Crime and Punishment

by Mercaba

The Fourth Child was found while most of Nerv was dealing with the Eighth Angel. Said Child has a few discipline problems, very excitable, and now has to be dealt with. Eva/Eiken/Prison School multi-crossover.

3. Chapter 3

Standard Disclaimer

Work was a beast last month, had to hit some crazy hard deadlines, then halloween was nice. Hope you all are having a good period of pre-holiday and expensiveness. The world is getting darker, weirder, but hey at least we have some silly comedy/lime junk to read

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Crime and Punishment

Chapter – 3

Sitting in a messy office in Nerv was not how Meiko expected to start her day, and her perspiration reflected that. A drippy soggy mess, she waited in the nicely air conditioned lab listening to the beeps and whirring of computers. Two days ago the power had gone out while she was doing a little recon, finding weak in her target was proving harder than expected, and now the sudden call. If she was going to be dismissed from her role then any hope of finding where Mari was would be dashed. The summon had been vague, everything with Nerv was vague which made dealing with them extra annoying. Hell, everything about this sudden exercise was strange. Why couldn't Nerv just fire the annoying Kirika girl if they didn't like her?

"Sorry for the delay, Shiraki-kun, still fixing things we had to break during the power outage," Ritsuko announced their arrival of the pair. They always arrived in tandem, Misato and Ritsuko, but it was Ritsuko who Meiko worried about. The two women both had coffees, Katsuragi appeared nearly zombie-like, and sat across from her. Never one to not multitask, Ritsuko started working on something on her computer, the smell of tobacco wafted off of the faux blond. Taking a sip of her piping hot beverage, "You can relax, this is just a routine check-in. With the outage our wiretapping counter measures are down, so this is for security. Did you want something to drink?"

Offering Meiko some tissues, "Here, you can dry off with these, A/C isn't working to well in base yet," Misato's eyes fell on the exposed skin. For a woman that acted quite free willed, she was oddly conservative when it came to others being exposed. Meiko paid attention to anybody that interacted with her targets, finding ways to mentally manipulate served as a great leverage. As Kirika's main emotional support, Shinji was her prime target. So anybody that interacted with that boy was possible leverage against him, which would push Kirika out of the school. And Misato was a big part of that boy's life. Misto would tease the boy, but if others tried she got possessive.

Taking the tissue, Meiko tried to use it to dab the uncanny valley but it was instantly overloaded and became a sopping mess. Thankfully she was sitting on a metal folding chair and not a plush seat so she didn't ruin anything with her slightly excessive sweat. "I do not need anything," Meiko wasn't a coffee drinker, but if they had root beer well she'd take that. Sitting with her legs splayed, letting the cool air draft in, Misato averted her eyes, "Was my report on the current situation not sufficient that you needed this in person?" Misato only wanted Kirika to fall in line, Ritsuko wanted her gone, but what was this meeting about?

"Not going to lie, I feel you're going a bit slow on the Kirika front here. She hasn't done anything to crazy lately, nothing that got the police involved again. But she still is up to some dumb things. And Section-2 said you've been a bit harsh on Shinji-kun. Was it necessary for him to…clean your boots?" Misato's tone shifted from drowsy to just a bit of an accusation. The captain's favoritism of the boy was evident to Meiko, made some of the stronger disciplinary methods unusable. Eyes narrowing just a little, Meiko shivered, Misato continued, "If he earned it, that is one thing. But try to keep your kinks to yourself while on duty. He isn't the primary target."

Kink? Did it come off as something she enjoyed? Meiko wouldn't lie and say the feeling of power over people wasn't enjoyed, but this was for the goal of finding Mari! Sure the Ikari boy was a little cute, and his personality was much more enjoyable than the other males she dealt with. But the whole focus on Ikari was it was the best leverage she had over Kirika! Girl didn't respond to other forms of discipline, but if Ikari was targeted it caused Kirika to dial back her actions to keep him from being punished. The tingle she got was just from knowing her goal was closer, that was it…that dream she had was just her subconscious being confused. Meiko had no want to squat over the boy's face sans undergarments and…

Blinking hard as the image popped into her head again, stupid dream, Meiko trembled again. "As Misono-kun does not respond to other forms of submitting, and I've been forbidden from harsher means, this is my best option. Ikari-kun had broken the rules, at her behest, so by punishing him she realizes her actions have consequences. And despite her popularity and club's attempt to gain members, he remains the best method of emotional manipulation," she snapped her response as calmly as she could.

"Yeah, her other friends are at that posh school, I get that. But still don't go to hard on Shinji-kun alright? Go easier on the punishment stick unless it directly goes after Kirika. I'll try talking to her again, too. She's been…both of them have been different since the outage," Misato was clear with her intent. She didn't want Ikari targeted without Kirika involved. Misato's only intention was to prevent the boy from being brought into things, Kirika's attitude was a noxious pervading miasma that would pollute the boy if allowed to stagnant.

A cellphone chirped, Ritsuko's, and she pulled it out to check. "Hey Misato, they need you down in the launch bay. Unit-02 is ready for review, the armor plates are needing a sign-off. You go do that, I'll finish things here. I've a few extra questions for her," Ritsuko drained more of her coffee. The women exchanged a few more pleasantries, planning a lunch or supper at Katsuragi's, before the captain left. Even though Meiko could cook, she wouldn't lie and say she didn't prefer Ikari's. He made meals for Kirika, and by extension her since they 'lived' together. The two teens avoided one another, never being in the same room unless they were passing through to another. No words, they communicated via note if needed. And those notes were basic 'need milk' or 'take out trash' they passed back and forth.

The two sat in silence for a few minutes after Misato left, just in case the woman forgot something and returned. Once Ritsuko was content that they'd not be interrupted, she spun in her chair and pinched her nose hard. "Any reason Kirika isn't already gone? Simple mission, drive her out. And yet she's still here and wasting our time. If anything she's digging in deeper, making staff actually like her positive attitude. Any reason you can think of?" Ritsuko lost the playful attitude she had when Misato was around. Alone, Ritsuko was a very cold and events only woman.

Now she could hear her drippings pooling below her, Meiko worried she'd lose her best hope of finding Mari. "I have found my pain points for her, Ikari-kun, but with Katsuragi's restrictions I can only push so hard. Living with her, she only had visitors from that other school once. And her actions regarding them were guarded. If I could use my more physical tactics, I am sure she'd react more favorable to your wants," Meiko did not intimidate often, but Ritsuko's cold stare was doing a good job of it.

"Misato's affection for him does present a problem. But maybe you're going about this the wrong way. Ikari-kun is a lonely kid, maybe you can do something else to get Kirika to want to leave," Ritsuko's lips curled into a quite confusing smile. Slowly reaching across to Meiko, the woman's clammy hands hoisted Meiko's left bust, woman knew how to please it seemed, and gave it a small flip up. "Flies with honey and all that. Last bit of surveillance data we got was hinting that they might be hooking up. That would make her reluctant to leave. Unless…"

Having her breasts touched didn't faze Meiko, happened quite a bit accidentally at Hachimitsu, but the way Ritsuko did it spoke of experience. Thinking of Ritsuko's suggestion, she'd need to get more info to vet out the possibility, "I will consider the idea. Mental manipulation worked well with Shingo back with the prison. Giving him better food got him to spill on his friends, drove a wedge between them. If she could get Ikari to side with her, he'd rat out Kirika before she did her actions, and if they were a couple his actions could make her depressed enough to leave."

"Whatever means necessary to get her to leave. We have plans for the real Fourth Child and she's standing in the way of them. Now keep me posted, and I'll try to keep Misato distracted in case you need to do anything…drastic. LCL should keep him sterile in case things go that far," Ritsuko casually mentioned. Turning back to her computer, a message popped up, somebody named Gendo was inquiring about 'this evening'. That got Ritsuko's full attention, her cheeks reddened just a bit, and she lost interest in Meiko.

So Ritsuko was in a relationship, or at least pining for somebody, Meiko stashed that little tidbit away for later. Happy to leave the office, Nerv had to sterile a smell for Meiko, she did need to use the privy first. With all that sweat, she wanted to clean up just a little. Her shoes clacked loudly on the metal floor, and the techs quickly got out of her way, being taller than most of them, she noticed them noticing her. Her size did have a very divergent effect on others, most were intimidated by her poise and presence. Ikari…he was a hard read in that regard. He did what she said, without much hesitation, but was he attracted or repulsed by her? If she was to try Ritsuko's little ploy it would be for naught if he found her repulsive. Who to ask? Ah, his two male friends would be a place to start, Asuka a second. She was an interesting girl, of the people in Tokyo-3, Asuka was the closest thing Meiko had to a friend.

Having already completed much of her schoolwork, doing so via remote made it easy to do, Meiko drug her feet on getting back to school. Plotting and planning what this alternative plot could work, and how far she'd be willing to take it if needed. She needed more info before considering it. In her old school their was only the few males, and the one that showed the most interest in her was mostly wanting to be abused, so Meiko wasn't overly sure exactly HOW to deal with men. Getting back to the school just as lunch was starting, Meiko would start her data gather. Ikari's to male friends were easily found, they weren't popular, and oft spent their lunches behind the gym selling images of girls.

Avoiding Asuka, if the girl did see her she'd insist on following and Asuka would interfere as she tried to assist. Thankfully the two boys were where she expected, watching them sell images of Kirika to some older boys, Meiko had had her fuel to demand answers. "The sales of images of students is punishable by suspension at the least and expulsion at the worst if the pictures are explicit enough," Meiko towered over the two.

Kensuke slammed his computer shut quickly and shut his binder of images. Kirika had been quite the demanded target from the looks of the sheer number of pictures Kensuke had. "We don't take anything that is bad! Just random things really! W-what are you doing here any-anyway Shiraki-san?"

"S-Shin-man and Kirika-san are having lunch on the roof if you're looking for them," Touji was quick to try and cover his own actions. Standing up so fast he tripped and face planted into Meiko's exposed flesh. After a few moments of pause, Meiko took a step backward and Touji just fell down to the ground, stunned by the touch of flesh.

The heat of skin on her own wasn't unpleasant, but she was not fond of the two boys. They were to perverted for her like, oddly enough Ikari was not that way. Observations of him led Meiko to believe it was Kirika that was the one that spurred all the odd bouts of illicit actions. "I am not looking for them right now. I was looking for the two of you. Akagi-san asked me to inquire about Ikari and Misono-kun's possibility to becoming a couple. As his friends, I came to ask you. Tell me what I want to know, and I will overlook this transgression," with the cowering looks they had, they'd capitulate.

Gathering all his things up, quick to mask any form of shop, Kensuke adjusted his glasses and stole a long peek at Meiko's short skirt. Shuffling back and forth a bit, being asked to talk about his friend caused Kensuke a moment hesitation, but knowing Meiko's reputation for punishments, "I can see it happening. She's outgoing and attractive, drags him around…and he isn't one to just do things like that so he has to have some liking of her."

"Is she what he'd be physically or mentally attracted to though? Fraternizing between a possibly removed pilot could cause issues," Meiko was not against stretching the truth. Ritsuko did want Kirika gone, so that would be a removal. And she couldn't just ask 'would he be attracted to me' without revealing the plan. Boys chatted a lot, the prisoners talked ad nauseum, spreading their little secrets and making their little plans. But let it go long enough and then you had a successful prison break.

Rolling over onto his back, helping himself to an upskirt view, another thing Meiko could punish for if needed, Touji's eyes went wide. "I thought he had a thing for Ayanami when he got here. I think Shin-man has a thing for quite girls, but then Red showed up and she started ordering him around…so yeah either way I think he'd be good. And with tits like…y-yeah I think any guy would be physically attracted to girls like t-that."

"Agreed, with how she's acting with him, being all over him and he isn't pushing her off…Shinji wasn't the type to do the things he's doing now before Kirika-san. Long legs, big chest, and that smile…even I'd do dumb things if she acted that way with me. As for personality? Shinji I think just wants somebody that treats him like a person. Asuka is abusive, Ayanami silent, and then Asuka's comments about him drove the other girls away. So yeah…I can see them being together, hope so. Is that enough?" Kensuke gave Touji's foot a few probing kicks to get him to move.

Nodding as she processed the info, Meiko waved off the boys and walked off towards where she knew Asuka's click would be. Best to have cover for her actions, Kirika had proven to be far craftier than Meiko initially expected. If the girl learned of the new plan, things could escalate before anything could even start! But from what the 'friends' said, Meiko wasn't writing it off. Larger chest and exposed skin were physical attractants to boys, and Meiko had that. Personality wise she was closer to Ayanami but with some of Asuka's tendencies which Suzuhara claimed were not deterrents. Yes, there was enough of a chance to at least consider this approach.

Meiko found Hikari and Asuka eating with a few other girls, and a lunch ready for her compliments of Ikari. Apparently Kirika told Shinji of Meiko's early morning plans, so he made extra for her. Already an in, despite her role as punishment enforcer, he wasn't against her. Even if it was just to curry favor and avoid her focus on Kirika, it could be used. That tremble came again as the small memory of that dream whispered to her…just unconscious silliness.

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Brushing confetti and paper plates into a pile, Shinji stopped to wipe some perspiration from his brow. The sun was shining down in full effect and making him a bit of a mess, but it was worth it. Another successful Eiken event, well for people not him. A cook-off challenge for the official two new members, and anybody that wanted to enjoy. They didn't have authorization to do so in the school quad, Kirika said she had gotten it and went to find the form…she never came back. Meiko caught Shinji while the other members left to find Kirika.

"Dude you sure you want to keep doing what Kirika-san tells you to? These small things are adding up and people are starting to gossip," Touji asked from the shade of a tree. His buddies had enjoyed the food, Shinji made some extras to try to entice new members. Of course they could help a bit in cleaning up, Meiko warned any assistance would be considered collusion. Rubbing at his nose, totally not picking it, Touji spied the disciplinarian talking with some school officiator across the quad, "They do the fun stuff and you take the blame. Kids are saying you enjoy being punished by Shiraki-san."

Recording Shinji, while occasionally the sound of zooming in on tastier craft, Kensuke sat lazily next to Touji. Weaving back and forth, "I wouldn't mind being ordered around by a pretty girl like that, but I'm not into the abuse stuff. So what ARE you getting out of this man? Rumors of you two dating true?" A conspiratorial nudge from Touji to Kensuke's side lead Shinji to realize they knew something already.

"We are actually, so I want her to be happy. The club makes her happy, the events are fun before we get shut down. A little punishment to help her dream is worth it to me," Shinji actually grinned just a little at that. Kneeling down, opening a trash bag with one hand and shoveling in trash with the other, he just nodded at his own resolve. Wiping his dirty hands on his slacks, "Doesn't matter to me what others believe, I know the truth. And Shiraki-san has been a little easier on the punishments last few days."

Now that the work was done, Touji left the comfort of the shade and slapped Shinji on the back. Pride in his voice, "Dude really? When did it happen? How far you get with her? And Shiraki-san g-give you a reason she's going softer on you?" Touji waved Kensuke over to them, and grabbed Shinji by the shoulder and gave him a few shakes.

"Well we basically started dating on the day of the power outage last week," Shinji was now more conscious of Kensuke's camera. It was now focused squarely on him, and his reveal. They hadn't made it common knowledge to the class, Kirika didn't say not to or anything just never came up in conversation. Plus she was always close to him when they were together so they didn't appear any different. How far had they gotten? Well that was an odd question, but Shinji knew Touji wasn't really caring about the emotional aspect and just the physical. Dragging the trash bag to add to the pile, Shinji flexed his hands, "And I won't talk about what you asked, that is private. But we're happy. I want to keep it more private, no reason to flaunt things."

Alternating between Shinji and the approaching Meiko, Kensuke's grin was the same as Touji's. It was a little pervy, but from a good place. "We'll keep your secret as long as you tell us when you two finally take that last step…assuming you haven't already. And your jailor is coming so we're running out of time. Think she'll catch you two doing some PDA? Think she'd join in if you do? Just imagine BOTH of them together…dreams man…dreams!" Kensuke sang a little.

Shoving Kensuke away, pushing the camera by the side sent him spinning, Shinji just rolled his eyes at the idea. Just enough reproach in his voice, Shinji could be firm when needed, "I will tell you no such thing. If you NEED to know such things, ask Kirika-san. If she thinks you should know anything." Shutting the gate and locking it, keeping the trash contained, Shinji pushed his back with both hands until he heard a pop. With both of his friends still insipidly looking at him, "Want to do something with us this weekend? Assuming we don't have a welcoming party for Gremory-san and Galko-san?"

"Either way! Dude you just named two of the hottest upper classmen, and if its at Kirika-san's apartment we'd be able to see Shiraki-san too? That amount of tits…oh…uh…" Touji quickly stopped his quip. It was all fun and games to joke about some things, but when your buddy's girlfriend is among them, maybe not make comments that were a bit brash. Blushing and taking a few steps away as Meiko was getting closer, "Just tell us what is going on and I'll do my best to get there. Later man."

Filming Touji running away, Kensuke laughed, "And there goes our fearless leader. I'm good to go as well. Happy for you man, just don't go knocking her up until after high school. And not to throw any confusion, but Shiraki-san asked us if you two were dating. Don't know why, but she did…sorry we kinda talked to not get in trouble, sorry." With a weak shrug, and not waiting for a reply less Meiko grab them for the second phase of Shinji's punishment.

Spinning the keyring around his finger, it was a nice sensation, Shinji slowly walked towards Meiko. He knew it was going to be a two-fold punishment, first was the clean up, and the second was an unknown. Didn't matter though, he'd gladly take it to see Kirika smile during the Eiken events. She adored her club, even if it was only the five of them now. Shinji felt jealous of the old club, wondered how Kirika would look at her old clubs meetings. He wasn't jealous of Mifune, that guy made his choices and Kirika made it very clear Shinji was not a rebound/second place.

It had only been a little over a week of being a couple, but Kirika was a VERY affectionate person in public and in private she took it up even further! With dramas on television and movies Shinji thought they'd be hand holding at this point of their relationship. But with her hugging him and using his head as a breast support structure before they started dating…well they were further than that. All on top of the cloths at this point, Shinji wasn't quite ready for anything beyond that, but Kirika was fine with that…her outfits were lewd enough!

"You are thinking something perverted, your breathing is elevated and your hands are blocking your crotch. Do you need a moment in the privy before we finish your punishment. Misono-kun has not provided the documentation she claimed she had, so follow me," Meiko extended her hand and waited for Shinji to drop the keys in them. Her other arm held a foldup mat used for exercising. Leading Shinji through the quad to the gym, "The other members of your club have also abandoned you. If you just confess that Misono-kun didn't request permission she'd have to take this punishment alone. Why protect her when it is her fault?"

Opening the door for Meiko, Shinji just couldn't turn off his manners. Meiko wasn't a bad girl, but circumstances put them at odds with one another. Kirika was a free spirit, Meiko was a creature of law and order. Just Kirika went to far at times and really didn't like the idea of punishment, so Shinji did it for her. Nobody asked Shinji to do it, Kirika even joked that they could both ignore Meiko as what could she officially do with no real power? The stale smell of sweat and musk assailed Shinji's nose as they entered the gym, lit only by the sun streaming in from the high windows, "She did get permission this time. Kirika-san is just bad at keeping things like that organized. Next time I'll hold onto it." He wouldn't talk about the former question.

"If you did not see her or her new cronies, you shouldn't believe it," Meiko adjusted her glasses. Tossing Shinji the mat, her footfalls echoed in the gym. Leading them to the center, she took out her little love tool and slapped it against the palm of her hand, "Lay that down and get on it. This is going to be a physical punishment. You will do the exercises I demand, then you will aid me in doing the same. Understood?" When Shinji didn't immediately comment she gave his rear a swat.

Yelping at the pain, just enough to hurt but not leave a mark. Meiko was an expert at that little hit, couldn't show anything to Misato if they didn't exist. Laying the mat down, Shinji go onto his knees on it, "I believe her, Gremory-san and Galko just joined so they couldn't have. B-but anyway what am I doing first?" Shinji was suddenly very aware of the seclusion and Meiko's physical presence.

"Sit-ups first, so on your back," Meiko assisted by pushing Shinji back with the heel of her shoe. As Shinji collapsed, she got to her knees and grabbed his ankles. Sweaty and moist, yet her grip was firm as iron around his ankles.

Ok, so what was the point of this? Typically when Meiko made him do things it was running or heavy lifting. Could just be a warm up for the real event, but Shinji's mind was going into over drive. Not one to be touched often, Kirika and Misato being the main two that got free passes at it, this was confusing. "Alright, s-sure," Shinji warbled and started his task. It started easy enough, he just did sit-ups…but then he noticed that when he got up he saw his face flying right at her chest, big and bouncy right there in his face. Over and over again he would thrust his face towards Meiko's chest, but he didn't try to think about it…hard not to though as that split top was held tight against her and he was positive he could see just the hint of nipple. But thinking of upsetting Kirika kept his little friend from churning to life.

"Switch," Meiko ordered after thirty, and gave Shinji's rump a push when he was going to slow, "Grab my ankles as I did yours, keep me steady." Shinji made a few high pitched sounds, but ended up just nodding after his voice left him. Now he was even less experienced touching women as he was being touched. His time with Kirika had been wonderful, his hands sank in, the heft was amazing, and the moans she tried to keep in were music to his ears. Putting his hands on Meiko's ankle, "Harder or I will move," he tried his best.

Meiko gave Shinji only a few seconds before she began her sets. It didn't take long before Shinji noticed a few things. The first was that Meiko sweat a lot…like a lot a lot as each gyration hand beads of sweat flying off her and bathed Shinji with it. Next was the hypnosis of her assets. Clockwise when coming up and counter when she went back down…back and forth…forth and back…bathing him with each set. Another big notice is how she went so much faster…to fast as those moistened bits of cloth slide to the side from the weight and Shinji was left mollified at her fully exposed chest, not that she cared. "Meiko-san you're…" Shinji tried to look away, but that meant he lessened his grip and she launched onto him, slathering him with flesh and moisture.

"Why I told you to hold firm. Next is push-ups, I'll go first. Sit on my back," Meiko at least fixed her top after getting off Shinji. Slapping the mat when Shinji wasn't moving fast enough, "Right in the middle, hurry or we'll be here all afternoon."

Taking his shoes off, he'd not want them to dig into her flesh, Shinji climbed on, "I'm not h-heavy am I-I-I!" Shinji started to buck and wobble as Meiko showed no indication she even felt him sitting there. Rather than fall off, Shinji grabbed her shoulders to hold on, it was like riding a mechanical bull trying to buck him off. Since he was unwilling to get a firmer grip, only one thing would have allowed for it, she did send him flying, and when he collided with the ground, he saw that Meiko couldn't do a 'true' pushup as her nose couldn't touch the ground thanks to those cushions.

"Now take my place. I will not sit on you as I know you are incapable of my acts, but I will provide resistance," Meiko actually was a bit flush. Was it from the exercise or from his unexpected touching, Shinji wasn't brave enough to venture a guess.

Getting on the mat, Shinji slipped due to the flooded nature of it. Thing was saturated with drippings, and Shinji opted to breath through his mouth to not take in to much of the scent. It wasn't 'bad' but it was a private smell. Kirika sweat a bit when it was Shinji's turn to explore her, Shinji didn't sweat much but he made other smelly fluids when Kirika didn't listen to Shinji's warnings. Correcting himself, "Thanks for understanding I'm not as strong as…you." Shinji saw Meiko's feet on either side of his head, then felt 'something' press against the back of his head. This was…a bit much.

"Are you going to start or are you going to just lay there? After this it is running and then done. And I do have things to do," Meiko ordered and gave his back a tap with her tool. Was it her thighs, or was it something 'above' that touching the back of his head…Shinji just focused on his task as she would thwap him if he slowed. A very strange punishment to say the least. After he finished, she always kept just enough pressure to leave Shinji perplexed by the act. Meiko's phone beeped and she got off, "That is enough for today, my meeting is earlier than expected. You did well. I will leave you with this. If you are with Misono due to her body, know that other women exist to sate your needs. She will only drag you down, and you are…not a bad male." Fixing her glasses, she pushed Shinji off the mat, and drug it away leaving a trail behind.

Did she just…no she couldn't have meant anything by it. But Shinji's mind couldn't shake the idea just a little. Cleaning himself off as best he could, Shinji quickly headed for home. He was going to have to cook supper soon. But when he got to the complex he couldn't just avoid Kirika, and knocked on her door to insure she was home. When she opened the door in her plugsuit, a wicked grin on her luscious face, "Sorry about today, I must have thrown out the permit. And you just missed the newest additions. They wanted to see me in my suit. So what is it that has you looking like you've done something wrong."

"I-uh…during my punishment I-uh-saw Shiraki-san's c-chest," Shinji was always mollified by Kirika in her pluguit. Asuka and Rei were visions true, and in their plugsuits it left little to the imagination, Kirika however it left nothing. Upon his statements pregnant pause in the hallway, Kirika grabbed his wrist and yanked him into her apartment. "Sorry! I wasn't trying to, but we were doing exercises and she just moved in a way that…" Shinji would have kept babbling had Kirika not acted.

Grabbing the front of her plugsuit, Kirika gave two small tugs and shut Shinji up quickly. Despite her oft daring outfits, outright showing Shinji her bare chest however left her blushing but smiling. "Now we're even. That girl isn't as sneaky as she thinks she is. Like what you see…how about touching them?" Kirika winked and moved Shinji's hands to her exposed flesh that quickly stood tall and proud.

"Y-ou didn't have to…do this," Shinji stammered and felt the blood flow just as it did with her. He was getting quite good at bring her joy with his touches, first time was a lot of Kirika explaining what to do and how to do it. Standing in the hallway, right by the door, the pair shared a quite sudden apology (who was apologizing to who was up for debate), and enjoyed the moment. As Kirika's eyes went closed and she leaned in, Shinji nestled in tight, hands still working magic, and it took Asuka's pounding on the door to break them apart.

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Stress sucked, but Misato was going to have to accept it and move through it all. Meetings with the sub-commander was in the cards for the day, thankfully it was the last thing she was going to have to do. Likely it was going to have to deal with Kirika and her progress as a viable pilot, and that was bad. Girl just did not live up to that initial test, but at least the type of issues the girl was engaged were lesser. Kirika still did stupid shit, just not illegal or horribly embarrassing. Shinji was doing much better though with the amazon around, that was Kirika's one saving grace.

Entering the test execution chamber, Misato saw the four pilots were just getting out of their tanks. Shit, she meant to actually watch the tests and talk with Shinji about some rumors. "Hey Rits, what did I miss? The final powerup sequence for Unit-00 took longer than expected," Misato offered a weak but earnest excuse. They techs took a longer break to celebrate an anniversary, Misato went with them to bolster camaraderie. Watching the pilots, Shinji helped Kirika out who kept her hands on him leaving Rei and Asuka to easily tend to themselves.

"This girl is worthless, she just isn't getting any better. She can start of Unit-00, maybe 01 in dire situations, but nothing I'd risk in actual combat," Ritsuko just shook her head. Dismissing the other techs, Ritsuko put an unlit smoke in her mouth and bit down hard on it. Pointing at the pilots, Kirika resting her pillows on Shinji's head much to Asuka's ire, "Shinji's rising higher, not letting them know that yet, but aside that she has NO value. Shiraki is dropping the ball."

Sitting down next to Ritsuko, Misato heard the chair creak. Was going to need Shinji to make her lesser calorie foods. "Kirika-kun is good for morale, the techs all love her. Guess having a young gravure model flaunting herself is good for everybody's mental health. Even I am getting soft on her once she stopped getting the police involved," Misato defended her spiritual daughter. Flipping the mic on to talk with the pilots, "Alright kids, you did enough for today. Take off and don't sneak into any empty offices you two." Those rumors about Shinji and Kirika had to be lies as Shinji would have said something by now right?

The pilots loudly left, well Rei just sort of trailed behind Kirika and Shinji while Asuka yelled at everybody. Once alone, Ritsuko didn't care about regulations and sparked up. Taking a deep drag, "I have a theory about this Misato. Had some scans running since yesterday, haven't had a chance to review it yet. Want you here for it. And pretty sure those two are fucking, you been paying attention to them?" Ritsuko's foot waggled a bit and thumped against her desk. The envy on Ritsuko's face was palpable, guess somebody wanted a lil loving but couldn't get it.

Leaning back in her chair again, it groaned more, "You need better chairs. And what are you talking about? Those two are always like that. She uses him as a human support structure. Friends yeah, but banging? Nah I would…" Not pay attention around the apartment. Shinji had been spoiling her lately to distract her from all those little reports that came in. Misato knew all of Eiken's actions, but they were little kid shit so Misato didn't care. BUT the time Shinji was over at Kirika's apartment?

"You really are oblivious to anything Ikari-kun does," Ritsuko flipped on a hidden camera in the changing rooms. Kirika was seen opening the front of her plugsuit in front of Shinji. The lad panicked and looked at the divider to the female side of the changing room, before leaning in and…Ritsuko turned off the camera. "Ok, so maybe not fucking, but they're into some odd shit. Kids getting off when I'm stuck with…" Ritsuko drained her smoke and dropped the ashy butt into the trash.

Fanning herself with a folder she liberated from Ritsuko's desk, Misato wasn't expecting that. She'd have to ask Shinji about this when she got home. Was he playing some hanky-panky behind her back? When was the last time she…thoughts for later with some Yebisu and a long bath. "So what if they are dating or just having fun. They're kids, kids do that stuff. And didn't you think LCL would prevent Shinji from making a long-lasting accident?" Misato wasn't sure she wanted to test that theory though.

Typing into her computer with a zeal oft used when Nerv was being targeted, Ritsuko just scowled at Misato. "I'm positive it does now, I ran a few tests after Kirika started flaunting herself around. Had a time getting Ikari-kun's sample, almost sent Ibuki-kun in to help him. But theory confirmed, they can without fear…but…oh…oh shit. This is good but bad," Ritsuko continued to feverously type into her computer.

Shinji gave Ritsuko a sperm sample and Misato only NOW heard about it? That would have been teasing gold! Well she'd tuck that bolder away for later. Watching Ritsuko pour over her screen for a few minutes in silence, "Earth to Ritsuko, you going to tell me the news or do I leave you alone with it and go check on the budding couple?" Not that Misato actually wanted to see that. The more time she spent with the buxom teenager, what Misato thought she'd have been as a teen if she hadn't been comatose, the more she liked her. But a mother had to hate her sons girlfriend right? Or was that the father the boyfriend?

"A fake, her test was a fake! Oh you and your stupid volcano! All of this is bunk!" Ritsuko raked her fingers through her hair in equal joy as well as frustration. Pointing out several odd blips in her feed, "The testing machine, somebody altered her reports. Did a damn good job. But it's missing a key piece of meta-data. How we filter out all these tests, they're never meant to find anything if you remember. This whole situation is a glitch on top of a lie!" Falling back into her chair, Ritsuko stared wide eyed and slightly mad at the ceiling.

Faked? Kirika's test was a fake, but why? "So Kirika a spy or something? Who else could hack the Magi and put in her test? What about those others you said you saw, wasn't there two others nearly as good as hers? And what do we do with this?" Misato felt coldness start to claw at her heart. If they had to take Kirika in, it would hurt Shinji to no end wouldn't it! But maybe that made sense? Throw a girl that was tailor made to get through his defenses, make him fall for her, and then…what?

Snapping on Misato as if struck, Ritsuko's fury was matched by her dawning realizations. "No they didn't hack the Magi, it was the test machine…but I think you got HOW they did it!" Ritsuko went back to her scan and nodded and mumbled, Misato was used to Ritsuko's coding insanity. Poor woman DID need to get out more, these bouts of hyper fixation scared off a lot of the newer techs when they first saw them.

Left to her own mental review as Ritsuko delved deeper into her madness, Misato pulled her phone out and weighed the options. Did they call out Kirika, throw her out? Without Nerv would Kirika stay or go back to her old school and her glut of friends there? Nerv's pay was what gave the girl the funds for the apartment right? Still practically nothing was known of Kirika, and that was proof of a spy right? Could that girl be planning to fuck secrets from Shinji? Oh…oh Misato would tear those funbags off and beat Kirika to paste if that was the case. Momma bear don't let her cub get hurt without repercussions.

"That is it! If either of us were a bit drunk I'd be all over you! Sorry, date night was cancelled," Ritsuko didn't go into details on that. Misato had her 'date nights' as well, but with Kaji sniffing about maybe Misato wouldn't need her little friend. Grabbing Misato's hand, Ritsuko used Misato's fingers to point out things. "Those other two reports WERE good. Kirika's is a mix of both of theirs! Misono-kun didn't want her underlings being selected so replaced them with herself. Speculation of course, but it makes sense. You said she's obsessed with that stupid club right? So the club leader is about to lose some of her flock and…and its all for nothing! If we were here we'd have ignored it! But we were gone, it gets seen, the school pounces on the whole national pride bs and…now we're stuck," Ritsuko slammed her fists down on the keyboard and another was added to the pile of snapped plastic.

Good, now Misato didn't have to worry about where to dispose of the body, and offer herself to Shinji as a replacement. Wait, where did THAT idea come from? Man, she needed a girls night more than she realized. "Well just expose her and sent her back, or can't we do that?" Misato would drive Shinji out to visit. Having a piece of tail next door would be very tempting for a teenager. Right now Shinji could be on a bench, caressing her cheek as she gobbled…Misato squeezed her eyes shut. Not possible, not now…but the urge to turn the camera on was mighty.

Dusting off the few keys that remained on the desk, Ritsuko got up and cracked her neck. Hours of being hunched over a keyboard did lovely things to one's posture. "We expose her, we expose we either we got tricked or that we throw out ALL the testing we don't like. Nerv looks bad either way. Not as if we wanted either of those other students. But this does give…" Ritsuko pulled her phone out and made a few quick text messages.

"Well…I'll leave you to whatever you're…" Misato knew when to leave Ritsuko to her madness. Schedule a night out with her friend, Misato would need to do so. Mucking about Nerv for the rest of her shift, totally not avoiding the changing rooms. Always the chance Shinji and Kirika stayed behind to sample the bath together, he'd wrap her luscious purple hair around his…Misato pinched her nose hard. Texting Shinji to get some more Yebisu for the night, he instantly replied that he would. Test successful. With the day saved, Misato did her job until her meeting with Kozo. She found the man waiting for her on the command deck, away from the others, "You needed to talk to me Sir?" She saluted even though it wasn't necessarily a military operation, felt right.

Woken from a standing doze, Kozo blinked hard and rubbed at his eyes, "Ah captain. Sorry for the sudden summons. Stand down, nothing to worry about." The older man was an expert and reading the room and disarming Misato's nerves. The two watched the bridge for a few moments. Screens showed a calm city, but a small group were investigating an earthquake a few dozen miles offside the coast of Japan. Putting his arms behind his back in parade rest, "Just wanted to inform you that in a week both Commander Ikari and I will be leaving for a recon and recovery operation, roughly two week round trip. You'll be in charge in our absence. Will look good on your record, if you accept."

Her in control? Well it would be a big task, but Misato did want to rise through the ranks! "Of course you can count on me, Sir. Was there anything else? What is the nature of the recovery?" Misato's day was one rollercoaster of emotions. Fun with the techs, fear that she'd need to ask Asuka to step on Kirika, confusion about Shinji's progression through the bases, and now the possibility of promotion! When she got back home it was drinky time and talking to Shinji…maybe Asuka too if she wanted to socialize.

"Confidential for now, but if it is what we hope it to be, a powerful boon to our goal. How are the pilots doing? Been hearing a few oddities about the newest girl to the troupe being a bit friendly with Ikari-kun. Gendo would never ask, but he mentioned it and that is as close as it comes from him as to showing care," Kozo chuckled a little. Some private joke between the two commanders, but Misato didn't find it funny. Shinji had some mental hangups about his father's affection, Misato could relate. Tracing her scar, gift from her own father affection mission turned apocalyptic event. But instead of Gendo being a father and asking 'son you banging that new girl?' he asked his friend to ask the guardian?

Well lets just see how this went over, Misato wasn't going to let the inattentive father off easy! "Pilots are good. Asuka's grades are improving and her scores stable. Ayanami is…well no changes there. Shinji-kun and Misono-kun ARE having sex. Walking in on them a few times, mostly at her behest. Guess our little Third Child is a prodigy at it. Heard them through the wall once! Really close those two. But Ritsuko has confirmed LCL is keeping us from needing to worry about babies," Misato saw the eyes widen of the old man. Go tell the commander THAT, see how the cold bastard reacts to it. Maybe that would get Gendo to try and talk to his son.

"OH, oh, I see. Well children do move fast in this day and age. T-thank you for accepting the assignment. I-uh-have to go and…" Kozo just skittered off. Misato scored herself two points for that one! With head held high, Misato bid herself goodbye to her subordinates, Makoto offered an evening out with the leads, but Misato pushed that off until next week. Once they knew she was in command, then she'd let them go out with her to try and curry favor with free drinks and food! With the emotional high making for dumb choices, Misato took off for home.

By the time she got back to the apartment, she knew the children should be home. So she paused outside the Misono/Shiraki abode and cupped her ear to the door. Was it wrong? Yes. But a guardian had to be sure of things right? Well no passion inside that apartment, well no GOOD passion. An argument about storage of feminine products was being had. Misato and Asuka had that talk, and fight…and multiple other fights about similar things. Use of razors, shampoos, hygienic products, and the like cropped up with non-family lived together. But if Kirika was here…

"Shinji-kun, get your loving mistress a beer would you! Had a long day and I want to relax," Misato sang out as she entered her home. Asuka's shoes were gone, Shinji's were present, meaning it was an evening for teasing! The television played, and when she got to the living room she saw it was the latest odd show everybody at work was talking about, something about some kid eating fingers to get magic powers, not Misato's thing, and schoolwork. Such a dutiful student and kid. Misato started to hope those rumors were true! Let him have some good times. "If you haven't started cooking already, we could order out!" Misato sweetened the deal.

Bringing Misato her can, Shinji sat back down with one of those small confused smiles of his. "Already started. Asuka wants something 'heavier'," Shinji said the code word. Over the months of living together Shinji and Misato had several phrases they'd use to convey a lot with a little. Heavy was key for 'get me what I want and I won't throw you off the balcony because my body is rebelling'. Shutting his book, and handing Misato the remote, "She's off at Hikari's now. We'll have it fresh and she'll have it rewarmed. So how was your day?"

Cracking open the first of what eventually would be three to many, Misato drained half of it in one gulp. "A real whirlwind. Ritsuko showed me a little video that I don't think you know exists…about you and your little girlfriend," Misato winked at Shinji. When he went pale then blushed, Misato yanked him in for a one armed hug, and drug him back to the couch with her. Ruffling his hair, "Just kidding, rumors that you two were an item. Look at you trying to sneak past me with something like this. Just like you didn't tell me about some of your physicals." Shinji nearly leapt out of her grasp, but she held firm, and there the two sat and Misato started with easy questions, but as drinks were had the questions got more personal. So Shinji found the man in the boat! Well Kirika better start using those treats she ate as a study aid, no girl Misato's boy would take and not give back!

X-X

Touji wasn't sure if he should be intimidated or amazed by the people at this little mixer, so he settled for enamored. The little welcoming party for the two newest members of the Eiken club blossomed into a mixer between the old and new group. Since they size grew so much Shinji moved the party from the apartment, Touji was a bit sad at that, to a nearby park. It was perfect weather for being outdoors, they had some outside games going on, and allowed for easy movement and talking. All around them, people gawked at the party but Shinji reassured Touji multiple times he got permission to use the park for the event.

Refilling his plate with some snacks, Touji and Kensuke were taking a small break from socializing. The old Eiken members were all interesting but they were a bit crazy. Go figure anybody that joined Kirika on a daily basis had to be a bit unique of personality, made Touji just a bit worried. With Kirika attracting such strange people, would she be happy with Shinji? Touji liked his buddy, but thought Shinji was more on the plain side. Stuffing some chips in his mouth, he spit out crumbs as he talked, "Can you believe these people? Or this crazy stuff Morooka-san claims she made?"

"I heard that over there jock! This is all OLD stuff I made, Kirika will have to visit to see my NEW stuff!" the smaller blue haired girl called out. Walking about in a small exosuit, most if not all of the tech at the party was provided, she claimed, by the Second-in-Command of the old Eiken club. Most of her attention for the party had been on one of the few guys in the old club, and doting on Kirika.

Filming as much of things as he could, Kensuke was in sensory overload much like Touji was. All of the girls were stupid attractive, many with bustlines that were on the impossible side, and the amount of bouncing was gravity defying. Guess they were all trying to make up for lost time with their missing commander. "Dude I don't know where to film. That martial artist is all over the place, Morooka-san's tech rivals things I've seen on the net! And the games…the games…" Kensuke just gushed.

Current game was some sort of physical sport where the girls used their bodies (sans hands) to try and knock their opponent off a small platform into water. Chests where rammed together, bums were collided, all to the laughter and cheering of Kirika. Right now it was a smaller girl, Harumachi thought the girl's name was, and Galko were in a heated clash!

"I think we got the shaft in going to school here and not where they go," Touji joked. They couldn't afford the prestigious school, and like the new Eiken club they likely wouldn't have been allowed to join the old. Kirika was very peculiar with who she allowed into her clubs. Which made Touji a little more worried. Of the men that were brought with the old club, one of them made Touji's suspicion grow. One guy was obviously in love with the long pink haired and busty girl Chiharu, another was a bodyguard for the martial artist chick, and the last uncomfortably close to Shinji's girl. Seeing Kirika hip check the boy, Touji pointed it out, "See that man? Think Shin-man has competition for her?"

Drawing his finger to his lips and shushing Touji, Kensuke actually turned his camera off instead of filming. Looking around for Shinji, finding the coordinator of the party providing some food/drink for one Ayanami Rei who looked very out of place amid the madness, Kensuke shrugged. Setting the heavy piece of tech down, Kensuke grabbed his drink, "I don't know. They do look awfully chummy. But Shin-man isn't bothered by it. So either he was exaggerating being in a relationship with her, or he trusts her more than we do."

"I hope it's the last one there. Was happy to hear about him having a girl. Be a pain to learn he was just talking himself up," Touji really didn't want to dislike this Densuke kid. Not bad, a bit like Shinji, but not Touji's buddy so Densuke was on the backfoot for trust. Just watching the manic energy of the party, Touji was equally happy to be invited and glad he wasn't in the club. If this was what they did on a regular basis, he didn't have the energy for it! Rias and some giant bear thing were now on the platform, Rias in a lovely bikini while the bear…was a bear. Drawing his eyes away from the glamorous body of one of the new members, Touji had to shift his leg to hid a lil problem, "Why do you think Ayanami is here?"

Coming up behind the two of them, Shinji demonstrated his unique skill at being quite stealthy, "Because she IS a member of the club. Kirika-san might have tricked her into signing the form, but she never removed her name from it. Even now when we don't need her to be an official club, she stayed in. And I'm glad. She needs to socialize more, she's actually supposed to uh…try a round of Keijo. I asked Kirika-san to go easy on Ayanami-san and have her go against Miharu-san." Shinji had a small plate of food himself, rare since Shinji tended to feed not eat. But since he was running this party, he was a bit ragged at the moment.

Grabbing the camera, Kensuke drummed his fingers over it and shifted to get the Keijo platform in view. "Can't miss that. Shinonome-san's cousin is cute and Ayanami doing anything social needs to be documented or nobody will believe it!" Kensuke was just as animated as Touji's imagination was right now. Extending his can out, "Thanks for the invite man. Kirika-san denied my application to the club, but at least she let us come to the party!"

Touji joined in on the impromptu Cheers, he too had been denied club membership. "Agreed man, not often do I get to come to parties that get crowds of onlookers. You SURE you have permission to be here? Or are you trying to get Shiraki-san to show up and 'punish' you more? Starting to think you're NOT dating Kirika-san and courting Shiraki with how you've two changed attitude in the last few days," Touji only partially teased. He HAD noticed Meiko and Shinji were acting a little odder towards one another.

"Positive," Shinji set his plate on the table of goodies he cooked, some had been brought by the old club. Pulling out a folded piece of paper, Shinji unfurled it and let them see the official document. Putting it away, Shinji didn't appear to calm, "As for Shiraki-san, I don't know she's been a bit softer on me. Maybe she's gotten tired of trying to get Kirika-san to change. Can only punish me so much trying to get her to act. I just wish she wore more appropriate clothing." The blush that spread across his cheeks was telling enough, but Shinji offered no additional data.

Touji was going to trust Shinji to do what was best for himself in regards to the silver haired gargantuan beauty. It wasn't just Touji that saw the shift in the bespeckled beauty, Kensuke actually pointed it out to Touji that the punishments were less public and more private now. Watching Galko help Rei up the platform, "Dude they're about to start! And Shinji's rival is officiating? Dude what IS the relationship between those three…four…whatever?" Densuke seemed to be the center of the old club as most of the girls flocked to him, hit him, electrocuted him, fell on him, and flashed the guy. But it was mainly Chiharu, Miharu, Yuriko, and maybe Kirika that got the closest to the guy.

A few moments of thought, Shinji watching how Kirika had hand on both Densuke and Chiharu, he smiled. "She told me awhile back. Kirika-san did have feelings for him, I think she had feelings for everybody in the club. Just how she is. But she really wanted those two to get together, and apparently they did," Shinji didn't sound worried. It wasn't the words themselves that made Touji relax but the whimsy in which Shinji said it. Something happened the day Kirika told Shinji that, something that made Shinji happy. Whatever it was, Touji would trust Shinji to do what was best for him. "Well I better go make the rounds. Keep food fresh and the place clean. Talk to you guys on my next small break. Have fun," with a tired wave he went back to work.

"We need to do something nice for him for this," Touji confessed with a hint of guilt. Nobody at the party considered the maintenance or cleanup of the thing, just having fun. Both old/new Eiken were having a ball while Shinji kept them fed and the grounds from becoming a mess. While Kensuke filmed Ayanami discovering she had a real talent for hip checking, Touji watched Shinji move about. Oh he 'talked' to the members of the club, but mostly it was forced pleasantries. They were nice to him, Galko/Rias more so than the old club, but Shinji never stayed long. Crunching his can, Touji felt guilt, "Still keeps us at arm's length."

Grabbing Touji's shoulder, Kensuke shook him hard and drew the jock away from the introspection and back to the world of fleshy goodness. "Dude Ayanami is a machine! Look at her go!" Kensuke's exuberance really got Touji's attention. So the worries about Shinji were replaced with jiggling, wet tops, and cheers.

The party continued, and the inaugural Keijo tournament drew in more of a crowd as the sun moved through the sky. All the girls got a go, Kirika having a bit of an advantage when she was on the pedestal. As the sun was starting to get all big and red, the tournament ended with a match between Chiharu and Kirika where the leader of the club, in a spicy thin yellow strip swimsuit, HAD to have taken a dive and lost. And during it all Touji and Kensuke talked to everybody as best as their hormones would allow, a really fun day.

Dripping wet, and grinning from ear to ear, Kirika picked up the microphone that Kyoko had set up. "Alright everybody gather round," Kirika waited for the masses to flow in. Machines started to disassemble the small pool and other party tools. Waving Shinji up to her, she yanked him in close and his white shirt was instantly dribbling with water. "Wanted to thank all of you for coming to the first meeting of the Eiken clubs. Means a lot to see both clubs getting along well," she raised her hand triumphantly.

Both clubs let out splendid cheers, Ayanami abstained but she hadn't left and was actively eating some of the remainders of the non-meat treats Shinji made. Once they cheer dwindled, Kirika squeezed Shinji closer to her, "We'll have to have another once the Tokyo-3 branch gets a few more splendid members. But as we leave for the day, a few announcements. First I wanted to congratulate Densuke and Chiharu for finally making things official-official." A few grumbles of guys and girls, but they all begrudgingly applauded the couple.

After the blushing couple showed the lewd art of handholding, Kirika gestured to the elaborately styled Galko and the exotic beauty of Rias, "Next I'm sure you've all talked, but wanted to make Galko-chan and Rias membership official. You two have everything we are looking for in members, so now we have a fashion and occult divisions!" Said new members waived with a few winks at the 'stage', Touji really hoped Kensuke got that on film as both girls were just mind melting in various ways. A moment of hesitation followed as Kirika crushed Shinji against her front, one hand possessively on his chest, "And lastly…wanted to announce that Shinji and I are dating."

If they clubs had been loud in their cheers for Chiharu and Densuke's announcement, they went mad for Kirika's last announcement. Cheering, clapping, and some of the machines popped party favors. Not content to just use words, Touji realized he should have expected it, Kirika laid a fat one on the stunned host of the day. That silenced the group, only for it to erupt even louder. Guess Shinji had won over the old club with his actions as they didn't object to their leader and him together. After she pulled away from Shinji, both of them on unsteady legs, "Thanks again everybody, and I'll talk to all of you!"

With the party 'over' they old club lingered a little bit, more to congratulate Kirika and Shinji. But as they shook hands, and some of the girls even giving Shinji a peck on the cheek, they all left. With only the new club, Touji, and Kensuke, they were about to leave themselves, when Touji noticed an unexpected arrival. "Dude get the camera out, Shiraki-san is here! Why did she wait until after Shin-man cleaned up to show though?" Touji really hoped this ended well, be a real downer to ruin such a good party. Shinji nearly popped on stage! Was epic for his buddy.

"See you three at the club room tomorrow, Ayanami…we might have to make a league of that sport to showcase you. Just need to put a little more weight up top," Kirika winked at the third place winner. Having never released Shinji's hand since the announcement, Kirika saw the new arrival and instinctively drew her beau to her side, using his head to support her left side. "And to what do we owe the honor of your visit? Got permission to be here, and…you cleaned up already? Was going to help today, owe you one for this," Kirika wiggled against Shinji who went redder.

Sneaking out of Kirika's grasp, Shinji approached the massive woman with unsteady strides. Pulling out the document he showed Touji and Kensuke, Shinji presented it to the open shirted woman. "I did get this signed by a park manager, Shiraki-san. And I will take the trash bags to the proper receptacle. We didn't violate any noise ordinance did we?" polite but strained, Shinji wasn't backing down though. Touji was proud of, and envious of, Shinji for his attitude and the view had to be wondrous being that close to the queen of discipline.

"I see, you are learning," Meiko read the paper and handed it back, "I wanted to verify this, but I would like to talk to Misono-kun. I recommend talking to me alone as you went through great strides to keep this secret." Passing Shinji, Touji couldn't help but notice she patted his shoulder. For a girl that lorded herself as the keeper of rules, touching another ladies significant other was a bit unexpected. Gesturing away from the group, "Shall we?"

For a moment Kirika appeared about to stand tall and tell Meiko to just say her peace where she stood, but nodded and the pair walked off. Leaving Shinji alone with his buddies. With idle hands, Shinji started carrying bags of trash to a bin. Touji couldn't control his mouth however, "What is this all about? She touched you dude, other then smacking you with that whip of hers, she never touches you!"

"Yeah man, and she actually smiled at you when you gave her that permit. Think she's getting sweet on you. I mean after she…" Kensuke coughed when Touji smacked his back, "she came all this way to check on you two." Touji and Kensuke still kept the whole squealing on Shinji to stay out of trouble a secret. With all the new info coming to light though, Touji was starting to wonder just WHY Meiko cared if Shinji and Kirika were dating. Was it possible that after all that time punishing him she started to care to a degree?

Pitching the bags he dragged into the proper bin, Shinji tapped his foot in agitation, "I don't know, not really paying that much attention to it." A lie, both Kensuke and Touji easily could tell when Shinji lied about girls. Other things Shinji had a perfect poker face, but when girls were involved he was just incapable of keeping a straight face. "We do talk a little during my punishments. She isn't a bad lady, bit to focused on some things, easily overly focused. Reminds me of Ayanami-san at times with her loyalty. But why she is here now…" Meiko commented on a secret, Kirika had many, so it could be any number of things.

"Shut the hell up, you can't be telling the truth!" Kirika yelled drawing the now much lesser crowds attention. Meiko showed Kirika something on her phone, and Kirika just brushed passed the woman. "Shinji, we're leaving. You two be dears and finish cleaning," Kirika grabbed Shinji's hand and yanked him away. Holding him close, the two left without offering another other than what was said.

Grabbing the bags, Meiko was eying them intently, Touji wasn't going to push his luck. "We'll have to ask him what that was about, if she even tells him though," Touji hoped to learn what would make the scheming lead of Eiken rattle that way. Whatever it was, he hoped it didn't spell trouble for the new couple.

X-X

Checking the time, Asuka saw she had about thirty minutes before she was to visit Meiko's apartment for an impromptu little party. Four days past the Eiken club meetup, attitudes about the apartment changed a lot. Shinji was seemingly happier, but at times he just got a dazed/fearful expression that when Misato asked he just waived off. Normally, Asuka noted, Misato would push the idiot for answers but she was focused on Nerv stuff. Misato was tight lipped on the upcoming event, last night she confessed it was she was to be in control of Nerv, but it did absorb her life. So a lot of ups and downs, and thankfully for Asuka the red tide receded and life could return to normal.

"So where is your girlfriend today? Figured you two would be off making trouble for everybody," Asuka asked without turning to watch his reaction. Her peripheral vision was good enough to see him squirm without direct contact. If she had bore down on him, Shinji would either leave or clam up. Asuka observed Shinji and Misato's reactions enough to know direct accusations complete with staring shut him down. Wanting to poke the needle deeper, Asuka went more subtle. Make it seem she didn't really care, she didn't of course, and let him bleed answers.

Working his homework, the dutifully lapdog, Shinji was startled by both the attention and question. During the great teenage body wars, Asuka would either be overly aggressive or ignore him. Since the question was polite it was a sign there was a cease fire. "She's gone to Galko-sans. They're planning a make-up training event, Galko-san's idea. Not much I can help with that, other than being a mannequin," Shinji actually chuckled at that. A better mood, Asuka was not used to Shinji being less that a wet rat.

"I meant Meiko," Asuka gave the twist and saw Shinji jerk and spill his pencil to the table, "you two timer. I knew I lived with a pervert, but never expected this." Meiko had welcomed Asuka into the fold of her plan to expose Kirika. Thinking the couple were only together for convenience, Meiko wanted to expose Kirika as the fraud she was. The softer punishments, the light flashes, and gentler touch was all meant to expose Shinji as only wanting somebody that cared, anybody, and Kirika only stayed for the attention he gave her. Asuka wanted in on tearing down that Amazon, and if Shinji had to get hurt to get saved…have to break a few eggs. That meant putting the idea that Shinji had feelings for Meiko were necessary. It was fun and it got results, "Heard from Hikari you two were found in the gym yesterday."

Leaning back from the coffee table, leaning his back against the chair, Shinji scoffed and crossed his arms. Shutting his book, either finished or giving up, "That was an accident. You know how sweaty Shiraki-san can get. Punishment was jumping jacks and she sort of…popped out. People came in to play volleyball and made the mistake." Suddenly getting up, making sure to walk behind Asuka less she yell, Shinji escaped the to kitchen. The faucet was heard as he yelled back, "Nothing is going on between us. I just think she's lonely."

Lonely? How can Meiko be lonely when they hung out all the time? Ah, must be part of the plan to weaken Shinji's resolve! "Maybe she is, I can't hang out with her all the time. But she is here to keep your manic pixy dream girl on a leash. That Amazon is making her life harder, and by proxy so are you since you're enabling that insane behavior. Maybe be a bit nicer to Meiko," Asuka could imagine the dazed look on Shinji's face again.

Coming back to the living room, Shinji put a can of her favorite soda down before her before he sat down. Well trained indeed, the actions he learned during the red tide were still triggering, a very well trained dog. Drinking water himself, Shinji rolled the glass between his fingers, "I'm trying. Shiraki-san is doing her best to keep Kirika-san from breaking the rules. And she's doing this mostly to learn about where Kurihara-san is. She told me about it. But I won't ask Kirika to stop, it isn't fair to do that."

Kurihara? Who the hell was that? Asuka had no clue about ulterior motives, never thought to ask. Maybe it was another page in Meiko's scheme, must be. Or maybe just maybe Shinji was talking to Meiko a bit more about HER? Nah, Asuka was Meiko's friend, it had to be a ploy. "You just like being the center of attention don't you. Doesn't have to be about YOU, but you're involved. Having your tit monster at your side, and having Meiko publicly punish you. Doesn't matter how you get the attention, just that you get it," Asuka couldn't believe the audacity! Totally not projecting onto him, Shinji was just more conniving than others expected!

"Do you really think I feel that way?" Shinji's somber tone bespoke of hurt, a rare moment of raw unguarded emotion. Unabashedly turning to face Asuka, his eyes a little glassy, blinking rapidly.

"No, you're to dumb for that," Asuka quickly retracted her comment. Shinji's lips curled up just a bit, he accepted her apology. With that they both went back to watching the show about the woman with a dragon maid. Asuka couldn't talk, her heart was actually beating hard and her fingers tingled. What the fuck was that? That one look he gave her, the accusation, they made her feel bad. He wasn't some master manipulator, just a gullible idiot that thought he had a girlfriend far outside his league. And now another girl is sniffing about with the intent to undermine that relationship, for his betterment in the end, and he was confused. Her phone beeped, time to go, gathering the food Shinji made at her behest, "Sorry about pushing to hard. It was just a joke. As for Meiko…if you do have some free time spend it with her?"

Shinji didn't speak, but he did nod a few times yet kept his attention on the screen. The newest character was a massive chested red head, Shinji had a type. Go figure he did, Kirika and Meiko were impossibly large and they were throwing those gobs of fat in his face! Forgetting the food, Asuka made a quick escape to the outer hall. Leaning against the outer door, Asuka cupped herself for a moment. No jealous, she was prime! Sending Hikari a text, gauging that the third for his little gathering was only about five minutes out. Rather than wait in the hall, Asuka just went to the eternal battlefield of slovenly and clean, order and chaos, and sweaty and dry.

Opening the door while doing a handstand, Meiko was all smiles. Quite the difference from the confused boy Asuka just left. Hand walking on the tips of her fingers, the gargantuan woman was leaving a trail behind her. "I am glad you are able to visit today, Horaki-kun is on her way as well. Come in and make yourself comfortable. We have free reign over the apartment as the target is off with one of her flunkies," Meiko flipped to her feet and back to her fingers. Oh she was in a great mood, Asuka noticed Meiko did insane calisthenics when in a good mood. Made the apartment a bit musky.

"Yeah, I texted her, she should be here pretty soon. Left the food at the apartment, I'll grab it when we want to eat," Asuka fibbed. No reason to say she fled due to a sudden bout of confusion. Now watching Meiko do inverted pushups while doing upside splits left an odd tingle in the back of her mind. Meiko was VERY flexible, and her body was…uh…just a little random thought is all. Finding a place to sit down, chair not couch as Asuka didn't want to think what Kirika and Shinji did on that, "So what has you in such a good mood?"

Flipping backward to her feet, Meiko put her hands on her hips with great confidence. "What I started at that party last Sunday is bearing marvelous fruit. Little more pushing and it might fall right into my hand," Meiko confided. Just what Meiko told Kirika back at the party, that Asuka hadn't been invited to, wasn't known but it left the disciplinarian quite skipper! Asuka assumed it was the whole cuckolding. Grabbing a large bottle of root beer and glasses, Meiko poured two cups and handed one to Asuka. "To success," she held out the metal cup.

"And the expulsion of the Amazon," Asuka clinked her cup to Meiko's. But for some reason, that haunted look Shinji had, stole the taste of Meiko's favorite beverage. Over the time spent with Kirika, Asuka didn't like the girl but did notice it had a large impact on Shinji. Boys were stupid though, led by their meat tubes, and yet Kirika didn't show any indication of cheating. Only a matter of time though right? Girl like that had an attention span of days, and once she got bored of him she'd drop him for the new shiny thing! It was for his greater good. After the flavorless drink went down bubbling and sizzling, "So truth about that incident at the gym the other day?"

Pouring the rest of her soda down her chest instead of her mouth, Meiko just blinked in shock a few times. The cup clattered and she ran off to get a towel, "It went." Was all Meiko said, all she needed to say really. From that reaction, it went well for the plan! Lull Shinji away from the chaos back to order, and once Kirika was gone let Shinji down gently. Idiot would get over it once his hormones weren't being stoked into a bonfire of lust.

Hikari arrived while Meiko gathered up the towels to clean up the mess. Always the pleasant guest, Hikari had some cakes to eat. Now the whole 'drive Kirika away' wasn't something Hikari was in the fold about, so talks about the missing roommate were held off for now. Meiko's attitude shifted from that sudden shock back to her jovial self. Going so far as to do fifty fingertip pullups using the doorframe. Asuka had a new drive to train and get that strong, Meiko was just a whole different level. The non-athlete was impressed but more scared by the act of sheer strength and determination. Sure Meiko couldn't grasp anything for about thirty minutes after, her fingers locked into a rictus claw, but worth it!

"You said Ikari-kun made our meal correct?" Meiko eventually asked after over an hour of various activities.

Covering her mouth, Hikari glanced between the two conspirators, "He did? But…why would he do that? I mean isn't it wrong for him to make food for other girls? I mean he lives with Asuka, but…" The look Hikari gave Meiko was right up there with the other classroom gossip. Most saw the video Kensuke filmed of the dating announcement, but people had seen Meiko and Shinji together enough to start talking. Adding to the mix the sudden shift for a public and private punishment regimen, well gossip was rife.

"He made it as it was asked, and he is a fair male," Meiko cut off Hikari's rambling. Not a denouement of the whole thing, but she didn't agree with it either. Turning off the music that was playing while they talked and played games, Meiko shifted to a movie, "Why don't you go get it, we can watch a film while we eat. I leave it to you if you want to invite him over to eat with us."

Doing a small pushup with her fingers, nowhere near as good as Meiko's, Asuka nearly fell forward but played it off as part of her dramatic standing. "If he's being a boring sack I'll bring him over," Asuka rushed off. Putting on a front so Hikari could gush about it, not a bad idea. Opening the door to her home, Asuka's voice failed to come out when she noticed an unexpected pair of shoes at the door. Misato was off lording over her flunkies at Nerv, something about earthquakes off the coast, so this was the enemy.

How long had Kirika been there? Was it all a ploy and she arrived the moment Asuka left? What were they doing now? A heat burst into life inside a part of Asuka's body, she wasn't sure where, but she felt it. Stalking on tiptoes deeper into the apartment, hunting her allusive prey. Not in the living room, the television was on though and a sappy love story was playing, a beautiful girl was using some idiot to make costumes for her. Neither were they in the kitchen, Asuka's food was, so she grabbed that and brought it with her.

A loud gasp got Asuka's attention, a female gasp, and it was coming from Shinji's room. What were they perverts doing?! That heat rose higher! Curiosity mixed with righteous vengeance fueled Asuka's stupidity as she snuck deeper towards the skittish Ikari den. The door wasn't shut, but it was just about leaving Asuka to gently slide it open. The smell hit her immediately, it smelled like Misato's room after one of her drunken evenings.

Laying on the bed, legs splayed, topless, and with her skirt pulled up to her waist, Kirika panted heavily. Those massive mountains heaved with each labored breath, the flesh rippled in hypnotic patterns. On the ground between those melon smashing thighs was a clothed Shinji with Kirika's hands on his head. "You were made to make me feel good, Puppy," Kirika's voice came out sluggish almost drunkenly. Sitting up, her perkiness on full display, "Ready for me to finally return the favor…or did you want to go all the way?"

Asuka's eyes were transfixed on the show, the tiny sliver of a view had her fully captivated. Shinji shook his head, "You don't have to do that. And we don't ha-have to go that far. You felt good, I'm happy that you did. That could be the whole of it. As-Asuka might be showing up to get that food she left. Wasn't expecting you so she might interrupt." He didn't meet her eyes, a fear lanced through him and both women noticed.

"What are you worried about, Puppy? I won't judge you if that is the concern," Kirika's fingers danced across Shinji's face. The springs on Shinji's bed screamed as Kirika slid off and crawled a little away from Shinji and shook her behind. "If you don't want me to see it, we-we can try it this way first," the confidence that Kirika exuded pieced both official pilots. Asuka got a lovely side view of the woman, her udders hanging down as she shook her behind at the male.

Do it, do it coward! Do it! Do it! Asuka was chanting and she wasn't sure why! She wasn't a peeper, but her mouth was dry and her mind needed those two idiots to push on! Asuka licked her lips as Shinji shuffled about and the silence of the room was broken by the sound of his belt being undone and slacks falling down. "J-just don't be to upset with me. I'm…probably small…all of me is. But if you're s-sure, I would love to…" he caressed the peach before him.

"I felt you through the suit before, and your slacks, I'm sure it'll be fine," Kirika bucked backwards at Shinji. A moment of the briefest contact happened, and the woman cooed and a trail of fluid linked them. Asuka however got the full view and she almost broke out of her fugue state to warn the Amazon. Whatever Kirika had felt/thought Asuka had to think she was mistaken on the math. Being a modern woman, Asuka had some vague idea about depth of orifices, and what was to much. Uh…Shinji did a lot of growing in the last few moments and it went from 'oh that is kinda cute' to 'uh can you take a bit of that weapon of mass destruction back?'

Using his hand to get a good lining, and a healthy dose of teenage hesitation, Shinji lifted one part of the peach and let it bounce elastically. "If you're really sure…we could just m-make out a bit more if you want," Shinji throbbed but the guy was a good one. Gave his partner the chance to back out. And when he rubbed just a bit, Asuka saw Kirika's eyes darting about doing recalculations.

"We talked about this after the party, we both want this…I won't judge you or anything. I love you, Puppy. If you're not ready though, we can go back to our show," Kirika made a few probing motions. Those calculations were still being run in her mind, maybe what she thought she knew was in fact a gross under evaluation. Grower not a shower.

Asuka had to cover her mouth to keep the gasp. What would he do? Shouldn't she be leaving now less the others show up? Tearing herself away from the pair before Shinji could make his choice, Asuka was upset she didn't hear anything as she got the food and got outside the apartment. And she made it just in time as Hikari was walking her way, "Something wrong? Been waiting for you."

"No, just got distracted trying to convince Shinji to come…he's busy," Asuka hoisted up the food and breezed past Hikari. Time was needed to calm down, collect herself, and she was going to have to talk to Shinji later!

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Notes

Since this is a comedy bit and not planned to last to long things are a bit quicker in both progress and time progressing. This is about the half way point for this little ditty, hope you're enjoying the silly.

Later

Mercaba