October 10th 2017

It was a sunny morning, the neighborhood was already lively and the air had that smell of pancakes coming from various kitchens in the vicinities.

It honestly made the bubbly girl of red bow hungrier as she bounced her way to school but all she could do was cope with it for now.

Soon, she found her tough looking friend waiting for her at the usual spot.
Before she noticed her presence, Sayori was about to shout her name but for some reason she stopped.

The sunbeams bathing her face as she raised her hand in an stand at attention like motion to avoid them blinding her dark brown eyes allowed her to see better her facial features.

They were surprisingly delicate for a girl with a scar like that on her left eye. Her nose was small and upturned, she found it kinda cute. Her mouth was small and her lower lip was a bit heavier than the other, she found that somewhat interesting. Her eyes had that mysterious look, she found them captivating.

This was the first time she noticed how pretty of a girl Ryona actually was. Sayori honestly sometimes forgot she was a girl due to the tough girl's tomboyish nature but now, for some reason, she found herself looking at her.

"Ryyyy!", Sayori quickly shook her head to snap out of that strange feeling and hurried to shout her name. Like a puppy whose name was called, Ryona quickly lifted her head and turned around to the source of that sound.

"Good morninguu!", Sayori bounced towards her and side hugged her. "Morning...", Ryona replied a bit nervous. Some ice and ointment had done wonders for her body last night, those sparkly blue eyes and radiant smile however, had done wonders for her mind and heart.

"What did you eat for breakfast?", Sayori asked as she resumed her bounce as both now headed to school together. "Some scrambled eggs, you?", Ryona asked with half a smile she couldn't help. Seeing Sayori all happy again did that to her.

"Cereal! Thankfully I didn't burn it this time hehe~", Sayori replied proud. "Your mom didn't make you breakfast?", Ryona asked.

"Nope, both my parents are on a business trip right now until the end of the month so for now I must live of cereal and jam sandwiches...", Sayori sighed. "I feel you... I can't really cook anything either", Ryona shrugged awkwardly.

"Imagine if we lived together, we would be a disaster in the kitchen hehe, we probably would burn the house down or order pizza every day!", Sayori bounced happily at the picture of that.

For Ryona however, the mere fact of imagine that made her all excited and nervous at the same time, her deep blush was too much for her to say anything.

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"So how's Sayori doing?", Yuri asked a bit concerned. Hand in hand with her girlfriend who just went to pick her up to her classroom for some mandatory lunch time together. "Same, she's been quiet all day, I'm honestly starting to get worried...", Natsuki replied.

"Me too... But also... I-I must say I love that of you...", Yuri said shyly fidgeting with her hair with her free hand. "Huh?", Natsuki replied confused.

"Even if you sometimes act all tough and cool, you still worry about your friends and look out for them... I-I think that's one of the things I love most about you", Yuri said keeping her voice a bit quiet for only Natsuki to hear as they walked.

"G-Geez... You gotta get all cheesy every 5 minutes, don't you?", Natsuki blushed and looked away. "S-Sorry...", Yuri did what she had to do.

"Sorry my ass, I never said it was a bad thing... Actually... I-I kinda love that about you too...", Natsuki spoke almost in whispers, always looking away, but Yuri heard every word and smiled feeling all warm inside, a feeling she had begun growing addicted to.

Soon they reached Natsuki's classroom. There, only a couple of their now many friends remained.

"S-So are we going to eat here?", Yuri asked a bit doubtful. "Yeah, since Haru went to chase Emerson to study together, Gen went to do some stuff and Ryou was dragged by some girls to help them study, it's just Sayori and Ryona here now, I don't know what's up with her but I figured being around more people may made her feel better", Natsuki explained.

"You're so sweet", Yuri said with a smile, loving violet eyes looking at her shorter girl. "You shut your mouth", Natsuki blushed and huffed.

Hand in hand forever, the pink and purple girls approached their two clubmates in the back. Ryona was sitting where the absent Ryou sit and Sayori in her usual seat just quietly eating her sandwich.

"We're back you dummies", Natsuki said grinning. "Hi", Yuri shyly said waving her hand. Ryona simply waved back hers but Sayori had other plans.

Earlier that morning, Sayori had asked Ryona for a little favour. To play along and act like everything was awkward like the day before, until they had the chance to see Natsuki and Yuri together that day.

The red bow girl stood up from her seat and then face to face with both girls. Her face was serious, almost a poker face. She glanced at their hands connected, one smaller than the other but both just as pretty. She then quietly glanced at their faces and nodded.

"What?", Natsuki asked weirded out. "Ahem", Sayori cleared her throat and Ryona braced herself, covering her ears.

"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAÁAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!"

With a roar that shook the earth, Sayori let out her happiness caused from seeing Natsuki and Yuri finally together and in love with the other.

Natsuki and Yuri's eyebrows were almost blown off their faces by the powerful sound wave, needless to mention their eardrums were now agonizing.

"WHAT THE FUCK SAYORI?!", Natsuki now stumbling dizzy with her girlfriend shouted. The reverberation in her ears still messing her sense of orientation and sound. Ryona chuckled quietly as she also saw the rest of unlucky classmates in that classroom who had decided to stay there for lunch, also disoriented and covering their ears.

"E-Eh?", Yuri asked looking behind her. "Freaking... Agh my ears!", Natsuki exclaimed shaking her head.

"18 years old", Yuri replied looking away. "You shush", Natsuki said grabbing Yuri by the shoulders to shake her and help her regain her orientation at least.

"Oh my gosh it's so awesome seeing you two together!!", Sayori bounced and squirmed all happy. "Yeah, yeah, whatever you say", Natsuki blushed lightly and helped Yuri sit down.

"Aaaahhh! You are so cute together~ Yuri, tell Natsuki you love her please!", Sayori requested bringing her face close to Yuri's and looking at her in the eye with the intensity of the sun. "You don't listen to her, Yuri", Natsuki crossed her arms feisty.

"Natsuki, I love you", Yuri said with no restrains and the pink girl blushed hard at once. "Gah!", Natsuki simply exclaimed going red as the flames of hell.

"Kyaaaah!! I'm dying!", Sayori squirmed intensely. "You get no kisses today Yuri", Natsuki scolded her girlfriend.

"E-Ehhh?!", Yuri immediately got worried and looked at Natsuki with pleading violet eyes. "That's the cutest threat I've ever heard!", Sayori said bouncing.

"Shut your mouth Sayori!", Natsuki exclaimed angry. Sayori waa taken by surprise there and a brief awkward silence fell.

"Pfft... Hehehehe", to everyone's surprise, it was Yuri who started giggling and then laughing. "Pfft... I mean don't laugh you idiot!", Natsuki was about to laugh but she held back trying to maintain her feisty facade.

"Hehehehehe!", Sayori joined Yuri, her laugh was full of joy and energy, which inevitably got Ryona laughing too, although the tough girl covered her mouth and tried to drown it as much as she could.

"Agh! I hate you all!! Hahahahahaha!", Natsuki gave up and laughed her heart out. Sayori soon enough hugged the shorter girl and squeezed her while between laughs, Natsuki tried to break free.

Eventually, they calmed down. Natsuki and Sayori wiped a tear of their eyes from so much laughing. Sayori went back to her seat and continued eating her sandwich, so much laughing made her hungrier.

"What the hell was wrong with you Sayori? Were you lagged or something?", Natsuki asked now eating her lunch too. "Mm? What do you mean?", Sayori asked tilting her head.

"I certainly expected this reaction from you but like yesterday, when we told you all about our relationship", Natsuki replied. "Ah... Well... I didn't feel so well yesterday hehe... My throat hurt a bit so I couldn't scream, but today I feel wonderful again!", Sayori exclaimed with a huge smile. Ryona glanced at her and let out a little smile.

"Yeah, it seems your throat is fine now...", Natsuki sighed. "I thought you would go study somewhere like the others", Sayori said.

"Nah, Yuri suggested it but my lunch time is sacred, like hell I'd spend it studying ew", Natsuki frowned. "I know right! You get it Natsuki! See Ry? She gets it! Eating is sacred and it must be done properly! High five!", Sayori attempted a high five with Natsuki.

"Not on your life, sport", Natsuki looked at her unimpressed and left her hanging. "I'm still hungry!", Sayori tried to grab her sandwich and take another bite but it had gone forever.

"Ry! Give me some of your luuunch!", Sayori whined and without waiting for her to respond she tried to take a rice ball from her friend's lunch which caused an interesting interaction for Natsuki and Yuri to see.

Sayori accidentally brushed her hand with Ryona's and while Natsuki expected Ryona to blush, what she didn't expect was Sayori to do the same and even apologise awkwardly.

"Yuri...", Natsuki elbowed Yuri's side to get her attention. "Mm?", Yuri turned to her and moved closer as Natsuki indicated her to bring her ear closer.

"Did Sayori just...?", Natsuki asked in whispers on Yuri's ear. "I-It seems that's the case...", Yuri whispered back.

"So Sayori is finally... Mgh! Hey!", Natsuki was whispering on her girlfriend's ear again but having Natsuki's face so close caused Yuri a strange urge she had ro satisfy by stealing a kiss from Natsuki, quickly landing a soft peck on her lips while she spoke.

"S-Sorry!", Yuri who now burned with the flames of Hades, apologized. "Sayori could have seen us! Be more careful!", Natsuki scolded her in whispers, thankful that Sayori was still calming down her blush while eating her rice ball.

"I-I'm really sorry, I don't know what got into me", Yuri said a bit sad. "Relax, I mean it wasn't... So bad...", Natsuki looked away while rubbing Yuri's hand gently.

Yuri smiled relieved and after making sure both Sayori and Ryona were still distracted, she grabbed Natsuki's hand and gave it another quick kiss.

"Yuri!", Natsuki said in feisty whispers and the happy purple girl just giggled this time. Natsuki rolled her eyes but smiled anyway. She loved that girl.

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Finding that old abandoned small building that once served as some kind of store was easier than he expected.
The clue left on that note was easy for him to understand.

Good luck next time!
That's what the note said but after reading it once, the school cap boy removed the scissors that had it trapped there and grabbed it.

He quickly noticed more of the back of that note.
A number 13 and the kanji of man. It reminded him of her immediately and of that place.

Two days after, he dared to go there all by himself. He didn't have to answer any questions regarding that place.

He knew how to open the main door. He continued to the back where one single door awaited. It lead to the also abandoned manager's office. He tried to open it but it wouldn't budge.

Just by mere curiosity, he knocked on the door three times, turned the door knob twice to no avail and knocked two more times.
The door opened immediately.

"I knew you'd come", a deep and strangely familiar voice spoke from inside as he carefully entered the old room. "So it's you", Gensai said after he entered and closed the door behind him.

There was still not much there. Just a sleeping bag on the corner, a big black backpack, one man a bit taller than him, more muscular and one hairless boy on the floor unconscious.

"How do you know about this place?", Gensai asked serious. "Because I know you, all of you", the man of top hat replied.

"You know us you say...?", Gensai asked confused. "It'd appear things in this world are not okay, are they?", The top hat man asked. He was sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall and next to the unconscious boy.

"No. They're not. How do you know that?", Gensai replied as he too sat on the floor, across him. "The first thing that made me notice that was your presence", the top hat man said, Gensai didn't say anything.

"I've been to many worlds. Almost each and every one of those worlds are peaceful worlds where Natsuki and Yuri's love always blooms and their biggest worry is just to overcome their own personal dilemmas, except for one. The one where you're involved", The top hat man said.

"What's your point?", Gensai asked. "My point is... Thank you. If it wasn't for you, I probably wouldn't have digged deeper into this mess, now I can help them and you too", the top hat man said.

"I've noticed every time things between them start to get better, something or someone came and ruined it somehow. It's almost like having someone cheating for fun in some rpg game to bother other players and I hate cheaters, so I looked for a way to counter that", the top hat man explained. Gensai still wouldn't say anything.

"Kaede Aoyama and Airi Houjou. Their sudden presence immediately made something feel wrong. Kaede still maintained her wicked nature, but Airi is different, I know her so I knew she could be my new ace up my sleeve", the top hat man explained.

"I can't tell you everything yet but at least I can tell you that after talking to her and making some deals, she agreed to help me. She told me her goal was to take advantage of Natsuki's mommy issues and get her into a relationship with her while Kaede took advantage of Yuri, all perfectly coordinated so they were finally apart and thus Natsuri wouldn't happen", the top hat man explained. "So that was his plan...", Gensai finally replied.

"His you say?", the top hat man asked. "Continue", Gensai said serious.

"Thanks to Airi's good nature, I convinced her of helping Natsuki instead so she could fight against Kaede's wicked plans herself and continue to strengthen the bond between her and Yuri and it worked, now they're a couple", the top hat man finished.

"I see, so you made your own move... Hmmm... I'll talk to my boss. We'll see if we can trust you. I suppose you called me out here to discuss join forces, didn't you?", Gensai asked. "Clever I see but yeah, that's why. I need and want to know what the hell is going on around here. This world is just not okay and I fear it may get worse", the top hat man said.

"You said it yourself", Gensai sighed. "Also, I called you specifically because I knew you'd understand and take things easy. Your other partner... Well she's a bit impulsive haha it didn't go well last time and I bet she still wants my head", the top hat man laughed. His laugh was odd, to Gensai more than to any other.

The top hat man then removed his hat, allowing Gensai to see a cross shaped scar on his left forehead.

"I already knew she was deathly bare handed. Seeing her using a weapon only sent chills down my spine but thankfully, I know a thing or two and well... I survived to see another day", the top hat man put on his hat again.

"Yeah... She was really annoyed you left that scar on her face too...", Gensai smiled awkwardly. "Tell me about it, it took me 3 days to lose her, she chased me almost to hell!", the top hat man laughed.

"I'll talk to Jazzy too then, convince her of not killing you or anything. If everything goes well, next time the 3 of us will knock on that door, until then... Keep that guy alive, will you?", Gensai said tilting his head towards Satoru.

"I will. I haven't asked him anything yet. I want to have the full picture first", the top hat man said. "Alright, until then", and with that, Gensai left, a lot of questions he wanted to ask but he saved them for next time.

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"Yuri", Natsuki put down her pen again, annoyed. "Yes, love?", Yuri replied.

"I hate studying", Natsuki grunted. Yuri was sitting on the couch, Natsuki was next to her but on the floor, leaning on the couch.

The pink girl then rolled toward Yuri and buried her face on her lap, whining there. "N-Natsuki!", Yuri immediately began feeling her body temperature rising, it went a bit stiff and her heart was pounding faster by the second.

"Mm...", Natsuki barely mumbled, she began nuzzling her cheek on Yuri's thighs and wrapped her arms around her waist to safely hold onto her, she was on her knees. "N-Nothing...", Yuri said with a soft voice.

Natsuki's cheek was soft and warm, feeling it against her own skin was incredible nice. She relaxed her breathing and soon started running her hand against her silky pink hair.

Yuri smiled at her adorable girlfriend, she had closed her eyes and her breaths were softer now too, every now and then she would shift between her left or right cheek. Natsuki of course found her girlfriend's lap so warm, soft and cozy, it was different from her chest which was her favorite spot to rest her head on because she could feel the warm of her soft skin against hers.

Natsuki wasn't exactly trying to fall asleep there. She just wanted to relax and feel closer to her lover, secretly, she liked to be spoiled like that too. But having Yuri's beautiful and long legs so close to her lips only lead to one possible outcome.

"Kyah!", Yuri let out a funny squeak and her body once again went stiff and hot again. It didn't happen once, not twice, it continued happening and she didn't see nor want an end to it.

Natsuki was softly pressing her lips on Yuri's thighs, tracing kisses all over them. At times, she'd stop and rub her lower lip against her skin to then kiss it softly again.

Yuri's home was quiet and so was her neighborhood. Right there, all she could her aside from her own crazy heartbeats was the sound of Natsuki's tender kisses one after the other and what's more, she could feel them twice as better when she closed her eyes.

Natsuki wanted to go further, but she wasn't sure if it was the time. Instead, she decided to keep testing her luck a bit and see how Yuri responded so the pink one began getting up to then sit on Yuri's lap, facing her.

"Natsuki...", Yuri softly said her name. Her eyes had a different look. They pleaded for something and there was an great amount of love in them. Natsuki wrapped her arms around her neck, Yuri wrapped her around Natsuki's waist and pulled her a bit closer.

It didn't take long for their lips to clash once again.
Yuri liked having her eyes closed to focus only on the intoxicating taste of her girlfriend's soft and sweet lips.

Natsuki this time dared to go further and carefully pushed her tongue into Yuri's mouth and the purple girl gladly welcomed her, letting their tongues wrestle each other, their saliva mixing on her mouth was surprisingly sweet.

As much as both wanted that passionate kiss to go on forever, they had to pull away to catch their breath. The almost invisible trail of their spit still connecting them refused to break at first but eventually did as they pulled further.

"You... really are gorgeous...", Natsuki said still panting a bit. Magenta eyes full of love and passion, a bit of lust started to grow. "So... Are you... My love...", Yuri replied smiling shyly.

Natsuki then kissed Yuri's cheek repeatedly while they caught their breaths. Yuri responded by kissing the corner of her lips, leaving her lips there and repeatedly pressing them softly.

"Y-You are a really good kisser", Yuri felt like complimenting her girl. It was true anyway. "Thanks babe, you... Are not so bad", Natsuki winked at her and gave her another long passionate kiss until they had to pull away again.

"I love you... So much...", Yuri said as she looked at Natsuki's pretty face and caressed it with her hands tenderly. She brushed her hair a bit and when she tried brushing it behind her ears, she noticed it.

"Mm? Are these...?", Yuri asked curious as her fingertips felt the solidness contrasting the small and soft ears of her lover. Natsuki's ear were rarely visible due to her hairstyle, this was the first time she saw them from up close.

"A-Ah... Yeah, my earrings", Natsuki replied, she sounded a bit nervous. It was a pair of small earrings, their shape was a small and pink sakura flower adorning her little earlobes. "I-I never noticed them...", Yuri said.

"Yeah, my hair usually hides them", Natsuki shrugged. "W-Where did you get them?", Yuri asked what Natsuki feared she'd ask. The purple one honestly felt curious about them for some reason.

"They... Are a gift...", Natsuki didn't want to lie, but she also was hesitant to tell her everything right away. She hoped Yuri wouldn't ask anymore. "F-From who?", but Yuri wouldn't stop.

Natsuki took a few seconds to think about it. This had been a bit of an issue between her and Yuri before and bringing it up now in a more detailed way may not be a good thing now.

But she also didn't want to lie to her. She knew Yuri had issues of her own, things that to this day still tormented her, but she didn't know what those were and in order to be able to help her with those, she first needed to earn her trust and for this, lying was not an option.

"Ryuko", as soon as Natsuki mentioned that name, the pink girl felt the hold of Yuri's arms on her waist weaken, she quickly moved her hands there and secure them. "Hey, hey, look at me!", Natsuki said quickly as Yuri had lowered her gaze and her smile had gone.

Natsuki grabbed Yuri's face between her hands, forcing her to look at her again, she kissed her lips repeatedly to reassure her but Yuri barely kissed back. The pink girl wrapped her arms around her neck and embraced her, pulling her head closer to speak on her ear.

"Will you let me explain?", Natsuki asked concerned. Yuri nodded and buried her face on her shoulder a bit. Natsuki tenderly caressed her long purple hair and kissed her ear softly.

"S-Sorry", Yuri said once she felt ready and got face to face with Natsuki again. "Okay... So... Maybe you guessed this already but Ryuko... Well, she's my ex", Natsuki started. Yuri nodded. She had had that idea ever since she saw them reuniting but somehow she tried to not believe in it.

"We met during our second year of middle school. We were in the same class and we became friends after... She defended me from some jerks that bullied me for my height and appearance. Soon we developed feelings for each other and became a couple and overall, it was a nice and healthy relationship. This earrings were a gift she gave me for our one year anniversary", Natsuki began telling her story and for Yuri it was difficult to keep listening, but she knew she had to.

"T-Then... What went wrong?", Yuri couldn't help but ask. "Nothing really... When we were about to graduate, her father's job transferred him to a different prefecture so she would have to move far from here and thus we wouldn't be able to see each other anymore...", Natsuki said nostalgically and paused a bit to choose her next words wisely.

"We talked about it and finally agreed to break up for now. It was kinda harder for me since I kinda got attached to her... She knew that and taught me something valuable there... She told me that it was okay to love someone as much as you could but also never depend on that love to be able to keep going. We both learned that there are times where you have to let go and find your own way, specially for people like us that still have a whole life ahead of us. Grow and learn more as a person so the love you give is the best possible love you can provide for someone", Natsuki said with a smile.

"We agreed that if our paths crossed again and our feelings were still the same, we could take it from where we left it. However... To my luck, I met someone before that happened, someone that... I think it's the person I was meant to be with since the beginning...", Natsuki said and those last words, caused a new light to appear in Yuri's violet eyes.

"I know this feeling, this happiness, this love... Are different from the ones I felt with Ryuko, it's hard to explain... Both are wonderful but the ones I feel with you are just greater for some reason, maybe because with you I feel like there's this feeling of completeness... You complement me, Yuri, I don't fear to say I can complement you too. You and I are so different and so alike at the same time... It's like we are each other's missing half... Man, now I'm starting to sound like you cheesy monster", Natsuki chuckled but Yuri's only response was one soft kiss on her lips.

"I'm sorry, Natsuki... I swear I never doubted you", Yuri said while repeatedly kissing her girlfriend's cheek. "I'm just... Insecure... That's all", Yuri said burying her face on Natsuki's neck, letting herself enjoy that always soothing strawberry smell of hers.

"I'm insecure too you know? You're so beautiful and wonderful compared to me and to anyone really, I live with the fear of anyone trying to take you away from me. Remember that time I made a scene?", Natsuki asked while running her hands through Yuri's hair.

"Which one?", Yuri asked. She didn't intent to joke but Natsuki snorted. "See? I did it more than once hahaha! But anyways, those were just my insecurities acting for me, so... Sorry", Natsuki said a bit ashamed and Yuri quickly began denying with her head.

"I'm glad you did and that you kept insisting on being with me. It felt nice seeing someone cared so much about me, it made me feel... That I was worthy", Yuri said softly, snuggling closer to her lover. "Of course you're worthy you big cheesy dummy! You're the most beautiful and awesome woman in the universe and I'm the luckiest girl in the universe because you chose to be with me!", Natsuki hugged Yuri tight and playfully kissed her cheek repeatedly.

"Hehehe, that's hehe what I should say!", Yuri felt ticklish, Natsuki's kisses were soft and warm. "Just deal with it already!", Natsuki said bitting Yuri's ear playfully.

"Ou! Natsuki...", Yuri felt a bit weird from that. It was one of her weak spots and her voice sure showed it. "Sorry, sorry... Anyways, I love you and just you now and that won't ever change", Natsuki said, face to face with Yuri again, kissing her lips to seal the deal.

"Just... One more question if you don't mind...", Yuri asked a bit hesitant. "Sure, babe", Natsuki smiled.

"W-Why do you still wear them?", Yuri asked. "Ah... I guess since they never brought any sad memory or anything like that, I just didn't think of taking them off... But if you want, I can just...", Natsuki tried to take off her right earring first but Yuri stopped her immediately.

"No. It's not necessary. I accept and respect your past and I'm just glad it's something you can look back to with a smile. Your happiness is what matters to me, plus they look lovely on you", Yuri said kissing Natsuki's forehead.

"Yuri, I swear you just make me fall in love with you more each day", Natsuki sighed and kissed her lips once again, so much love and so much gratefulness she hoped to transmit to her girl through that kiss.

"Come here", Yuri said after they were done with the kiss and pulled Natsuki on top of her like that as she laid on the couch. Natsuki smiled at her and adjusted herself to lay her head on Yuri's chest.

"Are we going to keep studying today?", Yuri giggled as she asked. "Ugh... Let me rest a bit more", Natsuki grunted and wrapped her arms around her girl tightly, burying her face on her chest. Yuri simply giggled and cuddled with her to their heart's content.

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#SaveUsUnrestrained

The people had quickly grow fond of their new figure of justice and they already knew how to call her.

Everytime someone was in trouble, whether it was oneself or someone else near them, now they could do their part without getting too involved in the nasty side of things.

Japanese people never liked to get involved, it was great for them to have someone to call and do it for them so they could be at peace with themselves, because they knew she wouldn't fail.

That night, one salary man was just passing by. He had worked extra hours hoping to get noticed by the higher ups in the company, much like everyone else there.

He was tired but he still saw them. The unmistakable magenta and sky blue were strong colors even at night one couldn't miss.

Located in the second floor of a decent looking building was a store, a favorite of the land of the rising sun. All the employees, mostly girls whore black and white, they didn't speak but their eyes screamed for help.

In less than 5 minutes, she arrived and the crowd gathered outside cheered for her. No one had called the police yet, they felt no need because she was here.

"The voice of those in need says my name. Don't worry good citizens! Your hard work won't go to waste tonight because I have arrived!", the cyan blue and red girl exclaimed, doing her first superhero landing after jumping from the upper floor into the store's terrace.

"Unrestrained-sama!", some of the black and white dressed girls kneeling on the floor with their hands behind their backs exclaimed. They were nothing else but poor hard working maids.

"S-Sama?", Unrestrained smiled awkwardly. "Nyallooooo!", the voice was unfortunately familiar for her, but the figure of justice still prayed that wasn't the case.

"You again...", Unrestrained sighed. There laying on her stomach on top of one of the larger tables was the young woman of magenta hair and cat ears, again wearing that very short dress. "Happy to see me?", Kanefusa curled her fingers at her.

"Why can't I get like... a normal supervillain? You know the one with some flashy cape and mean face that wants to conquer the world or something?", Unrestrained sighed with her hands on her hips.

"Warm up time!", Kanefusa exclaimed and 5 men wearing magenta suits and cat ears emerged from behind the maid hostages to ambush the figure of justice. "Dude...", Unrestrained sighed and quickly, she dispatched all 5 of them.

"Wow! You pass! Now play with me!", Kanefusa rolled over and curled up cutely. Unrestrained had to mentally smack herself for finding that kinda cute. "I'm gonna make sure to lock you up this time, Kanefusa!", Unrestrained back to her heroic self went right at her.

Kanefusa moved aside, letting the helmet one land with a single diving stomp next to her and from that same position, she leg swept the hero who crashed onto the table with a bang.

About to get on top of her, Unrestrained reacted and double kicked her away as she kipped up. Kanefusa had blocked the attack in time so there was no damage, both ready to go at the other more time.

Unrestrained dodged a couple of claw strikes but one let a good scratch on her side, again she had to reevaluate that suit's materials. Kanefusa failed a right hook claw and turned around from the inertia, giving her back to her opponent.

"You're mine!", Unrestrained exclaimed about to shoot a palm strike to the back of her head but great was her surprise when Kanefusa was able to just move her arms behind her head and block her strike, almost like she had eyes behind her head.

Kanefusa took this chance and arched her back to land a reverse kick to Unrestrained's stomach, still with her back turned. The hero gritted her teeth and thankfully her newly developed abs reduced the damage greatly.

Kanefusa then turned around at last and tried and double claw strike making an X but Unrestrained caught her wrists in time. For some reason, these attacks felt a bit familiar.

"You fell for it nya!", Kanefusa made a circular movement of her arms to switch and counter Unrestrained's grip, now taking control herself to then pull her in and shoot a knee to her chin.

Unrestrained stumbled backwards while the maids gasped worried. Kanefusa ran and jumped high for a diving plancha but Unrestrained expected that as she smirked to herself.

"Hey!", Unrestrained shouted as she shot a picture perfect raising kick to Kanefusa's stomach, digging her foot deep into her. "Nyagh!", Kanefusa felt the air escape her mouth and her stomach almost about to be gone through.

"And shoo!", Unrestrained, still carrying Kanefusa's body on her foot, threw her onto a table sending her crashing and burning to finally stand proud with her hands on her hips. The maids there were captivated and cheered for her.

"You're the best Unrestrained-sama!"

"I love you Unrestrained-sama!"

"Let me give you my number Unrestrained-sama!"

"Marry me Unrestrained-sama!"

"Whoa, hold up all of you! And seriously what's with the sama??", Unrestrained soon was on guard again. "Nyouch...", but Kanefusa was still not down yet, during her momentary distraction with those fangirls, the cat girl had got back up but was still rubbing her stomach.

"So you still have gas on the tank! Come on!", Unrestrained grinned confident and took her stance again. But Kanefusa didn't. She was walking towards her with sad kitty eyes, one hand on her stomach, the other mimicking a paw.

"I'm gonna knock you out I warn you!", Unrestrained exclaimed but Kanefusa was still full of surprises. "Nya...", she then purred as she kneeled before her and began rubbing herself against the hero's leg.

"Gah! What the fudge are you doing!", Unrestrained jumped away from her raising her leg scared but Kanefusa got closer again and never stopped purring. "I'm giving you permission", Kanefusa said as she began rubbing against her other leg, wrapping her arms around it.

"Permission for what?! and get off me!", Unrestrained tried to kick her off her leg with her other leg but she couldn't bring herself to do it seriously. "Don't kick me! I'm your master!", Kanefusa hissed trying to scratch her with one hand while the other held her leg tight against her body and particularly, her generous chest.

"The hell are you talking about!", Unrestrained exclaims exasperated. "You humans think us cats are your pets but you're wrong, it's us cats who choose you to be our pet, we're royalty! We were worshiped as Gods by the Egyptians you know? If you are able to pet us it's because we allow you to do so and we like to be fed and spoiled, I've chosen you as my pet now spoil me!", Kanefusa explained.

"No! Agh! Why can't you people be normal!", Unrestrained whined and kept trying to kick her off her. "Nnnngh... I said... Don't kick me!!", Kanefusa hissed furious and caught Unrestrained's leg, roughly pulling it and taking her down with surprising force.

"Augh!", Unrestrained was caught by surprise and her head bounced inside her helmet with the impact, thankfully it didn't hurt but it got her a bit dizzy. "You will treat me like I deserve, stupid human!", Kanefusa got on top of her and digged her long nails into the hero's stomach, preparing the other hand to scratch what was visible of her face.

"You... You really are nuts", Unrestrained grunted as she grabbed her wrist before Kanefusa realized it, forcefully removing her nails of her stomach. "And you're really disobedient", Kanefusa pouted trying to scratch her with her free hand but Unrestrained stopped her, intertwining hands, they did the same with their other hand.

"I'm getting tired of weirdos like you", Unrestrained grunted. "I'm getting tired of disobedient humans like you", Kanefusa grunted, their heads bumping.

Both were on the floor, Kanefusa was on top of her and their hands were intertwined as they bumped heads. All of these factors lead to one of the maids blush and say, "they're so bold!".

"Gah! I heard that!", Unrestrained indeed heard that and let go of Kanefusa's hands to then shake her off her and get back up at once. "Next time, you'll call me master", Kanefusa huffed and turned around, heading for the main entrance. The sound of sirens had started to grow louder.

"Man... Why can't I have normal villains?", Unrestrained sighed, letting her go again. She seriously wished not to have to see her again, but that had become way more difficult now. She knew none of them were even trying today and still, they made quite the mess there.

"Sorry ladies, I'd help you clean all this mess but...", Unrestrained began saying with an awkward smile but quickly, the maids stood up and now that it was safe, they ran towards her and tackled her.

"Hold u- whoa!", Unrestrained managed to stay on her feet but the maids were now all over her, clinged to her arms and torso. "Unrestrained-sama, are you two dating?", one asked.

"What?! No!", Unrestrained exclaimed. "Then would you like to go out with me some time?", Another maid asked.

"Ahaha that's kind of you... but no!", Unrestrained exclaimed. "What about me then? My cooking skills are on top and I'm about to graduate from college, I'll make a good wife!", another maid pleaded.

By now, the figure of justice was seriously considering changing her line of work.

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💜: I miss you.

Yuri, it's just been 15 minutes
since I left :💗

💜: 🥺

STOP :💗

💜: But I really do miss you...

Geez... (눈‸눈) :💗

💜: I'm sorry.

Don't you dare! :💗

💜: 😔

Stooooop! Your use of emojis
is disturbing! :💗

💜: Do you miss me?

Ye :💗

💜: Natsuki...

What! I'm not a cheesy texter! :💗

Well, just sometimes :💗

💜: Could this be one of those times?

(눈‸눈) :💗

Miss you lots baby girl, I wish I could hold you right now (っ˘з(˘⌣˘ ) :💗

There, happy? :💗

💜: Very! And I wish I could hold
you too, my love.

🧀🧀🧀 :💗

💜: Are you on the train?

Yeah that :💗

💜: You got to the station fast...

Are you doubting me or what?? :💗

💜: No, no! It's not that I swear!

You want me to send you a picture
of me now so you know where I am or what? Miss purple toxic? :💗

💜: Yes.

Do you even know what
sarcasm is? (~_~;) :💗

💜: Please?

God damnit... :💗

💜: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You're so
pretty! 🙈

NO EMOJIS :💗

But thanks :💗

💜: I will make it my screensaver.

Yuri no! :💗

💜: Yuri yes!

I hate you :💗

But I also love you :💗

💜: I love you too my darling ❣️

🧀🧀🧀 :💗

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Keeping appearances was a thing she hated having to worry about but Erika still did it anyway.

She always dressed nicely, she made sure of looking impeccable and show she had things of good brands but in truth it was a great struggle sometimes.

Erika wouldn't brag about it but she was one of the top students in her class, she always had been and her reason to be so was simple.
Her hard working parents would always reward her with good things if she had good notes, even if they had to sacrifice themselves spending very little on themselves. Motivate their daughter to succeed in school was their priority so she had a better Future.

But at home, at least she could stop doing that and just go along with whatever she wanted.
She lived in an old apartment building of 7 floors, she lived in the second one.

Her neighbors were people who were in the same financial situation as her so she knew she wouldn't be judged there.

But even there, her affair with cute girls wouldn't stop.
Erika used to take a stroll outside the building in the surroundings to meet any cute neighbor but most of them saw through her inclinations and soon got away from her.

Erika still did it anyway, hoping to find one that she could flirt with and maybe go further but that night, she'd learn to expect the unexpected.

"Just how much are you... Hah...", Erika sighed. There arriving at the old apartment building, going through the small parking lot with just a few old and cheap cars was a girl she was getting used to see.

Her short dark green hair and that aura that wouldn't scare even a fly was unmistakable now as she carried some plastic bags and her not so gifted face showed it wasn't easy for her as her puffed cheeks and the sweat there indicated.

"May as well say hi", Erika mumbled and approached her, she didn't really want to but it would be a bother to hide now and avoid her later. "Hey hey Ruri-chan!", Erika said waving her hand.

The short girl almost jumped startled if it wasn't for the bags holding her onto the ground as she turned her head to see the twintailed girl and blush at once.

The troubled Ruri looked around nervous but eventually she just carefully put the bags on the floor and pulled out her phone to start typing.

"Good evening, Erika-senpai. What are you doing around here?".

"I actually live here haha... Second floor, looks like you too", Erika smiled awkwardly. Ruri typed again

"Yes. What a coincidence!".

Ruri smiled at her while she showed her the phone. It was a rather adorable smile for a change but Erika denied it to herself soon. "Yeah... Never saw you around here though, did you just move or something?", Erika asked.

"Not really, I've been living here since I was 9 I think... But I barely go out of my apartment, right now I had to go out and buy some emergency supplies".

"Is everything okay?", Erika asked a bit concerned.

"Yes, it's just my grandmother needed some medicine and some other stuff. Thank you for worrying about me".

Ruri smiled shyly again. "No problem. I see you were struggling with these...", Erika tried to lift one of the plastic bags and soon felt why. "What the heck are you carrying? Stones?", Erika asked surprised but after trying her best she was able to lift the bag with both hands and keep it on one.

"My grandma and her home remedies are... Something 😅".

"Geez... Well, I suppose I could give you hand... Which floor are you going?", Erika asked and Ruri showed her 7 fingers. Erika regretted her words immediately.

"You really were planning to carry this to the 7th floor by yourself?! Don't you have like brothers or an adult to help you?", Erika asked with crossed arms but Ruri's face immediately went gloomy, she lowered her gaze and took a bit to type again.

"Not really... It's just me and my grandma".

"Oh... I, umm, sorry about that", Erika twirled one of her twintails awkwardly. Ruri quickly denied with her head and typed again.

"Don't be! I just... Don't really mention it that often".

"Alright, well! Let's get going then!", Erika said putting on her best smile and carried one of the heavy bags with great effort. Ruri made a great reverence and smiled as she did her best to carry the other.

Needless to say the way upstairs was one of the greatest physical tests Erika had gone through but she still tried to see the good side of it as she was at least burning some calories.

Eventually they reached Ruri's apartment and both were finally able to rest a bit before Ruri looked for her key and opened the door.
As she did so, the dark green haired girl knocked on the door to let her grandmother inside know she was back.

Erika then saw an old lady of white hair tied in a ponytail, gentle smile and slow walk heading towards them with a hand on her hip a bit hunched.

"Ruri! Who's this pretty girl?", the old lady said as she saw Erika. "I'm Erika Yamashita, I go to the same school as Ruri-chan and we just found out we live in the same building haha...", Erika smiled politely.

"Nice to meet you Erika-chan, my name is Juni Hayami and I'm Ruri's grandma. Thank you so much for being her friend", the old Juni did her best to make a reverence but her back didn't allow her to go too far. It kinda softened Erika a little bit.

"No need to thank me, ma'am, Ruri-chan is a nice friend too", Erika said and messed Ruri's hair playfully. It was surprisingly soft and fluffy. She used to think it would be a bit greasy and rough.

Ruri smiled with a light blush on her face as she looked at the floor happily embarrassed.

"Please come by anytime to play with Ruri. We may not have much to offer here but I can still make some nice cookies", Juni said smiling sweetly. "I-I'll try", Erika said nervous.

"Now you have a friend you can walk home with, Ruri, aren't you happy?", Juni said to her granddaughter and Ruri nodded still smiling shy. "Well I...", Erika was about to make excuses for that not to happen but the pleading look of both and their gentle smiles stopped her for some reason.

"Nothing, but yeah it'll be nice", Erika sighed and cursing herself for what she was doing. "Anyways, I should go back to my apartment, it was nice talking to you both!", Erika quickly excused herself and waving her hand she began walking away while Ruri and her grandmother waved back with smiles on their faces.

"The heck were you thinking Erika?! Now you'll have to... Hah... Why aren't you cute, Ruri... Now I need to find some excuse to get... Huh?", Erika thought and regretted her words as she went downstairs but suddenly a strange feeling made her stop.

"It must be my imagination...", Erika thought as she bent over a bit and adjusted the shoelaces of her Converse just in case. She then continued her way and nothing else happened.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••

"You didn't even notice my presence... Tch... Yamashita, Imai, Adashima, Tokugawa, Hatsumi... All unworthy.
Next on the list... Tsurugi... Let's see if you're my purpose".