Sloth: Apparently I'm "precious" for not knowing how to introduce myself in the opening sequence of this chapter, but can you blame me when after being busy for a long period of time that I fail to know how to say "hello"? No? Well if that's the case, hello everyone! I hope you're all ever so happy~
GASP! Oh my sloths fire, I've been looking forward to this chapter since I first thought of the story. Oh yes, in my honest opinion, it is the second-best chapter I've been looking forward to for more than a year (which by the way during the time I was occupied, I was fully aware that my story wasn't completed before the one year mark would occur but oh well. What matters the most is that the story has been updated)! I can't express how I feel even tho the chapter came out different than the original plot, but hey that's okay. It's called progress and improvement, I guess.
Now then, I'll let you guys go. I ,however, apologize if the contents in this chapter are weird. I was happy with them even if I am amazed how much it differs to my original outline. Happy reading though!
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Title: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Chapter fifteen: Mamma Mia, Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy!
"Sorry I'm dragging you into something boring, Jack," the blunett senior classmate apologized as he pulled out chairs for them to be seated into their respective computers in the school's library. "I do enjoy your company whenever I see the opportunity to request it however."
Jack was originally going to the GSA meeting after school until his senior friend Kazama had stopped him in his tracks and requested Jack to come along with him to fill out an application online. It bothered Jack a tad bit that he would probably not see Yusei as sooner as he had hoped, but he didn't mind entirely to make time for Kaz. "It's not much of a bother," Jack answered, watching Kaz log into his username. "After all, you will be graduating soon."
"Does it disappoint you that I'll be leaving?" Kaz smiled.
Jack nodded, "It does. Next year's season won't be the same without you. It means more dumbasses will be obnoxious next year."
"Oh hey, was I a cop or something to the team?"
"Sort of. Things seem to run smoothly when you're around, and anyhow, you are planning to major in criminal justice, no?"
Typing into the internet's search engine, Kaz replied, "That is what I'm aiming for. I want to retake the aptitude test again, just to improve to my score."
Jack eyed at him, "What for? I thought you were already accepted in a university."
"Yeah I did, but I still would like to improve my score you know," he retorted while he reached the appropriate website. "I want to feel good about myself now and after I graduate. Have you registered for it yet or at least took it already?"
"No. I won't be taking it until June."
"Okay. Two months for you to prepare then. Here we go." On the upperclassman's screen were the necessary fill-outs to complete. Kaz took his time filling out the basics: grade level, date of birth, methods of communication, etc. When he reached the more complicated fill-outs, he continued his chat with Jack, "Do you have any idea what you're planning to major? Once it's your turn to graduate?"
Not having anything in particular in mind, Jack sighed, "No. I'm still undecided."
"That's fine. There is no need to be rushed really. A handful of seniors are still undecided, but they'll have their calling eventually. I feel confident with my choice on my part."
"I would imagine so."
While Kaz returned to his work, Jack thought about his future. As of now really he hadn't thought much of his plans for anything past high school. He knew he was interested in continuing his education, but he had yet to bother with what major he might be interested in, let alone what college or university he would be looking into. Like half of the junior class, Jack didn't engross himself into applying for grants and scholarships because he thought that those should be touched until his senior year.
What if I don't get any next year? Normally Jack wouldn't be bothered with the thought since his father would be able to assist him, but he remembered the reality of his situation. Jack froze. What am I thinking? Goodwin wouldn't help me- I'm not his son anymore. He sighed in frustration. I will need to do this on my own and support myself. I don't even know if I can do this next year. Will I even be able to afford college?
"Do you know what Carly's college plans are so far?" Kaz began, breaking Jack away from the creeping un-sureness.
Jack flinched, "I would rather not talk about Carly right now, Kaz."
"You're right- you are not Carly's keeper. I understand. Forget I asked," the senior apologized and would have move onto another topic until Jack continued.
"We're not together anymore," he stated bluntly.
Kaz raised a brow before giving Jack a reassuring smile. "Well, that's life. You'll find someone else," he ensured Jack, patting him on the back.
"Oh I will believe me. I will," Jack promised. "I'm surprised that girls haven't thrown themselves at you though."
"Whoa, where did that come from?" Kaz laughed as he at last was submitting the photo and ID requirement.
Jack retorted smugly, arms crossing, "You say that I'll find someone, but what about you? You are handsome with an attractive personality." Having this said, Jack blinked. What did I just say?
Kaz blinked as well, trying to register what Jack had said. He laughed awkwardly, not because of the fact that a male had given him the compliment but because this was very random to him.
"Me? I'm not really interested in anyone or dating in general." He clicked to print out his entrance ticket and went to retrieve it. When Kaz returned he continued, "I don't know. It's nothing really important in my life. But..." He gave Jack a smile. "Thanks for the compliment."
Logging off his computer, Kaz led Jack out back to the hallway, thanking him for his time. "I know it must have been boring, but again I give many thanks once more."
"It's fine. We should talk more."
"I would love that," the senior replied. He glanced at the nearest clock in the hallway and started to depart from Jack. "I have work to go to. Again thanks Jack."
It was Jack's turn to see the time. With forty-five minutes left of his time, he made his way up the stairs to GSA.
Truly he was excited to go to the meeting. He had made his final decision, broke up with Carly, and now wanted to be with his best friend. It was driving Jack crazy at the thought of Yusei and his feelings for his raven-haired friend even more. Yusei was just... perfect to him, and he managed to make Jack's heart soar. He was so close now to tell Yusei the result between him and Carly. Jack wanted to march up to him in GSA and at last ask him out, that is if Yusei doesn't delay it from happening.
He had been anticipating so much to see Yusei that it threw him off a great deal to see Kiryu working on a water color painting in the seat where Yusei should be in. Jack paused, wondering where Yusei was, and glanced around the room. In today's meeting, half of the other members were missing. Jack only spotted Akiza and Misty talking to each other as they sorted papers together. Crow and Bruno were nowhere to be seen, and Yusei was simply not there.
Jack frowned. Really? Of all times Yusei?
"They're at their super mileage meeting if that's what you're wondering," Kiryu called out to Jack, not bothering to look up from his art. "They're not coming to this meeting at all, Jack."
"Not at all?"
"Nope. Their huge meet is coming up soon, so they'll be busy for this week and half of the next. Yusei left us in charge of arranging the majority of the preparation for Day of Silence, so you can help Misty and Akiza. It's a shame that Crow will be occupied, but meh," Kiryu finished explaining.
When the silence fell between them, Jack remembered what Crow had advised him to apologize for what he said on the previous weekend, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Kiryu placed his brush down and looked up. He started, "Look. What happened on the weekend, let's not talk about it. At least not on my part, let's not. I don't want to be a downer or possibly make you feel awkward around me."
Jack looked at him curiously, "Crow said-"
"I accept your apology, okay?" He cut back, sighing as he looked at his painting. He turned his attention back to the blond, and changing the mood completely, he flashed him a smile.
"Did you tell Yusei yet?!"
He is so strange. Jack semi-scowled. He wasn't sure if Kiryu was aware of what had happened and whether he was only rubbing it in his face as a way to get back at him or if Kiryu was really being serious. Also Jack kept in mind that more than likely Yusei would have at least shared the news with Kiryu. He grimaced, "Why does it matter to you anyway? Why are you so interested?"
"Because I support it and want it to happen. Now tell me~!" By now Kiryu had abandoned his art and had begun to move towards Jack, causing the other to inch away from him. "What did Yusei say?"
Jack rolled his eyes at him and grunted, "He was happy when I told him how I felt about him, but then he became upset with me. He didn't give me a chance."
"A chance?"
"A chance to be more than friends. What else do you think I would say?" Jack snarled.
Kiryu produced a cheeky grin. "Well, maybe you wanted a chance for something else."
The blond male exhaled an annoyed sigh. "Please be serious with me, or I am not sharing, Kiryu."
"Alright, but if I'm guessing correctly, Yusei basically said 'no'?" Kiryu asked, receiving a nod from Jack for a response. The silverett-blue frowned, "Gee. You only had one job, Jack."
"Can you just stop-?"
"But your job can be altered," Kiryu added, interrupting Jack. He glanced at the clock behind him and continued, "You can try again, you know, confessing your love to him. Even though we all know Yusei would love it if you helped us out, you technically can skip GSA since he's not here to lead and give the orders. I am only the substitute leader. You can be like the other skipping half."
Misty called from the back, annoyed, "And be useless like that whore? Yusei does want most of this done. Stop painting and help at least."
"I am not a 'whore', Misty. Besides, I have an art project due next week, thank you very much," he informed. "Maybe next week."
I don't feel like doing this without Yusei, Jack admitted to himself. He walked towards the doors. "I'm going to use the rest of my time to my advantage."
"Tell me how it goes later."
"Maybe," Jack replied, his voice echoing from the hallway he entered to make his way to the engineering room.
During the time Jack was after Yusei from his time with Kaz to GSA and was approaching closer and closer to him, the other members were working steadily with the other mileage teammates on their respective tasks. Yusei was occupied with installing final features onto their main vehicles with the more experienced members, Crow carried tools and supplies at each different station but mostly helped their club leader with their uncompleted applications, and Bruno served as a swing boy, helping with everything and anything where help was needed. With all the participating members, most of the tasks were completed for this meet by the remaining half hour ,so the majority of the group left, including the leader although he gave Yusei permission to stay if he'd like.
Instead of going home like the others, Yusei in the end decided to keep working in hopes of creating even less work for the next meet and to accomplish all of the mileage team's goals before the big race. Bruno volunteered to help Yusei clean up the tools and any oil spills that were left neglected from any messy work. Crow of course stayed behind but for another reason other than to help him.
Aware of Bruno's presence and not wanting to hurt him with his need of asking, Crow tapped Yusei's shoulder, drawing his attention away from the vehicles.
Loud enough for only Yusei to hear, Crow asked, "Are you still going to take a chance of Jack?"
Yusei sighed and shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know, Crow. It's complicated."
The redhead placed his hands on his hips and inquired, "Just how complicated is 'complicated'?"
"Trust me on the one," Yusei replied as Bruno approached them.
"Not to interrupt you two, but do you guys want me to grab some snacks from the vending machine?" Bruno asked.
Crow grinned, knowing Bruno's absence would be perfect for the moment. Without hesitating, he pulled out from his wallet and handed him a wad of dollars. "Yeah! You should get me at least five chocolate bars from the PAC's vending machine."
Confused Bruno started, "But there is no snack vending machine in the PAC..."
"Just go to the PAC teachers' lounge. You'll see!"
Bruno faced Yusei. "How about you?"
Yusei shook his head, "Thanks but no thanks."
"Get him specifically a raspberry soda! If you can't find one in the PAC, go explore every vending machine," Crow butted in, causing Yusei to scold him only to receive an elbow jab to his stomach. "Try not to get lost, but if you do, ask for help."
Rather than questioning him, Bruno had set off to his upcoming adventure. Once it was clear that their blunett friend was gone, Crow comfortably spoke, "There is no raspberry soda. Now I have you to myself."
"Crow, how could you?" Yusei gasped.
"But you still like Jack, right?"
"Of course I like him. Jack," Yusei paused, his face turning slightly red and heart beginning to pick up a new tempo, "he makes me feel like... like..."
"A high school boy in love?" Crow offered.
"That wasn't what I was looking for, but sure. He already told me how he felt too..."
"And?! What did you say?!" Caught up on the news, Crow was nearly close to start jumping up and down in excitement. It was obvious he was happy with how his body was shaking with glee.
Yusei awkwardly turned away, sheepishly answering, "I told him no at the time..."
Crow stopped, trying to process what Yusei had said. He dropped his jaw, "WHAAAAT?! Yusei, why?!"
"I told him that he needs to consider Carly's feelings first and to at least talk to her if he was interested in me. Carly doesn't deserve to be cheated on," Yusei explained.
Crow frowned, rubbing the back of his neck, "Well Jack only did confess."
"That's not all."
He perked, "Something else he did...?"
"I'm not telling. Again, it's complicated."
"Ugh! But you had him!" Crow continued, bothered that still Yusei kept things to himself and let the guy he liked go, "And you just let him go? Rejecting him only? Wow, Yusei, things were in your luck, but sheesh."
Yusei scowled, "But I couldn't say 'yes'. If I did... Oh! Crow! I've been cheated by him since I don't know when!"
His friend rolled his eyes. "So you made up your mind it must come to an end?"
The raven only returned a sad sigh and faced away from Crow.
"Look at you now," Crow pointed out. "Will you ever learn?"
"I don't know how," Yusei revealed. He suddenly jumped from his position, staring into towards the ground while clenching his fists. "But I suddenly lose control!"
Crow chuckled, "What? There's a fire within your soul?"
Remembering everything in the past week, Yusei punched into the air, "Just one look and I can hear a bell rang. One more look I forget everything, w-o-o-oh~"
Crow sang along with Yusei who was more than likely unaware of that he was singing. "Mama mia! Here you go again. My, my, how can you resist him? Mama mia, does he show again?"
"My, my, just how much I missed you," Yusei sang. Every word from his mouth left him memories of Jack. He smiled gently as he pulled his arms to his sides. He shrugged, "Yes, I've been broken-hearted. Blue since the day we parted."
Watching his friend's face go from intense to serene, Crow pondered, "Why, why did you ever let him go?"
Yusei laughed, surprising himself. It was painfully-obvious. It always had been. "Mama mia, now I really know. My, my, I could never let Jack go."
The two boys made eye contact and held it for brief seconds before bursting out into laughter.
Yusei grinned, "Did we just sing that together?"
"You started it first. But yeah we did! Wasn't that cool?"
"Yes! It was actually so much fun. I'm kinda embarrassed about it now though."
"So? It was fun!" Crow laughed, clutching his stomach from the pain the laughter would sometimes bring.
"I couldn't find any raspberry soda at all," Bruno announced, walking in with the chocolate bars that Crow had requested in his hands. He hesitated handing them over, "I'm sorry about that, and Crow, I am so sorry if I crushed them or made them melt a little, but putting them into my pockets isn't a good idea so..."
"It's fine. I'm glad you didn't get lost." Crow assured him, taking the chocolate to store them into his book bag.
Yusei inspected the engineering room and informed the others, "I'm going to stop for today. We have enough time to drop by the others in GSA and help them out."
Crow and Bruno nodded in agreement. The three picked up their school bags and headed out of the room, Yusei turning off the lights.
"I bet Kiryu's been antsy to see me," Crow predicted while all three of them walked out of the career center area. "He's been asking me to critique his project."
Bruno smiled, "You guys are cute. I hope my turn will come." He stole a quick glance of Yusei and returned to his conversation with Crow. "I hope I will have a cute relationship like you have."
"I'm sure you will, Bruno," Yusei chimed, unknowingly causing Bruno to blush.
Walking past the school's main office, Yusei notice a familiar figure walking towards them. Who? His eyes squinted to make out the person's features to recognize him or her. When he realized who it was, he stopped walking. I am so not ready for this.
Bruno noticed both Yusei stop and the boy walking towards them. He wondered out loud, "It's only Jack, so why did you stop, Yusei?"
Jack's voice rang from the distance and picked up his pace, "Yusei!"
Knowing what was probably going to happen, Crow advised the sophomore, "Let's go, Bruno. I think this is a private thing between them." Pulling a puzzled Bruno by his wrist, Crow led him to the nearest stairs to GSA. If things did turned out the way he hoped, the redhead would have to tell him about what was between Yusei and Jack and be there for him if Bruno were to become saddened by the news. He hoped Bruno would understand if he needed to explain.
At last standing next to Yusei, Jack tried again, "It's about time I ran into you, Yusei, and I do hope this time you won't run away after what I want to say."
Yusei tried to stay calm. He apologized, "I'm sorry about that. I was a grouch, wasn't I?" Jack gave him a look of what-do-you-think which made the raven smiled nervously. "Sorry about that."
"I guess I'm at fault too, Yus. After all, I did kiss you when I shouldn't have," Jack sheepishly apologized as well. He studied Yusei's face which was glowing pink. He smiled.
Indeed it wasn't too late to fix some of his errors. Not wanting for yet another awkward silence to engulf them, Jack suggested, "Let's have a talk over there at the benches. I have a lot on my mind that I want to share with you."
Me too, Yusei thought, following Jack to the carpeted benches and sitting down. He had anticipated for what was about to come that Yusei couldn't help but to count to ten in hopes of calming himself down. He even was shifting in his seat uncomfortably.
"You're nervous, aren't you?" Jack asked.
"Unfortunately, but," Yusei exhaled a stretched sigh, officially reaching the number ten in his head, "I'm not sure how this conversation will end."
Jack frowned, "Neither am I, but we won't know until I have said what I need to say."
He gathered and reviewed his thoughts in his mind and began with caution, "I apologize for upsetting you, Yusei although I am not sorry for confessing my feelings. I will admit that I didn't really think through the confession itself at the current situation at the time. I apologize for acting without making sure no harm would be done. I was just... into the moment to consider that chance." The idea was perfect at first.
"Go on," Yusei nodded, already aware of Jack's flaw. It was nice, however, to hear him apologize for it. It made Jack more human to acknowledge his mistake.
"As for what you wanted me to do, I talked to Carly, and... it was different," Jack stated, witnessing Yusei tense at the mention of Carly's name.
Not sure if he wanted to know what the outcome was, Yusei reluctantly asked, "What did she say?"
The blond stared at him, causing Yusei to ponder on what the outcome was. Jack revealed, "She said she was fine with it. My sexual orientation that is. Carly said she still loves me and accepts me..."
Yusei's heart dropped. His prediction of Carly's response was correct. "She did, didn't she?"
"At least that's what she said," Jack continued, recalling how puzzled Carly appeared when he came out to her after he made his case about his fallout in their relationship. "Carly was in a way hesitating when she said those things, Yusei. She was lost internally meanwhile her mouth was trying to make sense of her confusion."
"Oh, I see," the raven replied. He wondered how that must've felt for Jack, but he figured it was similar to how his own parents had awkwardly responded to him on his own coming out. "She was dumbstruck then."
Jack returned a smile. "Seems so."
Yusei paused before asking, "Even though she is confused now, she did say she still loves you, so are you going to stay as her... boyfriend?" After saying this, Yusei embraced himself for whatever was coming.
Exaggerating his sigh, Jack calmly gazed into the raven's eyes and pulled away not too long. Surprising Yusei, he laughed.
What? "Jack, well are you?" Yusei asked again, this time truly wanting him to say yes or no rather than for him to randomly laugh.
The other teen ceased his laughter and fixed his eyes back at his best friend. With a felicitous smile, he at last answered, "No. I broke up with her."
"... Is that so?" Yusei blinked, registering what he had said. He said no more, and neither did Jack who was watching Yusei take all of his words in. Without expressing with words, Yusei smiled blissfully and rested his head onto the other's shoulder. Jack tensed in surprise, feeling the weight of his head rest on him, but relaxed. A genuine smile emerged on his face. In response, Jack took one of Yusei's hands and held it in his own. His heart melted while Yusei was in absolute tranquility.
"I wonder how things will turn out..." Yusei wondered.
"Hm?"
"Between us," Yusei added. He glanced up to meet with Jack's attention. "That is if you you're still positive about wanting us to be together?"
"Of course I'm positive, Yusei. How many times do I have to repeat myself to convince you?" he asked, hoping he wouldn't have to at the moment. Now isn't the time to do so when I'm enjoying this, he thought.
"But if you do decide to be with me, some homophobic incidents may occur and can be targeted towards you. Do you think you could bear with that? You've seen what kinds of damage it can do," the raven reminded him, making sure if Jack had really thought of every single consequence.
Jack stopped to think about it. True homophobia would be a bothersome factor that would come along should he and Yusei enter in a relationship, but then again, homophobia was bound to happen sooner or later either way. It was possible now for Carly to out him to school body though Jack doubted that would happen. It didn't seem like something Carly would do. "If homophobia does happen, I'm still going to be with you, Yusei. That's not enough of a reason to keep me away from expressing how I feel."
Lastly Yusei asked one last question, "Even if I am partially at fault for your current position?"
"It's none of your fault, Yusei. Believe me," Jack assured him, wishing Yusei would finally let it go and stop blaming himself. "I'm safe and alive. Isn't that enough?"
Yusei gave up, "You have a point, but Jack?"
"Yes Yusei?"
"Will things be the same between us once we do become a couple?"
He shrugged. " I doubt things would be exactly the same as before since my feelings will obviously ensue to be stronger the more I spend time with you, but if you're concerned about our friendship, we might fall under the companionship stage eventually, and knowing how our friendship works, we'll be alright." He brought Yusei closer to him, now resting his head onto his lap. "You drive me crazy, Yusei."
Yusei smiled softly, "I feel the same with you."
Upon hearing this, Jack raised Yusei's hand that he was holding close to his mouth and proposed as calmly as he could, his cheeks lightly colored pink. "Yusei, we like each other, and it is obvious now. Will you accept my invitation to be my only one?"
Yusei sat up straight while trying not breaking his hand free. He knew Jack well enough to guess what he was going to do with his hand. Be quiet, heart, he thought as his ears were being deafened by the fast beats. Relishing what he had dreamed years before, Yusei happily answered, "I'm glad you asked."
Jack took his hand and kissed it. He smiled sweetly. In a fit of excitement, he clasped his other hand and announced, "Perfect. Now I can be your 'good old-fashioned lover boy'."
Yusei blinked twice and looked at him, taken back by his words. "Jack, don't tell me you're going to-"
Jack held his index finger at him, shushing him. "As your boyfriend, I want to do so many possible things with you. For example, I can dim the lights and sing you songs full of sad things. We can do the tango just for two. I can serenade and gently play on your heart strings, but only if you're okay with that. Next year, if things don't change between us, I'll be your valentino. Just for you."
The raven was relieved. So far Jack was not breaking into song. He had been embarrassed enough already this week with public singing.
If only he had mention Jack not to slip into singing.
With familiar chords playing in his head, it was out of habit for Jack to sing along, and now he can sing it directly to Yusei. He sang,
"Oooh love oooh lover boy
What are doing tonight hey boy?
Set my alarm turn on my charm
That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy"
Yusei's face flushed into a deeper shade of red. "Oh god, Jack, not you too."
Jack pulled the flustered Yusei back into his embrace.
"Oooh let me feel you heartbeat
Oooh can you feel my love heat
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
And tell me how do you feel right after all"
"Jack, I-"
"I'd like for you and I to go romancing
Say the word, your wish is my command"
Yusei lightly pushed him. "It's not necessary to sing about how you feel."
"Oh but it's necessary for me, Yusei," Jack retorted, returning to singing.
"Oooh love oooh lover boy
What are doing tonight hey boy?
Write my letter feel much better
And use my fancy patter on the telephone"
He added his own words and toned his voice down by a few volumes, "When I'm not with you, I think of you always, Yusei. When I'm not with you, think of me always. I love you, I love you." He turned to Yusei. "Do you know this song?"
Yusei shook his head.
"Figures," Jack shrugged.
"Hey boy where did you get it from?
Hey boy where did you go?
I learned my passion
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys"
Just when Yusei thought it was over, Jack continued, tightening their hands but not too much.
"Dining at the Ritz we'll meet at nine precisely
I will pay the bill you taste the wine"
"Jack, we're too young to drink. You even said so yourself," Yusei chuckled. He's still singing...
"Driving back in style in my saloon will do quite nicely
Just take me back to yours that will be fine
Oooh love oooh lover boy
What are you doing tonight hey boy?
Everything's all right just hold on tight
That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy"
Yusei eyed him, "You are done, right?"
Jack frowned, "You didn't like it?"
"No. It's fine, it's just, wow. This week has been so crazy, and songs are being sung and... it's been great on the most part," Yusei half-explained, not wanting to go into detailed about the recent "musical"" events.
He stood up and pulled Jack's hand, helping him stand and pulling Jack towards him. Indeed there was something magical between them. Yusei felt that sense of wonder when he gazed into the eyes of his best friend who was now certainly more than that. Would things work? He smiled to himself when he thought about the possibilities that could happen. We'll just have to see.
"Yusei!"
The two recognized the voice and looked up. From the second floor's railing, Akiza was waving at them. "You have to come at least for the rest of GSA. You'll be amazed how far Misty and I got!"
"I'll be there in a minute," he replied. Yusei turned to Jack. "Let's go."
Jack complied.
Climbing up the stairs, Yusei inserted, "Wait until they see their leader holding hands with you."
"I'm sure they won't let it down for a while," Jack enclosed, swinging their clasped hands in delight.
Sloth: Originally I wasn't at all going to include the popular song "Mamma Mia" to the story due to the fact it seemed out of place with the story and with all the songs I've been/I'm using, and it was just one of those songs I wish I could use but didn't. With the help and guidance of one of my sisters, I was able to tweak it in here although her suggestion at first involved Yusei singing it in the engineering room while Jack would be singing to "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" as he would be walking towards him, thus resulting the traditional mix of songs occurring at the same time that could happen in a musical. It was too complicated though so we had to think about it more, and that above is pretty much what the result was. For "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy", I had always intended for Jack to sing it though in the original outline he was supposed to be confessing how he felt towards Yusei by singing it, but that wouldn't work since all my previous outlines have been changed after chapter ten, and also chapter thirteen had dealt with the confession. Do you see my problem? Anyways, I had to spend a great deal of time just to make this chapter work while advancing the plot. As one final note on this topic, I really am so happy I finally reached this song. I have no regrets. None whatsoever.
I've been catching some errors in some of the previous chapters and quite frankly, I died inside seeing them. Do you think I should go back and just fixed frivolous errors such as typos, grammatical errors, and whatnot? I kinda want to to be honest...
That should be it for what I want to say for at least now. I hope you guys are happy with the result as I am, but if not, then I guess that's fine too. I think that's it really.
Reviews are one way to get the Sloth flustered.
I hope to see you next time~
-Sloth