Animal Crossing. Expect delays. Hey, UknownHero here for another chapter of Senran Persona. Currently going insane due to how many classes I have to miss due to doctor's appointment (it's not the coronavirus, it's another thing. Wash your hands, people.) and I have an assignment due soon. It's nothing major, but thanks to the subject, I get to do a character design analysis on Morgana and play games like Stand-Off and some Danish rhythm game. I even had the honor of panickingly making a game in under three hours.

I have to remind everyone that this is for a bachelor.

So... onto the reviews! To Vein Bloodborne: Dude... that's part of the pre-written stuff we have. And uh... I live in Australia. I don't think we have Spring Break...

Oh... that's it... Welp! Here we go! Let's shake things up!

Load Game... Start!


Chapter 31: The Unexpected


(5/20, Early Morning)

(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)

Homura groaned as the sun hit her face, like it was sucker-punching her awake. She did want to sleep a little bit more but, well, she knew she couldn't ignore her debt to society. So she forced herself to sit up.

However upon seeing her roommate still asleep and drooling on her arm a little, she smiled as she felt her annoyance melt away before leaning in...

CHU!

"Good morning Sis~" Homura kindly greeted after kissing her roommate's forehead.

"Mmm..." Asuka moaned out in a slightly dazed manner. "Sweet?" She mumbled out as she soon yawned.

Homura however giggled to this. "Nope~ It's me Sis~" She replied in reassurance.

"Okay..." Asuka mumbled out...before flopping back onto the futon.

This in turn caused the tan skinned girl to giggle some more. "Now now Sis, it's time for us to get up~" Homura softly informed.

"Give me...five more minutes..." Asuka muttered out.

"Sis...~" Homura chidded.

"Mmm...Mallow-chan..." Asuka however mumbled out.

GABU! NIBBLE! NIBBLE!

"OW! Ow ow ow–Sis, that's my thigh!" Homura soon yelped in pain.

"Wha...?" Asuka got out before her eyes snapped open as she saw what she was doing. "Wah! Sworry! Sworry!" She then exclaimed before realising that she was still nibbling on her roommate's thigh, and quickly let go. "Sorry! I-I-I don't know what happened!" She panickingly got out.

"That's okay. At least it wasn't anywhere that can't be easily concealed." Homura assured as she wiped off the spit. "Mallow-chan~?" She then asked in a teasing manner.

"S-Shut up! I-It was a dream filled with sweets!" Asuka stammered out her explanation with a bright red blush. "U-Uh, we should just get ready for school, Homu-nee." She soon suggested.

"I was just about to suggest the same thing." Homura replied before getting up. "So, what's on the agenda today?" She soon asked.

Asuka meanwhile also got up as she thought about it. "Er...Nothing, I guess." She muttered out. "Er, we'll worry about that over breakfast." She then decided.

Then, they both blinked as they remembered one little detail they forgot overnight.

"Oh that's right, we are currently out of food." Homura remembered with a sigh.

"Let's just pick up something on our way to school." Asuka suggested.

"I promise I'll go grocery shopping after school Sis." Homura meanwhile reassured.

"You better. I don't want to eat takeout so frequently. Bad for our health and our budget." Asuka stated.

"I agree with that...we really should have a more healthy diet." Homura admitted. "I'll be sure to compile a list of the necessary food we'll need." She then informed.

"Thanks. Now come on, the bath awaits." Asuka got out with a smile.


(Train)

"Why can't we get a seat...!?" Asuka mentally cried out as she tried to get into a position that didn't make her boobs mash into her face. The trains were extremely packed today so she wasn't exactly in the most breathable situation.

"W-We just have to endure it Sis, we can do it." Homura meanwhile struggled out.

"Ah! I think someone just brushed my skirt!" Asuka yelped out with a blush.

"Sorry Lady Asuka!" Morgana quickly apologized, trying to hide the nosebleed.

"When in the world did you get here!?" Homura meanwhile exclaimed.

"I got on the same station as you. We just couldn't see each other in the crowd." Akira explained. "Good morning, by the way." He then greeted.

"Good morning." Both girls soon greeted back in unison.

"Someone step off already!" Homura meanwhile mentally begged. "The train has to be at capacity, right!?" She then added in her head.

However, they were interrupted by two people suffering along with them.

"I don't wanna go to work today..." The Pale Young Man sighed out.

"You still work at that beef bowl place in Central Street?" The Caring Young Friend got out. "I thought you liked that place 'cause the pay was good. What happened?"

"Sure, the pay's fine, but I'm the only one there at night. That job magazine said it was a fun, friendly workplace." The Pale Young Man complained before sighing again. "Maybe I should just quit..."

"Like he says, work can be pretty trying...But it's a worthwhile experience. Don't give up." Morgana assured. "Besides, I bet you're doing a better job than him." He then added

"Why is everything constantly reminding me of my unemployment...?" Homura mentally groaned in depression.

"There there Homu-nee, you'll find a job." Asuka meanwhile reassured.

"Thanks, but promises doesn't put food on the table." Homura groaned...before getting stuffed closer to her friends. "Oh, come on!" She complained in annoyance before interrupting herself with a gulp.

"A-Akira-kun...are you...?" Asuka got out in nervousness.

"Sorry." Akira apologized. "How many stops until we step off?" He soon asked.

"Five." Homura answered as red started to dust her cheeks. "We're gonna have to suffer through this for another five stops." She then added.

The trio knew this was gonna be a long trip.

Especially with Akira's hands on the breasts of both girls.


(5/20, Lunchtime)

(Shujin Academy, Classroom)

"Hey, I've been wantin' to ask..." Ryuji started as the Thieves, other than the ash blonde, ate in the classroom.

"What is it, Ryuji-kun?" Asuka asked in a curious and innocent manner.

"Did something happen on the way to school?" Ryuji got out as he narrowed his eyes.

"What makes you say that?" Homura questioned.

"Well...for one thing, your backs are turned to each other." Ryuji pointed out.

This in response caused the three to blush in a flustered manner. "N-Nothing!" The trio responded in perfect unison.

"This is ridiculous. Just because you-" Morgana started, however...

"Morgana, please be quiet." Homura all but ordered.

Morgana, wanting his fur to still be attached to his skin, did so as the trio relented and turned back around. Though, they weren't exactly looking at each other in the eye.

"Hey, is it just me or does Lady Homura seem taller?" Morgana then asked.

"Hm?" Akira hummed out with a raised eyebrow as he watched the tan skinned girl eat. "Well...I think she's slouching less." He replied. "It suits her." He then admitted.

"Yeah, something else seems to be different about Lady Homura as well." Morgana then informed. "She seems more...polite." He soon added.

"Why thank you for the compliments Akira, Morgana." Homura however replied with a smile as she began petting the not cat in an affectionate manner. "All that training is paying off." She then added.

"Trainin'? For what?" Ryuji meanwhile asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Femininity." Homura replied.

"Really? And all it did was teach you to not slouch?" Ryuji deadpanned.

"Well it was only the beginning." Homura informed. "You should probably follow my example so you won't become hunchbacked as a result." She then advised.

"And what? It's not gonna make people think I'm less of a delinquent." Ryuji pointed out.

"Lady Homura's got a point though Ryuji, your back's gonna be in pain if you don't do something about it." Morgana however informed.

"Yeah, well, you try and stand straight with an effed up leg." Ryuji reminded.

This in turn caused everyone to wince at that reminder. "Ah...my apologies..." Homura got out.

"It's okay. My leg's been feelin' better lately actually." Ryuji admitted. "Got back into running, just to build up my stamina for thief shit." He then revealed.

"That's great, Ryuji-kun!" Asuka got out with a proud smile. "I really hope you get back into track." She then added.

"...I don't think that's in the cards, Asuka." Akira stated.

"O-Oh..." Asuka murmured as she looked down at the floor. "But...you can at least try, right?" She soon asked.

"...Eh. We'll see." Ryuji replied. "Now I wanna hear more about this femininity training shit. You pay for it?" He soon asked.

"No, I asked Ann." Homura replied. "She taught me a bunch of stuff. You'd have to have noticed how I walk now, right?" She then added followed by the question.

"Yes Lady Homura, it's very refined." Morgana praised while wagging his tail.

"Er...I wasn't looking." Akira awkwardly pointed out as he rubbed the back of his neck and looked away.

"Why the hell would I notice how you walk?" Ryuji bluntly asked.

Homura's eye twitched for a second before she took in a deep breath to calm herself down. "That's fine. But you have to admit I seem more refined, right?" She soon asked.

"...Is there a wrong answer?" Ryuji cautiously asked. "Also, you owe me for almost running me over yesterday!" He then added.

"Huh?" Homura got out in confusion.

"Hey!" Ann called out as she poked her head into the classroom. "What're you guys still doing here?" She soon asked.

"Uh...What we usually do during lunch: Sitting around and talking." Akira answered with a raised eyebrow. "Is something happen-Oh!" He got out before realizing.

"Hm? What is it?" Homura asked before gasping. "Oh right! The exam results!" She remembered.

"Wait, the exam results are posted today!?" Asuka exclaimed.

"You two really need to figure out your schedule." Ryuji stated. "You own a calendar?" He then asked.

"I do, but..." Asuka started before her eyes drifted to the left with a blush on her face.

Meanwhile, back at the apartment, a Hanzō National Academy Girls: The Third Years calendar sat in her bag untouched.

...It was for a fundraiser.

"Okay..." Akira got out, deciding not to question her about why she looked so embarrassed. "Well...let's head down and check our results while we still can." He soon suggested as he got up.

"Agreed." Homura replied with a nod of approval as she stood up.

"Er...You guys go ahead. I'm...I'm gonna...Ye-Yeah." Ryuji mumbled out, turning away from his friends.

"You're just delaying the inevitable Ryuji. Come on, let's go see our exam results!" Homura all but ordered while crossing her arms over her chest.


(Shujin Academy, First Floor)

It wasn't that hard to find where the exam results were posted, considering the crowd of students surrounding the board.

"How'd you do?" One student soon asked.

"Damn...I'm dead..." Another got out in depression.

"I can't believe it...I at least wanted to hit the average..." Yet another remarked.

"Ah...exam results, the source of pride or despair of students all around the world." Akira stated.

"I never thought I would have to worry about them..." Asuka sheepishly admitted.

"I must say I agree..." Homura awkwardly got out in agreement.

"Well let's start from the bottom." Akira suggested as the others nodded before doing so.

It didn't take long for the Thieves to simultaneously cringe as they saw the first name among their group.

"Well Ryuji, at least you're not last." Homura muttered out to try and lighten the mood.

"Ryuji-kun..." Asuka mumbled out. A part of her felt like she failed him on her part.

"We'll make sure he'll do better next time. Keep going." Akira assured before continuing up the list.

"I wholeheartedly agree." Homura got out with a nod of approval to the assurance.

Soon enough, they saw another name they recognised and that got them worried.

"Lady Ann really didn't do that well...Just barely made average..." Morgana got out in concern.

"Well, she probably hasn't been studying much since Shiho's incident." Akira guessed. "We're definitely having another study session..." He then added.

"At least Mishima-kun did pretty decent despite everything." Asuka got out.

"Alright, now where are our names..." Homura muttered to herself.

Suddenly, Homura gasped.

"I got tenth!?" Homura got out in shock. "Whoa..." She then whispered out.

"By one point." Akira added as they heard a student cry out in anguish. That was probably 11th place. "You did cheat a little though..." He quietly reminded.

"N-No I didn't!" Homura stammered out with a blush.

"Responsibility for your actions." Akira simply stated.

"Morgana was helping you though." Homura meanwhile reminded.

"Lady Asuka straight up told you an answer while I simply helped him through a few of the questions. Sorry, but that's the truth." Morgana however explained.

This in turn caused the two girls to wince slightly. "...I'm gonna mentally place myself at the bottom..." Homura mumbled out in a shame-filled tone. "I am going to be studying more from now on..." She also decided. "Maybe Makoto-senpai can help me." She then thought.

"We're getting near the top now but I haven't seen mine or Asuka's name yet." Akira thought with a frown before his eyes widened upon finally finding his name.

"Nice Joker! 5th Place!" Morgana praised as the Leader pumped his fist.

"I'll take that." Akira thought. He better get something out of this...

"Yeah. Great. Did it fair and square too." Homura sighed out in defeat.

"Congratulations, Akira-kun. Now, where's my score...?" Asuka muttered out as she looked for her name.

Suddenly, she choked on air after gasping too hard after seeing what she got.

"Top of the class! Asuka Shirokage!" Homura cheered out as she patted her roommate on the shoulder.

"I really got the top score!?" Asuka got out in a surprised manner. "H-How did I...?" She began to ask herself.

It wasn't like she did perfect on her exams, it was just that she did better than everyone else in their year.

"Hey, isn't the one in first place one of transfer students with big boobs?"

"Which one?"

"Smarts and sexy! Is there anything she can't do?"

"Please give me the secrets to your boobs!"

"It's the chest! It gives her power!"

"I have other traits!" Asuka called out, which instantly drew all eyes on her. "...E-Erm...Hi?" She awkwardly greeted.

"Holy crap she's cute..."

"Think I got a chance?"

"I think she's out of our league."

"I mean look at her company."

"How is she friends with the criminal?"

"Well she did have to deal with that asshole Kamoshida too..."

Asuka decided not to mention that she only started studying seriously a week before exams. However she also came to the decision to study more from now on.

"U-Uh..." Homura got out.

Akira noticed how uncomfortable the tan skinned girl looked as the students stared at her roommate.

"Looks like Lady Homura doesn't like the spotlight." Morgana noted. "This might be something we should look out for." He then advised.

Akira nodded before nudging the girls' shoulders. "Hey, we should get back to class." He then advised.

"Hai." The two shinobi nodded before making a hasty exit.


(5/20, Afterschool)

(Shujin Academy, Classroom)

RING RING RING!

Homura stretched her limbs in a relaxed manner as she closed her book. "Well, that was invigorating." She muttered in satisfaction. "Huh, never thought I gained more of an interest from what I learned in class." She meanwhile added in an equally interested manner as she felt her Knowledge increasing as a result.

"Same here Homu-nee." Asuka replied in agreement as she also felt her Knowledge increasing as well.

"Huh, you two seem to be more focused." Akira pointed out.

"Yep. After the disaster that was the week before exams, we're gonna make sure we're prepared for the next." Asuka got out.

"And gaining more of an interest in what's being taught in class?" Akira then asked.

"Classes just seem more interesting now for some reason." Homura confessed.

"Really? Because it's the exact same style of teaching. Nothing's changed." Ann pointed out.

"Huh, strange." Homura replied in a curious manner with a tilt of her head.

"You're probably just deluding yourself into thinking these lessons are more interesting just so you can study more." Akira guessed.

"Ignoring that remark." Homura calmly informed. "Now then, I better-" She started, however...

FLICK!

"Ah!" Homura suddenly got out as she was flicked on the forehead. "Sis, that nearly took my eye out." She then groaned.

"Grocery shopping. Now, please." Asuka kindly reminded as the tan skinned girl picked up her wallet.

"You don't have to remind me. Plus, I can pay for groceries." Homura replied.

"No you can't. I know you're flat broke." Asuka countered.

"No! I'm not totally broke. I have at least...500 yen!" Homura uneasily replied.

"Didn't you buy a soda during lunch?" Ann reminded.

"Well...200 yen then!" Homura soon corrected herself.

"And Fried Bread for both you and Asuka-chan." Ann once more reminded.

"20...yen..." Homura soon got out in depression. "Well, this day has been one kick to the butt to another." She mumbled out. "Please lend me some money Sis." She all but requested.

"Sure. Have a safe shopping trip." Asuka replied as she took some money out of her wallet and gave it to her roommate.

"I will. Thank you." Homura sighed out as she stood up from her desk and left the room after taking the money.

"What are you doing today, Akira-kun?" Asuka asked.

"Hm, not sure." Akira responded with uncertainty. "Actually I'll be right back, bathroom." He then informed.

"Okay then." Asuka replied as she watched the Leader walk out of the classroom.

However at that moment, the ash blonde approached the Vice Leader. "Hey Asuka-chan, wanna hang out?" Ann asked.

To that offer, the brunette smiled and nodded. "Sure Ann-chan!" Asuka happily replied.

"Cool, there's honestly something I wanted to talk to you about." Ann then admitted.

"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion. "About what?" She then asked.

"We can talk about it while we're hanging out." Ann replied. "The Underground Mall is cool with you?" She then suggested.

Asuka in turn smiled at the idea. "Sounds good. Let's go." She replied.

At that moment, the Leader returned. "Hey, Ann. Are you going somewhere with Asuka?" Akira asked.

"Yeah? Why?" Ann replied with a raised eyebrow.

"Damn. Well, maybe another time then." Akira sighed out. "Have a good day, ladies." He replied.

"You too, Akira." Ann replied as the Leader left to do something else. "Maybe I'll work on my Kindness." He then added in his head.

"Hm, I don't think Akira-kun and Ann-chan had the chance to hang out yet." Asuka mentally realised. "We've been hogging her..." She then added in her head.

"Is something wrong?" Ann meanwhile asked.

The Vice Leader in response shook her head. "It's nothing Ann-chan, let's go." Asuka replied as the two headed out.


(Shibuya, Underground Mall)

The Vice Leader and ash blonde soon arrived as they started walking through the stores.

"You seem to come here a lot Ann-chan." Asuka pointed out with a giggle.

"Well, I have to keep up with the latest trends. My manager wouldn't like it if he saw me in last season's style." Ann replied in a joking manner.

"Really?" Asuka innocently asked.

"You have to keep up in the world of fashion or get left behind." Ann soon informed as the two walked into one of the stores.

This in turn caused the Vice Leader to nod to learning this. "So what did you want to talk about Ann-chan?" Asuka asked in a curious manner as they browsed through the clothes.

"Well my manager got back to me from when you helped out." Ann informed.

"Really?" Asuka got out as this got her attention. "What happened?" She soon asked in a curious manner.

The ash blonde in response giggled to the question. "Well, your photo was chosen Asuka-chan!" She happily revealed.

"Eh!? R-Really?" Asuka replied, surprised to learning this.

"Yup, apparently they loved how you look at the time." Ann replied with a nod. "So they want to do more!" She soon revealed. "Asuka-chan, they want you to become an official part time model like me!" She then declared.

This in turn caused the Vice Leader's eyes to widen to that reveal and declaration. "M-Me...a-a official part time model job!?" Asuka stammered out in an unsure tone with a blush on her face. "R-Really?" She then asked in a more meek tone.

"Of course you'd be perfect for it." Ann responded "And with a body like yours, there's no way you wouldn't become a hit!" She then added in an encouraging manner.

"B-But I have my job at Leblanc..." Asuka then reminded.

"It's part time Asuka. You only need to come in if you want to." Ann pointed out.

"But I've never really modeled before. Last time it was really just me mimicking what you and the other models did." Asuka nervously replied.

"Then I'll help you out! I was a bit nervous too when I first started, so I know what it's like Asuka-chan." Ann once more suggested with a smile.

"I...I don't know...I'm not sure if modeling is right for me..." Asuka admitted while twirling her hair around her finger.

Ann merely tilted her head to that. "Why's that?" She then asked in a curious tone.

Asuka blushes a little. "Well...I just get embarrassed whenever someone sees me without clothes on or even when Katsu-nee gropes me." She then revealed. "Besides...do you really think I'm model material?" She then asked in a meek tone.

Ann then took the girl's hand into her own. "Oh believe me, you are definitely model material. I just know it." She reassured.

"And...it's not just because of my..." Asuka muttered out as she then looked at her chest with a blush. "My breasts?" She soon asked.

Ann then places her hands on the girl's shoulders. "Of course not, it's not just your breasts." She reassured.

Asuka's blush then deepened in red. "R-Really?" She meekly asked.

Ann winks while giving off a smirk. "Hey, have I ever steered you wrong before?" She then asked before shaking her head. "You know what, don't answer that. Because we're going to sign you up!" She soon decided with a carefree smile.

Asuka's eyes soon widened to that. "Wait what!? A-Ann-chan!" She stammered out in shock.

Ann then took the flustered girl's hand and started pulling her along. "Come on, no time to waste! There's still some time to get you signed up!" She declared runs down the sidewalk while dragging the other girl.

Asuka meanwhile blushed while being dragged along. "Moh! Ann-chan!" She got out in a somewhat whiny tone.


(Shibuya, Grocery Store)

Meanwhile, the tan skinned girl was going over what she had in the basket and what else she had to pick up.

"Ok, deli meats, fish, rice, vegetables, milk, eggs, orange juice," Homura read off her list on her phone. "What else?" She soon asked herself. "Ah, ice cream and sweets for the bath and our own personal enjoyment." She then decided with an excited gleam in her eyes as she began heading down the aisles to the frozen section.

THUD!

Suddenly, she bumped into someone.

"Oof! Oh, I'm sorry! I wasn't looking!" Homura apologized.

"Oh no, the fault is mine." The other person, who was female, responded in a polite manner.

Homura blinked as she recognised the voice. "Yumi?" She soon got out with a raised eyebrow.

"Homura-san?" Yumi responded in a surprised manner. "What are you doing here?" She then asked.

"Ah, I'm just buying groceries." Homura informed. "Me and Sis forgot to restock on food and we just ran out." She then explained.

"You...live alone?" Yumi hesitantly asked.

"Yes, me and Sis are roommates in the same apartment." Homura replied with a nod.

"Oh, I see." Yumi responded in a intrigued manner. "My, that is a lot of ice cream Homura-san." She then got out.

"Ehehe, we like ice cream." Homura sheepishly replied with a giggle. "More so me since I started liking sweets more." She then added.

"Well, if you want ice cream recommendations, there's sea salt ice cream over there." Yumi suggested as she pointed down the aisle.

"Oh, that sounds delicious. Thank you." Homura got out in a curious manner as the two walked to where it was.

"So, you recently started liking sweet things?" Yumi asked in an interested tone.

"Yes. I have been mostly eating savoury and wanted to change things up." Homura answered.

"And having sweets being one of them?" Yumi soon guessed.

"I used to have a mostly meat diet for most of my life." Homura sheepishly confessed.

"Hm...too much protein can be bad for your health. That is indeed a wise decision to make Homura-san." Yumi advised in approval.

"Thank you." Homura replied with a nod before noticing the other girl's basket. "That's...a lot of frozen food..." Homura mentally noted. "Uh Yumi, is that healthy?" She soon asked in concern.

"Oh you have the wrong idea Homura-san, this is for Yusuke-san." Yumi revealed as she sighed. "I have to treat him since he distracts himself to even eat." She then got out in slight annoyance.

"He...forgets to eat." Homura slowly got out with a raised eyebrow while not being able to imagine it.

"It's how I met him." Yumi revealed. "I have been taking him out to lunch or cooking for him ever since and with my duties as Kosei's Student Council President, I simply don't have the time to cook proper meals." She soon explained.

"It must be rough." Homura replied in a sympathetic tone.

The light grey haired girl however shook her head to this. "It's nothing too serious. I've been busier before for longer periods." Yumi replied.

"MOVE IT ALREADY! YOU'VE BEEN BLOCKING THE AISLE FOR TEN MINUTES!"

The two girls in response sighed after hearing this. "How rude..." Both girls got out in disapproval.

"Go around." Homura suggested. "We're trying to have a conversation." She then added as the two stepped out of the way.

"Stupid brats..." The man grumbled out as he shoved past the two.

The two in response narrowed their eyes to that action towards them. "He was definitely rude." Yumi got out.

"Indeed." Homura replied in agreement.

"Oh, by the way, your ice cream's melting." The man quickly mentioned.

"Ack!" The two girls got out as they paled. "We better go pay for our stuff!" They then added as they made their way to the counter.

Homura went first and got her items scanned as she counted the money her roommate gave her and the calculated price she had. "Alright...I should have just enough." She thought as she patted herself on the back for-

"Hai, that'll be...10,950 yen." the cashier got out.

SHATTER!

This in turn caused mental glass to break in her mind. "What!? I thought you had a sale!" Homura exclaimed.

"That ended ten minutes ago." The cashier informed.

This in turn caused the tan skinned girl to drop her head in depression. "...Constant kicks to the vag..." Homura quietly growled, her self control faltering for a sec.

"Hm?" Yumi hummed out.

Homura meanwhile sighed as she calmed herself down. "So...uh...you have an extra 500 yen?" She soon asked.

"Of course." Yumi replied as she took out her wallet and handed the 500 yen coin to the tan skinned girl. "Here." She then added.

"Thank you. Now, do you have an extra thousand?" Homura sheepishly asked in an uneasy and guilty manner.

Yumi in response simply giggled to this. "Sure." She replied once more.

This in turn caused the tan skinned girl to sigh in relief as she was given the money. "She's an angel!" Homura thought in a grateful manner. "...You have an extra-" She soon began to ask, however...

"Please Homura-san, don't push your luck." Yumi stated in amusement.

"Ok ok, I apologize, I was just teasing that time." Homura replied. "I will be sure to try and pay you back Yumi, I apologize for this." She then added.

"Oh no Homura-san, there is no need for that." Yumi replied. "I have been taught that you should always perform good deeds towards others." She then informed.

"...You a true angel, Yumi, just like Sis..." Homura soon praised in a grateful manner.

Yumi however giggled to this compliment. "No, just trying to do what my grandfather taught me." She soon explained.

"He is a wise man then." Homura replied.

This in response caused the light grey haired girl to smile widely. "Why thank you Homura-san, he truly is a great man." She replied in agreement.

"You're holding up the line, miss. Are you gonna pay or not?" The cashier spoke up as glanced at the irritated people behind them.

"Ah, my apologies." The two replied in perfect unison as they both paid for their items and exited the store.

"Well...I guess I'll see you around." Homura got out.

"Hai, to you as well Homura-san." Yumi replied with a nod.

And with that, they went their separate ways.

"She is a good person." The two girls meanwhile thought in approval towards one another with smiles on their faces.


(Station Square, Bachiko Statue)

Meanwhile, the ash blonde was dragging the Vice Leader through the streets.

"Come on Asuka-chan! It'll be fun! Who knows, you might actually like it." Ann replied in an encouraging tone while running past everybody on the sidewalk.

For some reason to Asuka, the smile that the ash blonde was giving started to comfort her. "Well...I-I guess I could try..." She mumbled out with a small blush on her face.

"That's the spirit! I just know you'll do great Asuka-chan!" Ann encouraged once more as she smiled at her. "And plus, it could also be a great way for a ninja to not be detected." She then declared.

Asuka in turn tilted her head to that. "R-Really? How?" She then asked in confusion.

Ann then turned her head around towards the other girl. "Well...don't ninjas always uses disguises to keep themselves hidden from their enemies?" She soon asked.

Asuka in response nodded to that. "Y-Yes?" She replied in a hesitant manner, not knowing where this was going.

"Then there's no way anyone would suspect a cute model to be a ninja." Ann explained. "It'd be the perfect cover for you to find any potential targets for us." She then explained.

"R-Really? A-Are you sure?" Asuka stammered out in concern. "I'm just a little paranoid that a shinobi will eventually see my face while out on the field, know who I am thanks to the magazines, track me down and hunt everyone close to me for revenge or use them as a hostage. And that includes you too, you know." She then admitted.

"Of course I'm sure. There's no way anyone would recognize you as a ninja." Ann answered with a smile. "I mean would you suspect a model to secretly be a ninja?" She then asked.

Asuka's eyes soon widened to that as she never thought of that before. "That's...actually a good point, Ann-chan." She soon admitted.

"There, see Asuka-chan. Anything's possible if you put your mind to it." Ann smiled before continuing dragging the other girl around.

Asuka blushed to that before another thought came to her. "Umm...where are we going exactly?" She soon asked.

"We're going to meet up with the agency that got me into modeling." Ann answered.

"Y-Your agency? Is it really alright?" Asuka then asked in concern.

"Of course, they'll be more than happy to sign you up." Ann replied with a smile.

"And...do you really think its alright for me to become a model?" Asuka soon asked. "Even with me being a shinobi?" She then added.

"Of course Asuka-chan. Even with you being a Shinobi." Ann answered "I'll ask my manager in the agency and see if he can sign you up. And don't you worry, I'll be there for moral support." She then added.

"...But you won't tell him about me being a shinobi right?" Asuka then asked in a more blunt tone.

"I'm not sure if my manager would believe me if I did. But since you don't want to be found out, I won't tell him." Ann reassured her.

Asuka in turn sighed in relief. "Thanks Ann-chan." She replied in a grateful manner. "And...when I did help you out that one time...it was a bit...fun..." She soon admitted with a small blush and adorable smile on her face.

To that, Ann also remembered that time as the smile returned to her face. "Yeah that was a little exciting to see you modeling during that one shot we did after you were suddenly asked to be in the shoot. But I'm glad everything worked out and you had fun." She replied with a smile. "It's also how I saw that you possibly had the potential to become one." She then admitted.

"R-Really?" Asuka stammered out.

"Oh definitely. You just need a little extra encouragement." Ann soon declared.

"O-Oh...t-thank you." Asuka replied. "And...you really think I'll do well? I mean I don't think I'm that pretty..." She then admitted.

"What do you mean Asuka-chan? Of course you're pretty. And your cute too." Ann replied in confusion. "What makes you think that you're not pretty?" She then asked.

"Well it's like I mentioned before..." Asuka started as she glanced at her breasts with a small blush on her face. "People focus more on these..." She mumbled out.

"Oh I see. They're too distracted by your breasts." Ann replied as she realized what she meant.

Asuka merely nodded to that in an embarrassed manner.

"Now what to do...what to do..." Ann mumbled out while trying to think of a plan.

Asuka meanwhile remained silent as she allowed the ash blonde to think.

Just then, an idea had just popped into her head. "That's it!" Ann proclaimed.

This in turn surprised the girl. "W-What is? Y-You have a plan?" Asuka soon asked.
"Yep! And I'm sure it'll work!" Ann replied with confidence.

"What is it?" Asuka once more asked in confusion and a bit of curiosity.

"We're going to show them just how pretty and cute you are!" Ann answered.

This in turn surprised the Good Shinobi. "H-Huh!? B-But how?" She again asked in confusion.

The ash blonde gets in front of the brown haired girl and starts moving her hair. "First, we're going to give you a little makeover. We'll start by giving your hair a little grooming." Ann answered.

"E-Eh? A-A makeover? N-Nothing to major right?" Asuka then asked in concern.

"Nothing too major, but maybe a little grooming and maybe some eyeshadow should do that trick." Ann replied. "I mean you have worn makeup before that last photo shoot before right?" She then asked.

Asuka in response to that meekly blushed. "N-Not really..." She replied.

Ann however just smiled at that. "Well if you're going to be a model, then you need to look the part." She then instructed.

"I-Its a bit nerve racking." Asuka then admitted as the two arrived at the agency.

Ann places her hands on the nervous girl's shoulders. "I know, how do you think I felt when I first started? It's a lot of pressure and it can be hard sometimes." She started explaining before she then smiled. "But it's really fun once you make it through and everything becomes like second nature." She then revealed with a smile.

This in turn caused Asuka to smile meekly as she took in a deep breath. "Well...Ok." She replied.

"Attagirl! Now let's get you straighten out!" Ann declared with a smile.

Asuka meanwhile blushed to the idea. "I-I can keep my scarf right? It's...sort of my thing..." She then admitted as she twirled the end of her red scarf.

Ann merely nodded to that. "Of course, there's no way I'd get rid of that. It's what makes you, you." She replied.

Asuka in turn smiled in a grateful manner. "Thank you." She replied as the two entered the building.

Ann soon gave the other girl a wink. "Hey, what are friends for." She happily replied.

Asuka nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah." She replied as she then looked around to see people constantly moving around. "W-Wow, it's really busy around here." She admitted.

"The ash blonde in turn nodded to that. "Yeah, well, the modeling business is a busy one and everyone has to be on the move." Ann replied. "So expect to be bombarded with appointments at any given time." She then advised.

This in turn caused the Good Shinobi to gulp in nervousness. "And...they'll understand that I have my job at Leblanc?" Asuka then asked in concern.

"Don't worry, I'll let them know of your work at Leblanc." Ann reassured her.

"Ok, that's a relief." Asuka replied.

The ash blonde then smiled as she gestured to the other girl to follow her. "Now then, let's meet with my manager." Ann suggested.

Asuka nodded in agreement to that as the two went further into the agency.

The girls got into the elevator and headed up to a higher floor.

Asuka then took in a deep breath to calm herself down as the elevator stopped.

Ann noticed this and held onto her hand to keep her calm as they got out of the elevator.

"T-Thank you..." Asuka mumbled out in appreciation as the two walked down the hallway, soon finding a brown short haired man with glasses and a suit. "Is that him?" She whispered her question.

The ash blonde in turn nodded to that. "Yeah, that's him." Ann answered as they walked up to him. "Hey Kokito-san. It's me, Ann Takamaki." She then greeted.

Said man adjusted his glasses as he looked at the ash blonde. "Ah, Takamaki-san, it's good your here." He greeted before then noticed the brown haired girl. "You're..." He then started.

Asuka in turn bowed in response. "H-Hello again sir, m-my name is Asuka Shirokage in case you forgot." She introduced herself.

"She's the friend of mine from school that helped out. I brought her here to see if she can apply to be a model like how the rest of the agency wants her." Ann explained.

The man in turn adjusted his glasses as he looked at the two. "Right, I remember you from the beginning of the month when you helped out." The man replied as he then looked at the blushing girl. "My apologies once again, my name is Kenji Kokito." He then introduced himself in a polite tone.

"L-Likewise sir." Asuka replied. "I-It was indeed a fun experience for me..." She then got out in a meek and shy manner.

"So I thought she could apply to be a model like me. Since she really enjoyed that shoot and all." Ann added with a smile. "And come on, Asuka-chan's a real beauty right?" She then added.

Asuka's blush deepened. "A-Ann-chan..." She got out in an adorable tone.

Ann poked the other girl's cheeks. "Come on, you know you are Asuka-chan." She got out in a teasing manner.

Kenji meanwhile chuckled at the interaction. "Well Shirokage-san, you did have an adorable appeal to you at the time." He then admitted.

The ash blonde smiled happily. "I know, right? She's just so adorable, but she doesn't believe she's pretty enough." Ann replied in agreement.

"A-Ann-chan..." Asuka got out as she looked at the manager. "S-So, do you think I could be a good model?" She then asked.

"Yeah, does she?" Ann also asked.

Kenji then rubbed his chin as he examined the girl. "Hmm..." He hummed out.

Both girls waited anxiously for his answer and if possible, his approval.

"Well..." Kenji started. "I might be able to pull some strings." He revealed.

This in turn surprised both girls.

"R-Really?" Asuka got out in shock.

The ash blonde meanwhile smiled at hearing this "Are you serious Kokito-san!?" Ann soon asked.

Kenji then smiled at the girls. "Of course, but we'll see what happens." He then stated.

"O-Of course Kokito-san." Asuka replied in a polite manner.

The ash blonde nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah, though I believe Asuka-chan here with be a great model!" Ann soon declared.

"I'll take your word for it Takamaki-san." Kenji replied with a smile.

Asuka then blushed as she tugged on her scarf. "Also, would it be alright if I do become a model, I can keep my scarf?" She then requested.

The manager in response nodded to that. "Of course, you can Shirokage-san." Kenji answered in a considerate tone. "Any particular reason why?" He then asked in a curious manner.

Asuka's blush became even deeper. "It's...more of a personal thing. This scarf is sort of a trademark to me." She then revealed.

The ash blonde nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah, Asuka-chan's always wearing it at school with her uniform." She added her piece.

Kenji adjusts his glasses. "I see. Well, if you say it's personal, then you can keep it on." He then stated with a smile.

Asuka in turn smiled back in a grateful manner. "T-Thank you sir." She replied.

Kenji smiles at her. "It's my pleasure." He replied. "However when it's a serious shoot, you might not be able to wear it." He then informed.

"Y-Yes sir." Asuka meekly replied, understanding the man's reason.

Ann in turn also smiled at that. "So, first thing to do now is to start Asuka-chan's modeling profile right?" She guessed.

Asuka meanwhile gave off an innocent expression to that. "My...profile?" She repeated in confusion.

The manager in turn nodded to that. "Indeed. We'll have to get the word out about her and work our way up." Kenji replied in agreement.

"Um...what's a modeling profile?" Asuka meanwhile asked.

"Oh, you don't know what a modeling profile is?" Kenji questioned.

Asuka merely shook her head to that in a negative manner. "N-No sir." She replied.

"Well then, we'd better bring you up to speed." Kenji decided before turning to the ash blonde. "Takamaki-san, if you would be so kind." He then politely requested.

The ash blonde nodded to that as she looked at the other girl. "Basically it's where we take a couple of pics of you where they then determine what your profile shot will be." Ann soon explained.

Asuka however kept the innocent expression on her face. "And...what's a profile shot?" She then asked.

Ann in turn giggled to that question. "Basically the profile shot is the profile picture a model would use when they are being recommended for photo shoots." She simply answered.

The manager in response nodded in agreement to that. "Indeed. And we'll need to make you one as well if you're going to be a model like Takamaki-san." Kenji soon revealed.

Asuka soon blushed to that. "I-I see, so we're going to be doing this right away?" She then asked.

"Indeed we are, Shirokage-san." Kenji answered with a nod.

"O-Ok then." Asuka then replied while taking in a deep breath. "So what's first for preparing my profile shot?" She soon asked.

"Well, we'll need to have you get a beauty treatment to make yourself more presentable." Kenji answered as he looked down the hall. "Takamaki-san, can you bring Shirokage-san to the preparation room?" He then requested.

Ann in turn smiled happily. "Sure thing!" She replied as she then grabbed the other girl by her arm and dragged her to the preparation room for a makeover while the manager followed as well.

Asuka meanwhile blushed to the thought of getting a makeover as the group soon made it to a room with a bunch of chairs in front of a large mirror and a table with multiple different forms of hair supplies, makeup and other various things used for beauty treatment.

Ann then walked over to one of the makeup artists. "Excuse me, but we have a new upcoming model and she'll need to get ready for her profile photo." She then informed.

To hearing that, the makeup artist turns to her. "Oh, is that so? So what sort of makeover we can give her?" She then asked.

Kenji then stepped forward. "Shirokage-san here just needs a light makeover." He revealed as he then gestured the girl. "Come on, introduce yourself." He then requested.

"Yeah Asuka-chan, introduce yourself." Ann encouraged with a nod.

Said girl in response blushed as she stepped forward. "M-My name is Asuka Shirokage...i-it's nice to meet you." She greeted with a polite bow.

The makeup artist just stares at the girl while looking at her adorable features and personality.

"Umm..." Asuka got out in a nervous manner.

The makeup artist walked up to her and looks at every part of her. "Oh. my. GOD! YOU ARE JUST SO ADORABLE!" She exclaimed.

Ann in turn nodded in agreement to that. "Right?" She replied with a smile.

Asuka immediately blushed. "R-Really?" She got out in a meek tone.

The makeup artist soon took the girl's hands into her own. "Of course! You are just so perfect my dear!" She then declared.

"Right?" Ann once more got out in agreement and a smile on her face. "All Asuka-chan needs now is a slight make over now." She then revealed.

Asuka's blush meanwhile never left her face to all the praise she was getting.

The makeup artist pulled the girl to the chair. "Come on, let's get you ready for your profile!" She then declared.

"O-Ok." Asuka meekly replied as she sat down.

The makeup artist sets down on the chair and calls the others to help in grooming her. One artist soon added some lipstick, but not too much. Another brushes her hair with smooth strokes to make it nice and smooth. A third uses a nail filer to trim down her nails. And the fourth had her close her eyes to apply some eye shadow.

"Wow, Asuka-chan has such great details to her." One of the makeup artists soon praised.

"Really. I didn't think there'd be someone like her out there, but here she is now." Another makeup artist got out in agreement.

Asuka meanwhile blushed to all the praise given to her.

"To think we'd be giving someone as adorable as her the model makeover, it's truly a sight to behold." The third makeup artist also stated.

"Yes, looks like Takamaki-san has a good eye to these sorts of things." The final makeup artist then declared.

"That she does. She sure knows how to find them." The first makeup artist replied in agreement.

As the makeup artists continued, Ann looked on with a smile. "Oh yeah, Asuka-chan's gonna be a hit." She mentally stated.

Soon after a few more minutes...

"And we are finished!" The head make up artist as she and the others moved aside for the ash blonde and manager to see the girl. "May I reintroduce Asuka Shirokage-chan." She proudly declared.

Asuka's hair had been brushed back and tied into a bun. Light pink lipstick were applied to her lips. Eyeshadow has been applied over her eyes. Her eyelashes were straighten. And most importantly to her, she still had her red scarf.

This as a result surprised Ann as she looked at her friend before smiling happily. "Wow Asuka-chan! You look great!" She praised in an honest and satisfied manner.

The manager also nodded in agreement to that. "Indeed. You turned out better than expected. You must have something natural about you." Kenji replied with a smile.

Asuka however blushed meekly to that as she looked at herself in the mirror. "W-Wow..." She got out, amazed to her slight change.

Ann then looked at the make up artists. "So why the bun for Asuka-chan?" She then asked in a curious manner.

"We thought that it would complete her new look and give her a big surprise." The makeup artist answered.

"That and when she releases her hair during a photo shoot, it will increase her beauty even more." Another makeup artist then revealed.

"Not a bad idea. It could definitely show off her natural charms." Kenji stated with a nod.

"Yeah, I can totally see that!" Ann then admitted in agreement.

Asuka, however, was still looking at her new look in the mirror and being amazed at how different she looks then before. Not that she was complaining, but her new look just made a lot of herself more noticeable.

"So Asuka-chan, how do you like it?" Ann soon asked in a curious manner.

"It must be a surprising change for you." Kenji then admitted.

Asuka turns to them. "It is, but I think that's what made it more surprising. I never once thought of putting makeup on before, I just thought that I looked better without it. Even my parents and grandfather believe I have a natural charm." She soon revealed.

Kenji in turn placed a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Well I can understand why, you do indeed have a natural charm. Don't worry, this makeover is mainly for your profile shot." He reassured.

Ann soon nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah, after this, you get to choose if you want to wear makeup from now on save for some shoots where you need to." She then explained.

Asuka in turn nodded and smiled to this. "Ok, I'll keep that in mind. Thank you Ann-chan, Kokito-san." She replied in a grateful manner.

Kenji nodded back to that. "It is not a problem Shirokage-san. Now then, I believe is time we go for your profile shot." He then suggested.

"Right. I'll give it my best." Asuka replied with a nod.

Ann merely smiled at that. "Just remember to be calm about it and do what comes naturally." She then advised.

Asuka nods. "Ok Ann-chan." She replied as she then turned to the make up artists. "Thank you for helping me." She added in a grateful manner with polite bow.

The make up artist meanwhile cooed to the polite gesture towards them.

The manager meanwhile chuckled to the reaction as he then looked at the brown haired girl. "Alright, it's time we get to work. Shirokage-san's profile shot isn't going to shoot itself." Kenji instructed.

Ann nodded in agreement to that as she smiled. "Yeah, Asuka-chan's got work to do." She then reminded.

Asuka in turn nodded to that. "Ok. I'm ready." She replied.

To that, three left the make up prep room as they headed down the hallway once more before arriving at an elevator.

"The third floor is where we handle the profile shots." Kenji informed as he pressed the button.

The elevator door opens and they entered as Kenji the third floor button as the elevator door closes and they headed down.

Asuka meanwhile took in a deep breath to calm herself.

Ann in response to hearing that placed a hand on the other girl's shoulder and smiled. "It's pretty nerve racking huh?" She then asked.

Asuka soon turned to her friend. "Yeah, it's my second time now being in front of a camera." She soon admitted.

Ann in turn giggled to this. "Don't worry, I was nervous in front of the camera too when I first started." She then revealed.

Kenji meanwhile chuckled to remembering that. "Ah yes. That was when you first became a model." He got out.

Ann soon giggled in an awkward manner.

Asuka however let a more cheerful giggle to hearing that.

At that moment, the elevator stopped on the third floor as the three got out as they continued on down the hallway to a double door and enters where the camera crew were working.

"W-Wow, everyone's working hard." Asuka got out in an amazed tone.

"Yes, everyone has to keep on moving in this line of work." Kenji replied as he went further into the room.

Ann then placed a hand on the other girl's shoulder. "Alright Asuka-chan, lets get your profile photo." She encouraged.

Asuka turns to her. "Right." She replied with a nod.

To that, the two girls went further in.

Kenji meanwhile was speaking with one of the camera crew members about the profile shot for the brown haired girl.

Asuka then started taking in deep breaths to further calm herself down. "Ok Asuka...you can do this, you can do this..." She mumbled to herself.

Ann however heard her. "Hey Asuka-chan, you okay?" She asked.

Asuka merely nodded to that. "Yeah, just encouraging myself." She replied.

Ann then realized what this meant. "You're still nervous, right?" She asked again.

"A bit, I mean this is a big step for me." Asuka replied as she got closer to the ash blonde. "I mean I've spent most of my life wanting to fulfill my dream as a shinobi that well...I never even thought about your idea of having a cover job." She then whispered.

"I know it sounds like a lot, but I know you'll do great as a model." Ann soon calmly encouraged with a smile.

Asuka in response nodded to that with an adorable smile on her face. "Yeah, thanks Ann-chan." She replied in a grateful manner.

Ann however smiled at that and wrapped her arm around the other girl's shoulder. "Hey, you helped me so I'm helping you. Consider this me just returning the favor." She countered.

The two girls then couldn't help but giggle some more to that.

Kenji finished speaking with the camera crew member before turning the girls and gestures them over to him.

"Well, it looks like they're ready." Asuka got out.

"Yeah, sure does. You ready?" Ann then asked with a smile.

"Yup." Asuka replied with a nod.

"Then let's go." Ann responded with a smile.

The two girls then walked over to the manager and cameramen.

"So, you ready Shirokage-san?" Kenji asked.

Asuka in response nodded to that. "Yes sir, where do you need me?" She replied followed by the question.

Kenji in response pointed to an area where screens were set up. "Right over there, stand where those screens are." He then informed.

Asuka nodded to that as she went over to the staging area.

The cameraman has his crew members to get the shot ready.

"Remember Shirokage-san, do what feels natural and try to enjoy yourself." Kenji then instructed.

The ash blonde nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah, try and remember when you helped me out for that one shoot." Ann soon suggested.

"Right. I will." Asuka replied with a nod as she took in another breath before remembering the time she helped out the ash blonde.

"Ok sweetie, we need you to stand right in the center and strike a pose for us." The cameraman instructed.

"Yes sir." Asuka replied as she placed a hand on her hips and tilted her body slightly.

"A little more to the left." The cameraman then informed.

"Hai." Asuka replied as she did as she was told.

"Perfect!" The cameraman declared before starting taking pictures.

SNAP! SNAP! SNAP!

Kenji meanwhile looked on as he examined the photo shoot. "Hmm, Shirokage-san seems to be doing really well." He admitted in an impressed tone.

"Yeah! She's a natural!" Ann replied in agreement.

Kenji in turn chuckled to that as he looked at the ash blonde. "You really know how to pick them Takamaki-san." He then admitted.

Ann merely grinned to that as the two continued watching.

The cameraman has one of the other crew members adjust the lighting on the brown haired girl.

Asuka meanwhile kept posing while giving off alluring expressions.

"That's it! Keep that pose! Work it, girl!" The cameraman praised and ordered.

Asuka meanwhile kept silent as she did as she was asked.

As it kept going on, the cameraman kept ordering the girl to do various actions to show off the girl's appeal.

Asuka first did a pose where she's sitting on a chair before she then moved into another pose where she had her with her back turned before turning to face the camera. Later, she went into another as she had her laying on her side before following it up with her laying on her back in the next pose. And then finally had her letting her hair out from the bun and waves her head.

"Oh, now that is beautiful! Keep showing that natural charm of yours sweetheart!" The cameramen praised.

To that, Asuka winked in a cute yet seductive manner with an alluring smile on her face.

"Yes! That's it! That's your profile shot!" The cameramen declared while taking one last shot.

SNAP!

And sure enough, the final photo was taken.

"And we are done!" The cameraman declared.

"Alright everyone, that's a wrap!" Kenji stated.

To that, Asuka sighed in relief, though had a smile on her face. "Whew." She breathed out.

At that moment, Ann walked over to her and hugged her. "Asuka-chan, you were amazing! You really nailed it out there again!" She praised. "It was like you were a complete natural!" She then declared.

Asuka meanwhile smiled to the praise. "Thanks, it was actually pretty fun." She replied.

"See? I knew you were going to have fun." Ann declared with a smile.

Asuka in turn giggled to that. "Yeah." She replied as she looked at herself in a nearby mirror. "Wow, my hair does look pretty now." She then admitted.

Ann at that point also looked at her friend's hair as well. "Yeah, it sure does. And so does the rest of you." She then praised

Asuka merely blushed pink to that. "Thanks Ann-chan." She replied.

At that moment, the manager came over. "Great work out there, Shirokage-san. We were able to get many great pictures of you." Kenji praised as he smiled. "Would you like to see them?" He then offered.

Asuka in response nodded to that. "Yes please." She politely replied.

"Oh I gotta see this." Ann got out in a curious manner.

"Then follow me, ladies." Kenji instructed.

Both girls nodded to that as they followed the manager.

They eventually came to one of the crew members working on the computer with the brunette's photos on the screen.

"So...can I see one of my photos?" Asuka soon asked.

"I really gotta see this." Ann then added.

The crew member nods as he turns the screen towards them and shows them the photos.
"Hmm..." Asuka and Ann hummed out in unison as they looked over the photos.

Many of the photos seemed similar, though Asuka noticed that she almost didn't recognize herself in all of them, but did remember that it indeed was her. "W-Wow..." She got out in amazement.

"Well? What do you ladies think?" Kenji soon asked.

"I'd say that you look amazing Asuka-chan! You were really selling it!" Ann declared in a proud manner.

"Indeed, natural model material. Takamaki-san made an excellent choice with you Shirokage-san." Kenji then praised.

Asuka just simply blushed while twirling her hair with her finger, but also smiled.

"So Shirokage-san, how did you find your first day of modeling?" Kenji then asked.

"I-It was really fun. I actually had a good time." Asuka replied.

"Right? I was a bit iffy about it at first, but now I find it pretty fun." Ann revealed as she placed a hand on the other girl's shoulder. "And I know that you'll make it big in the modeling world Asuka-chan." She then encouraged.

Kenji in turn nodded in agreement to that. "Indeed, you have potential in this line of work." He stated in a no nonsense tone.

Asuka beamed as she smiled. "Thank you both! Ann-chan! Kokito-san!" She happily replied.

Kenji merely chuckled to that as he then adjusted his glasses. "So then Shirokage-san, would you like to continue being a model?" He then asked as this got both girls attention. "You would be under the same conditions as Takamaki-san since your still in high school and if you have any issues, you'll just have to call or Takamaki-san can call for the both of you." He then informed.

Asuka soon turned to her friend. "Should I really Ann-chan?" She then asked.

"Well it is your choice Asuka-chan." Ann replied. "Since you had fun doing it the first time, you should keep doing it." She then stated as she got closer. "And it would still be a good cover for your shinobi status." She soon whispered.

Asuka meanwhile gulped to that point as she once more looked at her photos. "Me...a model..." She muttered out as she soon started imagining herself as a model doing shots with famous people, but once that's done, she goes into the shadows and disappears into the darkness as a Shinobi. "Hmm..." She soon hummed out.

The manager however tilted his head to this. "Shirokage-san?" Kenji got out in concern.

"Hmm..." Asuka hummed again while crossing her arms.

"I think Asuka-chan's still considering it." Ann soon suggested.

"Of course, this must be a big chance for her." Kenji replied.

Asuka closes her eyes while still thinking about her decision. "A shinobi and a model...could I actually make it work? I mean the profile shot came out great." She thought.

"Asuka-chan?" Ann called out.

"Shirokage-san?" Kenji then got out in concern.

"Hmm." Asuka hummed out once more before nodding and turning to them. "I've thought about it and came to a conclusion." She revealed.

Kenji nodded to that as he awaited the answer.

"Really? What is it?" Ann soon asked.

"Well, it's like this." Asuka started as she took a deep breath. "I've decided to become a model!" She declared.

Ann in turn smiled happily. "Really!? You're gonna go for it!?" She asked in excitement.

Asuka soon nodded to that. "Yeah! I want to go for it!" She declared in a determined manner.

Ann nodded back to that as she took her friend's hands. "Awesome! I just knew you would love it!" She replied in excitement.

Asuka in turn smiled back. "And it's all thanks to you Ann-chan! If you haven't brought me here, I don't think I'd ever had this much fun." She replied in a grateful manner.

"You mean besides Ryuji getting you into video games?" Ann then joked with a giggle.

Asuka soon nodded to that. "Yeah!" She happily replied once more as a giggle escaped her lips.

Both girls hugged each other for a brief moment while everyone in the crew smiled.

The manager then adjusted his glasses. "So then Shirokage-san, would you mind me being your manager like I am with Takamaki-san?" He then offered.

The Vice Leader then looked at the man. "Of course Kokito-san." Asuka replied with a nod.

Kenji nodded back to this and held his hand out to her. "Then welcome aboard Shirokage-san. I'm looking forward to working with you." He responded.

"Hai!" Asuka happily replied as she shook the man's hand.

Everyone else soon started clapping and cheering at their new model.

Ann meanwhile smiled happily as she placed a hand on her friend's shoulder.

Asuka turned to her friend and smiled back, feeling as though her Courage was becoming better as a result.


(5/20, Evening)

(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)

"Whew! That was tiring, but fun..." Asuka breathed out as she closed the apartment door behind her. "Homu-nee, I'm home!" She called out.

"Give me a second Sis! Dinner is almost ready!" Homura responded from the kitchen. "Get yourself undressed in the meantime." She then instructed.

"Hai!" Asuka replied as she began doing as such, going down to her green flame bra and panties as she walked into the kitchen to see her roommate in her red flame bra and panties and an apron as she was cooking. "What're you making?" She soon asked.

"Something that was in Sweet's large amount of cooking knowledge that I have now." Homura vaguely revealed with a smile.

"You didn't answer the question." Asuka giggled out.

"You'll see Sis~ I just know you'll enjoy it~" Homura replied in a softer tone as she placed the food into the oven.

"Now I can't wait for it Homu-nee!" Asuka got out in excitement.

The tan skinned girl merely giggled in amusement to that. "Okay, now where's the onions..." Homura muttered to herself as she checked the fridge.

It was then the Vice Leader glanced into the fridge to see how full it was. "Whoa, you really filled up the fridge." Asuka replied in an impressed manner as she looked at all the food.

"I did, didn't I?" Homura replied as she got the onions. "It was supposed to be on sale." She then informed with a slight bitterness in her tone.

"Really?" Asuka got out in concern.

"Thankfully, Yumi lent me the extra money I needed." Homura then revealed.

"Oh, you met with Yumi-chan while shopping?" Asuka asked in a curious manner.

"Yes and she's an angel like you Sis." Homura replied and praised. "And not just because she lent me some money." She then added.

"She's super nice isn't she..." Asuka breathed before frowning. "...But...Yusuke-kun..." She then got out in concern.

"Do not worry Sis, we will be sure to help...despite his interests." Homura assured while narrowing her eyes.

"Yusuke-kun isn't the bad guy, he's just in a bad situation!" Asuka however reminded.

"He could've painted a flower pot, or his bedroom, or something else! Why did he go so fu-" Homura growled out before stopping herself and calming herself down. Poorly. "Must...resist...urge to rip off his limbs and eyes...!" She desperately thought as her eye twitched. "I'm sure he can still paint with his other senses..." She then added to her thoughts.

"Homu-nee..." Asuka meanwhile called out.

"He can paint with smells!" Homura suddenly responded. "...I mean, what?" She soon asked.

Asuka could only look at her roommate weirdly before sighing. "I guess there's no helping with how Homu-nee sees Yusuke-kun...though I can't blame her." She thought to herself while blushing to remembering said boy's demands.

"Gah...! Now's not the time to think about other people! Apartment alone time is our time!" Homura thought as she shook her head. "Come on, don't burn the steak..." She told herself in a whisper as she looked at what she was cooking with intensity.

"Well...I'm gonna clean up. Back in a bit." Asuka got out as she went to the bathroom.

Several minutes later, the Vice Leader came back just as the tan skinned girl brought two plates just brimming with food to the table.

"Dinner is served Sis. Tonight's dish is Boeuf Bourguinon, steak with honey kneaded into the meat itself to make it incredibly tender with fried onions and carrots along with mushrooms saute in butter." Homura calmly revealed as she placed the two plates on the table before going and taking the apron off and sat down right next to her roommate.

Asuka meanwhile had stars in her eyes to the sight. "Whoa, this looks amazing!" She breathed out as she took the fork and pressed it on the meat as juice began leaking out. "Oh! It's springy!" She got out in a surprised manner.

Homura meanwhile giggled. "Sis, you're drooling." She informed in an amused manner.

"Ah!" Asuka yelped as she quickly wiped the drool away. "Sorry, but...it just smells so...so good~" She then got out as she then cut off a piece of the meat and took a bite. "Mmmmm~! Soooo good~! It's melting in my mouth~!" She squealed with delight.

"Oh thank God, this turned out good." Homura breathed out in relief.

"H-Homu-nee, you're tearing up!" Asuka panickingly informed in concern.

"Tears of happiness, Sis. Tears of happiness." Homura assured. "I mean, this was my first time trying to cook something so...fancy." She then admitted. "Not to mention it was from Sweet's knowledge, er my hidden knowledge that is." She soon added.

"When and where did youlearn that recipe anyway?" Asuka had to ask.

"That's..." Homura started before stopping herself to think about it. "Hmm...well, Sweet was a part of me, I would have to guess it was during a time when I was forced to do my family's old...training...maybe while I was in middle school...?" She soon deducted as she gained a thought filled expression on her face.

"Why would your family teach you such a fancy recipe?" Asuka questioned.

"Oh they never did...I think I taught myself in secret when they were looking." Homura informed. "Though...I don't really remember." She then admitted. "Though I think it will come back to me over time." She soon revealed as she then closed her eyes to think about it.

"Repressed memories. You have a lot of those due to your former family." Wolverine echoed in the tan skinned girl's mind.

"Well...at least you got something out of them before...they...oh..." Asuka got out before remembering and paling as a result.

"Please Sis, don't talk about them." Homura mumbled out her request.

"I'm sorry." Asuka meekly apologized in a sad tone.

"No...It's okay...Just enjoy dinner." Homura sighed out as she then cut a piece of her meat and ate it, causing her to smile in satisfaction. "Excellent." She soon praised herself.

"Y-Yeah." Asuka got out. She couldn't help but feel that there was an awkward and sad atmosphere now, no matter how hard she tried to ignore it.

"I also know a beef stroganoff recipe for some reason." Homura informed. "...In...song...?" She then added, though confused as she raised an eyebrow to the thought.

"Eh?" Asuka got out with a raised eyebrow.

"It's...probably nothing...I guess." Homura muttered out. "Or something from my repressed memories... She then added in her head before shaking it off. "So, what did you do with Ann today?" She soon asked as they ate.

"Ah, right. Well...nothing much really. Went to the Underground Mall and um...uh...sort of got another part-time job as a model for Ann-chan's agency..." Asuka sheepishly answered, though she did mumble that last part.

"Oh." Homura casually replied...before her eyes widened in shock a few seconds later. "EEEEEEEEEEH!?" She exclaimed in shock.

"Ehehehe," Asuka awkwardly giggled out. "Hai, I got scouted as a model Homu-nee." She soon revealed while rubbing the back of her head with a grin on her face.

The Vice Leader was fully expecting the tan skinned girl to smile, say she was proud or lament about her lack of employment once again...instead, however, she looked worried and scared.

"S-Sis, y-you officially became a model now!?" Homura asked in disbelief and a blush on her face.

To that, Asuka nodded. "Yes...it turns out I actually like modeling." She soon confessed with an adorable smile on her face.

"But with what's going on..." Homura hesitantly reminded.

"I...I know, but this is different from what Yusuke-kun wants." Asuka reminded. "It is the same kind of work Ann-chan does." She then explained.

"I know what Ann does! I'm just...Sis, are you really sure!?" Homura then asked with a worried look on her face.

The Vice Leader meanwhile frowned in response. "Homu-nee, do you really not want me to become a model?" Asuka soon assumed with big watery eyes filled with sadness.

"Whoa! No, no no no no! Don't cry!" Homura frantically got out in a panic to the sight. "Just...I-I'm afraid you're gonna get hurt and...God, I want us to fly under the radar! We shouldn't be special in the minds of the public, we should be...nobody." She soon explained."I know how stupid and stubborn fans can get. They'll try and find where you live, dig up info on your personal life and then someone is gonna fucking find you going into the Metaverse or doing a shinobi thing and-" She began rambling.

"Homu-nee! You're having a panic attack!" Asuka got out as she brought her hands up to calm her roommate down. "Homu-nee, I'm not a famous celebrity. I'm not an idol or an actor or a winner from a rigged reality show. I'm just a pretty face paid to wear clothes. No one will suspect me." She soon reassured.

"But...But..." Homura stammered out as she began shivering.

This meanwhile caused the Vice Leader to sigh as she placed her hands on her roommate's shoulders to calm her down. "Homu-nee, you're being irrational. Just trust me." Asuka soon pleaded.

"Urk!" Homura got out as she dropped her head at realizing how she was acting. "B-Big sister instincts...really kicking in..." She shamefully admitted.

"It's okay to be worried about me but..." Asuka started as she looked at her roommate in an intense manner. "If you don't like it, fine! I'm still doing it and you can't stop me!" She soon declared in a determined manner and expression to match.

"I-I'm sorry Sis...but...it's going to be awhile before I can accept it. I'm just...paranoid and worried." Homura sighed out in shame. "I never thought something like that would happen to you Sis..." She then confessed.

"Me neither, but life is...uh...life is..." Asuka started before thinking about the right word to say.

"A Trickster?" Homura suggested.

"Yeah, that." Asuka got out with a nod. "...I think the atmosphere is ruined..." She then admitted.

"Yeah..." Homura sighed out. "Let's just finish up and go to sleep." She soon decided. "I'm sorry..." She once more apologized in shame.

"I think it was both our faults..." Asuka muttered out. "A-At least I'll get more money for us now?" She then added, be it a bit uneasy.

"Why...Why am I eternally unemployed...?" Homura sobbed out. "I don't want to mooch off you..." She shamefully declared.

"And I just brought it down even more. Way to go, Asuka." Asuka thought as she mentally face palmed in shame. "S-Sorry..." She apologized.

"No, I'm sorry." Homura countered.

"No, I'm the one who should be sorry here." Asuka got out.

"Sis, it's my fault I ruined our night." Homura however reminded.

"No, I should have asked first about the modeling." Asuka confessed. "I...I was selfish and wanted to make myself happy." She then admitted.

"No, I'm more selfish here!" Homura however declared. "I tried to cage you up, keep you close. I should've known you wanted more freedom. That's why we're betraying our own sides and forging our own path. So for that, I'm sorry." She then explained.

"No, you don't seem to understand how sorry I am..." Asuka soon countered.

"This is gonna be a while..." Kaeru and Wolverine thought with sweatdrops.

"I'M SORRIER THAN YOU!" Asuka loudly declared.

"NO, IT IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO BE SORRIER THAN ME!" Homura loudly countered.

The two then started to butt heads with one another.

"I'll make it up to you with ice cream." Asuka then offered.

"I'll make it up to you with a feast!" Homura meanwhile offered back.

"I'LL MAKE IT UP TO YOU WITH DINNER AND A TRIP TO THE HOT SPRINGS!" Asuka declared.

"I'LL MAKE IT UP TO YOU WITH DINNER, HOT SPRINGS, MASSAGES AND-" Homura started, but then stopped herself and blinked a couple of times. "What are we doing?" She suddenly asked.

"...Arguing?" Asuka awkwardly responded.

"About who's sorrier?" Homura questioned before sighing. "Ugh...this is ridiculosd..." She then mumbled out.

"Look, can we just agree that we're both at fault equally?" Asuka soon suggested.

"Yes, that...that sounds good." Homura muttered out.

"Sis, I want you to do your best and become the most beautiful and sexy model like Ann and become a great shinobi." Homura encouraged. "I want you to find your new path." She then requested.

"I will." Asuka replied in determination as she took a few steps back and did some model poses while giving an adorable and playful wink.

"...What are you doing?" Homura had to ask with a raised eyebrow.

"Practicing." Asuka happily replied.

"...It's late, Sis. Do it tomorrow." Homura then informed.

This in turn caused the Vice Leader to face fault slightly and giggle awkwardly. "Ehehe, right." Asuka sheepishly replied.

"It would be best if we head to sleep now after we finish eating." Homura soon suggested.

"Yeah." Asuka replied with a nod as she sat back down and sighed. "Still warm." She got out in relief.

"Indeed." Homura replied as the two went back to eating. "I am happy for you by the way Sis, I just overreacted. Honestly, you're amazing." She then confessed with a soft smile on her face.

"Thanks. But right now, I'm too tired to be amazing." Asuka sighed out as she finished up her dinner. "Not to mention I'm also going to have to schedule myself now with shinobi duties, Vice Leader duties, studying, working at Leblanc and modeling." She then added.

"You can handle it Sis, I know you can." Homura encouraged. "Actually, I should probably review my notes before bed..." She then added.

"We both should." Asuka replied in agreement, now feeling wide awake.

They finished up their dinner and cleaned up before undressing themselves and going into their bedroom with their notes.

"Now remember Sis, not too late, we will be studying for an hour." Homura soon advised and instructed.

"Zzzz..." Asuka snored out, her face firmly on her notes.

"Sis~" Homura however chided in disapproval as she tugged on the girl's ear.

CHOMP!

"EEP!" Both girls yelped in unison pain, the Vice Leader waking up as a result.

"SWORRY! THURVIVAL INSTWINCTS!" Asuka got out, only to realise that she was still nibbling her roommate on the breast and quickly let go.

Homura however giggled as she rubbed the other girl's head. "Hmm~ You really like to nibble my breasts huh Sis~?" She teasing asked while rubbing her breast with her free hand.

"H-Homu-nee~!" Asuka mumbled in embarrassment. "I-I'm going to sleep. I'll review during breakfast."

"Oh no you are not young lady." Homura however chided. "We decided to study and that is what we are doing." She soon instructed.

Asuka let out a tired yawn before relenting. "Hai..." She mumbled out.

Soon enough, they were going over the notes they had written during today's classes. "Do I really need to know what capitalism is for biology...?" Asuka murmured to herself.

"...Sis, that's your math textbook." Homura however informed.

"Ah." Asuka soon got out with a blush on her face.

"Is that the book you borrowed from the library?" Homura then pointed out. "Wait, yes, it is! Sis, you haven't returned it yet!?" She soon asked in concern.

"They don't have a due date." Asuka replied.

"Well, you're returning it tomorrow. Other people need that book too, you know." Homura stated. "Now come on, keep studying…" She then instructed.

Soon enough, the hour of studying was up andHomura felt a little smarter after the little study session, while Asuka...didn't, only sleepier than before.

Turns out, you can't retain any information if you're tired...

"Well, that was satisfying, wouldn't you say Sis?" Homura soon asked.

"Hai...Zzzz..." Asuka mumbled in response while her head bobbed down.

"Aw… you're so cute when you're sle-"


GABU! NIBBLE! NIBBLE!

Homura in turn winced a little from the pain, but then couldn't help but giggle at her roommate's actions as she hugged her. "My cute little Asuka~" She then softly cooed out.

"People are gonna confuse those bite marks for hickies if they see them…" Wolverine however pointed out.

"Pfft! Like I'll ever let them." Homura however countered in a confident manner.

Deciding that she didn't want to disturb Asuka, Homura turned off the light, got into a more comfortable position and closed her eyes, drifiting off to sleep.


Save Game... Quit!


Asuka/Yin's Social Stats:

Leadership- Outspoken (Level 2)

Knowledge- Informed (Level 2)

Proficiency- Bumbling (Level 1)

Diligence- Persistent (Level 2)

Courage- Reliable (Level 2)


Homura/Yang's Development Stats:

Maturity- Adolescence (Level 2)

Knowledge- Learned (Level 2)

Femininity- Boyish (Level 1)

Elegance- Nonexistent (Level 1)

Understanding- Kindly (Level 2)


Okay, next chapter is definitely part one of the infiltration of Madarame's Palace. Stay tuned. Anyway um... gonna be a little serious here and say don't panic. Wash your hands thoroughly (20 seconds. Sing happy birthday or something if you have to.) and avoid contact with strangers. We had the Swine Flu in 2009 and it had a higher lethality rate than the coronavirus. It's 2020 and we know how to deal with pandemics like this. Also, don't be scared of any and every Chinese person, there's been a ton of xenophobia going around and its more sickening than the virus. Hell, I'm being affected by it and it's making me freak out every time I go outside. What I'm saying is... don't worry about it, you're making it worse by panicking.

UknownHero signing off, my friends.