Worth Every Scrap of Trouble
By Duran the Warrior
Remember I don't own Lucky Star or any other series mentioned.
Chapter 4: Busy days of summer.
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Some time passed as late spring arrived... it was just a normal day when Kuroi-sensei was calling names, "Izumi? Izumi?" When both Konata and Tan appeared.
Yukimura and Minoru saw them try to use an anime excuse to try to get out of being late, but thigns got interesting when he heard Tan say something.
"It's my fault, she wanted to walk with me to school, and I kept her... so just punish me" Tan said in an act of heroics.
"You both stayed up too late online, didn't you? But I think I'll let you off easy seeing how Yamada here tried to 'save' you. Hey Takeda, why haven't you come in late?" Kuroi shouted.
"Because a routine in the morning, not to mention there's less people to bug me, especially those fangirls" Yukimura said, trying to make him sound nefarious with his routine.
"You must be a real menace on the streets then" she said in a slight joking manner, knowing better.
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Lunch came as the subject of sleeping habits came up.
"Seesh I didn't think there was another person who stayed up all night playing games" Kagami said.
Yukimura remarked, "I usually sleep 8 hours and rather early on most nights. Saturday nights being an exception."
Miyuki added, "I usually sleep about 9 or 10 hours at normal times"
"I have a hard time getting up on the mornings..." Tsukasa said.
"Me and Ayano have rather normal sleep schedules" Misao said.
This caused Kagami to think "I think she gets too much sleep" about her friend's high energy level.
"Ah... well I usually take three hour naps or so" Konata said, causing reactions from a few folks.
"Konata! You can't function on that much... You need 5 hours at the very least!" Tan said, surprising Kagami. He continued, "Try to get some more sleep... since I don't want you to end up passing out at the wrong time and place." sounding worried.
"Think it will help me dream?" she asked.
"Of course, you can't dream on three hours of sleep!" he answered, still worried.
"Yeah, I don't want nothing bad to happen to you either, and I don't want to hear Hiiragi complaining about it!" Misao remarked.
"Just great... Konata's rubbing off on her" Kagami muttered.
Soon after the uproar died out over Konata's revelation as things went back to normal.
"I guess I'll look into sleeping more if everyone's that worried about it, especially a fellow Otaku." Konata said.
"Um... think we can invite them over for our birthday? Since it'd be nice" Tsukasa suggested.
Kagami answered, "I think we'd have to talk it over with our parents. It's coming up in about a week"
"Ah, I wonder if you have the Castle Shikigami series yet or not. It's a nice shooter series for the PS2." Yukimura said.
"I only heard a few things... but they're like the other shooters you mention, right?" Kagami asked.
"Yeah the bullet hell kind, but it's not too hard... Misao's playing the more difficult games. If I thought your computer could handle more than one game, I'd get you a copy of them." Yukimura replied.
"Think you could get me that cake recipe?" Tsukasa asked.
"Sure, I'll get you a few others that I know of, and I'll make a second cake!" Yukimura said.
Konata laughed as she imagined him in an apron as lunch resumed as normal.
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Soon after the day, the guys met up after the school as Yukimura showed off his latest game.
"Behold Mugen no Frontier... one of the most awesome games of the year" Yukimura said as he showed off the gameplay.
"Wow, that is cool... but..." Minoru said.
Tan added, "Kaguya's sure is hot.... I betcha if Miyuki cosp- Nevermind" as Yukimura glared at him. "Sorry about that I know you're not trying to avoid the whole objectification thing. But I'm sure Konata suggested a cosplay fantasy of you as Asch, which isn't a bad thing; girls love him.... oh yeah Comiket is coming up soon... so is summer.... you know what this means, especially with our new friends... SWIMSUITS! " he added.
"Too bad we don't have a swim class.... that'd be nice" Minoru added honestly.
"No thanks... I wouldn't care for the eyes of those fangirls... nor all the drooling perverts that would..." Yukimura said as he roared a bit.
"Just as well... since girls like Miyuki have trouble seeing in the water anyways... though I wouldn't mind paying 1000 yen to see Yukimura take on 20 guys; it'd definitely be better than most fighting games! What's up, Sanada?" Tan asked, noticing the sad look on Yukimura's face.
"That's a shame... swimming is a basic joy of life... still" Yukimura answered as they soon parted ways.
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A few days later Yukimura was called in on a job, but it required two people, so he went to see the only guy he could ask.
"Hey Gin, I need your help on a job, it's from Kagami's dad." Yukimura said.
"I'll help, since I do realize how being her sempai might look to some... no thanks to certain people. I'll drive us there since I think from the sound of things we might want to wear clothes that we don't mind getting messed up" Ginji said as they left.
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It turned out they had to carry a massive statue up the shrine stairs... meanwhile Two college aged women were checking out the guys.
"Hey Kagami, you should check out the two hunks carrying the statue for dad" The orange haired one said as Kagami came out to see.
"I know them! One's a classmate, and the other's...." Kagami said as she blushed... she didn't tell her family about Ginji.
Soon the two were done as they went into the house to discuss the pay.
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"Very well... you two did good work. I must say, you certainly know your people. Here's 3000 yen each." Tadao (The father) said.
Kagami came up as she asked, "Could my male friends come over on my birthday as well? Since they're two of them"
"Well I don't see the harm... but what is your name, young man? I already learned Takeda's." Tadao asked.
"Ginji Yamada, Hiiragi-san. Pleased to meet you." Ginji said.
"Well little sister, since when did you befriend such guys... and look Takeda's bushing at the stares he's getting." The orange hair sister said.
"Matsuri! Stop leering at Yukimura! He really doesn't like it when girls do that!" Kagami said.
Matsuri responded, "What a shame... but I hope he likes girls."
The Dark-purple haired sister, Inori spoke up, "Some guys react like that... I know I wouldn't like it when guys stare at me like that"
Soon after, it was time for the guys to go.
"Well we'll definitely be here on your birthday" Matsuri said.
"Stop drooling at them!" Kagami yelled.
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"So Ginji what are you planning on getting your Nigh-girlfriend?" Yukimura asked.
"A flattering dress... I do wonder what you'll get your nigh-girlfriend when the day comes" Ginji answered, causing Yukimura to be stunned.
He recovered, saying, "I forgot about how unflappable you are... boy at this rate her family's going to know. Hopefully you can defuse things... But hey, I can't imagine a better guy she'd be with." as he played a bit of his game.
Ginji remarked, "My, that girl reminds me of Takara-san." about Kaguya, prompting another blush from the younger teen.
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Next day at lunch Kagami told everyone else about what happened.
"Oooh Kagamin's going to introducer her boyfriend to the family... it'll be a birthday to remember" Konata remarked.
"I wouldn't worry too much, since adults usually like Gin; still... (I know I lucked out royally)" Yukimura said, trying to keep things calm.
"I got a great present for them! Just wait and see!" Tan said.
"You're on! I got great presents as well!" Konata replied.
"This will be a party to remember, Ayano" Watsuki remarked.
Lunch and the day went on as normal.
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Yukimura was off doing a job for a regular customer, picking up some supplies.
"Yo, Old Man Zangetsu! I've got the stuff!" Yukimura said as he stepped into the small metalworks shop.
An older man in the typical blacksmith outfit came out as he said, "Good job, see anything interesting?"
Yukimura looked at a cross spear as he said, "I like that cross spear, looks as if it could slash or stab... though buying such a thing won't be easy until I turn 18."
"Well given your name it'd be a good fit if you ever had to use it in battle. You seem calmer since the last time you did a job for me. So what happened? Young men don't calm down for no good reason" Zangetsu said.
"You've got me there... found a girl that's worth the trouble... it's like my life got kicked upside its head in a good way." Yukimura said.
"It's good to be in love, you're only young once! But at the same time don't rush things... that is a problem with some kids... too much in a hurry." Zangetsu said.
"That isn't a problem, well I have to go do some shopping, still it's a pleasure doing your jobs" Yukimura said as he left.
"He was one of my long time clients... a cool old man, and the shop's cool... Maybe I should focus on what I love... like my current job, since I really love it" Yukimura pondered as he left.
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Time passed to the day before the twins birthday as Yukimura was in the kitchen working on the cake he was planning on making. His mother saw this.
"Oh you're making a cake for a birthday?" Nana asked.
"Yeah; it's the least I could do... think I could get a copy of some recipes? Since one of the twins likes to cook." Yukimura asked.
"I'll get the copies and help you with the cake.... since you need a bigger pan to account for the people who'd want the cake" Nana said as she added, "if it's that fudge number, you'll need to make it big... women love chocolate."
"Mom..." Yukimura said as he blushed.
They finished making the cake as the day went on normally.
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The day went by normally, as even lunch talk was about the party later in the day.
Later at the Hiragi residence, there people coming in, with Ginji driving the 3 boys there.
"Here's a cake I made, and your presents" Yukimura said as he put his gifts and cake down.
"Here's mine, And to think I didn't have to hit Yukimura up for money!" Tan said.
As the others did so.
"Hi I'm Watsuki!" Watsuki said to the family.
A surprise was how Miyuki had Minami with her.
"She wanted to come with" Miyuki explained.
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While talking, everyone was trying out the cakes, most preferring Yukimura's.
"Remember, try not to eat it all, I don't want anyone getting sick off the rich fudge" Yukimura warned. He noticed Minami as he asked "You alright? Has Tan done anything stupid?"
"No... this cake is good. And he's very nice." Minami said.
"This is even better than the first cake!" Konata remarked.
"Well I got better ingredients and my mom helped me out" he replied as everyone ate. When it got to the other cake, there was the matter of the strawberries; though that was easy since the guys let the girls have that cake. "It's nothing, it'd be terrible if the birthday girls couldn't get the lion's share" he said as they ate.
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Afterward the girls opened their presents. Miyuki got both a matching set of earrings.
First from Yukimura was for Kagami, Shiro no Shikigami 1 and 2 for her PS2; and for Tsukasa, a collection of recipes.
"Wow... you didn't have to do this much" Kagami said.
"It's no problem, I do owe you a considerable deal and they were cheap. And if you want I can lend you some of my other games" Yukimura responded.
"Thanks... wow... talk about all the recipes, even the cake!" Tsukasa said.
"It's no problem! Though you might want to hold off on making another cake like that... since there is such a thing as too much of a good thing" He replied.
Konata's gifts were a SoS leader arm band and an To Heart 2 school uniform, causing some reaction. Tan's gifts weren't much better.
"What kind of outfit is this!?" Kagami said surprised.
"It's Reimu's outfit from Touhou, she's a Shrine maiden as well. And once you're done I'll show you something really cool about Ginji!" Tan said.
"I'd be lying if I said it didn't suit you well, Kagami" Ginji said, causing Kagami to blush.
"I suspect he's a Reimu fan..." Konata said.
For Tsukasa, it was a Cirno plushie.
"She's cute! Thanks, Tan!" Tsukasa said.
"You're welcome, figured you'd like that. (Wait until she sees what I convince Minoru to get her...)" Tan answered.
From Ayano and Watsuki, the latest FMP light novel, and some socks.
"I've known you for a while, and figured you'd want this." Ayano said.
Minoru got Tsukasa a Suika doll (It was the cutest thing he could find), and for Kagami a Reimu one.
"Well she is pretty cute, does she have a hyper active friend or two that she tries to restrain?" Kagami asked.
"Yeah, Marisa, Reimu's always telling her to buy things to replace the things that she ate. It's not easy being a donation-less shrine maiden" Minoru said.
"Thank you! She is really cute!" Tsukasa said.
Misao got both of them Purple sport bras and shorts. "I figured you'd really want a set, Hiiragi!" She said as every other male save Ginji reacted with horror. Tan especially so.
This also cued Minami to pat her chest in her usual manner.
Ginji in contrast, just scratched his head with a sheepish grin as he imagined Kagami in it.
Her sisters stepped in as Matsuri asked... let me guess... Yamada's your boyfriend... don't worry we won't tell dad... Now to see about Takeda..." as she saw who was sitting closest as both Yukimura and Miyuki started blushing.
"Matsuri, could you please stop that you're going to embarrass everyone at this rate!" Inori said.
"Well we'll go, I wish there was guys like that when we were in high school" Matsuri replied as she walked out after her sister.
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After the commotion calmed down Tan looked up a video on YouTube (mind you this vid doesn't exist in reality) "PoFV; (9) master (Cirno) vs. Sliver Knight (Reimu)" as everyone saw the Reimu player keeping up with Tan (Tan's skilled overall play vs. his foe's calm defensive style) quite well resulting in a close match that was in Tan's favor.
"Cool part? That's Ginji playing. I guess I should thank Yukimura for his stunt... since then I think I've reconnected with my brother" Tan said.
"It was a passing hobby, though I should thank you as well" Ginji said.
Tan then showed some other vids against "Shirashi" (Minoru; a mix of cute characters; normal), "YST" (Yukimura using a mix of characters; mainly Marisa, Aya, Komachi, Yuka, and Reisen; does things the biggest bang of the buck). The vids also showed Tan using a mix as well... though it turns out Cirno isn't too slow when focused.
"Yeah Ginji's a real quick learner... since he only started playing it last week!" Tan said.
"Wow that's great! Hey Konata, we should try against them!" Misao said.
"Yeah that'd be great... though I'm not surprised by some of Yukimura's choices... Komachi for the obvious reasons" Konata said.
Kagami saw this and decided to interrupt, "Well... I wish I could practice, but this computer is a bit too old"
"I can upgrade it if you want; I have a few parts lying around, that game isn't that intensive." Tan offered.
"But what about cost?" Kagami asked.
"It'll be free; an additional present... though you are a good deal like Reimu" Tan said.
"Thanks, but I'll keep the costume... (Ginji likes that costume so he'll like me wearing it... men are men after all)" Kagami said blushing.
Ginji added, "I'll get the parts... since I was planning on getting something great. And here's your gift, Tsukasa" as he handed the smaller sister a cell phone holder. "It's so you don't lose it as easily" Ginji said.
Soon a knocking as heard as Kagami got up and dug an Ofuda out of the closet.
"What are you doing with that, sister?" Tsukasa asked.
"I'm going to purify a demon nag." Kagami said
This caused Minoru to think "Demon hag? Oh yeah I didn't tell Akira about this..."
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Kagami opened the door to find an angry Akira, whom she nonchalantly stuck the talisman on her forehead as she shut the door. Akira just stood there fuming over what just happened.
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Back in the room, "Hey Konata I need your help; Minami's feeling a bit down and I want to cheer her up" Tan said.
Kagami came in as she asked, "Thinking on it, I thought you needed a figure to get a cosplay café job" thinking when she found out Konata's job.
"Well it turns out a nigh-flat chest is its own rarity! There are those who value it more than a chest like Miyuki's! Just take Mayumi from Shuffle, flat chested, but with plenty of fans!" Konata said.
Minami blinked and pondered it "Own rarity?" she thought.
"A game would do that only for her" Kagami thought.
"Otakus are filled with lolicons after all" Yukimura thought glancing at his friend.
"Thank you Konata and... Tan for your words" Minami said.
"It's no problem!" Tan said.
"And then there were four" Yukimura remarked, causing Minoru and Ginji to realize what he meant.
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Soon it was time for everyone to start going their ways.
"Hey Ginji, I'll be escorting these two back home; thanks for the Ride!" Yukimura said as waited by the door for Miyuki and her young friend.
"Eh..." Tan said ponder whether or not to join his friend.
"Go ahead, Tan, I can handle myself and there's school tomorrow!" Konata said.
"Remember it's another practice after school!" Misao added as they left.
"Well... I guess you're out to... gain some flags as you'd put it" Yukimura remarked.
"Well I think it'd help Minami... and I can appreciate the finer things" Tan said as everyone else got ready to leave.
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"Well I guess it'll be another time... Ginji" Kagami said as she blushed.
"Well the year's still young and even when I graduate I won't be out of the area. I think I'd have to ask my brother more on tsunderes." Ginji said as he left towards his car and Minoru waiting in it when the parents spoke to him.
"So you're Kagami's boyfriend... you don't seem like a bad guy" Tadao said as Miki watched.
"Of course I'm not... if I was, I'm sure Yukimura would have personally addressed the issue... that's the kind of guy he is." Ginji said.
"Well you seem composed about this" Tadao said.
"It's a talent of mine... though to be honest I'm a bit nervous for once. But I doubly assure you, I will not harm your daughter in any way" Ginji said with the utmost humility.
"Interesting... you and Takeda are similar in different ways... still I have a talent for sensing people... I have no complaints about any of you." Tadao said as he let Ginji on his way.
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A bit later on the train, the four were just doing a bit of talking.
"You really didn't have to do this, Sanada-kun and Yamada-san." Miyuki said.
"It was no problem, my mom's cooking, and it's just the right thing to do... and I think they're becoming friends" Yukimura said watching Tan talk a lot.
"It's a nice conversation... I think I saw her smile once or twice. It's interesting how he's talking about all those women.... but I hope it help eases her fears" she said.
"Yeah... she kind of reminds me of Tan in a way.... since if you two were friends... she might feel that you might overshadow her... like Tan used to worry about his brother... to be honest... we were worried about him butting in the worse way... but it wasn't the case at all" he said.
"I guess you see Yamada-sempai as an older brother at one time?" she asked.
"Yeah I used to look up to him... for his age he seemed sure of himself." He answered.
"When is your birthday?" she asked curious.
"June 3... Ironic considering that's the date my namesake died on" he said.
"Oh it'll be coming up soon... well mine's in October. Do you have any plans for it?" She asked.
"I need to see what's going on at home... though if I could I'd have a party at the house, I'd tell Tan to bring his Wii, and show how the three of us did things before now" he replied as they continued talking about small things.
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The rest of the time was short as Tan took Minami to her house after Miyuki directed him... and he returned a bit late.
"Sorry about that! Her mother invited me for a snack.... she had great things to say about you Yukimura... and I got Minami to smile a few more times. She really is cute as well... and that tall yet slim figure.... so moe!" Tan was saying.
"Not surprised... we should be going; we don't want to be too much of a bother." Yukimura said.
"Oh is that so? Well I don't have a problem, Yuki-kun, Tan-kun!" Yukari said.
"Well see you at school tomorrow, Miyuki." Yukimura said as those two hugged.
"Heh... that reminds me... Minami gave a hug as well, since she heard about you two from Konata. Hugging a girl like Minami may not be as soft, but it's closer to her heart!" Tan said as they soon went their ways.
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Back home, Yukimura found his parents at a table.
"What's going on? This is kinda weird..." He asked.
"We've got good news" Nana said.
"I got a week long speaking course and your mother will be going with me.... that means you'll get the house to yourself. Though we won't be leaving for a few more days... I know your birthday's coming up... but we figured having the house to yourself isn't a bad present on top of whatever we'd pick up in the US" Hiro said.
Yukimura was just stunned as he went to his bed and went to sleep. "I wonder what the week will be like" he thought as he got ready for bed".
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Next on the next chapter, "The summer misadventures of the three lords of havoc", There's the summer festivals, a week with the house to myself, my birthday, and the beach! Oh yeah and some other things, but that'll be covered when we get there
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Next profile is the main star, Yukimura "Sanada" Takeda
Appearance: I mean for him to have a certain wild nature as befitting of the act he puts on, and I made his hair Red since it stands out as it reflects on his remarkable nature. The Bomber jacket represents how he's influenced by the west.
Personality? He's at heart a rather sensible even tempered young man, though he can be irritable at times borne of cynicism (He's similar to Kagami in this regard) He also acts as a big brother to this two friends.
He is something of an intellectual at heart, a result of growing up from in a book heavy home, but he chooses practical knowledge to specialize in as opposed to Miyuki's obscure knowledge.
He is talented in many regards, but is offset by a fierce laziness on his part, because frankly people are prone to asking more and more.... even if you are trying your absolute best.
His badboy act? His ultimate trouble reducer.... bullies don't mess with him, teachers don't expect a lot from him. As far as most of the school goes, he's one of the baddest of the bad at the school.
More will be revealed in later chapters.
As far as his girl issues? In his life he seen guys end up miserable due to some girls, and thus he decided not to bother until he found one worth the trouble. There's the nature of his act kinda backfiring in a way, causing him to worry that most of the fangirls only like his appearance.
This also resulted in him being bashful around certain subjects due to his sheer inexperience with girl related issues.
Miyuki as you can see seems more than worth the trouble to Yukimura, but he knew well enough to find out her personality.... as the title shows, this fic shows... while Yukimura may end up putting up with a lot of trouble, he believes she'll be worth it.
His parents?
Nana- It's been said her maiden name was Sazaki and she has a past she doesn't mention. She's generally laid back, sometimes lazy and generally good natured. She shares her son's informal nature as she isn't as strict, and is prone to teasing and worrying about his dealings with girls. She has the same red hair Yukimura does, but she has it rather short. Though her husband's girl watching habits can get on her nerves at times. She's the one who taught Yukimura how to cook, and he still thinks her cooking is the best.
Hiro- A generally adult male appearance wise, but he's another laid back fellow who loves to read... often to the point of not eating. He can be immature for his age, going to the point of checking out younger girls, but in reality prefers if his wife gets wild again. His cooking is said to be horrific... and as a result Yukimura can try to eat other foods fearlessly (Since there's not much worse than Hiro's cooking) He seems generally supportive of Yukimura... the reason for that isn't said..