Third person view.

August 21, 20XX

Location: Lastation's Basilicom - Vert's virtual reality simulation device: Open Field.

Time: Morning.

(Insert opening Neptunia theme)

Within the space generators Vert provided for the group to train at their leisure. (Y/n) and Noire spar together against each other with their blades. (Y/n) is using his aura to surrounding his body while wielding the Sapphire Spirit Blade and Noire is in her HDD form as they fight. They each block the others attack while trying to strike back in the same fashion. They then clash as they struggle for who is stronger.

(Y/n): Not bad keeping up Noire. Though in my opinion, you can do better.

Black Heart (Noire): Oh really? Let's see you handle this!

Black Heart pushes (Y/n) from the clash as she uses her Tornado Chain skill to make a couple quick slashes and deliver a dive kick at (Y/n). The attacks connects and sends him sliding backwards into a virtual tree as he regains his footing.

(Y/n): Urgh... Good one. But let's see you try this!

(Y/n) uses Multi-Slicer to distract Black Heart while he pushed forward behind his attack. Black Heart then decides to counter it with her Tornado Sword as it makes the multiple energy slashes cancel out. In the dust, (Y/n) emerges from it as he surprises Black Heart as she does a horizontal slash at him as he ducks under it. After (Y/n) gets close enough, he holds his sword to where the blade is near Black Heart's neck while he has his other arm around her leaning backwards.

(Y/n): Looks like I win this duel princess.

Black Heart blushes as she turns her head to the side while (Y/n) backs away from her. Black Heart reverts back to normal with her arms crossed.

Noire: Just wait, I'll win the next one after resting up.

(Y/n): Sure. I could use a rest as well from that attack you did on me. Nice use on using my own balance against me and using that attack though. That got me there.

Noire: Thanks, and not bad on using the dust as cover for that surprise attack. Though you could have done it without bringing us close to each other. -mumbles- Even though it felt nice...

(Y/n): What was that?

Noire: I said it made me feel annoyed!

(Y/n) gave Noire a questioning look before shrugging it off before he deactivated the simulation device. After the virtual area dissipated, it showed Noire's office where she worked. They both decide to take a seat on the couch to rest up their energy.

(Y/n): Sure gets tiring from training a lot.

Noire: Well what do you expect? We have to train harder than ever now with that lunatic still out there. You would have literally died if that attack finished you off if that Share Energy didn't save you. That just shows how strong our enemy is when put into situations like that. We have to be ready for that man's next move in case something happens.

(Y/n): Yeah I know. Though I could use a day to relax though. Even with all this training, we have to be mentally prepared as well Noire. Just being cautious all the time won't do if we just worry about what could happen next time. Being prepared is one thing Noire, but being too prepared is over dramatic at best.

Noire: I am not being over dramatic buster!

(Y/n): Sure you are...

(Y/n) says as he cleans his ear out with his pinky only to earn himself a hit in the head for it by Noire.

(Y/n): Ow!! That was not necessary damn it!!

Noire: Serves you right for calling me over dramatic.

(Y/n): Then why not take a rest for the day? In fact, I'm getting an idea what we should do for today.

Noire looks towards (Y/n) wondering what he's thinking about.

(Y/n): How about a day at the beach with the others? A good day with some fun in the sun while enjoying the sea breeze sounds just right for today.

Noire: Hmm... You know, you may be an idiot at times. But you have some good thinking for ways to have fun too. Alright, let's go get Uni and then call the others to see if they want to head for the beach today.

(Y/n): Sounds good to me. Though I need to hit the store to get a pair of pants.

Noire: Sure thing. I'll let you know what the others think when you return.

(Y/n): Alright then. Be back in a jiffy.

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Location: Beach.

Time: Afternoon.

(Y/n) breathes in the fresh air the ocean has to offer after exiting the changing room. He wears black swimming trunks that he picked out at Lastation. During the time he was searching for a pair in Lastation, Noire had contacted everyone about going to the beach. From what Noire told (Y/n) after returning from the clothing store, everyone seemed to like the idea about going to the beach as well.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Guess everyone is still changing into their swimsuits. Guess I'll just wait until the others come out.

Waiting after five minutes for the others, the girls begin to head out of the changing rooms in their swimsuits. (Y/n) saw the sisters and Vert exit, but when he saw Neptune, Noire and Blanc though, his heart skipped a beat when he saw them.

Noire: (Y/n)? Hey, Gamindustri to (Y/n). Are you there?

(Y/n) snaps out of it as he looks towards Noire talking to him. When he snapped out of it, he noticed Noire was the only one left standing there while Neptune and Blanc joined the others.

(Y/n): Huh? What did you say? I spaced out for a sec.

Noire: Jeez. Here you are spacing out when it was YOUR idea to do this today. Everyone else is heading to the sand to get a spot. You coming?

(Y/n): Yeah. Can't wait to enjoy the coolness of the water on my body.

(Y/n) got up as he began to walked with Noire to join with the others. While they walked, (Y/n) put his hands behind his head as he smiled.

(Y/n): You know, I had planned on going to the beach with my friends back in my world while I was on my Summer break. Though they'll have to enjoy that without me being there since I'm here in this dimension.

Noire: What do you mean? Are you saying you're getting tired of our world now?

(Y/n): No, I wasn't saying that. I'm just happy to be able to go to the beach in general with my friends to have fun. Thought it be a good way to relax everyone from the worry and just enjoy a day at the beach with each other.

Noire: So that's why you suggested everyone to come here then? Smart thinking coming from someone like you.

(Y/n): Haven't I earned enough of your respect to see I'm smarter than how I usually act? I may act like an idiot at times, but I do it cause everyone needs a break now and then to relax. Focus too much on one thing, and it stays on your mind without end. Can't focus when your mind is constantly working. So turn off the seriousness and enjoy some time on the beach with your friends. There is no harm in having a day to relax at the beach.

Noire looks at (Y/n) and smiles as they join up with the others. They had set some umbrellas in the sand for shade, placed towels on the sand to relax on and some had brought some coolers to enjoy some cold drinks if anyone gets thirsty. CPU Candidates were in the water splashing around with Neptune, Blanc was reading a book in the shade under the umbrella and Vert was working on getting a tan.

(Y/n): Want to join Neptune and the girls in the water? I bet it feels wonderful right now.

Noire felt nervous about going into the water and sits down on a towel.

Noire: Um... How about you go on ahead... I'm just going to relax here first...

(Y/n) notices Noire's change in attitude and sits down next to her.

(Y/n): Okay, what's wrong?

Noire: What's wrong? Nothings wrong. I just feel like relaxing in the shade for a while is all.

(Y/n): Noire, I can tell something is up. Now you going to tell me or keep me wondering what's worrying you? It's like you said to me before: "It's okay to feel sad, but keeping something bottled up won't do you any good." I learned from the best.

Noire tried to keep it in but sighs in defeat and looks at (Y/n).

Noire: Promise me you won't laugh...?

(Y/n) looked at her surprised to hear her say that.

(Y/n): Why would I laugh when you're nervous Noire? If something is making you worried, I wouldn't laugh and would be there to hear you out. You can trust me Noire.

(Y/n) smiles at her giving him his honest smile to help her relax. When she does she sighs knowing he won't let it go. She takes a deep breath and gives her answer.

Noire: I... can't swim... I had the others try to teach me how to swim before... But I'm no good at it at all...

She then closes her eyes as if prepared to be laughed at, but doesn't hear one chuckle.

(Y/n): Is that all? Huh. Didn't think you couldn't swim.

Noire: Y-You're not laughing?

(Y/n): Why would I laugh at you Noire? I can understand if you can't swim. Don't worry so much.

He rubs Noire's head as she blushes from his touch and slaps his hand away in embarrassment. He then stands up and stretches.

(Y/n): Well, let's get to it.

Noire: Huh? What do you mean by that?

(Y/n): You've had some training on how to swim right? Since we're at the beach anyway, how about I help you out with that?

Noire looked at (Y/n) shocked at his offer as an image of him helping her how to swim makes her blush hard at the thought.

Noire: No no no. That's okay. I don't really think that's necessary.

(Y/n) looks at Noire and thinks for a few seconds before getting an idea with a slight smirk to the side.

(Y/n): Oh? Is Noire getting scared?

This got Noire's attention as she looks up at (Y/n) wondering what he means by that. He feels his plan is working.

(Y/n): To think the mighty CPU of Lastation would be scared by simple water because she can't swim. Such a shame indeed.

Noire: Hey! I didn't say I was scared of the water. I just don't know how to swim is all.

(Y/n): And what would your citizens do if they find out that their CPU can't swim? Everyone else can swim just fine. But for you, you're afraid of drowning.

Noire: Where are you going with this idiot?!

(Y/n): Oh, how Lastation's people would feel if they find out that their CPU can't swim in simple water is all. Oh the reactions they may take. I can smell it now.

Noire's eyes turn into shock as she gasps at what (Y/n) says.

Noire: You wouldn't dare!

(Y/n): Who said I would? Does that make you annoyed? Feeling helpless while others can swim normally in the water?

He gestures to Neptune and the CPU Candidates as they swim around in the water. Noire looks at them seeing they're having fun.

(Y/n): I thought the great Noire WAS number one at everything she does? Is that a lie that you came up with perhaps?

This ticks Noire off for the last time as she gets up quickly and grips (Y/n) tightly on his shoulders, making him flinch a little in surprisement.

Noire: Teach. Me. How. To. Swim. NOW!

(Y/n) looks at Noire as he gives her a smile of accomplishment.

(Y/n): That's the spirit. I knew that would work.

Noire becomes confused at what he says.

(Y/n): Sorry for antagonizing you like that Noire... But I figured if I attacked at your pride, it would motivate you into wanting to learn how to swim... Did it work?

Noire looks annoyed and sighs at what he says.

Noire: Even if you are an idiot with your stupidity... You convinced me on wanting to learn how to swim...

(Y/n) looks at Noire and laughs at his accomplishment.

(Y/n): Well, let's go out to the water then. You're not going to learn how to swim just staying here on land. Time to earn your sea legs!

Noire huffed at first, but smiles at his kindness at wanting to help her overcome this problem she has as they head towards the water. When they get close, Noire hesitates a little until (Y/n) caught her attention.

(Y/n): Don't worry. With how tall we are here, we'll need to head deeper in order to help with more difficult problems for you. For now, let's just focus on trying how to stay afloat on your back at waist deep in water. Sound good to you?

Noire nods as she follows (Y/n) into the water to where they are waist deep.

(Y/n): So the trick to floating on your back in water, is to just relax into it like you're laying on the floor at home with your arms and legs separated outward. That doesn't mean you should relax too much though. Sometimes it's possible to lose your balance and sink into the water. But being at waist deep in water though, there's no danger since we're still close to the ground underneath the water. Ready to try it out? I promise to help support you if you feel like needing help.

Noire nods as she tries to get comfortable in the water, but struggles to find her balance. She messes up a lot to which an hour goes by. When she tries again however, she actually begins to float on the water.

Noire: Hey. I think I got a handle on this floating thing. Am I doing it alright?

(Y/n) looks at her form to see Noire floating normally in the water on her back.

(Y/n): Yeah. That's a good float if I saw one. How does it feel to you? Does it feel nice?

Noire: Surprisingly... Yeah. It does feel good. So what's next?

(Y/n): Next we should head out to where we are up to just under our chests in water. From there, you'll try to practice swimming forward. It'll get a bit tough since trying to move forward and staying afloat over the surface of the water will be tricky. Ready to do that next?

Noire nods her head in affirmation as they both head to deeper parts of the water. With the others, Neptune and the Sisters exit from the water and relax under the umbrellas. Rom and Ram went to where their sister was to relax also.

Neptune: Ah the beach~. I love coming here to relax and enjoying the water. Don't you agree Nep Jr?

Nepgear: Sure do sis. It does feel nice to relax now and then. We should thank (Y/n) for the idea for coming here today, right girls?

Uni: Yeah. Though now speaking of him. Where is he anyway? Last time I saw him, he was with my sister.

Nepgear: Huh... You're right. Where did they go?

The three look to see if they can spot (Y/n) or Noire anywhere. Uni spots both (Y/n) and Noire as he gives gestures to Noire that look like swimming movement. This in turn puts a shock to her since she's never seen her sister wanting to actually swim in her life.

Uni: Okay... Now I've seen everything...

Nepgear: What's wrong Uni?

Uni: I see (Y/n) and Noire... and he's teaching Noire how to swim...

This then shocks Nepgear and Neptune as Uni points to where both of them are at. (Y/n) is helping Noire stay afloat in the water while Noire practices the movements he showed her. Each time failing in the process of every attempt so far.

Neptune: Well would you look at that. They're increasing their Lily rank and probably enter the romance stage soon. Ah young love.

Nepgear: Don't you have a crush on (Y/n) as well sis?

Neptune: Of course I do. Though, now isn't the time to be making love confessions Nep Jr. It's all about the timing.

Another hour goes by as Noire soon begins to learn how to swim slowly while staying afloat in the water as well.

(Y/n): There you go. You're getting it. Just keep practicing like that and one day you'll have no trouble swimming at all.

Noire: Yeah. I could get used to this. But like you said, if I keep practicing I'll get better at it.

(Y/n) nods his head with a smile when his stomach begins to growl as he holds his stomach.

(Y/n): Though number one rule when practicing... Never do it on an empty stomach.

The both laugh as Noire stops practicing and stands on her feet in the water.

Noire: How about we go see if we have some food back where we set up?

(Y/n): Sounds like a plan to me if I didn't hear one. Let's go.

Both of them soon head back towards land where they see Neptune, Nepgear and Uni sitting together under the umbrella.

Neptune: So, how's the water you two? Anything interesting happen?

Noire: W-What do you mean Neptune?

Neptune: Oh come on. We saw you being taught by (Y/n) here how to swim. So how did it go? Are you a floater or a sinker?

Noire was about to yell before (Y/n) cut in.

(Y/n): Well to give my honest opinion on her progress, she does have a hard time. But she's starting to get a little better at it. Eventually, she'll finally be able to swim like all of us.

Neptune, Nepgear and Uni look shocked at the progress Noire is doing. To hear that Noire will finally be able to swim without trouble is the biggest surprise to hear.

Nepgear: I think that's great. Many people have their own learning speeds, but in the end they get the job done eventually.

Uni: I'm happy to hear that you'll be able to swim on your own one day sis.

Noire blushed in embarrassment before punching (Y/n) in the stomach. He groaned as he fell over onto his back while Neptune laughed at his pain.

(Y/n): W-What was that for...?

Noire: For not making sure we were practicing in private idiot!

(Y/n): How is that my fault...? You didn't even ask to go somewhere alone...

Noire: Not one more word or I'll kick you into the water!

(Y/n) stays quiet for the time being while Noire blushed still. Later on during the day, the group was able to find a volley ball field with a ball to go with it to play a game of volley ball. One team consisted: Neptune, Nepgear, Ram and (Y/n), the other team was consisted of Vert, Noire, Uni and Rom. Blanc was left with being referee and score keeper for the game. Both teams were evenly matched with the score tied up. Either team needed one more point in order to win the game. The ball was currently at play as Nepgear passed it to Neptune to bounce the ball up.

Noire and (Y/n): (Thoughts) It's mine!

Both (Y/n) and Noire jump up to get to the same height where the ball was going to spike it down. Each get close to it as they prepare to spike the ball down for the win. (Y/n) was about to hit the ball until Noire beat him to it and spiked it down. Due to his hand being in motion though, let's just say he didn't miss somewhat. Upon missing the ball and his hand still moving, (Y/n)'s hand landed on Noire's chest to which she squeaked in surprisement at the touch. (Y/n) looked at Noire while they were still in the air and saw where his hand landed at. He blushed hard noticing his hand was on Noire's chest again.

(Y/n): Oh no...

Noire: Why you..!!

(Y/n): No Noire!! Wait!!!

Before (Y/n) can explain, Noire delivers an axe kick to (Y/n)'s head and sends him downward yelling as he lands on the ground head first into the sand. Noire lands on the ground and the group can see (Y/n)'s body was completely straight with his head and torso buried, until his body relaxed and fell over. Neptune was having a gut filled laugh at (Y/n)'s situation and couldn't stop laughing.

Time: Evening.

Later that evening, (Y/n) sat near the shoreline of the water watching the sun set. Everyone else was telling stories and Noire noticed (Y/n) wasn't with them for some reason. She then gets up to go sit with him.

Noire: Hey. Is this spot taken?

(Y/n): Huh? No, no it isn't. Go ahead and sit Noire.

Noire then sits down next to (Y/n) and brings her knees to her chest.

(Y/n): So what brings you over here?

Noire: Saw you sitting by yourself. Why aren't you with the others?

(Y/n): I don't know... Just thinking perhaps.

Noire: Thinking? About what exactly?

(Y/n) looks towards the setting sun that starts to go behind the ocean.

(Y/n): Well... I guess... I'm just lucky is all.

Noire looks at him confused what he means.

(Y/n): I guess, if I didn't get pulled through that portal on the day of my birthday, I would have never thought of the possibility of another dimension. I always thought that the world I lived on was just it. Nothing more and nothing less. Now, I've been in another dimension for nearly over two months straight and had the time of my life. I'm seeing wonderful places, going on an adventure and even got powers of my own now.

Noire: Really? Guess seeing is believing to you now since you're here after all huh?

(Y/n): But I guess what I'm most thankful of, is meeting you girls.

Noire blushes at his comment and looks at him while he looks towards the sea.

(Y/n): If I haven't met you girls, my life would still be the same back at home. Finding things to do during Summer break, go to school, study and almost repeat until I get a job and stuff. A couple of my friends are just doing normal ass crap while I'm here having the best time of my life! I wouldn't ever dream of giving this up for anything else. I've become so attached to you girls and this world... I don't ever want to give this up for anything else. Even if my life was on the line. You all changed my life when I met you all.

He looks towards Noire with a smile and his eyes closed. Noire looks at (Y/n) feeling the same way and smiles with him. (Y/n) stands up as he offers a hand to Noire to help her up. She takes his hand as he helped her up from the sand.

(Y/n): Let's go back to the others. Can't end this day without a group picture to capture the moment right?

Noire: Right. Let's go.

As (Y/n) and Noire were about to head back to the other girls, a tentacle shoots out from the water. It then wraps around Noire quickly and pulls her away from (Y/n) in the process.

Noire: (Y/n)!

(Y/n): Noire!!

Out of the water, a giant octopus emerges from the water while holding onto Noire. She squirms trying to break free from its grip, but can't get free from it. The others rushed to (Y/n) after hearing him yell to see the monster at hand.

Neptune: A giant octopus at a beach?! That's pretty rare.

Nepgear: I don't understand... Why is one appearing right now? Today was going so well...

(Y/n): I don't care where it came from! Right now, its got Noire, and we have to save her.

The others nod while Rom and Ram focus on making ice platforms using their magic to help the others get close to the giant octopus. The team gets their weapons out as they soon charge towards the octopus while Uni stays behind to give cover fire from land. The octopus roars as it swings a tentacle at the team, but they dodge the attack. Noire can be seen still trying to struggle out of the grip of the monster.

Noire: Oh, come on! Let go of me you stupid fish!

(Y/n): Hang tight Noire! We're working on it! Also, that octopus is actually a mollusk and although they share gills like a fish, they are actually a-

Neptune: NERRRRRRD!!

(Y/n): Wait, what?

Noire: Less talking, more fighting to free me idiots! This is humiliating to be trapped like this!

(Y/n): Yeah yeah, keep your panties on. It's not easy as it looks you know!

Noire: I don't care!! Just do what you need to do!!

As the octopus swung a tentacle at (Y/n), he dodged the attack and then proceeded to cut that part of the octopus off as it roars in pain. It then begins to move backwards towards the ocean, making the ground under the water become harder to reach. Vert then uses her ranged attack called Inbetween Spear, as seven glyph like symbols appear in the air and fire spear like projectiles at the creature. This makes the octopus mad as it uses multiple tentacles to try and attack Vert. The attack sends Vert into the ocean as she comes up for air shortly after. Seeing an opening, (Y/n) decides to stab into the tentacle of the beast and hold on to it as it lifts the tentacle back up. (Y/n) was then positioned above the octopus as he lets his sword go and begins to drop down on towards the octopus.

(Y/n): You hungry you eight armed freak?! Cause here comes a knuckle sandwich!!

Channeling most of his energy to his fist as he punches hard on top of the creature as it roars in pain. The creature looses its grip on Noire as she's happy to be free again. But then, she realized that she was still over water and was still learning how to swim. She then started falling as she looked towards (Y/n).

Noire: (Y/n)! Help!!

Hearing his name being called out by Noire, he looks towards where Noire is and saw her falling into the ocean. His eyes turn into shock seeing Noire fall in the ocean as he is reminded that Noire can't swim.

(Y/n): Noire!!!

Noire's point of view.

I feel my body sink through the water feeling helpless... I'm holding onto the breath I had before I fell into the water after being released from that stupid octopus. I begin to struggle as my lungs are being strained from the lack of fresh air in the process. Is this how I'm going to die...? With me sinking down into the water because I can't swim...? While thinking, my thoughts go back to when I first met (Y/n) and all that we did together. I began feeling I want to cry because... I didn't get the chance to tell him how I feel about him...

Noire: (Thoughts) (Y/n)...

My lungs are burning and need air, but I soon hear something enter the water from above. I have my eyes closed as I then feels two hands cup my cheeks. To my surprise, I begin to feel some air come in through my lips. I wonder how I'm getting air as I open my eyes. In front of me, I see (Y/n) sharing his air he brought from above to help me breathe. He had his eyes closed while I stared at him in shock. He may be giving me air, but at the same time, our lips are touching at the same time. After he separates from giving me air, he opens his eyes as he takes my hand. He begins to help swim both of us up in the process as the water begins to ripple some more before we come to the surface gasping for air.

(Y/n): Rom! Ram! Ice platform please!

Rom and Ram: Coming at ya!

On cue, Rom and Ram created an ice platform in front of us as (Y/n) used one arm to hold on to while pulling me towards the platform. He places my arms on it as he climbs up first to then help assist me by pulling me up. In the process, he loses his footing while pulling me up as we fall down at the same time with me on top of him. We both breathe hard taking in lots of air from being under the water. When I use my arms to support myself up, I then notice just how close I am to (Y/n) right now. When I look at his face, he smiles seeing I'm okay as I blushed hard. I then get off him quickly and sit next to him as he then sits up as also and looks at me.

(Y/n): I was worried about you when you fell into the water like that and remembered you couldn't swim... Are you okay Noire?

I blush thinking to myself as I looked down trying to hide it.

Noire: (Thoughts) H-He was worried about me..?

We then heard the roar of the giant octopus as it looked at me and (Y/n), readying a swing to attack us. Before I could react, (Y/n) picked me up under his arms bridal style while I looked surprised at what was happening.

(Y/n): Hold on!!

Doing just what he said, he then jumped to another ice platform before the tentacle hit the one we were just on. As (Y/n) jumped from one platform to the next, I looked him with a determined and confident look on his face. Even when in the face of danger, he stays calm despite seeing giant monsters that are bigger than he is. I gaze at him in amazement to see he can be so calm when still in the face of danger. We then get to land as he puts me back down on my feet.

(Y/n): Thank you for riding the (Y/n) express, and I do hope you enjoyed the ride.

I giggled at his words on how he said that to me as I looked at him.

Noire: T-Thanks for saving me (Y/n). I didn't know what I was going to do when I hit the water...

(Y/n): You can count on me to help you out any time Noire. I'll be there for ya.

As he said that with his signature smile he does sometimes, it made my heart skip a beat seeing it and hearing those words. It made me happy hearing that from him as I smiled. An explosion soon goes off as the giant octopus soon vanishes from where it was signifying that the fight was over. Me and (Y/n) sigh in relief that it was gone as we look at each other to enjoy a laugh together. A few moments later, the others join up with us to discuss what happened.

Neptune: Hey! You okay Noire? That sure was crazy how that creature suddenly appeared.

Noire: Yeah, I'm okay.

Uni: You sure? You nearly drowned in the water sis...

Noire: I'm okay Uni. After (Y/n) dived into the water to save me, he...

I then realized what I was about to say as I stop talking quickly as I blushed. Uni looks confused as she sees her sister get embarrassed.

Uni: You okay Noire? Did he do anything weird in the water at all?

Uni gives (Y/n) a look as he reacts in defense.

(Y/n): What's with that look?? If you must know, Noire was in the water longer then I was. I had to give more time to her so I had to- Urgh!

I freaked out as I punched (Y/n) in the stomach to shut him up as he fell over onto his back.

(Y/n): N-Noire... Why...?

Noire: Because you were about to say something stupid again! That's why!

(Y/n): T-That's... not a good... reason... to hit me though...

Noire: It is for me idiot! Want to shut up now or do you need another reason why?!

(Y/n): O-Okay... I'll shut up about it now...

(Y/n) sighs in defeat while the others look at each other and laugh at (Y/n)'s current situation. I giggle at his expression made at this time until he gets up.

(Y/n): Well now that's over, who wants to take a group picture together?

Neptune: Group picture huh? I call dibs on being next to (Y/n)!

I look at Neptune with a shocked expression as she takes one side of (Y/n) and wraps her arms around his left side.

Noire: H-Hold on! Just wait a minute Neptune! Me and (Y/n) discussed about doing this before that stupid octopus even popped up. So I think I should be next to him for the shot.

Neptune: Sorry~ But who's the main protag here? I think it should be yours truely~

Noire: Protag nothing Neptune!

(Y/n) notices the growing tension and gets in between me and Neptune in hopes to stop us from arguing any further.

(Y/n): Whoa, hey, wait a minute! You both can be next to me if you want! I was planning on being in the middle of the shot so that everyone can be in the picture anyway! Please calm down!

We both look at (Y/n) and then come to an agreement with what (Y/n) said. After finding someone to hold (Y/n)'s phone, we all gather up together as Neptune and I were next to (Y/n). After the person takes the shot, the sun was just about to completely set as (Y/n) yawns.

(Insert ending Neptunia music)

(Y/n): Jeez... I must be more tired then I thought... Guess when worrying about a certain person drowning can do that I guess.

Noire: What's that supposed to mean?!

(Y/n): Crap! Did I say that out loud?!

I being to chase (Y/n) as he begs for forgiveness while the others laugh at what they see. I smile also while chasing (Y/n).

Noire: (Thoughts) I've made up my mind. I'm going to ask him to go with me on a date. T-Though... I won't say date...

Chapter 10: End.