Perseptions: At the End of the Day by Aree Tokyo. Sure it was an amazing city, but for me, it was prison sometimes. Sure it sold beer in vending machines, and the threats to the world were real, but at the end of the day, I just want to go home. People think I'm nuts. They say I don't "understand the diference between reality and a game." They're wrong. It's reality that has changed. And I know that's my fault. That's why I can't leave yet. The evil was set lose upon this city because of me. And if I don't stop it- the evil will spread. And it'll all be because of me. I opened the Necrowombicon. I was stupid then. I didn't realize what would happen. And if I didn't have so much pride, I would ask all of Tokyo forgiveness. But I can't show weakness. That would be giving up. It's my resonsiblity. Junpei. He's a great friend, and I wish I hadn't dragged him in all this. He's a ninja, and at first I only saw him as that. A way cool ninja to follow me around. I took him in and taught him in the ways of L33t. But Now- I'm his 'sensei.' Sensei. What a weird word. It's one of the few Japanese words I know. It means an elder. A teacher. A role-model. Me, a role-model. A role-model to so many childern. Heh, when I was in front of a PS2 for over five days without sleep in a row only six weeks ago, who would have guessed I would be a role-model to so many Japanese childern. They depend on me to show them to light. Everytime one calls me sensei, I have to swallow down a feeling of pride. If the evil one knew that these childern had grown on me, they would be in danger. But not all my students are to be trusted. Ping. A robot built by Sony to help poor saps delight in the fantasy that a game in in love with them. I mean, that's disgusting in itself. 'Ping,' as it is called, spent an entire night with the evil one. I belive the evil one altered Ping's files. I slightly blame myself for that, but the thing isn't even mine! It's Tsubasa's. And it's Piro's responsiblity! I've seen what that thing can do, and it isn't good. But that idiot either doesn't belive me, or ignores me. Piro. He wasn't always this wimpy. On the final Endgames fight before the server 'broke' (blew up is more like it, although in press confrences, the subject was carefully avoided.) Piro had been the l33t one. He was clever, stratigic, and brave. He was my hero. My sensei. But after Endgames, he was different. I think it took a lot out of him. I mean, he had to wear glasses ever since. Piro got us into this mess. He dragged me to Japan! And that idiot couldn't even pay the way back. -I'm- the one who got the money from Ed and Dom to come home. He's the one who spent it all. Sake isn't nearly as expensive as video games. And even after that, I managed to get two high paying jobs, while he only managed to get a minimum wage job at a gaming store. But at least he's trying. Maybe once we get enough money to get one ticket, I'll let him go back. He doesn't have any reasons to be here. But I have to say. I have someone to protect. Erika, I belive her name is. She's r4ck3d! But more importantly, she's my friend. She listens to and belives in me. Sure she broke my arm once, (or was that her who broke it at the Tokyo Game Show as well?) but I guess she had good reason. Piro is in love with her roommate. I can tell. But I don't trust her. She ditracts Piro from the truth of whats going on. But then again, Piro is a pervert. He's even drooled over the undead one. Miho Tohya. The Zombie Queen. Only too recently did I relize that she is the opponent Piro and I faced in Endgames. The Necromancer. She gives me the chills. But I can't help but feel like she is a victim. But no. I can't be soft around her. She's evil. And it's my fault. I must fight her. Piro, Junpei and Erika all depend on me. My students depend on me. My family depends on me. My friends back home depend on me. Tokyo depends on me. The world depends on me. Yes. Tokyo is a great place. It's full of adventure. It's full of wonder. But at the end of each day, I just want to go home. ------------- Ok, that's just my thoughts on what Largo thinks about at the end of the day. I did have a longer thing for Miho, but It had to do with my theory, and well, I didn't think it would be a good idea as it was confusing. The thing about Piro's glasses is also part of my theory, but I didn't think that would make everyone all . It's amazing. The idea just came to my head and I just crapped it out. I tried to make Largo seem less L4r60ish and more like someone you'd meet in RL.