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[Today was another round of getting those embers. Kiyohime has not a single clue how ANY of that worked, so she didn't ask. Just focus on Anchin, getting married and trying not to think too much about Tamamos fluffy tails. ~~But they look so nice...~~

As she walks down the halls, she happened to spot the support for the day, one Osakabehime. Who looked to be crouched down in the middle of the hallway, reading something. Typical really. Kiyohime could only sigh at the sight, and knew that it was up to her to drag the neet off. Again.]

Okki, I know you want to stay in your room and delve into whatever you ordered, but this really isn't the place. Come on, we're needed in the control room.

Hmmm?

[Osakabehime was immersed in her light novel that had some high ratings from the online store she ordered from (although she had different thoughts and was thinking about how to construct a scathing review) before she looked up to see her friend getting her attention.]

Oh, Kiyohi. Heyo.

[Her return greeting would usually sound cutesy if it were said by anyone else. As it is, she replies with the cheerfulness of a rock. And for good reason.

Kiyohime is going to make her go outside.]

Can't it wait?? Surely another Assassin would be more useful than me? Besides, I have three more chapters to digest. It's important to me, y'know?

[even if it's a trash LN, but she's gonna finish it dammit and stay inside trying!]

Oh, I'm sure another one would be better to have. But I'm not the one making the choices, I'm just a dutiful wife. [Actual wife status needs verification.

But it really wasn't her call to make. She scoffs a little as her friend tries to use flimsy reasoning.]

And really now, unless that book is about advice on dating, I doubt it can be that important.

If it is that, I will give up if you let me read it later.

[PRIORITIES]

[No comment on wife status, it's a given Okki just lets Kiyohime thinks what she wants.]

It's a light novel Kiyohi. And to be honest, I don't think it would be up your alley since the main character is basically a generic harem protag. Not sure if a wifely lady like yourself would approve.

[Regardless, Assassin sighs, shutting the book. It's been easier than usual to coax her out and do work nowadays, if only because she's fond of their Master and is more than willing to do a favor or two for them.]

But anyway, I'll go with you before you overheat and singe the pages. Are we just gathering materials or is an event going on?

[The sound Kiyohime makes in response is best described as if she almost vomited.

Who knows what would have actually come out.]

Disgusting. I bet it's one of those that involves the lech showing up after being hit by a truck, right? Maybe some elves in chains too and everything is like one of your games?

[You know, only someone who actually delved into LNs would realize those are COMMON trends. The unfamiliar would be wondering why they show up so much.]

It's just normal gathering... although it is October.

Don't go dropping more castles, okay?

Oh, c'mooon! It wasn't a truck this time!

[Okki wrinkles her nose at Kiyohime for that last comment. Sheesh that was unwarranted (no it isn't)]

That's not gonna happen again. That time in the spotlight was more than enough! Someone else will be on rate up!

[Ever since Aisaku became a Zelraider, he was starting to notice all kinds of people coming and going through the Steamy Sketch shop. Some of them were normal and then there were the abnormal types like him. This place was like a safe haven or a 'save point' for him whenever there was a lot on his mind. It was almost funny how he went from a normal student to a superhero who fought off shadow monsters in the blink of an eye. But it was the quiet times of normalcy that he appreciated the most. After all, this gave him a moment to actually reflect on what he was fighting for...

But right now? His current battle was against the dart board as he was keeping watch of Shunji's cozy coffee cafe. The owner was currently running errands and entrusted Aisaku to hold the fort. It was pretty late at night and it was raining, so he wasn't expecting any customers. Hence why he was currently focused on hitting the bulls-eye on the board.]

Damn it... My score still hasn't gotten any better. How the hell does Shujin do it?

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[The shop door opens revealing a girl in a modest dress uniform at its entrance. She looks both ways before stepping inside completely.

Fujino, despite being a Servant, is pretty inconspicuous all things considered. The Chaldea Master is with the other two team members that were brought along to the singularity, but she can't help but feel that this time this wasn't quite where she was supposed to be. Nonetheless, she goes with the flow and went exploring by herself leading her to the Steamy Sketch.]

Excuse me.

[She says this softly to the boy who's having a fight with the dartboard and looks around to see if there's a menu. The least she can do if she's inside now is to order one item off the menu instead of being rude and just leaving after a glance.]

Is it a train then? You know that those hack writers just keep using the same tools.

[Kiyohi stop showing your nerd cred]

Oh? This coming from the shut in that somehow seems to be involved in a lot of things that happen around?

Still amazed you put a spotlight on yourself at all though. Not only that, but no invites for that grand entrance of yours.

[Is Kiyohime bitter she was only a bonus unit?

Maybe.]

I mean, I didn't mean it to be!! I just wanted some privacy [~~of the eternal kind~~] and you know things just went a liiiitle overboard. You know what I prefer!

Ah, let's not argue semantics now though. I'll just drag myself back inside at this rate if we're just gonna squabble.

[she isn't the kind to egg on an angry dragon girl anyways]

I could be working on doujin or grinding M*nster Hunter or something...

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Yeah, I know. You like being alone with your only form of contact being a chat program. I still would like an invitation sometime, as unlike some people, I actually care about you.

But let's get this over with, before someone starts to think I've left Anchin and made you my new husband.

[Nobody would think that, some would like that. Namely Master.]

[The weird thing about being a famous (or at least, up-and-rising) idol is getting recognized on the street. Ever since being on national television, it feels like he can't even pop over to to the convenience store to grab some beer without at least a few people doing a double-take at him.
Well, it's not like he goes out of his way to hide his face. (Not like that, anyway.)

But luck is a harsh thing.
Like the luck that made him go out on this rainy night to buy some beers to get him through the weekend. Like the luck that makes the wind gust strongly, blowing his umbrella smack into a person walking the other way, and getting their arm all wet. Like the luck that made this happen right by the one bus shelter that happens to have an advertisement for Idolish7's next concert on it.

Whoaa. Embarrassing. On so many levels.

But first, he reigns in his umbrella and sketches a quick bow in apology.]

Sorry about that. Are you all right? ...Besides being wet? [One of his pockets has a handkerchief...]

Ehhhh?! O-Oh crap! I wasn't expectin' a customer! Welcome to the Steamy Sketch!

[Already Shujin would've been facepalming at Aisaku's rather unprofessional greeting. He was a good hearted boy, but not the brightest bulb at times. He looks rather flustered at the girl who just quietly walked in like a ghost. She almost looked like one of his childhood friends at the church orphanage that he'd go to help out. Aisaku quickly dashes over to the counter to grab a menu and hands it over to Fujino.]

Here you go. Please have a seat wherever you want! The owner is out right now, but I can totally serve you somethin'.

Ugh. We better avoid that route.

[i (kinda) love you bruh but not in that way bruh

anyways, to the control room they go!!]

... Honestly, Maa-chan is just as insistent as ever aren't they? I thought they'd just do some speedy grindy instead of calling me out.

I take offense to that. I am not worthy of an "ugh", for I am not a disgusting person.

[Just a disturbing one.

But yes yes, walking down halls, passing some staff, passing MHX griping about Sabers.]

Well, it would get boring after a while, so maybe something is being done to make this interesting. Like a theme.

... I don't know what theme we make that doesn't include Tamamo-san, but I'm trying with what I have.

[The girl doesn't react to Shujin's bluster as one might expect; there's not much of any reaction at all. Just a blink and a nod of acknowledgment and she takes a seat.]

I see. Thank you.

[She also takes the menu and sets it down flat on the table in front of her.]

... Something hot to drink, please. I think a cafe au lait if that's available?

[At least it's an easy order!]

You're nothing of the sort! You're passionately overbearing.

[It's a compliment really!]

Mmm, no Tomoe-chan then either? Maybe Master's going with a Classic Japanese Beauty or Princess Team or something.

Can you even blame me after what happened? Being passive is what led to that mess. [Define passive.] Really now, I could at least rely on you to want to stick around a house.

[That is probably the only praise you'll hear from Kiyohime about the hikikomori lifestyle.]

Tamamo-san certainly doesn't fit the classic look, with her lewd way of dressing, and Tomoe-san has a solid warrior look, which is not what either of us have.

... Actually, a lot of the others fit the warrior look, right?

Yeah! Sure thing! Alrighty theeeen....

[He'll be going behind the counter to put on his apron in preparation. Even the dim-witted Aisaku could pull off something simple like this.]

So you new 'round here? I don't think I've seen you at my school or at the church.

Ah... Yes. I'm just passing through. [She rests her hands on her knees and gives the boy a pleasant enough smile.]

I attend a Catholic school, but I don't go to church all that much. That's probably why you haven't seen me before.

We're delicate maidens surrounded by gorillas. There's no question about it really.

[Delicate... right...]

Although in your case Kiyohi, you're still quite intense.

[Congratulations sir, not only did you get this girl wet, but you also got some of her boba tea drink all over her face.

Lien isn't the type to have a delayed reaction, but she's had a tough day going through boring documents and basically doing the really boring part of investigation work. She just wanted to take a break, get a boba tea, and what does she get for that? An umbrella to the face and some water.

So she kind of just gives the boy a blank look as her sweater blushes into a pink from the color of her tea.

And then she just sips.

And stares.

For an uncomfortable amount of seconds.]

I never asked to breathe fire, Okki.

[Which is certainly true. It takes more than that to be intense though.]

I'm just a maiden who was pushed to the edge. I'm no warrior, no knight or royalty, just a girl who would rather much be living a quiet and peaceful life.

[He's not a guy given to superstitions, but he's feeling like he might have to go pray at a shrine or something to get rid of this bad luck.

He takes a double take at the girl because somehow he'd knocked her tea onto her face, which is now dripping onto her sweater...
And the moment of Yamato thinking 'she's kinda cute' evaporates as quickly as it came under that blank, unflinching stare.

He blinks back at her, but his searching hand finally finds his handkerchief, giving him a reason to glance away for a moment as he hands it out to her. When he looks back up, his concerned expression is almost ruined by a sardonic arched eyebrow.]

... Um, seriously, are you okay? You're dripping tea onto your sweater. You can use this.

That right? I ain't crazy religious myself, but I help out with an orphanage with some childhood friends.

[First things first, he had to prepare the coffee maker and scoop up the beans. Making some conversation during the process was bound to make this move a bit faster. At least whenever he watched Shujin's magic fingers, it looked pretty quick to him.]

It's always good to see some tourists around in Mitsuito City. There's plenty of cool places to check out here if you wanna do some sightseeing.

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PRINCESS X2

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Fujino

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ok time to perish

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which one of us? XD

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