Hello everyone! This is a new chapter! Chapter 7! I hope everyone will enjoy this story! Without further ado, let's start!
Normal POV
The concert started up again as the girls continued their performance with the next few songs. Aichi was practicing in the Katyusha as Ren patted his shoulder.
" You'll do fine. Don't worry." Ren assured
" Thank you, Ren-san." Aichi said
" Don't forget to take deep breaths. I know it'll be nerve wrecking, but just relax." Kai said
" You two should, too. I'm sorry to drag you guys into this." Aichi said
" It's fine. It'll be easier to protect you over there anyway." Kai said
" ... It's the new songs they've been saving. Let's get ready." Ren said
" Yeah."
The three got themselves ready as the understudies soon finished their songs after shining really brightly in their last song.
" Now, the last three songs will be sung by Aichi Sendou-san! Please support and listen to his songs! Enjoy yourselves to the fullest!" Kanata announced
The crowd cheered as the light came on while Aichi began to sing his first two songs. Once the songs were over, the lights went out for awhile before it came on again to show Kai and Ren onstage with instruments.
" When did they get those?" Takamina wondered
" I don't remember them getting those up the ship." Yuuko said
Aichi nodded to the two as they started playing the electric guitars.
- *Break Beat Bark song start-
Keihou ga hibiite houimou de GANJIGARAME
Checkmate sunzen Countdown ga iyarashii na
katte na yokubou de fumitsukerareta tte
boku no seorii ja kotae wa "No! Are you kidding me?"
boku no kizanda memorii wo
kimi to tsukuriagete kita riaru wo
iregyuraa ni nante ubawaseru na
Break Beat Bark! mada mienai
mirai tte tanjun ja nai danjon mitai Can't see...
dakedo Head up! sugu soko sa
"Never give up" pasuwaado wa sore de juubun nanda
kimi to boku no pyua sugiru risou suterarenai ne? Heartbeat
sakebidase negai no kagiri
tsuyoku nare kono shindou
dareka wo sukuu tame tatakainuku tame ni
Break Beat Bark! miete kita
mirai tte tanjun ja nai danjon ja nai Let's see!
sou sa Head up! sugu soko sa
"Never give up" pasuwaado wa mou hitsuyou nai n da
kimi to boku no pyua sugiru risou kanaenakya nai ne? Heatbeat
sakebidase negai no kagiri
- Break Beat Bark song end-
Once the song ended, the crowd cheered as Aichi waved and the lights turned off for them to exit the stage while the girls also said their goodbyes before the Katyusha flew off. Once they arrived back on Akibastar, everything seemed to go back to normal.
" While I did say that you could ask anyone to help you, I didn't expect your own manager and song composer would do that. You certainly surprise me in many ways. That was a new song, isn't it?" Tsubasa ask
" Yes!"
" If a video of the concert in Lancaster gets out, you're going to have a lot on your plate." Tsubasa said
" If it does, Kai and I are always here to help! Right?" Ren ask
" Hmph."
" I understand that you would be getting busy for a few days, right? I've already cleared up your schedule. Good luck for your tournament." Tsubasa said
" Thank you, Tsubasa-san."
Two weeks quickly passed after that as Aichi started worrying about the incident that had happened with Naoki.
" What is it? Still worried about Ishida?" Kai ask
" Yeah. It was unusual for him. I couldn't really shake off the evil aura I had felt when I fought him. He couldn't remember anything after that, so..." Aichi said
" Don't worry. Oh, right. I have somewhere to be later. Be careful while you're in Akibastar without me, okay?" Kai ask
" Okay."
" Love you." Kai said as he pecked Aichi's cheek
" Me too..." Aichi replied while blushing
" The face the others made when they found out that you were an idol in another world was amusing, weren't they?" Kai ask, changing the subject
" They sure were. They couldn't get used to my voice changing whenever I get up onstage either." Aichi said
" So... no one in the school is questioning about the mysterious idol group from the play, right?" Kai ask
" I heard rumors, but for now, there doesn't seem to be any progress on finding out our identities." Aichi said
" Good."
The two quickly finished up their breakfast as Kai sent Aichi off into the portal while he headed to a certain building to confirm Aichi's worries. However...
" I'm so glad that you've decided to join us, Toshiki Kai. You have my thanks." Reversed Takuto said
" ... You're too early to thank me. I have already told you my motive." Kai said
" Of course. Using that Link Joker deck, you can easily surpass Aichi Sendou and Ren Suzugamori." Reversed Takuto said
" Who knows." Kai said
" Now that we have the first Reversed fighter, your first job should be to Reverse the world." Reversed Takuto said
" I have an even better idea. It'll take me a few days to finish up, but it'll be better than sullying my hands with weak fighters." Kai said
Kai then exited the doors before taking out his device to contact Aichi.
" Can you open the portal for me? Yeah, I've finished up what I needed to do." Kai said
After a few seconds, a portal opened up as Kai entered it and was met with Aichi on the other side.
" Yo, Aichi."
" Aren't you tired? You left home so early for whatever you needed to do." Aichi said
" The work wasn't tiring. It wasn't even work in the first place. What's your schedule now?" Kai ask
" Oh... I have dance practice soon." Aichi said
" I see. If I remember correctly, you wouldn't have anything else after that, right?" Kai ask
" Yeah."
" Good. Come find me in the same recording studio we always use afterwards. I have something for you to do." Kai said
" Okay!"
Kai patted Aichi's head before escorting him to the dance practice. Once he made sure Aichi had left, he then headed towards the shrine and snuck in to pick up sand that had dualium fragments scattered around before heading to the recording studio. Two hours passed as Aichi went to meet up with him again.
" Sorry I took so long." Aichi said
" It's fine. I made a quick arrangement of a song. It's enough for a verse, would you help me listen to it?" Kai ask
" If it's a song you made, I'm sure it'll be amazing." Aichi said
Kai smirked as he hit the 'Play' button as a song started playing. As soon as it started playing, Aichi started feeling discomforts as he held his head to keep himself from fainting.
" What's wrong, Aichi? Are you feeling unwell?" Kai ask
" ... No... The song is just making me feel... weird..." Aichi muttered
" Looks like it'll work. We just need a strong vocal." Kai said
" Huh...?"
" Of course, you'll do it for me, won't you?" Kai ask as he stood up and held Aichi's shoulders
" What are you...?" Aichi ask
" Oh, right. You're not feeling too good, aren't you? Hold on." Kai said as he switched the song off
" I... I don't think I can do it... That song... Something just didn't seem right..." Aichi said
" ... That's reasonable. After all, I infused Link Joker's power into it." Kai said
" What do you mean...? What's Link Joker?" Aichi ask
" You wanted to know what happened to Naoki Ishida, don't you?" Kai ask
" ... No... Please... Tell me you're..." Aichi muttered
" I found the mastermind. After that, I became the first Reversed fighter. This power is amazing. Don't think about fighting me in your current state. You wouldn't be much of a match anyway." Kai said
" What... do you want...?" Aichi ask
" I alredy told you what I want. Once this is complete, you're going to record it." Kai said
" I won't...!"
" Oh? I was thinking of leaving this world alone and keep it a secret, but if you refuse, then I might as well do the same thing I'm going to do to our world." Kai said
Aichi gasped as he grasped Kai's shirt.
" No...! Don't do it...! Please...!" Aichi begged
" Then decide. If you want to keep this precious place safe, make this song." Kai said
" ... Alright... I'll finish the song..." Aichi said
" That's my Aichi. You just have to listen to what I say and do it. Let's finish up the instrumental." Kai said
Aichi moved and wheeled the chair over to Kai's device as he started making the instrumental of the song while Kai had snaked his arm around his waist.
" ... Tell me... Why did you join them?" Aichi ask
" Power. Isn't that a good enough reason?" Kai ask
" Toshiki-kun would never choose a power that isn't his... He taught me that... You..." Aichi said
" I'm the real Toshiki Kai. This is me, the real me." Kai said
" Lies... Toshiki-kun would never... He promised to not make me worry... Why would you do this...?!" Aichi exclaimed
" Is that bad? I accepted this power to keep you safe by my side. If you finish this, it'll prove that you have no intention to defy me. For now and forever, I'll always be protecting you." Kai said
" Saying that you did this to protect me... What about our world...?! Are you really willing to let it be destroyed...?!" Aichi exclaimed
" ... I didn't say you could keep talking. Do what you need to do, Aichi. Otherwise..." Kai warned
The hand on Aichi's waist was taken off as it started to make its way into Aichi's shirt. Aichi gasped in surprise as Kai quickly covered his mouth firmly to keep him from screaming while Aichi tried to pull his arms away.
" Take your hands away. I never said you could resist me. Or maybe you want me to take it up a notch? In this studio." Kai said
Aichi's hands tried to pull Kai's hand away as it made its way down his pants while he shook his head.
" If you don't want it, then work. Take your hands off, Aichi." Kai said
Aichi shook his head again as Kai removed his hand from his mouth and pulled up his shirt to stuff them into Aichi's mouth.
" Last chance, Aichi. Your hands are next. After that, you know what will happen." Kai warned
Aichi flinched as he hesitantly removed his hands. Suddenly, Kai used his free hand to lock his wrists together and held them over his head. He started struggling just as Kai started to move the hand in Aichi's pants roughly as he screamed. After awhile, Kai stopped and removed his hands, taking out Aichi's shirt from his mouth before straightening everything.
" That was a warning for you. Try resisting again, and I'm going all the way." Kai said
With that, Aichi had went back to making the instrumental while Kai had placed his hand around Aichi's waist again, giving occasional pats on his head and pecks on his neck. An hour later, Aichi hesitantly took his hands away from the device.
" I-It's done..." Aichi muttered
" Let's listen to it." Kai said
Kai played the music as Aichi started feeling the discomforts again while Kai rubbed his back and listened.
" Perfect, just like you always do. I have the lyrics here, too. Make the recording." Kai said
Aichi then stood up as he walked into the room and put on the headphones.
" Let's finish it quickly. I'm starting it now." Kai said
Kai hit the 'Record' button and played the music as Aichi fought the discomforts and started singing. Halfway through the song, his body started to numb up to the discomfort as he sang as he normally would and Kai smirked. Once the recording had finished, Kai clapped his hands and gave Aichi a kiss on his lips.
" That was great. As I would've expected from my muse. Now, let's head home. I have dinner to make for my precious lover and muse." Kai said
Aichi nodded slightly as he opened the portal back to Kai's apartment. Once they were back in the apartment, Kai contacted Reversed Takuto for some arrangements before turning to Aichi, who was sitting on the bed with a dejected look.
" Don't be like that. It's another successful song. I'll be making your favorite meal, so just wait here. Or if you're still feeling sweaty from practice, go take a shower. I'll be done cooking by the time you come out." Kai said
Aichi shook his head as Kai headed off towards the kitchen before Aichi started hugging himself while remembering what had happened back in the studio and shook. After another hour, Kai set the table and dishes before sitting Aichi down and they started eating.
" Here. Have some." Kai said as he picked up a spoon of fish
Aichi turned his head away from the food as Kai noticed his hands shaking on his lap. Setting the spoon down, he then gently cupped his hand on Aichi's cheek.
" Sorry I did that. I didn't know what I was thinking. I was just getting impatient, it won't happen again. While it doesn't change the fact that I did join Link Joker, my love for you never changed. I told you, didn't I? I'll always protect you, so I'll make sure Link Joker never lays a hand on you." Kai said
" Toshiki... kun..."
Kai pulled Aichi closer to him and hugged him as Aichi slowly returned the hug. The two stayed that way a littlr longer before deciding to eat and sleep for the night. The next day, the two set off to the Tatsunagi building as Kai sat Aichi dosn on the couch in the hall before entering Reversed Takuto's room.
" I have a solution right here. I burned something into this disc. With it, those with weak willpower will submit to Link Joker, whether they are a fighter or non fighter. This will bring your plan closer to fruition." Kai said as he took out a case
" When did you do that?" Reversed Takuto ask
" I happen to know of a certain someone with a certain 'talent'. I'm planning on travelling around the world to bring this disc to life." Kai said
" Let me see it." Reversed Takuto said
Kai handed him the disc as he put it into a player and the song started playing.
" ... You infused Link Joker's aura inside. I see. But for this person to be so cooperative, you must've Reversed them, right?" Reversed Takuto ask
" No. All it took was a little bit of threat and he's on our side now." Kai said
He opened the door and signaled for Aichi to enter as he flinched upon seeing Reversed Takuto.
" ... This voice inside this disc, it was him?" Reversed Takuto ask
" That's right. So I have a proposal. Let us go around the world to hold live events with this song. Of course, I have my own conditions. I will become his manager and I will just need a truck to carry all the equipments needed." Kai said
" ... Very well. I would love to see how you'd progress with this. Being able to bring him to our side without a fight is already a satisfactory result." Reversed Takuto said
" Yeah. You'll work hard, won't you?" Kai ask
Aichi looked away as Kai inwardly sighed. Everything needed was soon prepared as Aichi and Kai made their way to the airport. They soon heard a familiar voice talking on the phone as Kai stopped and turned to the person while Aichi flinched. The person soon hung up the call and turned to them.
" ... Kai-kun? Well, if it isn't Kai-kun! You're here too, Aichi-kun! Hey, long time no see! Huh? Have you come here to meet me too?" Mitsusada ask
" ... Your timing is good." Kai said
" Huh?"
" Aichi, we're going to the lounge." Kai said
Aichi inwardly flinched as he turned to walk towards the lounge while Kai motioned Mitsusada to follow him. In the lounge room, Mitsusada looked around while Kai found Aichi behind a door.
" I won't do it... Not to Mitsusada-san..." Aichi said
" If you don't, Link Joker won't spare you. I have to protect you, so don't defy and do what you need to do. We have more people coming here." Kai said
" ... No..."
Kai sighed as he took out Aichi's Kirara from his pocket. Aichi gasped as his Kirara was infused with Link Joker's aura. Aichi held his pained screams in as he clenched his chest.
" This will only be temporary. It won't happen again when you cooperate, but for now..." Kai said
When Aichi opened his eyes again, the light in his eyes were replaced with a glow of deep, dark red. Kai kneeled down to his level and lifted up his chin.
" Get ready, Aichi." Kai said
" ... Yes, Toshiki-kun." Aichi said
Kai kissed his lips and stood up to go back into the room Mitsusada was in.
" Where's Aichi-kun?" Mitsusada ask
" Resting. We're going overseas for a short trip." Kai said
" I see. Then let's fight. It's been awhile." Mitsusada said
Kai was about to reply when the door opened. The secretary had bought Team Genius into the lounge room as well as they were surprised.
" Mitsusada!"
" Chris-kun! Lee-kun and Ali-kun!"
" Everyone's here." Kai said
Kai then walked over to the light switches and dimmed them.
" Kai-kun?"
" The show's about to start." Kai said
Kai glanced over to see that Aichi was ready in the darkness as he smirked and the music played.
" What? Music?" Lee ask
Aichi's Kirara glowed darkly as he was illuminated in front of them by a purple glow.
-*Delete song start-
Yasashii kotoba wo
Nakushita yami no naka
Saigo no inori mo shizuka ni kieteitta
Yoake wa tooku kimi wa hitori
Deguchi no nai yume no naka de
Namida dake ga michi wo terashita
Suddenly the room turned into a dark space as they looked around.
" What?!"
" ... Aichi-kun?!" Mitsusada exclaimed
Dare ni mo todokazu kuchiteyuku uta ga aru
Kanashimi hitotsu mo kanaderarezu ni owaru
Koe mo naku kimi wa tada naita
Dark units taking the form of their ace units started appearing one by one, approaching and quickly engulfing them as they screamed.
Noizu ga togirete
Dareka ga kazu wo kazoeta
- Delete song end-
The four continued being engulfed by red mist after trying to resist as they screamed in pain again before getting completely consumed and were Reversed. Kai walked over to Aichi and caught him before he had collapsed.
" You did great, Aichi." Kai said
He looked up and noticed that the four had been successfully Reversed.
" Do whatever you guys want. Fight, and Reverse more people." Kai ordered
He then carried Aichi and left for their flight arranged by Reversed Takuto.
Song credits*:
- Break Beat Bark by Yuna (SAO)
- Delete by Yuna (SAO)
And that's the end of this chapter! Yes, there is quite a bit of timeskip and I apologize for that. But I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Thank you for reading and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!