It was a dim, cold morning in Jokyo, Yapan. Most of the residents on Inugami road were still sleeping, savoring the warmth of their blankets. However, in a certain house tucked right in the corner, you could see a flickering light peeking out the windows, and inside the source could be found, a TV screen was quietly broadcasting the news.
It was going on about the recent “monster” sighting discovered earlier that week. All news channels were broadcasting the same news, about how the monster sighting correlated with the fire at Shoyu Station, and speculation on whether the monster was real or not.
Yuichi watched the news frequently, he didn’t think it was fun, it was mostly boring really. But he prided himself on being prepared, and the news was the best source for that. Yuichi wasn’t sure if he believed in monsters, or supernatural creatures for that matter. Still it was better to be prepared, he thought. So he grabbed his backpack along with some other tools in case of an emergency, and headed on his way to school.
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Yuichi was in the courtyard of Tempura High School about to enter the building, when a tall burly man blocked his way to the front door. The man in question had no hair, leaving his bald head quite shiny, he had a wonderful mustache that curled at the ends.
“Vice Principal, what can I do for you today, ” Yuichi said.
The Vice Principal glared back at Yuichi with his beady eyes.
“Kimichi-san do you know what the school’s policy against weapons are?”
“Yes Sir,” replied Yuichi.
“And that is?” droned the Vice Principal with his nasally voice.
“No weapons allowed Sir.”
“That’s right Kimichi-San,” congratulated the Vice Principal sarcastically, “So why do you have an assault rifle with you!?”
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“Well Sir, I thought it prudent to protect myself with all these unsavory rumors going around, Sir,”
“Sheesh kid, you don’t really believe that garbage do you?”
“I do not Sir, however there is always a minimal chance they could be true Sir, Do you mind letting me in Sir,”
The Vice Principal shook his head and sighed, knowing it would take him the better part of a week to register and confirm all these weapons that Yuichi brought.
“Kid,” the Vice Principal said, “Just hand over all your weapons and you can go in.”
“Thank you Sir!”
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Yuichi was secretly relieved, while he had to give up most of his stuff, he still had a hunting knife, a magnum .20, and some rations, just enough to get him through the day.
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Yuichi thought that he was a rational, calm person. He saw the dangers that everyone else was blind to. He looked around saddened by his classmates' laxness. What if one of them were carrying a life threatening disease, or someone could break in and threaten the school. All of them could see what he saw. At least as far as he knew, they could be pretending for all he knew.
He kept his eye on the clock making sure that his watch was synchronized with the school’s time.
Off by three seconds, Yuichi thought ,Maybe this is an omen of something bad to come…
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Yuichi checked through his bag to make sure all his school supplies were still there and noticed his pencil being just a tad dull. He sat up straight looking around to see if anyone had noticed.
He looked over at the pencil sharpener across the room and saw other students chatting around it. There was no way he could go there now, what if he was impeded by them and wasn’t able to get back to his seat on time, or worse they wanted to talk to him.
Luckily, he still had his knife. Trying to carve the tip of his pencil in a nice even motion he didn’t notice a girl walk up to his desk.
“Hello, your Kimichi-San right?”
When did she arrive! I haven’t seen her before. Uhh she’s looking at me. Think idiot, think. You’ve memorized the face of every student here, she’s got to be in the registry right!
Yuichi was drawing a blank and was just staring into the girl’s face looking for any hint of recollection.
“Why are you staring at me?”
Yuichi blinked and realized he was probably being rude, he wanted to make a good impression in case he needed any allies. Not wanting to offend her anymore he stopped what he was doing, and put his knife on the desk.
“What do you need,” Yuichi said in a “non-threatening” voice.
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“Um, I think I’m talking to the wrong person. Good-bye,” the girl said, starting to leave.
“No,” Yuichi said calmly “What were you going to say?”
What if it was important information he couldn’t risk the chance, it was a warning of something.
“I’m Chiyo Dashi, and I’m new here. The office told me you were supposed to be my guide, but I think I’m good.”
With that she left, Yuichi sat there staring at the door where she exited until he heard the bell ring and faced the board.
Was she lying to me or not? Yuichi thought, I should research her just in case.
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It was late in the afternoon, and most of the school had already headed home. Chiyo was still at school and had only just started to leave. She hadn’t yet noticed the very obvious Yuichi closely following behind.
She was on Yakisoba Street when she suddenly dashed down an alleyway.
Did she notice me? What if she did. Does she know something I don't?
Yuichi dashed in after her and was shocked to see a Cartoon baby with a Tiger’s head. It was a mixture of the weirdest yet, strangely cutest thing he had ever seen
Its cute facade broke however when the jaw split in two showcasing rows of needle like teeth. Yuichi stared in disbelief and saw the creature rush towards Chiyo, mouth open.
BANG
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“Did you just shoot the Yo-Kawaii?!” Chiyo exclaimed in shock.
Yuichi pointed the barrel of the gun towards Chiyo.
“What was that, you’ve got ten seconds to answer.”
“You’re going to shoot me!!”, Chiyo exclaimed an octave higher.
“What no!”
Yuichi realized he was pointing his gun towards her and pointed the gun down.
“Look out!”
Chiyo suddenly moved far faster than a regular human ramming into Yuichi at incredible speed. Yuichi fumbled and dropped the gun and attempted to recover. He pulled out his knife from his jacket, pocket when all of the sudden, the creature grabbed Yuichi by the neck and lifted him up above the ground. Yuichi tried to fight back but it was like his arm went through it. He was fighting for air clawing at his throat for freedom.
“You're going to have to trust me, don’t move,” Chiyo called out.
Yuichi's thoughts were a blur. Should he trust her or not? Chiyo raced towards him and Yuichi went stiff.
Don’t trust her. Do trust her. Don’t trust her. Do trust her. Don’t trust her. Do trust her.
His thought process was broken when the giant baby’s grip dropped him on the floor. He looked behind him and saw it cut in two. Above it was Chiyo wearing some kind of garish fantasy armor, holding a giant katana.
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“That was very stupid, DO YOU KNOW THE DAMAGE YOU COULD HAVE CAUSED!” Chiyo roared.
Yuichi looked back in shock.
“That was a Yo-kawaii, you shouldn’t have been able to see it in the first place. I knew you were following me but I didn’t think you would interfere.”
Yuichi looked at the giant baby slowly dissolving, and back at the humongous katana Chiyo was holding, then he looked at the knife he was holding.
I don’t think I prepared enough.
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“Do you understand now?” Chiyo said, sitting on the sidewalk with Yuichi.
“I think so… Just let me get this straight, there are these things.”
“Yo-Kawaii.” Chiyo affirmed.
“Yo-Kawaii,” Yuichi corrected, “And they feed off the misery of others.”
“Yes.”
“Despite looking like some reject from a baby show.”
“Yes.”
“And you work for an organization that’s half magical princess, half Go-Ranger, half secret government facility.”
“Well broadly speaking, you’re not wrong.”
“I see,” Yuichi said. “And you need my help why.”
“The magical power you have is determined by the strength of friendship with others,” Chiyo explained. “Normally we have to use ‘Ghosters’ or normal people who usually help us once then freak out. But with you, you somehow spotted the Yo-Kawaii, making it so you could be a permanent boost to me or a BFF (Booster For Forever).”
“So what do you say, do you want to help me rid the world of evil.”
Yuichi looked at her with a blank expression, and responded not even a second afterwards.
“I don’t think we could ever be friends, I don’t trust you one bit”
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