(WARNING THIS STORY CONTAINS VULGAR LANGUAGE)

Staring up outside into the beautiful night sky...man I could never get tired of this.

???: Oi, Jiro! Could you come inside? I need you to pay for something...

-Rolling my eyes in annoyance, I figured my best friend would ask me this-

Jiro: Wassup, Natsuki.

Subaru: (Grinning) Oh don't be that way, Jiro.

Jiro: Well...If I could recall, you asked me about money.

Subaru: Yeah, are you broke?

Jiro: Not anymore. I got a job remember.

Subaru: So, I was wondering---Can you buy this ramen container for me? Please? I---

Jiro: (Interrupts) "I would be eternally grateful" When haven't I heard that line before....

Subaru: Um, not from me...obviously.

Jiro: Whatever. Move over, bro...I'll pay for it all.

Subaru: Thank you, Ren!

Jiro: Uh huh.

-Swiping his card to officially pay for the items-

Jiro: If you don't mind following me, I wanna buy some food on the way too.

Subaru: Alright, lead on.

-Walking through the aisles, I spotted a bag of chips, soda, popcorn, toothpicks and an exotic magazine. As I felt someone watching me from behind, I turned over to see Subaru with a cheeky ass smile on him-

Subaru: Why don't you go ahead and buy it, perv?

Jiro: (Blushing) I am not as low unlike you to get such things. I am slightly younger than you anyway. Couldn't get it if I wanted...unless---

Subaru: Guess you're right. Anyways, just wanna check up. Got everything you need.

Jiro: Almost...give me a sec

Subaru: No worries, I'll be standing over here to the magazine section.

-Finally grabbing my last item, extra soda ain't bad...right? Any-who, I found Subaru once the search was over, watching a cute couple pass by...man he shouldn't worry so much about women all the time...but we are hormonal teenagers so I can't blame him...just pity I feel.-

Jiro: Hey, Natsuki. Ready?

Subaru: Y-yeah....

Jiro: Everything alright?

Subaru: (Fake smile) Of course, I'm Subaru Natsuki...you know me.

Jiro: Okay then...(feeling awkward) I'll be right back. Need to pay for these stuff..

-I stood near the cash register and paid for the groceries, now we can go-

Jiro: I'm done, Natsuki.

Subaru: Yup, let's go.

-Exiting the door, we began to talk about personal things while we waiting at the other end of the crosswalk-

Jiro: I know you've been distracted inside the store. What's bothering you?

Subaru: Nothing, Ren. Don't worry---

Jiro: Why? Do you not understand---how much I care? Be honest, Subaru. Are you "worried' about not finding a girl yet?

Subaru: W-what? How did you find out?

Jiro: Perception. I saw the envy in your eyes...

Subaru: Wow, just by staring, huh---

Jiro: Please, Natsuki. Don't worry too much about these type of things...because one day you'll find someone who loves you...

Subaru: But what if---

Jiro: No, what if's...never hesitate my friend. I'm here for you along the way. Forever.

Subaru: Thanks, Jiro. So, is there someone you're waiting for?

Jiro: I closed my heart a long time ago, Subaru. Never again.

Subaru: Jeez, are you serious? Who hurt you that badly, aye?!

Jiro: I can't tell you yet...maybe one day...I promise.

Subaru: Oh, okay. Welp, the light is finally green. Let's go home.

Jiro: Hai (Yes).

ENTER: RE: ZERO Starting Life in Another World

Subaru: Where are we?

Jiro: I---I---don't---know---Natsuki?

Subaru: Hey, you wanna look around and see this city.

Jiro: (Smiles) Of course, lead the way.

-Following the black-haired boy, Jiro came upon many great aspects of the city and can describe the complexity of society...everyone is different...and diverse. And as we sat down near the water fountain, and both of us came to terms of what's our origin story will be...starting with him...first.-

Subaru: Amazing...isn't it?

Jiro: Beautiful...is the word to categorize this place.

Subaru: Why do you think we are here for?

Jiro: Hmm, I can't firmly explain but all I know is we have a "purpose"...

Subaru: Ooh! Ooh! Hold up, Am I the main character of the story?

Jiro: (Chuckling) No...that would be me!

Subaru: No way! Look at yourself, dork. Your personality compared to mine is unlikeable unto others

Jiro: True, but I am smarter than you and also better looking...

Subaru: BAKA! I'm the main character, just accept it. Stop trying to push me outta my storyline.

Jiro: (In Defeat) Alright! You win, Subaru Natsuki! So...pretty much, I am the sidekick...maybe I have a different name? Please don't tell me I'm a side character...can't afford to be the weakling!

Subaru: Probably, who knows...why don't we ask around for---

???: Hey, you!

-Appearing in front of the apple store, we came across a certain green haired man with long scar. Damn, that hairy chin grosses me out!-

Apple Salesman: Quit standing there, you two. Are you guys gonna buy appas or not?

Jiro: You meant "apples" right?

Apple Salesman: No, twerp! Appas. The best in our capital. Have you been living under a rock or something?

Jiro: Not exactly---

Apple Salesman: Damn tourists, get outta here. Will ya!

Jiro: Geez, old man. Alright, we'll leave!

-Held onto Natsuki's arm as he dragged him away before making another stupid remark

Subaru: Actually sir, I have money.

Apple Salesman: Haha, I'm "appeased" with how much you got in your pock----what the hell is this boy?

-Showing copper coins, mostly pennies and a few nickels, made Jiro slap his forehead in embarrassment-

Subaru: What do you mean? It's spare change! Don't you guys use these in the city.

Apple Salesman: (Examining) I've never seen any currency around here, boy. I'm talking about Holy Gold Coins!

Subaru: Sorry...I'm a broke boy then...

Apple Salesman: Shoo, both of you. Come back when you actually have jobs, huh.

-Subaru & I left the apple market and began looking around. Hearing Subaru's stomach growl made me huff in relief. Finally we can rest our legs, but he had something else in mind-

Jiro: (Whispering) Dork, what did you think was gonna happen?

Subaru- I don't know? Maybe, we could rip him off.

Jiro: Natsuki, if there is one thing I've known about you...that is you're not a good negotiator.

Subaru: Do you always have to be harsh?

Jiro: Just being brutally honest, cousin. Anyways, are you still hungry?

Subaru: Yeah, but let's find a place to rest.

Jiro: Okay. Lead on.

-As we went sightseeing throughout the capital, I couldn't deny how stunned we are to find such a beautiful city, with wondrous people...but mistakenly, like many others...society constantly neglected others...different races kept us from entering bars, dining, or even using the bathroom. Um, the last one doesn't actually count because Subaru...he...well...walked in-

Jiro: Hey, Nat. I don't think its a good idea to go in there

Subaru: Why not? I seriously have to go pee!

Jiro: Fine, don't say I didn't warn you!

Subaru: Watch---and learn...

-Entering inside the bathroom, I rubbed my eyes one time and noticed the sign...dammit Natsuki! That's the wrong section-

Woman: AHHH!!! PERVERT

Subaru: I'm dearly sorry---<SMACK>

Jiro: BAKA! I told you to not make assumptions. See what you did.

Subaru: How was I supposed to know?!

Jiro: Umm, maybe wait for a sec till someone leaves the bathroom!

Subaru: Never mind, let's put that behind us.

Jiro: Alright, doofus. Where do you wanna go now?!

Subaru: Why do you keep asking me---

Jiro: You're the main protagonist! Remember! I listen to you!

Subaru: Oh...my bad

-Steam comes out of the blonde boys head in frustration-

Jiro: Oh my gosh! I can't believe you've forgotten!

Subaru: "Who says that in this day and age?"

Jiro: Umm, ME!

Subaru: Of course, it would be you...

-As he walks away, Subaru completely. forgotten about me-

Jiro: (Shouting) Hey, where are you going bro? We can't split up!

Subaru: I'm gonna get some air away from you...but I'll come find Ren after!

Jiro: (Worried) OK...Be Safe...

Subaru: Yah, peace!

-Passing through the crowded road, the boy disappears. What an Asshole. Gosh! Sometimes the nerve of him gets in the way! Making me feel discontent with our separation...why does Natsuki wanna leave for...can't he see we need to stick together...you never know what might come out nex-

???: Oi, big brother?

Jiro: (Confused) Who is calling out to me? I ain't no one's older sibling. Gosh, I don't even have a legitimate family anymore. No blood relatives----

???: Are you gonna keep staring at me, dork?

Jiro: Wah? You said something? Who are you again?! <SMACK>

???: BAKA! I'm your little sister, Felt?! Dumbass

Jiro: (Shocked) Alright, alright. Little missy, no need to be rude. I actually don't see the resemblance---

Felt: What are you talking about, has someone hit your head? Want me to fix that?!

Jiro: (Scared) Nope, I'm fine...sister.

Felt: Shit...we gotta go.

Jiro: Wait, what? Why?

Felt: Didn't I already tell you the plan? Distract that Half-elf chick so I could steal this...

-Showing me a insignia with gold engravings and a glowing red light at the center-

Jiro: (Pretending) Right?! Let's go!

Felt: Shit! I can hear her coming!

???: Hey, stop those two! Thief!

Felt: We gotta go!

-Grabbing onto my hand in attempt to drag me way, Felt pulls me down the street and turns right to find cover---into a dark alley---I spot him---Natsuki Subaru-

Subaru: Oh, the cavalry is here! Thank goodness, you came my friend.

Jiro: Who are these three goons? Are they messing with you, Nat?

Bowl-cut boy: Yeah, don't get in the way bastard. He's mine.

Choker-chain weirdo: You heard the pipsqueak, scram! Before we slice you open too!

Hot-headed halfwit: Better leave now, boy....unless you're willing to get hurt.

-Feeling a tug onto my arm, my "little sister" insisted we run before the girl behind us catch her-

Felt: Come on, Jiro. We gotta get outta here.

Jiro: But---but

Subaru: (Confused) Ren...who is she?! <BANG>

-Knocked unconscious by the big dweeb, all three of them surrounded Natsuki and checked his pockets...unamused with having nothing left, the guy in the middle raised his knife ready to kill him---not before stopping him. So I caught his wrist and stole the knife before throwing it onto the other end-

Felt: What the Hell, Jiro!!! Why did you try saving that buffoon?

Jiro: Because...he's my friend. Can't just leave him here---

Choker-chain weirdo: Motherfucker! I hope you're prepared for an ass-whooping.

Felt: Screw this, you're wasting my time big brother. I can hear that "witch" coming to get us

Bowl-cut boy: Oh shit! Did she just say "Witch"?

Hot-headed halfwit: She's probably bluffing.

Jiro: What are you guys talking about?

-Hearing the clanking sound of heels, I know someone was coming us...thinking of a way to get around, Felt and I managed to escape their clutches...While she dashed around them, I decided to break through...personally-

Jiro: Screw this! I don't have time for this!

-Ramming my shoulder against the skinny guy's chest, he fell over which allowed me to run off and listening to scream out in anger, they tried chasing us before.-

Jiro: (Electrified) See ya later douchebags!

Choker-chain weirdo: Dammit. That little shit got away---

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