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A Small Manga Shop

*on the outside edge of Tokyo is a strange assortment of buildings, some seem to be apartments, and all sorts of small stores line the streets. You see a Manga store that seems better-kept than most in this area. It has a slick tile floor that looks to be laminated. A few customers can be seen arguing near the back while the disgruntled shopkeeper tries to ignore them. The shop is lined mostly with new releases of popular Manga, though some older editions can be found.*

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

*Shinji is walking down the street when he notices the manga shop and walks in, looking at the newer more recent editions, before muttering to himself

I wonder what Junpei likes..

Ene

Uwahh a manga store!

*She runs up to the store and presses her face against a window*

*Her eyes glimmer with excitement*

I have finally found the vestiges of civilization!

HibkiKuze

*Hibki walks in* Finnaly something normal! This is what I've been wanting.

Ene

*She notices other people entering the store*

Don't take all the limited editions!

*She runs into the store*

HibkiKuze

Hey, I'm just here to get away from the chaos. *He walks over to a random shelf and starts browsing*

Bgammax

*the shopkeeper sighs and looks at the newcomers. It seems this is where Gamma's working now*

Hey. Look at whatever you like, but I'd suggest you avoid those guys in the corner. They're having some kinda dumb arguement about the Phantom Thieves.

Ene

Good cause I'm here for the collectibles!

*She finds the new arrivals shelf and rapidly looks through it*

Only the best as master used to say!

HibkiKuze

Hey there, what's your recommendations for something good to start?

Bgammax

*Gamma shrugs as he turns to Hibki*
I'm afraid this place mostly has new stuff, so any long-running series would be hard to catch up on. Still, care giving me specifics on what you're into?

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

*Shinji approaches @Bgammax and talks to him in a gruff voice

Quick question, what would an idiot read here.

HibkiKuze

Slice of life, fantasy, comedy, I'll give anything a shot.

Ene

*Upon noticing Gamma she runs over to him with a big smile*

Hey Gamma!

I didn't know you liked stores like these!

*She tilts her head in confusion*

I thought you would be into more refined things ...

ChaosTrash

Listen here guy, I DON'T CARE about your sob story that you got conned into paying 10000 yen to some shady guy claiming he'd change yout ex-girlfriend's heart. The phantom thieves don't even exist, moron! I'm buying the last copy of Wan Piss, and you can't stop me. I got to it first anyway!

*quickly runs to the cashier to pay, slapping Wan Piss volume 1299 on the counter*

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as he addresses the three one by one, leaning back in his chair*

First, I saw Junpei reading Naruto before, I'd trust him on what an idiot would read.

Second, Hibki, there's a fairly new arrival called Doubt, it's only two issues but they're both pretty long. It's supposed to be some kinda thriller. I'm not too aware of if.

Lastly, Ene, I just work here. I don't actually read the manga much, but it's a calm enough workplace.

Ene

*She looks at Chaos with surprise*

Well someone is pissed.

*She mutters*

Guess manga fans really are passionate.

HibkiKuze

*Hibki finds the two volumes and puts them on the counter* How much?

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

Hm, funny you say that, thats the idiot im looking for. You know him?

*Shinji then takes a look @ChaosTrash before returning his look to @Bgammax

Bgammax

*Gamma quickly turns to Chaos and bows in apology*

Sorry, it seems that some customers want to bother others with their problems. That'll be 2,399 Yen.

Ene

*She grows even more confused*

This place doesn't look too calm though ...?

*She thinks for a sec*

Aha! I think I get it!

*She turns to Gamma with a knowing smile*

You want to keep your love for manga a secret!

-EliteKnight-

*pokes head in the door*
Y'all got that Stardust Crusaders?

ChaosTrash

Wow, for one volume? Whatever, chaos pays well anyway.
*slides two 2000 yen notes onto the counter*

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs again, starting to look irritated*

First, yes I kinda know Junpei. He insists I'm his friend.

Second, it's normally much quieter, but that arguement and the sudden influx rose the volume a bit.

Third, Stardust Crusaders is prettty old. We probably don't have it, but you're welcome to look around.

Lastly, I'm sorry, I don't set the prices. I pretty much just cashier here.

*Gamma rummages around the register in order to get Chaos his 1,601 Yen in change*
Who prices things so awkwardly anyways?

-EliteKnight-

*poking about, the Knight finds the most recent issue of JoJolion. He brings it up to the counter. Might as well read the latest if you can't relive the past*

How much?

ChaosTrash

Thanks.
*runs off to find a quiet corner to read Wan Piss*
Maybe there's an outlet to recharge my COMP somewhere in here too...

Ene

I see ...

*She yawns*

Well I'm off to search for my treasure Gamma!

Me and the little guy need some new goods to read.

*She walks over to a nearby self and rummages through it*

Bgammax

*Gamma breathes a sigh of relief as the arguement calms down*

Let's see, that one's pretty popular. Combine the owner's insane prices and you get..... 3,274 Yen apparently. And Yen is preferred. I don't know all these weird conversions.

*Gamma yells after Chaos*
I can let you use the outlet behind the counter as long as it doesn't have a virus or anything.

*the arguement has died down, but a few of the random customers start looking at Knight curiously*

-EliteKnight-

Hmm.....
*The Knight drops a sack of Â¥5000 on the counter and begins to leave, upon noticing others staring at him, he stares back*

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs before yelling after Ene*
Just be careful not to make much of a mess. I'm in charge of this place after all, it's enough of a nuisance without having to clean it up every ten minutes.

Ene

*She continues searching through the shelves picking up the occasional volume or two*

*At this point she carries choice titles such as beserk, bungou stray dogs, and magi.*

Bgammax

*Gamma searches through the register for the 1,726 Yen to hand back to the Knight*

Don't worry about them. As long as you don't do anything too weird they'll probably assume you're just a cosplayer.

*almost as if on cue, the nerds have a quick huddle, before one breaks off of the group and approaches knight*
"Hey dude, I see you're also a JoJo fan. Where did you get that sick armor at?

ChaosTrash

Oh, awesome. Let me just get this thing off.
*detatches the strange mess of machinery (which conveniently has a perfectly regular charging port) and hands it over*
Just plug the lead in, I'll pick it up later. It's just a regular old device for summoning de-I mean, er, a new 3DS model!

Ene

*She pouts*

Hmph I'm not a child Gamma!

You don't need to worry about about any messes around here!

*She sighs at the volume in front of her and mutters*

Why do people always treat me like a kid ...

*A tiny black snake pokes out of her shirt and stares at her with sympathy*

-EliteKnight-

Eh?
Well......my Master Gwyndolin gave it to me......
Oh, and Gamma, keep the change

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as he plugs in the COMP and behind to hide the wires*
Well, at least you tried to hide it man. Fortunately I think they're too busy with the Knight to notice. But you should probably be more careful

*Gamma then turns to Ene, still fiddling with the COMP*

Look... It's just... You have a tendency to go overboard and I get worried sometimes. Just be careful, alright Ene?

Bgammax

*The nerd laughs and pats Elite on the back*

"Yeah... Of course your lord. But seriously man, I'd love to get my hands on a suit like that. Did you make it yourself? Maybe we should meet at a convention sometime."

-EliteKnight-

Con....ven......tion.....
*The Knight sounds out his words.....*
Like I said, Master Gwyndolin gave it to me. It was made for me by the Giant Blacksmith of Anor Londo. Tis a replica of the armor used by Astoran Knights

Ene

*She frowns*

I will try to be Gamma.

*She the moves to the back of the store and pretends to look for manga there*

Bgammax

*The nerd suddenly loooks serious and poses a bit*

"Of course brave Knight. And I am the grand wizard of Albion, master of all arcane. Come on, you've gotta drop the act a bit."

*Gamma sighs and leans back in his chair, muttering under his breath*
Well, I seem to be failing at everything recently. Why are people so complicated?

-EliteKnight-

*the Knight looks very confused*
Act? Im no mummer, friend

Bgammax

*the nerd bows to Knight in mock apology*
"Of course brave sir Knight. Sorry to have wasted your valuable time."

*He walks back off to the group muttering something about a "selfish prick"*

Migrant

*Wander on up to the store*

What's this now...?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs upon seeing Mig at the entrance, and begins muttering to himself*

Oh please don't notice... You don't care about Manga at all... So you're totally gonna walk by.

Migrant

*Oh, okay. Heyyyyyyyyyyyy wait a minute, who said Mig didn't like Manga? Or at least tolerated it.*

*Mig wanders in, as though some all-powerful narrator decided to spite Gamma. Or just because Mig sometimes reads manga like the rest of us.*

*Though she hasn't noticed Gamma yet.*

Bgammax

*Gamma leans back in his chair and tries to look inconspicuous, again he mutters under his breath*
Fantastic... Of course they'd be a manga nerd. Why not, right? everything else is going my way today...

Migrant

*The inconspicuous look works! But Mig looks around when he mutters!*

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

*Shinji walks out from a corner he had been dazing off in and notices @Migrant

Your into manga? I guess anyone could. Hey you, pink hair, how much for this?

*Shinji then puts a naruto manga on the counter

Migrant

Into is a bit of a strong term, isn't it...?

ChaosTrash

*falls asleep in a comfy chair in a quiet corner, manga covering face*
mmphh pff... zzzzzzz

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and looks at the naruto manga*

Lets see... That one's actually quite a rare piece. Oh boy, like, if you thought his previous prices were insane, you're in for a surprise. This one's a short supply, has a misprint on the third page. You sure you wouldn't rather get a normal one?

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

Perhaps, what's it to you? Its just a term.

*Shinji then turns to @Bgammax

Just tell me how much first. I'll make the decision afterwards.

Migrant

*Uses the distraction to duck into an aisle where she won't be noticed!*

Bgammax

*Gamma grabs a sheet behind the counter, he looks at the manga, and back to the sheet before naming a price*

According to this he's selling it for 213,838 Yen. Claims its a steal too. You said it was for an idiot right? Might want to get something a bit cheaper since they'd enjoy it the same.

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

The hell! How much does a stupid piece of paper cost! I guess ill get something else for Stupei.

*Shinji is taken back at the ridiculous cost and walks back to look at the other ones noticing @ChaosTrash

Hm? Wonder what's up with him.

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and shouts after shinjiro*

technically this stupid piece of paper isn't supposed to exist. Something for hardcore collectors. We have a much more reasonably priced normal version of the issue if you're interested.... Really.. Why do they even keep that crap on the shelf?

ChaosTrash

mphhh...wo...world of... mphmm... strength.... zzzzzzzzzzz

Migrant

*Sticks a head out of an aisle* Um.... mister working gu---

*Then hears the shouting*

Wait, Gamma!?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as Mig comes out of an aisle*

Oh, great. I mean. Welcome to our humble, for some dumb reason unnamed manga shop. How may I assist you madame?

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

*Shinji pretends to look at some manga as he eavesdrops on @ChaosTrash, trying to get any info out of him while muttering to himself.

Tch, what a big mouth.

Migrant

I found some Manga and was wondering about a price.

Though... why are YOU here?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and looks deadpan at Mig*

Well, as you might have been observant enough to notice, I am sitting behind the counter working, This might suggest I have a job here. You know, a normal job. For money.

Nyx_Avatar

[A Birb man crashes through the roof on the floor and loudly flaps his wings spreading feather everywhere as he lands.]

"I heard everyone was hanging out here, so I thought I'd come and hang out with you guys!"

Migrant

Wow.... you seem almost normal for a homocidal nutcase.

Anyway. *shows up with a few detective mangas, and the occasional girly one smuggled in as well*

How much?

Bgammax

*A few customers notice Nyx avatar and begin to panic... One of them faints.*
OK, dude. Chill. YOu're freaking out the normal people. Maybe try walking in like a normal person in the future? If it weren't for you flying in, they'd've probably assumed you're a cosplayer.

*Gamma looks at the stack of Mig's manga, referencing the sheet for prices*
You know what, these prices are kinda BS anyways, I'll let you have the lot for 12,000 if it gets you out of here faster

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

Nyx! What the hell do you want?

*Shinji shouts @Nyx_Avatar, glaring at him to try to intimidate him.

Your in for a world of hurt if your going to start something here.

Nyx_Avatar

[The Birb man looks around confused.]

"Where are all you guys going? Don't you want to hang out and make friendship bracelets!"

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and attempts to casually explain things to Nyx Avatar*

Well, lets see. You just broke through the roof in the middle of a group of normal people who are unaware of bird people and probably not into friendship bracelets. Normally this is the part where I insist you leave but you actually seem that clueless.

Nyx_Avatar

[By looks over to gamma with his finger pointing to his head.]

" But I know lots of stuff! Like...death and stuff. Oh, I know about Birb stuff, too!"

Migrant

Man you really don't like me, do you? Fine.... *pays the 12,000 yen*

Bgammax

*Gamma looks to Mig, pointing a finger at his head, then faking the recoil from gunfire, before looking back at Nyx*

Well, clearly you don't know other things. Like how to enter stores. You walk in the front door and don't break anything. Its not complicated, but can be a hassle.

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

Now why in hell would I do that Nyx! You almost ended the world! I aint friends with you! And the hell is a friendship bracelet?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as he looks back to Mig, taking the 12,000*

Ah yes, I'm the one with a problem with you. Seeing as you walked in and called me a homocidal nutcase in front of a group of normal people. Kind of a good thing the bird man came in and made them all panic.

Migrant

Well you WERE prepared to kill a bunch of shadows, when we didn't know if they were people or not.

Nyx_Avatar

[The Birb man looks around before looking at Gamma and Migrant bicker.]

"Does that mean I did something good? Are we friends now?"

Bgammax

*The few customers who weren't panicking at Nyx_Avatar's arrival look towards the apparent arguement between Mig and Gamma*
Look, if you're going to try to freak people out, I'll have to ask you to leave. I'm not supposed to keep anything weird from happening.

*Gamma leans in and whispers to Mig*
Though between you and me, the floor isn't laminated, if you catch my drift. I'm sure you remember how I fight.

*Gamma then turns to Nyx Avatar*
Ok, here's the deal. Stop breaking things, just enter stores like a normal person, and we can be friends. I'm willing to make that deal with you... Whoever you are.

ChaosTrash

Huh? What was that noise? I was having a great dream about anime tiddi-ooh look a big bird. Maybe it's hungry.

Hey bird! I've got bread if you want some. A Jack Frost gave it to me after I beat hi-er, I mean, I just got it from the store!

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

You have a big mouth you know,

*Shinji then grabs a naruto manga and brings it to the register,

Screw it, ring it up and tell me how much.

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at the manga, and back to the reference sheet*
There you go, that one's actually normal. Mind you, his prices are still really dumb, I'll just ring it up for 3k to make it so much easier for everyone. Between you and me the owner's kinda senile anyways. Might be why he let some random guy work his shop while he sleeps.

Migrant

Fine...

*takes her stuff*

Honestly, seeing you like this would almost make me forget I'm supposed to hate you.

-Shinjiro_Aragaki-

*Shinji puts down a 5k Yen note and walks out of the store with his manga

Keep the change, I don't need it, anything to get away from Nyx.

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and takes the 5k note*
Can't say I blame you.... Whoever you are. I know the feeling.

*looking back at Migrant*
I really don't care what you think of me. Odds are it won't matter anyways.

Kirusu

*Walks in*
Yo, got any JoJo?

Bgammax

*Gamma turns to the new arrival, he seems a little tired*

Good evening. We have some of the latest issues of Jojolion, and beyond that is pretty hit or miss. Mostly keep the newest stuff in stock, but we don't always sell out, so you might be able to find older things around too.

Kirusu

Great, how much that gonna set me back?

ChaosTrash

I'd better grab my COMP and get outta here. It's way too easy to lose track of time when you're reading manga.
*retrieves the machine from behind the counter while no one is looking and walks on out*

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at Kirusu confused*

Sorry, I'm not up with all the lingo. The Jojolion issues are the most recent ones. So I'm not sure what you mean by "set you back".

Kirusu

How much is it gonna cost?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and looks at the reference sheet*
For any of the normal ones, 2.5K. There are some special edition collectors stuff too, but you're probably not interested in one of those.

Kirusu

Yeah, no, doubt I have the money for it anyways, how much does it cost though?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and looks at the list*
Well, we have three different special ones in stock. Cheapest runs about 20k Yen. Most expensive is in the hundred-thousands. Like I said though, you probably aren't interested in the collector's stuff.

Kirusu

Well shit, I'm interested, can't afford it, but I'm real interested, happen to have any job openings here?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and looks around*
Lets just say at the rate things are going there's about to be. You'd have to talk to the owner to see for sure, but I'll hopefully have a better job lined up soon. Seeing as he let me work this place with no questions, there shouldn't be a problem with you either.

Kirusu

*Kirusu hands Gamma a $20 and a $10 bill*
This'll cover it right?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as he takes out his phone and does a quick calculation, before accepting the dollars and reaching into his wallet*
Well, I can't convert that exactly, but its close enough. Yen is really preferred, but at least you have a normal currency

*Gamma brings out 3,335 Yen, puts 2,500 of it in the register, and gives Kirusu 835 of it as change, along with the Manga*

Kirusu

Thank you good sir, I'll make sure to come back later to talk about that job.
*Kirusu leaves the shop*