36/The Plotting Begins!!!

The Plotting Begins		!
Date of Scene:	31 May 2015
Location:	Mitakihara - Downtown
Synopsis:	Hannah and Ao bump into Yuko Minami! Groceries are touted, recent events are revealed, and PLOTTING begins by Cure Boost!
Cast of Characters:	Yuko Minami, Hannah Sharpe

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Hannah Sharpe has posed:
"...Need to be more careful, and that is coming from me!" Comes the voice of one Hannah Sharpe down Mitakihara's downtown streets. For once, it's /her/ that's leading another person: a small, stick-thin girl with brown hair. She looks pale, too pale, and clings to Hannah's arm. Boris helpfully leads the duo, though the girl occasionally nudges Hannah in one direction or another.

"I'm sorry Hannah-chan, I just thought I could maybe run more, be like you! I overdid it..." Comes the girl apologetically as she moves slowly.

Boris, for his part, just woofs in irritation as he has no choice but to guide two girls today!

Yuko Minami has posed:
Coming out of one of the still-open bakeries, Yuko's taking it easy as she strolls down the streets of downtown Mitakihara. She's definitely not in a rush to get anywhere, apparently just enjoying the night air from the outdoors for once.

Spotting Hannah, Boris, and an unfamiliar girl coming her way, her curiousity gets the better of her as she approaches the three with a lazy wave. "Evening, Sharpe-san and Boris and... Uh." She squints briefly at the pale girl, then gives her a concerned look. "Are you okay? You're a little... Really pale."

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
A voice has both girls pausing, only one of the duo vaguely recognizing it. Thankfully, there's Boris to the rescue!

"Ah! Yuko-san! Good evening."

Ao, for her part, blushes just a bit and hides a little behind Hannah.

"Oh, um, I'm fi..." She pauses, then coughs, to which Hannah is rubbing her back.

"I'll /be/ fine. Just...just too much cramming for tests, you know?" Ends the girl in a terrible falsehood. Doubly so since they could be seen coming from the hospital!

Hannah, looking in Yuko's direction rolls her eyes.

"Yuko Minami-san, meet Ao Karina-san, my best non-four-legged-friend." Comes Hannah, not quite able to summon much cheer over the worry etched in her voice.

"Just here for checkups. What are you doing out so late, Yuko-san?" Inquires Hannah as Ao offers a slow bow.

Yuko Minami has posed:
That girl's not in good condition at all. Still, Yuko's got more sense than to try and make her feel bad about it or anything! "Y-yeah, tests are... Suck. But if we do well, then that's one less thing to worry about." She offers Ao a light grin and bow in return.

"Good meeting you, Karina-san. Did the checkups go okay?" She keeps an upbeat appearance, at least, trying to look slightly less tired than she usually does. "Er. You don't have to answer if it's private information or something."

Turning to Hannah, she raises the bag of bread-scented something or another! "Late night discounts! If you want cheap bread, find the bakeries just before they close. They've got all sorts of good stuff just sitting around that they need to get rid of, so it's real cheap around this time." She gives Hannah a satisfied nod. Clearly, she's done this before!

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Karina shakes her head a bit here, forcing a smile on her tired face. "Yes! Better than usual despite the circumsta...I...I mean good. Yes. Um. Just a little exhaustion. Oh, aren't you one of the workers at that grocery store? I think I recognize you."

Hannah nods several times. "The only grocery store I go to now!" Hannah thumbs-up at Yuko. She's come to love the little grocery!

But then, there's delicious baked goods. Hannah sniffs, and then oooh's!

"That is...pretty smart. Mmm. I should try that, I /love/ breads and pastries!" And she doesn't have much money to buy them with, but she leaves that bit out.

Then she ponders, "Speaking of, are you working tomorrow? I, erm..." Even for her, it's awkward.

"Well, you are the expert on your shop, so, certainly you can direct me to some decent steaks for..." She mutters something about dates under her breath. Blush!

Yuko Minami has posed:
Networking! As much as Yuko would rather do anything but work, there's still something to be said for making the right connection to the right people. Being recognized is simply the first step!

"That's right. The one over by the harbor." She giggles lightly at Hannah's addition to that. "Yeah, Hannah-san's becoming one of our regulars now. Speaking of... Dad said he's got a contractor working on a little shelter just outside with the bike racks. So you don't have to worry about Boris getting wet and stuff."

Dogs need coverage, too!

"Bakeries, sandwich shops. Day-old bread tastes just as good if you heat it a little, but I won't complain if they wanna give it to me for cheaper." She lets out another chuckle at the mention of steaks, raising an eyebrow slightly at noticing that blush. A mystery is afoot!

"Steaks, steaks... We've got a good selection of meats, so I can pick out the best ones if you have a budget or size to work with. What's the occasion?"

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Ao tilts her head, and thumbs her chin. "Welll, if Hannah-san says it's good, then I'll go by there more often! A little out of the way, but..."

Hannah interjects, winking at Yuko!

"Worth it!"

Then Hannah rubs the side of her head, looking honestly a little touched. Boris woofs!

"Really? Yuko-san, that is one of the most thoughtful things anyone has done this entire week. Tell your Father Boris and I appreciate it!" She thinks over her budget. There's a /little/ bit of money she can shift over, just to upsell for their benefit!

"Mmm. Enough to feed two. Oh, and some spices: pepper, some wasabi...well, uh, /occasion/..."

Before Hannah can get too out of sorts, Ao reaches up to hug the taller girl! She waves a finger.

"Our little Hannah-chan is growing up! Finally had her first date. Already eager for the second, arrrren't you?" Comes Ao, and then Hannah is being tickled amidst protests!

Yuko Minami has posed:
That's an ego-boost if Yuko ever needed one! Returning the wink with a grin, Yuko raises an eyebrow with a mildly confused look on her face. "Is it? We just figured it would be better than having him wait outside all the time. I mean, he'd still be outside, but... Not as. Besides, you're a friend. I can make my parents do things once in a while."

Still grinning in satisfaction, she nods slowly at the ingredients given to her before stroking her chin lightly. "So something that's not too overpowering... Ehh?"

A date? A mischievous grin crosses Yuko's face as she peers closely at Hannah. "Already? Ooh.. Is it someone I've seen before? Maybe..." She opens her mouth, then shuts it quickly. Just how much does Ao know about this date? Perhaps it might not be a good idea to pry too much, but considering that she is Hannah's best friend... Hard to say! "... Well, if it's gone that well, then the second one should be fine! I'll make sure to pick out the really good ones, don't worry~"

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Hannah looks away, feigning a cough. Here she had a friend willing to twist her own father's arm to get a shed for her dog at a market, and she's been out robbing banks. Guilt punches her firmly in the chest, and there's an odd look and a wiped tear upon her as she 'gazes at Yuko again.

"Yuko. You are coming over to my dorm for tea soon, alright?" She finally responds, smiling broadly.

A nervous laugh, and then Yuko's backing off of the question.

"Well, you met her recently I believe! Rurako Doji-san, Seishou's kendo captain." Leave it to her to hook up with another fitness type!

Ao squeezes poor Hannah!

"Plucked right before I could get to her! That little thief-san better take care of my Hannah!" Hannah struggles to get Ao off of her. What an odd pair.

Eventually she disentangels. "I will appreciate it, Yuko-chan. I..." It's then that Ao devolves into coughs, and Hannah's holding her. After a moment, she seems fine, but certainly more tired.

Yuko gets an apologetic smile from them both. Hannah is soon bridal-carrying Ao over light, winded protests. "I should get her home. See you soon, okay, Yuko-chan?" Boris woofs, and she's off with her friend in tow!

Yuko Minami has posed:
Yuko, at least, doesn't seem to have noticed a thing! She just seems surprised by Hannah's reaction to that news, then that invitation for tea. "Eh? Is that okay? With whatever rules your dorm has about outside students, I mean."

The confirmation of the green-haired girl's suspicions draws a slight grin from her, the mental shipping... Straight line being thoroughly followed! "So it was her... Heh heh. I'm rooting for ya, then." She gives Hannah a big thumbs-up before realizing the folly of that gesture. The girl's blind, after all, but... Maybe she heard it? Who knows.

But what's this? Is Ao a NEW CHALLENGER? Or technically the first player, making Rurako the challenger? Then again, it could also just be a way of showing affection rather than a genuine love triangle...

"Aah, I'm more worried about her than Hannah-san. Even though she's really good with spicy drinks, too..." She pauses to giggle at the sudden burst of energy from Hannah.

"Alright! Take care, Hannah-san! Karina-san!" And then Yuko's off to her own dorm for... Not plotting. Nope. Not at all.