A Sailor Moon Fanfiction: The Pledge of the Sun.

Chapter 98

One day, Usagi and Harusuke were heading to Rei's place to study. On their way there, Usagi couldn't help but start complaining.

"Man, the torture begins once again," Usagi groaned. "Another boring day of studying for high school entrance exams over at Rei's place."

"Oh, come on, Sis. You may not like it, but you got to do it anyway," said Harusuke. "Why look at the glass half empty when you can look at it half full? Besides, if you don't, you know that Rei and Luna are going to start picking on you."

Then, they happened to pass by the Game Crown Arcade. Usagi couldn't help but look back, eventually coming to a stop, wanting nothing more than to have some fun rather than study. Harusuke was just about to say something when Usagi stopped herself.

"No! I won't get tempted!" Usagi said. "We all promised to study hard together, and I can't afford to get distracted!"

"Atta girl, Usagi," Harusuke said with a smile. "I knew you could do it. All you need is some willpower, and you'll be fine."

But then, Usagi did a double-take and looked back through the glass doors of the entrance. She then gasped. "What the-! Harusuke, look!"

Harusuke then came over, and he couldn't help but feel surprised. Inside the arcade, they saw all their friends. Minako and Makoto were over at a racing console while Rei and Ami watched them play. The Tsukino siblings then went inside.

"What are you guys doing in here?" asked Harusuke. "I thought that we were going to meet up at Rei's place to study."

"Oh, hey, Harusuke," greeted Ami. "Well, we originally were going to Rei's, but then we heard from Motoki that there was a new game that just got here. So naturally, since Minako loves games as much as you do, she begged to try it out."

"Since then, both her and Makoto have been playing that game," said Rei with a wry smile. "We tried to get them away from it, but they keep insisting one more game."

At that moment, Makoto let out a loud groan of defeat while Minako grinned with pride. Then, Makoto and Minako looked up.

"Oh! Usagi! Harusuke! Get over here!" Makoto spoke excitedly. "You two have got to check this new game out! It's called Battle Lap!"

"Battle Lap?" repeated Usagi. "What kind of game is that?"

Makoto then got up and led Usagi over to the game.

"But, what about studying girls?" Harusuke asked. "I mean, shouldn't we be getting over to Rei's?"

"Don't worry, Harusuke. We've got plenty of time," Minako reassured. "Besides, you're only a teen once in your life. It's okay to enjoy the simple things in life, and this game is cool! You need to check it out."

Harusuke could see that there was no talking the girls out of it. In the end, he came over as well. Makoto then took her seat as she put on the helmet. "This is a racing game that's so realistic that it feels like you're right on the track," she said. "Just step on the clutch, and start the engine. Of course, you'll also want to change gears quickly and to keep shifting to the fifth."

Usagi then put on her helmet and turned the ignition as Makoto instructed, starting the game. Immediately, there was a rumble and roar of a car's engine as her chair began to vibrate. As the race started, the ordango blonde couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed as she tried her best to keep control of her car.

"The noise of the engine is so loud, and I can feel the vibration!" Usagi squeaked. "It's like I'm driving a real race car!"

Then suddenly, there was an unfamiliar voice that came next to her.