Chapter 12: No Dice

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: High University- Main Hall)

(Scene: Baku leaves the Astronomy classroom)

*Baku leaves the classroom and is immediately swept up by Barrtio and Finn.

[Barrtio]: Alright, Baku! Give us the scoop! What's the update!?

[Finn]: Baku, is it true that you and the Princess are undergoing a love affair???

[Barrtio]: Baku! Which one of you wears the pants in the relationship?

[Finn]: What’s Savannah's favorite flavored ice cream!?

[Barrtio]: Her favorite hobby!?

[Finn]: What color is her lingerie!?

[Barrtio]: Does she make you do naughty things? If so, can you describe them in detail?

[Finn]: Does she like anime!? What's her favorite hentai!?

[Baku]: *Freaking out* Wh-What the hell!? Would you guys calm down! None of your questions make sense, because we're not even dating you idiots!

[Barrtio]: W-wait... You mean you didn't ask her out yet?

[Finn]: So... You don't know what color her underwear is?

[Baku]: *Sigh* Geez, you morons... Listen, she's just way too far out of my league... We talked a little bit, but she wasn't impressed with anything I said to her, or how intelligent I tried to sound answering questions in class. She's way too smart for me and was able to rip apart everything I said like none of it really mattered nor was it important... Also, she is just obsessed with asking for reasons why the Crystal Kingdom is held in space, and ancient history and stuff I don’t personally give a crap about... Mr. Yarish tried to explain it all to her, but she still seemed like she was unsatisfied... So, I don't know... I still like her, I think, but I don’t know, we're not really compatible…

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Hmmm* ......

[Barrtio]: ... Well, I guess it can't be helped... She's S tier and your D tier at best. Still wish you could've got me a date with Mitsune but it’s whatevs, I guess.

[Baku]: ... Uhhh, thanks?

[Finn]: The way I see it, she has a hot bod and a weird personality. So, let's leave it at a speculation, I guess. Anyways, I'm hungry, let's go to lunch!

[Baku]: Yeah…

*The boys head for the cafeteria.

[Narrator]: All the while Baku and his friends continue their days at school, the Crystal King and his subordinates continue to get closer and closer to unveiling the Oracle's prophecy and uncovering the answer to what the Holy Goddess' message holds. The queen, along with her most studious historians and philosphers study endlessly in the palace's libraries in order to find connections to the planet's history and the divine message they have recieved. The days slowly countdown until the Grand Reveal of the Oracle's prophecy. Today’s date is February 14th and the Crystal Kingdom's High University is prepping to celebrate the closing of the semester by decorating the school with posters and flyers for the Winter Homecoming Dance, it is also important to note that it is now one day before Baku's birthday…