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“But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.”
~ Master Yoda, Star Wars Episode V.

Previously in Part 1 [Link]

• Jimi [points]: I think you’re both wrong.
• Katt [surprised]: Oh shit! Where’d u come from?
• Jimi: Huh? I was sitting right there. U just didn’t realize it. As usual.
• K: Yeah, whatever.
• Jimi: Hmmm, wasn’t Tack here a second ago?
• Tack [runs back, blushes]: I’m here! I’m here! Hey Jimi.
• Jimi: Hey Tack.
• K [annoyed]: Christ, are u cosplaying again?
• Jimi [sighs]: Why do guys always ask me that? Just because I’m wearing cat-ears doesn’t mean I’m cosplaying. I just couldn’t find my other hair-band, okay?
• K: And the mini-skirt?
• Jimi: So now I can’t wear a mini-skirt? It’s the only thing that matched my outfit. Jeez!
• T [blushes]: I think it’s cute.
• Jimi: Thank u, Tack. I think so too.
• K: Wait a second.
• T and Jimi: What?
• K: You said we’re “both wrong”? How’s that?
• T: Both wrong about what?
• K: She said we’re both wrong about Danny. Right?
• Jimi: Exactly.
• T: What? How can we be BOTH wrong?
• Jimi: Because I’m right.
• K and T [look at each other]: Huh? Explanation please?

Part 2

• Jimi [sighs]: You guys were talking about popularity and enjoyment and sensitivity…
• Tack: What’s wrong with…
• Katt [shrugs]: Yeah, so?
• J [sits]: Oh god, u guys sound like old ladies. Did u exchange apple-pie recipes too?
• K and T: …
• Jimi: Reality is much darker than that.
• K: You’re wearing cat-ears and you’re gonna talk to us about reality?
• T: Hahaha, good one.
• Jimi: Who else? Because like every other guy, you’re too distracted, or too stupid, to figure it out. Playing with your little dolls. Lifting up their little skirts. And peeking at their little panties. Awww, how cute.
• K [annoyed]: Christ, here she goes again.
• T [blushes]: They’re called figures…
• Jimi [ignores them]: But since you’re not as stupid as other guys, I’ll tell u anyway. Because u…
• Jimi and K [at the same time]: …don’t have a choice.
• K: Yeah, we got it, we got it. Are u gonna tell us?
  

• Jimi: Hold on! I’m getting to it. Jeez!
• K [sighs]: …
• T: …
• Jimi [takes a breath]: Power.
• K and T: Huh?
• Jimi: It’s all about power. Pure and simple. It’s not about looks or brains or money or even personality. It’s about power. Although those are probably the best ways to get it.
• T: Really? Power?
• K [thinks]: Hmmm, interesting.
• Jimi: Yup. And u know why guys want power?
• T: Why?
• Jimi: No confidence. Without confidence, guys are defensive. Or defenseless. They’re selfish and childish and petty and pathetic. Basically afraid. So power fills that insecurity.
• T [gasps]: Wow.
• K: Hmmm.
• Jimi [smiles]: That’s why I can manipulate them so easily. Hehe.
• K: Of course.
• T [blushes]: Haha… Really?
• Jimi: Sure! You remember that guy Dart? He looks like a young Harrison Ford.
• K [chuckles]: Haha, Dart. Yeah. But he looks NOTHING like Harrison Ford.
• Jimi: Yes, he does! I’m telling u!
• T [confused]: Who’s this guy?
• K [sighs]: Oh, just some dork she had sex with.
• T: What?
• Jimi [sighs]: But I like dorks. And he’s SO pretty to look at.
• K: You’re crazy.
• Jimi: Yeah, I know.
• T: So u manipulated this guy?
• Jimi [looks down]: Oh yeah! How do u think I got these cute new heels? I love them!
• T: You had sex just to get high heels?
• K: Hahaha.
• Jimi [smiles]: Nooo! It just worked out that way. Besides, we don’t talk much anymore.
• K: Why am I not surprised?
• Jimi: Anyway… All I’m saying is I needed some lovin’. And all guys need some attention. Dart just happened to be there. If I accidentally mentioned a pair of heels I liked, why should I stop him?
• K: Hahaha, you’re bad.
• Jimi: At least I get REAL lovin’, not animated lovin’.
• K: What!?! What did u say? If u wanna change the topic just say so!
• Jimi: I’m not changing the topic, I’m getting BACK on topic!
• K: Which is?
• Jimi: Danny Choo, stupid. Did u forget already?
• K: I’m just checking…
• K [turns to Tack]: What are YOU smiling about?
• T [shakes head]: You guys act like a married couple!
• Jimi: What!?!
• T: Hahaha.
• K [turns to Jimi]: At least I don’t have to worry about my “Kanu” talking back.
• T: Hahaha, true!
• Jimi: But that’s what I’m saying! You guys have no confidence, no power, no sex, no nothing. No wonder u can’t get any dates. The only thing you’ve got enough courage to do is buy half-naked figures with panties showing, and then congratulate yourselves on how many u have. It’s pretty sad!
• K: That’s not– What the heck are u talking about?
• Jimi: I guess collecting figures of girls is the only way to make up for your lack of sex, huh?
• T: Ouch.
• K: And you’re saying Danny is doing the same thing?
• Jimi: Sure! He’s a guy too. But he’s different!
• T: Really?
• K: How’s he different?
• Jimi: Easy. He’s got power.
• K and T: …
• Jimi: He might not be the prettiest or the richest guy, but he’s probably the most powerful otaku in the world.
• T: …
• K: Damn.
• Jimi: I’m right. U know I’m right. If Danny says he’s watching “Strike Witches”, then BOOM, everybody watches it. If he says he’s got the new “Mikuru” nendoroid, then BOOM, everyone gets it.
• K and T: …
• Jimi: By the way, don’t u both have the same “Hatsune” nendoroid?
• K and T: …
• Jimi: I thought so. Now THAT’s power. Plus he’s married, so he doesn’t have to worry about lack of SEX.
• K and T: …
• Jimi: What’s wrong? Not enough anime SEX? Should I bend over and show my panties?
• T [blushes]: …
• K [sighs]: Are u finished?
• Jimi: Not quite. I haven’t answered your question yet. Danny’s definition of “success”?
• K: Go ahead. We can’t stop u anyway.
• Jimi [smiles]: I know. Isn’t that awesome? Hehe.
• K and T: …
• Jimi: I don’t think his success is about how many he pleases, or enjoying “figures and anime and otaku culture as much as HE does”. I think it’s much darker than that.
• K and T: …
• Jimi: Sadly enough, it probably has more to do with how well he can bury the pain of his childhood. Like I said, guys are basically afraid. Maybe when enough friends and fans give him enough power and confidence, maybe he can finally let go of the pain. But I hope he doesn’t. He wouldn’t be Danny any more.
• K: Let go? Jimi, what the heck are u talking about NOW?
• T: Ummm, I think u lost me too.
• Jimi [softly]: I wonder if he still resents what his father did. And HE represents even MORE power.
• K: Resents?
• T: Whose father?
• Jimi [shakes head]: It doesn’t matter. Too complicated to explain.
• K and T: …
• Jimi [sighs]: In other words, I’m saying his power and success depends on forgetting his pain. Clear enough?
• T: Ummm, not really.
• K [thinks]: So basically, after everything’s said and done, he isn’t that different from ANY of us.
• Jimi: Nooo! That’s not it at all. Jeez! Why is this so difficult?
• K: Because you’re crazy?
• T [smiles]: …
• K [turns to T]: Although u gotta admit, my “addiction” angle doesn’t sound so bad any more.
• Jimi: Ahhh, addiction! Good idea!
• K: Good idea?
• Jimi [takes a breath]: Okay, let’s try this again… Danny’s trying to forget his pain. That’s natural. But his pain is so unique. THAT’s what makes him so different. The greater his pain, the greater his fight. The greater his fight, the greater his power. And the greater his power, the greater his success. THAT’s what I meant.
• T: Ahhh, THAT makes more sense!
• K: So his success is defined by his pain.
• Jimi: Exactly.
• K [thinks]: Hmmm, not bad.
• Jimi: I know!
• K: A bit cynical, but not bad.
• Jimi: You’re calling ME cynical?
• T: Hahaha, she’s right about that!
• K: But to answer YOUR question… Yes.
• Jimi: Yes? Yes about what?
• K: If u wanna show us your panties, go right ahead.
• T [blushes]: Haha.
• Jimi: What!?! Screw u, I’m gonna kick u–
• K [dodges]: Be careful! You might scuff your precious shoes.
• Jimi: It’ll be worth it– Oh shit!
• K: Hmmm?
• Jimi [checks the time]: Gotta go! I’ll see u later?
• K: Yeah.
• Jimi [smiles]: See ya later, Tack!
• T: See ya, Jimi!

• T: So what do u think? Is she right?
• K [sighs]: Well, she’s probably more right than wrong.
• T: Yeah, I think I have to agree. She really kicked the crap outta us.
• K [laughs]: Haha, yeah she did. But I think u enjoyed that!
• T: Really? Yeah, maybe.
• K: But u know what?
• T: What’s that?
• K: She probably wouldn’t have stuck around if she didn’t enjoy it either.
• T: That’s true… That’s good, isn’t it?
• K: Yeah.
• T: …
• K: I wonder…
• T: About what?
• K: …if this is HER way of telling us to fight our insecurity too. To get some confidence.
• T: Maybe. Or maybe she’s also talking about her own pain. Not just guys.
• K [surprised]: Hmmm. That might be right too.
• T [chuckles]: I still can’t believe she’s your roommate.
• K [sighs]: Well, u already know the story.
• T: I know. But I still can’t believe it. Your ex’s sister?
• K: Yup. But hey, it could’ve been worse.
• T: Yeah?
• K [turns to T]: It could’ve been u.
• T: I’m leaving.
• K and T: …
• K and T [together]: Hahaha!

• Mish [waves]: Hi Katt!
• Katt [waves back]: Hey Mish! Wow, I like the red!
• Mish [touches her hair]: Thanks. Just had it done. Hi Takeshi.
• Tack: Hey Michelle. Looks really good!
• Mish [smiles]: Thanks… So what’s so funny? I could hear u guys all the way from the library.
• K: Haha, it’s nothing. Just some stupid guy talk.
• Mish: U sure?
• K: Yeah, we’re sure.
• T: We’re stupid. Can’t u tell?
• Mish: U guys aren’t stupid. Just “otaku”.
• K [shocked]: Hey! When did u learn to use that word?
• Mish: What? Otaku? U guys taught me that just the other day!
• K and T [look at each other]: …
• T [turns to Mish]: Really?
• Mish: U forgot already?
• T: Ahhh, wait… Oh yeah! The mall!
• K: Hmmm, that’s right.
• Mish: Yeah! U know, sometimes I think u two are hopeless.
• K: Yeah.
• T: Well, u just missed Jimi. She practically yelled at us.
• Mish: Hehe, but Jimi’s too cute.
• K: If u say so.
• Mish: Anyway… I meant to ask u, since you’re the experts.
• K: Sure. Go ahead.
• Mish: Do u know where I can find some cute cat-ears?
• K and T [look at each other]: …
• K and T [together]: Hahaha!
• Mish [confused]: What? What’s so funny?

End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3.

The views of Tack, Katt, Jimi and Mish don’t necessarily reflect the views of xJAYMANx, Danny Choo, or any specific otaku. But I’m sure some of them are out there, lol.