I wrote a new wiki for Molly Knox Ostertag's The Witch Boy series. I can't believe no one thought of doing this? I've already started with a page on Aster, now I just hope that the rest will be done by you, the members of the fandom. Especially with the announcement of a film version coming to Netflix.
I'm relogging this because there's a chance this wiki could be taken down due to lack of activity. I must ask you to please contribute to this wiki because I can't do this by myself. Don't let Molly down.
This is the video for Brown Trickster's magical boy transformation. Enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I do no own the character or the music. Tokyo Afterschool Summoners is the property of LifeWonders. This is just something made by a fan for the fans.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 9: The Lightning Kung-Fu Master (Part 2)
Battle ahead.
Enemies:
Red Agent
Blue Agent
Green Agent
Yellow Agent
Purple Agent
Preselected Characters:
Wild Tiger
Blue Rose
Dragon Kid
Green Trickster
???
Selectable Characters:
Hanuman
Nezha
Sanzo
Tetsuox
Licho
Hotei
No one believes someone like me can be a teacher. I've always been the big guy in my group, so they think I'm all brawn and no brains, just like the rest of my family. But I was a bit different from them. I always felt more chill than the rest of my family and I realized I had a talent for speaking to others and telling them what they needed to hear in a way that makes them feel comfortable. But, no one believed that and still treated me like I'm just so delinquent. At school, everyone avoided me... Everyone except Black and White. I guess, coming from similar backgrounds (and a shared love for magical boys), they felt for me and we became friends. Then, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Purple came along. Hearing about Blue wanting to become a teacher, I decided I wanted to become one, too, so I can show everyone who I am, a big guys... with a big heart.
The Umamichi Night Market was now open with many marketgoers shopping around, mostly out of curiosity for what a school full of delinquents would sell. Many of the booth sold spiritual items, such as incense, candles, and the like.
One of the best things about Sensoji is that the place already looks like it's set up for a market, no matter what time of the day it is.
It's convenient, I'll give them that.
Yeah, I haven't seen this place so lively since Halloween. It makes me wonder where Sanat Kumara is.
Don't worry, Boss, we'll see him in a bit. Right now, let's enjoy the market together.
I wonder if I should get something for Nathan or Gabriel while we're here. I think I saw a few scented candles they would like, and some incense.
Just make sure they're not the kind that summon spirits of the dead... Don't let Ganglie know I said that.
I've only heard about that, but I don't really know the whole story. Can you tell me?
Lupin: ... It's complicated. I think you'd have to be there to fully understand.
At that time, it was just you, Kotetsu, Karina, Pao-Lin, Hanuman, Tetsuox, Licho, Green, and Brown. Sanzo, Nezha, and Hotei had to go help Tiazun with his project that would be done later tonight. You all move around the market until you found yourselves at a booth run by Ganglie. He was selling incense and scented candles.
Lupin, good to see you! Ah, and I see you met Pao-Lin.
Lupin: Hey, Ganglie. How are things?
Ganglie: Same as usual. Still unhappy about doing work. Especially since I've been asked, or rather forced, to run this booth. Girimekra is suppose to be doing this, but he says he has work for the Missionaries to do.
Karina: (thinking) Come to think of it, I thought I saw what looked like an elephant guy who said he was from another school.
Ganglie: (sighing) Yup, that's him. I don't know what it is, but I wish he'd hurry up. All I wanted to do was go around the other schools' night markets and see what cool stuff they have.
Hanuman: (unimpressed) Oh, just shut it and do your job. Seriously, you got it easy. You should see what Nezha is doing.
Karina: I'll make it easy on you, I just got a huge bonus at the café and I'm hoping you might have something I can get my friends. I'll even buy a lot of it if it's the right price. Do you have anything for an angel and fire-wielding superhero who's taken up magic?
Ganglie: Well, my fellow Gurus did just make a fresh batch sandalwood candles and palo santo incense.
Karina: That's perfect. I'll take about 20 of both.
Ganglie: That'll be 25,000 Coin in total.
Karina: (shocked) That's more than what my bonus can cover.
Lupin: I have more than enough, I cover the rest.
Do you also have any cinnamon-scented? Being rich, my parents love the smell of something close to money.
Ganglie: I do have cinnamon incense. How much do you need?
Green: How about... however much I get with this?
Green opens his wallet to show...
Pao-Lin: (surprised) Woah...
Green: I've been saving up my allowance.
I'm surprised your folks are still giving you an allowance after you tried to outbid them that time.
Green: Meh, they got over it, especially when they realized how much they liked the chocolate maker.
Kotetsu: Since it's clear we're not going back to Sternbild, especially because we're not the real us, I didn't know what to do with the extra. So, since Green paid half, I gave it to him.
Ganglie: (entranced) So much Coin. Take the whole lot if you want. I'm taking my break.
Hanuman: (still unimpressed) Do that and I'll give you break... in the arm.
Ganglie: (sternly) Should I get Sanzo?
Hanuman: ... Take your break. You've earned it.
Kotetsu: (confused) Am I even going to ask?
Pao-Lin: (signing) You really need to brush up on your Journey to the West, Kotetsu.
After collecting your items and Ganglie running off to enjoy his break, you all continue forward through the market. After a while, you run into three familiar faces.
Ah, we meet again, Lupin.
Lupin: Hey, Arc. Are you shopping hear, too.
We heard about this thing they were going to do here and we were a bit curious.
Arc: Do you know what they're doing?
Hanuman: Your guess is as good as ours. Who knows what Tianzun is up to.
Heh! Knowing your teacher, probably something overly festive. Not that I don't mind.
Babalon: I wonder when they'll start.
Licho: (checking his phone) It should be very soon. We'll head to the stage now and try to get good seats.
Kotetsu: What is this Tianzun guy like?
Lupin: I've met him a few times, he seems like a nice guy. Though, he doesn't always stick around long enough, except when there's some event going on.
Pao-Lin: I'm a student here, too, and even I don't see him that much. Just kind of person is he really?
Tetsuox: You'll know soon enough. Now, it's be off.
Arc: Is it alright if we join you?
Lupin: I don't see why not.
With that, you and the others head to where Tianzun's project was to be revealed...
???: They're headed there now, over. Yes. Roger.
You and your friends arrive at a stage where many marketgoers and students were gathered.
Kotetsu: (smiling) This kinda reminds me of the hero show you guys were doing back in Shinjuku.
Lupin: I wonder if that's what the project is.
Pao-Lin: Yeah, I did hear about one of the participating schools doing a hero show, that's yours?
Lupin: Yes... Though, it may not be my school much longer.
Babalon: (surprised) What do you mean, Lupin? Are you leaving Shinjuku Academy?
Lupin: I'm still unsure. My friends transferred out, but they said they were going to transfer back, so, I'm still thinking about it.
Karina: I hope Nathan and the others at Akihabara Academy won't be disappointed if you decide not to transfer there.
Arc: Why go to Akihabara? You'd be better off transferring to Fujimi Academy.
Lupin: Seriously?
Babalon: You might as well. Unless our dear Azathoth or Kirito return, there's an open spot just waiting to be filled.
Tetsuox: (longing) I'd rather the Boss transfer here, instead. I know most of us would be happy with that.
Lupin: Can you at least still let me think about it. With Shiro and the others returning, I'm not sure if I want to transfer anymore. I just... I just don't know.
Everyone just stare at you, sending you're still a bit upset since the previous night... Then, Kotetsu puts his hand on your shoulder.
Kotetsu: (assuring) I'm sure you'll find the answer to what you want, don't worry.
Lupin: (sighing) ... Thank you, Kotetsu.
Licho: Hey, it's starting!
Everyone turns to the stage as Tianzun comes on stage... You were surprised to see that Boogeyman was with him.
Welcome, everyone! I'm so glad you could join us for tonight.
With permission from my fellow teachers at Shinjuku Academy, we will be doing the same kind of show they were doing at their night market.
Tianzun and Boogeyman: We'll be doing a hero show!
The marketgoers all cheer at this.
Kotetsu: (curious) I wonder if this is going to be like all the other times.
Lupin: I doubt it, we're not in this show.
As the curtains rise...
Hey oh, you happy people! Your funny man, Hotei, is in the house!
Babalon: (confused) I don't know much about hero shows, is this how it goes?
Peo-Lin: It's how it starts. But wait, you'll see.
After several of Hotei's corny, but very adorable, jokes...
Hotei: And now for the kicker. I've been saving this one. If I can't get this one, I'll just lose it. What do you-
CRASH
Pao-Lin: (thrilled) Looks like the real show's begun.
However, you notice something from Tianzan and Boogeyman... They were panicked.
Tianzan: What are they doing? They're too early.
Boogeyman: I don't think this is part of the show.
Tianzan: (speaking into a walkie-talkie) Nezha? Sanzo? What's going on? ... Nezha? Sanzo? Where are you? ... They're not answering.
Then, the Agents start firing rounds everywhere. No one got shot, but they did get scared off.
Lupin: Boogeyman's right, this isn't part of the show. Something is not right!
Kotetsu: (ready for action) We better do someting!
Lupin: We have to get everyone to safety, first. (feeling a bit dizzy) Oh, but I think I might only do that part, I'm still a bit dazed from last night.
Pao-Lin: Then we'll take care of the troublemakers.
Licho: We'll help Lupin evacuate everyone.
Surtr: We'll also help with the evacuation.
Kotetsu: Okay, let's do this. (thinking) Now, how'd it go again? Switchy? Stitchy?
Pao-Lin: (confused) Umm...
Karina: It's a spell that Nathan used to make our hero suits appear. By the way, it's "Stitch switch by a witch."
FLASH
Yeah, I was just about to get it.
This is great! Now, let's show those jerks what real heroes can do!
Hanuman: (excited) Sweet! Green, Brown, care to- (surprised) Umm, where'd they go?
Lupin: I'm sure they went on ahead to help. (whisper to the three heroes) But I get the feeling you'll see them soon.
Dragon Kid: (also whispering) What do you mean?
(also whispering) You'll see. Now let's go.
With that, Blue Rose, Dragon Kid, and Wild Tiger go off to deal with the Agents as you and the rest go to help the marketgoers escape.
Meanwhile, in an already empty part of the market...
Brown: (confused) Green, what is it? Shouldn't we be helping everyone get to safety?
Green: We'll help them, alright, but now by escaping... But by stopping the bad guys.
Brown: Us? What are you talking about?
Green: Brown, you know about the Star Tricksters?
Brown: You mean... you guys.
Green: (shocked) You know? How?
Brown: I... (unsure) I don't know. I just do. Wait, you're not about to say that I'm one, too, are you?
Green: I know it's a bit to take in. (smiling) But Brown, you know what this means? I know you have your own dream of becoming a teacher like Blue does, but what about our shared dream?
Brown: Becoming magical boys, of course. I may want to be a teacher, but I'll never give up that dream. None of us will. It's our dream. Our reeal dream.
Green: Well, that dream is about to come true.
Green reaches into his bag and takes out the brown transformation compact which glowed and floated to Brown's hands... Because it's Brown's compact.
Green: Red told me to bring that to you. Are you ready to be a magical boy and save the day?
Brown: If it means I can help other as not just a teacher... (happy) I'm in.
Green: (taking his own compact) Excellent! Now, to get started, do as I do...
Brown: (excited) Okay!
Meanwhile on stage, Wild Tiger, Blue Rose, and Dragon Kid are dealing with the Agents, but they are outnumbered.
Dragon Kid: These guys are stronger than they look.
Wild Tiger: Me and Bunny fought these guys before, but I don't remember them being this strong.
Blue Rose: Maybe they've been working out since last time.
The Purple Agent begins to make a move on Dragon Kid when she isn't looking.
Blue Rose: (shocked) Kid, look out!
Too late. The Purple Agent is about to attack and Dragon Kid with very little time to move... That is, until...
???: World Prank Attack!
A blast of cosmic energy strikes the Purple Agent and knocks him down.
Blue Rose: (happy) Looks like they've arrived.
???: You darn right we have! You guys have messed with the wrong night market.
???: Heroes shows are suppose to give others, especially kids, hope and happiness in times when their lives are harsh.
We are the Star Tricksters who fight for love and justice. I am the blossom of your heart. The Wood-Blooded Wolf, Green Trickster!
And I am the passion of your heart. The World-Blooded Wolf, Brown Trickster!
Star Tricksters: (charming) Hey now, come on baby! Trickin's what we like!
Dragon Kid: (confused) Are those suppose to be...
Wild Tiger: Magical boys? Yes.
Blue Rose: We'll explain later. Right now, let's accept their help.
Dragon Kid: Well, if you trust them, so do I.
Brown Trickster: (happy) Glad to hear that. Now, let's go!
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 9: The Lightning Kung-Fu Master (Part 1)
I... am what you would call tomboy. I may be a girl, but I can do things any man can do, maybe even better. My parents didn't see it that much, but they care about me, enough to give me that hair pin. Then, I came to Sternbild after I got my powers. I met other like me who didn't care if I did things as a boy or a girl. Now, I'm more comfortable with who I am and can still be feminine... I guess, them to thank for it. Especially....
Kotetsu: Your parents care about your. More than you think.
Kotetsu, you're right. You spoke like the father you are. Kaede is so lucky to have you as a father. Things especially got good when Lara became my partner. I hope she'll be fine... And will I be fine in this stranger new world called Tokyo.
C'mon, Mr. T! Can't you let see him for like a minute? We won't take too much time.
I'm sorry, Hanuman, but Lupin had quite the ordeal last night. I've been asked by Mr. Mononobe and Nurse Shennong not to let anyone see him until Dr. Arima takes a good look at him.
Please, Mr. Triton, we have to talk to him. If we can't, can we at least talk to Kotetsu? This is something he might want to hear.
Mr. Triton: He's out right now. But he should be back soon.
We understand and we'll wait. You have our word, Mr. Triton.
Mr. Triton: (impressed by Brown's demeanor) Thank you, young man. (leaves)
Green: (happy) Way to handle that, Brown. You really are well on your way to becoming a teacher. Blue would be jealous.
Brown: He shouldn't be. I want us both to be teachers, it's what we've dreamed about, aside from our other shared dream.
Hanuman: (worried) I hope Lupin will be alright. It sounds like he went through a lot last night.
Green: (also worried) Yeah, Black and White told us what happened. I'm sure he'll be alright.
A little later, Kotetsu finally returns. Karina is with him.
Oh, hey, Green! It's been a while.
Green: (happy) Hey, Kotetsu, Karina!
Hi, Green. Are these other friends of yours?
Hanuman: Sort of. I'm here for Lupin, he's my friend and my Guild Master. We came because we heard something happened to him last night. We just wanted to make sure he's okay. And there's something else we have to talk to him about.
Kotetsu: (curious) What is it?
Before Hanuman can say anything, Mineaki comes outside.
Kotetsu: Oh, Doctor! How is he?
He'll be fine. No relapses, no major fatigue, and no chronic exhaustion. He just has to take it easy for a few days, and maybe some aspirin.
Karina: That's good to hear. Can we see him now?
Mineaki: I don't see why not. Just take it easy on him.
Hanuman: We'll go with you.
Green: And us.
With that, Kotetsu, Karina, Hanuman, Green, and Brown go into the dorm to see you... When Mineaki's sure he's alone...
Mineaki: (on his phone) This is Sports Physician calling the Agents...
Up in your room, you are sitting in bed, deep in thought about what Shiro and the others said last night.
...
You look at your phone. You wonder if you should call Lil' Solomon. The last time you spoke, you yelled at him. You feel bad and want to apologize to him...
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Kotetsu's Voice: Lupin? Are you up? Can we come in?
You look at your phone... You put it down... for now.
Lupin: (calling back) Yeah, you can come in!
The door opens and Kotetsu, Karina, Hanuman, Green, and Brown come in.
Kotetsu: How are you feeling?
Lupin: ... Fine.
Karina: We heard about what happened at the café. We haven't told the others yet. We're not sure how Barnaby, Ryan, and Antonio will feel about this, though.
Lupin: ... Join the club. And what about you, Hanuman. It's also good to see you again, Green. And... I'm guessing your the last of the friend group.
Brown: I guess you met Red and the other already. I'm Chairo Tenshi, but everyone calls me Brown.
Lupin: (trying to put on a smile) It's nice to meet you Brown.
Green: So, Lupin, you, Kotetsu, and Karina will never guess what we learned while me and Brown were at the night market at Umamchi Academy.
Kotetsu: What is it?
Green: Well, you know how you said there might be a chance that others from your world might be in Tokyo?
Karina: (surprised) You mean you met someone from our world? Who?
Hanuman: She's attending our school for the student loan. Her name is Pao-Lin Huang. That ring any bells?
Karina: (excited) It does! I can't believe she's here. Nathan will be so happy to know she's in Tokyo, too. (realizing) Wait, they're probably busy with Hecate right now. I guess I'll tell them later. Do you think we can see her?
Hanuman: (smiling) If you like. (turning to Lupin) I don't suppose you want to go. I know the doc says to let you rest, but...
Lupin: ... I guess I can go.
Hanuman: (worried) Are you sure?
Lupin: I just... I just need to be outside right now. I have to think some things and I can't do it here.
Kotetsu: (thinking) ... Okay. Just take it easy, just like the doctor said. And take your aspirin.
Lupin: (taking a couple of aspirin from the bottle on the table with some water) Alright on it. (drinks) Just give me some time to change and I'll be there.
Hanuman: Okay.
Your friends leave you alone in the room. You still think about what happened last night. About what Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji have decided. Would they really leave their school to return to Shinjuku Academy to be with you? To give up everything they've worked hard for just because you lost your temper and thought only about what you wanted and didn't care about what your friends wanted? ... You decide to think about it more later, right now, Kotetsu and the others are waiting.
Later on, you, Kotetsu, Karina, Hanuman, Green, and Brown arrive a Umamichi Academy just as the sun begins to set. You look around and see both student and staff getting ready for their night market later on.
Boss! You're here! (prepares to give you a bearhug)
Hanuman: (quickly) Tetsuox, wait! The doctor says he has to take it easy!
Tetsuox: (realizing) Oh, sorry.
Lupin: (calming the situation) It's alright. (gives Tetsuox a small hug which he returns happily)
It's good to see you again, Lupin. It's been a while.
You owe me a sparing session.
Lupin: Don't worry, I haven't forgotten.
It's just good to see you. We heard about what you've been going through.
Tetsuox: And we just wanna let you know, Boss, we're all on your side... Though, some of us were a bit disappointed you chose to transfer to Akihabara and not here.
Lupin: Yeah, I'm sorry. But, I really want to become a writer so I can tell stories. Akihabara would give me a better opportunity.
Kotetsu: (wondering) Like how Togo and those other schools would give your friends opportunities?
Lupin: ...
Karina: (disappointed) Too soon.
Lupin: ...
???: Come now, don't let the blue get to you.
Karina: (surprised) Did that vending machine just spoke!?
Lupin: (with a small smile) Yeah, that's his best trick.
Hanuman: (laughing) His greatest trick!
Vending Machine: 1... 2... 3...
Here we go, chanka chanka, chanka chanka♪
Lupin: (cheering up a bit more) You always know how to cheer a crowd.
Hotei: You bet I do!
Green: (smiling) I can see why Black admires you so much.
Brown: By the way, he's wondering if you, Lupin, and the others are going to the Halloween Police things again this year.
Hotei: (wondering) Mmm, maybe. We'll see. But for now, your friends may have to wait a little while.
Green: He really hopes you do. Our friend, Black, was one of the Halloween Brats.
Hotei: (charming smile) Glad to know I have a fan.
Karina: So anyway, we came because a friend from our world is here. Can we see her?
Licho: Yeah, Hanuman told us. She's inside. We'll show you in.
With that, Licho, Tetsuox, Nezha, Sanzo, and Hotei lead you inside.
(with her staff) Okay, here we go!
As you all walk in, you see a young woman twirl her staff. Activating her powers, electricity flowed around her until it formed an Asian dragon that actually roared a flied across the courtyard. Then, she called it back and it vanished.
Karina: (happy) It's good to see you haven't loss your touch!
Kung-Fu Girl: (turning, then shows happiness) Karina! Tiger! (runs off and embraces them) It's so good to see you guys here.
Kotetsu: It's good to see you, too, Pao-Lin.
Karina: I can't believe we didn't know you were here.
Kung-Fu Girl: Well, I heard that there were rumors about heroes around town. I think they even said some stuff about someone who looked like you singing at Daikanyama Academy's night market. I'm sorry I didn't try to see you sooner.
Karina: It's alright. You were probably busy and probably didn't have to visit us.
Kung-Fu Girl: I know, thanks for understanding.
Lupin: I'm glad you're all back together again.
Kotetsu: Oh yeah, Pao-Lin, this is Lupin, one of our friends in this world.
Kung-Fu Girl: It's nice to meet you. I'm Pao-Lin Huang. I think I've heard your name spoken around here a lot. Mostly by Hanuman, Tetsuox, Licho, and Hotei.
Hotei: All good things, we promise.
Lupin: That's good to hear, I think.
Pao-Lin: Don't worry, it's clear you've been a good friend to Karina and Kotetsu.
Kotetsu: And Bunny and the others. They're here, too.
Pao-Lin: (excited) They are? That's great!
Kotetsu: Yes. (unsure) But...
Pao-Lin: What is it?
Kotetsu: Well...
One explanation later...
Pao-Lin: (processing) I see. I guess that explains why you have your powers back and why Barnaby's injury is healed.
Kotetsu: (serious) It gets worse, Ouroboros is also here. Jake, Kriem, the twins, they have copies here, too. But even though we're copies, too, we're still going protect people because we're still heroes.
Karina: He's kind of right. We're not real, but the people who live here are and they have people they care about. If they want to protect them, we'll help them.
Pao-Lin: (understanding) I know. Sternbild is the real us's home, but it's clear Tokyo is our home and these people, humans and Transients, are our friends. If they need help, we'll help them. Just let me know and I'll be by your side.
Karina: (happy) Thanks, Pao-Lin.
Lupin: (in deep thought) Home... Friends...
You still wonder if you should speak to Shrio, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, and Lil' Solomon.
Brown: Is something wrong, Lupin?
Lupin: Hmm... Oh, I'm fine. I just need to take my aspirin.
Hanuman: Can you at least stay for the night market? We have some really great stuff. Plus, Mr. Tiazun says he has something special for tonight. You just gotta see it.
Lupin: (laughing a bit) Okay, Hanuman.
Hotei: (happy) That's great! We'll save a seat for you at the show.
Karina: What show?
Hanuman: (excited) You'll see. Just stick around.
Pao-Lin: I know I'm going here to this school, but I've only heard about it. This should be something.
Brown: Can we see it, too? I'm a bit curious.
Licho: I don't see why not.
Green: (excited) Sweet! It's a shame Red and the others can't come. Red, Blue, Yellow, Black, and White are helping Purple with some stuff. Maybe next time.
Brown: (happy) I'm sure.
Lupin: How come you're not helping your friend now.
Brown: Who says we're not. Since it's clear Purple doesn't want to attend Roppongi Academy, he's going to need a new school to go to when we're finished at Toei Elementary.
Green: We know he wants to draw comic books, but I don't think his father's going to let him go to a school for things like that.
Lupin: Why not have him go to Akihabara Academy. Since I might be transferring there myself, I could put in a good word.
Kotetsu: (confused) You're still thinking of transferring there after Shiro and the others said they would transfer back?
Lupin: I... I don't know. I'm just at a crossroads right now. I just need more time to think.
Hanuman: Take all the time you need, you look like you need it.
With that, you and the others make your way to Umamichi Academy Night Market.
Green: (whispering) Besides, this give me time to give you something, Brown.
Brown: (also whispering) Give me what, Green?
Green: (smiling) You'll see.
They continue on their way... The brown transformation compact in Green's bag keeps glowing brighter each time he gets closer to Brown.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 8: The Wind Wizard (Part 3)
Yakumo no Chigiri!
With a huge swing of your Sacred Artifact, you try to finish off your friends. But they dodge it.
This is getting more difficult. At this rate, he will end up destroying himself and us.
I think I might have an idea. If he doesn't want to face the truth that he's hurting and doesn't want to accept it, maybe he's afriad.
What are you saying? That he is afraid?
Keith: It's starting to seem that way. We just have to help him face.
I'll do it. My element is Valiant and that's the same as courage.
Then do it. Set my partner free.
Be careful. We will help you when we can.
Susanoo: You will not win. Rule of-
White Trickster: Valiant Prank Attack!
White Trickster sends a blast of Valiant energy at you. It hits you square in the head... and you suddenly freeze.
White Trickster: (mentally) If you can hear me, Lupin, I can help you.
Susanoo: (also mentally) Get out of my head!
White Trickster: I can't. You need to listen. Why are you mad at your friends? What did they do to you?
Susanoo: Because they hurt me. They thought their dreams were more important than me. I tried to understand why, but I just cannot. I do not want to understand... I want them to come back. Our Guild meetings are just not enough.
White Trickster: Then, why didn't you tell them then? What were you scared of?
Susanoo: ...
White Trickster: It's alright, you can say it.
Susanoo: ... Because I do no want to look selfish!
All of those inside were banished from their worlds for doing something selfish, because they put their own desires before others' which caused nothing but disaster. And, in past Loops, I did things that lead to my friends ending my life because I did something selfish that bought nothing but despair and disaster and lead to destruction. This ending of my life at my friends' hands only brought them pain.
White Trickster: But aren't you hurting them now, but not telling them the turth?
Susanoo: ...
White Trickster: Tell them how you feel. I promise, it'll get better. It may not come soo, but it will.
Susanoo: ...
White Trickster's words just hit you right in the chest, almost like a punch to the gut... Becuase it's the truth.
Finally, you set down where you resume your human form.
...
(also changing back with the others) Lupin! Thank goodness!
Good to see you're okay, part-
Lupin: (snapping) Don't try to pretend you care!
Everyone: ...
Lupin: ... Let's just go. I'm ready to wake up now.
With those words, a portal opens. Without another word, you walk right in.
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji: (looking down) ...
Lupin's right, let's just go.
(leaning on Keith) I'm sure Lupin will talk more once we're out of here and he's had some rest.
And so, the rest enter through the portal.
Back in reality, the others were waiting anxiously.
They've been gone for a while. Maybe we should have gone in with them, after all.
I could open the portal again and send you in, it isn't that hard.
Calm down, I'm sure they'll be back soon enough.
And they were right. Just then, the portal open and Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, Keith, Cu Sith, Black Trickster, and White Trickster come out. After the last one, the portal closes and you snap awake.
Wild Tiger: (relieved) You made it!
It wasn't easy, but we did it.
Lupin...
Lupin: ...
Shiro: Say something.
Lupin: What's there to say? I am mad at you, Kengo, and the others for going to different schools away from me. I know you just want to pursue your goals, but I don't really care. I don't want you to pursue your goals... I want you to come back to Shinjuku where you belong. I want to see you outside of Guild meetings, everyday at school, before, and after. If you can't do that... Maybe we're not friends.
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji: ...
Wild Tiger: Lupin...
You suddenly stumble over, a bit dizzy.
Alp: Maybe we should get you looked at.
Cu Sith: Probably. I took a pretty big hit.
With that, you all make your way back to the school.
A little later, you and Cu Sith were in the nurse's office after getting looked at by Leib. He said you two were fine, but just to be sure, he had already contacted Shennong and Mr. Mononobe to come and take you back to Shinjuku. You were laying down in one of the beds, Cu Sith in the one next to yours and was already fast asleep. Suddenly, you hear Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, and Wild Tiger speaking. They didn't know you were still awake.
Kengo: (looking down) He really hates us that much for goin' other schools, doesn't he?
Toji: (also looking down) It's seems that way. I guess none of us really knew how this would effect him, even though he didn't admit at first.
Ryota: (sad) But I don't want Lupin to hate us. He's more than our Guild Master or our friend. He's like... family.
Shiro: Until we left him. We were the first ones there for him when he came to Tokyo and we did become his found family. He helped us realize that when we need it most. And how did we repay him? We broke his heart. He tried to hide it from us because he didn't want us to think he was acting like a spoiled, selfish child.
Wild Tiger: I kind of understand. My daughter, Kaede, was also upset that wasn't there for her often, she was always sad and angry. But when I told her what I was doing, she came to understand. It took a while, but she did.... Of course, it also helps that she knows I'm working with Bunny, so, it's a win-win.
Kengo: Except, Lupin says he doesn't wanna understand. He just wants us. Besides, aren't you just a copy of the real Kotetsu? How do you know she really is happy for you being so far from her?
Wild Tiger: The same reason the real Kotetsu was sure of anything, my gut.
Shiro: ... And what if you're gut's wrong this time? What if...
Toji: Lupin once asked me if I was sure I made the right decision transferring to Kiou Academy. I gave him an honest answer that I did what I did to achieve my goal... But now, I'm not so sure anymore.
Ryota: I don't think I made the right choice, either. I just wanted to spread joy to others, but how can I do that if spreading joy only takes away Lupin's?
Kengo: And I just wanted to be in a place where I can actually study like Shiro wanted and still become stronger, and all it cost me was my partner.
Shiro: I want to be a teacher, but I see I still have a lot to learn, like making sure I give others what they need.
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji just stare at each other, but in the end, there was no other solution to this problem...
Shiro: So I guess we're all in agreement.
Kengo: Yes.
Ryota: Yes, also.
Toji: And me, as well.
Shiro: Then, so be it. We'll tell Mr. Mononobe as soon as he arrives with Shennong and let the rest of the Guild know. Then, tomorrow, we'll tell our principals.
Wild Tiger: (worried) Are you sure?
Shiro: I know it's a big sacrifice, but for Lupin, it'll be worth it. After this event is over,... we are transferring back to Shinjuku Academy. And that is that.
Wild Tiger: ...
You heard the whole thing. You are not sure what to think. Part of you should be happy to hear this... But at the same time, you feel guilty. You hear the sound of the door opening to signal that Mr. Mononobe and Shennong have arrived.
Is everyone alright? What happened?
Wild Tiger: Everyone's fine. But...
Mr. Mononobe: But what?
Shiro: (sighs) Mr. Mononobe, there's something we have to tell you.
Umamichi Academy's night market was winding down for the night as Hanuman was coming back from Akihabara after looking after Hecate. He was making his way back to school when he got a text
For real? At a time like this? Well, if it'll help Lupin with his feelings, I can't really complain. I just hope things will work out.
(charging in) Hanuman, you're back! We have a problem!
Hanuman: What is it, Nezha?
Nezha: She's at it again!
Hanuman: (shocked) Again!? Have you told Sanat Kumara or the teachers?
Nezha: They're too busy with the night market, I don't want to disturb them.
Hanuman: (sighs) Let's go.
With that, Hanuman and Nezha make their way to the school... Not to far from them...
I've seen that guys before. He was in a picture Lupin showed me.
Are you sure, Green? You brought me all the way here to talk to me about something.
Green: I know, but I'm curious to know what's going on here. I'm sorry, Brown.
Brown: It's alright, I know you would want to how you like to help others. Besides... I can sense a lot of emotion coming from where they're going, and I'm curious, too.
Green: (thinking) Brown, you really are a great friend. I know Black and White have known you the longest, but you've always been special... I guess that's why this chose you.
Green secretly looks into his bag... A brown compact kept glowing brighter each time he got closer to Brown.
About time! She's been at it since the crowd began to disperse, so thankfully, very few marketgoers saw.
Hanuman: What is it this time?
Licho: I think she just wanted to blow off steam. Must bee that kung fu spirit.
Nezha: (laughing a bit) Kind of remind me of us.
BASH
Hanuman: Sounds like she's done. Better go see what the damage is.
With that, Hanuman, Nezha, and Licho go inside the gates. Unknown to them, Green and Brown followed them in.
Hanuman: Man, you sure had a lot of energy to burn off. Guess you really are a living storm.
What can I say? I can even make all of Sternbild light up... Literally.
Green: (surprised and catching everyone attention) Wait, did you just say Sternbild?
For Free Day, I'll tell you the story of how I got into the series.
One night many years ago, I think somewhere between the home media release of 2 Fast 2 Furious and the theatrical release of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, me, my father, and my younger brother were in my dad's car. We were in the parking lot of a FoodMaxx waiting for my mother (either getting something from FoodMaxx or McDonald's). Dad, wanting to kill the boredom, got out his portable DVD player and put on a movie, it was the first film. Dad didn't think me and my brother would be watching because I think we had our Gameboys and would be too busy playing... But I was watching. When I saw that scene with Brian driving his car in front of the arena, him meeting with Dom, Mia, and the others at the store, the street race, I was just hooked on it. When we got home, out of curiosity, I asked my dad if I could burrow the DVD and he let me. I watched the film again and I loved it. Seeing the characters, what they can do in and out of cars, how close they were, seeing the excitement and adventures they had, part of me wished I could be part of that world, to do whatever you want, whenever you want with little consequences. (And most of all, no bullies, I used to get picked on a lot in my school years.) As I watched the series unfold through the years, my view of that world expanded and showed that Dom and his family are also heroes in their own right.
Even today, I wish I could be like Dominic Toretto, to live my life a quarter mile at a time, whether it's by myself or with the people I care about. For those ten second or less, I want to be free.
Fast and Furious Week: Day 7 (Predictions or Theories)
For me, I don't think this story will truly end. More like, it'll soon enter a new chapter or phase. When people rewatch the whole story from the very first film to the last, it'll inspire others to go out and write their own stories, whether it's about fast cars, standing up to bad people, or finding the family that loves you no matter who you are. Things will be fast forever. This film doesn't mean the race is over... It's just beginning.
Here is the video of White Trickster's magical boy transformation. Enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I do no own the character or the music. Tokyo Afterschool Summoners is the proporty of LifeWonders. This is just something made by a fan for the fans.
Here is my original character within the Fast and Furious Universe. I know his picture and the picture of his car are AI generated, but let me remind you, my talents lie with in the literary arts, not the visual.
José Montenegro
Age: 26
Birthday: June 26
Star Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Mexican-American
Religion: Catholic/Wiccan
Sexuality: Homosexual
Car: Panther de Vil (modified with American Muscle car parts, including a Hellcat 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 Engine)
Backstory:
José Montenegro, a young male witch, once had a promising future as a NASCAR racer. However, he lost it, and all because of his bad temper. During a qualifier race to recruit young racers for NASCAR training, a rich kid who was also there bumped hard against José's car, making him lose the rice, which was against the rules. José tried to tell the scouts, but the other racer denied it and they believed him (mostly because his daddy paid them to look the other way). Furious at this, José attacked him, breaking his jaw. He was arrested for assault and any chance of him getting into NASCAR was down the toilet. Every year at Race Wars, José operates a fortune-telling booth. He was asked many times if he would also race, but he fears what his family would think, especially because they were already hesitant with him being a gay witch.
Role in the Fast and Furious Universe:
During one Race Wars, Ramsey, being skeptical, but curious, visits José's booth. After consulting the tarot cards, he drew many cards, especially The Lovers. Roman and Tej (despite being skeptical himself), overhearing this, decides this is the finally their chance for one of them to ask Ramsey for her hand in marriage. Ramsey, upset by their constant badgering over who would get her, decides to confront José about the prediction. However, when she found him in the parking area working on his car, she was surprised by what she saw: Whenever José stopped to get a drink or wipe the sweat from his brow,... the tools continue to work on their own. Ramsey decides to turn back, believing that what she saw was probably the desert heat playing tricks on her. In reality, José enchanted his tools to keep working every time he stopped to take a breather.
One day, Mr. Nobody comes to Dom and his crew to let them know that something was going on in the street racing circuit in Cairo, Egypt, something involving the supernatural and the occult. Dom says they might need an expert on this sort of thing. Ramsey, realizing that what she saw at Race Wars my not have been her imagination, has someone in mind. At José's house, they secretly spot him doing something that confirmed his powers were real magic: He conjured a handsome man from his cooking pot, José's "Mr. Right". Later, Dom and his crew asked José if he would help them on a mission. At first, José wasn't use, but after Dom tells José that he can more than what he dreamed of, he accepts and joins Dom's crew on their mission.
I know it sounds a bit vain, but José is sort of based on me. He's about to enter something that I sometimes, even as a witch, I would like to go into that world. I'll explain more on Day 7.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 8: The Wind Wizard (Part 2)
Battle ahead.
Enemies:
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My parents always tell me the same thing, "White, we love you, but you are being so complicated. You're level-headed, but you're also wild. Why can't you just pick one? If you don't, you're going to end up making a scene." My parents are too scared of being embarrassed, they say I have them to think about... Especially my sister. Don't get me wrong, I love my little sister, but I want to do stuff that makes me feel like me. But I always had to be the chilled one and don't cause a fuss... But then, I met them.
Black: You're new, right? I'm Kuro. Kuro Tsuyo. And this is Chairo Tenshi.
White: I'm... Shiro Chikara. It's nice to meet you. What can I do you for?
Black: We see you like Magical Boy Sea, you were reading the manga. Do you like magical boys?
White: Well... Yes. I really like magical boys. Do you like them, too?
Black: We love them.
I knew I found real friends. Around them, I could truly be myself. I acted out, made a fuss, but they still became my friends. I want to pay them back someday. I want to do something for them to thank them... Why do I get the feeling that day has come sooner than expected?
FLASH
Are we here?
I don't know, I can see anything.
When Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, Cu Sith, and Keith enter through the portal, everything was pitch black. Until...
Isn't this our classroom back at Shinjuku?
It sure looks that way. Why would Lupin be dreaming of this?
Maybe we should take a look around, we might find something.
(already sniffing) Let's have a look.
???: Just what are we looking for?
Everyone: (shocked) What!?
Cu Sith: What are you two doing here?
You tell us. We were just standing next to Alp when he used his powers to open the portal. Next thing we knew, we're here.
Please tell us you know how to get out.
Cu Sith: Yes, all we have to do if find Lupin in his dream and wake him up.
Black: Well that shouldn't be so hard. Where do you think we should look?
Toji: Well, I guess while you're here, you could help. But just to be sure...
Black: Right. (turns to White) White, there's something I have to tell you.
White: What is it, Black?
Black: Well, remember when we talked about the Star Tricksters?
White: Yes. What about them?
Black: Well...
White: Are you going to tell me that... you're one of them?
Black nods.
White: ... (bursts laughing) You must be kidding! I know you were a Halloween Brat, but this? I think you've been reading way too much Magical Boy Sea!
Toji: (surprised) But it's true, he is. And so are your other friends.
White: (still laughing) Seriously!? Red and the others? Now you're just being silly!
Black: (taking out his compact) I guess there's only one way to prove it.
White: (still laughing) And how? By transforming in front of me?
White: ... Ah-
(quickly) Please don't freak out!
White: (trying to stay calm) ... (quickly) Am I freaking out? I'm not freaking out. I'm just very interested to know that my closest friend is a magical boy. How long has this been going on?
Black Trickster: Around the time the night markets began. Red was the first to become a magical boy. Then, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, I became one last night. And now... (gives White the white compact... White compact) it's your turn.
White: (surprised) M- Me? For real?
White looks at the compact Black Trickster placed in his hands. It was glowing brighter than ever because it was there in his hands, like it was meant to be there.
Black Trickster: Red Trickster told me to give this to you for him because the others needed him. He told me because he know how much I care about you... I know this is what you want, Shiro. We've all wished to become magical boys and that wish is coming true. Just trust what's in your heart.
White looked at the one who is always on his mind. He knows he can trust him with anything.
SWOOSH
Ryota: (spooked) What was that?
Cu Sith: (sniffing the air) Something is coming.
Keith: (activating his powers) Get ready.
Suddenly, something appears in one of the desks.
Cu Sith: (happy) We've found Lupin!
Toji: (serious) Hold on, he's with someone... (shocked) What in the world!?
Ryota: (scared) Is that... us?
Lupin: ... (happy) I'm so glad you didn't leave me, after all.
Shiro?: I know, what were we thinking, transferring to other schools and leaving you.
Kengo?: I maybe dumb, but even I know better than that. There's only one partner and he's here.
Ryota?: Yeah, thank goodness we came to our senses and thought of you first. We'd never forgive ourselves for anandoning you.
Toji?: Yes, our place is here in Shinjuku Academy with you and nowhere else. We'll never leave you again.
Toji: (looking down) Is this... what Lupin dreams about?
Cu Sith: According to Alp, what we're looking at is Lupin's greatest desire, something he wants more than anything.
Ryota: He desires us? To return to Shinjuku?
Shiro: It seems that way. We know Lupin will never admit it, but he was actually unhappy to see us transfer to other schools.
Cu Sith: Pretty much. He always said that he understands why you left, but earlier, he said he may have been wrong.
Keith: Why don't we just ask him? If he's your friend, he would tell you the truth, especially in a dream.
Shiro: I suppose, you can't really lie in a dream. (goes over to you) Lupin?
Lupin: (confused) Huh? Who are you?
Dream Shiro: (scoffing) I believe he's from Togo Academy. Not sure why he's here, he doesn't belong here.
Shiro: Lupin, please, it's me, Shiro, the real Shiro. The one next to you is just a dream. They're all a dream. We came to save you.
Lupin: (also scoffing) Save me from what? What on earth is he talking about?
Dream Kengo: (knuckles cracking) I donno, but if these jerks are givin' you problems, partner, I'll show 'em the way out.
Kengo: (fuming) Wanna say that to my face, buster?
Toji: Hold on, we don't know what we'll happen if we escalate into violence in a dream.
Dream Toji: (smirking) Yeah, listen to the police dork. Be the scared people you are for intruding on our school lives.
Toji: (tough) You, not helping.
Cu Sith: (worried) Lupin, please. This is just a dream. Your friends did transfer to different schools. You have to wake up or you'll be trapped. I'm one of your closest friends, you have to believe me.
Lupin: Cu Sith, that's...
You feel a surge in your chest. But it is not a pleasant one. It's beginning to hurt you.
Lupin: N- (fussing) No! This is not a dream! This is real! How could you say something like this? My friends are here where they belong!
Shiro: Lupin, those aren't your friends. We are.
Kengo: You have to listen to us, partner, they're not real, but we are.
Ryota: We're not lying, Lupin. Believe us.
Toji: Just wake up. (offers his hand) Take my hand, come with us.
You back away, they can't possibly be your friends. They must be lying.
Dream Ryota: (getting between you two) Stay away from him! Are you trying to hurt him?
Black Trickster: There has to be some way to convince him we're telling the truth.
White: ... I think I know.
Keith: What do you have mind, White?
White I was told that Lupin wanted to transfer to Akihabara Academy. Is it it possible...
Black Trickster: (proud) And this is why you're so special to me.
Keith: Lupin, do you remember Akihabara Academy?
Lupin: Yes, that's where Mother is.
Keith: Are you still thinking about transfering there?
Lupin: Yes, I'd like to become a writer like she is. I want to tell the greatest story ever. I'll being going there, soon.
Black Trickster: And what made you decide to transfer there when you could be a writer at Shinjuku?
Lupin: Because my friends tran- ... Because they...
Somehow, you couldn't speak. Then, Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji removed their masks.
Shiro: You're transferring because we transferred.
Dream Shiro, Dream Kengo, Dream Ryota, and Dream Toji suddenly froze, like someone hit the pause button. Then,... they vanish.
Lupin: (overcoming with rage) Why? Why!? Why did you make me remember!? You all left me!
Ryota: We know you're angry with us, Lupin, but letting yourself drown in a dream won't help.
Kengo: That's right, partner, we care about you and we love you.
Toji: We know it's difficult, but we are still friends and we have not abandoned you, no matter what.
Shiro: (offering his hand) Please, come with us. Wake up.
Lupin: ...
There was a small pause, almost like something was guiding this scene.
Lupin: ... (angry slaps Shiro's hand away) NO! YOU LEFT ME! YOU CHOSE YOUR DREAMS OVER ME! i TRY TO UNDERSTAND, BUT I CAN'T UNDERSTAND! I DON'T WANT TO UNDERSTAND! I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DREAMS!
I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU! I HATE YOU!
FLASH
TRANSFORM
Keith: (scared) Oh my goodness!
Kengo: That can't be good!
Your blind rage causes you to try and attack your former friends for what they have put you though since Toji was the first to abandoned you. Every strike was like unleashing righteous justice upon them.
Cu Sith: (taking action) Hold on, I'll try something! (with his Sacred Artifact) Role of the Fairy, Rule of-
Susanoo: Oh no you don't! Role of the Dragon, Rule of Omnipotence, silence him!
With one mighty swing of your Sacred Artifact, you knock Cu Sith away, knocking him out.
Keith: (worried) Cu Sith!
Ryota: We do we do? We can't take on Lupin when he's in that form.
White: But can't you try anyway?
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji: ...
White: I know I've only known Lupin a day, but I know he wants you to help him, no matter what. You care about him so much and would never hurt him, and he knows it. If you were in his place, he would do the same for you, no matter what.
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji: ...
Shiro: You're... (determined) You're right. Lupin won't show us now, but he wants us to be happy, no matter what. Because that's what friends do.
Kengo: He may not want us to save him from something that makes him happy, but we can save him... from himself.
Ryota: We can't help whatever pain he's going there now, but we can show him that he's wrong, we haven't abandoned him.
Toji: The truth is, we have been where he is and he helped us. Now, it's our turn to help him.
Susanoo: No, you stay away!
Shiro: (readying his Sacred Artifact with the others) We won't. Because...
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji:
YOU'RE OUR FRIEND AND WE LOVE YOU!
Shiro: Role of the Gatekeeper, Rule of Resurrection, engrave mine name, Shiro Motoori, on to thee and grant me the power I need. He who is eternal, he who exceeds death.
FLASH
COSMIC TERROR! YOG-SOTHOTH!
FLASH
TRANSFORM
Kengo: Role of the Barbarian, Rule of Infinitude, engrave mine name, Kengo Takabrushi, onto thee and grant me the power I need. He who kings storms, he who strike with courage.
GEANT BASHER! THOR!
FLASH
TRANSFORM
Ryota: Role of the Paladin, Rule of Abundance, engrave mine name, Ryota Yakushimaro, unto thee and grant me the power I need. He who guards life, he who saves leaders.
ULTIMATE SUPPER! FISHER KING!
FLASH
TRANSFORM
Toji: Role of the Exorcist, Rule of Eradication, engrave my name, Toji Sakimori, unto thee and grant me the power I need. He who guides armies, he who purifies.
ORPHANED FANGS! YUKIMURA!
FLASH
TRANSFORM
Black Trickster: (star struck) Wow! Now those are magical boy transformations!
White: (also star struck) Yeah, they're amazing!
Yog-Sothoth: We usually enter these forms if we have no other options. But, if it will return Susanoo to his senses, well, I guess this is a "no other options" situation.
Keith: (worried while tending to Cu Sith) You're not going to hurt him, are you?
Thor: If it comes down to that, we may have to.
Fisher King: Do no worry, if we do hurt him, I can just heal him.
Yukimaru: Now, we must to battle. For Susanoo and Lupin Stone!
Yog-Sothoth, Thor, and Fisher King: For Susanoo and Lupin Stone!
With that, the four powerful Summoners engage in battle with you.
Keith: (determined) Hearing all that, I wish I could help. But what can I do? I am no match for a being so powerful.
White: Then do it.
Keith: Are you sure?
White: I'm sure Cu Sith would want you.
Keith: He would?
Cu Sith: (semiconscious) Go... Help them...
Keith: Cu Sith... (happy) Thanks... (excited) And thanks again!
Black Trickster: You should take your own advice, White.
White: Really?
Black Trickster: I'll stay and look after Cu Sith. You can do it. I know it... And you know it, too.
White: ... (happy) I will, Black. (taking his compact) It's time... to be magical!
Aw man, this is so cool! I really am a magical boy!
Keith: (proud) You look fantastic, White. I may not have my suit with me, but deep down, I will always be a hero.
White Trickster: We'll both be heroes!
Yog-Sothoth, Thor, Fister King, and Yukimaru heard them... They smile.
White Trickster: I am the haughtiness of your heart. The Valiant-Blooded Wolf, White Trickster! (dashing) Hey now, come one, baby, trickin's what I like.
Keith: Suit or not, I am the Wind Wizard who will save your life. (activate powers) SKYYYYYY! HIIIIIIIIIIGH!
For me, the obvious choice is The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Japan is one of the places in this world I would like to visit. Though, I know that being a tourist, I won't get to see any car drifting if I ever do get there, but I know I would see it in spirit... I hope. Japan is a perfect balance of what's ancient and what's new and that, in some way, is what this film is really about.
"There's no wax on, wax off in drifting. The first drifters invented drifting out here in the mountains by feeling it. So feel it!"
Because of Netflix's Devil May Cry, I've been thinking about this song. I can imagine what some would think if I a drove around town with this song blasting out of the speakers... If I only I had a car to play this song.
Lately, I have had my eyes on Subaru Cars and I've always liked the Panther de Vil (Cruella is my favorite Disney Villainess), but nothing beats a good old American Muscle car.
This is the car Sean Boswell used in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. He used this car to show everyone, especially that dunker Takashi, just who he really is. This Muscle car with Tuner parts shows that when it all comes together, anything is possible, no matter what hardships come your way or what others believe of you.
Brian is one of my favorite characters in the series because he is so memorable. He started off as a blank slate cop who thought he was just doing a job, but discovered so much more, that he could be more than who and what he is. The moment he met Mia and Dom, everything changed for him for the better. Since then, he found the family who loved and accepted him for who he was and that he had a good heart.
Though he is now pretty much retired from the series, he will always have a place in our lives and the lives of those who knew him and his actor, Paul Walker. May we continue down the road until our paths cross again.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 8: The Wind Wizard (Part 1)
I've always known I'd fly the sky. The wind was always on my side and it has guided me. Then, when I turned 18, the wind showed just how much it loved me and I loved it. My powers showed everyone that I am a wizard of the wind. When I became a hero, everyone loved me, the city loved me, my sponsors loved me, even my fellow heroes loved me. But I realized something... Did I love them? I have never known a love towards another until I meet... her...
Mysterious Girl: Why?
Why, indeed. Why am I still doing this? I am I still a hero when I know that the love they have for me is only because of my powers and not because I'm me? When I became partners with Nathan, I thought I knew the answer. They even reminded me that my flaws are what make me me... But now that I'm in a new world, what will they think about me now? I haven't been Sky High yet... What will they think of Keith Goodman?
Is everyone here?
Almost, we're still waiting for...
(coming in with Shiro, Kengo, and Toji) Sorry we're late. The train was delayed.
It's okay. I just arrived myself.
Okay, let's get started.
Lupin: (looking down) Okay...
Lupin? Are you alright?
Lupin: ... Let's being the meeting.
You clearly don't want to talk right now.
Lupin: As most of you probably know, there's this group called Ouroboros who came from the same world as Kotetsu and his friends are from. They have been causing trouble since they arrived.
Yes, Barnaby told me about them. They're something like a crime syndicate and terrorist group. They were also responsible for the riot that broke out at Kiou Academy.
Kengo: Along with Taurus Mask going berserk at Bukuro Academy.
Ryota: Not to mention the attacks on Daikanyama Academy and the Santa School.
Lupin: They also attacked at Roppongi Academy and, last night, Akihabara Academy. Their last attack was because we're hoping Mother will find a way to get past the mind-reading powers of their leader, Jake Martinez.
Shiro: (surprised) Really? Lupin, if you wanted a magical solution, you-
Lupin: ...
Shiro: Never mind. You are the Guild Master and I shouldn't question your decisons.
Lupin: ... However, this Ouroboros now knows what we are up to, thus making Mother a target. Until she and Nathan Seymour, one of Kotetsu's friends, find a way to get past his powers, she needs protection. Barnaby said that the Kiou Police Force will keep watch, but they might need a little help. I would like you to help them whenever you are able. Keep in mind, we are still operating our stall at Shinjuku Academy. Can I count on you? ... All of you?
Summoners: Yes, we will.
Lupin: Thank you. I have already contacted Daikoku and he says he'll think about it. Toji?
Toji: (trying to ignore what just happened between you and Shiro) ... I'm sure he will allow it. We have done so much for this city and the other Guilds.
Lupin: Thanks, that's all I needed to hear.
Toji, Shiro, Kengo, and Ryota: (looking down) ...
The rest of the meeting goes on without a hitch as you come up with strategies to combat Ouroboro with the heroes and keep everyone safe.
After the meeting when most the Guild left, you are talking with Moritaka... No to far, Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji were talking about you.
Kengo: (unhappy) I can't believe what just happened. Is Lupin really that mad at us?
Ryota: (wondering) If he is, he's trying to hide it. I guess he just doesn't want us to know and is trying to keep us focused on what the meeting was about.
Toji: But he pretty much ignored us unless it was to ask us things about what we can do against Ouroboros.
Shiro: And now he's thinking of transferring to Akihabara? I just wish he would talk to us and tell us how he really feels.
Ryota: But you know Lupin, he does everything for us, but he rarely does anything for himself and rarely lets us do anything for him.
Toji: (wondering) I wonder if we should be talking about this now. We're dealing with a terrorist group and we have to protect Hecate.
Kengo: Don't know. Still, I'm worried.
Shiro: Same with me.
Ryota: And me.
Toji: Me, too.
Back with you and Moritaka, you just finshed talking to him and leaves. Right afterwards, you phone rings. It was a text from Cu Sith.
Cu Sith's Text: Lupin, I hope you get this. Do you know someone named Nathan Seymour. If you do, could you bring them Ueno Academy? I have someone here who says he knows them.
You've never told Cu Sith about Nathan. He wouldn't be telling you this if he wasn't telling the truth.
Lupin: ... (replies to text) What's his name?
Cu Sith's Text: He says his name is Keith Goodman.
Lupin: (replying) Good. I'll let Nathan know. (begins texting Nathan) Nathan, do you know anyone called Keith Goodman?
Nathan's Text: Why, yes. He was a fellow here, Sky High. Why do you ask? Is he here, too?
Lupin: (replying) A friend of mine says he knows Keith.
Nathan's Text: There's only one way to know. Does the Keith Goodman your friend knows say "Thanks and thanks again" a lot?
Lupin: (replying) I'll ask. (replying to Cu Sith) Nathan asks if the Keith you know say "Thanks and thanks again"?
Cu Sith's Text: Yes. He says it a lot. I kinda like it. It makes him sound pleasant.
Lupin: (replying) Okay, that's all I needed to know. (replying to Nathan) He says yes. He says it makes him sound pleasant.
Nathan's Text: Goodness, it is him!
Lupin: (replying) My close friend, Cu Sith, says he's at Ueno Academy and that he wants to see you. I know you're busy helping Mother, but I have to be sure he really does know you, just to make sure this isn't a trick by Ouroboros.
Nathan's Text: Well, I do have some time, I've already covered most of the chapters in the book. I guess I can go with you. I'll meet you at the station. Hope to see you soon.❤
Lupin: (replying to Cu Sith) We'll be there.
Cu Sith's Text: Good. We'll see you soon then.
With that, you make your way to the station... You didn't notice the D-Evil who was reading over your shoulder.
Shiro: (scolding) Now that's wasn't polite, was it?
D-Evil: Scree!
Shiro: (worried) Really? Someone else from Sternbild is here?
D-Evil: (confirming) Scree!
Shiro: (scared) An Ouroboros trap? I guess that is worrisome.
Kengo: If Lupin is going to see this guy, I guess we should go, too.
Toji: (shocked) Wouldn't that be invasion of privacy. If he wants to see him, he probably doesn't need us around.
Kengo: I know, but still, he should have us with him. We're still his Guildmates.
Ryota: (thinking) Well, you might have a point.
Toji: (sighing) Very well. But we shouldn't let him know. Shiro?
Shiro: ... We'll follow him. Besides... I still think we should talk to him. When I transferred to Togo, I think that may have been the last straw. I know he won't show it, but we just have to know.
Toji: Alright. But remember, don't let him know. We also have to be careful not to let him sense us. I hope everything Master Hogen taught will help.
Ryota: (unsure) I don't know, Lupin doesn't seem the type to fall for tricks that easily.
With that, the four secretly follow you.
Later, you and Nathan arrive at Ueno Academy just as they were preparing to open their own night market. Kotetsu was with Nathan when you contacted them.
So, what do they do around here again?
Lupin: Ueno is operated by the Beat Tamers. They are known for their Therian research in hopes of bettering things both them and others.
I guess that's something. We have plenty of Therians at Akihabara and they seem to get along with everyone.
Lupin: And they're still going on about it. Though what they exactly do, we're still trying to figure out.
Nathan: I wonder what Keith would be doing here?
Lupin: From what you've told me about him on the way here, I have a pretty good idea. Which is why we should probably find Cu Sith. Find him and we find your friend.
Kotetsu: Then we better go.
With that, you, Kotetsu, and Nathan go inside... Not far from you.
Ryota: (unsure) I'm beginning to have second thoughts about this. Won't Lupin get even more mad then he already is?
Shiro: I know we're taking a huge risk, but we can't let this go unanswered. We know he's angry, he needs to admit it.
Kengo: I hope you're right. We need to let Lupin know that we just left Shinjuku, we didn't leave him.
Toji: I was the first one to leave, so he would probably be the most upset with me.
Shiro: Maybe, but I was the closest to him and the latest to leave, so who knows what how he's feeling right now. Anyway, let's go.
The four secretly follow them.
Later, inside the school's dorm, you, Kotetsu, and Nathan are walking down the hall when you hear singing coming from one of the rooms.
♪Dúlamán na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach,
Dúlamán na farrige, b’ fhearr a bhi in Éirinn♪
(banging an Irish drum) Now that's the spirit! How about we go again?
Yeah! Thanks again for teaching me the song. The chorus is still it bit difficult, but still, it's a great song.
(adjusting a violin) You'll get it, Black, don't worry.
Lupin: (surprised) Black?
Black: (excited) Lupin, Nathan, Mr. Kaburagi, you're here!
Lupin: What are you doing here?
Black: I'm just spending time with White. He's helping with music for pets at the night market here.
White: It's nice to meet you. I'm Shiro Chikara, but you can call me White. (No racism, I promise.)
Lupin: (looking down) ...
White: What is it?
Lupin: I... I have a guildmate who is named Shiro. I guess it just sort of caught me off guard. Sorry.
White: It's okay. I have that kinda effect on people. I guess that's one of the reasons they call me White, I sometimes blind people.
Lupin: ... (a bit happy) Thank you. So, Cu Sith, where is he?
As if to answer for you, someone comes in from the bathroom...
(holding a banjo) Sorry, I guess a banjo is a bit different from a regular guitar. (suddenly, stops in surprise, nearly dropping the instrument) N- Nathan? Mr. Wild?
Nathan and Kotetsu: (excited) Keith! (embraces their friend)
Pleasant Man: You are here! When I learned that you were here, I really hoped. If you're here, does that mean the others are here, too?
Nathan: Handsome Barnaby, Ryan, Karina, Antonio, and Ivan are here. I'm not sure about the others, but I'm sure they're here, too.
Kotetsu: (serious) And not just us, Ouroboros is here, too, the ones we thought dead.
Keith: (also serious) Yes, I heard. But don't worry, if you need any help, just ask me, I'll do what I can.
Nathan: (happy) Thanks, Nathan, we will.
White: We'll you bet staying for the night market? I promise, you won't be disappointed.
Lupin: I don't know. We only came to see if one of Kotetsu's friends is here. We really should be heading back to Akihabara to keep an eye on Mother in case Ouroboros comes after her. But I'm sure you and Nathan need this time to catch up.
Kotetsu: It's okay, Lupin. Bunny and that big police dog are watching her.
Lupin: Big dog? Oh, you mean Oguchi Magami. (thinking) ... Well, if he's is with Barnaby, it should be fine, and Mother does enjoy his company sometimes. But I'll call first to make sure.
Kotetsu: Good. From what you told me about your meeting, it sounds like you're still reluctant about Shiro and the others. You need to calm down. You won't do much if you burn yourself out.
Lupin: ... (sighs in defeat) You're right. I won't get anywhere if I'm too busy thinking about stuff like that. So, what do you have at the market here?
Cu Sith: You'll know soon enough. We open very soon. We're suppose to be meeting with Alp now.
Lupin: Yes, we should go. We'll go with you, I haven't spoken to Alp in a while.
Keith: We'll come with you. I'm curious about this place, too.
With that, you, Kotetsu, Nathan, Keith, Cu Sith, Black, and White leave to go meet with Alp.
Cu Sith, Keith, White, you're here. Oh, and you brought Lupin and freinds, too.
Lupin: Hey, Alp.
Alp: You came just in time. The market's opening now and we're about to begin.
You look around Ueno's Night Market. Stall were filled with pet-themed items, including collars, leashes, pet sweaters, dishes, homemade pet treats, and more. Alp, Cu Sith, Keith, and White were doing a demonstration on how music effects pets in positive ways.
Keith, Cu Sith, Black, and White:
♪Dúlamán na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach,
Dúlamán na farrige, b’ fhearr a bhi in Éirinn♪
Alp: (rapping) Yeah, yeah! From the sea, the seaweed green, the best in the land! From the Emerald Isle, the lucky style, take the best in your hand!
Marketgoer 1: That's so cool! I can see why he has so many followers.
Marketgoer 2: Cu Sith isn't so bad, either. How he sings that song.
Marketgoer 3: Same with those kids. I'm not really sure what language is that, but they make it sound so pretty.
Marketgoer 4: And that guy with the blonde hair, so hot. Especially with that pleasant smile.
Kotetsu: (surprised) Yikes! Even here, everyone loves him.
Nathan: True, but don't forget, he told us himself has his flaws. But I guess that's what makes him a great hero, he's willing to admit he's not perfect.
Cu Sith: I heard that, and that sounds a bit mean.
Keith: No, they're right. Even I have my flaws, and I'm not afraid to embrace them.
Cu Sith: Well, you definitely are a hero to me.
Alp: Yeah, you especially to you. (to Keith) Come to think of it, you seem to enjoy being around Cu Sith, don't you, Keith... (gasps) Don't tell me you might be...
Keith: Maybe, he sort of reminds me of my dogs back home, John and JohnJohn. I mean, I know I'm not the real Keith Goodman, but I am worried about them. I hope the real me is taking good care of them.
Cu Sith: Well, seeing how well you do with me, I think they'll be alright. Thank the Tuatha Dé Danann they'll be alright. (to you) Speaking of those of goddesses, I heard from Hecate that you're transferring to Akihabara Academy, Lupin. Is that true?
Lupin: It is. I mean, I still have to talk more with Mr. Mononobe about it before anything's official.
Alp: (confused) But, why? You always looked like you were having fun. I know you're upset about Shiro, but don't you think this is a little too extreme. Transferring to another school won't change their minds... Beside, if you were thinking of transferring, you should have come here. We had so much fun during the book workshop.
Lupin: I know, but writing stories is what I like to do, and I'd be working more closely with Mother. And, I'd be close to Kuniyoshi.
Cu Sith: (worried) Well, I suppose. But still, you really should consider, this is a big change. All this because Shiro and the others are also in different schools?
Lupin: ... Maybe.
Kotetsu: (knowing better) Maybe?
Lupin: ... (sighing in defeat) I just don't understand it, but at the same time, I do. Shiro wants to become a teacher, Kengo wants to get stronger, Ryota wants to spread happiness, and Toji wants to protect people. I know the schools they've transferred to can help them do that, but can't they already do it at Shinjuku Academy? What do those schools have the Shinjuku doesn't?
Nathan: I'm guess, better facilities and programs. You, however, are only using Akihabara as an escape from being bothered by that. That your friends abandoned you for something else.
Lupin: I want to be happy for them, and I pretty much am.
Keith: I don't really know much about what's going on, but when you say you're happy for them with such an unhappy aura... I think you're just lying to yourself.
Lupin: You think so? It's really because...
(fanning himself with his cap) Just say it. Say what you're really feeling. I promise it won't hurt.
Kotetsu: (putting his hand on your shoulder with an assuring smile) We all promise.
Hearing what they were saying, you start to thinking...
CRASH!
Everyone: !
You look to see that a display had been knocked over.
Shiro: (panicking) I am so sorry! I'll pay for whatever damages, I swear!
Ryota: (also panicking) Uh, guys, I have a feeling we're being watched.
Toji: (trying to stay calm) We are. (points to you and the others)
Lupin: (shocked) Shiro! Kengo! Ryota! Toji! What are you doing here!? Were you just spying on me!?
Kengo: (trying to put on a face) Naw, we just thought we'd stop by and see what they have here.
Shiro: (doing the same) Yes. I think some of these balls would be good toys for the D-Evils.
Cu Sith: (confused) But, the D-Evils aren't pets, they're your children.
Shiro: (realizing he's found out) Shoot!
Lupin: How much have you heard?
Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji: (guilty) ...
Alp: (trying to calm the situation) Maybe we should get back to it.
Okay, let's get this show on the road! I'm about to do my big one, so watch out!
Cu Sith: (just noticing something) Did Alp just... (panicing)
Alp, wait, your cap!
But it was too late. You noice it, too!
Lupin: (rushing to Alp) Alp, your cap's on forward!
Here comes my Panda B-Boy Special!
Alp, failing to hear you or Cu Sith, begins breakdancing. No sooner that he does, his cap, his Sacred Artifact, activates. It start sending off waves that were meant to put anyone caught in it into a deep sleep and enter a world of their dreams... But it takes a lot to get them back out. You manage to get in front of Alp with your Sacred Artifact.
Boundless Tail!
Your Sacred Artifact manages to stop the waves from spreading upon the marketgoers... But they come to you instead.
Lupin: (drowsy) ... (fall to the ground... asleep)
Everyone: (scared)
LUPIN!
Kotetsu tries to shake you awake, but no response.
Alp: (turning his cap back) I'm so sorry, I didn't notice! I was just trying to ease the tension, I never intended this!
Cu Sith: It's okay, Alp. It was just an accident. It's not your fault.
Kotetsu: What's happening to him?
Alp: It's my Sacred Artifact, my cap. It's meant to put others to sleep so I can enter their dreams. Lupin managed to to stop the waves from spread, but got hit himself. Now the only way to save him is to go into his dream and wake him up from in there.
Shiro: Can you do that?
Alp: I'll give it a shot. (turns his cap and begins breakdancing) Arise, Sacred Artifact, the mysteries of a dream ♪! The truth of almighty power that transcends human knowledge ♪! Long Night of Spirits and Dreams, Alp Traum!
Then, your body starts to float in midair as a glowing blue portal opens in front of you. Alp tries to to go in, but...
ZAP!
Alp: (shocked) Ahh! (gets blown back)
White: (going to Alp) Are you okay, Alp?
Alp: (getting up) I'm fine. I guess whatever dream Lupin is having is a little more than I can handle. Someone else is going to have to go in and get him.
Kotetsu: I'll do it, my Hundred Power should keep me safe.
Nathan: (scared) We're trying to save Lupin, not destroy his dream, Crusher for Justice.
Kotetsu: Then why don't you go in?
Nathan: Same reason.
Kotetsu: But we can't leave him like this.
There was a tense silence in the air. But four know what must be done...
Shiro: (serious) I'll go in. This only happened because of me.
Kengo: (also serious) Don't take all the blame, I muscled you into follwoing him.
Ryota: I'm going in, too, Lupin is one of my best friends, aside from you guys.
Toji: And me. You all transferred because I transferred which lead you to do the same.
Kotetsu: Well, okay. But I don't think you should go in alone.
Cu Sith: I should go with you, at least my Sacred Artifact can grant us a little luck. We don't-
Keith: (quickly) I'll go, too!
Cu Sith: (surprised) Keith, are you sure? This is not like the disasters you deal with back in Sternbild.
Keith: I know it's a big risk, but you remind me of some friends of mine back home. I'd feel bad if anything happened to you or your friends. So please, let me do this with you.
Cu Sith: ... Alright.
Nathan: Before you go... (takes out their book)
Shiro: (surprised) Isn't that A Beginner's Guide to the Arcane and Mysterious? I've been looking for that book for ages.
Nathan: Yes, Lupin told me. Hecate gave me this copy to help find a way to get past Jake Martinez's powers. Since I've already memorized most of it, I can let you read it, if you like. (chanting) Stitch switch by a witch!
FLASH
Okay, we're all ready to go.
Nathan: Except for Keith. Sorry, honey, I guess your suit's just one of a kind.
Keith: It's alright, Nathan, as I once told you, my suit was like my second skin, that's not something you can just duplicate so easily. But I'm willing to go in anyway.
Nathan: Okay, partner, just be careful in there. I know what it's like to be stuck in a dream.
We'll make sure he says safe. Ryota? Toji?
We'll save Lupin, no matter what.
Then here we go!
With that, Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, Cu Sith, and Keith enter through the portal into your dream. The portl closes behind them.
Kotetsu: Let's just hope they'll be okay.
Alp: Don't worry. The whole "die in a dream, die in real life" thing is just a myth. They'll be fine, as long as they find Lupin and wake him. White, Black, I think... (wondering) White? Black? Where'd they go?
Kotetsu: They were just here a second ago... (shrugs) Oh well, they probably went home.
Alp: But the market's not even half over yet, and without telling us?
Kotetsu: Then, maybe they just went to the bathroom, they probably need it with what just happened.
Nathan: (also wondering) Come to think of it, weren't they standing right next to Alp when he opened the portal?
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 7: The Bourgeois Open Flame Broil (Part 3)
Nether Prank Attack!
A blast of Infernal energy wipes out the rest of the Mad Bears.
Lupin, the last two are open! Go for it!
Boundless Tail!
With one strike from your Sacred Artifact, you incapacitate Richard and Kasha.
Damn! You fight big.
Don't worry. Another things you should know about women,... we always come prepared.
Kasha takes something from her... Well, you might get the picture.
A flash grenade! Look out!
But it was too late. Kasha throws it and a blinding flash of light blinds you all. By the time you regain your vision, the two criminals are long gone.
Oh no, they got away!
We'll get them eventually, but at least everyone's safe.
Lupin: The only down side to all of this is that Ouroboros now knows our plan. They're probably going to tell Jake about it.
Wild Tiger: That is bad. But for now, we better make sure things are quiet here.
Black Trickster: We'll help you out.
Red Trickster: (unsure) You're not going to use this as an excuse to lift skirts and pat butts, are you?
Black Trickster: After this, I'm all lifted and patted out... I mean it!
And so, you check on the people downstairs to make sure they are alright and uninjured.
Later in Hecate's room, you fill her in on what transpired.
Are you serious!? If they know what we're up to, we're in trouble!
I know, Mother. With what they've learned they might come after you.
I've already contacted Bunny. He said he'll try to have some officers stationed nearby to keep watch 24/7.
Hecate: Well that's reassuring, considering my life is now in danger.
Lupin: We won't let anything happen to you, Mother, I promise.
In the meantime, maybe you should stay inside. And be sure to lock your doors and windows before you go to bed.
And I'll be close by if you need anything.
Hecate: (reassured) Thank you, all.
Later on, you left Hecate and Nathan to their work while you, Kotetsu, and Karina prepare to return home.
Lupin: I should let the rest of my Guild know about this. I'll see if they can help as well.
Kotetsu: Same with Antonio and the others. Bunny already knows since I told him over the phone. We'll talk more in the morning.
Lupin: Right, I'll see you then.
Karina: Good night.
With that, you part ways with Kotetsu and Karina (Kotetsu was going to see Barnaby). You take out your phone and call Moritaka.
(over the phone) *yawn* Hello?
Lupin: Maritaka? I hope I'm not waking you.
Moritaka: Oh no. *yawn* I was just about to turn in. We had a busy night with our stall. *yawn* What happened? What did they say about you transferring to Akihabara?
Lupin: I'll tell you later. Right now, I want you to let the other Summoners know that I'm calling an emergency meeting tomorrow after school.
Moritaka: (now alert) Oh, okay. Wait. Do you also mean... Shiro and the others?
Lupin: ...
You remembered that even though Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji are now in different schools, they are still members of you Guild and will attend meetings no matter what... Though, that is the only way you'll see them now.
Lupin: ... Yes, tell them, too.
Moritaka: Okay, I'll let them know.
Lupin: Thanks, Moritaka. Goodnight.
You hang up and make your way to the station... You wonder how Ouroboros will counter their plan.
Meanwhile, in the underground place that Ouroboros has been using as their hideout...
Magic, you say? Well, I shouldn't be surprised. It's going to take magic to defeat me.
No doubt, Mr. Jake. They must have figured that the last trick they used to defeat you won't work again this time.
Richard: Yeah, so they've started relying on some mystic mumbo jumbo now.
Kasha: So, we might have to come up with a countermove of our own.
Kriem: Any suggestions, Mr. Jake?
Jake wondered for a while on this. Then...
Jake: I suggest we not let them get the chance. Sometimes,... bigger is better. Kriem, do you know where they took those sisters after what happened at Roppongi Academy?
Kriem: From what I've heard, they were taken to some place called Penitentia.
Hearing this, Jake makes a grin most unpleasant with a plan forming behind it.
The night market at Ueno Academy had just ended for the night and the marketgoers were going home.
Thanks, y'all, for comin' to tonight's market. We hope to see you again soon.
Has everyone gone home?
Alp: They have. I think we've done good tonight.
Excuse me.
Leib: (surprised) Oh, we didn't see you there. You know, the market's closed for the night, young man.
Black: I know. I'm just picking up a friend. Shiro Chikara. He came here to help with music for animals.
Alp: Oh yeah, the kid who calls himself White. He's been a big help, espeically with me. I think he's with Cu Sith in the dorms... Along with our volunteer. Just follow the sound of music.
Black: Thanks.
Black goes down the hallway of the Ueno dorm. He then hears the sound of music coming from an open door.
♪Dúlamán na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach,
(Seaweed from the yellow cliff, Irish seaweed,)
Dúlamán na farrige, b' fhearr a bhi in Éirinn
(Seaweed from the ocean, the best in all of Ireland)♪
(laughing) That was fun! I guess having you here is great, White! I can see why Alp asked you here tonight.
Thanks, Cu Sith. I've had fun, too.
Black: Hey, White, I'm here!
White: Oh, Black, you're here! Wanna join in?
Black: No, I'm a bit tired. I'm just hoping to walk you home, if you like.
White: (a bit surprised) Really? Are you...
Black: Maybe. I know our parents trust us enough to let us out late at night, but I thought it would be bad to let you go home on your own. Beside, I thought maybe... that you would...
White: (curious) Yes?
Black: ... That you would want to get something on the way back. If you like.
White: (acting innocent) I don't know... Are you going to lift skirts and pat butts?
Black: For you, I'll restrain myself to the best.
White: That's good to hear... (mischievous) But I asked if you were. I didn't ask you not to.
Cu Sith: (surprised) Oh my, White, I didn't think you were the kind to be so naughty.
White: I'm just the adventurous type. Okay, Black, we can go.
Black: (happy) Thanks, White.
White: By the way, how were things at Akihabara Academy? I heard about what happened. Are you and Red alright?
Black: We're fine. Some heroes managed to save everyone. Including those magical boys.
White: (excited) You mean the Star Tricksters? I heard about them, they're awesome! Real magical boys!
Black: And there's also those four other heroes, Sword King, Wild Tiger, Blue Rose, and Fire Emblem. They were great, too.
White: Pretty much. I wish I was there to see.
Black: Who knows, maybe you will. Shall we go?
White: Okay. (turning to Cu Sith) I'll see you tomorrow, Cu Sith?
Cu Sith: (happy) I can't wait. Goodnight.
With that, Black and White leave.
White: Black, do you really think I'll see the Star Tricksters up close?
Black: I know so.
Black stops for a bit to let White walk ahead... He takes a black compact from his pocket that seemed to glow brighter each time he get closer to White.
Black: And you will.
Back in Cu Sith's dorm...
Cu Sith: (talking through the bathroom door) Keith, White went home for the night. Don't worry, we'll see him tomorrow.
Voice from the Bathroom: Yes, I heard. I'm already looking forward to it. Thanks and thanks again for telling me. (comes out of the bathroom)
By the way, did I hear right? White's friend knows Fire Emblem?
This is the video for Black Trickster's magical boy transformation. Enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I do no own the character or the music. Tokyo Afterschool Summoners is the proporty of LifeWonders. This is just something made by a fan for the fans.
