(GS3) Field: Destroyed Shopping District

[Spectre Diamond]

Parking the Oblivion inside the parking lot and placing it in a secure place and bringing his helmet with him. Hikaru walked over to the elevator and pressed the desired floor button. For the first few seconds he was listening to the dreaded elevator music. The doors opened and he stepped out of the elevator, allowing other people to pass through.

He was looking for a place to drink, he then saw it and his mouth went agape.

"No way...I can't believe it. Why hasn't Starbucks sued this place yet!?" As he is looking at StarGatebucks. Hikaru then marched inside to see any other similarities to the chained cafe. 

[Jello]

Haruka completely was at a loss. Nicknames too?

Also Hikaru was here. Wait. What in Yami's name?

Things were just getting crazy now. Everybody was showing up here at this point. StarGATEBucks was getting close to closing but now that wasn't going to happen. Tons of people were already here and were busier now than they had been all day.

"Hey, Shiki, are you okay man? You look kinda jittery. Wanna talk or something?" Haruka was commenting on how Shiki seemed to be moving around a lot all of a sudden. Maybe he had drank some coffee by accident and got super hyper? That would make sense. Except Haruka would like to think he was actually just thinking. Maybe.

Haruka pulled Shiki over with him to Rosalia to watch the fight.

He turned to her and asked the question he and Shiki were probably wondering all evening.

"So how did it all happen?" Haruka asked, head tilted.

[Cipher Izanagi]

After somewhat of a close game with a clog of grade threes in his hand and with Seifer being on five damage early on, Raging Form dragon's limit break finally won the day by bringing a sixth damage to Hana. It was something of a spectacle as Seifer himself had a blast fighting against Bermuda Triangle. It was something really new, and interesting to fight against. In any case Seifer smiled leaning back against the chair he'd sat in at the start of the fight. "Well, it's a pretty bland story but, after I got home from the tournament and everything last year, Kagero was taken away from me once again. Kinda uh, ran away from home and somehow got a Revenger deck. It's kept me together pretty well since then, and it's also how I met Rosalia." he explained, remembering something mentioned about it mid fight. Well either way he owed it to Hana to tell her about it really. "In any case, Bermuda's are really cool and cute. Fits you rather well. Labrador is really scary to. I'm really glad I had a perfect guard for that."

[Hope]

PR<3ISM has always had trouble with Shadow Paladin, it was no different this time. It was unless she got the right cards to start off with that she would be able to do well against it, which instead were replaced with a Pr<3ism-I Vert, Mi-hime's avatar. It felt like it somewhat a curse for something she's been doing. It happened all day today at Shop Handsome as well. She scratched the back of her head, a strange feeling guilt entered her mind, yet she couldn't put a finger on what it was.

"You're lucky you did!" She laughed, trying to shove a strange though from the back of her mind. She suddenly moved her eye to Haruka, but it hit her harder when she did, causing her to instantly turn away.

"Shadow Paladin is as scary as always ahhh..."

[Cipher Izanagi]

Noticing the glance at Haruka but not turning himself or letting on he saw it, even able to see a hint of... something? What was it? He could tell something was bothering her and his face reflected it slightly, but he wasn't going to say anything or pressure her about it. Instead... "Well, other than Neu's Shadow Paladin deck a year ago, this deck is the first one I'd seen. Then again... You guys had to deal with others playing with Shadow Paladin before I even came along... What was it like, if I can ask?" he spoke with an even tone, tilting his head to the side a bit. He was worried about Hana, but he wasn't sure about how to go about it, or even if he should bring it up at all. Well, that thought was quickly pushed to the side though as he shook his head a bit to make himself think otherwise. Hana was his friend, maybe he could try to help some how? "...Hana, is there something bothering you?"

[Jello]

Haruka looked over at the two fighters after the battle. Something was... clearly off. Hana wouldn't look at him. What was up with her? Maybe she was feeling sick or something. An Espoir family disease, just like Yukino!

"Hana, are you alright over there?" He tilted his head, starting to walk toward her.

"Good fight Seifer, and so that's how it is? Huh... I thought you and Rosalia moved in together because, uh.. well." He just shut his mouth, shook his head and shrugged. He wasn't going to intrude into that topic any further. That would just make things weird and Haruka wasn't about that life.

Once finally getting into Hana's general vicinity, he sort of tapped her on the shoulder, peering over her shoulder.

"You okay there?"

[Nobody]

Shiki shook his head the moment Haruka mentioned his name, he wasn't even aware of how long he was staring at Hana but atleast that's over now.

"Huh? Oh, I just move around or do random stuff if I can't think of anything to do really." he replied and went on to spectate the fight. He didn't really get excited about it or anything, he was just watching. It was a nice way to pass time too.

While others were all worried about Hana, he just tilted his head in slight confusion. This wasn't something he could really understand, feeling bad after a cardfight? What's even the point of that.

[Beryl]

Satoshi sipped at his coffee and frowned. Not only was it not nearly as good as the late night cafe a few blocks down, but something appeared to be bothering Hana. Something about...Haruka?

He closed his eyes to think about what exactly it was that would make Hana uncomfortable around Haruka. Did something happen to Yukino? Was Hana possibly...feeling things for Haruka despite her attraction to...what was that girl's name...

His head was swimming trying to figure everything out. It had been so long since he had to remember certain people and it was really taking a toll. He rubbed his temples with his open hand, trying to remember. He swore it started with a "M," but...

Satoshi shook his head. <Best not to think too much about it, I guess...>

[Hope]

Looking back on the few days, she's really done nothing wrong, at least. Things have felt right so nothing should be bothering her. "No, it's nothing. Thanks for the concern though! Also about Red-chan and you meeting tha-" She laughed to hide what was going through her mind while waving her hand and covering her face. Her abrupt pause was so she wouldn't go any further, Sliffer-san seemed quite serious about his story about where he first encountered his girlfriend deck.

Feeling a tap in her shoulder, she almost instinctively looked towards the direction but stopped herself. "Yeah I'm alright..."

[Spectre Diamond]

Coming into the coffee shop and proceeded to grab his order. He spots Hana and Haruka with a few others he doesn't recognize. Sucking it up he goes over to them.

Then he saw what they were doing and decided he didn't want to be apart of it. "This looks like something I shouldn't interrupt.

[Cipher Izanagi]

Seifer sweat dropped again, getting a feeling he kind of knew what Hana was thinking though when she said was alright he didn't believe her. Though, this time he wouldn't push it. "Uhm... Hm..." glancing at Haruka for a moment he tilted his head before looking back at Hana. "Well... We're friends, so... If you need anything don't hesitate to ask ok? Though I'm not sure how useful someone like me can really be..." he laughed sheepishly, scratching at the back of his head.

[Jello]

"Er, what's up with you?" Haruka finally just took enough initiative and walked in front of her. Obviously something was going to be wrong if she turned around again. However now with a different point of view, he noticed Satoshi across the coffee shop looking around. Why wasn't he coming over here? With a silent nod, he gestured for him to join the group.

Then Seifer offered advice? What was up with everybody today? Was Haruka really that helpless? Well, at the very least he knew somebody had his back and that was definitely a nice feeling.

Back to Hana, he realized she was just sort of staring forward, not really looking at him. To make it easier to see, Haruka kneeled down looking up. Apparently looking down at a person was a lot easier than looking up.

"So, err, what's up? Upset about the frappe? We can buy another if you want one..." Haruka scratched his the back of his head, chewing his lip. He had no idea what to do at the moment and the only thing he could think was maybe helping her out with that? Maybe all the girlfriend talk got her thinking about Miyuki or something. Maybe she had to get back to her about now...

"If you want we can go home? I mean, we've been out all day today. I bet you wanna see Miyuki right about now, huh?" He smiled, nodding, clapping his hands together as if to assure that this was the answer.

[Hope]

It seems like she was causing quite the scene, and Harooka was asserting himself even more. There was no use trying to look away again. She looked down at him, he was really close. For some reason she was feeling something that she didn't want, mentioning Mi-hime made it feel even worse. It was more or less a burning feeling in heart, and a pounding in her mind with a desire to be set free. For some strange reason, she felt like she wouldn't be able to face Mi-hime. It didn't matter, she didn't want to cause trouble and she was strong now, so she kept looking at Harooka, a bit of tears started forming in her eyes followed by some more the more that she looked at him. Her hands were reaching our for him almost instinctively, as if they wanted something, she was almost beginning to blush as well. She did her best to snap herself out of it, it wasn't right. 

"I'm okay," She answered with a weak smile, wiping her face. "Yeah!" She was strong no, she didn't need anyone to protect her or comfort her. At the very least she just wanted someone around to love and make her feel loved. She sighed deeply and looked back up. "Thanks Harooka. Haha, sorry minna... aghhhh Drake is really having an influence on me!" She laughed.

[Jello]

Haruka... Are you seeing what I'm-

A red-faced Hana, already streamlining tears was starting to hold out her hand, nearly touching Haruka's face. He was frozen still for a moment, not sure whether to feel bothered or attached by the person in front of him. What was going on tonight? Hana eventually snapped back to what he was earlier today, a pretty focused idol, right? But Haruka didn't buy it. Not even for half a second. He stood up, pocketing his hands and sighing a sigh of relief.

"Good... good..." With that problem out of the way... for now, Haruka decided to call it a night. Quite a few thoughts were on his mind as of those past few minutes and he needed to figure some personal things out. Before heading out, he shot a glance at Hana, opening his mouth but promptly shutting it. Their conversation wasn't over, but it wasn't appropriate here. Another day.

He saw Hikaru on the way out, ordering something himself. With a pat on the shoulder, he left him with the words, "Keep fighting the good fight."

With that, Haruka exited the store, breathing in the cool autumn air. School started tomorrow, and so did his job. Not only that, but he had unanswered questions for Hana and he needed to talk to Shiki too.

"Y'know Sera, things aren't ever really calm around here... are they?"

Not really, no. Sorry.

Haruka smiled, laughing a little. His breath was barely visible in the air.

Hana AP+4
Shiki AP+2
Seifer AP+2
Rosalia AP+1

[Beryl]

Satoshi noticed Haruka's gesture and shrugged, shaking his head real quick before grabbing his phone and sending a text to quickly explain.

You seem pretty preoccupied. Can we get up later at the park?