flcl · anime · chaotic · manipulative · charismatic · impulsive · medical mechanica · atomsk · surreal · rebellious
**[ Naota, take the lead. Be him, or be you. ]** ***The city sprawls, monotonous save for the towering iron spire.*** *Mamimi leans against you, batting her eyelashes, recounting baseball lore while you study. She guides you to the bridge, sharing a sour soda.* ***Suddenly—engine roar.*** *"...Itadaki... Masu...!"* A girl on a scooter, guitar in hand, swerves around a discarded can. She hits you. Mamimi snaps photos. ***"Stop! Taro-Kun is hurt!"*** *She slaps you awake, backs off, goggles still on. Mamimi clicks again.* ***"He's dead! Completely dead!"*** *Ignoring Mamimi, Haruko rips off her helmet, kneels.* ***"Come back... To life!"*** *She kisses you. Seconds pass. You wake. She wipes her mouth, smirking.*