HELLO!!! Well everyone...This is the last chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad I was able to actually finish this story T_T
Really, thank you all for reading and for commenting and sticking till the end. If not for you guys, I would’ve lost motivation to write and come up with things for this story
So I hope you all enjoy this final chapter!!!!
Please leave a comment if you can to let me know what you thought of it or the entire story as a whole!
Regarding the one shots, I’ll add the poll in a few minutes (hopefully I get it right since it'll be my first time trying
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I plan to write all those one shots I list if I can, and whenever I get the time, but the poll will just determine which one I’ll write and upload first, so I’ll def write the most voted ones
For the one shots, please be patient with me since the updates for them will be slow some days and fast others.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy this last chapter!
Replies:Shinoki: Glad you found the beginning funny then the rest shocking
olive29: You’re welcome! & Jane’s life is important to many people, especially AW Atsuko!
kenjoy12: *Jumps excitedly as well* LAST CHAPTER IS HERE, hope you like it~
sakura_drop_: I admire your positivity and your belief in me as a writer!! Lol
Glad you enjoyed the last chapter :3 That’d be one heck of a kiss if it can heal a gunshot wound...then again...it is Atsuko!!!
& lol doubt I can write 100 OS.
ps. That’s awesome! Glad to hear you’re working on your fics when you have time
Best of luck with work, don’t tire yourself out too much! & aww, I wish your family the best on the day, I’m sure it’ll be a wonderful day~
pps. Yes, your thoughts were conveyed wonderfully
Thank you!
Kochiki: Lol I can take a guess what you thought it’d be during the flashback scene, no worries, I guess I kind of trolled you guys there by accident
& lol sorry to confuse you, thanks for looking forward to my fic and not looking forward to it at the same time since it’ll end
AshuraX: Thank you! & lol, there will be Atsuyuu in one of my one shots
bunny_rabbit: Minami would’ve been kicked off the bed either way then lol poor her
It’s fun writing Haruna air head moments
& no worries, I actually used the baseball joke in this chapter...it never gets old
And not to give anything away, but this chapter will pretty much answer the rest of your comments
DeadSouls: Thanks for reading and for commenting! Thanks for thinking it’s an amazing story T_T & Glad I your heart could melt from the last chapter~ Let’s find out if Jane survives in this chapter!
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FlameHazeKatsu: Wsasshi did fail. It’s not their fault really, wJurina beat them to it with that trick, so Jane and Yuko had no patience to deal with them...then again they’d never do that to wjurina
Oh, and relieved you liked the action scenes. I was worried I wrote those horribly! & yeah, that was careless on takamina’s part, then again she’s never killed before so she’s excused
& as for Jane...let’s see if she lives~
Haruko: JaneXAtsuko FTW! Yay, good to know you liked the battle scenes :3
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members in this chap...as for the rest...read to find out
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Archer1992: Lol yeah sorry it ends, this chapter will somewhat serve as an epilogue, but I hope the one shots later one will be worth reading
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Chapter 22- The Farewell AW Atsuko’s POV I saw the vehicle speed through the field. I saw who was in it. I saw as it stopped where Minami and the captain were fighting. And then I couldn’t believe what I saw next. Minami, arm extended as she shot the captain, stumbled. Crimson began to coat her jacket and she staggered backwards and fell to the floor. In that instant, my mind was on high alert, and I knew I had to get to her.
I was about to take off and run to her, but someone grabbed my arm and pulled me back. Glancing back in frustration, I saw Yuko, covered in dirt and the blood of our enemies giving me a firm glare. “Atsuko no!” she shouted as she quickly turned to shoot another soldier.
I tried pulling out of her hold but she dragged me towards her and with pleading eyes said, “Atsuko I know! I want to go there too! But we need you here! The others need you here! We have to drive away the few remaining soldiers! Just a bit more, and then we can go to her side! We can do this without you!”
I stopped struggling as my eyes widened in realization. I slowly glanced back to Minami, who was surrounded by the members from the other world, then back to the battlefield behind Yuko.
If I left them like this, who knows what could happen...Minami would never forgive me...and I’d never forgive myself. Nodding to Yuko, she released me, and with much effort, I ran the opposite direction of Minami.
Jane’s POV I stumbled, and the gun in my hand fell out of my grasp, hitting the ground. I put my hand to the wound below my chest to the left, and felt the blood as it seeped past my fingers. Staggering, I lost my footing and fell to my back. Body colliding with the cold ground.
My vision was blurring but I tried to focus to the sky.
Ah, why are we fighting on such a beautiful day? In my field of vision came familiar faces. They shouted my name, and I felt hands press on my wound.
Atsuko’s face came into view. Wait, no...It’s not her...Not the one I wish to see at the moment. Though I was glad to know she was okay, and so was her Minami.
I at least managed to keep my promise to her...but...Aren’t I forgetting something? Didn’t I make another promise?Takamina’s POV “The blood keeps pouring out!” I cried out in panic as I put as much pressure as possible on Jane’s wound, Acchan’s hand over mine to assist, both our hands covered in red.
“Come on Jane; don’t go closing your eyes!” Yuuchan encouraged, trying to keep Jane conscious. The field around us was empty. All the government soldiers had retreated after believing their captain would set off the bomb. The only battle was the one behind us, where the members were driving away the last of the soldiers.
“Make some room!” I lifted my head to see Kashiwagi Yuki and Takajo Aki running to us. They kneeled down beside Jane and took out medical supplies.
Jane slowly turned her head to her members and smiled, with a faint and hoarse voice she said, “Are...w..e..w..inn..ing?”
Yuki tried to smile past her worried demeanour. “Of course, you’ll be able to see us all victorious once we patch you up.”
Jane smiled as blood trickled from her mouth, her head then lolled to the side as her eyes closed.
“Is she!...” Jurichan began to ask with fear.
“No, and not on our watch she won’t be” Aki said as she took out anesthetics and some medical tools, surgical scissors, probes, forceps, needle holder, sutures, gloves and a few more things.
“Keep pressure applied to her abdomen Takamina” Yuki said as she hurriedly put on the gloves and picked up the anesthetics first.
“Wait! Are you going to take out the bullet here?” Sasshiko asked nervously.
“No, we’re going to leave it in. Removing it would be too dangerous, it’s safer to leave it in place, but we have to stitch up any internal and external wounds if possible to stop the bleeding”
I took a breath as the two of them got to work.
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Jane’s POV I opened my eyes and found myself on an empty battlefield. “Huh, where am I?” I stood myself up and touched my stomach.
No wound. What the hell...Don’t tell me I’m... “Dead?” Someone finished my thought out loud and I quickly turned to be faced with a person around my height wearing a black jacket with the hoodie over their head, preventing me from seeing their face.
“Ne, are you giving up?” It was a young girl who spoke, she tilted her head but I still couldn’t make out her features. “Are you giving up?” she repeated.
I snapped out of my daze and gave her a questioning look, “giving up...on what?”
I saw her smile, “living of course. You’re here because you’re giving up aren’t you?”
My eyes widened in shock, “No! I’m not giving up on anything! I want to live!” I shouted.
She tilted her head again, “Really? Then why are you here?”
I was taken aback.
Where is ‘here’ exactly. The girl stepped a bit forward then pointed her finger to one direction of the empty battlefield. Suddenly, images formed. I saw the members fighting off a few remaining soldiers, and up ahead, I saw the members from the original world, and some of my members surrounding...me.
“That’s me over there...So I’m not dead?”
“Not yet. Your friends are doing their best to save you.”
I kept watching the scene before me, then whirled back to the girl. “I have to get back!”
“Do you want to? Aren’t you tired? Of the fighting...The killing. Being labelled ‘The Shinigami’ you can finally rest if you just...let yourself go” she offered.
I gave a horrified expression, “you’re offering me a chance to die...That’s your answer!”
“An ‘offer’ not and ‘order’ the decision is yours. I’m simply showing you you’re options. For instance...” she pointed her finger in another direction, and images of the members performing at the theatre appeared.
“That’s...Takamina’s world...”
“Unfair isn’t it...A person who shares the same appearance as you got to live a better life. A peaceful one with the ones she loves. You liked it there too didn’t you? You wanted to stay didn’t you?”
I paused and looked to the AKB idol world. In a way, it was what I wished. A place where the members and I could be safe. A place where we could grow old and die peacefully.
“MINAMI!”
Atsuko? I whirled around back to the images of the battlefield. Atsuko and a few others ran to where I was. Atsuko kneeled down beside me and held my hand. I could see the panic in her features as tears slid down her face.
I gripped my fist and turned back to the little girl. “I don’t know what the hell this is but...The only place I want to be is home. My home! They...” I pointed to the idol world, “Are not my family...That isn’t my world...That one is...Those are my family” I said pointing back to the battlefield. “No more shortcuts or running away. I’m going back there, and I’ll continue to fight alongside them until we realize the future we dreamed of!”
The girl smirked. “And that is your answer. Live and fight by the ones you wish to be with.”
I nodded, “then take me back”
“I told you, I simply make the offers, you’re the one who decides whether to live or die. If you want to go home...then go home...” The girl smiled as she pulled back her hoodie and I was taken aback.
“You’re...”
“Be sure to keep your promises” The thirteen year old me said with a smile as she faded away.
I turned back to the battlefield and walked towards it.
This is the only path I want to take!
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Jane’s POV I slowly opened my eyes and found myself staring at the ceiling.
Huh.... I turned my head on the pillow and saw I was in one of our infirmaries.
I’m back at the base? With effort, I lifted myself off the bed and let my feet touch the ground. Once I stood, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. Stumbling back, I used the bed for support, and my other hand went to my stomach. Looking down, I saw I only had my bra on and bandages were wrapped around the area of the gunshot wound.
Looking to chair across the room, I saw a white button up shirt lying there, so I dragged my feet over and put it on. Thankfully I was already wearing pants, sweat pants, so I made my way to the door and exited. I headed to the main lobby, figuring that’s where most members would be. I used the wall as support to get there, and finally reached my destination. It sounded noisy on the other side.
Opening the doors carefully, I stepped through and was instantly met with what seemed to be a piece of cake in my face. Scrapping the vanilla off my face, I glared at the direction it was thrown and saw Sasshi frozen in place in the stance of someone who was about to pitch a baseball. “Figures you’re the culprit” I said as I wiped the rest of the cream off my face. I looked to the right of me and saw two Jurina’s holding a piece of cake in their hands also frozen in a stance readying to throw it at Sasshi.
Eh! “Oi, what are you all still doing here?” I said as I looked to the members from the other world. Sasshiko was at the front teaching some of the younger members AKB dance choreography, but they’d stopped when they saw me. Yuuchan and Yuko were with Haruna, and Takamina and Acchan were seated with a few other members.
“MINAMI!” Everyone shouted. I covered my ears, but when I saw everyone run to me, I put out both my hands to stop them.
“Woah! Injured person here!”
“You’ll live” Yuko said as she playfully smacked my back.
“Takamina san, are you okay?”
“How are you feeling?”
“Shouldn’t you rest more?’
“Girls, girls give her some space” Mariko said as she cleared a way through the crowd. “Are you sure you should be up though?” she asked with concern.
I grinned, “I’m fine really, Yuki and Aki did a great job patching me up” I smiled at the two.
“We’re glad. You’re probably still feeling sore in that area though, but the wound is closing nicely. Just take it easy for a few days and you’ll be good as new” Yuki smiled.
“You’re lucky the bullet didn’t penetrate through any of your organs, but you did lose a lot of blood.” Aki reported.
"How long was I out for? And what happened exactly?” I asked. All the members seemed pretty energetic, a few were sporting wounds, but they were alive. And that’s all that mattered.
“We won” A voice in the crowd said. Atsuko stepped forward and smiled at me. She walked forward but I stepped back. She raised an eyebrow, “why are you moving away?”
I smiled nervously, “ah, well...um...you see...”
“She’s afraid you’re going to hit her because she scared you by doing what she did” Takamina said in a tone of understanding as she gave me an encouraging smile. Beside her, Acchan lightly hit her shoulder.
“Speaking from experience huh” Acchan teased.
Atsuko glared at me and I gulped. “For the record...it all worked out” I let out a nervous laugh but that only seemed to make her more mad.
“That’s strike number two leader” Yuko warned me as she looked at Atsuko.
“The next thing you say better be the right thing” Rena advised.
Going into battle was easier than this! Everyone waited for me to say something. I shut my eyes, and then with a new found determination, opened them and shouted, “LET”S GET MARRIED!”
Silence...and then... “EH!” Everyone shouted. Miichan literally did a spit take and a few others gaped at what I’d said. I kept my eyes on Atsuko, wanting to prove to her I was serious. Not wanting her to believe this was a spur of the moment, so I said,
“Atsuko...I...we promised to always be together right? You said it yourself that our meeting was fate, and finding our way back to one another always is proof of that. To be honest though, when I used to say ‘forever’ when we were younger, I didn’t know what it meant...I took the term to lightly. Remember how a few days before the ambush, after the mission where I took out the younger members. We talked, and I told you ‘In this world, you don’t live forever.’ That’s what I used to believe. That’s why I tried to live my life as though every day was my last...but that’s wrong. It took me awhile, but I finally understood what ‘forever’ meant. I believe that we can all live forever regardless of what we do...we’re capable of that.
I believe in our ‘forever’ Atsuko...That’s why...I want to get married!”
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The room was silent; Atsuko just stared at me with an unreadable expression. The members surrounding us all held an eager look, waiting to see what’d happen.
I nervously looked at Yuko, wondering if I’d made a mistake. She shrugged, “I don’t know whether that was your third strike or not. She’s determining that”
I looked back to Atsuko and her features seemed to relax. “Um...Atsuko, you don’t have to give me an answer now...I meant what I said...And when I promised you that we'd be together always, that wasn’t a lie. So I can wait...I have forever, remember” I smiled, and she was taken aback. I saw tears gather at the corner of her eyes, and knew she was trying not to cry.
Suddenly, she ran forward and threw her arms around me. I managed to catch her and steady myself. The slight pain of the wound didn’t even register in my mind and I tightly held on to Atsuko, never wanting to let her go.
“Yes” she whispered in my ear as the tears slid down her face.
Eh...Did she say...
“Yes!” she said louder as she pulled away and then brought her lips to mine.
Pulling away, we both held smiles.
“Eh wait, so you two are really getting married!” Miichan said. “Hold on...” she said calmly as she grabbed a glass of water, drank it, then did another spit take, in which Sasshi was the unlucky victim to receive the aftermath of that. “That’s awesome!” Miichan shouted.
Sasshi glared at Miichan as she wiped her face and then smiled to us, “if there’s any two people right for each other, it’s you two!”
“I’ve never seen a wedding before! Will we have a wedding?” Kawaei excitedly asked.
“You’ve always had guts Minami...But you’ve grown corny over the years” Yuko grinned.
Everyone around us was already congratulating us. I turned back to Atsuko and smiled. She smiled at me, but then pulled away and walked to the two Jurina’s standing by us. She asked them something but I couldn’t hear. Suddenly Atsuko walked back to me carrying the two pieces of cake both Jurina’s held.
Uh oh. Standing in front of me, she gave me that innocent smile that sent chills down my spine.
“Don’t think that you’re completely off the hook yet you sweet talker” lifting both her hands she smeared the two cake pieces on my face.
“I admit, I did not see that coming” Haruna laughed.
Raising two fingers from each hand, I wiped the cream off my eyes so I could see. I was met with a playful grin from Atsuko. She stepped and leaned her head forward towards my cheek. Suddenly she licked some of the cake off my face then stepped back. I blushed like crazy and the members laughed at me.
“Hope you know what you got yourself into Minami” Sayaka called out. I joined in the laughter,
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After getting cleaned up, we all properly sat down in the lobby. The members explained how they’d killed and driven off the last of the soldiers, which led to the end of the battle. Apparently I’d been resting for about three days. They’d also confirmed that we didn’t lose a single member.
Nodding, I turned my attention to the girls from the other world. “And...What are you all still doing here?”
“We wanted to make sure you were okay. Wait till you got up.” Takamina said.
I sighed, “Well as you see, I’m fine, so you should head home...OW!” I cried out as Atsuko flicked my forehead.
“Be nice, they were worried.”
I sighed, “I’m in no position to lecture...What you all did the day of the battle was dangerous, reckless, and stupid...But I’m grateful to you...we all are”
Takamina and the others smiled, “I should also thank you...for saving my life...And I’m sorry, if only I’d made sure I killed him then...”
I interrupted her before she could finish, “forget it...I told you, you’re not a fighter. I’m actually glad you didn’t have to stain your hands. We’re all okay, and that’s what matters...But you should be going home soon”
“Eh, why the rush” Jurina said as she ran over to Jurichan. “Can’t they stay a bit longer?”
Sashiko spoke, “no worries, we can visit you guys another time right?” she smiled, but seeing the sad and serious look in my eyes made them all give me a questioning look.
“Are we not allowed back?’ Yuuchan asked. “What if you visit us instead?”
I shook my head. “I’m sorry...Once you guys leave...It’ll be goodbye for good...We’re going to destroy the chip.”
A few members looked shocked, but most seemed to understand.
Rena nodded, “that’s probably for the best...It’s too dangerous to have it lying around”
Yuko also nodded, “it’d also eliminate the risk of someone from our world discovering yours or vise versa. It’s best these two worlds stay separate from one another. That’s how it’s meant to be”
Takamina stood up, “But! What about you all! I mean...this place...the government...”
I smiled, “This is our home...we can’t leave it. This is our fight...we’ll fight it. We’ll always be around to fight off the government until we claim back everyone’s freedom. AKB will keep fighting, no matter how long it takes, how many generations pass. AKB will be the name to take back this world” I smirked as my members cheered in agreement.
Looking back to Takamina, I stood up and walked over to her, “you’ve done enough for us...Thank you, idol and general manager Takahashi Minami” I said as I extended my hand.
She was taken aback, but smiled and grabbed hold of my hand in a handshake. “I should thank you too. For filling in for me back home as an idol and...”
I smiled and covered her mouth, “don’t mention it...seriously don’t”
Yuuchan and the others laughed while my members looked confused.
“Can I make a request?” Sasshi asked as she came forward. I shrugged; knowing saying ‘no’ wouldn’t stop her anyways.
“Can you guys do a quick performance for us before you leave!?”
Other members seemed excited by the idea. “Yeah! Seeing Takamina last time was great, seeing you all would be awesome!”
“Wait...watching people who look like us dance is awkward” Yuko commented with an expression of fear. I nodded in agreement, even though I had to dance to those songs.
Rena smirked, “it’ll be fun, think of it as a going away party. Least we can do”
I sighed. “Fine...if you’re up for it...but I mean, we don’t have any of your music available here” I tried to find an excuse.
“Oh, no worries” Sasshiko said as she pulled out some device. “I have all our songs here!”
Acchan smiled, “leave it to the idol wota”
Sasshi came forward, “you’re so awesome Sasshi2! I can probably make this work since it’s in good condition!”
“Ah, you’re amazing yourself Sasshi1!” Sasshiko said.
“Can I hit them!” Both Yuko and I said at the same time as we glared at the two.
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We decided the concert would be held at night at the lobby. Until then, the members were allowed to say their goodbyes, but after the concert, they’d be heading home.
Most members were having lunch in the cafeteria now. I was out on the main balcony just spacing out. Someone tapped my shoulder and I turned to see Acchan. “Hey, what’s up?”
“I wanted to thank you...for saving Minami’s life”
I gave a sheepish smile, “well she saved mine”
Acchan tilted her head, “so you were only repaying a debt?”
I quickly shook my head. “No! Not that...I mean I wanted to save her...Honestly I didn’t even think I’d get shot, thought my reflexes would be quicker” I laughed.
She smiled, “well thank you...for caring about us enough to keep your promise” She was about to leave but turned back to me, “oh, and congratulations...With your Atsuko I mean”
I blushed, “Thanks...And Acchan. Remember what we talked about before...You should also be honest with Takamina. Take care of one another”
She nodded with a smile on her face, and then left.
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Rena’s POV I was in the training room practicing shooting at some targets.
“Mou, we just had a major battle not too long ago and here you are practicing” I turned around and saw Jurina pouting, and beside her was Jurichan.
“That was one battle. We’ll have plenty more, best to always be prepared” I fired as another moving target wheeled by.
“Is your Rena this serious too” I heard Jurina ask.
“Haha, sometimes, but you’d be surprised at how dorky she can be on some occasions”
“Eh, well...Not that I’m complaining, Rena always looked after me, and when I used to get sad as a kid, she’d pull off weird faces to make me laugh” Jurina laughed at the memory and I slightly blushed at it.
Goodness this kid. I heard footsteps approach; “ne, ne Rena, look here” Jurina happily called. I turned around, and she placed a kiss on my cheek. I was taken aback by the action and placed my palm to my cheek in a daze.
Jurina ran back to Jurichan and said, “You’re right, it’s easy!”
Snapping out of it, I sighed, remembering Takamina mentioned Jurichan was a ‘kissing monster’
“Oi, kid, come here” I gestured for Jurichan to come with my finger. Curiously, she walked over and I flicked her head lightly.
“Ow!” She pouted.
I smiled, “listen up, I respect someone who works hard, but I get disappointed in my comrades when they push themselves too much and end up hurting themselves. Don’t go worrying people around you, take care of yourself. If you need to talk, you have over 200 people you can speak too”
Jurichan’s eyes widened and she shyly nodded.
“Good girl, no doubt you have a bright future ahead of you. You and Jurina run along now, I’ll catch up with you later before your concert”
Both of then nodded and were off.
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Sasshi’s POV “Wow this is great! Can’t believe you have copies of the recordings!” I said as I finally managed to transfer all the data from her music and video player to my laptop. I scrolled through the videos, my eyes practically sparkling.
“Jane’s going to kill you though once you show the other members” Sasshiko warned.
I waved her off, “she likes me too much to kill me...Besides, it’s not that big of a deal, she looks cute dancing to these songs! ...Okay maybe for a comment like that she’ll kill me...”
Sasshiko laughed, “You’re strange”
“So are you!” I countered.
“Well, I’m glad you turned into an idol wota, nothing greater than seeing idols perform!”
I scrolled again and stopped at something. “Hmm...Hey Sasshi2, what’s HKT?”
“EH! Oh right...You guys all by go by AKB....Hmm...Well we have a bit of time, I suppose I can cram the information for you about all the sister groups, the elections, and my journey to becoming part of HKT”
I whistled, impressed. “Please teach me sensei!
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Yuko’s POV “I don’t get it! I’m answering everything perfectly! So why the hell does she still reject me!” I shouted in anger, about to throw the device, but Yuuchan grabbed my arm to stop me.
“Hey! Careful with that, Nyannyan will kill me if I break it~” She took the so called PSP from my hand. “Don’t take it so hard, Nyannyan’s not an easy catch...Although, I did successfully beat her dating route many times” she gloated as I grabbed her by the collar.
“The games stupid anyway!” I said in frustration as I released her and she smirked.
“No need to be angry, I mean, you have the real thing as your partner don’t you. So don’t sweat it about the game” she flashed her fangs as she cheered me up and I sighed.
“So, what about you then...you genna go for the real thing or stick to that game”
She looked perplexed by my question, “you mean...am I going to try to get together with Haruna?”
I nodded. She closed her eyes and concentrated. I raised an eyebrow and waited for her. Finally, she opened her eyes and said, “None of your business” while sticking her tongue out.
I clenched my fists, “never thought I’d have the urge to punch someone who shares the same face I do”
“Ma, ma, relax. If I wanted to win Nyannyan over I could do it in a flash. For now, I’ll enjoy our time together in AKB”
I nodded then looked out the window as silence hung between us. Then Yuuchan excitedly spoke up. “Hey, want to see awesome pictures of Nyannyan from her magazine shoots?”
My interest peaked; I looked over to see her taking out her phone. She began to scroll through pictures and my eyes widened. “Woah, these are pretty impressive” I complimented.
“Aren't they! ...You’re reaction seems pretty levelled though...”
I smirked, “I’ve seen more of her than these photos display”
Yuuchan stared at me and then blushed, “EH! Do you have any pictures?”
Before I could say anything, I heard the sound of a gun cocking. Both Yuuchan and I froze, and then slowly turned around to see Haruna giving us a sweet smile as she aimed the gun at me.
“Care to finish that sentence love?”
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AW Atsuko’s POV I finished setting things up for the members from the other world for their concert, as well as their trip home. Before leaving the lobby, I saw Takamina walk in.
“Hey. Already finished? I was hoping to help”
Smiling, I said, “no need. There wasn’t much to be done. You ready to go home? I’m sure you’ve missed it”
She gave a small laugh, “of course. I’m excited...But nervous, there’s going to be a lot I have to catch up on when I get back”
“Yeah, sorry you got dragged into this whole mess”
She shook her head, “no...it was an interesting experience...and I’m actually glad I met all you...You might not know it, but you guys taught me things, made me realize things I wouldn’t have on my own.”
I smiled, “perhaps it was also fate that let us meet. Thanks to you and your friends, we have Minami back with us”
Takamina rubbed the back of her head with her hand and gave a sheepish smile, “guess this experience benefited us all...Um...can I ask you something?”
“Sure”
“...Were you ever...scared about the relationship you had with Ja...um...Minami?”
I smirked; “many times” That answer seemed to shock her.
“Then...how did you overcome that fear?”
Still smirking, I said, “I didn’t...I instead found a greater fear then the one of being together with her”
“Eh! What was it?”
“The fear of not being with her at all”
Takamina’s eyes widened as she seemed to contemplate that answer. “I see...Yeah, that makes sense...” she gave a big smile my way. “Thank you Atsuko! For everything! For looking out for me since the day I arrived here!”
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Jane’s POV By late evening, all the members were gathered in the lobby. We were waiting for the five members from the other world to appear at the front and perform.
When Sasshiko had asked me to perform with them, I’d happily used my excuse that the gunshot wound prevented me from moving too much. Never in my life had I been more thankful for a gunshot wound...Then again...I had to admit I somewhat enjoyed performing with the members back in the other world.
Atsuko sat down beside me and greeted me with a kiss. Yuko and Haruna joined us. I looked to Yuko and lightly elbowed her, “Sasshi told me Takamina performed heavy rotation last time...Want to know a fun fact...That’s Yuuchan’s center song”
Yuko cringed, but then grinned at me, “yeah well, I wasn’t the one up on stage last time performing it...It was Takamina...So it was like watching you dancing to that song” she teased.
I glared, but then grinned back, “yeah well, I guarantee you that Yuuchan will perform it today with the others”
Haruna and Atsuko grabbed us each by the ear and pulled us apart from our bickering.
“Shush, it’s about to start” They both said.
“Hai~” Yuko and I answered as we rubbed out sore ears.
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Takamina’s POV “You girls ready! This will be a short concert, but let’s make it count!”
They all nodded and the five of us joined our pinky fingers in a circle formation.
“Be calm, polite, accurate. Are you doing what you want to do!?”
“YES SIR!”
“Yosh! Let’s go!’
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Jane’s POV Sassi was at the front, and she had a few of the younger members with her. Karen, Rina, Murashige, Sakura, Juri and a few others.
Sasshi pressed a button on her laptop, and suddenly lights flashed all over the place, then focused on the stage. The hologram screen appeared and the overture started playing.
Seriously! Sasshiko even had this! “Ready everyone!” Sasshi yelled to the members with her. Suddenly they started chanting, “Aaaa, Yossha Ikuzo! Tiger, Fire, Cyber, Fiber, Diver, Viber, Jya jya!!”
And she even tought them the mix... Sure enough, as the members game on stage, the opening song was...
“Please listen to...Heavy Rotation!” Yuuchan shouted. “1, 2, 1-2-3-4!”
Every member was already on their feet having a good time, and I smiled at the energy in the room.
You guys are pretty skilled yourselves...Being able to bring smiles to many people’s faces. I looked over to Yuko and saw her covering her ears, “this song is...so annoyingly catchy...damn it!” I laughed at her reaction.
Most members were familiar with the basics of this song since Takamina sang it last time, so they sang along during the chorus.
“I want you~”
“I want you~” The members shouted.
“I need you~” Yuuchan sang.
“I need you~”
“I love you~”
“I love you~” The younger members even copied the action.
After that ended, they introduced their next song. Ginham check.
“Waa, Yuuchan sugoi!” Haruna cheered as Yuko looked slightly annoyed, but then also began to cheer.
“You’re good! I’ll give you that!” She shouted.
Their next song started right after. Kaze wa Fuiteiru.
Yui walked up beside me, “Ne Takamina san! Did you dance and sing to these songs”
I gave a nervous laugh as I watched AKB perform. “Please don’t ask”
Yui laughed, “well they’re pretty cool up there!”
They sure are... Next was...Skirt Hirari. I stumbled in my place.
Why did they have to pick this song.
Atsuko titled her head, "it's..."
I covered her mouth, "pleae don't finish that sentance"
After that song ended, they stopped for a breather and Takamina came to the mic. “Thank you everyone! Before we sing our final song aitakatta, we have a small surprise.”
“That’s me!” Sasshi yelled as she jumped on the stage and grabbed a mic. All the members left the stage leaving the two Sasshi’s.
Sasshiko stepped up, “actually Sasshi1 and I have been practicing this together for the past three days! Here is... soredemo suki da yo!”
Apparently that was Sasshiko’s solo song, and all the members got a kick out of watching them both perform. I laughed, “Not bad for three days time, Sasshi adjusted to it quicker than I did”
Finally, the members performed aitakatta. Sasshi was encouraging everyone to dance, and all the members joined along. Atsuko even got me dancing along to the simple parts and we enjoyed our time. A great farewell concert indeed, one that brought many smiles.
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Takamina’s POV My members and I stood by the mirror that brought the others here. They’d put it in the main lobby. Sasshi had everything set; she nodded to us, and then pressed a few buttons. The mirror glowed, and it showed a reflection of Atsuko’s apartment.
“Well, this is it” I said.
Jane nodded; “yeah...I wish you all the best of luck with everything” she smiled.
“Sasshi2! I’ll be cheering for you to get #1! Aim for the top!” Sasshi yelled to Sasshiko, who gave a sheepish smile but formed a 'V' sign with her fingers.
“Thanks for everything...Wish I could say ‘see you later’” I told them.
Yui smiled, “it doesn’t have to be goodbye!”
“Yeah we’re not really fond of saying ‘goodbye’ over here” Mariko sama pointed out.
“Instead, we like to say ‘take care’ or ‘have a safe trip’” Miichan grinned.
My members and I smiled as we looked to one another, then back to the others. “Alright then...”
“Take care” we all said.
“Have a safe trip” Jane and her members replied.
We turned, each holding on to one another, and then stepped through the mirror, back to our world. Our home.
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2 weeks later – Original world Yuko’s POV “Come on girls, back to practice. The concert and elections are in two days!” Takamina instructed. I sighed.
“She caught up pretty quick once we got back” I said.
“What do you expect, it’s Takamina san” Sasshi laughed
I grinned, “Yeah, that’s true.”
Minami’s POV My phone rang as soon as we finished practice. Walking over, I flipped it open to see a message from Atsuko. She was filming overseas, and said she’d be back to watch the AKB elections.
Smiling, I texted her back a reply then closed the phone.
I smiled to myself as I remembered what the other Atsuko said to me and what I’d thought about the past two weeks.
Wait for me Atsuko...Once I gather the courage, at the right time, I’ll tell you about my feelings, no matter how scary it may be...
“Minami, hurry!” Yuko called me as she waited for me with the others.
“Coming~”
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Alternate world Atsuko and I walked back from our patrol together and entered the base. We stopped at the doors of the lobby as we heard music coming through it.
“What’s going on in there...?" I asked. I was about to walk in but Atsuko held my hand and tried to drag me away.
“Let’s leave them be. Why don’t we head back to our room and try out that single bed we got~” she smirked and my face turned red. After all these years you’d think I’d get used to her teasing comments.
I was about to walk away with her but then from inside the room I heard, “Minami Kawaii~”
Raising an eyebrow, I walked back to the door.
“Ah, Minami, you might not want to do that” Atsuko warned, but I ignored her and opened the door...My eyes widened as I saw a video of me and Idol AKB dancing to Sayanora Crawl on the holographic screen. The members all watching.
I blushed, and then my eyes pinpointed the culprit. I saw Sasshi on her laptop playing the videos.
“Oh boy” I heard Atsuko sigh.
I cracked my knuckles, and as though Sasshi sensed my presence. She froze and nervously turned around. “Um...I can explain”
“Since you seem to like idols so much, let me see if you’ll understand where I’m going with this...1...2...1-2-3-4!”
“AH!” she yelled as she stood and ran out the back door. I smirked and chased after her.
It’s good to be home~ -------------------------------------------------------------------
END OF THE STORY!
Really hope this chapter wasn't a dissapointment to any of you
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE! I had fun writing this ^^
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Topic: Travel To A Distant World: The Recruitment (Mayuki) [side story] (Dec 29 2013) (Read 143487 times)