A black haired female sat on the top of a roof, looking down the Scramble Crossing. She was looking right into the crowd. Everyone crossing the street. Yet her eyes wandered around, looking at the different people, her face sometimes even changing expressions. Every time spotting a male it was disgusting, yet when seeing the sight of a woman her face was bright and cheerful. Yet soon she sighed and looked up the sky. "What a fool" she mumbled. "But what did I expect from a man? They're all foolish." Then her gaze went to the crowd again as a grin widened up her face and she giggled slightly.
"But no matter. As the Gamemaster it is my duty to erase every player, including him. And this means I can put an end to his rule and take his throne. Even if it means erasing her due to the contract but I guess I have to make this sacrifice."
"Her?" someone asked from behind, another feminine voice. The Gamemaster turned around, looking slightly surprised. Her? What was her name again? Hmm… Ah yes, Kaguya.
Kaguya was a female Reaper. Yet she wasn't an ordinary Reaper. She was one of the few who knew of the Composer in person. To make matters worse Kaguya was crazy, all for him. She will freak out whichever female will cross his path and she already ended up murdering one or two females during this time. Murdering for the one she loves… It isn't a normal state but Kaguya thought it was the right thing to do. Besides, she erases players only for him.
The Gamemaster might be known as a girl lover but Kaguya was the only female even she couldn't stand in truth. Yet for the sake of this game she couldn't say it into this one's face. She was easy to abuse and could become crucial to the plan-Erasing the Composer. In fact, Kaguya might be helpful this time. Especially since the Gamemaster found out which male is hiding behind the title of the Composer now.
"Yes" the Gamemaster began. "The Composer teamed up with a woman." "What!? That's not fair!" Kaguya complained loudly while her eyes filled with jealousy and anger. "A simple Player!?"
"You heard me right. A simple female Player."
"That bitch! What's she trying!?"
"I don't know." Then the Gamemaster turned back to the Scramble Crossing. "You have the urge to erase her right on the spot don't you?"
"Of course I have! But because of your stupid rule-"
"If that's the case I think I can make an exception this time."
Kaguya only let out a confused 'Huh?'
"You heard me. I allow you to erase this specific female."
"You mean it!?"
"Of course. I don't like the thought of it but once you hear it you're unstoppable aren't you? So… I think this one time I can make an exception."
"Really!? Thank you Gamemaster! So… What's the bitch's name!? So I don't erase the wrong one!"
"Mamori. Mamori Wakai."
"Got it! Thanks! I'll be on my way and get rid of her this instant!" And with these words Kaguya seemed to fly off, down into the crowd.
The Gamemaster looked after her and sighed.
"She is so easy to trick sometimes."

Yesterday… She couldn't forget. It was burned into Mamori's head. This was… something. Something she did not expect to see. But Joshua did it. He made a building explode in the RG for her surprise. Normally no building should be damaged because they were invisible. But somehow this was the case.
There is no doubt about it. Joshua is him. It fit together to Mr Hanekoma's description-Insane power in the RG, knowledge about the game and even its players. The game was a routine he made up so of course he is unfazed by these events. It all fit together. So perfectly. She was now sure who she had as a partner. Who was right in front of her the past two days. The only question left is why. Why would he join the game? But she will get an answer very, very soon. Hopefully.
Mamori looked through the crowd, looking for Joshua. She knew he was somewhere in the crowd. Normally partners are nearby. She didn't experience it any other way. He should be here somewhere.
"Rampaging Noises?" she heard a male say. Of course, Joshua. He was on the phone again. Oh, but not for long this time. She made sure of that.
"As I suspected. She found out. Everything is-" but he was interrupted the moment Mamori snatched the phone out of his hand and was now the one speaking. Whoever it was, they had to wait. In fact, she didn't care who was at the other end, her partner had something to do first.
Before Joshua could even complain or try to get it back she was already speaking to the person:"Sorry but he has some questions to answer right now. You may wait until he calls you back. Thank you for understanding. Bye."
And then she hung up yet keeping the phone in her hands. Her partner was staring right at her, not pleased for once. In fact, a tiny bit angered but she didn't care at the moment. He had some explaining to do first and foremost.
"What was that for?" he asked yet she didn't answer his question directly. She started something else entirely instead:"Well then Composer. Want to explain why you decided to show up now out of all times?"
"Composer? What are you talking about Mamori?"
"Oh don't fool me! I noticed your odd behavior from the start! Your demonstration of strength proved it yesterday! Only the Composer could destroy a building in the RG since he is still capable to use them! Limited but they are there."
"I really have no clue what-"
"Besides, you being unfazed throughout all of this… Suspicious if you ask me. It's a routine to watch isn't it? Not to mention you weren't surprised when hearing what I told you about me. And the way you answered my questions were obviously telling me that you had to be hiding something."
Joshua stayed silent as soon as Mamori told him everything she had observed the past two days. Her voice was louder than usual yet she didn't seem to care. She was mad. Very mad. He had no reply to all of this nor an excuse apparently.
"You got the information from the Producer, right?" he finally spoke up.
She nodded as a response. "You guessed it!"
He sighed, quickly looking away. "I should've known. I'm surprised he even mentioned that. But it cannot be changed can it?" Then his gaze went back to his partner, directly facing her. For the first time she saw a different expression on his face. A rather serious one. It was a bit odd to look at but it seems like he finally gave up denying it.
"You got me. I'm the Composer. Congratulations. You found it out, quicker than I intended. What do you want as a reward? A cookie? I can get you one."
"No! Answers!" Mamori right away countered. "A few answers if you don't mind!"
"Answers? Still not satisfied with what you got?"
"Oh! As if it was that common that the Composer would show his face within the Reaper's Game! It's rather suspicious if you ask me!"
Again a sigh. "Alright then. I will answer any of your questions. But only under one condition."
"What is it?"
"You do as I say during the week. Don't worry, it's connected with my reason to join this game so don't expect anything like 'Call me Pink' or something. I'm not here to mess around in the first place, as fun as it is."
"If that's what it takes to get my answers… Alright, we have a deal."
"You're very cooperative, I give you that."
"If there is one thing I know is 'Don't mess with the one in charge of this game or you might face consequences you will regret'. Especially not if he is right in front of you."
"Isn't that what you did just now?" he asked, this time a bit teasingly. It seems like he calmed down, at least a tiny bit. "Maybe I should punish you right here and right now for that dear." "Don't make this sound weird Joshua" Mamori only replied to that. "Besides, I needed a confirmation."
"Yeah yeah. Now, weren't you about to ask a few things?"
"Right."
She took a deep breath. This will take a while. But it was necessary. Besides, the mission wasn't showing yet so they might have some time to spare.
"First and foremost… Why did you join this Reaper's Game?"
"Why I joined?" he repeated. "Well, that is simple. It's about the current Gamemaster."
"The current Gamemaster?"
"Yes. Her name is Atsu, a Reaper known to erase any male players she encounters. She hates men with a burning passion. The reason why I chose her as the current Gamemaster was because I wanted to expose of her since it is surprisingly hard to catch her."
"Erase her? For what?"
"She is trying to dethrone me ever since she found out that the Composer is a male. And she hates to be commanded by a man. Of course she didn't find out about my actual identity… Until now I suppose. If she watched the explosion yesterday she might have gotten an idea and will try anything to get rid of me now."
"Then why did you explode the public toilets in the first place!?"
"Because I wanted to show her with who she is messing with. Besides, we need to keep this hunt a little bit interesting don't you agree?"
"No! Because I don't get why you are exposing yourself to her! This makes no sense to me!"
"Aww, thanks for worrying Sweetie but I'll be fine. Especially since I have chosen you as my partner."
She rolled her eyes at the 'Sweetie' part but decided to ignore it and just leave it at that. "Speaking of choosing me… Why?" she continued asking.
"Because you are at your tenth week right now. I'm amazed you even have the patience to participate for over two months in this game. Did you really think I had picked any random player to erase Atsu? No, that would be a death sentence. I had picked you for your endurance and capabilities you proved over the weeks."
"So you made me play to test me for this week?"
"No. Not really. Until now I just wanted to mess with you, see how long you can play until you get erased. I even had a bet with the Conductor how long you could endure. He said four months, I said a year. Yet we had to stop it due thanks to Atsu."
A… A bet? A bet involving her!? That was the reason why she had to play this game over and over again!? And for a moment she thought he would have some decent reasoning to keep her but this is just stupid! She had to play all this time because he had a bet with the so called Conductor!? What was she to him!? A toy!? Well, apparently!
"Either way, at least I was able to make sure that I picked the right one for the task. And it seems like I did. You did not disappoint me so far."
"I… I am glad to hear so" Mamori mumbled under her breath with a slight grumble. She couldn't believe this guy at times. But she didn't dare to speak up against him. Who knows what he might do to her if she did.
"So the thing you want me to do is to erase Atsu? Am I right?"
"Yes, seems like you understood. It is simple, really. All we have to do is wait until it is time for her showdown on the seventh day. I'm not asking more of you."
Well… It does sound simple. But… Considering the Gamemasters she faced so far they were pretty tough and took some time to take down. The missions was either to beat them until they surrendered themselves or erase them for good. Of course Mamori managed to do so with her previous partners but it wasn't an easy task. She was close to erasure from time to time as well and since this Atsu seems to have a high aim she will probably give it more than her all. Maybe even use some dirty tricks here and there.
"Anything else you want to know?" Joshua asked. Mamori however shook her head. "No, that should do. Thanks" she replied.
He chuckled slightly. "Good to hear. Now then, I-"
But he was interrupted when they both heard a sudden explosion occurring in the middle of the Scramble Crossing. They turned to the direction and spotted Noises surrounding a figure. This figure was laughing like a maniac. It had a feminine voice. Could it be… The Gamemaster showing her face?
"She is already here?" Mamori asked yet Joshua shook his head while looking at the figure. "No. This isn't Atsu" he answered. "This is someone entirely different. That she would go so far to even manipulate her."
"Manipulate… Who?"
"You never heard this laugh before?"
His partner shook her head. "No. This is the first time I'm hearing it. Yet you seem to know don't you?"
"I know it better than anyone. It's a… Rather odd Reaper. A Reaper who just can't leave me alone."
"A Reaper… Who cannot leave you alone?" She looked confused at him. As if he noticed he nodded.
"Kaguya. Let's say… She has a certain obsession with me. I wouldn't care if she didn't go overboard with it. She is trying to watch me anywhere. It got old and annoying really quick."
"So… She is a stalker."
"That's the shorter way to put it all."
"Ey! Don't ignore me you bitch!" the female Reaper screamed loudly, making both partners turn to her. "Besides, I can introduce myself!"
Joshua sighs right after that sentence. "You are after Mamori aren't you?" he only brought out at her sight.
"Of course! I mean, she is taking my place!"
"Your place?"
"Yes! I mean… You chose her as a partner! That good for nothing Player! This isn't fair! I was there before she was even dead!"
"W… What?" Mamori brought out slowly. "For your information, I did not-" but before she could finish the Noises were already heading towards her, in a speed where Mamori couldn't even react in the slightest. Of course the Composer noticed and aimed at each of them, erasing them right on the spot.
Kaguya stared shocked at it while puffing up her cheeks a bit. "Whaaat!? You are even protecting her!?" she complained. "She is my partner so I pretty much have to" he only replied. "It doesn't matter why you are here. You are here to battle, ri-" Yet before he could continue Kaguya sent more Noises at Mamori. This time the Player was able to summon her sword in time and erase the Noises with a few slices herself. In fact, Kaguya seemed to send Noises at Mamori yet this one sliced each of them as fast as she could. Joshua only watched the scenario for a moment, a bit amused and nodded. "Remarkable. I don't think you-"
"Would you stop talking and help me here!? Or do you want to let that Reaper you told me about win!?" she yelled while slicing. He thought for a bit, than nodded slightly. "Yeah, you make a fair point I guess."
Then he FINALLY decided to join in with Mamori. Both were kept busy for quite some time. Kaguya just sent Noises at them. Over and over and over again. She didn't want to give up. Like, at all. She was dead set-Mamori must die!

And so it went on and on and on. One could clearly see that Joshua was getting annoyed with this. He wasn't exhausted but this seemed to get under his skin. Mamori on the other hand had to keep up with Kaguya's speed of sending each Noise at her target. It was just a matter of time until-
"Enough!" a voice from above yelled. "Kaguya, retreat! It's useless!"
Suddenly Kaguya paused and looked up as well as the other two. They only saw a silhouette due to the person sitting right in the sun. Yet the female Reaper and the Composer seem to recognize this voice.
"Eh!? But-" Kaguya was about to complain but she was interrupted by the female voice. "Now! Do as the Gamemaster says!"
Gamemaster? Wait… Then that means-
"Showing your face already? My, my. That was quick" Joshua commented, making the Reaper sitting on the rooftop quiet loudly. "Shut up you pig!" she yelled at him. "Your time will come, I promise you that!" "W… wait wha-" Kaguya brought out quiet shocked, even her face said that.
"Yes, yes. As you say" he only replied.
"Besides! Abusing a female for your cause! Disgusting!" she complained further. "You deserve to be dethroned, killed, burned on a stick-Anything!"
"Why are you saying that Atsu!?" the crazy Reaper asked yet Mamori turned her face to this one. "Didn't you hear? She is trying to erase him" this one only said.
"Wait what!? So… I was used!?"
"Yeah. Pretty much. But… You were so stupid so-"
"Urgh, cannot believe it!" Kaguya grumbled loudly. "Ey bitch! Sorry I guess! Not going to do it again to make Atsu reach her goal! Gonna retreat and leave you all alone I guess! But don't think this is over! I don't forgive you for being with MY Composer!"
"Yes, yes. As you say" Mamori only sighed. This female had quiet the problems. Then Kaguya seemed to have vanished somewhere. Yet this was the least of the Player's worries.
"You may have won this round but know this-I will come back for your head!" Atsu continued yelling, very upset. Joshua sighed at her yells all the time. "Yes, yes. I get it" he only brought out. "As long as you keep it interesting I guess I can live with it. Might as well have a little challenge while winning."
"Oh if you want that then fine! I will! Just don't get ahead of yourself Pig!"