The Wardens Call (Senran Kagura X Male Reader)

Chapter 5: Market Trip

(Week After Last Chapter. Your POV)
I looked out the window as the sky became gray. Things have picked up a bit, one of those being Yoma. It seems they began to increase in activity. This honestly would have concerned me, if not for the fact I am not having to do this alone anymore.

I been really happy with the fact that Asuka and the girls are with me when I go out to deal with a Yoma sighting. Course, it didn’t come without a problem. With the Yoma coming back, I began having visions again. Tho, these visions have changed. Instead of the Yoma, it is something else. I see shadows, but these shadows move almost dance, then I see blades come out of them. Honestly, I think I know what they mean, but I am not certain, so I might just wait until I get a clearer picture.

“(FN)?” I spun my head around and saw Ikaruga standing in the door way. “I was going out to get ingredients for dinner, would you like to come along?” She asked.

“Sure. I can come along.” I said and stood up. I went down stairs and grabbed my jacket and got ready while Ikaruga did the same. Once ready, I followed her out. “So, what were you thinking about?” She asked.

“Stuff, I guess.”
“You guess?”
“Yeah. Sorry if I don’t have a better answer.” I said with a chuckle.
“It’s fine. I understand there isn’t a lot to do.” She said.
“Its alright, least I have people to hang out with.”
“True, at least you aren’t lonely.”

“Yeah.” We finally got to the market and I noticed it was a little pact. I felt someone hold my hand and I looked over to see Ikaruga with a small blush. “S-so we don’t get separated.” She said. I blushed a bit and held her hand back. “Of course.” I followed as Ikaruga lead inside and we walked around. It felt nice holding her hand, not cause it was getting colder, but because I admit, I was starting to feel more for Ikaruga. (Going to start working on romance in the story.)

Tho, it was a bit embarrassing since elders would smile at us, and make comments like ‘Young love' or whatever. I just kept my cool best I could. We eventually bought the ingredients and exited. I start to let go, but I noticed Ikaruga kept her hand around mine. I looked at her. “Um, Ikaruga?” I said. She looked and blushed hard and let go. “Sorry, just-“

“Ikaruga?” I looked up form Ikaruga and saw a blonde girl with green eyes walk over. “Oh, hello Haruka.” Ikaruga greeted her. “Who is this?” Haruka asked pointing at me.

“My name is (FN).” I said. “Pleasure to meet you.”
“Like wise, I see you the real gentlemen type. I like that.” She said, almost in a flirtatious manner. “So, is your little team finally accepting male members, (Giggity) or is he just a friend?” Haruka asked.
I looked at Ikaruga. “Um…..”
Haruka laughed. “No need to worry, I am what they call a renegade.” She told me.
“Well, yeah. I mean, it’s…..complicated.” I said.
“Complicated? Oh, I think I get it~” She said.
I chuckled nervously, as did also Ikaruga. “I don’t think you do.” I said.
“Oh, then this a secret. I got it. Don’t worry it's safe with me. Well, I should get going, else Homura is bound to eat someone.” Haruka said. It was the. I noticed the bag of meat she was holding.

“Have fun you two~” She said in that tone again and walked off. It took me a second. “W-wait does she think-“ I look over at Ikaruga, who had this massive blush on and almost angered look. “Um, maybe we should just head back.” I said and tugged on her sleeve with my free hand. She looked up at me and nodded. “Sure.” She said and we walked home.

A bit of the walk was awkward, due to that whole encounter. Thinking of a way to lighten it, I thought of something. “So, there can be renegade Shinobi?” I asked her. Ikaruga looked at me, and smiled a little. “Yes, there can be. But they aren’t looked upon kindly. Haruka is part of a larger team of renegades.” She said.

“Really? How many?” I asked.
“Five. Their leader is Homura. The others are Mirai, Yomi, and Hikage.” She told me.
“And are they as strange as you guys?” I asked.
“How are we strange?” she asked me, almost puffing her cheeks.

“Well, Kat gropes everything, Ayame wants to grope Kat. Everytime Asuka eats Futomaki rolls, everyone turns red. Not to mention how her granddad and Kat are best friends. (They are. XD If funny as hell.) And do I need to bring up Yagyu's creepy abstention with Hibari.” I listed off. “If anything, Hibari and you seem to be the most normal.”

Ikaruga just looked at me, not knowing what to say. Guess I was right. “But, if I am to be honest, I am a huge weirdo too. I mean, I just learn how to work a TV.” I admitted. Ikaruga then couldn’t help but laugh a bit. “True. We had to teach you more about technology then anything else.” She stifled through giggles. I smiled at her and when she finally stopped, she looked ahead again. “Thanks, I need that.” She said.

“No problem. We all need to laugh sometimes.” I said.
“I know. But I also meant, thanks for coming along.” She said.
“Of course. I always welcome a reason to her out. That, and well, I like being around you.”
“R-really?”
“Yes. It's probably because you remind me of when how I grew up. The discipline and how serious you take your role as Shinobi. It feels close to home. I hope that doesn’t sound weird.” I said, hoping I didn’t make her uncomfortable.
“No, I see why would you think so. And well, I am happy to hear you feel , I guess safe amongst us.”

I smiled at her and we finally arrived home. I helped her make dinner and that night I couldn’t really stop thinking about what I said, and more what Haruka said. I mean, could I?

Could I date Ikaruga?