Session Start: Sun Nov 30 17:44:10 2003 * Sakura follows Taki into her office, shutting the door behind them. [start mini] * Kenji watches the two slip inside the office and then turns to look straight out in front of him, pretending to be alone. So..Kenji-san... * Kenji fidgets slightly and glances towards Kyouko while he answers, "Uhmm.. yes?" What was Sakura talking about when she said you'd had an odd experience? * Kenji 's posture slumps slightly as he lets out a slow breath. "Uh... It's.. uhm-- It's something for later, maybe?" * Kenji lowers his head slightly, "Sorry, I don't mean to be rude." Oh. I've had a very hectic last few days... I-- er.. don't feel comfortable talking right now, I'm sorry... *looks away* Oh. That's fine. * Leena comes out. Seems she was talking to the Secretary for a bit. "Sorry I'm la-... Taki's not out yet?" Not yet. * Kenji nods slowly while he takes in some of the room's other scenery, purposefully avoiding looking at any of the girls. * Leena grins devilishly. "Goooood. That means I get to him first." * Kenji looks up at Leena with what might be a little fear in his eyes. I was already talking to him Leena... * Leena blinkblinks. "... Oh." * Kenji looks back and forth from Leena to Kyouko repeatedly. "I'm sorry, maybe I should wait outside..." Umm..you don't have to... No, noonononono. It's okay. Really. * Kenji pauses a moment before resettling in his seat and nodding. "I don't mean to be any trouble-- uh..." *looks confused* * Leena smiles. "Wait with us." ^__^ Okay. *half-smile, back to staring at his lap* * Kyouko pulls Leena off to the side of the room. "He is cute..but he's really out of it.." Maybe we should leave him alone... * The door to Sakura's office opens. But-- I don't... Noo... *gets pushed out* * Taki looks at Kenji and blushes. * Kenji is facing away from the door and doesn't notice. * Taki walks nervously over to Kenji. "Umm... should we get going?" * Leena whispers back, "But Taki..." *she whirls around to face Taki* "Hello!" Hi Taki... * Kenji looks over and nods at Taki. "Hi..." Hi. Eh..did you have problems? * Kenji looks around. "Uh- Is there-- anything I need to do?" Not really. Do you have any stuff you need to get? * Kenji shakes his head. "I don't have anything..." Oh, okay. * Taki moves toward the door. "Shall we?" Ah... * Kenji stands up and firms down his clothes. * Leena nods, and jumps excitedly. "Shopping trip!" * Taki tries to cover her nervousness by looking more physically imposing than she really means to. * Kenji quirks at eye at Leena. Wha-- how do yo-- Nevermind. *to everyone* I-uh... I just wanted to say Thanks again.. I'll try not to get in the way and I really do think I'll be of some help to you guys.. Uh... I'll --.. * Taki masks her annoyance at Leena as best she can. * Kenji just looks uncomfortable and starts inching towards the door. Ahh...bye then? Well, if he's new here, we gotta go shopping for stuff. It's a given. *blinkblink* * Kenji stops by Kyouko. "I-- uh. yeah. ^^; -- Thanks for before-- you offered to help me out too.. Shopping? I don't know if you-- I mean, we don't really-- we shouldn't worry about that right? I'm sure Kenji is tired and uh... * Taki looks at Kenji. * Kenji manages to look even more uncomfortable.. "I'm not tired.. really. Just.. " * Kenji stuffs his hands in his pockets. * Taki gives Kenji a "please just agree with me so we can get out this mess" look. * Kenji sigh-nods-yes. * Leena blinks. "Not now? ... I guess there's other stuff to worry about first..." * Taki ushers Kenji out of the room. She looks at Leena, hoping that worked. * Kyouko waves to Kenji and Taki. * Taki gives Kyouko a short wave. * Kenji lets himself be pulled out of the room. See you at school... Yeah... Later for me-- bye ^^; * Taki heads out of the building, giving the secretary a quick wave as she passes. * Taki outside silent chants to herself "please don't let Leena follow us... please don't let Leena follow us..." * Kenji just looks lost. Follow me, I'll make sure we get home safe. *nervous smile* * Leena follows. "Hey... wait up! Don't you remember, I'm coming with you?" * Kyouko sighs at Leena and heads out. * Kyouko waves to the secretary as she leaves. *under her breath* Great... *outloud* Great! * to Taki * -- ah,, are you guys neighbors? Not as far as I know... So, uh... Leena. What'd you want? * Taki leads Kenji as quickly as possible to her house. * Kenji silently follows a step or two behind, clearly unsure of the situation. Well... I wanna see what your place is like, too. You live alone, so it's gotta be cool. And... uh. You know. It's... really not that much. Just a small place. * Leena glances back at Kenji, ever so briefly. I'm sure your place is much nicer... * Kenji just looks lost. ^^; * Leena blinks. "Oh...? Then we can make your place all nice! It it's big enough, we could have slumber parties there or something." ^__^ * Kenji gulps. "I'm not-- er... what?" Uh... That'd be... nice. * Taki sweatdrops. Well... after Kenji gets situated, anyway. How long is he going to be staying? Sakura said it'd take her a week to get things set up for him... Ah-- uh.. yeah.. * Leena makes a V with one hand. "Then we're having a party there in two weeks!" I don't know... I don't think... uh... my landlord probably wouldn't like us making noise. I'm sorry to hold up your plans... I won't make any noise... Don't worry about it. * Leena falls back a little to Kenji. "Don't worry about it. ^_^" * Taki reaches the train station platform. * Kenji half-smiles. "Thanks, this is really more than I could ever ask for..." * Taki blushes at Kenji. * Kenji stops and waits, staring almost blankly at the area around the tracks. Ano.... you haven't asked for anything, though. I... I mean, we uh... It's nothing. You sure your... parents might, you know, be expecting you or something? *That was to Leena* * Leena shakes her head. "Just as long as I'm not out too late." Ah. Great. * Kenji shakes himself out of it. "No, you guys are helping me a lot, I don't deserve it..." Why do you say that? * Leena blinkblinks up at Kenji. "Don't say that..." * Kenji slouches out a bit. "er.. -- You don't even know me and you're going to.. well, let me live with you.... right?" Well Sakura asked, and I trust her if she says you're okay. I haven't done anything to merit this sort of hospitality... so thanks. * Kenji nods and goes back to looking at the tracks. And besides, you don't seem like the sort of... I mean, I don't sense anything... bad about you. *quietly* Who knows... * Taki fiddles with the debit card in her pocket. .... Kenji. It'll be okay. Don't worry. Me and Taki and the rest of us will help you out. ^_^ I gotta do some sho-- I mean, get groceries. My house is kinda low on supplies, I just remembered. *To Leena, pausing* I-- uh.. I'll try to help you guys, too.. Maybe we should postpone this... uh... visit for now, Leena? Do we need to buy groceries before we get to your place? I- I'll help.. * Leena blinkblinks. "Is today a bad time, then? I thought you'd want the company, what with a visitor and all..." Well I wasn't really expecting company after all... And my place... is, um. * Taki looks down. I wouldn't mind.. but, I kinda just want to get some sleep.. * Leena toes the ground. "And... I'd like to get to know you better, too. Outside of the team." ... Really? * Kenji just watches, slouched over to one side. * Leena glances at Kenji ever-so-briefly. "... him too." ^_^; Oh. * Kenji looks pained for just a second, looking down. "hmm.." * Taki exits the train as it reaches the station near her house. This is my stop. ah. uh.. *steps out* * Leena hesitates. "Now is a bad time, then? I can always come by some other time." Um... well, it's up to you. * Taki silently chants "please say no..." *to Taki* I really don't mind.. I just need a place to sleep.. * Leena glances at Kenji, then Taki. "... it can wait, I guess." Okay, then. I guess I'll see you later. Uh.. *fidgets a little, to Leena* It was- Nice... meeting you. * Taki tries to get Kenji out of the station as quickly as possible before Leena changes her mind. * Kenji is half dragged. "guh- huh? ah--" * Taki takes a breath outside the station. Sorry about that... She just... something about her... ugh. * Taki shudders. * Leena waves them off. ^__^ *holds up a hand to Leena from outside the station* "I don't understand... ?" Don't worry about it. She- .. okay Anyway, Sakura gave me a card to cover any expenses for you and she said we should get some clothes for you... * Kenji looks at what he's wearing. "This won't do? -- I-" Well, you're going to want to change, aren't you? * Kenji pauses.. again.. Not really- these are new.. I- really... just want to get some sleep.. but if you need to do something don't let me- get in your way. Plus you'll need something to sleep in... Well, I guess we can go shopping later... Whatever's there will be fine- I'm sure- just, don't go anymore out of your way on my account. It's no big deal. Just another part of the job, you know. Ah well, I guess we'll just go to my place for now. This way. * Taki leads Kenji a short way from the station to her house. * Kenji nods. "Thanks.. I was put here to help, I really don't to put anyone out for my sake.." So.. uh-- ... which is... yours? It's on the second floor. * Taki leads him upstairs in a small apartment building. Her door is the first one across from the stairs. * Kenji gives a short nod and follows the sidewalks with his eyes until they arrive. *It's a small studio apartment with a little kitchenette near the entrance. The room looks remarkably bare and clean. .... * Kenji surveys what he can from outside the door. "... is it, one room?" Uh... yeah. ... Oh yeah. *looks down* Can I trust you to behave? * Taki blushes a little. * Kenji doesn't understand at first. Still standing on the porch, "Uh.." *nodnod* I'm uh... sure you'll be fine. After you? * Kenji gazes about the room briefly before audibly gathering his resolve with a *gulp* and stepping inside. * Taki follows Kenji in, quietly closing the door behind them. * Taki takes her shoes off on the step and follows him in the room. I told you it wasn't anything special... This'll be fine- Thanks a lot.. uh... The... um, the bedding is in closet. You want me to...? * Kenji looks around the small room, uncomfortable. "Oh, yeah please... I was just wondering--" * Taki moves towards the closet and opens it up. * Kenji stands perfectly still, not able to disturb anything in the room. * It is neatly organized, everything has it's place. Everything is also very black. * Taki pulls out her futon and blankets, all neatly rolled up. * Taki lays everything out. Wondering what? Ah-- if you have an extra sheet or blanket- I'll be fine in a corner... ... Ah. Now that you mention it... I only have one futon... I'll go pick one up, you can rest if you want... * Kenji straightens up a bit, "Er- No.- that's not necessary. I'll just sit over here if it's okay..." *steps over to a far corner from the futon* * Taki looks down. It's not like her to forget things like this... * Kenji sits down and curls up. "I'll just be here for a while, I'll try not to make any noise..." Nonsense. Take the bed. I'll not have you sleeping in the corner like some animal. * Kenji shakes his head. "No, no-- uh... I insist?" No, I insist. You're not going to refuse your hostess, now are you? * Taki blushes and looks nervous. * Kenji looks up from where he's curled over. "..." * Kenji stands slowly, and defeatedly steps to the open futon. "I'm sorry, that was rude of me." Please, don't worry about it. I'm gonna go to the store and pick some things up for us, will you be okay here? * Kenji stands over the futon, staring down at it. ... *nods* I'll be here... Okay... * Taki smiles a bit. "Try not to break anything." * Kenji quickly looks around to make sure he won't inadvertently break anything. * Taki slips her boots back on and heads out the door. * Taki mumbles to herself. "Taki, what have you gotten yourself into..." ... *gets into the futon* ... *closes his eyes.* [scene ^_^]