We're pumping 'em out like it's nothing! Hey, UknownHero here and welcome to another chapter of Senran Persona. I am in the middle of writing other stories I swear but it was easier to write this than the others. I am working on a special chapter of React Watch Believe Yikes to make up for my extremely slow updates and I do have A Simple Mission Rebirth in the works.
So, straight to the reviews. To Darkmaster10000000: We are going to implement stuff from Royal, but this story is primarily based on base Persona 5. I have the damn game preorder and getting it through Amazon. I'm probably gonna play that for a good while (If I'm pulled back into Monster Hunter). To Vein Bloodborne: Okay okay okay, I know about Round Two. It's in my favourites and I am aware of their lemon thing but here's the thing, I kinda don't want to and I dislike the image of someone jerking off to one of my stories. Also… I'm collaborating with someone using Google Docs to write everything and uh… you can imagine how awkward it'd be if we wrote sex scenes together… Also, I'm thinking about getting Scramble as well.
Okay, that's it! Time to goof off!
Load Game… Start!
Chapter 20: Take Your Time
(4/28, Early Morning)
(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)
It was yet another peaceful morning in Tokyo, unaware of the changing times ahead and how it would rock the world. However, until then, the only shinobi in Tokyo (as far as they knew) slept peacefully, naked, together.
"Mmm~" Asuka moaned out as she snuggled her head.
"Mmm~" Homura moaned out as well with a gentle smile on her face.
"Ah...~!" The two breathed out in perfect unison.
They would've stayed like this for a few more hours, but the cold, crushing realities of...reality came at them hard.
In the form of a little surprise from Hanzō.
Click! FLASH!
"Eep!" Asuka squeaked out in annoyance as her eyes struggled.
"GAH! WHO'S THERE!?" Homura shouted out as she summoned one of her katanas, ready to attack the intruder. "COME OUT YOU PIECE OF SHIT!" She then demanded.
"Homu-nee! Calm down! It was just a camera flash think." Asuka assured before blinking. "Wait, camera flash?" She then got out in confused realization.
Homura scanned the room for anything out of the ordinary...before spotting the polaroid on a stand printing out its latest photo and what seemed to be a timer attached to it in the corner of the room.
"...Is this a fucking camera!?" Homura exclaimed, her left eye twitching. "Who the fuck got this into our apartment!?" She then asked.
"Moh...Jii-chan!" Asuka groaned out as the tan skinned girl turned off the camera.
"Well, so much for a peaceful morning..." Homura yawned out. "Mmm~ Good morning Sis~" She then mumbled in a more airy and peace filled tone as she then kissed her roommate's forehead.
CHU!
"Morning." Asuka greeted as she picked up the photo. "Hey, we look really cute in this!" She then got out before the photo was snatched out of her hands.
"Nope!" Homura called out as she burned the photo into nothing.
FWOOSH!
"WAH! Homu-nee!" Asuka exclaimed.
"I have a sneaking suspicion Jii-chan was gonna come back for this..." Homura muttered out.
"Did...Did we ever take a photo together yet?" Asuka however asked,
Homura immediately winced to hearing that. "N-No..." She awkwardly replied. "W-We'll take one together in the future." She soon reassured. "Preferably when we're dressed..." She then added.
"Alright..." Asuka sighed out.
"You feelin' okay?" Homura asked. "Still a little sick?" She then added.
"Nope! All refreshed and ready to take on the world!" Asuka happily declared before looking around. "...After we clean up our room. It's really messy..." She then pointed out.
"Hm?" Homura hummed out before taking a look herself, seeing that her roommate was right, they had a bunch of their stuff laying around the place, including some of their clothes and equipment. It was a wonder how they didn't notice until now.
"I...I guess we've been really busy." Asuka sheepishly admitted.
"Well, I think it's still pretty early. We should do it now rather than save it for later." Homura suggested.
"Hai, Homu-nee." Asuka replied with a nod as they got to work. "So...about what Jii-chan told us..." She soon started as she went and began picking up some of their stuff. "Everything he told us was surprising to say the least." She then admitted.
"Yeah..." Homura responded as she lowered her head. "I'm...basically an orphan now..." She soon reminded in slight depression.
"Homu-nee..." Asuka responded, saddened at being reminded of that. "Its ok, I'll be here for you, we made our promise, we will be the sword and shield to one another." She then added.
"Well, with me being a shield, I need a fucking repair." Homura admitted before she shook her head. "Well, I'm not gonna worry about it now, they were assholes that almost broke me mentally." She soon decided.
"But...you still miss them, right?" Asuka however asked in concern.
Homura just winced to herself before silently picking up their clothes for laundry later. "T-That's..." She soon started before trailing off in a hesitant manner. "A...Let's not talk about this so early in the morning, okay?" She then requested.
Asuka wanted to press, but seeing that her roommate wasn't going to budge, she relented and sighed. "You also feel good with that Yoke Technique removed from you?" She then asked to change the subject.
"Still stings a little but I'm sure it'll fade soon enough." Homura answered as she touched where it was. "I'm still chained to Hebijo though. That won't fade along with my kill switch." She then stated.
"Homu-nee..." Asuka mumbled out.
"But I will take care of that eventually." Homura darkly muttered out. "I...I won't let them chain me down for long..." She then revealed.
"So...about the idea Jii-chan came up with..." Asuka started, though started blushing as she trailed off.
Homura in response also blushed as she remembered the previous night's suggestion. "Y-Yeah..." She replied. "I...I honestly don't know about the idea." She then confessed in an uneasy manner.
"Well, let's see how things continue from here." Asuka replied. "Things change and people are the same." She then added. "Though I'm still gonna call you Homu-nee." She soon informed.
"If you didn't, I'd probably cry..." Homura mumbled to herself. "Me...adopted into Sis' family?" She offhandedly thought to herself in a more curious manner before it faded from her mind.
"The past few days have been really challenging, huh?" Asuka sighed out.
"Yeah, physically and emotionally..." Homura groaned out. "I already want a vacation..." She then confessed.
"Well, we'll get one soon. Golden Week should be coming up soon." Asuka pointed out. "Now come on and get dressed. We have to prove our existence to society once again." She then added.
"I wish society could give it a rest and get its shit together." Homura grumbled out.
"Well, that's the life of a civilian." Asuka pointed out. "I'll get breakfast ready, you go and prepare the bathtub." She then requested.
"Sure." Homura replied with a nod as the two went off to do their own things.
(4/28, Morning)
(Shujin Academy, Classroom)
Asuka and Homura couldn't for the life of them remember what period it was but right now they were having Inui teaching them and they were barely listening, just writing down what he wrote on the board.
"Today we're talking about ronin." Mr. Inui got out. "Now brats these days think that ronin are ninjas, but you're wrong. They're actually samurai."
"I have never thought that ronin were ninjas. Ever." Akira thought.
"I kinda wanna know more about shinobi more than anything else." Ann quietly admitted.
"Known famous rōnin are, well, the forty-seven rōnin, Ryōma Sakamoto and the great Miyamoto Musashi." Mr. Inui continued as he listed off some names. "Though, I should be noted that Ryōma Sakamoto has never killed a man in his life." He then informed.
"Why did he feel the need to stress that?" The thieves thought in confusion.
"Kurusu, you look like you aren't paying attention, meaning you must know about ronin already." Mr. Inui accused as Akira sighed and stood up from his seat. "So tell me, how is it that a samurai becomes a rōnin?" the teacher soon asked as the Leader frowned in thought.
The death of their master or loss of favor.
They fall in love.
They kill their master.
"Hm...The death of their master or loss of favor." Akira answered.
"Correct." Mr. Inui replied as he clapped to the answer. "Unfortunately, rōnin could not simply live simple lives either because they couldn't take up a new trade or their pride just would not allow it. So some became mercenaries, but many more became criminals. This resulted in their reputation of disgrace, with an image of being thugs, bullies, cutthroats, and wandering vagrants." He then explained.
Homura couldn't help but wince. That hit a little close to home.
"Of course, the meaning of rōnin has changed to refer to the unemployed and graduates who haven't gotten into university yet." Mr. Inui soon informed. "It makes you wonder how real rōnin would react these days to be defined as lazy good-for-nothings, huh?" He then wondered in amusement.
"They'd kill you." Homura mentally deadpanned over the whispers of the surprised students.
"Does Homu-nee count as a rōnin now?" Asuka thought as she continued writing down everything.
(4/28, After School)
(Shujin Academy, Classroom Building 2F)
"God, I thought today would never end..." Homura yawned out as she stretched her limbs. "Normal school's so booorrrriiiiinnnngggggg..." She then droned out.
"Even with its new look?" Asuka asked as she pointed to all the graffiti around them.
"You can polish a turd, but at the end of the day its still an effin' turd." Homura stated.
"You sound like Ryuji-kun." Asuka giggled out. "You trying to rein in your potty mouth?" She then asked in a teasing manner.
"Huh? What? Fuck no." Homura muttered out. "Though, I guess his way of speaking is starting to rub off on me." She then awkwardly admitted.
"For real?" Asuka continued teasing.
"For real." Homura replied before blinking in realization. "Why you little goofball." She muttered with a puffed up cheek.
The Vice Leader meanwhile giggled some more as she playfully stuck her tongue out and winked. "Well, I'm heading out Homu-nee, gonna work at my job." Asuka happily informed. "See you at home!" She then added.
"Sure think Sis, work hard." Homura replied and encouraged as she ruffled her roommate's head in a playful manner. "And I'm gonna go," She started before feeling something. "To the bathroom." She finished.
"Hai, I'll see you at home." Asuka replied as she walked off.
"You already said that!" Homura pointed out before sighing. "Every time. Every time she's away, I feel my world is a little duller." She mumbled to herself before depressingly walking to the girl's bathroom.
Soon after, Homura was walking out the school, planning to just head straight home. Maybe start up on dinner or try searching for a job again.
Feeling a little thirsty, she decided to go grab a drink from a vending machine on the way. As she bought herself some green tea, she spotted a certain cat land on top of the machine.
"Oh, hey Morgana." Homura casually greeted. "Akira's busy?" She then guessed.
"He's taking Ryuji out to that ramen place you made him pay for." Morgana informed.
"Oh...Uh...I'll...I'll pay my share...y'know, next week." Homura mumbled out as she rubbed the back of her neck.
"Did you find a job yet?" Morgana however asked.
Homura immediately dropped her head to that. "Why do you continue to remind me of my failures?" She grumbled out.
"So, no?" Morgana soon asked.
"No." Homura instantly answered in frustration.
"Hey, don't be sad. I know how to cheer you up." Morgana replied as he wagged his tail.
"Oh, so you found me a job?" Homura guessed in a hopeful tone.
The not cat however shook his head to that. "No. Just come with me." Morgana replied before walking off.
Raising an eyebrow in response, Homura just shrugged her shoulders before following Morgana to the train station.
(Yongen-Jaya, Leblanc)
RING!
"Oh, you're back." Sojiro greeted as Asuka came into the cafe.
"Good afternoon Boss." Asuka greeted in a polite manner. "I'm ready to learn!" She soon declared.
"Akira isn't here today." Sojiro informed.
"Oh, Akira-kun told me that," Asuka replied. "I came wanting to learn." She then revealed.
"Well, maybe you should wait. I have customers here after all." Sojiro pointed out.
Asuka gave him a confused look before looking around. "But...there's no one here." She awkwardly pointed out.
"Soon. I will have customers soon." Sojiro corrected himself before sighing. "Alright. Go get an apron. We're going to work on improving your coffee-making skills."
"Yes sir!" Asuka replied with a salute as she walked further into the cafe, took off her blazer and got an apron on.
"Now go and make a cup for me. I want to see how well you do by yourself." Sojiro instructed as he took a seat. "I'll be judging you on both time and taste so get to it." He then explained.
"Hai, Boss!" Asuka replied as she went behind the counter, took in a deep breath to calm herself and started preparing a cup.
A few minutes later, Asuka placed a cup of coffee in front of the cafe owner with an anxious look on her face.
"Hm, you took slightly longer than you should. Had trouble finding everything, Asuka?" Sojiro guessed.
"S-Sorry, I couldn't find the cups." Asuka mumbled out in embarrassment as she bowed her head.
The cafe owner merely chuckled to that as he took hold of the cup and drank some of its contents. "This aroma and soft richness," Sojiro started as he tasted the coffee in his mouth. "You used Mountain Blue huh..." He then deducted.
"Y-Yes sir." Asuka replied with a nod. "I-I honestly just used one of the jars at random." She then sheepishly admitted.
Sojiro in turn smiled in an impressed expression to that response. "It's not bad for your first attempt." He soon stated. "Let me explain! The Blue Mountains of Jamaica have a unique climate and volcanic soil advantageous for growing their famous high-quality coffee. The coffee undergoes a rigorous inspection process and is harvested in small quantities. This produces a rich coffee with a full aroma." He then revealed.
"Ooooh~" Asuka got out in an interested tone.
"However, there's still a lot of flaws in it." Sojiro soon revealed. "Blue Mountain is best served without any additives. And well...you put a lot of milk and sugar in this." He then revealed.
This in turn caused the brunette to blush. "I-I'm sorry Boss!" Asuka apologized in a nervous manner.
"Don't be. It's your first time so I'll forgive you just this once. Just don't do it again." Sojiro instructed.
"Hai." Asuka responded with a nod.
Sojiro merely smiled as went behind the counter. "Let me make you a cup as an example. Go wipe down the tables while I get it ready." He offered followed by the order.
"Hai, Boss." Asuka replied as she went to work.
Soon enough, the brunette sat down at the counter after finishing up just as the owner finished making the coffee. "Done Boss." Asuka informed.
"Good. Now here you go, on the house." Sojiro replied as he placed the cup in front of the girl.
Asuka nodded and silently thanked the cafe owner before taking a sip. "Wow...it is a lot better..." Asuka got out in an impressed tone as she took another sip. "Though, a little milk and sugar wouldn't hurt." She then added more to herself as she smacked her lips together.
"Hm, well you seem to be the type of person who likes likes their coffee sweet and creamy. And there's nothing wrong with that, but too much of it will ruin the flavor of the coffee. Just be a little more restrained with it, okay?" He then advised.
"Hai, Boss." Asuka replied with a nod.
"Hope you remember." Sojiro got out. "Hm...Well, that took less time than I was thinking so...how about I teach you how to decorate your coffee." He then offered.
"Decorate?" Asuka repeated in confusion with a tilt of her head.
"Little pictures like hearts or anime characters you see on your Myfaces and such." Sojiro asked.
"...What's a Myface?" Asuka asked once more.
Sojiro ignored that last sentence while trying not to feel old and got out another cup. "Just gonna whip up a quick flat white. Give me a second." He then informed.
Nodding to that, Asuka continued sitting at the counter as she looked at the cafe again. "It really is a peaceful place." She admitted with a smile.
"I'd like to think this place has that aesthetic." Sojiro stated. "I want people to come here and forget their troubles and relax, let the world move on without them for a little bit." He then revealed.
"That's really nice." Asuka replied in a more relaxed tone.
Sojiro soon brought the new cup out in front of the girl. "Thank you. Now, the heart is the easiest one you can make in your coffee so let's start with that." He then instructed.
"Okay Boss." Asuka got out with a nod as she got to work.
"Just pour the milk just like that." Sojiro advised. "Swish and flick. That's all it takes." He then informed.
"This a lot more difficult than I thought..." Asuka thought as she concentrated on her art.
"Don't spend too long on it. You'll overflow the cup with milk and ruin the flavor." Sojiro warned.
"Done!" Asuka announced as she slid her coffee over to Boss. "Did I do it? Did I do it?" She soon asked in anticipation.
Sojiro had to choke back a cough.
Asuka's art was not a heart. It was definitely not a heart.
It was definitely a...something of the male persuasion.
"B-Boss, why are you sweating...?" Asuka innocently asked.
Sojiro meanwhile looked at the girl in shock. "My god she's innocent. She doesn't even realize it." He thought to himself.
"Boss, you're starting to worry me..." Asuka soon got out in concern.
"I-It's nothing Asuka. Just...admiring your art." Sojiro lied as before quickly downing the coffee.
"So...I'll take that as a good thing." Asuka guessed. "But maybe I should try it one more time..."
"Um, that'll be enough for today." Sojiro quickly got out. "You're done here."
"Oh, I forgot to ask Boss, how much is my pay?" Asuka soon asked in a curious manner as she drank her coffee.
"Hmm, well for every hour, it is 900 Yen." Sojiro revealed. "So since you worked six hours, that would be 5400 Yen total." He then informed.
"Wait, am I getting paid now?" Asuka got out as she blinked.
"At the end of your shift." Sojiro informed. "Which is-"
RING!
At that moment, the door opened to reveal a customer.
"Ah, welcome. What would you like?" Sojiro greeted.
"Hmm...Blue Mountain." The customer replied as he sat down in the booth.
"Coming right up." Sojiro got out as he searched for a cup. And that's when the customer noticed a new face behind the counter.
"Oh, a new employee boss?" The customer guessed as he then got a good look at the girl. "Well, aren't you a beauty." He soon complimented.
The brunette in response as she smiled. "T-Thank you sir, my name is Asuka and I recently started working here." Asuka revealed in a meek tone.
"A pleasure to meet you. Hey boss, what made you hire this lovely lady?" The customer replied followed with the question out of curiosity.
"Um...a friend of mine gave him a good word." Asuka answered.
The cafe owner in response simply nodded to the answer given as he looked at the girl. "Asuka, before you head home for the night, you mind making him a cup of Blue Mountain?" Sojiro soon requested.
"Of course, Boss!" Asuka replied with a nod as she got straight to work.
Sojiro couldn't help but be impressed as he watched the girl work. She was definitely someone who learned quickly from her mistakes. In no time, she served the customer his coffee as if she was already an experienced waitress.
"One Blue Mountain coffee, enjoy." Asuka informed in a calm manner.
"Wow, this new girl is pretty good." The customer praised in an impressed tone.
"I've been teaching her well." Sojiro stated with a smile. "You can head home for the night. Asuka. Oh, and here's your pay." He then added as he went to the register and took out some money.
"Thank you Boss." Asuka replied as she bowed her head and accepted her pay before going on her way after returning her apron.
Then she saw a familiar face running out of the batting cages.
"DON'T LOOK BACK! DON'T LOOK BACK!" Homura exclaimed.
"AAAAHHHHH!" Morgana cried out, holding onto her shoulder for dear life.
Asuka soon tilted her head in an innocent manner to the sight. "Homu-nee? Morgana-chan?" She got out in confusion.
Now, she could follow them but considering that they had laundry to do, she decided to go home and do it.
(Yongen-Jaya, Batting Cages)
Earlier, only about a few hours into Asuka's shift, Homura and Morgana arrived at where the not cat was leading her.
"Why the hell are we here?" Homura asked.
"Looks like you needed some stress relief so here we are." Morgana replied.
"Stress relief?" Homura repeated in a blunt tone. "But I feel pretty calm right now." She then admitted.
"I dunno about that. I saw you in class and you didn't look all too well." Morgana replied.
"I was just tired. You know, with the castle and personal stuff." Homura sighed out. "Alright, maybe I do need some relief..." She then admitted once more as she walked up to the counter.
"Welcome to Yongen-Jaya Batting Cages. We're having a special today so you can play any rank. We have Beginner for 500, Intermediate for 1000, and Advanced for 3000." The clerk informed.
Homura was going to answer the man, but couldn't help but notice the framed picture of her roommate's smiling face while giving a peace sign on the wall with name "Legendary Batter" on a plaque nearby. "Sis came here?" She soon asked.
"Oh yeah! She totally destroyed every record here!" Morgana replied with pride in his face.
"...Does it count as cheating if you're a shinobi...?" Homura muttered to herself.
"Well she was nervous at first and caught her off guard with how fast they were." Morgana then informed with a playful chuckle.
"Really now." Homura replied with a nod. "I can imagine that." She then admitted.
"You should've been there. It was really funny and kind of adorable." Morgana admitted. "Now come on and pick a difficulty." He then requested.
To that, the tan skinned girl looked over at the difficulty choices...as well as the prices for them. "Um...I guess I'll go for beginners." Homura decided as she gave the man her money.
"You can't pay for anything higher than that, can you?" Morgana guessed.
"Ignoring that..." Homura muttered as the man gave her a bat and walked over to the cages while tightly gripping the bat.
"You can do it!" Morgana cheered from outside the cage.
"Bring it on!" Homura called out as she aimed her bat at the machine before getting into a batting stance.
"Careful, Lady Homura. It'll come out faster than you think." Morgana meanwhile warned.
Homura however rolled her eyes to that. "Oh please, I can deflect bullets. I'm sure I can hit a ball-SHIT!" She began to remark before the ball was flung out and she swung without any restraint.
CRACK!
There was a sonic boom as Homura swung, breaking a few windows and snapping her bat in half.
The ball then lit on fire thanks to friction in the air and hit the homerun target...and went right through it...and the cage...and a nearby building.
"...Oops." Homura got out as she and and the not cat stared at the hole she made.
"Uh...Cheese it?" Morgana soon asked.
"Yup, cheesing it sounds good right now." Homura answered as she tossed the broken bat and quickly ran out of the place with her bag and the not cat on her shoulder.
(Shibuya, Big Bang Burger)
"I really hope Sis didn't hear that..." Homura groaned out as she ate her fries. "She was supposed to be working at Leblanc today." She then added.
"I'm pretty sure Lady Asuka saw us Lady Homura." Morgana replied from within the tan skinned girl's bag. "Though I'm surprised you've been vocally calling Lady Asuka Sis, Lady Homura." He then admitted.
"Let's just say its related to my personal issues...and her grandfather visiting us last night." Homura revealed.
"Wait, what?" Morgana got out.
"Nothing! Just...don't worry about it." Homura responded, wanting to change the subject immediately.
The not cat merely raised an eyebrow to that before sighing. "At the very least, you didn't seriously injure anyone." Morgana stated.
"I guess that's good." Homura replied with a nod before glancing down at her phone to check the newsfeed.
"A mysterious baseball-related incident has caused 20 car pile-up. While no one was injured, many are confused at this occurrence and are demanding answers while the traffic in Tokyo worsens."
"...I standby my previous statement." Morgana got out in a firm tone. "You should learn to control your strength better Lady Homura." He then advised.
"I-It just caught me by surprise!" Homura exclaimed in a flustered manner.
Morgana meanwhile chuckled to that. "Lady Asuka said the same thing Lady Homura." He soon informed in amusement.
"...Er...I guess that's a good thing...I guess..." Homura muttered out while feeding one of her fries to the not cat, who took and ate it. "Guess Sis has been a good influence on me." She then casually admitted.
"Hey, give me some onion rings!" Morgana demanded. "Potatoes aren't that healthy and I need to be in top form always!" He then informed.
"Like onion rings are any healthier." Homura mumbled out. "Anyway, why do you want some anyways?" She then asked.
"Because it's the proof of my humanity!" Morgana declared.
The tan skinned girl in response sweatdropped. "Eating an onion does not mean you're human. It means you're stupid!" Homura called out. "When did you do that?" She then asked.
"Er...I got hungry in the middle of the night and snuck into the kitchen for a midnight snack." Morgana explained.
"And you went for the onions? Doesn't Akira feed you cat food or something!?" Homura asked.
"Hmph! I can feed myself. Just the other day, I found a whole bag of tuna." Morgana replied in a confident manner
"Alright, lemme guess. Either it was in the trash or it was someone's groceries." Homura countered with a smirk on her face.
"Just please buy me some, Lady Homura!" Morgana once more demanded.
Homura in turn sighed as she got up. "Alright, alright, jeez." She grumbled as she went to the counter. "I'm going to need an order of onion rings." She soon requested as she looked at the board. "Also, I want to take on the Big Bang Burger Challenge." She then added with a smirk while taking out her last 1000 yen.
"Coming right up!" The cashier happily replied. "Head back to your table and we'll bring the challenge to you." She then instructed.
Homura nodded and headed back to her table and...
THUD!
"Here! I present you the second stage of the Big Bang Burger Challenge: the Gravity Burger!" The cashier announced.
"It's bigger than last time!" Homura thought in disbelief.
"I remember you did our previous challenge, yet failed to retrieve your prize from last time." The cashier informed. "So I present you your first stage prizes." She then got out as she handed the tan skinned girl a bag.
"A 2nd Mate Badge and more burgers?" Homura got out with a raised eyebrow.
"You can eat them later, as any Big Bang Burger can be enjoyed at any time." The cashier stated.
"I can practically hear the trademarks..." Homura thought with a sweatdrop.
"Are you sure you can take on this monster?" Morgana asked in a skeptical tone.
"A-A burger like this can't stop me!" Homura tried to say confidently, though her nervous expression didn't exactly help...
"You have thirty minutes! Your time starts...NOW!" The cashier declared.
"Shit!" Homura mentally exclaimed as she started going at the massive burger.
10 minutes passed as Homura ate the damn thing, but it just seemed like it wasn't shrinking in size even after all the work she's put into it.
"Chewing is for the weak! Just swallow! They pause the timer whenever you're choking so don't worry about it!" Morgana instructed.
"You want me to choke or something!?" Homura got out between bites.
"You don't have the time to chew! You're almost a third of the way done! Chop chop!" Morgana called out.
Homura mentally sighed as she kept eating. By this point there was no taste, no color, no sense of her stomach trying desperately not to explode. There was only eating.
But soon...with only 30 seconds left on the clock.
THUD!
Homura laid face down on the table, covered in flecks of burger meat and other things, but in front of her was an empty plate and that was enough.
"We have a winner!" The cashier announced as the people around her clapped.
"I...I don't feel like a winner..." Homura groaned out before burping. "But...worth it..." She then added.
"Urgh...just looking at you eat it is making my stomach churn..." Morgana groaned out. "I'll see you tomorrow." He then added.
"Yeah." Homura replied as she got up and headed out...before heading back in. "Whoops, almost forgot my prize!" She soon got out.
"Ah, you completed the second stage of the Big Bang Burger Challenge. Here's your prize and I hope you come back for the final stage of the challenge." The cashier declared.
"There's...There's more...?" Homura thought in horror and widened eyes as she grabbed her prize bag. "A 1st Mate Badge...and even more burgers..." She mumbled out, feeling a little green as she took the bag of burgers. "Welp, at least dinner's taken care of..." She then muttered as she headed out once more while holding back a burp.
(4/28, Evening)
(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)
"Whew! Done!" Asuka breathed out as she put away the last of the clean clothes. "Laundry, done!" She then stated as she pumped her fist.
"I'm back." Homura called out as she closed the door behind her and locked it.
"Welcome back." Asuka replied. "You have a good day today? I think I saw you earlier near Leblanc." She then informed.
"M-Must've been someone else." Homura awkwardly replied while taking her shoes off.
At that moment, Asuka sniffed the air. "Did you bring food home?" She then asked.
Homura in response awkwardly giggled in response. "Well...me and Morgana went to Big Bang Burger and...I went and took on the Challenge." She revealed.
The brunette's eyes in response widened to hearing that. "You took on the Big Bang Burger Challenge again!?" Asuka exclaimed. "How was it?" She then asked.
"Filling." Homura replied before grabbing her stomach. "A little too filling. I kinda feel like I'm pregnant..." She then admitted in a strained tone.
"H-Homu-nee..." Asuka mumbled out to that comment.
"I-I'm fine. At least, I think I'm fine." Homura muttered out. "Just...oh, that burger's really starting to hit me..."
"Well, did you at least get anything out of it?" Asuka then asked as she spotted the bags in her roommate's hand.
"My prizes were just some badges and...this." Homura sighed out as she lifted up the paper bags.
"They gave you more burgers!?" Asuka then got out in disbelief.
"If the final prize is even fucking more burgers, someone is going to die." Homura groaned out as she placed the bag on the counter.
"A-At least dinner's taken care of?" Asuka awkwardly replied. "And you love meat Homu-nee." She then reminded.
"There is such a thing as too much meat..." Homura sighed out. "Urgh...Like right now in my gut..." She then groaned out.
"How about we soak in the tub for a bit?" Asuka then suggested. "To help you settling your stomach." She soon explained as she placed the paper bag in the fridge.
"Sure. But do you mind helping me Sis? Coming here was hell enough on me and I don't think I can last a few more steps." Homura requested.
"O-Okay...put your arm around my shoulder and I'll help you get undressed." Asuka replied.
"I feel like...I'm going to die..." Homura thought as her roommate helped her walk to the bathroom.
After slowly peeling off the tan skinned girl's oddly sweaty clothes, Asuka undressed herself and got the bath ready.
"Oh...Oh...Oh..." Homura breathed out as she slowly dipped herself into the water. "Gah...what is up with that burger? I swear I can eat more than that..." She then got out.
"There, there, it's ok Homu-nee..." Asuka quietly got out in a soothing tone. "It's going to be okay." She then reassured.
Homura meanwhile groaned "It feels like I wanna die..." Homura complained as she held her stomach.
GURGLE!
The tan skinned girl soon paled at hearing that as her eyes widened. "Sis...do you mind leaving? Because my burger baby is about to be born." Homura warned in an exaggerated manner.
"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion.
"I need to go shit. NOW!" Homura exclaimed in a panic.
"O-Oh crap!" Asuka exclaimed as she got out of the tub and realized the swear she just said. "I-I mean...um...l-let me help you to the toilet!" She then offered.
"No! Don't! It's too embarrassing! I can do it myself!" Homura countered.
"H-Homu-nee!" Asuka got out in a panic as she was then forced out.
"GO! Before the head comes out!" Homura called out as she pushed her roommate out of the bathroom.
"S-Stay safe!" Asuka couldn't help but say as the door soon closed shut.
"SWEET FUCKING SHIT! HONK! HONK! BLARG!" Homura cried out.
"What kind of noise is she making!?" Asuka thought with a weirded out look on her face.
Soon enough, the sound of the toilet being flushed was heard followed by a sigh of relief. "Good God that was intense..." Homura muttered.
"Um...what were those noises in there?" Asuka asked in concern.
"Honestly Sis...I'm not sure." Homura confessed as she opened the door and exited the bathroom while leaving it open. "Probably for the better...you don't wanna know what happened in their prior to flushing." She then added.
"Feeling better?" Asuka soon asked.
"So much." Homura answered with a relaxed sigh. "...We're still naked and wet." She soon pointed out.
"Ehehe...at least we're together?" Asuka awkwardly replied to try and lighten the mood.
"I just feel tired now. Gonna go to sleep." Homura mumbled out as went for the bedroom.
"Wait, we should dry ourselves first." Asuka pointed out before glancing at the bathroom. "And let the bathroom air out." She then added.
"But that means...going in..." Homura pointed out as they both looked at the bathroom door. "...I have medical masks in my bag." She then revealed.
"I'll go get them." Asuka got out as she went to go grab one. Once she returned, she gave it to her roommate. "Good luck." She then encouraged.
"Asuka Shirokage, if I don't return in thirty seconds, assume the worst has happened." Homura stated in a serious tone as she faced the door, taking in a deep breath...and went in.
Asuka waited for an agonizing 29 seconds, hoping that the tan skinned girl would come out alive and well. It took all her willpower to not charge in and help, but knew that if she would both of them would've been lost.
Thankfully, Homura returned, if a little worse for wear.
As soon as she came back, Homura coughed and breathed in as much precious fresh air as she could. "...That...sucked..." She groaned out as she tossed off her medical mask. "I feel so gross..." She then admitted while offering a towel. "...Sorry for causing this." She suddenly apologized.
"Why are you blaming yourself? It's just a really stinky poop." Asuka asked in a confused tone as she wiped herself down.
"No, it's just that...I promise, I won't do that stupid challenge again for a while. It's probably bad for my health anyways..." Homura sighed out.
"I'll take that advice too." Asuka replied with a nod.
"Oh, are you thinking about taking the challenge?" Homura guessed.
"Maybe, if I want to challenge myself." Asuka revealed.
"Well, I'll be there to take care of you afterwards." Homura got out. "Now come on, I wanna sleep this off..." She then requested.
"Yeah, I'm actually tired from work today." Asuka admitted as the two headed for the bedroom.
"So, you finally got paid?" Homura asked.
"Yep. Look." Asuka answered she pulled out her pay from her wallet.
"Whoa, you get a pay of 5400 Yen!?" Homura got out in disbelief.
"It's not that much all things considered..." Asuka tried to downplay her earnings. "It's just a little over minimum wage..." She then revealed.
"At least you got a pay." Homura replied.
"Want me or Akira-kun to put in a good word for you to Boss?" Asuka offered. "We can spend more time together." She then added with a smile.
Homura however shook her head to the offer. "Thanks Sis, but I need to find my own job and honestly, I might get myself distracted." She then admitted.
"O-Oh...okay." Asuka got out in an understanding tone. "Well, the offer's always open just in case." She then added.
"Of course." Homura replied with a nod. "Now then, time to sleep Sis." She declared.
"Yeah." Asuka replied with a nod of agreement as the tan skinned girl put her phone on charge before they both climbed into the futon. "Good night Homu-nee." She got out as she closed her eyes.
"Night." Homura replied as she did the same.
The two soon drifted off to sleep in each other's embrace.
(4/29, Daytime)
(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)
"...No...please...I swear I'll be good..." Homura murmured in her sleep. "Sis...Sis...Don't leave..." She sleepily begged.
"Akira-kun...? What's happening...?" Asuka muttered in her sleep as she tossed and turned. "No...It's not supposed to be this way...No...NO!" She gasped out as she snapped awake, her eyes flashing green for a moment.
The brunette soon looked around to get her bearings straight before sighing. "Oh...Holy shit...it was just a nightmare..." Asuka thought as she looked out the window, seeing the sun high in the sky.
"Mmm...we slept in..." Asuka mumbled out as she laid back down and closed her eyes...before snapping her eyes wide open once more in realization. "Oh crap!" She exclaimed in a panic as she sat up again.
"What?" Homura mumbled out, her eyes still closed as she tried to pull her roommate back to lay down.
"School! We're gonna be late!" Asuka quickly got out as she ran out the room. "Shit shit shit, get your uniform on! We'll take a bath after school!" She then got out as she rushed about.
Homura meanwhile yawned as she sat up. "Sis, today is Showa Day. There is no school." She informed while stretching her limbs and rolling her neck.
"Waff, whuff?" Asuka got out, her mouth full of toast before chewing and gulping it down. "...R-Really?" She soon asked.
"Yup. Pretty sure my phone says April 29th." Homura stated as she turned on her phone. "Actually, if we were terrible with our time, this would probably have been the deadline to establish the infiltration route into the castle now that I think about it." She then added before placing it back down.
"O-Oh..." Asuka muttered out before looking down at herself, already in her green lingerie underwear. "...I'm already halfway dressed. I may as well go out today." She soon decided.
"Oh no Asuka, morning bath time for the both of us." Homura countered as she stood up and crossed her arms over her chest. "Come on and take your underwear off. Don't want them soaked, do we?" She then added.
"...No...Ann-chan bought it for us after all." Asuka stated as she took off her underwear. "I'll go prepare the bath then." She then offered as she went to the bathroom. "Whew, it cleared out..." She sighed in relief.
"Yeah, and I'm gonna...go get a few more minutes of sleep." Homura got out as she laid back down. "Wake me up when it's ready..."
"You're getting kinda lazy Homu-nee." Asuka giggled out in a teasing manner. "Keep it up and you're gonna get chubby." She then added in a joking manner.
SHATTER!
Asuka could swear she heard glass breaking as the tan skinned girl's eyes snapped wide open.
"Um...Homu-nee?" Asuka called out in concern.
The tan skinned girl soon groaned as she sat up. "Dammit, I really need to start training again. I haven't been trained seriously since the last time I was in Hebijo for this mission." Homura muttered under her breath.
"I thought you were training with Akira-kun?" Asuka pointed out.
"Akira isn't ready for any serious training. Hell, he's barely surviving the basics!" Homura replied with a groan. "Gah...I need to burn off that stupid burger!" She mentally declared.
"Well...I have been neglecting my training too now that I think about it..." Asuka responded. "I guess...I've been enjoying being a normal girl..." She then admitted.
"Me too, but we can't neglect our duties as shinobi, especially our training!" Homura declared. "If we fall behind, we'll...we'll..." She then started before trailing off.
"Not become stronger to protect those we care about?" Asuka guessed in a concerned manner.
"Y-Yeah." Homura replied with a nod. "We gotta get a training schedule together and we need to get ourselves back on our diets and fuck! I need to buy fucking training equipment that we can't afford!" She then started listing off before swearing in slight frustration.
"Um...I have some weights but that's about it." Asuka muttered out. "Um...maybe we should just get a gym membership for any near by..." She then suggested.
"What the fuck are you-" Homura started, only to pause as it hit her. "...I totally forgot about gyms..." She awkwardly admitted.
"Yeah, well the last gym we were in had a giant statue we hated..." Asuka mumbled out. "But at least that one is gone." She then added.
"Right." Homura sighed out. "Urgh...I think that stupid burger is messing with my brain..." She then muttered.
"Well, maybe a nice hot bath will clear your head. It's ready!" Asuka called out.
"Huh? Oh, right!" Homura got out as she made her way to the bathroom, immediately being greeted with hot steam. "Oh yeah, that feels good." She sighed out in satisfaction.
"It'll be better if you join me here! I need someone to wash my back!" Asuka got out from the bathtub.
"Coming Sis~" Homura replied as she went over and stepped in. "Mmm~! God that feels good every time~!" She moaned out.
"Well, I could always buy one those bath bomb things to make this even better..." Asuka suggested with a smile.
"That sounds awesome." Homura immediately responded. "We'll have to enjoy a bath like that next time." She then added.
Asuka soon giggled in response. "I'll pick one up one day." She happily replied.
"Yeah. Thank god, no school today." Homura sighed out in relief.
"Hear, hear." Asuka replied with a nod. "I feel silly for panicking like that, should've checked earlier." She then added as she playfully stuck her tongue out.
"Yeah, we could stay here and relax for an entire day..." Homura breathed out with a smile...before remembering what happened the day after they stole Kamoshida's Treasure. "...Actually, we shouldn't stay in the bathtub too long and go out..." She then added.
At that moment, Asuka also remembered the events the day after they took the Treasure. "Hai." She replied with an embarrassed blush. "So, what are you planning to do?" She then asked.
"Hm...I dunno honestly. Maybe see if Akira's available." Homura replied. "Just because Kamoshida's Treasure's has been stolen doesn't mean his training shouldn't lighten up. What are you gonna do?" She then asked.
"Other than some shopping?" Asuka asked back while thinking about it. "Um...I don't really know as well. I don't really wanna do anything...well, by myself that is." She soon answered.
"Uh...do we have any other homework?" Homura then asked.
"No, we finished it all at the diner." Asuka reminded with a smile before giggling awkwardly. "...We finally have time to relax but we have no idea how to spend our free time." She soon admitted.
"We'll find something to do eventually." Homura got out as they cleaned themselves.
Soon both girls got out of the bath as they began drying themselves off.
"A hot bath always feel good." Asuka sighed out in a pleased manner. "Next time, bath bombs." She then added.
"Can't wait." Homura replied as they got dressed and checked their phones for news and their friends' availability.
"Akira-kun just messaged me saying he's busy today." Asuka informed as she pocketed her phone.
"Same with Ryuji." Homura also revealed. "And we know how Ann's spending her Showa Day..." She then added.
"Oh! How about we go to the movies together, just the two of us Homu-nee." Asuka soon suggested.
"But not as a date," Homura pointed out. "We're friends, simple as that." She then added.
"You don't need to tell her that." Wolverine reminded. "Still trying to convince yourself?" She then asked in a teasing tone.
Homura could only let out a long suffering sigh.
"Wolverine teasing you again?" Asuka guessed as she hugged her roommate from behind.
"Why is my other self such a bitch..." Homura groaned out.
"Hey come on, don't be like that." Asuka softly requested. "If it wasn't for Wolverine, you would've still been in denial over what happened and kept blaming yourself for something you didn't do." She then reminded.
"I know. But she can be annoying as hell..." Homura responded.
"Hey, I'm trying to stop you from saying unnecessary things. Like political statements, sexual preferences and causes of awkward discussions." Wolverine countered before listing off some examples.
"And what, professing my platonic relationship with my friend?" Homura mentally guessed.
"I'm not the one trying to convince myself." Wolverine countered.
"SHUT UP!" Homura cried out as slammed her fist into her forehead. "Ow! Okay, that was a bad idea." She winced in pain.
"Homu-nee!?" Asuka exclaimed. "What was that!?" She then asked before blinking. "Ah, Wolverine." She soon realized.
"Nope, that was just me and my dumb ass." Homura sighed out as she rubbed her forehead.
"Hey, your ass isn't dumb. I actually think your ass is smart, beautiful and firm." Asuka replied...before realizing what she said. "W-Wait, that came out wrong!" She frantically declared.
Homura however just started giggling in amusement. "Don't worry, I get what you meant Sis." She replied in amusement.
"Mmm..." Asuka got out in embarrassment with her head crimson and steaming as a result.
"How are you and Kaeru doing anyways?" Homura asked.
"She's been quiet for the most part." Asuka answered. "I don't know why though...I guess she isn't that much of a talkative person." She then deducted.
"If she is, I hope to God we can switch Personas one day like Akira can." Homura muttered out.
"...I would like a Jack Frost of my own..." Asuka also muttered.
"I should hunt down a Jack Frost plushie for you." Homura suggested.
"Thank you Homu-nee." Asuka happily replied with a smile.
"I mean, won't be too hard. I'm sure they're available online..." Homura got out as she looked it up.
Then reality of life settled in as the tan skinned girl realized how truly the world hated her.
"They're...They're all sold out...everywhere..." Homura thought. "And the ones on online auction sites are absurdly expensive..." She then added.
"Is something wrong, Homu-nee. Are...Are you crying?" Asuka called out in concern.
"What?" Homura got out before wiping her eyes. "I-I must've not blinked for a bit. Um...Hey, let's go!" She soon decided as she started to drag her roommate out the door.
"H-Hey! Let me get my hat!" Asuka exclaimed.
Homura then looked towards her roommate in her casual clothes. "Adorable." She openly confessed.
"H-H-Homu-nee..." Asuka mumbled with a blush and a smile on her face.
The tan skinned girl meanwhile bushed as she realized what she said. "Y-You really got a little sister-like vibe Sis." Homura then admitted in a flustered manner.
That in response caused Asuka to blush even more to the compliment as she went and grabbed her hat before leaving the apartment.
(Central Street)
Eventually, they made their way to the movie theatre. There was nothing big released yet so there wasn't a lot of people there, though there were a lot of couples...
"So...what do you wanna see Sis?" Homura soon asked as they looked at the showing timetable.
"Um...I dunno...I haven't really been up-to-date with what's out." Asuka muttered out. "Okay um...Jilling It?" She suggested.
"No, heard that sucks at school. Just some terrible romantic-comedy with Ladam Bandler." Homura informed. "Oh, how about The Prince Groom?" She then suggested.
"Er...that doesn't sound all that interesting to me..." Asuka admitted. "Hm...Er...Ah! That one!" She got out as she pointed at one of the other movie titles.
"Shatter King Turbo?" Homura read out. "Eh, I guess that sounds interesting enough." She admitted before nodding. "I'll go get tickets, you go and sneak in some snacks." She then instructed.
"Roger that, Homu-nee." Asuka replied with a salute before dashing off to buy popcorn from somewhere else.
"My name is Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeppeli Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff, Senior III. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"No! That's impossible! He's not dead...He's demon from another world!"
"Oh, but you are horribly wrong...Mother!"
"No...I was never your mother! I am...your dog, Kiddlebuns!"
"Huh? But...But he died of ligma!"
"I came back! Thanks to you! Meow!"
"This movie...Is completely nonsensical." Asuka and Homura thought in unison. However, they could will themselves to look away. And it was only 10 minutes in.
"I guess the true Shatter King Turbo was the people we killed along the way."
The movie ended 3 hours later, with Asuka and Homura walking out the theatre with blank looks on their faces.
"...I...I don't know what to feel..." Asuka admitted.
"Yeah sis, that movie was..." Homura started, but trailed off at the end.
"Weird?" Asuka guessed as a giggle escaped her lips.
"Yeah." Homura replied with a nod. "Well, it's still daylight out. What do you wanna do next?" She then asked.
The brunette meanwhile looked around as she then noticed a shop and smiled. "Oh! How about we go to the crepes shop?" Asuka then suggested. "Something sweet after the popcorn we had." She then explained. "I'll pay for the both of us." She also offered.
"Thanks because I have exactly..." Homura got out with a smile as she checked her wallet. "...Exactly zero yen. I spent what I had on our movie tickets." She then informed, her smile frozen on her face as they got to the cashier.
"There there." Asuka reassured as she patted her roommate's head. "What crepe would you like?" She then asked.
Homura in response looked at the sign. "Hmm, custard, strawberries and chocolate sauce." She soon requested.
Asuka nodded to that as she smiled. "Sure, I'm gonna get one with whipped cream, but with oranges and melon." She soon decided.
"Coming right up! Please take your number and wait until we call it out." The cashier replied with a nod.
"Thank you." Asuka responded with a nod of herself before she and the tan skinned girl took a seat nearby after she paid for them.
"Man though, I can literally smell the sweetness in the air." Homura quipped out in a relaxed manner.
"Yeah, that's amazing..." Asuka got out with a smile.
"Hm...Ann seems like someone who likes sweets right?" Homura suddenly asked.
"Maybe." Asuka replied. "Why do you ask?" She then asked in a curious tone.
"I dunno, just...I wonder if Ann came here with Shiho..." Homura answered with a sigh. "This seemed like a place they would go to." She then added.
Asuka's eyes in turn widened to hearing that. "O-Oh..." She got out as sighed and gained a slightly depressed expression. "Ann-chan and Shiho-chan...they must be really close." She then added.
"Yeah..." Homura replied in a serious tone as she then narrowed her eyes. "And that bastard ruined them..." She soon added in anger.
"Don't worry Homu-nee. We've got our vengeance." Asuka reminded.
"But will it be enough...?" Homura however asked. "I mean...what will happen next? Will he actually confess?" She then added.
"We can only hope. Now come on, we shouldn't be talking about sad stuff like this..." Asuka got out as she heard their number called. "We should be enjoying each other's company." She then reminded.
Homura sighed before nodding as Asuka went to get their order.
Soon the two girls sat down at a bench as they looked at their decorated crepes.
"These looks so good..." Asuka got out, sparkles in her eyes.
"I'll say, and I'm not usually one for sweets." Homura admitted in agreement before licking her lips. "...Though that's due to be told to always eat healthy by my...former family..." She then revealed.
"Don't you mean late?" Asuka corrected before wincing. "S-Sorry..." She meekly apologized.
"It's alright." Homura replied with a sigh. "It's...all in the past now. This is our day off without the Metaverse or school. This is our day." She then added.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." A voice called out, causing the two to turn their heads to see a crepe shop employee bringing two crepes to the duo. "Here are your orders." She
"W-Wait, we already have our-" Asuka started only for her roommate to cover her mouth.
"Free food Sis." Homura whispered with a smirk on her face as she was handed the extra crepes before removing her hand from her roommate's mouth.
"But we shouldn't-" Asuka started.
"Why not? After everything we've been through, we should treat ourselves." Homura interrupted.
"But-" Asuka once more started.
"Just enjoy your crepes." Homura deadpanned as she placed the sweets in front of her roommate's face as she then took a large bite out of her own. "Mmm...~! Fuck that's good!" She soon got out in amazement.
"...This is gonna come for us some day..." Asuka thought as she relented and took a bite, her eyes soon widening as she smiled and took the sweets into her hands. "Mmm~! So good!" She happily declared with delight.
"Yeah, this is great." Homura replied in a satisfied tone. "I was really missin' out." She then added.
"Here, let's switch and try each other's now." Asuka then suggested.
"Sure." Homura replied in approval as they took each other's desert and took a bite.
"Delicious~!" The two got out in pleasure as they held their cheeks in delight.
Only for Homura to blush at how feminine she sounded. "T-That was a spur of the moment!" She quickly got out in a flustered manner.
"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion. "You mean sounding more girly?" She then asked.
Homura groaned to that. "Never mention this to the others." She soon requested.
"But there's nothing wrong with that." Asuka pointed out in an innocent manner.
"It's just a little embarrassing Sis. Besides, I have an image to uphold as the badass of the group." Homura stated.
"Even if it's cute?" Asuka however asked in an innocent manner.
Homura's face immediately went crimson to that compliment. "W-Well...as along as its just around you...I-I'd be happy to." She replied.
"Whipped." Wolverine quipped out.
"Like cream." Homura unconsciously added. "Wait, what?" She soon got out in confusion.
"Oh, you like the whipped cream Homu-nee? I won't mind buying another one we can share with extra whipped cream." Asuka asked followed by the offer.
"U-Um...you don't need to." Homura muttered out.
"Mommy, where's our crepes?" A young female voice asked.
"I don't know sweetie..." An older female voice replied in confusion.
"Aw..." The little girl got out in a sad tone.
To hearing this, both girls looked at one another as well as the extra crepes. "We should give them these." Asuka suggested.
"But-" Homura started.
"Homu-nee..." Asuka interrupted with a frown as she gave her a disappointed look.
Homura immediately winced to seeing this expression. "Yeah, you're right." She admitted as the two went over the mother and daughter. "Excuse me ma'am, the crepe shop gave me and my friend extra crepes by mistake." She informed.
Asuka meanwhile nodded to this. "Would you like them? We happened to overhear to talk about waiting for them." She then offered with a smile.
"Oh, thank you." The mother replied.
"Thank you miss!" The little girl meanwhile happily got out while taking the crepe.
"You're welcome. Have a nice day!" Asuka happily got out as she and here roommate walked away. "I tried to tell you that it wasn't ours." She quietly chastised
"Sorry..." Homura replied. "I guess I was really into wanting to eat sweets..." She then muttered while licking her lips.
"Just because we've gone through hell doesn't mean we're owed something." Asuka stated. "We're not making the world a better place with that mindset." She then chided.
Homura in response winced to the chiding. "S-Sorry Sis..." She mumbled out.
"As long as you know. Let's go home." Asuka replied as they walked down the streets. "Maybe we can pick up some bath bombs on the way home." She then suggested.
"Do we even know a place that sells bath bombs?" Homura asked.
"Let me look it up." Asuka replied as she took out her phone and browsed through the internet.
"Well, you better hurry. Shops are gonna close soon." Homura warned.
"Hm...Ah! Here!" Asuka got out as she finished searching. "There's a shop that specialises in bath stuff. And it's pretty close!" She soon informed.
"Really? That's...awfully convenient." Homura muttered out. "Though I'm not gonna complain, where to?" She added followed by the question.
"Um...there's a shortcut through this alleyway. Come on." Asuka informed as she pointed towards a nearby alleyway.
Homura in response nodded as the duo went into the alleyway, though couldn't shake this...ominous feeling she was having.
"AH!" Asuka suddenly exclaimed. "I think someone grabbed my butt!" She then revealed.
"Huh? GAH!" Homura then exclaimed before grabbing whoever touched her and her roommate. "You've ten seconds to live, fuckstick. Make it count." She soon threatened.
"I wouldn't say so, sweetie." The man countered as several men surround the two while he took out a knife.
Homura narrowed before looking around. No police, no cameras...this is probably an ideal spot for what they were trying to do.
"What is with us attracting trouble..." Homura got out in a blunt manner.
"Mm...and I was having fun..." Asuka mumbled in disappointment.
"Oh we're gonna have a lot more fun after we're done with you." One of the thugs then remarked with a lecherous expression on his face.
"You know, you're almost comically a rapist." Homura got out. "Tell me if you do charity work or some shit. If you do, I'll make sure to punch you a little softer." She then threatened.
"Homu-nee...Some people...can't be redeemed." Asuka stated before getting into a battle stance.
"Oh! I'm so scared! You think you can take us all one by yourselves?" The leader of the gang taunted, not even phased by the threat.
"Yeah, well, let's see if you can say that again in the morgue." Homura muttered quietly.
"Homu-nee, don't kill them." Asuka got out in a whisper.
"Of course Sis, death is the easy way out." Homura muttered back. "But that doesn't mean I can't make them wish for death." She then added.
"Just don't do any permanent damage." Asuka soon requested.
"I promise I won't. Now, on three." Homura whispered. "One. Two." She countered off.
"THREE!" Asuka shouted out as she dashed up to the knife-wielding man and grabbed his wrist, twisting it until...
SNAP!
"AAAAAHHHHH!" The thug squealed in pain before Asuka laid him on with a right hook.
"Bitch!" One of the men yelled out as he charged at the two.
"Right back at ya!" Homura countered as she intercepted him and punched him in the gut, before lifting him up over her head and slamming him into one of his friends. She then elbow-dropped the two in the back. "Sis, on your left!" She then informed.
"Got it!" Asuka called back as she dodged a straight punch from behind before sweeping his legs from under him before kicking his head. "Shithead!" She then insulted.
"Come on, my blood is barely pumping!" Homura soon taunted as two guys came at her. She only smirked before kicking one in the face, punching the other in the side before taking them both down by knocking their heads together.
"These guys are nothing compared to us!" Both girls thought to themselves in a confident manner, however...
BANG!
To hearing that familiar sound, both girl's eyes widened as they looked at the remaining man and what he was holding.
"GET THE FUCK ON THE GROUND, BITCHES!" The last man demanded as he aimed his gun at them.
"Okay, someone's definitely calling the police, you fucking idiot!" Homura exclaimed in response to the reckless action. "Keep our covers up Sis." She meanwhile whispered.
"Fuck. That!" Asuka quietly called out before disappearing.
"Huh!? What the!?" The gunman exclaimed before the girl appeared right in front of him.
Asuka disassembled the gun in an instant before using the frame to beat the man over the head, knocking him out instantly. "You damn asshole! How dare you pull a gun on two girls like that!?" She declared with fury.
"Sis, I think he can't hear you." Homura pointed out as she looked at all the unconscious bodies around them. "...Do you think they have money on them?" She then asked.
"Homu-nee!" Asuka exclaimed.
"Sorry! Sorry..." Homura quickly apologized.
Asuka however then looked down at the men in a curious manner. "...Wanna check quick?" She suddenly asked. "I-I mean they did attack us first!" She then added as she saw her roommate's surprised expression.
"Asuka...looting from the unconscious isn't the way of the Good Shinobi." Homura pointed out before smirking. "Too bad we're thieves as well now. Take everything but their clothes." She soon ordered.
Asuka nodded before they went and searched the gang of assholes' pockets, but to no avail. "Nope..." She quietly got out.
"Ugh! Nothing...They didn't even have phones." Homura muttered out. "None of them had anything remotely valuable on them." She then revealed.
"Dammit..." The duo then muttered in annoyance.
"Well, at least we got a good workout out of this." Homura breathed out as she wiped the dust off her clothes.
"Uh...we should call the police." Asuka pointed out. "And maybe an ambulance." She then added.
"Yeah," Homura admitted. "This was self defense after they pulled out fucking weapons on us." She then stated.
"Exactly." Asuka replied as she pulled out her phone and dialed a number. "Hello, I would like to report an assault attempt...yes, me and my friend were almost robbed and they took knives and guns out to threaten us." She informed over the phone. "Where are they? Um...on the ground...in pain..." She awkwardly revealed. "...Leave them? Ok, we'll leave it to you." She concluded as she hung up.
"Eh, I don't wanna wait around and deal with the police...Let's just leave." Homura muttered out.
"Hai," Asuka replied as she looked at the downed men before sighing. "They really didn't have to do that..." She then admitted.
"What? You feel sorry for these dickheads?" Homura asked as she stomped one of them in the nuts, causing him to let out a pained groan.
Asuka however shook her head to that. "No Homu-nee, they deserved it." She admitted in agreement with narrowed eyes as she then went over to one of the others and stomped on his nuts, getting a pain filled groan in response.
"Good, you're learning. Now let's head out." Homura got out.
"Hai!" Asuka replied as the two walked away from the crime scene.
However, they didn't notice the men fade and a shadow run away...
(Macca Bath Essentials)
Soon, both girls entered the store as they smiled in satisfaction.
"Whew, still open." Asuka sighed out in relief.
"With an hour remaining." Homura then informed. "So, let's look around and find what we need." She soon instructed.
"Hai!" Asuka replied as she then noticed a clerk. "Excuse me sir, where is the section where the bath bombs are?" She soon asked.
"Over on the...left..." The man at the counter got out as his eyes drifted down. "You uh...You need anything else? We have soap for people like you." He then offered.
"Just bath bombs sir." Homura replied in a calm tone.
"N-No no, you can have it for free." The clerk once more offered as he handed it to them before walking off.
It was a bar of soap with "Your boobs are fine the way their are" on it in English with little bunnies at the bottom.
"...What?" The two girls bluntly got out in confused unison.
"...Well it is for free..." Homura muttered out before putting it away. "Anyway Sis, to the bath bombs section." She then reminded.
"O-Okay..." Asuka muttered out as they went over there and checked out what was available.
"These ones Sis, carbonated bath bombs." Homura revealed. "Oh, carbonated bath salts as well!" She then added in excitement.
"Oh! Get those as well, we are so gonna enjoy having baths from now on!" Asuka replied with a smile with stars in her eyes. "And it'll be my first time using these." She then revealed.
"Yep. Me too. This is gonna be a nice way to end our day off!" Homura got out. "Hahaha!" She then suddenly started laughing.
"What?" Asuka got out in confusion and a tilt of her head.
"We just took out, what, seven guys and here we are buying bath bombs and salts for our personal satisfaction." Homura giggled out. "Bet Akira or Ryuji would have a field day if they were here..." She then added.
Blinking, Asuka thought about it for a moment before she began giggling herself. "Y-Yeah, its true Homu-nee. Hehe~!" She giggled out as well. "And look at us, we've only been here for more than a week and we've already changed so much." She then added.
"Sis, we've been here since the 8th. That's a little longer than a week." Homura meanwhile pointed out.
"Oh yeah." Asuka replied in a playful manner as she looked at what they got. "I think we got enough to last us...two weeks." She soon deducted while nodding in approval.
"Then we should go and pay for these and head home." Homura replied with a nod of her own.
"Hai!" Asuka happily replied as the two did as such and headed out of the store.
(4/29, Evening)
(Shin Megami Apartment Complex)
The two didn't waste any time, stripping off their clothes and throwing them aside as soon as they entered the apartment.
"Hurry and get the bath ready! I'll put away our shit." Homura ordered as she began picking up their clothes.
"Hai!" Asuka responded with a quick salute before heading into the bathroom and turning on the water.
A few minutes later, the two were ready to enjoy the final topping of the proverbial cake.
"Time to try a bath bomb out~!" Asuka declared in excitement as the bathtub of hot water was ready.
"Well then, drop it in!" Homura replied.
Asuka nodded and threw in one of the carbonated bath bombs.
PLOP! FIZZZZ!
Suddenly, they were hit with a rather pleasant smell of lavender and cedarwood.
"Whoa..." The two got out in unison as the bath bomb dissolved. Deciding not to waste anymore time, they climbed into the tub and laid back, immediately feeling a fizzy rushing coursing through their bodies.
"Oooooooh~! The bubbles feel soooooo gooooood~!" Both girls got out in feminine and pleased unison. "Best! Idea! Ever~!" They then declared.
"Bliss...that was pure bliss Sis~" Homura soon declared in an extremely feminine manner.
"This is our own personal heaven~" Asuka breathed out as she dipped lower into the tub. "Hmm...I wonder if we can make this better..." She then added.
"Oh! Maybe waterproof pillows to rest our heads, softer towels, maybe little music, candles, rose petals, boxes of chocolates, the possibilities are endless~" Homura listed off in the same feminine and pleased manner.
"Yosh~! That's gonna be one of my personal goals over the year! To have the best baths ever with you Homu-nee~!" Asuka soon declared in determination with a fire in her eyes.
"I like the sound of that~! Yosh, let's put aside some money for that starting now because that sounds super expensive Sis~" Homura suggested before blinking in realization. "Wait...d-did I sound even more girly just now?" She soon asked.
"You did~" Asuka giggled out. "Is the bath bomb making you all feminine~?" She then asked.
"W-Well...A-A badass like me should be able to let out their sensitive side sometimes..." Homura mumbled out with a blush.
FIZZZZZZ!
At that moment however, the bath began fizzing some more as carbonated bubble hovered in the air and popped, filling the air with more of the scents.
"Oh...That's good..." Homura sighed out.
"Wow, I think my skin's gotten smoother!" Asuka got out in amazement as she rubbed her arm.
"I'll say..." Homura also got out in amazement as she felt her roommate's arm. "And to think you could get even more charming..." She offhandedly added.
"Same with you Homu-nee..." Asuka replied as she began feeling her roommate's skin in a fascinated manner. "Like a baby's bottom." She then added. "I wonder if my butt is even smoother than that..." She soon thought as her free hand began rubbing her butt. "Mmm~!" She unintentionally moaned out.
The tan skinned girl however noticed the action her roommate was performing right away. "Sis, why are you rubbing your butt like that?" Homura soon asked.
The brunette's eyes soon widened in realization as she stopped herself. "Huh? What? Nothing!" Asuka frantically denied.
However, Homura smirked at this. "Oh, you like feeling up your own ass don't you~?" She soon teased while poking the girl's cheek.
"S-Stop it...!" Asuka whined out. "A-And it's better then Katsu-nee groping me and making my breasts bigger!" She then added.
"Well, why don't I feel it up for you~!" Homura got out as she leaned closer to her roommate.
"D-Don't go Katsu-nee on me Homu-nee!" Asuka exclaimed in a panic.
"It's only a little squeeze Sis~" Homura stated, a glazed and hazy look in her eyes.
"H-Homu-nee~!" Asuka got out once more in a panic. "Okay, what's in these bath bombs~!?" She soon thought as she looked at the box. "...There's nothing that would cause anything major~" She then muttered before noticing one little ingredient.
Jasmine oil.
"Could that be- Mmmm~!" Asuka started to guess before moaning out, her eyes also gaining the same glazed and hazy look in them.
Fun fact: Jasmine oil can improve your mood, reduce anxiety and may or may not be an aphrodisiac at the right amounts.
"Mmm~ So smooth Sis~" Homura moaned out with a smile on her face.
"Moh...~ Why is this happening...~?" Asuka got out, starting to feel really hot now. "H-Homu-nee~ W-We are like sisters~" She then reminded.
The tan skinned girl then hugged her roommate even more. "But close sisters always do things like this in manga to show how much they love one another~" Homura countered as she rubbed her cheek against the other girl's.
"I...I don't want to lose my innocence yet~!" Asuka thought in a panic. "B-But maybe it'll be alright if it's-NNNNOOOOO!" She began to think before stopping herself.
Homura meanwhile surprisingly began purring as she hugged the girl even tighter with a cat like smile on her face.
"G-Guh...Buh...Need to think, need to think~!" Asuka muttered to herself as the rubbing increased as she heard the current sound the tan skinned girl was making. "A-Ah...~ Oh no oh no oh no...~!" She moaned out.
"Sis...this could be the best bath ever if you let me~" Homura soon got out in the same dazed manner.
"U-Um...b-but...uh...Akira-kun promised me to fuck me!" Asuka frantically shouted out her lie in a panic.
Suddenly, the glazed and hazy look in Homura's eyes faded as they then widened. "What~?" She bluntly asked, though her voice still having the same feminine tone to it as her eyes returned to normal...before a fire lit in them instead. "THAT SON OF A BITCH! I'LL KILL HIM~!" She soon roared.
"Homu-nee~ Help...~! Drain the tub now~! We've been in too long~!" Asuka got out, her willpower barely keeping her sane.
"Huh~? Oh, of course~!" Homura replied after snapping out of her rage as she took out the plug. "That was still amazing~" She then added.
However, Asuka used this opportunity to get out of her roommate's tender grip and rush to the kitchen. She quickly got herself a glass of water and downed it in one gulp, sighing in relief as she felt her heat cool down in relief as a result. "Whew~" She breathed out.
"You ok Sis~?" Homura meanwhile asked in concern as she walked into the kitchen with just her towel wrapped around her breasts.
"Homu-nee, please drink!" Asuka however requested.
"What~?" Homura managed to get out in confusion...before her roommate decided to just force water down her throat before taking a deep breath. "Whew! That was good." She sighed out before blinking. "...When did I get out of the tub?" She awkwardly asked.
"Um...there was something weird in the bath bomb..." Asuka mumbled out as she poked her fingers together. "I had to make you drink water to get you to snap out of it." She then explained.
"Huh?" Homura however got out in confusion.
"Don't you remember Homu-nee? If a shinobi were to get...aroused...during a mission, it's easier and quicker to eat or drink if they can." Asuka informed.
To that, the memories rushed back as Homura blushed crimson. "A-A...So I was..." She began.
"Hai...I almost lost it too..." Asuka got out as she looked away from her roommate. "N-Next time, we'll have something simple to eat by our sides so we don't lose ourselves..." She then added.
"...Oh! We can have one of those bathtub trays to eat our breakfast on..." Homura suggested.
Asuka in response tilted to head to that in a curious manner. "Breakfast in the bath..." She mumbled out. "But...Aren't we gonna talk about how-" She then started.
"Talk about what?" Homura interrupted. "Nothing happened earlier. All we did was relax and talk about the ultimate baths after putting the bath bomb in. That's it." She then stated, though still had the blush on her face.
Asuka, seeing that the tan skinned girl didn't want to talk an additional trauma, decided to forget about it as best as she could as well. "H-Hai. The ultimate bath." She replied.
"So, wanna have reheated burgers for dinner?" Homura soon suggested to change the subject.
"I thought you'd be sick of burgers for a while." Asuka pointed out.
"Eh, I don't feel like cooking tonight." Homura admitted.
"...Same here honestly." Asuka then sheepishly admitted. "Erm...I'm gonna go dry myself off and get some clothes now." She then informed.
"But aren't we gonna be sleeping like we usually do afterwards?" Homura meanwhile asked.
"I don't want to eat naked." Asuka admitted before going to the bedroom.
"...Same." Homura admitted in agreement as she followed her roommate.
Since they weren't going to wear clothes for too long, they just got t-shirts and panties on before the tan skinned girl went and reheated her reward burgers.
"You think I should've made fries?" Homura asked as she sat down.
"Homu-nee, we should start eating a little healthier." Asuka soon pointed out. "Especially you since you ate two massive burgers within a month!" She then added in a chiding manner.
"I know Sis, I know..." Homura awkwardly replied. "But for now, let's eat, we'll go food shopping another day." She then added.
"Itadakimasu." The two quickly got out before digging in.
CHOMP!
...And instantly regretted it as their faces became slightly green.
"Sis..." Homura began.
"Yes?" Asuka responded.
"That was a mistake." Homura soon stated.
"Yep." Asuka replied.
The duo then rushed to the nearest bin and spat out the burgers in unison. "BLEH!" They got out in disgust.
"Why is this so terrible when reheated...?" Asuka muttered out.
"Anywhere, anytime my ass..." Homura grumbled out. "Ugh...I just lost my appetite..." She soon revealed in a sickly tone.
"Yeah...let's...let's head to sleep now." Asuka soon decided.
"Sounds good." Homura replied as they stripped off what little clothing they had and flopped into the futon. "Whew! What a day..." She got out as she got the covers over them.
"I'll say." Asuka mumbled out as she laid her head on her roommate's breast. "It was really fun despite a few things..."
"S-Sis." Homura meekly got out with a flustered expression.
"Huh? Is there a problem?" Asuka asked in innocent concern as she snuggled closer. "Mmm~ So soft Homu-nee~" She then got out with delight in her voice.
Homura just didn't have the heart to get her roommate off her chest as she wrapped her arms around the other girl. "It's nothing...such a soft feeling~" She soon responded.
"This has been...a really good day..." The two breathed out as they closed their eyes.
"Is this...really going to last...?" The two roommates offhandedly thought in concern, frowning for a brief moment before drifting off to sleep and forgetting that question.
The rest of the following days went on rather peacefully, everyone relaxing and enjoying the time they had together.
Until...eventually...
The day came.
May 2nd.
Day Until Expulsion: 0
Save Game… Quit!
Welp, next chapter's the deadline. Did the change of heart work? Did Kamoshida die? Am I fooling anyone into believing something will be different? Tune in next time for the next episode of This Chapter Probably The Closest Thing to Asuka and Homura Having Sex.
UknownHero signing off, my friends!
