Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:11 pm
ASTROBOY 1980
The kissy kiss game
ASTRO BOY © 1954 Osmau Tezuka © 1980 Tezuka Productions, Japan. All rights respected, for fandom enjoyment only. Please dont sue me?
P.S. 46
New Shinjuku
Doctor McNugget was scribbling away on an eraser board, his overly exaggerated movements getting chuckles from behind his back. I dont hear a lot of writing you kids. He snorted as he turned around to see the children playing a sudden game of catch me up with their pencils. Ok Can anyone tell me the importance of the Emperor Majis restoration period in a short sentence? McNugget looked around the room .Well?
Megumi stood up and tapped her finger against her cheek Increased Sushi Bars?
.
The whole room broke out laughing but McNugget wasnt impressed. Very funny now would someone less amusing care to spin it?
Astro stood up and started to speak and got a spit-ball off the back of his head. Aw man well be here for hours! Albert snorted loudly.
ALBERT!!! GET IN THE CORNER NOW!! McNugget screamed. And just for that you can stay late and clean the classroom. McNugget huffed and smiled at Astro. Now Astro please tell us.
Astro looked about at the other kids and giggled. An increase in hostiles for drunk businessmen?
McNugget frowned deeply Get in the corner you can wash a few cars after school.
It was an hour later when McNugget walked out into the parking lot to find Astro finishing his tenth hover car. Whats gotten into you? You never cut up in my class before Astro, Im disappointed.
The robot boy leaned against the car and wrung water from his rag. I just felt like being a little different for once.
My classes bore you? McNugget asked.
Uh uh! Astro replied smiling. I guess you could blame the Professor for it he told me to do it so I could get you alone. Astro went to a bush nearby and pulled a box from it. Happy Birthday Professor!!
Kids came from all over the place screaming happy birthday to their teacher as he began to tear up. Oh no! Oh you little brats! Sob sob .
Kenichi jumped and cheered as he led the students in a chant to get McNugget to open his gift. He quivered as he pulled out a large leather and wool winter jacket. He turned to grab Astro of his feet and hugged him hard. You little rascal!!
It wasnt all my idea Doctor but if you feel like buy us ice cream?
I knew there was a catch to this .of course! McNugget yelled out, leading the kids to the nearest ice cream store.
The Shin-Ferry
Late afternoon
Astro gave his riding ticket to the conductor and boarded the water ferry for the ride across to visit Professor Albert Peabody on Metoji-jima Island. He didnt have to ride a ferry of course given his rocket legs could get him there faster. It was the ride he enjoyed, the soft sways of the boat, the sound of the water around it and the occasional sea lion or playful bay dolphin intrigued his ever thirsty and inquisitive mind.
He was by himself outside the main passenger cabin calmly standing with his chin resting on the hand-rail. For the moment he had his eyes closed, taking in the external sounds of the air flowing around him.
Astro?
The voice, when it hit, caused Astros eyes to pop open and freeze. I knew it it is you.
The girl had very long gold hair flowing down her back, her brown eyes caused the boy robot to almost fall backwards as she slowly came up to get a closer look at him. You look like youve seen a ghost. Sorry for the sudden shocking meeting, I was hoping to save it for when I got to the Institute of
Astro fell forwards almost knocking the girl off her feet, burying his face into her shoulder and hugging her like a vice. He didnt say a thing of course why should he since it was obvious Niki didnt need the introduction. Gee .missed you two.
Astro didnt know what to think, let alone what to say. His first few times trying to talk left him kicking himself for being overly stupid. How do you finesse three years worth of having other girls fawn over you for one you thought was dead gone? How? .shoot!
Well it seems that while Doctor Barak went wild with a screwdriver lucky me that my central processor unit wasnt attached to the bomb. Besides my legs and feet from what the doctor told me thats all that was left of my original body.
Astro had to restrain a giggle should he tell Niki what really happened to her legs? I guess he made you this new one? Astro said as he tapped her shoulder.
Niki smiled. Think my hairs long enough?
I like it. Astro said smiling back. They walked for a while separated until Niki grabbed Astros hand and caused him to jump. Am I upsetting you? She asked.
N ..no ..no! I mean uh ..
She giggled. Youve always been so cute!
Me? I .think youre cute too. He replied. If Astro could sweat, he thought, hed be raining buckets of nerves. The office of Doctor Peabody was a welcome relief from any further self-imposed lunacy.
So youre Niki? Welcome! I am so glad that Bazakan allowed you to come here.
Allowed? Niki replied. Oh no once I was able to walk I walked my way to the boarder and told them what they could do with their stupid rules.
You defected? Astro said smiling. I bet theyre hopping mad.
Theyd rather not say anything about it and just let me go. They keep a lot of the A.I. robots there outside word dumb and under control. If my escape became public theyd rebel.
Doctor Peabody nodded. Well then we have to set you up with something school for now and a .Astro, your parents could take Niki in I guess.
Eeeep! Astro jumped and grabbed Peabody y the arm Professor can I uh .come here Astro pulled Peabody outside the office. Uh please take her in, I uh ..
Astro? Are you telling me that you? Peabody smiled. Of course how obvious.
Professor! Im suffering from short circuit mental confusion and youre trying to make jokes?
This is simply childish Astro. No ones going to make a big fuss that you love Niki and that its a whole new experience for you to try and understand. If it will make you feel better I guess I can take Niki in till we get her settled permanently.
Shooo! Astro blew a sigh of relief. This love stuff drives you crazy.
Oh yes. Peabody replied. Just wait till things like gifts and dinners kick in my boy.
Huh? It gets worse?
Relax Astro the world will still be here after you faint from your first kiss. Its all normal.
New Shinjuku
Atop Akashi Tower
Ill be home in an hour mother I promise! Astro sat tapping his head after his mother had clicked off. If its not one thing, its another. He thought as he looked at the city lights and brooded over his most difficult mission yet finding Niki a suitable gift that wouldnt make him a dunce. Oh man flowers and candy! Girls go for that! Kenichi told him. No way a teddy bear and a display of your great strength! Shibusaki said. Astro must have breezed through a dozen or so stores in the Ginza and banged his head against the wall.
Hmmm a doll? A big China doll, thats it No! A big China doll and the amusement park! Yeah! Yeah .she should like that a lot.
Talking to yourself as usual stupid? came a boyish voice from up over Astros head a voice hed rather quickly forget. He looked up to see Atlas Boy standing on the base of the tower flag-pole smirking devilishly at him. Youre up late goody boots you should be in bed for school tomorrow, a droll human activity I dont have to partake in thankfully.
Atlas Boy was Astros vile alter ego, the local robotic bully who used to hang around with Skunk until he decided humans and robots were equally stupid creatures in need of his overbearing dominion. He was for all purposes a little pest, an all wind no big bite ankle dog Astro had to kick back into line every few weeks. Now Atlas was on the floor taunting Astro with head pushes and meaningless insults.
Cut it out! Astro snorted after a push to the head.
Make me goody! Come on lets fly through the city and have some fun. Atlas taunted.
Im not going to satisfy your cravings Atlas. Astro snorted as he stood up.
So tell me? Whos the cute girl you were walking with huh? Are you getting all lovie dovie Goody red boots? You do wanna die huh?
Astro snarled back. None of your business! Keep it up and Ill put your face where humans say nothing shines!
Wow! Atlas yelped. Plastic Tarzan is getting all defensive over Jane! Have you kissed her yet? Huh? Huh? Better sign your Last Will.
Astro grabbed Atlas and threw him against a wall. Ill give you five seconds to bug out before I bug you out!
Look Astro As your rival its my duty to warn you that if you kiss that girl? Youll die. Youll overheat and youll explode.
Astro snorted. Youre a jerk Atlas, a little stupid jerk whos so brainless you have to slap sticker notes to your butt to find your hands.
Dont say I didnt warn you Astro You know I got this newspaper here that says in the last 5 months over 167 robots have self-detonated because they cant handle the feelings that come with kissing. Its no joke. Atlas opened up his chest panel and showed Astro the National Exposure. See
Astro looked at the front page then skipped around the article with Atlas looming over his shoulder. I may not like you pointy head but I dont want life to become boring because you smootched yourself into a smoking hole. Just think of all the people wholl be killed because you lost control of your power source.
Astro look at Atlas stunned. This is .all real?
Duh you won the lottery prissy bot, care to try for mega-yen now? Atlas played with Astros chin. I .wouldnt kiss her if I were you. Shes dangerous.
Bye bye Goodie sorry to rain on your day! The red boy bot flew off leaving Astro bewildered if not mournful and worried
I cant kiss Niki?! Oh man! This is bad .worse .its a nightmare! Astro kicked his foot into a nearby pipe and felt the collision. Argh! ITS NOT A DREAM! Ugh! whatll I do! . The robot flew off in a word snapping spree of frustration into the night.
Morning
Astro came down from his room yawning and pulling at his shirt as his mother met him at the bottom with his book bags. You were up all night again. She said sternly. Astro? What did I tell you about staying up all night?
I couldnt sleep mom. Astro said sluggishly. And I wasnt playing any games.
Mom checked him over and took his books away. Go back upstairs and lay down, Ill hook you up to the chill unit and call the Doctor.
Mom! I was going to see Niki today! And Mister McNugget will be angry!
Mister McNugget doesnt have a son who spends half his nights doing work I dont like. He knows he cant win against me. Mom pushed Astro back into his bed and hooked up the air conditioner tubes to connections in his chest plate. Now you lay here and sleep.
Mom? Astro started to ask Uh? can I have some ice cream?
Yes now you better be ready to shut down and sleep after that and dont give me any trouble ok?
Do I ever? Astro said with a childish loving smile.
No heroics Astro, even if you get called .stay!
Just what he wanted, not that it was something hed deliberately do but at least Astro would have some time to think of how to break the news to Niki. It wasnt long till his little sister Sally walked in frowning over her big brothers good fortune. Youre not going to school?
No I couldnt sleep. Astro said back as he played with a stuffed animal. If you see Kenichi, ask him to bring my homework?
Alright. Sally said back as she walked out. Astro closed his eyes and drifted into a low power sleep.
Afternoon .
The sensation was enough to jolt Astro out of his sleep and send him kicking to a corner of the bed. Aaaaaaa!!! He screamed as Niki was leaning over his bed with her lips still puckered.
Uh ..hi! Astro said huffing. Dont do that!
I didnt do anything. Niki replied. I didnt think youd jump like that.
Well I uh .You know I wasnt feeling to good. Uh Astro unplugged the air conditioner lines from his chest and laid back down. I was running a little hot this morning so
Niki patted him on the head. You poor thing I missed you too. Feeling better though? She tried to close in again only to have Astro slip around her and run for his bathroom. Uh you .you wouldnt wanna kiss me or hug me right now .Im uh .filthy! Yeah . The sound of the shower inside caused Niki to smirk as she leaned against the door. I stink Niki hang on.
You didnt do anything today and you stink? Astro youre a robot.
I still stink. Astro replied as he contemplated a quick escape out the bathroom window. Problem was it wasnt an opening window. He leaped into the shower, grabbed a bottle of baby oil and emptied the whole thing all over himself. Besides Im using a new suppler for my skin very toxic, tastes ugly.
Ok. Niki replied. If you can go out tonight, where can we go?
The Ginza. Astro replied as he came out with a towel over his head. Im a ghost! Booooooo!
Youre a clown. Niki said smiling and giggling. I met your sister Sally shes so cute!
Cute? Astro replied. I didnt know terrorists were cute.
Thats mean! Niki said as she tried to touch Astro and groaned at the oily feeling. Eeeewwww
Sorry He said as he grabbed some clothes and put them on. Itll dry in an hour or so. Come on. Astro scooped Niki up in his arms. Better buckle up for turbulence.
Very funny. If I didnt know better Id think you were trying to avoid something. Niki said smirking.
Who me? Uh .telephone poles, they hurt! Astro snapped quickly.
Otorio Ginza
West Metro City
Astro would get all scatterbrained and giggly as he walked hand in hand with Niki through the various shops and stores of the Ginza. He almost forgot about the kissing threat until they were in a bakery and hed come within an inch of her lips. Some fast thinking got him out of it but ended up making him sit in an ally when he bashed an angry foot into a wall and herd the not so pleasant sound of metal crunching
Hed dented the aluminum tip of his right foot.
Arrrrrghhh THIS SUCKS! Astro screamed out and then suddenly he covered his mouth at the shock of a cuss word. Oh ..this is a disaster! I cant kiss my girl friend! Ugh maybe .no . Astro was about to launch a fist into a trashcan when Niki came up behind him.
Astro? You alright?
Astro nodded. I think I busted my left foot.
Niki removed the moon boot and sure enough, Astro had crunched his foot. Uh! We have to get you back! How did you do this?
I was upset. Astro replied. I got angry and lost my fight with this wall.
Ok mind telling me why you did this? She asked him. Youve been acting dumb all day with me, whats wrong?
Astro couldnt pull a flat out lie on Niki I guess its because, well uh .your kiss could upset my inner workings! I have to get my body calibrated for the expected radical changes from the human concepts of love.
Niki wasnt convinced. When youre ready to stop avoiding me like I was a cold or something .call me.
Niki! Astro ran after her as she stormed off upset. He would just miss her as she walked into a trolley and the doors closed behind her back. Niki! Nik . Grrrrrr aw nuts!! Astro snorted out as he kicked as near by sign.
Evening
Professor Peabody answered the door and found Astro standing outside with a bunch of flowers and a huge teddy bear in his arms. I guess she must have told you?
Briefly before she slammed her bedroom door on me. The Professor replied. What did you do?
Sighing loudly, Astro flopped on a couch. I .Ive been trying to keep her from kissing me.
Huh? Why? I know youre all innocence my boy but a kiss? I thought I told you everything you needed to know.
No you didnt. Astro replied. I saw the newspapers this morning, Atlas shoved em in my face. If Niki tries to kiss me Ill blow up.
And you actually took the word of that troublemaking plastic bully? Astro Im shocked, how could you?
But Professor! The National Exposure said that a hundred and fifty robots have blown up in the last month just over a kiss! I dont want to put anyone in danger!
Peabody smiled and shook his head. My dear boy youve just been had. The National Exposure is a two-cent useless news tabloid, they print garbage all the time. You will NOT explode from a kiss.
Astro scratched his head. Are you sure?
Peabody went to Nikis room and a moment later he and the girl came back out into the living room. Niki smiled from ear to ear, giggled, grabbed Astro by the hands and gave him her usual doe-faced look. So if I kiss you .youll explode?
Astro wasnt ready for it, Niki pulled him close to her and laid a kiss square on his lips! It seemed to last for eternity until she pulled back
The Professor had to cover his face to hold the laughter, Astro looked as if he was suddenly drunk.
I .I didnt explode .Im gonna kill Atlas Astro smiled then fainted as the shock of being kissed forced all his systems to re-boot.
Tokyo Hands Store
Astro finished clipping the neck lass around Nikis neck. I thought this would be the best gift I could find for you
Its wonderful! She replied giggling as she hugged the boy bot tightly. Im so happy to be with you again. By the way, what about this Atlas Boy you said told you not to kiss me? You .really didnt harm him did you?
Nah I just gave him a taste of his own experience found him a girlfriend who enjoys Peanut Butter.
Atlas was a mile away. Handcuffed to a steel eye beam, kicking and screaming, his face covered with Peanut Butter and a Saint Bernard enjoying Astros free gift.
ONE OF THESE DAYS YOU STUPID MOON BOOTED DORK ILL HAVE MY REVENGE ON YOU MARK MY WORDS ASTRO BOY YOULL REGRET THE DAY YOU DID THIS TO ME WAAAAAAAAHHHH STOP LICKING ME YOU DUMB MUTT WAAAAAAHHH!!!!
The end
The kissy kiss game
ASTRO BOY © 1954 Osmau Tezuka © 1980 Tezuka Productions, Japan. All rights respected, for fandom enjoyment only. Please dont sue me?
P.S. 46
New Shinjuku
Doctor McNugget was scribbling away on an eraser board, his overly exaggerated movements getting chuckles from behind his back. I dont hear a lot of writing you kids. He snorted as he turned around to see the children playing a sudden game of catch me up with their pencils. Ok Can anyone tell me the importance of the Emperor Majis restoration period in a short sentence? McNugget looked around the room .Well?
Megumi stood up and tapped her finger against her cheek Increased Sushi Bars?
.
The whole room broke out laughing but McNugget wasnt impressed. Very funny now would someone less amusing care to spin it?
Astro stood up and started to speak and got a spit-ball off the back of his head. Aw man well be here for hours! Albert snorted loudly.
ALBERT!!! GET IN THE CORNER NOW!! McNugget screamed. And just for that you can stay late and clean the classroom. McNugget huffed and smiled at Astro. Now Astro please tell us.
Astro looked about at the other kids and giggled. An increase in hostiles for drunk businessmen?
McNugget frowned deeply Get in the corner you can wash a few cars after school.
It was an hour later when McNugget walked out into the parking lot to find Astro finishing his tenth hover car. Whats gotten into you? You never cut up in my class before Astro, Im disappointed.
The robot boy leaned against the car and wrung water from his rag. I just felt like being a little different for once.
My classes bore you? McNugget asked.
Uh uh! Astro replied smiling. I guess you could blame the Professor for it he told me to do it so I could get you alone. Astro went to a bush nearby and pulled a box from it. Happy Birthday Professor!!
Kids came from all over the place screaming happy birthday to their teacher as he began to tear up. Oh no! Oh you little brats! Sob sob .
Kenichi jumped and cheered as he led the students in a chant to get McNugget to open his gift. He quivered as he pulled out a large leather and wool winter jacket. He turned to grab Astro of his feet and hugged him hard. You little rascal!!
It wasnt all my idea Doctor but if you feel like buy us ice cream?
I knew there was a catch to this .of course! McNugget yelled out, leading the kids to the nearest ice cream store.
The Shin-Ferry
Late afternoon
Astro gave his riding ticket to the conductor and boarded the water ferry for the ride across to visit Professor Albert Peabody on Metoji-jima Island. He didnt have to ride a ferry of course given his rocket legs could get him there faster. It was the ride he enjoyed, the soft sways of the boat, the sound of the water around it and the occasional sea lion or playful bay dolphin intrigued his ever thirsty and inquisitive mind.
He was by himself outside the main passenger cabin calmly standing with his chin resting on the hand-rail. For the moment he had his eyes closed, taking in the external sounds of the air flowing around him.
Astro?
The voice, when it hit, caused Astros eyes to pop open and freeze. I knew it it is you.
The girl had very long gold hair flowing down her back, her brown eyes caused the boy robot to almost fall backwards as she slowly came up to get a closer look at him. You look like youve seen a ghost. Sorry for the sudden shocking meeting, I was hoping to save it for when I got to the Institute of
Astro fell forwards almost knocking the girl off her feet, burying his face into her shoulder and hugging her like a vice. He didnt say a thing of course why should he since it was obvious Niki didnt need the introduction. Gee .missed you two.
Astro didnt know what to think, let alone what to say. His first few times trying to talk left him kicking himself for being overly stupid. How do you finesse three years worth of having other girls fawn over you for one you thought was dead gone? How? .shoot!
Well it seems that while Doctor Barak went wild with a screwdriver lucky me that my central processor unit wasnt attached to the bomb. Besides my legs and feet from what the doctor told me thats all that was left of my original body.
Astro had to restrain a giggle should he tell Niki what really happened to her legs? I guess he made you this new one? Astro said as he tapped her shoulder.
Niki smiled. Think my hairs long enough?
I like it. Astro said smiling back. They walked for a while separated until Niki grabbed Astros hand and caused him to jump. Am I upsetting you? She asked.
N ..no ..no! I mean uh ..
She giggled. Youve always been so cute!
Me? I .think youre cute too. He replied. If Astro could sweat, he thought, hed be raining buckets of nerves. The office of Doctor Peabody was a welcome relief from any further self-imposed lunacy.
So youre Niki? Welcome! I am so glad that Bazakan allowed you to come here.
Allowed? Niki replied. Oh no once I was able to walk I walked my way to the boarder and told them what they could do with their stupid rules.
You defected? Astro said smiling. I bet theyre hopping mad.
Theyd rather not say anything about it and just let me go. They keep a lot of the A.I. robots there outside word dumb and under control. If my escape became public theyd rebel.
Doctor Peabody nodded. Well then we have to set you up with something school for now and a .Astro, your parents could take Niki in I guess.
Eeeep! Astro jumped and grabbed Peabody y the arm Professor can I uh .come here Astro pulled Peabody outside the office. Uh please take her in, I uh ..
Astro? Are you telling me that you? Peabody smiled. Of course how obvious.
Professor! Im suffering from short circuit mental confusion and youre trying to make jokes?
This is simply childish Astro. No ones going to make a big fuss that you love Niki and that its a whole new experience for you to try and understand. If it will make you feel better I guess I can take Niki in till we get her settled permanently.
Shooo! Astro blew a sigh of relief. This love stuff drives you crazy.
Oh yes. Peabody replied. Just wait till things like gifts and dinners kick in my boy.
Huh? It gets worse?
Relax Astro the world will still be here after you faint from your first kiss. Its all normal.
New Shinjuku
Atop Akashi Tower
Ill be home in an hour mother I promise! Astro sat tapping his head after his mother had clicked off. If its not one thing, its another. He thought as he looked at the city lights and brooded over his most difficult mission yet finding Niki a suitable gift that wouldnt make him a dunce. Oh man flowers and candy! Girls go for that! Kenichi told him. No way a teddy bear and a display of your great strength! Shibusaki said. Astro must have breezed through a dozen or so stores in the Ginza and banged his head against the wall.
Hmmm a doll? A big China doll, thats it No! A big China doll and the amusement park! Yeah! Yeah .she should like that a lot.
Talking to yourself as usual stupid? came a boyish voice from up over Astros head a voice hed rather quickly forget. He looked up to see Atlas Boy standing on the base of the tower flag-pole smirking devilishly at him. Youre up late goody boots you should be in bed for school tomorrow, a droll human activity I dont have to partake in thankfully.
Atlas Boy was Astros vile alter ego, the local robotic bully who used to hang around with Skunk until he decided humans and robots were equally stupid creatures in need of his overbearing dominion. He was for all purposes a little pest, an all wind no big bite ankle dog Astro had to kick back into line every few weeks. Now Atlas was on the floor taunting Astro with head pushes and meaningless insults.
Cut it out! Astro snorted after a push to the head.
Make me goody! Come on lets fly through the city and have some fun. Atlas taunted.
Im not going to satisfy your cravings Atlas. Astro snorted as he stood up.
So tell me? Whos the cute girl you were walking with huh? Are you getting all lovie dovie Goody red boots? You do wanna die huh?
Astro snarled back. None of your business! Keep it up and Ill put your face where humans say nothing shines!
Wow! Atlas yelped. Plastic Tarzan is getting all defensive over Jane! Have you kissed her yet? Huh? Huh? Better sign your Last Will.
Astro grabbed Atlas and threw him against a wall. Ill give you five seconds to bug out before I bug you out!
Look Astro As your rival its my duty to warn you that if you kiss that girl? Youll die. Youll overheat and youll explode.
Astro snorted. Youre a jerk Atlas, a little stupid jerk whos so brainless you have to slap sticker notes to your butt to find your hands.
Dont say I didnt warn you Astro You know I got this newspaper here that says in the last 5 months over 167 robots have self-detonated because they cant handle the feelings that come with kissing. Its no joke. Atlas opened up his chest panel and showed Astro the National Exposure. See
Astro looked at the front page then skipped around the article with Atlas looming over his shoulder. I may not like you pointy head but I dont want life to become boring because you smootched yourself into a smoking hole. Just think of all the people wholl be killed because you lost control of your power source.
Astro look at Atlas stunned. This is .all real?
Duh you won the lottery prissy bot, care to try for mega-yen now? Atlas played with Astros chin. I .wouldnt kiss her if I were you. Shes dangerous.
Bye bye Goodie sorry to rain on your day! The red boy bot flew off leaving Astro bewildered if not mournful and worried
I cant kiss Niki?! Oh man! This is bad .worse .its a nightmare! Astro kicked his foot into a nearby pipe and felt the collision. Argh! ITS NOT A DREAM! Ugh! whatll I do! . The robot flew off in a word snapping spree of frustration into the night.
Morning
Astro came down from his room yawning and pulling at his shirt as his mother met him at the bottom with his book bags. You were up all night again. She said sternly. Astro? What did I tell you about staying up all night?
I couldnt sleep mom. Astro said sluggishly. And I wasnt playing any games.
Mom checked him over and took his books away. Go back upstairs and lay down, Ill hook you up to the chill unit and call the Doctor.
Mom! I was going to see Niki today! And Mister McNugget will be angry!
Mister McNugget doesnt have a son who spends half his nights doing work I dont like. He knows he cant win against me. Mom pushed Astro back into his bed and hooked up the air conditioner tubes to connections in his chest plate. Now you lay here and sleep.
Mom? Astro started to ask Uh? can I have some ice cream?
Yes now you better be ready to shut down and sleep after that and dont give me any trouble ok?
Do I ever? Astro said with a childish loving smile.
No heroics Astro, even if you get called .stay!
Just what he wanted, not that it was something hed deliberately do but at least Astro would have some time to think of how to break the news to Niki. It wasnt long till his little sister Sally walked in frowning over her big brothers good fortune. Youre not going to school?
No I couldnt sleep. Astro said back as he played with a stuffed animal. If you see Kenichi, ask him to bring my homework?
Alright. Sally said back as she walked out. Astro closed his eyes and drifted into a low power sleep.
Afternoon .
The sensation was enough to jolt Astro out of his sleep and send him kicking to a corner of the bed. Aaaaaaa!!! He screamed as Niki was leaning over his bed with her lips still puckered.
Uh ..hi! Astro said huffing. Dont do that!
I didnt do anything. Niki replied. I didnt think youd jump like that.
Well I uh .You know I wasnt feeling to good. Uh Astro unplugged the air conditioner lines from his chest and laid back down. I was running a little hot this morning so
Niki patted him on the head. You poor thing I missed you too. Feeling better though? She tried to close in again only to have Astro slip around her and run for his bathroom. Uh you .you wouldnt wanna kiss me or hug me right now .Im uh .filthy! Yeah . The sound of the shower inside caused Niki to smirk as she leaned against the door. I stink Niki hang on.
You didnt do anything today and you stink? Astro youre a robot.
I still stink. Astro replied as he contemplated a quick escape out the bathroom window. Problem was it wasnt an opening window. He leaped into the shower, grabbed a bottle of baby oil and emptied the whole thing all over himself. Besides Im using a new suppler for my skin very toxic, tastes ugly.
Ok. Niki replied. If you can go out tonight, where can we go?
The Ginza. Astro replied as he came out with a towel over his head. Im a ghost! Booooooo!
Youre a clown. Niki said smiling and giggling. I met your sister Sally shes so cute!
Cute? Astro replied. I didnt know terrorists were cute.
Thats mean! Niki said as she tried to touch Astro and groaned at the oily feeling. Eeeewwww
Sorry He said as he grabbed some clothes and put them on. Itll dry in an hour or so. Come on. Astro scooped Niki up in his arms. Better buckle up for turbulence.
Very funny. If I didnt know better Id think you were trying to avoid something. Niki said smirking.
Who me? Uh .telephone poles, they hurt! Astro snapped quickly.
Otorio Ginza
West Metro City
Astro would get all scatterbrained and giggly as he walked hand in hand with Niki through the various shops and stores of the Ginza. He almost forgot about the kissing threat until they were in a bakery and hed come within an inch of her lips. Some fast thinking got him out of it but ended up making him sit in an ally when he bashed an angry foot into a wall and herd the not so pleasant sound of metal crunching
Hed dented the aluminum tip of his right foot.
Arrrrrghhh THIS SUCKS! Astro screamed out and then suddenly he covered his mouth at the shock of a cuss word. Oh ..this is a disaster! I cant kiss my girl friend! Ugh maybe .no . Astro was about to launch a fist into a trashcan when Niki came up behind him.
Astro? You alright?
Astro nodded. I think I busted my left foot.
Niki removed the moon boot and sure enough, Astro had crunched his foot. Uh! We have to get you back! How did you do this?
I was upset. Astro replied. I got angry and lost my fight with this wall.
Ok mind telling me why you did this? She asked him. Youve been acting dumb all day with me, whats wrong?
Astro couldnt pull a flat out lie on Niki I guess its because, well uh .your kiss could upset my inner workings! I have to get my body calibrated for the expected radical changes from the human concepts of love.
Niki wasnt convinced. When youre ready to stop avoiding me like I was a cold or something .call me.
Niki! Astro ran after her as she stormed off upset. He would just miss her as she walked into a trolley and the doors closed behind her back. Niki! Nik . Grrrrrr aw nuts!! Astro snorted out as he kicked as near by sign.
Evening
Professor Peabody answered the door and found Astro standing outside with a bunch of flowers and a huge teddy bear in his arms. I guess she must have told you?
Briefly before she slammed her bedroom door on me. The Professor replied. What did you do?
Sighing loudly, Astro flopped on a couch. I .Ive been trying to keep her from kissing me.
Huh? Why? I know youre all innocence my boy but a kiss? I thought I told you everything you needed to know.
No you didnt. Astro replied. I saw the newspapers this morning, Atlas shoved em in my face. If Niki tries to kiss me Ill blow up.
And you actually took the word of that troublemaking plastic bully? Astro Im shocked, how could you?
But Professor! The National Exposure said that a hundred and fifty robots have blown up in the last month just over a kiss! I dont want to put anyone in danger!
Peabody smiled and shook his head. My dear boy youve just been had. The National Exposure is a two-cent useless news tabloid, they print garbage all the time. You will NOT explode from a kiss.
Astro scratched his head. Are you sure?
Peabody went to Nikis room and a moment later he and the girl came back out into the living room. Niki smiled from ear to ear, giggled, grabbed Astro by the hands and gave him her usual doe-faced look. So if I kiss you .youll explode?
Astro wasnt ready for it, Niki pulled him close to her and laid a kiss square on his lips! It seemed to last for eternity until she pulled back
The Professor had to cover his face to hold the laughter, Astro looked as if he was suddenly drunk.
I .I didnt explode .Im gonna kill Atlas Astro smiled then fainted as the shock of being kissed forced all his systems to re-boot.
Tokyo Hands Store
Astro finished clipping the neck lass around Nikis neck. I thought this would be the best gift I could find for you
Its wonderful! She replied giggling as she hugged the boy bot tightly. Im so happy to be with you again. By the way, what about this Atlas Boy you said told you not to kiss me? You .really didnt harm him did you?
Nah I just gave him a taste of his own experience found him a girlfriend who enjoys Peanut Butter.
Atlas was a mile away. Handcuffed to a steel eye beam, kicking and screaming, his face covered with Peanut Butter and a Saint Bernard enjoying Astros free gift.
ONE OF THESE DAYS YOU STUPID MOON BOOTED DORK ILL HAVE MY REVENGE ON YOU MARK MY WORDS ASTRO BOY YOULL REGRET THE DAY YOU DID THIS TO ME WAAAAAAAAHHHH STOP LICKING ME YOU DUMB MUTT WAAAAAAHHH!!!!
The end
That's a great story. Too bad this will never be animated. I'd love to see Astro avoiding Niki's kiss. I'd also love to see him getting that kiss. There's something excedingly cute about it.^_^
because I, unlike you, am not afraid to defend my positions. What's more, I will not, for lack of substance, call people names, as you have done on several occasions. I do not need to do so, because I have enough knowledge to defeat their arguments using arguments of my own. I prefer to calmly discuss the difference of opinion, using the facts as I know them, and allowing that I do not know everything, I am open to differing opinions when they are properly supported by evidence. If someone should hold a different opinion, perhaps based on some facts, but ignorant of others, I will politely state the facts. You, on the other hand, throw insults at them, because you lack the civility to engage in polite discussion. So offended are you, that anybody could think such as they do, that you obviously become too emotional to think clearly; thus, you resort to insults rather than substance. Then you further insult them by refusing to reply to their latest posts. Your military career aside, your actions on this forum are cowardly.