Power (Narration): It was now February. Now, you may be thinking I was doing something cool like running around having snowballs fights with friends, or maybe trying to find a gift for the one I love on valentine's day? Well... no. I wasn't. Can you guess what I was doing?

Power: *Hammering some planks of wood.* Ugh! This is just awesome... Small tip, and I'm forced to have this heavy load!

Power (Narration): Yeah... Remember awhile back when I asked Yuko for help, and she just gave me a small hint... THIS was the payment! Fixing up the school. A school I don't even go to, remind you. And I had to keep paying it off until I left that world! Though, I admit, I preferred it there. Not only because it had Tsubasa and xxxHolic characters... but because I was actually liked there. There was no Kaede yelling at me every other minute. No clingy Miyabi. And none of those guys who were trying to kill me for that whole locking them up thing!

Power: Really! I know this might work against thyphoons, but not as a price for advice!

???: What are you talking about?

Power: *Turns his head slightly.* Ah, well, if it isn't Sakura and Himawari. Yeah. Sorry, if I disturbed you two. I couldn't help but make the Tenchi reference.

Himawari: What about heaven and earth?

Sakura: *Looks towards Power with a questioning look.*

Power: Nothing. *Nods at Sakura.*

Power (Narration): The look Sakura had sent me was our way of confirming if it was something from my world or not.

Himawari: Anyway, you didn't disturb us.

Power: Oh?

Sakura: We were looking for you. Miyabi dropped off a snack for you again.

Power: Great! I'm straving!

Power (Narration): Now, while Miyabi's cooking was bad... she was getting better. And I was so hungry I'd eat anything.

Himawari: She really seems to care alot for you. I'll be surprise if she doesn't give you chocolate for Valentine's day.

Power: Really?

Himawari: Well, you two are boyfriend and girlfriend, right?

Power: What?! No!

Himawari: Oh.

Power: I mean, we're just close friends. I have to protect her from this guy named Hank. Long story there... And then there's...

Power (Narration): Images of seeing Miyabi changing flew back into my head.

Power: *Shakes head.* Well, it's just she's alot like THAT Miyabi.

Himawari: That Miyabi?

Power: Yeah. An old friend of mine. To put it simply... she was a bit of a... well, I don't want to say anything bad, but for a ten year old, girl could hit hard. Not to mention I have my eyes on two other girls.

Himawari: *Blushes.* You mean... me and Sakura?

Power: No! Not saying you two aren't cute or sweet enough. But... uh... You know what I mean. How'd we go from Valentine's Day to this? Oh, that reminds me. Sakura, Miki wanted me to thank you for the advice.

Sakura: Tell her she's very welcome.

Power: Yeah. Sorry it slipt my mind until now.

Sakura: That's okay. *Smiles.*

Power: *Smiles.*

Himawari: Heh. *Smiles as well. Looks up and gasps.* Power!

Power: Huh? *Look over to see him hitting his hand with the hammer.* Oh... *Bites his lower lip.*

(Later)

Sakura: *Bandaging Power's hand.*

Himawari: I'm so sorry, Power. If I hadn't had asked you what you were talking about...

Power: It's cool. Besides, it's neither of your fault. I got myself distracted.

Sakura: I'll make sure Power's okay, if you want to go home, Himawari.

Himawari: Alright. Sorry again, Power.

Power: Hey, my hand will be better by tomorrow, just watch! *Holds up his hand and smirks.*

Himawari: Alright. See ya. *Walks off.*

Sakura: So, back there, when you were talking about the other world...

Power: Oh. Well, ya see, Tenchi is this anime I watched.

Sakura: No. I mean... about the other Miyabi.

Power: Oh. Yeah. Pretty much everyone I met here looks like someone from my world.

Sakura: So... was there a version of me you knew?

Power: Yeah. Heck, she was my favorite anime character.

Sakura: And there was a version of Syaoran too, right?

Power: Yeah. And before you ask, same goes for the others, except Yuko, too.

Sakura: So, you didn't meet the other version of Yuko?

Power: Well, I did meet Yuko... But I don't think it was another version of her.

Sakura: Huh?

Power: It's just this thing. Anyway, never mind that. Why was Syao the first one you asked about?

Sakura: Syao?

Power: Oh... yeah. It's this nickname I thought you could probably use for him.

Sakura: But we've only known each other for about a month.

Power: Well, I still th- (Thinking) Wait, MONTH?! I met Syaoran more than a month ago... And he's the whole reason I'm here. (Talking) Sorry about that, a thought just crossed my mind. Anyway, I thought you might have some feelings for him.

Sakura: *Blushes.*

Power: Heh, sorry. Just something I thought. See, the you and Syaoran that I knew had a thing for each other. So, it would be interesting if you two... eh, never mind. Hey, would you mind handing me the snack Miyabi made?

Sakura: Oh, sure. *Gets up and grabs a bag.* Will you need any help?

Power: Nah. That's okay. You've already done enough by wrapping up my hand. Besides, what if Syaoran were to see it. Heh, sorry. I keep doing it.

Sakura: Actually...

Power: So, you really do like Syaoran? I thought so.

Sakura: Er... please don't...

Power: Don't worry. I know how important it is for someone to tell the other person their feelings. But, if you need any help, just come to me. In my world I saw many animes and know many plans to get people together.

Sakura: Really?

Power: Yeah. I'm the best at getting people together.

Sakura: Thanks so much.

Power: No problem.

Sakura: *Smiles.*

Power: Hey, I think my hand is getting better.

Power (Narration): Remember when I said there wasn't anything... abnormal in that dimension, like time travelers or magic? Well, I was wrong. There were the two Mokona. And more importantly, that smile of hers was magic no matter which dimension it was in.

(Later)

Power: *Walking back to his school. Yawns.* So boring. (Thinking) Y'know, maybe I should see if I can go to that school instead. Everyone there likes me. Unlike this school, where I'm practically attacked on a daily basis. And what was that Sakura said about Syaoran being there for only a month? I landed here in November. And I've been going over there to pay the price for Yuko's advice at least once per month. And Syaoran's been there that whole time. Well, maybe it was just a slip of the tongue.

Miyabi: Power!

Power: *Looks up and sees Miyabi.* You waited for me again?

Miyabi: Yeah. I worry that you might be mugged or something on your way back.

Power: Nah. I'm fine.

Miyabi: *Looks at Power.* AH! Your hand!

Power: *Holds up his bandaged hand.* Oh, this? Yeah... I was careless while I was hanging some stuff up.

Miyabi: They aren't working you too hard, are they?

Power: No, Miyabi. I just looked away from my work and accidentally hit my hand with the hammer. But it's feeling better now.

Miyabi: Why did you look away?

Power: Let's just say certain students at that school aren't what you expect.

Miyabi: Huh?

Power: I'll introduce you to the Mokona's sometime.

Power (Narration): Now, I obviously couldn't tell her I was too busy paying attention to Himawari and Sakura. Especially since it was Sakura's smile that I was staring at before slamming the hammer into my hand. Need I remind you of the whole idea she may get an axe and preform a murder-suicide!

Miyabi: Well, do you need any help?

Power: I'm fine. *Walks back Miyabi and hides his hand in his sleeve.*

(The next day)

*A bell rings.*

Power: *Gets up and goes to rush out the door.*

Miyabi: Wait! Power...

Power: *Stops.* Yeah?

Miyabi: How... do you think my cooking has gotten?

Power: Better!

Miyabi: Thanks.

Power: You're welcome.

Miyabi: Hey, do you think I can come with you today?

Power: Huh? Why?

Miyabi: Because you mentioned it was strange there. I want to see what could be so distracting.

Power: Uh... Okay.

(Later)

Power: I don't see why you needed to see it. I could have asked Soel and Larg to come over any time.

Miyabi: I want to make sure they aren't over working you.

Power: They aren't.

Yuko: *Runs out.* You're late, Power!

Power: Oh, hello... Yuko...

Yuko: What took you so long? This place won't clean itself up!

Power: Couldn't the students help? They stay after school anyway.

Yuko: You still owe me! And... *Sees Miyabi.* Oh! Who's this?

Power: Miyabi. She's a friend of mine. I've told you about her before.

Yuko: OH! SO you're the girl that Power s-

Power: YUKO!

Yuko: I was just gonna say the girl you said hangs out with you alot. Why? What did you think I meant? *Smirks.*

Power: You're just evil.

Yuko: Thanks.

Power: *Sighs.* Miyabi, this is my employer. Yuko Ichihara.

Yuko: Nice to meet you. Now, get to work, Power!

Power: I'm going... *Walks off.*

(Later)

Power: *Standing on a ladder, changing a light bulb. Pulls out the old light bulb.*

Mokonas: *Walk up.*

Soel: What's up, Power?

Power: Oh, Yuko has me replacing the light bulb.

Larg: Mokona will help! *Grabs the new light bulb off a cart and starts climbing up the ladder.*

Soel: Mokona will too. *Opens her mouth and starts breathing in.*

*The old light flies out of Power's hand.*

Power: Thanks, you two.

Larg: *Hands Power the new light bulb.* Well, you hurt your hand. The least the Mokonas could do is help you change a light bulb.

Power: Thanks for the concern, but I'm alright.

Soel: But doesn't it hurt?

Power: Yeah... But I don't regret how I got it.

Miyabi: *Walks up.* Aw! Power, you didn't tell me there were such cute school mascots! *Grabs Soel and hugs her.* It's so adorable!

Soel: Thanks. Mokona is the greatest!

Miyabi: Huh?!

Larg: *Jumps onto Miyabi's shoulder.* What about me?

Miyabi: You're... cute too... *Faints.*

Power: Oh, not again!

(Later)

Power: *Standing in a room.*

Miyabi: *Lying on a bed.*

Power: Miyabi...

Sakura: *Walks up.* I'll make sure she's okay, if you want to get back to your work.

Power: Thanks, Sakura. I owe you.

Sakura: It's fine.

Power: *Walks out.* Miyabi... What am I gonna do with you? *Walks off.* I guess I should have explained how Soel and Larg were two Mokona. Well, back to work.

(Later)

Syaoran: *Runs up.* Power!

Power: *Turns around.* Hey, Syaoran. What's up?

Syaoran: Please, I need help! Sakura may be putting her life on the line!

Power: She's... Oh. That's right. Valentine's Day is coming up.

Power (Narration): You may be wondering how I relate Valentine's Day to a battle... Yes, I'm that big of a Tsubasa fan!

Power: Well, let's see... Where I come from, america, Valentine's Day is mainly for the cards... But from what I've gathered about the japanese Valentine's Day... (Thinking) Wait a second... Hm... I'm a genius. (Talking) Okay. Syaoran, meet me in front of school tomorrow. I'll give you what you need to protect Sakura in her battle! At 10 in the morning!

Syaoran: Are you sure you know enough?

Power: Yeah.

Syaoran: Thank you, Power.

Power: Thank me tomorrow.

Syaoran: Yes.

Power: And try to lighten up.

Syaoran: Oh, I'm s.. Okay.

Power: Well, I'll be seeing you.

Syaoran: Thank you again.

Power: It's nothing. (Thinking) Sakura, I just started the first part to repay my debt to you.

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, after I was all done for the day, I went to see how Miyabi was doing.

Power: *Walking up to the room.*

Sakura: *Walks out of the room.* Oh, hey, Power.

Power: (Talking) Hey, Sakura. So, how's she doing?

Sakura: She's fine.

Power: Oh, and listen, don't ask why, but come to the front of the school tomorrow. At around 10. Trust me, it'll be great.

Sakura: Uh... Okay.

Power: This'll be my thanks for taking care of Miyabi. Well, I'm gonna go make sure Miyabi's alright to go back.

Sakura: Alright. See ya! *Walks off.*

Power: *Smiles. Walks into the other room.* Hey, Miyabi. How ya feeling?

Miyabi: Good. Sorry about before.

Power: I don't see why you were out for so long.

Miyabi: Well, I did get up a little bit ago. Sakura and I had talked about things.

Power: Like?

Miyabi: Just things like what you do, what those two things were...

Power; You mean Soel and Larg?

Miyabi: Yeah. And she told me things like how sweet you are. Hey... you two... aren't a couple or anything, are you?

Power: *Blushes.* NO! Heck, I just basically set her and Syaoran up.

Miyabi: Oh.

Power: Yeah. There's just something incredibly nice about that smile of hers. So, I tend to be nicer to her.

Power (Narration): Regardless of whether or not I had feelings for Sakura, though... I still would have said I had no feelings. Why? Crazy Axe-Murdering Miyabi! Or, at least, I was worried that would happen.

Miyabi: Oh... Well, is there any girls you have feelings for?

Power: Not really.

Power (Narration): Okay, now THAT was a lie.

Power: I just feel like living out this time of my life having as much fun as possible.

Power (Narration): Which is why I was so excited for my date with Tsuruya in a few weeks.

Miyabi: So... if a girl were to give you chocolate tomorrow...

Power: Well, I'd still accept it. I mean, I can't be rude. Plus, I'm a chocoholic.

Yuko: *Leaps in the room.* Did someone say they're addicted to something?

Power: Oh... uh... Yeah. Oh hey, Yuko, mind if I talk to you about something?

Yuko: Sure.

Power: Oh, hang on. Miyabi should be getting back to our school...

Yuko: Just give me a second. *Walks off.*

(A few minutes later)

Yuko: *Comes back, dragging Watanuki behind her.* Sorry about that.

Watanuki: I was just about to go home, Yuko!

Domeki: *Walks up.* Don't you owe her for several things?

Watanuki: It's none of your business, DOMEKI!

Yuko: I was just gonna ask you if you could walk Miyabi here back to her school.

Watanuki: Isn't it in the opposite direction of my house though?!

Domeki: I could do it.

Watanuki: *Glares at Domeki.*

Power (Narration): I could tell exactly what he was thinking. "If she goes with him, there'll just be another girl who thinks he's so cool and stuff. ... Stupid jock!" Or something like that.

Watanuki: Fine! I'll do it!

Yuko: Good.

Miyabi: Uh... thanks.

Watanuki: It's fine. Better than you having to go with Domeki.

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, after Watanuki, Domeki and Miyabi left, Yuko and I sat down to get to talking.

Power: I was wondering if you could help me with something.

Yuko: So, you have a plan? Come on. Tell me.

Power: Well...

(A few minutes later)

Yuko: *Gasps.* I can't believe you could do something like that, Power.

Power: *Smirks.* I am a writer. I need to have these kinds of plans.

???: Whew, that does seem pretty tricky for someone so nice to Syaoran and Sakura like you.

Power: *Turns around and sees Fai standing behind him.* Oh, hey, Fai.

Fai: Aw, I didn't scare you?

Power: Nope. Sorry. Anyway, you want to help too?

Fai: Sure. And I think Kurgie would want to help too. Right, Kurges? *Turns around and looks at Kurogane.*

Kurogane: I'm too busy tomorrow!

Fai: Aw, you're no fun, Kuro-pu.

Kurogane: AND IT'S KUROGANE!

(The next day)

Power: *Talking on the phone with someone.* Okay, Syaoran's getting there fine, right?

Takeru: (On the other line) Yes. But, why did I have to do this again?

Power: It's good for you. It could help you learn how to confess your feelings to that girl you like.

Power (Narration): Or you could just go up to Miyabi and explain how Takeru loves her!

Takeru: Alright. Well, I'll tell you if something happens.

Power: Good. Also call me when he gets there.

Takeru: Will do. *Hangs up.*

Power: (Thinking) Things are going good so far... I hate to deceive Sakura like this... But what would happen if she was to get held up... If Syaoran leaves... *Peeks out from behind a building.* (Talking) Okay... it looks like Sakura is okay.

Sakura: *Looks at her hand and starts rushing off.*

Power: Crap! Is she rushing to try and get there sooner? *Looks at his watch.* AH! Five minutes to 10. *Rushes off.*

(A few minutes later)

Power (Narration): So, after a few minutes of rushing around, Sakura and I were both running late. So, Sakura had decided to cut down an alley. And then...

Power: *Looking down the alley.* Crap... *Runs into the alley.*

Sakura: Huh? *Turns around.*

Power: *Quickly hides behind a trash can.* Whew...

Sakura: Uh, who's there?

Power: (Thinking) Crap crap crap!

???: Hey, what are you doing around here?

Power: (Thinking) That voice...

Power (Narration): It was already January. A month since I had helped Kaede and Shinobu get back together. And, things were starting to quiet down. Kaede didn't try to kill me now. That was a good thing. And on this particular day, Miyabi and I were walking around town, looking for some place to eat.

Miyabi: I still don't get how you could have been kicked out of the usual place.

Power: The girl Takeru wanted to date was there, I tried beating guys away with a bat, it didn't work well.

Miyabi: Oh.

Power: Yeah.

Miyabi: So... what happened with that anyway?

Power: Oh... uh... it's real embaressing. She turned him down and... he doesn't like to talk about, and I promised I wouldn't say much. Sorry.

Miyabi: That's okay.

Power (Narration): I didn't feel like telling Miyabi about the date I had with Tsuruya yet. If I did, I thought she would likely kill us both then commit suicide. ... What?!

Power: Yeah. Anyway, why don't we just start making something?

Miyabi: Huh?

Power: Yeah. Like they do in the mangas.

Miyabi: Huh?

Power: Nothing.

Miyabi: *Smiles.*

Power: Ugh! This is so boring! Miyabi, split up! We can cover more ground and try more food!

Miyabi: Oh... Okay...

Power (Narration): So, I quickly rushed off.

(Later)

Power (Narration): And while I was running around, I found a girl with long brown hair, tied up in a beautigul pony-tail sitting by herself on a bench. I recognized her instantly. Miki "The Hotness" Hashiba!

Power: *Stops.* (Thinking) Miki? I wonder why Yasunobu isn't with her. He better not be cheating on her in this world too. Because if he is, I'm going to... Wait, why am I upset? This is my chance! *Walks over.* (Talking) Um... Hello. Is there anything wrong?

Miki: *Looks up at Power.* Huh?

Power: Oh... I guess you don't recognize me. Remember? "I'm just your friendly neighborhood Haruhi-ist"?

Miki: Hm... Oh yeah. That guy who said he was my husband... What was that about?

Power: Oh, it's just this thing some people call girls they find beautiful.

Miki: You... really think I'm beautiful?

Power: Totally. But, I know I can only look, as you have a boyfriend. I can respect that. But I can also respect you're beauty from afar.

Miki: Oh.

Power: Yeah. I just wanted to apologize for that husband thing awhile back. So, uh... yeah, sorry.

Miki: It's okay.

Power: Well, I'll be seeing you. *Goes to walk off.*

Miki: Uh... Wait!

Power: *Stops.* Yeah?

Miki: You're a guy, right?

Power: Yeah. Why?

Miki: Well... I was wondering if you could help me with something.

Power: Sure. What?

Miki: Well, I wanted to get Yasunobu something. Er... Yasunobu's my boyfriend.

Power: (Thinking) Yeah, I know who he is... He's only the guy that stole you, stole Tsuruya, stole several of my DVDs and mangas, and stole you again!

Power (Narration): Yes... The mangas and DVDs are from the same time as the car and burgers thing... I really need to tell you that some other time.

Power: (Talking) Oh. Let me guess, you're not too sure what a guy would like so you need help?

Miki: Yeah. How'd you know?

Power: Like I said, I guessed. (Thinking) And it happened to Hiroyuki, a.k.a another me.

Miki: So... how's tomorrow?

Power: Hm... Well, I don't have anything planned. So, it should be fine.

Miki: Great!

Power (Narration): So, the rest of the day flew by. And, I woke up early the next morning, got ready and rushed out. ... Don't worry, it was the weekend. Anyway, I went to the spot I had met Miki at the other day. And I waited, and waited, and... Y'know what, let's just get on with it.

(The next day)

Miki: *Runs up.* Sorry. Did I keep you waiting?

Power: No. Not at all. I just got here myself.

Power (Narration): Liar!

Miki: Oh. Well, I guess we should get going.

Power: Yeah. *Starts walking off.*

Miki: Uh... hey, hold on a minute! *Rushes over.*

Power: Wow, you're very fast.

Miki: Well, I am a member of the sports team.

Power: (Thinking) So, she's the same, except for the Yasunobu thing... YES!

Miki: So, where exactly are we going?

Power: (Talking) Well, I'm thinking farther away. We don't want anyone we know spotting us, and thinking we're on a date or anything.

Power (Narration): However, if she didn't have a boyfriend... Well, I wouldn't have had that chance... Forget I ever said anything.

Power: So, can you think of anything that your boyfriend would like?

Miki: I'm starting to think he'd rather have another girlfriend...

Power: What?

Miki: Well, he's always hitting on other girls. And I mean ALWAYS.

Power: Well, maybe that's just his way of saying he's scared to admit his true feelings.

Miki: Huh?

Power: I mean, look at you! You're beauty incarnate! Any guy would be lucky to have you as their girlfriend.

Miki: *Blushes.*

Power: Uh... um... Yeah, like I was saying, he probably just can't admit his true feelings.

Power (Narration): So, we looked all around for stuff. But unfortunentely, we couldn't find anything. So, eventually we stopped somewhere to get something to eat. That was... when it happened...

(Later)

Miki: *Eatting. Swallows.* This is good.

Power: That's great! I'm glad you're enjoying my treat.

Miki: But...

Power: It's cool. You need to save your money.

???: Well, now isn't that nice of you.

Power (Narration): It was a voice I recognized.

Power: *Looks over his shoulder.* Ugh... Bob?!

Bob: *Smiles.* Hello. So, Power, you're on a date? Ooh, and with another girl. She will be jealous.

Power: What? Who? Uh... NO! We're not on a date! Miki here just needed help picking out a gift for her boyfriend!

Bob: Sure... Well, way to go anyway, ya playa! *Starts walking off.*

Power: ... So not Daisuke. Uh... Hey, wait!

Bob: *Stops.* What?

Power: If your girlfriend was gonna get you a gift, what would you want?

Bob: You're assuming I have a girlfriend...

Power: Yeah... Just answer.

Bob: Hm... Might I suggest a CD? Like maybe one by the awesome band NyteStar?

Power: (Thinking) He's promoting himself... Yeah, so not Daisuke. (Talking) That's actually a good suggestion. Thanks.

Bob: Don't I help you all the time?

Power: (Thinking) No. Heck, neither your biological brother nor father help me much either. (Talking) Yeah. *Laughs.*

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, after Miki and I had finished eatting, we rushed off to the music store.

Miki: *Looking through the CDs.* I wonder if Yasunobu would be interested in any of these.

Power: Well... *Holds up a CD.* I found NyteStars new album.

Power (Narration): To save you time you'll never get back, I was able to listen to a few samples of the songs. And... well...

Power: (Thinking) What the crap is this?! I mean, I know it's a different universe... but why do they sound so horrible? It's like they have some other singer.

Miki: *Walks over.* So?

Power: (Talking) Um... I don't think so.

Miki: Are they bad?

Power: Yeah. Which is weird.

Miki: Why?

Power: Oh... um... Because I've heard Bob sing on his own before.

Power (Narration): Liar!

Power: Heh... *Looks over and sees Takeru.* Oh, hey! *Runs over.* Takeru, buddy!

Takeru: Oh, hey... Power. Miyabi's not with you today?

Power: Nope. Just the wonderful Miki Hashiba.

Takeru: *Looks over Power's shoulder and sees Miki.* You finally got a girlfriend?

Power: No. See, she's looking for a present to get her boyfriend, Yasunobu, and needed my help.

Takeru: Oh.

Power: So, I was wondering if you could help us.

Takeru: Well... if the girl I liked were to get me something, I'd probably want it to be something... special to us both.

Power: I guess that makes sense. Oh, speaking of that girl, who is it?

Power (Narration): MIYABI! M-I-Y-A-B-I! The girl who hangs around you all the time! Need I say more?! Oh yeah, he can't hear me.

Takeru: Oh... well... um... *Grabs a CD.* Wow, exactly the one I'm looking for. I'm gonna go pay for this. See ya, Power.

Power: Hm... *Walks back over to Miki.* Hey, I was talking to my friend now, and he suggested something that would mean something special to you both.

Miki: Hm... That sounds great!

Power: Let's see... You seem to be into running... and Yasunobu...

Miki: Every other girl in the world... *Looks away sadly.*

Power (Narration): So, there Miki was, needing comfort. Now, I remind you, last time she needed comfort from something Yasunobu did to her, I ended up marrying her. So, can you guess what happened here?

Power: No! Don't say that! Like I said before, he's probably just shy.

Miki: You sure?

Power: Yeah. Watch. *Looks around and notices Takeru about to walk out.* TAKERU!

Takeru: *Stops and slowly walks over.* What?

Power: Tell Miki here how any guy would be lucky to have her love.

Takeru: Oh, yeah. I mean, you're really hot!

Power: (Thinking) Don't make her fall in love with you now, Takeru. (Talking) See?

Miki: Thanks, Power. And thanks to you too... Um...

Takeru: Takeru.

Miki: Okay, well, thanks Takeru.

Power: Hey, ya mind if he tags along?

Miki: Why?

Power: He's got a crush on someone. He could use the experience on what to do.

Power (Narration): Well, that and the fact that this made it seem less like a date.

Miki: Okay.

Power: Great!

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, we went to the sports store to see if we could find anything Yasunobu would like.

Power: *Looking around.* Well, I can see something Yasinobu would like... only...

Miki: What?

Power: *Holds up a calendar.* Twelve months full of hot runner babes... I don't think this would go over well... Seems more like something you'd use as a break up tool.

Power (Narration): Seriously, imagine it. "Here you go, honey. A calendar of people hotter than I am." "Um... thanks. Are you... trying to say something?" Well, next time I need to get out of a relationship, I know how to let it slip in easily.

Miki: Yeah. It does kind of go against what I'm going for. But, Yasunobu probably wouldn't notice.

Power: Yeah. It's better if you're the only track star he sees... like that.

Takeru: Wait, she's a track runner?

Miki: Yeah.

Takeru: WHOA!

Power: *Smiles.* Yeah.

Miki: Ugh... *Blushes.* What are you trying to say?!

Power: Ah... Nothing! Um...

*Two people walk up.*

???: I thought it was you.

Power: *Turns around and sees Syaoran and Sakura.* Oh thank goodness.

Power (Narration): Wow, Syaoran was really helping me alot.

Syaoran: What's up?

Power: Oh, hey guys. *Looks at Syaoran and Sakura then to Miki and Takeru.* Oh, Syaoran, Sakura, this is Miki Hashiba and Takeru... uh... Miki, Takeru, this is Syaoran Li and Sakura... um...

Power (Narration): Okay, so, after all the introductions were over...

(A little while later)

Power: So, what brings you two to a sports shop?

Sakura: Syaoran's on the soccer team.

Syaoran: So, why are you guys here?

Miki: Well, I was looking for a present for my boyfriend. And after talking with Power, I asked if he could help. He agreed. We looked all over, then Power talked to Takeru and he suggested something that would hold special meaning to both of us.

Syaoran: Hm. That might be a great gift.

Sakura: Yeah. But if you ask me, just any little thing should be nice. I mean... If I was gonna get a guy something, I'd make sure it was something to express my feelings to the fullest.

Power (Narration): Anyone wanna take a guess as to where she came up with this? Here's a hint, he was standing in the room, and wasn't from the school Takeru and I went to.

Power: Yeah! That's a great idea, Sakura!

Takeru: Yeah. Better than my idea!

Miki: Hm... Yeah! And I know the perfect thing too!

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, after thanking Syaoran and Sakura, we all left. And, after convincing Takeru to treat us to dinner, to pay off his debt to me... What?! Anyway, after we had dinner, we were about to go back home... something happened.

Power: Whew! I don't think I can eat anything else... ever!

Takeru: That's great and all... but did you really have to make me pay?

Power: Heh, sorry. But you did owe me. Plus, I spent all my money on lunch.

Miki: Thanks again, guys.

Takeru: It's okay. Like Power said, I did owe him.

Miki: No. I mean for everything.

Power: It was no problem.

Takeru: Yeah. Absolutely no problem.

Power: (Thinking) Hm... I wonder... is Miki the girl Takeru has a crush on?

Power (Narration): NO, STUPID! IT'S MIYABI!

Miki: Oh, and remember to thank your friends for me.

Power: (Talking) Will do.

Power (Narration): And then... it happened.

???: Miki!

Power: *Slowly turns around and sees Yasunobu.* (Thinking) Crap! Now you gonna steal me sidekick too?

Power (Narration): Yes, Takeru was becoming like a sidekick to me.

Yasunobu: *Walks past Power and Takeru.*

Takeru: Uh... who's that?

Power: (Talking) Her boyfriend...

Yasunobu: Miki-honey...

Power (Narration): Anyone else realize she isn't like a boy-lolita at all? Anyone?

Yasunobu: How could you do this? Cheating on me? With that random guy who appeared at your place that once? Have you two been seeing each other in private?

Power (Narration): Coming from the guy who pulled the same thing with Tsuruya...

Yasunobu: *Turns to Power.* If you made my Miki-honey do anything she didn't want to...

Power: Don't worry. I've... um... already got a girl!

Yasunobu: Yeah?

Power: Yeah... RIght, Takeru?

Takeru: Uh... yeah!

Yasunobu: Fine. Prove it then!

Power (Narration): And on that day, I thought I had someone looking out for me somewhere! Because...

Miyabi: *Running up.* Power!

Power: Well, you wanted proof. Here ya go.

Miyabi: *Runs up next to Power.* Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you! Here. *Hands Power a bag.*

Power: What... is it?

Miyabi: Well, you said something about me cooking for us sometime and well... there you go.

Power: Great! I'll have to eat this all up! *Walks over to a bench and pulls the food out of the bag.* Just like in the anime.

Takeru: *Runs over.* Wait, didn't you say you were filled?

Power: Oh, I always have time for something Miyabi's made. *Takes a bite.* Ugh... (Whispers) and it tastes bad too...

Takeru: (Whispers) hey, do you really think of Miyabi as a girlfriend?

Power: (Whispers back) Nah. We're just good friends. I just gotta get Yasunobu to believe it.

Yasunobu: That doesn't count for anything! He's likely a player!

Miki: Yasunobu, shut up! You know I could never cheat on you! I asked Power to help me find a gift because I thought our relationship wasn't going very well! Then I talked to one of his friends and... I figured out the perfect thing. *Kisses Yasunobu.*

Power (Narration): Before you ask, yes, it did hurt. But, I was happy for her. I mean, she was truly happy with Yasunobu. And, as long as she was happy, what could I do? Not to mention at least this Yasunobu seemed to frown upon dating several girls at once, unlike the Yasunobu I knew.

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, Miki and Yasunobu had left after their kiss, and I was just left finishing Miyabi's cooking. Oh, and yes, it was Miki and Yasunobu's first kiss. I may be able to start saying "A first kiss each chapter!" or something...

Power: *Finishes.* Finally done.

Miyabi: How was it?

Power: (Thinking) I can't go being rude and tell her it was bad... (Talking) Good! No. It was great!

Miyabi: Okay, then I'll make you dinner every day!

Power: *Tears start rolling down his face.* W-Wonderful!

Power (Narration): So, it had been a few weeks since I tried to help Takeru. And we were already in december. Can you believe it? Time really flies fast. Well, me and Miyabi were walking around, bored as always.

Miyabi: So... what do you wanna do today, Power?

Power: Don't know. *Yawns.* Sleep?

Miyabi: You don't get alot of sleep, do you?

Power: You can thank ZBF for that...

Miyabi: Who?

Power: Uh... noone. Anyway, the reason I haven't been sleeping much is because I keep getting woken up in the middle of the night.

Miyabi: Why?

Power: No reason.

Power (Narration): If you don't consider being called outside in the middle of the night to fight guys who you trapped a reason.

Power: Anyway, don't you have any after school activities?

Miyabi: Oh, no. Um...

Power: Oh well. (Thinking) She's starting to remind me of certain people from some shows. Uh... there's an exact character I can imagine her face on... Who was it? Midori? Surprisingly no... Ugh... there's a character who I can just imagine her as... Ringo? No. Close in backstory though. Who was it?! (Talking) Oh yeah! Kaede! *Looks up and sees Shinobu standing there.* Uh...

Shinobu: *Starts crying.*

Power: Uh...

Miyabi: Oh, calm down, sis. *Shots Power an upset look.*

Power: uh... What happened?

(Later)

Power: Oh. I see. You and Kaede had a big fight, you went to find Miyabi for help, and when I blurted out Kaede, I only hurt you more. *Nods.* I get it now.

Shinobu: Y-yeah... I'm sorry for over reacting back there.

Power: Eh, it's cool. I'm sorry I said Kaede. If it makes you feel any better, I meant a totally different one.

Shinobu: Oh.

Miyabi: Well, I wish we could help.

Power: Maybe we can. I'm an expert at love.

Power (Narration): I remind you of the wonderful mess ups I've had with Miki, and how well my plans to get Daisuke and Shinobu went. And of course, getting Takeru a date was a total fail.

Power: I'll patch things up between you two lovers in no time.

Shinobu: Really?!

Power: Yeah.

Shinobu: Oh, thank you! I'm so sorry for beating you up that one time!

Power: (Thinking) She remembers that? (Talking) You're welcome.

(Later)

Power: *Walking around.* Ugh... what am I going to do?! I'm the biggest loser at love ever! I only got that date with Tsuruya by accident. And back in my world... heh... And the only reason I got Miki back there was because Yasunobu is a cheater... UGH! How am I gonna do this?!

Kaede: *Bursts out of a door.* HEY! SOME OF US ARE TRYING TO DO STUFF! SO, PLEASE, SHUT UP!

Power: Oh, sorry... *Looks over and sees Kaede.* YOU?!

Kaede: Oh. It's you. The kiss guy... How disgusting... Listen, I may have just broken up with Shinobu, but I do NOT like the rebound. Don't even try it with me.

Power: I'm not gonna! I didn't even know you were here.

Kaede: Yeah, right... Right outside my room, discussing false dates and how you can't ask anyone out... I'm SURE you didn't plan on hooking up with me.

Power (Narration): Who would ever want to, you b- oh, wait, I would...

Power: If you MUST KNOW, I promised Shinobu I'd get you two back together!

Kaede: Yeah, right! I've heard lame excuses before, but that's just stupid!

Power: If you don't believe me, ask her yourself!

Kaede: Fine! *Pulls out a cell phone.* Ugh... I don't need any proof to believe anything you say. *Turns around.* If you don't get moving, I'll make sure you never step foot near my SOK brigade room... or in this school for that matter... ever again! *Walks in and slams the door behind her.*

Power: (Thinking) And if this method of getting me kicked out is what I think it is, I could try the same thing to you...

(Later)

Power: *Knocks on a door.*

Miyabi: *Opens it.* Oh. Hi, Power. What's up?

Power: I need some info.

Miyabi: Uh... on what?

Power: Everything you know about Kaede and Shinobu's relationship.

Miyabi: Well, they first met when Shinobu needed help on an exam. So, after alot of convincing, Kaede eventually helped her out. Soon they started hanging out more and more. And then they ended up becoming an offical couple.

Power: That sounds... familiar...

Miyabi: How?

Power: Ninja Nonsense.

Miyabi: What?

Power: Nothing.

Miyabi: Anyway, Sis has said she always feels the best when she's with Kaede. I can't imagine why they would break up.

Power: Maybe because one is a b- Um... is angry at the other. Yeah! *Laughs nervously.*

Power (Narration): Okay, Miyabi... I could take her. Shinobu... NO! And should Miyabi have told Shinobu my thoughts on Kaede... I'd be dead.

Miyabi: Yeah... but they always got along. I wonder what could have happened.

Power: Well, let's see if we can find out.

Miyabi: Huh?

Power: You ask your sister, and I'll bug Kaede until either a, she tells me, b, she gets me expelled, or c, she kills me. ... Hopefully A. Well, let's go! *Rushes off.*

(The next day)

Power (Narration): So, going by my anime references, I decided to try a certain tactic to get Kaede to squeal.

Power: *Hiding behind a wall, in a dress and a wig.* Ugh... This is so disgusting. *Looks around and sees Kaede sitting on a bench.* Okay... just get it over with. *Walks over and sits on a bench near Kaede.*

Kaede: *Glances over at Power and looks away.* Ugly...

Power (Narration): Now that hurt. Admittedly she was right... But it still hurt!

Power: (In a high-pitched) What was that?

Kaede: Nothing.

Power: Oh...

Power (Narration): After a long arkward silence, I said this...

Power: So, relationships, huh?

Kaede: UGH! Don't get me started!

Power: (Thinking) Well, there's something new. Someone NOT complaining! I didn't even get that in ZBF's world! Why can I get it here?! (Talking) Yeah. I mean, just the other day, this guy and I got together, and about twenty minutes later, I find him cheating on me.

Power (Narration): This had to be the most embaressing thing I ever did in my life.

Kaede: I can top that! I was with my girl the other day, and we were talking. And I start explaining how I had to get rid of some pests. And Shinobu, for some reason, thought I meant her.

Power: What did you mean?

Kaede: I could swear I saw some guys trying to get a peek at us.

Power: Well, that's not right.

Kaede: Yeah. I mean, do they have any shame?!

Power: So, did you two get back together yet.

Kaede: No way! If she's gonna be that immature, I don't want to have anything to do with her!

Power: I don't think you actually mean that.

Kaede: *Looks over at Power.* Huh?

Power: I can hear it in your voice. You sound like you're really sorry and you want to get back together with her. And I'm sure she wants to get back together with you too.

Kaede: Oh. Well, why should I trust anything you say? *Pulls the wig off of Power.* When you're just that freak trying to get with me again!

Power: (In his normal voice) Crap! *Rushes off.*

Power (Narration): Well, at least I now knew the problem. So, I quickly ditched the dress and rushed to Miyabi's room. And yes, I was wearing clothes underneath the dress, in case of such a stituation!

(Later)

Power: *Knocking on Miyabi's door.* MIYABI!

Miyabi: *Opens it.* What?

Power: *Jumps in.* Lock the door before she kills me!

Miyabi: *Closes the door.* Who?

Power: Kaede. I was able to get the information out of her... *Starts breathing heavily.* But I think she's gonna kill me now.

Miyabi: What did you do?

Power: I'll tell ya later.

Power (Narration): So, after explaining the stituation to Miyabi, we started formulation a plan.

(A few days later)

Power: *Hiding in a room.* Okay... this will likely get me killed... But, I just gotta remember... Can protect, then want to protect. If I can get them back together, then I'd like to. Even so... I don't want to die here! *Opens the door slightly and looks out.* Crap... I think she's coming... *Closes the door and hides in a closet.* (Thinking) Close one... *Opens the doors a bit and looks out.* Come on, Kaede...

Takeru: *Walks in.*

Power: (Talking) What the heck?!

Takeru: Uh... *Looks around.* Wh-who's there?

Power: *Opens the doors all the way and steps out.* Oh, calm down. It's just me.

Takeru: Oh, Power. Whew. I thought it was a ghost.

Power: There may very well be one in here... but not me. I'm just trying to set up a trap.

Takeru: What? A trap? Why?

Power: You'll see. *Hears something.* Crap! Takeru, hide!

Takeru: Huh? *Runs behind a curtain.*

Power: *Hides in the closet again. Opens the doors slightly.*

Kaede: *Walks in.* Hm...

Power: (Thinking) She didn't notice us, did she?

Kaede: *Sighs. Walks over to a desk.*

Power: (Thinking) What is she doing?

Kaede: *Pulls out a picture of Shinobu.* Shinobu... As much as I hate to admit it, that freak was right. I do want to get back together with you... It's just... *Starts crying.* Shinobu... I can't stand to have hurt you so much.

Power: (Thinking) Wow, she really DOES have a heart.

Kaede: *Clutches the picture.* Oh, Shinobu!

Power: (Thinking) Looks like it's time. *Jumps out.* (Talking) HAHA! I was able to get a picture of Kaede! *Holds a cell phone in the air.* Now to make millions of copies and sell them!

Kaede: WHAT?!

Power: Oh crap! She's mad! Takeru, call Miyabi and tell her everything's ready!

Takeru: *Steps out from behind the curtain.* Huh?

Kaede: I'LL MAKE SURE YOU NEVER DO ANYTHING AGAIN! *Runs towards Power.*

Power: *Rushes off.* (Thinking) Takeru, I'm counting on you... (Talking) If it makes you feel better, that was one of the sweetest things I've ever heard.

Kaede: SHUT UP!!!

Power: Crap... *Runs faster.*

Kaede: YOU THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY!? *Also runs faster.*

Power: (Thinking) I'm so dead! Maybe there was a better plan... But that speech was so sweet...

Power (Narration): So, after a long time of running, I was finally at a certain spot.

(Later)

Power: *Hiding in some bushes, breathing heavily.* (Thinking) I'm still alive... Heh... I'm still alive!

Kaede: *Runs in front of the bushes.*

Power: (Thinking) CRAP! Miyabi... hurry...

Kaede: Where is he? *Looks around.* Hm...

Power: (Thinking) Whew... she doesn't know where I am... that's good.

Kaede: *Reaches in the bushes and pulls Power out.* JUST KIDDING! NOW YOU'RE DEAD!

Power: (Talking) Oh crap... *Laughs nervously.*

Kaede: Now... how should I do it? I know, first I'll break the phone... then I'll break every bone in your body!

Power: Wait... don't you wanna see what I got on the phone first?

Kaede: Huh?

Power: *Pulls out the phone and presses a few buttons.*

Kaede (On a recording): Shinobu... As much as I hate to admit it, that freak was right. I do want to get back together with you... It's just... Shinobu... I can't stand to have hurt you so much. Oh, Shinobu!

Kaede: You got that on recording?! I was just joking about killing you before... But now... I REALLY WILL!

Shinobu: Kaede...

Kaede: *Looks over and sees Shinobu and Miyabi standing nearby.* Shinobu... *Drops Power.*

Power: Ow... *Rubs his back and glares at Kaede.*

Shinobu: Did you... really mean it?

Kaede: There's only one thing I've ever said that was more true in my life. And that was that I love you.

Power (Narration): Okay, I'm gonna cut this short, because if I didn't, it would be embaressing for all that were involved. Mainly me. So, what occured in the next few minutes were long love speeches, followed by the two lovers embracing and sharing a kiss.

(Later)

Power (Narration): So, after that experience, we all went out to get something to eat together. Shinobu kept declaring it a double date, but I kept explaining how it couldn't count, as I wasn't dating any of them.

Kaede: So, Shinobu asked you to help? Sorry I didn't believe you.

Power: You should be. And after I went through so much to get you two back together.

Miyabi: Wow, I can't believe you and my Sis had their first kiss today.

Shinobu: Actually...

Power and Kaede: That doesn't count!

Shinobu: Huh?

Power (Narration): First, neither of us enjoyed it. Second, she nearly killed me for it. Third, I forced it on her. And fourth, the next kiss I'd have wouold be much better. Combinding all of these lead to us refering to the other kiss as "unoffical".

Kaede: Oh, and Power?

Power: What?

Kaede: If you try anything again... *Pulls out a phone and a picture of Power in the dress appears.* I'll show this to everyone.

Power: *Blushes and falls off his chair.*

Shinobu: Oh my! Why was he doing that?

Kaede: Who knows?

Power: Ugh... figures...

Miyabi: *Walks over and helps Power up.* Well, Power, I gotta say, you look really cute in that dress.

Power: Thanks. That's just what I needed...