Last time, The Gang went in their separate forms, in two missions. Peter, Steven C, and Mizuki enter the home of Ho-kago Tea Time, as servants to Atsunobu Hayashimizu and Ren Mikihara, the new owners of the mansion. As dinner is about to be served, Peter runs into a man in a Stetson hat and shades. He, too, was also on the hunt for the will and the deed to the house. The man reveals to be Steven Nevins, The Gang's original member and fighting power of the group. What was his motive for his appearance in this home?
Meanwhile, Asahi Sakurai visited the scenic, yet sultry Hane City, where she confronted Minami Makimura, who, out of the blue, was a coin-operated woman, only to please people, for a price. Is she Akai Kādo? Before she could answer, she froze in place, and had to be inserted a coin to continue.
This leads to many questions – Why is Minami a robot? Why has Steven Nevins shown up? And what side is Hayashimizu and Mikihara on?
Find out – RIGHT NOW!

Chapter 46
The Devious Akai Kādo
(よこしまな赤いカードの巻)
(or "We Aim to Crease, Creed, and Create")

NOTE: Due to parts that contain sexual scenes, read carefully and cautiously.
Reader's discretion advised…

Asahi was by Minami, who was frozen. She was ordered by a woman to insert a coin into her. But she doesn't know.

"How can I?" She whimpered, "The only place I can insert a coin in her… is in her mouth. But…"

The woman called, "You'll find the little coin slot on her neck. I just wanted to let you know."

Asahi called back, "Oh, thanks a lot!"

She held up a 100 Yen coin and said, "Well… Here goes nothing."

She felt her neck and found the coin slot on the left side of her neck. She then inserted her coin and said, "Well… Let's hope she wakes up…"

Minami started moving, as she beeped, "Thank you for your time…"

She then spoke, "Whoa… What happened?"

Asahi smiled, "I'm so glad you're okay."

Minami said, "Yeah. The ladies here help me, whenever I freeze up. But you're nice enough to help."

"Yeah. But I could be wasting my lunch money. Now, answer me… Are you Akai Kādo, yes or no?"

Minami held her hand and said, "Let's talk in my room… It's not safe here… Plus, I want to make it look real…"

She dragged her off, as Asahi cried, "Wait! NO, I mean, uh, Miss Minami?"

Heather gasped, as she was shocked, "Asahi! She's being kidnapped by some robot whore! Nevertheless, I'll save her, since she's our ally!"

She dashed off, but tripped and fell onto the pavement, knocking herself out. She moaned, "Say you will or won't… Honey don't… Don't what? Don't eat the daisies?"

Her head dropped, as she couldn't move.

XXXXX

Asahi was in a soft bed, as Minami put on some lip gloss and some blush. She said, "Now, I usually charge $35 for one night… or for two hours. But for you, it's on the house."

Asahi said, as she was nervous, "Okay. But NO touching… I only ask you about Akai Kādo, and then, I'll leave. You're my friend, after all, since we first met…"

"I know. And you had me fooled, not knowing who you are. Those memories take me back, to when we first met. And moreover, you're more talkative, rather than a shy one…"

She finished her makeup, as she approached Asahi, "Tell me something. Now that you're older, you managed to become very high-strung and more communicative."

"Ah…" she moaned, "I…"

Minami held her and touched her downstairs, but Asahi swatted her off, "Get your hands off it!"

She asked, "First off… Why did you become this way? And second, are you really Akai Kādo?"

Minami held her shoulders and said, "To answer… I became this way, when I was modeled into a security android. By the time I woke up, during the whole bizarreness, my functions came to be. I still remembered who or what I am… but as some sort of vigilante superhero. But, something in me started to glitch up, and made me become stiff and robotic. I didn't return to the police force…"

Asahi asked, "Wait. You were a security droid, and became a police force superhero? Which is it?"

Minami confessed, "Sorry. But all that data in me suddenly jumbled onto me. I know who I am, but I could not remember what I was… Until, one day, a woman in blue appeared and reprogramed me."

She then blushed and grabbed her arms, "And that is why I am here…"

Asahi gasped, "Uh, Minami… Tell me… Was it Akai Kādo?"

Minami looked away, and then threw Asahi down onto the bed. She then mounted on her knees, onto her waist, and started to unbutton her overalls. Asahi gasped, "Minami! STOP! What are you doing?"

Minami cringed, "I'm sorry… But you cannot fight love…"

She unbuttoned her blouse, revealing a white bra, and started to clamp into her breasts. Asahi shrieked, "AAAH! LET ME GO!"

Minami said, "Forgive me… but my testosterone cannot go any higher…"

"HELLLLLLLLLLP!"

Outside, Heather came to and heard Asahi's shrieks.

"ASAHI!"

Back at the mansion, Peter confronted Steven N. He asked, "Dude, why did you show up? Last time I recall, you were busy with Daten City."

Steven N said, "Maybe so, but I figured that you needed my help. Once I felt that Michelle was in danger, I'd come back and help you…"

Peter said, "Really? I thought you'd show up, any time at all."

Steven N said, "Steven Nevins knows that his sister who he holds dear, more than his wife and daughters, and he knows that she's the only family left. I came to help The Gang, as long as you guys are okay, either way. When I saw Steven and your girlfriend, I figured that you'd be on a mission."

"But why would you show up, all of a sudden?"

"I smell a rat, sharper than a skunk and a porcupine in Barbados. I'd keep an eye on the freaks, while I find the deed, here in this room."

"Well, I'm looking for the will that Yui Hirasawa left, after the band's demise."

"I see… But do you care about the mission, more than your friends?"

"I do. But that's why I do BOTH, any day of the week."

"Good to hear, son. But keep a close eye on these two goofs. The alternate worlds make very out-of-canon freaks, can ya dig it?"

"I dig, but look who's talking, Steven Dynamite! What do you know about Mikihara and Hayashimizu?"

"They're crooks! If you must know, Ren Mikihara is the daughter of a Yakuza boss in Japan."

"NO! You're shitting me? The hot girl is a mobster's daughter?"

"I know my traits from the people, and with the AU so twisted, Mikihara is known for being the descendant of evil mob bosses. So, I think she is the ringleader behind it."

He then ordered, "I want you three to do something… Make sure that you sabotage the dinner, and also, make it look like you did this… so they would have any motive to fire you. Once there, sneak back to this room and find the crooks, before they notice. Once there, notify me."

"Would it be better if you follow us?"

"Son, I like your moxie. So, no. Steven Nevins has better things to do."

Peter then asked, "By the way… You almost act like you cared for Michelle. Is there a reason why you wanted to protect her?"

Steven N said, "When I was 8, and she was 6, our father left us, only to go to help the masses in Preston. Of course, when I turned 13, Mum died. And I had to tend to the house, in order to stay here and not live in the streets."

Peter remarked, "And that was when you started The Gang."

Steven N replied, "It was this, or go to the orphanage. We were doomed, anyway, until we met Percival, who was visiting England, for some nice relaxing P-time."

He cleared his throat and said, "Look, we'll talk more about this, later. Right now, you go to the kitchen and tell the others. But do not tell that I was here, got it, son?"

Peter nodded, "Got it. But I won't like this, seeing we're in the presence of a mobster's daughter."

"Son, some evil people work in mysterious ways. You've seen the mafia in the movies. The Japanese Mafia is ten times worse. I can tell. Just keep your arse in check."

Peter high-fived Steven N and said, "Right. See you later."

XXXXX

At the kitchen, Mizuki and Steven C were bringing the food in, as Peter headed to the turkey. Mizuki called, "Hey, Big Guy! Remember to bring the bird."

Peter smiled, "Right, bra."

He pondered, "Now… What do I do in this situation? I can't explode the turkey… that's messy. Maybe… uh… I think adding some fire into the skin… No…"

He griped, "Dude, this is nuts!"

A green parrot squawked, "RAWK! Dude, this is nuts!"

Peter snuffed, "Aw, shut up!"

He then had an idea. He figured he'd stuff a parrot in the turkey, and then have it haunted.

He spoke to the 4th wall, "Hey, it worked for the Three Stooges."

He opened the cage and whistled to the bird. He then stuffed the bird into the turkey and whispered, "Now remember, Polly. When I give you the call sign, "Walking", start walking. I'll also try and stab you with the fork, so avoid it. I can't have the bird get punctured."

The parrot squawked, "RAWK! Call sign walking. Stab and avoid. Stab and avoid. RAWK!"

Peter patted the turkey and said, "Good boy."

He held the tray and said, "Now keep your beak shut… and follow my lead."

The parrot added, "RAWK! Wario. Wario."

Peter thought, "I think he found the garlic."

At the dinner table, Steven C, Mizuki, and Peter placed the food on the table, as Ren smiled, "Good work, you three."

Peter placed the turkey down and said, "Here you are, Madame."

He called to her, "HEY! I gave you the bird!"

Ren smiled, "Oh, thanks. You may carve away."

He then winked to Steven N, in his disguise. Steven N, in his Stetson hat, nodded quietly. Peter held up a knife and fork and began to carve the turkey. He whispered to the turkey and then lunged his huge fork into the bird. The bird jumped out, as Mizuki gasped.

She whispered, "Peter… Didn't Hayashimizu kill that bird, before you cook it?"

Peter said, "Sorry. I'll try again."

He stabbed the turkey, but it jumped out of the plate. Peter cried, "It's haunted!"

Hayashimizu smiled, "Now there's a rare treat."

He showed no anger, as Mikihara was trembling. She said, "Well?"

Peter shrugged his shoulders, as Steven C grabbed the turkey and used the fork, "Step aside, you moron! I'll carve the bird."

He jabbed the fork into the turkey, and…

"RAWK!"

The Gang shivered, "NYAAAAH!"

Mizuki trembled, "I think I know this routine before… Peter, what did you put in that turkey?"

Peter said, "I did what the cookbook and the Skit said, except I added leeks and garlic in it."

Ren gagged, "EW! GARLIC?"

Hayashimizu said, "How creative."

The guests were confused, as they clamor on. Steven C jeered, "Hey, fat ass! You don't believe that this bird is haunted!"

Peter smiled and said, "Aw, you're crazy. It has to be the stuffing… But I'll try something else…"

Mizuki barked, "If it is haunted, it should be walking, too!"

Peter gasped, "URK!"

The parrot heard the signal and squawked, "RAWK! Call sign walking. RAWK!"

It stood up, as it walked on small legs. Peter, Mizuki, and Steven C gasped in horror, along with Ren and Hayashimizu, and the guests at the dinner table. Steven N smiled, as he got up from the table, as a few dinner patrons fainted, after seeing the bird walking.

Peter cringed, "NOT NOW! It wasn't supposed to happen! Uh, the turkey is ruined!"

Mizuki grabbed a broom and shouted, "I'll get that haunted bird!"

She jumped up and landed on the table. But she tripped on the edge and fell, face-first.

SMASH!
The table was destroyed, as food was flying everywhere.

SPLAT!
The potatoes landed in Ren Mikihara's hair, as…
SPLOOSH!
…the chestnut dressing splattered all over Hayashimizu.

He groaned, as he sat up, "Mikihara, I must freshen up… See to it that the guests are calmed down…"

Ren seethed in anger, as he left. She then calmed down and said, "Folks, we'll have fresh towels for you, in the front room, so you shall be cleaned up."

The guests leave, as Ren glared at The Gang. Mizuki got up, with Peter brushing the food off of her.

The Gang gulped, "Uh, oh…"

Mikihara roared, "You three…"

SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!
She slapped them in the face.

She barked, angrily, "You're fired! Now, get out!"

The Gang ran off, as they ran to the kitchen. Ren calmed down and said, "Jeez… what a mess…"

She left to find her senior.

Back at the kitchen, Peter explained what happened, from Steven Nevins, but didn't bother mentioning him, as planned.

"You mean those two are crooks?" Mizuki asked.

Peter said, "They're after the deed and the will to the house. That's why I set this whole dinner up."

Mizuki patted his shoulder and said, "You did right, Peter."

Steven C said, "Yes. It all makes sense. We better have to follow them, up in Yui Hirasawa's room. And remember, once they get it, sneak in and swipe it."

Peter added, "And don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."

They waited by the door, as the guests were leaving the house. After minutes had passed, the two owners, Ren and Hayashimizu went upstairs, heading to Yui's room. The Gang crept off, following the two. Steven N, however, waited by the hallway, inside the dark shadows.

XXXXX

Hours later, inside Yui's room, which was dark, Mikihara and Hayashimizu were inside, holding flashlights. He found the safe, which was behind the portrait of Yui and Gita. He whispered to her, "Now, we must open this through delicate precision. I will turn the dial, and you make sure there's a tumbler click."

Ren bowed, "Yes, Senior."

She held the flashlight, as Hayashimizu turned the dial to the left. He thought, "Not nice knowing that the late Yui Hirasawa never left the combination to the safe…"

Meanwhile, in the hallway, Peter, Mizuki, and Steven C snuck through the hallway, finding the two crooks. Mizuki whispered, "Now, quiet down. If we find Yui's room, we'll find our bandits."

She shushed at the boys. However, unbeknownst to them, the walking turkey, which is the parrot inside the garlic soaked stuffing, followed them.

"RAWK! Sneaky Pete's. Sneaky Pete's."

Mizuki shushed Steven C, "I told you to be quiet."

Steven C whispered, "It's not me…"

They continued to creep in the dark hallway, as the parrot turned another direction.

"RAWK! Sneaky Pete's. Sneaky Pete's. RAWK!"

Mizuki whispered, "I told you to shut up. How do I know that's you?"

Peter whispered, "Babe, can you hurry it up?"

Mizuki lead the way, as she heard the safe clicking. She whispered, "Wait… It's coming from… in here…"

They went by the doorway and saw Hayashimizu and Mikihara, about to open the safe.

She said, "Remember, snatch it, when they got it."

The safe opened, as Mikihara looked inside the safe. She found a small booklet that says "Yui Hirasawa's Lyrics for New Album".

She gasped, "What is this, a gag?"

He thought, "NO. It's not there."

He then said, "Mikihara, I'm sure it's somewhere in this area. But the way things are going, the deed is somewhere where it's safe from evil hands. My suggestion… we look inside her guitar case. How else could Miss Yui Hirasawa hid the deed to the house? We'll look for it, snatch it, and then have it recorded, right away. After all, with Ho-kago Tea Time gone, we can always rework the place, as our own."

The lights turned on, as the two crooks gasped. Mizuki shouted, "Not so fast, buddy!"

They gasped, as Hayashimizu said, "You three? Heh. Should've known… I guess you stuck around, about to stop us from a horrible fate. You three, you should know by now that this is a historic landmark, in the AU."

Steven C nodded, "Indeed. In fact, this place is rich in history, with the band's many accomplishments."

Mizuki said, "He's right. But you, recording the deed, only for your sick games, is wrong."

Mikihara held a gun up and said, "I'm afraid you're wrong."

The Gang raised their hands up. The crooks headed to the door, as Steven C whispered to Peter, "Now what?"

Peter trembled, "Do as he says…"

The Gang was back behind the wall, as they were being held up by Mikihara. She said, "And don't make a move, or I'll kill you!"

"No need for violence, Mikihara… We'll have them find the deed."

"Oh, Senior, that is a great idea!"

Steven C cried, "You're crazy! We're not helping you!"

Hayashimizu said, holding up a white fan, "Now, now, my friends… There's no need to say NO. It's just that we wanted to own this place, since no one shall take it and repair the place. We only want to remodel the place, and claim it as my own mansion."

Mizuki shouted, "You're mad!"

Peter shivered, "I wanna go home…"

A shadow crept behind Hayashimizu and Mikihara, as Hayashimizu said, "Now, start searching, you three. And if anybody finds the deed, one of you will go scot-free."

Mizuki said, "Never."

Peter cried, "Mizuki! Come on! Do as they say!"

She stated, "No! Let them shoot us! If they kill us, there'd be more of us. Then the joke's on them."

He smiled, "I see. Goodbye."

Mikihara aimed her pistol at Mizuki and whispered, "You first…"

But then, the figure grabbed both their heads and…

WHAM! "SUEY!"
WHAM-WHAM-WHAM! "SUEY-SUEY-SUEY!"
Both Hayashimizu and Mikihara collapsed, out cold and bleeding.

Steven N said, "Wrong. YOU First."

Dynamite~! Dynamite~!

Steven C gasped, "So, it is you!"

The Gang was relieved, as Steven N grabbed Hayashimizu's wrists and tied them up. He then said, "Now, I know I'm only helping the AAW, but under no circumstances I'm letting myself apprehend a woman."

Mikihara moaned, "Oh, goody…"

Steven N smiled, "That's her job."

Mizuki kicked her face and placed her foot on her head. She then ordered to Steven C, "Cuff 'em!"

He approached Mikihara and handcuffed her wrists on her back. Peter asked, "Did it go well?"

Steven N grabbed the Lyric Book and said, "All goes according to plan."

They high-fived, as Mizuki asked, "You mean you two knew about it?"

Peter said, "Right around the part where I entered the room, this guy here, in disguise, spotted me and told me to sabotage the dinner, in order to make these two jokers go."

Steven C smiled, "Big Guy, I guess that makes you a hero."

Mizuki said, "Yeah. Of course, you stopped Hayashimizu and Mikihara, but unfortunately, the will is nowhere to be found. But I'm surprised that there was NO will."

Steven N opened the book and said, "Maybe there was… or maybe there wasn't…"

He held up the envelope and said, "It's so thin that it could camouflage the entire book. But the deed is also somewhere in this house. While our sleeping beauties are out cold, you guys search the other rooms. This room is Yui's. We need to find the deed, inside Ritsu's room, Tsumugi's room, Mio's room, and Azusa's room. There's a small chance that the deed is in here. I'll call the cops and take these two clowns away."

Mizuki said, "That will not be necessary. Call AAW and have them brought to us. This was our mission, but we'd appreciate the help, Steven."

Steven N smiled, "Anytime, Mizuki Takase. But if you ever need Steven Nevins, you know where to find me, and I'm quite easy to find."

They spread out, as they began to look for the deed to the mansion.

Back at Hane City, Asahi was being restrained and kissed on by a love-stricken Minami. Asahi pleaded, as Maki fondled at her chest. Asahi blushed, as Maki began to kiss her on the lips. She moaned in arousal, as she jumped up and down, until she froze in place. Asahi broke free and adjusted Maki, in a sitting position. She then inserted another coin and said, "If this keeps up, I'll run out of money."

Maki woke up and blushed, "Want some more, Asa-?"

SLAP!
Asahi slapped her face, "What is wrong with you? You have to stop it! I only came here to ask you about Akai Kādo! NOT to be your sex toy!"

Maki sobbed and said, as she held her face, "I'm sorry… I don't know what came over me… To be honest, I like it, but with you, I'm starting to have second thoughts. It's all that woman's fault. She didn't have to reprogram me to love both men and women."

Asahi huffed, as she adjusted her white shirt, "Be that as it may, you know that your act of lust is unforgivable. You see, you should know that I am NEVER a lesbian! And also, I am an AAW agent."

She showed her badge, which says "AAW Agent – B-Class; Asahi Sakurai (Interim)"

Maki gasped, "OH! AAW? You are working for them? I didn't know…"

Asahi asked, "Now, I'm asking you, one final time, are you Akai Kādo? YES… or NO…"

Maki turned away, as she adjusted her top. She whispered, "No…"

She said, "Akai Kādo made me this way. If I were her, don't you think I'd know who or what I am? Besides, she made me this way… I was built as a law enforcement, or something, since my databanks are ruined…"

"You're not a robot, Miss Minami…"

"I know… But… I wish I'd remember…"

Asahi sighed, as she groaned, "Why me?"

She hugged Minami and said, "Will this bring your memory back?"

She nodded, "Yes… Cuddle me…"

Asahi whispered, "No."

"Well, I tried… All I know of is…"

She held her face and started to kiss her on the lips. Asahi pleaded, "Miss Minami? Stop!"

She removed her white shirt, as Maki responded, "Yes… I remember that cute blue shirt girl… Long brown hair… Glasses like mine… a cute sailor uniform…"

She clamped on her hip, as Maki whispered, "And very soft blue eyes… one that may as well make you cute and sweet…"

Asahi winced and squealed, "Does she… aah… have a name… other than Akai Kādo?"

Maki smiled, as she nuzzled her nose into her chest, "I… I don't know… She… AH! AH!"

She tilted her head back and moaned, "AH! YES! YES! YES!"

She bent back, as Asahi got off of her. She cried, "Minami!"

She held her body and moaned in pain. She bent back and started to smoke from her body.

"I… I remem-… remember… her… She had… silky soft skin… and… and…"

She froze in place, without uttering a word. Asahi thought, "Who would have silky soft skin and long brown hair… And also, she was dressed in blue… brown hair, blue eyes… and glasses, just like hers."

She approached the broken Minami and said, with a tear in her eye, "Maki… Thank you… But I guess you helped me, at a price… I'll find a way to help you…"

She hugged her and whispered, "Goodbye, Miss Minami…"

But then, her bare midriff opened, spilling out coins from her stomach. Asahi quickly jumped down and grabbed all the coins that poured out, into a white bag.

Maki beeped, "TILT! TILT! TILT! Overload… Overload… TILT! TILT!"

She stopped, and powered down. Asahi said, "Wow, I hit the jackpot!"

She scooped up the coins and added, "Well, she paid me back. That's one thing that counts… But… I guess I owe Heather that dollar she wasted."

She laid her down on the bed and replied, "Minami… it didn't have to be this way… Forgive me. But… I wish there was something I can do…"

"Asahi Sakurai…"

"Who said that? Hello?" Asahi called out.

She turned to the mirror and saw herself, with just her clothes on. The voice came from the mirror. It materialized its reflection, into a girl with long dark blue hair and gold and silver eyes. She then spoke, "No need to worry. I'm on your side, Miss Asahi Sakurai…"

Asahi gasped, as she saw the girl, "Who… Who are you?"

The girl said, "My name is Hikari… Perhaps I need you for something, Asahi Sakurai…"

It was Dawn, but with long hair and a black dress.

Asahi cried, "How did you know my name?"

Dawn said, "Three things… One) I am a student of Saki Hanajima. I know all of you, through electric waves; Two) you are with The Gang, so… she wanted to make you help them, by using you, but she had something to do, so I'll be taking her place; and Three) I am one of your fans, Miss Sakurai. I recognize you in those eyes and hair… with that body."

She then requested, "Now, take off your clothes…"

"Pardon me?" Asahi gasped, "Why are you saying that?"

Dawn remarked, "It's a little spell I'm doing, in order for you to learn how to control your powers. You have to lose some excess articles of clothing, for the light mass in you. First things first, remove your apparel."

Asahi removed her bra, with her long black hair covering her breasts, "This is all I can do, unfortunately. I'm not doing a nude scene."

Dawn blushed, "It's fine. It'll do, for now. Now, look below you, on the table."

She saw a small bracelet box. She opened it and saw a gold bracelet, with a button on it. She looked at it and said, "Wow… It's so cute."

She put it on, in her left arm, and said, "It looks good. Where did you get it?"

Dawn said, "Through the mirror, I had your robot friend in control… I had her hold this for me, while she waited for you… I knew bringing the clue about Akai Kādo was a worthy task. But I should tell you that it's not her. It's someone else…"

Asahi said, "So, why the bracelet?"

Dawn remarked, "It was in my expedition in Kaiju Island. You see, it was after I agreed to train with my mentor, Hana-Chan. I had to go at it, alone, with no food or shelter, but with my Piplup by my side. And I had to tend for food, through survival. But one day, I found a nearby cave, lit in a mild dark ambience, and with a lot of small idols inside, looking like Zoids, Zords, and even Gundams."

She, in her black shirt and pink skirt, and Piplup, her Pokémon, entered a cave, looking at the cave pictures of giant robots battling evil monsters. She then whispered, "I don't like this, Piplup. This place gives me the creeps."

Piplup chirped, "Pip…"

She then whispered, as she found a door, "Oh. I wonder what's in here…"

She pushed the door open and revealed a huge display of golden jewelry, all of which have a button on each trinket. Dawn said, "This must be the Kaiju Island's transformation horde."

Dawn narrated, "Hanajima told me that each item consists of a powerful transformation, with one click of a button. However, they must be fused with the powers of many a monster, robot, alien, or human. I didn't know what, but I read the tome on each item… until I found the bracelet… The one that you NOW possess…"

Dawn said, as she held it with her hands, "The Bracelet of Gigantica…"

"Piplup, Pip…"

"You're right. It is a magical item. Hana-Chan told me about these things."

She narrated, "With this bracelet, it can power you up into a giant robot. However, it can be fused by the aura of other robots, before it starts working… but knowing how long it has been unused, I kept it with me, so I can show it to Master Hanajima."

Dawn continued, "When I returned, I gave her the bracelet and said that this could be useful against another evil being. But we must test it, first…"

Asahi asked, "And you're saying that this thing here is powered by machines?"

Dawn said, "Gynoids, mostly… in name only. Or GINO, for short."

Asahi grabbed her wrist and said, "No way! I'm not doing it!"

She tried to take the bracelet off, but couldn't. It was stuck tight.

"I… I can't get it off! It's stuck! This is ridiculous! I'm not doing this crazy thing!" Asahi cried, as she was removing it.

Dawn replied, "Have you tried pressing the button?"

"This one?"

"Yeah. Just press it and see what happens."

"Okay, but you better be right…"

She pressed the button, as she was nervous.

CLICK!
Her eyes suddenly went blank, as she was standing in place, with her arms dropping.

"Hello… I am Asahi…" she spoke robotically, "Please insert data to Asahi…"

Dawn said, as she giggled, "I knew it. Hana said that the bracelet controls the body. Surprised that it still works, through age. But you cannot remove it, until it proves its function, by completing a huge quest."

She disappeared and was materialized from the mirror, showing herself, as she was standing beside a hypnotized Asahi.

"Master Hanajima is aware of your problems with the Akai Kādo. I shall assist you on this matter, Miss Sakurai. In order to obtain full power for the Bracelet of Gigantica, you need the powerful aura of robot people, plus the shining soul of a mysterious youth. Lucky for you that I know just the people… I shall transfer you to the place where they are at. But DO NOT explain yourself what you are doing, in front of anybody… If that happens, it'll all be for naught, and you're stuck like this, forever."

Asahi spoke, "Understood, master…"

Dawn held her and blushed, "This feels dirty… But I'll have her fully clothed, when we get there."

She spoke in tongue, as Dawn glowed in a dark aura. A huge black energy ball surrounded the two girls, as Dawn replied, "Make haste… to the Broken Shades!"

They disappeared, in a gust of smoke.

At the Broken Shades, Asahi appeared in her yellow dress and bow, with her glasses on. She started to speak, "Find… auras to regenerate the power… of my… power… module…"

She turned to the building, as she looked at Room 103. She then spoke, "Target acquired…"

Dawn spoke, in an echo, inside Asahi's head, "That room contains the Ropponmatsus, who are friends of mine and The Gang, during my visit. You must act this way, in order to become fully charged. Knock on the door and hurry. You only need one aura to replenish the power. And then, I shall explain to you who and what this Akai Kādo is; only then, you shall assist The Gang on your quest."

Asahi said, "Yes, master… Underway."

She walked to Room 103 of the Ropponmatsu's room, as she approached the door.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Michelle was watching through the window, viewing what went on. She said, "Asahi's back. I wonder why she's back at the Broken Shades."

As she pondered, Farra and Percival fell asleep together, by the wall. Michelle snickered, as she snatched the TV remote, and replied, "Well, I'll see her, later. Now, I can watch what I wanna watch, on the telly."

She tuned the TV on and watched the news.

Michelle pondered, "But still… Asahi is here, and she's concerned about something. I can tell by the look on her face."

The TV showed of an arrest from the mansion of Atsunobu Hayashimizu and Ren Mikihara, carted away by AAW agents, while Peter, Steven C, and Mizuki were smiling.

"Oh, they got them… But I wonder why…"

She then saw Steven N in the background, walking away.

"NO WAY! ME BROTHER?" She gasped.

All this happened, starting with the Control of the Bracelet, AFTER The Gang did the search and found the deed. Where did they find it?
Find out, in the next chapter…