The Isekai Game

Snacks

"Logan... let... me... play with your ears," said Vanessa reaching for his fox ears.

Logan was walking zigzags through the bamboo to avoid Vanessa. It was too cute for Jaivva to not throw in Logan's face. As usual, he was oblivious to any hint of affection.

Vanessa smiled, "Logan, you really are a fox".

"He's always been a fox," said Kiki. "Except he'd always fight the wolves".

Vanessa called his attention to ask what led to him getting PTSD as he formerly proclaimed. Logan tried to walk away from the question to lead them to their destination. But Kiki threatened to reveal it herself. He spun around yelling how it was unfair of them to g**g up on him.

Mimi threw a rock at him. She couldn't get over how fun it was to just be chill with Logan. Kiki further reminded him that his trauma wasn't anything to sniff at. In fact, the theme it came from, most players quit. Yet he was so secretive about it the not even Dani knew what it was.

"You know Logan, maybe you need to confront it," said Dani.

The very thought froze Logan in his tracks. It was a good point. Dani revealed he's been having trouble completing his story mission. Kiki knew that if he had to face his fear, it may be over for him. However, he figured he could develop a plan.

"So what is it Logan?" asked Vanessa with her hands behind her back.

He explained it was merely an evil witch he fought in middle school. She was the only opponent they had to face. But she was a fearsome opponent that toyed with all of the players to death. Most quit the theme with the exception of two teams. One of which was his.

"To hell with that theme," said Kiki smacking on bamboo as she walked by.

"Was it really that bad?" asked Dani, "Or are you guys just bitching".

"Only one actually beat that team," answered Mimi.

With a gameplan in mind to beat his mission, Logan stretched himself and tried to switch the topic to Jaivva's animal mission. The girls blatantly ignored him to whisper among themselves. After realizing he was talking to himself, Logan began yelling back at the girls. Their cheeky smiles and sheer ignorance of the mission at hand pissed him off.

"Hey Logan," called Kiki, "Show Vanessa your ice pop suit".

He hid his face, but those stomps were heard across the bamboo forest. The girls giggled as they called out to him. Vanessa was clueless as to why Logan was so embarrassed by showing off his ice pop costume.

Danni informed her, "Ms. Katz once said it looked like a c****m".

"And that it made him look like a stripper from Magic Mike," added Kiki.

After hearing of Ms. Katz's review, Vanessa was determined to see Logan dressed up as a popsicle. She jumped on Logan's back, grabbing for his phone.

"Logan, let me see it," said Vanessa as he attempted to shake it off.

"Act your age Ms. 17," he said.

"18," she replied, enjoying seeing Logan so embarrassed.

"Don't worry Vanessa, I got you," said Mimi as she selected a new skin for her outfit.

Her entire outfit shined brightly. Logan prepared himself for some possible trick to steal their coins. Instead, Mimi's hair change from red to lime green. Her thick armor morphed into a full yellow bustier. The arm and leg guards were designed with yellow scales. Pants darkened to purple. A headband wrapped around her forehead with the yin yang symbol across. Lastly, her two long ninja blades turned into a bright yellow

"Ceviche," she said.

Dani was thumb smacking her phone when Kiki vouched for herself to go next.

Kiki stepped and twirled back and forth. Her black skirt faded to white. A green aura surrounded her arm as she rose it up on her body. Once over her head, she glided her hand down to release sprinkles onto the ground. She was just as spooky in her all-white attire as before. Even her hair was white with fades of purple. But with a pop of her hands, Kiki's entire outfit was covered in small glittery sparkles.

"Because donuts is typically what I spoil people with," she laughed.

"Where is everybody getting these skins?" asked Jaivva.

"It takes years to make a good one," answered Dani as she made her selection.

Her Jeans were blown away to dust. What appeared right after was a short pink dress that fell above her knees. Across her breast was emphasized with red the matched her long glove. The shining pink boots were reddened at the bottom. She was topped off with a pink scarf that hanged from one elbow to the other. Throughout her jump in excitement, the scarf never budged towards falling off. Yet, it dazzled its viewers as it flowed in midair.

"Ice cream!" said Kiki as Dani struck a pose.

Jaivva battered her eyes around watching everybody change into a cute snack outfit. Vanessa held Logan's hands, twirling about in an attempt to flatter him. Instead, his irritation rose from not completing the mission in his desired timeframe.

Vanessa's dress spread out, nearly grazing the floor. It was a single see-through brownish layer. Thick swirling brown designs formed a bralette that connected to a matching skirt end. The dress covered her arms. The edges were a light brown color that curled up evenly.

"Nutella?" asked Logan.

Vanessa leaned into him with her eyes closed, "Nutella Sandwich".

"Logan," cried Jaivva knowing she was the only one without a snack costume.

Dani and Kiki cheered Logan to give a show. He agreed under the condition that they hurry up so he can take care of business. Kiki confirmed that he really was busy which shocked his teammates except for Dani.

"Okay," said Vanessa with her chin tilted in, letting Logan's hands go.

He rolled his shoulders back and stepped into a smooth cat-walk. He kicked his legs, causing them to shine. He jumped up to pop his vest into a shiny blue color. After a spin on his heel, Logan did a backflip onto his hands. Remaining on a single hand, he danced about, causing his pants to turn into a shiny baby blue color. Back on his feet, he shimmied his arms till his shirt turned white.

"The extra small c****m," said Mimi.

"I'm an ice pop," answered Logan.

Vanessa could envision him dancing for days. She never got to see him so happy and free outside of combat. Though he bickered against Dani, Kiki, and Mimi, he was still a sight to see.

Jaivva was shocked by it all, "How am I the only one without a snack costume"?

Instead of answering why his hustle buddy's otaku game wasn't on par with the others, Logan pushed everybody to continue the mission.