1st Punch [Video]

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[Akihiko is standing in front of a terminal, musing for a few minutes on what he wants to say to the others. After he makes up his mind, he touches the screen to access the network.]

Hey, everyone. Listen up!

You all know what we have to do. Being stubborn about it is just gonna get you killed, so don’t even bother wasting your time. We don’t have to hang off of each other all the time! Stick with your friends, or just go shake someone’s hand every once in a while. This energy problem affects everyone, and there’s no sense in making things worse.

[He’s not happy about being stuck in some foreign city either, completely cut off from home, but there’s a mission to complete here. The sooner they get it done and over with, the sooner they can all go back home. Right?]

So, c’mon, guys! [Akihiko lifts his arms and punches one fist into the opposite open palm, while maintaining a confident look on his face.] Let’s help each other out, okay?

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

I sure as hell hope not... I'll try my best to do what I can.

[But enough of the dreary stuff!]

Anyway, what do you do for fun here? Are you into any sports?

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[goldenflint]

[Mami finds herself giggling at the question. It's been a while since she had thought of anything fun to do for girls her age.]

I like to bake. And I used to play tennis back home.

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

[Akihiko might guess shopping, from what he's seen of Yukari. But then there's also Fuuka with her computer, and Mitsuru... Well, she is a special case.]

Baking, huh? [He's always been interested in trying people's home cooking...] Sounds pretty cool!

Tennis? Really? My, uh... I mean, I know someone that played tennis back at school. Maybe you girls can play together?

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[goldenflint]

Thank you, Sanada-niisan. You are free to try anything I make in the future, if you want.

Hmm... It has been a while since I last played. I hope she goes easy on me.

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

You're welcome, Tomoe. [Using her last name because they don't know each other well enough yet... And then his face lights up.] Really? Carbs are great for energy, so... sure!

I think she'd be willing to ease you into it! I can let her know, if you're interested. I'd offer myself, but I've never played before.

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[goldenflint]

I shall let you know when I do make something soon.

[One of Mami's favorite parts in baking is getting to share them with other people. It's a win-win for the two of them!]

That's very kind of you, Sanada-niisan. If it's not much of bother then I would be willing to play a game with her.

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

All right! I'm countin' on ya.

[And Akihiko just likes eating! Not a huge fan of sweets, but once in a while is perfectly fine!]

I'll let her know, okay? Whenever I see her next. Her name's Minako Arisato, in case you run across her before I do.

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[goldenflint]

Ah! I have spoken to her before. She was planning in organizing a game of tag when I last saw her on the network.

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

A game of tag? Really? [He grins a bit.] Did you play too?

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[connectedtolife]

I asked Arisato-neesan if I could join. She said I could.

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

That’s great! I’ll join too, whenever it is! [And he can run pretty fast, so prepare yourself!]

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[goldenflint]

Wonderful. I hope Arisato-neesan would be thrilled that you will be joining the game as well.