5 - Human contact: the final frontier.

[dorarara]

I'm excited and scared at the same time. One one side, I'm looking forward to fighting alongside Jolyne. On the other, Luffy's my friend! What am I supposed to do?

I could just keep healing everyone, but then the fight would never end. Or maybe I could just fight Shanks and Jolyne can take on Luffy, or something.

Comments

[strawhatcaptn]

Josuke! We're friends, just because we get to go up against each other doesn't mean that's gonna change!

I won't hold back if I'm fighting a friend, because it's not fair if I think I'm so much stronger I could hurt them. If they really aren't as strong, then holding back will never get them to be stronger.

I know you're strong, Josuke, but I know I'm strong too. You're the one I wanna fight, and I won't accept it if you try to hand me off onto your partner.

[dorarara]

Luffy... I'm scared, is all. ;__;

But if this is what you want, then I won't hold back either. We'll get stronger together, then!

[strawhatcaptn]

We will! It'll be great, and we'll give it all we got!

And then we'll all go drinking together to celebrate the winner!

[dorarara]

YEAH- Wait, um...

Can I have a juice or soda when we go out?

[south_is_colder]

Being so thoughtful is an admirable trait here in a city based on fighting...eh, Josuke, was it?

Unfortunately, you'd be making a big mistake trying to square off against me, and don't think for a second that you'll have the spare time to just stand back and heal freely.~

[dorarara]

That's me! You must be Shanks-san!

I heard you were strong, too. But I'm gonna do my best! Because Luffy-san and I are going out for steak afterward!

[south_is_colder]

That's me, and I'm glad to hear that good attitude from you.

[dorarara]

Hehe, thanks!

Will you be joining us for a round of steaks after the fight?

[imadeer]

I thought the same too, Josuke.

Luffy is my captain. But that doesn't matter at all.

[dorarara]

Really? I didn't know Luffy-san was your captain-

Wait, what kind of captain?

[imadeer]

I thought you knew. We're pirates, Straw Hat Pirates.
I'm surprise he was the captain at the young age, but he beats many strong villains.

[dorarara]

HE'S A PIRATE CAPTAIN?!

That's so cool! He must be really powerful, since he's your leader and all. :D

[dorarara]

I know, but still... :(

We promised each other not to hold back. I'm gonna give him the best fight I can possibly give him.

[dorarara]

It does, doesn't it? It makes sense, though my friends back home aren't actual fighters. That's why I felt the need to hold back.

[stringorarara]

You worry too much, Josuke.

[dorarara]

I can't help it. ;(

[stringorarara]

Sure you can.
And this is kinda' stupid to be worried over a fight with a friend.

Just think of it as an argument...with fists...that you'll laugh about when it's over.

[dorarara]

I hope you're right...

We're all going out for steak afterward. Want to join us?