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Chapter 45 - Total Acceptance.

The team stand on the roof staring at the paper below them.

After Jiji finally let's go of Togata he gets straight to work.

''Togata, how are you going to get a spaceship though?''. Okarun asks worried.

''I'll go back to my roots I guess, build one''. Togata says with a smile.

''So what's the plan?'' Momo asks.

''I created a science club and managed to convince the other 'participants' not to come in so I can work on the ship in peace, but I'll need to give them some sort proof we're actually doing work, so I'll have to hand in a project every month, I guess I'll make a baking soda volcano or something''. Togata jokes.

''You're really gonna build your own?''. Jiji asks. ''No choice, but we have time, Okarun have any leads on your balls?''. Togata asks.

''No unfortunately''. Okarun replies.

''How do you guys usually get them?''. Togata asks. ''They usually just pop up somewhere''. Momo replies.

''Well as they say patience is a virtue, we should get some rest I'm sure today was a busy day of school for you kids''. Tick says.

''Now ya talking ghosty I'm starting to like ya''. Momo says. ''You're laziness exceeds my expectations''. Tick replies.

''Hey who you calling lazy!?''. Momo says offended. ''Alright, alright c'mon lets go''. Togata says trying to stop something before it starts.

''Oh hell no you're gonna say who you called lazy! You do know I can touch spirits like you!''. Momo says as she begins to chase Tick.

Tick floats away in a panic. ''Young master!''. 

Togata, Okarun and Jiji laugh at the scene as they leave the school.

The next day Togata walks into class two boys immediately coming to greet him.

''Togata! Bro where ya been you missed the test''. Riku says.

''I was just doing some personal things sorry I forgot we had a few lessons left. How did you do on the test''. Togata asks worried.

''I aced it bro! You're the best man I owe you one!''. Riku shouts hugging him tightly.

He lets go as he realizes he might have crossed the line a bit. ''Sorry''. 

Togata raises an arm for a fist bump. ''I'm not too experienced in these bro code things or something but I think this should suffice''. Togata says with a smile.

''That's what I'm talking about''. Riku says as he fist bumps him back.

The three head to sit down as they talk with their other classmates.

Togata opens his book to study.

''Woah man never think I've seen you actually studying''. Ren jokes.

''What forgot about school already?''. Another boy teases.

''Not really, just Newtonian physics doesn't work at high speeds so we kind of drop it later on and use more advanced formula''. Togata says.

''Really? Damn. Oh well I sure ain't doing anything that complicated in college''. Riku jokes.

''Yeah man I'm made for the easy life, I have more important things to do''. Another boy jokes.

''Oh yeah what?''. Ren asks.

''I'm gonna ask that cutie from class 2-D out''. He replies proudly.

''Psh no wonder your at the bottom of the class bro, you gotta focus''. Riku jokes.

''Oh get one good score and you start acting like your some prodigy, come one you don't need to have no class with the ladies in order to get good scores right Togata?''. The boy asks.

''Oh my they are asking your opinion young master, take this chance this is good experience for friendly banter!''. Tick says excitedly.

''I wouldn't know''. Togata says with a smile.

''C'mon bro, don't pretend you've probably dated models and stuff right?''. Ren asks.

''No I've never dated anyone''. Togata replies.

''C'mon you guys don't drag Togata into your dirty little talks he isn't like you''. A girl from the class says.

''He isn't complaining is he?''. A boy says.

''It's alright I'm fine''. Togata says to the girl.

''Anyway there's no way, you're lying! Kiss though you've kissed a girl?''. Riku asks.

''Uhh no''. Togata says embarrassed.

''Broooo!''. The boys say together.

''Oh hell no if you're this bad then the rest of us are goners''. Riku jokes.

''Not me though. I'm gonna get me a cute girlfriend''. The boy replies.

''Psh your ego's to big Haruto''. Riku says.

''Besides look at you dude, there's no way she'll like you''. Ren says.

''Ouch! Looks aren't everything I mean look at Togata''.

''Oof''. All the boys say including Togata. 

''No offence bro''. Haruto says.

''None taken''. Togata laughs.

''Whatever they're plenty of cute girls in the school dude I'm just gonna go fishing''. Haruto jokes.

''I guess so, like that Momo from class 2-B's is cute''. Another boy says.

''Yeah I guess I'm more interested in Miko, she's so nonchalant''. Riku says dreamily.

''What about you Togata? Any girls caught ya eye?''. Ren says.

''I'm not sure''. Togata says. ''C'mon no one?''. Riku says.

''This would be your chance to help that girl Shiratori young master!''. Tick reminds. ''Good point''. Togata replies.

''I guess, Aira Shiratori from class 2-D's cute''. Togata says.

''Woah Shiratori, good choice bro, c'mon what do you like about her?''. Ren asks.

Girls in the class start to listen into the conversation.

''Uhg Tick what do I say!?''. Togata asks. 

''Just make something nice up young master!''. Tick replies.

''I guess she's cute, she always looks great? And she smells nice, like strawberries, I guess I like it''. Togata replies.

''Psh that all? You're such a normie bro she's got way more than that''. Haruto jokes.

''Bro shut up not everyone's as dirty as you, anyway yeah bro guess that's true she's not too bad, wasn't she like the prettiest girl at some point''. Riku jokes.

Hearing that a girl immediately stands up leaving the class in a rush.

''Good work young master although smell? We must work on your compliments''. Tick says. Togata just sighs.

The gossip spreads like a wildfire that Togata thinks Aira is cute because he thinks her hair smells nice.

Aira finishes class and walks through the halls being greeted by people.

''Hey Aira!''. A girl greets excitedly.

''Hi..?''. Aira replies.

''Morning Aira''. Another girl greets as she begins to follow her.

''Good Morning??''. Aira replies confused.

The girl sneaks up on her and takes a sniff.

''What the hell?''. Aira asks.

''Sorry! I just...You do smell nice....What shampoo do you use?''. The girl asks.

Suddenly a bunch of other girls flock around her.

''Finally! I knew it! They couldn't resist, popularity restored! Take that Momo Ayase!''. Aira says to herself with a devilish smile before composing herself and enjoying the moment.

''Oh thank you, well it's really expensive are you sure you can afford it?''. Aira says.

''No really I just want to know, You always look pretty a girl could boost her looks just by copying you''. The girl says.

''Psh you got that right!''. Aira says to herself.

''I mean you are the prettiest girl in school even Togata said so''. The girl says.

''Togata..huh?''. Aira says.

''Yeah he said you look cute a girl from his class overheard him talking with some other guys''. The girl replies.

''Oh well, I have to go do something meet up with you later k?''. Aira says pretending as she walks off.

''Ok Aira see you later!''. The girl says.

Aira stomps through the halls irritated as soon as she is out of their sight. ''Ugh! Those damn bitches! They only came cause Togata said he liked how I smelled!? They aren't my friends they're just doing it cause they want him to like them''. 

''I guess he did keep his end of the deal, he better not think I owe him or something, ugh I can just imagine the smug look on his face, with one word he made me popular again like he controls all popularity or something!? I'm gonna put him straight!''. Aira says as he looks for him.

She enters his class standing as she walks towards Riku's table. ''Hey, where's Togata?''. She asks.

''Woah, Shiratori....Uhh he went off to the school yard to eat his lunch said he had to work on something too''. Riku replies.

''Thanks''. Aira says with a false smile as she walks out.

She looks for Togata in the yard until finding him in an isolated area with grass his papers scattered around the floor as he works on something Tick floating beside him working as well.

''Hey!''. Aira shouts a hand on her hip.

''Ugh is that her?''. Togata asks. ''Indeed''. Tick replies the two not moving just focusing on work.

''I don't know what you were expecting. Maybe you think you're soooo cool that you can just control the school or something but honestly I don't need your help to be popular! In fact I don't need those bitches hovering around me, I'm great all on my own. Honestly it's overrated''. Aira says trying to play it cool.

''Wait that actually worked?''. Togata says still working. ''The teenage mind is quite malleable''. Tick says.

''Glad it worked out for you, soo? Why did you come?''. Togata says.

''I came here to tell you I know I'm perfect and I don't need your help anymore so yeah that's it''. Aira says.

Togata gets up walking towards her and gets close. She gets flustered by his sudden move.

''That's nice, hope you know I'm not against you here, I don't want any loose ends in the group, everyone wants me here but it seems you're still a bit irritated by my presence, I just want you to know I'm not you're enemy, that's if you do trust me now?''. Togata says.

''I..I uh, I guess so, not like you were a threat to me anyway, but fine I get you would want the leader's approval! So fine I guess you're in, welcome to the group officially''. Aira says crossing her arms proudly.

''Nice''. Togata says as he walks back to doing his work.

''Yo they're over here!''. Jiji shouts as Togata and Aira look over to see him running towards them.

''Hey guys, what you doing here awone!''. Jiji jokes.

''Nothing just tying up some loose ends, now that everything settled we can work on the UFO''. Togata explains as he walks back.

Okarun and Momo walk in holding some drinks.

''Why is it I always find ya with the dude huh skank?''. Momo asks. ''I'm just testing him, making sure he isn't a threat, he isn't ya idiot''. Aira says.

''Hey Takakura!''. She says all lovey dovey.

''Hey Ms Shiratori''. Okarun replies. ''Whatever, Togata what you working on?''. Momo says as she walks over.

The team stand over the papers pinned together showing blueprints of a UFO.

''Togata did you draw this?''. Okarun asks. ''I can but not this well, this would be Tick's handywork, he has a thing for the arts, couldn't ask for a better partner''. Togata says.

''You flatter me young master!''. Tick says dramatically.

''So what's the plan?''. Momo says.

''Find some balls, build a spaceship, kick some alien ass, and yokai's too''. Togata says with a smile.

''I like that''. Momo says excitedly.

''Don't say it like that!''. Okarun says embarrassed.

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