I walk into the school counseling office, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. I'm here to talk to the new counselor about my struggles with adjusting to high school life after my adventures in Kingdom Hearts. As I take a seat in front of the desk, I notice a strange figure sitting across from me. He has bright red hair, wearing a leather jacket and a mischievous grin on his face. This must be Axel, the new counselor.
"Hi there! I'm Axel, the new counselor. And you must be Riku, right?" He greets me with a cheerful tone, his grin never leaving his face.
"Uh, yeah, that's me. Nice to meet you, Mr. Axel," I reply, trying to sound confident.
"Oh, don't call me Mr. Axel. Just call me Axel, man. What brings you here today?" He leans back in his chair, his arms crossed behind his head.
"Well, I've been having a hard time adjusting to high school life. It's so different from my adventures in Kingdom Hearts," I explain, feeling a bit self-conscious.
"I see, I see. That's understandable. It can be a tough transition, going from saving the world to taking algebra tests," Axel says with a chuckle.
"Yeah, exactly. And, um, there's also this other thing I want to talk about..." I trail off, feeling nervous all of a sudden.
"Go on, I'm all ears," Axel encourages me, his grin still present.
"It's just... I've been having these feelings for someone. And I don't know what to do about it," I confess, feeling my cheeks turn red.
"Oh, I see. And who might this special someone be?" Axel asks with a raised eyebrow.
"It's... it's Sora. My best friend," I reply, feeling my heart race.
"Interesting. So, you're in love with your best friend, huh? That's a tricky situation," Axel says with a nod.
"Yeah, it is. And I don't know how to tell him, or even if he feels the same way," I continue, feeling overwhelmed.
"Well, that's why I'm here, man. To help you navigate these feelings and make the best out of the situation," Axel says, his grin turning into a smirk.
"Really? You can help me with that?" I ask, feeling hopeful for the first time.
"Sure thing, Riku. I'm an expert in dating, remember?" Axel winks at me, making me feel a bit more at ease.
"Okay, I'll do it. I'll take your advice and try to win Sora's heart," I say, feeling determined.
"That's the spirit, Riku. Let's get started!" Axel says with a clap of his hands, ready to start our journey together.
"Okay, Riku, let's start with the basics," Axel says, leaning forward in his chair. "To be irresistible, you have to have a great sense of humor."
"Uh, okay. I think I can do that," I reply, feeling a bit nervous.
"Good. And the best way to show off your humor is by using dad jokes," Axel continues, a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Dad jokes?" I ask, feeling skeptical.
"Yeah, man. You know, the cheesy one-liners that make people groan but secretly love them," Axel explains, a grin on his face.
"Okay, I think I can handle that," I say, trying to sound confident.
"Awesome! Let's start with a simple one. Why did the tomato turn red?" Axel asks, a twinkle in his eye.
"I don't know, why?" I reply, feeling curious.
"Because it saw the salad dressing!" Axel says with a laugh, slapping his knee.
"Uh, yeah. That's... that's a good one," I say, feeling a bit awkward.
"See, I told you. Dad jokes are the way to go," Axel says with a nod. "Now, let's move on to the next step."
"Okay, what's next?" I ask, feeling eager to learn.
"The next step is to have a catchphrase. Something that you always say, that people can easily remember you by," Axel explains, a serious look on his face.
"A catchphrase? Like what?" I ask, feeling a bit confused.
"Like mine, for example. I always say 'Got it memorized?' whenever I teach someone something new," Axel says with a grin, using his catchphrase.
"Okay, I get it. But I don't know what my catchphrase should be," I reply, feeling stuck.
"Well, just think about what you stand for. What do you believe in?" Axel suggests, his grin turning into a smile.
I take a moment to think about it, and suddenly, it hits me.
"I believe in courage. In standing up for what's right, even when it's hard," I say, feeling confident.
"That's it, Riku! Now, find a way to make it into a catchphrase," Axel says, his eyes shining with excitement.
I take another moment to think, and it comes to me...
