Post #2709697 in Arc 4, a roleplay on RPG

"Koizumi-san, everything's all set. We just need to--" Makoto stopped as he noticed the two girls engaged in conversation. Based from what he was able to overhear, it seems she was another newcomer as well--just like Asagi.

Hearing Menou explain that they planned on throwing a party for the newcomers, Makoto felt a little concerned. Originally, he only intended this small dinner for Asagi and Menou's sake. "Guess I'll have to adjust the budget. Hopefully Asagi won't mind."

Admittedly, he was also quite surprised upon hearing she was blind. From the looks of it, she seems pretty much capable of managing by herself. He did feel a little concerned about Menou inviting her over. Queen's wasn't exactly the easiest place to navigate which might make it harder for the newcomer to tag along as well.

"Queen's is a little too crowded at this time of the day though. Not to mention the fact that we'll have to take a bus and put in some legwork. Plus, we can't exactly leave her luggage out in the lobby." Makoto spoke up, making his presence felt among the two women.

"You are a new resident here right? My name's Makoto Itsuna--an old timer." Makoto introduces himself to the new girl. "This other girl is Menou Koizumi. She lives on the girl's quarters on the third floor."

"New residents have to fill out some sheet with Ritsuka over at the front desk. They'll also give you your room assignment there--if it hasn't been assigned already." Makoto explains the process. "Then there's also your luggage--"

With Menou's invitation, Makoto was at a loss. The paperwork and unpacking will take some time and regardless of how accustomed she may be with her abilities, time isn't going to slow down enough to wait. And she'll need someone to help her move around the place--at least until she can get her bearings. He could offer to help--but then he wouldn't be able to make it back early to actually cook anything decent. However, he couldn't just leave Menou alone--seeing how she has a hard time associating with strangers.

"My hands are literally tied down here..."

Suddenly, electro swing music wafted in from the upper floors. Kanade had gone downstairs to relax for a bit, taking up his usual spot in the lobby like some tourist waiting to be checked out. This is actually a welcome development.

"Takamine-san, hear me out for a second." Makoto approaches his model kit builder friend. "Do you think you can help Koizumi assist our new resident along? I need to get some stuff for dinner later and if I want to make it back in time, I'll need to leave immediately."

"Oh? Cooking up something again eh King?" Trailing behind Kanade's wake, the little gremlin of Blue Lotus also walks in. He immediately noticed the newcomer and walked over to her. "Hey, you'll be staying in Blue Lotus too? Nice to meet ya! I'm Aziz Harumi but you can just call me Aziz!" He introduced himself before turning his attention back to Makoto.

"Anyway don't you feel bad man?"

"Hmm?" Makoto raises his brown in question.

"Sounds as if you're just assigning tasks to them on the assumption they'll just agree." Aziz explains with a smile. "I mean, didn't you even think you're bothering Takamine-san while she's taking her break here. And you know Koizumi's not too comfortable with strangers so why are you taking her out to one of the most busy places in the city?"

"If you feel that way, then I guess I won't have to include you at dinner later. Since you also take first bites out of it under the assumption I already allowed you to." Luckily, Kujo wasn't around so he's able to butt heads with Aziz like this.

"No, no, you've got it all wrong see?" Aziz immediately puts on his usual expression. "What I'm saying is, if you need to ask someone, you can just ask me. I mean, I'm free and unlike Takamine, I haven't been up all night trying to study what could be a potential UFO part."

"Hmm...I don't know." In truth, Makoto didn't really trust Aziz to leave Menou and a new resident all to him.

"Hey, me and Koizumi here should be sufficient hands to help out since King-wannabe's got some place to be. How about it? You don't mind do you?" Aziz addresses the throng of girls before him, completely dismissing Makoto's doubts.

Snippet #2709697

located in Unnamed City, a part of Arc 4, one of the many universes on RPG.

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