Morning...
The cicadas are buzzing and birds were chirping. Yamato woke up in a haze as he stared at his surroundings. He rubbed his eyes and stretched his stiff body. "Huh... Miyako didn't wake me up in the morning... Wierd." He said, only to find a note beside his bed. "Wen't to the archery club." This surprised Yamato. "Oh my. She's finally socializing." He said as he searched for his phone.
He then saw his phone and sighed, "So it wasn't a dream after all." He said as he stared at his phone. His door then opened and Cookie?? came in. "Yamato, please wake u- -, Oh you're up already."
Yamato stared at the person who intruded inside his room. "Ummm, may I know who you are?" Her hair is purple and in a twin tail that falls to knee-length when left free. She has purple eyes. Her body is well-developed and she wears a form-fitting suit that looks a space-age astronaut jumpsuit. Also mounted around her waist, there appear to be some plates of armor, arranged like a belt with a waistcoat. She also has similar bits of armor around her wrists, looking like bracers. It was Cookie's 4th form.
"It's me Cookie." Cookie 4 said monotonously. "Ha?" Yamato said dumbly as he was enamored by Cookie's new form. Yamato rubbed his face, "I don't care anymore. We live in Kawakami City after all, anything goes." Cookie nodded her head, "A wise choice, Yamato. I have achieved this form because I have gathered enough affection-points from the family. Specifically, I have been exposed with Miyako's love for you." She said while fixing his futon.
Yamato sighed, "Kuki technology is truly amazing." As he was washing his face though Cookie has been staring at him point blank. "Is there something wrong?" He asked her, yet she just shook her head, "I'm trying to understand this emotion called love." She said with her face red. Yamato laughed and rubbed her head, "Alright. Alright. having another Miyako would be a little troubling so go at your own pace alright?" He said as he yawned. Cookie blankly nodded her head and held the top of her head.
After changing Yamato stared at the sky and narrowed his eyes towards where the Black void appeared. "Stop those who have transcended the boundary, huh? Damn, that's a tall order." He said as he walked towards the kitchen to find Cap't and Tadakatsu already sitting at the table staring at the person currently cooking.
"Oh, Yamato! Wassup!" Cap't said as he raised his hand, "Oh you're back already? Where the hell have you been?" Cap't shrugged his shoulders, "We found and ancient temple in south america! Maaan there was a ton of snakes in the temple. It was a nightmare!" He laughed, he was truly a man like the wind. "Anyways Yamato, you seen cookie? Man, I was so surprised the moment I saw her! I thought it was an intruder." Yamato facepalmed, "That's you're reaction?" Tadakatsu sighed, "At this point if Kuki unveils a giant robot, I wouldn't be surpised anymore."
"So is no one going to comment that the freshman girl is cooking for us?" Yamato said while the two just shrugged, "Reiko-san said she volunteered to make food for us so we let her." He said making Yamato sigh at his words. "I asked to help but she said she can handle it herself." Yamato nodded at Tadakatsu's words.
"So you're fine with this Mayuzumi-san?" He said as he smiled at her. Yamato expected her usual scary expression when she turned around however she smiled at them beautifully, "It's fine Ya- Naoe-senpai! My parents sent me some ingredients and I couldn't finish them all by myself so I wanted to share them with everyone." She said as she went back to cooking. Yamato on the other hand was stunned by her beautiful smile. "O-oh r-right. Thanks for the treat."
"Ohhh! It's working Mayucchi! Yamatoboy's stunned! Now's your chance to capture his stomach. hehehehe. You got him now girl!" Matsukaze said in a barely audible whisper. "W-what are you saying, Matsukaze! I'm only showing appreciation towards my future friends." While she was busy talking to herself, Cap't and Yamato smiled wryly at one another, "Nothing much have changed, Though she's a little more approachable now."
As soon as they finished eating breakfast. Cap't wrapped his arm around Yamato's shoulders. "Well, Yamato? What do you think? That freshman girl's pretty interesting right?" Yamato opened his eyes wide. "Cap't... It can't be!? Are you finally starting to become aware of girls?" Cap't laughed it off, "Not that idiot! I'm talking about adding her to our group! She seems interesting!" He said making Yamato sigh, "Of course that's what you meant." He then narrowed his eyes, "We'll have to consult the rest of the family first." Cap't smiled, "Don't worry! I have a feeling it's going to go smoothly!" He said confidently.
Yamato smiled wryly, "Well... That's fine too I guess." As they were about to head to school Yamato recieved a mail from A.R. once more.
[Group Chat Established!]
Everything in his surroundings went quiet and the colors faded and turned monochromatic. Yamato furrowed his brows and looked around and found everything stood still. "W-what the fuck!? You could even stop time?" He waved his hand in front of Cap't but he didn't even react. He pinched himself, "Damn. Damn it all... Why can't this just be one bad dream..."
[Welcome Arbiters! You may now migle with your fellow guardians. I hope you all get along and prevent them from disrupting anymore timelines!]
[Members: 4/20
Currently Active: 4/20
Sadistic Thrill-seeker: What the fuck is this? Why is everything stopped? Did the Feng Shui engine malfunction?
Blade of Godspeed: Huh? did someone hack my Felia-chan? What's this? Bah! Who cares! Make sure you unpause time later. I gotta watch some drama later.
Nightmare: Ara~ Ara~ It seems after sleeping for so long a lot has changed.
Bed Yakuza: Umm, is it safe to assume everyone here has gotten mail from this A.R.?
Sadistic Thrill-seeker: Yeah, I got paid too. So might as well do it. There's barely anything to do here in Metro City. Still... Fighting interdimensional beings? now that's what I call fun!
Blade of Godspeed: I mean, go with the flow I guess. I'm to lazy to argue back. So why the hell not. They gave me a new friend for my little Ayame-chan here.
Nightmare: With this system shop, I might be able to finally regain the things I've lost.
Bed Yakuza: Uh, one of the responses is kinda worrying though!?
Blade of Godspeed: No no no, More than that. Why is your name Bed Yakuza? Lmao
Nightmare: +1
Sadistic Thrill-seeker: +1
Bed Yakuza: There must be some misunderstanding somewhere! I haven't even done something that extreme yet!
Yamato scratched his head as he frantically searched for the change nickname function. He immediately inputted his desired name and sighed in relief.
Tactician: There fixed...
Sadistic Thrill-seeker: Booo!!! Killjoy!
Nightmare: +1
Blade of Godspeed: +1
Tactician: Uh, if you don't mind. You guys could change your nicknames as well.
Juri: Oh he's right.
Yuzuriha: Oh, you changed to your real name as well? @Bed_Yakuza CHANGE! CHANGE!
Yamato sighed as he changed his nickname once more.
Kurumi: This group seems fun. Why don't we introduce ourselves? I'm assuming everyone is from a different dimension?
Juri: Juri Han, Taekwondo Practicioner, Currently crashing at Metro City. My hobbies Include Fighting strong opponents and beating them to a pulp!
Yamato: Huh, that's quite an extreme hobby.
He said while ruminating their names, 'They could have an alternate version of themselves in this world. I might have to do a little research after this.' He thought as he continued to read the group chat.
Yuzuriha: Yuzuriha, Swordmaster, Kanzakai Inhabitant. My family has opened a dojo to train would be swordsmen. If you're ever in town come pay us a visit! I'll be watching you over as a favor.~
Kurumi: Tokisaki Kurumi, The Third Spirit - Wielder of Zafkiel, I use a flintlock and a musket as weapons. I have no Idea where I am, or what time period I am at. I have just woken up and I have already been attacked earlier. I only know my name and the Spirit Authority I have dominion over.
Yamato: That's heavy! Way too heavy! Are you okay!? When you said regain the thing you've lost you meant your memories!?
Kurumi: I have an idea on how to restore my memories, but I have a gut feeling that I wouldn't like what I'd see. I'd hold off for now, but if it's detrimental to me in any shape or form. I'll pull the trigger.
Yamato: Wait! Calm down! Life's too short to make any rash decisions!
Kurumi: Fufufufu! You're reactions are quite cute.
Yamato sighed as he saw her replies. 'I have no idea nor a single inkling on the names displayed here. I guess I have to consult my contacts if they know anything.
Yuzuriha: Wow! That's heavy Kurumi! This big sister is here if you need anything!
Juri: If you need someone beat up call me! I'll kick their asses for you.
Kurumi: Ara~ Ara~ Thank you for your concerns everyone. I'm perfectly capable of pulling the trigger myself.
Yamato: That worries me even more!
As they chatted and gotten to know each other more another message from A.R. popped up.
[Now that everyone's bond have increased, you are now eligible to recieve a beginners package!]