Worth Every Scrap of Trouble
By Duran the Warrior
Remember I don't own Lucky Star or any other series mentioned.
Chapter 3: Dog days of summer (uniforms).
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Some time has passed things remained the same during this time. Though Yukimura noticed he got alot more side jobs from far out places... something he suspects is due to Yukari spreading the word about his talents. He was tired on this Sunday night from a task at the Hiiragi shrine... which involved him carrying various heavy boxes.
"Man... that was hard work... but money is money." Yukimura thought as he sat in his chair as he got his guitar ready. He's heard about the various games like Guitar Hero... and this inspired him to look into really doing a guitar.... it being the harder task than being good at some casual game.
That guitar was a present from his father on one of his trips to America. His father had the habit of bringing home things from his trips, from small statues, to various articles from the US. And Yukimura remembered a violin in his father's study.
"And hey, girls love musicians" He added as he decided on a song to practice. He looked through various things he downloaded on to his computer. Yes while his family wasn't outrageously rich... his father's bit as a history expert paid rather well, especially from countries that were quite interested in Japanese history. That and they assumed he was descended from the famed Takeda clan... something hasn't been proven or disproven. "Yeah Dad was always tight lipped about family... and why we don't see them. But I won't pry... if they don't like them, chances are I won't either" he thought on the family matter.
He decided on a few Rhapsody tracks... hearing them in a few DMC3 vids, and frankly he could pull it off with just the one instrument. First would be Holy Thunderforce (Author's note: Try searching YouTube for Ultimate DMC3 vid or Hell Sloth is dead, and for another cool track in general, try searching Hell Sloth must die)
He started out tentatively doing the song, getting used to things. He improved slowly as he got into it.
"Time to bust out the awesome" he thought as he decided to put everything into the song, imagining the combos in those videos.
He then got very carried away with the song, even singing the lyrics... good thing his parents were out having dinner or they'd never let him live it down. He continued to play as a certain girl entered his mind, stepping things up a notch. (Or as it's known to Marshall Amps, turn it to 11)
"Wow... I rode the lighting for sure.... whew... I think I might have to try this again when I'm not worn out" he remarked out loud as he wiped the sweat from his head as he went to get a drink of water.
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He then decided to settle for just watching the vids when his phone rang. He saw it was Miyuki and answered it.
"Hello, Sanada-kun... I hope I didn't interrupt anything" She said.
"Nope I was just relaxing after rocking out a bit too hard... not to mention helping Kagami's dad with some stuff. Isn't tomorrow the day we change into our summer outfits" he asked.
"Yes... How are you going to handle that?" She said.
"I guess I'll manage... I do feel weird without some sort of jacket. So how did you spend this day off?" He responded.
"I was reading that book on medieval ages in Europe you lent me. But I liked those stories about King Arthur better, where there were heroes, and nice tales. Lancelot was a tragic sort of figure though." She answered.
He replied, "Yeah, his flaws made him an interesting character to read about... sometimes proving a perfect knight isn't a perfect person. Often in the passage of time and interest of story telling, some things suffer, since I heard renditions were those knights were absolutely perfect when they were not at all. Even Arthur wasn't exempt for this reality"
"But I wonder... why are some people so interested in tales of war in the past?" She asked.
"Simple... it was a time where men became more than mere men, legends were born, and it's different from the everyday, peaceful society. But I can't complain since its how my father makes money, telling people about the events of feudal Japan. He has a trip coming up to explain the relevance of how the daimyos ran their areas in the context of business to some American companies. I don't think anyone would believe him when he thought his interest in the subject would pay so well." He answered.
"So he likes his line of work... I hope I can be like that. Do you have any jobs in mind in the future?" She said.
He answered, "Not really... but I guess it's a good time to think on it... it's not easy when you're talented. Minoru's planning on going into voice acting... Tan's going to do something game or anime related... he is pretty good with a computer, better than me even. But I'm sure you can do it. You should next time when reading, listen to some music, since that can help the experience. When I read a tale of a hero fighting against evil, this one song would be perfect."
"I'll do that next time... well it's time for me to go to bed, but you should bring some music tomorrow. Good night Sanada-kun" She said.
"(Well she sleeps early... but hey, she puts the beauty in beauty sleep) Good Night Miwiki" He said as they both hung up... as he noticed someone at the door... his parents.
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"How long were you here?" Yukimura said with a noticeable blush.
"Only enough to hear you two talking about books and praising your father's line of work" Nana said.
"It's always nice when your kids acknowledge your efforts... and that pet name is cute... I'm sure she can explain anything to me any- Sorry dear!" Hiro said noticing the angry look on his wife's face.
"We came up to see if you were sleeping or not since it was rather quiet in the house. (His blushing definitely takes after his father when he was dating me)" she said.
"Well we'll get out of your hair, we heard from Hiiragi-san how you helped him out. It's always a good idea to help those religious folks out, since it'll increase the chance the god the shrine worships will help you out." Hiro said as they left.
Yukimura then shut things down and was content to go to sleep himself.
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Next day Yukimura made it a point to run into class... as to avoid the squeals that sounded off. He wore his summer shirt with a few buttons undone with his T-shirt showing. He knew how to be right on the line regarding the rules.
As the three gathered in their seats as Yukimura asked, "How was your weekend?"
"Good, I got to hang out with Konata and Misao at the arcade... too bad Misao doesn't have a gaming class computer. We're really getting along well! And when we stopped by her place, she hugged both of us!" Tan said.
"I'll make this clear Tan... I'm supporting your idea on the basis that you care for them... if you try to go after them for any other reasons, there will be problems. You may be my friend, but I won't allow you to go making girls cry" Yukimura said in a serious voice.
"I understand... I'm well aware of how you'd kick my ass if I screw up and be a jerk" Tan replied.
"It was alright... that date seems to have went peacefully.... save for when I made the mistake mentioning the times I hangout with everyone and how Tsukasa is nice" Minoru said.
"(Well... that's obvious... since she'd know Tsukasa is the biggest threat) Ah that would make sense... but you haven't given up yet, have you?" Yukimura asked.
"Nope, haven't given up yet" Minoru answered.
Yukimura thought, "Damn, you're a stubborn fool. Perhaps it will take some kind of outside intervention..." as class started
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Meanwhile at the other corner, the three were talking about their weekends.
"Are you sure you're okay with this idea of his? I never heard of such a thing before." Miyuki asked.
"I'm not worried since if he does act like Matoko, I will, to quote Kid... "Kick his arse so hard he'll kiss the moons" That is if Sanada doesn't do it first... since I see him giving Tan a serious look." Konata said.
"I wonder how Kagami-san's weekend went." Miyuki said as she thought of last night.
Konata then said teasingly, "You're thinking of Sanada aren't you, so did he come over or did he call? And did you two whisper sweet nothing in each other's ears?"
"I called him since I felt like talking with him about the books he lent me" Miyuki answered as she blushed a bit.
"I just hope that Minoru is able to come to lunch... since he looks like he needs to be around nice people." Tsukasa said.
"Oh is that why you brought an extra lunch, Tsukasa-chan? Since she'd be the type of girl who'd grab a guy's lunch" Konata said, causing a bit of reaction from Tsukasa. "That's a good thing; he'll be grateful for that!" She added.
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Meanwhile over in Kagami's classroom before class, Kagami took a few moments to confront Akira.
"Oh hello Hiiragi-san, what brings you to my seat today" Akira said in a cutesy tone of voice.
She answered, "You're not fooling me with that act... and I'll tell you this... if you continue mistreating Minoru, you will end up sorry... and not by Takeda or even my hands." as she went back towards her other friends.
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"How was everyone's weekends? Mine was rather normal with a date with Watsuki" Ayano said.
"Mine was super fun! Those two showed me even more games to play." Misao said.
Kagami added as she blushed a bit, "I guess that's a nice thing to hear, but I actually went on a date with Ginji... at a museum."
Misao yawned at the mention of that, as she said "That sounds boring.... not as fun as an arcade"
"I think those two are affecting Misao... well she seems to be having fun, so I won't argue with that" Kagami thought as class went on
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Class passed by as normal as lunch arrived, and everyone was there.
"Seesh, she didn't have to yell at me..." Minoru complained.
"She really is a handful..." Kagami said.
"But I'm glad you came! Here's an extra lunch if you need it" Tsukasa said, gladly handing him his extra lunch.
"Thanks, Akira took mine, saying she didn't feel like making her own" Minoru said.
Yukimura noticed a guy sitting by Ayano... as Misao said, "That's her boyfriend, Watsuki. They're like peas in a pods, kinda like you and Takara!" causing the two to blush.
Ayano then said,"Misao, please do not tease them."
"Wow... the infamous Sanada... you're not as mean as I heard." Watsuki said.
Yukimura then said, "That stays here... I like my reputation the way it is. (Though, at this rate, it won't last much longer... well, she's more than worth it)"
Then Konata took out a post card and started drawing on it.
"Figured you'd send in those cards as well; think you give me some pointers on that? Since I don't have much luck with them" Tan said.
"Sure" Konata said as she gave some pointers.
Kagami remarked, "Seesh that gets brought up again... at least she has someone who will listen to her"
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Here, MiWiki!" Yukimura said as he dug out a small MP3 player and some headphones. "This has some of my favorite songs" He added as he handed it to her. Luckily for him, everyone was into their own thing to ignore the pet name.
As Miyuki was putting on the earphones, Kagami asked, "What kind of music do you like?"
"A mix of things, mostly rock though, especially heroic sounding stuff, like the band Raphsody. And I do like listening to music as I read." he answered as he noticed Miyuki put the headphones down as she blushed. "Are you alright? I thought I got rid of all the obscenity-filled songs." He added.
"I'm alright... this music would be your theme... for what did Konata say... a Super Robot Wars game." Miyuki answered involving a reference Konata made.
"Wow this is great stuff! Thanks!" Minoru said gleefully as Tsukasa smiled.
She also thought of her self chasing after that awful girl wearing a white dress and hat... and a hatchet... too bad she forgot what that girl Rena from one of Konata's animes said...
"What's the story with Sanada and Takara-san?" Watsuki whispered.
"Oh I think it's the matter of how they seem to like each other but don't want to go a step further... we were like that for a bit" Ayano said quietly.
Then they heard "EYE'M THE STRONGEST!" from Misao with a CD in her hand.
"What the heck did you do, Yamada-san?" Kagami asked.
"I gave her a brunt CD with Phantasmagoria of Flower View and a few early windows Touhou games. What can I say? She likes Cirno." Tan said.
At that moment Konata started laughing... "She'd be perfect for it!" as she imagined her tan friend with blue hair and going around freezing things.
"Um... Sanada-kun? Could I borrow this?" Miyuki asked.
"Sure go ahead, and those things aren't that hard to find nor expensive; just copy the files on to the computer and when you get one of your own, you can put them on there" Yukimura said.
"This music... It's like I'm hearing his soul... I wonder if this is what he was playing Sunday..." Miyuki thought as she finished her lunch.
"Anyone else almost forgot to change uniforms? Since I kind of did... I had to ask Miyuki about it" Yukimura remarked as Tsukasa shyly raised her hand. "Don't worry if it happened to me, it could happen to anyone" He added.
"But she makes a yearly habit out of it. But... you must really work out a lot... look at those arms!" Kagami said pointing to his arms. Miyuki blushed a bit as she noticed.
"Yeah... I had to avoid some shallow fangirls on my way here. (Yeah... I haven't forgotten that hug...)" he said.
"Come on Miyuki, it's alright to say that your smart, talented, and very good male friend is handsome, He wouldn't think you're-" Konata said before Yukimura cut her off.
"I don't want to hear a compliment just because someone else told them to. If she wants to say it, she will." He said.
"Well he's certainly a knight in a bomber jacket" Ayano remarked about the whole thing.
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Soon lunch ended, as Watsuki said, "It was real amusing being here... I'd feel sorry for whoever messes with her, Takeda-san"
"Thanks I guess" Yukimura said as everyone got into their seats.
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"So it seems you're doing well for yourself... at this rate you won't even need to be under my wing, Taniguchi Yamada" Yukimura said bemused.
"Yes, but it's not like that, while I do admire your bravery and talent, but we're friends. We three have started on an adventure into the unknown frontier of love, each taking different paths." Tan said.
"You're right.... it's funny how the worse of us is actually going the purest route. Well... who knows where we'd end up... but, Sanada... you're right... this hasn't been boring at all" Minoru said.
"If not for a certain detail, I'd say things are things were perfect (If only Sebastian just saw the light, and dumped the devil... I can see how Kagami's sister is starting to like him... not to mention how this can blow up)" Yukimura said.
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After class, everyone was getting ready to go home when Yukimura's phone rang as he seen a message.
"I need your help taking a niece of mine to this location; my house. Will discuss price when you call back- " it said.
"Well... I wonder if that person is related to Konata" Yukimura thought as he called, "Yukimura talking, are you of the Izumi family?"
"Ah yes I am, the name's Soujiro. The story is I kind of made plans I couldn't keep, so I need you to take her to my house. If it's about price, you can include train and snack costs in it." The man said.
"My base price will be about 2500 yen, and that's just for the basic labor, I'll decide on a final price when I get there" Yukimura said as he hung up and got the addresses. "Sorry guys but work calls." He added.
"Don't worry I'm sticking around to watch Misao practice... and she wants my help putting those games on her computer... if it's decent it should handle the first 3-4 games. Good thing I got my DS with me" Tan said.
"Akira wants me to take her to a movie" Minoru said.
"Good luck with that" Yukimura said as he left.
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He got there after as he seen a short, almost tiny young girl.
"Minoru would faint if he saw her..." Yukimura thought as he went up. "I'm the guy your uncle sent. I'm Yukimura Takeda." He said to the girl.
"Hello my name is Yutaka Kobayakawa, nice to meet you, Takeda-san" Yutaka said.
"Just call me Yukimura, okay? I'll try to get you to your uncle's place as soon as possible." Yukimura said as they left her school
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While changing stops, Yukimura noticed her looking a bit clammy.
"Are you alright, Yutaka?" He asked.
"I'm just a bit chilly, guess I haven't gotten fully used to the weather." She said.
"Hold on while I get something warm." Yukimura said as he noticed a nearby soup stand. He rushed and ordered a two cups of chicken noodle soup. "Here you go, hopefully it's not too hot." He said as he handed her one.
She drank some of it "It's good! I think we can get on the train now!" the girl said.
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On the ride to the house, they both finished their soups and were enjoying the ride. They talked a bit.
"Sounds rather crazy... but is your cousin's name Konata?" Yukimura asked, wanting to make sure his theory was correct. He wanted to make sure that the Izumis he was dealing with was Konata's.
"Yes! Are you a friend of hers?" Yutaka asked.
"Yep, though I found out the hard way how she hits... hard. (Well I'll go easy pricing wise)" he thought as the ride rode on.
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Meanwhile at the Izumi residence.
"Dad! Shouldn't you be picking up Yuu-chan from school?" Konata said with Kagami and Tsukasa near by.
"Don't worry I heard about this reliable errand boy from the grocery store's board, and I even heard a few good things from their parents as well about his service." Soujiro said, referring to Kagami and Tsukasa, as the girls went into the room.
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"I wonder where Miyuki went?" Tsukasa asked.
"She said she had some things to do at home... most likely get more music like Sanada's" Konata said.
"Hey Konata, I'm curious... why didn't she have a boyfriend before... since I know you couldn't go about punching every single guy that tried." Kagami said.
"Well despite the fact she's easily considered what most men want in one great package, she's a bit slow to pick up on the typical confession... and the obvious ones were TOO obvious. But I think it might be that somewhere she wants a guy who appreciates more than just the obvious... like Sanada." Konata said.
"To be honest when we found him... he was really frustrated... you were lucky that he didn't hit you. But... I get the feeling it's what he was looking for as well... since we found out underneath that tough rough badboy persona he puts on... he's actually a nice smart guy... and rather mature for his age. I think they're doing each other good... since I think she has a mellowing effect on him." Kagami remarked.
"But what about her tendencies that you call... moe?" Tsukasa asked.
"I think he's so reliable due to his parents being flaky. I wonder what Tan's parents are like... from the sounds of it they play favorites" Konata said.
"Yeah... Ginji mentioned that... he wishes they didn't. I'm glad our family the way it is... since it'd be terrible if something like that happened." Kagami said as Tsukasa nodded.
Tsukasa then asked a question, "What does Minoru see in that awful girl? Konata, you know these things, right?"
"Simple, he's still hung up on the Idol image... as well as getting a heroic notion of driving out the 'bitter side' out. But it won't work, and so it'll be time for outside action. But we won't do go into that now... (Interesting... Tsukasa's getting angry... I wonder if I can teach her some classic lines as to put the fear of Oyashiro-sama in them! That should scare anyone, even Sanada!)" Konata answered.
"I hope things turn out alright... (I'm worried about where this is going... I don't want my sister acting out... that boat scenario! Seesh, and I thought I recovered from the time Konata showed us that school anime!)" Kagami said as they heard Yutaka's voice.
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"She's here, safe, sound, and healthy.... well I'll go talk with your dad about the price, Konata" Yukimura said as he and the other man went into another room.
"So did he treat you nicely?" Konata asked.
The smallest girl replied, "He was very nice, he even got me soup to eat, I wonder if that's what big brothers are like."
"I'm sure he'd be a nice example, but what about Konata's would be boyfriend..." Kagami said as Yukimura came in.
"That'd be crossing the line, she's much too innocent to get mixed up with such things. (Not to mention her heart couldn't take such a thing.)" Yukimura said as he was coming in.
"Ah... good call, Sanada." Konata said.
"By the way, I heard that cooking teacher went on indefinite leave due to a nervous breakdown" Kagami said.
Konata giggled and said, "Yeah don't mess with Yuki-chan in front of Sanada, you wouldn't like him when you do that"
"I want to know the exact story straight, since Konata exaggerates things" Kagami said.
"Well I remember her from elementary school, something of a manhater... especially of me. And what happened was that she arranged things in a way she assumed two students would definitely fail the class due to lack of ability; Me and Miyuki. I'm used to teachers singling me out, but the way she tried doing that to Miyuki just because of how she looks and such... I couldn't forgive that, so I frankly put her in her place with that cake." he said.
"I remember that cake.... It's very hard to believe someone like you could cook it in school" Kagami replied.
"It was Miyuki's efforts as well since she did the measuring on my instructions." He replied.
"Come on Sanada, don't be modest, you took command of the situation and captured total victory!" Konata remarked.
"As much as I'd like to stick around, tonight's my turn to cook, and I don't want my dad starving to death, so I'll go. See you all in school tomorrow." Yukimura said as left, but he stopped by Yutaka sitting watching TV, "I've got to go now, next time I come by I'll have something fun to show you, okay" he said.
"Okay Oni-chan!" Yutaka said gleefully.
"NGH!" Yukimura went at such a sign of massive moe. "I'm fine, don't worry (The perfect little sister... Minoru would have passed out, though I think I'll tell Tan not to hit on her... since that's just wrong!)" He said as he left.
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As for Tan and Misao, they were resting after a race.
"Wow you're pretty good yourself!" Misao said.
Tan couldn't help but to look at her legs... which here tan and very nice. "Well, to deal with bullies, people learn either to run or fight. I wonder if I could beat Sanada in a race." He said.
"That might be possible, since I don't think he focuses on speed. So Tan, Are you good with computers?" Misao asked.
"I'm great with them, even better than the almighty Sanada!" Tan said proudly.
"We should have Konata come with next time, I heard from Hiiragi that she's pretty fast." Misao remarked.
"Want me to go fix a few things up while I'm there?" Tan asked as they went to her house.
"Okay, if you say it'll work it will." Misao said as they soon left afterwards.
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Over at her house, Tan was installing the games on her computer.
"That's it i set up some convenient short cuts on the desktop. And your computer should handle it these four without problem." Tan said.
"Cool... but what if I have problems? Oh, I know! Let's give each other our cell phone numbers! I don't use mine much anyways, and give mine to Konata, okay?" Misao said.
"(Wow... She did that without thinking once... sure she's not the cute Minoru likes, but she's the cute I like) Thanks, well I think I should go before your parents have a fit..." he said.
She responded, "Oh okay... but you can drop by when you want! But remember tomorrow, Alright? Bye, Tan!" as she hugged him.
"Bye... Misao, Guess I'll see you tomorrow in school. Have fun with the games" Tan said, still being unaccustomed to hugs by cute girls. "She may not be Miyuki... but a Misao is more than fine too!" He thought.
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Ginji was spending his day on a walk, pondering things, "Those three went in different directions... though while my brother's idea is wild... I do support him... since it would make up for his lack of luck otherwise." as he heard a massive shout from the near by theater.
"YOU MORON! THIS IS PLAIN BUTTER, NOT BUTTER TOFFEE!" said the voice... obviously Akira.
"Sometimes having good intentions is not enough... it's times like this where I believe in Yukimura's mindset of not worth the trouble... Kagami certainly is... fate sure is funny" He thought as he walked away.
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By this point Yukimura was already done with dinner (cooking and eating it) as he laid on his bed and played a bit of what westerners call Etrian Odyssey II, while looking at a printed map screen. "Ah this is the nice way to relax before I call it a night" He thought as after an hour or so he went to sleep so he can start off the next day.
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The next day passed by rather normally until lunch, where the now usual bunch had gathered.
"Hey Misao, how's the games coming?" Tan asked.
Misao answered, "Fun, though I had to start on easy... but it's fun doing that witch's massive laser... and I tried the one with Cirno and had better luck"
Konata then said, "So Tan said you liked games yourself, Sanada... I want to hear your take on games"
"He does but his tastes run a bit different... for one he considers most Shounen after a certain time to be complete crap, that and don't bring up 3d fighting games..." Tan whispered before Yukimura stood up and started talking.
"The classics, games such as Both Metrovania and classicvania, to the ZX series. There's also 2d Contra, Mega Drive Sonic games. I read on a time were games were games and gamers were gamers, where there were many now mostly lost arts.... 2d fighting games, Shooters, and I don't mean that light gun or first person crap, I mean games like Gradius, R-type, Treasure games, and including Touhou. I also like games like Sangoku Musou and even Sengoku Basara; while simple there's nothing like single handedly taking on thousands of guys with just one man or woman. I also like to play RPGs.... and not those crap games like Final Fantasy VIII, X-2, XII... and XI is just a typical PC game with a final fantasy name stuck on to it. I don't have much time for games like that even. I'm talking about games like the Super Famicom Final Fantasies, The tales series, even the Star Ocean series before it bombed out with 3. I could spend a whole class period going on about how Square butchered the mana series! Not to mention the fact everyone's so quick to go to 3d despite games like BlazBlue showing the potential of 2d.... animation and speed in a fighting game that would put anything in a 3d fighting game to shame!" Yukimura said as he went into his speech.
Tan whispered to Konata and Misao, "He's not an Otaku about things... but he's pretty hardcore in his own right... and the last thing you want to do is put a Street Fighter EX CD into his game system."
Everyone else just observed, shocked... mainly at the passion he showed about the subject... and he did so in a way that made it seem he was talking about fine art rather than just games.
Soon Yukimura finished and sat back down.
"Wow... you know alot about them... and I've never heard it put that way before." Kagami said.
Miyuki looked as if she was in thought and asked, "What kind would be best for those without excellent reflexes?"
"Most RPGs, Puzzle games, Strategy RPGs. These are for the more brainy gamer, though there's games that mix action and brainy aspects." Yukimura said.
"It's obvious you'd like action games just by looking at you, no offense" Watsuki said.
"No problem, since I do like action games, though I'm not the best at games like Devil May Cry 3. It's just that I prefer something brainier at times. I'm a diverse kind of guy... Also RPGs are close to stories that you read, but more interactive; a good way to get yourself into story. But don't mistake me for an Otaku, I do plenty of other things than just games, it's just that they're among my favorite ways to unwind." Yukimura replied.
"Yeah... I'm quite casual compared to Tan and Yukimura. The main reason I got into games at all is due to Yukimura dragging us to an arcade a while back." Minoru said.
Yukimura thought to ask about where 'the devil' was, but thought better of it... chances are he ended up forfeited his afternoon to be here... and most likely whatever money's in his wallet. The rest of the period was short by people asking him various stuff about games.
"The Wii would be best for those with little sisters and such, or lots of friends. The PS2 and PS3 are more for savvy gamers, but there's some for casual folk; though the older system isn't dead yet. The 360? Just has mostly western games, but I heard from Tan how Microsoft is courting various Japanese companies to make games for it, but it's notable for being the only system in the States that has Senko no Ronde, a pretty sweet fighting/shooter" Yukimura said as Watsuki asked him about the systems.
"You've got to hand it to the guy, he presents things is such a clear way." Tan said.
Konata, "Yeah, but you're not bad either, you know... you are cute in a geeky way... and to quote the great RK, 'just because one is geeky doesn't mean they cannot be cute'"
"Oh yeah! His Hikaru Amano doujins! A fine case of geeky cuties! I suspect someone like her is his alpha..." Tan said as lunch period soon ended.
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School ended without much note as everyone prepared to part ways.
"Got another job today, Sanada?" Tan asked.
"Nope... I'm going to stay home, finish my homework, and have a major game session... I'll have my phone on anyways. What about you?" Yukimura asked.
Tan answered, "Another day at the track, this time Konata's going with. I took a bit of time to stretch this morning, since I'm going to be running... but I don't mind..." as he left with Konata.
Yukimura looked around as he seen Minoru leave with Akira. "Seesh..." As Tsukasa came up to him.
"You don't like her much either, do you.... Yukimura?" Tsukasa said remembering his preference for no honorifics.
"She's downright awful... but he has good intentions but no sense of when to give up... I'm rooting for you two." Yukimura said smiling.
"How would you react if I got angry, and started shouting things like 'IT'S A LIE!" she innocently as Yukimura was a few feet away.
"You scared me..." he said.
"Okay thank you, I'm glad you came up, since you're like the big brother I never had" she said.
"Thanks, I have the same feeling as well. Anyone would want a little sister like you." he said with a bit of blush as she waved bye and left.
Her sister followed as well. Just as he was about to go, Miyuki came up and asked, "How would I read up on those games you mentioned?"
"Well Wikipedia, YouTube are good sources for information. You can always google certain titles, there's gamefaqs which has RPGs in their own category for each system. Of course as far as portables go, a DS is definitely your kind of system, since among the causal stuff are various brain and eye training games... though I'd be lying if I said your glasses were bad thing... they look great on you." he said blushing.
"Thanks... you really think so? I heard Konata remark on them all the time, so I know... weird people like them." she said.
"The style matches you; smart, cute, and nice, and it brings out your eyes, a definitely strong trait. Ah... Sorry I went a bit overboard." he said blushing and scratching the back of his head.
"It's alright... though I read one could tell about a person by their eyes... for example your red eyes show things like passion, vigor, compassion, and honesty. I guess it's a good thing no one looks you in your eyes much." she said.
"Most are too scared, good thing. Have fun with looking up that info; see you tomorrow, MiWiki" he said.
"Um... have a nice night as well, Sanada-kun" she said as she left. He left the class room soon afterwards.
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Yukimura was walking to the train when someone ran up to him, "Ha, seems that since you started hanging out with girls, you've gotten soft, Sanada!" the guy said.
"Whatever gave you that idea?" Yukimura said with narrowed eyes.
The guy said, "Its obvious how you're trying to get into Takara's pants... who wouldn't with t-" Before Yukimura punched him in the face, knocking him down.
Yukimura walked up to him, picked him up by his neck, and said, "I might have mellowed out, but I haven't gone soft.... and I'll tell you something... I'm sure you know what happens when you fuck with me... speaking ill or harassing my friends, including the girls is like fucking with me 5 times over. And that Lady you spoke shit about? That and harassing her is like fucking with me 10 times over... do you understand where this is leading... I won't tell you again... and spread the message."
The guy shivered as he said, "Yes... sir! I'll do that... I'm sorry for saying that and doubting you... please don't hurt me"
Yukimura dropped him and said, "Just as long as you understand... I won't be so nice next time." as the guy ran with the fear of god put into him. His trip home was uneventful.
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Meanwhile on the track, Practice being long over, and the three were taking a break. "Well I can get used to this..." Tan remarked as a guy with bruised jaw came running up.
"You three are Sanada's friends, right? Could you put down your names...." the guy said shivering.
"What for?" Tan asked suspicious of the guy.
The guy replied, "I tried point out of he's gone soft, said a few... crude things about Takara-san, and he showed me he didn't go soft at all... and he warned me what would happen to those that mess with his friends and especially her."
The three put down their names and info.
"Thank you but think you could tell the other names so I can put them, please?" The guy said.
Konata replied, "Sure" as she put down all the table group's names. He was starting to leave when Konata tapped him in the shoulder.
As he turned around he got a face full of Spinzaku (Suzaku of Code Geass' famed spin kick). "Now we're even, Miyuki-san is my friend, and I don't like it either when people speak of her like that. (I can imagine it made my little remarks seem like nothing)" Konata said as he went away wobbly.
"Well, I guess He was in good mood if that guy could walk away... I'd thought he'd maim him." Tan said.
"Well Tan, you did good today, if we keep this up, you'll be able to keep up with me! And Konata, you're great at this! It's a waste that you two don't join the team" Misao said.
"Nah... maybe if the girls wore stuff like sport bras and those tight sport shorts... ma- GAH! I'M SORRY!" he said, realizing that he was speaking what's on his mind.
"No, you're right, and that someone like Miyuki-san isn't on it... we could charge 500 yen per person for that!" Konata said.
He replied, "No... Sanada would go ballistic; sorry if you're offended Misao"
"Nah... that'd minimize sweat!" Misao said.
"Aren't you the lucky one hanging out with two cute girls in bloomers," Konata teased.
"Whew... time to shower, Konata." Misao said.
"I guess I'll wait until I get home, whew. (I know it's too soon to try showering... but man... it'd be sweet... especially if Misao's most private areas are tan as well... since tan lines are so annoying; still she's a great fun loving girl)" he mused as he looked through a manga he had on him and basically zoning out in his own thoughts.
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It wasn't long before the girls were done and changed into their normal clothes. Konata noticed him zoned out, so she decided to snap him out of it in a fun manner... mainly by whispering into his ear about something.
Tan jumped up with a start, "What!? (If that's true... heh...)"
"I had to say something to snap you out of it. I'd invite you two over, but I've got homework." Konata said.
He said, "I could help, I'm pretty good at most subjects."
"As much as I'd like it, I've got to talk to my dad... I don't want him having a fit about having a guy over... that and Misao, as cute as she is, isn't enough to distract him" she responded.
"Wait, but Yukimura said how he visited and your dad didn't have any problems" he said.
"The thing is he sensed Yukimura wasn't... a threat. He'd sense you... and I'm not sure if he'd get along or try to do some kind of Hokuto Shinken attack on you" she said.
"Ah well... today was fun anyways... I think we worry about that tomorrow, I just want to shower, finish my homework, and play some before I go to bed." he said as everyone packed their things and went their separate ways.
"Boy... Am I glad I didn't chicken out.... I'd miss out on this slice of heaven otherwise..." he thought, walking with a smile.
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Shortly on Tan's way a car drove up, revealing Ginji.
"I see you had a very nice day." He said.
"Yeah... someone talked me into running laps... but if my competitors are as cute as them..." Tan said.
"Good for you... I guess then this year's sports festival is something to look forward to then, isn't it?" Ginji asked as Tan got in. "You should join the track team, it'll help with our parents... and I think it'd help with Kagami's tan friend. You have the potential for a good runner, you might be faster than even Yukimura or me." He added.
"Think you could give me a few pointers in Karate? Since with the path I'm going on... running won't be an option... and I know well enough I don't have Sanada's strength." Tan said.
"I'll help you look something up that suits you, Karate is a rather power-based style. You'd be best off something speed based. Anyways mom and dad are out to dinner. This means we can talk more about things." Ginji said as they drove home.
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Miyuki got home to find a note from her mother, "went grocery shopping, be back later, Mom" she read as she found a extra note, "PS if you brought over Yuki-kun, just don't do anything too naughty!" causing her to blush while thinking "Mother..."
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At the same moment Nana was shopping, feeling like cooking something nice, "Yuki's been working so hard... And I think I've finished teaching him all to know. He'll make that girl happy for sure." She thought as she noticed a pink head of hair, "Yukari!? Is that you? It's been a while since we crossed paths" Nana said.
"Oh hello, Takeda-san... or did something happen between you and Hiro?" Yukari asked.
"Nope... happily married, thought I might have to dress up as to remind him who he married. Still, he's still the same man I felt in love with... he doesn't do much more than stare anyways. (It's the least I could do considering what happened... a shallow affair wouldn't be worth what happened)" Nana said.
"Well let's just say I wish I was as lucky as you, but I did get one good thing... My daughter. She's so helpful. She'll go places... I'm glad she seems to have met a nice guy... did you have a kid named Yukimura?" Yukari asked, seemingly forgotten about the event.
"So that's the girl he likes... though that might be an understatement. He's calmed down a considerable bit since school started. So could I see a picture? (So that's what happened from that incident....)" Nana asked.
"Sure!" Yukari said as she showed a picture.
"Definitely your daughter alright... if I didn't know better, I might mistake her for your older sister. Well... he was just very picky... you know I was worried that he was gay for a while. I won't pry anymore into the guy matter. So you approve of him?" Nana asked.
"Definitely, despite his bad boy looks, he's very much a good man on the inside. I've seen them talk... it's like something out of a romance novel. Who'd have thought a woman like you could raise a son like that. I don't think these people realize who you were." Yukari said.
"Well I left that chapter behind me, and it was also Hiro that raised him. Well I propose an alliance to get those two together!" Nana said.
"Okay then... I wonder how Izumi-san's doing; since he did check the both of us out... I think he dragged Hiro a few times. He was fun to tease, though I wonder what he's up to..." Yukari said as she looked up and wondered.
The moment was interrupted by the sight of a guy pushing a cart with a chair added, which had a girl who occasionally smacked him with an Ashtray.
"I don't think that's normal" Yukari said.
"It's Minoru... I can only imagine what my son thinks of that... and I remember Yukimura talking about an incident similar to this... no wonder she got fired." Nana said.
"We should talk again, and catch up sometimes, and our kids can keep each other company!" Yukari said.
"Good idea, though I should give Soujiro a piece of my mind for corrupting my husband like that!" Nana said as the two went their ways.
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Back at the Takeda residence, the phone rang.
"Hello, Takeda residence... oh it's you Soujiro, No I won't let you stay the night since you- Ah... sorry about that." Hiro said.
"Ah it's been a while... I'm just calling about your son, you can be proud of him... since it seems he likes Yukari's daughter... if there was gift from god to men, it'd be her, long pink hair, glasses, pantyhouse, and figure wise... she takes after her mother." Soujiro said.
"Ah... interesting, that I didn't know. Though I wonder how Yukari's doing... since while my Wife was more of the athletic type, Yukari was definitely top notch babe. Good thing she's out shopping or otherwise she'd give me grief. But I only do that because she's sexy when she's mad... not to mention I want to see what kind of sexy outfit she puts on... since it's amazing even now, she'd cause young guys to drool... like my son's friends, though he wasn't exactly amused by that... he takes after her in that manner. Well that was interesting... I hope Nana doesn't find out you're responsible for my girl watching habit... if so you will be in trouble..." Hiro said.
"Kids sure do take after their mothers these days, don't they?" Soujiro said.
"So I guess if you two had a kid, he or she'd be like Kanata?" Hiro asked.
"Yep, but personality wise she takes after her dear old dad!" Soujiro said.
Hiro merely remarked, "In short you managed to succeed in making a dream girl for a lolicon Otaku..."
Soujiro replied, "Don't accuse me of anything, I'm not that sick... and I'm more interested in women with... soft pillows these days. My daughter's home, Got to go," as he hung up.
"I hope he wasn't asking me to hang out with him.... I can check out girls by myself, but with two of us, we'd seem creepy. And then both Nana and Yuki would let me have it" Hiro thought.
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"Achoo! Seesh... I wonder if Tan said about sneezes is true..." Yukimura thought was he played DMC3 on hard while listening to Rhapsody songs.
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Konata back at her house was busy doing homework, but this time calling Tan for help.
"That's it... I wonder how you'd look in a ponytail... since I rewatched that part where Kyon says it looks so good it's criminal." He said.
"I'll do that tomorrow, just to mix things up. (Heheh... I got a great idea... I'll have a massive ponytail day tomorrow... Sanada will be stunned, since I know Miyuki-chan can definitely pull it off.) Thanks for the help, I understand it a bit better now." She responded.
"No problem, It's nice to have my brains valued, though you're more of a slacker than Sanada is, and that's saying alot!" he said over the phone.
They talked a bit, said their good byes and hung up.
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Soon after Konata hung up, she heard her father speak
"A boy...." Soujiro said.
She remarked, "You should meet him, he's an Otaku as well, and wouldn't consider you a creepy old man. And you could always use someone to talk with... and you two could check out other girls together."
"Well... you should bring him over sometime... I'm willing to meet such a guy. But..." He said.
"Don't worry, Dad, I can handle myself quite fine; I even floored Yukimura once, and if I can do that, one overzealous Otaku would be no problem." She remarked.
"Well... I guess my little girl is finally growing up... (And Hiro'll stop those implications of his... Kanata has her place... it's absolutely distasteful use her daughter to refill it, unlike that bastard Reiji!)" He said as Konata went into her room, where she started making various calls to her friends for her plan.
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Later it was dinner at the Takeda residence, and Nana had this grin on her face, reminding Hiro of her past days, and scaring Yukimura.
"Mom never grinned like that before... she's up to something" Yukimura thought as he ate.
She spoke up, saying, "Fate sure can be funny.... since I ran into Takara-san at the store, and we talked some, and we found out that Miyuki is her daughter... and I seen a picture. Yuki, you could have said you were just very picky."
"Mom... but do you approve? Since I'd-" Yukimura said as Hiro interrupted him.
"You shouldn't ask that, we trust your judgment. And if she's Yukari's daughter, you could do much much worse than her. (I don't want to make a repeat of back then...)" Hiro said.
She added, "And she mentioned how knowledgeable Miyuki is. Two peas in a pod... one with obscure knowledge, and one with practical knowledge. And it's just so cute how you're not rushing things... just like your father. (Before that Soujiro corrupted my poor little Hiro)"
Yukimura blushed as he said, "It's just that with a girl like her, I don't want to rush things or make her think I just like her looks, and I...." he trailed off.
"Ah that big leap.... you'll jump it when you're ready...and you'll know when you are" Hiro said with an air of wisdom and experience.
"It's moments like this that show your real age. Though you're lucky, Yuki; not every couple has both mothers on their side... Hiro, did something happen today?" she asked.
"Nah, just someone calling to praise Yukimura on his work, nothing more." Hiro answered.
"Alright, (I wonder... Hiro started that habit after I started the whole prim proper housewife thing... though he could have asked...) By the way, Yuki, girls hate it when you stare at other ones when you're in a relationship with them." She said.
"Don't worry, Mom. After meeting her, all other girls in that manner I find drab. I'm done, and I'll leave you two to whatever's going on... try not to get too mad at each other." Yukimura said as he put his dishes in the sink and went up to his room, hoping to avoid the argument that might break out.
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"I won't lie... I miss that time when you were wild. I just want to see the wild woman I fell in love with." Hiro said.
"So that's it... you know, we should make a little game out of this. Since it'd liven things up, and he's growing up to be such a reliable man." Nana replied.
"Sorry about the trouble... but I'll be looking forward to you wearing a hot outfit." He said.
"Don't be too upset when you see a bunch of guys Yuki's age drooling after me." She replied, sticking her tongue out.
"That's the woman I married!" He said.
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"So that's what was going on... I'm glad they worked things out... though I pray to god that they keep it out of my eyesight..." Yukimura said. He's no exception to this rule: While teenage guys are prone to think about sex, the notion of their parents in such a way... is traumatizing.
He went upstairs, resumed his DMC3 game fest until it was time for him to go to bed.
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Next day, before class starts, the three guys were at their seats, Minoru, sporting a few bruises.
"So the devil struck again? I hope you're making progress for your troubles" Yukimura remarked.
"I keep telling you, former Idols are trouble... and there's nothing worse than snapping and beating a fan up." Tan said.
Minoru didn't speak at all, causing Yukimura to think, "His patience is wearing out...."
"She's not at school today, I think she's off trying to restart her career." Minoru said in a monotone.
"That's right... if Akira does restart her career, chances are either she'll toss Minoru aside or drag him along, addicted to the feeling of power... but if she does the first, Tsukasa will be there to fix things up. Though I can see this resulting in major problems eventfully if it keeps up at this rate... like something I read on the web about happenings in the US." Yukimura pondered. As the small discussion continued.
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The whole little talk was interrupted by the sight of two girls with pony tails: Kagami and Miyuki. Yukimura was stunned.
"Anything seems gorgeous on her.... come on man, don't drool! Control yourself!" Yukimura thought as he struggled not to drool as Tan smirked.
Soon after Tsukasa and Konata came in with Ponytails as well, causing both Minoru and Tan to struggle not to drool. Konata came up to the three and said, "Tan-kun, if you thought this was something, just wait and see!" giving a wink.
"Tan.... you magnificent bastard!" Yukimura said.
"Yeah... Tsukasa's is cute... Kagami's rather boyish, Both Konata and Miyuki's are just great!" Tan said.
"Agreed...I think Miyuki would make bed hair look like something out of a magazine." Yukimura said.
Minoru smiled as he said, "I sure do have a good feeling about today!"
Tan responded, "Hopefully not in the pants"
"That's just you!" Yukimura said as all three laughed.
Kuroi-sensei soon came in with her usual hair as Tan chuckled and remarked, "A Kuroi-sensei is fine too"
"Don't get too ahead of yourself... I read too many stories about teachers getting into trouble for being in relationships with students, and frankly for a teacher, she's very cool and definitely far from ugly... I'd say overall a distant second after Miyuki." Yukimura said as they focused on the lecture.
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"I say our mission is successful and to think they haven't seen everyone yet. You should feel glad, Tsukasa-chan, since I think your small ponytail cheered Minoru up!" Konata said.
Miyuki then said, "I never really tried this hair style before."
"It looks great, and I'm sure if Sanada wasn't so thoughtful, he'd have gone up and said that" Konata said.
Tsukasa looked confused as Konata, seeing so many dating sims, explained; "Since I noticed how he's trying not to come off as superficial. I expected no less from the guy who didn't give up after getting hit by one of my shoryukens. This is how you often get the girls like Miyuki in dating sims" as Miyuki blushed.
"That reminds me...it seems my mother knew his... and it seems they've teamed up..." Miyuki said.
"Now I want to meet his mother... I wonder if she's part of some Biker gang, I can imagine him taking after his mother." Konata said, causing the other two to imagine an absurd picture of a woman riding a motorcycle with a baby on her back swinging a little tire chain as they chuckled.
They went to focus on the lesson before lunch came up.
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It was lunch time as it started raining as everyone gathered.
"I almost didn't recongize you, Ayano with your bangs down like that." Tan said about the girl while having her hair in a normal ponytail, had her bangs down.
"I don't do it often since it gets into my eyes... isn't that true with you, Yukimura?" Ayano asked.
He answered, "Not really, I just do it to look like a badass." causing a few chuckles.
"You should cosplay as Asch from Tales of the Abyss, since people love him to abuse a glitch to keep him, even despite his equipment being inferior! And if ponytails look so good it's criminal, then we must be a wild gang!" Konata remarked.
"Boy it's another rainy day..." Tan said as Yukimura started to look reflective.
"I used to like the rain.... just due to how the sports would be canceled so the Anime would be on." Konata said.
"Yukimura, what's on your mind?" Kagami asked noticing his distant look.
"(That incident... well I will not fail... especially with my friends) Rain has a way of bringing stuff up... either with freak storms or events in the rain, it gets engraved on to your memory. It also liberates and restrains at the same time, since it usually left the day to do indoor activities while restricting the outdoor activities." Yukimura said.
"You're right about that, Sanada-kun. I remember getting caught in a massive rainstorm... it wasn't fun at all. (But it reminded him of something...)" Miyuki said as they ate their lunch.
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The rest of the day went as normal, and at the end of the day, everyone was parting ways.
"Man... I got too used to that..." Tan said.
Konata then came by and said, "It's not as if we can't talk online during the game!" as she left.
"Here's your player, Sanada-kun... what are you going to do since it's raining" Miyuki asked.
Yukimura replied, "Most likely read, play some games, perhaps try the guitar again. I don't think I'd get much of any jobs in this weather... and I usually charge extra if someone did ask. I hope Minami isn't caught out in it. And if you see her, tell her I said hi"
Tan, hearing this, "Please tell her that Tan says hi as well. She does seem really nice and cute."
"I'll do that then, since it's nice regardless of the... particulars that someone likes her" Miyuki said as she left.
"Don't worry, I do really like her so far... and I want to get to know her better..." Tan said.
"I think she heard a bit of your plans from Konata, but I think Konata put it in terms that cast a nice light on you. But I think she must likely summed it up under Konata's quirks." Yukimura remarked.
"Well I'll be going home, I'm going to see if Misao uses online messaging, that and chat with Konata during the game. Well there goes Minoru... free of the devil for once." Tan said remarking on their friend going home by himself.
"I might rewatch that Saving Silverman movie... but in our cause, it'd be Saving Shirashi." Yukimura said as they went on their way.
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We see Minoru at once for once, as looks through something to watch when his phone rings.
"Hello?" Minoru said
"Hello, Minoru... I was worried so I wanted to see if you were alright... I had my sister get your number from Tan's brother. I'm sorry, but-" Tsukasa said on the other end.
"Thanks, I'm not worried about it. I'm alright... though I'm starting to think I'm on a futile path. Maybe the guys were right about her being a devil, but don't worry about it." He said, not wanting to upset the girl.
"If it helps you feel better, it's alright! Sorry I have to get off the phone before my parents get upset. See you at school tomorrow, bye!" She said as she hung up.
"If Akira is the devil... then Tsukasa must be an Angel..." he thought as he found something to watch.
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Meanwhile Tan's talking with Konata and Misao online.
"I've finally beaten that game with the playable Cirno!" Misao typed.
"Good for you, though to get the full experience you should beat the story mode with all the other characters." Tan said.
"That reminds me... you know were to get the latest Touhoumon patch?" Konata asked.
"I can send it to you; though I had to start the game all over due to the latest one... but it's awesome having Bucket Ranka in my group." he said.
"Do you two play against your friends? since Hiiragi always beats me" Misao typed.
"Depends on the game... since if it comes down to less casual stuff, Sanada gives a challenge, if it's more causal games like 3d fighters, Minoru does better. But we're even at Smash Brothers" he answered.
"Ah Kagamin, I'm always beating her in games. We should try to arrange a little game fest" Konata said.
"I got a Wii, Brawl, and enough controllers." he said.
"Sorry we've got to go; the rest of our group appeared." Konata said.
"I'm not worried, I'm going to give give the one with that 'Is that so' girl a shot. Have fun you two!" Misao said as she signed off.
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A bit later during the online game, Konata and Tan met up with Kuroi-sensei.
"Hey Kuroi-sensei, did you know that Taniguchi was in our group the whole time?" Konata typed.
"Whoa... she plays games as well?" He typed as he thought, "This is fodder for all those graduation eromangas... not to mention RK's series of teacher eromangas."
"Yeah... but I hope you two won't slack off too much... though Yamada, you do pretty good in school. Izumi could take a few pointers from you." Nanako typed.
"I Just study each night an hour before I go to bed... I never have trouble sleeping since then. Isn't easy being Ginji's brother" He remarked.
"Now don't expect me to pull any favors in class" Nanako typed.
"Of course not! I wouldn't expect such a thing" he typed as he thought, "Too bad I have more than a year to go... but if what those two said of her was true... perhaps... she might find her prince charming yet. Hell I know a keeper when Sanada says he'd consider dating her... of course that's before Miyuki came along."
"The night is young and there's many levels to grind!" Konata said as they went to play.
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Meanwhile Yukimura was reading and listening to some music as he paid attention to the sound of the rain.
"What a path my life's taken... first that incident, then seeing the pressure Ginji had to put up with... those things on top of my upbringing made me who I am today... I'm strong enough to stop evil that I see..." He thought. He continued thinking as he thought, "If I snapped now like I did back then..."
His phone rang; it was Miyuki.
"Hello, Sanada-kun? I wondered if you'd want to talk about the rain some... since I read in books how many scenes take place during rainy days." She said.
"Same is true in anime and movies, especially with scenes sad in a way... it's almost as if the writers have the heavens cry due to the upcoming tragedy, since it such battles end with the hero dying." he said.
She replied, "Did something happen in your life in the rain? You don't have to tell the details if you don't want to"
"Yeah... I'll just say for now, it was a major factor in who I am." He answered.
She then said, "I warned her mother not to have Minami run errands today due to the rain. She thinks you and Yamada-san are nice, even if he's a bit weird."
He chuckled as he said, "That's Tan in a nutshell... but it does seem he's fond of her... despite his particularities (I have a feeling that Konata and Misao would be nice and warm to her...)"
After some talk about minor things they said their goodbyes and resumed their activities.
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This ends the first part of chapter 3; I feel things flow better, but I cut them in half for ease of reading.
But here's the first special profile: Taniguchi Yamada
He's a character I made shortly before this as the lead for a Touhoumon anime. It was to be a spoof of the pokemon one, for one replacing a pure hearted boy like Ash with Tan (a name joke giving how most other Pokemon Player characters have more colorful names, like red, blue.), a lazy, perverted teenager who gets stuck with a Chibi Cirno.
This shows through in this Tan's fondness of Touhou and Cirno. He's still rather perverted, but not as lazy.
He's not a bad person at heart, but he has a habit of saying what he's thinking... good thing he's around understanding folks.
His full name is meant to evoke someone one wouldn't expect much of... of course which contrasts with his bold new confidence.
The theme with him... is what occurs when the meek is empowered, since his meeting with Konata and her famed boldness rubbed off on him.
Appear? Basically an black haired asian geek, that some might find cute in a geeky way.
His talents are school, computers (something Tan's much better than Yukimura at), and the internet, as we'll see later on. He's also a good runner.
And yes, his whole harem plan is seen as insane by most others... but they don't try to stop him because... what if he pulls it off? Not to mention if he screws up in the Matoko way... he's in for a world of hurt.