"And I'm just supposed to go along with you! Is that it?" the young vulvapix said saucily.
Ryoga shrugged. "Well, yeah."
"Yeah? Well think again, jackass!" she replied. "'Cuz there's no way I'd ever let that happen!" Without waiting for a reply, Ukyo headed for the door in a huff. The nerve. Genma pawns her off on some guy she didn't know to be rid of her and she was supposed to go along with?! Like hell! Who'd he think he was anyway?
Oh boy. Tofu thought in distress. Things weren't looking too good for Ryoga at the moment. Ukyo had gone off when she learned what'd happened, especially the part about having become Ryoga's pokegirl. So to speak. Not only was she upset, she was threatening to leave! He had to do something.
"Um, excuse me. Miss?" Tofu called hesitantly.
Ukyo looked over her shoulder, hands on her hips. Thing of it was, even in that uniform, her stance called attention to her hips. "Yeah, whadda ya want?" she asked with some annoyance.
Billigerent little minx. Tofu noted with some amusement, but wisely kept that to himself. "You see... the thing is..." (deep breath here) "itsalreadybeenmadeofficialsolegallyyouareRyoga'spokegirlandwalkingoutonhimwouldbeabreachofpokegirlprotocol."
It took all of a second for Ukyo to process what he'd just said. "I'm WHAT?!"
"Legally Ryoga's pokegirl." he said. "Once it's been entered into Pokegirl League database, it becomes official. Sorry." he finished apologetically.
Ukyo's mouth opened and closed like a fish as she tried to find the words. "Well make it unofficial then! I don't wanna be stuck with some guy I don't even know!"
That tore it for Ryoga. "Fine! Go on then! Don't let me stop you!" he said hotly.
"Ha! Like I need permission from y-"
"I can probably find a better pokegirl on my own anyway!"
Ukyo's mouth flew open incredulously. The nerve of that... how dare he even suggest...! "What do you mean "better than me"?! I'm probably the best thing to ever happen to you!"
Ryoga was unimpressed. "Says you." he snorted.
To anyone else it would have seemed as though Ryoga was using reverse psychology. But Tofu knew the boy well enough to realize that wasn't the case, he was simply blowing off steam. Ukyo had insulted him, so he was returning the favor. This might turn out alright after all.
"Damn right, "says me"! I dare you to name one pokegirl better 'n me!" she shot back crossly, which was precisely the moment Tofu had been waiting for.
"You know, Ryoga, it might take a day or two, but I think I can work something out for you." he offered 'helpfully'. And, just as he'd hoped, Ryoga took the bait.
"Really?!"
"Now hold on a sec!" Ukyo objected.
Tofu pretended not to hear and went on, "Yeah. I know a few people. I could call in a favor or two." he said. "What do you think? Interested?"
"Hey!" Ukyo couldn't believe what she was hearing! First he tries to make off with her, now he was going to dump her just like that?!"
Wouldn't be the first time, would it? her inner voice reminded her.
Ryoga had been about to answer, when he noticed the hurt look on Ukyo's face. Was she... about to cry? Oh god, she was! If there was one thing he couldn't bear, it was to see a girl cry. Or, in this case, a pokegirl. It was like kryptonite.
Oh darn. Tofu thought to himself, knowing where this was going. Things had been going smoothly, now this. Ryoga was a softie. Then again, so was he.
"Hey I... I mean..."
"Mean what?" Ukyo wanted to know. Despite the edge in her tone, it was still somewhat dejected.
Ryoga fumbled for words, not quite sure what to say. So he went with the first thing that came to mind. "I take it all back."
Ukyo eyed him wearily, "And? The part about gettin' another girl?"
Ryoga shrugged helplessly. "Yeah, that too. Look just don't cry. Okay?"
Sucker. she thought smuggly, but didn't let it show. Still... The sassy young vulvapix looked him over. he is kinda cute. In a puppy dog sorta way. Aw, what the heck?
"Alright." she sighed. "I guess if you're willing, I'm willing. Just don't go gettin' any funny ideas. Deal?" she said extending her hand.
Not quite what he expected, but Ryoga supposed it was a start. Reciprocating the gesture, he shook her hand and said, "Deal."
Behind them, Tofu and his wife Kasumi (who'd walked in on the latter half of their discussion) smiled. "Little sneak." she chided playfully so only he could hear. Tofu's smile widened.
"Worked for you, didn't it?"
(Posted Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:32)
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