The next day the four visited an abandoned building not too far away from the town where the horror film, Vampire Evisorator was filmed.
They stood in the cold, dark, empty hallway.
"This is exciting." Said Ayano. "We're in a place that they actually shot a movie in!"
"What was this Vampire Evisorator movie even about?" Asked Shintaro.
"Well theres this vampire who lures these high school kids into his lair." Began Ayano.
"And brutally murders them." Takane interupted.
"You saw that movie?" Asked Ayano.
"We both did..." Said Haruka reluctantly.
FLASHBACK
Takane and Haruka sat in their classroom looking at a dvd they found on Kenjirou's desk.
"Wonder whats on it?" Asked Haruka.
"Probably some lame documentary." Said Takane.
"You know Sensei wont be back for awhile." Said Haruka. "We could always... Watch it."
"Well it beats sitting around doing nothing." Replied Takane.
They put the dvd into Kenjirou's computer and spent the next hour and a half horified and disgusted.
"It was very unpleasant." Said Haruka.
"Cant imagine anyone who would actually like that film." Said Takane.
Ayano pointed to a large hole in the ceiling.
"Hey guys this is where they put the noose!"
Takane face-palmed.
"Of all the places we had to go..."
They had visited several of the building's rooms, Ayano mentioning what elaborate scenes were set up where and Takane and Haruka shivering whenever they recalled a scene from the movie.
"Thats where the vampire put the wall of cordless drills." Said Ayano.
"Ayano, could we please cut this short?" Asked Takane. "I cant handle any more..."
"Lightweight." Muttered Shintaro.
"Alright." Said Ayano "I guess we could have lunch early."
"That I can agree with!" Said Haruka.
"We can take a shortcut through the hall where the protagonist used a chainsaw to-"
"Dont even say it." Said Takane.
Needless to say the Hibachi restaurant was much more enjoyable. Haruka was mesmerized by the food being prepared in front of him, Ayano couldn't help but videotape the whole thing for her siblings to see later, and even Shintaro and Takane were impressed.
After their meal was prepared, the four engaged in smalltalk as they ate.
"We should have just came here from the start." Said Haruka.
"Least theres no sadistic vampires here." Said Takane.
Shintaro swallowed a fork full of noodles.
"And the food is good." Added Shintaro.
Ayano was taking alot of pictures on her phone.
"This better not end up on Tumblr." Said Shintaro.
Ayano chuckled.
"Whenever me and my family went on vacation, mom would take a ton of pictures." Said Ayano. "I'm just carrying on the tradition."
Haruka finished his bowl of rice.
"Is it alright if I get seconds here?" Asked Haruka.
As usual Haruka had finished before everyone else.
"I suppose it'll be alright this time..." Said Takane. "But only seconds, no thirds and don't expect another show."
Haruka smiled with glee as he flagged down a waiter.
"Say Shintaro, Have you used the spring yet?" Asked Ayano.
Shintaro shook his head.
"I'd rather not sit in a pool of hot water surrounded by naked guys I dont even know." Said Shintaro.
"I went in with Takane last night and it was fun." Said Ayano.
"Never said I wasn't going." Said Shintaro. "I've been figuring out the perfect time. When nobody else would be there..."
"Wow thats pretty smart." Said Ayano.
"Well I'm pretty smart." Replied Shintaro.
Takane took a sip of tea.
"What are we going to do for the rest of the day?" Asked Takane.
"Well we were out most of the day yesterday, So I thought we should spend some time at the Inn." Replied Ayano.
Shintaro's ears perked at the prospect of staying indoors.
"Best idea you ever had." Said Shintaro.
The waiter returned with Haruka's seconds.
"Best vacation ever." Said Haruka, mouth practically watering.
After returning to the inn, the group changed into the Yukatas and did their own separate thing for about an hour, before Takane challenged Shintaro to a game of ping pong before dinner.
Haruka and Ayano sat nearby as Takane and Shintaro engaged in a fierce ping pong battle.
"Your not going to win Kisaragi!" Said Takane.
"Foolish girl!" Mocked Shintaro. "My skill is unmatched!"
Shintaro served the ball and re-entered his spree of back and forth ball hitting.
"This is intense!" Said Haruka. "Its like they're truly equal."
"This is going to be a game to remember." Said Ayano.
Takane scored a point.
"Suck it NEET!"
Shintaro smirked.
"I hope your prepared for my secret technique." Said Shintaro.
Shintaro tossed the ball into the air.
"Ultimate..."
Shintaro readied his paddle for a powerful strike.
"Dragon..."
The ball started to descend.
"SERVE!"
Shintaro hit th ball with a powerful force. It flew past Takane, bounced off a wall and hit Ayano right between the eyes, knocking her down.
"Ayano!"
Shintaro dropped his paddle and ran over to his injured friend.
"A-Are you okay?"
Ayano nodded and rubbed her head.
"I'm fine..." She replied. "Ow..."
"Nice going Shi-"
Takane was interrupted as Shintaro glared at her.
"I will hit you." Said Shintaro, holding up a ping pong ball.
Even after dinner Ayano's head hurt.
Ayano sat in her room with Takane, rubbing her head.
"Cant believe it still hurts." Muttered Ayano.
Haruka opened the door holding a can of Shintaro's soda.
"I brought you some painkillers." Said Haruka.
Haruka reached into his pocket and took out two pills.
"These work fast."
Ayano took the pills and the soda can, swallowing the pills and downing it with soda.
"Thanks." Said Ayano.
"Just give it a couple minutes." Said Haruka.
Ayano let out a yawn.
"I'm feeling a bit tired..." Said Ayano.
"Thats the meds." Said Haruka. "They make you feel a bit drowsy."
"Oh... Thanks for the heads up..." Said Ayano.
Ayano got up and started to leave the room.
"Where are you going?" Asked Takane.
"To the springs." Replied Ayano. "I could use a soak."
"You sure you'll be alright?" Asked Takane.
"I'll be fine." Replied Ayano.
Ayano left the room, leaving Takane and Haruka.
"So what now?" Asked Takane.
"I got some playing cards, you want to start a game?" Asked Haruka.
"Alright." Replied Takane.
Shintaro was alone in the hot springs, he had found the perfect time to go, when everybody was either too full from dinner or getting ready for bed.
"Shintaro you are a genius." He said to himself. "The chances of anybody actually walking in and using this spring are pretty slim."
Shintaro leaned against the edge of the spring and put his hands behind his head.
"Brilliant."
Then he heard the sound of footsteps.
"Who would be here at a time like this?!" Thought Shintaro.
Shintaro waded into a deeper part of the spring and stood with his back facing the entrance.
"Just play it cool, grab your towel and-"
Shintaro realized that he had placed his towel in a spot he could not reach from the spring.
"Damn it!" Thought Shintaro.
He heard the footsteps get much closer, whoever was approaching had just stepped into the area.
"You can get through this." Thought Shintaro. "Just keep your distance..."
He could hear the intruder entering the warm spring water.
"Just keep your distance."
He heard the person moving in the water, the noises getting closer.
"Oh shoot hes heading my way." Thought Shintaro,
He instinctively covered his lower area with his hands. Whoever was approaching was almost right behind him.
"Why are they getting so close?!"
Shintaro felt the unwanted guest bump into his back. He almost let out a tiny scream, but he noticed something. The intruder's chest bumping against his back felt... "Fluffier" than - normal guy's chest.
"Oh sorry..." Said the person in a feminine voice.
"Wait a second."
Shintaro turned around. In the water with him was none other than Ayano, her face looked tired and her eyes struggled to stay open, almost as if she had no idea where she was. He couldn't see much below her neck as the water distorted whatever was beneath it.
"AYANO?!" Exclaimed Shintaro.
Ayano's eyes shot wide open in shock. She quickly covered herself with her hands and ghasped.
"SHIN-SHINTARO?!" Squealed Ayano. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE GIRL'S SPRINGS?!"
"THIS IS THE GUY'S SPRINGS!" Replied Shintaro.
They both were blushing a very bright red right now.
"I-I was tired... I must h-have walked into the wrong-"
"Just go!"
Ayano waded to the edge of the springs and Shintaro looked away as she got out, grabbed her towel and quickly ran off into the changing area.
"Dear god." Said Shintaro.
Shintaro sunk deeper into the spring water until only his nose and the top of his head remained above it.
Takane and Haruka were playing a game of go fish when Ayano barged in.
"Oh hey guys i'm tired!" Said Ayano quickly "bye!"
She quickly ushered Haruka out the door before closing it and flopping onto her Futon.
"Night."
Ayano gave a worried smile.
"Whats with you-"
"GOOD NIGHT!" Said Ayano.
So things got awkward.
Also I posted a One Week Friends story if anyone is interested in seeing it.
