The next morning was, well mostly alright. Saya is still sad which is normal I mean her "father" just died, so. Yuriko seems to be even worse again makes sense the man she loved for years died so....
But they are trying not to dwell on it as much as they can it seems. Not in a denial type of way, but a crap happens type of thing. Plus NO ONE is sorry I killed the guy so...
Moving on, the girls stay with the two, while I go start to clear around us, and sell stuff. Saeko goes with me just cause, and to just spend time together.
She does let me know the others will be explaining things to Yuriko in the mean time. And they know what not to talk about, as somethings are for wives only.
We walk along clearing everything until lunch, with the Bus following behind the two of us. We have a mini meeting with Kouta, and Kato about what happened last night while Kyoko, and Shizuka play with Alice.
After that I go to Yuriko and give her a P.G. explaining what it does, to wear it under everything, and so on. This does earn me a look that asks why I only now gave it to her.
And I simply shrug, then leave her to go change. I mean I'm not going to just tell her, I planned to do so the other night before bed. IF nothing had happened. As I know it would just cause her to more then likely breakdown like last night again.
That and/or cause Saya to do so. She will figure it out eventually women always do. But for now it will let her not dwell on last night... Well hopefully...
Later just before we stop to eat dinner an alarm goes off on the Bus. I quickly check to make sure, and yup its the the one I set up against BIG missiles.
"Girls outside I need to store all the vehicles quickly. Its "THE BIG" one." I say back toward the girls. I then Radio the RV, and Truck to get outside "NOW!"
Everyone piles out as I store all three vehicles. I planned to do this because even IF the engines will be safe, the other electronics might not be, and I'd rather be safe than sorry so...
After the whole EMP thing I pull the three back out, and start to drive to the mall passing by stuff. While the girls explain what happened to the Yuriko and the others through the radio.
Because in the OG atleast they got to the mall just before night the day after the EMP.
Yes that's a story this is real, but it seems a lot of stuff follows the story if not 1-1, then really closely. From what Sage, Saya, and I could guess the world follows a set story, unless I interact with stuff/people. Then it seems to follow no "set" script.
We came to that conclusion based on one stat's description "Luck" (Chance...Fate...Undefined) its the "Fate" part.
It seems everyone has a predetermined Fate {AKA script/story}, well everyone but me that is... Mine seems to be a different version of Takashi's original Fate. That's what we think anyway, as I mean I kind of am like how he would've been, but not a dense retard that does nothing.... And that knows stuff he couldn't have known, with powers he couldn't have had.
We arrive outside the mall after an hour or so, and clear the entrance area. I didn't see any cop zombies outside, so maybe we got here before what's her name left.
I walk up to the doors to see they are barricaded inside. (Good atleast someone is smart.) I loudly shout at the doors "HEY! Anyone inside answer me! If you don't open the doors I will break in myself."
I pause and wait a few seconds. "Alright then I'll count to 3 before I smash the doors down!... !!...2!... T,h,r,e." As I'm about to finish three I hear a panicked yell from inside.
"WAIT! Don't break the doors! Just let me move the stuff out of the way!" After a minute or so, one of the doors opens as a black haired police women walks out.
(Nice it seems we got here before she left.) "Who are you people? And What do you want?" She says with a focused gaze.
"Relax if we meant harm I wouldn't have waited, or be talking to you now. We are a group of survivors passing through." I reply back.
We then had a small chat about somethings. When she tried to tell me I had to follow "The Rules" I just laughed, and said back "Haha! Or what you'll arrest me? Yeah right. Don't worry WE won't start anything, but we WILL finish it if someone tries something."
I could tell she wanted to make us leave from her face, but she didn't say anything, and only gave a nod. I mean they saw us clear outside. I made sure we used melee weapons that way they would see that how powerful our group is.
With that we slept without issue.{And yes we slept in the vehicles.} Next morning as I am walking around the mall with the girls we hear shouting, so we go to take a look.
And we see the mall people are arguing about us, then Kouta comes in on a white horse, and gives Asami a police revolver. (When the hell did he get that?)
Looking around from where we are I can't see the other cop... I forgot to ask her name... I'll ask when I run into her again, or just ask someone else...
After their "meeting" is done, with everyone leaving elsewhere. I walk up to Kouta, and put my arm on his shoulder then whisper to him "Yo Kouta my man nice one there... Hey when did you get the revolver? I don't remember having any before."
He sheepishly scratches his cheek while saying "Oh. Um. Thanks. And, a, I found it yesterday, when we cleared the outside of the mall."
(Yup this further shows people have a Fate... I'll let the girls know later.) I pat his shoulder as I nod while walking away, as I can see Asami coming this way.
I stop her on the way to ask her the other cops name it turns out to be Hana. Well I had to specific I wanted her 1st name, as she kept saying it was Matsusima. And I had to explain I call by first names not family names thing.
Also I was told Hana was getting ready to leave for the police HQ... I took off to stop that, cause that's just dumb...(Wait a minute... In the OG didn't Asami like Kouta after the one guy tried to rape Shizuka??)
With that thought I reach where Hana is. And quickly stop her from going out to die. While dragging her to talk with Yuriko, and Kato. So they can explain why her going alone is nothing more than suicide. As those two would know how best to convince her.
Then I rejoin the girls and have a nice mini date in the mall. The whats his name guy doesn't show up, so that's good. I so would have killed him if I saw him... No mercy for rapist, or attempted rapist...
After a nice date with the girls. Hana, and Kato come over, with Hana asking for help to get some medicine from the nearby hospital for an old couple. But I get up, and just leave for the Bus saying "I have some already, just let me go get it."
A quick walk to the Bus, I have Tipsy just go pop over and get the medicine from the hospital, then take it back to the mall group... That's it, that simple.
I mean I'm sure I do have some stored away, as I have I think some of all medicines from this world, but why use those when I can just get it with a simple order?
I leave the girls to talk with Asami, and Hana while me, and Kouta buddy up for some bro talk. Well all but Shizuka as she is playing with Alice nearby. I don't see Kato anywhere though....
~*2 days Later*~
In this time the girls have "convinced" Asami, and Hana that them being cops is nothing but living in the past, and they should worry about themselves more.
It did help that the other survivors in the mall treated them like garbage, well except the old couple they are really kind. We were also able to convince the Asami, and Hana to join our group... I did offer the same to the old couple as well, but they said they were fine at the mall.
I say we convinced them, but it was mostly Kouta, and surprisingly Kato. Kouta is with Asami obviously, but Hana seems to like Kato and vice versa, so that was kind of out of nowhere.
The four aren't FULLY together yet, BUT they are heading that way it seems... So that's nice... I'm telling you its REALLY awkward being the only guy in the group with women.... It really is.... But now, soon hopefully I'll have some bros, man it'll be great.
As we were planning to leave, the same thing from the OG happened with the one dude letting the zombies in, and whatnot. But we easily handled it, then I killed the insane guy. And we left, the one punk guy tried to join us, but I shut him down hard.
I'm not letting someone like that join us... No redemption no nothing, I don't care fuck'em....
After we left and rested for the night I did give the two a P.G. But I left explaining about them to Kato, and Kouta... Hehe give a little push you know....
I am up to 114B SP so I'm just past half way to the ticket, so that's nice. I am also up to level 38 so I'm REALLY close to getting level 2 spells.
I also found out I get one upgrade for my Buster Sword every 30 levels so that's awesome. I had to pay some SP for it, but I got "Reprieve" added to it. {It is great its like 'Tears of Denial' From Dark-Souls.} So now I will survive 1 hit no mater what.
Lastly my AGL, DEX, and SPT all went up by one so that's great
~*Next Day*~
After morning we again head out making our way toward Rei's mother, atleast where she was in the OG. While we cleaned out block after block along the way.
We did run into a group of psychopaths, but they were shredded with the Minigun... We went to their "Base" and cleared the ones there out as well.
There were a few people being held there, so Shizuka helped to patch them up a bit and we left the bandits stuff for them and moved on...
It was over a dozen people, I get helping them sure. Hence killing the "Bandits" and leaving there stuff {Not like we REALLY needed it anyways}. But that's a lot of people that I know nothing about nor do I want to... Its a dog eat dog world now....
Also... All of them had nothing but looks of pure rage... Understandable, but not people I want joining us.... Atleast for now.. Later? Who can say.
I have also noticed Yuriko warming up to me more so that's good... I asked Saya to check, and she does not have a 'Half-Mark' yet. So I'm safe there for now.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to it... But that's for later it seems...
I am currently doing my best to NOT spend my SP.... {It just SCREAMS SPEND ME!!!} (BAD Stop it!!) The girls REALLY help out with that, as I asked them to watch and make sure I don't go on a shopping spree....
I am really struggling to decide if I should go for the 'Origin Ticket' for 200B. OR instead save a bit more and get a '50% More Experience Ring' for 300B....
I mean long run the ring, and stay here for longer to get more levels and jobs.... Or take the quick exit, and go to a different world I can level/ get SP faster..... It's a hard choice.
I am leaning more, and more for the ticket though cause either way we won't leave right away as I'll still will need to get some more points...
"If only there was a 50%, or 2 times SP ring or something. Then I could get both a lot faster..." I mumble with a sigh..
Rika seems to have heard me and replies "If that were the case things would be a lot easier." And I can't help but agree really.
I looked. And had Sage do a deep search as well, the shop SHOULD have everything, but there is NOTHING to give me more SP.... NOTHING!!!..... {Its bullshit!!!}
After another day of "grinding" we rest for the night.... But I do catch a glimpse of purple from the bathroom door way, that's cracked open, when we are having our usual nighty fun... (Seems it won't be too long now hoho...)
With that thought I look to see the door close quietly, and can't help but grin. Saeko notices and asks what I'm grinning about. {Man she is sharp!} I just reply. "Something for the future" with a chuckle, while I pull her closer.
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AN: Yo I wonder what that was..... yeah yeah..... So Yuriko is becoming curious about the MC more and more it seems lol... Also I mean.... The girls are kind of leading her as well so.... I mean WHO do you think left the door open??? cookie for those who guess right (^.^)
Also there IS a reason there is no SP boosting stuff in the shop, and it should become clear later on.... (>.<)
Next a heads up next chapter will have more time skips just saying it now. Also... Some other stuff... (^.^)
Lastly glad people like the newer format for talking. YAY! (^.^) And if you do like the story feel free to make a review I'd appreciate it a lot, as most on there now are negative. I get the story isn't the best or great great, but most are about stuff I fixed or tried to explain in the ANs... *Sigh*... But even bad ones are better than nothing I guess... (T.T)
Welp that's all from me. (^.^)