Much later at Ingrid's open garage, Shidak-Charn was leaning against the wall, waiting for someone. Sento then arrives in front of the garage. "[When can we begin?]" Shidak-Charn asked. "[Now.]" Sento answered. A young Japanese man with light brown hair wearing a blue jacket with a dragon printed on it arrives shortly after, lugging two heavy cases with some strain.
"[Who is that?]" Shidak-Charn asked. "[This is Banjou Ryuga, Kamen Rider Cross-Z Dragon.]" Sento introduced the man. "[Why are you letting me carry all of this?!]" Ryuga asked angrily. "[I'm the brain, you are the brawn. The brawn carries things for the brain.]" Sento teased. "[Are we making it here?]" Shidak-Charn asked.
"[We have to keep this as private as possible.]" Sento answered as Ryuga puts the cases down on the floor next to Shidak-Charn. He stares at his tail in surprise and looks up to his face. "[What are you…?]" Ryuga asked in fear and surprise. "[I'm a Syffim Rider.]" Shidak-Charn answered. "[Now, according to the reconnaissance reports, you were the one who stole the blueprints for the Haemo Fuge along with other important documents, including, but not limited to; the Twin Fuge.]" Sento summarised as he entered the garage and closed the door.
"[That is correct. I can try to recreate the blueprints to the best of my ability, but it may not be entirely accurate.]" Shidak-Charn stated. "[Excellent. Banjou, open up the cases.]" Sento instructed. "[I'm not your damn lab assistant!]" Banjou complained as he opened a case. Sento oversees Shidak-Charn drawing blueprints at a table against the far wall in front of the snowmobile. "[Do you know how this works?]" Sento asked.
"[From what I understand, the Fuge Systems takes characteristics from liquids and conjures armour and weapons appropriate to their abilities. Beyond that, you will have to ask Shin.]" Shidak-Charn explained. "[What is your relationship with Shin?]" he asked. "[He's a friend.]" Shidak-Charn answered. "[Can you elaborate? How did you meet him?]" Sento asked. "[It started about sixty years ago…]" Shidak-Charn began as he stopped drawing.
I was a hunter, I trapped prey to sell and cook, and it was an easy life. One day when I was out hunting, I heard a group of Tsaesci chasing someone. I observed them from a safe distance and saw them looking down a ravine. After they left, I found a young Ka Po' Tun child dangling from the edge of the ravine. I offered to help, but he didn't trust me.
It was then the rock started to crumble. He was plunged into the ravine. Without a second thought, I threw myself into the ravine and anchored my tail to the ground as hard as I can. I caught him by his hand before he could fall further. I pulled us out from the ravine and safely let him down on stable ground. "You could have died. Why did you, a Tsaesci, rescue me?" he asked. I just told him it was the right thing to do.
At Sakura's high school, she parks her bicycle at a bicycle rack and meets up with the rest of her friends. "Morning, everyone!" she greeted her friends enthusiastically. "Good morning to you, too, Sakura." Azarath replied. "Let's get to class, bell's about to ring." Bjorn advised. At their homeroom, they take their seats at the back, all parallel to each other.
"Did ya hear? There's going to be a guest teacher for history." Harry informed his friends. "Oh yeah, we're learning about Akaviri history this week." Jessica said. "Do I even need to take this? I studied in Shin Akavir." Sakura joked. "Name three Tang Mo warlords." Bjorn quizzed. "Uhh…" Sakura droned.
"I thought so." Bjorn said as he adjusted his glasses. The door opens abruptly and a young Akaviri man with his front hair combed upwards into a spike and wearing a blue sweater vest under a white shirt and chino pants walks in. He walks to the chalkboard and writes Akaviri characters swiftly in a large font before writing "SHINONOME KOUKI" below it. He then points to the class. "My name is Shinonome Kouki, but you can call me Mister Shinonome, or your best friend!" he introduced himself to the students.
In embarrassment, Sakura puts on her pink hood. A male Dunmer teacher rushed to the classroom and leaned on the door frame. "Sorry about him, class. This is the guest we're having for history. He's really excited to teach you all." the Dunmer teacher panted. "Come along now, you can wait in the staff room." the Dunmer teacher said to Kouki.
"I'll see you all in sixth period!" he said to the students with a smile. After he leaves the room, Sakura takes off her hood, still looking embarrassed. "Sakura, did you know him?" Azarath asked. "Well… remember when I told you about that Trooper and Rider fan club I was a member of? He was the vice-president." Sakura elaborated. "Then history class is gonna be awkward for you, then." Harry commented.
Later in the cafeteria, Sakura was the last to sit down at a table with her friends. "History is next. Will you be okay?" Azarath asked Sakura. "I think so…" Sakura replied sheepishly. "Why are you so embarrassed to see him, anyway?" Harry asked. "Just remember, I was in middle school and he was in high school. Some years ago, I fell in love with him. He was so nice, so handsome, so great! One day, I decided to confess my love to him. I walked up to him and tried to say something, but the words wouldn't come out of my mouth. So, I ran away and avoided him ever since." Sakura explained.
"How old were you?" Jessica asked. "Ten." Sakura replied. "Wow... okay." Harry commented. Sakura blushes as she looked down at her food until she heard a slam nearby. She looks behind her and sees a Dunmer student menacing a shorter Bosmer student. "Sakura, calm down." Jessica said to her in concern.
To be continued…