“Azusawa Kohane from Vivid BAD SQUAD!

@azusawa-world-03

“I want to…no, I will make your heart race!”

94 posts

”For all those who’ve given us so much, and most of all, for myself…I’ll make sure we go beyond!”

Hello everyone, I am Azusawa Kohane of Vivid BAD SQAUD. My teammates and I all created accounts so that we could better reach our audience. I’ve had social media before and it was more private, but I’ll do my best to interact and give updates on our progress!

I’m not really sure what else I should say, but you won’t want to take your eyes off of us! Not even for a second!

https://www.tumblr.com/ena-shinonome-the-painter/803290443254251520/i-miss-my-green-hamster-no-context?source=share

What is the context. Is. Is Kohane Green.

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Unfortunately yes :(

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*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

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{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly continued to fly fast and then down the stairs and outside. It appeared to be headed for a taller building*

"And when I am better, we'll do everything...

...gotta stop making promises I can't keep"

*The song continued to play as the lyrics make An-chan remind her of when Nagi never told her that she only has a few months left to live. She promised her she'd give her a concert she will never forget but never said she was close to death*

"!! I told you to be slower..!" She was using her legs to help Kohane and herself to catch up to it, still feeling extremely sentimental and emotional from earlier- and now this... It just made her feel ... Mixed. Once again.

"Oi- Firefly-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly enters another apartment building, the tallest one and the moment An-chan and Kohane-chan enter, they see something strange*

("Nagi-san! Are you alright? You were coughing a lot") *It’s a Younger version of An-chan albeit transparent blue like a ghost alongside Nagi-san who was also transparent blue. More memories from An-chan's past*

"But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on...

...is it selfish that I am happy? as we past the setting sun?"

("Yes An-chan *cough!* I am fine. Just need to breathe")

"Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry..."

("I'll be alright An-chan. I promise")

*seeing the memory and hearing the song's lyrics made An-chan's heart sink. Nagi didn't tell her because she didn't want to break An-chan's heart at a young age*

"...Cause we'll do the grieving"

("Are you sure Nagi-san?")

"While I am by your side, I said"

("Yes An-chan. I am fine. I promise")

*The memory disappears and the Firefly continues to fly at speed while An-chan and Kohane-chan chase it down*

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{As she blinked away the echos of the memories that kept flash before then, Kohane gave An’s hand a tight squeeze. She couldn’t imagine what her partner felt- going through this, again, but she’d be there this time. No backing down.}

An-chan, over here! I think we’re getting closer!

{She’d call out as she pushed herself to run faster so that they’d both reach the firefly.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Don't try to make yourself remember..."

*The song reaches its chorus as the Firefly continues to fly fast inside the building and up the stairs. An-chan and Kohane-chan were getting tired but they persisted*

"...Darling"

"Don't look for me I am just a story you've been told"

"So let's pretend a little longer"

"Cause when we're gone...

...Everything Goes On"

*A piano instrumental follows as An-chan and Kohane-chan run after the Firefly and once they were half way through the stairs, An-chan experiences more memories*

("Good work An-chan! You did great!")

*A blue transparent figure of Nagi san appears over a smaller form of An-chan. Patting her head and hugging her*

("Did I really?)

("Yes An-chan. You did. I am very proud of you")

("You think I can be a great singer?")

*A few seconds of silence followed before Nagi's memory says*

("...Yes. Yes you can An-chan. You already are a great singer. And I know. You will be greater than me")

*the memory fades. An-chan can't control her sadness anymore. She cried while holding onto Kohane-chan tightly as she made it to the roof of the building*

*As the paino instrumental nears its end, the two reach the roof deck. The Firefly was gone but standing by the guard rail and staring into the distance is...

...No. it can't be. The long brown hair. The green jacket, the beige khakis, the gold necklace and earrings. Nagi? Except she wasn't transparent anymore. She felt and looked real. She was standing there. Waiting for you. An-chan*

She was already feeling nostalgic and much more emotional due to the memories, so when she saw Nagi's figure... "..What...-" She immediately stepped back, Her heart was racing- How could this even be real?... She was extremely hesitant, she wanted to hug her so bad but, she felt like she shouldn't. "..How are you...-" Her words kept getting caught up in her throat, she had to cover her face due to the amount of tears that would eventually come out, she didn't expect this out of everything.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"And I am so scared of getting used to this..."

*Nagi turns around. She has the same beautiful smile she always had when you were still little. She walks towards you and you muster a bit of courage to move forward*

"...All the vines that keep you tethered in your room"

*You remember the uncertainty you faced. How unsure you initially felt about surpassing RAD WEEKEND. All of that is gone now. And yet, there's still one more vine that keeps you tethered. The one standing in front of you*

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….!

{Kohane hung back in awe while never letting go of An’s hand, not unless she wanted her to.}

{The blonde had only ever seen pictures of Nagi, but in person- in memory, she could feel her passion rolling off her like waves in how she held herself with something more than confidence. This was the woman whose wish they had not just surpassed, but had promised to carry with them to whatever the next step may be. It was…surreal.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi turns around. She looks at you An-chan with the same smile she always had whenever you felt down or uncertain. The background song then switches to its instrumental form for a bit. All around and Kohane-chan, you can see yellow lights flying above to the sky. And there were shooting stars too. The SEKAI was reacting to Nagi's presence positively*

*You slowly walked forward. Kohane-chan close at hand. Your tears falling from your face*

*Nagi walked closer to you until you were both a meter away from each other*

"Hello An-chan. It's me" *she said*

An tried her best to not look at her since she knew she'd tear up a whole lot to the point she couldn't speak.

She had seen Nagi in sekai before, but... This was the only time the Nagi in this sekai had spoken to her, she was expecting this, heck even waiting for it.

Yet...

She could never fight her emotions. "..I... ..I have so many questions- I dont.. Even know what to say.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Hmmmm. Say what you want to say to me An-chan. No need to hide it. You don't have much time left"

*Nagi waited for your response*

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“You can do it, An-chan, it’s okay…”

{The blonde would encourage An, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.}

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*Nagi waited for you An-chan. She always comforted you whenever you cried. Now. She will do it again. One last time*

*Even Kohane-chan could no longer control her tears but it was tears of joy*

*the piano instrumental still playing in the background as everywhere around you, yellow lights floated to the SEKAI's sky*

"I just- I dont even know what to say at this point- If i keep thinking about it- I'll just lose more time so-

Why?!

Just.. Why?!...

To everything.. To all of this-... Why...?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi looked down on you and cupped your face with her hand. Her touch. Oh how you missed it. It gave a sense of calm and serenity but also nostalgic sadness*

"Because An-chan. I wanted to see you grow into the person you and VBS dreamed of before my time comes. And I am very proud to have seen it happen" *Nagi smiled at you*

"Life can be too short and fleeting so let us feel this moment for as long as it last"

"Someday both of us are leaving here...

... but for now, I'll just bring the sea to you"

*The song continued on with its lyrics. Kohane-chan moved closer to hug you and keep you calm*

"!..." She wanted to start sobbing, but somehow, Kohane's touch and warmth kept her from completely breaking down. She took more deep breaths as she hugged Kohane tighter , deciding to just listen to the song for now.

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{Feeling An’s grip on her tighten, the blonde shifted her hold on her partner to better support her. Moving her hand to An’s back, Kohane would rub soothing circles into her back. Despite everything, this was the least Kohane could do, just support in any way she could…}

It’s okay…I promise, it’s okay

{She could feel the way An trembled in their hug- the way her amber eyes shone with tears waiting to be spilled because of this reopened wound. Kohane thought…this is what she was here for, to drag that feeling out of her. Maybe not as dramatic as before, but An needed to let every feeling out. It was now or never, and Kohane had to coax that emotion out.}

Let it out, An-chan. Tell her everything now.

"!!-" She immediately hugged her tighter, teardrops dropping on the fabric of Kohane's clothes- "i- I-..." She kept it in for a moment and decided to let go, finally getting the courage to look at Nagi in the eyes, "-...Okay- I... please give me a moment before i-" She covered her mouth, it was really hard to even say it all out loud but, she just needed to.

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You can do it, An-chan…

{The blonde whispered to An, voice soft as she continued to return An’s hug. Whatever happened next, Kohane would keep true to her word.}

I’m right here, and so is she…you can absolutely do this.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

azusawa-world-03

{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly continued to fly fast and then down the stairs and outside. It appeared to be headed for a taller building*

"And when I am better, we'll do everything...

...gotta stop making promises I can't keep"

*The song continued to play as the lyrics make An-chan remind her of when Nagi never told her that she only has a few months left to live. She promised her she'd give her a concert she will never forget but never said she was close to death*

"!! I told you to be slower..!" She was using her legs to help Kohane and herself to catch up to it, still feeling extremely sentimental and emotional from earlier- and now this... It just made her feel ... Mixed. Once again.

"Oi- Firefly-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly enters another apartment building, the tallest one and the moment An-chan and Kohane-chan enter, they see something strange*

("Nagi-san! Are you alright? You were coughing a lot") *It’s a Younger version of An-chan albeit transparent blue like a ghost alongside Nagi-san who was also transparent blue. More memories from An-chan's past*

"But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on...

...is it selfish that I am happy? as we past the setting sun?"

("Yes An-chan *cough!* I am fine. Just need to breathe")

"Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry..."

("I'll be alright An-chan. I promise")

*seeing the memory and hearing the song's lyrics made An-chan's heart sink. Nagi didn't tell her because she didn't want to break An-chan's heart at a young age*

"...Cause we'll do the grieving"

("Are you sure Nagi-san?")

"While I am by your side, I said"

("Yes An-chan. I am fine. I promise")

*The memory disappears and the Firefly continues to fly at speed while An-chan and Kohane-chan chase it down*

azusawa-world-03

{As she blinked away the echos of the memories that kept flash before then, Kohane gave An’s hand a tight squeeze. She couldn’t imagine what her partner felt- going through this, again, but she’d be there this time. No backing down.}

An-chan, over here! I think we’re getting closer!

{She’d call out as she pushed herself to run faster so that they’d both reach the firefly.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Don't try to make yourself remember..."

*The song reaches its chorus as the Firefly continues to fly fast inside the building and up the stairs. An-chan and Kohane-chan were getting tired but they persisted*

"...Darling"

"Don't look for me I am just a story you've been told"

"So let's pretend a little longer"

"Cause when we're gone...

...Everything Goes On"

*A piano instrumental follows as An-chan and Kohane-chan run after the Firefly and once they were half way through the stairs, An-chan experiences more memories*

("Good work An-chan! You did great!")

*A blue transparent figure of Nagi san appears over a smaller form of An-chan. Patting her head and hugging her*

("Did I really?)

("Yes An-chan. You did. I am very proud of you")

("You think I can be a great singer?")

*A few seconds of silence followed before Nagi's memory says*

("...Yes. Yes you can An-chan. You already are a great singer. And I know. You will be greater than me")

*the memory fades. An-chan can't control her sadness anymore. She cried while holding onto Kohane-chan tightly as she made it to the roof of the building*

*As the paino instrumental nears its end, the two reach the roof deck. The Firefly was gone but standing by the guard rail and staring into the distance is...

...No. it can't be. The long brown hair. The green jacket, the beige khakis, the gold necklace and earrings. Nagi? Except she wasn't transparent anymore. She felt and looked real. She was standing there. Waiting for you. An-chan*

She was already feeling nostalgic and much more emotional due to the memories, so when she saw Nagi's figure... "..What...-" She immediately stepped back, Her heart was racing- How could this even be real?... She was extremely hesitant, she wanted to hug her so bad but, she felt like she shouldn't. "..How are you...-" Her words kept getting caught up in her throat, she had to cover her face due to the amount of tears that would eventually come out, she didn't expect this out of everything.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"And I am so scared of getting used to this..."

*Nagi turns around. She has the same beautiful smile she always had when you were still little. She walks towards you and you muster a bit of courage to move forward*

"...All the vines that keep you tethered in your room"

*You remember the uncertainty you faced. How unsure you initially felt about surpassing RAD WEEKEND. All of that is gone now. And yet, there's still one more vine that keeps you tethered. The one standing in front of you*

azusawa-world-03

….!

{Kohane hung back in awe while never letting go of An’s hand, not unless she wanted her to.}

{The blonde had only ever seen pictures of Nagi, but in person- in memory, she could feel her passion rolling off her like waves in how she held herself with something more than confidence. This was the woman whose wish they had not just surpassed, but had promised to carry with them to whatever the next step may be. It was…surreal.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi turns around. She looks at you An-chan with the same smile she always had whenever you felt down or uncertain. The background song then switches to its instrumental form for a bit. All around and Kohane-chan, you can see yellow lights flying above to the sky. And there were shooting stars too. The SEKAI was reacting to Nagi's presence positively*

*You slowly walked forward. Kohane-chan close at hand. Your tears falling from your face*

*Nagi walked closer to you until you were both a meter away from each other*

"Hello An-chan. It's me" *she said*

An tried her best to not look at her since she knew she'd tear up a whole lot to the point she couldn't speak.

She had seen Nagi in sekai before, but... This was the only time the Nagi in this sekai had spoken to her, she was expecting this, heck even waiting for it.

Yet...

She could never fight her emotions. "..I... ..I have so many questions- I dont.. Even know what to say.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Hmmmm. Say what you want to say to me An-chan. No need to hide it. You don't have much time left"

*Nagi waited for your response*

azusawa-world-03

“You can do it, An-chan, it’s okay…”

{The blonde would encourage An, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi waited for you An-chan. She always comforted you whenever you cried. Now. She will do it again. One last time*

*Even Kohane-chan could no longer control her tears but it was tears of joy*

*the piano instrumental still playing in the background as everywhere around you, yellow lights floated to the SEKAI's sky*

"I just- I dont even know what to say at this point- If i keep thinking about it- I'll just lose more time so-

Why?!

Just.. Why?!...

To everything.. To all of this-... Why...?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi looked down on you and cupped your face with her hand. Her touch. Oh how you missed it. It gave a sense of calm and serenity but also nostalgic sadness*

"Because An-chan. I wanted to see you grow into the person you and VBS dreamed of before my time comes. And I am very proud to have seen it happen" *Nagi smiled at you*

"Life can be too short and fleeting so let us feel this moment for as long as it last"

"Someday both of us are leaving here...

... but for now, I'll just bring the sea to you"

*The song continued on with its lyrics. Kohane-chan moved closer to hug you and keep you calm*

"!..." She wanted to start sobbing, but somehow, Kohane's touch and warmth kept her from completely breaking down. She took more deep breaths as she hugged Kohane tighter , deciding to just listen to the song for now.

azusawa-world-03

{Feeling An’s grip on her tighten, the blonde shifted her hold on her partner to better support her. Moving her hand to An’s back, Kohane would rub soothing circles into her back. Despite everything, this was the least Kohane could do, just support in any way she could…}

It’s okay…I promise, it’s okay

{She could feel the way An trembled in their hug- the way her amber eyes shone with tears waiting to be spilled because of this reopened wound. Kohane thought…this is what she was here for, to drag that feeling out of her. Maybe not as dramatic as before, but An needed to let every feeling out. It was now or never, and Kohane had to coax that emotion out.}

Let it out, An-chan. Tell her everything now.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

azusawa-world-03

{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly continued to fly fast and then down the stairs and outside. It appeared to be headed for a taller building*

"And when I am better, we'll do everything...

...gotta stop making promises I can't keep"

*The song continued to play as the lyrics make An-chan remind her of when Nagi never told her that she only has a few months left to live. She promised her she'd give her a concert she will never forget but never said she was close to death*

"!! I told you to be slower..!" She was using her legs to help Kohane and herself to catch up to it, still feeling extremely sentimental and emotional from earlier- and now this... It just made her feel ... Mixed. Once again.

"Oi- Firefly-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly enters another apartment building, the tallest one and the moment An-chan and Kohane-chan enter, they see something strange*

("Nagi-san! Are you alright? You were coughing a lot") *It’s a Younger version of An-chan albeit transparent blue like a ghost alongside Nagi-san who was also transparent blue. More memories from An-chan's past*

"But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on...

...is it selfish that I am happy? as we past the setting sun?"

("Yes An-chan *cough!* I am fine. Just need to breathe")

"Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry..."

("I'll be alright An-chan. I promise")

*seeing the memory and hearing the song's lyrics made An-chan's heart sink. Nagi didn't tell her because she didn't want to break An-chan's heart at a young age*

"...Cause we'll do the grieving"

("Are you sure Nagi-san?")

"While I am by your side, I said"

("Yes An-chan. I am fine. I promise")

*The memory disappears and the Firefly continues to fly at speed while An-chan and Kohane-chan chase it down*

azusawa-world-03

{As she blinked away the echos of the memories that kept flash before then, Kohane gave An’s hand a tight squeeze. She couldn’t imagine what her partner felt- going through this, again, but she’d be there this time. No backing down.}

An-chan, over here! I think we’re getting closer!

{She’d call out as she pushed herself to run faster so that they’d both reach the firefly.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Don't try to make yourself remember..."

*The song reaches its chorus as the Firefly continues to fly fast inside the building and up the stairs. An-chan and Kohane-chan were getting tired but they persisted*

"...Darling"

"Don't look for me I am just a story you've been told"

"So let's pretend a little longer"

"Cause when we're gone...

...Everything Goes On"

*A piano instrumental follows as An-chan and Kohane-chan run after the Firefly and once they were half way through the stairs, An-chan experiences more memories*

("Good work An-chan! You did great!")

*A blue transparent figure of Nagi san appears over a smaller form of An-chan. Patting her head and hugging her*

("Did I really?)

("Yes An-chan. You did. I am very proud of you")

("You think I can be a great singer?")

*A few seconds of silence followed before Nagi's memory says*

("...Yes. Yes you can An-chan. You already are a great singer. And I know. You will be greater than me")

*the memory fades. An-chan can't control her sadness anymore. She cried while holding onto Kohane-chan tightly as she made it to the roof of the building*

*As the paino instrumental nears its end, the two reach the roof deck. The Firefly was gone but standing by the guard rail and staring into the distance is...

...No. it can't be. The long brown hair. The green jacket, the beige khakis, the gold necklace and earrings. Nagi? Except she wasn't transparent anymore. She felt and looked real. She was standing there. Waiting for you. An-chan*

She was already feeling nostalgic and much more emotional due to the memories, so when she saw Nagi's figure... "..What...-" She immediately stepped back, Her heart was racing- How could this even be real?... She was extremely hesitant, she wanted to hug her so bad but, she felt like she shouldn't. "..How are you...-" Her words kept getting caught up in her throat, she had to cover her face due to the amount of tears that would eventually come out, she didn't expect this out of everything.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"And I am so scared of getting used to this..."

*Nagi turns around. She has the same beautiful smile she always had when you were still little. She walks towards you and you muster a bit of courage to move forward*

"...All the vines that keep you tethered in your room"

*You remember the uncertainty you faced. How unsure you initially felt about surpassing RAD WEEKEND. All of that is gone now. And yet, there's still one more vine that keeps you tethered. The one standing in front of you*

azusawa-world-03

….!

{Kohane hung back in awe while never letting go of An’s hand, not unless she wanted her to.}

{The blonde had only ever seen pictures of Nagi, but in person- in memory, she could feel her passion rolling off her like waves in how she held herself with something more than confidence. This was the woman whose wish they had not just surpassed, but had promised to carry with them to whatever the next step may be. It was…surreal.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Nagi turns around. She looks at you An-chan with the same smile she always had whenever you felt down or uncertain. The background song then switches to its instrumental form for a bit. All around and Kohane-chan, you can see yellow lights flying above to the sky. And there were shooting stars too. The SEKAI was reacting to Nagi's presence positively*

*You slowly walked forward. Kohane-chan close at hand. Your tears falling from your face*

*Nagi walked closer to you until you were both a meter away from each other*

"Hello An-chan. It's me" *she said*

An tried her best to not look at her since she knew she'd tear up a whole lot to the point she couldn't speak.

She had seen Nagi in sekai before, but... This was the only time the Nagi in this sekai had spoken to her, she was expecting this, heck even waiting for it.

Yet...

She could never fight her emotions. "..I... ..I have so many questions- I dont.. Even know what to say.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Hmmmm. Say what you want to say to me An-chan. No need to hide it. You don't have much time left"

*Nagi waited for your response*

azusawa-world-03

“You can do it, An-chan, it’s okay…”

{The blonde would encourage An, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.}

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

azusawa-world-03

{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly continued to fly fast and then down the stairs and outside. It appeared to be headed for a taller building*

"And when I am better, we'll do everything...

...gotta stop making promises I can't keep"

*The song continued to play as the lyrics make An-chan remind her of when Nagi never told her that she only has a few months left to live. She promised her she'd give her a concert she will never forget but never said she was close to death*

"!! I told you to be slower..!" She was using her legs to help Kohane and herself to catch up to it, still feeling extremely sentimental and emotional from earlier- and now this... It just made her feel ... Mixed. Once again.

"Oi- Firefly-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly enters another apartment building, the tallest one and the moment An-chan and Kohane-chan enter, they see something strange*

("Nagi-san! Are you alright? You were coughing a lot") *It’s a Younger version of An-chan albeit transparent blue like a ghost alongside Nagi-san who was also transparent blue. More memories from An-chan's past*

"But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on...

...is it selfish that I am happy? as we past the setting sun?"

("Yes An-chan *cough!* I am fine. Just need to breathe")

"Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry..."

("I'll be alright An-chan. I promise")

*seeing the memory and hearing the song's lyrics made An-chan's heart sink. Nagi didn't tell her because she didn't want to break An-chan's heart at a young age*

"...Cause we'll do the grieving"

("Are you sure Nagi-san?")

"While I am by your side, I said"

("Yes An-chan. I am fine. I promise")

*The memory disappears and the Firefly continues to fly at speed while An-chan and Kohane-chan chase it down*

azusawa-world-03

{As she blinked away the echos of the memories that kept flash before then, Kohane gave An’s hand a tight squeeze. She couldn’t imagine what her partner felt- going through this, again, but she’d be there this time. No backing down.}

An-chan, over here! I think we’re getting closer!

{She’d call out as she pushed herself to run faster so that they’d both reach the firefly.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

"Don't try to make yourself remember..."

*The song reaches its chorus as the Firefly continues to fly fast inside the building and up the stairs. An-chan and Kohane-chan were getting tired but they persisted*

"...Darling"

"Don't look for me I am just a story you've been told"

"So let's pretend a little longer"

"Cause when we're gone...

...Everything Goes On"

*A piano instrumental follows as An-chan and Kohane-chan run after the Firefly and once they were half way through the stairs, An-chan experiences more memories*

("Good work An-chan! You did great!")

*A blue transparent figure of Nagi san appears over a smaller form of An-chan. Patting her head and hugging her*

("Did I really?)

("Yes An-chan. You did. I am very proud of you")

("You think I can be a great singer?")

*A few seconds of silence followed before Nagi's memory says*

("...Yes. Yes you can An-chan. You already are a great singer. And I know. You will be greater than me")

*the memory fades. An-chan can't control her sadness anymore. She cried while holding onto Kohane-chan tightly as she made it to the roof of the building*

*As the paino instrumental nears its end, the two reach the roof deck. The Firefly was gone but standing by the guard rail and staring into the distance is...

...No. it can't be. The long brown hair. The green jacket, the beige khakis, the gold necklace and earrings. Nagi? Except she wasn't transparent anymore. She felt and looked real. She was standing there. Waiting for you. An-chan*

She was already feeling nostalgic and much more emotional due to the memories, so when she saw Nagi's figure... "..What...-" She immediately stepped back, Her heart was racing- How could this even be real?... She was extremely hesitant, she wanted to hug her so bad but, she felt like she shouldn't. "..How are you...-" Her words kept getting caught up in her throat, she had to cover her face due to the amount of tears that would eventually come out, she didn't expect this out of everything.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"And I am so scared of getting used to this..."

*Nagi turns around. She has the same beautiful smile she always had when you were still little. She walks towards you and you muster a bit of courage to move forward*

"...All the vines that keep you tethered in your room"

*You remember the uncertainty you faced. How unsure you initially felt about surpassing RAD WEEKEND. All of that is gone now. And yet, there's still one more vine that keeps you tethered. The one standing in front of you*

azusawa-world-03

….!

{Kohane hung back in awe while never letting go of An’s hand, not unless she wanted her to.}

{The blonde had only ever seen pictures of Nagi, but in person- in memory, she could feel her passion rolling off her like waves in how she held herself with something more than confidence. This was the woman whose wish they had not just surpassed, but had promised to carry with them to whatever the next step may be. It was…surreal.}

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

azusawa-world-03

{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly continued to fly fast and then down the stairs and outside. It appeared to be headed for a taller building*

"And when I am better, we'll do everything...

...gotta stop making promises I can't keep"

*The song continued to play as the lyrics make An-chan remind her of when Nagi never told her that she only has a few months left to live. She promised her she'd give her a concert she will never forget but never said she was close to death*

"!! I told you to be slower..!" She was using her legs to help Kohane and herself to catch up to it, still feeling extremely sentimental and emotional from earlier- and now this... It just made her feel ... Mixed. Once again.

"Oi- Firefly-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly enters another apartment building, the tallest one and the moment An-chan and Kohane-chan enter, they see something strange*

("Nagi-san! Are you alright? You were coughing a lot") *It’s a Younger version of An-chan albeit transparent blue like a ghost alongside Nagi-san who was also transparent blue. More memories from An-chan's past*

"But if I was gone tomorrow, won't the waves crash on...

...is it selfish that I am happy? as we past the setting sun?"

("Yes An-chan *cough!* I am fine. Just need to breathe")

"Someday I'll be overcast, but you won't have to cry..."

("I'll be alright An-chan. I promise")

*seeing the memory and hearing the song's lyrics made An-chan's heart sink. Nagi didn't tell her because she didn't want to break An-chan's heart at a young age*

"...Cause we'll do the grieving"

("Are you sure Nagi-san?")

"While I am by your side, I said"

("Yes An-chan. I am fine. I promise")

*The memory disappears and the Firefly continues to fly at speed while An-chan and Kohane-chan chase it down*

azusawa-world-03

{As she blinked away the echos of the memories that kept flash before then, Kohane gave An’s hand a tight squeeze. She couldn’t imagine what her partner felt- going through this, again, but she’d be there this time. No backing down.}

An-chan, over here! I think we’re getting closer!

{She’d call out as she pushed herself to run faster so that they’d both reach the firefly.}

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly then turns around. Its antenna appearing to sense something coming. An-chan and Kohane-chan hear a piano playing around them. A song*

(Starts playing: Everything Goes On by Porter Robinson)

(https://youtu.be/izHyKdrSKvo?si=Y1BZKErKlpsg9z5k)

*Words appear in the minds of An-chan and Kohane-chan. A voice sings the words which are now lyrics to the background music*

"Don't try to make yourself remember... Darling.."

"[It’s coming An-chan]"

"Don't look for me. I am just a story you've told..."

*The Firefly spreads its wings and its abdomen glows brighter than ever*

"So let's pretend a little longer... cause when I am gone..."

"[Follow me... And let me show you]"

"...Everything Goes On"

*The Firefly then flies up with surprising speed that it catches both An-chan and Kohane-chan offguard. The former then tries to follow the Firefly while the latter follows behind. An-chan still didn't want to lose what she considered Nagi's memory*

@street-vivid @azusawa-world-03

"-Hold on- you just made us both too sentimental with that song, slow down! -"

She held Kohane's hand as she tried to keep up with it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"You were staring at the window..."

*The Firefly continues to fly at the same speed, not heeding An-chan's call. Kohane-chan tried her best to keep up*

"...And it said, I want to take you to the sea"

*An-chan then sees flashbacks of when Nagi taking her to RAD WEEKEND. That's the metaphor and symbolism to the lyrics*

*she and Kohane-chan continued to run at the Firefly as it flew in the corridor of the apartment building*

azusawa-world-03

{She’d trail behind, being pulled along by An but keeping her grip firm in the others. Whatever happened next- if the firefly really disappears or if whatever An is hoping to do works, Kohane knew that it was her job now to offer support with whatever outcome they faced.}

Ah- There!

{Kohane would point to the firefly as they caught up to it in the building, the words to the music still echoing in her head.}

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san #(sorry sorry!)

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[There's Kohane, An-chan. We have much to discuss]"

She immediately hugged Kohane tightly after seeing her. "I missed you soo much!!!!!!!- I never knew you and Firefly-san met before.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[We only met just a few minutes ago. So Kohane-chan. How do you feel?]"

azusawa-world-03

Ehehe, I missed you too, An-chan

{The blonde reciprocated the hug from her partner, glad to still see her so enthused}

We just met now, actually. They wanted me to come to the sekai for you, but I didn't know you two already were talking.

{She’d look at the firefly}

And I feel pretty good, I think. Still pumped from RAD BLAST, but good.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and blinked its light*

"[I am glad to hear it]"

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, but so what did you want us here for? You said it was so we could “reminisce on the future”?

{Kohane asked, titling her head a little}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was silent for a bit. Then it responds by looking at An-chan*

"[You need to talk to An-chan about that. The future of VBS]"

"..Well, we already talked about that alongside Akito and Toya... Unless there's something else that we have to discuss-

We've already discussed everything though so this is a bit confusing.. Aha.." She eventually let go of Kohane.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hmmm. I see. So you all know the odds you all face in the coming years]"

"Yeah, all that's left is really to just finally do our plans and sing everything that we wanted to from the top! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what about you Kohane-chan? Are ready to take on the world?]"

*The Firefly looks at you with curiosity*

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, absolutely!

{She’d exclaim}

I know it’s not going to be easy to break through, but nothing we’ve done that’s really been worthwhile has been.

We’ve overcome everything else thrown our way, we can definitely take this next step. Together.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Together...]"

*The Firefly looks at both An-chan and Kohane-chan. It can't smile but it did light up its abdomen to indicate that it was happy*

"[Kohane-chan. You meeting An-chan that night changed your lives. And you both sang together despite all the odds. Thank you Kohane. For being an integral part in An-chan's life]"

azusawa-world-03

Hm

{The blonde would shake her head softly, a warm smile pulling a her lips}

I should be the one saying thank you. An-chan saw something in me that I didn’t know I had, she gave me the courage to try. I’ve just been doing everything I can do help even half as much as she has, Shinonome-kun and Aoyagi-kun too.

{She’d pause a beat before continuing}

I never would’ve expected to lead a life like this. I couldn’t even speak up in class, and now here I am, having surpassed such a groundbreaking event along the best partners I could’ve asked for. Every success and failure, setback and strive forward, they’ve all become so precious to me because it’s a sign of change. And I’m ready to see how we’re all going to change next.

So…thank you An-chan for welcoming me to this life, and thank you Firefly-san for watching over her and everyone else.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly blinks its light a few times. Not expecting an answer like that from Kohane. It was silent for a few moments before it gave its response*

"[Your welcome Kohane-chan. I am honoured by your thanks]"

*it then looks at An-chan and says*

"[An-chan, to answer your earlier question about me, a Firefly's lifespan is at most a few months, and in that time, it must do everything it can to find a mate so it may pass on to the next generation. I already have been in the physical world for a few months, watching and helping you]"

Her mood immediately went down after hearing that. "- Right.. I.. almost- Forgot about that..

..So that means you'll eventually disappear or die..- Jeez, this is a big thing to think about, especially after surpassing Rad Weekend."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[*sigh* I will only disappear from the physical world. I will always be a part of your memory and this SEKAI]"

*The Firefly flies to An-chan's hand*

"[An-chan. You would have made Nagi so happy for you to achieve such heights. And now you can carry on her legacy into the future and world. Even if I am unable to talk to you anymore, I will always be a part of you. Whenever you see a Firefly in the night, never lose hope, for it symbolises your passion and love]"

"..Alright- I'll try to trust those words but even then-

It's going to be hard, it's going to be really really hard and I dont even know what to do anymore-...

I'm losing Nagi-san again- Im losing you again- Im losing you both."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to cheer you up*

"[No An-chan. I will exist in your memories and your heart. So I am not completely lost. You must learn to let go and move on with your team because they will guide you as you have guided them. Right Kohane-chan?]"

azusawa-world-03

That’s right! There’s no going back from here, only forward and we still do have a lot to learn, but everyone wants to grow alongside you, An-chan.

{The blonde would turn to face An as she spoke, looking at her with nothing but determination and a promise; a promise that whatever they did next, they’d all conquer it together}

I know I do.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[There's Kohane, An-chan. We have much to discuss]"

She immediately hugged Kohane tightly after seeing her. "I missed you soo much!!!!!!!- I never knew you and Firefly-san met before.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[We only met just a few minutes ago. So Kohane-chan. How do you feel?]"

azusawa-world-03

Ehehe, I missed you too, An-chan

{The blonde reciprocated the hug from her partner, glad to still see her so enthused}

We just met now, actually. They wanted me to come to the sekai for you, but I didn't know you two already were talking.

{She’d look at the firefly}

And I feel pretty good, I think. Still pumped from RAD BLAST, but good.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and blinked its light*

"[I am glad to hear it]"

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, but so what did you want us here for? You said it was so we could “reminisce on the future”?

{Kohane asked, titling her head a little}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was silent for a bit. Then it responds by looking at An-chan*

"[You need to talk to An-chan about that. The future of VBS]"

"..Well, we already talked about that alongside Akito and Toya... Unless there's something else that we have to discuss-

We've already discussed everything though so this is a bit confusing.. Aha.." She eventually let go of Kohane.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hmmm. I see. So you all know the odds you all face in the coming years]"

"Yeah, all that's left is really to just finally do our plans and sing everything that we wanted to from the top! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what about you Kohane-chan? Are ready to take on the world?]"

*The Firefly looks at you with curiosity*

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, absolutely!

{She’d exclaim}

I know it’s not going to be easy to break through, but nothing we’ve done that’s really been worthwhile has been.

We’ve overcome everything else thrown our way, we can definitely take this next step. Together.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Together...]"

*The Firefly looks at both An-chan and Kohane-chan. It can't smile but it did light up its abdomen to indicate that it was happy*

"[Kohane-chan. You meeting An-chan that night changed your lives. And you both sang together despite all the odds. Thank you Kohane. For being an integral part in An-chan's life]"

azusawa-world-03

Hm

{The blonde would shake her head softly, a warm smile pulling a her lips}

I should be the one saying thank you. An-chan saw something in me that I didn’t know I had, she gave me the courage to try. I’ve just been doing everything I can do help even half as much as she has, Shinonome-kun and Aoyagi-kun too.

{She’d pause a beat before continuing}

I never would’ve expected to lead a life like this. I couldn’t even speak up in class, and now here I am, having surpassed such a groundbreaking event along the best partners I could’ve asked for. Every success and failure, setback and strive forward, they’ve all become so precious to me because it’s a sign of change. And I’m ready to see how we’re all going to change next.

So…thank you An-chan for welcoming me to this life, and thank you Firefly-san for watching over her and everyone else.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[There's Kohane, An-chan. We have much to discuss]"

She immediately hugged Kohane tightly after seeing her. "I missed you soo much!!!!!!!- I never knew you and Firefly-san met before.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[We only met just a few minutes ago. So Kohane-chan. How do you feel?]"

azusawa-world-03

Ehehe, I missed you too, An-chan

{The blonde reciprocated the hug from her partner, glad to still see her so enthused}

We just met now, actually. They wanted me to come to the sekai for you, but I didn't know you two already were talking.

{She’d look at the firefly}

And I feel pretty good, I think. Still pumped from RAD BLAST, but good.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and blinked its light*

"[I am glad to hear it]"

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, but so what did you want us here for? You said it was so we could “reminisce on the future”?

{Kohane asked, titling her head a little}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was silent for a bit. Then it responds by looking at An-chan*

"[You need to talk to An-chan about that. The future of VBS]"

"..Well, we already talked about that alongside Akito and Toya... Unless there's something else that we have to discuss-

We've already discussed everything though so this is a bit confusing.. Aha.." She eventually let go of Kohane.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hmmm. I see. So you all know the odds you all face in the coming years]"

"Yeah, all that's left is really to just finally do our plans and sing everything that we wanted to from the top! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what about you Kohane-chan? Are ready to take on the world?]"

*The Firefly looks at you with curiosity*

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, absolutely!

{She’d exclaim}

I know it’s not going to be easy to break through, but nothing we’ve done that’s really been worthwhile has been.

We’ve overcome everything else thrown our way, we can definitely take this next step. Together.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[There's Kohane, An-chan. We have much to discuss]"

She immediately hugged Kohane tightly after seeing her. "I missed you soo much!!!!!!!- I never knew you and Firefly-san met before.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[We only met just a few minutes ago. So Kohane-chan. How do you feel?]"

azusawa-world-03

Ehehe, I missed you too, An-chan

{The blonde reciprocated the hug from her partner, glad to still see her so enthused}

We just met now, actually. They wanted me to come to the sekai for you, but I didn't know you two already were talking.

{She’d look at the firefly}

And I feel pretty good, I think. Still pumped from RAD BLAST, but good.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and blinked its light*

"[I am glad to hear it]"

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, but so what did you want us here for? You said it was so we could “reminisce on the future”?

{Kohane asked, titling her head a little}

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly san

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[There's Kohane, An-chan. We have much to discuss]"

She immediately hugged Kohane tightly after seeing her. "I missed you soo much!!!!!!!- I never knew you and Firefly-san met before.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[We only met just a few minutes ago. So Kohane-chan. How do you feel?]"

azusawa-world-03

Ehehe, I missed you too, An-chan

{The blonde reciprocated the hug from her partner, glad to still see her so enthused}

We just met now, actually. They wanted me to come to the sekai for you, but I didn't know you two already were talking.

{She’d look at the firefly}

And I feel pretty good, I think. Still pumped from RAD BLAST, but good.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi #firefly-san

*RAD BLAST has ended. You did it. You surpassed RAD WEEKNED. It was all surreal. Now you wondered. Where is she? Where was Firefly-Nagi? Surely she's been watching you all the time right?*

*Your phone starts gltiching, although in one small part. Yellow lights fly around you until a small insect flies out of your phone and lands on your phone. There she is*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

"!- I missed you so much!" She immediately says, she was extremely relieved to finally see it after all. She'd been waiting for quite a long time ever since Rad Blast ended.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Did you do it, An-chan? Did you surpass RAD WEEKEND?]"

*The Firefly flapped its wings and lit up its abdomen*

She put her hands on her hips and spoke up with a somewhat suprisingly amount of confidence in her tone. "Of course we did! it was amazing! Heh- You make it sound like you didn't believe in us."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you and lights up in happiness*

"[I always believed in you all An-chan. I am very proud of all of you]"

"I'm really really glad then- This just... Feels like a dream somehow, Im so glad it's real."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And you have much to be proud of]"

*The Firefly then looks at your phone*

"[Come An-chan. I must take you to Street SEKAI. I need to tell you a lot of things]"

"- Alright then- Let me go somewhere more private then." She went behind the cafe and looked for Beyond the Way then played it, teleporting them to the sekai.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A bright digital flash followed. And now, you were in Street SEKAI. Although in a different part. Specifically, the new area where graffiti decorated the walls of various buildings*

"Jee- This place almost gives me bad memories, but also good ones too.. So, what'd you want to talk about?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flies in front of your face*

"[Your Future with Vivid Bad Squad. And your dream of going beyond what I have achieved]"

"-Ah...

Right that..."

She eventually smiled.

"Im glad it's about that honestly, my team's been discussing it too! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[And what conclusion did you all come to?]"

"Well.. Our new goal-

We're gonna take over the world with our music."

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly lands on your shoulder and flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a bit as it thought of what to say*

"[Ah. You wish for people beyond Japan to listen and enjoy your music?]"

"Yeah! I really hope what I said didn't come off as world domination. We aren't trying to become politicians and become corrupt, promise.

It'll be fun! And hey, Dad and Uncle Taiga teamed up again so we got rivals again! "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Hahahaha. That's my An-chan]"

*The Firefly lights up its abdomen to indicate how happy it is*

"[However An-chan, you realise the odds you face against the world. There are many different music groups out there that have already achieved fame, and the industry can be unforgiving at times. Remember to not try too hard to push yourself to your absolute limit. Take it methodically and slowly]"

She was glad to see the firefly happy since it was usually serious about everything, smiling back at it's Happiness.

"i promise-

It's not like it's the first time that something like this has happened before...

My group and I have experienced many hard ships but-

We managed to make it here.

We've gone through so much, so we're not letting this stop us. "

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[That is good An-chan. Very good. You must also set a realistic goal for yourself and VBS rather than immediately rushing things over. And don't forget, you still have a life here back home in Vivid Street. You have school and people at home that care for you. Never forget that you're still that young girl from Vivid Street who had a dream. Don't forget about your personal life too. I don't want to see your life at the top of everything separate you from who you truly are An-chan]"

"Ehe♪ I got it!

Don't worry, Firefly-san- I'll always be me, even when things like this happen."

She was extremely determined to get their lives back up but..

"-..I moved on from Nagi-san and we surpassed rad weekend so..

What does it mean for you? " She asked, extremely worried.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[For me? Well... follow me]"

*The Firefly then flies ahead of you as followed it. It went inside a building and inside an empty room on the 4th floor*

"..?

Huh... This is...

It's surprising to see this empty when the other buildings we checked are full.."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[An-chan. Take a look outside the window]"

*You take a look outside the window to see the view of the SEKAI from where you were. Not the highest view but still enough to see most of it*

"[A beautiful view isn't it? Tell me what are some of your most treasured memories with Aunt Nagi?]"

"... I think- Honestly, I can't really pick anything, all the memories I had with her were amazing, I really cant pick because they all mean so much to me to the point I could just bury them in a treasure chest forever and always keep visiting that spot even when I try to forget it." She sighed, the thoughts of everything she had with her was going to be unbearable if she kept this up.

"Though- Still, what's going to happen to you..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flaps its wings. It doesn't respond for a while*

"[What about your best memories with your bandmates? Individually, I mean. You can name at least one that you cherish a lot]"

She still had so many questions, but seeing that the firefly was avoiding it, she decided to just not ask. "..Uhm- Well, my best memory with Kohane is meeting her honestly.- Well,I think all of my best memories with everyone in vivid bad squad are meeting them. It's the best memory than all of the other memories."

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Indeed. Had you not met her. You wouldn't be where you are right now]"

"Yeah, none of this would happen if it werent for her, and everyone else actually! Touno, Kotaro, and Okazaki- Oh and Toya and Akito have helped alot even if we were rivals from the start.

..Are you going to answer my question though..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly was hesitant to answer. It didn't want to reveal its ultimate fate yet*

"[I will show the answer soon. For now, let us wait for one of your companions to enter this SEKAI. So I can thank her for helping you and letting VBS rise above RADer]"

".. Fine..

Alright then- I'm guessing you mean Kohane right? Ehe-....

Just, please dont hide anything serious from me. First Nagi-san now... ..Just, dont keep me in the dark again like vivid street once did, I get that you're a manifestation of Nagi, but i dont want you to be like her! You're important to me too now when i realize it.

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[I won't An-chan. I won't]"

"..If you say so... When's she coming? Did you call her before getting me or..?"

hopeful-hotaru-01

"[Right now]"

@azusawa-world-03

azusawa-world-03

{Appearing in the sekai, Kohane would blink as she looked for the firefly}

Ah, maybe I should’ve messaged her first-

{She’d start before her gaze landed on the other person in the sekai- An. The blonde would flash a smile at her partner, walking over}

You’re already here, An-chan. I should’ve figured you would be.

#speaking up!#an shiraishi

azusawa-world-03

*As you hope that nothing bad happens to An-chan again, your phone starts to have a glitch effect... or something. As you wonder what the problem is, you feel a strange presence around you. Yellow lights float and dance around like tiny stars. A ghost? Maybe. Then, from your phone, you caught sight of something flying out. It was an insect. A Firefly. It lands on your hand*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

Eh..? What is this?

{Looking at the light that had suddenly enveloped her, the blonde would shift her gaze to the creature- a firefly, that had landed on her hand. The blonde felt a strange sense of calmness. Maybe after dealing with so many strange things regarding the sekai shes become desensitized.}

{Raising her hand slowly, she’d study the firefly with quiet fascination.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and its abdomen blinked in what seemed like a strange pattern or morse code. It didn't seem capable of doing of properly communicating, so instead this happens*

*A message pops from your phone*

"[Can you understand me?]

azusawa-world-03

{Feeling her phone vibrate from the message, the blonde checked her phone slowly. Would sudden movements break the strange atmosphere? Kohane wasn’t sure, so she still moved carefully as she read the message.}

….

{She’d blink, brows furrowing as her gaze shifted to the firefly and then back to the message. None of the sekai denizens could do something like this- which only added more questions to her rapidly expanding list.}

Mhm, I can.

{She’d nod slowly before asking,}

Who are you and…what are you?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you despite its small form as it sends a new message to your phone*

"[You can say I am a living memory of An-Chan and of Nagi. Created from the feelings, emotions, and memories of An herself and of Vivid Bad Squad. Kohane-chan. How is the rest of Vivid Bad Squad doing?]"

azusawa-world-03

{As she silently read the message, the blonde would pause at Nagi’s mention. She’d reread it a few times…An and Nagi, was this something like her fragment sekai again? With everything that had been happening recently with sekais, it wouldn’t be unlikely. But, this felt a bit different..}

Oh- right! We’re doing really well! We had our event and we did it- we were able to overcome and surpass RAD WEEKEND!

{Kohane explained with an impassioned fervor, clearly still riding the high of RAD BLAST. It almost didn’t feel real coming out of her mouth, but she knew that was they did on that stage was as real as it got}

You might’ve already known that, but we’re all still enjoying the moment of this all, I think. We need to start planning what to do next, though.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Your Phone buzzes with a new message*

"[I am aware of you surpassing RAD WEEKEND. And for that, I thank you and congratulate you for doing what RADer did but better. Now I want to take you to Street SEKAI for you and An-chan to reminisce about the future]"

azusawa-world-03

Thank you, I…that means a lot!

{A big smile would cross her face as she spoke, grateful for the praise}

Reminisce about the future? What do you mean by that?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*A new message buzzes in your phone*

"[Let me take you to Street SEKAI first, Kohane-chan]"

azusawa-world-03

Mhm, alright. We’ll go over now.

Should I send a message to An-chan, or- ah, actually, you won’t be able to respond if I’m fiddling with my phone, will you? Please hold on for a second.

{Kohane would scroll through her phone with one hand until she found the music player app, that familiar track sitting at the very top of her playlist. She’d press play on the silent song as the world blurred into the vivid landscape of the sekai in a flurry of color triangles and bright lights}

azusawa-world-03

*As you hope that nothing bad happens to An-chan again, your phone starts to have a glitch effect... or something. As you wonder what the problem is, you feel a strange presence around you. Yellow lights float and dance around like tiny stars. A ghost? Maybe. Then, from your phone, you caught sight of something flying out. It was an insect. A Firefly. It lands on your hand*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

Eh..? What is this?

{Looking at the light that had suddenly enveloped her, the blonde would shift her gaze to the creature- a firefly, that had landed on her hand. The blonde felt a strange sense of calmness. Maybe after dealing with so many strange things regarding the sekai shes become desensitized.}

{Raising her hand slowly, she’d study the firefly with quiet fascination.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and its abdomen blinked in what seemed like a strange pattern or morse code. It didn't seem capable of doing of properly communicating, so instead this happens*

*A message pops from your phone*

"[Can you understand me?]

azusawa-world-03

{Feeling her phone vibrate from the message, the blonde checked her phone slowly. Would sudden movements break the strange atmosphere? Kohane wasn’t sure, so she still moved carefully as she read the message.}

….

{She’d blink, brows furrowing as her gaze shifted to the firefly and then back to the message. None of the sekai denizens could do something like this- which only added more questions to her rapidly expanding list.}

Mhm, I can.

{She’d nod slowly before asking,}

Who are you and…what are you?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you despite its small form as it sends a new message to your phone*

"[You can say I am a living memory of An-Chan and of Nagi. Created from the feelings, emotions, and memories of An herself and of Vivid Bad Squad. Kohane-chan. How is the rest of Vivid Bad Squad doing?]"

azusawa-world-03

{As she silently read the message, the blonde would pause at Nagi’s mention. She’d reread it a few times…An and Nagi, was this something like her fragment sekai again? With everything that had been happening recently with sekais, it wouldn’t be unlikely. But, this felt a bit different..}

Oh- right! We’re doing really well! We had our event and we did it- we were able to overcome and surpass RAD WEEKEND!

{Kohane explained with an impassioned fervor, clearly still riding the high of RAD BLAST. It almost didn’t feel real coming out of her mouth, but she knew that was they did on that stage was as real as it got}

You might’ve already known that, but we’re all still enjoying the moment of this all, I think. We need to start planning what to do next, though.

hopeful-hotaru-01

*Your Phone buzzes with a new message*

"[I am aware of you surpassing RAD WEEKEND. And for that, I thank you and congratulate you for doing what RADer did but better. Now I want to take you to Street SEKAI for you and An-chan to reminisce about the future]"

azusawa-world-03

Thank you, I…that means a lot!

{A big smile would cross her face as she spoke, grateful for the praise}

Reminisce about the future? What do you mean by that?

azusawa-world-03

*As you hope that nothing bad happens to An-chan again, your phone starts to have a glitch effect... or something. As you wonder what the problem is, you feel a strange presence around you. Yellow lights float and dance around like tiny stars. A ghost? Maybe. Then, from your phone, you caught sight of something flying out. It was an insect. A Firefly. It lands on your hand*

-@hopeful-hotaru-01

Eh..? What is this?

{Looking at the light that had suddenly enveloped her, the blonde would shift her gaze to the creature- a firefly, that had landed on her hand. The blonde felt a strange sense of calmness. Maybe after dealing with so many strange things regarding the sekai shes become desensitized.}

{Raising her hand slowly, she’d study the firefly with quiet fascination.}

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly flapped its wings and its abdomen blinked in what seemed like a strange pattern or morse code. It didn't seem capable of doing of properly communicating, so instead this happens*

*A message pops from your phone*

"[Can you understand me?]

azusawa-world-03

{Feeling her phone vibrate from the message, the blonde checked her phone slowly. Would sudden movements break the strange atmosphere? Kohane wasn’t sure, so she still moved carefully as she read the message.}

….

{She’d blink, brows furrowing as her gaze shifted to the firefly and then back to the message. None of the sekai denizens could do something like this- which only added more questions to her rapidly expanding list.}

Mhm, I can.

{She’d nod slowly before asking,}

Who are you and…what are you?

hopeful-hotaru-01

*The Firefly looks at you despite its small form as it sends a new message to your phone*

"[You can say I am a living memory of An-Chan and of Nagi. Created from the feelings, emotions, and memories of An herself and of Vivid Bad Squad. Kohane-chan. How is the rest of Vivid Bad Squad doing?]"

azusawa-world-03

{As she silently read the message, the blonde would pause at Nagi’s mention. She’d reread it a few times…An and Nagi, was this something like her fragment sekai again? With everything that had been happening recently with sekais, it wouldn’t be unlikely. But, this felt a bit different..}

Oh- right! We’re doing really well! We had our event and we did it- we were able to overcome and surpass RAD WEEKEND!

{Kohane explained with an impassioned fervor, clearly still riding the high of RAD BLAST. It almost didn’t feel real coming out of her mouth, but she knew that was they did on that stage was as real as it got}

You might’ve already known that, but we’re all still enjoying the moment of this all, I think. We need to start planning what to do next, though.

#speaking up!#(it was absolutely ‘our Vivid BAD SQUAD’)

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