OVA 2: Promiscuous Fire – Tsubasa Hoshikawa
火の売春婦 - 星川 翼
(Warning: This one has yaoi)
2 Years Post-The Last Legend:
As the continent of Lynwin-Mu began to populate, a young adult whose interest was a fresh start couldn't wait to begin the new chapter. For a moment, he closed his eyes to reflect some stuff as the plan began its descent.
His previous era in Japan involved with a lot of working out, social life, and going to bars and clubs. He even attempted a few tries at the DJ and made some success.
However, one day, his secret was let out that he could dance. Next thing he realized, on the stage and doing an amateur, yet impressive performance. One of the go-go guys recommended him for further practicing the moves and dances. Despite the wishes from his family, he worked on a double life. It had never been easy, but the stress of daylight was paid off in the nightlife.
Based on his name, he decided to come up with a stage name of "Wingman" to start hiding his identity a bit more. The money he was making, while not as the best at first slowly improved. Weeks went by, and into months and years…an 18-year-old man later became 21 years old by the time The Last Legend was fulfilled.
He personally didn't care about this legend nor did he even wanted to find them. No. This was to expand his career and maybe find someone attractive? Did he wanted to settle down his life so soon?
Oh hell no, he thought, I just wanna have a good time, show off, and get frissskkkkkyyyyyy…
Tsubasa got off the plane and went to the baggage claim to get his suitcase before heading out to the exit. He was finally free from the oppressive life of Japan. His Gucci sunglasses, a blue tank top with a dog-chained necklace along with a pair of shorts were no doubt perfect for the tropical life he was about to experience.
Now all I need is to style up my hair differently and the Wingman shall rise, he thought.
"Yo, you the Wingman?" a voice asked.
He turned to see a man who also had the physique of a stripper; the ripped abs, the toned and muscled arms and legs. The outfits included a white tank top and a gold-chain with a back pair of shorts. His glasses were from Fendi.
"You must be Jay-2, am I right?" Wingman asked, not taking off his glasses.
"I am, welcome to Lynwin brotha!" Jay-2 replied, "I've heard about you from one of our colleagues…they told me you would be en route to this lovely paradise!"
"So it seems my reputation is starting to proceed me," Wingman said, "Anyway, where are you staying at?"
"Oh well, I'm kinda sofa surfing at the moment as they haven't opened up yet," Jay-2 answered.
"Opened where…? I thought the strip clubs were having their grand opening?" Wingman commented.
"Well uh, they're doing the last touches by this week's end. Anyway, I guess you can stay with me too if you like," Jay-2 shrugged.
"And this club, are they multi-purpose?" Wingman asked, "Like any friends of Dorothy or…?"
"Oh yes, they have nights set up for the gays as other nights for the ladies," Jay-2 smiled, "Let's go now brotha, before anyone recognizes us."
1 week Later
Wingman and Jay-2 managed to stay at an apartment that was close to the major city. Both of them also explored the beaches, various strips of shopping as well as going on a yacht with other strippers owned by a wealthy pimp who would be in charge of the Exotic Senses.
When it was finally opened, the design is lay-out in 2 levels, one as a mezzanine by a couple of steps. The upper side was more of a food-based area where people could eat whereas the lower level had more chairs and aisles for close-ups of the performers. A big stage extended also a bit out like a mini-runway for fashion shows. There were at least 5 poles throughout the area to allow multiple performers to go. Lighting effects were filled with the brightest colors and latest technology.
A station for the D.J was also to the side of the stage.
Wingman and Jay-2 toured the site as well as meeting other new members who came from various countries like the U.S, Australia, and several Latin American origins. There was a South Korean stripper who also worked as D.J. and was set While it was no surprise they were all muscular and talented, Wingman couldn't imagine the years of experience in some of these folks.
"Have no fear," Jay-2 reassured him, "Not all of us could make it this far if it wasn't or who we know."
"You're right," he nodded, "Damn, I wonder what we'll do tonight for the show?"
"I'm guessing it'll just be our own freestyle. Maybe if we all cooperate, we can do a group show," Jay-2 answered.
"Heh, good luck with that," Wingman replied with a smirk, "I'mma go show the audience with all my muscle."
First Performance: The World of Lynwin – Break the Ice
The audience was filled with mostly a bunch of ladies and a few closeted men as well as some transgendered and non-binary. The Wingman was set for Performance #5 (around 1:45 A.M). When it was time, he stepped onto the stage and closed his eyes for a few moments to ready his senses.
Wingman was dressed in a hooded-fishnet with a pair of ripped-jean shorts a bit low enough to show a hint of his thong.
D.J Yong activated the song just as the lights shined on the star:
It's been a while
I know I shouldn't have kept you waiting
But I'm here now
Wingman got up from his seat as he made his way over to the front of the audience where the pole stood. With a firm grasp he used his muscles to defy the gravity and spun one lap before landed gently on the ground to make some form of a split.
I know it's been a while
But I'm glad you came
And I've been thinking 'bout
How you say my name
Got my body spinning
He turned around to twerk his ass a little before getting back up and stripping off his jacket and flipping his hair. Some of the girls began to woo a little in excitement as the music continued.
Like a hurricane
And it feels like
You got me going insane
And I can't get enough
So let me get it up
Wingman returned to the pole and jumped onto the move of Shoulder Mount to Flying Half Flag. More girls began to catcall even as a few gays admired this.
Good move, Jay-2 thought from behind the stage with a smile.
Ooh, looks like we're alone now
You ain't gotta be scared
Where you going now?
I'm a have to floss on you
Let's get it blazin'
The stripper landed back on his feet from the pole as he slowly transition to strip of his pants slowly, getting the audience aroused. He was told that it was someone's birthday within the group of girls in the front so he carefully made it as a gift to teasingly strip before finally tossing his shorts to the side.
We can turn the heat up if you wanna
Turn the lights down low if you wanna
Just wanna move you
But you're frozen
That's what I'm saying
A few people in the audience began to take out their wallets with cash ready as he approached towards the edge of the stage. He turned to twerk more of his ass towards the group as they stuffed some cash to the strap of his thong.
"Yeaaaaaahhhhh!" one of the girls called out. One of the others laughed with this as the birthday one blushed. She wasn't sure if she liked it or not but a part of herself was ready to let loose.
"Gurrrl, don't have to worry, he's got regulations," the friend spoke to her.
"Yeah but," the birthday girl answered, "Both of my brothers wouldn't believe me if they found out."
"The younger one would definitely go nuts," her friend shrug.
Wingman got up and returned to the pole and began his next move: the straight edge to shoulder mount followed by leg lock.
Go get 'em, make it rain, Jay-2 watched eagerly.
The stripper performed a bumslide to splits after using a rainbow move. By the climax of the song, he made his way over to do some more twerking again but this time going around in a 180 from three sides. More money was stuffed to him.
When he was done, the audience roared in applause. Wingman bowed before grabbing his clothes and returning to the backstage. His body was filled with sweat, but it was all good. His cash value was perhaps close to about 850 Lyn (equivalent to 1000 USD).
"That was totally classic song but fit for your moves," Jay-2 complimented.
"Thanks," Wingman smiled, "I'm gonna head back actually. I think some of the remaining jet lag is starting to hit me."
Tsubasa made his way back to the apartment around 2:35 A.M. before crashing out on the sofa. It was quite a long night, but he safely hid his money in a locked bag into the luggage. He needed to open a bank soon to cash it in.
He checked his phone for any messages and stuff but nothing. A part of him had a small, yet burning regret of leaving the family but everything went downhill ever since he turned 18. With a sigh, he closed his eyes to sleep.
The stripper woke up around just after 10 in the morning. He saw that Jay-2 was still sleeping but that didn't stop him from doing his own thing. He went over to wash up but realized that he was out of shampoo (using a travel-sized). With a shrug, he simply used soap to wash the rest of his body and decided to take out some money to buy a new bottle as well as getting some new clothes.
Tsubasa jogged his way out to the store but stopped to see a bright, red-haired man walking with a dark-magenta haired girl hanging out. At first, he thought they were siblings but the way they were holding hands and how close they really were. Tsubasa ignored it and entered the Lyn-Market to buy up his hygiene needs.
When he was done, he walked out and saw the same couple sitting out by the beach area. From his observation, it appeared that they must be on some date or something.
"This is lovely, Sei," Gou smiled as they stared out at the sea, "I didn't realize you could make a picnic."
"Well…you know, I learned thanks to Haru," he blushed nervously, "And Alex too."
"Still though, I remember how much you struggle on cooking for a while," she chuckled, "But I'm glad you caught up."
The two were looking at each other like love birds. Tsubasa watched from afar as his heart kinda sank a little. He recalled some of the arguments of his family including how relationships worked. In Japan, it was so difficult to be anything other than straight. He did had some like for girls but after that one night stand with some athletic-looking man, he couldn't resist the urge of anything phallic.
Despite doing his best to hide his orientation, he was caught masturbating one night but wasn't yelled at till the next morning. It was from here that he ran away after he finished high school and started working as a D.J. The music would keep him calm and upbeat from the stress and pressures.
Tsubasa looked at his phone to check the time and decided to start heading back. However, he saw more people heading in the opposite direction from him. He turned to see what was happening. The red-haired man was already in a proposal position as he took out the box. His eyes widened in shock as he witnessed the two finally committing an engagement. Of course, the girl said yes.
Clutching his fist, he ran back to the apartment as Jay-2 was up practicing his moves.
"You alright brotha?" he asked, "You look like as if someone just…"
"I'm fine," Wingman answered with a grunt before going into the room to change and try on the new clothes.
"Really you're not, what's the matter?" Jay-2 asked.
"I said don't worry about me!" Wingman answered.
"Whoops, sounds like another heart sank…" he replied.
"What makes you think that?!" the other stripper snapped.
"I've been in your shoes…trying to find love, thinking that a happy ending could be realized…but being the life as a stripper, once you go there, happy endings are not real," Jay-2 explained, "You should know that."
Wingman grunted angrily as he wanted to throw something but realizing that this apartment was given to them and the consequences of even causing damage to property…
"I'm going to work out," he answered, "Alone."
Dressed in a pair of blue-gray booty shorts, his sunglasses, a cap, and cut off sleeved-t-shirt, Tsubasa went out on a long jog while listening to his iPod touch strapped onto his bicep with a pair of air pods. He never took one of the longer routes but today…he was going to need it.
The young adult took the longer route, heading to one of the more secluded areas where it was said that the Magic Six resided. The three homes rested in unique areas of Mount Aluk each with intriguing, and unique styles he never imagined.
"They must be so happy," he muttered, clutching his fist over his chest, "Being able to spend the ones they love…"
Tsubasa wanted to spill a tear but turned to see a small golden puppy with marks on its face staring at him.
"Are you lost?" Tsubasa asked, "Do you live here?"
The puppy ran off but that didn't stop him from following it. However, after making a turn back to the main road, the world around him turned black as the void followed by a background of clocks and gears ticking.
"W-what in the name of…? Did my drugs not wore off?" he gasped.
"No…this is not a hallucination…" a voice said, "Your heart cried out to me for help."
"I didn't think magic really existed," Tsubasa answered, "And where are you? Or where am I?"
His vision changed, taking him to a Japanese-styled room where a young, unaged-adult sat on his sofa, taking a nice long smoke from his pipe. His clothes were like that of kimono mixed with yukata along with a pair of glasses. A pair of girls stood on opposite sides of the couch.
"Are you a witch or something?" he asked.
"Who am I does not concern you," Watanuki answered, "Except for what I can grant your deepest wish but only in exchange for a price."
"You…grant wishes?" Tsubasa asked.
"Give me your name," witch-boy replied.
"Tsubasa Hoshikawa," the stripper answered.
"My, my, I haven't heard that name since…well…the one who is closest to me and his beloved but that's nothing for you to worry about," Watauki chuckled, "Today, what is it do you want fulfilled?"
"Love…someone to fall in love with," Tsubasa said, "Every time I see a man, he's always with either a girl or gets creeped out by me and backs off…"
"Obtaining love by force…while is violating in this world, other realms have made it a thing. But even so, that kind of love comes at a tragic cost. True love is more than just what your moves can do to give erotic pleasure to someone…it's also being able to sacrifice for someone that you would've otherwise ignored or abandoned out of self-conceit," Watanuki explained, "You chose to become a stripper but you can walk out of it if you find a new purpose…or can modify and balance what you've done."
Tsubasa looked down for a moment to think about this. He desired his sexual things but wanted to change the way of going to these shows for performance. There was the internet and some websites…
"That's it!" he gasped, "I can make myself internet famous and get money that way! I know those websites like playtreon and gramsta…"
"Maru, Moro, go to the warehouse and find him…" Watanuki face palmed.
"Right!" they both chanted and ran out of the room. Tsubasa looked confused while Watanuki took another smoke.
"Does public attention to your private life make you happy?" the witch asked, "Your body may be of beauty and value to your personal asset and health but one day it will grow old and wither to dust."
"B-But…the legends of the Suiei Gods…are they real? They are immortal right? They must be, I'm sure they've been around this world for eons! Those mansions that I saw…" Tsubasa said.
"Their stories and yours are not destined to intertwine. Just like the couple whom you saw earlier…you have not seen the sacrifice and loss they encountered to make it this far in their lives. And yet, down the road they will face more trials and dangers beyond this world. For now, let us focus on you alone…" witch boy replied as the rooms darkened a little.
"W-what's going…?" Tsubasa asked.
"I think there is some company trying to lurk us," witch boy answered a he readied several slips of paper with ancient writing on it.
The room began to shake a little as a black goop of energy leaked its way. Tsubasa gasped as Watanuki threw the slips at the monster, backing it out with his magic. The darkness shifted forms and became a spherical-like object with protruding spikes.
"As I have feared…the monster has indeed taken root inside of your body," witch boy muttered, "But I can at least shoot it away temporary with this!"
He took out a balloon and it popped with bursts of light blinding the room around. When it was done, Tsubasa woke up and realized he was back on the streets. He got up and saw an envelope with his name on it. It was a letter inside written with the message.
Your body is positively filled with a terminal illness but I've managed to block it so you could live…however, if you make another reckless move, it will start to consume your health…
His eyes widened in fear, wondering if he was indeed positive. As he got up, he heard another dog barking. When he turned, he saw a black cairn terrier staring at him. It had no collar or anything that it belonged to someone. Tsubasa grabbed a hold of it and felt a little better.
There's a clinic nearby I think, he thought.
Days Later:
The mail arrived at the apartment as Wingman opened up to see his health status. He sighed in relief as it was indeed negative.
"You alright brotha?" Jay-2 asked.
"Yeah, I'm negative…I took the test," Wingman said.
"Well that's good," he replied, "You ready for another night?"
"Hell yeah," Wingman answered, "Did you see my new project too?"
"Oh yeah, I think it looks cool. You're really becoming a local celebrity to the adult entertainment both online and in person," Jay-2 replied, "I might follow you also."
"Right but let's get to the gym first, we can't lose what we've made so far," Wingman winked.
"Hmmmm…we've been committed for the last several days, why don't you wanna rest?" Jay-2 proposed.
"What are you saying?" Wingman asked, "I already planned out this video…"
Jay-2 approached him more closely, with his crotch already feeling stiff, "I'm negative also…but it's been a while I had some fun with my colleagues."
"Are you sure about this?" Wingman questioned.
"No one is here now…it's just you and I…let's take it to the shower?" Jay-2 winked.
The cairn terrier barked. Tsubasa turned to the dog to keep it quiet. Jay-2 added, "Why did you even bring this guy…?"
"He's mine to take care of. Maybe a little friend can help me forget about other people," he said, "After all, I am a stripper…if I can't be happy with a relationship of another human, I might as well raise a dog."
"Whatever…are you gonna get undressed? You could use a lay," Jay-2 suggested.
"Bleh, you better do me well," Wingman answered.
5 mins later…
"Ahh…muhhhhhaaa," Wingman moaned as he could feel Jay-2's hand stroking his shaft as their bodies were pressed with the warm water drenching them. His blue hair flop covered the one side of his eyes while Jay-2's side-buzz cut and his flop of green hair on the top also pressed down on his forehead.
"Damn your body is heaven in every inch of muscle," Jay-2 commented as he frottaged his to Wingman's while massaging his pecs and kissing him in between. Wingman wrapped his buff arms around Jay-2 as their shafts thrusted on each other.
Jay-2 moved his way down to taste Wingman, starting with a lick on the tip before making the full throat. Wingman moaned loudly as he rested his hand over Jay-2's head.
"Fucccckkkk," he moaned. Wingman could feel himself finally lost in ecstasy with this erotic move, daydreaming of the red-haired man he saw despite what happened. It was as if…
God, I wish it was him, he thought, red is such a sexy color…
Jay-2 throbbed back and forth but stopped in short of feeling some pre-leaking.
"Turn around," Jay-2 ordered. Wingman did so as Jay-2's tower was already poking his entrance. Realizing that he needed some lube and an opening, he grabbed the bottle to get it started. Once it was ready, he pushed himself in as Wingman moaned loudly in pleasure.
"This is what you've wanted, huh?" Jay-2 smirked as he slowly dug through, "Someone to claim you and that ass?"
"Ahhhh…f-ffuuuuucckkkk," Wingman moaned. Jay-2 dipped his fingers into his mouth before trailing down to his chest to pinch the pecs a little. He turned to attempt a kiss but Jay-2 thrusted in deep and fast, prompting him to cry out a little more.
Time Skip: 8 Years Later
(Hoshikawa is 29 years old while Jay-2 is 31 years old)
From there, Wingman continued his success as an adult entertainer. He managed to save up his own money to buy an apartment of his own and even redesigned it to his sexy lifestyle. He struck several good shows and sometimes a few dramatic ones, but his success was looking brighter. With the extra cash from his online services, it was all coming together.
At some point, he had a few headaches and dizzy spells, but hydration seemed to keep him back up in his spirits. Jay-2 also began his own projects and started to D.J also in addition. Wingman kept the black cairn terrier by his side as it did bring comfort even to his more depressing days.
However, he kept that mysterious letter safe along with the HIV results. To his surprise, it was still negative or so he thought after a couple more yearly check-ups. However, it has been about 3 years since the last one.
He shot a few selfies of him and his dog on the couch but felt rather bored. Tsubasa got up and grabbed a pair of swim trunks, sandals, some sunscreen and some glasses. He texted a message to both Jay-2 and Sam but only got a response from the latter.
Once he and his dog named Toto (after naming him from the Wizard of Oz) arrived at the beach, they found Sam who was also accompanied by a transgendered friend of his too.
"I don't think we've met before," Clavyel said, "It's nice to meet you."
"Same to you," Tsubasa smiled as Toto barked happily.
"Let's get out there and have some fun!" Sam agreed as he readied his surfboard.
"Oh lord, I am certainly not one for the waves," Tsubasa replied, following them.
He turned his head and gasped to see the same red-haired couple for a brief moment and they had kids of their own! Not wanting to make an awkward stare, he continued to follow the other guys but realized how many years it's been.
God, it's really been that long, he thought, why do I even have these feelings for him even though I never even…
"Yo, Sam! Is it just me or is the water doing something?" asked Clavyel.
"Yeah you're right…it's…oh god no! Is there going to be a tsunami?!" gasped Sam.
"W-what in the name of…?" Tsubasa stared at the waters started to recede back.
Back at the post, Rin's necklace began to glow as he gasped to himself and jumped down, blowing the whistle. He took out his walkies-talkie to contact the other life guards.
"Code Xeon, gather the people out of here, safely and quickly! Evacuate the beach at once!"
Tsubasa turned to see the kids reuniting with the parents.
"M-mommy what's going on!?" asked Atsuko, feeling a bit frightened while Saburo hugged tight around Seijuurou in fear.
With her sudden strength, Gou picked up Atsuko and said, "Honey, we have to go now!"
"Right!" he nodded as he lifted Saburo with his muscles. The son saw the crowd fleeing for their lives from the beach while the surfers stumbled onto the recent dry land and scurried away with the crowd. Something was totally not right…was it a tsunami?
Tsubasa and the other guys began to step back also before running with the crowd. An explosion of water, rocks, sand and mud spew everywhere with gigantic-like worms and screeched loudly with its sharp teeth. The blue-haired turned to see it and his eyes widened in great horror. It was like as if….
"HURRY!" shouted Rin as he saw Gou and the relatives, "Get to the city you guys! I'll send forth the water barriers with the others!"
"Be careful," replied Seijuurou as he whispered to Saburo, "Don't worry, Uncle Rin will deal with this."
"Rin, take care, okay?" asked Gou.
He nodded and said, "Yes…please warn the others too if you find them!"
She nodded and continued to run while keeping Atsuko safe in her arms. The family ran together as more of the worms tried to smash into the sands towards the crowds, leaving massive holes behind.
Some of the other worms tried to hit the city but an explosion of charcoal and dust resulted from a strange barrier that sparkled with electricity.
Tsubasa couldn't help but stare at these strange monstrosities. It was like as if this was a movie but..
"YOU IDIOT!" Sam cried out as he yanked him by the arm to get his senses back, "THOSE WILL KILL YOU!"
Tsubasa ran again with Sam and Clavyel, heading to the exit of the beach where the force field protected them from the monsters.
Meanwhile, Rin turned to the life guards and said, "This is no time to waste! Go gather them out safely and head out to the city!"
"Right!" they shouted in reply.
Rin closed his eyes and muttered with his body glowing with power, "Suiei…give me the strength to slice thy prey out!"
Tsubasa gasped as he realized that Toto was still out there. He ran back towards the beach despite the others' protest.
"TOTO! TOTOOOOOOO!" he shouted.
Rin jumped down towards him and said, "You better get out of here, it's dangerous!"
"But my dog, he's out there in the chaos!" Tsubasa cried out.
"We'll find him," Rin reassured him, "My team and I will do whatever we can. GO! Things are about to get nasty here!"
The battle between the gigantic worms and the barrier proved to be formidable but victory was once again for the heroes. Tsubasa watched the scenes from a nearby corner of a building, amazed to see the Suiei Gods finally in action. He had never thought they would appear, but the legend was real enough as he could see: their powers, their heroism, and more importantly, they fought as a team.
The very interesting part was that a group of floating figures hovered above them like guardian angels.
So they must be the Suiei Gods, he thought, damn…
One of them saw a doggy that approached to group. Tsubasa realized that it was his dog, so he ran over to the team.
"TOTO!" he cried out as the dog barked happily in reunion.
"At least neither of you flew to Oz," Alex replied.
"Thank you so much for saving Toto!" he bowed and turned his way back on the road, "Let's go home now little buddy."
"Kinda a strange man, huh Mako-chan?" Nagisa asked as they watched them depart.
"I have a feeling he was watching us," Alex said.
"Even so I don't think he can do anything about it," Rin shrugged, "He begged me to find his dog and now that's done, what do you think?"
"We'll deal with this," Suiei Matsuoka said, "If he becomes a problem, we'll be sure to see that nothing ever happened on a day like this to him."
One Month after:
Tsubasa got his next HIV check-up in the envelop. So far, he had been rather fortunate (aside from a few infections like syphilis and gonorrhea but he made enough money to get the necessary treatments). However, he felt more tired as of late and even had to reduce his time at the gym a little. He had a box of tissues in every room of his apartment.
He opened the envelop with trembling hands and opened the report. His eyes stopped blinking in a state of confusion and denial.
"Positive – get medical attention"
The stripper held his hand over his chest as if all the weight fell to his shoulders. Toto whimpered sadly as he noticed something was wrong with his master.
"It's nice isn't it…how clear everything becomes…" a dark voice hissed.
Tsubasa and Toto turned to see Jay-2 standing in the middle of the room.
"How the hell did you get in here!? And…what are you saying!?" he snapped.
"Just checkin' up on you…but seeing that you too…have become another statistic of mine," the other stripper revealed.
Toto growled and barked angrily as Tsubasa's facial expression grew darker and angrier by the moment.
"You…you are positive! You infected me and never bothered to even tell me?!" he finally answered.
"Indeed, I was…until I was able to hand it over to you; this isn't the same type of HIV that belongs in this world," Jay-2 explained, "In fact, it might not be even classified yet it was called as such. What I injected to your ass all those years ago…is something much deadlier than HIV."
Tsubasa gasped out as he could feel a sudden rush of pain in his body, starting from the shoulders and down to the chest and abdomen. His shirt busted into shreds as he grasped onto a curtain.
"W-WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME!?" he growled out.
"Oh soon enough, you'll become an important resource for my family…" Jay-2 smirked as the stripper transformed in front of Tsubasa's eyes. In its place was a woman figure dressed in elegant clothing with magical features on her style.
"W-WHO ARE YOU!?" Tsubasa cried out.
"I am a witch who killed your Jay-2 before you even flown here. I assumed his form in hopes for someone like you…so desperate for love…so desperate to get famous…to fall into my plans," Verrado answered.
Verrado watched with her wicked smile but Toto jumped into action and bit the witch on the leg, prompting her to fall over.
"YOU STUPID…!" she growled as she threw magic at the dog, but it dodged the attack, running towards the window to make a loud series of barks.
Tsubasa closed his eyes as he could feel his body weakening. One of the windows crashed as the Six Suiei Gods landed into the scene before everything turned black.
The stripper woke up and found himself in a bed as well as dressed in a kimono. The same familiar smell of the smoke…
"Where…" he muttered.
"You are back at the shop," a voice spoke. Tsubasa turned his head to see witch boy again who continued, "Someone with a name like yours also rested in that bed while a different owner of this shop brought him back safely from danger."
He got up on his buttocks but witch boy answered, "You must rest. I have received compensation from the Suiei Gods. Anything you do after, I cannot cover."
"T-that monster…" Tsubasa answered, lying back down.
"She is a witch from another land far beyond this one," he said, "Her and the circle of friends that she belongs to are corrupted with complex plans of pain, torture, and other chaos."
The young adult sulked with a heavy sigh. While he didn't understand what he was talking about, it was clear that this threat that happened brought him pain.
"A-Am I really infected?" the young man asked.
"…yes. Not even my powers can remove it…unless one is willing to exchange their life for your infection," Watanuki answered, "Not only she tried to infect you with HIV, but she also included a drug that should never come to existence…one that can increase your strength and sensitivity but the dangers of it result in total metamorphism."
"I…", the stripper replied, "I cannot allow someone to sacrifice for me because of what I've done."
"So, have you decided then?" Watanuki asked.
"I am going back…and live the rest of my days with Toto…as well as use the money to start a charity. Not a single penny will go into medication of my needs," he said, getting back up, "I've known that strippers can get sick and infected, but little did I think it would come to me. But now I finally realize…that no matter what I have done, I crossed the line and there's no hope for me to turn back. However, that monster will pay for what she did!"
The stripper lied back down on the bed as a tear drop finally fell from his eye. Tsubasa closed his eyes to rest as the droplet transformed into a magical object before witch boy.
"It appears that maybe there's hope for you…after you leave this world," he muttered to the sleeping man, "Someone of true love who will finally cure you..."
He turned to Maru and Moro and instructed them to take the heart necklace to the storehouse until the proper time.
Tsubasa woke up back in his apartment but the damages that took there were indeed real. Toto softly whimpered before making a small bark.
"I'm sorry Toto," he said, brushing his hand over the fur, "I'm on a death sentence now…"
Toto barked again more loudly as if he wanted to say to him to not give up. The young man stared at the dog's eyes before hugging him.
"I suppose there's only one thing I can do…" Tsubasa muttered as he looked out the window from his bed to see a group of sea gulls flying in the far distance. He got up and watched them flying towards the ocean and the horizon.
He also recalled a song long ago that his family used to listen to years ago…
Se guardo il cielo
Io sento che sarai
Incancellabile oramai Oh no!
Tu non lasciarmi mai
Tu non lasciarmi
The same song…he could almost hear it as if it was just outside the window…
2 Years Later: AIDS United – Lynwin Division
By sacrificing his fame and "celebrity-like" life, the ex-stripper opened a new division of one of the major organizations that fought against AIDs (as well as HIV) and founded for more research as well as acquiring more safety measures.
The building was then finally opened as doctors, managers, nurses and even several community members of various cultures (i.e. LGBTQIA, minorities, etc.). Tsubasa also embraced his full name and cut out "Wingman" as a nightmare.
Upon cutting the ribbon, Alex as well as Makoto provided speeches and allowed Tsubasa to say something in addition.
"Upon discovering I have become another victim to HIV and potentially AIDs, I decided to not look back at yesterday and look to tomorrow. I knew I crossed the line, but I now dare myself to keep living so I can tell the community as well as the rest of the world…to start making healthier decisions such as food, water, shelter, space, and yes…even sexual materialization. We are all tempted and curious creatures but we can also act before it is too late! Everyone, let us begin a new chapter and train our families and friends…thank you."
Some of his stripper friends were also in support for this health concern and attended to this ceremony. The audience of both civilians, politicians, doctors, nurses, scientists, and the communities applauded. Toto barked happily next to him, prompting the audience to awe a little.
As reward for bringing about this issue, the leaders along with the Suiei Gods and the Magic Six provided Tsubasa a healthcare plan of his own to combat the HIV/AIDs and prolong his life. At first, he wasn't sure whether to accept it or not (as he told Watanuki) but the love of the people and what he said too about daring to live…this was the opportunity. So with the acceptance of everyone, he agreed to join the project.
From there, he also created Hoshikawa scholarships for various programs across the world. At one point, some of these scholarships was given to the Mikoshiba family for one of their kids.
5 years Later:
"Mr. Hoshikawa," one of the managers called him, "You have your guest from America who wishes to speak with you."
"Of course," he replied, "Tell them to come in."
Upon prompted, Hiyori Tono walked in as he was amazed to finally meet him and learned about his story. He briefly explained about his scientific studies in America that later went to Japan for further research. At one point, Hiyori asked if he
"Ah yes, Dr. Marotta does have connections there too," Tsubasa replied, "His specialty is Autism, but he has kept numerous contacts of other scientists with different specialties."
"Of course, I'd be delighted to meet with him too. He's at the Lywnin All-University still I reckon?" Hiyori asked.
"He is indeed," Tsubasa answered.
"Forgive me if this is personal to ask, but how are you, health-wise?" Hiyori added.
"The Antiretroviral Therapy medications are very helpful, but it is a commitment to stay on top of it," he replied, "There is no cure but there have been various researches to add even more types of immunity and increase the variation of immune cells."
"And what about the Legend of the Suiei Gods? You don't suppose it's some conspiracy theory that they're giving you…" Hiyori began.
"Oh goodness no," he said, "I might have met their human counterparts but…there are some things that are not meant to interact. They have an important job to do…and so do I."
"My apologies about that," Hiyori rubbed the back of his head, "It's just that a lot of us don't know much about them and many are curious."
"I think the gods are just doing whatever they're going to do," Tsubasa chuckled.
20 Years Later:
As committed as he was, Tsubasa continued to live a normal-like life. Toto sadly passed away about 13 years prior, but he did meet witch boy again in another dream and learned that his efforts will soon compensate a new beginning for him after he completes his life on this world. That alone, sparked hope in him as he could only image what his next story would be about.
He grew a bit more exhausted each year that passes but it didn't stop him from continuing doing his advocate work and helping the communities. However, he learned from a couple of his past friends from high school about other horrible experiences they were having.
Kotarou losing a kid and Isana suffering Hikikomori, he thought, my buddies…I guess we should've stayed together…
The older man closed his eyes and could feel his heavy heart counting down the life he has left to live. After reflecting on everything, he decided to make the next move…retirement and moving on…
After completing 21 years of work and leaving the organization to the next person in line, Tsubasa returned to his old, abandoned apartment where he found witch boy in his dog form waiting.
"I guess this is it," Tsubasa said, "My life here is done…"
"But a new one awaits," the dog replied, "You've done well. The price was steep, but I have received the compensation of your hard work."
Tsubasa closed his eyes and walked his way over after thanking him for all the assistance and the inspiration. The portal closed on him as the body lied dead before turning to ash and the spirit drifting through a tunnel of time-space…with an unknown destination waiting for him…
Idaina Magna: Post-Eternal Swim Chronicle: The Last World
Tsubasa walked with his dog Toto across the great plains of the afterlife. He had never thought that such a paradise could possibly existed. The days before, a terrible apocalypse struck this realm, seemingly destroying all that ever existed but the hope from the heroes reminded him that there was always something worth fighting for.
But then again, if the Magic Six made things possible, it was no doubt. He also discovered Hiyori here too not long after arriving this place.
Hiyori friended Ikuya at some point back in the real world but somehow reconnected here quite well too after being separated by unknown means. Tsubasa was also curious if Kotarou ever found the child and if Isana recovered from his depression. Or better yet, did any of them come to this land too?
He stopped to allow Toto to take a bathroom break but saw the same red-haired Mikoshiba family from the distance. The couple were walking with their young kids once again. This time, he didn't hold back and walked towards them.
"Excuse me, are you lost or looking for a destination?" Tsubasa asked.
The family turned to him as Seijuurou replied, "Y-you…look familiar?"
"I-I uhhhh…I lived on the continent of Lynwin," he said while trying hard not to get a nervous sweat drop.
"Oh, you were the man who set up the organization for AIDS United, right?" Gou asked.
"Yes! I was the one who opened the Lynwin chapter," he answered.
"Of course, but did you do something else prior to?" Seijuurou asked which prompt Tsubasa to sweat.
"I…it's something I rather not dwell about," he replied, "But I will say that lesson has taught me to never give up…even if it means that the foolish choices I've made in the past does not dictate the future of who I want to become."
Gou switched the subject and asked for some directions. The blue-haired man pointed them the way. After thanking them, Gou turned to her husband saying, "It seems that he kinda knows something…a pain that he doesn't want to share."
"I have a feeling it's more than that," he said, "He reminds me too well of someone…"
"Who are you talking about papa?" Saburo asked.
"That's for another day. Let's hurry before we are late for the wedding," Sei replied.
E si fa grande dentro me
Questoogno che ho di te
Tu non lasciarmi mai (Tu non lasciarmi)
Tu non lasciarmi (Tu non lasciarmi)
E pìu mi manchi più tu sei
Al centro dei pensieri miei
Tu non lasciarmi mai (Tu non lasciarmi mai)
The blue-haired man sat down on a hill with Toto, overlooking from afar as a massive celebration took place with the wedding of Pandora and Dodecadron. He smiled and wondered if one day…he too would be a part of their story…
Da sola senza te
Ora e per sempre resterai
Dentro i miei occhi...
I think it will happen, Tsubasa thought as Toto barked softly.
...Incancellabile
(Incancellabile - Laura P, 2013 version)
~END OF OVA 2~
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Isana, Kotarou, Tsubasa, Shin, and Hikaru crossed paths as the Suda East High School Swimming Club in Tokyo. However, a possible high school romance falls short during a familiar terror of villains from Gen 1.0, invading festivities and finding the "Heart of the Sixth Magic". Years later, a grown Isana tries to find the legend of the Suiei Gods in hopes to save his team but is he destined to cross paths with these heroes?
OVA 3: Secluding My Emotions – Isana Kiryuu
私の感情を隠す - 桐生 勇魚
