Replies:Thanks everyone! Glad you all enjoyed the concert chapter
You’ll see why the civilians are rampaging this chapter, some of you guessed it right!
kenjoy12: Atsuko and Rena do usually have the same thought process
cisda83: Lol would be safer if Jane bathed alone, but I’m sure she can handle herself...hopefully
X_Last-Cross_X: Glad you liked her concert! Indeed it sucks she got interrupted lol
karenchan: Glad the videos helped you feel as though you were at the concert! Thank you!
abcari: Haha thanks
I also wish I could be at that concert :3
bunny_rabbit: At first I never planned on making Sasshi such a main lead, but the first time I included her in a scene, I knew I had to give her a big role
Yuko would prob not enjoy knowing that another her is the lead of heavy rotation
Shinoki: Kind of cut off, yeah. She was close to the end
And lol no worries I get, I love all my readers too in a none romantic way
Thanks for the support!
Takaminafan49: Glad you got to use the net again
I love itoshisa no accel as well!!!
FlameHazeKatsu: Lol I think I get it...like Minami would go into the room and find something that showed/displayed the relationship between rebel Atsuko and Jane right? And the whole bath thing is def a teasing opportunity that the members would not let pass.
Haruko: Glad you enjoyed the songs!
AshuraX: She’s def progressing with the whole ‘changing their minds’ thing
Dieyg48: Takamina being teased is always something fun to watch
Chichay12: You’re welcome
Wednesday came in a flash! Hope u had a nice day too!
sakura_drop_: HOPE YOU HAD A NICE WEEKEND
I also don’t like reading on my phone screen
Really glad you liked the updates! Glad you like Rena’s role in this, she is one of the important characters
Both Atsuko’s are perceptive, and Sasshi’s presence is always fun
lol feel free to squeal about your favourites, we all do it ^__^ Hope you like this update too!
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Chapter 12 – Start of Something New Atsuko and the rest of us exited through the front doors, I was at the back of the group with Sasshi. Once we came out, the citizens slowly backed away to give room for the members to step out.
“What’s the problem?” Atsuko asked calmly.
An angry looking guy holding a sword stepped up, “problem!? Are you kidding! You’re all holding a traitor and not doing anything about it!”
I was taken aback...
By traitor...Are they talking about me? “Yeah, what the hell! She should be gone by now!” Another yelled.
Atsuko firmly took a step forward, “she is none of your concern, and we are dealing with the situation.”
“Dealing! How! By letting her live normally like one of you, and walking around freely! She should be locked up or executed by now!” An angry woman added.
I gulped.
Oh boy. I was about to step towards the front, maybe explain things, but Sasshi placed a hand on my shoulder and shook her head.
“No point trying to reason with any of them. They won’t listen.”
This time Mariko walked forward, “please calm yourselves. She is under our watch; I assure you that you’re safe.”
“Safe!? How can we be safe with that government loving traitor?”
“I wouldn’t be surprised if she betrayed the government too in order to get what she wants!”
“Did you forget everything she did? All the harm and suffering she caused!
“We know full well what we are doing, she currently poses no threat. We’ll ask you to please leave” Rena spoke up.
A young man stepped forward and glared, “Ha! No threat! I knew from the beginning she was trouble. I tried to ignore the facts first, but that thing really is the Shinigami. She definitely lives up to her name, staining her hands in blood wherever she goes. She can’t escape her past. Shinigami indeed!” he spat out.
Shinigami? Atsuko charged forward and grabbed the guy by the collar, “don’t refer to her by that name! Don’t speak of things you know nothing about!” The guy looked scared, and both Yuko and Rena gently pulled Atsuko away from him.
“...Huh. Hey! There she is!” A person in the crowed pointed a finger to me and everyone began to riot again.
Some tried to push through the AKB members to get to me, but the members held them back.
Paruru grabbed hold of a guy that tried to get through, twisted his arm behind his back then pushed him towards the other citizens. “Stay away from Takamina san!”
“We won’t let you touch her!” Karen said as she blocked off other people.
“Back down!” Yui sternly said.
The one who pointed me out raised another accusing finger, “Why! Why are you defending that murderer?”
“None of your concern” Haruna said as she stuck her tongue out to mock him. “You aren’t allowed to lay a hand on Minami”
“You don’t understand any of the member’s thoughts on this matter” Paruru calmly said to him with a salty expression.
Another citizen yelled out, “were any of you cowards even planning to kill her for her crimes!?”
“That’s not any of your business” Sayanee answered.
Yuko moved forward. “She’s our responsibility. She is under out protection at the moment. If you want to get to her, you’ll have to get through us...And let me give you some friendly advice... you don’t want to make us get serious” Yuko crossed her arms, and her small presence was enough to make the entire crowed back away.
“Leave” Mariko said. “We’ve promised you protection and cooperation, but you must listen to what we say.”
The crowd angrily muttered but began to leave. Soon enough, the area was clear.
I let out a sigh of relief, and the members all relaxed too.
“Come on, let’s get back inside” Atsuko said. We all headed back into the lobby where the others waited. I stopped and looked to all the members.
They’d stuck up for me. Protected me...No, maybe not just me...But they protected the Minami they knew... “So, are you finishing this thing or what?” Mayu asked as I snapped out of my daze.
“Huh?”
“The concert genius. Your last song” she pointed out.
“Oh, right, I mean... if you guys want!”
“Go for it!”
“End off the night on a positive note”
“Take it away!”
Members encouraged. I smiled and went back to the front. Before starting the music, I came up with an idea. “Hey! Since this is the last song and all, why doesn’t whoever wants to come up and perform as well. You saw me performing Aitakatta for a bit and saw that the choreo isn’t so bad!” I encouraged.
Everyone looked around, seeming reluctant.
I turned to Sasshi, “you’re chance to be an idol” I baited.
Sasshi’s eyes lit up. “I’ll do it!”
“I want to try too!” Karen said.
“Me as well” Riichan came forward.
“Oh Yuucha, let’s try!” Haruna shouted in excitement.
“What! No!” Yuko protested.
“Pretty please” Haruna pouted and Yuko sighed, giving in. Sasshi started the song and everyone followed my lead, most catching on quickly. Many members were shouting, laughing, and having fun. Even the members who just stood and watched smiled or clapped along
Yes. I missed performing the most. But looking at my surroundings now...I realized I missed performing with my family even more. This feeling that I felt now, was warm and comforting, and seeing everyone’s smiles made it all the better.
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Next day, I awoke in a warm and comfortable bed. I looked over to the other side of the room and saw that Atsuko’s bed was empty, already made.
Must have gotten up early. After last night, everyone went off to bed. Atsuko offered me to stay here from now on instead of the cell. At first I declined, but she reassured me it was alright, and that I did have to share with someone since they still technically wanted me to always be guided by a member. Either way, I took up the offer, and waking up now, I felt great!
I got up and fixed the bed, after that, I headed over to the private showers and got cleaned up. When I’d finished drying my hair, I saw my watch glowing on the table. Walking over, I pressed the ‘answer’ key.
Sasshi’s image came up. “Morning! Good timing, there’s something I want to talk to you about, regarding calling your friends back home. Can you head over to my room?”
I nodded, “yeah, I’ll be right there.” After ending the call, I got dressed then headed out towards Sasshi’s place.
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Sasshi’s POV Ten minutes later, I heard a knock on my door. Clicking a button beside my desk, the door automatically opened and Takamina walked in.
“Morning” she greeted and I returned the greeting in kind. “So what did you want to talk about?”
I took a deep breath. “I figured we’d try to contact your friends again...Except this time...I think we should try it in front of all the members” I seriously told her.
Her eyes widened. “Wait, you mean actually letting them see my friends...but then, wouldn’t you have to explain everything? About helping the other Minami and all?” she asked with worry, since she remembered that I didn’t want to reveal this when we first learned it.
However, my eyes sparked with resolution. “Yeah, I’m sure. After what happened yesterday, I learned it was dangerous to keep the truth hidden. The members have a right to know...and also...yesterday they proved they were understanding of a few things so, I’ll tell the truth. I’ll take responsibility! It’s something I’ve decided.”
Takamina’s facial expression went from shock to a proud smile, “if it’s something you decided, then I’ll respect that, and I’ll be behind you all the way. So...How do we want to do this?”
I grinned and picked up my laptop and watch. “Let’s go interrupt everyone’s breakfast in the cafeteria, shall we”
She laughed. “Alright.”
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Minami’s POV Sasshi and I entered the cafeteria and saw the members all eating, trying to finish their breakfast before heading off on missions or training.
“Okay. Okay. I got this. I can do this....Am I moving yet?” Sasshi nervously asked as I sighed.
“No Sasshi we’re still at the doors. Come on relax, I’ll be right with you.”
She nodded and we walked through the cafeteria, heading to the other side.
“Hey Sasshi, Takamina san, grab some food and join us,” Yui called over as we passed by her table with a few others.
“Sorry, on a mission!” Sasshi announced as she kept going. I gave Yui an apologetic smile and followed Sasshi to the back.
She cleared her throat and in a barely audible voice said, “Um, can I get everyone’s attention please”
“...Sasshi...I’m right beside and even I couldn’t hear you...” I sighed. “Here let me.” I grabbed a close by chair and stood on it. “Hey! Can we please get everyone’s attention?” I shouted.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked over to us. At Atsuko’s table, I saw them all eye us curiously.
“Thanks. Um...First I want to say...Thanks for yesterday. You guys stuck up for me. Whether you thought I was ‘your’ Minami or not, I appreciate it. But I’ve been telling the truth...I’m not the Minami you know. My family...The members back home in my world are the AKB I belong with, and right now, I’m trying to find a way to get back home.” I spoke out.
“WE’RE trying to find a way” Sasshi took her place beside me. The members looked to one another then back to us.
“Is there something you want to explain to us” Atsuko encouraged.
Sasshi hooked up her laptop to her watch then addressed everyone again. “Yes. I haven’t been honest with you all. The Takamina beside me has been telling the truth...She doesn’t belong in this place, and I’m the reason she’s here...Um...You see, a few month after that...incident, I made contact with Takamina.”
There were collective murmurs amongst the members, but they all paid attention to Sasshi.
“I just had to get in touch with her! Get an explanation! I know I should’ve told you all that I made contact but...Everyone was still angry and confused but! But I know you guys all wanted to hear from her! Find out her reasons! I thought I could maybe help her clear things up...She never really explained to me what happened, didn’t want me to get caught up her in mess. A few weeks after that...She asked me for help...And I couldn’t turn her down! I wanted to help! She asked me to make a time machine, because there we things she wanted to fix. I know it sounds impossible, but theoretically speaking a time machine could be built, at least one that could rewind time back to about a year...probably no more than that. So I promised her I’d try.”
All the members were intently listening.
“After working on it for awhile, I thought I managed to build one. I gave it to Takamina, but couldn’t stay to see if it worked...And then...well this all happened. Turns out my time machine was somehow a portal to an alternate dimension. Our Takamina was sent to a place where AKB are idols, and their Takamina was sent here to us. I know I should’ve told you all as soon as I realized but I was worried...However; I want to take responsibility for this so I’ll accept any penalties! I don’t regret helping Takamina! But now I need to find a way o fix this and bring both of them home”
Everyone was quiet after the confession. I placed a hand on Sasshi’s shoulder and smiled at her.
Silence.
“I think it’s time we all open ourselves to the possibility” Atsuko spoke up.
“Indeed. It does explain things...As painful as it may be to admit that there are other worlds out there. However, we should accept this is the one that we live in...And that Minami standing there...Doesn’t” Rena confirmed.
Everyone began to chat and whisper.
I could see Yuko clench her first beside Atsuko. “You...Really aren’t her...are you?” she said with forced calm.
I shook my head. “Sorry.”
“Sasshi, I believe you came here with proof as well correct? Care to share” Mariko said as Sasshi nodded.
“Yeah! I found a way to make contact with Takamina’s world, so we can talk to them. It doesn’t always work, but it should” She
clicked a button on her laptop that was still hooked to her watch. A large hologram screen appeared and it was glowing.
We waited.
Everyone’s eyes were on the screen. After a few minutes...An image appeared.
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Original World
Yuko’s POV “Glad you can spend your day off with us Atsuko!” I said to the actress as I got down from the stage. We were all at a private practice, something we ourselves arranged for Nissan stadium in order to get Jane more used to things. Therefore no camera crews or anything, just a few of us members. Atsuko had a day off and decided to drop by and see how we were.
“How are things?” she asked.
Miichan stepped up, “not terrible, we’re all nervous for many reasons though!”
Atsuko lightly laughed, “Understandable...I don’t see Jane however?”
“She headed out with a few members to buy us some food and drinks” Yui answered.
“Um guys...Jane’s bag is glowing”
“Huh” We all turned to where we dropped out stuff, and true enough; the front pocket of the bag was glowing.
“Oh, it could be Sasshi!” Miichan said as she headed over to the bag.
“Darn it” I said. “We shouldn’t have let our Sasshi go with Jane. Can you imagine how hilarious it would’ve been if our Sasshi answered the call and then came face to face with herself!”
Haruna smiled, “that would be entertaining”
Miichan walked back over to us with the watch. “Okay, I’m answering it” she clicked the button and a hologram screen appeared in front of us showing Sasshi.
“It worked! Thank gosh!” she let out a sigh of relief. “Before I say anything, Miichan, can you press a red button on the corner of the screen? It’ll increase the image size so I can see everyone with you and you can do the same”
Miichan shrugged, “sure”
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Alternate World After the call got through, Miichan appeared on the screen. I heard a collection of whispers and surprise coming from the members.
“H...Hey! That’s me!” Miichan said as she pointed to the screen with disbelief.
Sasshi instructed Miichan to increase the hologram screen size and she did. Now all the members present with her could be seen...and my heart literally stopped. There they were...The members I knew and loved. Even though I see their faces every day here, it didn’t match up to the familiarity I felt when I looked at the ones who I truly belonged with.
Miichan was there, Yuko, Haruna, Mariko, Tomochin, Yui, Jurina, Yuki, Sakura, Rie, Akicha, Sayanee and Atsuko!
“Woah!” Everyone back home shouted at the same time.
“Eh...is that...MINAMI!” All the members rushed closer to the screen and crowded together, all of them talking at once.
“Hey, hey guys come on. One at a time” I laughed.
“Minami! Are you okay!” Miichan shouted.
“Are you an idiot? You have us worried like crazy!” Mariko scolded.
“Did you seriously fight?” Rie asked.
“Did you actually hold a concert?”
“Are they treating you okay?”
“I saw you naked!” Yuko suddenly shouted as all the members there smacked her head.
I wisely chose to ignore what Yuko said at the moment, having a possible idea of what she meant. I was amazed they could all ignore everyone’s presence behind me and focus on only me. “I’m fine guys really. I’m just glad to see you all again” I smiled. Atsuko stepped through the crowed and gave me a worrying look.
“Minami! Are you sure you’re okay?”
I smiled, “yes, I promise. I’m really glad you’re also there Acchan”
“Great, now that we have that settled, can we address our doubles behind you” Yuko said as she pointed.
I laughed. “Sasshi and I told them the truth, and you guys are our proof”
Some of the members present in the cafeteria walked up closer to the screen as well.
“This is...amazing” Yui said.
“Wow, so they’re all idols like you then right!” Karen smiled.
Jurina ran up, “hey, hey! Do you have a Rena too?”
I laughed. “Yes, but not everyone seems to be present at the moment”
“Boo, I’m not there either” Sasshi commented.
“Ah! Yuuchan look, it’s another you! And me!” Haruna said with excitement.
The girls from my world spoke up again.
“Ah! It’s kind of weird seeing ourselves. But you’re cute no matter what world Nyannyan!” Yuko said as Haruna blushed beside her.
“Yuko, behave” Atsuko scolded.
“I’m curious! Besides, I’m wondering why I look so uptight!”
Yuko, who was beside me glared at herself, “who are you calling uptight!”
Yuko from my world spoke up again teasingly, “how can Nyannyan fall in love with such an uptight Yuko”
Haruna, also beside me spoke, “actually Yuuchan is very playful, she’s just occasionally grumpy”
“Oi!”
“Ah!” The Miichan from my world said. “Why don’t we clear up the whole misunderstanding with Jane?”
Everyone on my side was confused while everyone in the original world exchanged glances.
“That’s not a good idea Miichan; it’s not our place to say that. Jane needs to, and would want to do that herself” Atsuko said.
Atsuko walked over beside me, “Are you referring to Minami?”
The girls back home nodded.
“Wait, you know something!” Yuko asked.
“Not our place to say” the other Yuko answered.
“Where is Minami now?” Atsuko asked.
“She’s out with a few members fetching us food and drinks” Nyannyan answered.
“...I don’t think this would be a proper way for you all to meet Jane again though” Atsuko said.
Beside me, Yuko looked like she wanted to protest, but stopped herself. I’m sure they realize that nothing would be solved if they came face to face from only a screen.
I smiled, “It’s okay, because I’m sure we’ll be able to correct things and meet in person eventually” I said with confidence. From the screen, Atsuko smiled at me.
“Um guys...I’m starting to lose connection” Sasshi said as she screen began to fade in and out.
“Minami. Be careful okay. We’ll get you back home” Atsuko said to me as the members nodded beside her.
“Hang in there general manager! And you better be prepared for Nissan stadium!” Yuko said.
The connection was getting worse, and the last thing we heard before it shut off was Miichan, “Oh! Jane really does miss you all!”
....
“Can’t you call again” Yui asked.
Sasshi shook her head. “It needs time...”
Atsuko let out a calm breath. “Sasshi, I give you permission to remain in contact with Minami to try to fix this whole portal business...In private” she said sternly as she faced all the members. “No one else is to make contact when Sasshi calls, is that clear?”
Everyone nodded. “We’ll decide and see what’ll happen when this is all resolved.”
Mariko now addressed the group, “alright everyone, enough time was wasted. Let’s get going back to work.
The members started leaving and Atsuko turned to me, “it’s your choice whether to continue training and aiding on missions.”
I nodded and thanked her, assuring her I still wanted to help. She then left with Yuko and Haruna.
“We’ll see you later Takamina san” Yui waved.
“Yeah, there’s a lot of things I want to ask you” Karen said excitedly. I waved to them as they too left.
I turned to Sasshi. “Well, it that went better than expected.
She laughed, “Yeah...Now I have to do my part to fixing this”
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Come late afternoon, I was strolling around the base, looking for someone. I caught site of her as she walked through one of the corridors. “Rena! Wait up!” I ran to her and found out she’d just gotten back from a mission.
“I have a favour to ask” I said.
“What is it?”
“Can you...Can you take me to the members graves...The ones that passed away? I...I’ve been wanting to pay my respects to them ever since I heard.
She nodded in understanding, “alright, follow me”
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We now stood in front of the members graves that died in battle. The graves were located in a beautiful field behind the base, protected from outsiders. I prayed for each one of them, and Rena patiently waited for me.
After a few minutes I stood. “I...I can’t imagine losing any of my members like this...” I said solemnly.
“Many lives are lost in battle; it’s the life we accepted. Each member knows the risks of joining.” I turned and saw Atsuko and Yuko walk up to us. They both paid their respects as well and then faced me.
“Seems like a pretty unfair life to you guys...” I said sadly.
“If we don’t fight for our freedom...Who will? Like Atsuko said, we chose this. We chose to trust one another and fight together” Yuko pointed out.
“...If you don’t mind my asking...how did this rebel group come to exists”
The three of them exchanged glance. “Technically, Takahashi Minami created the group” Rena said.
I was taken aback. Their Minami started the group?
Atsuko looked to me, “you’ve been honest with us, so we’ll tell you the story if you wish”
I nodded. I wanted to know their past, their relationship. I wanted to know if they truly would kill someone they knew for a long time, even if she betrayed them. I wanted to know more about the other Minami.
“Alright then, we’ll tell you. It all started.....”
End of Chapter 12
Actually I already have the next chapter written, but I don't want to you guys to feel as though it's too much to read so I'll upload it either tomorrow or friday
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