Anime: Steins;Gate

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Okakuri Week - Day 4: Drunk.

I've always thought that drunk!Okabe and Drunk!Kurisu together would just too fun to watch. Of course after all this they'll seriously need a very nice long chat (not under the influence of the alcool, of course). And yes, let's all say "YEET" along with Daru! Hiyajō Mahō was at a loss for words. She could say that, despite their diversity, Makise Kurisu and Okabe Rintarō were her two dearest friends. The general idea for that evening was going out to eat something and celebrate the first time of them being all together in Tokyō. She really had tried her best to avoid the worst to happen, but, despite her efforts, she was forced to watch the disaster unfold in front of her very eyes. A hand slammed on the wooden table of the inn’s room. Two giant glasses emptied of their content lied on the surface, gleaming somewhat ominously under the light. “Christiiina!” “I told you there's no ‘tina’!” “Be quiet, a mere Assistant has no right to debate the names chosen by this genial mind of mine!” With a horrible presage, Maho saw Kurisu’s glisten as tears suddenly threatened to fall. “See? That's the problem! One day you tell me you love me and that you would sacrifice the world to be with me and then the other I’m just a mere assistant to you!” “Guys, when I told you to openly discuss your feelings I didn't mean while drunk and in public”, she pointed out trying to put a stop to that embarrassing charade. As much as she wouldn't admit it even under torture, she really was fond of both of them and really wished all the best for their relationship. She was in no way an expert about love, as she disliked something that hindered the common sense to the point of making someone act foolishly, but it was clear as a day that those two blockheads needed a long, nice talk. Her words fell on deaf ears. “I am the problem? I’d like to remind you, experiment-loving girl, that I have properly confessed and you’re the one who hasn't given me a proper answer!” Kurisu let out a frustrated cry. “How was I supposed to give you an answer when your behavior contradicts your words?” “Ah! Says the perverted genius girl who stole my first kiss!” When each of the members of the Future Gadget Lab insisted that Kurisu and Okabe-san had been basically dating without neither of them actually knowing it she thought that that statement didn't make any sense. And yet, listening to their absurd shenanigans, she was forced to accept that no statement could better describe those idiots’ relationship. She inhaled deeply before grabbing her still intact glass of beer and drinking a huge sip from it. She slammed her hands on the table, finally obtaining the attention of her friends. “Listen to me, you dimwits! I’ve had enough of this nonsense! Stop throwing non existent blames at each other and start to politely discuss as the adults you’re supposed to be.” Okabe and Kurisu gave her a shocked look, before awkwardly clearing their voices. Luckily enough the effect of the alcol was already subsiding. “It’s juuust…”, Kurisu began with a sigh. “I don’t know what to do. I can never have a serious discussion with you, there’s always that “Hōōin Kyōma” in the middle that makes me feel like my words have just no importance.” Okabe, still red faced, looked like he was falling from the clouds. His expression shifted into a stern one. “Everything about you is important to me. So important that I’d give my life for it.” Mahō stifled a laughter at Okabe’s sappy retort, trying to maintain the composure that helped her avoiding a even more embarrassing situation. “I like Hōōin Kyōma”, Kurisu began in a small voice, her lips transforming into an embarrassed pout as she spoke. “But you’re the one I love, Okabe. You don’t have to put on an act, because you’re the first person I could really be myself with.” § “It’s Hiyajō.” “Tutturu, Maho-san!” “Oh, Mayuri-chan. Do you need something?” “Mayushii was a bit worried for Okarin and Kurisu-chan, since they don’t answer to their phones. Is everything okay?” “I think is safe to say that all’s well all that ends well.” “Oh? Ah, it looks that Daru-kun wants to talk with you. Bye bye, Maho-san!” “Hello, Maho-tan?” “Ah, Hashida.” “So?” “Evacuate the Lab immediately.” “How much time do I have?” “I left them making out in the taxi 5 minutes ago.” “YEET!”

MY NAME IS Hōōin Kyōma

THE MAN WHO HAS FOOLED THE WORLD AND CONQUERED TIME ITSELF!

Okakuri Week 2018 - Day 1: “Comfort”.

And so the week dedicated to my favorite couple of idiots has begun. Before leaving you to my story I wanted to make a small premise: Glitnir is the Norse God able to resolve every controversy with the use of diplomacy. I thought it was very fitting wih a certain situation... Snow was falling softly outside the window, dancing down from the milky night sky. The Future Gadget Lab was enveloped in a quiet atmosphere, broken only by the chatting of a talk show of dubious utility on the old tv. Nothing was different from any other day in that old room on the first floor of the Ōyama Building, if he excluded the presence of Makise Kurisu, reading a book on the small sofa as he scrolled through some useless topics on @channel. Time slowly moved forward with each ticking sound of the clock on the wall. “Speaking of occult, Makise Shōichi is going to keep a lecture about a supposedly revolutionary topic in Tokyo next month and we can’t help but wonder if…”. A sudden “thump" reverberated through the room. His gaze immediately shifted towards Kurisu, who promptly avoided his somewhat worried look. The book was lying, abandoned, on the sofa. “Assi-" “I’ve completely forgotten to call back Maho-senpai", she interrupted him with a strained smile, her lips stretched into a pale, thin line. “She mailed me this morning about some minor issues with the latest testing of the Amadeus System, so I’m gonna borrow the roof for a while". Without conceding even the slightest chance to further pry about her problem, Kurisu quickly got out of the room, without even bothering to grab her coat. Okabe looked at the door for several moments, wondering what would be the best course of action for that situation. Finally, he opted for sitting down on the sofa with a sigh. Kurisu needed some time alone to sort her feelings and he had a hunch that his presence would only be a nuisance to that process. Although a deep feeling bounded them, they hadn’t really given a name to what they were and, despite the fact that he really wanted to know her better in that worldline, his attempts were often quite clumsy. His shyness seemed to get the best of him whenever he was around Kurisu and with the risk of Hōōin Kyōma popping up against his intentions, he felt like leaving her alone for a while was a good choice. Snow went on falling on Akihabara. Although it was true that the most important things had stayed the same even in Steins Gate worldline, he couldn’t properly say that everything was like it was supposed to be. The bond that united the members of the Future Gadget Lab had remained unchanged, and so did the feelings that he and Kurisu shared, but the worldline shift also brought with itself some painful issues from the past. The first time he ever saw the brilliant Makise Kurisu cry was after a phone call with her father. Back then she had trusted him enough to talk about her problems, shortening the distance that intercurred between them. He couldn’t have imagined that step after step that distance would have been reduced to zero. Still, that happened in another worldline and in that moment the situation was considerably more difficult than it was in the Alpha attractor field: in that world he created Makise Shōichi had tried to kill his daughter after stealing her theory and, as much as it was sad to admit, there was no way to change what happened. Focused as he had been on himself and on keeping that worldline far from danger, he had never stopped to consider how painful that must have been for her. And yet Kurisu never once mentioned her father, probably keeping all of her feelings on the matter locked away from prying eyes. That very same Kurisu was now all alone on the rooftop of an old building, probably shaking under the chilling air of that snowy day and thinking about how wrong things have gone with father. He jumped up from the sofa. He really was stupid as she used to say. § “Yes, it’s me. I’ve just located the whereabouts of my assistant, so reinforces are no longer needed. I’ll keep you updated on eventual developments as soon as the mission is cleared. Yes. El. Psy. Kongroo". Kurisu turned towards him. White flakes were tangled in her wet chestnut hair and her jacket looked like it was beginning to get damp. Her eyes were a little red. Had she been crying? “Chuunibyou spotted orz". Her voice was slightly shaky. “Now, now, Assistant, you wound me. As the founder of this lab I was very concerned about the wellbeing of a fellow labmem.” Kurisu crossed her arms on her chest, her small figure trembling ever so slightly. A slight pout formed on her lips. “Yes, yes, what an honor, Hōōin-san.” Okabe felt himself smiling. That way of speaking was nostalgic, in its own way. “It’s nothing but the truth. Each of the members of this lab is fundamental for my evil plans to work. We must unite to face the conspiracies of-” “Look,” Kurisu began with a tired sigh. She looked unbearably sad. “I usually tend to ignore your chuuni antics but now I’m not in the mood for- H-hey, what are you trying to do?!” He felt his smile softening. Fighting the embarrassment that was already threatening to have its own way, he took a few steps on the snowy floor, his shoes leaving trace of his passage on the white pristine surface. “C-come here”, he managed to blurt, spreading his arms. His words came out in a white puff of smoke. Kurisu slightly jolted, a confused look on her face despite the reddening of her cheeks. “W-what are you…” As much as they were close, he realized he shouldn't have been privy to the details of Kurisu’s relationship with her father in that worldline. “There are several degrees below zero and you’re wearing only that skimpy uniform of yours, Christina”, he corrected himself, lowering his arms. “Since I take you have no intention of coming back inside the lab any time soon, I was trying, as your superior, to prevent any damage to your health. As to fulfill this purpose I hereby concede you to share, abiding by the laws of physics that regulate the passage of heat, the warmth of my very own body.” A long moment of silence intercurred. The city was quiet. Suddenly Kurisu let out a small laughter, her breath condensing in irregular shapes of white. “Geez, sometimes I wonder how you can be such an idiot while keeping a straight face". She stepped forward, closing the distance between them. “I guess I have no choice but to accept your offer. But keep your hands at bay or I’ll seriously turn your neocortex into a flower pot.” Kurisu’s body was really small and cold in his arms. The thought of her having to face her sadness all alone in that freezing night made his heart clench. Silence fell on them. Snow went on dancing above their heads as if to blend them with the rest of the landscape. “You know. Sometimes I wonder if I could have done something in these years to sort things out with my father.” Her voice was awfully small in their embrace.Despite the urge of holding her even tighter, he maintained his composure, feigning ignorance. “What are you talking…” “I know you know”, she cut short, raising her head to meet his gaze. Her piercing blue eyes seemed able to read his thoughts. Kurisu always had that peculiar capacity of understanding when something was on his mind just by looking at him. He felt his eyes widen. “You remember?” “Not really”, Kurisu answered. The smile she gave him was somewhat sad. “It sounds terribly unscientific, but I had a feeling that we had already discussed this topic. And the way you reacted earlier in the lab was the proof I needed.” Okabe shook his head with a fond smile, almost at a loss for words. “You really are worth of the title of Genius Girl". Kurisu’s expression suddenly shifted to one of pain as she hid her face against his shoulder. Okabe felt his own body tense. “There are times I wish I was like everyone else.” Despite being muffled her voce bore an hint of regret. “I just wanted to make my father proud but I ended up ruining his life. I was so focused on coming up with something that could have helped him with his dream that I didn't realize that, in doing so, I would have done nothing but to shatter it.” Okabe sighed, abandoning what was left of his restraint and tightening his arms around Kurisu’s small frame. “You have nothing to blame yourself for”, he began. “I don’t know the details, but you were just a child and I can’t imagine you purposely doing something to hurt another person.” “But even so…”. “Yes, you wounded his pride. So what? Didn't you say once that a scientist has to accept the result of his research? Your father was blinded by the rage and the frustration of hitting a dead end after years of trials and failures. And… I know what it feels like.” Countless images flooded in his mind with the same vividness of a movie playing in front of his eyes. Mayuri being shot. Mayuri being pushed in front of a train. Mayuri falling on the floor with lifeless eyes. He knew very well what was like being on the verge of desperation, fighting helplessly against the will of a god that sneered at each failure. A knot formed in his throat and his breath became ragged. “Okabe! Don’t...” “I’m… fine”, he interjected flashing a concerned Kurisu a weak smile. Her thin hands were stroking his back with unexpected gentleness. His breath slowly evened. Her presence grounded him on reality once again. “What I want to say is that not being able to find a solution to something that is vitally important can push a person’s mind to its limits. Don’t misunderstand, I have no intention to justify your father, as his actions were despicable, but I think there’s still hope to settle things with him". Kurisu’s lips stretched into a wry smile. Her expression looked like the one of a child who was about to cry. “How can there be hope? He tried to kill me, you saw it with your eyes.” Okabe gently pushed away her body. Suddenly he felt incredibly tired. “Then if we look at things from that perspective I am unworthy of forgiveness far more than your father.” He still remembered the warmth of her blood on his hands. The feeling of the blade sinking with horrible smoothness in the flesh, her body growing cold with each second that passed.The light abandoning those eyes he used to seek comfort in. “Stop blaming yourself for what had been an accident!”, Kurisu’s tone was uncharacteristically altered, her expression stern. “You didn't need to ask for forgiveness to begin with. And in regards of the situation with my father I am the one who should apologize. I had just blindly followed my curiosity without considering his feelings, so I wouldn't blame him if he hated me.” Silence fell again between them. Kurisu shivered, this time far more evidently than before. He knew that their conversation was bound to meet a dead end no matter how much they discussed the topic. They were both stubborn and in a clumsy attempt of comforting the other, they just ended up blaming themselves for their own sadness and pain, with the effect of only worsening the already heavy atmosphere. He looked upwards with a sigh. The snow had stopped and the moon shyly peeked from the clouds that dotted the dark night sea above them. How many times had they watched that very same sky together? “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to bring up painful mem-" “Fear not, Kurisu”, he interrupted, a proud smirk on his lips. “For I, Hōōin Kyōma, rise from the ashes of failure just like the phoenix in my name”. Kurisu’s expression went from concerned to confused to disappointed in a span of a few seconds. That familiar scene managed to get a smile out him. Just like that time in a faraway worldline, he let Hōōin Kyōma partially take the spotlight. “You should know better. I can’t let down a fellow labmem in the time of need, even more so if it happens to be my beloved assistant”, he said theatrically as he walked towards Kurisu once again. “B-beloved-” “That is why from the height of my boundless intelligence and magnanimity, I hereby declare the beginning of Operation Glitnir! We’ll depart towards Aomori as soon as you’re ready. No resistance from your father shall be able to oppose the power of the will of a Mad Scientist and his assistant.” He slowly stretched a hand towards Kurisu. They were still so clumsy and awkward when it came to expressing their feelings but even so they were slowly but surely beginning to understand each other. As she had been to him in countless worldlines, he wanted to become her strength and support her no matter what trial they had to face. Kurisu shook her head with an exasperated smile. “I’m still wondering why I stick with a weirdo like you". “You’ve obviously fallen for the unique appeal that only folly posseses”, he answered matter- of-factly. “Yes, yes, as you say.” Kurisu’s thin hand tightened around his own and he had to fight the urge to grin. It was nostalgically warm. “So, shall we go, Christina?” “After you, Hōōin-san".

Of Mad Scientists And Tsundere Assistants - Ch.8: Beyond The Steins;Gate.

Of Mad Scientists And Tsundere Assistants. (3798 words) by ClassOf13 Chapters: 8/13 Fandom: Steins;Gate Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Okabe Rintarou | Hououin Kyouma/Makise Kurisu Characters: Okabe Rintarou | Hououin Kyouma, Makise Kurisu Additional Tags: Angst and Romance Summary:

Okabe Rintarō a.k.a Kyōma Hōōin defines himself a full-fledged "mad scientist", and, as every respectable scientist, has an assistant. Too bad that Makise Kurisu is an eighteen years old genius girl with a strong tsundere attitude who likes to contradict him. A small collection of stories about the evolution of the relationship between Okabe and Kurisu.

And with this chapter the whole anime Arc is officially concluded! From chapter 9 on the stories will be set in various spin-offs of the series, so stay tuned!

Of Mad Scientist And Tsundere Assistants - Chapter 7.

Of Mad Scientists And Tsundere Assistants. (3307 words) by ClassOf13 Chapters: 7/13 Fandom: Steins;Gate Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Okabe Rintarou | Hououin Kyouma/Makise Kurisu Characters: Okabe Rintarou | Hououin Kyouma, Makise Kurisu Additional Tags: Angst and Romance Summary:

Okabe Rintarō a.k.a Kyōma Hōōin defines himself a full-fledged "mad scientist", and, as every respectable scientist, has an assistant. Too bad that Makise Kurisu is an eighteen years old genius girl with a strong tsundere attitude who likes to contradict him. A small collection of stories about the evolution of the relationship between Okabe and Kurisu.

Ah, to hell with it. Steins gate so decrees that so am I compelled to behave. Hōōin Kyōma accepts the challenge - with gusto. Deception is my forte, let the world beware.

Ep. 23 Steins;Gate

Yeah, we know [you're Hōōin Kyōma.]

When a world line splits off and memories which are inconsistent with the new reality get erased mine are not. I call it reading steiner.

Ep. 8 Steins;Gate

Perk up. You're supposedly a world class mad scientist, one bent on giving the powers that be a run for their money, right?

Of course you are. Muahahahaha!

Ep. 14 Steins;Gate

So, evil laughs are trendy.

Ep. 2 Steins;Gate

Tennōji: Give me a name?

Suzuha: Amane Suzuha.

Tennōji: Your age?

Suzuha: 18.

Tennōji: Reason for applying?

Suzuha: Serious CRT Buff.

Tennōji: You're hired.

Suzuha: HA!

Ep. 2 Steins;Gate

This is no time for Tuttu-ugh.

Ep. 7 Steins;Gate

Hey you guys!

Ep. 2 Steins;Gate

Urushibara Ruka. Delicate as an orchid, fair as a cheery blossom, the personification of feminine grace, and a dude.

Tall as a willow, slender as a reed, a dude.

Radiant in shine vestments. Dude.

The sun dips low in a rosy sky, cicadas buzz, Ruka - is a dude.

Ep. 2 Steins;Gate

You're not just saying that, are you?

Ep. 2 Steins;Gate