Temporary Boyfriend

Sevyn? Is that you?

Oh, hey. Yeah. Uh, who were you again?

I can't believe you! Is that any way to talk to one of your classmates?

You gonna introduce us, Sevyn?

This is one of my classmates, apparently.

Oh, from school?

That's right. We both attend IDA. Although Sevyn hardly ever comes to class anymore.

That place is so boring. There's no point in me going.

Everyone's worried about you. Can't you at least check in every now and then?

Letting other people decide what I do isn't my style. Besides, I'm smarter than most of the teachers, so there's nothing in it for me.

Fine, be that way. But I think you're making a mistake.

How about you? Isn't your reputation going to take a hit if people see you hanging out with me?

Oh, I don't care about stuff like that. But I do have a little problem I was hoping you could help me with.

Where did that come from? Have you even been listening to what I've been saying?

Whoops, look at the time! I'm going to have to go on ahead.

Meet me in Gamma District, okay? And don't take too long!

Hey, I never agreed to this! Geez. What's her deal, anyway?

I wonder what the problem she mentioned is?

Don't know, don't care.

Aww come on, it'll do you good to do a favor for your school friends.

Urgh, help this person, help that person, you're so pushy sometimes.

Fine, I'll go meet her. But that's all, okay?

That's the spirit. Let's get going to Gamma District.

Sevyn, thank goodness you're here!

Yeah, you seemed pretty desperate. I couldn't exactly ignore you. So, what's this problem you...

Wow, if it isn't Sevyn!

Huh? Who are you? I get the feeling we've met before, but...

He's in our class, too. Don't you remember?

Really? If you say so.

Wow, I didn't think even you could forget my face. Still, what else can you expect from someone who never comes to class?

I don't want to hear that from someone who attends mindlessly just for the sake of form.

What?! Why you, anyway, I didn't come here to talk to you.

Now, I've given you enough time. What's your answer?

Well, I've been thinking. I'll admit you're popular in class, and handsome, too. Not to mention you're the sole heir to a rich family.

Right? If you go out with me, your happiness is practically guaranteed! What do you say?

I'm sorry, I can't. You see, I'm already going out with Sevyn.

What?! You two are going out?

Sevyn, why didn't you tell me?

You think I knew? Hold up a second!

So my answer has to be no. I really am sorry.

Hey, what do you think you're doing, getting me involved in all this?

Quiet down, Sevyn! This is the trouble I was telling you about. I really don't want to go out with this guy, but he just doesn't listen.

What's any of that got to do with me?

You were the only one I could turn to. A poor, defenseless girl is asking for your help! C'mon, be a gentleman.

This was your plan all along, huh?

I don't believe this! What can you possibly see in a liar like him?

Huh? What did you say?

I said you're a liar! You're always claiming you can control the elements without Xeno Prisma. What baloney!

You want to see my power in action? I can go anytime you want...

Stop it, boys! Please, don't fight over me.

This chump's insulted me and the entire shamanic tradition. I can't let that slide.

Not backing down, huh? Fine, let's settle this.

Oh, you've got some guts after all.

Yeah, but let me be clear. I won't actually fight you one-on-one. That's against school regulations.

All right, so how do you say we settle this?

A Synth Human Engineering Corps has been spotted on Route 99. Whoever takes them down first wins. How's that sound?

And if I win, you'll take back what you said just now?

Of course. But if I win, you have to break up with your girlfriend. Do we have a deal?

Hey, wait a second!

Sounds all right to me.

Sevyn! What are you saying?

It's on! I'll see you there.

How could you agree to that? What am I going to do if you lose?

Relax, there's no way I'll lose to a sucker like him.

Sevyn?

Come on, Aldo. Route 99's calling.

Look! Synth Humans!

They must be the Engineering Corps. You remember the deal, right? Whoever beats them first wins.

Sure. You want to go first?

Huh? M-Me? Uh, sure. I can do that, no problem. But if you want to go first instead, that's fine, too. I mean, it's going to be no contest at all once I get in there.

Fine, I'll go first.

Rumors say they're unbelievably strong! You'd never stand a chance.

Are they really that tough?

Hah! Of course. You scared? Well, there's no turning back now, go on!

Yeah, I'm going. Are you sure about this? I mean, you'll lose if I go and defeat them now.

Th-That's fair... But you'll never beat them! It'll be much easier if you admit you're outclassed and call the whole thing off.

Hey, what are you doing? You're not seriously going to fight them?!

Hey, you're his friend, aren't you? Stop him! He's going to get himself killed out there!

Uh, Sevyn's more than strong enough to take them down, you know? His shamanic power's the real deal.

Not you, too! Where are you going?

I'm going to go help. I've got some skills of my own to show off. You should stay back here, this could get dangerous.

Hm? What do you want with us?

We're here to fight you. Sorry, it's nothing personal. It'd be smart of you to run, but I'm guessing that's not gonna happen, right?

If you try to get in our way, we won't go easy on you just because you're children.

Sometimes I hate being right. Guess we gotta do this after all.

Wow, you really were strong all along.

Now that that's decided, let's get back to Theta District.

R-Right.

Thank the stars, you're safe!

Sevyn, I admit defeat. Your power is undeniable.

Sevyn, you won? That's great!

Right. I'm sorry I called you a liar. I take it all back. You're way stronger than I imagined. Definitely stronger than me.

Uh, yeah. Fine, as long as you get it.

Nrgh...it feels awkward getting praised like this. I didn't really do anything...

Urgh, whatever. We're done here, right?

Yeah, we are so done here! You get it now, right? Me and Sevyn are happy together.

Uh...this contest wasn't about you, I just wanted him to take back his insult.

Wh-What do you mean, Sevyn?!

Don't be so hard on him, he's free to feel however he wants about you.

Wh-Wh-What?

Hey! Are you sure about this?

Yeah, whatever. I mean, you cared enough about her to challenge me, right?

Yeah, but...

Just remember, I am a shaman. No one in the whole of Elzion could beat me in combat.

Oh, and you.

Y-Yes?

This guy may be a little crude, but his heart's in the right place. I suggest you drop this act and just talk to him, take him seriously. If you're still not interested, just be honest and turn him down.

All right... Hey, Sevyn? Do you think you'll ever come back to class?

Maybe. If I feel like it. I'm a little curious as to how things are going to work out with you two.

I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Yeah, me too.

You sure you don't want to go back to school, Sevyn?

Yeah, it's fine. There's nothing I can really learn there, anyway.

With friends like them, it might just be a little more fun, you know?

Maybe... But I don't really do well in group situations. Traveling with you is much more my style. Plus, what would you do if you didn't have me around to bail you out of trouble?

I'm not that hopeless. Besides, wouldn't you be lonely without me for company?

ME? Lonely? Don't make me laugh!