From: "David Myers" "One Sticky Date" A Maison Ikkoku fanfic by David Myers Maison Ikkoku rights reserved by Viz video and all characters are owned and created by Rumiko Takahashi. This is a non profit story written without permission which does not intend to infringe upon those rights. Maison Ikkoku - The story of a man a woman and the drunks that live to interfere! Maison Ikkoku, a comfortable shabby apartment building is home of a motley crew of volatile personalities. Yusaku a college student, is madly in love with beautiful young Kyoko, the apartment manager. But the recent death of her husband prevents Kyoko from fully opening her heart to anyone. While bumbling Yusaku and a dashing tennis coach vie for her affections, the other residents can't resist in meddling in their business. Hilarious misunderstandings and poignant drama ensue. ****** Outside the Sports Cafe, Yusaku and Kozue are just finishing a coffee. Kozue: Oh do you have to go so soon? Yusaku: Yeah, I have a few errands to run. Yusaku stands up and puts on his coat.. Yusaku: Are you sure you're not ready? Kozue: I'll finish my coffee. I'll call you later. Yusaku: Sure I'll see you later. Yusaku runs off down the street. Kozue continues sipping her coffee when she notices a wallet sitting on the table. Kozue: Oh no, Yusaku forgot his wallet. ******* Yusaku is walking down the street towards Maison Ikkoku. Yusaku: At last I finally managed to pick up those tickets to that concert which is on tonight. My rent will be a little late this month, but if I can get the manager to come with me to the concert, I'm sure it will be worth it. Yusaku turns the corner to see Kyoko walking towards him carrying her bath pail and a towel. Kyoko: Oh hello Yusaku. Yusaku: Hi Kyoko. They both stop in the street and look at each other for a minute. Time passes. Kyoko: Yusaku, you're blocking the path. Yusaku: Oh sorry. He puts his hand behind his head and grins stupidly. Yusaku: Ah Kyoko...... are you busy tonight? Kyoko: I don't think so why? Yusaku: Well... er.. that is if you don't mind... (Thinking) Ah you sound like an idiot just come out and say it. (Out loud) Do you know the band DOCO? Kyoko: Those five teenage girls, yes they're quite good. Yusaku: Well they are playing at the concert hall tonight, and I have two tickets. Would you like to see them? Kyoko: Well the music's a little young. Yusaku looks at the ground disappointed. Kyoko looks at him for a moment. Kyoko: But I must admit I have not been to a live concert in quite some time. Alright I'll go. Yusaku(Ecstatic): You Will!!!! OK well why don't we meet at eight outside the hall. Kyoko: You don't want to go to dinner before hand? Yusaku: Ah err.... He looks very embarrassed for a moment. Yusaku(thinking): I really can't afford to take her to dinner. I'm going to have enough trouble just to pay the rent this month. (Out loud) Nah lets not do anything fancy. We can go for coffee after the concert. Kyoko: Oh alright then. Yusaku: Alright tonight at eight, and don't let Mrs Ichinose know about this, or we will have those three parasites following us around like last time. Kyoko giggles. Kyoko: Alright tonight at eight it is. Yusaku walks off towards the apartments fists in the air triumphantly. Kyoko meanwhile continues on her way to the public baths. Kyoko:(thinking) I wonder why he didn't want to take me to dinner? ****************** Yusaku continues walking home. He is obviously pleased at the prospect of going out with Kyoko. Yusaku:(Thinking) It's been so long since we were alone together. An image of Kyoko in a dress talking to Yusaku appears. Kyoko Image: Oh Yusaku I had a wonderful time. Thankyou so much, how can I ever repay you? Yusaku Image: Kyoko, perhaps a goodnight kiss will suffice. Kyoko Image: Oh Yusaku.. Yusaku Image: Oh Kyoko... Yusaku walks into the pillar of the Maison Ikkoku front porch. Akemi: Jeez kid watch where you're going. Akemi and Mrs Ichinose are sitting on the front porch drinking. Akemi: Where you been anyway? Yusaku: None of your business. Mrs Ichinose: Probably out with Kozue again I bet. Nozomu: (Stepping out onto the Porch) Wow were you with your lover again today Godai? Yusaku: I wish you wouldn't call her that Nikaido, and it's none of your business who I was out with today. Nozomu: Oh so you weren't out with her today. Mrs Ichinose: He probably was, but is too shy to talk about it. Nozomu: I don't understand why would you be shy about it? What's there to be shy about? Don't you want anyone to know that you and Kozue are lovers? Yusaku:(Thinking) I've gotta take the heat off somehow. (Out loud) You obviously don't understand. Akemi: Probably because he is completely clueless. Nozomu: Yes I don't understand, I don't understand at all. Yusaku: Nikaido are you seeing anyone at the moment. Nozomu: Sure I am. Mrs Ichinose and Akemi appear very interested in that comment. Mrs Ichinose: You are? Akemi: Who? Nozomu: Well I can see, Mrs Ichinose, and Akemi, and you Godai. Why is something wrong with your eyes? Yusaku: I give up. Mrs Ichinose : Should have known it would be something stupid like that. Nozomu: What does that have to do with you not wanting us to know what you were doing today? Yusaku ignoring him walks into the building and up the stairs. The whole time Nikaido is pestering him. Nozomu: I don't understand Godai, explain it to me. Yusaku: Will you just go away kid. **************** Yusaku is in his room searching through his belongings whilst simultaneously eating Ramen. Yusaku: OK so what should I wear? Hmm, Something flashy or casual? Mr Yotsuya(From within rat hole): Ah it appears our young resident is preparing for a night out. Yusaku: Go away Yotsuya, I'm busy. Yotsuya ignoring him looks at the two tickets on the table. Mr Yotsuya: Ah two tickets to see DOCO live tonight. I have been eagerly anticipating this concert for months. Yusaku: Forget it Yotsuya I already have a date. Mr Yotsuya: Then perhaps you would be generous enough to give me your ticket. Such a performance would ultimately be wasted on the likes of you. Yusaku: What makes you think I'd give you my ticket if I'm not going to give you my dates. Mr Yotsuya: How terribly selfish of you. So who are you taking on this mysterious rendezvous? Yusaku: Have you seen my wallet? Mr Yotsuya: An excellent, but ultimately futile attempt at redirection. Yusaku: None of your business. Mr Yotsuya: How sad he despises me. Mrs Ichinose(From Outside the door): YUSAKU IT'S YOUR GIRLFRIEND! Yusaku face faults. Mr Yotsuya: It appears that our answer has been revealed. Yusaku gives him a dirty look before entering the hall, where Mrs Ichinose is waiting for him. Yusaku: Do you have to yell it. Mrs Ichinose(Snickers): Why worried that the manager will hear me? Yusaku gives her a dirty look and stomps down the stairs passing a roller skate, and moves to the phone. Yusaku: Yes? Oh hi Kozue.. Mrs Ichinose half closes the door and listens to Yusaku talking. Kozue: Yusaku: Oh good. Can I come over? Kozue: Yusaku: Tonight at seven. Kozue: Yusaku: Thanks Kozue, see you at seven. Yusaku hangs up and walks back up the stairs. Yusaku(thinking): Great now I can get my wallet and still make the concert on time. I guess I'm dressing casual tonight. Mrs Ichinose closes her door. *********************** Kyoko is likewise going through her clothes. Kyoko:(thinking) I wonder if I should wear something casual or nice. Its a concert so I should probably go casual. There is a knock on the door. Kyoko answers it and sees Mrs Ichinose standing with an envelope. Mrs Ichinose: Here is this months rent. Kyoko: Thankyou, please come in have a cup of tea. Mrs Ichinose: Thanks. It looks like our young Ronin is going for dinner over at Kozue's tonight. Amazing that even an unreliable kid like that can find a girl who will take care of him. Kyoko: He... what.... No he couldn't be. Not tonight. There is another knock at the door. This time Mr Yotsuya is standing there. Mr Yotsuya: I must humbly request that you wait a short period of time for this months rent. Will that be possible? Kyoko: .... Mr Yotsuya: Are you unwell? Mrs Ichinose: She was just a little surprised to hear that Yusaku is going out tonight to Kozue's. Kyoko: Mrs Ichinose I told you, that's just not possible. Mr Yotsuya: I must confer with Mrs Ichinose, Mr Godai is indeed going out with Kozue tonight. Kyoko: HE'S WHAT? Mr Yotsuya: You seem unduly surprised. Kyoko:(Thinking) How could he. Why that two timing little... He was supposed to be going out with me tonight. Mrs Ichinose: Why are you so angry? This isn't the first time he's gone to Kozue's for dinner. Kyoko makes a weak smile which looks more like a grimace. Mrs Ichinose: Is that supposed to be a smile? Mr Yotsuya: Indeed I have seen better attempts from Vampires. Kyoko: Just go both of you! Mrs Ichinose: Jeez a little touchy tonight. Mrs Ichinose and Mr Yotsuya leave Kyoko's room. She shuts the door and the two walk up the hall. Mrs Ichinose: Gee what's her problem? Mr Yotsuya: Perhaps it is that time of the month. Mrs Ichinose: Not very tactful are you? ***************** Kyoko is seated in her room. She looks furious. Kyoko:(Thinking) Why that little freak. How dare he go out with Kozue. He was supposed to be going out with me tonight! Wait a minute, why would he ask me out if he intended to go out with Kozue all along. An image of Yusaku and Kyoko appears. Kyoko Image: You don't want to go to dinner before hand? Yusaku Image: Nah lets not do anything fancy. We can go for coffee after the concert. Kyoko:(Thinking) Of course the little creep is going there for dinner, and then he's going out with me afterwards. That two timing little. Trying to have it both ways is he? >From outside the room voices can be heard.. Mrs Ichinose: Heya kid off to Kozue's are we. Yusaku: I don't see that it's any business of yours. Kyoko creeps to the door of her apartment and opens it. Yusaku is talking to Mrs Ichinose. He is wearing a T-shirt which reads "Stood Up". Mrs Ichinose: Fine then deny that you're going over to Kozue's. Yusaku: Shut up! Mrs Ichinose: BWAHAHAHA Seeya kid. Kyoko closes her door. Kyoko: Why that little..... The phone rings. Kyoko: Hello? Oh Hello Shun.... am I free tonight.... She looks at the door. Kyoko: Yes I most certainly am not doing anything tonight!.... Dinner at 7:30... Sounds great. I'll see you there. Kyoko hangs up the phone, Hmphs and then picks out an elegant dress. Kyoko: No I most certainly am not going out tonight. ******************** Mrs Ichinose watches Yusaku walk off down the path. Kentaro appears by her side as Nikaido enters the hall way dressed up neatly. Kentaro: Mum have you seen my roller skate. Mrs Ichinose: Where are you goin' kid? Nozomu: I'm heading out to the movies with my friends. Mrs Ichinose: Any girls going out with you. Nozomu: Oh Jeez Mrs Ichinose it's nothing like that. Kentaro: Muuu-uum. Mrs Ichinose: Quit bothering me. Why don't you go run off and play. Kentaro: If your not careful I'm going to end up spending thousands of dollars on therapy when I'm older. Mrs Ichinose: Yeah yeah whatever. ****************** Kyoko sits in an elegant evening dress across from Mitaka at a restaurant dinner table. Mitaka: Are you all right Kyoko you seem distracted tonight. Kyoko: Oh yes I'm fine.... I'm just fine. ***************** Yusaku is standing next to a large line. The line is slowly moving forward. Yusaku looks impatiently at his watch and looks about the square. Yusaku: Gee Kyoko sure is late. I hope she gets here soon. ****************** The line has disappeared and Yusaku is the only one in the square. He looks about worriedly . Two attendants stand watching him by the gate. He sits on a ledge and rubs his arms for warmth. Attendant 1: I think he's been stood up. Attendant 2: Poor Kid. ******************* Kyoko is still eating with Mitaka. She looks at the clock which reads 9:30 pm. Mitaka:(Thinking) What's wrong with her tonight? It's like she's not even here. Kyoko:(Thinking) I wonder if Yusaku is still waiting. No way Its been over an hour and a half since the concert started. He's probably enjoying it. ******************** Yusaku is still waiting outside the door. He looks exceedingly worried. Music is coming from within. Female Singers: From high above comes the setting sun. Delivering me into the dream country. Star above , can't help but counting one by one. Couple on a deck. Don't make a scene, No! No! Yusaku:(Thinking) Where is she? Oh no I hope nothing has happened to her. An Image of Kyoko appears walking towards the Concert. A group of large Yakuza thugs appear from an alley. Thug 1 Image:(pulling a knife) Want a date babe? Kyoko Image: Oh no please don't hurt me... Thug 2 Image: Don't worry babe we'll show you a good time. Thug Gang: Heh heh heh. Yusaku: Oh no! He runs off down the road. From the concert the singing continues. Female Singers: But this I vow. No more date for me. ********************** Yusaku sprints up the path of the Maison Ikkoku. He arrives at the front step gasping for air. Yusaku: Khhyoko!!! Khyoko!! **rasp cough cough** Mrs Ichinose: Hey Kid. What's with you.? Yusaku:(Looking frantic) Mrs Ichinose, is Kyoko here? Mrs Ichinose: No she's not back from her date with that tennis coach yet. Yusaku: Oh no! You mean she's... still......... not........... (Looks confused) with... the (Looks Angry) Tennis Coach? Mrs Ichinose: Yeah she went on a date with that hunky tennis coach Mitaka. What's with you? Yusaku: I see! So that's how it is... Yusaku coolly turns around and walks up the stairs. Mrs Ichinose frowns. Mrs Ichinose: Weird kid. ********************** Kyoko steps from Mitaka's car. Kyoko: Thankyou for a lovely evening Shun. Mitaka:(With dark look on his face): Yes well, I hope you had a good time. (Thinking) What is she thinking, we barely spoke to each other all night. Kyoko: Are you sure you don't want to come in. Mitaka looks nervously over at Mr Soichiro. Mitaka: Ah, heh maybe another time. I'll see you on the courts. Kyoko: Yes see you there. Kyoko watches as Mitaka's car drives away. She then turns and walks up the stairs and through the door. Pausing only to take off her shoes. Yusaku: Hello.. Kyoko looks up surprised at Yusaku who is looking very mean as he leans against the wall. Yusaku:(Deathly quiet) Did you enjoy your date tonight? Kyoko: I should ask you the same question.. Yusaku: Not really. I stood outside the door the whole night waiting for her to show up. But she stood me up, so she could go out with a Tennis coach to dinner.. Kyoko: I meant your date with Kozue! Yusaku: I didn't have a date with Kozue tonight! Kyoko:(Yelling) DON'T LIE I HEARD YOU TALKING TO MRS ICHINOSE ABOUT IT!! Yusaku:(Also Yelling): I'M NOT LYING I WENT OVER TO KOZUE'S TO PICK UP MY WALLET! ************************* Mrs Ichinose, Mr Yotsuya and Akemi are seated with their backs to the stair rail listening to the fight below. Akemi: They're really getting into it tonight. Mrs Ichinose: You're not wrong. Yusaku:(From down stairs) SO YOU STOOD ME UP BECAUSE YOU THOUGHT I WAS TWO TIMING YOU! I WAITED OUTSIDE THAT HALL FOR TWO AND A HALF HOURS, WHILE YOU WERE HAVING YOU'RE DATE WITH MITAKA! Kyoko: Yusaku I had no idea.... Yusaku:(Somewhat calmer) Hmph I guess if that's what you think of me. That I'd do that sort of thing to you. Then... I guess I'm just wasting my time with you. Kyoko: Yusaku... I... Yusaku: I don't want to hear it Kyoko. I need some time to myself. Time to think... Mrs Ichinose and Akemi look at each other. Mrs Ichinose: Sounds pretty serious this time. Yusaku strides up the stairs head bowed. Kyoko watches him still holding her hand over her mouth. As he reaches the middle of the stairs he steps on the roller skate. SLIP THUD THUD THUD SLAM. Yusaku lies face down with index , little finger and thumb extended. Kyoko has a large sweat drop on the side of her head. Mrs Ichinose, Mr Yotsuya and Akemi all look down at him from the top of the stairs. Akemi: Guess he ruined his dramatic moment. To be continued...... Authors Note: A quick thanks to Andres Odella and Gary Kleppe who were both good enough to comment on my previous MI fanfic "Search for God". Gary Kleppe was also good enough to correct some of my grammatical errors in my previous fanfic. Which I hope has helped me to further improve my writing style. Quick thankyou to Edd as well for letting me scam his computer off him heh heh. 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