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Leiko Hamada: Warakuma Streets

Leiko stared at Tanaka in slight disbelief as he laughed in response to her question, a subtle insult of his own rolling off his tongue as he met her with a show of bravado and a smug grin. It was slightly jarring; after all, despite how snobby Leiko must have sounded, it had been a genuine concern upon looking at the boy. He was completely out of place from the more affluent people in Warakuma, and after mentioning he had only lived here for a week, for someone like Leiko, that was a natural assumption. However, he had taken her the wrong way, and instead made a passing remark on her vanity.

Leiko felt her lips twitch slightly at that. "Well, as they say, 'appearances are everything,' hmm?" She drawled, leaving the barbed conversation at that as she turned to carry on her way.

"I thought it'd be nice if I offered you a hand with all the stuff you're carrying, seeing as we go to the same school and all," Her senior's next words were enough to make her stop and look at him again with a perplexed frown. First he had stopped her out of nowhere, then they were throwing passive-aggressive comments at each other, and now this? He actually wanted to help her? She lingered hesitantly on the spot, noting how the bag handles were rubbing sore red welts in her palms. It would be nice to take him up on his offer, but wouldn't that mean she would have to keep up a decent conversation with him? She wasn't entirely thrilled about the idea; after all, it was already fairly noticeable that Leiko's intrinsically stuck-up attitude was rubbing him the wrong way.

Leiko sighed, weighing down the possibilities in her head, before deciding that she could at least leave things at an amicable state with her senior. "It's not so much as a bother. I was merely trying to understand what you wanted," she explained with a shrug of her shoulders. "You are new in this town, and I assumed you were lost. I would have helped you if that was the case, but you've made it abundantly clear that it's not," she said with a wry smile. "Perhaps I came across as a bit curt? Trust me, you wouldn't be the first." She frowned slightly as she looked ahead at the darkening streets. "I really don't need any help with my bags...but I wouldn't be averse to it, if you're offering."

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Saya Ueno: Warakuma High- Archery Range

"It's been fun."

With that final cocky remark, Akira Kirigakure turned heel and left the range.

A long sigh of relief expelled from Saya's lungs as soon as he closed the door behind him, her knees still wobbling slightly from the nerves that had taken hold during her confrontation with Kirigakure. She couldn't believe that she had just done something so reckless. Saya was the last person who got into fights and such, and there she was, mouthing off to one the most dangerous students in Warakuma High. Still, the impulse had been impossible to resist. Seeing the way that Kirigakure was talking down to Rokoru-senpai and publicly shaming him in front of his club members was enough to awaken something visceral within Saya, and she couldn't help but do something about it. Heh. Perhaps Hama-chan's confidence is rubbing off on me a little...

"Look.." Rokoru's voice suddenly brought Saya out of her stupor, her heart clenching with dread as she noted the serious tone in his voice. This was only going to get worse. She stared at the floor silently as she allowed Rokoru-senpai to lecture her on her actions, warning her that getting hurt by Kirigakure had been very much a possibility. It was a really stupid thing to do the more she thought about it, even though that Kirigakure guy had promised her that he hurting her wasn't his intention. She felt herself sink even further into despair as Rokoru reminded her that if she had gotten hurt, then he would be responsible. Of course, as the Archery Club President, it would have looked really bad if the members of his club started fighting in the very first week, but she hadn't even considered that far ahead. All she wanted to do was help him somehow, and it had almost backfired dramatically.

I'm such an inconvenience, Saya thought sullenly as Rokoru shot her a strange half-smile before making his way for the door himself, announcing that he needed to get going. Why couldn't she do anything right? "Umm..." Saya played with the fabric of her sleeve as she started making her heartfelt apology. "You're right, Senpai. I'm sorry. I wasn't...really thinking. I didn't mean to trouble you." She looked up at him then, a wafer-thin smile on her lips as she tried vainly not to show just how badly she felt about the whole situation. "I'll see you at practice next week, yeah?"

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I-Am-X said
Scared shirtless you say?

YOU SAW NOTHING

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I-Am-X said
So even Sayo took Akira's joke seriously.

She's scared shitless of him. Of course she's gonna take him seriously. XD

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Sen said
The worst ships last the longest. NobAto 2014, never forget.I took this the wrong way and I was mildly concerned.

Somehow, I don't think this is the end. Wait until Sato and Noboru interact next and watch as the OOC catches Nobato fever again.

SwordfishKnight said
Let's just make a blood waterfall, get Noboru, Alexei and Sagat all together.

Come on now, Sword. The women of True Self can only take so much. Seriously, watch as we drop like flies the more Alexei and Noboru Social Ranku.

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Leiko Hamada: Warakuma Streets

Cool wind combed through Leiko's hair, eliciting a slight shiver to tremble through her body as she hugged one free arm to her chest. As much as she disliked the cold, Leiko could be grateful that the summer months were still ahead of them, as the upcoming nights would only get warmer and lighter. Aimlessly, her thoughts wandered onto what she would be doing during the summer holidays this year. Perhaps her family would actually go on vacation for a change, rather than the usual excuses that rose from her father. God forbid they could afford it...

Her meandering thoughts were unexpectedly interrupted as she felt someone's presence draw suspiciously closer, her hand clenching into a fist as her steps started to slow. Leiko was indeed a privileged girl, but she was also no pushover by any means. There was a reason why the 'Hamada Hook' urban legend existed within the school, after all.

Her head turned quickly as soon as the presence was accompanied by a voice, a light greeting thrown her way as she met eye-to-eye with a tall, unkempt-looking young man. His hair looked messy and windswept; as did the rest of his appearance, Leiko noted, as his uniform hung loosely off his body with little care, whilst his jacket looked as if it had never seen an iron before. Cocking a raised eyebrow, Leiko rested a free hand on her hip as she waited to hear what the man wanted to say. He began with identifying her as Hamada, before introducing himself as Tanaka Toma, a recent third year transfer student at Warakuma. The conversation ended at that, and the boy seemed to watch her expectantly for a reply.

Wait. He had stopped her on the way home for an idle chat? Nothing else? Leiko could barely contain her disbelief, fixing this Tanaka person with an intense stare as if she was trying to read another meaning behind this meeting. Either he really was just a friendly, overbearing person, or there was a purpose somewhere that she wasn't picking up on. Deciding to keep her guard up for now, she broke the awkward silence by answering his question with a crisp reply. "Indeed I am. I see my reputation precedes me," she answered with a perfectly sculpted smile, even as her eyes appeared somewhat distant. "May I help you with something, Tanaka-Senpai?" She quickly adopted the honorific as she spoke to him, showing him the utmost courtesy and respect even as she thought little of him at present. "Perhaps you've lost your way? We are approaching the higher class estates, you know."

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Saya Ueno: Warakuma High- Archery Range

Kirigakure's laugh suddenly broke Saya out of her mental breakdown, blinking slightly in surprise at the sight of the unfriendly male laughing so...genuinely. He was obviously making fun of her attempt at scolding him, but it didn't appear as if he was angered by her words in the slightest. She wasn't sure whether to feel insulted or relieved.

Deciding on the latter, Saya watched cautiously as he dismissed the rivalry between himself and Rokoru as a 'game', instead choosing to step just a little closer to her with a teasing smile playing on his lips. Unsure of what to do with herself, Saya felt rooted to the spot, her hand tugging at a loose strand from her ponytail nervously. He said he wasn't going to hurt her, but the rumours about him resurfaced in her mind, and they were difficult to suppress. This guy was perfectly capable of hurting people, seemingly for no reason at all in some examples that she heard, so why should she believe him?

What came next however, completely disarmed her. Carelessly, Kirigakure moved on to complimenting her for confronting him, even going as far as calling her cute before suggesting she leave the range with him. Dumbfounded, Saya shot him a completely blank stare, her brain refusing to process what was happening. She had just chased down the resident Bad Boy of Warakuma High and called him a jerk, and in return, he wanted to hang out with her. "H-Huh?" Her response was sluggish, a confused and bewildered expression painting her features as she felt completely and utterly embarrassed by the situation. So much for taking initiative and helping Rokoru-senpai, you idiot!

Her newly found dilemma would only become more complicated as she felt someone suddenly appear at her side, her eyes darting in mute surprise at the imposing figure of Rokoru Ishiara, staring down Kirigakure with what could only be described as cold fury. She was intently aware that he was essentially standing between her and the rival archer, almost as if he was protecting her from his influence, despite saying nothing to suggest it. Perhaps, in normal circumstances Saya would find the concept to be appealing, particularly since Rokoru-senpai cared enough to help her out in the first place, but the purely volatile energy that radiated from the two men was enough to convince her that this was a very bad situation. "U-Umm..." Saya coughed somewhat pathetically, trying to steel her frayed nerves and resolve the situation before it quickly spiralled out of control. "I don't think that's a good idea, K-Kirigakure-san. I think you should just go..."

Letting out a shaky breath, her attention then turned to Rokoru, who still appeared to be facing Akira with an all-too-eager desire to get into a violent confrontation with the fellow senior. "Senpai?" Her voice was quiet but unusually steady as she tried to break his concentration away from the other male. "We should get going too, right?"

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SwordfishKnight said
Make way for the Bara Battlecrusier.

This is the best thing ever. Haru's gonna need blood transfusions if this becomes a reality.

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SwordfishKnight said
Also new name for Alexei and Noboru. Papa bear and Baby bear.

Sagat is Mama Bear. Kotori is Goldilocks.

This went somewhere weird.

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SwordfishKnight said
It's just fun to torture your psyche so much.

Sword why do you hate me so? ;-;

Also. Geez, poor Saya's ankle deep in Archery Club Drama right now. XD I think there's less 'swooning' and more panicking about the potential fighting about to take place.

I'mma finish my post in an hour or so.

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XLegs said
Kissu, I'll have Toma miraculously run into Leiko if you're up for that.

Sure, go for it.

SwordfishKnight said
Since I feel so generous, and since it is so close to game time, I shall give you one word to base theories on, Ms. Sherlock. Jealousy. That is all.Indeed, you are correct. Gonna steamroll everyone.

That doesn't help at all. Stahp Sword. I've handed in the ol' Deerstalker already.

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SwordfishKnight said
I don't plan to kill Noboru, but I can't control what Savo does. There is some planned sadness in the future however.

I don't know whether to be hyped or afraid.

I-Am-X said
Awwww, how cute.Attack of the fan girl!

She's top tier yo. Akira's ass gunna be handed to him.