Replies:Thanks everyone! Hope this chapter doesn’t disappoint! Chapter 12 is practically done so I can update it on Wednesday
X_Last-Cross_X: Minami def has room to improve and be awesome with her sword skills
cisda83: You’ll see how the concert goes this chapter
Thanks as always for your comments!
FlameHazeKatsu: For kojiyuu, what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors
& lol, rebel Atsuko and Minami know that they aren’t each other’s respective other self, so nothing will happen b/w them in a romantic sense
Dieyg48: Thank you very much! Here is the concert chapter
karenchan, Dieyg48: Thank you, I seriously appreciate the suggestions cause I want to know what you guys think
& lol, as much as I love that suggestion though, the way I’ve written things just doesn’t make it possible to insert it since it would go against what I previously wrote
dug myself a whole so gotta follow through with it
& well, ‘Idol AKB’ doesn’t exist in the AW world so there’d be no record of any of their songs, so the rebels wouldn’t know about it
therefore there is sadly no way for them to have secretly practiced to perform with minami T_T Plus rebel Atsuko has no way of contacting OW Sasshi nor does she know about it. It would be awesome for rebel Acchan to sing with her but unlike minami, she’s never performed in her life, and it’d b a tad OOC for her...who knows though, maybe if minami sings migikata and tells rebel atsuko of its orgins, rebel atsuko would want to learn it to perform with her Minami if thing work out
Even I author can dream
lol
Archer1992: Thanks for being a fan ^_^ & yeah, Minami has much love from the other world
Chichay12: Glad I can make you look forward to a Monday
Haruko: Glad you liked the GIF part! & thanks, minami’s music player does play a role in this chapter
Also, I’m glad my fic is worthy enough to earn fangirl screams so thank you and your friend
Shinoki: AKB0048 right lol. Good anime
yeah Minami used that method to calm herself down and channel her itoshisa no accel choreo
We love Minami’s idiotic part though, right?
abcari: lol appreciate the screaming for the fic
Kojiyuu time indeed haha
Hope you like the concert chapter!
Haruko: As always appreciate suggestions, so I included the Jane taking a bath idea for this chapter. Not in too much detail but good enough for light hearted fun I hope
Thanks!
Tanchan: lol as the author, I also wish that could happen but sadly that’d be impossible for Atsuko
kenjoy12: Rena and Atsuko are indeed sharp. In later chapters coming soon, we’ll find out a bit about the past
& yeah, who knows what haruna and Yuko do behind closed doors so good thing Minami found another place to sleep
Chapter 11 – The Live Original World “Alright everyone, that’s it for today!” I yelled out to the members as they all then broke formation and began to either chat or get a drink. The camera crew and staff were beginning to pack up. “Thank you for your hard work” I bowed to them and they returned the gesture before they left. I let out a sigh and sat down on the stage.
“Good job there general manager” Yuko clapped me on the back and winked.
“Yeah, glad you’re getting used to things, then again you do learn pretty quickly, and we’ve practiced nonstop behind cameras.” Tomochin chimed in as she handed me a water bottle.
I nodded. “Thanks. Pretty sure I’m still not getting it 100% right though”
Jurina came over and smiled, “You’re doing good enough and everyone is buying it”
Sighing, I said, “They probably just think I’m off my game, not like anyone would suspect that the Minami they knew got switched out”
Yui shrugged, “that’s alright, you’re holding up”
Letting out a breath, I stood up, “Yeah maybe, but...I’m getting nervous”
They all exchanged looks then turned back to me, “you? Nervous...That’s new...Can you even get nervous?” Sasshi asked.
“Of course I do idiot” I blushed, “It's not like I’m saying I’m scared. Just that, that big concert of yours is coming up, and following it is that election or whatever you called it. I’m not so sure I can pull it off...”
Haruna patted my head like I was a kid, “its fine. Sure it’s...worrying. But we have to do our best and work with what we have.”
“And who knows, you and your Sasshi may even fix the whole portal thing” Yuki suggested with confidence.
“How’s that going anyway?” Mayu asked.
I let out another sigh, “painfully slow. I can’t contact Sasshi, I have to wait for her to call me but last time she said it doesn’t always work. And apparently she’s busy with a couple things on the other side. One of those being something about your Minami holding a concert...”
They all stared at me like I was crazy. Even I thought I was crazy when Sasshi told me about it. She’d called again and mentioned how Minami would perform a concert after the mission, and that she was helping her with a few things.
“Wow, leave it to Takamina san to hold a concert in such a situation” Sayanee pointed out.
“Ha ha, well it should be interesting for your friends Jane, first time seeing a concert for them I guess? How are you feeling about the idea?” Yuko asked.
I shrugged, “She’s making a name for herself, that’s fine by me. Besides, I’m already stuck singing and dancing to your songs so I can’t say anything about the members seeing your Minami dancing...My reps already dead anyways” I sighed. “Besides, if she can let the members have fun, then I’d appreciate that, music and dance isn’t something we see much of” I stood and stretched.
The others also stood and prepared to move out. “Guess we’ll go hit the baths then” Yuko announced.
I picked up my things, “yeah, I’m in no rush to head back, so I guess I’ll join you guys today.” I started to walk to follow them but noticed they all stopped and turned to face me. Giving me disbelieving looks.
I raised an eyebrow, “w...what? Why do you all look shocked?”
“Haruna, pinch me, I need to know if I’m hallucinating” Yuko said with surprise still evident in her eyes.
“I get it Yuko, I hear it and see it but still can’t believe it” Rie said.
“The heck is wrong with you all” I said in frustration.
“I think I might cry, Minami’s image standing there saying she wants to take a bath with us all. Never thought I’d live to see the day” Sasshi said with fake tears in her eyes.
“You’re all getting on my nerves you know that” I lightly glared.
Yuko stepped up, “it’s just that, our Minami is very shy, she doesn’t really enter the baths with us”
“Why? What’s the big deal?” I said with boredom.
“Definitely not Minami” Milky commented at my behaviour.
“She’s just embarrassed” Jurina said.
I tilted my head, “Why, it’s natural to be naked” I honestly commented.
They all just stared. “This is odd for some reason” Karen nervously said.
I sighed, “You’re all making a big deal out of nothing.”
Yuko raised an eyebrow, “so you don’t care about being seen naked or vice versa?” she challenged.
“I’ve been seen naked by all the members before and seen them so I could honestly care less”
“So you’ve seen Atsuko naked before too?” Yuko asked with a grin.
Haruna elbowed her and I blushed, “look, this isn’t an interrogation, are we going in or not?” I huffed.
“To be honest...I’d kind of feel bad seeing Jane naked” Haruna said with a spaced out look.
Yui nodded, “I get that, I mean she’s ‘Minami’ so...well...you know, they’d be the same, so it’s like going in with Takamina but...” Yui was getting flustered from her confusion.
Yuko laughed and placed a hand around my shoulder, “you kidding! It’ll be fun! Come on, they’re two different people, we’ll still have to work hard to getting Minami to come with us when she gets back.”
“You just want to tease Minami with this when she does get back” Mariko sighed.
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Alternate World Sasshi and I were walking to her room. She’d said there was a chance she could make contact again with the members back home.
“Oh yeah, before I forget, I managed to finish your request from awhile ago” Sasshi said.
“Huh?” I tried to rack through my brain for what she meant.
“Remember, trying to fix your cell phone and music player thingy”
My eyes widened, “did you get them to work!?” I’d asked Sasshi if she’d be able to fix those two things for me. They were with me when I got here, but since I’d fallen in the river upon my arrival, they weren’t working. She’d said she’d see what could be done since our technology was apparently different than theirs.
“Bad news is, your cell phone is totally busted. I just don’t have the parts to fix it, nor could I extract any information from it. No music, pictures, notes, nothing...Good news is, I managed to extract some of the coded files in your music player.”
I brightened up, “Sasshi you’re awesome! That’s something at least. You’re really a genius regardless of being an idiot!”
“A compliment and an insult...I’ll take it” she smiled.
We arrived to her room and she went on her laptop and showed me the files. “I’m guessing these are song names right?”
I nodded. Some of the music I had was present, but not much, and from the file names, I could see some of it was off vocal, so no singing. However, it was better than nothing. I’d planned to hold the concert with no music, just me singing, but hoped that Sasshi would find a way to get some of my music to work.
“So would you be able to amplify this loud enough for everyone to hear?”
“Of course, I also have a device that’ll amplify your voice so everyone can hear. But... are you okay with these songs. They’re not much and you haven’t had a chance to practice?”
I smiled at the list, “it’s all right. I’ll perform the ones I’m familiar with. Besides, some of these are songs I perform often, it’ll be okay”
“That’s great! Well, give me a sec then to try to call your friends back home”
I nodded and went to go sit on her bed while she got to work.
While Sasshi was at work, I was going through the song list in my head and figuring out what I’d do. I’d perform the songs that were meant to be solo first, and then move to the group ones. Sure it’d be lonely, but I could still dance and sing to show AKBs energy.
Another couple minutes passed and I heard Sassh sigh. She turned back to face me with a sad look. “Sorry Takamina...It’s not getting through right now”
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t somewhat disappointed, but I was also okay. Smiling, I walked over to Sasshi and clapped her shoulder, “it’s alright. Honestly I’m feeling better, just knowing there is a way to make contact makes me happy. We can try again later. Right now, we have a concert to prepare!”
Her energized look came back and she pumped a fist in the air, “yeah! Let’s go!”
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Atsuko’s POV Security systems were up around the base, practically all the members were here in the main lobby this late evening. Sasshi had come in earlier to set up one of her laptops and prepared a hologram screen that’d display the front of the...stage I guess. An area in the front was cleared for Minami to perform in.
“This should be interesting” Rena said as she stood beside me.
I shrugged, “I suppose you’re right. All the members look pretty eager”
“So why didn’t you ever tell her you knew she wasn’t our Minami from the beginning?” Rena curiously asked.
I kept my eyes to the front. “Like you, I thought she may have actually had some head injury or something...When I realized though...Guess I thought it just didn’t matter”
I could tell she gave me a sceptical look, “Fine, keep your reasons to yourself. But don’t you think it would’ve mattered since her life was on the line.”
This time I turned my head to her. “For the same reason you didn’t speak up, I knew her life wasn’t on the line...Not from us at least”
Rena sighed, “Things really will never be solved though until she gets back”
“Rena!” From behind us, Jurina came running and latched herself around Rena’s neck. “Come on, let’s get closer, I want to be near the front when Takamina performs”
Rena gave a smirk; “whatever you want” They both nodded to me and then left.
“Why don’t we get closer too, it’ll be starting soon” Mariko walked over and handed me a drink. “Like everyone, I’m curious to how this will go. Try to relax Atsuko. Let’s go”
I walked through the crowd with Mariko and spotted Haruna beside Yuko and Tomochi,n waving us over to join them.
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Minami’s POV Sasshi and I were just outside one of the lobby entrances. She was placing a small mic on my collar. I was wearing a regular white T-shirt with black short shorts. On the white shirt, I’d written ‘AKB48’ and drew a few designs on it.
“Alright, all set Takamina. In your stage area, I placed a mic with a stand, which took awhile to dig up surprisingly; anyways, the mic on you now is off so just click the small button on the side when you want to turn it on. I have the songs prepared in the order you requested so, you ready?”
I let out a breath, “yeah. Surprisingly, I’m less nervous then we I performed solo to my fans. Let’s do this!”
We stepped inside and stood in the designated area where I’d perform. The members quieted down and I could see most of them were curious, surprised I’d be going through with this, some bored; probably not expecting much. My goal was to change all their expressions.
Sasshi stepped forward and with as much energy as she could muster, began to shout to the members. “Okay! Thanks for being here, you know me as your super lovable genius Sashihara Rino!”
“We still have our doubts about the genius part!” a member shouted in the crowd, earning light laughter.
“Very funny...Anyways, as you all know, the past week has been...unique due to a certain someone. I know everyone has mixed opinions about her presence, but let’s give her a chance tonight! I’m proud to present to you, a member and the general manager of AKB48, Takahashi Minami!” Sasshi shouted as a few members politely clapped.
I let out a breath then stepped forward, and Sasshi went to the side by her laptop.
I saw Yui give me a piece sign, Karen and Riichan were giving me the “give it your best” fist motion and other members waited for me to do something.
“Hey. Um...Well this is my first time addressing so many of you. Like Sasshi said, I know the past week hasn’t been easy on you guys, but I’m glad I was able to run into AKB when I got here, regardless of circumstances. If it’s possible, right now I want to throw away any labels. I hope you can all enjoy my performance. I want to show you what the AKB I’m in does. So...here goes.”
I looked to Sasshi, and we both nodded. The music started.
I started off with my solo single, Jane Doe. It felt amazing to perform again. I could instantly see member’s faces changing and they turned to one another and whispered. Most were surprised, and some confused.
“Yeah Takamina!” I heard Sasshi shout from the side. A few members smiled as I got to the chorus, a few began to clap. I kept going, putting my energy into everything.
Before I knew it, I got to the last few lines of the song.
“kimi wa dare nanda?
kotaete kure
me no mae ni iru no wa
Jane Doe
me wo aketa mama de KISU suru no ka?
naze boku no shiranai kimi ga iru
me wo aketa mama de nani miteru no?
dakarenagara tsugi no yume hitotsu
itoshiki Jane Doe”
Music stopped, and the next song started right away. Mushi No Ballad.
The lyrics and song were one of my favourites, so I’m making sure to put my heart into it.
“Takamina san! Sugoi!” Karen yelled out in the crowd.
After ending the song, I noticed a few more members clapped. Moving the mic stand, I turned on the mic on my collar and picked up my sword that Sasshi left at the side of the stage.
“Be careful with that!” Yui called out teasingly.
I smiled, “no worries, I’m pretty trained with a sword. Here is, Itoshisa no accel!”
“Sonna yasashii manazashi de
mitsumenaide watashi no koto wo...”
“Minami!!” Sasshi suddenly shouted.
“datte wagamama itta no wa
dareka dareka wakatteru”
“Minami!” Sasshi and a few other members joined in.
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Atsuko’s POV “She’s good” Rena commented with a smile as Minami continued her song.
I nodded, “haven’t seen many performances but...It’s full of life I suppose” I commented as I watched her perform.
Haruna, who was in front of me, beside Yuko, turned around, “hey Atsuko, Minami’s never sang before right? I mean, you never heard her either right?”
I shook my head, “no”
“There’s no way she can get that good that fast” Yuko said with arms crossed and a tone of frustration. I smirked when I looked down and noticed her foot tapping along to the music.
“The lyrics are well thought out too” Mariko smirked.
“She’s certainly different” Tomochin added.
“Minami! So cool!” I heard Mocchi shout as Minami took out her sword and performed some attack moves.
“Different indeed” I solemnly whispered.
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Most members were on their feet watching as I finished the third song. I was catching my breath as I brought the mic stand back. Sasshi started up the next song. Bird. This version wasn’t instrumental only, so I’d have to sing over the recorded version.
“Woo!” A few members at the front cheered as I finished the song.
...
Taking a deep breath after finishing, I went on to one of our most popular and idol like songs. “Here is, Heavy Rotation!”
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Yuko’s POV “These lyrics are...” I cringed. This is too weird. I looked over and saw Haruna smiling and clapping along. “Like the song, huh?”
“It’s cute!” she answered, “I wish Yuuchan can sing a song like this!”
I sighed, “Like I’d ever sing something like this.” I looked over to see Sasshi was mimicking the chorus. Then I drew my attention back to Minami. ”Why’d you have to go and complicate things Minami” I whispered as I couldn’t help but remember the past.
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Minami’s POV I smiled when I finished, noticing more members were starting to enjoy the performances. I moved the stand again and turned on the mic. Next up, Beginner. I’d stick to my dance formation and sing along with the audio.
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/video:takamina (Can click link then press play for Beginner Minami version)
“In your, position, set! I shouted.
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Karen’s POV “Ah! That’s why she shouted that when she wanted to get the mutts attention!” I pointed out.
“Oh yeah, you told me about that. Guess now we know its origin” Riichan smiled as she kept watching with interest.
I’m still confused about this whole possibility of a different Takamina san. But...no matter who you are or were, you’ll always be amazing in some way...
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Minami’s POV After Beginner, I slowed things down again with another solo, Kiseki Wa yoru umareru. Afterwards, I danced and sang along to Iwake Maybe, and Everyday Kashuusha. Classics. After that ended, I caught my breath as I stood by the mic.
“You’re doing great!” I heard Yukirin shout.
“I admit it’s kind of weird to see you dancing and singing to some of those songs though!” Mayu commented as Yuki playfully shoved her and they exchanged smiles.
“Thank you. Performing means everything to me, and I’d love to keep going, but the amount of songs available is short, so to end off the night, here is, Aitakatta!”
100829 新堂本兄弟 no3b—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看 As the performance went on, and I got close to the end with the 3rd final verse, a loud racket was suddenly heard coming from outside. I’d stopped, and Sasshi cut the music off after Atsuko instructed her too. Every members attention was to the outside now.
“Sasshi, put up the video from the security for the front of the base”
Sasshi tapped away at the laptop, and the hologram image behind me changed to whatever was going on outside.
We all looked to the screen and members began to talk, asking what was going on. The screen displayed a bunch of people at the front doors shouting angrily and carrying weapons.
My eyes widen, “hey, aren’t those the citizens you guys protect and live by?”
“Yeah” Sasshi answered with worry as she looked to the hologram. There was no audio feed so no one could tell what was happening.
“Alright, I want about 50 of you to come with me to confront them and see what’s wrong. The rest, stay here and keep an eye on the hologram, if you see things getting out of hand, provide assistance.” Atsuko commanded.
“Wait, there’s like 100 people out there and you’re only taking 50?” I asked in shock.
“We don’t want to seem forceful as though we’re starting a fight with them. Besides, our numbers don’t have to be great, they know our strength, they’re intimidated enough.” Rena said as she followed after Atsuko, Yuko and a few others.
“...”
Sasshi came forward to me, “well come on, what are you standing around for, you want to see what’s up too right?”
“Huh...Oh, right!” I nodded as me and Sasshi followed them to the front.
End of Chapter 11
As mentiond, I'll upload 12 on Wednesday, please look forward to it
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