Thanks again to everyone for reading and reviewing! Anyhow, this chapter is just one session, and I hope the Urusei Yatsura parts don't confuse anyone. I think the Author's note at the end of Chapter 1 explains what you need to know if you're not familiar with the anime/manga, but don't hesitate to either leave a question in a review and I'll try to respond when I post the next chapter or, if you want, do an internet search about it (after all, I highly recommend all anime fans check out Urusei Yatsura, as it is a classic!).

Also, again, I'd like to reitirate that I do not mean to offend anyone in terms of religion. Admittedly, Akito's interpretation of Christianity might be seen as offensive, but it is important to note that it's supposed to be. What's more, while I myself am a Christian, Akito is obviously not (nor is Kazuki, for that matter, but I believe he handles the topic with much more respect), and I am trying to be true to her character and her perspective. However, if something really bothers you, you can let me know, and I'll try my best to address your concerns. In addition, if you are not familiar with the Christian faith and need something clarified, you can again ask me or do an internet search.

Thanks and enjoy!

Patient – Sohma Akito; Session #212

I'll admit it; I have a bit of my own psychological quirks. No one's perfect, after all (although trying to teach Akito that seems like a lost cause). Primarily, I tend to be a bit too passive, and I end up keeping everything bottled in me until I have rather large, angry outbursts. These outbursts don't happen very often and when they do, they tend to be very brief and I quickly revert to my passive self and grow instantly apologetic and embarrassed. I know it would be better to say what's on my mind in a more positive way, but I guess I feel that if I remain calm and resort to reason that logic itself will prevail and smooth everything over. Unfortunately, it's not always the case and that's when I really lose it.

During session #212, I lost my patience.

Akito came in and laid on the couch, as usual. Her expression told me that she had something on her mind that she wanted to discuss. After a moment, she began, "I read what you gave me…"

"Oh? Really?" I was quite surprised.

"Yes. I found it quite…applicable…" Akito answered; she appeared a bit reluctant and embarrassed, but said "Let's discuss it."

"Certainly! What would you like to discuss first?" I couldn't hide my genuine excitement, and I knew I must have been grinning from ear to ear. Had I achieved success at last?

"Well…" She was quiet for a bit and then repeated, "Well…about this Ryuunosuke…"

My jaw dropped, and I looked at her dumbfounded. "What?"

"I said, 'about Ryuunosuke.'" She was growing impatient.

"You mean you want to discuss the Urusei Yatsura manga?"

"Yes. You're the one who gave me it to read, right?"

"Yes, but…" I sighed and slumped in my chair. It seemed that my joke was on me. Despite this, I thought I should try to work with what I had. "Okay, yes, what about the character of Ryuunosuke?"

"She's a girl, isn't she?"

"Yes."

"And her father, since he wanted a son, gave her a boy's name and makes her dress like a boy?"

"Yes."

"And everyone thinks she's a boy when she's really a girl?"

"Yes, that's true, too."

"Except this Ataru Moroboshi fellow, who's a real idiot. I hate him."

"Remember we discussed that it's bad to hate, Akito," I reminded her patiently.

"Yes, I remember. But he deserves my hate for being so lecherous. But I want to discuss Ryuunosuke. I suppose I just didn't really understand her at first."

"How so?"

"I didn't understand why she wanted to dress like a girl so much."

"Well, she was being deprived of expressing her true sexuality because of unfair pressure by a parental figure. Do you ever feel that way, Akito?"

"Men are powerful. Women are disgusting, weak creatures. Or so I thought."

"Hmm?"

"That's why I was confused. Because as a boy, Ryuunosuke was strong and respected by everyone. Why would she want to give it up? But then I realized that she wasn't the strongest or most respected in the story, and she must have realized this, too."

I scratched my head. "I'm afraid I'm not following you, Akito."

"She wanted to emulate the true god, in the story that is. Lum was their god."

"What?" I stammered; leave it to Akito to make anything sound twisted.

"It's obvious, isn't it? They all worship her and are unconditionally loyal to her. The men, that is. The women, of course, cannot be trusted, like that Shinobu, who I'm sure Lum will get rid of. Also, there's still that stupid Ataru, who constantly betrays her, but I see how she keeps him subordinate by electrocuting him and keeping him, thus, frightened. In this way, she demonstrates her supreme authority over him. The one thing I didn't understand, though, is how Lum got them all to worship her as their god if she is always embracing her feminine side."

"Okay…" I trailed off, awkwardly, but made an attempt to remain pleasant. "How about we talk about the New Testament now? Did you read that, too?"

Akito frowned, seemingly unhappy, and replied, "Yes, I read that too. Boring, really. Jesus was an idiot."

"An idiot?"

"Yes. He certainly was a crappy god. He lived in poverty and spent all his time with social rejects."

"I think you've missed the point – " I tried to explain, but Akito just spoke over me.

"And he gets killed in the end. He just lets them kill him. What a pathetic wimp."

"But he does that out of love for mankind. In the story, he's sacrificing himself to save all people."

"If he was a real god, there's no way he would allow himself to be treated that way."

"Jesus believes in turning the other cheek. He doesn't get angry and deals with all people in a peaceful, loving way."

"He's an idiot."

"He's not an idiot." I was losing my patience as I stood up.

"Yes, he is!" Akito seemed to be losing her patience as well as she rose to her feet. "Who let's themselves get killed by being nailed to a stupid cross?"

"Jesus doesn't just let himself be killed; he does so to save all humanity. By dying, he conquers evil and by rising, he defeats death."

"So what? He doesn't even punish those who betrayed him after he gets resurrected."

"Because Jesus symbolizes love. His power comes from his great love and goodness. He brings people happiness not misery. That's why people love and worship him even to this day."

"Not everyone does because he allows them to be disobedient."

"That's because he believes in free-will, thus those who worship him genuinely love him."

"He's still a weak idiot; Lum is a much better god."

At this, I snapped. I couldn't take it anymore. Was she that dense? Could she not see the merits in a figure like Jesus Christ, who believed in loving all people? Was she actually comparing a character in some manga to one of the most important figures in world history? So, I yelled, "Lum is not a god – she's an alien princess, you idiot! What in the hell is wrong with you?"

Akito's eyes immediately began to twitch as her face became distorted into an expression of absolute fury. Grabbing the end table by the side of the couch, she hurled it at me. Thankfully, I ducked it, and it shattered with a loud crash as it hit the wall behind me. "How dare you talk to me like that!"

"We discussed you not throwing things when you get angry," I stated tensely, trying to calm my own flaring temper as I moved around my desk to the front of it. I added, "Now you should apologize."

"Jesus never apologized!"

"That's because Jesus doesn't throw tables at people!"

Grabbing the Bible, she held it up and said, "In here, it says he knocked over all those tables in the temple."

"Oh, give me that!" I retorted with annoyance, snatching the book from her. "Just forget it!" I walked over to my bookshelf as I heard Akito fall back onto the couch. I placed it on the shelf and then took a moment to compose myself. I inhaled and exhaled deeply several times to calm myself. After a couple minutes, I turned around and faced Akito, laying lazily on the couch, and said, "I'm sorry for losing my temper like that."

I waited for her apology; it did not come. "You should be…" was all she said and that was that.

Another unsuccessful, miserable session.