"This is going nowhere..." Izumi complained.
The group has been debating for almost an hour about an idea for a crossover, but the conversation always seem to veer off into other topics, such as the latest GirlDeMo album, party at the Teshigawaras', and even Yuzuru and Kanade's 'private time', the latter Izumi took a particular interest in, much to everyone's surprises.
"I still think season two is what we needed." Yuri said.
"We've already gone through this, Yuri. There won't be a season two. We should consider ourselves very lucky that at least Key's kind enough to make us a visual novel." Yuzuru replied.
"It didn't stop some fans from making one!" Yuri argued. "Look at how many 'after stories' of us the fans made! Some of them are pretty good, yet Key didn't decide to continue the story?"
"It won't make sense." Kanade spoke. "As much as you hated to admit it, our stories are over, Yuri-san. There's no point continuing an already finished story, no matter how fresh the new ideas are."
Finally giving up, Yuri just gave a low surrendering sigh before knocking her king piece of the chess board after noticing that Kanade already check-mated her.
Kouichi stared at the clock above the room. The time read 19:55.
"It's kind of late now, guys. Reiko-san will kill me if I don't get home soon."
"So..." Yuzuru began. "Let's go over all of this one last time. What's the top three ideas you think our series could work out as a crossover?"
"Well, there's the idea that the reborn SSS could become the next year's Class 3 in Yomi North." Mei suggested.
"No way! Scrap that idea!" Kanade suddenly slammed the table, prompting poor Yuzuru to choke on his coffee in shock, and made some coffee to spill over his trousers. "It'll make our story pointless if in the end we are reborn only to die again! And after seeing all you people went through, you're expecting us to go through the same thing!?"
"Hey, it's just an idea!" Mei waved her hands, trying to calm the normally stoic Kanade down. "It's a bad one, okay, I got it. No need to get mad about it!"
"Alright, alright! Next idea!" Yuzuru cut off, having unsuccessfully trying to clean of his trousers from the spilled coffee.
"So er, the next best idea?" Izumi began. "Why don't you let me ended up in Afterlife? Along with everyone that fell victims to the calamity? That way, you could have a continuation of both our series!"
"And what about the surviving ones?" Kouichi commented. "That way, the story will just focus on those who perished, and not giving closure to those who survived the year."
"Well, you already got your share of story! Give us deads some screentime, too! Poor Yukari don't even last past episode three." Izumi raised her eyebrow.
"What is it with P.A. and episode three anyways?" Kouichi added up. "I can't help but notice that episode three is where everything gets serious. In my show, Yukari-san is the first to die. In your show, Iwasawa-san is the first to pass on."
"Alright, scraped." Yuzuru said dismissively. "Is there really no good crossover idea? Not even a single one?"
"Well, there's one thing, though..." Kanade spoke again. "Combining the two previous ideas together. Let the new SSS become the new Class 3 while Kouichi-san and the rest of the survivors try to guide them through the calamity, while in the mean time in Afterlife, Izumi-san and her deceased friends will try to discover the true source of calamity."
As soon as Kanade finished, Yuzuru's phone on the table suddenly rang up.
"Must be Hinata. We have a party at his place tonight. Something about yesterday's baseball match, I suppose." Yuzuru spoke, before answering the phone.
"Hello?"
"You people stole my idea..."
Silence.
"...What are you talking about, sir? Did you got the wrong number?" Yuzuru asked, confused.
"You know damn well what I'm talking about, Otonashi! You really are a death seeker, don't you!?"
"Hey! If you're being this rude I'm gonna hang up right now! And how the hell did you know my name!?" Yuzuru shouted.
"Alright, alright. My bad, shoulda explain to you guys first. Put the phone on speaker mode, Otonashi."
Okay, now that the speaker mode is on, it's time I cut out this narrating crap already...never one of my strong points.
That's right. You'd probably think, "What the hell did I just read? Did my eyes perceive me?" Heh, not at all, if Yuzuru, Kouichi and their friends' shocked expressions are any indication.
Goddammit, I just love breaking the fourth wall.
"This guy's nuts!" Izumi cried out. "Where the heck did he come from!?"
First of all, lady! You're just speaking everything I wanted you to say. You're all in my story, got it?
"What. The. Hell?" Yuzuru's jaw dropped. Yeah, because I wanted him to.
Episode three, remember? This is the third chapter, and I'm running out of ideas lately...
"What do you mean, running out of ideas!? We don't even know who the hell are you!" Yuri shouted.
Fine. I'm just gonna be straight and end this story already. I'm guessing you readers will probably have a WTF expression on their faces right now, if I'm not mistaken.
I'm one of your fans, your very big fan. But to be frank,I hate your endings! That's why I wrote this story for you people.
"Hey! It's not our fault that you don't like the endings! Blame the writers, not us!" Kouichi argued.
Why do you think I wrote your scripts for your project Death Seeker meeting for the last hour? There's not a single thing that you guys said, discussed and argued that isn't on my mind!
"So? What's your point?" Kanade spoke. "Why are you calling us?"
Because all of Project Death Seeker is my idea! I wanted to connect your stories together, to provide some closure to both of my favorite series, but now, I can't seem to continue it...Either laziness or...I don't know, it's hard to explain.
The point is, I love you guys, and yet I'm afraid that I won't do your story justice if I write it. My average English skill doesn't help. Ah, great, why did I mention this anyway?!
"You...you love us?" Yuzuru's eyes widen.
Figuratively speaking, damn it! I'll admit, I have a big damn crush on Izumi, and seeing her die at the end of Another crushed my soul, and I adored you and Kanade's pairing in Angel Beats!, even though I must say it's kinda rushed despite all the chemistry. I thought you were going to end up with Yuri in the first place! Not that I'm complaining.
"You are crazy. You really are crazy..." Yuri shook her head.
Yeah, I know.
So...I'm having the biggest writer's block I've ever got, imagination turn-off, and wasting precious time writing this piece of trash instead of preparing for my oncoming test, yeah. How am I ever gonna get out of this mess?
You readers could pretend that everything except the first part of this chapter don't exist. I won't blame you.
"Stop pitying yourself already!" Kouichi yelled. "If you're so hell-bend on creating a happy-ending for us, then do it!"
I already did, goddamn it! I have quite a few of your 'fix-fics' on the net in case you haven't notice! Heh, now I'm letting my egoism took ever, yeah.
"No, you didn't The only thing taken over you is your stupidity!" Izumi said. "Why do you wasting time writing this sorry excuse of a story instead of going out for some fresh air, finding inspiration, and try again!? You're just letting your lazy butt on the chair playing games all day and do things with no productivity at all!"
Yeah, now I'm self-deprecating. Great job, me.
"Look, whoever you are. I understand you're trying to live your fantasy in a cruel reality. It's difficult, but not impossible, yes, but that doesn't mean you have to waste your life trying to fight it without knowing how!" Mei spoke.
"You know how to write a good story, you're just not ready to write it yet, and we all know what happened when you try to do something when you're not ready. Heck, I'm guessing even this chapter was written while you're not ready!"
Right, I'm guilty of that, too.
"Then end it." Kanade gently added. "We all know, and appreciated, of what you're trying to do. It's just that this isn't what we wanted. We're just animated characters. We have no story, no emotion, no soul. It's you, you writers, that gave us all of that. You write our stories. You brought us to life, through your imaginations and creativity. Heck, I admit, this story is pretty creative! Even though you would say it's your own ego that let me speak this line."
"I agree with Kanade-chan." Yuri spoke. "No story is perfect, I get it now. But that doesn't mean you have to let it get in your way of telling a good story! So what happens if there are some plot holes here and there? What happens if your favorite characters like Izumi-chan didn't make it to the end? What matters is how you tell your story! Like how our shows managed to intrigued you to even come this far!"
Heh, what is this, Inception or something? I just got lectured by my favorite anime-avatars selves. Gotta believe that thing!
Alright, alright, I'm gonna do my best from now on. I'm going to write a great crossover for you guys. Just...give me some time, until I'm ready.
"Take all the time you need, bro." Yuzuru smiled. "Also make sure you ended it with a me and Kanade-chan's wedding day!"
Heh, you just earned a smack from Kanade's tiny fist, you pervert Yuzuru. Also, I love it when you blush, Kanade.
"SHUT UP!"
Hehehe.
"Alright, if that's all. Can I go home now? I'm feeling sleepy already." Kouichi yawned. "Let's leave the crazy guy alone for a while."
"Yep, will do." Yuzuru replied. "So, we gotta go now, Mr. Writer. And if you ever needed some advice, you know who to call."
Noted. Good night, you guys.
"Class dismissed!" Izumi cheered.
And thus, Project Death Seeker, my successful failure, finally came to an end.
Editor's note (does this section even necessary now?): Alright, sorry for pulling a Metal Gear Solid 2 ending on you guys. Like I said, I'm running out of ideas of how to end a third chapter, and because I wanted to try something crazy. It's an alternate, 'real-life' universe after all, so maybe I could pull an idiotic stunt for the hell of it. Now, I'm gonna get off my lazy ass and finally start finishing any of my ongoing stories, starting with the Sword Art Online ones, if anybody's interested. I know, most of you might see me in a different light, but then, I'm also willing to accept any and all criticisms. So, enjoy (or not) this piece of ****(work) until I managed to upload something creative for a change. LOL
Also, always remember: Anyone could be a great writer! It took dedication, yes, but don't let it become obsession. Finding the right direction takes time, but once you found it, it's just a matter of time before the magic's in the air. I'm not a great writer, but I'm aspiring to be one, and I won't let anything stop me from being one, because it's my dream, and I'm gonna make it a reality. :)