This is an Unprecedented Shino Affair... WHAT?!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Oh, now he's just begging for it.
>"Why not?"
>Why WOULDN'T we?

>That's it, just push it more; you silly man.

<"Huh? Why not?"
>"It's a forbidden book."
>Kanjou seems to lower his voice to a whisper now.
>"Trust me on this Shino, there are some forms of magic that are still pretty taboo; even in Gensokyo."
>"Very few people have seen the contents of that book; Patchouli has requested that it stays that way."

>... You're testing me now, aren't you?

>...

[E-Nazrin]

>"So are they aphrodisiacs or love potions?"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"So are they aphrodisiacs or love potions?"

<"Are they, like, aphrodisiacs or love potions or..."
>Kanjou gently bumps you on the top of your head.
>"Can't you take something seriously for more then 5 seconds without being perverse about it?"

>...

[E-Nazrin]

>"Well, what else would I actually be tempted to use?"
>"What sort of magic is it, at least?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Before that: "No."

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Before that: "No."

>"Well, what else would I actually be tempted to use?"
>"What sort of magic is it, at least?"

<"Pfft, course not. I mean, what else would I actually be tempted to use?"
>"I pray you mean for outside of danmaku duels; otherwise, I'll not be amused."
>You pout a little.
<"Fine. Well, what sort of magic is it then?"
>Kanjou glances at the door and then back at you.
>"Best not to discuss that here."

>With that, Kanjou opens the door.

>...

[Mr. Rabi]

>Glance around room for objects of interest.
>"So how many books will I be returning?"

[E-Nazrin]

>Is Kanjou usually this much of a wet blanket?
>Follow him in.

[Momijibot]

>"So how many books will I be returning?"

>"While we're on the subject, how many books has Marisa returned?"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Is Kanjou usually this much of a wet blanket?
>Follow him in.

>Glance around room for objects of interest.
>"So how many books will I be returning?"

>It either depends on his mood or what he is doing.
>You follow him inside to see a pretty cluttered room.
>Books, writing utensils, bags and jackets, among other things, are scattered around what desks there are.
>"Huh; guess Keine got the wild class today."
<"Erm, Kanjou... How many books am I returning?"
>Kanjou walks up to the desk in front of the blackboard and kneels down.
>"Only 5; not too much for you, I hope."

>"While we're on the subject, how many books has Marisa returned?"

>As you watch him pull out 5 books on to the top of the desk, you think about a certain thief magician.
<"I wonder how many Marisa would have to return..."
>You can hear Kanjou chuckle as he places the last book on the desk and stands up.
>"Lots, I'd imagine. I bet Koakuma has a list of what's missing."

>...

[Mr. Rabi]

>"Which book is the one I'm not supposed to open?"

[The Unlimited RR]

>"Which book is the one I'm not supposed to open?"

>>"Will this book suck me into a magical labirynth if I do open it?"

[XephyrEnigma]

>If no, remember to peek when no one's looking.
>If that's all, then I guess its off to the mansion!

[Momijibot]

>>"Will this book suck me into a magical labirynth if I do open it?"

>>>"Which of these will lead me to Patchouli's secret 'goodnight' collection?"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Which book is the one I'm not supposed to open?"

>>"Will this book suck me into a magical labirynth if I do open it?"

>>>"Which of these will lead me to Patchouli's secret 'goodnight' collection?"

<"Which book is it then? The one I'm not supposed to open?"
>Kanjou holds up a very weird book.
>The whole thing is blood red.
>There's some sort of black pattern going round the whole thing; looks kind of tribal & dark to you.
>"This one. It's...."
<"Something that'll suck me into a magical labyrinth when I open it?"
>"I... What?"
<"And then, I'll have to find a path that'll lead me to Patchouli's secret 'goodnight' collection!"
>Kanjou's face seems to be torn between staying serious and laughing.
>"Well... Er... To put it shortly... No."

>If no, remember to peek when no one's looking.
>If that's all, then I guess its off to the mansion!

>We'll have to take a peek at it later then. Hehe~
>You wander up to the desk and begin to place the books into your back-pack.
>As you reach for the one Kanjou has, he hesitates.
>"I know it's tempting, but I'll say it again, please do not try and open this book. It's not a request, Shino, but an order."
>With that, he holds out the book to you.

>...

[Hello Purvis]

>Take it.
>"Okay, but only if you tell me what it is."

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Take it.
>"Okay, but only if you tell me what it is."

>You take a hold of the book.
>The second you do, you feel something... strange. Slightly familiar, but at the same time, very different.
<"Okay, but only if you tell me what it is."
>Kanjou glances round the room before replying to you.
>"It's a book that contains 'forbidden' magic. The spells require a great deal of energy; never mind the fact that they are highly complex."
>"If not performed correctly, the damage that can be self-inflicted range from serious markings to death. Should they be mastered, however, and used repeatedly, the user would very likely fall into insanity; that would not benefit Gensokyo at all."
>"One of the spells in the book is currently active; on the book itself at that. That reason, I'm afraid, I can not tell you until the book is away from me."

>...

[Hello Purvis]

>Oh how disappointing...
>"Geez, sounds boring. Anyway, I'm off!"

[Mr. Rabi]

>Begin walking away.

[[Y]oukai [J]esus]

>Give a half-assed good bye wave as you walk off.

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Oh how disappointing...
>"Geez, sounds boring. Anyway, I'm off!"

>Begin walking away.

>Give a half-assed good bye wave as you walk off.

>Awwww; nothing of interest there...
<"Geez, sounds boring to me. Well, I'm off then!"
>You place the final book into the bag and begin to head off.
>You hear Kanjou sigh behind you and decide to at least wave good-bye before heading out the room.
>"Take care Shino."

>A few seconds later and you're outside the school building.

>...

[Hello Purvis]

>Head toward SDM with all possible speeds!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Head toward SDM with all possible speeds!

>There's only one thing on your mind right now... the SDM!
>As you start running, you quickly remember something very important...
>YOU CAN FLY, DUMBASS!  :derp:
>You take to the skies and dart away from the Village.

>Ah... Gensokyo. To think you used to call the Outside World home... You wouldn't give this up for the world.
>The life... the girls... the beauty... the girls... the sheer potential that this place has to offer... Did we mention breasts? Oh, and girls too!
>You can see the Scarlet Lake and instantly dip down towards it.
>Sure enough, the Mansion starts coming closer and closer.
>You fly over the lake and almost instantly drop down even closer.
>The water looks as fresh as ever. You're certain you see the odd fairy floating around, but they don't cause you any trouble.

>Before long, you're nearing the wall; and more importantly, the gates.
>You can see someone with long scarlet hair pacing up and down; doing some form of exercise.
>No doubt about it; it's Meiling.

>...

[Mr. Rabi]

>Relationship with Meiling

[The Unlimited RR]

>See if you can surprise China Oh, wait...she's awake.  Well, just drop by and say "Hello, I have a delivery for miss Patchouli!"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Relationship with Meiling

>Meiling is pretty ok with you. Having falling to your groping techniques a couple of times, she doesn't seem to be that fazed about it; though she does put up a damn good fight depending on her mood.
>That you know from previous experience; and your own share of loses. Nevertheless, you inadvertently made her more alert at her job; though recent events also played into it.

>See if you can surprise China Oh, wait...she's awake.  Well, just drop by and say "Hello, I have a delivery for miss Patchouli!"

>You drop down onto the ground with both feet and stride up to her.
<"Hey Meiling! I've got a delivery for Miss Patchouli!"
>Meiling stops pacing up and down, before turning to you.
>"Hello there Shino. Mind if I ask what it is your bringing in? Nothing silly this time, I hope."

>...

[Mr. Rabi]

>"Nope, just a couple of books."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Though I did see Miss Sakuya at the market earlier, has she come back yet?"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Nope, just a couple of books."

>"Though I did see Miss Sakuya at the market earlier, has she come back yet?"

<"Not this time; just a couple of books."
>"Ah, well, at least someone bothers to return them."
<"Indeed. I also caught sight of Miss Sakuya earlier; at..."
>"The market."
>Meiling chuckles slightly.
>"Yeah, I know; Sakuya-san told me when she came back."
<"So she's here?"
>"Indeed. You'll probably bump into her when you return your... wait... when did YOU start taking books too?"

>...

[E-Nazrin]

>"I'm returning them for Kanjou, actually. Apparently he's got important stuff to take care of for now, so the miko becomes the errand girl."
>Shrug.