What if we were together? j/k, j/k...unless-

[shonenjump]

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[chchchchie]

[Yeah, Chie isn't even thinking about the fact that she hugged Umi in a fit of glee, too caught up in her kung-fu saga.]

So there's three more Trial of the dragon movies. There's the prequel which explains a lot of the stuff that you saw in the first movie, but it was a direct to DVD release. It's funny because that one is said to be the best one by most people, but that's probably because they could get away with a lot of stuff they couldn't in theaters. There's the Sequel that came out in 2011, and then there's the final chapter which came out just recently!

[Chie takes a deep breath, and slowly exhales.]

But I totally understand if you want to take a break.

[dragon_blossom]

[ Too caught up in Umi not being dismissive too. ]

You really are passionate...

[ It leaves Umi smiling. Even silly passions are beautiful when they're so pure. ]

If you wanna keep going I'm up for it! Although I might need something to drink.

[chchchchie]

I shall get you your drink! Hiyoooo!!

[Chie leaps up in her signature fighting stance, that can probably now be recognized as the fighting stance of the protagonist of the Trial of the Dragon.]

Oh! What would you like? We've got water, Dr. Salt NEO, Second Maid, The Natural, Tap Soda, and Orange Smash.

[dragon_blossom]

[ Oh, hey, that's where it's from. Of course Umi's used to offering tea and coffee to guests but it's also really expensive tea and coffee... ]

I don't think I've ever had Tap? So lemme try that.

[chchchchie]

[Yeaaaah... Chie's family is not super well off, and as it is she's mostly just offering from what's available in the vending machine near her house.]

Okay! I'll be right back then!

[She might hear Chie opening and closing the door downstairs, and then returning a few minutes later, and then making it up the stairs another minute or two after that. She tosses Umi her can of Tap Soda, hopping onto the bed next to her with a grin. She's idly kicking her feet back and forth, but they're a bit dirty now since she just ran outside barefoot to grab those sodas... oops? Oh well at least her legs which they'd been teasing one another with were still clean? If she'd thought about going for her feet before though, Chie definitely would need to clean them now.]

Hooo, sorry about that! I wanted to make sure I stocked up a little bit on the sodas at the vending machine since they often get bought up pretty quick. Aaaand here's your Tap Soda! Me? I rather like orange crush myself.

[The soda in question is a bit like an energy drink, but carbonated, sugary, and just the tiniest bit fruity.]

[dragon_blossom]

[ Yeah, also it's all made up soda brands, so who knows.

Look at those dirty feet though THAT'S the real problem here! Respect your floors you fool! But she'll take the soda happily, sure. ]

Hmm. I can't turn down the call of the caffeine even when I don't know it will appear...

[chchchchie]

[If you're wondering why her room is a little on the dirty side? Yeah, it's habits like this that do it. She'd gone out of her way to try to clean the place up before Umi got here, but little odds and ends are probably a bit telling.]

Bit of a caffeine addict eh? I know the feeling.

[Since she could say she was a meat addict?]

Let's see... we could start the next Trial of the Dragon, or maybe we could play some street smashers? I always get the urge for some kind of action after watching Trial of the Dragon.

[Ah yes, street smashers. The best mix of Street Fighter and Smash Brothers... that is also a demolition crew game. Don't ask.]

[dragon_blossom]

[ Certainly a difference between them. Umi isn't tidy but she's very clean. ]

I do try to limit my intake. Or... more accurately my parents do.

[ Stunts your growth! Judging by her legs should she be like six feet tall in a few years if she weren't already nearly done growing. ]

I'll leave that up to you.

[chchchchie]

U-up to me huh?

[It seems Chie was blushing about something, but it's hard to say... what exactly.]

... Then let's try... this...

[She leaned to the side, and planted a small kiss on Umi's cheek. It was a small thing, definitely not on the scale of leg licking! But... it was something that Chie had actually chosen to initiate.]

I'm not sure if I'm ready for much more than that right now, but you deserve that much for being willing to watch more trial of the dragon with me.