Hey, you guys! I know the last chapter left you in a huge cliffhanger but I hope you all get what it means for the girls. They're all preparing to escape but the PPGZ don't know that yet since the MPGZ haven't told them the whole plan. Anyways, I own the plot and the characters belong to their respective owners. Enjoy the story!
Ch. 15
Momoko's p.o.v.
"I can't believe he made my lips swell up like this!"
"I can't believe you said feminist comments about him and made him think he has a gender crisis."
"Well he did look like a girl when he and his brothers stole mine and my friends' uniforms one time before they've gotten older!"
"I'm surprised that they actually wore them."
"They were dumb little boys back then but right now, they're older, stronger, and a whole lot more smarter than us."
"Which is why we need to be a lot more careful around them. After building Arcane, they increased technology down here."
"Is that possible?"
"Not unless you're a superhuman with powers that could increase your strength, intelligence, and appearance."
"You have a point there."
Airisu and I were in the greenhouse that was located behind the flower shop and I have to say, its a really pretty greenhouse. There were so many flowers that ranged from common flowers to rare flowers that could only be found in the seasons. They were all healthy due to the atmosphere that keeps them from wilting due to the weather outside.
Right now, she and I are watering the plants and we need to make sure that each and every one of them is given water or sunlight in here. The boys were outside the greenhouse since they didn't want to come inside and we were happy because none of us wanted to deal with them right now.
"I can't believe I fell right into his kiss," I felt my face heating up.
"You wouldn't stop insulting him and because he was getting tired of your feminist insults, he kissed you and you probably fell into it due to the way he kissed you," she said.
"But he stole my first kiss!"
"At least its with your own counterpart and not someone else."
"It felt weird though!"
"Because you felt sparks in the kiss?"
"Y-Yeah."
"It can't be weird at all. Maybe you two felt something from the kiss."
"But still…"
"Don't let it bother you, Momoko-san. Lets just forget about what he did to you and try to figure out a way to get you girls out of here."
"But how are you girls gonna do that? Its impossible to escape from the boys."
"We'll explain everything to you once we're all together and when the boys aren't close where they could see or listen to us."
"Alright then."
We then heard the door being opened and we turned our heads to find Brick and Enzan coming inside. At least Airisu and I had a private conversation to ourselves and they weren't close within our range to hear us. We didn't want them to suspect anything at all.
"You girls done watering the plants?" Enzan asked.
"We are," Airisu answered as we put down the watering cans.
"Good! Today, the 4 of us are all going to a bakery," Brick replied.
"A bakery?" I asked him.
"Yup! We're going to Mrs. Tweety's sweet treats bakery shop!" he answered.
"So lets get going," Enzan said.
After Airisu and I washed our hands to make sure they were clean, they then took us out of the greenhouse and back into the shop. We took the usual exit and got on the streets of the city. I learned that the bakery was just around the corner so it didn't take that long to get there.
As we arrived, we went inside and looked over at the various treats that were displayed from the glass panes. Oh my goodness, they all looked so delicious! It looked like a professional chef made all of them to look so beautiful and yummy! They should've brought me here a long time ago!
There were so many cakes, cupcakes, brownies, tarts, scones, pies, and so much more. They all ranged in different flavors and they all looked so fancy and yummy. It'll be hard to choose one because I really wanna eat them all!
"Do you know which one you want, Momoko?" I heard Airisu ask me.
"Its kinda hard to choose one. They all look so good!" I happily replied to her.
"They do. But you mustn't eat too much because we gotta save rooms in our stomachs for lunch soon," she said.
"Then help me pick which one is the tastiest. I can't choose which one I want."
"I would start out with the chocolate peanut butter cake. It has a combination of milk chocolate and reeses peanut buttercup flavors in them and the buttercream is really yummy including the flakes they put on."
"That sounds really yummy! I'll definitely have a slice of that!"
"Thats good! I'm getting the strawberries and cream cake!"
"Good choice!"
"Do you girls know what you want?" I heard Brick say.
"We do!" Airisu replied. "I'm getting the strawberries and cream cake and Momoko is getting the chocolate peanut butter cake."
"Got it!" he replied and looked at the server. "We'll take a slice of strawberries and cream cake, a slice of chocolate peanut butter cake, a slice of cookies and cream pie, and a slice of black and white dark chocolate cake please!"
"Coming right up!" the server replied. "Would you 4 also like some tea with that?"
"Milk tea would be fine," he said.
"Alright! The total is $21.56."
He paid the server and she handed him back some change and then left to get the treats. We went over to a table near a painting and sat down on the chairs. I looked around and noticed that the place was a bit small but really nice. Everything was colorful and the place smelled of cinnamon and fresh coffee.
"I just had a great idea!" Brick exclaimed.
"Whats your idea?" Enzan asked him.
"We should all do the pocky challenge tonight before we go to bed!"
"T-The pocky challenge!?"
My cheeks turned pink at what he said. I remembered seeing the pocky challenge on TV in some animes and mangas that I would see or read. The challenge consists of two people and a box of pocky. They take a stick of pocky out of the box, put one end in a person's mouth and the other person must do the same to the other end, and they both bite the pocky until it gets smaller and smaller.
If they both continue, their lips would touch and whoever breaks the kiss will lose the game. It usually happens with couples or a group of people. But us doing that can definitely be a bit embarrassing. Though I do wonder why Brick wanted to do the pocky challenge?
"L-Lets not do the pocky challenge," Airisu said.
"It won't be too bad. You can do the pocky challenge with Enzan and I'll do the pocky challenge with Momoko!" he grinned.
I felt my face heating up while Airisu's cheeks turned pink and Enzan was turning red a bit. He wants the both of us to do the pocky challenge while Airisu and Enzan do their own!? I do love pocky but doing the challenge is pretty embarrassing. I don't think I can handle getting another kiss from him.
"Your order is ready!"
We looked up and saw the server holding a tray with one hand and placing the treats and drinks on the table with another hand. After she placed it all on the table, she gave us a small bow and then left with the tray. I looked down and nearly squealed in delight to see how yummy my cake looked. I'm glad Airisu recommended the chocolate peanut butter cake for me!
"Itadakimasu!" we all replied.
I took a bite of the cake and felt the delicious cream melt into my mouth. This is so yummy! The milk chocolate is so rich and creamy and it felt like the flavor is exploding right into my mouth. This has go to be the best cake I have ever eaten! This bakery is awesome!
I then took a sip of my milk tea and felt the sweet flavor wash onto my tongue. It does help wash down the cake and the milk tea tastes sweeter since it has milk in it. I took another sip and then resumed eating my cake.
"What do you think of this bakery, Momoko-chan?" I heard Brick ask me.
I swallowed and cleaned my mouth with a napkin. "Its really nice. I never knew that this place could make better treats than Tokyo City."
"We have one of the best workers here. Thats why this place is better than any other bakery in the whole city."
"I can see why."
"Brick, please tell me you weren't serious about the pocky challenge," Enzan replied.
"Actually, I was serious about it," he smirked at him.
Enzan groaned while Airisu turned pink again. He was serious about it!? I thought he was joking and didn't mean it at all. If he's serious, then that means we all gotta do it. Though doing it tonight would be better than doing it right now.
"You live to kill me, do you?" Enzan glared at him.
"Love you too, Enzan," Brick laughed.
Enzan then grumbled and resumed in eating his cake while Airisu sipped on her tea and I continued on my cake. I hope the girls won't do the pocky challenge. Miyako won't handle it and Kaoru would rather do something she hates than do that. Some girls can't handle the pocky challenge because they don't know who they're gonna do the challenge with.
"Once we're done with our treats, we'll go back to the penthouse and have lunch there. Maybe you girls can make something yummy for us," Brick replied.
"We'll think about it," Airisu said.
We finished our treats and tea and got up and gave the server a tip and left the bakery. We went back to the hotel and went inside the elevator and rode all the way up to the 34th floor where the penthouse was. We went inside and saw the others there.
"Nice of you all to arrive on time!" Butch replied.
"Brick told us to arrive here after we're done with whatever we're doing," Boomer said.
"He's right," Brick replied. "So I wasn't late at all."
"Whatever," Butch said. "Anyways, could you guys help me prepare for my date with Kaoru?"
"Date with Kaoru!?" I yelled in shock.
"I'm begging you! Kill me now!" Kaoru pleaded with me.
"We all pity you, Kaoru," Misora patted her back in comfort.
"Do we even want to know why?" Enzan asked.
"We'll explain in the other room," Subaru said.
The boys went to one room while us girls stayed in the living room. We all sat down on the couch and looked over at Kaoru and Misora to give us the full story. I wonder what happened that made her have to go on a date with Butch?
Airisu's p.o.v.
"Are you saying you lost a video game match to Butch?" I asked in shock.
"Sadly, its true," Kaoru sighed. "And Misora here didn't back me up because she didn't stay!"
"I told you that Subaru dragged me to the food court because he was thirsty and he wouldn't let me stay since he was afraid that I might try to escape or something!" Misora explained.
"So you really have to go on that date with Butch?" Meiru asked.
"Unfortunately, I have to. A bet's a bet," Kaoru said.
"Since you two will be going somewhere fancy, I get to dress you up!" Miyako squealed in happiness.
"I wanna help!" Momoko also squealed.
"Looks like we're helping you dress up," I giggled.
"We'll make sure it doesn't go overboard," Meiru said.
"And I'll help you pick the good outfits," Misora replied.
"Is it too late to kill me with an axe?" Kaoru asked.
"Dying will not help you get out of this," Misora told her.
"Its probably the only way though!" Kaoru exclaimed.
"So, what should she wear for the date?" I asked.
"I know!" Miyako exclaimed. "She could wear a short-sleeved, emerald green formal dress that reaches her ankles with buttercup designs on them!"
"Do we even have a dress like that?" Momoko asked.
"We do! I bought that type of dress at the mall for Kaoru so she could wear it if we ever go somewhere fancy! Wearing that dress would be perfect for her!" Miyako answered.
"It better be a good dress and not a bad one! And I'm only wearing it because I have to since I lost a bet!" Kaoru nearly growled.
"You could wear a pair of matching flats with those. I'm sure high heels won't work for you," Meiru said.
"And she'll only put on light makeup like eyeshadow and lip gloss. No more than that," Misora replied.
"She would wear a necklace that goes with her dress. Maybe a green star necklace could work?" I asked.
"Thats perfect!" Miyako exclaimed.
"Lets also do her hair!" Momoko replied.
"I'm definitely gonna die on this date," I heard Kaoru mumble to herself. Poor Kaoru.
Soon, the boys came out of the room and Brick and Enzan grabbed mine and Momoko's arms and dragged us into Brick's room. Okay, what are they doing? And why are they taking us to a boy's room? They took us in there and Brick closed the door behind him.
"Now that we're all here, we're gonna discuss about having a sleepover here at the penthouse!" Brick exclaimed.
"A sleepover?" Momoko asked him.
"All of us are gonna spend the night here since Butch and Kaoru are gonna go on their date tonight. While those two are gone for their date, we're all gonna do the pocky challenge," Enzan sighed.
"We're what!?" I yelled in shock.
"I asked the boys and they don't mind at all as along as they only do the challenge with their counterparts. Plus, it won't be too bad since you girls already had been kissed by us," Brick replied with a small smirk.
"Don't we get a say in this?" Momoko asked.
"Nope!" Brick replied.
"Thats not fair!"
"Sorry but I make the decisions here and you have to agree with them!"
"You're not the boss of everything!"
"I am the ruler so you gotta do as I say!"
While they're busy squabbling with each other, I looked at the clock and saw that it was nearly evening. Since the bakery closes during that time, I hope the server, aka Rumi, knows the message that I left on the coin for her to read. I would leave a few letters on it and she would read them and decipher on what I'm trying to say. She's really smart and has a higher IQ but no one knows about it except for her family and loved ones.
Her bakery would help us distract the boys once they eat the treats we deliver to them. I hope the effects would keep them asleep for a long time because we need enough time to get out of the city without letting anyone know about what we're doing. We only have one shot in escaping and once we escape, they can't come up because they're needed here. We need to make sure the plan succeeds.