A/N: I am delighted to present to you the latest chapter of the All Worlds Alliance Stories series. I am deeply gratified by the positive reception of the preceding installment and eagerly await your engagement with this new addition.

I'm really sorry that I couldn't get a new chapter up last week. We had three nasty weather systems hit my country, and even though my town was okay, the storms really cranked up the monsoon. This meant we had a ton of rain, which isn't unusual for this time of year, but it did get me a bit nervous about potential flooding around here.


Number01BlazblueFan - Please their passings is already a saddening news for me, so don't remind me of it.


Below are additional characters with single names who have now been given both a last name and a first name in this story:

Saber - Saber Nero Claudius (A combination of her class and her last name)

Sabo - Sabo Goa (Since he is a noble from the Goa Kingdom)

Saitama - Saitama Saitama (Based from the joke that 'Saitama' is his first name and last name, I'm not kidding. Someone made a joke of that)

Sakura - Sakura Tsubasa (Taken from her real name)

Salome - Salome Boa (Since she's Hancock Boa's pet)

Samui - Samui Yono (Taken from her JP seiyuu, Hikari Yono)

San - San Ookami (Since she's raised by wolves)

Sango - Sango Taijiya (Taken from the name of her village, Youkai Taijiya)

Sasori - Sasori Akasuna (Taken from the Japanese reading of his epithet, Akasuna no Sasori, Sasori of the Red Sand)

Sayo - Sayo Komatsu (Taken from her JP seiyuu, Mikako Komatsu)


And with that done, let's get this chapter on the go!

Disclaimer: I do not possess any characters featured in this story, unless they are my original characters who seldomly appear.

-New Normal Earth-

-Izu Peninsula, Japan-

Throughout the remainder of the evening, Akari Inuyama, Aoi Inuyama, Chiaki Oogaki, Ena Saitou, Minami Toba, Nadeshiko Kagamihara and Rin Shima carried on with the festivities in honor of Inushiko's birthday. Nadeshiko proposed the idea of observing the sunrise at Mount Daruma, to which all present concurred and subsequently decided to retire for the night.

Upon the advent of the following morning, the sun had only just appeared over the horizon when the group commenced their ascent to the base of Mount Daruma. Akari, however, experienced a change of heart and chose to prolong her rest, prompting Minami Toba to remain behind and attend to her well-being.

The remaining individuals, Aoi, Chiaki, Ena, Nadeshiko and Rin, proceeded to navigate the mountainous terrain. Nadeshiko, who is notably the most physically adept among the young women, led the way with significant ease, trailed closely by Rin. Meanwhile, Aoi, Chiaki and Ena brought up the rear, with Chiaki displaying signs of fatigue.

Once they had arrived at the summit, they opted to partake in a warming serving of spiny lobster miso soup to combat the coolness of the early morning. This provided an opportune moment for a discussion regarding their imminent final excursion in Izu. During this exchange, Aoi, Chiaki and Ena expressed their profound appreciation to Rin for her assistance during their previous, rather ill-fated camping trip at Lake Yamanaka. This acknowledgment elicited a modest reaction from the skilled camper.

As the sun began to ascend, everyone gathered to observe the spectacle, including Minami, who managed to catch a glimpse from her vehicle while simultaneously attending to the slumbering Akari, who could be heard murmuring 'capybaras' in her rest. With the day commencing on such an awe-inspiring note, the group looked forward to the experiences that awaited them on their trip with anticipation.

-BREAK-

In a broad area beside the road, a diverse group of individuals has congregated, including notable figures such as Ageha Yoshina, Edd Gould, Gen Takekura, Gray Fullbuster, Hige Suyama, Ippo Makunouchi, Jimmy Dunstan, Jimmy Hopkins, Kenji Kazama, Kiba Miyano, Kouji Kouda, Kyouko Morohoshi, Mashirao Ojiro, Matt Hargreaves, Megane Honda, Mezou Shouji, Misako Kuroki, Rhyno, Rikidou Satou, Ryoutarou "Klein" Tsuboi, Ryuuko Matoi, Toboe, Tom Ridgewell and Tsume.

The crowd's attention is drawn to an imposing four-story structure of scaffolding where a heated exchange is unfolding. Hidenori Tabata, despite his meek appearance, is engaged in a fierce altercation with the boorish adversary from Manpuku Shoten. Their combat is met with a symphony of encouragement and disapproval from the spectators, reflecting the intense rivalry between the two parties.

With a show of formidable strength, Hidenori delivers an uppercut that resonates through the air, striking his opponent's jaw with precision. The latter's legs give way, and he tumbles down to the ground, landing unceremoniously on a sturdy table that, quite astonishingly, withstands the impact.

Taking a moment to collect himself, Hidenori breathes deeply and musters his courage. He then performs a daring leap from the heights of the scaffolding, landing squarely on the table and following through with a punishing elbow blow. This decisive move incapacitates his adversary, and the table succumbs to the pressure, splitting dramatically under the force.

As Hidenori rises to his feet, a victorious grin spreading across his face, a cacophony of applause and cheers erupts from his supporters. He stands tall, fists raised in triumph, as his friend Rhyno surveys the defeated foe with a critical gaze.

"Wisely heed this lesson." Rhyno advises the unconscious opponent, "Never again underestimate the resolve of our collective!" he exclaimed.

With that, Hidenori's victory is acknowledged and the group begins to disperse, returning to their previous conversations and activities. Rhyno, ever the vigilant protector, casts a final look over the scene before reuniting with the others, leaving the defeated individual to contemplate the consequences of his actions.

Everyone then started taking apart the scaffolding, and Rin's group watched the whole thing from across the street where they momentarily parked their vehicles.

"Oh my gosh, can you believe those two are still at it?!" Chiaki exclaimed in disbelief. Even though she thought it was weird, she couldn't deny that Hidenori looked pretty cool while fighting. She admits that Hidenori looks like a dork but he definitely has some charms.

"But it seems like their little feud is finally over." Aoi pointed out.

"Yeah, I don't think he'll be up for round two after that hit." Ena said in agreement.

"Alright, let's go to Iida's store and just put this all behind us." Minami suggested whom is eager to move on.

Nadeshiko nodded in response, "Mm-hmm." she murmured in agreement.

As their respective vehicles drives away from the sight, Kenji noticed them for a second.

"What's up, Kenji?" Gray asked.

"I thought I saw a cousin of mine over there." Kenji replied, "But with so many people with pink hair around, I might've just been seeing things." he concluded.

"I heard that you're leaving in an hour?" Gray inquired.

"Yeah." Kenji confirmed, "There are some folks I'm required to visit." he shared.

-BREAK-

Finally, after a good few minutes on the road, everyone pulls up in the neighborhood around Mt. Omuro. Then, on a whim, they decide to drop by a place called the Iida Wine Shop. As soon as they walk in, they're met by two folks who seem to be waiting just for them.

The first figure is an elderly man with a tall stature, he had a lanky frame and a fair complexion. He had a short white hair and he had light-brown eyes. He wears a high-neck dark-blue & brown vest over a white jacket, black pants and white & red rubber shoes. This is Tadahisa Iida.

The second figure is a young woman with an average height, she had a petite drame and a fair complexion. She had a short light-brown hair and her eyes are often closed. She wears gray long-sleeved jacket with a muffled collar, blue pants and brown shoes. This is Mai Iida, Tadahisa's daughter.

Izuku Midoriya, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, Madoka Kaname and Nathan Seymour are also present within the establishment, currently engaged in perusing the extensive selection of liquor bottles displayed on various shelves.

"Hello." Minami greeted.

"Welcome." Tadahisa greeted back with a smile, "Thanks for coming all the way out from Yamanashi." he expressed in gratitude.

"Welcome." Mai greeted as well.

With cloud above their heads, Aoi, Chiaki, Ena and Minami bowed their heads, "Thank you so much for your help at Lake Yamanaka." the sole-adult in the group expressed in gratitude.

Tadahisa rubs the back of his head, "Not at all." he reassured, "It was fun having such a big crowd." he admitted before taking notice of the new faces added in the mix, "Looks like there are even more of you today." he noted.

"There are our from friends school." Chiaki replied.

"Oh, yeah?" Tadahisa mused, "That's nice." he commented, "I used to travel a lot with my friends when I was younger, too." he shared.

"Really?" Chiaki said in awe.

Minami then placed some bags on top of the counter, "This is wine and some raisin sandwiches from Yamanashi." she offered with a smile.

Mai smiled back, "Thank you very much." she expressed in gratitude.

"The campsite you introduced us to turned out to be a really nice place, too." Ena shared.

"Of course." Tadahisa mused, "That area is famous for having the prettiest sunset in Japan." he commented.

"It was gorgeous!" Chiaki exclaimed in awe.

"Have you tried the alfonsino yet?" Tadahisa asked.

"Yeah!" Ena replied in confirmation, "We had alfonsino burgers." she shared.

"We also made acqua pazza with dried alfonsino." Chiaki added.

During the delightful exchange of words, Nadeshiko and Rin noticed a charming corgi tucked away in a cozy corner, which immediately captured their attention and filled them with wonder. The little dog, sensing the warmth and affection of the gathering, eagerly trotted out of its hiding spot, drawing gasps of excitement from the young women as they prepared to embrace the adorable creature with open arms.

However, to their mild disbelief, the corgi bypassed them and instead made a beeline for Aoi and Chiaki, who were more than thrilled to welcome it with gentle strokes and affectionate pats. Nadeshiko couldn't help but express a soft sound of disappointment while Rin mused over the eerily familiar situation, suggesting a sense of deja vu.

Moments later, the corgi approached Ena, who, without missing a beat, began to interact with the canine as if it were her own cherished pet Chichuachua. Aoi, observing Ena's mix-up, playfully pointed out that she might be experiencing withdrawal symptoms from not having her usual four-legged companion by her side.

"So, what's the plan from here on?" Tadahisa asked while packing up some bottles of Sake that Minami purchased, "Are you heading back to Yamanashi?" he assumed.

"No, we're going to Mt. Omuro and..." Minami trailed.

"Yes!" Akari interjected, "We're going to see the capybaras in the hot spring!" she exclaimed in excitement.

"Oh, that so?" Tadahisa mused.

Mai then picks up the corgi in her arms, "Maybe I should go with you in Mt. Omuro." she said, "I'd like to walk our dog." she added.

"Great, let's go!" Nadeshiko cheered in agreement.

At that moment, Izuku, Kotetsu, Madoka and Nathan approached the counter, each holding a few bottles of alcohol.

"We'd like to buy these, please?" Kotetsu asked while gesturing to the bottles.

Tadahisa looked up and smiled, "Thank you for choosing us." he expressed in gratitude.

After taking care of the payment, Tadahisa began to place the bottles into bags. But then, something strange caught Nathan's eye.

"Hang on a sec..." Nathan murmured, "... we were only supposed to get ten bottles of booze but I counted eleven." he shared.

Kotetsu quickly peeked into the bags, "You're not kidding!" he exclaimed in confirmation, "That's right!" he added.

And to top it off, when Nathan checked the receipt, he found it even more peculiar, "And how did we pay for the extra one?" he questioned, "We only brought enough cash for ten!" he reminded while sounding quite confused.

"Well, that's weird..." Kotetsu began and before he could ask Tadahisa anything, Madoka grabbed one of the bottles out of the bag.

With surprising ease, Madoka managed to open it with just one hand and seeing this, Izuku's eyes grew wide with panic.

"Madoka-san, no!" Izuku yelled out loud while trying to stop her.

But to everyone's astonishment, it was already too late. Madoka had just downed a huge mouthful of the booze, chugging it down with surprising enthusiasm, despite the pained expression on her face. You could see she was trying to enjoy every drop that went down her throat.

After a whopping thirteenth gulp, Madoka finally stopped and let out a big, contented sigh. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and passed the bottle to Izuku, then strutted out of the store like she hadn't even had a sip.

"Midoriya..." Kotetsu murmured in shock.

"I've got no clue." Izuku replied while looking equally shocked.

"Do you think those guys had something to do with it?" Kotetsu wondered out loud.

"I don't think they pushed her into it but it's possible they had some influence." Izuku replied.

"Has she been sipping on that stuff before?" Nathan asked.

"This is the first time I've seen her like this." Izuku replied.

"Did she really go and buy the alcohol on her own?" Nathan assumed.

"Yeah, probably." Izuku acknowledged, "You know, she had a ton of cash just sitting in her account." he reminded.

"Gracious, I think she should be sipping on some Boba Tea instead!" Nathan exclaimed in disbelief.

"Could be she got tired of those, you know?" Izuku assumed.

"What the hell are we gonna say to her folks?!" Kotetsu yelped in panic.

"You've met her parents?" Nathan questioned in surprise.

"I'm gonna go talk to her." Kotetsu beckoned, "I really need to." he insisted.

"Yeah, talking to her is definitely a good move." Nathan uttered in agreement.

And so, Kotetsu took off out of the store as soon as he could, with Madoka on his mind. Izuku and Nathan weren't far behind, grabbing their stuff and rushing after him. The folks inside were left with their mouths hanging open, staring at a girl who couldn't have been older than middle school, downing half a bottle of booze like it was water.

"Well, that was a surprise." Tadahisa uttered out loud with a stunned expression.

"She's definitely got some spunk for a kid that age." Aoi chimed in.

Minami looked at her students with a serious face, "Alright, I might not be the best example here but I've gotta say, don't go copying her." she advised, "No drinking until you're old enough, got it?" she furthered while sounding like a mom, "And even then, keep it in check." she added, "Go easy on the booze, okay?" she concluded.

Chiaki stared at her with a face totally blank, "Considering how you all throw back beers like it's a contest..." she trailed, "... yeah, I'll keep that in mind." she said while not hiding the sarcasm in her voice.

"Hey, how about we go check out Mt. Omuro and put all that behind us?" Ena suggested while giving a gentle nudge.

"Sounds good to me." Rin concurred with a nod.


With Mai tagging along as a temporary member of their little group, everyone bid farewell to Tadahisa and started their journey towards Mt. Omuro.

Once they reached the base of the mountain, they all hopped onto chairlifts to ascend while Nadeshiko and Rin couldn't help but giggle when a whimsical, camera-wielding cartoon character mascot snapped some souvenir photos of them.

Finding the whole situation quite amusing, the two of them decided to get one of those photos each.

As they climbed higher up the mountain, they spotted Nobuhiko Mitsuo, Ricken and Stephen Stills, who were lounging on separate boulders with grins plastered on their faces, looking absolutely thrilled.

"If I could speak the language of rabbits, they would be amazed, and I would be their king." Ricken thought out loud.

"I hate my name." Mitsuo admitted, "It has noob in it." he revealed, "Noob-uhiko". he murmured.

"I lost my virginity to my cousin Jessica." Stephen confessed.

"I would be kind to my rabbit subjects." Ricken said, "At first." he added.

"You know what's a cool name?" Mitsuo inquired, "Angelo." he said, "That has angel and jell-o in it." he reasoned.

"It was my Uncle Mundal's funeral." Stephan began, "We were all back at my Aunt Betty's house." he furthered, "Our eyes locked over the pickled herring." he added, "We never meant for it to happen." he concluded.

"One day, I hold a great ball for the President of Cuijo, but the rabbits, they hate me and don't come." Ricken narrated, "I am embarrassed, so I eat all the lettuce in the world and make them watch." he stated out loud.

"People could call me Angie." Mitsuo visualized, "Yo, Angie, how's it goin'?" he mused.

"To this day, I can't look at pickled herring without being aroused and ashamed." Stephen admitted, "Oh, cousin Jessica." he cooed.

Rin's group, who had accidentally heard their discussion, stared at the guys in complete amazement.

"Wow, talk about an odd chat." Chiaki uttered out loud with a hint of sarcasm in her voice, "They're totally not on the same wavelength." she added.

"They look pretty spaced out." Aoi observed, "I bet they ate something weird." she suggested playfully.

"Do you think they're on something they shouldn't be?" Minami asked while looking genuinely worried.

"If they were, they'd have been thrown out of here by now." Rin responded while trying to ease everyone's concern.

"Let's just ignore those guys and keep on going." Ena suggested and is waving a hand for everyone to follow.

"Alrighty then, let's do it!" Nadeshiko exclaimed cheerfully.

And with that, Rin's group moves on from the bunch of lost-in-thought folks and starts exploring. They just can't help but get totally captivated by the amazing sights around them.

"This feels so liberating!" Nadeshiko exclaimed in awe.

"The view's great!" Akari commented.

"Looks like that's the peak over there." Aoi pointed out.

Chiaki suddenly had the idea to challenge Akari and Nadeshiko to a race to the top of the mountain. As soon as Akari and Nadeshiko took off running, Chiaki played it cool, saying she was just messing around. But then, Aoi, Ena and Rin also started racing ahead, which made Chiaki panic and chase after them, yelling for them not to leave her behind.

On the other hand, Mai and Minami opted for a more relaxed approach. They decided to walk up at a leisurely pace with Mai's adorable corgi tagging along for the journey.

"It's pretty chilly for the relatively low altitude." Minami commented.

Mai chuckled in response, "It's nice and cool in the summer, so I often bring my dog up here for walks." she shared.

"I see." Minami uttered in acknowledgement.

"He perks right up whenever we come." Mai added.

"Ah, right." Minami recalled, "Corgis don't like hot weather." she stated while staring at the dog's posterior, "Such a cute butt." she thought in amusement.

Soon enough, the whole group made it to the top of Mt. Omuro and as you'd expect, they were all absolutely floored by the breathtaking view that unfolded before them. They couldn't resist taking it all in again.

Nadeshiko, ever the eager one, took out her camera to capture the moment. But then she noticed something peculiar—a stone with a little "+" symbol etched into it. Rin, being the knowledgeable one, pointed out that it marked a spot where three trails intersect.

On a whim, Nadeshiko copied the shape with her lips. You know, the kind of thing you do when you're feeling a bit playful and the world's beauty just tickles you the right way. And boy, did it tickle everyone else's funny bones! They couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight.

Then, huffing and puffing from the climb, Chiaki finally caught up with them. She was clearly exhausted, but when she saw her pals with their lips puckered into "plus" signs, she couldn't help herself. She started cracking up so hard that she begged them to quit it because it was too much for her to handle.

Just when everyone had their fill of giggles, Mai and Minami showed up, joining the merriment. It didn't take long before someone suggested a group photo. They huddled together, flashing their smiles for the camera.

"Nice to know that you can see Mt. Fuji from Mt. Omuro, too." Nadeshiko commented.

"You sure can." Ena said in agreement.

"In fact, the gods worshipped at Mt. Fuji and Mt. Omuro are sisters." Mai shared.

"Really?" Nadeshiko uttered in awe.

"But they don't get along very well at all." Mai furthered, "Apparently, you'll be cursed if you praise Mt. Fuji from atop of Mt. Omuro." she revealed which made Nadeshiko squeaked in fright, "It's just an urban legend." the corgi owner reassured which made Nadeshiko sigh in relief.

Ena chuckled in amusement, "You're so easily spook out, Nadeshiko-chan." she mused.

Nadeshiko chuckled sheepishly, "Heeheeheehee..." she chortled.

A/N: Thank you for taking the time to read this chapter, I appreciate your support and I hope you found it enjoyable.

These are the characters that debuted in this chapter:

Iida and Iida's Daughter are from Laid-Back Camp△.

The next chapter will continue the rest of the storyline, so please look forward for it.

Until then paalam!

Motoharu the Delinquent is busy working inside a food truck that also offers crepes and other bunch of other sugary treats. Meanwhile, there's a whole bunch of people hanging around outside, and right in the thick of it all are some familiar faces – Donkey Kong, Luigi Mario, Mario Mario, Princess Daisy, Princess Peach, Waluigi, Wario and Yoshi. They're all just trying to get their hands on some of those sweet crepes.

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And just like that, in the blink of an eye, the crowd cleared out... and so did Wario's companions.

"Hold up, where'd you all go?" Wario called out in confusion, "Looks like we've got the place to ourselves now!" he pointed out.

"We don't know that guy!" Waluigi's voice rang out from somewhere off-screen.