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[h2][color=fuchsia][b]Aoi Don Maquia[/b][/color][/h2][/center]

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Finally, the three identical meals Aoi had ordered earlier arrived, three sets of plate incoming by the hands of what appeared to be a new waiter in the restaurant. Aoi would carefully move the few utensils on the table to ease the young man's work and have a row of plates covered in sushi. There weren't that many in each plate, but they seemed refined and high quality, the type very few middle class chuunin like Aoi could wish to afford. Luckily, her employee discount and the simple fact that Yamato's mother got along with the performer softened the blow just enough to make it possible like any average meal around. A glass of orange juice came with it, something she didn't order but habits made it so that it was almost automatic for Mika to slip in the drink for the young girl. 

Aoi listened attentively to Akio's response, the small chitchat was somewhat enjoyable considering she barely got to see Akio at all these days, so it felt fresh in some way. It beat talking to Yamato, buzzkill he was, and that Samurai kid just felt a bit strange with his overly optimistic way to engage with people. Not that Aoi could actually make an educated assumption out of it. The girl grabbed her chop sticks and started eating a few of the sushi, one large bite at a time. She nodded at Akio's first statement since her mouth was full, she at least had the decency to keep some civilized manners when out with people. However as the Tendou girl hit the need to return the clown's question, Aoi turned her head, capturing a glimpse of Yamato's gaze toward her. Acknowledging the grumpy boy, she couldn't help but notice he was talking to a girl, and later Takeshi. The latter wasn't too important here, but the former pulled a few red flags. 

"[color=fuchsia]Yeah I'm great, erm, cleaned my house 'n' all but erm... Is that Yamato's girlfriend?[/color]" 

She asked while looking at the couple walking out, prompting the younger girl to pull out her cell phone and text something Akio couldn't see as she was sitting opposite of her. It took Aoi a good one minute of focus and silence before she'd manage to crack it. 

[quote=Aoi]
nyse gurl!!!!!! ur gf????? (^3^)[/quote]

She then showed the text to Akio as she sent it, a little grin of strange excitement on her face. She got all gleeful when she had this idea running in her head, as if she had heard massive gossip about Yamato's case. Of course, she'd stuff her face in sync of all that. Aoi was a slim girl, not at all muscular like her friend sitting in front of her, but she had a mighty appetite. She did move a lot during the day and had a hard time staying put, so there was this explanation. But many still questioned where the tons of food she ate earlier went. 

"[color=fuchsia]Heehee, speaking of couples, how's it going with them boys? Got one now or do you like one of them? Or maybe...[/color]" 

She paused to consume the last sushi of her second plate. Of course Akio could serve herself, and Aoi gestured her permission to eat whatever Akio wanted. After all, she was paying since she suggested the place. Upon swallowing her delicious treat, she'd finish. 

"[color=fuchsia]... You've never had one? Hee hee hee~[/color]" 

She approached her head a little closer to Akio's, her expression drooling with curiosity at this point. Who could blame her, it was a pretty juicy subject to tackle, especially when getting to know a fellow classmate. That and she kind of teased all her female friends about their boyfriend situations so she couldn't resist. At least she did genuinely appear interested in knowing about her new found friend. 

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[center][h2][color=Green][b]High Stakes in Naruto City[/b][/color][/h2][/center]

After barely two days to recover, things around Konoha were taking a turn for the worst. At least for the concerned Shinobi it was. For die hard cinema enthusiasts and various fandoms, it was quite the opportunity to get a golden signature from a specific someone. In Naruto City, Konoha's mighty financial district, was held the 40th film festival of Konoha. Various personalities were present there, including world-famous actors and directors who came to watch their works and sign autographs for their fans. Such a chaotic event would indeed require a lot of man power, but Shinobi were generally not needed in a personal level during such crowded encounters as there was the building's enhance security already. However the need to insure the safety of such elites would go beyond the festival, and usually stretched to the vacation they often took for a day or two in the town they were likely foreign to. 

Tsukiko Umene, Daiki Naito, Takeshi Ruzuzaki and Jaakuna Sawada were carefully picked by an anonymous entity to take part in the protection of one of those personalities. Of course, such a missions would be approved as a plain C rank by the Hokage's office, but the stakes were much large than that. Was there a true threat? No, not that they could pinpoint. However, it was the particular client that made things all the more tricky. [url=http://safebooru.org//images/1467/f92f837c24101ffdfb544ba18c19d858b2ced341.jpg?1536096]Miyaka Shuyo[/url], a young actress that made her debut when she was in her early teens and is now in her early twenties. Magazines and Ads are littered with her face and physique, becoming one of the Ninja world's icons for beauty and youth. Her green eyes being the most praised physical trait by her fans and even casual watchers alike. Needless to say, she was an elite within the elites. 

Each member cited would receive a text: 

[Quote=Fujitora]
You have been selected to participate in top priority mission. The pay will be of considerable size if successful. Waiting point is behind the great Tenzu Hall, in front of the back exit. Currently the film festival is taking place there. Your client will give you all the details. Good luck.[/quote]

And as such, they had their orders, plain and simple. No fuss, no muss. It was a direct order from the Jonin commander after all, and he didn't question the selection process. All he did was check if they were available at that time, which earned his confirmation.