Hello everyone, an update so soon must be odd. Well it is because I just learned that the family Wi-Fi will be turned off for the month meaning I can't update as quickly. I live in an isolated area so makes it harder for me. I'm sorry for that so in return I plan to give you more of the story before I disappear. I'll still try to give you updates. I am grateful of those of you enjoying this story. Now back to the Abresa Mall.

Liam worked through the aches and burns as he climbed back onto the sidewalk. Jin was assisted by Ling and she lifted him up. With the curious surrounding Liam, he explained the situation. From there Ling stepped in front of Jin.

"Didn't you say you would stop picking fights so often?" Ling nagged Jin. He just stood there calm and like a wall. She continued to do so. When she finally finished Jin looked at Liam.

"Hey Jaeger, I am sorry for acting foolish." Jin said while he put his hoodie back on.

"Don't worry about it. It was just a misunderstanding." Leo included in the conversation.

From there Jin said he was just picking up a new pair of gloves and was returning to the hotel. Ling hassled him some more before he left. By then Miharu, Alisa and Asuka appeared with several bags in hand.

"Did you tell your boyfriend good night?" Miharu whispered into Ling's ear.

Ling cheeks became red and she whispered something back looking slightly agitated.

Lili went to Asuka and she inspected the contents of her purchases.

"Wow, you really do have style."

"Aw come on." Asuka moaned.

Liam turned around to see Christie with her hands behind her back looking at the whole group.

"Oh yeah, I guess I owe you a game at the arcade."

"You sure do, new guy." Christie responded.

"So what do we do now?" Leo asked as the stars flickered above. The plaza they were standing in was still outside the Abresa Mall.

"I don't know about you guys but I'm going to try out the arcade." Liam paced from the way he came after several steps he stopped; to see if anyone else would come along to besides Christie.

"I'm in." Leo followed Liam.

Ling turned to Alisa and Miharu then they nodded to one another.

"Thanks for the good time, but we are going to go do our own thing now." Ling pointed out. Miharu took out her hand with her index and middle finger she made a peace sign and turned around. Alisa bowed then did the same.

"Ah ok. Hey Leo, Asuka and I are going to check out a couple of stores then we'll meet up with you later." Lili said in a brief shout.

"Ok." Leo shouted back.

Liam, Christie and Leo returned to the arcade with less people from before.

"Huh, what are you going to play?" Christie asked.

"Eh, I'm just planning on playing a fighting game."

"Does it happen to be Road Brawler?" Christie added.

"Yeah, how did you know that?"

"Psychic powers."

"Well color me impressed." Leo straightened his scarf.

As the trio walked to through the games and crowd they reached the brand new Road Brawler monitor. Liam took out his wallet and exchanged some of the money for coins. From there he injected his money for the game to breathe life with bright lights and sound.

"Hey new guy, you don't mind if I play too?" Christie asked.

"No problem, this is much more fun with other people." After Liam said that, Christie pulled out some coins.

"WELCOME TO SUPREME ROAD BRAWLER 4. NOW PICK YOUR FIGHTER." The monitor then blasted some music for the select screen.

Liam scrolled through the list. "I guess I'll just stick to what I know, and that is Tammy."

"Nice, I'll do Scarlet." The fighter Christie picked was one of the new fighters. From there both agreed to choose random for the stage.

"PUNCHES WILL BE SWUNG IN THIS ARENA"

Liam was never really any good at these games but was familiar enough to not be a pushover.

"Ready, FIGHT!"

Liam threw out one punch and Christie made Scarlet duck in and high kicked Tammy in the air. She got her power attack meter full on forth and then Christie used it to do a power kick. Scarlet, then did an array of attacks. Liam didn't stand a chance. Round 2 came around and Liam was floored twice this time he did lay a single hit on Scarlet.

"How did you get so good at this? Or is it that Liam is terrible?" Leo laughed.

"Hey, I tried didn't I?" Liam scoffed.

Christie chuckled. "I grew up with such games. My grandfather had a great amount of interest in Japanese culture. When I was little he introduced me to fighting games, I've been playing them ever since."

"Well it sure put him in his place." Leo extended his thumb to Liam.

"Yeah, well that was just the first match. Let's go." Liam put more coins into the machine.

From there Liam was getting stomped on most matches. On several he barely won by the skin of his teeth. After it ended, Christie was ahead of Liam by 9 to 2.

"Better luck next time new guy."

"Yeah." Liam grumbled.

Leo's phone began to ring; he answered it and talked briefly. He ended the call. "That was Lili. She and Asuka are ready to meet up."

"Alright then, I need to get going too. I'll see you guys later." Christie walked backwards in the opposite direction.

"See ya." "Goodbye."

Leo and Liam walked to the plaza with the fountain to see the others waiting for them. It seems that the two didn't get anything else. "Hey." Liam greeted.

"Hi." Lili said.

"Hey, do you want to head back now?" Asuka bent her legs.

"Yeah, I'm getting tired." Liam yawned.

So from there the group decided to go back to the hotel. As they walked to the station they passed a men's clothing store. Liam stopped for a moment to scan the clothing available. Everyone else noticed this.

"Hey Liam, see something you like?" Leo asked.

"No, no just looking we can just-" Liam was grabbed by the arms by Leo and Asuka.

"You need to get yourself something." Asuka said with a strong grip.

"Hang on; we don't have to do this now. What about the train?" Liam looked at his watch seeing that there were only two more coming and that's it for the night.

Lili took out her phone, she dialed a number. "Sebastian? Good evening to you too. Can you pick me and my colleagues from the outdoor plaza of the Abresa Mall? Yes that one, thank you." She closed her phone. "You're not getting out of this."

"What a way to label the only people tolerant enough to endure you as a person." Leo rolled his eyes.

"That is irrelevant."

Liam was brought into the store and a well-dressed woman appeared and was surprised to see Liam being dragged.

"Can I help you?" The woman grinned. She wore a nice dark blue office outfit and wore black outlined glasses. She was in her mid-thirties from observation.

"Uh yeah, you think you can help us find something cool for our friend here?" Asuka dropped Liam's arm along with Leo.

"Yes I can, what are you looking for?" The woman asked.

"Anything." Leo answered.

"Well come this way."

"Do I really have to do this?" Liam moaned.

"You weaseled out this last time so yes." Asuka clarified.

Liam walked along side of the woman. From there the woman showed Liam a wide variety of clothing. The piece of clothing that caught his eye was a motorcycle jacket. It looked like it had protective padding on the shoulders. It was jet black on the upper half and on the lower have was nice dark blue. But that would be something to wear some other time.

The woman searched for a while and picked out some forest camouflage pants with a grey long sleeved shirt and with a black dress vest over the shirt. The array of clothing looked odd but still fashionable.

Liam walked in front of his friends. "So how is this?"

"Wow that looks good." Lili smiled.

"Yeah it does." Said Asuka.

"Agreed." Leo said while looking over the variety of hats.

"Well get a good look because I can afford this." Liam pointed out.

"No need to worry. I'll handle the expenses for this." Lili offered.

"You don't have to do that." Liam was about to tell her to not do so.

"No no. You'll just owe me in the future."

"Something tells me I am not going to like that." Liam thought out loud.

"Too late." Asuka grinned.

"Wait a moment. You two planned this." Liam pointed his fingers in their general direction. The girls just grinned. Liam turned to Leo.

"Are you part of this too?" Liam looked at Leo.

"Yes, I was part of it until Lili told me about it back at the fountain when you were fighting Jin."

Liam realized that struggling would help here. So he shrugged. "Fine, what else do you have in mind ma'am?" Liam asked the well-dressed woman. From there the group helped Liam shop for two more outfits. It was about twenty minutes later when Sebastian showed up. They entered the car while Liam sat in front in the passenger side.

The journey was short when they returned to the hotel. To his dismay Liam was force to carry the stuff Asuka and Lili brought with them.

"I am not some pack mule." Liam complained. The girls ignored him when they exited the car with Leo.

Liam turned to his left to Sebastian. He arched his back and made some noises as if he were in pain.

"Not cool, Sebastian."

Liam carried the stuff to Lili's and Asuka's room. He was surprised to learn that they decided to share a room.

"It's not bad. Lili can be a hand full time to time." Asuka joked.

"I'M a handful?" Lili looked like she had fire in her eyes.

"I'm getting out of here." Liam gently placed the bags on the counter of the kitchen. Then with fast paced walking he exited the room. From there Liam went straight to his room.

Combot activated its sensors learning that the door has opened. Combot leaned outside his closet to see Liam passed out on the couch. So he went in the bedroom to fetch a blanket and laid it on top of Liam's lap and walked back to his closet. It beeped twice as its way of saying "Good Night."

Hello everyone. The time at the Abresa Mall is done for now. I think I established a good amount interaction of Liam and his friends. So next time I'll have Liam meet other characters. Thank you for coming to read this chapter.

Samuel the Optimist: Jin is sadistic when he is consumed with the power of the Devil gene. He is still detached and can come off as emoish. Though I just see as the creators making him that way to be more appealing to those who like anti-heroes. As for a relationship to develop. I want to answer but you'll need to wait until the time arises. As for a hint I'll give you this. Maybe. Well I'm not dead yet so I be still working on this story for you and the other readers. As for those reading this, pretend you didn't read this to help Samuel. (Wink)

P.S. I did see Nigahiga a long time ago so I see what you mean.