The new and improved Kingdom of Science started to build the foundations for the boat. Everyone put their weight into it, it was nice to watch.
You on the other hand, packed up and got ready to get your instruments. You also thought of maybe get a small team to work on building a storehouse later. Because of course, they will be more of them to come and you won't be able to fit them all in your little house.
You asked Ukyo to accompany you for the way, and Gen joined you guys. He said you'd need him because he knew the way better than anyone, and though he wasn't wrong, you knew it was just an excuse so he wouldn't have to work on the boat some more.

You left before Senku went to that reporter woman and asked her to find him a captain.
"I'm kinda bummed out that we won't get to meet them..." you said on the way to the village.
"We'll get the chance once we're back." Ukyo smiled.
"I'm sure they'll be cool!"
"Though it won't be Senku-chan's priority." Gen said. "He'll only get the best of the best, regardless of their personality."

"Oh my god, I'm picturing an old guy, a stature kinda like Kaseki's, but he's really tall, like the big pirate cliche! And he's really stoic towards everyone and he can be really scary, but deep down he's just sad his wife is dead!" you cupped your face in your hands. "Ah~ so cool and sad!"
"Don't tell me this would turn into another Tsukasa situation." Ukyo said.
"Eww! No! He could be my grandpa!"
"You said that as if they're already here." Gen said while Ukyo laughed.

When the three of you got to the village, you noticed some big dark clouds in the distance. Not too long after did you get a phone call from Senku telling you guys to get ready for a big storm coming in.
"Did you guys move the drumset to my place?" you asked.
"Yeah don't worry. We also plan on building a storehouse for your instruments later."
'Oh my god~ I haven't even asked him!' your heart skipped a beat.

You guys fortified the houses' roof and when the storm came, the three of you waited in Chrome's shed for the sky to clear.
Gen told you about this sleight of hand called 'forcing'. He presented five cards to you and it was now your fifth attempt to besting him at this game. You kept looking back in forth from the cards to his face, his smile still unchanged. You narrowed your eyes, your hand hovering over the cards. It stopped above the one on the far right, then you suddenly picked the one on the far left.

"Got 'cha-Dammit!" you shouted, checking the card to see the joker again.
The two young men laughed. You slapped the cards away from his hand, Gen yelped in surprise while Ukyo kept giggling.

"Ukyo you do it!"
"I'd rather not."
"Do it! Since you're soooo great!"
"I never said that."
"You're such a sore loser (Y/n)-chan~."
"Wha-you're the one who cheats! That's the point of this game! We're supposed to get through your weasel-scheme!"
"Weasel?!"
"Calm down." Ukyo casually sat down. "I'll play one round."

You huffed and folded your arms while Gen folded the cards again. Ukyo took only a short moment to chose his card, just hoping that you'd all move on once he quickly got his turn. You and him looked at it and both your faces light up, gasping.
"WHAT~?!" you shouted with your hands on your head.
"I got it, on the first try!" Ukyo exclaimed, pointing at his card.
"Ukyo you genius boy!"
Gen giggled at your guys' childish wonder, knowing he let him win on purpose.

After the storm stopped and you checked if no damage was done, you and the boys walked back to the Kingdom of Science. Already the foundations for the boat were ready.
"Man, this is already coming together." you said.
"(Y/n)-chan, can we move along?" Gen said, reajusting the djembe in his arms. "This is getting heavy~."
"Ah! Ukyo!"

Gen just put the djembe down, figuring you guys won't move for a while as Chrome walked over, followed by Senku and Kohaku.
"We need your ultimate hearing!" Chrome told him. "The Chrome excavation team is going on an expedition!"
"Sure." he nodded.
"Senku, is the storehouse done?" you asked.
He shook his head. Which means you'll have to help with that.
"Aw man. I wanted to go too..."
"Don't be sad! Focus on the entertainement departement!" Chrome smiled. "And just so you know, no one could replace you, Second (Y/n)."
You placed a hand on your heart.
"Chief!"

"So, what are they looking for?" you asked Senku, who accompanied you and Gen to placed the instruments with the others.
"Oil."
Gen stared at him in shock.
"Oh~ so the boat will also have a motor!" you smiled.
"Yeah, the wind won't blow forever."

You stopped at the entrance of your upcoming storehouse. The doorway was up and the wall were just started to get constructed. Gen and Senku walked passed you, but you kept staring at the sign on the doorway.
'Head of entertainment department'.
Now what Chrome said made more sense. You were wondering where he learned those business-sounding words.

"Uh..." you turned towards Senku. "Come on now, I'm not 'the head'. Gen makes magic shows and Ruri tells stories."
"I'm down with you being the head (Y/n)-chan!" Gen smiled. "You're the most active in this field."
Seeing your hesitation, Senku spoke.

"(Y/n)." you looked in each-other's eyes. "You made a promise. The Kingdom of Science never backs down. Stick to it, and accept this title."
The sterness of his voice and the intensity of his stare felt almost threatening, but what mostly hit you were his words. You nodded and walked inside.

He explained the steps you had to take to make the storehouse so you could lead te construction team by yourself. Gen tried to sneak out but you caught him by the collar.

"Oh! By the way Senku," you said when he was about to go back to the boat. "how's the new captain?"
"Well obviously he's good at what he does. He predicted that storm so we were able to prepare for it."
'He!'
"Oh hey." he pointed somewhere. "There he comes."

You spun your head around. A young man was coming over. Just by his walk and his smile you could feel an aura of confidence emanating from him. Blonde hair, tall, and wearing a pirate hat. Not the old badass cliche, but this worked too.
'Damn he's handsome!'

"Senku!" his voice was booming. "I have made a decision!" he noticed you looking at him. "Why hello." he took off his hat and placed it on his chest, bowing slighty. "I am Nanami Ryusui. Who may I have the pleasure of meeting?"
"Uh, yes hi!" you bowed back, flustered by his elegant way of speaking. "Nice to meet you, I'm (Y/n)..." you paused. "I'm the head of the entertainment department."
Senku smiled.

"Wait, I know you!" he pointed at you. "Isn't your last name (L/n)?"
Gen's eyes widen. Senku frowned in confusion, and so did you.
"Uh...yes?"
"Yes! I do know you!" he snapped his fingers. "You're parents told me about you! They were very passionate." he smiled widely.

Gen's jaw dropped, horrified that his fear became true. It took you a second, but eventually, your face became red.
"Oh my god." you covered your moith. "Oh my god! I'm so sorry!" you covered your face, your head hung down.
Ryusui laughed.
"Oh, don't be! And now that I'm here, we can go on our date!"
"Wait." you looked up at him. "Wha-?"
"You know, right before turning into stone, I was getting ready to come pick you up!"
"Huh?! W-wait!"
"Granted, the circumcances could be better. But I can work with what I have! I assure you I will make this the most pleasant date possibl-!"
"Listen!" you waved your hands, only getting redder. "I guess my parents didn't tell you this but, they acted without my consent."
"Ah, I see. I apologize." he bowed. "In that case, I'm glad I didn't get to you in time. I would've felt terrible if I put a woman in an uncomfortable situation."
"Thank you." you sighed, relieved.

"What do you mean date?" Senku asked.
"He's the guy my parents set me up with." you leaned closer to him and said quietly.
"Your parents set you up?"
"Yes. I told you this, didn't I?"
"Oh yeah, maybe." he shrugged. "I probably wasn't paying attention."

He never did when you talked about that kind of stuff. You sighed. Meanwhile, Ryusui looked over at your instruments.
"So you can play all of these?"
You nodded.
"Amazing! You are a music prodigy! A beauty outside and inside!"
'Okay, that's a bit too much buddy.'
"Why thank you."

"What did you want from me?" Senku asked.
"Right!" Ryusui folded his arms. "If you can get a hold of the oil, then with my captaining skills, I will take you all to the other side of the earth without fail." he paused. "But I have one condition. After all, this is a job where I carry the burndens of everyones' lives on my back. So for my compensations as captain, I'll be taking the rights to the oil we discover!"
"Th-that's straight up dirty!" Gen exclaimed. "You're being way too greedy!"
"I don't think peoples' lives are something you wanna skimp on costs with." he waved his hand. "But if you think it's too pricey, you can always find someone else."
You frowned.

"Well, as far as skill goes, you're the only one capable enough." Senku smiled. "Kukuku, you know that too, that's why you're ripping us off."
"Hang on..." Gen said. "But after we finally manage to find oil, if you end up taking it all, then what about what we need for the ship?"
"What are you saying? Isn't it obvious?" Ryusui's smile turned into a smirk. "You're just gonna have to buy it from me!"
"Buy it?" you repeated. "You can't but anything here, or sell for that matter. Money just doesn't exist here."
"Not yet my dear. Not, yet!" he snapped his fingers and walked away.

"Oh my god, he's out to reinvent money." you mumbled.
You were...confused by that man. First you thought he was hot, then you suspected him to be a player, and then he left with a 'money hungry rich kid privilege' vibe. But weirdly enough, he didn't seem to be a bad guy.
This guy just made you confused, you didn't really know how to feel about him.

"Does that mean capitalism is back?" you asked Senku. "Will we have to find a way to make money now?"
"You're accepting this pretty quickly (Y/n)-chan..." Gen mumbled.
"Looks like it, but I wouldn't worry about that." he smiled. "We have a bunch of things we can sell. Cotton candy, ramen and manga. We'll get that dough in no time."
You looked over at Gen, who was staring in the distance.
"You looked psyched." you chuckled.

Senku went to Suika and Mirai to tell them anout the cotton candy and ramen stand they'll be in charge of. As he was making their stock, he had some alone time. And now, he realized that something felt...off.
More like something was coming.
Something...bity.

Something...like a bite in the ass perhaps!