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                                Book D: The Book of Four

                     K i m a g u r e 	O r a n g e     R o a d 
                              P r e m i e r   F a n f i c t i o n

                                   by Robert Kwong
                                      ver 1.0
                                Finished Oct 31, 1999


Based on characters from the Kimagure Orange Road Series created by
the venerable Matsumoto Izumi.

As you can see, this is fanfiction harkening back to the old Kimagure Orange
Orange Road Series. This is the 4th book in my fanfiction series. The timeline
for this occurs after ShinKOR II novel and covers some details in Shin Kor III
and beyond. 


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writing it. Thanks again.
Robert Kwong
Ark Productions -99-


Legend:
H	  =  Hikaru Hiyama
M	  =  Ayukawa Madoka
R	  =  Ryusei Haroken
K	  =  Kasuga Kyosuke
	
Akane     =  Akane  Kasuga
Kurumi    =  Kurumi Kasuga
Manami    =  Manami Kasuga
Muroke    =  Koji Muroke
Shijama   =  Shijama Zumi
Taku      =  Taku Morisaki
Shinohara =  Shinohara Asuma
Shun      =  Shun Kisaragi
Hasegawa  =  Hasegawa Kazuya
Tasuya	  =  Tasuya Youta

[]      - denotes scene changes
()      - indicates person thinking to himself
(**)    - indicates action or special effects.


Book D: The Book of Four 
Chapter 9: Tokyo Disaster Story

[Otaru, Hokkaido]

(*ring ring*)

Hikaru: Mosh Moshi? Hiyama residence. Hikaru speaking.

"Good. It's me. Kyosuke."

Hikaru: Sempai! It's good to hear your voice again. What's up?

Kyosuke: I just wanted to know you were there.

Hikaru: I am. Staying at my parents house.

Kyosuke: How long are you planning to stay there?

Hikaru: About 2 weeks before I take off again. Why do you ask?

Kyosuke: Just wondering. Sorry Madoka hasn't had a chance to speak to you yet.
She's been feeling under the weather lately.

Hikaru: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're taking good care of her.

Kyosuke: I am trying the best I can. I just wanted to let you know that you
are still an important part of her life.

Hikaru: I'm glad to hear that.

Kyosuke: What are you doing today? Thinking of going out?

Hikaru: It is a weekend, so I might stop off at the amusement park.

Kyosuke: Which one?

Hikaru: You know. The one with the new Screaming Scarlet Roller Coaster.

Kyosuke: Alright then. Keep in touch. I'll talk to you later.

Hikaru: Bye bye sempai.

[At Shin ABCB]

Kyosuke: Master. Thanks for letting me use your phone.

(Master nods, while cleaning the glasses.)

Izzy: (laying on the counter) You people sure are an interesting bunch.

Kyosuke: Uh...thanks I guess.

Izzy: Stop hidin' ya true feelins and you be ok.

Kyosuke: Thanks for the advice buddy. Master, see you later.

[Ayukawa mansion]

(*Phone rings*)

(Ojiichan is on the counch soundly asleep)

(Obbasan is out to the market buying stuff)

(Madoka is in the shower)

(We hear the voice answering machine)

"Ayukawa residence. Please leave a message."

"Mado-chan? I received your message. Pleae don't be shocked at hearing my
voice again. You are a resourceful woman to be
able to track me down. You must have a lot of questions for me. As I for you
as well. If you have time, we could get together. I'm currently staying
at the Aoyama Dori. It's up to you now to make the next move. Adieu, my
Mado-chan. "

(*click*)

[On the road again...]

"KYOSUKE!"

Kyosuke: What? (looks around)

"KYOSUKE!"

Kyosuke: 

"KYOSUKE!"

Kyosuke: 

"Can you hear me? Ojiichan calling."

Kyosuke: 

"You can hear me. Good. The reception is good."

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojichan: 

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

"Hey, will you stop with all the chattering? You're bothering me!>

Ojiichan: 

"Not my fault. I'm trying to study here."

Kyosuke: 

Ojiichan: 

Kyosuke: 

[At XYZ Studios]

Nagasi: What's wrong with you now?

Ryusei: This blasted, blistering headache. It's ripping my head apart.

Nagasi: Not those some recurring headaches again.

Ryusei: It could be. It feels like a thousand voices in my head banging on me.

Nagasi: Honey, whatcha expect? Staying up way past your bedtime and pushin'
ya body to the limit ain't healthy.

Ryusei: I have a purpose to my madness.

Nagasi: You'd better be, or else my 'Uncle' will be mighty pissed.

Ryusei: He left me in charge, not you!

Nagasi: Don't be so testy with me. I'm on your side, remember?

Ryusei: Sorry. I must be edgy. But rest assurred, the zone will be established
and the goods will be shipped.

Nagasi: I know you will; you always come through. How about
letting my magic fingers give you a nice back rub Ryu baby?

Ryusei: No thanks. My body is numb as it is. But some painkillers wouldn't
hurt.

Nagasi: Your hurtin'?  I'll pick it on my way to the beauty parlor. Ja!

[Later in the afternoon...]

We see Madoka, sitting prone on her bed, pressing the message reply on her
answering machine, rehearing the message, over and over again.

Madoka: 


[In Hokkaido]

We see Hikaru is at the amusement park, enjoying the roller-coaster ride
"Screaming Scarlet", yelling at the top of her lungs!

We see Kyosuke wandering about in the park!

Kyosuke: I finally made it here. (props himself next to a nearby tree) Need to
rest a bit. Using the Power! to travel long distances is going to wear my body
out! (looks up at the roller coaster and sees Hikaru)

Kyosuke: How am I going to approach Hikaru and ask her to help me out? There's
no good way to go about it. I must just go and do it. Here goes!

(a sudden whirlpool appears at the apex of the coaster, and as Hikaru's car
passes through it....

Hikaru: (eyes half closed) Wheeee....Woahhh!

(We see a psychadelic sparkle of lights)

Hikaru: What's happening? This isn't part of the ride.

(She feels someone clasp her hand)

Hikaru: Sempai!

Kyosuke: Hi Hikaru-chan. I hope I didn't scare you.

Hikaru: What are we doing here? Is this a dream?

Kyosuke: In a way, it is. Hikaru, I have to tell you this. I am an ESPer.

Hikaru: ESPer? Honto?

Kyosuke: Yes, and I need your help. I need to find out who is Mishima Syuujirou

Hikaru: (gasps) Him....

Kyosuke: So you do know him...

Hikaru: Why yes Sempai...he was the first man she was serious about before she
met you.

Kyosuke: He is? Oh,...so he was her old flame. How many years ago was
it?

Hikaru: It was about a year before you came to our high school.

Kyosuke: 7 years. Ok. There's where we're going next.

Hikaru: We are? How?

Kyosuke: Time travel. We'll going back to see exactly what happened.

Hikaru: Wow, SUGOI! I never had this much fun with you before!

Kyosuke: Hang on!


[At the apartment]

Kaori: How are the results that the pipsqueak got?

#1: Undetermined. The boys at the lab still examining the photos. But this
baby is another thing. (holds up a plastic bag with the white mint inside)

Kaori: Euwww! Don't gross me out. What is it?

#1: A complicated solution you can't pronounce. Once ingested, it makes the
recipient inducive towards suggestive thoughts.

Kaori: So,it's like for brainwashing?

#1: You can say that.

Kaori: Sounds like a cult to me. No wonder his little buddy kept going back.

#1: From what #2 was telling me what he overheard, it seems they had
a breakthrough. We must find out what it was before it is too late.

[Back to the time trip]

Hikaru: Here! Stop!

Kyosuke: Where?

Hikaru: There!

Here we see 2 biker gang groups facing each other nearby Tokyo Chinatown.

Kyosuke: Them?

Hikaru: Yes. That was the life me and Madoka were into. Before we were
reformed by you.

Kyosuke: So ka...

We see the dueling combatants swinging sticks and bats and attacking each
other in a big fight.

Kyosuke: Biker gang. So that's where Madoka gets her wildness.

Hikaru: Hey, I was like that too Sempai!

Kyosuke: You were, but both of you changed for the better. But where is that
Mishima character.

Hikaru: The battle is almost over. You'll soon see who it is.

The biker gang in black circles around and pumps their fists in shouts, as the
biker gang in red speed away.

The figure in the center, a stocky fellow lifts off his helmet to reveal
his face, rather chiseled and distinguished, with a skimmed hair cut.

Kyosuke: So that's the guy. Man, he looks like a man!

Hikaru: Isn't he so dreamy?

Kyosuke: (crosses his arms) Well, he's ok. But I don't see the big deal about
him.

Hikaru: You don't? That's too bad.

Kyosuke: Hey, where are they going now?

Hikaru: If I remember correctly, they will go back to a cafe.

Kyosuke: Which one?

Hikaru: The Blackjack cafe, or course!

Kyosuke: So that's why Madoka was standing out there. Let's go there now!

[Back at Ryokurin Ryo]

Muroke: How are you coping Taku-san?

Taku Morisaki: I could be better.

Muroke: Still feeling the break-up blues?

Taku: I'm not sure what I'll do now.

Muroke: You just need to lay low for a while. Who knows? Something up there
may change things. (points outside the window)

Taku: I don't think it's in the stars for me. How's your mouth?

Muroke: Still the same. I'm going to miss the morning classes tomorrow to
have the dentist apointment.

Taku: So we're both feeling our own different pain.

Muroke: You can say that again! (oww!) (rubs his cheek)

[At the Blackjack cafe in the past]

Hikaru: Here we are.

Kyosuke: This sure looks like a happening place back then.

Hikaru: All the bad dudes and bad trash use to hang out here. Including us.

Kyosuke: I see. Who runs this place anyway?

Hikaru: Mishima Ryoko-san. She's the older sister of Syuujirou.

Kyosuke: Ah, so there's the connection. I wonder if she runs the place still.

Hikaru: Sempai, sempai. There we are.

Kyosuke: Well, I gotta say, you look like a wild spitfire. But Madoka...

We see Madoka, decked out in her black school uniform, looking cool and wild,
with her long raven hair flowing outwards.

As Mishima enters, we see Madoka rush into his arms.

Madoka: Syuujirou. You're hurt! What happened?

Mishima: It's nothin', Mado-chan. Just a scrape. Just go and get me a drink.

Madoka: Hai Syuuji.

Kyosuke: I never seen Madoka so obedient before.

Hikaru: This is so cool! Seeing the past replay again.

Kyosuke: We have to go.

Hikaru: Huh? Where?

Kyosuke: To find my old self.  I need to pass a message.

[Ryokurin Ryo]

Taku: What are you smiling about?

Muroke: Oh, just finished reading my email. Have you seen Shijama?

Taku: Nah. I thought he left early morning.

Muroke: I know. That's what worries me. I have this uneasy feeling.

[Back to the past]

Kyosuke: We're not here yet.

Hikaru: Here where?

Kyosuke: At the correct time period. Me and my family don't come to Tokyo till
a few days later.

Hikaru: What for?

Kyosuke: We had to transfer to another school after my baka sister Kurumi ran
the 100 meter dash in 2 seconds! She doesn't do a good job hiding the Power!.

Hikaru: Oh, so that's why you moved here to Tokyo.

Kyosuke: Say, why are these gangs fighting?

Hikaru: Let me think...ah yes. I'm not exactly sure, but the rumor I heard at
the time was that big, bad Mishima was sleeping with the enemy.

Kyosuke: He was?

Hikaru: But that's not the worst part. She was a spy from the rival gang!

Kyosuke: How despicable! I didn't Madoka went for guys like that!

Hikaru: She didn't know. You know how tough Madoka was. No one would dare
approach her at all. They feared her and if not, then they feared Mishima-san.

Kyosuke: You didn't tell her?

Hikaru: I didn't think it would matter after the incident.

Kyosuke: What incident?

Hikaru: (ignoring him) Is that you and your family?

Kyosuke: Your right. We were just looking for a new residency and stopped by 
the Chinatown to shop around. Which reminds me of something ojiichan told me. 
I have a task to complete. Better get it over with.

"Let's go into that temple and pray to our new house!"

Takashi: An excellent idea, Kyosuke. Let us go in everyone.

Past Kyosuke: Me? I didn't say anything, otousan!

Kurumi: Oniichan is day-talkin' again!

Past Kyosuke: What the hell are you talking about?

Kurumi: Always blurting out idiotic stuff without realizing it!

Past Kyosuke: Why you!? (runs after Kurumi)

Hikaru: (giggles) You were a mischevious child back then.

Kyosuke: I may have been. But you never had to put up with my two sisters.
They can drive you up the wall! Ah good. They went in.

We see the Kasuga family enter the temple to perform a religious
Buddhist ceremoney.

Hikaru: Look at the scene there.

Back at the Blackjack cafe, we see Madoka running out.

Kyosuke: Let's follow her!

We see Madoka run over to a nearby warehouse.

We see Mishima Syuujirou lying next to some packing boxes, slumped over,
helmet to the side, his head bloodied, his bike overturned, injured from the
fighting.

Kyosuke: Man, he looks real bad.

Madoka arrives on the scene and spots Syuujirou.

Kyosuke: Man, she's fast!

madoka: Syuji-sempai! What happened to you! Let me help you.

(takes out a handkerchief and starts to wipe the blood from his forehead)

Syuujirou: Don't worry about me. I'll be alright. Only a flesh wound.

Madoka: I feel so helpless. Syuujirou. Please hold me.

(We see Madoka throw her body at Syjirou, her head lying on his chest)

Kyosuke grits his teeth upon seeing this scene.

Hikaru: Semapi! Are you alright?

Kyosuke: I'll be fine. I am just surprised that I never knew this side to
Madoka before.

(Then Madoka breaks out of the embrace, looks deep into Syuujirou's eyes, and
starts stripping, slowly removing her top)

Kyosuke: K-ya! What does she think she is doing!

Hikaru: Wow, so uninhibited!

Syuujirou: (stops her hand) No Mado-chan. Not like this.

Madoka: But...

Syuujirou: This place is dangerous. Go, before you get hurt.

(some guys on bike comes riding in!)

"S'Jirou! The fighting has spread downtown! They have us pinned in!"

Syuujirou: I got it. Let's go get them boys!

(hoists up his bike again and looks back at Madoka)

Syuujirou: Wait for me, ok? We will finish what we started.

(he rides away)

Kyosuke: What the hell does he mean by that!?

Hikaru: Quick! Let's go follow them!

Madoka: Noooo! Don't go!

(She runs after them, picking up his helmet)

[Down in Yokohama Chinatown alleyway]

(Here, we see that the fighting has intensified. Several of the black jacket
riders are pinned in)

(We then see Syuujirou sweep and break through their lines)

Syuujirou: Go! I'll hold them off.

"But S'jirou!"

Syuujirou: No arguments! I got you into this, so it's my responsibility.

Kyosuke: Despite being a sleazebag, I have to admit he is noble.

Hikaru: Hey, you're here too!

(We see the Kasuga walking out of a Chinese resturant)

Kurumi: What does your fortune cookie say?

Manami: It says: "Prepare for life's little surprises."

(We then see Syuujirou's bike lurch into some overturned garbage cans,
throwing him headfirst from his bike, without his helmet.)

(As his head is about to make impact with the asphalt, we suddenly see him
float for a second before landing with a thud on the pavement on his back)

(We hear the sirens from the ambulance and police blaring in the background)

Hikaru: What happened?

Kyosuke: I think I understand now. I saved him.

Hikaru: You did?

Kyosuke: I just remember now. We just walk out of the resturant, and when I
saw that man flying, I instinctively used the Power! to break his fall to save
his life. It was a split-second decision.

Hikaru: Wow! What irony. One boyfriend saves another.

Kyosuke: I think it's time to go back now. Thank you for your help Hikaru. But
I can't let you remember any of this. So....

(Kyosuke gently touches her forehead with his finger; a flash of light
emanates from it...)

"Miss! Miss! Are you alright?"

Hikaru: What? Where am I?

"We found you in the coaster car unconscious. You must have passed out from
the excitement of the ride."

Hikaru: I suppose you're right. (rubs her head) What a funny dream I had. Too
bad I can't remember any of it.

[The next day...]

Muroke: (tiptoes out of his room) Better not wake Taku-san.

(he walks over to Shijama and Shinohara's room)

Muroke: Hi? Shijama?

Shinohara: He has not returned.

(Muroke sees Shinohara working on the bike)

Muroke: You're up and early this morning to work on your bike.

Shinohara: Morning? It's not night?

Muroke: You need to pull up your shades and see the sun! Don't tell me you
stayed overnight!

Shinohara: I did. So what.

Muroke: Don't you  have classes to go? People need rest y'know.

Shinohara: Economics and Marketing 101 can wait. I work on my bike to win on
my own without interference.

Muroke: Is that what this is all about? You're still obsessing with this silly
boy versus girl match.

Shinohara: This match is not silly. Only you all are silly.

Muroke: Man, I regret ever helping you at all with that play.

Shinohara: None of you should have helped. It cheapened my victory. I would
lose my honor if those girls found out the circumstances.

Muroke: Boy, you must be a loner! Well, who cares about you then? But sooner
or later, you're going to find out that you can't do it on your own. That you
will need to work with people. I have no time to argue with you now. Goodbye!

(slams the door behind him)

[In the limo]

Ryusei: What is the holdup?

#1: The usual morning commuter jam. What do you know? Here's is the little
munchkin.

Ryusei: Who are you speaking of?

#1: Koji-kun, my short-stuff former sidekick. Let me honk him up.

(gives a series of car honks)

(Muroke looks over)

Muroke: White Continental. Must be #1 playing with me. I'll just give him a
quick wave and be on my way.

(as he descends down into the subway, looking at his watch)

Muroke: Kuso! 8:15! I'm going to miss the train! That jerk delayed me!

(At the bottom of the stairs, he looks up at the station clock: 8:16)

Muroke: The train is about to leave. There's no way I can make it. Might as
well recharge my fare card.

(As the clock is about to strike 8:17am...)

[Back at Yakushima Island]

(Goro Shimazaki gleams into his collection of assorted artifacts; they are
a collection of various weapons from antiquity arranged in a circular pattern)

"Only a little longer and my collection will be complete. You will submit to
me HAROKEN-san. You cannot escape my trap. I will be waiting for you. But for
now, I shall enjoy Tokyo festering!"

[Madoka driving in her red sports car]

Whoever you are, I am finally going to confront you. To find out if you are myth
or man. But if you are really my Mishima-sempai, then what next? No, I cannot think
that way. I mustn't think at all. When the time comes, I'll know what to say. 
I hope I have the courage to say it. 

[At the train station]

While Muroke is purchasing his fare card, the clock ticks 8:17am.

Soon after, we hear a series of explosions!

Muroke: What the?

A roar of screams and shouts suddenly erupts amid the screeching of the subway
train as it brakes abruptly.

Smoke starts to emanate throughout the station.

A wave of frenzied folks stampede their way to the turnstiles and outright
pandemonium has erupted!

Muroke: (running) What's going on? (*cough, cough*) The smoke...is toxic...




[At Tokyo General]

(A hospital administrator addresses a group of young, hopeful interns from
Tokyo University)

"Irraishime!  This is your first step in becoming the future doctors of Japan! 
During your work-study here as interns, you will be assisting the nurses in
their day to day duties. Observe the procedural process during an operation.
In general, get a feel of life at the hospital. Through this tried and true 
method, we shall make you the best doctors!"

Taisuke: (whispers) Gee, you think we'll ever see any real action here?

Hasukawa Kazuya: Probably not. We're just interns. And it's probably quiet at
a hospital. It's not like you see on TV. Unlike the boarding house I live in.
It's a looney bin.

"Make way for the patients!"

(A flood of carts rush in)

"Nurse Takako! What is the emergency?"

"Major disaster downtown doctor! Every hospital in the city is swamped"

"Interns! This is an extraordinary situation. It's where you have to prove your
mettle in the medical profession. No time to observe and look around now. We
have to throw you into the fire now.

Nurse: Come on, let's go people! Don't dawdle! Everyone pair up with a nurse.

[At the Ayukawa mansion]

"K-Yo-suke!"

Kyosuke: What? Madoka? (opens his eyes to see his grandfather!)

Kyosuke: (lurches back) What are you doing here? (looks around) Where's Madoka?

Ojiichan: She left already. You sleep much too late.

Kyosuke: I have good reason! I used too much of the Power! to travel back and
forth to Hokkaido. In addition, I had to time travel back. That would wear out
any ESPer!

Ojiichan: Oh, you young people today. Too lax. Why when I was your age...

Kyosuke: (interrupts) I would like to hear all about it, but why did you barge
in here for?

Ojiichan: Oh ah yes, yes. There ceremony. Did you perform it when you went back?

Kyosuke: Of course. You didn't think I would bungle this, did you?

Ojiichan: Well...

Kyosuke: Ok. I shouldn't have asked. I know my track record. But I did it this time.
What next?

Ojiichan: Time to do some ghostbusting now. Since you attain the blessing in the past,
then means you are officially blessed now. You know have the capability of confronting
your lover's ghost. 

Kyosuke: But what do I have to do? 

Ojiichan: You have to go find the ghost. If it's Madoka's ghost, I believe it
should be following Madoka whereever she goes. Find her and you should be able to sense
the spirit. (looks at watch) Time for the Jirou Shogun Show!

(*teleports out!*)

Kyosuke: Madoka's probably out to class. I'll catch her later. I'll see what's up at the 
station.


[At the Tokyo police precinct]

(Inspector Jackson walking back to his desk holding a file)

Jackson: I finally got the scoop on you, mystery man. Mishima Syuujirou. I shall find out
what you are up to and what's your connection with this whole affair. (looks around) Hey, 
where's everyone?

"What are you still doing here?"

Jackson: Chief Nogami!

"Get your ass along with the rest down there!"

Jackson: 'xcuse me?

"What are you, braindead? Didn't you hear? A disaster has struck the Tokyo subway system!
All units are instructed to bring their masks for fear of some containment. You're my chief
investigator! Get on. I'll take this from you." (snatches the file from him)

Jackson: But I was...

"Not another word. Whatever case this file contains is now on hold. This incident has the
highest priority now. Understood?"

Jackson: Hai chief! (salutes) I'll do my best!


(walks up to the counter)

Madoka: Excuse me miss. Can I ask if a Mishima Syuujirou is staying here?

"Let me check maam." (taps in the computer) "Yes he is. He is staying at room 444. Do you want
me to ring his room?"

Madoka: That's ok. I am waiting for him to come down. I wanted to double-check that I was in
the right hotel. Thank you very much.

(a voice from behind her suprises her)

"Mado-chan. Is that you?"

Madoka: (turns around cautiously) Syuujirou? Is that really you?

"Yes. I'm here."

(Madoka touches his arms)

Madoka: You're whole.

Syuujirou: (chuckles) Of course. I am of pure flesh and blood. Although it
might appear as if I was a ghost stepping back into your life.

Madoka: The thought had crossed my mind.

Syuujirou: Still the same Mado-chan who scares easily of the passing spirits.
Come. You must have many questions for me. As I have for you as well. Let us
eat and talk.

Madoka: But it's not quite lunch yet.

Syuujirou: Brunch then. Upstairs in the hotel resturant. What do you say?

Madoka: A little food in the stomach wouldn't hurt. 

Syuujirou: Then let us go then. Time's a wastin'.

[Back to the interrogation]

Inspector Jackson: So you two are the perpetrators of this heinous, barbaric act.
Any of you want to confess now and save me the trouble, or do I have to beat it
out of you?

"What are we afraid of?"

"We have nothing to hide!"

"Yes, we are proud to claim responsibility. Our group will bury all you infidels."

Inspector Jackson: Which group are you talking of?

"Why the group founded by the venerable Shoko Asahara, our divine spiritual leader. 
He is the one who will bring us to the promise land."

"Yes. By purging those who oppose us, we can attain a more perfect order."

"Our ranks are growing strong by the day. Through our efforts, we shall lead
a new Japan where our devotion to Asahara can only be challenged by that of the
Emperor himself.

Inspector Jackson: Fanatical fiends. I've heard enough. Take them away.

"Asahara's order shall live FOREVER!"

(Jackson motions to the police officer)

Jackson: Get me everything you have on this Shoko Asahara's order on the double. 
And pass the results only to me. Is that understood?


[Back to the streets]


Shiori: Nice of you to be treating us today Kyosuke.

Kyosuke: How can I resist taking two beautiful ladies out to lunch? Besides,
my stomach is growling.

Aso Tamaki: Looks like your girlfriend is having a fun time herself.

Kyosuke: What do you mean?

Aso Tamaki: See for yourself.

(points up to resturant cafe window on the second floor, where we can see
Madoka and Mishima at a table talking)

[End of chapter]