eika | ✦ Call Me Out 4.0

[There was a strange group of tourists for the festival this time around. A group of high school girls from the big city. A sort of large study group sort of thing, or at least that's what the chaperon says. All the girls seemed eager enough for the festival--even if a few seemed a little estranged from the main group. They even decided to compete against the Club in some of the games, even if they all lost miserably (much to their dismay).

It was a good night. That is, until the next morning. One of the girls, Akae, was missing and not long she was found on the outskirts of the village partially eaten by what was assumed to be a wild animal. She wasn't the last one, either. Another victim was found not long after that--another one of the school girls.

That was about three days ago. The group hasn't left the area yet, the chaperon deeming it unsafe to leave until the beast was caught. It was in this sort of atmosphere that Ginkko was wandering down one of the streets of Hinamizawa. She and Lulu had sneaked out of the house they were being sheltered in.

They knew someone else had sneaked out. They just had to find her. Lulu had went one way and Ginko went another. That was when she heard the bike. Turning--]

Who? [She knows that boy. He had been at the festival.] You're...Maebara, right? You probably shouldn't be out here this late.

[ When he heard the news, he couldn't believe it. People were actually being killed in the very village he called home. Not one, but two. A few days ago he would have laughed it off, citing that it was just an old legend or something.

Now he was worried that his friends were in harm's way especially with the way Rika asked him about that poem of hers. He thought that visiting her and asking her again would help. They saved Satoko from danger, but something else was thrown into the mix.

Keiichi had to make sure his friends were safe.]

Eh?

[ There was someone else outside this late. He reversed his pedaling and reeled to a stop. It was one of the girls that challenged them during the festival. ]

Yeah that's me. I'm just heading to a friend's house to check up on them, with the... news and all. I'm sorry for your loss.

[She felt more sorry for the boy at her side. The village must have been shocked at the discovery... She's just glad that those kids hadn't been the ones to find it. Lulu had liked playing with them and even Ginko had to admit those games were fun, if challenging. Though, it was hard cleaning the marker off her arms after she lost.]

Thanks... [She grows quiet for a moment, not sure how sure how to react. Her voice is sad and distant.] It really came as a shock to all of us... [She glances up at the darkening sky.] Checking up on your friend might not be a bad idea. Maybe we could walk together for a bit.

I'm sure. I've have only been here for almost a month and really... it's crazy! [ He just couldn't imagine what would happen if one of his friends were the first victims let alone murderers. ]

Yeah, I've talked to the other gang members so this'll be the last visit.

[ He'll tilt his head at that question. While he wouldn't object, but those two victims were from her classmates. ]

You sure about that? Wouldn't your director be worried?

You're a transfer student, too? [She sounds a little surprised at that. He seemed to have a group of fast friends already... That was hard to believe but she had seen how he had interacted with those girls.]

Miss Hakonaka? [That was a good point. The woman wouldn't be happy if she found out.] She would be but--the reason I'm out here is that I'm looking for one of us. Harishima sneaked out without telling anyone. I was the only one who saw her; I thought walking with you while I look might be safer.

Yeah, I am. Though it doesn't seem that way though. Guess it was the fresh air in this village.

Ahh, I see. I wonder why anyone would sneak out right now, but then again here I am with a bike. So I guess I'm not one to talk gyahaha. [ He'll scratch his head. ]

The village does seem different than the city. [She likes the forest better, though.]

Maybe to show that there's nothing to be afraid of. [She shakes her head.] Some of the others were saying this was some kind of curse... I think they're just trying to make sense of what happened.

Yeah, it really is. It threw me off at first, but I've come to like it here a lot. I've met the best people here. [ Even if they torture him with those punishment outfits. ]

Curiosity killed the cat right? At least that's what Rika-chan would say. I have the strangest feeling that I would do the same thing if I was in their shoes.

You do seem close to your gang. [If she wasn't so focused on a certain person she might be jealous.]

Something like that, yes. [She tilts her head slightly at him.] Do you think it's a curse, Maebara?

We're pretty famous in town especially with our punishment games. Thanks. They're awesome, no matter how embarrassing they can be.

Ah, just calling me Keiichi is fine. I'm not that formal. A curse, I'm not too sure about that, there's always someone to pull the strings on that.

Somehow I think that I got off lucky. [The permanent marker names are still visible on her arms, even though she's wiped them so many times]

Call me Ginko, then. [It really doesn't matter what he calls her but, fair's fair. ] Maybe but a wild animal attack seems pretty curse-like to me. Ever hear about Sankebetsu?

[ Just a regular day at the market! Rika is buying vegetables for dinner later tonight, when she sees Keiichi at another stall. She sneaks up behind him, pinching him on the arm. ]

Keiichi!

jiiiii...

[ It wasn't everyday that Keiichi was out shopping, his parents decided to leave on a business trip leaving him alone for a few days. He was bored and thought some fresh air would do him good.

He stopped at this certain booth filled with keychains and wondered if he should get some for the gang. Though his parents were gone so there was that. Well if anything he could his stash of cup ramen in the cabinet. The boy shrugged his conscience away and purchased them. ]

Alright, now I gotta find the perfect time to--ahhh!

[ Keiichi dropped the bag from his hands in shock, he quickly picked it up and turned to see a familiar person. ]

O-Oh it's just you Rika-chan. Don't scare me like that.

[ She just giggles, feeling absolutely no remorse. ]

I never see you here, Keiichi. Did your parents go on a trip? [ Because while she doesn't see Keiichi, she always sees at least one of his parents around the market. ]

[ oh u rika ]

Well, never felt the need to visit really. Didn't think I'd see you here, but then again you go shopping for food with Satoko huh?

Yeah, dad had this important meeting with this art collector or something. I have a stash of food, so not a problem.

[ a stash of cup ramen though ]

[ Oh, Keiichi. You and your cup ramen. ]

Oh? Then what did you buy here? [ Yep, she's definitely interested in that bag. ]

[ Can't go any wrong with them, unless he puts it in a pot and burns the house down. ]

Geh--

[ Right... the bag, in his hand. Either way she'll try to pry it from his hands. Well he can tell Rika-chan right? ]

Well, you caught me. I was saving them for the right moment, but...

[ Keiichi reaches in and hands her a cat keychain. ]

I bought some keychains for the club.

[ She takes it immediately, a big smile on her face. ]

Thank you, Keiichi! It's very cute. [ Rika cradles it in her hands, looking at it thoughtfully. ]

Mii... I'll make you dinner tonight as thanks!

Hehe. Was in a generous mood today. I guess it's a little thanks for making me feel welcomed in this village.

[ Given his past, he wasn't sure if he could start over, so really he was thankful to them for helping him change his ways. Keiichi shakes his head to rid of such depressing thoughts to hear her request. ]

R-Rika-chan's homemade dinner? I'm not worthy!

There, there. [ She pats his arm, shoving him in the direction of his house. ]

Let's go! I already bought ingredients, so I'll just use these. [ She holds up the bag in her hand. ]

Well if that's the case, I'll be in your care then.

If you'd like I could assist you in kitchen. [ and try not to burn the house down. ]

You can pass me the ingredients! [ Sorry Keiichi, that memory of him almost burning down his house is too fresh. ]

[ IN SOME ALTERNATE DIMENSION WHERE HE DOESN'T DIE HORRIBLY...

there is a young woman who has managed to get herself lost in the Underworld, seemingly looking for something. She seems alright, regardless of the fact that she's on the ground rubbing her behind after having fallen down. The guys back in the real world could have given her a soft landing, but nope, they didn't. At the very least, they did manage to give her everything else that she needed. From completely broken stats (sorry not sorry) to a weapon that could only be given to her by the gods. But first and foremost, she needs to gather her bearings.

Dusting her skirt, she blinked several times before seeing the unfamiliar head of blonde hair, calling out to him in a polite tone as she waved him down. ]

Excuse me...!

[ FOREVER LIVING IN OUR HEARTS...

Eugeo was deep in thought, thinking about how to train. Kirito was moving forward and it was getting hard to keep up. Though, if anything what Kirito taught him was to 'stay cool'.

He decided to take a walk to calm himself, though a voice brought him back to reality. ]

Eh?

[ He glanced at the direction where the voice was from and was surprised to see a girl out there. There was no one around him at the current moment so that eliminates any other possibility of her talking to anyone else. ]

Um, yes? Are you alright, miss?

Mmm.

[ Asuna nods in response to his question, dusting her skirt and trying so hard to smile, even if it comes off as a little awkward. Thankfully, it doesn't seem that anybody saw her enter this world-- if they did, they would probably revere her as some sort of angel or goddess or something, and while that would be helpful in her quest, she doesn't really want that sort of status...

Anyway. ]

I'm looking for someone. [ Important, she doesn't say, but it shows in the clear determination shown in her hazel brown eyes. ] He usually wears black, probably has a sword here [ she gestures to her back because it's only obvious that he would do such a dorky thing, THAT NERD ] and probably goes by the name Kirito-kun...?

Someone you say, well I'd be glad to help you. I know what that's like.

[ Eugeo smiles at her remembering his times with Alice when they were little. How he would give to have those times again. Helping someone in need was the least he could do after not having the courage to search for her back then. ]

Kirito?

[ Once he heard that name he blinked. ]

Y-You know Kirito?

...?

[ There's a rather confused look on her face that only stays on her features for a moment before her eyes widen even further in surprise, bobbing her head up and down several times. ]

Mmm. Do you know where he is? Ah, but if he's busy, I can wait. [ She's not that desperate to see him that she'd just barge into the shower or... something. ]

[ He couldn't help but feel dumbfounded, before letting out a chuckle. "Stay Cool" like Kirito himself had advised him so many times. Though Eugeo couldn't help, but feel a bit envious with his mentor of the Aincrad Style. ]

Yeah, we're actually roommates. I could take you to him if you want.

Really? You'd take me to him, just like that?

[ Are the people of this world that naive? Or does he just trust her, even though they just met? It's strange. ]

Hmm? Should I not?

[ Eugeo blinked at her question, but then again he must seem suspicious to her. ]

I'm sure he'd be happy to see you. You're from Kirito's land right? I'm Eugeo. Kirito's teaching me the style of your land currently.

Ah, yes...

[ Then there's a slight sense of confusion that washes over her as she tilts her head to the side, blinking twice. ]

"The style of your land"? What do you mean by that?

[The more time that Athrun and Rena spent together, the more they enjoyed each other's company...and the more attracted to each other they became. Eventually, Athrun finally worked up the nerve to ask Rena on a date, and to his joy, she accepted.

At the moment, Athrun is ringing the doorbell to Rena's house. His black sports car is parked along the curb in front of the house, and Athrun himself is wearing a dress shirt and khakis. In his hands is a small bouquet of assorted flowers. Once he rings the doorbell, he continues to stand and wait for her or one of her family members to answer the door.]

[ Rena hummed along to the commercial melody on tv. as she rearranged her collection. If she didn't she would go crazy from waiting. It helped her focus more on the task and to also hug the ones that she cherished. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Once she heard the door bell she turned off the tv and flapped her pink dress to make sure they were free of wrinkles. She walked over to the door and opened it with a smile. ]

Hello there! Ah, is that for me, is it?

[Athrun smiles when Rena answers the door. She looked every bit as nice as he hoped she would.]

Yes, they are. I thought you might like them.

[And he offers the bouquet to her, blushing a bit.]

You look very nice.

[They were at a formal event. A ball of some kind. For whatever reason, Shannon was there as a guest, not as a member of the staff. At the moment, though, she was sitting in her chair as a slow song came on the speakers.

However, she would not be alone for long. Ky, dressed in his old captain's dress uniform, approaches Shannon. He had noticed her sitting by herself, and felt that a young lady should be able to enjoy herself at a ball, not just sit on the sidelines and watch other people enjoy themselves. Once he reaches her, he extends a hand.]

May I have this dance?

[ It was odd being a guest in this place. She was used to catering to others, not just sitting idly as they shake her hand as if she was an important person. Shannon wasn't sure how to react, but shook their hands anyway trying to keep a smile.

Once she heard a voice, she let out a small sound of surprise and turned toward the other. ]

A-ah, I'm not sure if I'll be a good dancer for you.

Don't worry. I'll take the lead if it helps. I'm confident enough in my own ability to dance that there's no need to be concerned.

Besides, it would be very unbecoming of me to leave a lady without a partner.

Alright! Great job, Luchabull!

[ Satoshi and his friends had decided to take a day off from traveling to relax before they hit the next city and thus, the next gym. Satoshi himself though had decided to set off for the day and find a spot to train his Pokemon. A gym battle was coming up and the more training they get in the more prepared they'll be for the battle, right?

Luchabull poses proudly when he hears his trainer's words. The rock that was his target was now in small pieces thanks to a Flying Press. It then jumps and lands next to Satoshi as he turns to the robin Pokemon perched on a tree nearby. ]

Okay, are you ready Hinoyakoma? You're up next!

[ The training continued as Satoshi find himself unaware of his surroundings. Of both the weather, in which rain and thunder seemed to be looming, as well as any other people who are nearby. ]

✦ Call Me Out 4.0

Keiichi

minagoroshi!keiichi at your service

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Eugeo

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