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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:01:16 GMT -5
Ravirim has been defeated. Sakaki’s return was prevented.
The Rashiki Syndicate is no more. Once again, [The World] was saved.
And the second age of the .hackers enjoys a period of much-needed peace.
A peace that spans for nearly half a year.
But the story of “Revision 3” doesn’t end there…
.hack//Epicinia
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A Proud, Earnest Gaze
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [/i][/b] *Takeuchi Household* *Monday, August 16, 2038* *1:08pm* *Kazuto Takeuchi is seen packing a suitcase…with some difficulty*[/center] Kazuto: Argh! Come on! ………Whew! There we go. All done in here, Mom! …Mom? *Kazuto walks into the next room and sees his mother Risa palming a photo* Risa: … Kazuto: Mom? Risa: Oh! Kazu, you scared me half to death! Kazuto: Sorry… Whatcha lookin’ at? *the photo shows Kazuto’s late father Shirai standing next to Risa while she holds the infant Kazuto in her arms* Kazuto: That old picture of Dad… Risa: Sometimes I wonder what it would’ve been like if he hadn’t died… Would I have been as involved with [The World’s] troubles as I was? Would I be carrying the baby of the head-- …well, former head of an evil syndicate? Kazuto: At least you’ve got stories to tell Shion while I’m away. Risa: *giggles* …It’s gonna be pretty quiet around here without you, Kazu. Kazuto: Somehow I doubt that. Sakuya’s coming back from her trip on Saturday, and from what I hear, she’s been a real handful for Jack and Mikan. Besides, it’s only gonna be during my course sessions. I’ll be back every summer between now and graduation. Risa: *sigh* My little boy, going off to an American college, studying to become a teacher… Your father would be so proud. Kazuto: … *just then, Risa’s motherly instinct kicks in, and she begins to smother Kazuto comically* Risa: Ohhhh! I’m gonna miss you so much, Kazu-chan! Kazuto: Ack! C-Can’t breathe! Risa: And that Kyoko girl! To think you’ve…! Ohhhh! They grow up so fast! Kazuto: S-Seriously! Need air! Risa: Come on, Kazu! Stay for just a few more days! Pleeeeease? Kazuto: Vision…getting blurry… Losing feeling…in toes… |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -5
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Unreachable Dream
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*Minami Café*
*Monday, August 16, 2038*
*2:41pm*
*Kyoko Kazuhiko and Gwen Suzumiya enjoy assorted treats at an outdoor café patio* Kyoko: *sips tea* Mmm… You were right about this tea, Gwen. It’s delicious. Gwen: Hehehe. Told ya so. …Oh! Before I forget! *reaching into her purse, Gwen takes out a postcard* Gwen: I got a postcard from Jack and the girls today. *the photo on the postcard shows Mikan, Jack, and Sakuya standing shoulder-to-shoulder; Mikan and Sakuya each have an arm around Jack while motioning peace signs into the camera; a blushing Jack motions a reluctant peace sign; in the background, the Eiffel Tower is seen* Kyoko: Oh, cool! They’re in Paris? *several hours ago…*
*Louvre Museum*
*Sunday, August 15, 2038*
*6:53pm*
*Mikan Tachibana is seen taking pictures of the Venus de Milo* Mikan: Hehehe. *from across the gallery, Sakuya Takeuchi calls out to her* Sakuya: Hey, Mika-chan! Come take my picture next to the Mona Lisa! Mikan: You got it! *pockets camera* Let’s go, Jack! *off to the side, Jack Radiuju is seen carrying a number of grab bags with a tired and frustrated expression* Jack: …I feel like a pack mule… Mikan: Oh, don’t start that again, Jack. I took you along for the ride out of the kindness of my heart, and you’re ruining it. You should be grateful! Jack: I would…if I didn’t feel like a pack mule… Why do I have to carry everything? Mikan: *pouts* You saying you don’t want to help out two beautiful girls…? Jack: Of course I do. Just point me in their direction and I’ll go. Mikan: *glares* Ignoring that for now. *walks over* Jack… Look across the gallery and tell me what you see. Jack: …A bunch of paintings and sculptures. Mikan: *imitates buzzer* Try again. Jack: … *Jack’s eyes fall upon Sakuya, who happily jumps up and down the gallery, marveling its many pieces of art* Sakuya: Hahahaha! Jack: …Sakuya? Mikan: Bingo. The girl’s spent her entire existence in her brother’s shadow. Where he could go, she couldn’t. And now she finally has the opportunity to breathe real air, take in all the sights, sounds, and smells that the real world has to offer. In a way, this round-the-world trip is really all for her. Jack: Huh. Never thought about it like that. Mikan: It’s only until Saturday. Just bear with it a little longer. For me. And for her. Jack: …Heh. You know just what makes me tick, don’t you? Mikan: Oh, big time. Sakuya: Hey, Mika-chan! Mikan: Hmm? …!!! *Mikan notices Sakuya holding the Mona Lisa up by its frame* Sakuya: You think anyone would mind if I took this home as a souvenir? Mikan: AAH! No! Sakuya, put that back! |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:02:36 GMT -5
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Let Us Join Hands
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*back at the Minami Café in present day…* Gwen: *sigh* Mikan’s so lucky. Winning that world tour contest… What are the odds? Kyoko: Who knows? Maybe you’ll get lucky yourself one of these days. Gwen: Hmph. Considering my track record, Hell has a better chance of freezing over. Kyoko: *laughs* At least you’re in good spirits. After what went down with Shiro, I was getting kinda worried. Gwen: Hmm… Well, it pays to have good friends who got your back. Kyoko: Heh. I’ll drink to that. *sips tea*  : HEEEEEY! KYOKO! GWEN! *from about half a block away, Aylia Calahan and Samantha Tengen approach* Gwen: *waves* Hey, you two! Glad you could make it! Aylia: You kidding? It’s been forever since we all got together like this. Samantha: Mm-hmm. And on such a great day too. Kyoko: Heh. Well, you’re just in time. We already ordered for you. *two more pastry-and-tea orders are brought to the table as Aylia and Samantha seat themselves; Aylia takes a bite of cake* Aylia: Mmmm… Nothing beats an afternoon cake break. Samantha: So, Kyoko, you said you had some news for us? Gwen: Oh, yeah, I almost forgot! It must be big if you called us all the way out here! Kyoko: Heh. Well… It’s about Kazu… Aylia: There’s a shocker. Gwen: Well, come on! Spill already! Kyoko: … *Kyoko’s face turns beet-red as she takes her left hand out of her pocket; a ring is shown on her ring finger* Aylia: !!! Samantha: !!! *the sight of the ring causes Gwen to do a spit take* Gwen: I-Is… Is that…!? Kyoko: Uh-huh. Samantha: W-When did…!? Kyoko: Yesterday. Aylia: And y-you said…!? Kyoko: ………I said ‘yes’. *the girls’ squeals of joy echo across the café* Aylia: Oh, my God, Kyoko, I’m so happy for you! Gwen: Holy crap, look at the size of that rock! Samantha: Oh, wow… How’d your parents react? Kyoko: He proposed right in front of them. You should’ve seen my mom -- she was hugging him for a good 15 minutes. And Setsuka practically lost it. “I’m the prettiest! I can’t be the last one to get married!” Aylia: So when are you two gonna… You know? Kyoko: After we graduate. Something about “wanting to provide for me when the time comes”. Heh. Cheesy to a fault, right? Gwen: I mean, look at it! It’s HUGE!!! Samantha: Wow… You and Kazuto, huh…? Guess I missed the boat on that one. …Hmm? *looking up from Kyoko’s engagement ring, Samantha sees Aylia, Gwen, and Kyoko staring at her* Samantha: …What? *the three look at each other briefly and start laughing* Samantha: *blush* W-What!? |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:03:01 GMT -5
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Metamorphosis
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*Quinn Household*
*Monday, August 16, 2038*
*5:10pm*
*Kisara Nanjo and Aerynn Quinn sort through Aerynn’s belongings for things Kisara had loaned her* Kisara: Jeez, Aerynn, you’re such a packrat. I’m finding stuff here that I haven’t seen since sophomore year. Aerynn: It’s called “sentimental value”, Kisara. Kisara: Oh, yeah? *holds up pompoms* What’s “sentimental” about these? Aerynn: Oh! Those are from when I tried out for cheerleading. It was the first extracurricular I ever tried out for. Kisara: You sent Yuika Aizawa and Tamaki Mizuno to the emergency room. Aerynn: *sweatdrop* Oh, yeah… Kisara: *chuckles* Well, no one can accuse you of not being quirky, that’s for sure. Aerynn: *blush* Hehehe… *shuffling through more of Aerynn’s stuff, Kisara happens upon a bundle of papers stapled together* Kisara: What’s this? “‘A [World] Apart’ by Aerynn Quinn”? Aerynn: *gasp* *jumping at Kisara, Aerynn snatches the papers away* Aerynn: DON’T READ THAT! Kisara: Hah. Is that a manuscript? Aerynn: I-It’s just…! Kisara: Let me see! Aerynn: No! Hands off! Kisara: GIVE IT HERE! *through some playful struggling, Kisara manages to wrestle the manuscript out of Aerynn’s hands* Aerynn: NOOOOO! Give it back! Kisara: *laughs*You’re writing a book? Aerynn: *blush* Don’t laugh…! *Kisara’s laughing and Aerynn’s whining soon die down, and Kisara is able to skim through the manuscript at her leisure* Aerynn: … Kisara: …Huh… Damn, Aerynn, this isn’t half bad. Aerynn: R-Really? Kisara: Yeah, really. Why didn’t you tell me you were writing this? Aerynn: I…wanted it to be a surprise. Kisara: Well, consider me surprised. …Is this about our adventures in [The World]? Aerynn: Kinda. I took some liberties here and there. Kisara: There’s you, there’s me, there’s some of our friends… You gonna have it published? Aerynn: Maybe. Part of me’s always wanted to write a bestseller. This seemed like the best time to do it. But…I dunno. Feels kinda silly, now that I think about it. I don’t blame you for laughing. Kisara: You kidding? I’m relieved. Aerynn: Huh? Kisara: After all that’s happened, I was afraid you’d only distance yourself away from that game. But seeing this… It can only mean you’re starting to move forward. And on your own too. I’m happy for you, Aerynn. You should definitely publish this. Aerynn: Kisara… Kisara: “A zero is only as limited as its scope”, remember? Take the world by storm, kiddo. Aerynn: …Yeah. I will. *Aerynn puts the manuscript away in a drawer* Aerynn: What about you, Kisara? You decide what you’re gonna do next? Kisara: *crosses arms* Hmm… Well, given what we’ve been through, I could use a change of pace. …I’ve been thinking of going into teaching. Aerynn: Yeah? That’s great, Kisara! …Oh. Kisara: “Oh”? “Oh” what? Aerynn: I heard Kazuto’s studying abroad to become a teacher too. Kisara: WHAT!? That little copycat! Do you know what field he’s going into!? Aerynn: Uh… Literature, I think. Kisara: Literature, huh!? In that case, I’ll teach math! Aerynn: …I thought you hated math… Kisara: Shut up. |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:04:13 GMT -5
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Life-Giving Song
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*[The World]: Hy Brasail*
*Monday, August 16, 2038*
*7:03pm*
*Lucia (Lucia Lancaster’s Player Character) gives a concert to dozens of Players on the Isle of Kings* *as the song concludes, the crowd’s cheers and applause echo all the way to the shores of Mac Anu* Lucia: Arigatou, minna-san!*the next afternoon, Lucia walks alongside Shinji Misaki through the streets of Tokyo; Shinji views the turnout of Lucia’s concert through his cell phone* Shinji: Just look at these numbers! Over 5 million hits! You even beat Fei-Fei’s performance at Lumina Cloth! You sure know how to work a crowd, huh? *Lucia takes a hold of Shinji’s arm* Lucia: That’s ‘cuz I have such an awesome manager. Shinji: Heh. Lucia: What do you say we celebrate over takoyaki? Shinji: Sounds good to me. Lucia: So how’ve your folks been? Shinji: Pretty good actually. Things have kinda picked up lately. Lucia: Really? Picked up how? Shinji: Well, it’s supposed to be a secret, but-- Lucia: A secret!? Tell me, tell me, tell me!!! Shinji: Haha, okay, okay! *leaning over, Shinji whispers into Lucia’s ear* Lucia: ……… WHAAAAAT?!? |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:04:34 GMT -5
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A Fleeting Chance
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*Saitama High School*
*Tuesday, August 17, 2038*
*3:26pm*
*Reiori Kuramoto sprints from one end of a soccer field to the other as a soccer ball bounces at her feet* Reiori: *panting lightly* Opposing Player: Stay on her! Reiori: Heh! *as a player on the other team approaches, Reiori fakes him out with some well-placed footwork and slips around to his back* Opposing Player: W-What the…!? Reiori: Better luck next time! *within several yards of the goal, Reiori kicks the ball up, spins around, and connects her foot forcefully with it; the ball rockets into the net* Reiori: Yes! Player: Whoo! Alright, Rei-chan! *off to the side of the field, the school principal converses with a tall woman* Woman: Well, well. She’s just as good as you made her out to be. Principal: So what do you think? Woman: Have her stop by the office later on. *4:32pm*
*outside the principal’s office, Reiori bids farewell to her friends* Reiori: Good session today, guys. See ya next week. Student 1: Bye. Student 2: Later, Rei-chan. *following this, she enters the office* Reiori: You wanted to see me, sir? Principal: Yes, come on in, Reiori. I apologize for pulling you away from your busy schedule. Reiori: It’s okay. Practice just ended for me anyway. Principal: Saionji-san? *the woman from earlier steps up to shake Reiori’s hand* Emi: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Reiori. I’m Emi Saionji. I represent the Ryutsu Keizai University F.C. Tell me, Reiori -- how long have you been playing soccer? Reiori: Since elementary school. Emi: Well, it certainly shows. I was watching you on the field today. You’re very good. In fact, you show a mastery of certain plays and maneuvers that only a few professional players show themselves. Reiori: T-Thank you. That means a lot. Emi: I’ll cut right to the chase. I think you’d be a great asset to the F.C. I’m prepared to offer you a $10,000 scholarship to Ryutsu Keizai University if you join the F.C. after you graduate. Reiori: F-For real!? 10 thousand!? Wow…! But I start senior year next month… Emi: It’s never too early to start planning. And we’re willing to wait until your classes are over to enroll you. Reiori: Wow… T-This is… Emi: If you’re still not sure-- Reiori: No, no! I am, but…can I discuss it with my parents first? Emi: Of course. Here’s my card. Talk it over as much as you need to, and call me when you decide. Reiori: Yes! Thank you very much, Saionji-san! *Reiori exits the office excitedly* Emi: Heh. Excitable little thing, isn’t she? Principal: You have no idea. But the school could certain use the exposure. Any other students you wanna take off my hands? I’ve got plenty to choose from. *laughs* Emi: Heh, that’s alright. I did want to see about this one other senior of yours -- an Akira Edogawa -- but he turned me down. I guess he got a better offer. Principal: Hmm… |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:05:13 GMT -5
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For My Beloved
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*Edogawa Household*
*Tuesday, August 17, 2038*
*4:51pm*
*Akira Edogawa, seated at his living room couch, talks with Chitose Nanao, standing* Chitose: You turned the recruiter down!? Akira: Yup. Chitose: Why would you do that!? I thought you loved soccer! Akira: I do, but that don’t mean I wanna make a career out of it. Chitose: But…I thought it was your dream to play for the J1 League. Akira: Hmph. Not my dream. That was my parents’ dream. ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’ would’ve liked nothing more than for their little pride and joy to play for the J1 League. J2 League? Sure, why not? But “never settle for second-best”, they always tell me. Pssssh. Like they’re in any position to give me life lessons. *as he stands up, Akira walks around to Chitose’s back and wraps his arms around her* Akira: Besides…it’s just a game. Let’s just say I’ve found something else to devote my time to. Chitose: …I feel like I’m holding you back. Like I’m keeping you from reaching your full potential. Akira: You’re not, ‘Chi’. What’s a multimillion-dollar career if I don’t have the most perfect girl in the world to share it with? Chitose: Akira… *the two share a brief kiss* Chitose: …You know what we haven’t done in a while? Go for a drive in your sweet-ass Mustang. Akira: *sweatdrop* Uh… Yeah, about that… Chitose: *glares* …What? *outside, Akira’s car is shown to have numerous scratches, dents, and a loose bumper* Akira: I may have loaned it to a friend in a street race… Chitose: *eye twitches* …I’m beginning to rethink the nature of this relationship… |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:05:36 GMT -5
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Head Towards Tomorrow
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*Winchester, Hampshire, England*
*Wednesday, August 18, 2038*
*1:47pm*
*a taxicab pulls up to the front gate of an abandoned small-scale castle, and Arturia Pendragon steps out after paying the driver* Arturia: Thank you. *as the cab drives away, Arturia looks up at the old structure* Arturia: … *24 hours ago…* Arturia: …Von Draco Manor?
Lonny: Mm-hmm. It was home to the von Draco royal family, and it’s one of the oldest castles in Britain history.
Ava: Dunno if you’ll find anything there, but it might jar loose some latent memories.
Arturia: …Arturia: …Well, I certainly don’t remember anything yet. Besides, it looks like no one’s lived here for decades. : 75 years, to be exact. *to her right, Arturia sees an elderly man holding a cane* Old Man: Yup. Almost 75 years to the day that the von Draco family was driven out of England. Arturia: What happened to them? Old Man: Well, I’m getting on in years, but if I recall… The von Dracos were a fearless yet peace-loving clan who ruled ye olde London with a warm hand. They were said to give birth to the most capable swordsmen and swordswomen in the world. But certain British parties had taken the von Dracos’ benevolence and aversion to war as a sign of weakness and sought to overthrow them. While they weren’t outclassed, the von Dracos were definitely outnumbered, and were eventually driven from their home and country by the dissenting commonfolk. Legend has it that a number of closed factions of the von Draco clan have managed to survive in all dark corners of the world, but eventually died out some 20 years ago. Arturia: Is it possible some of them are still alive? Old Man: Maybe. If they are, they’re sure doing a bang-up job of keeping themselves hidden. …Say, young lady? Arturia: Y-Yes? Old Man: Hmm… Thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. For a minute there, I could’ve sworn I was looking at Lady Grace von Draco herself. Damned astigmatism… *saying nothing else, the elderly man hobbles away* Arturia: …Von Draco… Excuse me, sir! Wait up! *Arturia runs over to walk alongside him* Old Man: Eh? Yes, what is it? Arturia: What else can you tell me about the von Draco family? Old Man: Heh. Caught your attention, did I? Arturia: Yes, thoroughly. Old Man: Hahaha. Well, let’s see. The von Dracos were a very righteous clan, if memory serves. Its knights were quite big on truth, justice, and the like… |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:06:01 GMT -5
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Spread Your Wings
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*Kanto Cemetery*
*Thursday, August 19, 2038*
*12:09pm*
*Shiro Xion kneels before someone’s grave; the tombstone reads ‘Miyu Akimori – 2022 - 2038’* Shiro: … : …Hey. *looking to his left, Shiro sees Michiru Yuzuki with her hands pocketed* Michiru: You want a few more minutes? Shiro: … *Shiro closes his eyes, presses his palms together, and says a short prayer before standing up* Shiro: Nah. I’m ready. *leaving the cemetery, the two walk north together* Michiru: Who was she? Shiro: A friend I met while visiting my mom in the hospital this one time. She had an aggressive form of cancer that constantly ate at her organs. She probably could’ve lived for another 3 years or so, but after her brother was killed in the line of duty, her grieving accelerated the cancer’s rate of progression. I guess her body just gave up on her. With what was going on in [The World], I couldn’t even go to her funeral. Michiru: …I’m sorry… Shiro: *shakes head* Don’t be. She’d been alone for over 2 years. If I somehow changed that, then I’m satisfied. Michiru: You’re a good man, “Charlie Brown”. So where are we headed? Shiro: Saitama Memorial. Another friend of mine’s being discharged today. *Saitama Memorial Hospital*
*12:36pm*
*as they approach the front door, Shiro and Michiru notice a group of three exit the hospital: a man, a woman, and a little girl* Girl: Can we get some ice cream on the way home? Woman: Of course, darling. You can have as much ice cream as you want. Girl: Yay! …Huh? *looking ahead, the little girl sees Shiro* Girl: *gasp* Shiro-kun! *the girl breaks into a dash and jumps into Shiro’s arms* Shiro: H-Hey, Sakura. Good to see ya. Sakura: I missed you! Did you miss me? Shiro: Heh. Sure did. Michiru: *chuckles* A “ladies’ man” in every sense of the term, I see. Shiro: Bite me. *the man and woman -- Sakura’s parents Joachim and Juli Mizrahi -- approach* Joachim: So you’re this “Shiro-kun” our Sakura keeps talking about. Shiro: Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Mizrahi. Juli: Thank you very much for looking after our little girl. Shiro: Heh. It was my pleasure. Joachim: *turns to Michiru* And who’s this lovely young lady? Shiro: Oh, this? This is, uh… Michiru: His girlfriend, Michiru Yuzuki. Hello. Juli: Charmed. Sakura: Mommy, Daddy, can I play with Shiro-kun and “Michi” for a while? Joachim: Hahaha. Only for a little bit, okay? *turns to Shiro* I apologize for the trouble. Sakura seems quite taken with you. Shiro: No trouble at all. C’mon, Sakura, let’s go for a walk. Sakura: ‘Kay! *Shiro, Michiru, and Sakura walk off while Joachim and Juli return inside to finalize Sakura’s discharge paperwork* Shiro: My “girlfriend”, huh? You sure you’re okay with calling yourself that in public? Michiru: Bite me. Sakura: So whatcha been doing, Shiro-kun? You haven’t visited in a long time. Shiro: Doing? Hmm, let me think… I was out saving the world. Sakura: Really!? Cool! Michiru: *muffled laughter* Sakura: And you, Michi? What were you doing? Michiru: Me? Shiro: Yes, Michi. What were you doing? Michiru: … *briefly looking away, Michiru turns back with a scary face* Michiru: I was trying to destroy the world! *cackles* Sakura: Aah! *clutches Shiro’s pant leg* Shiro-kun, Michi’s scaring me! Shiro: Don’t worry, Sakura. If the evil witch Michiru tries anything, I’ll protect you. Sakura: You mean it…? Shiro: I mean it. Michiru: *eye twitches* (“Evil witch”?) Sakura: So what are you gonna do now? Shiro: Now? Hmm… Hadn’t really thought about it… But y’know, I’ve always wanted to be a voice actor. I hear the pay is pretty good too. And that way, you’ll be able to hear my voice in all those cartoons you like to watch. Sakura: Really?!? Awesome! Michiru: What about you, Sakura? What do you want to be when you grow up? Sakura: I wanna be Shiro-kun’s wife! Shiro: *sweatdrop* …Oh, God… Michiru: HAHAHAHA!!! A lady-killer to the bitter end! Shiro: *glares* Watch this, Sakura. I’m about to zap the evil witch with my ‘ Magus Beam’. Michiru: *chuckles* Okay, I’m done. |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:06:43 GMT -5
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Crossing the Bridge
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*Chiba Highway 29*
*Thursday, August 19, 2038*
*5:14pm*
*Kurio Saeki and Serena Xion drive down a highway close to the shore; as her hair blows in the wind, Serena rocks her head back and forth to the beat of the song playing on the radio* Serena: Awesome car, Kurio! Kurio: Before you moisten your panties, you should know it’s not my car. It’s Reiko’s. I’m just borrowing it for the weekend. Serena: Oh. Heh. I guess doing it in the backseat is out of the question then. Kurio: That’s a given. But you’re thinking outside the box, and I like that. Serena: Hehehe. So tell me again where we’re going? Kurio: One of Reiko’s old summer homes. It’s been in the Saeki family for years. Serena: Is it nice up there? Kurio: Hah. Just wait and see. *a short time later, the two reach their destination; Reiko’s old summer home included a wood cabin and a short pier that overlooked a crystal-clear lake; tall trees surrounded the cabin and lake from all sides* Serena: Wow… It’s beautiful… Kurio: Yeah… I’ve only been here once myself, but it sure does take your breath away. …So, what do you wanna do first, Serena? Serena: Hmm… *grins* Wanna go skinny-dipping? Kurio: *sweatdrop* …It’s always stripping with you, isn’t it…? Serena: Hehehe… Kurio: Let’s compromise -- “dipping” first, “skinny” later. Serena: Deal. *the two spend the next hour or so enjoying themselves in the water; as the sun starts to go down, Serena sits at the edge of the pier, lightly kicking the water with her feet* Serena: … *Kurio exits the cabin, holding two glasses and a bottle of white wine, and joins her* Kurio: This seat taken? Serena: Nope. *Kurio seats himself next to Serena, and pours himself and Serena a glass* Kurio: Here ya go. Serena: Wine, huh? A bit unconventional, but I’ve never said “no” to free drinks. *Kurio and Serena clink their glasses together in a toast-like manner, and Serena leans over to rest her head on his shoulder* Serena: *sigh* Today was absolutely perfect. Kurio: Yeah. It was. Serena: … Kurio: …Serena? Serena: …Can I ask you something, Kurio? Kurio: Sure, you can ask you anything. Serena: …Why’d you pick me? Kurio: “Pick”? What do you mean? *leaning away, Serena sits upright and stares at her reflection in the water* Serena: You could’ve had any girl you wanted. Reiori, Arturia, Samantha, Ayume -- they all really liked you. And I’m assuming you really liked them too. Hell, on more than one occasion, Mikan even told me she thought you were “hot”. So, out of all of us…why me? Kurio: Do you really need a reason…? Serena: I do. Kurio: … *as he palms his glass, Kurio looks down at his reflection as well* Kurio: …It’s true I connected with each of those girls on a deep emotional level. And I’d have been more than happy to get with any one of them. …But…the connections we made weren’t deep enough, I guess? …No, that’s not it. Serena: … Kurio: …Let me put it this way. Did I like Reiori because we shared common interests? Yes. Did I like Arturia because she was beautiful and had a pure heart? Yes. Those are perfectly logical reasons to like someone. Serena… I chose you because the reason I like you isn’t logical. Serena: Huh…? Kurio: I like you because you think a push-up bra would gain my attention. I like you because you have a fuse considerably shorter than most girls. I like you because you stare at me while I sleep, and I find a few of my shirt buttons undone when I wake up. Serena: *blush* Is this supposed to make me feel better…? Kurio: You’re quite possibly the strangest girl I’ve ever known, Serena Xion. And it’s because of that that I like you. And why I picked you. Serena: Kurio… *the two meet in a heartfelt embrace…* Serena: …!!! *…but Serena trembles when she feels a hand make its way up her blouse* Serena: Hey! Kurio: What? So you can get away with doing it, but I can’t? *in retribution, Serena shoves Kurio into the water* Kurio: *coughs* You see what I’m talking about!? Serena: Hahahaha! |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:07:07 GMT -5
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Nothing Will Change
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*Misaki Household*
*Friday, August 20, 2038*
*7:25pm*
*Ryou Misaki is seen speaking to someone on the phone* Ryou: Uh-huh. …Yeah, we came back from the doctor’s a few hours ago. …Hah. I told you, it’s a secret. …Oh, I’d like to see you try. Hehehe. …Yeah. Yeah, I know. Thanks. …Okay, talk to ya later. Bye. *hangs up* *Shino walks in* Shino: Was that Alex on the phone? Ryou: Yup. Threatened to “carry out extreme measures” if I didn’t tell him what he wanted to know. *chuckles* Sometimes I think he’s with the CIA or something. Shino: *giggles* …Where’s Shinji? Ryou: Out on a date. Chitose? Shino: Same thing. Ryou: So it’s just the two of us then. Shino: Looks like it… *Shino sits down next to Ryou, resting her head on his shoulder* Shino: …Do you think it’ll be okay, Ryou? I have to admit, I’m a little scared. [The World] reaches so far… *Ryou wraps his arm around Shino and kisses her on the forehead* Ryou: It’ll be okay. Everything’s gonna work out for the best. *Ryou rests his hand on Shino’s belly; Shino rests her hand on top of Ryou’s* Ryou: …I know it will. Shino: …I believe you. |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:07:56 GMT -5
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Farewells Come and Go
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*Tokyo International Airport*
*Saturday, August 21, 2038*
*10:54am*
*Kazuto stands before a number of his friends; in each of his hands is a wheeled suitcase handle; Kyoko kisses him on the lips for a good 5 seconds* Kyoko: Don’t you go and run off with another girl now, you got it? Kazuto: *sweatdrop* I promise. Risa: Be sure to call me as soon as you get settled in, alright? Kazuto: I will. *Sakuya runs up and hugs Kazuto tightly* Sakuya: Take care, Kazu-nii. Kazuto: You too, Saku-nee. Take good care of Mom and Shion, okay? Sakuya: Mm-hmm. *Shiro walks up and shakes Kazuto’s hand* Kazuto: …You’d better not knock up my sister. Shiro: No promises. Aylia: Best of luck out there. Mikan: Take it easy, kid. Jack: See ya, bud. Serena: Bring me back a souvenir! Michiru: Hope your plane doesn’t crash. Kurio: It’s been real. *after sharing and hearing goodbyes from everyone in the group, Kazuto approaches the boarding gate, but turns to face his friends one last time* Kazuto: …Well… I’m off. *Kazuto walks away and eventually falls out of sight; a few minutes later, the group watches from a window as his New York-bound flight takes off; as Kyoko clasps her hands together, the diamond on her engagement ring shines bright* Kyoko: …Come back soon. |
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Post by Hayate on Apr 28, 2011 1:08:24 GMT -5
Ending ThemeArturia ( Saber) -----Kyou made no aruite kita michi o sukoshi dake tachidomaru BREAK CHANCE -----I take a little pause on the road I walk everyday for a break chanceAylia ( Ayliori) -----Hokorashiku hitamuki na hitomi to jounetsu no itoshiki hibi-tachi -----These beloved days are of proud, earnest eyes and passionSerena ( Chibi-Usa) -----Ame no hi mo arashi ga osotte mo akiramezu tsukamitakatta -----Come rain or storm, I won’t stop reaching for itKurio ( Kaeion) -----Kakera sae te no todokanai yume ni tachiagarenai genjitsu -----Even the fragments of an unreachable dream and a reality where I can’t standKisara ( Briar Rose) -----Nani hitotsu kawaranai koto jibun mochitsuzuketeru no ga -----I must press on, even knowing that nothing will changeAerynn ( Zero) -----Massugu ni ikiteru akashi to -----Believing in the proof that I existKisara & Aerynn -----Shinjiteta yuruganai haato de -----With an unwavering heartAll -----CHANGE MY LIFE AGAIN kimi ni deai oshierareta yawaraka na omoi -----Change my life again, I met you and learnt of affectionShino ( Shizuru) -----Tomoshiteta kodoku na honoo -----The lonely flame you litShino & Risa ( Gardenia) -----Hikari ni kaeru ima -----Will now be turned to lightAll, Risa -----CHANGELESS MY BELIEF kimi ga kureta kono basho kara hajimeru ashita o -----Changeless my belief, I’ll start from this place you gave me and head for tomorrowAylia -----Tsumuideku itami no saki e to… -----Weave beyond the painAylia & Kyoko ( Kyoko) -----Atarashii hane o hirogete -----And spread your new wingsJack ( Jack Russell) -----Sou da yo ne nanika o ukeirete kizutsuita kokoro wa STILL HURTS -----That’s right, I accepted it all and found that my broken heart still hurtsShiro ( Neon) -----Dakedo hora yasashisa mo oboeta ai no aru hitsuzen no hibi-tachi -----But I recalled the kindness in those fated days of loveKazuto ( Hayate) -----Go-nen to iu tsukihi furikaeru to surechigau wakare mo atta -----Looking back on those five years, so many farewells came and wentRyou ( Haseo) -----Kawari yuku keshiki to onaji you ni tomerarenai unmei, genjitsu -----Like the ever-changing scenery, fate and reality can’t be stoppedGwen ( Gwen) -----Uta ni mo inochi wa yadori sono ibuki kanjiru shunkan -----Song begets life, and in that instant, I feel its breathKyoko -----Massugu ni sora mukau hana to naru -----I’ll become a flower that faces the skyKyoko & Gwen -----Kono koe o todoketai TO YOU -----I want to send my voice to youAll -----CHANGE YOUR LIFE AGAIN kono chikyuu de kimi to tomo ni ikite yuku tame ni -----Change your life again, for the sake of living with you on this EarthSerena -----Te o tsunagi osore o sutete -----Let us join hands, cast away our fearsSerena & Mikan ( Miharu) -----Kakehashi o watarou -----And cross the bridgeAll, Mikan -----CHANGELESS YOUR BELIEF kimi ga kureta kono basho kara subete nugisutete -----Changeless your belief, I’ll cast away everything from this place you’ve given meArturia -----Chou ni nari uta to onaji sora e… -----I’ll turn into a butterfly and fly toward a sky of songArturia & Gwen -----Azayaka na hane o matotte -----Dressed in brilliant wings-----(break) Sakuya, Lucia ( Lucia) -----Dareka o omou kono kimochi wa kawaru hazu nai kaerarenai -----These feelings for that special someone can’t change, won’t changeLucia -----Sotto mamoru -----I’ll protect them gently Sakuya & Lucia -----Taisetsu na hito no tame… -----For my belovedAerynn/Kyoko/Sakuya/Lucia -----EVOLUTION -----EvolutionAll -----CHANGE OUR LIFE AGAIN kono chikyuu de kimi to tomo ni ikite yuku tame ni -----Change our life again, for the sake of living with you on this EarthReiori ( Hanabi) -----Te o tsunagi osore o sutete -----Let us join hands, cast away our fearsReiori & Sakura ( MOMO) -----Kakehashi o watarou -----And cross the bridgeAll, Sakura -----CHANGELESS OUR BELIEF uta ga kureta kono basho kara hajimaru ashita o -----Changeless our belief, I’ll start from this place that song gave me and head for tomorrowGwen -----Tsumuideku itami no saki e to… -----Weave beyond the painAll -----Atarashii hane o hirogete -----And spread your new wings-----Chou ni nari hane o hirogete! -----Turn into a butterfly and spread your wings! ~ To “Revision X”! See you there!
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: HEEEEEY! KYOKO! GWEN!