Sorry for the late update guys... I don't really have an excuse; just writer's block I guess? D8 But I woke up at like, 4:30 am, and decided now was a good of time as any to continue~!
And guess what? SUMMER FESTIVAL TIIIIIIIME! *skips*
Plus, since there's a small gap between the omelette cook off, and the festival, I decided to write in some romance~ :3 (No Kazuto/Naoto yet, but it'll come soon)
P.S. - I skipped the scene where you're celebrating with Adachi, Dojima & Nanako, and the part where Yosuke asks you to help out at Junes D; Not that they're not significant, I just didn't feel like writing them *shot*
P.P.S - Just for fun, what would your character's title be in Persona 4: The Arena? 8D Tell me in a review!
I think Rin's would be, "The Graceless Actress" or something like that... Wow, that's kinda pretty actually xD
You looked down at the girl currently passed out on your floor. Shouldn't someone go wake her up...?
"Well, Yukiko and Chie's didn't taste good either... But at least theirs didn't cause any casualities," Yosuke laughed, nervously. You proceeded to shake Yukiko's shoulders.
Next to you, Rise bit her lip, and started to cry, "I-It's a taste too subtle for kids! It's a mature flavor! You guys are just kids... I, I..." She began to wail violently, and you guys exchanged looks.
Nanako reached over to taste Rise's food. She gasped at the heat, but quickly covered it up with a smile, "Ehh... It's spicy, but it's still good~"
Miraculously, and rather quickly, the idol had stopped crying, "N-Nanako-chan...!" She smiled, "I knew it! Nanako-chan's the most mature person in this room!"
"C-Crocodile tears!" Chie exclaimed, but the accusation went ignored.
Kanji looked at you, "Oh, yeah... Didn't you make one too, Senpai?"
Everyone's eyes were on you, and you blushed slightly, and chuckled, "O-Oh yeah, I did..." You had completely forgot. "Wait, didn't you make one too, Kazuto?"
"Shhhh... No I didn't."
Nanako beamed, "You did? Oooh..." She grabbed her spoon, and took a bite from yours. You could almost see the sparkles in her big brown eyes, "This is reeeeeaaaally good~! I've never had an omelette with fried rice this good! It's amazing!" She continued to eat your omelette, which brought a proud smile to your face.
Eventually, Nanako had finished your omelette, and Yukiko had woken up. You rubbed your stomach as it growled, reminding you, and the rest of the group that you hadn't eaten.
"We're still starving..." Yosuke complained.
"Oh! You can have the rest of my omelette, Yosuke-kun!" Erin clapped her hands together, and he grimaced slightly.
"O-Oh yeah... Ehehe..." He scratched the back of his neck, then suddenly stood up with a grin, "Oh yeah...! You guys know about the festival they're holding in the shopping district, right? Why don't we all go?"
"That sounds good!" Rise chirped.
Teddie's eyes widened, "Whoa! Does that mean the girls will be wearing yukata?"
"A festival...?" Nanako asked, and Yosuke nodded with a wink.
"We'll bring Nanako-chan along too!"
"I can come?" She looked at you with hopeful eyes.
You smiled, "Of course you can!"
"Really? Yaaaaay!"
It was decided then, you'd all attend the festival in 10 days... But that meant you had some time to kill...
8/01 - Seichi x Chie (Written by SaberTheFallenAngel; had to change the first line because they're out of school *shot* xD)
"Hey, Seichi-kun!" Chie greeted when she saw her friend at the shopping district.
Said boy turned around, and furrowed his brow at her, "Hmm? What is it Chie-chan?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to train with me… t-that is if you're not busy!"
"S-sure! Sounds like fun!" Seichi was working hard to supress a blush at the idea of spending time with Chie.
"OK, let's go."
With that the two left for Chie's usual training ground. When they finally arrived, they began their separate exercises. Chie focused mostly on her legs while Seichi worked on his arms and upper body. They took turns so the other could motivate the other and push them further. Eventually though, both took a break and sat down together on the grass, trying to catch their breaths.
"You're good at this…" Chie said to her still resting partner.
"You too. I haven't had that good a training session in a long time."
"Same here. I guess having you here made me push myself further."
"I guess the same's true for me. Seeing you doing so well made me wanna do well."
The two sat in silence for a few minutes before finally Chie turned and said with confidence, "I've decided! From now on we train together and push each other even further than before!"
Seichi thought about this for a few minutes before smiling and nodding his head, "Yeah! Then we can be even stronger and really show those Shadows who's boss!"
"My thoughts exactly! Let's shake on it as proof of our promise!"
Offering no complaints, Seichi offered his hand and Chie clasped hers with his and gave it a firm shake.
"We'll do great together!"
"Yeah… together." Seichi responded with a cheerful, slightly dreamy smile.
Chie then released Seichi's hand but was surprised to find that he did not do the same for her.
"S-seichi-kun. I'm going to need my hand back."
His face suddenly taking on a look of surprise, Seichi quickly loosened his grip and pulled his hand away, looking embarrassed.
"S-sorry. I was just thinking about what you said."
"I-it's OK." Chie wasn't going to admit how nice his hand felt, though some may have been able to tell that she thought that by how red her face was right now. The two once again lapsed into silence, not knowing what to say to the other.
"So… You wanna keep going or call it here?" Seichi finally asked, still feeling embarrassed by his previous action.
"I-I think we're done for today so… Same time tomorrow? Next week?"
"Tomorrow's fine with me. See you then." Seichi then quickly left and decided that he wouldn't mention the events of the day to anyone.
8/07 - Narashino x Rise
Why was he here again...? Oh yeah, he was Risette's bodyguard, which meant he had to accompany her everywhere... Even to the mall, apparently. He watched as her entire face would light up when she'd slip into clothes that showed just enough skin, and gush over the marked down items, and sales they'd pass. It was like watching a kid in a candy store.
Honestly, he was thankful for all those bodyguard lessons; if it weren't for them, his arm would probably fall off from the shear weight of the shopping bags he was holding. Seriously, why did girls get so excited over this kind of stuff? I mean, it was just clothes!
Now, if he were at a metal works shop, or maybe even an arcade... To him, that was something to get excited about.
She tugged on his hand harder, complained that he wasn't moving fast enough, and pointed at the Smoothie King just ahead. With a soft smile, she promised she'd buy him one too, and he collapsed as soon as they had reached a table.
"Oh, Narashino-kun~ What would you do without me?" Rise cooed, and handed him his drink. Stifling a grunt, he grabbed the smoothie from her, and took a long sip.
Sometimes, he wonders what'd it be like without her... But then he sees that smile of hers—the one earmarked for him, and him alone—and hears that flirty, yet sincere giggle, and realizes it doesn't really matter. He's her bodyguard, and he swore he'd protect her with his life.
And that's exactly what he's going to do.
8/15 - Yosuke x Erin
Erin set down the crate she was carrying to wipe the sweat forming at her brow. It was especially hot that day, and she silently cursed the long sleeved shirt she was wearing. Damn weatherman... Said it'd be 24* degrees celsius today...
Since Summer break began, it seemed like more and more workers were calling in sick... Junes was short on staff because of it, and even though it was her day off, she happily came into work when Yosuke had called, and asked her.
She liked working there. Hours were flexible, the pay was more than reasonable, and best of all, she got to work with...
"Hey, how ya holding up?" A voice called. Erin squeaked in surprise, and turned around, smiling at the teen she called her best friend, Yosuke Hanamura. (Not me, btw xD *shot*) She felt that familiar warmth settle in her stomach as she tucked some brown hair behind her ear, and did her signature laugh.
Playfully punching his shoulder, she exclaimed, "D-Don't scare me like that~!"
Yosuke held up his hands in defense, "Sorry, sorry! But hey, thanks again for coming in today. You're a real life saver!" He placed a hand on her shoulder, and she could feel her cheeks heat up.
"N-No problem...!" She began, trying to steady her voice, "I-I'd do anything for you, Yosuke-kun... I—"
"Riiiiiiiiin-chaaaaaaaan~!" Teddie suddenly came rushing over, and pushed Yosuke out of the way. "I'm boreeeeed! Let's go do something!"
"Wh-What...? Umm..."
Yosuke groaned, and pinched the bridge of his nose. No way could he handle another week working with him, "Ted, quick distracting her! Get back to work!"
"Waaaah!" He chased Teddie off, and she sighed as she watched the two men disappear from sight, and picked the Junes crate back up.
It looked like she'd stay single for awhile...
8/20
The day of the festival was finally here; you promised your friends you'd meet them later tonight at the shrine, and quickly changed, and left the house.
You've been to the shrine once or twice before, but you could barely recognize it once it had come into view. Bright colors—reds, oranges, blues—were everywhere, blinding you, lights were strewn above you, and you swore that you could pratically taste cotton candy being made. Yosuke waved you over, and you walked over to them. You noticed he was with the guys... None of the girls were in sight.
Seichi handed you a canned soda, and you took it from him, "The girls aren't here yet?" You asked, and he shrugged simply.
"Guess they're still getting ready at home."
"C'mon, let's go get some ikayaki!" Kanji suggested, and you thought now would be the best time to look around. It was quite elaborate; you hadn't been to many festivals before this one, so honestly, you weren't sure what to expect. There were a lot of vendors selling various things—food mostly, from what you could tell—and a lot of mini games to choose from, but you figured those were rigged...
15 minutes of walking later, you had ended up at the same place you met up at, but still no sign of the rest of your friends.
"Man, they're late... Why were they heading up at Yukiko's house in the first place?" Yosuke complained loudly, as if any of you had the answer.
"They'll show up sooner or—" Almost on cue, 5 silhouttes approached you. Teddie looked as if he had just seen an angel, Seichi was blushing, Yosuke was... Yosuke, and Kanji diverted his gaze.
"Sorry we took so long!" Chie apologized. She was wearing a plain white Yukata with multi-colored flowers, and a yellow sash.
Yukiko nodded. Her Yukata was a much darker, purple color, and tied around her waist was a light pink sash. "It took us some time to get dressed."
Next to her, Rise was wearing a dark pink one with light pink flowers, and a yellow sash, "You have to wrap towels inside, so they're not as breezy as everyone says!"
"Considering what you're wearing underneath," Kazuto thought with a blush, but didn't dare say outloud for fear of being pummeled.
"It's... kinda hard to walk in..." Nanako told the group, a bright smile on her face. Her Yukata was lighter than Rise's, and had a checkerboard pattern.
"You look cute in it." You smiled at your little cousin, and she blushed, and giggled in reply. You had to admit, they all looked beautiful in them... You hadly even recognized them when they had walked up.
"Umm, so guys...? What do you think?" Erin spoke up. The Yukata she was wearing was a light blue, and had dark blue, and white designs.
"Y-You look great!" Yosuke replied quickly, scratching his neck. It looked like he wanted to say more, but stopped himself short.
Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Aww, thanks, Yosuke-kun..."
"How about me?" Rise asked Narashino, "Does the sight make your heart skip a beat?"
He coughed, and tried desperately to cover up his blush, "C-Course, no competition."
"Ahaha, you're so cute, Narashino-kun~!"
Dojima appeared behind you, and offered to take Nanako off your hands. You waved her off, and turned your attention to Teddie, who looked lost in thought.
"Hmmm, A summer festival… Hrrmmm." The rest of your group looked back at him in confusion, and he continued, "A couple walking together at the festival… Unused to wearing it, the girl's yukata comes loose... Summer has begun."
Erin snorted, "What a little perv."
Chie nodded in agreement, "Yeah, I mean, what kinda tagline is that...?"
He suddenly shot his arms up, "We gotta go two-by-two!" You all exchanged looks.
"I'm with Narashino!" Rise announced, clinging to his arm already.
Yosuke shook his head. "W-Waitaminute, we can't pair off just yet!"
"Alright then… You guys decide how we'll split up." Chie told him, and his face twisted up.
"You're leaving it up to us...? Alright~" The girls walked a distance away, while you and the boys formed a circle, "Okay... 7 guys, and 4 girls... This is pretty tricky..."
"We already know who you want to go with, Hanamura-senpai," Kazuto stated in a matter-of-factly way.
He felt his cheeks redden, "Wh-what?"
Teddie broke away from the group, "I've made my decision!" You looked at him in surprise, "I want all of them as my partner~!"
"Like hell you will, you damn blonde, lame excuse for a bear!" Seichi snapped.
Yosuke also groaned, "Yup, I'm with Sei-kun on this one. Sorry Ted, you're out of the game~ Maybe you should go with Yukiko-san?"
Kanji tilted his head. "Okay, but what about me and Oda?"
Narashino shrugged. "I'm fine going with Rise; I think Haku might kill one of us if we choose Chie."
You all faced the girls. "Well, it's decided." You told them. Rise wrapped her arm around Narashino, who blushed madly. Yosuke scratched his cheek in embarrasment as he walked away with Erin; You, Kazuto and Kanji decided to go on home. Before that though, you saw Teddie dragging off a reluctant Yukiko while Seichi and Chie stood around. You couldn't help but grin.
"So, you think they'll finally kiss?" Kazuto whispers to you.
You shrugged. "Who knows?"
Seichi x Chie (Written by DA)
They had gone around for a bit, playing at some of the games, although, during one of them no matter how many times Chie hit it, it wouldn't go down. Seichi had his suspicions, so he quietly went in the back and he scowled. The bastard had rigged it. He quietly went back to his girlfriend and asked if he could have a shot. The shop owner grinned, thinking he would fail. Oh, how he was wrong. Seichi had a mad smirk as he tossed it as hard as he swung his fist during those times in the other world and in the boxing room. To the owner's shock, he had managed to knock it down, but the ball bounced off and slammed into his face. Chie bursted out laughing, while Seichi smirked.
"By the way, Seichi." Chie suddenly said, stopping in front of her house. After a long while the two went back. "What do you think... about the yukata?" she asked nervously. Seichi gave a smile, and with the wind blowing at the right time, it looked charming. "You actually look sexy in it, Chie." The tomboy blushed as she looked at the ground. "Actually? Sheesh, how embarrasing..." Suddenly, Chie felt Seichi's lips on hers. Hey, the silver and black haired boy knew the risks, but it was worth it. As he went back, he braced himself for the hit to his manhood. But, it never did, instead, Chie returned the favor with her own kiss.
Seichi thought to himself as he walked back to his house, "If either Yu or Yosuke or anyone else finds out about this, I am so dead..."
Okay, this chapter's like a mix of 3 different writings xD Have to cut it there because my laptop's about to die D8 I'll hafta continue the festival, and begin Kagome's introduction in the next chapter. Until next time!
* = About 75 degrees fahrenheit... Still pretty hot to be wearing long-sleeves, but then again, Yosuke's wearing a long-sleeved shirt too xD
Upcoming events (in no specific order):
- Kagome's Intro/Dungeon
- Sleepover at Kazuto's mansion ;D
- Beach (possibly, depending on how much time I have)
- Introduction of Katsu (Not sure when that'll be... Sometime when school starts)
- School Trip