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- You have all been called here for an importand reason
The team of Nikki, Ryusui, Suiki, Ukyo and Chrome stared earnestly at Kohaku. The girl had been trying to call them to a meeting for several days, but only now the opportunity arise. They had 20 days left to reach America and over 36 Senku's sleepless hours, thankfully Gen finally promised everyone to take him to bed. Their warrior immediately arranged a meeting on the deck right next to the Francois bar who was polishing glasses as if they weren't already perfectly clean.
- Someone finnaly had to said that. Everyone is scared to say it out loud but it's too obvious. Senku and Gen are hopelessly in love. - There were rumbles of agreement among friends. - And we need to help them because both of them are stubborn and too proud to admit it.
Ukyo and Francois exchanged knowing glances. Suika spoked first.
- But how are we gonna help them?- she tilted her head to the side questioningly. Nikki who was the most hyped about this cuz she was even shaking with excitment, decided to answear her.
-Everyone will give their ideas and we will implement them one by one. I suggest organizing a date for them on deck under the stars! We can invite them saying we want to "relax" and have a fun time then leave them. Senku loves Space , we can leave them candles and drinks for the atmosphere! This will definitely bring them closer! - Ukyo thought it sounds like low-class romance but this kinds of thinking is adorable in Nikki's case.
- It seems complicated , can't we just tell them? - Everyone ignored Ryusui words.
- Do you think it will work? - Said Chrome. - Senku it's not a type of person who would go for it. Of course I appreciate your romanticism, it would be an adorable idea! But in this case. . .
- That's why we're brainstorm. Something will work ventually but i doubt we're gonna solve their deep-hidden emotional problems at once.
We will just go slowly towards our goal, step by step.
- And why we won't just tell them? - Ryusui tried again and got hit in a head by Kohaku
- Because that is not how you do it! We'll try to do it subtly so as not to scare them!
- Scare who?- Gen came on board. Everyone fell silent immediately. - What? What happened? What you were talking about? The mentalist noarrowed his eyes. They knew they're screwed. Gen would knew when they lied and also may insist the answear or try to trick them into getting one.
- It's private. And for now we don't want you to know about it. - Gen would be lying if he said he wasn't curious but he let them slide, he doubts if they were planning evil and harmful things and also taking care of crew's comfort was his duty. In turn, Suika, Ukyo and Chrome agreed that it was actually his private matters.
*
They decided to realize Nikki's plan first. They prepared everything while Ryusui and their two leaders discussed plans for the rest of the journey. When they were finished , Kohaku came to tell leaders about their plans for evening. The entire crew has already been told that they want to give Senku and Gen some time alone. Nobody had anything against it , everyone agreed that they deserve so relax and nice time together. Taiju and Yuzuriha were the most excited. Apparently they also knew what was going on between their friends and wanted to do somethng about it. Of course they're were people like Magma or Hyoga, who had no warm feelings or good intensions for them but they had to interest in disturbing them so they just weren't suppost to come.
- Count me out. - They should have knows that Senku wouldn't agree. I don't find sitting in cold surrounded with people as "fun". I'd rather sleep. Or experiment. In any case I have better things to do.
- If Senku-chan doesn't go then i will stay too - Gen thought about it as a opportunity to spend more alone time with Senku without a stress of being interrupted
- If you thought i would let you stay you are sorely wrong.
- Calm down lioness - The young scientist picked his ear with his little finger and then blew the dirt out of it. - It's not a big deal.
- I'm not steadfast. Besides we are facing very stressful times and each of us needs to relax. Together. We don't know what awaits us on land and how much time we have left to spend time like that. - Fortunately, they had discussed the arguments together in advance. - Suika will be dissapointed. She was so happy to help with preparations. She was counting on being able to spend this time with you. - This simple information switch something in those two. Kohaku knew that Senku had a soft spot for Suiki. Auspiciously the girl became very attached. Mutally.
- Okay , fine.
*
After dark, most of the crew gathered on deck. Ultimately this idea was good for everyone. Gen put on shows , some drank and talked at the bar, others played cards (only Gen's friends and only under the supervision of Ukyo, whom the mentalist gave responsibility. The boy appreciated this gift very much and was not very trusting with it)or they were just relaxing on blankets.
"Maybe we can stay here a little bit longer than we planned" thought Kohaku laughing with everyone about Chrome's breakdown over losing game. It was nice.
- We close the bar for now. - Francois ignored all the groans of disapproval and pulled out violin they had hidden under the bar. They asked for them to be made right after Tsukasa was revived. They also had two small drums from the village on the ship. Butler smiled. - Time to dance.- Immediately after saying these words, the crowd became more lively. The music started playing. Francois played lively songs on the violin, and two men accompaniment them with drums. The happy aura of the crowd improved even more when people started dancing or swaying to the music of the violins. Kohaku approached Ryusui and made him dance with any woman or man who was interested. She whispered to his ear. - Now we can begin our plan two. - The captain snapped his fingers.
- Make them jelous right? So what's the plan? - Kohaku told Ryusui plan and the man smirked rapaciously. He will definitely have fun with it.
Young scientist was sitting on blanket leaning against the barrel while Gen danced with Suika. He glances up at the sky occasionally looking at this two with gentle smile. At least until he saw Ryusui outstetched hand to him. - What are you doing?
- I'm taking you to dance. - He said with a big smile.
- Why do youthink i'll agree? I don't even know how to dance. - Ukyo knowing what's coming next joined the fun. They coudln't give up on dancing Senku and Gen's reaction to it. He grabbed young scientist's arm and pulled him up.
- For once in your life you can do something stupid and have fun.
- It won't be toda- Ryusuki what do you think you're doing?! - The blonde slung Senku over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. The scientist didn't even try to struggle much.
- Taking you to dance. - He laughed and ran with him to the middle of the dance floor. Only then he put him on the floor, but he didn't let him escape. He held him tightly, turning him around making him dance. It was obvious that despite Ryusui's guidance, Senku was useless at dancing. He tripped over his own feet, bumped into people, and was as stiff as he could be most of the time. However, he couldn't hide the amusement on his face when his dancing partner pulled him towards, grabbing his waist with one hand and spinning them both around.
After a while Ukyo, Yuzuriha and Nikki joined them. Every now and then switching Senku between Ryusui and Yuzuriha.
Senku hated interrupting his personal space or sticking nose into his affairs. But with friends like Taiju and Yuzuriha, especially Taiju and a parent who was too sensetive for his taste, he finnaly got used to letting his loved ones do it. A lot of people consider him as freak or eccentric. Not like it ever bothered him. He loved loneliness and his small circle of friends. He never needed people in his live. At least until he was stuck alone in Stone World. He never thought that he would meet so many people there who would make him feel comfortable. Just like he didn't think he'd ever be able to have fun fooling around with his friends like this.
In the mean time Kohaku observe mentalist's reaction. She expected jelousy, anger, heck maybe even some kind of pain , maybe she expected him to rush to get Senku to dance himself, but what she saw touched her. Although, Gen felt a little hurt that he hadn't managed to get Senku to dance sooner but at this moment there was a wide smile on his face. Watching people having fun is usually nice and improves mood. But watching your lover and friends doing it is the higher level of happiness. Many times they had to fight for their lives together, they worked so hard for this all and now after what Kohaku said they don't know what awaits them on land. This sight could make it all worth it. This night would be perfect for him.
When Ryusui finally released him, he joined Gen on the blanket and fell on his back as if dead.
- They finished you off huh? - Mentalist leaned over him.
- Everything hurts. I won't get up till next hour. - It was noticeable that most of the people had disappeared and the rest were already heading to their cabins.
- So i won't have a chance to dance with you?
- In your dreams.
- Belive me I do dream about it.
It was hard not to notice their group observating them from "hidden" but they ignored it and simply whispered to each other so they wouldn't hear. Ukyo never wanted to tell them what they were talking about, claiming that the plan is working and they don't have to know all the details. Finally they let them habe some privacy for the rest of the night.
*
-Can we tell them this straight now? - After a week of trying, nothing has changed. It's true that the tension between them could be cut with a knife, but their behavior towards each other was still the same.
- NO RYUSUI! - Ukyo began to silence everyone when he noticed that their screams had attracted the couple's attention.
- Stop screaming.
- We say bring out the biggest guns.
- What do you mean Kohaku? - Asked Nikki. The girl pointed at Suika and everyone let out a unanimous "Oooo" of understanding. The girl looked at everyone with consternation.
- What?
Ryusui leaned over Suika and told her what she have to do.
- You think you can do it?
- Of course! I'll do my best!
*
Suika rolled over to the couple talking while playing cards.
- Suika got a gift for you! - The boys smiled at the child.
- What did you prepared for us Suika-chan? - Suika took out two paper crowns and put on their heads.
- People from the past talked about kings and queens, and I thought you deserved this titles! Senku took a good look at the "headgear". He was given the king's crown and Gen the queen. He smiled crookedly at him.
- No, No Suika-chan. Senku-chan definitely is a queen. - Quickly switch their crowns, the sciencetist only scoffed. - But we really appreciate the gift. It's very nice. Why do you think we deserve those titles? I mean Senku is a leader it's understable.
- But you're too! You always care for all of us and think up the biggest plans. Besides Gen always take care of Senku when he's neglecting himself. You're beautfiul royal couple!
The group watching all this impatiently waited for reactions. But yet again they didn't get what they wanted.
- Well, you care about me right? That means you're the queen. - The sciencetist smiled mockingly.
- Well, you're too ugly compared to me for that title anyway. - Gen did the girly voice and said it with a pretentious tone. - Queens have always been better than kings, it's obvious. You're right. You can't be queen. - Boys started laughing at that.
*
The group of matchmakers stand by a rudder looking at Gen and Senku working on board. It didn't seem like anything had changed between them. They had a lot of attempts and ideas trying to bring them closer togehter wihoud effects. Are they really that blind?
Ryusui pushed himself from the bar.
- We tried your ideas long enough withoud any effects, and in a week we will reach the shore , so it's now turn to do it my way.
- Wait! Ryusui you imbecile, if you do it I'll kill you , do you hear me?!
The captain ignored all Kohaku's yelling and before somebody stopped him he jumped towards the pair.
- Senku, Gen you are so in love that looking at you it's painfull. We tried to help, but you're really hopeless in emotions, so I had to tell you that straight. - Ryusui blurted out. He had his typical proud smile on his face the whole time. At this moment he was even more proud then usual, probably because he was happy with the fact that his friends' love problem had been solved. But his smile began to faid away when Gen or Senku instead of responding, being shocked or embarrassed, they looked at him as if he had said the most stupid thing in the world - Okay I know this might be to much to take right now but-
In that moment Ukyo and Francois couldn't help but began to chuckling uncontrollably. Everyone besides Senku and Gen looked at them with conternation.
- Everything okay?- Chrom smiled akwardly and came closer to Ukyo. The blond hair boy needed totake a few deep breaths and a moment to calm down. Chrom continued to rub his back hesitantly as his mind raced, wondering what could possibly make his two friends so amused.
- Gen and Senku were dating before my depetrification. - The gang looked at Francois with shock.
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- WHAT?! - Everyone start to yell and scream at the same time making chaos. First to confirm the validity of this statement, and after a calm "We didn't even hide it" from Senku laming Francois and Ukyo out for not telling them earlier.
- Because it was funny.
- Besides you looked like you're having fun. It would be a pity to spoil it for you. - Added Francois.
- I cannot believe that all this time you tried to pair us off. - The mentalist hid his face in his sleeves devastated.
- And if you ever thought of doing this with someone else, I warn you that you are ten billion percent the worst matchmakers I know. Please let people live their lifes. You should not interfere in their private matters when they do not ask you to do so and nothing related to it poses a threat to their health and life. In fact, even then, consider whether you ten billion percent want to interfere.
- I can't believe that my emotionally constipated boyfriend commented on this more intelligently than you.
- I'm not emotionally constipated!
Everyone started laughing