Persona 5 Royal: tmdrago Special Edition
By Tayla Drago
Episode #21 - The Date, the Friendship, and the Confession
Year 20xx
Day #16 -April 4/24th – Sunday
Another good weekend of waiting to hear from Suguru still awaits for the others, for Keiko was about to get up on another fine morning to relax with Morgana and then...she got a text message from her cell phone to look at it while she was still in bed.
Morgana: Huh...? Ah, Madame Keiko...? I think you got a text message from someone.
She grabs her phone to have a look at it, to be a certain text message from a certain someone she knows of.
Keiko: I got it, Morgana...It's from Akechi who wants to go out with me today...Wait! Today?! Like...in a few hours!?
Getting out of bed in a hurry for Akechi to wait for Keiko's arrival. Being pushed out of bed, to try to get clean up.
Keiko: I didn't think he wanted to do it today! I better hurry...
Morgana was covered in a blanket to help him land his fall to not get hurt from the fall.
Morgana: Oh, a date with a young teen boy you've met as a detective you told the chief about? This I got to see.
Keiko: Morgana, only the two of us can go out to not allow you as a cat to keep an eye on me. Sorry.
That's why he had an idea to try without being seen. Morgana tells Keiko about how she was getting herself cleaned up to go out a bit after showering, eating, and getting dressed first before moving out...For her case – she looked like she was in a hurry a bit to panic-like for no reason she should be.
Morgana: There's no need to worry, Madame Keiko, I have an eye on other things. Since I'm...for the time being...in a cat's body, I can move fast, climb up on things, sneak around without being heard or seen, and see how you two do. I won't be in your bag for today. And where are you meeting with this Akechi guy?
Keiko: Around the Shibuya area once I get off the train station. He's treating me for lunch, then a movie, and then we're walking around the streets...It's a lot for me to do on this date I've never been on.
Morgana: How hard can it be? It's your first time with someone falling in love with you. It's gonna be fine.
Keiko: (I sure hope so...)
From doing all of the things for Keiko to go to the train station to get to Shibuya and she has arrived while Morgana follows her without her noticing to see how this date goes out, the first one at that. Keiko does check if she was looking good to have everything she needed to hang out with Akechi, but Morgana knows everything will work out just fine as he already said to her – for her to be in a nice look for any girl to wear on her first date to look her best.
Morgana: You're fine, Madame Keiko, now go to him. Your date's waiting for you. And I'll see you around here later on.
Off she goes to do...whatever Morgana wants to do.
Keiko: See you later then. (Ah, I guess I'm on my own now to hang with Akechi...I hope he likes what I'm wearing today. Now, he said he would be waiting for me down the area between the Gigolo Arcade at Shibuya Central Street and across the video movie and electronic store. It has to be here somewhere...)
Looking around other places to be open she was supposed to meet 'and trying to buy a lottery ticket to try winning something for later on'; and with Akechi, he runs up to Keiko to be held in his arms and he was happy to see the woman he fell in love with. To Keiko's surprise to not know he was going to do that so soon to like the feeling.
Akechi: Keiko! Hi there!
Keiko: Akechi-Cun! Hello...A sweet welcome you're giving me... (Wow.)
How cute!
Akechi: My Princess, I knew you would be here. You look cute all dressed up for me.
Keiko: Oh! Yeah, I wanted to try to look my best... (I feel so much better when I'm around Akechi like this. For Ryuji and Yuuki, I feel more like they're my dear friends to me, but Akechi makes me feel much safer with him by my side.) You're always so sweet when you call me "Princess" so much.
Aw...Keiko was blushing!
Akechi: I do? I guess I can't help but wonder how you're so cute to me, so I'll be calling you that and only me.
Keiko: Really? If so, then can I call you "Akechi-Cun"?
Akechi: I'm fine with that. Then it settles. I have to protect you from any other perverts in the area like Mr. Kamoshida, we caught him. And between you and me...He's going to be arrested and confess to the school on what he has done to the other students, even you.
Good news for Akechi to tell Keiko about being the first to know.
Keiko: (That was fast!) Really? That's wonderful! I don't know what to say...
Akechi: We had a talk the other day to make him speak, and he has. It's enough proof to put him away to get a better gym teacher afterwards. It'll take a few more days to set up a meeting for the others to hear at your school. I just need for you to please keep a low profile until it does happen, I don't want the others to worry. But you and your friends won't get expelled. I'll make sure of it.
Good enough to get some news about it so far for the waiting to be over real soon.
Keiko: I won't tell no one. I just don't know how to thank you for doing so much for me and the others to stop Kamoshida's abusing and sexual harassment.
For Akechi to smile and hold Keiko's hands, he didn't mind helping out at all.
Akechi: It was nothing at all, Princess. You can thank me while we hang out today. Anything you want to do, it's all on me.
Keiko: Really?
Akechi: Well, I do get paid a lot when I'm a detective while still living a high school life. It can be a bit of a handful for me. But I'm fine, people don't call me - "The Second Coming of the Detective Prince" for nothing.
Keiko: "The Second Coming of the Detective Prince..." ?
Just the nickname Akechi goes by.
Akechi: A lot of people gave me a nickname because I solved a lot of cases during the few years I've been doing this. I'm used to it.
Keiko: You're like a person who's normal and another being a type of superhero.
Akechi: Don't we all want to be a superhero? I just got lucky. Now let's go have some lovely time together, Princess.
The two held hands and started their date together.
Keiko: (He's something else...) Yes, Akechi-Cun, let's enjoy our date.
A very lovely time for them to be doing stuff together for them to have some lovely time together. How sweet, as Morgana sees how Akechi treats Keiko very well to his surprise to see how much Keiko was really falling in love with him slowly at a time, but it was true love for them. Or love at first sight really...From seeing other parts all over Shibuya was a good walk for them to be doing and to be holding hands, it was sweet for Keiko to be okay with it. From seeing what an arcade looks like, some video stores, other drinks to try out together, a book store stand to have a look at, a food market type of store, to walk pass Iwai's place to be running well for his business still, and so many people to be walking around the area was something else and big during the weekends when it happens. A nice little tour for Keiko and Akechi to do and see together; and then going to grab something to eat at the Big Bang Burger 'a small one to hold them over', for to sit down and talk about other things – but not for Keiko to tell Akechi about her as a special thief to keep her identity a secret to save lives from bad ones, just to keep the others safe from the danger around them.
Akechi: You'll like this type of food, it's good for you. Try some.
A type of good sandwich to be very good for you and Keiko was enjoying hers very much.
Keiko: Mmm...! You're right, this is good!
Akechi: I knew you would like it. I'm enjoying a great day with you, I hope you feel the same way, Keiko...I never felt this happy until we first met.
Having one hand to another one made Keiko feel happy to have Akechi's hands on her to enjoy their moment together.
Keiko: You're so sweet, Akechi, I never knew what love felt like until today...All of it for you and I feel the same for one another...It's wonderful.
For Morgana to see how happy Keiko really was in love to never see her like this to be very good. As Keiko had a lot of Ryuji to hit on her the most...She needed to say something to Akechi next.
Akechi: Hey, whatever's on your cute little mind, you can tell me anything. You know that.
Keiko: Oh, yes...! Yes, Akechi-Cun...Look about my other friends...I think there are other guys who find me to be hot like you do...But I'm dating you and not them.
Akechi: I'm sorry, but could you explain to me a bit more?
And so she does the best she could for Akechi to know that Keiko will never replace someone like him.
Keiko: (Well, here goes nothing...Remember what Mr. Sakura said about staying close to someone you really love, like Akechi-Cun is to you.) Listen, my other friends who also helped me out from Kamoshida are all friends to me. Yuuki Mishima and Ryuji Sakamoto also have a huge crush on me like you do too, but I care about you more than them to be my friends...Like Ryuji is my best friend and the first one that I've made since I came to live here, he's good, but I'm not in love with him. And Yuuki's shy to talk to him later, it's just I don't think Ryuji doesn't know. But I don't want to hurt their feelings to still be their friend, I just don't know what to do. I already told Ryuji and he's fine to get the clue from time to time, and Yuuki will know about me next without trying to hurt his feelings.
She felt shy about what she told Akechi about Keiko and Ryuji, not being romantic.
Keiko: Sorry! I know we're dating to not talk about stuff like this-!
Akechi: Princess, don't be...It's fine. I understand.
Such a true person Akechi is to Keiko to get her.
Keiko: You do? (And he's not one of those jealous types of boyfriends! I'm surprised.)
Akechi: You like them as friends to love, just not in love with them. I get it. It would be like with me with other fans who are tons of girls who are in love to know it's not healthy to care for them all, it's different when I'm with you, Keiko, nothing will ever change between you and me. And with you with two other guys to also find you cute, just say and do something if you have to. I'll understand. If they were one of the thugs I dealt with and saved you from...Well, you know I'll always be there to protect you from any harm.
Keiko: Really...? I can fight on other parts to defend myself.
Akechi: I know. You're a strong and beautiful girl, Keiko, you know what you must do. Tell anyone who gets too close to you, not like us though. And if not, punch them if you have to.
The two laugh about it after saying it.
Keiko: You are right, Akechi, and not to mention funny.
Akechi: It's the best way I can try to cheer you up, right? So I'm sure you'll do fine talking to them later.
But Akechi was right to have Keiko get it 'like Sojiro sort of told her the other day'. They soon laugh together to know that whatever happens, everything can be fixed to talk to someone who's good like Ryuji and Yuuki are and Keiko will do that, Morgana was touched by Akechi's words. For Keiko would never tell him about them becoming special thieves for her to still go out with him. They're busy at times to go to school to do it and still have a normal life on other days, it was perfect. For Akechi as an ace detective prince and Keiko to fight for what's right 'for her and the others wasn't a crime at all'.
Keiko: I guess that does make sense when you think about it. (I will make sure I'll still care for Ryuji in a friendship type of way for him to come to an understanding real soon, or at least little at a time. And the same goes for Yuuki too.) I'll remember what you told me, Akechi-Cun.
Akechi: And they sound like good people who only care, they'll understand you. What do you say I take you, milady, to a nice out to the movies next once we finish eating?
A time at the movie theater together next, sounds like fun.
Keiko: Okay, I would love to see a movie with you.
Akechi: Then you're going to like this film.
Once they were finish eating, the two 'and Morgana to keep on following them' go to the movie at Shibuya - Tokyo Cinema to see some type of lifestyle type of thriller to enjoy for Keiko didn't get out much to see a film with Akechi for the paying tickets and drinks to be walked and seated in.
Keiko: (This one big movie theater that I've ever been to...It's so huge...)
And they enjoy another few hours watching a film on the big screen next. Seeing how the film went on for a few hours was something for Keiko to enjoy the movie a lot, and everyone else in their own seats...For Akechi was enjoying it more with Keiko next to him to place his arm around her to lie on his shoulders from every moment they were having. What the film would look like if we saw it...I wouldn't know about it either. Seeing all the way to stay until the end of the credits for them to enjoy it very much from watching the whole thing.
Akechi: Look at you, Keiko. From your first time being in a movie theater with me, you seem to enjoy it very much.
Keiko: I did. It was such a good film to show never give up on anything. (I can relate to it.)
For the days was about to turn from even night time soon, Akechi offers to walk Keiko back to Cafe Leblanc to see she's fine due to some crashes from cars, trains, and people acting suicidal.
Akechi: A long day for us to have some fun today. It was great, looks like I'll have to walk you back home...Or rather, where you're living.
Keiko: That's fine. But will you be okay getting back?
Akechi: I can get a ride or take a train, there's no need to worry. So cute you are! Is my Princess worried about my safety more than yourself?
Because Keiko hates being alone with Akechi to leave so soon to date and go out again, there's always another day to plan on their next one.
Keiko: Well, I never felt this way before to learn more about love and for us to get to know each other a lot more from dating, Akechi-Cun. It was lovely. But okay, let's walk back to hold each other and talk to make our moments count.
Akechi: Yeah, let's make it count for you and me. Let's be on our way.
For Morgana to go back to Keiko's bag 'for her to set it up for him', as Akechi walks Keiko back from the train station and back to Yongen-Jaya, from the Backstreets and at the Leblanc building for him to hear about the best coffee in the area to try out later on. For the date to end until they go again.
Morgana: (Ah, young love...I think Madame Keiko with this Akechi detective will be fine for her to deal with him carefully, to keep a secret, and to still be happy living a normal life in between.)
A nice way to put it, yes. During the night out in the city for other people to stay out late to look nice with lights on all over the buildings of many kind, a lot of people to be walking by to talk about the train event that happened to get it fixed afterwards; saying about what was going on with people and the society itself to go into madness for others to fear to have a better politic-thing 'sorry had to say it right sometimes to call it that to make things shorter for me' to help them out with any luck to solve all of this bad problem. Yeah, that's how life works sometimes...And back to Cafe Leblanc Keiko and Morgana return for Akechi to walk her back safely back where she was staying.
Akechi: So this is where you live? The best coffee shop - Cafe Leblanc with the owner himself? I should come here for a cup sometime.
Keiko: Yeah, it's like an apartment for me to stay in thanks to Mr. Sakura. As tough as he looks, he's a really nice guy. I'll introduce him to you later some other time. He's probably waiting for me to return back fine to see what you look like...
And he was to make sure Keiko was happy with Akechi to not look at the window for too long.
Akechi: I think he's becoming more like a father figure to you.
Keiko: More like my overprotected guardian really. Anyways...I really had a good time; I hope we can do it again sometimes when we're both free. You know from school and other work things.
Akechi: We'll pick another day together. Today was the best. I enjoyed it a lot when I'm with you.
Keiko: Same here. Will you call me again?
Akechi: I won't make you get ready late anymore, and I will call you. Princess...
Keiko: Akechi-Cun...
With Morgana waiting for Keiko to walk back inside of Leblanc, but not before her and Akechi hug and kiss each other on the lips 'for Keiko was enjoying the feeling of love and the moment with each other to make it count'. For they won't be apart but back again to never let their love go away. And for Sojiro to be seeing a little from outside of his place to turn around, for he was smiling to be happy for Keiko to find someone. After they slowly stop kissing from moving away carefully to smile after their moment to pass.
Akechi: This isn't farewell, this is only the start of our lovely relationship.
Keiko: I won't worry then. Good night, Akechi-Cun. Be careful getting back.
For them to leave, they will go out again.
Akechi: I will, and you sleep well, Princess. Pleasant dreams. (I knew we were meant to be...)
For him to get back safely for Keiko to feel blushed and happy for what has happened today.
Morgana: Akechi's a nice person, Madame Keiko. It's good to see a woman happy when they're doing something with someone they've in love with.
Keiko: It does, Morgana, and I'm glad you like him. (Akechi-Cun, I like calling him by that nickname...And for him to call me his "Princess" is so sweet.)
Going back to Leblanc for Sojiro to say something about Keiko's date.
Sojiro: So that's the young ace detective prince Goro Akechi just now, huh?
Keiko: It was...
For him to smile a little and pats Keiko on the back.
Sojiro: Someone looks very happy, I'm glad you are. It should keep you out of trouble.
He made a joke there for Keiko to get it.
Keiko: I know. Thanks, Mr. Sakura.
Sojiro: Anytime...I'm going home, you know what to do.
And she does for Morgana and Keiko both call it a night to get ready to get clean up and go to bed once they use the close sign to put up and lock the place up for the night. As well as getting a text message from her two friends to see what they've been up to today, well for one of them was just Ryuji only.
[Ryuji: Hey, Keiko. You heard anything about stuff happening to Kamoshida?]
[Keiko: What's wrong, Ryuji?]
[Ryuji: Nothing much...But if you didn't know yet like I do, then I see.]
[Keiko: Then did something happen?]
[Ryuji: I dunno, I'm just feeling kinda anxious. I keep thinking about how even with all you did...we might still end up getting expelled for both Mishima and me. And worse, you to leave here too over somethin' you didn't do. My Mom's totally gonna suffer if that happens...Plus, if we couldn't even help Ann or Suzui...You almost got raped by that bastard!]
[Keiko: It'll be okay, Ryuji, I'm sure it'll all work out like Morgana said. It's sweet of you to worry about me though. We'll deal if we need to but for now we'll keep on believing.]
[Ryuji: Sorry, I guess now's not really the time to be getting all down in the dumps. And for you to be so nice to be...Kinda adorable. Anyways, I'm feeling a little better now that I talked to you about this. Thanks, babe. Oh, and don't tell Ann I was doubting us, mkay?]
[Keiko: Don't you worry, I won't say what we just talked about with Ann. It'll be our little talk only.]
[Ryuji: Good. She won't have anyone to rely on if we're getting all worried about this shit. Well, seeya!]
I think it was fine to have a friend and a boyfriend in Keiko's life now.
Keiko: It'll be okay, Ryuji. I can feel it. (A real boy who loves me for who I really am and I love him back...Aw...Akechi-Cun...)
Soon Sojiro had something to ask Keiko about before leaving.
Sojiro: Oh, one more thing, Keiko, have you gotten used to the city yet?
Keiko: I have in some areas, it's fun.
Sojiro: ...I see. You're the only one here at night, so I'm not gonna bother setting a curfew or anything like that. So long as you're taking school seriously, I don't mind if you stroll the streets in the evenings.
Keiko: Oh! That's good to hear.
Sojiro: But only around these parts, got it? You go back on your word, Keiko, I'll kick you right out.
I think she gets the point to talk about Sojiro's words very seriously.
Keiko: I'll do as you told me to do then.
All was good now for Sojiro to tell Keiko just that, as she was getting something to buy on a TV program of good items. Could be useful in the Metaverse later. And it's good to see others in love to still do other things from time to time...From cleaning up her room a bit more with Morgana's help to have the place looking nicer now, they go to sleep next to be a good place to have a nice looking room without it looking like a storage area now, it looks great. Another good day, another fine job to be done with.
Keiko: All good. Hey, Morgana, let's try out the new bathhouse. I can go in for free to use a shower, but pay a little bit on the bathhouse part.
Morgana: If the chief is allowing us to go out, then we can in this area.
A nice way to freshen up and get cleaned for Keiko to feel and look good, and then heading home to sleep.
Keiko: That felt nice. Now let's head back.
Year 20xx
Day #17 -April 4/25th – Monday
For Keiko to go to school on a fine day reading on her way there to be having a nice train ride for Morgana to tag along, and hear other students talking about other places in the area to check out later on 'like the movie theater again'. And to also do well answering Kawa's questions in class she was having to learn about other terms and meanings for Ann to learn about with Keiko helping out her friend.
Ann: Phew...Thanks for the save, Keiko.
Keiko: You're welcome, Ann.
So many things to learn from Japan and lessons from out of the countryside.
Kawa: Not bad, Takamaki, you can do it once you think clearly. Now then, on to the next page...
Later Keiko then goes to get something from the vending machine and heads to the Library after school to get some books to read to learn new things and study from time to time at the school's library itself. Reading and studying somewhere she could study alone for Morgana to help her out sometimes when needed.
Morgana: Do you need my help, Madame Keiko?
Keiko: Just a few of these words from the paragraph about these other words I don't get. I need to write them down in case anything comes up in one of the classes again so I won't forget.
Morgana: Let me see...
He looks at it carefully to tell Keiko what she could write down.
Morgana: Hmm...That's just a saying to it rather than a sentence of a certain meaning to it. Try writing about how you feel when reading this book.
Keiko: I think that can work, yeah...I can explain the rest of why the story tells about it. Thanks, Morgana.
The two high five from hand to paw at one another.
Morgana: It's fun to learn when you read something.
From a good day of reading from borrowing a book to returning a few to buying some for Keiko, she and Morgana go check out Tae again to help her out, in order to get more things there to buy back at the clinic, they both agreed to help out each other.
Tae: So, what are you here for today?
Keiko: I want to do a clinical trial please.
More testing to do to work for too and get more medicines items, from time to time.
Tae: I developed a new medicine. Could you come to the back?
Keiko: Sure. I'll hang out with you.
Tae: In that case, I'm going to start setting up, so go wait in the examination room.
Into the room they go for Morgana to wait for Keiko to get today's job done.
Morgana: Well, I'm gonna walk around for a bit. Let me know when you're ready to leave.
The next tasting of the medicine begins again.
Tae: ...Here you go, Keiko. I made various adjustments to the previous drug, based on your trial results. All right, drink it down in one gulp.
Keiko drinks the strange medicine down to swallowing it whole.
Keiko: (A powerful taste, both sour and bitter, overwhelms me…The smell is terrible. I'm having a hard time breathing...)
Soon to feel sleepy again to pass out in bed to wake up for Tae 'and Morgana' to wait for her. Another one, huh?
Tae: ...Ah, your reaction to it is absolutely perfect.
Keiko: Really, Tae?
Tae: You feel a bit dazed, hm? And yes, I mixed in some special…components. OK, let's take your temperature and blood pressure. I'm also going to draw some blood. I also want to perform a few motor skill tests. But those might be too much for you right now. Anyway, since we're in the final stages, I should first stabilize the fundamental formula...
All was good...until someone came into Tae's clinic to be an officer.
Officer: ...Oh, so you ARE here.
Tae: ...I'm in the middle of an examination.
For a cop to be seeing Tae for her to be not the first time, Keiko can already tell that this was looking like trouble.
Tae: I've told you before, Officer. If you want to investigate me, you need to show me a warrant.
Officer: Hmph! I'm here because we received a report. I'll need to see a detailed statement of medical expenses and full medical records. I bet you didn't have enough time to hide any incriminating documents, huh?
Tae: ...Must be under the orders of the Medical Chief of Staff. Here you go.
Officer: Huh…?
Tae: This young girl here is my only patient today. If you're asking for her medical expenses, I'm guessing I'm under suspicion of improper billing? But without a receipt, I'd say you've been sent on a wild goose chase.
Officer: Wh-What's going on here…?
Tae: You're being manipulated. That "report" is fictitious. It's nothing but an attempt to harass me.
Officer: What!?
The cop then turns to Keiko to ask her about Tae's work.
Officer: …Hey, you! Girl! What're you doing here!? You don't seem to be sick…Are you up to something illegal!?
Oh, boy...Keiko better come up with something to say in order to save Tae the trouble.
Keiko: (Come on, Keiko, think of something...!) I have a bad heart.
Officer: A-A bad heart...?
From the exams coming soon for Keiko to be studying normally, a good made up story for Tae to play along with it. Keiko wants to help out others.
Tae: She's stressed about taking her entrance exams. I have some drugs that help with relaxation. So, is there anything else? As you can see, I'm pretty busy here.
And with luck, he believes in the two girls.
Officers: ...Fine. You're infuriating, you know that? Hmph…but I'd expect nothing less from the "Plague."
The cop leaves.
Keiko: (That was a close one.)
Tae: *sign* I'm so over this...
Keiko: Huh? Oh! I agree.
Hard times to do some good, and not to be bothered like this.
Tae: I agree too, Keiko. I think we're going to get along just fine. It's nothing to worry about. I'm sure it was my former superior who made that false report. You eavesdropped on our conversation the other day, remember? He's just trying to put pressure on me…by having the police investigate me and my practice. I guess he didn't remember much from the fall he had, how odd. Anyways, I need to draw some blood. There'll be some mild anemia, but only temporary. You'll be fine...It's part of our "deal," remember?
Oh, right...That. But a deal's a deal for Keiko to do so for Tae's sake. And Tae's Arcana and Confidant goes up to level 2 for today.
Keiko: Right. (I guess I have no choice...I did agree to this.)
Tae: I like kids who listen to their superiors. Enjoy your medicine. I'm going to draw more blood than usual…since you're healthy and all...Only kidding. OK, please lie down. You can go home once I'm done.
The two girls smile afterwards.
Keiko: I know.
Tae: Keiko, you're alright. Okay, take care.
Heading back for Keiko and Morgana, she gets a call from Tae to check on her getting back fine from her blood getting drawn out a little...But she seems to be just fine.
[Tae: Hi, my little guinea pig. You get home safely?]
[Keiko: I did. Thank you for asking me, Tae.]
[Tae: It's no trouble at all. You still seemed kind of dizzy when you left, Keiko, so I figured I'd check in. You know how it is. Some patients get sick on their way back home.]
[Keiko: I feel totally fine. Really.]
[Tae: Yeah, you sound all right. Guess I've got nothing to worry about...I think you'll be okay, but call me if you start feeling sick. Okay, I'm looking forward to our next clinical trial.]
As the two arrive back at Leblanc just fine where Sojiro teaches her how to make coffee as promised once she finishes cleaning up for today.
Sojiro: Now then, since you're gonna be working in my store, I'll need to hammer home the basics...You know what I'm talking about, right?
I think she was starting to little at a time.
Keiko: It's...Um...making coffee, right?
Sojiro: Yup. Glad to see you at least understand that much, Keiko. This store's not the busiest around, but I'm really particular about how we do things here. And I'll kick you out no questions asked if you serve a bad cup, out got that?
Keiko: Mr. Sakura, I read you loud and clear.
Trying to learn to grind the coffee beans, boil the water, mix it with the powder to make it into liquid next, and pour the hot hand made coffee to serve it to a customer to try it out, and...it wasn't so bad on her first try. She does well making things, just makes a mess afterwards. For Keiko to give it her all for a female customer to try out her coffee, she drinks it up. For her to say something to Sojiro about it next.
Gaudy Customer: Let me tell you, So-Chan definitely does things right with his coffee. It goes so well with his special curry; I can't help but order the set meal every time.
So it was good.
Sojiro: What can I say, each of my regulars gets an experience personally tailored to them.
Gaudy Customer: Can you tell me the key to that wonderful flavor, So-Chan? I'd love to make it at home sometime.
Sojiro: Sorry, that's a trade secret. You're free to try and guess based on the taste though.
Gaudy Customer: Cheapskate. Keeping secrets from me even though you know your food's already stolen my heart...
Sojiro: How about a nice dessert then? It's only three hundred yen.
The woman leaves. Not bad on Keiko's first try.
Keiko: Good, she liked it.
Sojiro: Not bad, Keiko. Just remember this...When you run a shop, you get all sorts of customers. Knowing their personalities is absolutely vital. That's what being in food service is all about.
Good advice there for someone else to be coming in next.
Sojiro: Welcome-
But he stops to see someone for Sojiro to be surprised.
Sojiro: You...
Keiko: Who?
Man: Hello there! It's been quite a while, Sakura-San! I heard you opened up a shop, so here I am! It wouldn't have hurt to mention it to me though. Huh, you've got a really nice location here. Right by the station and everything.
Trying to change the subject with no luck...
Sojiro: Your order?
Man: No small talk? That's cold. Oh, but this smell…Sure brings back memories! You're still making that curry, huh? I guess you haven't gotten over her yet...
Trying to do it again...
Sojiro: Your order, sir?
Man: Haha, so pushy. I just stopped in to say hi today…but I'll be back again soon! Bye.
He leaves afterwards. For whoever that man was, he looks like trouble for Sojiro to know about it. And for Keiko to feel out, she doesn't blame him one bit.
Keiko: (What was that all about...?)
Sojiro: Ugh...I don't know where he caught wind of this place.
Keiko: Ah, Mr. Sakura, that guy seemed suspicious.
Sojiro: Heh, I guess you have an eye for some things after all. Anyway, if you have time for questions, you have time to learn about bean types. You're not gonna be any use to me if you can't pick up on the ABCs sometime soon. Besides, I bet your new boyfriend would love drinking your hand made coffee. This isn't such a bad deal for you.
Akechi would love it to be made by Keiko herself.
Keiko: Ah! Really? Do you think so?
This has Sojiro smiling...
Sojiro: Heh, if only you were this obedient all the time. Either way, I'm gonna teach you right. That way I'll be able to sit back and relax while you work.
Sojiro's Arcana and Confidant goes up to level 2 now. It will be getting late to close up the cafe until tomorrow.
Sojiro: Let's start closing up. And no slacking off, you got it?
Keiko: Yes, Mr. Sakura. Good night.
And afterwards, more coffee time making and other food to aid Sojiro as Keiko's days were getting better for the waiting to still happen about Suguru confessing as Akechi told her for it will happen real soon. As Sojiro goes back home and Keiko gets ready for bed, she gets a phone call from Sojiro himself to say something nice to her.
[Sojiro: Hey, it's me, Keiko. Guess this number works. I forgot to ask for your cell number, so I had to dig it out of your papers. A real hassle, lemme tell you. Anyway, are you done closing up yet? I'm gonna have to handle that from now on, so you better learn now. Seems like you're a quick study, so I hope you've got that hang of it.]
[Keiko: You got it, Mr. Sakura. I'll do it for you at times if you leave early or so.]
[Sojiro: Don't forget it. Once you're a little more settled in, I'm gonna have you doing more chores. But seeing that you don't mind, it's good to know you enjoy lending me a hand...But man, Not sure how I feel about calling up a girl's phone. I feel weird doing this.]
[Keiko: I'm fine if it's someone I can trust.]
[Sojiro: Anyhow, we'll get the routine ground into you, Keiko, just you wait. That way, I might be able to take it easy. All right, don't stay up too late.]
And afterwards from talking on their cell phones, more earning about coffee time making and other food like curry to aid Sojiro as Keiko's days were getting better for the waiting to still happen about Suguru confessing as Akechi told her for it will happen real soon.
Year 20xx
Day #18 – April 4/26th – Tuesday
Another day of going to school for Keiko to be reading on the train ride and Morgana in her school bag to watch on her, they see Ann to be coming by to also check how her friend was doing.
Ann: Morning, Keiko!
Keiko: Hi, Ann.
Ann: Crowded as ever today, huh? How do you like being packed in like sardines, city-style? I bet you've had enough.…I don't mean to joke around. I just don't know what to do. I get anxious unless I'm doing something, yet here I am suddenly with nothing to do. It's so awful just waiting for the results, isn't it? It's so worrying...
Keiko: Yeah, waiting to hear about Kamoshida's confessions soon enough. I'm sure everything will be okay.
Ann: You're right…All we can do is believe, and wait. Thanks. I feel better after talking. It's not good to be a downer in the morning. Well, let's have a great day today! It'll be fine. Anyways, let's you and me walk to school together.
With the two girls getting to know one another for their friendship to grow for some girl time was good for Keiko, for she was happy she helped Ann to join the team.
Keiko: So how have you been?
Ann: I've been doing well for my part time job and school to go to, a lot of work to get the hang of things. I want to one day become a model.
Keiko: A model?
Ann: Lots of plans for me to do this, I'm half Japanese and American.
That was very big news to hear – Ann wants to become a model and she was half Japanese and American for Keiko to learn more about her friend so far.
Keiko: I never knew that, cool! I bet other guys would love to go out with you, or...One good guy would treat you all over town.
Ann: If I'm lucky to ask Ryuji out-!
Ann stopped from talking about Ryuji, for Keiko knew right away what was on her mind.
Keiko: (Now I see...Ann really likes Ryuji more than a friend...She's in love with him!) Wait, you and Ryuji?!
Ann: Ah! I didn't mean to say anything much about him...!
Keiko: Hey, that's good. (I can still be friends with him, and he will like Ann a lot more to go out with each other. This can work out for me.) So why are you ashamed to talk about you and Ryuji? It's sweet.
Ann: It feels like he doesn't notice me. I liked him for a while since we were little in middle-school so he did not notice me so much.
Now that wasn't true at all for Keiko to let Ann know all about it, Ryuji just doesn't notice yet to have her talk some sense to Ryuji a lot more.
Keiko: Ann...Ryuji will notice you more, just spend more time with him. All four of us hang out when we do in public or other things we do secretly. You having him as a boyfriend would be great like I am with...A boy I'm going out with.
It was Keiko's turn to tell Ann all about her new boyfriend.
Ann: You have a boyfriend?! That's wonderful, Keiko! Tell me who he is, where you two meant, and what's his name...?
Keiko: Ah, okay... (Overdoing it there, Ann.) He's a young ace detective prince in high school, does well at his job to be so popular, he saved me from a group of thugs to try to get too close to me, and his name is Goro Akechi...But I call him my "Akechi-Cun"...He calls me his "Princess".
Ann heard a lot about Akechi for Keiko to date with someone like him.
Ann: Akechi?! Oh, wow! And he saved you from a group of perverts too...! You're a lucky girl, Keiko, now answer me this...Do you love him?
This makes Keiko blush a lot.
Keiko: Well, yes I do. He treats me so well to be his first for any other guy who would find me cute.
Once she answers the question, Ann hugs Keiko to be happy.
Ann: Ooo...So cute! I'm happy you have someone you love to be with. Keep at it, Keiko. And if you need any advice on dating and other girl things to have, I'll be there to support you and...Well, if Ryuji does notice me to go out on a double date later. How does that sound?
Sounds like a plan for them to do.
Keiko: Thanks, Ann, and I'll help you get Ryuji to notice you more. Just keep at it. (Ann, you know I will be your friend for you and Ryuji to be together soon enough.)
For Ann and Keiko's friendship was growing, and more on Keiko's reading back at the library after school to read another book and write it down to study little at a time.
Morgana: Don't let people talk bad things about you from studying, Madame Keiko. Just keep your eyes on the books and paperwork.
Like the other student's words or hearing about Ryuji and Yuuki will get them expelled or Keiko either, so she was fine.
Keiko: Their words don't bother me one bit, Morgana, but thanks. (I like studying in this corner of the library room anyways.)
See? Keiko was just fine to study well. After a long day, Keiko then spends some time making some things with Sojiro's help.
Sojiro: Hey, Keiko, wanna help me out again?
Keiko: Sure!
Sojiro: Then put your stuff down, and grab an apron. Don't forget to wash your hands.
Nice way to learn more about making coffee and curry, thanks to Sojiro's teaching methods.
Keiko: (Sojiro's guidance is extremely precise...I did just as he told me...I bond with him slowly growing. I'm glad he's starting to like me a lot more.)
Sojiro: Hey, thanks for helping me out again.
And now they call it a night...
Year 20xx
Day #19 – April 4/27th – Wednesday
Another day in waiting to go to school for Keiko while Morgana was tagging along 'as always'...For them to overhear some guys talking in the corner in front of the school building.
Dull Student: I got a chance to talk to this girl the other day...We had an amazing conversation after I brought up some of the stuff I read about! We're gonna go out somewhere together soon!
Calm Student: Well, don't get ahead of yourself because it happened to go well. Look, knowledge isn't enough. You need proficiency to adapt on the fly. You also need kindness to be accepted and guts to be honest and direct. Plus charm, to draw people to you. The quality of your character says a lot about you, so it's important to better yourself every day.
Dull Student: Really? But it takes so much work...But I'll do it, if it means I'll get a girlfriend! I guess I'll start by showering every day. I hear girls prefer a dude who's hygienic.
Good point there for the five social status was important to learn about the five – kindness, knowledge, charm, proficiency, and guts. For Keiko to be different to gain all those up to max out all five of them; from her charming looks, kindness towards others, proficiency to making things, guts to stay strong, and knowledge to learn and/or study more.
Morgana: Hey Madame Keiko, this applies to you, too. Well, in some ways it is different as a girl.
Keiko: Of course. I'll do what I can.
Morgana: You get it at least. That's a good attitude to have.
And then walking with Keiko to get inside the school building was Ann to join with her.
Ann: Oh hey, Keiko! Morning!
Keiko: Morning, Ann!
Ann: Hm? Is there something over there? C'mon, let's go! We're gonna be late!
Off they go inside the Shujin building. Keiko learned in class from Ms. Usami because she teaches math for Keiko to do pretty well on it for others to like her a lot more in school, for her to be shy and not being ignored of one thing she did to change a lot day by day for this girl.
Ms. Usami: There's been a lot of dire news lately, with the train accident and the volleyball-team incident. People are theorizing that it's these sudden psychotic breakdowns, but the cause is still unknown…Well, unexplained occurrences like these are commonplace in the world of math.
Once school was over, Ryuji asked Keiko to do some more track training from outside of school the best they could for today.
Ryuji: Thanks, Keiko. This is really givin' me a great breathier this way with your help.
Keiko: It was nothing, Ryuji. I love to work out by myself. (Ryuji seems satisfied with our track running type of training. I think he had a pretty fulfilling workout...)
And after that to showering separately to then be going home for them to call it a day.
Ryuji: Welp, seeya.
As Keiko and Morgana return back to Leblanc to do some more crossword puzzle solving, to get another one right to call it a night once she is done.
Keiko: And finished!
Sojiro: Wow, she's good.
Morgana: (Yeah, way too good.) Nicely done, Madame Keiko. I think it's time to call it a night now.
Afterwards – Keiko wanted to help out Sojiro next on something else to be new to do. Sojiro wanted to try some of Keiko's cooking and coffee making skills to see how much she has been improving so far 'besides not making a mess'.
Keiko: So, Mr. Sakura, how is it...?
Sojiro: Mmm...Mmm! Wow...How is it, Keiko? I love it! This type of special curry's really good. And the coffee for you to do it just right with no messes anymore...I can't get enough of it.
I guess Keiko was getting better at this.
Keiko: I'm glad to hear! And...Mr. Sakura, you don't have to drink a lot of it. Coffee's good, but having too much of it isn't.
Sojiro: Sorry...Keep at this, and the customers will drink the rest for the two of us.
Keiko: For business to go so smoothly, that'll be fun to do. (I should have a bakery place of my own to open and sell some of my goodies to the people one day when I'm living on my own in the future.)
Morgana: (Not bad, Madame Keiko.)
Getting better every day, anyone can do it with a little practice. An hour later after some other coffee making practice, Keiko wanted to help out Sojiro some more besides making coffee. For the next part to learn in making was some handmade curry. So that's why he asked her to go shopping today after school.
Sojiro: All right, that's it for tomorrow's curry...Hey, how's it going? You getting any better at remembering how to handle different bean types?
Keiko: Got it.
Not bad on Keiko's first try to then make other tips of coffee near the brew machine next.
Sojiro: Now then...there are three factors that determine the flavor for a cup of coffee: grind, heat, and time. First up is the grind. For the siphons we have here, we're aiming for medium-fine.
Lots to learn in making coffee for it's not so easy to do at first.
Keiko: Wow...
Sojiro: ...Keiko, are you listening to me? What grind are you supposed to use?
Keiko: Medium-fine. You want to taste the fine flavor of the coffee.
Sojiro: Right. Keep up the good work. It doesn't net much profit given the effort it takes, but hey, money is money. I'm not gonna forgive you if you serve our customers crap coffee though. Just remember that.
A very big listen to remember very well.
Keiko: I won't, don't you worry Mr. Sakura.
She does get the job done very well when Keiko learns some new things. Soon Sojiro gets a call on his cell phone to answer it.
Sojiro: Who could this be...?
It didn't sound good to hear Sojiro's reaction.
Sojiro: Yes, hello? ...How'd you get this number? Now? Where? ...Fine.
After hanging up, it might be the guy who came in the other day.
Keiko: Mr. Sakura?
Sojiro: Sorry, something just came up. We can keep going with the lessons some other time, Keiko. Please forgive me.
Keiko: (Another problem I can feel from Sojiro's heart. The man from the cafe the other day who was rude.) Is it trouble?
Kind of looks like it.
Sojiro: What, you worried about me? ...It's nothing you need to concern yourself over. Just do the dishes while I'm gone. Oh, and remember to shut off the gas before you close up shop. It's nice having someone around to help at times like this. Turns out you're actually a harder worker than I thought. Keep it up.
Keiko: I'm glad I can help you out. (A lot to hopefully see Sojiro will be okay, no matter what's going on.)
Sojiro's bond with Keiko was growing more and more, as his Arcana and Confidant went up to level 3.
Sojiro: Okay, I'm off. Don't eat all our food while I'm gone.
Keiko: I won't overdo myself.
As he leaves the store for Keiko to take care of things to turn off, close the store, and go to bed for Morgana was all set. She then gets a phone call from Sojiro to say something to her after working hard again.
[Sojiro: Hey, Keiko, you get everything closed up?]
Keiko: It's all good.
[Sojiro: Sorry about earlier. Had to take care of some business. But don't worry. I'll put you to work. We've got lots of time on our hands.]
Keiko: I'm ready to work when you allow me to, Mr. Sakura.
[Sojiro: Raring to go, huh? Some work ethic you got there. Well, just make sure you turn off the stove before you head to bed.]
Keiko: Good night.
All set to call it a night until the next day...
Year 20xx
Day #20 – April 4/28th – Thursday
With Keiko going through her days at school to talk to Ann a lot and help Ryuji train for running track again from time to time, and doing very well in her classes too with Morgana tagging along – another normal day.
Ryuji: Whaddup, Keiko...?
Keiko: Good morning to you too, Ryuji.
Ryuji: Kamoshida had a change of heart for real, didn't he? It's kinda hard to believe right now…I'm gonna cry if we still get expelled after all this.
We know, just a few more days of waiting to still be going on.
Keiko: Let's just keep on believing, and wait.
Ryuji: You're so calm, babe…Aren't you worried at all? Oh yeah! You free today, Keiko? If you have nothing to do, come see me after school. It's not like I got something to say, but I find talkin' helps calm the nerves.
A nice way to finish the rest of the day of school. Looks like no school for today to have the day off 'it's sometimes hard to tell'. Getting a text message from Ryuji after school was over, the two headed to the Arcade Shibuya Gigolo area where Ryuji was to hang out with Keiko again for today. As friends only! Just saying...
Keiko: Sounds like Ryuji wants for him and me to go out to eat.
Morgana: Hey, Madame Keiko, I want some food too. Don't forget about me.
She won't forget about Morgana the most...
Ryuji: Hey, babe, I really wanna talk...or I guess more like vent. You wanna grab some ramen? I'll show you my go-to place. (Maybe it'll be a real date for me with Keiko.)
Just to hang out as friends only...Man, it'll take a while for Ryuji to take a hint.
Keiko: I am getting hungry. So, let's go out.
Ryuji: It's kinda far, but it's totally worth it. The flavor's outta this world. Anyways, it's in Ogikubo, so let's take the train over there to Ogikubo Ramen.
To the Ogikubo restaurant they go to and for Morgana to be eating some of the food. For Keiko likes the food and Ryuji to have...Ah, too much of his fill.
Ryuji: Ahhh! I love the feelin' of noodles slidin' down my throat! Sweat drippin' over my face.
Keiko hands Ryuji to clean his face up.
Keiko: Clean yourself up.
Ryuji: Sorry...This shit's the best, babe! Ramen is life! Light soup like this really gets your body goin' again after a good run, y'know. We used to come all the way out here after practice and…Uh, I guess that's all in the past…By the way, I've seen Nakaoka around a few times…But for some reason it don't look like he's gettin' along with the others.
It was hard to say what was really going on right now, or to not worry about it so far.
Keiko: Are you worried about him?
Ryuji: Yeah...Kinda. I've been thinkin' about what he said…How the whole track team was puttin' up with Kamoshida's shit…And how I effed it all up for 'em…I think he was right. They don't even got a club room anymore, so they've been storin' all their stuff behind the gym. They can't use any school gear either, so they just run laps around the block for practice...There ain't really a place for outcasts like that. I should know better than anyone…It's good they're keepin' their heads low now though. I don't want 'em endin' up like me.
Not going to happen, Ryuji, that's why you made a real friend like Keiko, Morgana, and Ann to help you out.
Keiko: But you're doing great. To me, Ann, and even Morgana.
True for Keiko to say those words.
Ryuji: ...Y'know what? You're right, Keiko. I guess now that I'm thinkin' about it, tryin' to fit in is a real pain in the ass. I mean, I'd never've met you guys and even Ann if I wasn't an outcast, right? So, uh...it's all good. For real though, it's been a hitton of fun! Hangin' out with you guys is so freakin' cool! And you're a real hottie!
Having some sweat drop on Keiko's head, she gets where Ryuji was getting at.
Keiko: Well, if you say so.
And so, Ryuji's Arcana and Confidant goes up to level 4 for today.
Ryuji: ...I just hope there's something I can do to help those track guys. Though it'd prolly mess 'em up if I tried to butt in…Oh yeah, we still gotta find a new spot for our trainin'. Hm. I'll think about it. No slackin' off 'til then, mkay? Later, Keiko.
Keiko: Bye, Ryuji.
A nice time to eat with a good friend, huh? Next up was to go help out more with Sojiro making more of the food and coffee back at the Lablanc place.
Morgana: (Madame Keiko, you're very good at cooking and making some tasty coffee smell.)
Morgana watches for the two to still be working.
Sojiro: Hey, Keiko, show me again on how you make the curry taste a bit spicier so I can do a better one next time once you're done cleaning up.
Keiko was fast to get things done to do another thing afterwards.
Keiko: Okay! I'm just about done! (Another night, another good thing to do for this place to stay in business.)
After going to the bathhouse again for Keiko to feel refreshed, I call it a night to sleep for another school day tomorrow.
Year 20xx
Day #21 – April 4/29th – Friday
The next thing to do for both Keiko and Morgana is go on the train together to read some more books while riding the way to getting out for a while; and that's to go to do more medicines for Tae to get some more afterwards.
Tae: Here you go, Keiko...The effects should be instant this time.
Drinking it down to give this new medicine a try.
Keiko: Weird.
The doctor takes a good look at Keiko carefully on this one.
Tae: ...Let's see. Eyes are focused. Look this way. One, two, three, four…...Nothing yet, huh?
Keiko: Mm...? (The inside of my mouth feels like it's burning...And my nose is itchy...)
Now it has some effect.
Tae: Oh, there it is. The inhibitory effect is just as I had hoped. Your weight was the primary reason it took longer to kick in than expected...Yes, this is what I expected from a teenager. We're making great progress. Practice makes perfect, right? OK, hold tight. Once I compile all the data, we can move on...
Keiko: OK.
But before that, Tae answers a phone call.
Tae: Hello, Takemi Medical Clinic of Internal Medicine. How can I help you? ...An emergency, huh? But we're not a designated hospital...Besides, the head physician here is Tae Takemi. Ah…?
Well, that was out of nowhere to hang up for Keiko to see and hear the whole thing.
Keiko: Are you okay, Tae?
Tae: ...Awfully rude, just hanging up on a lady like that.
Keiko: What was that about thought?
Tae: Oh, he basically just called the wrong number. An ambulance driver was looking for a transfer location. All the designated hospitals are full. But to think they'd accidentally call a general practitioner…Must've been a new paramedic...He seemed to at least know my name though. Sorry, Keiko. I've been blacklisted by the larger medical community. They call me the Plague…due to a grave medical error I made.
From the rumors to be nonsense, right? It can't be true about Tae.
Keiko: What do you mean?
Tae: This goes back to my old job…I used to work at a university hospital in the city. I was never actually convicted of anything, but I'm still considered a pariah in the medical industry...Does that scare you? Participating in clinical trials run by a doctor like that?
But Keiko didn't care who or what Tae was at all.
Keiko: I'm fine, Tae. I still need the medicine.
Tae: Right. You're just a student preparing for his entrance exams. I guess we're both equally shady, hm? Well, that's fine. Being ostracized has enabled me to focus on my own research and development. Regardless, I look forward to working with you. I'll be sure to add some additional "medicine" for you, my little guinea pig.
Keiko: Oh, yes. It's no problem at all.
A good way to help out Tae to trust in Keiko more and more, to soon learn that she's a very good doctor, with her Arcana and Confidant going up to level 3. And then to be getting another phone call to answer again.
Tae: Hello, Dr. Takemi's Clinic of Internal Medicine...Huh? One order of teriyaki chicken?
After she gets the call taken care of.
Tae: Sorry, Keiko...You're all good for today. You can go home now. Come again soon, if you're still alive. OK, take care.
All good for today. Also, I wanted to do some of these parts for the Confidant thing to show important parts only...Just so you all know.
Keiko: Got it. Goodbye, Tae, take care. (I hope she's doing well.)
Another day to be a test subject on Keiko again, and another fine time to buy other items. And a call to get from Tae herself to see if Keiko made it back home alright and such 'on which she did'.
[Tae: Hey, my little guinea pig. I have to talk to you about something...You...Haven't told anyone about my drugs, right?]
[Keiko: Of course not. I never go back on my word.]
[Tae: ...Okay, Keiko. I mean, part of the deal is that you're strictly prohibited from sharing anything that happens here, so. I guess I'll believe you, for now. Feels like I've been getting a lot more patients asking for drugs lately. Wonder where they keep hearing about me...It's been really bugging me. But that's all I wanted to ask, I guess. Okay, see you soon.]
Once Keiko and Morgana come back to Leblanc 'to clean up the place again too', and then another trip to the bathhouse for her to feel fine and then get some sleep.
Morgana: Another day, another way to take a good hot bath. A fine woman such as yourself, Madame Keiko. But the only woman I want to see more with the love and respectful gentleman I am is Lady Ann.
If he says so...Still with the mess up events happening to people to also be talking it all over town with no end. This wasn't a normal thing to be going on at all.
Year 20xx
Day #22 – April 4/30th – Saturday
Another fine day to head to school to do things for Keiko to still work hard in classes and study hard from her books as well, for some to return and the rest to buy and keep to also meet up with Ann too on the train ride.
Ann: Morning, Keiko. The board meeting is in a few more days...I wonder if Kamoshida really has a change of heart? What if we failed? That's all I've been able to think about...
Keiko: We have to believe, Ann, something good will come out of it.
Ann: We did what we could. I guess all I can do now is believe…But how strange…I feel a bit better now. Maybe it's because of your composure? We'll be able to avenge Shiho, and you won't get expelled! Well, you almost became his girlfriend...Gross! And more if Ryuji and Mishima do not get expelled at all. After the break, we'll all be able to laugh together! That's what I'll believe.
During class to be doing well in Ms. Chouno's class...
Ms. Chouno: Hi, everyone! How're you all doing? These days, it's expected that you know colloquial English—even idioms based in other languages. I want you to forget you're Japanese during this class and make yourself believe you're a foreigner. What's important is becoming someone else. In this day and age, being able to swap your mask depending on the situation is a critical talent.
After school to learn some English language thing from Ms. Chouno both Keiko and Morgana go out for a while to get some items and weapons with quipped things 'when they need to use it', to get some fresh air for today from working so hard the last weekday to go by so fast. Walking around – she then sees a man standing on something from the train trying to make a speech for them to hear this man out.
Keiko: Morgana, look. It's that speaker man with words we saw when we first came to Shibuya, remember?
Morgana: I'm surprised he's doing something still on...Whatever it is he's doing.
His name was Toranosuke Yoshida 'or Yoshi for short' who's been telling so many things for people to hear his words was hard to do and no one would listen to Yoshi, Keiko felt bad for the man to have a good heart to feel out.
Yoshi: Please, everyone! Lend me your ears and hear my voice! I need to bring in the good words to help all of you out if you just listen to me!
He takes a break to try to plan something else out next.
Yoshi: So much work and no one will take me seriously...How will my words get out?
Then Keiko says this on her way out.
Keiko: (I could at least give this man some advice...) Listen, good sir! Don't do this alone! Get another one to help out and then spread the word! Doing it by yourself isn't enough, but a team is for others to believe in you afterwards! Good luck!
It should do fine for Yoshi to see Keiko and Morgana leaving to see something from this one person who spoke up for the man.
Yoshi: Thank you very much... (Hmmm...A girl with ideas, I wonder...)
He'll come back around later to be important of course. Working at Keiko's part time job for a Convenience Store in Shibuya – Central Street for Keiko to work at the cashier spot to place supplies on different idles for co-workers to enjoy Keiko's helping hand whenever she's able to help them out.
Manager: Thanks for the help, Amamiya-Chan, you're a real lifesaver.
From working hard for Morgana to watching Keiko all night to being outside of the store's window.
Morgana: She's amazing at how she does these things...I'm very surprised.
All in day's work...To also be-friending Nanami Shibuya 'last name there does sound a bit funny' to help out Keiko whenever she needs it to also get paid for this type of job.
Nanami: The store has been the busiest days so far thanks to your help.
Keiko: It's no trouble at all. (Time to take a bath and head straight to bed.)
Feeling tired from working hard and going to school wasn't so easy, huh? But Keiko gets the job done to clean up, bath house, shower, and go to sleep.
Year 20xx
Day #23 – May 5/1st – Sunday
Another day, and one more of seeing if Suguru Kamoshida had a change of heart, to hopefully not be with Keiko as well as not expelling Ryuji and Yuuki at all! So what do Keiko and Morgana do on one free day? Trying out a drink stand in Shibuya – Underground Walkway for Keiko and Morgana to like the new favorite of the day...
Keiko: Not bad. Mmm...!
Morgana: *yuck* Icky! A bit too sweet for me!
Keiko: *chuckle* It's okay, Morgana. Not everything's good to eat or drink. Trust me.
Giving Morgana some water to wash the taste off of his tongue right away.
Morgana: I'll try to remember next time.
Then Keiko takes some part-time job at a Flower Store in Shibuya – Underground Mall to help out a woman care for the flowers – from colors, looks, sizes, forms, and such to selling them very well to the customers. Megumi Hanasaki was grateful for Keiko's hard work to be on fire today 'like she always is from doing all of the chores'.
Megumi: They look great, Ms. Amamiya, thanks again for all of your help.
Keiko: It's fun to care for all of these flowers. I can see why you love them so much, and so do the customers.
From flowers to work there and a small store for Keiko to have done little at a time, not bad on her end. Keiko still had to get some shipments in for the store real quick before calling it a day afterwards. Now returning back to Leblanc to take it easy for a bit because tomorrow at school, it was the day to arrive.
Morgana: Madame Keiko, tomorrow's board meeting. Don't worry. I'm sure the change of heart worked.
Getting a text message for Keiko to see both Ryuji and Ann were saying the same thing too.
[Ann: The board meeting's tomorrow, right?]
[Ryuji: We're gonna get expelled if Kamoshida doesn't have a change of heart by then...]
[Keiko: I'm sure he will.]
[Ann: He'll definitely change. It would be a real problem for us if he didn't.]
[Ryuji: You're right. It's a little too early to be giving up now. Guess we're gonna find out one way or the other tomorrow. We just gotta brace ourselves for all the possibilities.]
It was better than nothing there.
Keiko: All we can do now is pray for this one to pull through.
Morgana: I'm sorry I can't offer more reassurance, but he should have a change of heart. I think we can wait and see for it to happen, Madame Keiko. Please trust me.
Keiko: I know, Morgana, we will.
Getting something from TV next for it to be shipped at Leblanc tomorrow...Returning back to bathing, help out Sojiro to clean up for tonight, having fun with Ryuji and such to texting him and Ann to hope for the best, she and Morgana go to bed to wait to see what happens on another school day once the meeting was done with Suguru on what he will say to the others to hear...the dark truth.
Keiko: (I don't blame Ryuji, waiting is hard. Ann must feel the same way, but I know it'll all work out. And not just from me sensing from all of this, but because Akechi-Cun told me to trust in him...It'll be fine to see Kamoshida has finally been defeated.)
And it will happen too for them to see for themselves...They did change Suguru's heart to work out for sure since Morgana said so himself.