~ Ch.3 Home Sweet Home Explore Planet Deviluke! ~
Our story begins on Earth, in an office. We see Kyouko's manager talking to her about something important.
- Manager: Kyouko, audience ratings are worse than they have ever been due to this blunder.
- Kyouko: (has her head down in shame) I'm... sorry, he was the only one who would volunteer to take the role.
We see a flashback about what happened on the previous episode.
- Mwahahah, there's no way you can defeat me this time!
- Kyouko: (Stuck in a block of ice) Ohh no, somebody help!
- Honokawa: (Steps out) Don't worry...m...am...I will...save you...
- Honokawa: Um...After I...find my glasses (searching for them)
- Kyouko: Ummm...
- Kyouko: (burns the ice around her, and jumps in front of the camera) Stay tuned for the next episode of Magical Kyouko! I ...think, hehehe...
- Manager: Listen, we need you to find someone to take Run's place in the show, we don't have a lot of time. The next episode premieres in 2 weeks.
- Kyouko: Alright, I'll see what I can do...Thank you for understanding. (She walks out)
- Manager: sigh
Kyouko is walking down the sidewalk, fiddling with her glasses, thinking about something...
- Kyouko: I didn't think Run leaving would take such a toll on our show... I mean, I've done the show without her before we met.
- Kyouko: Hm...I have to find someone to take her place in the meantime. But...who?
We cut to The Golden Lunatique flying through the cosmos. Inside one of the bedrooms, Rito is asleep, but then wakes up to someone laying next to him.
- Rito: Ah! M-Momo!
- Momo: Oh..., Rito...You woke me up!
- Rito: T-That isn't the issue here, y-you're in my bed again!
- Momo: Oh? Where else will I sleep next to Rito?
- Momo: (gets on top of him) You know Rito...since we're in space, the laws of Earth no longer apply...
- Momo: ...You can do anything you want to me Rito...anything at all...
- Rito: W-Well yeah b-but-
- Yami: (suddenly walks in opening the bedroom door) Rito Yuuki, we've almost arrived at our destination. You should get out of bed and...
awkward stare, we see a large dotted line connecting Yami's gaze to the situation at hand.
- Yami: ...what are you two doing...?
- Momo: (puts hand up, cheerfully) Oh, Yami! Want to join us?
- Yami: quickly shuts the door and blushes Like I would ever do that...perverts...
Momo and Rito walk up to the ship control room. Nana, Yui, Yami and Mea are there.
- Rito: Good morning. Wait, is it morning?
- Nana: (walks in with her arms behind her head) In space time it is! But on Earth, it's sometime in the afternoon.
- Rito: I see. So we're going to planet Deviluke?
- Nana: Yeah, we needed to get some supplies that would help us, it would also be a good chance to catch up with daddy.
Yui heard a purring sound, and notices a strange black cat below her.
- Yui: Is that a...cat?
Yui picks the strange cat up and pets it, as the cat purrs.
- Yui: Kawaiiiii!
- Nana: (quietly whispers to Mea) Am I going to be the one to say it...?
- Mea: (whispers back) Let's just see what happens...
- Cat: (purrs) Yes, your technique is great, now get the base of my tail...
- Yui: (drops it out of surprise) Y-You can talk?!
The cat then morphs into a person-like figure. It's Kuro!
- Yui: (backs up) Y-You're the assassin, from t-the mansion! W-what is he doing here?
- Mea: (scratches her head) Hehe, about that...
- Kuro: (looks at Kotegawa) I am not your enemy. Though, you shouldn't let your guard down that easily, if you intend to survive in this mission...
- Mea: Aren't you being a little too serious...?
- Luna: (jumpscaring the cast) Attention everyone, you've reached your destination!
The jumpscare causes Yui to trip and fall onto Rito, with Rito holding onto her breasts.
- Rito: I-I'm sorry! (Moves hands away)
- Yui: This happens every single time...
- Yui: (gets up and looks at Luna, covering her boobs that Rito just fell in) Do you really have to be that loud?
- Luna: (smugly) Of course. It's part of the ship announcements feature Lala installed.
- Yui: Yeah well Lala should also install a mute button!
- Nana: Hey, look out the window...
The characters look out the ship window. It's planet deviluke! The spaceship then lands on its surface.
- Nana: (walks out with everyone else with her hands behind her head) Well, home sweet home...
- Rito: Huh, so this is planet deviluke?
- Lala: Oh...right, I don't think Rito has been here before! What do you think of it Rito?
- Rito: (looks around) I don't know, it just looks a lot like Earth.
He looks around, the place is kind of remote and quiet, but the landscape is similar to Earth. We then cut to our main cast walking towards the Royal Palace.
- Rito: (In his head) I didn't expect this place to look like this. It looks so...rural, and...quiet.
- Rito: (talks to Nana who is walking right beside him) Hey um, how long until we're at the palace?
- Nana: It's not much further. Just...try not to do anything once you're there.
- Rito: Huh...w-what would I do?
- Nana: Do you really have to ask that?
- Nana: Besides, it's not me that you have to worry about.
- Rito: Huh, what do you...
Suddenly, Rito's heart sinks as he realized what Nana means.
- Rito: I-if something perverted happens...at the royal palace...
- Rito: Y-Your father will destroy all of earth!
- Nana: Destroy all of-
- Nana: (rolls eyes) Well...I wouldn't put it past him.
We then cut to a bit later as they're inside the royal palace, setting some of their luggage aside.
- Lala: walks in Well, here we are. Hey, I'm gonna show Rito around the palace!
- Nana: Mea! Follow me, I'd like to show you my room and some of my things.
- Mea: Of course, I'd love to.
- Nana: (looks back at Rito who is still visibly shaken)
- Nana: ...Relax...
- Rito: (looks at Nana)
- Nana: I don't think daddy would do anything.
- Nana: It's not just you who likes Earth, you know.
- Rito: Well yeah I-I guess... (still worried nonetheless)
We then see Nana and Mea walk off, down the hallway.
- Nana: In her head) Honestly... why is he overreacting to something so trivial.
- Nana: W-Wait... blushes
- Nana: (in her head) My...room. I have an entire doll collection! (We see her visualize her collection of dolls) I-If Mea...f-finds out...
We then cut to Nana's imagination about what could happen
- Mea: Why do you have such childish things in your room?
- Nana: I...This is a misunderstanding...they're for someone else I- swear!
- Mea: Sorry Nana, we can't be friends anymore...
- Mea: Now please die...
We cut back to reality.
- Mea: (notices Nana dozing off) Are you alright Nana?
- Nana: (jumps in front of Mea) Y-Yeah I just t-think we shouldn't be so quick to...explore my room...you know!..?
- Nana: I mean...we can, explore the rest of the palace as well! There's a lot here! Like the Palace garden! And...
- Mea: Well sure but, you seemed eager to show me your room.
- Nana: Alright, it's settled, let's go explore the garden she grabs ahold of Mea's hand as they walk to the garden Hehe...
We cut to Rito and Lala on the palace balcony.
- Lala: And this is the balcony! It's also useful for accessing other rooms quickly.
- Rito: It's a nice view. What are all those buildings over there?
- Lala: Oh those? That's just extra storage for the royal palace.
- Rito: I...see.
- Rito: ...
- Rito: Man, this place really is rural.
- Rito: I mean... It's interesting to see your home but... I can see why you wanted to get away from here.
- Lala: ...You know, I came to Earth wanting to get away from my life here, but the truth is, Earth is pretty rural too.
- Lala: I only stayed there, because I liked everyone there!
- Rito: Huh, what do you mean?
- Lala: I don't mind staying on planet deviluke as long as I'm with you Rito, and...I get to be with everyone.
- Rito: Lala...
(Flashback to a while ago at the school courtyard)
- Rito: H-Hey Lala, don't you understand?
- Rito: If Haruna and I date, then that means.
- Lala: Oh...right, you probably rather not have me along on your dates.
- Lala: Then, we'll just take turns! Can't we?
We then cut back to the Royal Palace balcony.
- Rito: Hmmm...
- Lala: Rito, you alright?
- Rito: sigh As good as it gets... Ah...hey...LALA?
- Lala: What?
- Rito: Y-You're clothes! T-They're...
- Peke: I'm sorry Mrs Lala, we were working on the Lunatique all night, I haven't been able to charge!
- Lala: (unintentionally stalling, looking up at Peke) No, I should be sorry, I didn't give you any breaks or time to charge, I was so focused on getting the ship done.
- Rito: N-nevermind that, We have to get you changed into something else!
- Lala: Well I do have other clothes in my room...I think...
- Rito: quickly grabs Lala Come on, we have to hurry!
Lala and Rito both run through the hallway, as Rito tries to find Lala's room.
- Rito: Are you sure it's this way?
- Lala: No this is the way to the palace garden.
- Rito: Well where is your room?
- Lala: Um...I think it's this way!
- Rito: You think?
- Lala: Sorry, I haven't been to the royal palace in a while (she says this as her clothes are about to completely disappear)
They both run down the hallway and thankfully (or not), they find Lala's room. Rito puts Lala in the room and shuts the door.
- Rito: Now please, g-get dressed-!
- Lala: Haii!
Rito sits beside her room, standing against a wall thinking to himself.
- Rito: Just, what am I going to do?
- Rito: If I do something perverted here, then her father will...
Gid walks in soon after.
- Gid: Ah, there you are!
(Rito looks over, caught off guard. His heart drops to his stomach)
- Gid: What are you up to?
- Lala: (quickly opens door) Oh, Rito was helping me because I-... (Suddenly, remembers that Rito doesn't want to get caught by Gid for doing anything perverted)
- Lala: Oh, i-it's nothing! I was just showing Rito around the palace, that's all!
Rito: Lala...
- Gid: I see... Rito Yukki!
- Rito: Y-Yes?
- Gid: What do you think of this place?
- Rito: ...It's nice.
- Gid: It's nice? Is that all you have to say?
- Rito: I-It's great! (Scratches head) We don't have anything quite like it on Earth so...
- Gid: ...Is that your final answer Earthling?
- Rito: I...um... Think Rito, come up with something quick...
- Gid: (Looks at him disapprovingly) Hmmmmmmmm
- Sephie: (walks in, down the hallway): Husband, please be nice to our guests.
- Rito: S-Sephie-chan!
- Gid: (shrugs and turns his shoulder) This is a simple test, man-to-man, you wouldn't understand.
- Sephie: Hmhm, I've told some of the maids to set up rooms for all of you, so you can stay the night.
- Rito: T-Thank you! You...set up rooms for everyone?
- Gid: We know about your little freeloaders. If they do something bad then you'll be held responsible Rito.
- Rito: I know... (Looks down)
- Sephie: By the way, would you two mind going to Gaizen to pick up some things?
- Lala: Sure! It'll be a good opportunity to show Rito around planet deviluke.
- Rito: What's Gaizen?
- Lala: It's a small city not far from here. Hehe I'll show you everything! Come on Rito grabs Rito by the arm
- Rito: A-ah alright hold up!
We cut back to Earth again. It looks like there's a meeting in the middle of town, ran by Kyouko!
- Kyouko: (speaking through a Megaphone) Attention everyone! Magical Kyouko is looking for skilled actors.
- Kyouko: Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of our show!
- Kyouko: You...will be paid well and...everything...
- Kyouko: Hehheh...anyone?
Some people are looking at her, but not many. A few of them are familiar faces though, the most notable of which are Rito's parents, Saibai and Ringo.
- Ringo: Why don't you go?
- Saibai: It sounds fun. But, I got other stuff to work on, haha, these manga deadlines are ridiculous.
- Ringo: I guess. Hmm, I wonder, would the show even be as good without Run?
- Saibai: Weeelllll, Usually when a show loses someone important, it doesn't turn out quite the same...As it stands it's not turning out too well...
We cut to planet deviluke, Lala is flying in the city of Gaizen while carrying Rito with her.
- Rito: Do you really have to hold on to me like that?
- Lala: Huh, isn't it a lot faster this way?
- Rito: W-Well yeah but...you see...(Lala's breasts are rubbing against Rito's neck as she carries him)
- Rito: A-ah I got to break out of here!
- Lala: (surprised) Oh, Rito!
Rito falls down on the ground into some girls breasts.
- Girl: PERVERTTT! She punches Rito as he goes flying back...
- Rito: A-Ah Lala, catch me!
- Lala: (watches Rito) Hm, but I though you didn't want me to carry you?
- Rito: I-I changed my mind! Please help (falling down)
Lala catches Rito, we then cut to later in the day. Rito and Lala are in a shop, searching for some things to buy.
- Lala: Oh this looks nice, hehe I'll get it as a gift for mom!
- Rito: (In his head) I feel like we've been here forever...
Suddenly, three girls notice Rito and Lala out of the corner of their eye.
- Girl 1: Look, i-it's Lala!
- Girl 2 and 3: Lala-sama!
They both bow in front of her. "Lala, We are humbled to be in your presence..."
- Lala: Heheee, no need for you to be so formal...
- Girl 1: (Looks at the guy next to her) Uhh... Who is this person?
- Rito: Uh- I'm...
- Girl 2: Wait, is that Lala's fiance?
- Rito: Well...
- Girl 2: It is, isn't it? I heard about them but never met them in person. He doesn't look that...noteworthy, though.
- Girl 2: He looks kinda average, is soft spoken, got no muscle.
- Rito: H-Hey, I'm not-
(The three tower over Rito with menacing diamond eyes) Yeah, This guy is clearly unfit to date Lala. Let's get em!
- Girl 3: Relax you two, give him the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure Rito is from a noteworthy planet and has many accomplishments.
- Girl 3: So Rito, what planet are you from?
- Rito: Ummm...(confidently) I happen to be a resident of Earth!
- Girl 3: Earth? Where's that? (looks at the other 2)
- Girl 2: I don't know, doesn't ring a bell.
- Girl 3: Right... Ummm...surely you have some major accomplishments...(putting her arms out desperate for an answer)..?
- Rito: I happen to be incredible at video games and soccer!
- Girl 3: The heck is a video game?
- Girl 1: The heck is a soccer?...
(The three tower over them again, looking more menacing this time) Yeah, this guy is helpless. Okay let's get him!
- Rito: A-AH!
- Lala: Rito! (grabs Rito's hand and runs)
We then cut to Rito and Lala, running...
- Rito: I thought you said people on deviluke were friendly!
- Lala: Well they are to me...
- Rito: Of course they would be nice to you, you're royalty here!
The two reach a wall with nowhere else to turn.
- Rito: Crap, a dead end!
- Lala: Well then we have no choice. We'll have to use Mr. Warp-jump-kun to get us out of here!
- Rito: B-But every time you use that thing it...
- Lala: It's okay...I made improvements so it will teleport our clothes this time.
- Rito: Y-You also say that every ti- (As he says that, the two of them teleport away)
- Girl 2: Teleportation...really?
- Girl 3: Yeah, that's cheating...Hm (picks up Rito's shorts and blushes) D-Did it not teleport h-his...
Rito and Lala warp to a strange place, he device only forgot some of their clothes, leaving Rito in just his dotted boxers and Lala in a bikini.
- Rito: Ouch! That hurt... Are you alright Lala?
- Lala: (Casually floats down with her anti-gravity wings). Yeah, I'm fine! Why do you ask?
- Rito: ...Nevermind.
- Rito: What is this place?
- Lala: Oh this is Kodama, a large forest that goes on for miles and miles...and ... miles...
- Rito: sigh Is it now?
- Lala: It's alright though! We can have Peke fly us out of here...who is at the royal palace...charging...
- Rito: Well don't you have your D-dial?
- Lala: I must've left it on Earth...
- Rito: So...we're trapped here...?
- Lala: (scratches her head cheerfully) Haha yeah, something like that!
- Lala: I'll get us out of here through! Somehow...
[Image of Mea and Nana together in the Palace Garden]
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