Remember last time? Well, let's rundown what we know in this week's episode.

Beginning with a suspicious calling from a ghost named Sakura Minamoto, who was killed, 11 years ago, by a woman, who goes by the name, The Sketch Artist Killer. Tsukasa and Kazuki sought out this ghost, and agree to help her, stopping this elusive serial killer. Doing so will bring peace to F City, and put Sakura and Romero, her dog, to rest, avenging their deaths.

Meanwhile, Chazz and Asahi scrounge up an android, named Minatsu Amakase, and she wields a Stand called Harvest, which gives her the ability to find loose change, everywhere. They get an idea for a Get-Rich Quick scheme, resulting in the trio getting the spoils. However, greed struck our heroes and the android, as Minatsu refuses to share. But the problem grew bigger, when they recovered a winning lottery ticket worth Five Million Yen. And after obtaining a promissory note, Minatsu refuses to share, wanting the Five Million for herself.

And on top of that, all while this goes on, Akari and Enju were greeted to Haruno Aiko, the owner of Yume no Tochi, a clothing store. Enju learns of a horrifying truth – Haruno Aiko's a Stand User who turns innocent girls into mannequins, for only a short amount of time. Even worse is that they have no recollection of it. And moreover, there's more to Haruno Aiko, since she knows Farra's late mentor, Pollyanna Martinez.

Episode 48 – Chapter 4: Epilogue to Uniqueness!
The Good Endings to Misfortune!

"AMAKASE!" Chazz roared, as he and Asahi chased after Minatsu.

We'll start with Chazz and Asahi, first. Then work our way around.

Minatsu was running fast enough, as she hollered, "YOU CAN'T GET ME! THE FORTUNE IS MINE!"

They chased her around the city, and even went past Akari, and one point.

NOTE: This all happened in one single day, but the rest is played out like a timeline.

Asahi snarled, "Damn it! You think you can get away from Asahi Sakurai? I've had personal enemies, none better than people that turn on me! I followed Steven Cooke's rule to not be siding with the injustice! Well, news flash, Android, you're an injustice!"

Chazz barked, "Taking the five million for herself is indeed an injustice, since she refuses to share! We're making sure she doesn't do that!"

Minatsu was slowing down, as she was panting. Asahi said, "I forgot! She's an android! She will lose battery life, once she tires out! See?"

Minatsu collapses, as Asahi said, "Chazz, now's our chance!"

But then, Harvest reemerged from the ground, and carried Minatsu away, like she was a dead body. Minatsu moaned, "Take me someplace for some bananamin… away from those two…"

He asked, "Bananamin?"

Asahi griped, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"

Chazz explained, "It's like she's a new model, running down the conveyor belt! Harvest reappears, after every inch or two, making sure that Minatsu travels off, without lifting a finger!"

Asahi gasped, "WHAT? It's a Mouse Relay!"

Chazz barked, "And she's going faster than before."

They run off, as Minatsu was heading to a building. But Minatsu smiled, as she was climbing up the outside of the building. Asahi growled, "What now?"

Chazz said, "This robot's annoying and stupid, but I gotta hand it to her. She has skills."

Asahi called, "Chazz, grab on, and we'll fly up to reach him!"

He unleashed Ojama Star and called, "No! I have a better idea! I'll use Ojama Star to climb up the walls."

He threw Asahi up, and Chazz leapt towards her. They started to leap, floor-by-floor, climbing up the building. Minatsu was crossing a row of pipes and made it across.

Chazz called, "Hey, Minatsu, stop being so greedy, you loser!"

Asahi called, "Minatsu Amakase, attention! I may not just be a former pop idol, but I'm also a detective!" She flashed her badge and said, "If you won't share, I'll have to force you to!"

Minatsu grinned, "You're a detective, too? No wonder."

"Hand over the note, or I'll pop your Harvest, one-by-one, like bubble wrap!"

They crossed the pipes, but suddenly they became rickety and loose. Minatsu smiled, "Sorry, but didn't I tell you? Harvest can take anything small and compact… even the screws that hold these pipes together."

They gasped, as Harvest was grabbing the nuts and bolts from the pipes, and she added, "My Harvest's the best! Happy landing!"

The pipes suddenly fall, as Chazz and Asahi were about to fall to their deaths. But Chazz said, "Your Harvest is the best, huh? If you think that's amazing, check out Ojama Star's power!"

Ojama Star punched the pipes, as they were falling, as he called, "Asa, hang on!"

The pipes flew upwards, as the bolts to the huge pipes flew back. Minatsu screamed, "HEY! What gives?"

Chazz and Asahi glared at her, as the pipes were fixed up. They stepped forward, as Asahi called, "Okay, Amakase, surrender now! I won't go easy on you, but I won't do anything this rash."

Chazz said, "Come on, Minatsu, just give us the Five Million Yen note, and we'll take it easy."

Minatsu hissed, "You're too complex to beat me… No one can defeat the Amakase Robots. I told you before, you chase me… you're dead."

Chazz's vision suddenly went blurry, as he moaned, "ungh… what the-? My hands…"

Asahi was dizzy, as she moaned, "That little… What did you-?"

They both collapsed, as he cried, "My legs! They can't move!"

Asahi growled, "You bitch… What did you do?"

Minatsu said, "I may be a robot, but my Harvest is the ones with powers. All I did was make you go drunk." And then she held up a bottle of cognac.

Chazz gasped, "Alcohol?!"

Minatsu explained, "While you were chasing me, my Harvest will get anything I want, even if it is bigger than it. On the way, I passed a supply truck near the liquor store, and grabbed a bottle of cognac, without suspicion. And the rest was easy. These little guys injected the booze… right in your veins!"

They gasped, as Minatsu laughed. They saw a couple Harvest mice injecting the alcohol into their skin. Asahi shrieked, "HOW DARE YOU!"

Chazz roared, "Little shit!"

Minatsu called, "Even if it goes into your veins, a little booze will make you instantly drunk."

Chazz groaned, "Now that I think about it, she's right. I hear that alcohol can be used as a makeshift anesthetic. She may be smarter than we thought! We're being beaten by an android!"

Asahi moaned, "Not the first time… but then again, I've never lost to an android… but I think the others have. Where's Steven, when you need him?"

She stood up and snarled, "I've just about had it with this robot!"

But then a Harvest Mouse punched Asahi in the left eye, disabling it. She shrieked, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

"ASA!" Chazz yelled.

"CHAZZ, HEAL ME, QUICK!" She screamed.

"I wish I could… but I'm too dizzy… But give me a chance!"

Minatsu barked, "Oh, no, you don't! I'm giving you your comeuppance for what you called me! I'm a pain, am I? You're the pains that want to be greedy with this note! You did nothing! And all you did today was talk smack about me, with rotten names!"

"Damn it!" He snarled, "You had the nerve to tell us everything, by blatantly breaking a promise you made? The Chazz, drunk or not, is going to teach your respect!"

"SHUT YOUR MOUTHS!" Minatsu roared, "YOU THINK YOU CAN DEFEAT ME AND MY HARVEST?! Those Stands and Spirits are worthless! YOU ONLY FIX THINGS AND NOT BREAK IT!"

Harvest prepared to punch Chazz's eye, but Asahi called, "CLOSE YOUR EYE! QUICK!"

He shut his eye, but was grazed in the eyelid. He groaned in pain, as he held his face. Minatsu growled, "Rats! He shut his eyelids! Fine! Harvest always get what it wants, and while I'm around, I get what I want! I'm going to rip off those eyelids and pull out the eyeball, cataract and all!"

Asahi pleaded, "STOP! ENOUGH! Minatsu, you win! We give up!"

She sobbed, "This is our fault… We made you turn this greedy. I didn't realize this sooner."

Chazz called, "Asahi, you idiot!"

Asahi gave her the money and said, "Here! You want what you want? Spare Chazz! I'll give you the ten thousand Yen, and all of what I got, if you let him go? Who's gonna heal me, if Chazz is dead?"

Minatsu was stunned, "You… You'd do that, to spare his life?"

She realized, "Oh, wait… That's the ten thousand Yen I lent you, the other day. Yeah, I did it out of friendship…"

Asahi said, "Just take it, and forgive us! We had no idea… Greed got you the best, but we were greedier…"

Minatsu smiled, "Oh, okay~!"

Asahi secretly turned to Chazz and smiles a bit. Chazz whispered, "I get it. Asahi's baiting Minatsu to get the money, while you try to defeat her. Clever. It's like a wooden trap with food, hunting for a raccoon. You're good at thinking up a strategy. I've got your back, babe! GO FOR IT! Whatever you got, work that Asahi Sakurai charm!"

Minatsu went forward and smiled, "Okay, you got a deal!"

She stopped halfway, as she glared, "Wait a minute… I know your plan… Were you trying to beat me with your Stand, and take the note for yourself, after you lure me to your direction and take the money?"

They gasped, as she cried out, "I KNEW IT! YOU WERE! YOU THINK I'D FALL FOR THAT?"

Asahi confessed, "Yes… I did…"

Minatsu was angry, as she roared, "YOU STUPID… All humans are the same! They always trick others to do everything! I'm not stupid, and I'm not forgiving you! This is mine!"

Asahi continued, "You didn't let me finish. I did, but only to realize that we were outsmarted by an android's intuition, since she knows everything. However, Mech-Asahi knows everything about you, too! You're already in her range, which means that your sharp CPU mind is flawed!"

Mech-Asahi appeared, as she extended her arm towards Minatsu, swiping the note off her hands, flying into the air. Chazz caught it and said, "Now, it's ours!"

Minatsu cried, "HEY! UNFAIR! GIVE IT BACK!"

Chazz smirked, "Even if I'm a little drunk, I can still beat you…"

Minatsu roared, "YOU TRICKED ME! You outsmarted me!"

She sighed and said, "No matter. I mean, Harvest can just take it back, right?"

"Wrong!" Chazz ripped the note in half, as Minatsu shrieked, "KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Asahi yelled, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

Chazz said, "You just won the lottery, Minatsu Amakase. Too bad that your fortune slipped right out of your hands."

He ripped it into pieces, as Minatsu shrieked, "NO! NOOOOOOOOO! STOP IT! DON'T RIP IT UP! IT'LL BE USELESS NOW! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

He called, "Because of you, I needed a plan to stop you from attacking! All this was about the money, and you would not share it! You try and kill us, and see what happens! Agree to us, and I'll just use Ojama Star to fix the note. Easy as that. The fight's over, so accept it!"

Minatsu said, "Oh… I see… That's simple."

Chazz threw the pieces in the air and they flew away. Minatsu sobbed, "MY FORTUNE!"

Chazz snarled, "YOUR FORTUNE?"

Minatsu cried, as her Harvest ran off, "QUICK! GO GET THE PIECES AND BRING IT BACK! HURRY!"

The mice left, as Minatsu waited. But Chazz huffed, "Good grief… That was real stupid of you, letting your Harvest go on a fetch run… Your last line of defense retreated."

Minatsu gasped in shock. They surrounded her, as Asahi growled, "So, how does it feel to be defeated by drunken humans? Man outsmarted machine, this day!"

Minatsu growled, "You… You just ruined my chance at being rich, after everything I did!"

POW!
Asahi socked Minatsu in the face, and roared, "THIS TIME, I MEANT TO STRIKE YOU!"

Minatsu was down, as Chazz called, "Stand down! I have this."

He approached her and said, "Now, listen up, Amakase. You're going to collect most of those pieces with Harvest. But after that, who will put them back together?"

Minatsu sobbed, "Uh… You?"

"Close…"

"Ojama Star?"

"Correct. But who are you referring to?"

"You… You're The Chazz!"

He throttled her and shouted, "HUH? YOU DON'T DESERVE TO CALL THE CHAZZ HIS NAMESAKE! WHO'S GOING TO FIX THE NOTE? HUH?"

"M-m-m-m-m-Mister Princeton…" Minatsu sobbed.

Chazz said, "Mister Princeton, sounds nice. I would've gone for Mr. Chazz… Now, who was the one that took back the Promissory Note from you?"

"Asa-, uh, Miss Sakurai…"

"Well, look at you, you're learning, for a tin can!" He added, "Now, the final question… Half of Five Million Yen is only 2.5 Million. But that seems cheap. Since Asa and I get 1.25 million, it's unfair. So, how do we split it, so that nobody feels cheated?"

Minatsu trembled and sobbed, "Uh… I… It's… We split it…"
She responded, "Half?"

"HALF?!" Chazz hollered, "I'm sorry, but there's three of us here! Didn't I say that it's unfair to split half?"

Asahi barked, "Do the math, Amakase!"

Minatsu trembled, as they hissed, "Anyone home?"

She wailed, "WE SPLIT IT IN THIRDS! WE SPLIT IT IN THIRDS!"

She gasped and then realized, "Eh? Wait a minute… What just happened? Wait, you're right!"

She stood up and said, "All my Harvest did was gathered them up, but all you did was nothing! But then I realized that you two thought of the idea, and you even had to get the note to fix it up! I found the ticket, Miss Sakurai found the winning number, and Mr. Princeton gave it to use, using his Spirit. We all got the lottery ticket, together."

She bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry… I was the one at fault to not realize it, sooner. Just one of us couldn't get it alone!" But then she thought, "Huh… Strange… I was blinded by greed that I forgot that we all did this as a team… Then, it's settled! If we split in thirds, only I get more, because, what's 1 or 2 Yen? It's just pocket change!"

Chazz and Asahi giggled, as they were successful. And now, it was time to cash in their winnings. Eventually, Harvest would later pick up the pieces and the rest was laid out.

Now, let's get back to Kazuki Sendo, who was entering a cemetery, nearby. Minutes after learning about Haruno Aiko, he would offer himself to assist Akari and Enju. However, he decided to make a brief trip, first. He held up a newspaper cutout from 2008, and arrived at the family grave of the Minamoto Family. He whispered, "This is the place, the zombie girl told me about."

He found her name and said, "There it is – Sakura Minamoto, age: 17. I never knew this existed, but it's nice to have evidence."

A monk in orange called, "Ah, a visitor? You wouldn't happen to be Kazuki Sendo, the famed manga artist, right?"

He said, "I'm sorry… We've met before?"

The monk explained to Kazuki, as he told him everything about Sakura Minamoto, "Let's see, you were about nine, when it happened. It surprises me that you have no recollection of that moment. So, I'll start by saying that your house was close to theirs. The night of the incident, your parents left home, and you had your lady friend, the one in red, joining you this evening. Your parents and the Minamotos were close friends. So, they left you in their care, after they went to handle business."

Kazuki was shocked, as the monk continued, "But that night, Kazuki, the night that someone claimed the lives of the Minamotos, you were the only one that survived. You were there, and the only one rescued…"

Kazuki gasped, "I was?"

He thought, "Wait… Me and… Mizuki?"

"Well, you were able to be rescued, but one you were in police custody, you started crying, and shouted in tears "Big Sis Sakura snuck me out the window to safety!". Apparently, you were not alone. The girl in red also survived, yet she already snuck out the window in the back room. Sakura did everything to get you two to safety, before the murderer could get to you."

Kazuki stated, "Now it all makes sense. No wonder she acted familiar. And I learned something else… My Heaven's Gate, it can't reveal my past memories or distant fates. Huh."

Minutes later, he called New York, as a voice called, "Hello? AAW-New York?"

Kazuki was calling Mizuki Takase, his former lover, as he said, "Hello, Mizuki? It's me, Kazuki Sendo."

"KAZUKI?! YOU?" Mizuki shouted, "WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU CALLING ME?"

"Never mind that. I have a question to ask… about what happened, 11 years ago…"

"What? Eleven years ago-?"

"About Sakura Minamoto… I know won't believe me, but-. Mizuki, you still there?"

"Yeah, I am… But I think I know what you mean… Why do you ask?"

"Oh, once it's over, I'll tell you. I'm at F City, and your husband and his reckless troglodytes are on the job. Don't worry, everything will all be explained about Sakura Minamoto and her demise, while we were there…"

Mizuki didn't respond, as she whispered, "Okay. Once The Gang's Aces finish up, call me back when it's over. See you."

He smiled, as he hung up, "We may no longer be lovers, but we are still childhood friends…"

XXXXX

Steffi suddenly appeared by the ghostly alleyway that appeared, somehow, and replied, "I'm standing here by this bizarre alleyway, between the areas that contradict any old map. No matter where and when it appears, it leads to a world where the dead hails in…
Word to the wise: If you should ever wander down this alleyway, then you should never EVER look back."

That evening, Enju snuck in and went to the backroom, seeing Akari in mannequin form. She whispered, "No one's around… There's Akari."

She thought, "The last thing I remembered… I had a chilling vision that Akari was made this way by Miss Aiko. She's a nice person, with a veil over her. Still…"

She put Akari together and said, "Good… Now, we wait two hours. But not in here. We have to go, and fast!"

She grabbed the mannequin and said, "Okay, come on, Akari… Time to go!"

She disappeared, as the door suddenly locked up.

XXXXX

Akari was still a mannequin, but in her red ninja outfit. Enju was in the forest, watching her. She said, "This is a terrible nightmare… What is wrong with this woman? First, she insults me of getting a job, now, she turns my friend into a statue… What's next?"

She sighed and hugged her, "Akari… Two hours is a long wait. I'm worried that Miss Aiko may find out. Who needs her? She would've done the same to me… Akari…"

She sniffled, as a figure appeared. It was Haruno Aiko. She said, "Well, well, well… A naughty girl just stole one of my merchandise."

Enju barked, "You maniac! How dare you harm my best friend?"

Haruno smirked, "Do you remember everything now? I mean, after the hug to her, you are starting to-."

"Remember?" Enju moaned, "No… That's it! I get it! You turned us into mannequins! And you're a-!"

"A Stand User." Kazuki called, "And a very pitiful one, to boot."

Aiko asked, "Who's he?"

Enju barked, "Sendo… What the hell are you doing here?"

Kazuki said, "I was just unwinding, feeling a bit blue. But all of a sudden, I ran into her… This woman, she's a Stand User, like us. I've been watching you, Haruno Aiko. But then again, you chose that name to hide your real demonic form."

Haruno chuckled, "Don't waste your time, you foolish boy… You honestly think that you'd stop me, for something that I was destined to do, for Miss Pollyanna's sake?"

She shouted, "IDIOT! Dreams come true, all the time! Not often they do, but dreams are alive!"

Enju shouted, "BULLSHIT! You turned these girls' dreams into nightmares, turning them into wooden dolls!"

Haruno smiled, "But I'm innocent. I was only making people happy. It doesn't matter if they work for me, or not. You see, I was once a student of Polly Anne Martinez."

Kazuki explained, "She was the founder of Casa de Muñecas. Before you answer, I had to search inside Asahi's pages, through Heaven's Gate, and learned about Miss Pollyanna. She was a mentor to Farra Stevens, another employee."

Haruno responded, "How did you-?"

Kazuki explained, "Asahi and Farra met Miss Pollyanna's daughter, Cassandra. It was about a year ago."

Haruno chuckled, as she said, "So, it seems you knew… Never knew Stands would read me like a book… You knew all about me now, and my wondrous Stand, Dreamland… I'm glad I told Farra about my life story."

She added, "Where to start? A long time ago, I was student, studying Home Ec and Biology. I wasn't a bright student, since my grades were average. But one day, I had a calling to be a professional clothing designer. I would make the world admire my beautiful work. But no one appreciates me, since they think of it as a dream that was unfulfilled. I studied abroad, after that… and after that, I visited New York. I found a place where the place is known for art and style. It was there, I was greeted to a woman named Polly Anna Martinez, the owner of the place, Casa de Muñecas. She was a nice lady, and she taught me everything about style, including her endless quirks of posing to people. She told me… To learn about making new styles, one must become the style and art. And I did… For four months, she told me everything about the skills of being a model. If I am to learn to be a model for beautiful clothing, I must BE the model…
But then, Casa de Muñecas went out of business, and Miss Pollyanna passed away. My dream was shattered, completely. I thought I would become happy, learning to appreciate my art of the fashion line… but when Pollyanna died, everything changed. My dream was over…"

She turned away, as she continued, "Years passed, and I returned home. I studied in high school, graduated, went to a local art college in Jubei, and came here to F City. I've been to almost every place, since I returned from America. But my art and skills were wasted…"

Enju said, "And that is when you learned of your Stand, Dreamland."

Haruno nodded, "Yes. By the time I arrived in F City, I was stricken with a jolt of inspiration. I saw an old clothing store nearby, and there I saw it…"

A young Haruno was viewing the old store, as she saw a mannequin in pink, similar to Haruno's Stand, Dreamland. She beckoned to her in whispers, "Come, Haruno Aiko… This is your dream… I'll be there somewhere in dreamland… somewhere in dreamland, tonight…"

"She was singing my favorite song," she explained, "Inside me, something of a creative inspiration opened up inside me, and from there, the person who beckoned to me rose from my heart and soul. I had no idea it was my Stand… I awakened it, and worked at the old store, only to purchase it for my own personal dreams. I lost the will to achieve dreams, until Dreamland woke me up. Since there, I became wildly popular, and reopened my new establishment, making dreams come true to girls everywhere…"

She added, "As for the mannequins, they were a power handed from my idol and mentor, Pollyanna Martinez. I can turn them into perfect models, in case they want to show off my new attire and apparel… That's why it's only for a little while, Enju. They want to appreciate and share my efforts and work. I'm sorry if you think I was something else, thinking I was purely an evil woman. But deep down, I'm a nice person. I'm sorry, Enju…"

Enju growled, "That doesn't mean you turned her into a mannequin! Bring Akari back, right now!"

Kazuki huffed, "Apparently, she doesn't understand the story, clearly…"

Haruno called, "I agree. She deserves to be punished. Dreamland, punish Enju!"

Dreamland appeared, as Enju cried, "NO! NOT THIS!"

Haruno said, "I'm sorry… But you stole Akari from me, even though you work for me, as well… So, my gift to you…"

Enju growled, sparking up her lightning attack, "You're a villainous bitch… You dare give other people dreams? YOUR DREAM IS ABOUT TO BE A NIGHTMARE HAPPENING! HARUNO AIKO, I WILL KILL YOU!"

Haruno stopped, as she called, "Don't give in to despair."

Dreamland slashed at Enju's ankles, as Kazuki smirked, "Well…"

Haruno remarked, "There we go… You should already know that it's already too late, Enju Saion-Ji."

Enju gasped, as her ankles were stiffened. Haruno stared down, as she was watching Enju slowly change. Enju was sobbing, as she wept, "No… What are you-? You can't do this to me!"

Haruno said, "It's only a slow process, since you are to be forced to relax, and slowly have a calm body. Dreamland can instantly start the process, depending on where she hits, after you are marked for being calm and soothing. This is a personal dream therapy, something you will have to learn, as you will be soon put into a deep sleep; one which will let you wake up, in due time. I'm not doctor or wizard, but I have viewed those YouTube videos of ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. My whispering voice, when I relax people, is hypnotic…"

"HEY!" Enju roared, "YOU WANT TO DIE?!"

"Die, you say? Ambition and wealth are the only two things I don't believe in… so spare the intimidation."

Her legs stiffened, as Haruno smirks. Enju barked, "You'll pay for this! You would turn me into one of your hentai dolls, you dream whisperer! I'll make you regret it!"

Haruno replied, "Really? Ninjas are known to be deadly assassins, since you're the one person that wants me dead, for my power. I should tell you that I don't mean anything rash. On the contrary, Dreamland's power is not only just turn you into a mannequin, but it can also make your entire body relax completely, but why waste the truth? I would never take your life away, as I would try to smash you into pieces. I'd tender all my dolls as precious to me. Of course, should you be broken apart, you're broken. That's all. You are immortalized in beauty and class, as you are becoming a mannequin now. Do not fret. It's only temporary, as your mind, heart, and soul will be calm and soothing, becoming one…"

Enju sobbed, as she whimpered, "No… Kazuki! SAVE ME!"

Kazuki watched on, saying nothing. She barked, "Oh, you son of a-! You found out about Miss Aiko, and you're going to leave me here to die?!"

He replied, "Die? On the contrary, wasn't it you and Hanao that sent Tsukasa and Princeton to hunt me down?"

Enju gasped. "It was the wrong Kazuki! How was I supposed to know you were a Stand User?" She cried out.

Kazuki said, "Sorry, but you reap what you've sewn. Normally, I'd consider it payback for sending Princeton to plaster me, but watching you suffer, after hearing her sob story, I suddenly feel sorry for you."

Enju was on complete shock. Haruno thought, watching Enju change, "Poor girl. Truth is, she deserves this punishment for being so rude and such a tsundere. Mr. Sendo's right. I feel sorry for Miss Saion-Ji."

She wept, as her chest and arms stiffened, "Akari… No… Help… me… Is… this my… punish… m… men-…?"

Enju slowly turned into a mannequin, and fell in a hollow thud. Her face was blank with a smile on her face, and her body turned to painted wood. Kazuki said, as he removed Enju's left arm, "You said that it takes two hours, after being whole… I believe we're all alone, since I have been through this sort, before."

He explained, "Yume no Tochi… usually means Dream of a Dream… But with the proper Japanese, it means Dream Land. Haruno Aiko, she sees a dream, after they were shattered. And now, her dreams have finally come true. Enju, however…"

Haruno said, "I apologize if this was a bit awkward, but it's for the best."

"Curious, does Farra Stevens know everything?"

"All of it… but not the Stand part… And to ask, I already know she's a Stand User, as well. I can sense it inside her. You could say that it was fate that we met together… She appreciates me, since she knows I'm Pollyanna's student, and NOT a Stand User. And to me… … …that's fine, as it is."

She picked up the Enju mannequin and said, "Now, I believe these two will understand, once I make them work for me. I'll tell them everything… after tomorrow."

He called, "Wait! Before you take them away, should I borrow them? The idea of wearing your famous apparel leads me to inspiration… I have time to feel myself better…"

Haruno smiled, "…for the famed Kazuki Sendo, anything. But promise me… You never tell Farra about it. Ever."

Kazuki smirked, "Believe me… She wouldn't. She and I are in a bit of a hate-hate relationship… not to explain further."

Haruno left with Akari and Enju, as he thought, "Haruno Aiko… a dream that is shattered and repaired… but… Miss Aiko's dreams from Miss Pollyanna… they're still alive, no matter what the issue is…"

He walked off, as Dreamland sung, "I'll see you somewhere in Dreamland…
somewhere in Dreamland, tonight…
Over a bridge made of moonbeams…
We'll find the cloud of silver lines…

Each little star is a castle…
shining a welcome so bright…
Dreams will come true, for me and for you,
somewhere in Dreamland, tonight…

Haruno took apart Akari and Enju, after that, in the backroom, as she said, "It won't be long… Just as long as the drama ends… but… it's up to you. Goodnight, girls."

She then closed her eyes and thought, "I am happy that these two girls saw the light, and Miss Saion-Ji deep down finally understands. I figured if I can keep them… I can make their dreams come true. We are one in the same, and if I'd let you suffer being mannequins forever, what kind of person would I be then?"

She slowly closed the door and remarked, "Akari… Enju… It's soon to say it, but understand this – one day, you two will have yourselves a fairy tale ending, which your dreams will come true, and you only have to thank me for it. Enjoy your own personal Dreamland, courtesy of me."

She shut the door, as she left Akari and Enju alone, inside the backroom, in pieces, quiet and dark and still…

Yume no Tochi – a beautiful clothing store with a deep dark secret. This place is beautiful, and obtains everything you can afford, if you like. If you ever work here, someday, your dreams may come true.

[Haruno Aiko – Dreamland: Not hostile, considered a friend, more than an enemy]

The next day, Tsukasa called to Chazz and Asahi, after their issues with Minatsu. "I'm telling you, I saw a real ghost! She was on the picture that I showed you!"

Chazz complained, "Yeah, okay, I get it! And I said we believe you! Right, Asa?"

Asahi saw a picture of Sakura, and then said, "Wow… So young in her age, at that year… Youth frowns upon me… So jealous…"

Tsukasa stated, "Yeah, but that's not all. Agent Sakurai said that-."

Chazz said, "Look, I hate to interrupt, if our ghost friend is to stick around, Tsukasa, we should introduce ourselves to her, too; but be warned. If we go to the rest of The Gang and the Old Hag to show them, you can bet your ass that they have only one question for you… The Sketch Artist Killer, you say. She is female, as the ghost says, but Saion-Ji was right about what she said. This unknown killer, is she using a Stand on her victims?"

Tsukasa pondered, "I don't know… Enju said that it's not her problem, if she does use it. But I'm not so sure. I get what she said."

He stated, "Well, in that case, the police and courts will handle her."

"WHAT ARE YOU SAYING? THERE'S A SERIAL KILLER IN F CITY!"

"And I said that we're not getting involved with this! Enju's right. We're not sending The Gang, Daitenzin, or the Speedwagon Foundation to hunt down an ordinary killer, no matter how ruthless she is! Look, The Sketch Artist Killer was elusive with her murders, and not being caught for over a decade. It's not like we're going to summon her, like waving down a taxi, by force alone… But stay calm, and take things slowly and carefully."

Tsukasa sighed and walked off. Chazz then asked, "Oh! By the way, what about Sendo? What did he say about this?"

She sighed, as she moaned, "He said the same thing as you, Princeton…" and then she walked off, feeling dejected. She kept walking, crossing the light, as Chazz asked, "Huh… Wonder what's wrong with her?"

Tsukasa passed Yume no Tochi, as Miss Aiko was outside with Akari and Enju, who apologized for her actions.

"I'm so sorry about what happened…" she said, "You two, I wasn't very explanatory, for my actions."

Akari smiled, "It's okay. Forget it. We know you're not vile and twisted, nor that you're that serial killer."

Miss Aiko said, "Well, as long as Miss Stevens doesn't know, it's happy. And don't worry… You two are more than welcome to come and work for me, anytime. I'm glad we're friends and all."

Enju smiled, "Yeah… We'll keep in touch. You stay safe in F City, and be careful…"

She added, "And we'll keep your secret about being a Stand User."

She shook Aiko's hand, as she said, "And I'll keep a secret about you as ninjas."

Enju said, "Right. We may be Stand Users, but we're also ninjas."

Akari asked, "So, what now?"

Miss Aiko said, "Well, is Tuesday available for the manga session with Mr. Sendo? He promised me to lend you as models for an upcoming manga, using my apparel."

Enju asked, "Eh? He would do that?"

Miss Aiko grinned, "Yeah… Don't worry… My Stand will pick you up, on a Tuesday, and Mr. Sendo needs your bodies as models." She then glared, "Look, he was trying to set you straight, Saion-Ji. And besides, you don't have a choice…"

Enju sighed in disgust, as she moaned, "Just great… How worse of being a model for Kazuki Sendo can be?"

Akari smiled, "On the plus side, we get to wear Miss Aiko's new line of clothing. Aside from outfits that you see in Kameyu, this place has well-made and stitched original clothing. I cannot wait~!"

Enju blushed, as Miss Aiko said, "Great. See you then~!" and left to the store. Enju sighed in disbelief, "Seriously? What does that hentai want with us, as mannequin models?!"

XXXXX

So came Tuesday, and Akari and Enju were standing in place, making sexy poses, in swimsuits. Akari's was dressed in a blue metallic swimsuit, while Enju was wearing a black and mauve two-piece. They were both in mannequin form, as Kazuki was sketching their bodies on a sketchpad. He smiled and said, "Mannequin ninjas plus Stand User's custom-made summer wear equals unique and original manga material. Now hold still, ladies. I don't use Heaven's Gate on mannequins, but I can only take as long as I can. If you don't mind, Enju, you did lend me… a hand." He held up Enju's left hand, which was removed from her body. Akari's mannequin hands were on the desk, as Kazuki continued sketching and examine his new doll-like models. Of course, he's very polite to bring them back, when he's done, as he waited two hours, after he finished.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, at the Rikdo Bank, Chazz, Asahi, and Minatsu got their money… Five Million Yen, in cold hard bills, in stacks.

"WHOA, THIS IS AWESOME! FIVE MILLION YEN!" Chazz cheered.

Minatsu called, "And it's all real!"

Asahi cheered, "OH, YES! YES! YES!"

The teller replied, "If you ever consider it, feel free to deposit this money in the Rikdo Bank for peace of mind."

Chazz called, "We will, thank you!"

Asahi wept in joy, "This is a dream come true! Who knew we are so lucky?"

Minatsu thought, "Hold on… Hmm… Splitting it three-way, leaving a Yen or two, is unfair… Hold on…"

She added, "If we're going to split it evenly, should we include our Stands, as well?"

Chazz and Asahi seethed, as Minatsu continued, "If you think about it, you two have one measly Stand, while I have about 500. That's how many Harvest I got. So… 501… 505 ways?! That's fair, if you divide it by 5, but… Lemme see… move the two zeroes, carry the 3… uh… Hold on! What's Five Billion Yen divided by 505, if we're counting the users?"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Chazz and Asahi could only scream in anger, knowing Minatsu is greedy, again.

Chazz roared at her, "YOU WANT TO START THAT AGAIN, YOU BRAT?"

Asahi yelled, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, INCLUDING YOUR MEASLY STAND! I THOUGHT YOU'D LEARN YOUR LESSON! IT NEVER ENDS WITH YOU!"

Minatsu pleaded, "NO, WAIT, I WAS JUST KIDDING! THREE WAYS IS FINE! I WAS JOKINNNNNNNNNNNG!"

[Chazz Princeton's amount of earnings: 1,666,667 Yen]
[Asahi Sakurai's amount of earnings: 1,666,667 Yen]
[Minatsu Amakase's amount of earnings: 1,666,666 Yen]

And after a long debate, and a few punches, they agreed to split it three ways, thanks to the divisible of 3. While it's a bit unfair for a high schooler to own a lot of money…
but c'est la vie. Thanks for reading!

Episode 48 – The End

Don't you just love epilogues of certain plot points? And speaking of plot points, the next episode will be the start of our most serious arc in the 4th Act! Don't miss it!

To be continued…