He becomes an angel after four hundred years of living in heaven.

When Furihata receives the news that Yes, you've been chosen to become an angel and No, it's not because we're running out of angels, silly; he feels elated, warm, and nervous all at once. He's full of anxieties because he's going to become an angel.

An angel.

Oh my go- I mean, gosh.

Finally, it sinks in, and he almost drops the plate he was washing.

"I'M GOING TO BECOME AN ANGEL!"

He promptly runs out of his house and shouts it to the entire crowd.


"How adorable is that young man?"

"You tell me, Michael."


A week after the announcement, Furihata, along with ten other candidates, are given their absolution in the grand church. They go through mass, have communion, recite their pledge, and lastly, of course, they pray. They're all wearing the whitest cloth they've ever worn, and they're all excited and nervous.

Especially Kouki.

Because I'm officially an angel now HOLY DAISIES-

"Furihata, calm down."

"Sorry."

And suddenly, out of the blue (or out of the white whatever), a deep, warm voice booms in their minds and they almost stumble out of their kneeling positions. The pew they were positioned on shakes slightly, and they all keep quiet instantly because God is speaking.

Congratulations, my dear children. I give you my blessings, and I hope you keep your heart and humility intact. You were made angels for a purpose, and that purpose is to serve the people, in heaven or not. I thank you for receiving this huge obligation.

"Lord, may I respectfully ask for Your autograph?"

Not now, child.

"I apologize for my insolence."

It's alright. Now, I will be giving your assignments. Ernest Willford, you will...


Furihata is the last, but not the least.

Furihata Kouki.

"Y-Yes! I-I'm ready, Sir! I mean- God- I mean, wait- I'm really sorry- "

Calm down, son.

"Yes, of course. Please continue." I am a disgrace.

I'm giving you a very important assignment. You're going to be a guardian angel.

Furihata's eyes widen and he stands up abruptly. His mouth is agape and he can only stutter out a, "H-huh?"

God chuckles deeply, and He continues, You're going to be a guardian angel. In a matter of minutes, actually, I'll be sending you down already.

"E-Eh?! THAT'S SO FAST- "

Hahaha, it can't be helped, my child. The one you will guard is about to be born.

Furihata's shocked expression turns into one of curiosity and excitement. He closes his mouth, and he hums in silent acceptance. He flickers his eyes up to the stained glass window of the church, and he asks, "What will the child's name be, my Lord?"

Akashi Seijuurou.

All of a sudden, Furihata feels the marble floor beneath him disappear, and he is suddenly plunging down, down, down.

As he falls, he can literally feel himself rushing through the air, and for some reason, he is not afraid. As he falls, he sees the birds, he feels the clouds, and when he faces the ground, somehow, he knows where he's going.

"IT'S JAPAN!"

Furihata laughs in exhilaration, because after at least a hundred years, he's going back to the country he was born and raised in. When his fall becomes faster, he feels that he is near his destination. He spreads his arms and he smiles because-

Abruptly, his fall stops.

He is floating, and his arms are still wide open.

He hears a cry.

"Congratulations, Mrs. Akashi. It's a beautiful baby boy."

"Thank goodness..."

Furihata looks down, and he sees a tired yet beautiful woman with flowing, red hair and rich, gold eyes. The woman nimbly reaches her arm out and touches her baby's forehead. "He is so beautiful..."

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"...Mrs. Akashi?"

"Shit- "

"Someone get the- "

Furihata panics when the baby cries louder, as if he knows what's happening. Furihata looks at the baby in the nurse's arms, and he rushes to them. He gently kisses the baby and he whispers, "Shush, don't cry. Your mom will be alright. Calm down, little one."

For a moment, the baby's cries are reduced to whimpers, and the nurse sighs in relief. Furihata smiles at the baby and touches his head. "Everything will be alright. You should sleep."

The baby wriggles and calms down.

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"...She's dead."

"...Time."

Furihata closes his eyes and says, "The world awaits, Seijuurou-kun."


And so the emperor was born.