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Chapter 43 - Did He Just Ghost Us!?

''Yo where's Toriyama been?''. A boy asks.

''No Idea he's been gone for 2 weeks how's that even allowed''. Another boy replies.

Jiji and Momo sit in class only a few people have arrived sitting down most of the girls greeting Jiji who of course reciprocates with a flirty joke as always although he immediately sits back down a bit worried.

''Momo...Where do you think he could be?''. Jiji asks.

''No idea''. Momo replies.

''Do you think he got hurt or captured?''. Jiji asks again. ''No he can take care of himself I'm sure''. Momo says.

''Then maybe he ghosted us?''. Jiji says disappointedly.

Suddenly Miko and Muko walk in.

''Hey girl! Jiji what's up''. Muko says.

Jiji waves lightly. ''Hey''. Momo greets them as well although still lost in thought.

The two sit down talking about recent events as always.

''What ya think Momo?''. Muko asks.

Momo doesn't hear her still caught up in thought.

''Was Aira right? Did he just get what he needed then left!? Maybe I shouldn't have trusted him so easily?''. She says to herself.

''Momo? Girl?''. Miko says.

The damn bastard better not have just ghosted us like that''. Momo says thinking.

''Earth to Moomoo?''. Muko says waving a hand in front of her face.

''Yeah I'm here''. Momo says snapping out of it.

''What ya think?''. Muko says.

''Of what?''. Momo asks.

''You're really out of it today, but honestly I can't think of a time when your not, I mean the Toriyama kid just disappearing where do you think he went''. Muko asks.

''I dunno, maybe he got bored of our school or something''. Momo says trying to act unbothered, although she hopes not.

The teacher enters class and places his books on the table. ''Alright kids settle down, let's start''. He says.

''Why did he just leave like that? If he's sad he could talk to us I mean he said if we needed help we could go to him, and he would help us anyway we can, maybe I should have said it back!''. Jiji says overthinking it.

''I mean we had a good time it was really fun, we ate chocolate together and everything! Didn't he enjoy that? Maybe I'm too dumb for him or something, but if I am Okarun sure isn't! He's totally smart! I need to ask him after class!''. Jiji says as he gets restless.

''Maybe he actually got bored of us''. Momo and Okarun say together.

Meanwhile in Okarun's class he sits reading his books during class.

''He left, for 2 weeks? He looked pretty sad maybe he's depressed, maybe I should go visit him in his house....''. Okarun says to himself.

''No! I can't do that it would be weird especially if he just doesn't want to come to school!!". Okarun says holding his head.

''He doesn't seem like the type to get easily depressed though...He's one of those cool guys, always calm I've never seen him freak out, he's never scared, Unlike me. Could it be he got bored or something? But when we played soccer with Jiji he looked like he had fun, I mean we did have fun we bonded? We totally bonded!''. Okarun says as he tries to collect his thoughts.

''He even called me cool we were like a couple of friends just hanging out eating chocolate...It was nice. But where is he, I mean even if I'm not that fun to be around Jiji has to be!? Or how high are that guy's standards!? Uggh I have to ask Jiji about this''. Okarun says.

Just then the bell rings. ''Yeah I'll ask Jiji''. Okarun says as he packs his books and heads out for lunch.

''Ugh finally I thought that class would never end! I'm going for lunch Momo wanna come with?''. Jiji says.

''Nah I'm good''. Momo replies.

''Well then I'll see ya cuties laytaaa''. Jiji jokes as he runs off.

''He's cute but a total airhead''. Muko jokes. ''They can't have it all can they''. Miko jokes.

''Yeah but they can, like the one that got away''. Muko says dreamily. ''Please you never even talked to him once''. Miko jokes.

''Neither did you''. Muko replies. ''All according to plan girl''. Miko says.

''Yeah but he was pretty cool''. Momo says.

''How can you say that when you never even knew the guy''. Muko asks. ''Ehh I knew him a bit, we talked I guess''. Momo says.

''You talked c'mon when?''. Miko asks. ''We met when we had a pie fight''. Momo says proudly.

''I did I don't tell you guys everything I do now do I?''. Momo brags.

''Yeah right pie fight? Why didn't ya ever introduce me!''. Muko asks.

''Didn't wanna bother him, if he comes back I will don't worry''. Momo replies. ''Yeah right''. Muko and Miko say.

Suddenly gasps fill the halls outside and Togata walks into the class towards Momo's desk.

''Togata!?''. Muko, Miko and Momo shout.

''Morning Momo, meet me on the roof after school k? I have to explain some things''. Togata says with a smile.

''Uh wait what!?''. Momo shouts. ''See ya then''. Togata says.

''Girrlll!!!''. Muko and Miko shout.

Meanwhile outside Jiji and Okarun run through the halls looking for each other eventually they bump into each other.

''Ouch!''. They both say as they look up.

''Jiji!''. Okarun shouts. ''Okarun!''. Jiji shouts.

''I was looking for you!''. They both say.

''Oh sorry you go first..''. Okarun says nervously. ''No you dude''. Jiji says.

''I...I was just wondering if Togata left because of me? Do you think I'm boring''. Okarun asks.

''No dude! I was going to ask if he left cause of me! I was going to ask if I'm dumb!''. Jiji asks.

''Of course you're not''. Okarun says. 

''Then why do you think he left''. Jiji asks.

Suddenly Togata walks past them.

''Okarun, Jiji hey guys''. Togata says with a smile. ''Togata!''. Jiji and Okarun shout.

''Hey guys, sorry about ghosting you a bit, how did you deal with the evil eye while I was gone, I promised I'd help''. Togata says worried.

''It's alright we just didn't let him out the last two tuesdays''. Okarun replies.

''Great, he must not have been too happy about that, meet me on the roof after school ok?''. Togata asks as he runs off.

''Ok....?''. Jiji and Okarun reply looking at each other.

Aira is in class mysteriously happy.

''That attention hog hasn't been in school for two weeks! If not for the tests this week my reputation would have been restored, it's time to focus! I have to get a good score on this test and prove I'm still the smartest most beautiful student here!". Aira says to herself with determination and a devilish smile

Meanwhile Togata is outside looking in at the window at Aira taking the test. Aira sees him.

''NOOOO! Why are you here!?''. She gestures angrily.

''Meet me up at the roof after school''. Togata gestures back seriously as he walks away.

''This is not part of the deal!". Aira gestures back irritated but Togata doesn't see as he left already.

After school the group meet each other at the stairs.

''Momo!?''. Jiji and Okarun ask. ''Jiji? Okarun?''. Momo says.

''Jiji...Master Takakura!...Ayase''. Aira says with varying degrees of happiness.

''Wait did Togata tell you to come here too?''. Momo asks.

''Yeah''. Everyone replies. ''Ugh why the hell is he here! He should have left and never came back''. Aira shouts.

Everyone ignores her and the head up to the roof, where Togata is with a big sheet of paper on the floor and some pencils Tick floating beside him.

''Ah they have arrive young master''. Tick says.

Togata turns around. ''Hey everyone''. He says with a smile.

''What the hell man what's with all the mystery!''. Momo shouts.

''Where have you been?''. Okarun asks.

''All in due time, the young master has something to say''. Tick says.

''Don't worry about all that really, I was just taking off some time to think and I just wanted to tell you guys that I'm really grateful for the help, these past few weeks have been really fun, and I realized that although I didn't get what I wanted I found something else, some allies''. Togata says with a smile.

''So I was just wondering if for the time being I stick around with this rag tag group of misfits we have here, at least until we help get Okarun's balls back, It's the least I could do, of course if you'll have me?''. Togata says.

''And what if we don't trust ya?''. Momo asks

''If you still don't trust me? I'll leave on the spot''. Togata replies.

''Momo?''. Jiji asks with puppy dog eyes.

''Ms Ayase, I mean he's helped us a lot''. Okarun says.

''Don't you dare Ayase!''. Aira shouts.

She turns to Togata pointing. ''You're not allowed here anymore leave!''. Aira shouts.

Momo just pushes her aside. ''Don't listen to her of course you can if you want?''. Momo says crossing her arms.

''Then I believe we have a task to complete! Let us find this young man's testicles!''. Tick says excitedly.

Jiji runs over carrying Togata. ''Welcome to the team bro!''. He says happily.

''Glad to be here''. Togata says with a smile. Okarun and Momo walk over. Only Aira staying put arms crossed.

''Ugh fine you're only allowed in cause master Takakura trusts you so I do. You better back off though''. Aira shouts as she walks over.

''Sure thing fearless leader''. Togata says sarcastically.

''Of course I am!''. Aira says proudly.

''Huh no you're not ya skank!''. Momo says as the two start arguing.

''Young master Togata, I see you have successfully joined a highly functional team''. Tick says sarcastically.

''Seems so''. Togata says.

Momo and Aira argue in the background.

''Haha....they're not always like this, I promise''. Okarun says nervously.

''Are you sure about that Sir Takakura. Regrettably, this appears to be their default state''. Tick comments.

''It's not so bad''. Jiji says.

''Spirits, aliens, fistfights, screaming adolescents? Welcome Home young master''. Tick says sarcastically.

''Wouldn't have it any other way''. Togata says with a smile.

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