..." Yukimura said as he stopped as he breathed deeply to calm himself down.
"Something that unleashes the best in Sanada... I'll pay 5000 Yen for that!" Konata said.
"I don't know... a berserk Yukimura.... I don't need anymore nightmares" Minoru said.
But things got back into their cheerful flow quickly.
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Eventfully as with all good things, Lunch had to end.
"Nice meeting you Tan.... we're both Tan!" Misao said laughing a bit along with Tan. Everyone went back to their seats and such.
Yukimura said, "Well well... I think our little Taniguchi is finally manning up royally.... two girls? Certainly bold..."
"Well it's obvious from Konata's remarks about Kagami and Miyuki hint at bisexuality... and I think she's on to me... but just made a playful remark." Tan said.
"Well then... I think we should take a day out to celebrate then! Since at this rate Tan's balls will be bigger than mine, and that's saying alot!" Yukimura said.
"So how do you gauge your progress with Takara?" Minoru asked.
"I think it's a nice start... no need to be hasty... a girl like her is someone you take your time with... and it's still phase 1... Though I think we've been accepted.... those two joining in was a weird side effect of Konata punching me... So how are things with Tsukasa? I hope you're not going too fast... since frankly I am seeing her akin to the little sister I never had." Yukimura responded.
"Alright... she isn't afraid of me. So that's a good first step" Minoru said.
"Yeah... but don't screw up.... I'd really hate to kick your ass." Yukimura said. He hated to see a girl crying but unlike most he wouldn't yell at her... he'd just kick the ass of the person that did make her cry. The three just listened to notes, indulged in cosplay fantasies of their teacher, basically used time well... mostly.
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"Heheheh.... that friend of Sanada's is gutsy... like a Kouji or Ryoma" Konata said.
"Oh? Why do you say that Konata?" Miyuki asked.
"Tan was giving Misao eyes... he was triggering flags.... he's going for the dating sim coupe de gra... the harem ending." Konata said as she noticed the look on Miyuki and Tsukasa's faces
"Don't worry, Miyuki-chan, Sanada's obviously nuts about you, he still persisted after I punched him, and no one else did that! And Minoru? Well I think the problem is that Akira girl.... seems Minoru got a fanboyish crush on her. One of the folks I spoke with online mentioned how he once liked Flay from Gundam Seed before finding out that she was a evil manipulator. Sanada's a pretty cool guy once you get past all the rumors and his act. How lucky of you Miyuki-chan, getting such a guy... he most likely got the body of a fighting game character, he cooks, and he seems pretty smart... if he acted like a 'good boy' He'd be the male you, Miyuki-chan!" Konata said causing massive blushes from both other girls.
Miyuki was curious about the young man.... "There's more to him than his appearance... and he does seem to like me.... but it's so confusing!" She thought.
Tsukasa simply thought Minoru was nice.... and still getting used to the chaos that followed... but she didn't mind. As the school day in their corner goes by without much note.
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"Seesh... that was interesting...." Kagami remarked as he looked at the number... it was highly flattering that someone like him came to her personally.
"Yukimura seems to have brought about a lot of changes in his action.... but I don't mind, right Misao?" Ayano said.
"Yeah, it was really fun with Konata and Tan-kun! She's not so bad after all!" Misao said.
"I think we should help them out, I can give my perspective of things so they won't make mistakes" Ayano said.
"I have no problems with it... I hope Konata's behaving herself..." Kagami said, thinking of her mischievous friend, now armed with teasing ammo.
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Later in the day the three stopped by a restaurant, to get some warm food... since it started raining. Tan and Minoru got their seats as Yukimura went to fix his hair.
"Maybe we should take after his example... since so far he stands a chance of dating her" Minoru said.
"Yeah... Sanada knows how to pick'em. But you know.... there's just one more thing that would make my plan just right." Tan said.
"What would that be?" Minoru asked.
"A busty Gaijin.... it'd be the greatest Harem/BEST END ever! Seeing Yukimura in action has inspired me... since he got that plan into action... and started talking with Konata... I just feel unstoppable!" Tan said excitedly.
"Glad to hear that, since that had been on my mind for parts of last year. Still I'm interested in what you'd do... since no man had ever had the balls-" Yukimura said, coming in as he was cut off.
"But RK does.... he even mentions it in his doujins, like "The ultimate challenge" Tan answered as he took it out and turned to the author's notes page.
"What if he's lying?" Yukimura asked as he read it.
"I doubt it... his fine mastery is sign of actual experience... his best works came out a couple years back. Super Hina Wars H is nothing compared ot other works, especially his special series. And I think I have a shot.... Konata did not kick my ass... And I'm sure she'd go for a busty Gaijin girl as well!" Tan said.
"I wonder..." Minoru mused.
Yukimura noticed and said, "Having guts is never bad thing, and you can't progress without it. But your problem is that Mini-Satan."
"Stop provoking her like that! She's not bad if she's like that." Minoru said.
"Fine do that... and find out how wrong you are... I'll try to explain things if you get too caught up. If my wise words aren't enough to convince you, painful experience will." Yukimura said.
The waiter came up as the guys ordered some beef and rice with warm tea.
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Later while they were eating they heard a noise as someone in a rain jacket came in and sat down. They ate some but Yukimura had an eye out on that person since s/he didn't seem to do anything but shiver.
A few minutes later, Yukimura went up to her and said, "You should get something warm to eat in this weather"
He then heard a soft voice say, "But I don't have much money on me"
"I'll get you something... just have a seat at the table and if the skinny one acts funny, just tell me so I can smack some sense into him" He said as he left and she moved there.
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A bit later at the table, the girl revealed her face. "Hello miss...." Minoru said.
"Minami Iwasaki." She quietly said.
"Ah I'm Taniguchi, and he's Minoru and that rough guy's Yukimura." Tan said as the girl tried to set aside her jacket, revealing a junior. high uniform.
"Wow... a tall slim girl... quite moe.... like Mayumi or Saku-OW! Sanada, what was that for?" Tan remarked as she blushed before Yukimura slapped him upside his head.
"Sorry about that, seems Tan doesn't know when to keep his.... mouth shut" Yukimura said has he brought a plate of food while very silently saying a certain F word.
"She said her name was Minami and she seems to be in Jr. High" Minoru said.
"Don't worry about the money, just seeing you warm and healthy is enough. Though Tan, I didn't help her so you can drag her into your crazy plan... you can go do that later." Yukimura said.
"Thank you" She said as she ate her food... the others ate their food in silence.
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Afterwards, after everyone has eaten. "Thanks Sanada... and sorry about that talk... guess I got too used to Konata." Tan said as he got ready to go.
"What about you, Yukimura?" Minoru asked.
"I'll stay to see if anyone picks her up. I can't quite leave a person like this" Yukimura said.
"Boy... I didn't think that incident stuck with you so badly...is that why-" Tan said.
Yukimura replied, "That doesn't need to be brought up; my reasons are my reasons." The two then left.
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"Got a cell phone?" Yukimura asked the younger girl.
"Sorry.... I left it at home. I was just going shopping when it hit" She said.
"Don't worry, just dial a number into this for someone to pick you up. I wouldn't be comfortable with you going out in this weather." he said as he sat down and took out his MP3 player which had a wide mix of music.
He noticed her trying another number as he listened. His listening was interrupted by two people coming in.
"Ah Yukimura!" A voice said as Yukimura tried to remember it as he opened his eyes to see two heads of pink hair.
"Ah... Takara-san!" He said flustered trying his best to be polite.
"Once again you're the hero." Yukari said.
"So he helped you that day, mother?" Miyuki said.
"Yes, did quite easily and humble. If you were interested in talking with my daughter, I could have introduced you two." Yukari said causing both 2nd years to blush.
"First.... that wouldn't be a good way... and I didn't know about her until the first day of school.... and... You're her mother!?" he said in shock. They could easily be sisters they look so much alike. "Damn... that's a MILF if I seen one" he thought has he struggled to control his language.
"Thank you, Yukimura" Minami said.
"Well I guess I'll get going" Yukimura said, not wanting to overstay his welcome when he felt something catch his arm.
"Yukimura, this is twice, I'd like for you to at least go over for dinner. I insist" Yukari said with an expression that cheerful, mischievous, and wasn't going take a no for an answer.
"Alright... it'll beat walking in this rain....first let me call my parents" He said in defeat.
"Yeah mom? Well that woman I helped is really insistent on me having dinner. Ah you ordered out. Alright alright. Thanks mom" He said as he hung up the phone.
"I can go (Her mom is something else indeed)" He added as he went with them.
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"Crazy day... this was not expected.... I wouldn't have tried until phase two" Yukimura thought as he looked around. "Wow... this looks my house look small." He remarked.
"Oh what's your house like?" Yukari asked, wanting to get some information for her and Miyuki.
"Well it's mostly orderly though both my room and my father's study are book filled messes." He answered.
"What does he do? (He reads a lot of books...)" Miyuki asked, curious about it.
"Japanese history expert, especially the warring state era. My mother? A on and off housewife." He said.
"Well that would explain the unusual name, Sanada-san" Miyuki spoke up.
"Yeah a bad history joke... though my friends can be a handful.." he said.
"Well I have to make the preparations; go ahead and sit down in the living room." Yukaru said as she went into the Kitchen.
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"Sanada-san, I'm sorry for the stunt my mother's pulling... I think it's her way of nudging me... but at least she approves of you. And don't misunderstand Minami, she's nice." Miyuki said
He then replied, "But quiet... I read about various personality types in a psychology book... she's the type who's soft spoken and is rather overwhelmed by praise." as he glanced at the younger girl looking downwards. "Something a matter?" He asked as she patted her chest, which he noticed was on the flat side. Despite his anti-lolicon leanings, he wasn't against girls like Minami.
"Don't' listen to what the TV says, there's no shame in being different. (Oh hell... I'm considering aiding in Tan's plan.... still he'd idolize her flat chest.)" He said in an attempt at cheering her up.
"Like you, Yukimura?" Minami said softly.
"Yes... I do things I do because it feels right, not because of what I read or see on TV." He answered, noticing her attitude picking up some.
"Sanada-san... why do you act like.... a thug as Konata says it? You're really much nicer than you appear." Miyuki asked.
"I hate unneeded trouble.... I decided to make it a point to avoid it though whatever methods I can. I put on this persona and work out as to avoid trouble from bullies, since if you are strong and look it, people will stay clear, but if you look weak regardless of strength, people will pick on you." He said, hiding certain facts.
"So would the reason you don't have anything to do with all those girls because they're too much trouble?" Miyuki asked, remembering the rumors Konata told her.
"Yeah.... that and even now they just see the surface" He answered, blushing.
"Do you..." She asked nervously.
"No... I wouldn't do that to a girl... that's why I tried talking to you as to see what's past the looks.... when your little friend punched me. I wonder how long have you known Konata?" Yukimura asked.
"I knew Tan and Minoru since middle of elementary school, though Tan ended up in different classes last year." He added.
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"It was actually around what Americans would call 6th grade, I was minding my own business when this girl had an issue and starting harassing me... but before it got too bad, Konata knocked her down and saved me. From there we started talking and despite our differences we got along... two outcasts in a pod. I'll save my other questions for later.... sorry if I pried too much, Sanada-kun" She said.
"Don't worry, this is the first chance to talk without worrying about our friends (wait... she said Sanada-kun... if Tan heard this... he'd be talking about flags)" he said.
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Yukari seen the bonding scene and smiled at the progress being made, "Don't worry about me, Yuki-kun, I'm definitely on your side" She thought as heard a knock.
"Oh well she's right here, A nice boy helped her out." Yukari said to a green haired woman, whom she led to the living room. "Minami, your mother is here!" She said as the young green haired girl went to her mother.
"Thank you, nice sir for your help" The mother said.
"It was nothing, I just did waht any good guy did" Yukimura responded humbly.
"Dinner will be on its way... but don't let that ruin your nice little talk" Yukari said as she left to look for some things in regards to her plans. "Things are going so well." She thought
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Meanwhile they talked about some things they read about. "Is that how you make money? By doing various side jobs?" Miyuki asked.
"Yeah, reading various books has its perks, though I'm not a master of anything" Yukimura said.
"But you're great at cooking, like that cake!" She said.
"I had lots of training taking up my mother's slack at times. Since my dad is such that he needs something cooked otherwise he'd waste away reading his books" He said.
"Oh... you mean if I was busy reading and left a thing of tea in the microwave, you'd get it?" She asked.
"Definitely... well to be honest my parents are kinda weird... my mother's prone to laziness and over-worrying about me. My dad? he's laid back and is something of a dirty old man. Good thing we keep him in check." He said.
"My mother's like yours... but it seems I didn't end up like you" She said.
"Don't worry about it, you have manners while it's a struggle for me to be polite and tactful, especially when surprised." He said.
"Let me say... I'm glad you decided to try to talk to us. And for the chance of seeing the real Yukimura. But..." She said with a look of confusion and a deep blush.
Yukimura had a good idea what was going on... though his heart was pounding, but he cleared his head and said, "Let's just take our time getting to know each other better." As she nodded.
"Okay dinner's here! Hope you know how to use a fork and spoon!" Yukari called from the Kitchen. The two teenagers headed to the dining room.
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"Mother did you have to order such a meal?" Miyuki said surprised.
"Well I remember in those tales when the Knight did a heroic deed and saved a Lady, he got to have a feast at her castle!" Yukari said causing a bit of sweat drops from the two.
"I know how to use them... I did actually read up on them recently" Yukimura said, hiding the fact he did it with Miyuki in mind. "Ah.... I should put my jacket away before it gets sauce on it. My dad gave it to be a couple years back, straight from the US, it's proven to be a great jacket" Yukimura said as he put it away.
He came back... seeing the two women with a look of shock on their face. "Now I'm jealous" Yukari broke the silence with.
"Well... I think I see things a bit better..." Miyuki said badly blushing.
"Don't pay it much mind.... I usually just wear my jacket all the time, but it's to see my hard work wasn't wasted. (Though I'd certainly stare if you wore a snug shirt like that... if I don't faint)" Yukimura said with a bit of smirk. This seemed to return things to normal as they ate.
"So Yuki-kun... I heard about that cake incident... does that mean you make your own lunches?" Yukari asked.
"Sure despite being a slacker, I do get up rather early to do my routine... save on Sundays where I just sleep in. If god meant for man to get up on a Sunday morning, he'd have better stuff on TV then and not Saturday night" Yukimura said, getting a couple of laughs from the girls as they ate.
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Dinner was finished with some normal talking.
"Ah thanks for the meal... Taka-" Yukimura said as Yukari cut him off.
"Don't worry, just call me Yukari... you must be trying so hard to impress me, speaking so politely. I suppose it's time for you to go home..." Yukari said.
"Yeah... but it was quite nice here." Yukimura said.
"Well if you want to visit and have her permission, feel free to do so!" Yukari said.
"Mother.... still Sanada-kun... it was nice... but could you please bring some of your books over?" Miyuki asked.
"Sure thing, but I'll try to do a nice mix." he said as he put his jacket on as he was about to leave.
"Bye Yuki-kun!" Yukari said as he left.
"You know Miyuki.... hugging him would feel really nice" Yukari added
Miyuki blushed and said "Mother..."
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His parents were waiting for him when he got home.
"Well Yukimura, it seems something happened..." Nana said.
"Yeah... if you wanted to go see that girl you didn't have to lie" Hiro added.
"That's the thing... that woman IS the girl's mother!" Yukimura said.
"I see.... how did this woman act about you talking with her daughter?" she asked.
"Rather happy... I think she's supporting my efforts...." Yukimura said with a blush.
"That's definitely the case... you managed to evade one of the biggest difficulties... the mother in law." She responded.
"So was it a date?" Hiro asked.
"I'm still trying to figure it out... but I don't want to rush things... I'm going to bed now" Yukimura said as he went up to his room.
"It must have been some serious bonding... I hope it goes well" she said.
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Preview:
Well... that was quite an event, and up ahead are surely some lively days. Don't miss the next chapter, lively days!