Arsene Lupin Yachiyo Tsuruhime/Bond Story

*A self-proclaimed aristocrat who at times claims to be a detective or even an adventurer, the master thief Arsene Lupin hides behind myriad disguises and a silver tongue.*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Yachiyo's Happy Place

 **Yachiyo:**Hmm hm hmm ♪

 **Shiori:**Ah, Yachiyo-senpai.

 **Yachiyo:**Hey, it's Shiori. You hungry?

 **Shiori:**No, I was going to watch some TV. There's a movie starting soon.

 **Yachiyo:**Hey, same! I was just waiting for it. Come have a seat.

 **Shiori:**Oh! Okay.

 **Shiori:**Can I ask what all these magazine clippings are for? Are you making something?

 **Yachiyo:**They're for my scrapbook. I cut out and save outfits so I can use them as reference.

 **Yachiyo:**Probably easier to just show you. Here's my book.

 **Shiori:**Wow, all these clothes are adorable!

 **Shiori:**Huh, so you cut out the text blurbs as well as the photos?

 **Yachiyo:**Yeah. There's more to fashion trends than just cut and color.

 **Yachiyo:**I keep track of the buzzwords and slang trends, or I'll grab some really good catch copy...

 **Yachiyo:**It's fun! Oh, but the handwritten buts are my own reactions.

 **Shiori:**They're even longer than the print parts... And really informative!

 **Yachiyo:**My, my. It's an honor getting a compliment from you.

 **Shiori:**Oh, gosh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound presumptuous...

 **Yachiyo:**You weren't. It honestly feels really good to hear somebody likes my book.

 **Yachiyo:**Feel free to keep 'em coming! Like what do you think of this page?

 **Shiori:**Ooh, these outfits are all really sharp. The models look so cool.

 **Mei Fan:**Look at this mess, Yachiyo! I asked you before to do your scrapbooking in your room, didn't I?

 **Yachiyo:**Ah, I'm sorry. I'm not doing it just to tick you off, Mei Fan.

 **Mei Fan:**Then why ARE you doing it out here?

 **Yachiyo:**It's costume research. I'm making the Lupin costume now, yeah?

 **Shiori:**Hey, the movie that's coming on is about a heist, too!

 **Yachiyo:**Exactly. You don't mind that too much, do you, Mei Fan? It's for my work!

 **Mei Fan:**...I suppose if it's for costume design purposes. But if Akira-san shows up, I want this place cleaned up immediately.

 **Yachiyo:**You got it, boss.

 **Mei Fan:**Also, I'm here for the same movie, so make room for one more.

 **Yachiyo:**The more the merrier!

 **Yachiyo:**Oh hey, as long as I've got you here, what's your mental image of the perfect thief?

 **Mei Fan:**Hmm... A cool, aloof character, cloaked in darkness.

 **Yachiyo:**I see... And you, Shiori?

 **Shiori:**Mine is mostly just Lupin, but I guess I'd say a Robin Hood type who sticks to his own code of ethics?

 **Yachiyo:**Interesting, there's a decent bit of spread there. Let me write this down.

 **Mei Fan:**What pops into your head when you hear "master thief," Yachiyo?

 **Yachiyo:**Hmmm, I still don't have a firm image really. That's why I'm doing this research.

 **Shiori:**Are all of these clippings reference for Lupin's costume, then?

 **Yachiyo:**Some are head-to-toe candidates, yeah. Others, it's just one item, but they're all hints.

 **Yachiyo:**It could be interesting to just stitch together a patchwork of all of these.

 **Mei Fan:**It would take a master thief's confidence to sport a look that bold. ...Ooh, it's time for the movie!

 **Shiori:**I'll turn on the TV.

 **Yachiyo:**Let's see how-on-point this thief's fashion sense is. I can't wait ♪

Cat and Mouse

 **Yachiyo:**Aaand put this file into last year's folder... There.

 **Yachiyo:**(Does that about do it? I finished pretty early, so maybe I'll put together that other report.)

 **Yachiyo:**Okay, report time...

 **Michiru:**Yaaachiyo ♪

 **Yachiyo:**Oh hey, Michiru-senpai. How goes?

 **Michiru:**Well, thank you ♪ I figured you'd be finishing up, so I brought you a drink.

 **Yachiyo:**Aw, that's so nice! I love a frosty can of juice after work. Cheers!

 **Michiru:**Haha, cheers ♪

 **Yachiyo:**Ahhh, this is what life's all about. And I guess acting, too. Seeing as I'm a Stage Girl.

 **Michiru:**Ahaha, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

 **Michiru:**Maybe I'll take care of some leftover work too.

 **Yachiyo:**If you want, I can take care of it for you.

 **Michiru:**No, no, it's fine! Shouldn't take too long anyway.

 **Yachiyo:**You sure? I'm already at it here, so it wouldn't take me long at all.

 **Michiru:**Are you just trying to chase me off? Were you up to something you don't want to be seen doing?

 **Yachiyo:**Oh, please. There might be things I wouldn't want to work on around Akira-senpai, but you? You're nice.

 **Michiru:**Wait, why Akira?

 **Yachiyo:**Whenever she's in the room, there's this tension in the air, you know? I can't work at an easy pace.

 **Michiru:**Ahaha, I guess we all need a break now and then.

 **Yachiyo:**See? You get it, Michiru-senpai?

 **Yachiyo:**I work best around people with your kinda vibe.

 **Michiru:** Well, I'm flattered ♪

 **Michiru:** So, I couldn't help but notice you closed that folder in a hurry when I arrived.

 **Yachiyo:**Oh no, I just happened to finish pulling those docs together when you got here. Total coincidence.

 **Michiru:**Hmmm, I wonder.

 **Michiru:** You're always scribbling away in that book of yours. I thought maybe it was that ♪

 **Yachiyo:**Oh what, my scrapbook?

 **Michiru:**Hm? No, not that one--

 **Yachiyo:**Michiru-senpai.

 **Michiru:**Yes?

 **Yachiyo:**Do you already know about...my SECRET notebook?

 **Michiru:**Hmm? And which secret notebook would that be?

 **Yachiyo:**The one with...

 **Yachiyo:**The one with the heights, weights, and body measurements of all the Edels. It's the single most sensitive document in the Siegfeld Institute of Music.

 **Michiru:**You've got a notebook with our WHAT!?

 **Yachiyo:**You didn't know? Gah, I just blabbed for nothing!?

 **Yachiyo:**You're killing me here, Michiru-senpai! You look all nice and cute, but you're sneaky about weaseling info out of people.

 **Michiru:**Aww, you wound me ♪

 **Yachiyo:**Yeah, I'll bet. Well, the cat's out of the bag now.

 **Yachiyo:**Please, I'm begging you. Don't tell anyone else about the notebook, okay?

 **Yachiyo:**I can't make any costumes without it, but it's something I can't go around showing anybody, you know?

 **Michiru:**Hmmmm... Oh, all right. This can be our little secret ♪

 **Yachiyo:**Whew, I really appreciate it!

 **Yachiyo:**Hm? Your phone's lighting up, Michiru-senpai.

 **Michiru:**Oh right, Akira wanted me. Well, remember to lock up when you're done!

 **Yachiyo:**(Yikes... That had me in a cold sweat. I can't let my guard down around her.)

 **Yachiyo:**(But it felt kinda exciting. Like I was a master thief in a game of cat and mouse ♪)

 **Yachiyo:**If I were a thief, I'd be less interested in taking some object and more about stealing someone's deepest secret. ...I'm just teasing.

 **Yachiyo:**Isn't it odd how popular Arsene Lupin is? I guess even bad guys have their allure.

 **Yachiyo:**Maybe I'll try to push that so-bad-he's-good vibe for the next rehearsal. ... "Be careful I don't steal your heart."

 **Yachiyo:**Heh heh, did that one get you? It's a line I've been working on for our next session. Seems to be pretty effective!