Narrator:After Nikolai denied mental corrupting by being comforted by the girls. He woke up the next day, and was reminded how infamous he'd become.

*Nikolai walked outside, and saw a live news bulletin. A blonde girl was talking with a picture of Nikolai next to her*

???:"Hello Lupins! This is Rupee's Shopaholics Anonymous! Last time we talked about the new 'savior of Nikke', and I have so much more info to share with you guys. Like, we already know that his name is Nikolai Rolan, and that he's a commander working for the Ark. However, just recently he was arrested by the central government and released within the same day. What is going on with this man?!"

Nikolai(mind):I'm wondering the same thing.

*Nikolai walked to the cafe, said hello to the workers, and continued his morning*

Nikolai(mind):That Novel girl hasn't visited me for the past couple of days. I wonder why?

*Nikolai decided to enter the shopping mall, and spotted a familiar dazzling man*

Nikolai:"Mustang?"

Mustang:"Hmm? ENTERTAINMENT! Bonjour, mister Rolan. How are your darling Nikkes doing?"

Nikolai:"We're doing great, considering that I was arrested by the central government."

Mustang:"Oh mon Dieu, I'm sorry you had deal with those painful, horrible people."

Nikolai:"It's fine. As well that ends well, right?"

Mustang:"Corrrrrect. You know, one of my own Nikke has been asking to meet you. She must be amoureux with the amount of times she asked for me to request you to be on her show."

Nikolai:"Really? Wait, she has a show?"

Nikolai(mind):There's a Nikke that has a tv show?!

Mustang:"En effet, that's right. She's been asking for you to guest star with all the 'controverse' around you."

Nikolai:"I guess that makes sense, they want to know how I feel about my arrest?"

Mustang:"Non, she just wants you to talk about yourself."

Nikolai:"Wait, is it like a documentary?"

Mustang:"Non, mon ami. It's a talk show. She just wants you to say whatever you want."

Nikolai:"I see...ok, I'll go on her show. Who's asking for me exactly?"

Mustang:"Excellent, my little Rupee will be thrilled to hear your acceptance."

Nikolai:"Wait, Rupee?"

Nikolai(mind):As in 'Rupee's Shopaholics Anonymous'? I just watched her show this morning, and now I'm going to be on it?!

Mustang:"Oui, she's part of a squad I made to help with the Ark economy. This squad is called 'Talentum'."

Nikolai:"Talentum, huh...so Rupee is some kind of economic genius?"

Mustang:"Oui, she knows opportunity when she sees it, and stops at nothing to get it."

Nikolai(mind):So she's an opportunist then.

Nikolai:"Well, I look forward to working with her."

Mustang:"Magnifique. Now, just through here is where Rupee works. I'll introduce you."

Nikolai(mind):Introduce me? I'm starting to feel nervous now.

*Mustang knocks on the door, and enters Rupee's room. Nikolai sees a girl with blonde hair and green eyes standing within a vlog setup*

Mustang:"Rupee?"

Rupee:"Hey boss-"

*The girl spots Nikolai, and her eyes widen*

Rupee:"OMG! It's really you, Nikolai Rolan, the savior of Nikke!"

Nikolai:"Huh? I-I'm not really a savior."

Nikolai(mind):I didn't think she was a fan of me...this is what fan-behavior's like?

*Nikolai blushed as Rupee grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously*

Rupee:"You're like my favorite commander at the moment, and I've always wanted you on my show. Oh yeah, I should totally post this! Can I get a picture?"

Nikolai:"U-Uh...sure."

*Rupee grabbed her phone from the tripod stand, and pulled Nikolai close to her so she could take a selfie of them. Nikolai was blushing more and more the closer he got to her*

Nikolai(mind):Whoa! She's so lively and energetic. I can't keep up with her, is she going to kiss me next?!

Rupee:"Perfect, this has like made my day. What brings you here? Did boss invite you as a guest on my show?"

Mustang:"Corrrrrrrrrrrrect, my dear! You've got yourself your new guest host!"

Rupee:"Yes! Thanks, boss! So, Nikolai? Ready to get this show on the road?"

Nikolai:"Right now?"

Rupee:"I need to post this to my vlog, my followers are going to be so excited!"

*Rupee grabbed Nikolai, and dragged him into her vlog setup. She put her phone on the tripod stand, and pressed record*

Mustang:"Have fun, you two."

Rupee:"Thanks again boss!"

Nikolai:"Wha-uh...bye Mustang."

Nikolai(mind):He's just gonna leave me here?! What am I supposed to do?! I don't know how to be interesting!

Rupee:"Ready? Three, two, one...Hello Lupins! This is Rupee's Shopaholics Anonymous! And today, I have a special guest joining me for this vlog, come on out!"

*Nikolai reluctantly walked into view of the camera*

Nikolai:"H-Hello."

Nikolai(mind):Hello?! That's it?! I even stuttered, this is going terrible. All of her followers are going to hate me now.

Rupee:"Would you introduce yourself for those who don't know you?"

Nikolai:"Those who don't know me? Ok, um...I'm Nikolai Rolan. Most recent and probably infamous commander in the Ark."

Rupee:"There you have it folks! The very same commander who's shared all over the Ark is going to be my guest host in the next episode of my show! Stay tuned for that! See ya!"

*Rupee winked, and Nikolai awkwardly waved to the camera. Rupee stopped recording, and hugged Nikolai*

Rupee:"This is like, perfect! You're going to show yourself in the limelight. I'm going to be the first person to ever show you up on tv. I like, can't get over this."

Nikolai(mind):She's too energetic. I can't keep up.

Nikolai:"R-Right..."

Rupee:"Oh, I need to get the set ready. Sorry, Nikolai. Is tomorrow ok for you?"

Nikolai:"Is tomorrow ok for what?"

Rupee:"For my talk show, silly. Is that like a good day or not?"

Nikolai:"Yeah, I've got nothing planned tomorrow, so sure."

Rupee:"Yay! I love you, Nikolai."

Nikolai:"H-Huh?!"

Rupee:"Hehe, your reaction is so cute. I'll call you tomorrow, let me give you my phone number."

*Rupee shared her number with Nikolai, and he left the room*

Nikolai:"Huh..."

Nikolai(mind):She's quite the girl. Nearly gave me a heart attack with that 'I love you' part. I'm sure she was just messing around, right?

*Nikolai let out a sigh of relief, and headed back towards his dorm*

Nikolai(mind):It's still only Noon, I wonder what I should do now?

*Nikolai heard a rumbling in his phone, and looked at the contact*

Nikolai:"Mana...wait, what?"

Nikolai(mind):When did she...never mind, I'm guess I should answer.

*Nikolai answers the call*

Nikolai:"Hello?"

Mana:"Commander Nikolai Rolan. You have been request to assist with another rehabilitation plan at once."

Nikolai:"Really? But I failed last time."

Nikolai(mind):I guess I didn't really 'fail' with Quency, but still.

Mana:"Your position as counselor has been recovered."

Nikolai:"Alright, fine. I guess I'll head over."

Mana:"Excellent, I'll inform you when you arrive."

*Mana hung up*

Nikolai(mind):Well, guess I need to go back to the rehabilitation center then. I wonder who I'm going to counsel this time?

Narrator:I wonder that as well, but it looks like we will only get to find out...next time!

Hey bros, it's me, the author! The only announcement that I have for this book is that next chapter will be the start of the second Rehabilitation story. Go on and guess which of the two I'm going to do here, You'll have to see in the next chapter. Announcements in game, I got both the new banner character, and  depression again because of the new event story. It hurt so much because I have my own damn cat who was originally a stray too! Anyway, here's your depressing meme of the week:

I'll see you guys next time!