Akira Otori's Card story – Romantic Movie Watch Party

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Gast: Wow, so you and Brad watched that movie everyone's ravin' about? Was it fun?

Akira: Honestly... couldn’t figure out if it was interesting or not.

Gast: Haha, you and 'romantic movies' don’t exactly go hand in hand.

Akira: It's all just too confusing, man. I watched other movies after that, but no matter how much Will explained, I still didn’t get a thing.

Gast: Well... can't say I'm surprised.
Romantic movies, huh? I don’t watch those kinda movies often, but I might be up for it.

Akira: Gast, you curious about this too?

Gast: It's just, ya know, thought it might be good to learn about how women feel. Who knows, it could even help me get past my own hang-ups.

Akira: You sure? That stuff's way too complicated, I feel things could get awkward for you.

Gast: Not a big deal, actually. I’ve been borrowing comics from my sister, so I’m pretty familiar with all that, unlike you.  

Akira: Hmmmm.
Ah, what if we watch a movie together, then? I’ve got another one I rented that I haven’t watched yet.

Gast: I'm game. That sounds way better than watching it alone.  

Junior: Hey, can I join in on it as well?

Akira: Junior? You done scribbling in your notebook?

Junior: Scribbling my ass! I was working on some cover art ideas for my new song!

Gast: No problem if ya wanna tag along, but just a heads up, we're watchin' a love story. I don’t think you ever mentioned being into that?

Junior: ... That's not really the point. I don’t even pay much attention to love songs.

Gast: What's the deal then?

Junior: Just because something doesn't resonate with you, it doesn't mean you have to be picky. Imagine bein' asked to write a love song; it's gonna be hard to see it in your mind since you’re not familiar with it.

Akira: Why not just ask Faith, then? He makes music too, right?

Junior: Not happening! I can totally see him getting under my skin if I start talking about writing a love song!!

Gast: Ahahah, I can totally see that happening.

Akira: ... If Junior's gonna join us, might as well invite him too.

Junior: Him?

Akira: Take a look around; it all comes down to one person.



Gray: U- Uhm, I really appreciate you inviting me over today... It makes me really happy to be here.

Akira: Don't mention it!

Gast: We didn’t go through rookie camp together just for kicks.

Gray: I must admit I’ve never actually watched a romantic movie... and I’m not very familiar with romance comics either...

Akira: It could be tricky for you, then. I had things explained, but that didn’t help; I’m still lost.

Gray: Huh? Is the movie pretty complex...?

Akira: Alright! Did you bring along some popcorn and juice?

Junior: Yeah!

Akira: Cool, I'm starting it up! ♪



Scion: "Am I not worthy of you?"

Heroine: "Huh......"

Scion: "Can't I be the one to make you happy?"

Junior: ......... Hey.

Gast: What's up?

Junior: What’s the deal with the heroine getting all this attention now? She was a bit bland in the beginning, wasn’t she?

Gray: Ah! I- I've been thinking about that too...
I also really don't get how she wasn't bullied after she threw a punch at that rich football star... isn't he at the top of this unspoken school hierarchy...

Gast: Ya know, now that I think about it...

Akira: Hehe, you’re still not catching on, huh? She’s a hit 'cause she did something totally unexpected.

Junior: ... The hell are you talking about? That can't be right.

Akira: Trust me, that's exactly it. Right, Gast?

Gast: W- Well, I guess that’s one way to put it... Even in comics, calling a woman "weird" is often seen as a compliment.

Junior: Wait, really!? I had no idea...
 

Akira: I think I’ll give it a shot with Instructor Lily next time. I bet she'll be thrilled about it.

Gray: Y- You might want to reconsider that...

Gast: Yeah, man, unless you're in for a barrage of bullets.



Heroine: "I'm such a fool... I knew this was going to happen...
Why did I even fall for someone like him..."

Gast: Seriously... I thought they were a thing, but now she’s been dumped...

Akira: It even began to pour down. That’s a double whammy for sure!

Gray: I- I could be wrong, but... I believe the rain is a reflection of her emotions... It's pretty straightforward for anyone watching too...

Gast: Oh, I get it. So if the rain eases up, there's a chance those two will get together?

Gray: Sure, that could happen...

Akira: Brad said pretty much the same.

Junior: Shhhh! You don't wanna miss out on the touching part—just watch quietly!

Gast: Whoops, sorry.

Akira: ? What, you gettin' teary-eyed?

Junior: For sure! Check out this BGM.... It's really moving; I can feel tears welling up just from listening to it...

Akira: What about the movie?

Junior: ...... You never quit, do you? The BGM is nice, so it automatically makes the scene good. Just zip it and listen.

Akira: Not watch?

Gray: Ahahah, that’s just so typical of him...



Akira: Maaan, it's finally over... That felt way longer than your average movie.

Gast: It was pretty interesting, and it ended on a happy note.

Junior: The BGM was awesome too. I just bought the soundtrack ♪

Gray: T- That was fast...

Akira: So how was it, Gray? Did you understand what we just watched?

Gray: Huh- Yes, I had a good time watching, but... I think the best part was enjoying it with everyone rather than the movie itself.

Gast: Haha, yeah.

Junior: Totally. It’s probably a lot more fun than watching it by yourself.

Gray: E- Exactly...!

Akira: For sure, but let’s skip the love stories.