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Index
Chapter 1: Mad World [Down Here]
Chapter 2: Ready, Steady, Go (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=38652.msg1313780#msg1313780)
Chapter 3: Sentimental Moment (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=38652.msg1314028#msg1314028)
Chapter 3.5: Patriots [Part 1] (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=38652.msg1314293#msg1314293)
Chapter 3.5: Patriots [Part 2] (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=38652.msg1314459#msg1314459)
Chapter 1: Mad World
It was summer in our junior high days when she first talked to me. Being the resident nerd of our campus, nobody dared to talk with me – they think I bite and devour people. I, myself, didn’t attempt to associate nor talk to them too. They were all heartless. I don’t need people like them. They were all trash. But then one day, this one girl in my class changed my perspective. She didn’t shunned my like the others did. She talked to me with a smile. She talked to me when nobody else did. She became my partner in every class we had. She didn’t even mind what the others were saying and continued to hang out with me. She is the only one who ate with me in my secret base. She is my sole friend and before I knew it, she became everything to me.
We graduated from junior high – I expect to part ways with her in a sad manner. But then, she smiled at me and said “I passed the entrance exam in the school of your choice. We’re going to the same school again silly”. I am indeed happy – I don’t want to part ways with my only friend. I hope she feels the same way too. Well if she doesn’t, I hope she won’t tell it to me. I can’t handle one sided emotions. I don’t think my mind can register it successful. I just can’t.
Spring came; it was the start of our first year as high school students. Early in the morning, she sent me a message that she wanted to meet me on the second cherry blossom tree starting from the school’s main gate. I complied with her request. There, I saw her standing with such look in her face – the first ever saw that reaction coming from her.
I slowly walked towards her – shrugging off the negative thoughts inside of my head, desperately trying to be optimistic. I forced a smile, unable to do anything besides that. She smiled back at me – I still don’t know what’s going on inside her mind. I may be a genius but that’s not enough for me to read other people’s thoughts.
“Thank you for coming all the way here.” She said with a bright smile that never fails to put me in a good mood.
“No problem there, chum. Anyway, what’s up?” I asked
“You see… I-I uhm…” I can see her shuttering. There’s no need to get nervous at all, silly girl.
“What’s that you need to say? Don’t be nervous.” I smiled at her, held her hand too in hopes that it will lessen any insecurity and fear she’s having, if she has that though.
“I-I love you! For the very first time I saw you, I fell for you! Please date me!”
I guess I was being silly when I thought that my feelings for her have no chance to get returned at all – where in fact, she just found the right way to return it to me. I don’t want to let this chance of owning her heart slip; I want to spend every single day I have with her, in loving her. I want her to feel how much I love her, and how thankful I am for having her enter my life. For those beautiful reasons, I agreed to date her with all of my heart and soul, because I love her so much. Losing her is the last I want to happen in my life.
I opened my eyes, only to see the ceiling of my room. I guess a dreamed of the past – our first meeting, and other first time. It’s been a year since she confessed to me. We’re still with each other, going stronger as time passed. I would be lying if I said that we didn’t fight with each other. Yes, we did have a quarrel countless of times already – that’s the spice of every relationship they say. The quarrels we had was one of the main reasons why we’re currently in this state of our relationship – happy and contented with one another.
I stood up from my bed to get ready – I have a date with her. This is our first date since ages ago and I can’t wait to spend the whole day with her again. You know, we didn’t end up in the same class when we started our 2nd year in high school. Such shame right? But nonetheless, we still call and mail each other regularly. Nothing really changed between us except the class that we’re currently in.
The time is 10 o’clock in the morning, I need to go now and meet up with her at Shibuya. Getting angry is the last thing I want to happen. You don’t really want to mess up with someone like her, moreover when angry. With that as my mindset, I dashed and used up all the energy I could exert so that I can catch the latest train on the way to my destination. It worked. I arrived in the nick of time. I can’t wait to see her.
Shibuya! Shibuya! Shibuya!
I heard my stop. I’m finally here after that seemingly long ride. The longest ride in my life. I stepped down from the train platform and went to the places where she will be waiting. The thought of her smiling sweetly at me makes my whole body tingle – not in a sexual way, mind you.
I walk more and roamed around Shibuya, until I finally saw her. Even she’s on the other side of the road, I can clearly see her. She is wearing the nicest casual outfit ever. She tops even the most beautiful model life has offered.
I shamelessly shouted her name to catch her attention towards me – it never failed though. The side of the road I’m currently standing is the same location as the most frequently visited restaurant in Shibuya is. I want to take her there, so I made her cross the road. The stop light has the color red; she will be safe while crossing.
Or so I thought…
While she’s crossing, an over speeding car took over the road. My lover is about to get hit. I was about to save her, but I failed miserably. There before my eyes, lies the body of my lover – bathing in her own blood. I couldn’t save her at all. I failed as a lover. I rushed towards her, I called for help, and nobody tried to help. Luckily, an ambulance passed by. I went alongside with my lover, I couldn’t care less about the owner of the car that bumped my lover, and I know someone will eventually do something about that bastard. This is the worst day of my life, when it could be one of the happiest because today was date day.
We eventually arrived at the hospital, and she was immediately rushed in the emergency room. I prayed to whoever God there is and begged to save her. I made a promise that I will change for the better good in exchange of the Gods saving my lover. I need her in my life. I don’t want to lose her. I will lose my sanity without her. She’s the light in my dark, the one that took me out on the never ending grief I’m experiencing. It’s her or nothing at all.
After a few good minutes, the doctor went out. I’m expecting good news, but God didn’t make it possible. My lover has passed away. She was already dead, and with her dead, I lost my remaining faith in humanity. Even though I wanted to cry, there are no tears coming out of my eyes. I cannot feel any emotions rushing through me. I thought I’m gonna go crazy the moment I received the worst news I don’t want to know, but I am not. I’m still sane, but definitely hanging on the fine line between sane and insane.
Eventually, a funeral was held. I did not come; I do not want to see her in that blasted coffin. I don’t want memories of us come crashing in inside my mind. I’m trying to move on – but I think I’m just failing miserably.
A week has passed since the funeral; I didn’t come to school the whole week too. My friends keep blowing up my phone; I dare not to speak with anyone as of this very moment. I’m too tired to deal with shits right now. I didn’t even know when the last time I ate properly was and the last time I took a bath. If my lover was still alive, she would probably complain how stinky I am. But the sad fact is she’s already gone. Whether she’s on the heaven, or in hell, or maybe in the limbo, I don’t know.
If only I can travel to the past and save her just in time then maybe, I’m not emotionally wreck like this. But where the hell can I find a time machine?! This world is not fully high-tech enough to get time machine invented.
But wait…
If there are no time machines just yet, I just have to make one by myself using the ideas of my late grandfather. Even if I failed all over again, I will still try to my fullest just to create one. I don’t care what others are going to say. This is a chance for me to prevent the death of my lover, even if I change the present afterwards.
And so my saga begins. I found the journal of my grandfather in my dad’s private library – it took me an hour to find it. I read all of the contents of his journal in one sitting before travelling to place where there is a huge space in it. I gathered all of the necessary materials needed to create the time machine. The other materials were kind impossible for me to obtain so I just made one myself. I am not a genius for nothing, mind you.
It took me all sorts of trials and tribulation before I can finally accomplished the first part to make a time machine. A month has passed since then. My parents eventually got worried because my health is failing and weight dropped drastically. I didn’t mind at all, I’m gonna worry about my health and weight after I accomplished my mission. I just need to find a way to complete and get over with this. And then I can see her again.
Another month has passed; I’m still here in the place where there is a huge space. I got a notice from my friend, Takahashi Minami, that if I don’t go to school by tomorrow, the faculties and staffs will be forced to drop me out from the grade. I will repeat another year I guess. But I don’t mind, all I think about is completing the second phase and then I can worry about school later.
A week has passed; I officially dropped out from school. I don’t feel anything about it, because I’m too busy completing the third and final phase to create a time machine. It took me so long to finally complete the second phase, I’m expecting the third phase to me quite pain in the ass. But all of the pains I’m currently suffering will not be in vain once I saved her.
One month later, I finally completed the time machine. I don’t know whether it will really work or not but it’s worth trying. I can’t wait to see her again and save her from the fate, even if I have to repeat my time travels all over again. Yes, I’m a mad woman for creating this thing just so I can save my lover instead of moving on with my life. I was the one who loved her most in this world. I deserve her lifetime supply of love. And besides, I'm living in a mad world.
I’m Oshima Yuko. This is my tale; a tale where I try to change the fate of my dead lover, Matsui Rena.
*spits water* KojiYukoRena?!
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I wonder, what will happen to Yuko? :dunno:
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Thank y'all for the wonderful comments~ hehe. This new chapter right here will be the start of Yuko's voyage. If you got confused reading this chapter or the next few chapters, don't worry! it eventually be explained in the later part of the story. Again, thank you so much for the comments :cool1:
PS: Please don't mind the grammatical error for now~ I promise to edit it once more when I get back from school
Chapter 2: Ready, Steady, Go
48 hours since I created the world’s first time machine. 48 hours since the last time I had a power nap. 48 hours since the last time I drank water.48 hours since I’ve been having this emotional phenomenon inside my mind. 48 hours since I’ve been laughing all day because of my wonderful creation. 48 hours since I felt the pressure tightening on my chest. It was the worst sensation I could ever feel in my entire life. It was also the first time I felt such weird sensation. If possible, I don’t want to feel it again.
A lot has happened since the last 48 hours. For some reasons, my mind and my body has been stopping me turn on the time machine to its limits. I can’t stop shaking. I don’t know what the hell happened to me. I’m actually chickening out because of the masterpiece I created. A common trait I share with Dr. Frankenstein. Maybe I’m really losing my mind – insanity is devouring me slowly but surely.
But this is not the time for me to chicken out and do all some sort of shits. I have a lover to save. If a successfully pulled this mission out, it’s nirvana for good ‘ol Yuko. I and Rena will get married and have children after I saved her. I will make love to her every night, and tell her how much I love her. It will be happy ever after for the both of us. So yes, I don’t have time to freak out too if ever I fail on the first time.
Aus Schaden wird man klug!
I eventually went near to the switch of my masterpiece. I closed my eyes for a brief moment, and then I took a deep breath. If I did the procedures right, a black-hole-like portal will appear on this chunk of a circle, in which I will go into after I set the time I intended to go back in. This is now or never, Yuko. Remember, you love Rena so much that you will do anything just to make her alive again. With that mindset and monologue I just had, I pressed the button that will make my masterpiece show its true potential.
Ready! Steady! Go!
I’ve waited, for like 5 minutes. I was getting hopeless for no black-hole-like portal showed. Until it finally showed in 7th minute I waited. I almost cried, for my masterpiece is in full shape now – fully functional and ready to use. I’m so proud of my genius genes. Halleluiah! Praise the lord! I am indeed a full pledge genius! Then, I was about to enter the specific date I wanted to travel back when suddenly, I noticed a girl standing in front of me, standing in front of the portal. She has these luscious lips like Rena, not to mention her boobs were perky. I would love to squeeze them if she gives me the chance. But then it hit me, who the hell is she?!
“What date did you come from?!” I said with an intimidating voice. It doesn’t really take a genius to find out that she’s a time traveler.
“W-What am I doing here...” She spoke. Her voice is kinda sweet and lovely, in contrast to Rena’s sexy and husky voice.
“Yeah right. You are in the year 2015; you are currently inside my personal space. You appeared before my eyes when I turned out my masterpiece, the time machine” I rolled my eyes. I’m getting annoyed because of this walking pheromone factory. For god sakes, I need to travel back to the past now.
“2015… I traveled back in time…” I heard her say.
“Duh, I know that genius; unless, I am not the one who first invented the time machine years ago.” I rolled my eyes again. I’m getting annoyed for some reasons. Why? Because of this amnesiac girl
“No. You are the first one to invent it, I think. But yes, I’m aware that I did travel back in time. I’m actually from the future to do something here. The things is, I completely forgot any traces of my mission. Though I remember that my name is Haruna, and I can’t remember anything aside from that. But! But! I do remember Artificial Intelligence being developed in the future by some sort of girl genius,” She explained. After that, she sat on the sofa and relaxed for a while. She looks like tired of some sorts. Is time travelling really that exhausting? Well whatever is which, I’m still fated to set on a journey to save my lover, Rena.
“Look, I don’t really have time to hear what’ve got to say. All that matter is I need to travel back in time to rewrite every mistake that led my life on what is it today.” I sighed
“Eh? I travelled back in time to find someone travelling back in time too? Inception much?” she rose on of her eyebrows in confusion, tilted her in a cute manned with her right index finger on the chin. I wonder how many times I’ve sighed today because of this lady right here.
“I’m going to the portal now. See you in the near future or whatever” I was about to walk from the portal when suddenly, Haruna stopped me by putting her hand on my wrist and pulling me in top of her. Maybe she was sent to the past to stop from going back to the past to save Rena. Maybe she was hired by my parents in the future to stop their near-insane daughter from having her happiness. Maybe this timeline is just an infinite loop where all I get is sadness and despair. Maybe… Maybe… Just maybe…
“You know, it will be a bad decision if you suddenly traveled to a different timeline without having a plan.” She smiled
“Well sorry to pop you but, I do have a plan already; and that is to save my lover before the car could hit her. I need to have some sort of speed in order for me to drag her in to the other side before the car gets first. But don’t worry, there’s this logical and mathematical explanation regarding on how to calculate the exact speed I need. Plus, I’m quite fluent to the language of physics.”
“This is just my opinion but, wouldn’t it be wise if you just tried a different approach to save her rather than sticking to the same one? It will be much easier for your job.”
“You may be right but, if I don’t use the same approach – already fixing its flaws – and try to explain what the hell is happening, it will be much tougher using a different approach.”
“In the end, you don’t really make sense at all.” She sighed
“Deal with it, baby.” I winked her while she made this undisputable puking noise. This time, I didn’t wait say anything at all and walked towards the portal. I tested and tried to feel on what it’s like to be in it, in which I put one hand. I can feel a tingly sensation, and my chest seems to get uncomfortable for some reasons. Maybe entering the portal requires some sort of physique to successful travel onto it – which I definitely not have right now. I should ask this lady right here yes?
“Does time travelling require some sort of healthy physical and mental health?”
“Hm~ I don’t know~ but I don’t think so. I have this vague memory that I’m currently suffering from depression what-not. I can’t really remember.” This girl, she’s really suspicious. I’m having this weird theory as time goes by, and the more we interact, the more memories she will remember. If she can completely remember things related to her, I can use her for my plans and ask her about the future as well. Who knows she might be the key to mysteries and other conspiracies going around on this decade, in this millennium. She can be the girl version of John Titor too.
I was about to ask her to come with me in my sage, but then all of a sudden, the I heard the main gate of my personal space burst open. I turned around to see two of my ex-classmates, in which I made acquaintance of, looking at me with a serious look in their faces. Maeda Atsuko and Takahashi Minami are here. What a way to ruin my plans. I wonder how the hell they found my whereabouts. The last time I check it, I didn’t really tell anyone about it, not even to my parents.
“What are you two doing here?” I asked. I’m getting pissed for no reason at all
“Were obviously here to make you go back home. Your mom is really worried about you. I know you are depressed because you just lost Rena and all but, you should’ve contact your poor parents. If only she can use the cellphone tracking device properly, she would have find you herself. Right Minami?” Hearing her remarks, my eyes widened. I suddenly felt a chill that caused me to break a cold sweat.
“What’s up with wide eyes, Yuko? And who is this girl right here? Don’t tell me the reason you did not go home for more than 3 months now was solely to get hitched on this beautiful and bountiful girl right here.” TakaMina smirked, earning a glare from Atsuko.
“H-How did you find my whereabouts?” I asked nervously. They looked at each other, and then they diverted their attention to me. The next thing that happened completely caught me off guard. They both laugh at me hysterically. They are making fun of me. They think I’m an idiot where in fact I am not.
“You are really good in making joke, Yuko” said TakaMina, still recovering from the laughs
“You think I’m joking?!” I snapped
“Hey calm down~” Haruna stood up in the middle of TakaMina and I.
“Sigh. Did you get amnesia while staying here for the past few months, huh Yuko? Did you forget that you developed an enhanced tracking software 3 years ago that is now being used as a component in all of the mobile devices in the whole world? Did you forget that you got countless of awards and a Nobel peace prize because of that?” Atsuko explained. First of all, I don’t remember developing nor designing a tracking software in which I earned countless of recognitions because of it. Second, I still don’t have the knowledge how to make it up until now – I can’t understand the complex structure of tracking software and how to develop it without the user calling a device just to track someone’s location. The way Atsuko and Minami have said it, the tracking software I “develop” is somewhat advance than usual. More like, a 2025 version.
Then it hit me…
I completely forgot about one time traveler that is currently here inside in my personal space. I forgot my grandpa’s theory that if a time traveler arrived in a certain timeline, preferably in the past, many things are bound to get rewritten in the current timeline. A fault in the timelines has been created, with the arrival of Haruna of the future here in the time she considers as past. A lot has been rewritten, and I don’t really want to know about it.
I looked at Haruna, while trying to set the time in my masterpiece secretly. Atsuko and Minami have no idea up until now that I created a time machine. The fact that the timeline I’m currently living in has been rewritten means that my masterpiece is really a masterpiece! Ode to joy! With this thing, I can really save Rena! I don’t really care how many timelines I travel just to save her.
As the time machine charges the sufficient energy, I went to Haruna and grabbed her by the wrist. When the right timing is on, I rushed to the portal with me dragging her alongside. In the corner of my eye, I saw Minami and Atsuko with eyes wide open. Before they can even go to the portal to follows us, the portal suddenly closed. Maybe after activating the portal in its full power is only 10 seconds long before it closes again. Well that’s good.
As Haruna and I travel to the past, completely defying the rules of the universe, I didn’t feel the tightening of my chest like before. Haruna on the other hand was rather calm, completely showing another trait why she can be dubbed as the real John Titor. I guess she travelled in so many time lines now, within the time that time machines are now intact and fully functioning. I just closed my eyes and feel the moment of my first ever voyage.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw a familiar ceiling. I’m in my room again. I checked my phone; the date showed was exactly 5 months and 2 days ago since Rena died. On top of that, I just received a message from my lover. I can’t stop grinning like an idiot. In two more days, I will finally execute my plans into luring her out from her ultimate death. We will be together forever in this 2nd timeline.
But then I suddenly stopped grinning when I noticed something off about this…
Haruna is nowhere to be found.
TBC
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Chapter 3: Sentimental Moment
I should be happy and celebrating that my masterpiece did an awesome job. I should be happy that I can save Rena from her fate. I should be happy that I have another chance to fall in love with her all over again. But with Haruna nowhere to be found, I can’t control all of my thoughts from being too negative. As much as I try being an optimist, all I end up is being a pessimist. Since her arrival is the cause of the time loop in the 1st timeline, I’m worried that she might cause the same here on the 2nd timeline; a loop that is related to the future events. Not necessarily related to the future events, maybe the time loop that Haruna created rewrote the history of science and physics.
I know I made the wrong decision when I took her with me to the past. I never regretted any decision like this before. Maybe I am not really sane enough for this whole time travelling thing. But, if it wasn’t for Rena and my love for her, I wouldn’t be able to make it this far. I wouldn’t even create a time machine if it wasn’t for her. I wouldn’t be this crazy at all. But that’s one thing I cannot regret after all.
I replied Rena that I will go with her in Shibuya. I checked the time again. Only a day and few more hours before show time. Judging from the speed of the car, it’s probably over 70 mph. That means I need to save Rena in split seconds. But the problem is, I don’t really have that speed and shoes with speed enhancers are not invented yet in this timeline. I guess for this mission, I will have to use shoes with roller blades on.
I stood up from my bed – I felt a little dizzy by doing so. I made up my mind; I’m going to find Haruna. I won’t let her cause time loops again, and I won’t let anyone see her. But I don’t have any clue about her whereabouts; I don’t even know where to start finding her. It will be really bad if something bad happens to her in this timeline; the time loop she created will be much worse than she created on the 1st timeline.
I was about to lie on the bed again when I suddenly an idea popped inside my mind. I now know the possible places I can search for. I put my coat on and some face mask because it’s rather cold outside now. I sneak pass my parents room on the way to the living room to get the key to my dad’s motorcycle. Yes, I am still 17 and it’s illegal for me to just drive. But I really don’t care about it; all I care about is the time loop and Haruna as of this very moment. I just hope there is no checkpoint on the route I’m going to take.
The moment I arrived in the garage, I immediate stepped up on the motorcycle and hopped on it. I pray mentally that my parents wouldn’t be able to hear the sounds the cycle is making. After closing the garage again, I stormed out. The outside breeze seemed to be cooler than usual. When was the last time I felt something like this? I don’t know. Ever since Rena died, I can’t appreciate things as usual. I became too engrossed in making my masterpiece. I forgot about the outside world for a brief moment.
2.5 hours later, I arrived at the place where my personal space is located. I am not so sure myself if I can really find Haruna in here, but trying is not as bad as you think anyway. I parked my motorcycle near the gate; I turn off my phone just in case, and walked inside past the gate. If by chance Haruna is not here, I’m just going to continue my plan without her and watch what time loop might get created this time.
To my surprise, I saw the familiar busty girl sitting in the sofa with her kissable lips on a pout. She’s obviously trying to tell me that she’s upset with me. Am I really making sense? I don’t think so. I walked towards her, with a smile on my face. She is still pouting and seemed unimpressed. Since when this busty girl became cute all of a sudden? Her idiotic aura seemed to vanish as well too. The power of time loop I guess.
“Hey, I never thought I could see here.”
“You’re late you know! I was waiting her for the whole time~” she replied with her arms crossed in front of her chest.
“I’m sorry. I thought you’re going to be transported in my room alongside with me. I just found out that you might be in here.”
“Well that’s odd isn’t it?” she eyed me
“I don’t know what the cause of it is. But I’m having this idea that every time you go to another timeline, you will be transported in the same place, I think the same goes to me. After we successfully executed this mission, let’s go on a journey to the other timelines and prove the theory together.”
“First of all, Ms. Oshima, you says I’m helping you?” she raised one of her eyebrows
“You have no other choice honey. It’s either you remember the purpose of your time travelling and execute it now, or help me and you won’t starve.” I smirked
“Smart ass ain’t cha? Okay I will help you. But yeah, about the purpose you were talking about. I just remembered some of my memories. You see, there’s this special police that stops any individual from time travelling many times. They were created in the year 2040 by “Time and Space Bureau” headed by Takahashi Minami and her wife, Maeda Atsuko. Their adopted daughter that goes by the name Watanabe Mayu is the one that captures any people who breaks the time travelling rules.” She said with a sad tone. I know where this is going. I cannot believe what the future has it for me.
“D-Does that mean?”
“Yes, the fact that the couple showed on your personal space before we can time travel means, the future has been foreshadowed after all. And it seems the more I time travel, the more memories I remember.”
“So what do you have in mind now? I have no choice but to comply on what you say right? Because you are the only one that knows the every consequence our time travels make” I sighed.
“I won’t make any decision, Yuu-chan. It’s all up to you.” She smiled
“What’s up with the nickname you just gave me?”
“It’s cute right? Hehe” she smiled like a child. I just sighed and shake my head. Sometimes, I can’t really tell what’s up on her mind. Even after what she just told me, she’s still mysterious to me. Can I really keep on what’s happening because of her? I don’t think so.
“For now, eat these dumplings I bought and go to sleep afterwards. Time travelling is pretty exhausting than I thought. I will come back here tomorrow to bring you food and stay for the night before show time starts. Am I clear?”
“Yes!” she grinned happily
“Good! Now off I go”
“Be safe~”
I headed back towards my motorcycle with the things Haruna has told me still on my mind. I knew from the very beginning that Minami and Atsuko are going to defy my plans. But I never thought they’re going to oppose this with all the power they got. “Time and Space Bureau” their asses, I’m guessing the government even approved and supported their company. For the love of God, why is life so hard to deal it? Even if I know the answer, I won’t probably have enough time to deal with it. But for now, I will make a mental note to avoid Takahashi Minami and Maeda Atsuko.
The moment I arrived at my room, I immediately lay down. I started to think various back up plans if ever this current plan fails. I don’t want to be an idiot who doesn’t want to know the rest of the plan after one fails. I then sent a loving message to Rena, like I always do. She’s alive in this timeline yet I can’t really feel myself glad about it. Maybe I’m overthink things again. Being stressed is not what I had in mind.
A day and few hours passed without knowing it. It was 1.5 hours before show time. I immediately attached the roller blades to my shoes before messaging Rena about our date today. The lasso was so happy – unbeknownst to her fate. I then went downstairs and grabbed a piece of bread. I sat down as I wait for my mom to finish cooking our proper breakfast. As usual, dad is reading the newspaper with coffee on one hand. He didn’t even notice that the arrangement of the keys in the table was off. I guess I’m the only genius in our family.
After the breakfast, I immediately went to the train station; 1 more hour until the show starts. I told Haruna to meet me up at the station so no problems regarding her. Using the roller blades, I slide my way to the station. As usual, the speed of it so smooth that I caught up on the recent train. Boarding inside, I mentally calculated the needed speed to save Rena. This is going to be a lot easier.
Hopping down the road, I didn’t see Haruna everywhere, not even the place we promised to meet. I guess the lasso overslept or something. I continued my walk, completely forgetting about Haruna. My feet continued to guide me towards the place I promise to meet with Rena. Making a few more steps, I saw her. She’s really beautiful. I can’t help falling for her all over again. Don’t worry my beloved; we will be together forever in this timeline. I will lure you out on your cruel fate. I will do anything you want.
Not able to stop myself, I dashed towards her. It’ safe to run since the stop light is on the red, completely halting all vehicles. But, I was being naïve again when I thought about that. I look to my left side and saw a car making its way to me with such incredible speed – eventually topping the speed I had with roller blades on. I closed my eyes. So this is the rule of the world huh? If Rena doesn’t die, I will eventually die.
But I was wrong again…
I opened my eyes and saw myself staring at the blue sky. I felt something heavy on my chest, then I looked at it only to find Rena – my beloved was covered in blood again. My eyes got watery when I realized that she’s no longer breathing. I stood up. I didn’t even bother looking at her again and dashed towards the train station. My naivety caused something bad. I will have to time travel all over again. I need to go back to my personal space – and think about what I should do all over again. I’m going to be insane all over again.
Before I knew it, my feet stopped walking and I am in front of a familiar gate. I’m in my personal space again. As I entered, I saw Haruna with handcuffs on alongside with another girl in a cop uniform. She has this distinguish poker face that I seemed to saw a long time ago. Is Haruna a secret criminal from the future or something? Is the cop going to arrest me for obstruction of justice? I have so many plans and I cannot afford to go in jail. Then, the girl noticed me and showed me her badge. My eyes widened.
“Oshima Yuko, you’re under arrest for trying to change history.”
So this is the Time and Space Bureau Cop that Haruna told me….
Chief Inspector Watanabe Mayu.
Chapter 3.5: Patriots [Part 1]
Eyes widened, mouth agape – thoughts fluttering like a petal. I still can’t believe on what did this cop has said to me. Really? Arresting me for changing history? For god sakes, there’s no major change in history at all if you ask me. I just lost my lover again and when I’m about to save her (okay, attempt to save her), this is the first thing I saw in my personal space. Haruna being handcuff and all, what a great day indeed; maybe I was born unlucky at all.
I glared at the “police officer wannabe” standing in front of me – in which she glared back. We might as well have this staring contest each other. In the corner of my eye, I can see Haruna pointing in the time machine. I guess she’s hinting that maybe I should use the same tactic I did to escape Minami and Atsuko. But the problem is if this girl standing in front of me has known the history of my sly ways, chances are she knows what I will do next. Takahashi and Maeda aren’t that stupid to not warn this girl about it.
While still thinking of what will I do next, I set the time machine to get me and Haruna 6 months back to the past. I need to at least use a vacation before proceeding to any plans again. Well if I did jump on the main course, I will probably be wrecked emotionally like what happened today. I need to think through on the next step I will make. I need to be careful, I need to calm myself down and don’t do anything rash without thinking over it.
“So police office~” I said with a flirty tone. I can see Haruna holding back her laugh; that sly titty monster. I will punish her once we get out of this shit.
“Oshima-san, there is no use flirting with me. Well to be honest, I would definitely arrest you even if you are my lover. You’re probably wondering why huh? That’s because you indirectly caused World War III.” She said still with poker face on
“And how did I indirectly cause World War III?” I raised my eyebrows
“I don’t know what happened but rumor has it that you went mad because you couldn’t save your lover from dying. Then you bombed buildings in South Korea and blamed Japan for it. Since South Korea has no real evidence to show at that time, Japan took this as a way of taunting. Before we knew it, a war has erupted. It’s in the year 2020. Then, up until now in the year 2040, the war still ongoing. Your current whereabouts in the year 2020 and 2040 are currently unknown. But an eye witness stated that she saw walking down on the streets of Manila, Philippines. We then searched for you in the whole Philippines but we’re unable to find you. So yeah, Mom and Dad told me to just arrest the Oshima Yuko of 2015 to prevent the War from happening. I don’t know the full details though.” She sighed after she was done explaining
“Look here young lady; don’t you think it’s wrong to arrest me just because “rumor has it”? You can’t really arrest someone just because rumor has it you know. You’re literally breaking the rules and conduct here I tell ya?”
“It’s really a direct order coming from the government to be honest”
“You don’t really make sense”
“You don’t really need to comprehend me, genius.”
I was about to resort her sarcasm when suddenly, a girl with black suits on came out from the time machine. She eyed Watanabe with stern eyes before forcefully pulling me and Haruna in split seconds towards the time machine. As we go with the swirl, I can see Watanabe with eyes widened and mouth agape. I don’t know what happened but I just closed my eyes.
When I opened it, all three of us were transported to bar. A restobar filled with women ages 20 and up having fun. I looked at Haruna and she looked at me, she then shrugged and sighed. I see she doesn’t know about this place too. I looked at the girl with the suit. She stared at me for a moment before giving me a warm smile (her smile made me flinch for a moment though).
“Who exactly are you?” I asked
“My name is Kashiwagi Yuki; leader of the Patriots, an organization that is against of the government and the ‘Time and Space Bureau’. We’re not the antagonists but rather the anti-heroes.”
“Ah. I now have a clue on why did you help us.” I grinned
“U-Uhm…” Haruna fidgeted
“Yeah? Anything to ask?” Yuki turned to face her
“What year are we in exactly?”
“2020. But don’t worry; there is no war in this timeline, the timeline 3. I’m originally from the year 2040 though” Kashiwagi replied
“Ah… I see…” Haruna nodded
“Enough of the future talks right now. You two are safe here in this timeline since Watanabe is an idiot who will actually travel to the first and second timeline. For now, enjoy your break before we transport you two to the date you wanted in this timeline.”
“Here~ it’s on the house.”
A lady with a bright smile handled us beef bowl overload. Behind the lady, I can see a salty person glaring us while clenching her fist on the lady’s shirt. The lady, aware on what is happening, gave us an awkward smile.
“I’m Yui and this girl behind my back is Haruka, she prefers to be called Paru though.” She smiled
“Nice to meet you two, I’m Yuko and this is Haruna.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Paru-chan, introduce yourself”
“I’m Shimazaki Haruka, and Yui-chan belongs to me!”
“Ahahaha~” we just gave her an awkward laugh
“Now, you two eat up~”
“Itadakimasu.”
Me and Haruna wolfed up the beef bowl like there is no tomorrow – we were just so hungry because of the recent events. I think the last time I ate a proper meal was 2 days ago. Well whatever, all that matters is that we’re currently eating a decent food now.
After the meal, Yui and Paru showed us our room – we’re currently staying for the night. The room is quite spacious and has a two single bed. Yuki then told us that after we rested enough, we will talk about the plans. They said that the Patriots are willing to help us in whatever mission we do. I think that is a good sign for us.
I decided to shower for a while and Haruna went to the bath tub to relax. I don’t know why but, lots of negative thoughts are entering my mind. As usual, I shrugged it off. When I’m finished showering, I saw Haruna in her full naked glory. How do I explain this, even though I’ve seen Rena naked countless of time (though we didn’t actually have sex), I feel flustered all of a sudden. Haruna’s body is perfection that I can’t help staring at it more.
“Like what you see?” she asked with a seductive smile
“Heh. You’re usually shy, what happened?” I asked while getting closer to her. I don’t know but the more I get closer to her, the more her spells are activating on me. I didn’t she was such an enchantress.
“Yuu-chan, you see I actually remembered some my memories…”
“And what is it about?” I asked. I then wrapped my arms around her waist and nuzzled on her neck.
“Nnn… I actually don’t remember anything aside from we met in the university…”
“I see.”
Before we knew it, our lips crashed. Haruna put her arms around my neck and my grip tightened on her waist. The air was getting heavier than usual. I’m getting intoxicated with her taste. But then again, I reminded myself that this not the time to kiss others. I need to rest so I can save Rena. I then pulled my lips back, causing Haruna to be disappointed.
“I’m sorry…” I muttered under my breath, her taste still lingering on my head.
“I’m sorry too… I should’ve not kissed you knowing you have a girl already…”
“It’s my fault… no need to say sorry”
We both put our clothes on and lay on the bed. That night, we started feeling awkward in each other’s presence.
Chapter 3.5: Patriots [Part 2]
The sky is still dark when I opened my eyes. I must have woken up earlier than usual. I got up in the bed and rubbed my eyes in the process. I look to my left side and saw Haruna still sleeping. I can’t help but smile at the sight. Last night, we got awkward with each just because of a simple locking lips. Though, I just hope when she wakes up everything will be back to normal between us. I can’t bear it not to talk with her knowing she possibly know everything about my future.
I sneaked out towards the room – I just hope Haruna is not sensitive even with the slightest sound. I walked towards the restobar building, hoping to get a drink. Then, I suddenly smelled a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. Without knowing it, my feet led me to the kitchen and found Paru frying something. God, if she’s making our food, I hope it’s not salty. The medication for Urinary Tract Infection is expensive nowadays.
Then, she noticed me and glared at me for a moment before resuming on what she’s doing. I just stared at her in awe – admiring how she’s too salty even when Yui is not with her. I guess something doesn’t change even if you get a lover or not.
“Is Haruna still sleeping?” she asked all of a sudden that made me flinch for a moment
“Yeah. I guess the lasso was too tired.”
“Time Travelling can be exhausting as you thought. Now, take a seat. Breakfast will be ready in a moment.” She motioned me to seat in the dining chair near her – in which I gladly complied. I guess Paru has a sweet side in her too.
“What time is it by the way?”
“5:30 am in the morning. If you’re wondering why I made breakfast so early in the morning, it’s because Yui-chan told me to make it the moment I wake up. She and Kashiwagi-san figured that you might get up early too.”
“I see…”
After a few minutes, the breakfast was done. The breakfast for today consist of miso soup, egg rolls, wieners, optional fried rice, bread, and some jam. I was hesitating to eat the food before my eyes for a moment, but I eventually ate it. The flavor was delicious than I expected. I guess I shouldn’t really judge a person’s cooking base on her attitude.
Paru then sat in front of me and started digging in too. Surprisingly, she would strike a conversation with me every now and then. She would ask me the stuffs I do in the original timeline, about the time machine, and why I’m trying so hard to save Rena. I answered her flatly and told her she will do the same should Yui is in the same position as Rena. She laughed awkwardly. This girl named Shimazaki Haruka is warmer than I thought. No wonder Yokohama Yui fell for this sweet-salty girl. Now I miss Rena all of a sudden.
Hours had passed; it was now 8 am in the morning. Haruna and the others woke up; they ate their breakfast, and then went to the living room with us. Me, Haruna, the YuiParu couple, and Yuki were sitting in the sofa with such awkward auras within us. I remember that Yuki wanted to talk to us regarding our future plans and the Patriots. Kashiwagi is really scary when serious – the dark aura surrounding her is getting more vicious than usual. She is like Rena in some point, but obviously Rena is way scarier when serious or mad.
Kashiwagi Yuki took a deep breath, stared at me and Haruna for a moment before keeping her head down. I’m starting to think whether this conversation is really serious or not. If this is really serious than what I expected, then maybe I am in deep trouble – deep trouble in all aspects that I can ever imagine.
“Yuko…” Kashiwagi Yuki called me name that made me flinch
“Yeah?” I’m starting to get nervous and all. I hate her dramatical pause.
“I’m going to be honest with you. The government and the Time and Space Bureau contacted me last night. A war will about to erupt sooner or later than what we imagined. The cause of it was apparently your journey using the time machine.” She explained, still with her head down.
“So what are you trying to say?” I replied
“Yuko, you have two chances left before you completely changed the time loops and the whole history in all of the possible timelines.”
I don’t really know what to feel at that time. I only have two chances left before completely altering the future huh? To be honest, I think of those words as an indirect way of saying that I can’t save Rena at all. My life sucks. Two more chance is not really enough for me to save her. I don’t know but, it will really take me more than two chances to save my lover. Just by thinking that, I started to get depressed. Anxiety has been eating me too.
I guess Haruna knew what was I thinking and feeling. She suddenly hugged me tight – I can feel her breath in my ear. I hugged her back. I can see from the corner of my eyes that the patriots have this sad look too. I guess they were kinda regretting breaking this news to me. But to be honest, I’m thankful for Kashiwagi that she told me about this rather than facing trouble later on.
With my full consciousness up again, I looked at Kashiwagi in the eye.
“If I only have two chances left, do you have any thoughts how can I at least save Rena with other means?” I asked her. She smirked. I knew she just had this trick in her sleeves.
“Simple. If you can’t save Rena on the spot, on the same day of the accident, then you need to prevent it from happening in first place.”
“Eh?” I am confused
“To make it simple, don’t go on a date with her in the first place.”
TBC