Worth Every Scrap of Trouble
By Duran the Warrior
Remember I don't own Lucky Star or any other series mentioned.
Chapter 5: The summer misadventures of the three lords of havoc
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Next day was the day before the summer break.
"Now be careful and don't cause trouble, especially you, Takeda!" Kuroi said.
"Yeah yeah.... I hope you follow your own advice" Yukimura joked.
"Takeda! Don't be so cheeky!" She shouted back as the class laughed and soon ended.
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"Ah vacation! Games, Anime, all that good stuff!" Tan said.
"Oh yeah Sanada, what are you going to do? Such as for your birthday?" Minoru said.
"Well my parents are leaving in a couple of days. I'll be the man of the house for once... not sure about my birthday" Yukimura said.
"A party then! You have a house to yourself, friends. Just like in some of those American movies, it's a prime seduction spot ... IN AMERICA!" Tan said.
"This is not America and don't let those DVDs of Yu-gi-Oh! Abridged mess up your head." Yukimura said.
"But you know... for a teacher in japan... Kuroi sensei has a rather nice chest.... definitely paizuri grade... and to think I'll still be in contact." Tan said as the other two sweat dropped.
"Let me guess that Online game that you play with Konata. I just hope you can control your mouth better online than in real life, since you do not say to a girl that her chest is paizuri grade." Yukimura said as they went their separate ways.
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When Yukimura got home he found his parents waiting for him.
"Well we'd figured we'd tell you about the arrangements. Since I already went shopping and we'll leave some cash here. Don't worry about letting your friends stay over, since we've prepared for that, especially Miyuki" Hiro said as Yukimura felt dread come over him.
"Yep we've prepared for that as well. Condoms are in the medicine cabinet as well as other morning after stuff. Clean sheets are in the closet, and there'll be instructions on how to wash blood out of sheets." Nana added as she noticed Yukimura blushing.
"Oh yeah, I got a copy of some sex books in my study in case you need some tips. And be sure to clean up other messes" Hiro said.
Yukimura was redder than his hair as he stammered "m-m-m-mom, d-d-d-dad...." as he soon fainted.
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A few hours later, Yukimura woke up in his bed and went downstairs.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS YOUR IDEA WITH THAT!?" Yukimura shouted.
"We're sorry, but we wanted to be supportive in case something like that did happen. That and I'm sure Miyuki finds your blushing moments cute." Nana said.
"I wish my parents were that supportive when I was your age, you know. But I apologize again, it is a wise thing to take your time, but at the same time it's best to prepare for all possibilities." Hiro said.
"Yeah... that was just a bit sudden, sorry for yelling..." Yukimura said.
"Don't worry, we realized we teased you a bit too much and expected that." She said.
The day went on without too much note.
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Next day showed, after an unofficial track practice, Tan was resting with Konata and Misao.
"Seesh this isn't the brightest idea.... I'm roasting in this heat." Tan said.
"Yeah a pool would be nice right now..." Konata said.
"Don't worry I asked Ayano to drop by with some snacks, and her boyfriend's with her" Misao said as they noticed the other two coming up.
"Well you're looking lively, Tan. I didn't think you'd still be at this" Watsuki said as Ayano was setting things up."
Yeah but I almost wish I hadn't.... still, it's worth it." He said.
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A bit later, the trio cooled off as they talked some.
"Oh yeah the summer festival's tonight! It's by Kagamin's house. There's usually all sorts of fun things!" Konata said.
"I'll try that; I have the rest of the night to play games" Tan said.
"Hey, Ayano, we should go too, since it sounds really fun, and it's a chance to bug Hiiragi!" Misao said.
"It'll be a fun place to have a date" Ayano said.
"Well my night's nicely spoken for" Watsuki said.
As they finished talking about little things, Tan mused, "Summer festival... prime flag triggering location."
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Back with Yukimura he was finishing a job when he got in the house to find his parents shoving a few things into his hands and out the door. He checked... it was his DS, a comb, and 5000 Yen.
"Guess they must want me out of the house that badly. I'll call Minoru to see if he has any idea what's going on tonight." Yukimura thought as he called his friend. "Yeah anything nice going on?" He asked.
"It's the summer festival.... Tan gave me a bunch of details, I was planning on hanging out there. I guess you're in as well? It's by that Shrine Tsukasa and her sister live by" Minoru answered as they hung up and Yukimura got on his way.
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At the festival the three have met up.
"Whoa... you have 5000 yen? That's enough money to last us the night here!" Tan said.
"Well I won't object, since it'd be a good use for the money." Yukimura remarked as they checked out the wares there.
As they looked around Tan noticed a doujin stand hidden.
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They noticed a normal girl with black hair and glasses behind the stand.
"Hello, I'm selling some of my Yukata Yuri doujins.... sadly though I'm all sold out of the Tsundere/Genki mix... But I have plenty of other mixes, and even made a Yukata version of Collette/Sheena with a bit of Het mixed in!" The girl said.
Tan looked through them, noticed a doodle. "Hey Miss, where did you get the idea of the short one and the one with glasses" He said pointing it out.
She said, "Well.... I saw a group walking around, and the short one looked through my stuff, picked up the last copy of that Marisa/Alice doujin. She's a weird one."
"We're going up to the drink stand" Yukimura said as him and Minoru left.
"Wow great, I'll pick up a few things.... I can tease Yukimura with. I'm the invincible lord Taniguchi Yamada!" Tan said causing a laugh from the girl.
"Hiyori Tamura... so you know that funny short girl?" She said.
"Yeah, I think I can talk her into buying some of your stuff... since from what I've seen it's very good.... and Tsundere/Genki pairings can be a bit overrated." He said as he handed his number and e-mail.
"You should catch up, since I still got to sell a few more copies before I call it quits for the night" She said as Tan left with a good bye.
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Meanwhile The two youths have ran into the girls with two additions.
"Oni-chan!" Yutaka said as went up to Yukimura, who had to struggle not to die of moe.
"So that's who you were talking about" Minami said.
"Oh yeah Sanada, these two seem to get along real well. I guess Tan's off taking to that Doujin girl?" Konata said.
"Yeah, you're right there... and there he is!" Minoru said as Tan ran up.
At this moment the guys noticed the girls in Yukatas (not to be mistaken with Yutaka).
"I guess it was a good day to leave the house" Tan said scratching his head.
"Hey Sanada, were you planning on this?" Minoru asked.
"Nope, just a great fluke. You all do lovely." Yukimura said as he got a drink.
The drink person said, "I fixed the sugar levels... since I think I over did it earlier." As Kagami's phone rang.
"Oh it's Ayano, she called to warn how Misao's hyper and how she's ran over some people on her sugar high.... and to Tell Tan to brace himself" Kagami said.
"Brace myself for- OH...." Tan said as he seen why... right before a tan blur in T-shirt and shorts tackled him, knocking him a few feet back.
Ayano then walked up, in a yellow Yukata. "Sorry about that... seems she had a lot of sugar in that drink. I wonder where he went.... Watsuki was somewhere... I guess I'll wait" Ayano said.
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After Tan recovered from the tackle and such, everyone was meeting whoever they didn't meet before.
"Wow and I thought Konata was small! And you know Tan as well, Minty?" Misao said to the two younger girls.
"It's nice here... I think my sister's here as well." Yutaka said.
"What a strange nickname" Minami said, blushing a bit.
"Well... your hair is green like mint, and for you, Chibiyu sounds cute!" Misao answered.
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Meanwhile Watsuki was busy helping a particularly downcast Ginji
"And I was hoping to find her in a miko outfit.... but please do me a favor and don't let anyone else find out about this" Ginji said.
"Not to worry, let's get you a nice drink, I wonder if Ayano and Misao are still there.... I hope they fixed the sugar problem... since Misao's pretty energetic normally, and get some sugar in her... she'd be all over the place." Watsuki said as they went their way when they ran into Hiyori.
"You couldn't find a miko.... I was looking for one too, Miko yuri is rather popular....but here's a spare Reimu het doujin to make up for it. Now if you'll excuse me I got an short girl and a skinny guy to track down!" Hiyori said before she ran off.
Watsuki remarked, "There's another short one other than Izumi-san?
Ginji replied, "Sounds as if my brother had better luck than me.... I'm sure he'll laugh when I tell him about it" as they continued on their way to the drink stand.
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A bit later, The two groups met up.
"Ah you were hoping for Kagami to be in a miko outfit! I knew it!" Tan said, causing Ginji to show some embarrassment for once.
"It's just that I don't do shrine work until new years" Kagami said.
"Well do you look perfectly lovely in your Yutaka." Ginji said regaining his composure.
"Yeah yeah, at least it's not that bad of quirk... not compared to the stuff Konata talks about" Kagami replied with a blush.
"Well... according to something my brother seen... All Men are perverts" Ginji said sheepishly.
"It forgot some girls" Kagami said, looking in Konata's direction. "Seems he's comfortable around me enough to admit such things... well I'll forgive that then."
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As they walked towards another area, Yukimura asked, "Where's the devil, Sebastian?"
Minoru answered, "She went to try to get her career restarted."
Tsukasa who was near by said, "I hope she stays there", shocking both guys.
"Now why would you say such a thing?" Minoru asked; Yukimura knew very well why.
"Because she's mean and nasty, and you hardly smile" she replied.
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At the rear of the group, Ayano and Watsuki were remarking on things.
"My seems Kagami's friend has helped Taniguchi be more confident" Ayano said.
"I'll say, look at all the girls that are surrounding him.... then again I can't say Sanada or Shirashi are doing badly.... though Shirashi needs to dump Akira and let destiny take its course" Watsuki said.
"I must admit that she's an unpleasant sort... and it must be tearing Tsukasa up. But I think it's clear to all that Yukimura and Takara-san make a nice couple." Ayano said.
"Yeah he reminds me of one of those knights we read about in world history. I'd say he'd be akin to Lancelot... but without King Arthur mucking things up" Watsuki noted as Ayano nodded.
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As they walked, Konata recognize the cop near by, a young woman with short green hair.
"Cousin Yui!" Konata said.
"Wow what a big group.... I didn't know you knew so many older folks, Konata" Yui said.
Yukimura said, "She's the same age, but she's smaller than normal", taking the words out of Kagami's head.
"Oh my... I keep on forgetting that. So you're having fun, Yu-chan?" she said.
Yutaka replied, "Yeah it's fun hanging out with with Konata and Oni-chan!" Pointing to Yukimura.
They continued to walk as they talked.
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As they walked they came to a shooting gallery.
As Konata tried to talk Yui into trying it out Yukimura picked one up and took aim.
"They Yutaka, pick out the one you want. And you want anything too, Miyuki?" Yukimura asked as he took aim.
"I'll let you choose, Sanada-kun" Miyuki said.
"I want the bucket girl!" Yutaka said pointing to a Kisume plushie.
"Alright" Yukimura said as he shot the targets under the Bucket Ranka plushie and a Patchouli one. He then thought "Ironic... a Takeda holding the very thing that caused the fall of the Calvary..."
A bit afterwards he got the prizes which he handed you. Yui looked on at the whole scene.
"Thank you, Oni-chan!" Yutaka said.
"It's what big brothers do after all!" Yukimura said with a smile.
Miyuki then said, "I wonder why you choose this one for me? But I'm very thankful for it!"
He answered, "She's a bookworm as well, figured it'd be a good fit... and Tan heard some people speculate she has Wikipedia as a book"
"Hey Konata, who is that guy? He seems familiar." Yui said.
"I know he has the habit of going around punching out crooks and saving people from muggings, since he did that with Miyuki-san's mom" Konata answered.
"I don't think the folks at the station would believe me... since there's rumors going around that he was raised by biker yazuka." Yui said, causing Konata to chuckle. Yui added, "Got to go, I don't want anyone yelling at me!" as she left.
Everyone continued on their merry trip.
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While the girls were looking over shaved ice, the guys were talking.
Watsuki spoke up, "I heard that you guys were going to be hanging out... and I was wondering..."
Yukimura then said, "If it's about you coming over, I have no problems with it, playing brawl would be awkward with just three people. And you're one of us now, as much as hanging out with girls is great, sometimes it's best to have a day with the guys so you can get back to the roots of manliness!"
"Nothing reaffirms your masculinity like violence, meat, and scantily clad females!" Tan said.
"So how are you and Minoru holding up?" Yukimura asked.
"Well I'm feeling great.... I never imagined being surrounded by 4 cute girls" Tan said.
"Glad to hear that, brother. I must admit it was good fortune that Hiiragi wasn't upset when I confessed my Miko fetish. She said it was rather minor" Ginji said.
"Not surprising... she's friends with Konata, who must have remarked on weirder ones" Tan said.
Ginji replied, "In this regard she's a perfect match... But not to say the others aren't nice matches as well."
Minoru just slumped his shoulders as he thought, "I really ought to do something about this... I think Yukimura's right... but how to go about it."
This was interrupted by Tsukasa running up to the group. She said, "I actually knew something no one else did! Is that what Yuki-chan feels when she says something? Do you guys know the name Blue Hawaii?"
"I do but that's due to my study of American Cinema, but it's still remarkable that you knew it" Yukimura said as Tsukasa went up to Minoru and tried to cheep him up.
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A short bit later, the group would looking around for things as they were talking.
"And festivals always make you spend just like at Comiket." Konata said.
"Yeah and before you know it you're broke and asking your friend for money!" Tan added.
"I don't understand their world..." Kagami said sweatdropping.
"Consider yourself lucky then.... I do" Yukimura with a peeved expression. "And while I'm nice to my friends... I wish Tan wouldn't abuse it so much" He added as Kagami nodded.
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A short bit later, They ran into Kuroi-sensei.
"I hope you're sober" Yukimura remarked in a deadpan fashion.
She replied, "Of course I am! I didn't expect Yamada to be off his computer... and surrounded by girls no less. Are you really okay with that, Izumi?"
"Sure, I'm the alpha female after all, no worries at all and he knows better, I did knock Sanada off his feet!" Konata replied.
A bit of talking occurs when Yui goes up and joins the conversation.
"Oh I guess you're single too?" Kuroi asked the other adult.
Yui was speechless for a bit as Yukimura spoke up.
"Let me guess, one of those business stiffs who has no life outside a job. (What's the point of getting married if you can't spend time with her... such a life isn't for me.... I wonder if that's what influenced dad as well)" He said as the small chat continued
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A bit later everyone split up to look at various things.
"Tch" Kagami went as she the goldfish swam away from her.
"You should try to calm down, animals can sense your feelings and if you're tense, you'll scare them off" Ginji said.
"Okay I'll try" Kagami said as she took a few deep breaths and tried it again as she caught it. "Thanks Ginji. You're good at remaining calm" She added.
"That is something I trained myself to do... Yukimura does call me the ever unflappable Ginji" He said.
"Except when it comes to girls in Miko outfits" Kagami teased.
"Where's your sister?" Ginji asked.
"I think she's hanging out with Minoru." She answered.
He replied, "Shirashi isn't a bad guy, just a bit dense... but I think we'll see something happen sooner or later."
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"Here's some cotton candy!" Tsukasa said as she handed it to Minoru.
"Thanks, Sorry if I'm being a pain (I hope I didn't cause Tsukasa too much grief... I know Sanada has me covered, but I don't want to hurt her)" he said.
"Not at all, you're very nice guy who tries to see the good in people (even those without good sides like that nasty Akira)" she said with a smile.
"(That's it as soon as school starts I'm breaking things off) Let's go see about what other games are there!" he replied as they left.
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A distance way, Yukimura saw that as Miyuki asked, "Something wrong?"
"Nope... I think Minoru's finally gotten the right idea at last." He answered as they looked at the stand.
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Meanwhile Tan and his group were hanging around, with Hiyori sketching what looked like a couple of S-Cry-ed character... but also familiar to Tan, though he didn't think much of it. Kuroi and Yui were wrapping up their chat.
Tan went up to Kuroi as he asked, "Something a matter, Kuroi-sensei?"
"Not really... but thanks for the concern... if you didn't get good grades in the first place, I'd suspect you of trying to suck up. (How those girls have luck and not me)" Kuroi answered.
"Well I'm sure you'll find that right guy sooner or later, so please cheer up Kuroi-sensei! (For all you know.... he might be in front of you.... I'd never imagined I'd be considering picking up my teacher.... but after graduation of course, like in some of those eromangas)" he said as he went back to the group.
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"Well that's certainly bold... most first timers don't go the teacher route..." Konata quietly remarked.
"It's just a massive shame a woman like her is single... And... she's definitely among my types" Tan said quietly as to avoid drawing undue attention. They rejoined the group as he added, "Well we should make the most of this night! Hey Konata... I think if we should have Yutaka and Minami meet more... since they seem to be nice non-yuri fodder friends" the last part to just Konata, noticing the tall and small girl getting along well.
"Hiyori-chan's struggling with the urge..." Konata added pointing to the younger girl who seemed in turmoil.
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Meanwhile Yukimura and Miyuki were talking until they stopped by an unusual fortune telling both.
"Could I tell your fortune? Since I have a feeling many things are in store" The veiled woman said.
"Sure why not... how much will it cost?" Yukimura asked.
"Nothing... it's just that interesting, but if you want to pay me anyways, you can pay the normal price of 200 yen." The woman said.
"Here, you are trying to make a living after all" he said.
"Well first off let's start with you... red hair... you must be the infamous Sanada. Well, you're what a certain man calls a 'Man of Fate'. Such men often change the destiny of those around them and have great potential. So far... you've done just that so far. You're a very good man at heart." The woman said.
"Um... what about me?" Miyuki asked as Yukimura pondered it.
"All I can say is that in time, you'll have some events in your life...and your path is the same as his... I cannot claim to see much in the way of better couples than you two" The woman said as Miyuki blushed.
"Thanks...." Miyuki added
"Well that was interesting... (And as much as I'd like to dismiss it... I can't shake she's right)" Yukimura remarked.
"I'll say one last thing.... 'when the snow of cherry blossoms is threatened by the gilded snake, the fiery wolf will let loose its anger..... only will the voice of the snow calm it.... even then a new tale will be born' The woman said as the two bid their due and left. "There's nothing to worry about... he is a man of fate after all." The woman thought.
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They were walking on the way still.
"Are you upset at what she said?" Miyuki asked concerned.
Yukimura answered, "Not at all... it makes sense in many ways...but I never thought wanting to talk to you would result in so many things.... that reminds me my birthday's coming up in a couple of days.... and it'd be nice if you could stop by."
"Oh I'll try to remember.... I wonder if I should tell my mother, though she might overreact." She said.
"Not a bad idea... since the party might need a supervising parent... and I know she won't have problems with it." He replied as they walked back.
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Things went on without much more note, when Yukimura found himself 'taking a job' watching over her and tan's group of friends.
"Sorry if I was being pushy" Miyuki said, noticing Yukimura's frown.
"Don't worry, if my parents handed me money and pushed me out of the house, it means there's no rush to get back. I did want to get my homework out of my way, well there's always the morning for that." Yukimura said.
"Oh. I didn't think Yamada-san was so popular... seems Izumi-san has really inspired him" she said.
"More than you know." He remarked.
"What are you planning on doing tomorrow?" She asked.
"A day with the guys, I even extended an invitation to Watsuki." He answered as they just relaxed during the ride.
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When they got to Miyuki's house... Yukari talked Minami's mother and everyone into staying.
"There's no need for this, I won't even charge a price" Yukimura said as he tried not to get sucked into things.
"I'm sure you didn't have dinner... and I'd feel bad if I let you go without paying you. I went and ordered pizza since it looked so good on that Code....Gaeas show." She said, causing Yukimura to sweatdrop.
"Did ZUN base Yuyuko on her?" He thought.
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"Wow, Sanada, is this what you've gotten yourself into?" Tan asked in between slices.
"Well it's been a while since the last time. Maybe I should look up pizza recipes myself." Yukimura remarked.
"Ah that means Sanada can cook Miyuki-chan pizza anytime she likes" Konata said in a teasing tone, causing Yukimura and Miyuki to blush.
"Oh? I'm sure it'll taste even better, especially to Miyuki, since I'm sure he'll put plenty of love into it!" Yukari added, getting a laugh from Konata.
"Wow... Misao's good at eating as usual" Hiyori said as she saw Misao eat half a pizza by herself.
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Soon after everyone finished eating as Tan and his group left to drop Minami off. Some small talk happened.
"Really Yukari, there's no need to go that far" Yukimura said.
Yukuri replied, "But I can imagine some other parents insisting on there being adult supervision, and I'm not that strict."
During that moment Konata overheard that as she thought, "I wonder if Dad likes curvy moe women... Perfect..."
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A bit later while Konata was spying on Yukimura as he spoke with Miyuki, the others save for Minami came up.
"We don't want to reveal ourselves" Konata said quiely.
Hiyori added, "Yeah... I don't usually check out het stuff, but I'll make an exception"
Tan then said, "Time to see some flags being triggered"
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"Everyone seemed to a really nice time. And thank you again for getting me this cute doll" Miyuki said.
"It wasn't much of a task, and I felt like showing off" Yukimura answered.
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As the two teens talked about small things they read in books, Yukari joined in on the eavesdropping.
This went well as they noticed the two getting closer when Konata felt as if one aspect was left unaccounted for in their plans.
"Does this mean they'll live happily ever after soon?" Yutaka asked at normal volume, badly startling everyone else in a chain reaction.
There was a moment of panic as the two teen's moment was ruined.
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A bit afterwards as everyone was really getting ready to go; Yutaka went up to Yukimura and apologized.
"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to ruin things" Yutaka said.
Yukimura replied, "Nah it wasn't your fault; just theirs for spying. Don't worry about it" as he patted her head with a smile.
"It's really no problem.... Sanada-kun.... do you have a.... PSP?" Miyuki asked blushing.
"Nah... haven't gotten around to getting it yet; that and Tan's always borrowing money so much... but you really don't have to get anything that fancy" Yukimura answered with a blush of his own. "I guess I should make sure everyone's getting ready... since I do have a bit of homework left" He added as he finished getting ready. "Have fun tomorrow" he said as he and the group finished their good byes and left.
Miyuki then thought, "I'm going to get him that system... I've always wanted to get Konata something... but she has everything already... this'll be nice. And I think mother's thinking something similar"
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The trip was uneventful and by the time Yukimura got home he said to his parents "Going to do my homework and go to bed.... and that trip out was nice" as he went upstairs.
"I almost don't want to go on this trip....." Nana remarked.
Hiro merely replied, "Well you can call your old friend Yukari (And I can call Soujiro, since I doubt he'd need much excuse to go to a party with cute girls) and have her observe things"
They then soon heard some snoring from upstars. "I think he had a nice time judging by how fast he fell asleep" Hiro thought.
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Preview for chapter 6:
"Ah a day with the guys... though I wonder what the gals are up to, well, I might just ask them when my party arrives.... though I doubt I'll have a quiet day in the near future... nor would I want to. Read next chapter of "Worth Every Scrap of Trouble", 6, The Stru-"
"The Hottest day In Tokyo!"
"Damn it, Tan! Stop interrupting me with titles from SRW games!"
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Author's apology and notes
Sorry about the delay, I was busy playing SRW K, and it kinda delayed me. I'm trying my best to make a good Male OC fic... not sure of how well I do.
I also had Yukimura appear in my girlfriend's fic PeruSuri (the LS/P3/GSD fic), mainly due to her wanting more male presence (and to fill a particular gap) and because I wanted Yukimura to be in a more action based fic. Though that fic's world things are same yet different. Later on I'll list them (that or be in her fic itself. I recommend it since it's not like other fics in any particular sense, even if you haven't played Persona 3 or Gundam SEED Destiny. (Except for Athrun fans....)
Again sorry for the delay!
I've done some readjustments so far so it should work better.
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Omake 1: Minoru's profile
His personality: I just extended it a nice mellow if stubborn at times guy who hates to see the bad in people. He's quite the casual anime watcher and gamer (and as a result generally plays what his friends are playing) but he also serves as a mediator between this friend's sometimes conflicting personalities. Out of the three he's the slowest to anger.
Yes he's in a love Triangle, but it won't be going on for too much longer (It's quite lame when someone overdoes it)
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