"Wait, wait, wait, wait," you wave your hands in disbelief as you glance sidelong at your brother, "You seriously believe Evangelion is better than Getter Robo?"
"Incorrect," Yamato places his hands in his pockets, "I simply believe there is more to be gained from watching Evangelion."
"What could you get from a show that can be summed up as 'Whiny kid with daddy issues?'" you shrug while keeping an eye on your surroundings, following Yamato, who had Yameko clinging to his right arm, to his club's meeting place.
"It gives us great insight into the human condition while also being a deconstructionist take on the typical Super Robot, Monster Of The Week Genre. We turn left here I think," he turns the corner once you pass a store filled with Mecha action figures and other memorabilia.
You raise an eyebrow, but otherwise ignore the store, "And you think that makes it better than Getter Robo?"
Your brother shakes his head, "I never said either was 'better'. Just that there was more to, objectively, be gained from viewing one over the other."
"Um, Yamato-sama?" the two of you turn to the disguised Kitsune as she tilts her head in confusion, "I'm afraid I am lost. What exactly are you two arguing over?"
Yato's voice rings in your head, "For once, I agree with the fox. What is this 'Getter' and 'Evangelion', and what does it have to do with you two?"
You relay what your Partner said to Yamato. The two of you share a look, nod to each other, then turn to your respective Partners.
"Yato, let me tell you about a little something called 'Getter Rays'..."
"I will explain in full once we get back to the dorm room, but for now know that there is this child named Shinji Ikari..."
From there the two of you give primers on the respective shows to the two mythical monsters. Your bro on the, in his words, deep and complex nature of Eva to Yameko, while you explain the absolute awesome insanity that is Getter Robo. You can't fully tell exactly how Yameko reacts to the information. She kept nodding as your brother explained the show, but you had no clue whether she actually got it or not. Yato, in contrast, really gets into your description. Specifically, he keeps asking about the Getter Robot itself and how it seems to have a mind of its own.
You get so into the conversation that you almost miss it when your brother says, "We have arrived."
You tell Yato you'll continue the conversation at the dorm and turn to see....a Movie Theater?
"Bro?" your confused gaze moves from the rapidly filling theater to the crowds walking around it, "Um, you sure this is the place?"
"Affirmative," he pulls out his phone and checks the GPS, "This is the address Munagi gave us. Now just to find-"
"Yamato-san!" a familiar, high pitched voice rings in your ears as the blonde-haired Chess Club President pushes her way through the crowd. Her long sleeve black shirt matched the red long skirt she wore, both swishing in the breeze as she ran to your position. Her hair was wrapped in two pigtails that bounced along with her as she approached you. You briefly spot a smile on her lips...before she lays eyes on Yameko.
Her speed lowers with her lips as she gets closer to you guys. She stops when she gets close enough without invading anyone's personal space. Her arms cross while a clearly angry frown comes over her face. Your bro doesn't seem to notice though, as he puts his phone away and says, "Hello, Munagi. I have arrived alongside my brother and a friend."
"I can see that," she's clearly upset, but not at you. You can tell by how she's been staring daggers at the disguised Kitsune since she came over, "But who is this and why is she clinging to you?"
Yamato is about to answer when Yameko lets go of his arm and steps forward. You swear you spot a small, smug smile on her face as she bows to Munagi, "Good day, Munagi-san. I've been wanting to meet you ever since Yamato-sama mentioned your name."
"S-s-sama?! So formal..." a blush comes over Munagi's face as she steps back in surprise. Her eyes dart to Yamato, "Did you do something to this girl, Yamato-san?"
Yamato shakes his head, "I have not. She has merely chosen to address me in that manner. I see little reason to stop her."
"There's plenty of reason!" she straightens the cat ears on her head before moving around Yameko. She rushes up to Yamato and points a finger right in between his eyes, "A woman shouldn't address a man in such a way! Unless they-"
She freezes in place, eyes wide as something clicks in her head. The blush on her cheeks spreads to the rest of her face. Your bro simply stares at the girl as she retracts her finger, no reaction on his face. Yameko chuckles from behind Munagi, "Unless they...what? Munagi-san?"
"Unless....unless the man has coerced the woman somehow!" she finishes, regaining her original confidence. However, the blush on her face remains, "You obviously did something to force Yameko-san to address you this way. What is it? Confess to your crimes!"
Yameko chuckles again and gracefully steps around Munagi to your brother's left side. She runs a few fingers up his arm as she says, "While your concern is understandable, Munagi-san, I am afraid you are mistaken. Yamato-sama is my Lord. And thus I must address him with respect. That is all there is to it."
The President's gaze shoots between Yameko and your bro. Your bro nods but replies in his typical monotone, "To repeat: It's the way Yameko chooses to address me. It is not harming anyone, and she has chosen it herself. I am completely uninvolved with it."
"W-w-well then, urgh! Fine! I will allow it! But," she forces herself between the two and pushes them apart, "None of that while we are here! It is inappropriate behavior for two people who are...not...intimately involved!"
"And who says we aren't?"
The Club President doesn't respond. In fact, she doesn't react at all. You frown and walk in front of her. You call her name but get no reaction. It takes you waving a hand in front of her face to get her back. She yelps a bit and walks away from you, "Who are you?"
"I'm Hayato. Yamato's brother? I've been here for a while."
"Oh, yes," she stands up straight, coughs into her hand, then turns to the Theater, "Thankfully, I prepared for this and bought six tickets to the film. Shall we go?" She doesn't wait for an answer and starts walking away.
As the three of you follow, Yamato speaks, "Yameko, a query. Do you dislike President Munagi? You seemed to enjoy causing her distress."
"Hmmm...I wouldn't say no," Yameko places a finger on her lip while looking towards the sky, "But I wouldn't say yes, either. She's...interesting. Especially when it concerns you, Yamato-sama."
"Could you elaborate?"
"Ha, ha. You'll find out soon enough, my Lord," she takes this moment to skip after Munagi. The two of them strike up a conversation while you and Yamato follow after them.
"Careful, bro," you say while leaning over to fake whisper into his ear, "I think those two might prove to be more than you can handle."
"I fail to see what you mean, brother. Unless you're referring to finding a way to spend time with Munagi outside of Club Meetings while training with Yameko. In which case, worry not. I have already devised a schedule for such things."
"Really?" you're genuinely surprised. Then you start thinking of the implications and chuckle nervously, "Uh, heh, heh. Might wanna keep that to yourself, bro."
Yamato raises an eyebrow at you but doesn't reply. Once the four of you have your tickets and enter the Theater you take in the sight of people wandering around, the smell of popcorn at the concession stand with three lines in front of it, and the sound of the arcade games mixed with promotions for movies on the TV Screens. You let out a happy sigh, "Ah, man. When was the last time we went to the movies?"
"I....am unsure," your brother looks to the ground, "The only time I can remember coming here was with our parents...and unlike many of my memories it is unclear at best."
A memory comes to you as if called by your brother's words. It's hazy, but you're able to make out a similar environment to the one you're in. You...think you're holding someone's hand...but you can't tell. You remember noises and smiles...but nothing else.
"Same here," you eventually say to Yamato.
"...If we ever locate our parents-"
"-We should all see a movie together," you smile, reach out, and tussle your brother's hair. One of the many reasons why you're glad he's still shorter than you, "We'll find 'em, bro. We'll find 'em."
"I have no doubt about that, brother," Yamato angles his head down but doesn't move away from your hand. That is until Munagi comes running over, yelling at the both of you for standing at the entrance. You both apologize and follow her to the concession stand then into the seating room. Apparently, you're gonna be watching "A War On All Fronts." According to Munagi, it's a "Epic tale of War with a focus on strategy, thinking outside the box, and predicting your opponents moves. A wondrous film to behold, that can teach those with the strategic acumen tactics that can be applied to all types of battles."
In other words, that's her thinly veiled excuse for wanting to go out and see a movie. When Yameko calls her out on this, she vehemently denies the claim. But her blushing face gives away the real answer.
When you make it to the seating room, you sit...
[] Next to your brother. Yamato did ask you here. Though it does mean only one of the girls can sit next to him.
[] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
Of course the moment I say I won't be able to write the next update for a bit, my muse kicks in and I get it done.
