Chapter 82

**Fafnir and Akiba** (ファフニールアキバ) is the eighty second chapter of *Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon*.

## Summary

Takiya and Fafnir go shopping for a computer.

## Plot

Takiya won a game against Fafnir, though Fafnir blames it on lag but Takiya says lagging doesn't happen at a close distance. Suddenly, Fafnir's computer crashes, turning the screen blue. Fafnir says he hasn't killed it but Takiya explains it is an old computer so they should get a new one. Fafnir decides to build his own computer, so Takiya and Fafnir go outside to look for parts. Takiya made a route to take to look for computer parts though Fafnir notices Takiya wants to make other stops offering to "divide and conquer" but Takiya says there is no need. Takiya and Fafnir make their way to the card store to enhance a card game even though Fanir doesn't want to. Fafnir spots Lucoa and Shouta and Takiya asks why they are there, and Shouta says he needs magic supplies for his studies as Takiya and Shouta both go into the same store. Takiya thought is was a normal shop until Shouta explains they have to show a letter with mage language, which Takiya notices looks like the programming he uses at work. The shopkeeper recognizes Shouta and shows him magic supplies and the shopkeeper asks for Takiya's order, who the shopkeepers realizes is a regular nerd. Shouta explains he usually orders his supplies but wants to explore once in a while and Lucoa can also sense if the product is good. Fafnir comments how Spectators and mages consort with each other when Shouta asks what consorting means. Before Fafnir can respond, Takiya cuts him off saying it means being good friends and Shouta and Lucoa leave. Fafnir asks if the expensive cards are better but Takiya explains they are not useful, they are expensive because of demand and Fafnir thinks about those words. Takiya and Fafnir are on their way to eat at a maid cafe before buying computer parts and run into Shouta again and ask where Lucoa is. The three men go up some steps to the maid cafe when they are greeted by Lucoa wearing a revealing maid outfit, and Takiya explains you can rent them out. Fafnir asks why Takiya and Kobayashi like maids when Takiya explains is because he is a guy, which makes Fafnir think Takiya lusts after maids. Takiya says he prefers looking at certain things, while both men stare at Lucoa flirting with Shouta, and Fafnir seems to understand, though Takiya is skeptical. Lucoa thinks Takiya is like a Spectator, which is hard for humans as they get attached and bids him luck, and Shouta thinks Lucoa is making fun of Takiya. Takiya and Fafnir finally arrive at the computer parts shop and Fafnir shows Takiya expensive gear, so Takiya asks why certain parts. Fafnir explains he is looking for cursed parts and explains different computer parts that feel resentment for being abandoned. Takiya had no idea there were so many cursed parts and asks Fafnir why cursed software in the first place. Fafnir says he specializes in curses, so he will create an evil PC no one could steal or destroy, but Takiya gets worried as it will be in his apartment. A man recognizes Takiya and Takiya tells Fafnir he will hang out with an old friend. As they go home, Fafnir asks who is the real Takiya- the nerd or the nice guy. Takiya explains people have two faces and change them depending who they are with, but Fafnir points out Takiya shows both to Kobayashi. Takiya guesses there are people you want to show all your faces and is content looking at things he cares for, like Fafnir. Fafnir doesn't care for things like Takiya, instead he likes gazing at treasures he's collected. Takiya thinks it sounds redundant, but thinks better of it, not wanting to say it out loud. Fafnir agrees, as some things lose value if said aloud. Fafnir soon finished his computer but its cursed parts have unexpected effects as Takiya gets freaked out when it turns on on its own. Fafnir is later able to command it, only wanting to install updates.

## Characters

* Makoto Takiya
* Fafnir
* Quetzalcoatl
* Shouta Magatsuchi