Chapter 5: According to Plan
[ba-dump, ba-dump]
A nervous boy pacing back and forth mutters to himself in front of his washroom mirror...
“...will you go out with me? wanna go out with me? can-” (Sora)
[ba-dump, ba-dump]
Stop beating heart, I can’t think straight!
[ba-dump, ba-dump]
“phew... okay I think I’m ready...” (Sora)
Palms sweaty, heart racing, Sora grabs his phone.
You can do this. You can do this.
*Dialing*
“Uh-h...” (Sora)
“Hey Sora-kun!” (Akiko)
“Hey Aki, how are you today?” (Sora)
“Umm, I’m okay, what’s up?” (Akiko)
“Ah, y-your birthday right thi-this weekend, r-right?” (Sora)
“Yup!” (Akiko)
“...” (Sora)
“... and?” (Akiko)
“Ah, so um, are you free?” (Sora)
“Are you asking me out on a date Sora?” (Akiko)
“PFFT! NO! No-no-no-no-no! Date? Me? No way!” (Sora)
“Hehe~ If you wanted to hang out, I’m free” (Akiko)
“Really?!” (Sora)
“But I’m choosing where we go” (Akiko)
“T-that’s fine!” (Sora)
“Pick me up Saturday at 9 okay?” (Akiko)
“Okay, see ya then!” (Sora)
“Bye Sora~” (Akiko)
“...” Sora
I did it Mom! Dad! Wooooh!
***
[knock knock]
“Coming” (???)
Standing at attention, in his most casual of casual clothes, a young boy eagerly waits while holding his breath. The door swings open, revealing a middle-aged women. Patting her hands dry on her apron, she gives the boy a gentle smile.
“Oh if it isn't Sora? How are you?” (???)
“Sorry, wrong house” (Sora)
“Huhuhuhu~ Akiko already told me about your little date, come in, come in!” (???)
“Ehhh!” (Sora)
Dragging him by the arm, she gave Sora no option to run.
“Look at how much you grown! Here, have a seat!” (???)
“Yes mam!” (Sora)
“Wait here while I bring out some cookies” (???)
Looking left and right, Sora was looking for a way to escape. He was terrified, he was hoping he wouldn't catch Akiko’s parents, especially her mother.
Slowly creeping behind her prey, the lioness begins to bare her fangs. Her breath tickles his ear as she leans in.
“Hey you little bitch, who said you can go out with my little Akiko?” (Ms. Maeda)
*gulp*
“Looks like your memories a little fuzzy, shall I help you remember?” (Ms. Maeda)
A kitchen knife is pressed against Sora's right cheek. Slowly, the cold steel runs down his face, finally resting against his tender neck.
“M-M-Ms. Maed-d-da, there seems to be a mis-misunderstanding” (Sora)
Lips now trembling, Sora tried his best not to move an inch. He hasn't forgotten what happen before, he knows perfectly well what Ms. Maeda is capable of.
“HAH? Is this little bitch talking back to me?!” (Ms. Maeda)
“Eeeek!” (Sora)
“Mom! Stop that!” (Akiko)
Like a knight in shining armor, Akiko descends down from heaven!
“Oh dear, where did this knife came from? How silly, I must have forgot it here, Huhuhu!” (Ms. Maeda)
Forgot a knife on my fuking neck?! This bitch is crazy!
“Oh mom! Your so funny!” (Akiko)
“Y-yeah, hahaha” (Sora)
“Thanks for waiting Sora, let’s go!” (Akiko)
Being the first to leave the slaughter house, Sora ran as fast as he could. He didn't even say goodbye to Ms. Maeda, but in that situation, who would?
“You sure are excited Sora!” (Akiko)
Phew, gotta calm down. Remember the game plan.
“Yeah, super excited. By the way, you look absolutely exquisite today” (Sora)
“Aw, you’re so sweet!” (Akiko)
Step 1, complete.
“So where are we headed to?” (Sora)
“Movie of course!” (Akiko)
Perfect, we’ll set the mood with a romantic film!
Little did Sora know, Akiko had something else in mind...
***
[Gahhh, Braaaaains!]
“Eek, Sora, hold me!” (Akiko)
“Eeeek!” (Sora)
“...” (Akiko)
“M-mommy!” (Sora)
“...” (Akiko)
After being kindly escorted out by the usher due to inappropriate behaviour, Sora apologize to Akiko profusely.
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“Okay, I can’t give up! Next, Happy Land!” (Akiko)
“Sounds fun! Lets go!” (Sora)
Okay! Time to redeem myself, gotta show her I’m a man to rely on!
***
[Passengers, please keep arms and feet inside at all times. Thank you]
“Are you excited Sora?” (Akiko)
“...” (Sora)
“Here we go! Eeeee!” (Akiko)
“... uhhh.. UGH” (Sora)
*Barf*
“...” (Akiko)
“uhhh…” (Sora)
***
After exiting the washroom with a new “Happy-Happy Land!” t-shirt, Sora makes his way towards Akiko.
“I’m sorry Akiko...” (Sora)
“Don’t worry about it! Lets go grab something to eat” (Akiko)
“Sure!” (Sora)
Sora and Akiko exit the park on their way for some food. After several minutes of walking, they stopped in the middle of a park. Surrounding them were couples holding hands, giving pillow laps, even kissing behind trees! Sora began to have delusions...
Holding hands? Does Aki wanna hold hands?
While Sora was distracted with daydreaming of the possibility of petty skin contact, Akiko stood still while looking around restlessly.
“Where are they... Oh!” (Akiko)
As if being ambushed by a bunch of amateur bandits, a couple of thugs walked out of the bush and surrounded Sora and Akiko.
“Eeek, Sora!” (Akiko)
“W-what's happening?” (Sora)
The biggest of the group made his way to the front.
“Hey twerp, hand over your girlfriend or else!” (Thug Boss?)
The rest of the group started laughing while shouting obscene words.
“Sora! Save me!” (Akiko)
“Don’t worry Akiko! I’ll protect you!” (Sora)
Trying to look as intimidating as possible while wearing his new ‘Happy-Happy Land!’ t-shirt, Sora took his fighting pose.
“Get em boys!” (Thug Boss?)
Several thugs ‘leaped’ at Sora while roaring random karate sounds. After 10 seconds of random grunts and shouts, everyone stood still. Looking towards the ground, Sora was crouched, with his hands covering his head. It was truly a pitiful sight to behold.
“...” (Thugs?)
“Thanks, you guys can go” (Akiko)
“A-ah, okay…” (Thugs?)
After the ‘thugs’ made their 'escape'....
“Huh? What happen?” (Sora)
Peeking from his little sanctuary, Sora looks around to see everything was okay.
“...it’s okay Sora, they left” (Akiko)
“Really? What happened?” (Sora)
“Nothing happened” (Akiko)
“Huh?” (Sora)
“I’m not hungry anymore, lets go home” (Akiko)
Silence. No one spoke a single word.
As they made their way back to Akiko’s house, the sun began to set.
“Hey Akiko, about today-” (Sora)
“I had a lot of fun Sora, thanks for coming out!” (Akiko)
“... Hey, I have a surprise for you online” (Sora)
“Really?!” (Akiko)
Akiko’s mood began to perk up as her eyes were filled with anticipation.
“Yeah, meet me tonight at the west city gate” (Sora)
***
“Watch your step” (Marcus)
“Okay~” (Misty33)
Carefully, Marcus leads Misty by the hand. Over her face is a blindfold. As they stop, they both held their breath.
“Are you ready?” (Marcus)
“Yes!” (Misty33)
Slowly releasing her blindfold, her eyes began to sparkle.
“S-Sora! Is this-” (Misty33)
“Yup, it’s our new home!” (Marcus)
“Kyaa!” (Misty33)
Jumping into Marcus's arms, Misty hugged Marcus with all her might.
“I love it! Lets go inside!” (Misty33)
Dragging Marcus by the arm, Misty explored the two-room cabin with utter excitement. Marcus was now on cloud nine.
“Hey Sora” (Misty33)
“Yes?” (Marcus)
“You know, we don’t need 2 beds~” (Misty33)
“Huh? But where am I suppose to sleep then?” (Marcus)
“...Tsk…” (Misty33)
Heh! Look at how happy Akiko is, everything went according to plan!
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