Chapter 4: Everyone's Special Skills?

I'll get a slice of the apple pie and an iced tea, please.

Can I get an iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream and an espresso shot?

Hmm... This red bean chocolate banana deluxe sounds really good.

But the mango special is only available for a limited time.

Uhh, what's "iced tea"? And did he say "express shot?"

What are all these words? I can't even understand what they're talking about!

Oh, iced tea is just ice-cold black tea, and an espresso is like a really dark version of coffee, I guess.

Oh, okay...

The thing about this café is that you can customize the menu to your liking. So you can add extras, or make your own combinations.

Ooh! So you mean I can get extra mochi balls added to an order of shiratama dumplings at Hoteiya too?!

Well, I don't think they do it at Hoteiya.

They don't?

But this café has red bean desserts as well as green tea too.

That works for me. All right, teach me the spell.

What spell?

I thought it was like a chant. You know, similar to Kido. Is that not how this works?

You've got to be kidding.

I thought everyone was chanting with their own special skill. I guess I was wrong.

Well, then, uh...

Keigo, was it? Do you have a special ability?

Huh? My ability?

Probably being really good at games.

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

But don't forget that this is all your fault, okay?! It's because you left me alone for ten full days!

I spent every single day playing video games by myself! I even ended up playing genres that I don't usually play at all!

And that's how I became very skilled in all genres of video games, dammit.

It's good that you have a skill though, right?

So, what are these "video games" you speak of? I would like to learn as well.

Really?! I can teach you all about it! This is great! Who would've dreamed Rukia would ask me for anything?!

My training in gaming was worth it! I'm glad I honed this skill throughout my summer!

All right, everyone! Once we're done eating here, let's go to the arcade!

Yeah!

What?! No way could I lose to you! That was by pure luck! It was like an accident!

Nuh uh.

Plus, you always lose in rock-paper-scissors when we pick our chores.

No, I don't!

Huh? Hey, aren't those kids from Urahara's Shop?

They are.

I wonder what they're doing here.

So, what kind of games are you good at, Keigo?

Anything really, from RPG's to fighting games...even shooters!

RP-...what? Well, uh... I'm glad for you.

Yeah, I highly doubt there's anyone in town who can beat me at games!

Did I just hear you say no one could win against you?

Hey, kid! I dare you to say that again!

Huh? Me?

Wait, but you're obviously more of a "kid" than me.

Shut up!

I don't lose to anyone! I'll prove it to you by winning against you in this game!

Then, you'll have to admit that you only won by accident. Got that, Ururu?!

Uh, okay?

Oh, yeah? Well, I've dedicated my summer to gaming.

I can't lose to a little kid like you in front of Orihime and Rukia.

You said it! Then, we're on! Fight me!

Dammit!

Heh, you're pretty good.

Umm, so when will you teach me how to do this "video game" thing?

Oh, right! You see, in this game, you're supposed to...

Giving a lecture mid-game? You think you're that good, huh?! Ururu, team up with me!

Okay.

What the?! Hey, Ichigo! Or even Tatsuki! Help me out here!

You're playing against kids. You don't have to get so serious, geez.

I'll do it.