{{DISCLAIMER: I do not own DATE A LIVE! Everything is own by Koshi Tachibana!}}
This fic was only meant for comedic purposes, please do not waste your time on taking it seriously! Enjoy the laughs!
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Friday
Earlier Before the Chaos at the lake
Shido's POV
School just ended. Tohka is currently resting at fraxinus' infirmary, Reine said she used up all of spirit powers which why she's at that state. Possibly she could've been destroying those shrines that she has mention a few nights ago.
Shit, if I was any use at all. I would have helped her. But my part for this plan is get the Rinne Route. It's our only way ticket to home.
Though yesterday, with Tohka absent it caused a slight uproar inside the classroom. The one who mainly complained the most out of the guys was that Moronic Idiot Tonomachi.
Actually what scares me the most is Rinne's reaction. Tohka once explained to me her powers. Let's just hope she's in a good mood.
Currently Rinne and I decided to take a stroll around town. I'm feeling I've reach my peak with this relationship by now and I should be in the Rinne Route.
Another note is all these memories that I try to remember with Rinne... It keeps giving me a nasty headache for a little a moment. But for some reason I remember them...
Not just the memories with Rinne... but with Yoshino, Kurumi, Kotori, Origami and even...
My stomach feels odd... I don't feel so good... no I need to hold it in.
Even... Tohka...
Are these other routes? Ah geez.
Well Rinne and I stopped by at the lake where we had that Tenguu Cow event. That odd building from the lake. Looks unnatural. As of now, I even realized how suspicious it actually looked. Since we're at that topic has that been there before.
If I recall the last I've been in this lake not counting recent event was when I would usually wonder off during middle school. I would clear my minds and just play at this lake.
Seriously though that building gives me weird vibes.
Its probably nothing.
Rinne on the other hand looked troublesome, I could tell because she was sweating bullets like crazy. She was even biting her own thumb just out of frustration.
I better not die here. Because this is what we technically needed to begin with.
Though my feelings for Rinne is just to get myself and Tohka out of this game. I've enjoyed her company throughout the entire week. Apart from Tohka, she's the one of the first cook that could match my home-made cooking. The taste we're similar to how my cooking is.
Maybe Rinne Sonogami is actually my ideal house-wife.
This ache in my heart...
My other gut is telling to stay with her...
But, the other is telling me I can't and I need to return. Plus Tohka wouldn't appreciate this because of the hard cakes we had to go through just to reach where we're at.
I can't betray her trust. I gotta decide here.
Wait Rinne suddenly stopped acting frustrated and turned her entire face to me with an odd look. It kind of reminds of someone just wanting to restart a game or something or so I did not like this feeling at all. She was sadly frowning.
"Shido, on certain times have you realized you have been buttoned something up the wrong way... What do you think you should do?"
Huh? The wrong way? I gulped my salvia because of the pressure building and replied to her with.
"I don't understand? Excuse me?" Literally I don't know how to respond to her question.
"Once you've done it, no matter how well you try to line everything else, that part is still left open... And the gap just gets bigger and bigger." She says not making any sense.
I try to break down her statement... And the only thing I understand would be something that revolts around the dating simulator's system. You done it, then the gaps gets bigger and bigger or so.
I continue to look at her with confusion but she keeps talking.
"So... that's why... ...I'm thinking of this. Shido."
Thinking of what? I don't like where this is going...
"You know, It might be better to give up on everything for once... and start over from the beginning."
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is definitely a RED FLAG! FUCKKKKKKKKK!
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Better late than never I should ask.
"Um... uhh, Rinne?" I was stuttering, "W-what do y-you start over?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. Please forget about what I just said... its nothing." She smiles and shrugs off the topic.
Forget my ass. She did that so that she could change the subject. She is definitely going to kill me. Tohka you better get your sorry ass here because right now my life is on the line.
I was about to double check with Rinne but didn't since I think that might anger her so I stayed quiet.
"Hmm, Shido could you wait a moment?" She ask.
Huh? Wait here? Is she going to transform? I'm not ready to fight yet! I haven't even gone through physical combat training with Tohka yet! Since she helps me with controlling my powers!
"Where are you g-going?"
Rinne simply chuckles at my response.
"Hehe, It. A. Secret... ... You shouldn't ask a girl things like that, Shido."
"Sorry!"
"My goodness, you're always apologizing?"
"Oh,"
"Sorry, it might be good to try and be a little careful."
"Yeah, I'll do that I have to watch out..."
With that said Rinne ran to somewhere around the lake. I need to prepare myself. This could it. Okay let see, back then I managed to summon {Sandalphon} Shield Form because my passion to protect the people I love. Kotori.
Here goes...
"Come forth! {Sandalphon} Shield Form!" I shout with my determination. Truth be told it kind of chunin of me to say.
I mean back in the day I was a chuninbyo.
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Nothing? What?
I sealed Tohka's powers. So {Sandalphon} should be at in my possession. Let me try something else.
I stuck out my palm and had it aim towards the lake, I was a few meters away from it but this should be good target practice.
"{Zadkiel!} Create: Water!"
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Nothing? again?!
What's going on?
Did my spirit powers disappeared?
Wait a minute... if my spirit powers disappeared that means... my regeneration from Kotori has also vanished.
God why does my heart keep pouting and my body feels warm? Am I panicking knowing that I'm not invincible anymore? I start to clench my chest and starting breathing heavily.
Okay, Shido Itsuka calm down. I can still convince Rinne with no bloodshed. You got this. You've done worse and almost died. Yeah...
"Yeah, I've been through wor-"
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Well talk about great timing. Suddenly the sky turned red and that one building from the lake began to glow the same as when the sky turned red. A very line crimson red. No it's like it was seeking for blood.
Following that, someone has finally decided to show itself.
I couldn't believe in with my own two eyes... It was Rinne Sonogami. My suppose childhood friend is a spirit. Tohka gave me her codename as it was called Ruler. Pretty fitting for someone to trap two idiots in this world.
In her Spirit form, Rinne's hair length increases to the point where her braids reach a length approaching her legs. Her eyes turn into a more intense pink, almost red color. Her Astral Dress takes on the appearance of a purple clock with golden extensions on her shoulders and hips. The vast majority of her face is covered by a veil. At the top of her head, there is a decorated headdress with a golden emblem at the center.
Her astral dress literally fits her description.
Shit, I got into a fighting stance.
"So, you finally decided to show yourself. Looks like those dates we're worth after all." I gave a cocky smirk. But I know for a fact that I was on a clear disadvantage.
"Hmm, not the kind of response I was looking for." Ruler said in a calm tone.
"What's the whole point with this?!"
"That is not of your concern. You will soon forget everything, after all..." She had both of her hands out as she was forming and energy ball. Wait is she's planning to shoot that me?!
Fuck, an enegry beam. What can I do.
I'm powerless.
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"Goodbye, Shido Itsuka. Return once more to those days. I wish pleasant next time-"
A stream of massive light is heading towards me. She launched her energy beam. I guess this is it...
It was a fun ride... Tohka I'm sorry... I failed you...
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In that brief moment, the memories with everyone including the new ones from the different routes... I just... don't want to die...
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I don't want to leave everyone...
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'Just call me out, if you're in trouble. Okay Shido?' I heard a Tohka's voice that's when she saved after that Kurumi incident in the forest... gahhh...
With the light almost at my reach I had one hope left. I closed my eyes and yelled like never.
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"TOOOOOHHHHHKKKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAA!"
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I heard a glass shattering and with my eyes closed the light that was heading towards me died out.
"You can open your eyes now, Shido." That voice? Tohka?
I open my eyes to see Tohka in front of me with her right hand out, did she blocked it? or... no it looked like she cancelled that light with a simple right hand.
"H-How did you?" I try form my words but was still amazed. An ability to counter spirits powers?! That's just insane.
"Two words: Imagine Breaker." She said adding the cold glare towards Rinne who seemed to be in shock.
"Geez, that was a close one. Onii-chan! are you okay?"
"Shido-san!"
"Shido!"
"Ara~ Shido, you alright?"
I looked over to see, Kotori, Yoshino, Origami and Kurumi all geared up and is ready to kick ass.
Tohka fling her right hand trying to trail off the smoke when she cancel that attack.
"You've got a lot of nerve trying to kill, Shido." Tohka said in a venom tone. She wasn't in a good mood at all.
"You... so you're theTohka Yatogami that I've heard about?" Rinne thought of it out loud, "She said that you were different but I didn't believe any of it to be true. Even when we hanged out, I refuse to believe that you're not the Tohka Yatogami that was meant to be."
This seem rather to insult Tohka. But It looks like someone informed her that she isn't this world's Tohka. Shit.
Tohka clenched her fist in anger.
"I don't care, what clearly after is our ticket home!" She points at Rinne. "I made a promise to her! I would watch over Shido and make sure he's to be protected! If you're going to kill him just to restart another save file then think again! I don't need an angel to tell you otherwise! I'll shatter that stupid illusion out of you!" She said with determination. Not going to most parts of it we're kind corny.
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Earlier
Tohka's POV
My former name is Isaiah Wilson. I'm from Canada and an Eighteen year old College man who just started his freshmen years in campus.
My goal is to earn a bachelor degree of design. Reason is because I love to draw and create stories from it. Designing characters and other cool things are the enjoyable things I love to do. It's my thing. Also in addition my favorite things to do on my free time is watching anime, reading manga and light novels. Just the basic principle of any Otaku.
I did have a few friends. Mainly online one but of course an average amount in the real world. I'm not like some of those Shut-In NEETs, that cannot make any connection with any outside peoples. I had fairly good life...
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Until...
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I died...
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It was really pathetic of me to waste my life and be reckless...
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But there was one person that save me...
The spirit of Origin. Mama Mio Takimiya herself. At first I thought she was just some crazy ex that might treat me like shit and have her own goals as her top priority... which still is...
But she was merciful and decided to reincarnate me...
Though some minor setbacks, I'm glad to be alive. Also I want to question my sexuality at this point but as time passes. I eventually found someone who would understand me...
Though it was only feint, she understood the minor suffering I had to go through and is willingly to support me...
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The Real Tohka Yatogami believed in me...
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and now... I'll honour and cherish her legacy...
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because now...
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I'M...
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TOHKA YATOGAMI!
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Present
As I stood in front of Shido and confronting Rinne. Things just got a lot complicated. I was taken back that I honestly out some ironic miracle that I was able to recreate Imagine Breaker. The ability of the magic sides number one enemy.
But the down side to using this ability is that it unable me from using any spirit powers. I can switch on and off from time to time.
Its power is able to cancel out many supernatural attacks but its not as powerful as the original. So if my right arm were to be chopped off... no dragons would appear or even invisible thing.
Technically I was slightly vulnerable with Imagine Breaker on.
It actually possible for Shido to copy this ability. Since I recreated it with the mix of {Sandalphon}'s reiryoku.
Rinne wasn't pleased with my presence following with my corny heroic speech. The others behind were gapping with the cause of Imagine Breaker.
"How? Where did you obtain such power?" She demands beginning to be more pissed off than ever, "She made sure no being would easily defy me, But you Tohka... It seems that I have no choice... I must kill you from here, in order to repair this world."
And just like that, what are the odds of me receiving death threats from supernatural beings. Oh well... I wonder what would happen if I touch her with my right hand?
"I'd love to see you try, Miss Ruler." I gave her a smug but the other looked kind of uneasy. Yoshino was slightly shaking. Kotori looked like I did something wrong. Kurumi, well she was relax so does Origami and Shido had an expression of someone throwing his favorite things out in the window.
"Tohka, do not even!" Shido shouts.
"Do not what?" I replied to him stupidly.
Shido sighs then made eye contact with Rinne.
"FIRST OF ALL! Who really are you?! What's the real reason for all of this?!"
Rinne suddenly pauses for a brief moment.
"I am... Ruler... I am the one who controls Eden... I am a godly existence..."
Eden? I guess thats the sources that has been running this entire nut job of a world.
"S-so... You're not just any spirit... B-but a god?" Shido started to tremble with this new info.
"Correct. A god. My mission is to protect this world that you call a nut job, Eden and maintain it. I must fulfill that mission now. First I must eliminate this world's number one threat."
Her eyes begins to glow as a show of intimidation. She raises her palm towards me. I raise my head for protection.
"Even if you try anything with that so called divine power of yours. I'll just cancel it out with Imagine Breaker." I gave her a smug knowing I have some advantage.
"Tohka, don't be reckless!" Shido and Kotori both said at sync.
"Yeah whatever. Ruler! If this world was meant for Shido then why was I included here?" I ask.
"On top of that why are these weird memories popping up now? Why did you put these memories in me specifically?!" Shido question as he it seems to have lift his frustration.
"Are you? ... ...Denying this? This world, your paradise... are you denying it?"
"Paradise?" Shido questions.
"Yes... you can do whatever you want... You can make vow to Tohka, walk besides Kotori, promise to stay by Origami's side, spend your days with Yoshino, live with Kurumi. Anything." Rinne states.
Shido was confused, he begins to lose his cool.
I butted in.
"Paradise? You call this paradise? Agh... I don't think you understand the term paradise at all." I shake my head with my hand covering the top of my face.
Everyone apart from Shido and I were feeling this memories that they've shared with him in another reality. I've too, am beginning to feel those memories. This world's Tohka's memories. I do feel bad that I've took it away from her. But back to my words, I'll look after Shido.
"How strange, I feel as if Shido's warmth is still with me..." Origami was touched.
"I... tried my hardest... with Shido..." Yoshino says.
"Hmmhmm, Shido, you gave me... so many things, didn't you?" Kurumi adds.
Shido was surprised that they too also holds that memory. As for me the Tohka from the world's memory has started appearing in my own mind.
Marrying Shido for her route huh?
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I wish that groom was me...
"What you are thinking of isn't unusual within Eden. This paradise promises eternal happiness. It can show you any dream; grant you any wish." Rinne explains.
"That's pretty unrealistic to live through!" I shout. Because let's face it with reality. Everything isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There are times where we have to live through pain and sadness. Struggle to succeed that's the basic of reality.
Sure there could be a happy ending on certain times but not always.
"Unrealistic or not, Shido could've done anything here. Everything was allowed. Everything except to touch the forbidden fruit. The truth." Rinne with hint of anger through her sentences in each words. "You are to be blame, Tohka-san... Ever since both of you, no. YOU arrived, you been against Eden ever since... I was hoping to fix you up but did not bother to do so. I though for sure you had minor problems due to your reiryoku being unstable... but I was wrong."
Shido and I grits our teeth it seems like she figured us out. Rinne then open her arms out as it looked she was going to blast us with her light beam...
Everyone was on guard.
"All of you have learned too much. You've gotten too close. And so... I must erase all of you."
Shido however interjects. With moments of Rinne's threat, Shido wouldn't let that happen.
"Why... JUST WHY?! Are you telling me this is what paradise is? Tohka was right you really don't understand the term paradise at all? also killing me... what's the point of it if it means to bring happiness?!"
Now that he brought that up... The memories that he had from other girls... killing him...
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By killing Shido, the world resets from the first day Shido and I noticed something was off. That's it! He's basically returning by death at the start.
"Shido," I called him out.
"Not now,"
Rinne was unfazed as she still had her energy beams ready.
"That is something you don't need to know, You need only be within this world's peace. If you do, I will grant you everything. Any wish, any future, any ending-"
"Yeah... I'll pass the offer... actually I do have one wish."
"Here in this paradise, it is not fantasy. So what would your wish be?" Rinne ease up a little on her charge attacks so that she could hear what Shido is going to say.
"What I do want... is to go home with Tohka." Shido spoke with the last part in a deeper tone.
Rinne wasn't surprised. She still had the blank stone face. But I was relief that he wasn't still giving up on going back home out of this crazy Eden world.
The others however had mixed to what Shido had just said.
"Also, can you even call this a paradise?! Can you really be satisfied with such a superficial convenient happiness?!" Shido added. But Rinne wasn't convinced.
"Is there a problem with such a thing? People seek happiness and dislike regrets. Even though I may grant your wish, would you still deny it?"
"All my wishes coming true, sure that'd be awesome! But at the cost of a false happiness give by some unknown entity such as yourself... I would just throw it away!"
Damn those were wise words.
"As expected, Shido. A wise thing to say," Origami praises him.
"Shido...san," Yoshino mutters.
"Ara~... now you've said it." Kurumi smiles.
"Hmm, so you actually understood it pretty well, Oniichan..." Kotori comments.
"I expected nonetheless to this world's protagonist." I cheerfully smile.
"Everyone..."
Rinne became irritated. Her charge attacks were expanding and the light was growing brighter like high head lights.
"Shido Itsuka... you will deny this? This paradise... This Eden?" Rinne said, "Then you chose the wrong decision.
She fired one of her charge attacks as a beam of light filled with reiryoku was heading towards Shido. He had his eyes widened.
Everyone didn't have time to react in order to protect Shido... except me.
With a quick swift I got in front him and held up my hand.
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Glass shattering were heard. Imagine Breaker cancelled out Rinne's attack.
Rinne clicks her tongue with annoyance. As she scowls.
"Fine, if this world desired by no one...Eden no longer fulfills its role..."
If I can understand what she means by Eden... this world's source... could be that weird root tower? Neo Tengu Tower? The sussy tower?
"What do you m-"
Suddenly everyone felt a vibration.
"What the? Is this a spacequake?" Shido ask.
"The paradise, Eden... is crying." Rinne continues.
"What do you mean?"
"At this rate, this world will soon meet its death."
"WAIT WHAT?!" Both Shido and I shouts in sync. I don't want to know what happens if this world died and that would mean in the real world where we come from die as well. Let just slide this in the SAO logic.
"The end is approaching... think carefully, one last time... Also, if you parish in this world... you parish from the world where you come from... If even then, you deny this world... Then to end it completely... come and kill me... Before Eden meets its death. Otherwise you too will meet your Eden rather too soon." Rinne finishes.
As she finishes her warning and reminder, she disappear. Leaving all of us having this aching feeling.
Then everyone disappear except me?
What the hell?!
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Town Center (Outside of Neo Tengu Tower)
Shido's POV
Huh?
Neo Tengu Tower? and the sky is red? What the hell is going on? I look to see everyone was teleported somehow all except Tohka...
"Shido! You made it through!" I hear Kotori.
"Kotori, you guys are safe?!"
"Yeah but Tohka didn't make it," Kotori had a disappointment look, "It seems her 'Imagine Breaker' didn't allow here to be teleported and must've cancel it out."
God dammit Tohka...
"Ara~ are you worried about Tohka-san? Do not worried the slightest she's a tough girl." Kurumi butts in the moment.
Kurumi? Should I really trust her? I'm slightly traumatized at that date we had... The killing... but the way she implies it, it seems like she was with her during Tohka's after school investigation.
"Kurumi... can I trust you as an ally?"
"Of course. With regards to our situation, and additionally Tohka-san's assistance, I promise to cooperate. I refuse to be sucked in. Although I do no intend on asking you to trust me." Kurumi answers me.
I should thank Tohka that she going light on me.
"Don't be. If you ask me to trust you, I will. This temporary truce will do. Thanks for you help."
"Ara ara~ I suppose I have no choice now. Why the change of heart?" Kurumi ask.
I couldn't give her an accurate response but here the best one I could come up with.
"I guess... With helping Tohka out. I should return the favor in her stead." I said kind of flustered.
"Oh, is that so? I have appreciate it."
Kotori comes into the conversation.
"If Shido says so, then I won't object," My little sister sighs, "Well, I think I believe you. Though that would explain why Tohka came in the infirmary injured and exhausted. So long as we share a common goal, I'll trust you. You don't seem foolish enough to make mistake our predicament.
Kotori's glare didn't intimate Kurumi at all, this left a smile to Kurumi's face.
"I'll take that as a compliment." Kurumi replies.
"Shido, what about me?" It was Origami. She had a disapprove look. Knowing her she might have thought that I forgot she existed.
"Origami! Um, sorry for getting you involved in this..."
She closes her eyes.
"I don't mind. If Ruler is a spirit, then this involves me as well..."
I sheepishly smile.
"So, what's the deal here. Shido?" Kotori calls me as she had a serious glare aim to me. Everyone then excluding Yoshino had their eyes glued to me.
Should I tell them? If I told them the whole thing... how would they react to it? This feeling... like an anchor has suddenly appeared in my body. This was heavy. I became stiff and bullets of sweat began to run down on my face.
"Shiiiiidoooo?" Kotori had her glance glued to me with curiosity building up around them.
I sighed.
"You guys definitely deserve the truth."
And so, I explained everything from the beginning before Monday June 26th during the morning. I told them that not just me but Tohka and I came from a different reality and somehow got ourselves involved in this world's problems by just playing a dating sim game. At first some of them mainly Kotori didn't believe any of this crap as she called.
But after she took a moment and remembered the behavior Tohka was showing for the last four days. She changed her mind and believed it anyway. That also follows up Yoshino, Origami and Kurumi as they experience with Tohka's interaction.
"The real question is... is the Shido from this world still within you?" Kotori ask.
I had my hand touch my chest for a moment feeling my heart skipping beats.
"I don't know..." Kotori was suddenly down for a moment, "But I know for sure he's in here."
This brought her hopes up and with that she was determine to saves this world along with me.
"Now, about Tohka?" Kotori ask.
I smile.
"She'll be f-"
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"What about me?"
I turn my face shockingly to see Tohka here?! She was looking fine and had a relax expression.
"I th-"
She interrupts me.
"I just got here... I'm a bit tired because I speedrun my way here. So don't ask how, But I destroyed that final shrine. Thank you very much!" She smiles and a huff as sign of her pride.
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Earlier
Tohka's POV
Everyone disappeared?! But why didn't I... Oh, I had Imagine breaker on. That's why, it might have cancelled something out.
Oh well... speaking of. That building over shinning bright like crazy diamond seems to be the final shrine. I'll just have to destroy it.
But before I could approach the dome building something was shaking below my feet.
Ah shit, not again!
As the dome shines once again, one of the Guardian Angels has appeared. At this point I wasn't scared of it anymore. Since I had my secret weapon on.
The Guardian Angel shots its light towards me but I held my right hand as I approach the building in order to destroy it...
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The Angel kept shooting a few light beams, but they were ineffective. This was checkmate for the last shrine as was few inch away from the building I touched it with my right hand.
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As the signature glass shattering noise was heard the dome building wcancelled out. All of its reiryoku emitting as reduce to particles even the Guardian Angel was fading away.
Also the floor was disappearing...
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WAIT WHAT?!
I didn't have time to run. The stone floors disappeared as I drop into the waters.
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SPLASH!
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"GAWHHH!"
Damn water was cold as hell. I remembered something didn't Imagine Breaker had a downside. Right, with this ability on... I am left nothing but misfortune...
"FUCK MY STUPID LUCKKKKKK!" I shout on the top of my lungs.
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Present
Well I did get myself out and turned off Imagine Breaker so that I could dry myself and fly here... talk about a tough luck. I sigh.
Anyways, It seems everyone minus Shido had a funny look on me. I knew it was going to happen to sooner but Shido spilled the beans to everyone. At first I didn't like when he did but it was necessary of him to inform them about this kind of information.
I didn't mind now because now I need their help to destroy this final sources... Eden.
And that sources came from Neo Tenguu Tower.
I took a quick glance and notice it was shinning with the same light as the dome form earlier. And the sky were dark crimson...
"Though normally, we'd leave you behind since you lost your spirit powers. But if Ruler is in fact a spirit, you may be able to seal her and possibly both you and Tohka would be able to return to your reality." Kotori hypothetically states, "Shido, you're our only hope, but be careful. Failure could mean your life."
"Of course, I already know that..." He replies to her with a grin.
"Shido-san!" Yoshino cried out.
"Hmm? what's the matter, Yoshino?"
"Please, take care of Ruler. I... will do my best to help out!"
[Wow, look's all serious now, huh Shido?] The rabbit puppet spoke.
"Hey, Yoshinon... I'm always serious."
[Right-o. then you can count me in! I got a move or two I could bust out!] Exclaimed Yoshinon.
Kurumi came in.
"Goodness me, Shido. Such an angel, aren't you?" Kurumi admires Shido.
"Umm, wh-what do you mean?"
"Hehe, nothing. Now that everything's set," Kurumi glances at me. "Shall we be on our way?"
"You know what, Kurumi. I honestly can't if you're being sassy to me."
"It can't be helped. You're so kind to me. For you I would kill a thousand me, no matter the circumstances. But enough about that... Hehe, we need to resolve this Ruler problem, yes?"
Shido gave Kurumi a nod.
"Guys, hate to ruin the moment but we don't have the luxury of time right now. Let's go. Shido." Kotori reminds us, it seems to be touchy that we almost forgot our objective.
"Of course! Okay, our next destination: Neo Tengu Tower! or is how I like to call it the sussy tower!" Shido calls it.
"The sussy tower?" Everyone a part from Origami and I sweat drop.
"Its a good thing you're not our Shido, you might had a screw-loose on the other side," Kotori face palms at her brother's sense of name.
"Well like I said Rinne is obviously inside that tower." Shido continues.
Everyone had their eyes glance towards Neo Tengu Tower.
"Yes. The barrier's core has got to be there." Kotori observes.
"Just a moment, a barrier's core? If we destroy that, then there wouldn't be a fight against Ruler. I assume?" Shido clarifies.
"That could possibly be true. Luckily for us that has already been dealt with." Kurumi adds.
Suddenly both the time spirit and the flame spirit had their gaze on me. What? I had myself pointing towards me like an idiot...
"Wait what about me?" I say. Kurumi and Kotori still had their eyes attached to me.
"Those shrines you recall... are the keystones that prevents us from from entering the tower." Kotori points out, "Now that they're destroyed. Thanks to you we can enter the building freely... A job well done Tohka."
She gave out a smug then a thumbs up by her crossed shoulder.
The rest smiles minus Origami.
"Alright, then lets move!" Kotori calls.
"HAI!" Everyone agreed.
We started heading towards the entrance of the tower but was greeted with a bunch... did I say a bunch I meant to say a fuck ton of Guardian Angels appeared in front and above the tower.
I grits my teeth out of frustration.
All of the spirits and Origami had their weapons ready. I resummon {Sandalphon} as it both my hands holding it. I look over to Shido.
"Shido go! Will handle this. After all your top priority is to seal Rinne!" Shido kept looking at me as it seems like he didn't want to just leave all of us here.
I lightly chuckle.
"Have a little faith in me... partner!" I held my fist up.
Shido couldn't help but smiles at with my choice of words.
"Okay... you got it, partner!"
Both he and I bro fisted.
Shido then nods his head and made a run towards the entrance to Neo Tengu Tower. I turn my head at the angels.
"You guys better not slow me down." I said.
"It should be the other way around," Origami retorted back at me.
"H-hai... wi-will fulfill S-Shido...san's plan." Yoshino quietly spoke.
"Ara~ all of you better keep up with me." Kurumi mocks.
"Alright then let's roll everyone!" Kotori called the shots.
As each of us burst from the center, we fought separately.
We had our angels and ability directly aimed at the enemy angels. These enemies weren't much a challenge as they were small frys. Actually compare to these angels to the ones I fought for respectively all three of them from the keystones.
These guys were pretty damn easy. The only problem is the number increasing.
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Oh god, they are increasing. I've been swinging my broadsword around, cutting them to bits. Kurumi had her clones and flintlock doing the work. Yoshino had her giant Yoshinon freezing and piercing them with icicles. Origami had her realizer equipment, with equiped assault weapons and of missles.
They were pretty effective. Lastly Kotori had her WarAxe and was burning every enemy in her path.
Luckily she didn't go berserk which was good.
As enemies were crawling in more Kotori and I had our backs touched as we were backing up from the angels.
"Sorry for dragging you down in the trenches with me, Tohka." Kotori says as she swung her axe around hitting back the angels.
"Don't worry about it. After all we're creating a chance for Shido. Will just to keep these small fries busy. ARGH!" I sliced several angels heading towards me.
"Everyone let's finish up! and give Shido some assistance inside the tower!"
Everyone heard the call, and were not powering up towards the max.
"We really do need to finish this, more are coming in." I said with annoyance.
I didn't think straight at this moment. But something gave me an idea. While Kurumi, Yoshino and Origami were finishing off some of the enemies. This gave me an idea.
"Kotori, do you trust me?"
"Wh-what?" She intercepts a few incoming attacks from the enemy, "Of course! Why wouldn't I?"
"Okay, could you try to focus your reiryoku into a single spot? Once you do that hold my hand." I stuck on my hand for her to grab.
If I think this through right. I should be able to borrow her powers for a temporary moment. After all this is just a hypothesis that I came up with just now.
Kotori wasn't sure if I was crack or not but she did it anyway. She focus it all and her right hand began to glow brighter.
"Like this?" She stuck her hand out.
I grabbed it with no hesitation.
"W-what the?"
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This power, its circling around my entire body now. Kotori was glowing as that entire glow form her body transferred inside me, Kotori was gone. But I know deep that down that she still here. Its because I'm borrowing her angel.
I closed my eyes to quickly control {Camael}'s reiryoku. It was slightly tough due to its nature but I managed to stable it which means.
My eyes became from purple to red. Some of my original astral dress parts has slightly merge Kotori's as two conjoint horns replaces my ribbon and flames emitted on my dress.
I notice the others stared amazed even Origami.
"W-woah... s-she can absorb and fuse spirit powers?" Yoshino comments.
"Ara~ how interesting." Kurumi says.
Origami just stares but then shrugs it off as she continue to kill the enemy angels.
I look and stared at my hand then clenched.
As many angels were coming in my way, it was time for me to shine.
"{SANDALPHON} + {CAMEAL}: SUN SWORD!" I shouted. As my broadsword begins to ignite with fire. I dash and slashes a group of them and it instantly parish them.
Many of the other angels appeared also.
"Okay! Who's next?" I smirked.
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Neo Tengu Tower (Inside)
Shido's POV
Woah surprisingly the inside was incredible. Kind of a frozen theme inside, since all I see were eyes decorative. Even the background had a a mountain view.
Fancy.
Okay, she should be at the top. Like how any person would be at.
I notice quickly that was a staircase in the middle of the lobby and decided to take it.
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I've never realized my trip to these stairs would take time. My legs and feet were killing me. That took me a little longer.
As I finally reached the top. Woah.
The top was... I don't how to describe it but it looked very other worldy. There was this huge orb at the middle of the room and this beacon reaching it. I guess that might be Eden. How am I suppose to destroy it?
"I knew it."
This voice?
"W-wait? Rinne?"
"Haha. You've finally come, Shido." Rinne smiles sheepishly as she was in school uniform.
Something was fishy here.
"Is t-that you Rinne? like normal you?"
She just giggles.
"Hehe. I'm pretty sure you already know. Shido... I am Ruler."
Okay, so that is the real Rinne.
Rinne then transforms into her spirit form revealing the same woman from earlier like actually a few hours ago.
"Okay, seriously talk now." I aggressively demand.
"There is no reason behind this, Shido Itsuka. My purpose was determined for me at birth." Rinne said, "I am the ruler of Eden, and Shido Itsuka... I am the one who trapped you and Tohka inside this world. Though Tohka wasn't meant to be apart of this mission."
Rinne suddenly explained everything like some plot twist from anime or game. Surprisingly I already figured that out thanks to Tohka and my observation after playing that sussy game she played. God what an idiot.
"I'm really disappointed. If you did know then we could've live in Eden forever..."
Living in this world... I would rather get hit a truck than live here actually. Rinne then rant about me wanting to live in a happy and just world. Which isn't natural to live honestly. Rinne still deny to giving out more answers.
She begins to charge energy ball as it was for me.
"Shit! Don't! Listen to me!"
"You don't underst-"
"I want you to come home with me and Tohka!" I shouts towards her trying to reason with her before she kills me.
She stops her track and look at me. My heart was pounding.
"Sure, you may have fake my memories. Also trapping Tohka and I here. But even so! It doesn't change the memories of when were together, sharing laughs, crying together. The time we spent isn't a lie!" Cross my finger hope that got her.
"Shi...do?" Her light ball begins to wore off.
"Please! We're in this together! we'll find a way to be together even after we leave this world! A future for you, me and everyone... Together!"
I'm honest with this one... I really do want to be with her... She's the type girl that I would actually go out with... Without ratatoskr's assistance. She cooks well like I do, apart from that jerk ass Tohka. She's caring even when I have light cold. On top of that she's loyal to whom she deeply cares out.
"Shido, you're always so honest... Listening to you make believe that it's possible."
"Can't you see it now Rinne?" I plead.
"Well..." She looked discouraged, "Sorry, Shido. But that future is impossible."
WHAT HOW?!
"Why?!"
"I'm grateful to have made an impact on your life. Our friendship meant everything to me. And... I'm sorry... that I trapped both of you here."
She better not be saying that because something is going to happen? But she looked like she doesn't much time left. She tearing up.
"THEN-!" Rinne interrupts me.
"However... I cannot let Eden fall! Not now, not ever!"
"Rinne wait!"
"I knew this was the only outcome. Long had I expected things to end this way, so I've accepted my fate... good-bye, Shido. Tell Tohka my regards." Rinne gave a sad smiles then... "{EDEN:} PARADISE LOST!"
With a quick bright light flashed for just a brief moment something shocked me.
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As it died out, I saw Rinne... well she was naked but was wrapped around with these vines? The hell? Did she used her angel? The vines looked pretty thick to move around. As if they were made out of wood.
"RINNE!" I called her but she didn't respond. She was out cold.
FUCKING HELL... If I had my spirit powers, I would used {Camael} To burn these vines. On top of that I was a few meters away from her and the vines were moving dangerously.
One vine I didn't spot was moving to my track. CRAP!
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Wait that noise? I look to see Tohka in front with her right hand out. She cancelled the attack out.
"For a piece vine, It really is considered a supernatural attack." She comments.
"Seriously, that fusion thing felt weird. Anyways, how many times do I need to you not to overdo it? Oniichan?" Kotori appeared with her axe ready.
One vines as coming right at us but was then blocked by Origami with her saber.
"Shido, I was late. Sorry."
"Origami?!"
"Are you... okay?! Shido...san!" Yoshino joins in.
[Of course, and her trusty sidekick is here!] Yoshinon says.
"You guys... Thank you!" I praise them.
I had my guard down but did not notice a vine was heading towards my back. I turn to only see it coming to me.
"SHIDO, BEHIND YOU!" Origami calls it out.
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A gunshot was heard as the bullet grazed the vine, it didn't even fully reach me. The one who saved me, was none other than Kurumi Tokisaki.
"No no no. You were so busy socializing that your concentration slipped." Kurumi sounding slightly disappointment but with hint of sarcasm.
"Yeah... thanks for that,"
"Not a problem. It comes naturally to me. Besides, we all knew this would happen."
Kotori comes in with a serious tone.
"Kurumi, another wave incoming!"
"Ara~ how date you interrupt my conversation with Shido. Rude as ever." Kurumi sasses up..
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Tohka POV
Fusing with Kotori, for the first time felt weird but I could feel the power circling around my body it took a few moments and time to control but I managed anyways...
I interrupt the spirits' fight little fight. As I held my right hand up for incoming vines.
"You two, this isn't the time to be messing around!" One of the vines that was coming towards us, I cancelled it out as it disintegrate to particles.
With that problem out the two powerful spirits resolves their differences and continue to take out the vines that coming at us. Lots of touching with these vines and lots of reiryoku intercepting these. Kotori intervenes.
"Shido! why are you standing there?! Look alive, we can't back you forever!" Kotori shouts.
"She's right make your move and have those lips do the work!" I added. Which causes Shido fluster then shakes it off.
But suddenly one of the minor vines grabbed a hold of the others. They begin to feel weak. As their eyes were becoming blank... I was unaffected due to Imagine Breaker cancelling it out.
"The vines are sapping out their energy!" I called out.
"S-She's r-right, I'm beginning to feel w-weak..." Kurumi says as she wasn't looking to well.
Yoshino also had some vines attached to her she was beginning to cry. Shido isn't moving shit at all, which pisses me off.
"GO! TALK TO HER! NOW!" With my outburst Shido nods in motivation.
Origami came to my side.
"Shido, I'll back her up. Don't worry. Now go!"
But it was too late for them... One of the vines grab a hold to Kurumi, Origami and now Yoshino. Shido and I were the only ones left. We were close towards Rinne but the vines were overgrowing so quickly that my right hand was having a hard time canceling it out.
We were very close...
"SHIT, I NEED TO GET TO RINN-"
I couldn't hear Shido finishes his words as my eyes faded into the darkness. The vines has trapped me...
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Here I am at my parents' house still living and managing my savings so that I could get to college. Well I did manage to get in... its just the required stuff I need to even continue the course.
I sighed, with everything is happening I can't think straight anymore...
The job that I'm working at as a part-timer, they aren't giving any shifts lately. Which affects my earnings and budget.
I promise myself I wouldn't ask money from my parents from now on. Gawww! i began to ruffle my on hair with both my hands out of frustration.
You know it feels like I should be doing something right now. Like saving the world with somoene. I guess I'm just imagining things.
I was currently sitting at the living room watching Youtube. Because I was completely bored. My dad was home but not my mom... she's currently at work. Quite the workaholic she is... Can't blame her.
Suddenly my dad walked in the room.
"Isaiah, we need to talk." I paused the TV and dad sat that at a nearby chair.
"So, what's up dad? Need anything?"
"No, son. Its about your future... have you at least considered trying?"
"I have been trying." I defend.
"Well, you're not trying enough. Sure you've got accepted to college but how will you pay the student loan?"
I looked away and scowl.
"You do realized that from this point, you will be making your own dough to pay it off." Dad said, "I'm not saying this because I want you to struggle, I'm saying this because I want you to learn and experience what its like to not relay too much on your mother and I."
"Could've at least help a little." I reply.
"I've spoiled you, a bit much. Since you really haven't been taking these situation seriously." Dad facepalms, "There is are times where me and your mother would leave this world. I want to make sure you're prepared for that when the time comes."
I stopped... then looked at Dad of what he said. Its true... reason at my workplace that they haven't given me any work shift is because I wasn't putting a lot of effort to it... I have been taken this lightly.
Also my otaku tendency has been going overboard.
I got up from the couch and hug dad knowing for the wise advices he gave since birth. I'm thankful to have a dad like him.
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I look over and notice my Dad was gone...
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I turn around to see Tohka again? Wait why is she here?
"It seems you've forgotten, why I'm here?" She said smiling, "Do not worry, love."
Wait did she just call me love? I thought liked Shido on top of that she's a fictional character!
Tohka came to approach and grabbed my face then pulls into a kiss...
Wait I remember this sensation... Tohka? My eyes begins to water. We pulled out.
"T-Tohka," I broke down and cried. I almost forgot about it... everything.
"Glad, you came back to your senses, Isaiah." She smiles.
I didn't hesitate I gave her another kiss on the lips as she accepted it. I had my arms wrapped around her waist and her own arms wrapped around my head.
For a good solid five seconds we had our lips separate. Both of us giggled.
"So where are we exactly?" I ask.
Both she and I are back the white abyss from my dream.
"... ...You are trapped inside Eden." Tohka said in her serious tone, "During your full assault to rescue Rinne it seems that those vines has have constricted and begins to sap your energy out... On top of that it has brought you to its second world of paradise."
That's right... I was trying to help Shido get close to her and seal the deed. But theres something I want to this real Tohka...
"Tohka..."
"Hmm?"
"Just... why did you fall in love with me?"
"..." She continues to stare.
Not one response after that question was asked.
"Do you really want to know the real reason why?"
I nod frantically.
"Its because of your heart, that let me see through and understand your deep feelings and desire. You've have proven yourself to be worthy. Even {Sandalphon} sees it."
"B-but what about S-Shido? He saved you first! He said he will not reject you! even if it means against the entire world!" I shout surprising her. But only for her to smile softly.
"Its true, Shido saved me. I'm thankful for what he's done. But you on the other hand, I followed what Shido would've wanted. I Tohka Yatogami, will not reject your feelings!"
My eyes widened. Is that it? She fell in love with me because of my feelings? was it because I've been depressed before I was reincarnated or even during my actual high school life? Probably so... Date A Live has been cheering up whenever I've been down.
Though I love seeing Tohka on screen on most of the times.
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"It seems you have one job to finish, I'll cya later. Love." Tohka said her goodbyes.
I wave to her.
"Yeah..."
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GAWH, THE FUCK?! I looked around to see branches wrapped around me. Did I return back? God these vines branches whatever they are... are becoming annoying!
I quickly notice at glance that Shido woke up and Rinne had her eyes slightly half open.
Rinne notice Shido and I broke free from Eden.
"Are you telling me... you broke free from Eden... with the Paradise lost?" She ask still wrapped in the branches, "And you... Tohka... It seems finished what you must've right?"
Both Shido and I simply stared at the wrapped spirit.
Rinne sighs in relief.
"I see. You're okay then Shido... Tohka?"
Shido was confused.
"What do you mean?"
Rinne closes her eyes.
"You broke Paradise Lost. I have nothing left."
Shido wasn't buying any of it as he plead for Rinne to stay.
"Rinne, Listen to me... When we were on our day earlier, it was the first time I realized how fun dating you could be. I wish we could be together forever."
This was a flat out confession. But Rinne didn't seem to budge from it. Still looking like she is still unconscious.
"Okay, Rinne? I want to be with you. You're more than family to me. You're the one I want more than anyone. The one for me! Even if we leave this world... It won't change what you mean to me! We don't need Eden so don't worry about failure. I'm here... Tohka's here... Everyone's here. You can find happiness on your own!"
Rinne's eyes open, with that Shido makes a full sprint to her aid. As he was close to her face.
"Shido?"
"Rinne, can't you see?"
Rinne was beginning to look weak.
"I don't think you would understand... but Eden's power has left me. It's unstable. There no telling what could happen from now."
"What?! then what can I do?" He was frustrated. It seems like his heart was panicking. Because I could literally hear from here.
"Seal me," Rinne simply replies.
Of course.
Shido was taken back from it. He flinched because he knew by feeling that She will...
"That way, both you and Tohka will return to the real world. Shido, please... only you can do this." Rinne said weakily.
"She's right, you know." Shido had his gaze on me then return to Rinne.
"But to seal your spirit powers... I need you to have a high affection towards me..."
Rinne simply chuckles at this excuse.
"You're so honest Shido... Worried about that right now? Don't worry. I hear she likes you..."
"Okay. Got it! That's how you'll come home with us right? You're coming too." Shido rushed his words.
I know a fact Rinne is baiting Shido in order to stop this madness. Though I will feel sympathy for this harem protagonist after they kissed.
"Yes... I think... that is the only way we can be together."
The entire surroundings began to shake. I almost my balance.
"You... You should to get down to business right now." I reminded them with Rinne playful chuckling.
"Shido, the time to act is now." Rinne says.
"Got it!"
"Wait, A memory came to me."
After Rinne said that, she made the move and kissed him. For only a brief moment before their lips separated.
With that she was crying...
I knew it by sealing her this world... No Shido and I will return to the real world?
The moment that thought came in mind.
In just blink of an eye the branches and roots. Event he core has disappeared.
Leaving Rinne in the arms of Shido Itsuka.
"The core gone... so does that mean Tohka and I returns?"
"Yes, you may. Eden's role has ended."
"You know you could use a change of clothes?" I added.
"That won't be needed."
With Rinne's response she was emitting a light as she glowed. She laughed heartily in tears.
"Hey, wait! Rinne, you're body? is this?" Shido questions.
"I'm sorry, but I-I can't come with you two..." She cried.
This was too sad to watch as I was also beginning to cry.
"But I thought,"
"Sorry... but I lied." Rinne cuts him off. "Yes, I needed to lie... because I thought you wouldn't k-kiss me."
"True... but,"
"I'm sorry... but from now on... I won't exist..." Rinne breaks the news to Shido as she her tears were forming more.
Shido took it deep.
"You're lying, right...? That can't be true!"
I put my right hand on his shoulder for comfort. Imagine Breaker was off so I wouldn't accidentally touch Rinne and kill her my accident.
"Shido, you taught me so much... Even Tohka-san as well... That with pleasure... comes pain. But can be overcome. The good memories always outweigh the bad."
"Please wait!"
"I see, you're also crying Shido... You too as well Tohka-san... I see now... what it means... to cry. So this is what it's like." She cried emotionally which was super effective on me... As my nostrils were starting to feel clogged.
"That's right, please don't go yet!" Shido pleads.
"Shido, listen to me, would you?"
"Of course," He was sobbing.
"Our time together... the days we spent... are precious to me. It got me to think that Eden was a lie. But those days that I spent times with you were all true... true happiness."
"What are you talking about? We're still together aren't we? we promised."
"hehe, though this warms my heart to know that you think of me this highly... it might makes Tohka-san and the other jealous." Rinne said.
"Actually t-that d-doesn't affect me at all." I say.
"You're not wrong though..." Shido points out.
"Tohka-san, please..." Rinne calls my name out.
I came closer to her.
"Yes?"
"Take are of Shido for me... please... sister."
With those words my eyes widened and with that my eyes were watering even more. I was sobbing...
I grit my teeth in order to hold it in but sooner in seconds I let it all out.
"O-of cour-course..."
"Now... Shido while its just you and me... I believe I'm going to say it..."
Shido still had tears running in his eyes has his ears perked up since Rinne was now getting to the serious moment.
"You see, this whole time I... ... ... ..."
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Rinne confessed... for real this time... moment after that, she disappeared completely from Shido's arm.
He was really going to have out burst cry as I hugged him to calm him down but with this erie shouts, it hit me differently...
"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
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Tohka's Bedroom
Huh? What the hell? I open my eyes to see that I'm back inside my bedroom. Oh shit... I quickly notice that my posters, my computer, my books and figurines are all here.
Which means... HELL YEAH WE'RE BACK IN THE CANON WORLD!
But that whole dream? Was it a dream? It felt real...
Rinne disappearing in Shido's arms.
That five day hellish shit I had to experience... Man I'm confused. I notice my digital cloak was reading at 4:36 A.M In the morning.
With how time flowed in that Rinne Utopia reality world, its best if I know what day it is... That dream it was on June 30th... Okay I went to my desk drawer where I kept my phone and opened it.
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It seems Shido and I were normally asleep during that Rinne fiasco. Because it says June 24th... a Saturday.
I shrug and threw my phone to my bed and headed downstairs. The game is probably still there... I should dispose of it. Like really dispose of it because if Shido just looks at it. He will have a mental breakdown and get depressed. I think.
As a made my way pass the main lobby and open to the living room. I look under the TV's shelves where the console was there but surprisingly...
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Rio Reincarnation game cover was gone... I even open the console and the disc was gone as well?
The hell?
Was it all dream? I obviously remember playing it.
God I should go back to bed... After all its a Saturday! As decided to make a my way up the stairs I hear something...
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Was it crying?
I had my ears peaked it up in Shido's door? No way...
I open the door lightly... and saw Shido still lying in his bed crying. He had his arms covering his eyes. His sobbing as loud.
He pillow was getting wet from the tears...
Damn this is just too sad.
I should cheer him up.
"Hey, Shido."
He turn his head but still crying.
"Oh...It's just you Tohka... Everything that happen in there... it felt so real... I admit Rinne really was the girl for me..." He was sniffing, "I don't how anymore!"
He was broken to the core.
I wake over to him and gave him a good wake up slap.
"Ow, what the?"
"Shido, from what I understand, I do not think Rinne would want you to continue sobbing your dumbass face on that pillow."
This perked him slightly.
"She wants you to continue moving forwards and seek happiness... even if there's pain. The good memories would overcome the bad ones."
Shido thought of my words then simply shrug off this sobbing and he rubs his face to clean himself.
"Hehe," He lightly chuckles, "I guess you're right, she wouldn't want me to be like this... I'll continue to move forward and find my own happiness."
I gave him a thumbs up.
"Now that's the spirit! No pun intended."
Shido lightly laughs at my pun.
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Growls~
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I came up with an excuse.
"I was going to bed again since its Saturday... But now after that Arc we just had... I want some of your cooking again." I smiled but this iritated Shido slightly.
"Didn't you say my cooking wasn't good?" He said.
Crap! He stills remember that?! I only meant it as a joke!?
"Please are you going to still cook for me?" I ask but he turn his body facing the wall and didn't response.
"Hey? Shido?"
No response.
"Shido?"
No response.
"Shiiidoooooo!"
"Go cook yourself, I need to rest."
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Well fine I guess cook for myself...
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Jerk...
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I do feel bad for him, he lost his first true love... But I'm pretty sure he'll get over it. After he's not the only that might never see his true love...
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I walked back to my room to get dressed and notice my mirror with my reflection...
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Rinne POV
Everything... It should have been forgotten. I the foreign object has vanish from that world and safely return those two back... I guess it was best his way, right Shido? Sister... I hope you take care of him for me...
I was floating at some space realm then suddenly a distortion open... I recognized who it was... But couldn't recall who.
"You... are...?"
"Good work, you fulfilled your role splendidly, I apologize that Isaiah the young soul may have caused a bit of trouble." The unknown being said.
Isaiah?
"But now you can rest."
After those words were said everything from my entire being... was nothing from there.
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RINNE UTOPIA ARC CONCLUDED!
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End of Chapter 23
There you go RINNE UTOPIA ARC IS OFFICIALLY FINISHED! With this special arc concluded we can now move on to Date A Live II. Just to be clear this arc is canon to this story.
Also the real Tohka not SI Tohka is actually the MC's love interest! (I gave him the Rimuru treat if you know what I mean by that.)
Anyways I have nothing more to say but hopefully I'll cya in the next chapter!