Third chapter already! To be completely honest, I didn't expect so many people to read my story. I mean, if you know how to check your story stats, you know what I mean when I say I've gotten a lot of visitors (and even more hits). That means that people actually liked this story enough to read it once, come back later, and read it again. I'm so happy!

Meh, you're currently hearing the incoherent babblings of an old man (18 yrs old). I'm sorry if I kept you young people bored this entire time. Now, where's my lunch…

Three: Another's Problems.

"Sena, I never expected you to be able to say things like that to Lambda!"

"Well, I just couldn't let her go on like that. She looks different from how Nu looks all the time. It looked like she was in pain."

"I'm still very proud of you Sena." Luna was feeling pretty good. Because Sena was feeling good, she was too. She couldn't explain why.

But Sena actually wasn't feeling all that good. 'This situation keeps getting worse. I mean, I think Lambda may actually really like me now. But thing is, I like Luna!' Sena continued to fret silently. 'Sigh. Well, I figured the best thing to do now is show Luna what I showed Lambda in Ronin-Gai; a good time.' On their way back to Ronin-Gai, they were met with a familiar voice.

"Lady Platinum!" Platinum turned to the enthusiastic voice. "It is a pleasure to see you again! Tell me, what brings you to Ronin-Gai?"

"Ugh… not again." Luna complained. This man was undoubtedly the loudest man they had ever met. "Look, I was just in a really good mood. I don't have time for you."

"Kuh! That's… that's no way to speak to an adult!"

"Yeah yeah… I don't really think of you as an adult. I've even forgotten your name."

The man crossed his arms. "If I must remind you, then so be it. I am Bang Shishigami, defender of Kagutsuchi! Protector of love and justice!"

'As if he didn't shout it out all the time…'

Why was this man shouting so enthusiastically? Well, he's enthusiastic of course. Why was he wearing a green outfit that showed everybody his chest? Who knows? The red scarf he was wearing was waving in the air as usual, despite the lack of wind, and the large nail he had was on his back as usual.

"Hm? What seems to be troubling you?" Bang asked.

"You." Luna replied bluntly.

"No, not you. I'm talking to you, young sir."

"I-it's Sena."

"Sena? Well then Sena, I can sense something troubling… and I could feel it all the way from the rooftops of Ronin-Gai. I came here looking for the source of this feeling… and my instincts tell me that feeling came from your overwhelming concern over a certain matter!" Bang Shishigami: Perceptive about feelings when they aren't about him.

"W-well…"

"Sena?" Luna asked. "What's bothering you so bad that it'd attract idiots?"

"Wha-? I'm no idiot!"

'To be honest, I don't think I could confide in Bang my feelings. Knowing how loud he is, Luna would know before the day is done!'

"My acute senses tell me that your problem is one… of love!"

"!"

"That is the only emotion that one can have so intensely that I could feel it from almost a mile away! But if something is troubling you about love, young Sena…" Bang went on. "Maybe you need a little talk…" He quieted his voice so that only Platinum could hear him. "… about the birds and the b-!" Luna punched him in the face.

"Sena doesn't need to know about that you idiot pervert!"

"But-! That is the only thing that troubles young boys so much about love! As a young boy, I'm sure young Sena is very confused about the way his body feels!"

"Of course he is you idiot! This is a girl! He's a boy! He feels awkward and confused all the time! He's no different from when you see him every other time!"

"I see…" Bang nodded his head. "Well, I have no idea how a girls body would do such things, but good luck to you young Sena."

"Stupid!"

As Bang turned to leave, he turned right back around. "Wait. This feeling, it's… different from that. You… are having problems with a girl, are you not?"

"Eh?" Sena shouted. He didn't expect to be found out! "H-How did you know?"

"Comrades in arms can sense each other!"

"C-comrades in arms?" Heh. Miss Lichi…

"What is it about this girl that is causing you trouble? And who is she?"

"Uh…" Sena couldn't argue that Bang's random shot in the dark was correct. However! He couldn't out right tell Bang exactly who Sena felt that way about! So in order to continue his deception… "… Lambda."

"That girl who speaks like a machine? The one whose sister also talks like a machine?" Bang eyed Sena with curiosity. "Exactly what lead you to fall in love with such a girl?"

"You shouldn't say those things!" Sena raised his voice a bit. "I thought of her in the same way… But then I wanted to get to know her, and I found that she hides a lot behind how she acts." He looked down. "She's just as afraid of getting hurt as you or me. And she's so afraid of it, she doesn't show anybody any emotion. No anger, no fear." Sena closed his eyes. "No happiness."

Bang looked at Sena. Then he looked down, looking slightly ashamed. "I am sorry. I should have known better than to judge one by one's outward appearance. It should have occurred to me that behind every cold face, there is a certain level of depth." Bang put his hand on his head. "I apologize."

"That's alright." Sena said. "Just… try not to assume things about people, ok?"

"Understood, young Sena." Bang raised his head, and gave a big smile. "Well then, good luck to you Sena! I hope your endeavors in love do not go unrewarded!" And with that, Bang jumped up and disappeard into the night.

"Man, what a freak. C'mon Sena, let's go." Luna huffed.

When they took a look around, they found they hadn't walked a step since Bang stopped them.

"Well, I do have to admit, for once, that guy was a little bit quieter." Said Luna. "Very impressive Sena!"

"Oh… It was nothing really." Sena knew he was blushing. He couldn't even feel it, but he knew. Was it the compliment? It had to be. He felt lucky they weren't around a mirror. "Hey Luna? What would you say to a quick dinner? I know somebody we can ask, they always have food ready…"

"Are you talking about who I think you're talking about?"

"Well, it'd be strange if you didn't, Luna."

"Alright then, lets go eat a feast!"

'Finally! I get some time with Luna… Not alone, of course, but still, less awkward than if we were alone.'

"… Wait." Luna stopped them. "I've become more aware now, Sena. Are you sure you aren't just going there to stare at Litchi?"

"Wh-what! I wouldn't do something like that!" Sena was blushing like mad.

"I saw you staring at Lambda's breasts earlier on your date!"

"Well, that was because…!" 'I couldn't quite look her in the eye when talking to her.'

"Hmph. And after getting a good eyeful, you decide to go to Litchi!"

"Not at all! Why are you saying this!" 'Could she be…? Nah.'

And so, despite bickering, they venture into Orient Town (once again).

And so, those two have a conversation with Bang. And have a short discussion about Sena's fixation (unjustified). Not very eventful, but please keep reading!