*It’s around 7pm in London. Kenji and Nitsuj are wearing disguises all while walking the streets with Chris and Lisa*
(Nitsuj): Thanks again for the disguises Lisa.
(Lisa): Don’t mention it, so how much further to this club Kenji?
(Kenji): Not too far. We should be there shortly.
(Chris): Can’t wait to check this place out, too bad the others couldn’t join us.
(Kenji): I shot them a text, they said they’ll come over later on. And we’re here.
*After walking down the end of an alleyway the group arrives at a building with a sign up that says Aniground*
(Lisa): Ah Aniground. If this was the place you were talking about, I would have brought you here myself.
(Kenji): I should have known you would know about this place.
(Lisa): We’ve helped them out a few times and they provided us with some tips in the past.
(Nitsuj): So what’s the deal with this place?
(Lisa): It’s a club for anime lovers and gamers. It’s the perfect place to come in, get a drink, have some fun, and meet other anime lovers like yourselves.
(Chris): Sounds like this place was made for us.
*The group walks up to the club where a bouncer asks to see ID. Everyone shows them their ID and the bouncer lets them in. After passing through another set of doors, the group was greeted to a sight of bright lights, a dance floor, a bar, and everyone having a good time. Everyone finds a table to sit at and rings for a waiter to come over. They each order a drink and begin to chat with each other about the operation for the tomorrow before talking about how much they’ve been enjoying England*
(Nitsuj): You know, despite everything that’s happened, I’ve really been enjoying my time here and I’m glad I get to spend it with you guys.
(Kenji): Same here.
(Chris): Me too.
(Lisa): I’m glad you all have been enjoying your time here. I really do appreciate all your help on this mission.
(Kenji): Although I will say I’m a little concerned about my student putting the moves on my new student.
(Nitsuj): I don’t know what you’re talking about.
(Kenji): Don’t think I haven’t noticed. You’ve been charming Neo and trying to take her away from me. Sneaky bastard.
(Nitsuj): I’m just being nice.
(Lisa): Still, it does seem like Neo has taken a liking to you. It shouldn’t surprise me if she herself wanted to go with you. How would you feel about that?
(Nitsuj): Hmm~, I wouldn’t be against it.
(Kenji): I refuse!
(Chris): Very quick to deny that aren’t you papa?
(Kenji): *Chuckles* Nah, I’m kidding, it’s probably for the best. You can have her if she wants to go with you.
(Nitsuj): Seriously? Sweet! I was trying to be nice and passive, but I would love to have her on my team.
(Lisa): Are you sure about that Kenji? I was merely joking about it.
(Kenji): You guys know me, I’m a journeyman. I love to travel, see the world, and help out wherever I can. That’s no way for a young AI like Neo to live. Neo’s her own person, she can do whatever she wants. If she wants to go with you I’ll support her 100% of the way. Just know this, if you do anything to make Neo cry, I’ll make you cry.
(Nitsuj): Got it.
(Kenji): But I doubt that’ll happen. I know you Nitsuj, you’re a good man. The last thing you would ever do is hurt someone close to you.
(Nitsuj): I wish that was true.
(Kenji): You’re talking about Cole aren’t you? Look, what happened to Cole wasn’t your fault. If anyone’s to blame it’s me. I knew about Cole’s jealousy, but chose to ignore it. I thought it would push him to take a hard look at himself and improve. I guess I should have addressed this sooner. Because of my negligence people got hurt.
(Shizuku): Don’t be so hard on yourself big guy.
(Yin-Yang): Yeah no offence to Karate Kid, but I don’t buy that whole no bad students only bad teachers schtick. Just like a teacher can be bad so can a student.
(Seras): You showed Cole the right path and he chose not to follow it. You can make all the excuses you want, but at the end of day you’re the one who decides how to live your life.
(Nitsuj): Hey~, the champ is here.
*Nitsuj gets up to hug Shizuku*
(Nitsuj): I saw the highlights. The stuff with the beer was a little showboating for my taste, but you did good. I’m proud of you Shizuku.
(Shizuku): Really?
(Nitsuj): Good job to you guys too for watching her back. That double superkick was spot on.
(Yin-Yang): Thanks. We practiced on our timing.
(Chris): Uh oh.
(Lisa): What’s wrong Chris?
(Chris): I think you’ve got some company.
*Chris points to the Aces who have just entered the building and are walking over to Shizuku and the others*
(Baron): What are they doing here?
(Corbin): Don’t tell me she’s gonna knock me out again.
(Vicky): Hello Shizuku.
(Shizuku): Vicky.
*The two women stand off with each other*
(Nitsuj): Hey, I know you guys had one hell of a fight, but this is not the time or place for a rematch.
(Vicky): Don’t worry. I didn’t come here to fight. I didn’t even know you guys were here. I just came over to congratulate Shizuku. I didn’t get a chance to do it in the ring because I was knocked out. I heard the stories, watched the videos, and thought I had an answer. That was one hell of a match. You showed me just how worthy you are of that crown. Enjoy it for now, but next time, it’s gonna be my hand that gets raised.
*Vicky extends her hand out and Shizuku shakes it*
(Shizuku): I’ll face you anytime, and every time I do, I’ll be sure to knock you out.
(Vicky): So who’s this guy, he your boyfriend?
(Shizuku): Nah, just my manager and coach.
(Nitsuj): Next time you decide to call out my client, go through me first.
(Vicky): You got one hell of an athlete here.
(Nitsuj): You don’t need to tell me that.
(Vicky): Oh, and sorry for knocking out your friend.
(Corbin): It’s cool. Not the first time a lady has knocked me out.
*Vicky chuckles at Corbin’s comment and walks away with a smile along with the rest of the Aces as Isis and the others come in to join Nitsuj and the others*
(Mira): That was very mature of you Shizuku. You handled her very well.
(Shizuku): I may not like her, but I do respect her skills.
*Shizuku takes out the crown to show everyone*
(Shizuku): I’ll be sure to become a fighting champion she’s proud to face.
*As everyone sits down to drink and talk about their day, an announcement goes off*
(Annoucer): Attention everyone! It’s now time for karaoke. Anybody interested in singing please come on up.
(Kenji): Alright. Just what I’ve been waiting. Hey, Jack boys. You guys ready for this?
(Baron): We were born ready.
*Kenji and the Jack Bros. head to the stage*
(Announcer): It looks like we got our first volunteers.
*The crowd cheers*
(Kenji): Hey there anyone. The name’s Kenji and these are the Jack Bros. We liked to sing you guys a song called Waifu No. 5.
*Instrumental of Mambo No.5 begins to play*
(Kenji): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, everybody in the car so come on let’s ride. To the, anime site of your choice on the internet. Boys say they want some thicc and sweet but I don’t really wanna.
(Corbin): Binge watch like I did last week. I must stay deep cause talk is cheap.
(Baron): I like Lala, Nami, Holo, and Rias. And as I continue, you know they’re getting better.
(Kenji): So what can I do? I really beg you my Lord. To us flirting is just like Ishuzoku reviewers.
(Baron): Anything flies, we’re down for anyone. So please set it in the trumpet.
(Corbin): A little bit Robin in my life. A little bit of Rei by my side. A little bit of Kallen’s what I need. A little bit Liru’s what I see.
(Kenji): A little bit of Fujiko in the sun. A little bit Mars all night long. A little bit of Darkness here I am. A little bit of you makes me your husbando!
*Chorus*
(Kenji): Waifu Number 5.
(Corbin): Jump high and down and move it all around. Shake your head to the sound, put your hands on your ground. Take one step left and one step right. Take out your phone and use your search engine. Tap your phone once and tap your phone twice and if it’s not 2D then you’re doing it wrong.
(Kenji): A little bit of Asuna in my life. A little bit Rapthalia by my side. A little bit of Shion’s what I need. A little bit of Kurumi what I see.
(Baron): A little bit of Yuko in the sun. A little bit of Saber all night long. A little bit of Grea here I am. A little bit of you makes me your husbando!
*Chorus*
(Kenji): Trumpet!
(Baron): The trumpet!
(Corbin): Waifu number 5.
*Kenji, Baron, and Corbin laugh*
(Corbin): A little bit Hestia in my life. A little bit of Erza by my side. A little bit of Charlotte’s what I need. A little bit of Pryyha’s what I see. A little bit of Rory in the sun. A little bit of Tifa all night long. A little bit of Leone here I am. A little bit of you makes me your husbando.
(Baron): We. Are. Men of culture. To fall in love with a girl like you.
(Kenji): Cause you can’t run and you can’t hide. You and me are gonna touch the sky.
*The chorus plays to end out the song and everyone cheers for them. Kenji and the Jack Bros. rejoin the others*
(Isis): That was great!
(Yume): How long have you guys been waiting to do that?
(Baron): For a while now.
(Kenji): I can’t take all the credit for this one. The Jack Bros. wrote a majority of the lyrics. I just did a little editing.
(Chris): Well I can’t just sit here and not do anything after seeing that.
*Chris gets up and makes his way to the stage*
(Announcer): Looks like we have our next participant.
*The crowd cheers*
(Chris): Thank you. Alright, so anybody remember the game Bust A Groove?
*The crowd cheers in approval*
(Chris): Alright good. For those of you who don’t know the game, be sure to check out this song. The Natural Playboy!
*The crowd cheers as Chris finishes his song. As he makes his way back to the group, a few girls slip him their phone numbers*
(Nitsuj): Who said white boys can’t sing? How about you Lisa, got a song for us?
*Lisa chuckles and finishes her drink*
(Lisa): Just one.
*Lisa gets up and goes on stage*
(Chibi): Hey Nii-chan.
(Nitsuj): Yes Chibi?
*Chibi whispers into Nitsuj’s ear*
(Nitsuj): Really? Alright. I know what to do.
(Lisa): Never send a boy to do a lady’s job. This is You Are Stronger from Persona 5 Scramble.
*The crowd cheers once again for Lisa as she leaves the stage*
(Nitsuj): Well looks like I’m up. Yume, if you would assist me?
(Yume): Of course.
*Yume offers her hand and Nitsuj takes it as he escorts her to the stage*
(Announcer): Well it looks like the next song is a duet from Nitsuj and Yume.
*The crowd cheers*
(Nitsuj): This next song is dedicated to a special lady in the audience tonight. She’s sweet, kind, and most importantly, she’s my gemstone.
*Nitsuj’s last comment catches the ears of Neo. The music begins as Nitsuj and Yume perform Daddy Daddy Do from Kaguya-sama: Love is War*
*The crowd erupts as Yume and Nitsuj leave the stage and make their way back to the others. Everyone’s eyes are on Nitsuj as he makes his way to Neo who was blushing and still stunned by what she just saw*
(Neo): Oh~ Nitsuj, is that how you really feel about me?
(Nitsuj): Even though my feelings for you are platonic, I meant what I said in the song. What do you say Neo, when this is all over, will you leave with me and the others?
(Neo): Nitsuj. I’m not the strongest and I’m sure I’m going to cause you trouble, but if you’ll have me, I would love nothing more than to join you and the others. Is that okay?
(Nitsuj): Of course it is. I’m sure I’ll do the same, but I promise to always be by your side no matter what.
*Neo looks over at Kenji who lifts his glass and nods his approval with a smile on his face*
(Neo): Then my answer is, yes!
*Nitsuj and Neo hug*
(Nitsuj): She said yes!
*The crowd cheers for them*
(Seras): I can’t help but feel that everyone is misinterpreting what’s going on.
(Lisa): Let them have this. Still, we probably should leave to avoid anymore unwanted attention.
*The group begins to head out as everyone continues to cheer on Nitsuj and Neo who are blushing after what they just did. Meanwhile, in Newbury, England Cole is hopping on a train for London*
(Cole): Almost there Nitsuj. Almost there.