It was just another day over at Kanade's flat. She was being visited by the other Tsubasa, the one Tsubasa she had now. The blue haired heiress with the deep voice had made it a tradition almost to visit her alternate friend whenever she had free time. For her, this was as close to her Kanade as it was going to get.

The two had hung out in Kanade's apartment, talking about all that was going on each side of the Gjallahorn. Eventually, though, one last thing came to Kanade's mind.

"Oh, I almost forgot: the Gravure shoot", the redhead said before diving into her bag.

"Wait, the WHAT?"

"I know I put it somewhere", Kanade muttered to herself as she rustled through. "Ah, there it is". She pulled out a magazine with her on the cover, wearing nothing but a see through shawl, back facing the camera.

"You did not…" Tsubasa said, her face noticeably reddening.

"Yeah", Kanade responded. "Well, since I've decided to restart my music career, decided I needed some publicity, and this...well, this really hit where I was feeling, if you catch my drift"

"But…" Tsubasa began to protest the situation, "Isn't Gravure a...very risque publication?"

"Yeah, it's like second only in prestige to Playboy; couldn't afford them, but had fun at the shoot nonetheless. They were so shocked when I kept proposing more lewd poses than they thought of".

She scooted across the couch over to Tsubasa to show her the pages. "Here look", Kanade turned to page 3, showing multiple photos of Kanade in revealing positions. Tsubasa saw full well Kanade's form and figure. Her luscious red mane that would make Lions jealous, so large that in one picture she used it like a scarf to cover her voluptuous breasts, more to tantalize than modesty. Speaking of, her breasts were...sizable; the only wielder Tsubasa knew who had larger was Maria, and that was just by a hair. And her figure...

"That one got a lot of noses bleeding over at the shoot. You should have seen i-". Kanade turned to look at Tsubasa, who, to her shock, had reddened in the face to the point she was not circulating blood and would pass out. Kanade put down the magazine to check her temperature, then, laying her down on the couch.

"You ok?" she asked.

Tsubasa just nodded.

"Yeah...I think I went a little too far there", Kanade's jolly demeanor was replaced with genuine concern.

Tsubasa raised her hands. "No no!" she said frantically. "I'm good. Its just…"

"Still dizzy from Gjallahorn or something"

"No its…"

"You...is it because you...see me like that?"

"NO- I mean…" Tsubasa turned away from Kanade's face, trying not to look into her orangish-red eyes. She felt guilty looking at her. "I just don't know...I've been turning my mind between you and all my...Yukine, I can't be with her, not like that, she's gone through hell and doesn't need another special someone come onto her like that...Maria, she's a sweet girl and all...and you…" She paused. "I just don't know…"

"If it's me you want...or if it was your Kanade?"

Tsubasa took a shocked glance towards the red maned heroine, before blushing and turning her head towards the cushion. "I...I'm sorry for still thinking like that…"

"I don't mind...I get it...you know that's how I felt when you first showed up".

"I know...but that means I should be better than that".

"Tsubasa?"

Tsubasa gulped. "Yes?"

"Look at me".

Tsubasa paused for a second, before going through, turning her head to face her again. Kanade moved in, to Tsubasa's brief shock, touching her lips with her own.

Tsubasa didn't resist, giving back as much as she could, but there was no way she could outmatch her best friend, her lover, her...Kanade...

At the perfect time, Kanade pulled back, bringing with her a string of saliva.

"Did that clear things up?" Tsubasa's beloved wing asked her.

Tsubasa just looked back on Kanade silently. Kanade just waited, taking in the sight of the Kanade she had knew long before; not the puffed chested, stoic and strong leader she had put on since the concert; but the shy, frightened young girl who needed to break out of her shell, who wished to hide behind adults to protect her from danger. She couldn't do that now, and instead, she started to tear up.

Ah shit I pushed a button! Kanade thought to herself. I went WAY too far. I need to fix this now.

Kanade pulled the limp Tsubasa into a hug. "I'm sorry", the lion of a lady said comfortingly. "I...I shouldn't have done tha-"

"No," Tsubasa interrupted her meekly, trying harder to hold back tears than to annunciate. "I...I always wanted this". Kanade could feel Tsubasa shaking in her grip. "Ever since...ever since you died...I wanted to tell you how I really felt...you brought me out of my shell...you made me face my fears...you were always my hero"

"Your welcome", Kanade said as meaningfully as she could. She knew Tsubasa was speaking of her other Kanade, she knew that Tsubasa just referred to her like she was the other Kanade who did all of that for her...but she accepted that. She knew she was the closest thing left to Tsubasa's old flame, the one person who changed her life the most...and Tsubasa needed to believe she was that Kanade, if she could get all of this pain off her chest.

A couple minutes passed in that embrace. "You ok now, Tsubasa", Kanade asked. No response. Loosening her grip somewhat to look at her, she saw Tsubasa was asleep.

"Well...guess you're sleeping over tonight", Kanade said to the passed out Tsubasa. She carried the Kazanari heiress to her bedroom, in a bridal carry, and laid her down on her queen sized mattress.

As she was laying the blue-haired girl down, Kanade's phone started ringing. She was somewhat surprised to see Genjuro on the line (her Genjuro, of course). Of course, he'd always call when it wasn't a life or death issue, so she wasn't worried about a noise attack or anything; if that were the case, he'd be calling via the communicator.

"What's up boss?"

"Oh nothing really," Genjuro replied on his end. "I just wanted to call to check on Tsubasa. Sorry to be paranoid, but I've got to be responsible for her people when they come over here."

"Oh don't worry. Tsubasa's fine. She's a bit tired though; she may have to stay the night here" Kanade said with faux worry.

"Well, that is fine", Genjuro replied. "I was informed by other me that she'd probably stay longer than a day if she felt like it".

"Well good! That makes everything much easier".

"Alright. You two take care". Genjuro hung up.

Kanade looked from her phone over to Tsubasa. She had heard her rustling in bed as the phone call was going. Kanade walked over to check on her loved one.

"HuWAHA-" Tsubasa shot awake when Kanade put her arm on her shoulder. However, context reached her brain and she calmed down.

"How' you feelin?" Kanade asked warmly.

"I…" Tsubasa looked down at her lap, twiddling her thumbs. "I'm ok"

"Do you wanna spend the night?" Kanade asked with more energy behind her voice. "I don't mind sharing," She said with a grin.

Tsubasa thought for a moment, looked at Kanade briefly, turned her head back. "Yeah", she finally said. "I'd love to".

Kanade noticed a soft smile forming on Tsubasa's face. God, its like she's a kid going on her first date.

"Well, it's gonna be awhile before dinner. Got some flicks on streaming we could watch tonight; does that sound fun?"

Tsubasa peaked her head up. "Yes!" she said excitedly.

"THAT'S THE SPIRIT" Kanade belted, finally feeling bombastic as normal. She knew the two of them would have much more fun tonight.