734/Magic Fight Club is that way

Magic Fight Club is that way
Date of Scene:	05 November 2023
Location:	Classroom
Synopsis:	After a misunderstanding involving the Hero Club, Coco and Hikaru exchange contacts and secret identities. They may even be training together.
Cast of Characters:	Coco Kiumi, Hikaru Amanaka

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Coco Kiumi has posed:
Coco had just gotten out of today's Hero Club meeting. Normally this is when she would go back to her dorm, but an unexpected visit has prompted her to make a detour. Walking with her towards an empty classroom is Hikaru Awanaka, who seemed rather confused at what they were doing there, saying something about having been sent there and asking what kind of emergencies they deal with.

Knowing what she knew, the Hero Club probably got confused for some other activity, a more secret one of the magical variety, so she dropped some hints about being in the know and then asked Hikaru to follow her. So, one small quest for an empty classroom later, Coco is turned towards Hikaru, about to ask: "So, Hikaru-san, I suppose you were talking about magical matters. The Hero Club is nothing like that. You would need to look for less official meetups. May I ask who sent you?"

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
Hikaru has been feeling more and more awkward throughout the whole of the meeting, and it was a /relief/ when Coco had asked her to step away as the meeting broke up. Maybe this was finally going to get where she was meant to go? Hikaru stepped into the room behind Coco, tugged the door closed in her wake and then leaned up against it with a weary exhalation. As Coco spoke up, mixed emoitons shot through Hikaru: nerves, excitement, relief, fear--how did you decide which one you were really meant to feel? She swallowed.

"Um... This might sound silly, Kiumi-san..." She takes a breath. "Sailor Moon? She said something a Hero Club? HEro Fighters Club?"

Coco Kiumi has posed:
'Aahh, so it was Usagi', Coco thinks. 'That explains... actually nothing.' She brings a stray strand of hair back into position. What kind of club could Usagi have been talking about? Well, let's see... She could be referring to something with Hannah. She loves to host training sessions, and it would make sense with the whole issue with her uncle.

On the other hand, there would no reason for Hikaru to think it was happening in the school then, so that's to be discarded. Hmm, well, what else could be there? Something in the school, huh? "Hikaru-san, is Inai-sensei involved in that activity Sailor Moon proposed to you by any chance?"

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
"Oh!" That sparks some recognition in Hikaru, at least. She nods. "She said that Inai-sensei was the advisor, I think? I was a bit nervous and I didn't really think of writing it all down, but I saw the Hero Club and thought maybe that was the right one to look at?"

Coco Kiumi has posed:
"Well, there you have it", Coco smiles at Hikaru. "Inai-sensei used to run these lessons a few months ago, but I am not sure why Sailor Moon would suggest that to you. As far as I know, she hasn't run any in a while." Which is something she was actually disappointed about.

"I wanted to take part in one, since I wasn't really all that good offensively, and even now, it's my magic that got better rather than my physical abilities, but Inai-sensei talked to me about them, and then nothing. What kind of magic do you do, anyway?" She wonders how much her style is compatible with hers for training purposes.

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
Hikaru fumbles her words for a moment, not quite sure what to say. She's not really used to talking with girls this much and there's still a strange, internal fight going on inside her. Something--someone--trying to work out who she really is in all this mess. She takes a breath.

"Um. It's... like Sailor Moon's, I guess? I don't really know what to compare it with. I'm still really new at this..."

Coco Kiumi has posed:
Coco looks at Hikaru taking a breath and looking anxious with worry. "Is something the matter, Hikaru-san? If you tell me what's wrong, maybe we can work on it." She hesitates for a second, then adds. "And my magic is great at calming the nerves, so I can help you even if you don't want to elaborate."

That aside for a moment, she asks "Hmm, like Sailor Moon, you say? So pretty much, you are less about the close quarters too", Coco starts pondering. "I have that issue, if you get close to me, I am at a disadvantage. Though, I am much better now. A while ago, I didn't even have the enhancements other magic users get."

"What do you say we go ask Inai-sensei together? Maybe if she sees two students, she will start checking if her lessons still have demand." That seems like a good solution to her. And they both have to go ask anyway, so...

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
"I... I dunno?" Hikaru says after a moment. "It's just, like... all the magical people I've seen are, um, girls?" She adds with a touch of uncertainty. "And... uh..." She just gestures at herself and her masculine appearance. The suggestion that the two of them approach Inai-sensei together seems a little safer than alone and she nods hurriedly in agreement with all of the above.

"Uh, yes! It's more far away stuff, I guess you'd say! And um, yes! Going together would be really good. It would be way easier, I think..." She trails off. "Sorry, I'm not very good at this."

Coco Kiumi has posed:
"Hmm, I see, I think", Coco says. "Stopping being anxious is easier said than done, but nobody worries about things like that. Still my offer is still valid if you ever feel the need to."

"Perfect, then it's decided", Coco smiles when Hikaru agrees. "My number is XXX-XXXXXXX if you have any question, and if you give me yours, I will send you a message when I hear something from Inai-sensei."

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
Hikaru gives a jerky little nod at the prospect and fumbles to pull out her own phone. "Um... do you have Line, maybe? We can share contact info there, too?" She asks as she starts to add the phone number to her contacts with a few taps of her fingers. "Mine is XX-XXXX-XXX. Thanks... Um. It's good to know I'm not alone? And I'll reach out if I ever need something."

Coco Kiumi has posed:
"Oh, right, Line too!" Coco says, immediately giving Hikaru her contacts. After possibly receiving Hikaru's if she does the same, Coco steps out of the classroom. "I have to go now, but it was really nice meeting you, Hikaru-san. I hope we get to cooperate one of these days. If you see someone calling herself Yellow Pearl Voice, that's me."

Hikaru Amanaka has posed:
"Nice meeting you too, Kiumi-san--!" Hikaru calls after her. "Um! I'm Sailor Eris!" And then she's alone in the classroom with just herself again. She's making progress though, right?