''That voice is.. familiar''. Togata says to himself as he turns around to see who's speaking.
''Oh it's you''. Togata says as he sees Aira standing arms crossed as she stares at him.
''Yeah''. Aira replies irritated.
''Aira Shiratori was it?''. Togata says remembering her. ''Don't you dare pretend like you don't know me!''. Aira replies.
''We've never spoke before actually''. Togata says blankly. ''Well now we are, we need to talk''. Aira replies.
''Sure go ahead, make it quick though I have things to do''. Togata replies. ''Don't act like you're soooo busy''. Aira says dramatically.
''This is important it'll have to be just us two''. Aira continues.
''Fine where to?''. Togata sighs. Aira puts a finger out and gestures Togata to follow her as she begins to walk away.
Togata follows Aira as she walks off. ''Where are we?.....''. Togata asks as he is cut off by Aira raising a finger to tell him to keep quiet.
Togata just sighs and obeys, following her as she struts ahead of him, the two start to gather attention as people start to notice them walking together.
''Psh, now I get attention? I'm gonna give this dude a piece of my mind! Just need to find a quiet place''. Aira says to herself.
Togata and Aira walk past Momo's classroom, Momo who is still in class notices them walking away so do Muko and Miko.
The three give each other looks, although they can't speak they manage to find a way to communicate.
''Wait are those two following each other?''. Muko gestures with her face not saying a word somehow communicating telepathically with the others.
''Damn it seems they are, think they're gonna make out or something?''. Miko says back without saying a word only gestures.
''Hell no!''. Muko and Momo say. ''Uhggh I knew I should have made the first move! That's what I get for listening to you Miko!''. Muko says frustrated still not saying a word.
Miko raises and drops her shoulders quickly gesturing she didn't know this could happen. ''There is no way they are going somewhere for that reason! They haven't even spoken before!''. Momo says telepathically.
''How do you know?''. Muko and Miko reply. ''Uhgg I don't!''. Momo says to herself becoming restless as she waits for her class to finish.
Momo watches the clock, tapping her feet as she endures the 5 more minutes her class has before it ends.
''C'mon! C'mon!''. Momo says waiting for the bell.
Suddenly the bell rings. ''That will be all for today make sure you do your homework''. The teacher says as people begin to pack their things.
Momo gets up from her seat rushing out of the class. ''Where are you going!?''. Muko and Miko ask.
''I need to use the bathroom!''. Momo shouts back.
''I need to find those two! Where the hell did they go!?''. Momo says to herself as she runs through the halls. Jiji sees her.
''Hey Momo you cutieeee!''. Jiji says as she just runs past him. ''Ugh what could she want from him!?''. Momo says to herself.
''Why are we running?''. Jiji asks as he runs beside her. ''We need to find Togata and that skank Shiratori!''. Momo replies as she runs.
''Why?''. Jiji asks. ''Cause ugh I saw them walking off together maybe their in trouble?''. Momo says as she runs into Okarun's classroom.
''Okarun! Did you see where Togata went?''. Momo asks.
Okarun looks up to see Momo standing there as he packs his things.
''Ms Ayase? I don't know but I saw him walk over that way''. Okarun says as he points. ''Great thanks!''. Momo says as she continues running. ''Thanks bro see ya!''. Jiji says as he runs after her.
''Jiji? Wait! Wait for me!''. Okarun says as he rushes to pack his things and follows the two.
''Why are Jiji and Momo running?! Where are they going!? And why did she ask for where Togata is? Wait for me!''. Okarun shouts as he pants.
Meanwhile Aira and Togata arrive at a empty place in the halls where no one is. Aira looks around to make sure no one is around.
''Good, now we can talk''. Aira says as she turns around. ''And why did you take me here?''. Togata asks.
Aira puts her bag down and goes closer to Togata basically forcing him to a wall. ''Like I said before back off!''. Aira shouts.
''Back off what?''. Togata asks confused. ''Stop pretending ya attention hog!''. Aira shouts. ''What are you talking about!?''. Togata asks.
''Do I need to spell it out for ya!? Stop stealing all the attention, I see what you're doing, trying to act all cool making everyone talk about you!''. Aira shouts.
''What!?''. Togata says still confused. ''Yeah! You're trying to steal my popularity!''. Aira shouts back.
''Your..... popularity?''. Togata asks. ''Yes! Mine! I worked my butt off to be the coolest, strongest, most admired student here! But now, suddenly, everyone's talking about you Togata this, Togata that, Oh, he's so smart, he's so mysterious, he's so cool! Well, newsflash, nerd. I was here first!''. Aira shouts.
Togata just watches her rant, his expression unchanging waiting for her to finish, when she finally does he exhales through his nose, a small exhale that could be mistaken for amusement.
''I see''. Togata replies. ''Oh do you?!''. Aira says.
''You think I have an interest in… social hierarchy?''. Togata asks. ''Uh yeah? Why else would you flex your smarts and 'mystery exchange student' vibes on everyone?''. Aira shouts.
Togata looks away as though thinking then adjusts his glasses. ''If you want to remain 'the most admired student here,' you can. I have no intention of taking your place''. Togata says.
''Too late for that, if you really don't care about 'social hierarchy' as you called it then you're gonna have to embarrass yourself and let me steal the spotlight''. Aira says with a hand on her hips.
''No, I don't care about stuff like that, but I do have a reputation to uphold remember? I need people's trust maybe admiration, I can step off but embarrassing myself? Forget about it. Anything else?''. Togata says.
''Ya liar I thought you didn't care, but here you are tryna keep up appearances''. Aira says as she puts a hand on the wall to the side of Togata's neck as though forcing him back even more.
''Yield!''. Aira says. ''What is this, some manga or something?''. Togata says. Momo, Jiji and Okarun arrive with the scene in front of them.
''And what the hell's going on here!?''. Momo shouts. ''Ohhhh Togata and Aira!? Wait were you guys making out or something! OHHH!''. Jiji jokes as he fakes kissing sounds.
''No''. Togata and Aira reply. ''Ms Shiratori? Why are you pushing him against the wall like that''. Okarun says as he tries to shield his eyes as though witnessing something bad.
''Master Takakura! It's not what you think really! I'm just tryna stop this idiot from stopping me get my reputation back!''. Aira says.
''Oh yeah and why'd ya have to lead him all the way out here!?''. Momo says as she rushes off to separate the two, Aira resists and the two start fighting.
''Let go off me Ayase! I'm not done with him!''. Aira shouts as the two push against each other. ''Oh? ya done you skank!''. Momo shouts.
''Guys stop fighting!''. Okarun says.
''Ugh fine, only because you said so Master Takakura''. Aira says. ''Whatever I didn't wanna hurt ya anyway''. Momo says fixing her hair.
Aira pushes her aside and heads straight for Togata once more. ''You heard me warn yourself and back off orphan''. Aira says. ''OHHHHHHH''. Jiji and Momo say.
Togata takes a deep breath. ''You know what? Who the hell are you even?''. Togata says. ''What?''. Aira says. ''Like in this group what do you even contribute?''. Togata continues.
''I mean, Okarun's the cryptid expert''. Togata says.
''Oh.. Thanks''. Okarun says nervously.
''Jiji's the comedic relief''. Togata says.
''Yeah I am!''. Jiji says posing.
''And Momo's the leader''. Togata says.
''Damn right!''. Momo says.
''So what are you? Like who are you, the pretty dumbo or something?''. Togata asks.
''AHHH! You damn bastard! How dare you! I'm the leader! Right guys?''. Aira shouts in surprise that Togata would dare insult her like that.
Everyone stays quiet. ''Well....Well!....Well then who are you! What the rich kid!? Or the nerd!?''. Aira shouts trying to make a comeback.
''Yeah, sure, whatever the group needs me to be, but I sure as hell won't be a waste of space like you''. Togata says.
''OHHHH!''. Jiji says.
''Ohhh sick burn!''. Momo says as she puts out fake flames.
''I!.....I''. Aira stammers trying to respond.
''You damn bastard!''. Aira says as she runs towards Togata trying to hit him.
Togata blocks the attacks. ''Hey guys stop fighting hey!....''. Okarun says as he suddenly disappears.
Togata and Aira look around and suddenly they are in empty space.
''Oh hell no!''. Aira says.
''Uhgg Not again!''. Togata says irritated. ''What is this? Third time this month or something?''. Togata says to himself.
''Dammit why'd I have to get put here with you!? Never mind I'm gonna beat those damn aliens myself and prove I'm the leader!''. Aira says.
Togata stops Aira by grabbing her, she resists but he pulls harder. ''Shiratori, stop this is serious we have to stick together, without Momo here we....''.
''Momo my ass! I can defeat them without that bitch!''. Aira shouts cutting him off as she frees herself from his grip.
Just then some sort of gas is emitted from the hallway in front of them, Togata and Aira go on the offensive transforming immediately.
''What the hell is that?!". Aira says.
''No idea. don't breathe it in though''. Togata replies.
The two stand at the ready suddenly the gas reaches them. Togata runs his hand through it trying to figure out what it is.
''What is it?''. Aira says.
Togata removes his mask and takes a breath. ''It smells humid.....It's...water vapor''. Togata replies.
''Ughh in English nerd''. Aira says irritated.
''It's steam alright?''. Togata says.
''What the hell is steam doing here?!''. Aira says.
Suddenly the two spot figures in the hallway in front of them coming out of the steam.
''Ughh those must be the Serpo! Come out you damn cowards I'll kick your asses myself!''. Aira shouts.
The figures emerge from the mist, they are just regular old men, but naked old men.
''Well hello there cuties''. One of the men says.
Togata and Aira are shocked. ''What the deuce!?''. Togata shouts.
''AHHHH! What the hell! Go put on some clothes this isn't some bathhouse you damn perverts!''. Aira screams as she closes her eyes.
The men laugh. Togata watches them closely forming a game plan.
''6 Men, look normal, but they are here in empty space, there's no way they are''. He says to himself.
''Shiratori on guard''. Togata says. ''Don't tell me what to do!''. Aira shouts.
The men inch closer walking, Togata and Aira get on guard immediately.
''Oh no need to flinch young ones....Resistance will only make this...unpleasant''. One man laughs.
''Get away!''. Aira shouts.
The men just laugh. ''This one's feisty ain't she? Hmm I like that''. One of the men comment.
''Calm down, no need to panic, let our bath water just ease your tension, it will make the whole process a bit easier, although don't go all the way limp, I like a struggle''. One of the men say.
''This gas is your bath water! EWWWW!''. Aira shouts.
''What the hell are you talking about?''. Togata says.
Togata starts to lose focus and become drowsy. ''Shiratori, do...You feel that!?''. Togata asks.
''Uhg, Yeah, my head! What is going on?''. Aira says.
Suddenly the men rush forward grabbing them and restraining them.
''Ah! Why are they so strong they're old!''. Aira shouts.
''Let go!''. Togata shouts as he tries to fight back.
The men dunk his head in a bucket of water Togata inhales some of it beginning to drown.
The men laugh even more.
''Got them, we'll take this cutie over here and you guys can have the other kid''. One of the aliens say as they hold Aira.
''Hey Toriyama get up!''. Aira shouts.
''Oh no worries, I prefer little boys anyway, more of a struggle!''. One of the men holding Togata down into the bathwater say.
''Although this one's even more feisty! I dunked him in the bathwater and he's still fighting!''. The man continues.
''Oh this will be fun!''. One of the others say as he rips off Togata's trouser.
''AHHH! Let go of me you pervs!''. Aira shout.
The men ignore her and 3 of them take her away. Togata manages to lift his head and coughs and pants furiously.
''Shiratori!". He shouts.
The man creeps up behind Togata. ''Oh no you should be worrying about yourself boy''. One of the men say as he smacks Togata's butt.
''Hmmm. Yeah''. One of them moan.
''Ugh! What the Fu..!!''. Togata shouts.