Worth Every Scrap of Trouble by Duran the warrior
Note: Any series referenced are not owned by me.
Chapter 2: Lively days.
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Next day started out as normal save for the Yukimura couldn't wait to get to school. He got in his seat as he saw his buddies come in.
"You seem rather excited for some reason... what happened last night? Was it a fated encounter?" Tan asked.
"Yeah... I tried calling your phone but I got an answering machine." Minoru asked.
"Actually Tan that did happen.... it seems Minami is friends with the woman I saved... and it turns out... she's Miyuki's mother." Yukimura said.
"That usually takes a few days of diligent affection point gathering to get that far..." Tan said.
"Yukari insisted I come with, and while we were waiting for dinner... we talked about so many things without much interference, no offense to you guys or the girls" Yukimura said.
"You triggered flags alright. Your heroics set off two flags for the major event worth MASSIVE affection points. I wish I had such luck!" Tan said.
"I'm going to try to talk to Akira today... wish me- never mind... I know how you two feel" Minoru said.
"Not our fault she's really like that if she wasn't... she'd still have her job. But hey if Tan can gather the balls to attempt a harem, then who knows maybe you can drive away that side....hopefully you're a chinese jet pilot" Yukimura said.
"That slim...." Minoru said as he continued, "You only say the Chinese Jet pilot remark if things are slim to none!"
"But not zero! If it's above zero, then victory is possible if you got enough courage!" Tan said.
Their talk was disrupted by "WOW HE'S BUILT LIKE RYU!?" coming from the ever unmistakable Konata... who was scolded by Nanako.
"So you showed off your muscles for them, Sanada?" Tan asked.
"I didn't mean to, I didn't want my jacket getting messed up... I wasn't expecting their surprise" Yukimura said as they resumed listening to the notes.
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"Konata... did you really have to say that?" Miyuki asked.
Konata replied, "But it's true.... though I'm sure if you wore something snug yourself, he'd be nosebleeding like Bullet in no time! I wonder if I should do that... somehow meet them somewhere... I mean Tan and Misao... since then I'd get plenty of affection points as well and set up some flags!"
Miyuki and Tsukasa only pondered the implication of Misao in the sentence, being too innocent to pick up on it right away.
Konata then said, "It's so cute how you two are... taking it slow as opposed to what happens in Eromangas and hentai doujins"
"Well... I get the impression he's being super careful..." Miyuki responded.
Konata "Of course with a girl like Miyuki-chan, you have to take it slow and easy. It's the prime rule of anything in anime or dating sims!"
Tsukasa, then remarked, "If Konata looked like Miyuki... she'd be too much for guys" cause the other two to look in her direction.
"And if you looked like me, you'd be basically the ultimate pillar of moe, Miyuki" Konata said, causing her mature looking friend to blush.
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It was time for lunch once again and it was the same big gathering minus one.
"Where's Minoru? Did he go off with that scary girl?" Tsukasa said.
"Yeah... it's just him being stupid he'll realize his mistake sooner or later." Yukimura said.
"Anyone here plays smash brothers, since it'd be a fun thing to do!" Misao said.
"Oh yeah! I have the game back at home" Konata said.
"I also picked up that up recently; though I had to pass up a few things since I used up the last of my saved up Allowance on it" Tan said.
"I like but I don't quite got the money to throw around carelessly." Yukimura remarked.
"So what do you do with your money, Yukimura?" Kagami asked.
"Save it for later use, it's useful when a friend is running low on cash, or when someone needs help. I do occasionally indulge on books or games." Yukimura responded as he saw Konata start to eat her infamous Chocolate Cornet.
"Just how do you really eat those things? Since it's a weird design... compared to the Churros from Italy or the European based crepes." Yukimura asked, capping off a fevered discussion on it. "I'd think it'd be from the side as to ensure balance" he added as it went on.
"Heheheh... (That brings to mind some interesting ideas....)" Tan said
As the discussion moved on to other treats such as cream puffs, Yukimura decided to chime in, saying "You heard of those American butterfinger candy bars, right? Well I like them because bits get stuck in your teeth... which you can remove right after wards to get a feel as if you got extra."
"Too bad I can't eat those then... I have enough trouble with my teeth" Miyuki said.
As the discussion went to teeth care.
"Well I read that good teeth health is related to milk, brushing your teeth and floss. That's what I do and I generally do fine." Yukimura said.
"I tend to forget...." Miyuki said.
He then smiled as he said, "That's why I make it a routine to brush my teeth in the morning and before I go to bed at least. Since with the way my days are, I end up forgetting to brush them in the middle of the day"
"You two seem to fit well together." Ayano said, causing the two to blush.
And then they heard some yelling from next door.
"Seesh... her again... she's been a constant pain in my class." Kagami said.
"I figured... and to think I know who she's yelling at.... like a spoiled brat that kicks her dog for not doing fancy tricks... I hope he doesn't take too long to wise up." Yukimura muttered.
"I hope so too Sanada-kun." Miyuki said as almost all eyes turned towards her.
"Come on Sanada, you should start calling her Miyuki-chan or something like that!" Konata exclaimed.
Yukimura decided to try as he said, "Would you have a problem with Miwiki?" blushing a bit.
"None at all" Miyuki said blushing.
Tan and Konata looked at each other as She then said, "Sanada's a Bulky moe!"
"Perfect fit for a curvy moe.... and this is yet another flag and a nice amount of affection points" Tan said as Konata nodded.
"Sanada and Miyuki-chan are rather similar... both are smart, athletic, mature for their age... and they're prone to being moe!" Konata added.
"You two, stop teasing them! if they get any redder, Yukimura's going to match his hair color!" Kagami said.
"Then they'd be red and pink! Just like me and Tan are tan!" Misao remarked as the end of the bell soon rang.
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"Man.... the devil must be fierce...." Tan remarked as he saw Minoru, looking worse for wear.
"I won't give up, it's just the first day" Minoru said as Yukimura basically facevaulted on the desk. "Is Sanada alright, since he looks flushed." He added.
"Oh just a case of him triggering another flag....not to mention a discovery about our friend here.... he is the male curvy moe... bulky moe." Tan said.
"Now that you think about it... he was always prone to blushing and reacting to things like such a person." Minoru replied.
Nanako noticed Yukimura with his head down as she pulled him up. "I don't need another one like Izumi.... Oh.... you could have just said you were ill.... with love sickness!" She said.
"Yeah... he's free..... free falling!" His friends sang as to make fun of him as Nanako went back up front.
"Yeah... but I'm surprised you haven't done much flags and crap... oh mighty Eroge master." Yukimura said. "After all I think you could afford to go faster than me with a girl like her..." Yukimura added with a bit of venom.
"Okay, Okay.... we'll stop (For today)" The other two said, sensing his annoyance with such jokes.
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It was the end of class and the guys were planning to go for a walk.
"I just feel restless today" Yukimura said.
"Yeah... me too.... I feel like being outside for once" Tan added.
"Good idea... some piece of m-" Minoru said as something cut him off.
"Oh Minoru! I'm here to see you!" Akira arrived in her fake cute mode "I want to go on a date" She added as she dragged Minoru away.
"This is something straight out of "Saving Sliverman"" Yukimura remarked.
"Oh yeah... I remember that one... I remember what you said about the nasty girlfriend... you can't forget such a mix of words" Tan said.
"Well I guess it'll be the two of us... I wonder how that Cosplay cafe I saw was." Yukimura said as he noticed the girls getting up. "See you tomorrow everyone, try to remember those tips, MiWiki!" He added.
Miyuki responded, "Alright, Sanada-kun. Have a nice day yourself." with a blush.
"Hey Konata, how about joining us for a trip to a cosplay cafe?" Tan asked.
Konata said, "Sorry I got a job I have to go to... but feel free to have fun. (This will be a surprise... if my job is where those two are going)" As she ran off.
"Yeah...she somehow got a job..." Kagami said.
"Not that strange... I do side jobs at times." Yukimura remarked as the girls left as well.
The guys went out their own way.
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"Wow this is the place? Some luck finding it.... I heard a rumor on the net that they have some of the best cosplayers!" Tan said.
"But I doubt they'd compare to Konata" Yukimura said.
"Nor Miyuki should she decide to do it.... good thing too... since a girl like her cosplaying is so moe I could die... no offense, Sanada." Tan said.
"I know that feeling though." Yukimura said as he went up the stairs.
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When they got there they seen a sign saying "Wait for the host/hostess to serve you"
"The hell... if this turns out to be a major pain, you're covering both of meals" Yukimura said.
"I'm sure it'll be worth it... I'm sure this place has cucumber Pepsi like in that Nitori flash I showed you." Tan said.
It wasn't long before someone came to serve them... and it was a Haruhi cosplayer... except that she was blue haired and short... it was Konata alright.
"Welcome back, master!" She said.
"Coming from a girl looking like her... that's just creepy" Yukimura thought.
"Wow... this is your job!? Cool." Tan said.
"Yeah, here's your seats.... and things are done different here, you pay by the hour." she said as she took them to the seats.
"Well...I guess I can do that... does this place have an authentic mikuru cosplayer yet?" Yukimura asked.
"Sorry... but on the bright side once you pay you can eat, drink and play all you want. I'll be back in a bit to take your orders" she said as she left the two guys to their own devices.
"Alright! This place has it! Though I'm feeling brave... I'm going to try the rainbow dango" Yukimura said.
"You're nuts... there's a scene in the Clannad game where someone tries that and passes out. I'll go for the more normal yakitori plate. Since when can you handle such food?" Tan asked.
"You haven't tried my dad's cooking.... mom had to order out and get some stomach medicine. I doubt anything can be that bad" Yukimura said as he heard a voice.
It said in a strict manner. "I have no interest in ordinary menus" the two looked to see it was Konata putting on a very good Haruhi impersonation." She continued, "If you take too long you'll have to pay the penalty"
"(Amazing... but too bad she's too short and flat to do it well... not that I'd say it to her... just recently my jaw stopped hurting from that.) I'll have a Rainbow Dango with a Cucumber Pepsi." He said
"Brave choice, we could use someone like you in the brigade" she responded, continuing her act.
"I'll... (Right... if I screw up his time here, he'll force a penalty) have the yakitori plate with a cucumber Pepsi as well" Tan said.
"That's been in demand since that flash hit the net..." she said as she left.
"Hey, Sanada, there's a Yuki cosplayer... I'm sure if Minoru were with us, he'd find her quite cute." Tan said.
"I hope he isn't going through a living hell" Yukimura said.
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Speaking of everyone's favorite Normal-kun.... he's busy carrying an insane amount of clothes boxes as Akira goes about shopping.
"Are we almost done yet?" Minoru asked.
"Oh I thought you wanted to get cute little me some clothes" Akira said in her rather fake cute voice as she continued dragging him all over the place.
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Back with the other two, they got their orders and were just looking around for various reasons.
"Well this was worth the money.... and with a connection here, I can find out about such a cosplayer appearing." Yukimura said.
"That would be nice... but you know a loli Haruhi is fine too" Tan said as Yukimura just shrugged his shoulders.
Soon after Konata came up as she said, "Ah you'll be the first to see this year's edition of the Hare Hare Yukai stage show!" as a massive racket and a scream happened.
A man stepped out and said, "Our Kyon is down, we'll need a replacement... Anyone who volunteers will get the price half off."
Hearing this Yukimura decided to.... pay back Tan for the teasing he did. "This man would like to take up the mantle!" He said pointing to Tan.
"Okay he'll be great for the part." The man said as he lead Tan backstage.
"Have fun...... maybe now you'll score one of your precious flags" Yukimura remarked.
The show went well... with a bit of noticeable chemistry between the Kyon stand in and the short Haruhi.
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"You did good, Tan-kun...ni" Konata said, giggling.
"I guess I did do good after all... maybe I might have a future in such a thing... and it'd help with my cash problems" Tan said.
"Don't expect as much as Konata does.... most people come for cute girls in costumes. Still it's money." Yukimura said.
"Ah... well my shift ends soon... what are you two going to do?" she asked.
"I'll go home after paying off the bill for this and possibly another hour.... just in case you want to spend some time here, Tan... and a man shouldn't let a girl go home alone" Yukimura said.
"But..." Tan said,
Yukimura then said, "Before you can run you must first learn how to walk.... and before you do that you must learn how to crawl. I'm doing this so you can spend some...quality time" as he left.
"Cool, that means I can hang out some here... he's just trying to help. I'd offer a trip to my place... but my dad might freak out at a guy." she said.
"Alright then... but it sounds as if Miyuki has a cool mom" Tan said.
"Yeah... I've only met her once or twice... but let me say this.... Miyuki is her mother's daughter. Also next time, try to talk Misao into coming here.... since I see great potential for her... to join the OTAKU side of the force." she said.
"Great idea... but how do you know about star wars?" he asked.
"Many spoofs are made off of it... and it's a rather worldwide thing" she answered as they sat down.
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Meanwhile a nice distance away, a pink haired older woman was pondering something
"Come to think of it... Yuki-kun reminds me of someone I see in the college... but I wonder how she's doing now. Since Sazaki-san was definitely talented and feared." Yukari thought as she was thinking of ways to help her daughter's relationship with her friend going.
"Mother, are you going to come down to dinner soon?" Miyuki said from down stairs.
"Okay then... tell me how your day with Yuki-kun went" Yukari said as she came down to eat.
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Later in the day Yukimura was laying in his bed thinking about the wild ride the last few days been... and how it seems his self-less acts had rewards he didn't think about. And while the time with all the girls were nice... there was something about talking to her one on one that just made his heart pound in joy. "Miyuki Takara... a girl straight from a dream" He said to himself as he heard a giggle.
"Oh my.... sounds like quite a girl. (I wonder if she's related to that Takara I heard of...) I figured I'd wait until you say it as opposed to futilely trying to pry it form you." Nana said.
"Mom... I thought I had privacy!" Yukimura said.
"Well I wanted to know more about the girl who has my baby boy's heart in her hands. And I'm prefectly willing to let her visit.... though you might want to hide some of those books." Nana said.
"Mom!" Yukimura shouted as Nana left.
She did remark before leaving, "At least I have absolutely no doubt you're not gay" before she left.
Yukimura laid and thought about things before he fell asleep.
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Over the course of a few days, not much happened. Tan got a job there... though not as glamorous or well paying as Konata's job, but it helped his money inflow. Akira was treating Minoru like a dog... and unlike with ToraDora's Taiga, not in a good way.
It was now Sunday... unlike most days where Yukimura had a strict routine, he slept in on Sundays... and such was the plan for this one until the phone rang.
"Hello? This is Yukimura speaking" He said groggily.
"Ah sorry about that Sanada, but I got my first pay check, and I figured I'd have a gathering at that arcade we used to hang out at. And my brother will be giving us a ride" Tan said on the other end.
Yukimura remembered how Ginji got a car for a present.... something which did get to Tan for a time, until Ginji offered to occasionally give him rides. It turns out Ginji isn't a car kind of guy, but he keeps it maintained in case he needs it.
"Alright I'll be up soon" Yukimura said as he hung up, dragged himself out of bed and into the shower.
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An hour and a good breakfast later, Yukimura, Minoru, and Tan were in front of the Arcade in the same shopping district as Animate. Yukimura remembers this place well.
It was about 5 or 6 years ago, during a school project, where Yukimura ended up with two unremarkable guys... Minoru and Tan. They talked and found they had a few things in common.... this in turn motivated Yukimura to actually finish the project himself and take them to an arcade to celebrate. Things were different yet the same back then.
"Alright, time for some good old fashioned Arcade time!" Yukimura said excitedly as he went towards a Guilty Gear X2 machine as the others followed. After a bit of playing, He was curious about something. "What business did your brother have here?" He asked.
"Dunno... but I do have a bit of a reason for going here... not just old times..." Tan said.
"Hoping to run into her.... well, that's a minor detail and such a case would be beneficial for all of us. Now where the hell is Minoru? He should be around here... I hope that bitch from hell didn't follow him here" Yukimura said as he heard a bit of a racket.
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The two made it up front for pleasant surprise... Minoru had Tsukasa by the hand... and somehow Ginji had Kagami in his arms. Nearby were Konata, Miyuki, and Misao.
"Just what happened?" Tan asked.
"Attack of the To Heart fanboys.... and they got rather rowdy, pushing Kagami out of the way... good thing Ginji was around to save the day" Minoru said.
"Konata, you should make sure that Tsukasa is the first in before the fanboys gather" Kagami said.
"Enjoyed being saved by your sliver prince?" Konata teasted.
"Oh....well.... to tell the truth..." Kagami said while blushing.
"So that's your reason, Gin?" Yukimura asked.
"I tried to do things in a way not to overshadow you guys.... so when she called I asked her about such a meeting... and then this happened." Ginji said.
"No wonder you caved in so easily.... well don't worry about us, we'll have our own fun" Konata said, in a teasing tone as they left.
"Come on, I wanna play this one!" Misao said as she dragged Tan to a Zeta Gundam vs Gundam machine.
"Ah... I wasn't expecting this at all....I guess I should thank him for getting me up." Yukimura remarked.
"So you play these machines often?" Miyuki asked as Yukimura noticed everyone going their own ways.
"Yeah, this is hang out of ours for a while... I took them here after I first got to know them and breezing through a project. Ever since then we've been mostly inseparable, save for being in different classes. Shall I take you on a tour of the place? Since there are a few ticket games as well, though there's real for the machines like Tan's playing" he asked.
"Alright... I hope it's not a problem" she said.
"Nah.... they have their own things." he replied as he led her to the token machine and such.
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Meanwhile else where Ginji took Kagami to a nice little cafe, Where they sat down as Ginji ordered some tea.
"I'm flattered that you're going this far..." Kagami said blushing.
"It's no problem, I did not want you to think I wasn't true to my word... and contrary to what some might say, I do not enjoy overshadowing my brother or his friends." Ginji said.
"Really I'd thought you be kinda annoyed at how lazy they are at times" she said.
"I found just because I expect perfection from myself doesn't mean I have to force it on to others. And it's not such a bad feeling being relied on. And it's nice to see that being around your sister doesn't overshadow her" he responded.
"Of course she's the cute one, and if my lazy friend Konata has anything to say about it, I'm the scary one. I just wish that Konata and my sister could stand on their own without me." she said.
"But that's an impossible thing for a human, people support one another. I saw that with my brother and Yukimura... though I must say when I think about it... we're rather similar, though Yukimura wouldn't want to hear that" He remarked.
She then asked, "Why do you say that?"
He answered, "We both have a drive... though he takes it in a different direction, both talented, and both of us have particular taste in girls. I just so happen to like sensible and reliable ones. Don't worry, I'll do as he does and take my time. Though I think I can see where he's coming from with his opinion of girls."
She added, "I can handle that... and that's the reason why I prefer you to Yukimura... he's a slacker worse than Konata while you work hard yourself. And you seem so much like a knight."
"I'm flattered; such a comparison has been made many times between the two of us. I must say you're quite pretty in addition to your sensible serious personality." he said.
"Thanks.... you mean it?" she asked.
"I am not one to say something I don't mean... and I'm not the only one who sees that." He responded as they talked about basic stuff.
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Back in the arcade, Minoru was trying to help her with the ticket games
"It's pretty easy for me to toss the ball in! Thanks!" Tsukasa said, making Minoru feel warm inside.
"You're welcome, but try to be careful with the ball... it's rather easy it to have it fly out of your hand.... and end up through a wall (I can't say it was us that did it while we were horse playing a few years back)" Minoru said as he pointed towards an area of the near by wall with a patched up hole.
"Is that girl treating you right? I hope so since you're a nice guy," She asked.
"I guess... (I wonder if this is what Yukimura meant... still)" he answered as he took her to another game.
She thought, "She shouldn't be mean to him just because she's a bad person... not to mention she's taking his time away from his friends." in a rare show of anger.
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And by now the three gamers have caught up in a series of game fests.
"You two are good! I didn't know there were these games" Misao said after losing for the 20th time, but still having fun.
"Yeah, and it's the perfect thing to come home to after a track meet or a day at work" Konata said.
"Yeah, or a day out with friends, games are a wonderful thing in life, even Sanada plays them when he can" Tan said.
"I've got some games for many people... though it gets boring with just mostly Ayano... and Kagami's not much fun at those games." Misao said.
"Ah well Kagamin's a serious person... she should just relax, like with that prince charming... that reminds me, what's Sanada doing with Miyuki-chan?" Konata said.
"Are you suggesting we sneak up and spy on them? I have no problem with that.... that and I need to ask him for more money... that little game fest ate up almost all my pay, and I'd rather hang on to that" he said.
"Yep, and I want to see if there'll be any more flags" Konata said.
"Sounds fun, I'll join in!" Misao said as the three went about spying on their friends.
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"What an interesting place... but is there a game that I could play well?" Miyuki asked.
"Well we could try racing.... or perhaps a puzzle game, like that Touhou Battle Gaiden Arcade, that's simple to play but not easy to master. And it's about brains and not raw reaction." Yukimura suggested.
"I'll try that puzzle game then... but I hope you won't go too hard on me" she said.
"I won't" he replied as he explained the game to her, about how the activate spell cards as well as some explanations.
"Would there be a problem if I picked this cute little ice fairy?" she asked.
He answered, "Sure go ahead, but she is considered a bit of a joke character (save for her lv3 spell card... that's said to be nigh-game breaking)" as he picked Marisa.
The game started off rather even since Yukimura was holding back on spell card use. It carried on until she pulled a 4 liner then used the infamous lv3 spell card.
"Was that a good thing?" she asked.
"For you.... yes... for me..." he answered as they started try their best, with Yukimura at a disadvantage.
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"Ooh I like that ice fairy reminds me of me!" Misao quietly said behind the nearby pillar.
"She's just so cute!" Tan said.
Konata thought, "Tan's getting some flags alright... I think Sanada's on the verge of getting another one"
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Soon the game ended in Miyuki's favor 2-1.
"Sorry about that" Miyuki said.
Yukimura only replied, "Not a problem it just means you're good at these kinds of games. There's alot in this world to see, and I'd like to show you all those things"
"I'd like that... This was fun...um..." she said fretting about something before she closed her eyes.
What happened next, he did expect at all... she hugged him, defying her shyness about such a thing and the possible social taboo on such a thing. He did the only thing he could do... hug back.
"Sorry... but..." she said blushing.
He responded, "Don't... I don't mind... and you should do as you feel for the most part."
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By this time the small gathering attracted Kagami, Tsukasa, Minoru and Ginji and when they made it there.... Konata yelled out with a "YATTA!" surprising the two teens.
"That's such a bulky moe expression..." Tan said as he saw the two shocked teens with looks of horror on their faces.
"Bravo... there's nothing more shameful than running away from a girl's feelings when they're given as such." Ginji said while clapping his hand.
"Um Konata... this is something 'so moe I'm going to die' since I think it's it..." Misao asked.
Konata only answered, "It's so moe we're going to die!" as her and Misao fell over as if they were dying.
Minoru and Tsukasa were caught up in the sheer moment of it and just stared.
"Okay okay, break it up, people, while it's a very cute scene... I think they deserve their moment alone without anyone peeping." Kagami, being the rare voice of reason said as she gently shooed way her friends.
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A bit after the fuss died down, everyone was eating at a cheap place.
"I'm really sorry about that... but it was a moment out of a story book. I can easily imagine an acting out of 'a princess bride' " Ginji remarked, referring to a western movie that Yukimura introduced to him.
"What about that movie?" Kagami asked.
"It's a touching romance tale with some action and laughs. Though the heroine seems more akin to Kagami than Miyuki for certain. (I'm certain that line from the movie would apply to Kagami as well)" he answered.
"Well consider yourself saved, Tan..." Yukimura said with a bit of blush.
Tan responded, "But you triggered a major flag... I wonder who didn't trigger flags" looking around the table.
"Good point thought... (Did I just see a hint of anger on her face... if the line 'beware the quiet ones' is true.... Akira will have alot to worry about)" Yukimura answered.
"Could you please not do that, Konata-san? I though we had a moment of privacy...." Miyuki asked.
"We're sorry, but the whole thing was just so cute! So in the future we'll just spy on Kagamin!" Konata said.
This caused Kagami to go "HEY! That's no better!"
"You should worry about your own flags, Konata." Yukimura said.
"Onee-chan... what are flags?" Tsukasa asked causing everyone but Miyuki to sweat drop.
Needless to say, there wasn't a quick answer.... at least those fit for her ears.
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After their lunch, everyone was about to go their separate ways.
"Hey Gin, I'm going to take her to her house, since she lives away from everyone else." Yukimura said.
"Here's some cash in case you need it. Are you glad you broke your sleeping in habit just this once?" Ginji said
"Yeah... thanks, well guys see ya tomorrow at school." Yukimura said as they left.
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On the train the two talked.
"Thank you, but there wasn't a need." Miyuki said.
Yukimura replied, "It was just the right thing to do... that and I wanted to talk... we're just good friends at the moment, right?"
"Yes... I wish I got more time to talk with you about what you've read... since while nice with the others... it's rather..." she responded.
"Chaotic.... yeah... but it's a good thing. Here's my number in case you want to talk, I'm usually home at night... usually reading, playing games, or messing around with something else. I don't use it much as it is" he said as he wrote it down as he mentioned as they talked on the ride.
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As the train ride happened, Miyuki ended up falling asleep on his shoulder. "Well today wasn't a normal day in any sense... though I think I might just go to sleep when I get home. I guess I should take this as a good sign... I think we're both borderline... it is a big step." he thought during the ride
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At the Hiiragi residence, things were going as usual.
"Konata! Could you actually go one night without my help?" Kagami said on her phone while Tsukasa was trying to work on hers.
"Alright I'll help right this moment (Maybe he was right.... this is a kind of good feeling...)" Kagami said on the phone.
As she finished her friend's homework help, Tsukasa spoke up.
"Onee-chan, is it normal to be angry at someone?" Tsukasa asked.
Kagami was surprised, since her sister never was the angry type, "For what reason? Since there are sometimes good reasons and sometimes bad reasons." She answered.
"She's hurting a nice guy for no good reason, taking away his time, and making him miserable!" Tsukasa said, causing Kagami to take a step back, surprised at the outburst of anger the younger girl had.
"I'd say so... but don't do anything stupid. We'll figure something out... it must be major if you got angry about it..." Kagami replied to her sister. "Minoru... you idiot..." she thought as they continued her night.
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Meanwhile at the Izumi residence, Konata finished up her homework with Kagami's help as she got online and found Tan on.
"We should try inviting Misao to this" Tan suggested on the screen.
"She's be a hoot, and the more the better! But you're certainly gutsy for that plan... but it might work.... just as planned" Konata typed on the screen.
"Is it wrong for an Otaku to wholeheartedly pursue the ultimate ending? It's not as if I'd pick girls up for the heck of it." he typed.
"Not if I get Alpha female position like it says in RK doujins, I won't mind. I know you like me, I like you, we both kinda like Misao, and I think she's fond of us at least as friends." she said.
"I really can't get a thing past you, can I?" he typed down.
"Nope, and if you have any bright ideas, share them with me! Ah Kuroi-sensei's on, We can start!" she typed.
"One last thing.... she is rather hot for a teacher" he typed
She then typed, "I'd say... but you shouldn't say anything about your plans or that in front of her. Still I want to see where you go with this idea, Tan-kun... since how can a fellow Otaku not be interested in such an attempt" as they proceeded on to their game fest
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"Come on, time to get up, Miyuki" Yukimura said as the train got to her stop.
"Oh sorry..." She said as she got up and left the train.
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They got the house without speaking much... but not an awkward silence, but a comfortable one.
"Ah how nice of you to bring her home" Yukari said.
"Good night, Sanada-kun. That was a nice time and I look forward to tomorrow" Miyuki said.
Yukimura then walked up and hugged her. "Same to you, Miwiki" Causing her to blush as he stepped back as added, "Good night, too Yukari."
"Just call me mom.... just joking (for now)" Yukari said, causing a bit of shock from the two.
Yukimura then went on his way as Yukari shut the door and thought "How romantic... a nice slow progression of things..." as she saw her daughter head up to her room. "Most likely to have dreams of him..." She mentally added.
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Minoru was at his house.... but he was lying awake...
"That day with Tsukasa... was so nice.... even the best day with Akira isn't like that....but what am I going to do... was Sanada right about her..." He thought as he laid in bed. "Figures... I end up with a girlfriend first and am miserable.... its times like this where I see Sanada has the right idea... yet, I can't just give up her... there's still the chance...." he mentally added.
Sleep came to him eventfully.
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Next chapter previews
Ah.... hey, this is Tan here speaking about the next chapter of this story.... The summer fully begins and the gears of fate turn once more. Will Minoru get out of that dead end relationship? Will I succeed, and Will Yukimura get into a relationship before college? Tune in for chapter 3: the Dog days of summer!
Author's post notes: Yeah this is long due to all the perspectives.... and the point is some things are slowly but surely connecting....
About Bulky moe? It's a term a friend made for a guy who while cute faced and rather innocent, is pretty well built. (Example: Alle from Gundam 00)
Curvy moe: Cute face and moe innocent personality + shapely figure, nuff said. (Examples: Mikuru, Miyuki to name a couple)
What about Tan's crazy plan? Well as opposed to taking the so-called gutless harem male route (Not choose a girl due to worries), he got the insane (to most people) idea to try to form a harem...
And before you yell at me for disrupting things, that was going to happen when guys are introduced.... this much you could see with the guy's flow... with them going off in different tangents.
And do remember this is during the 2nd year of high school, not the third.