Do you ever feel like you were in a dream? Somehow the world feels fake, you know deep down something is wrong?

Stillness...Words...Fading in and out of my mind...words which tell something different........

"DJ Noir has reached stardom........."

"Nova has gained over 2 million followers........."

"Nova retirement well received........"

"See You around DJ Noir....."

"My name is Jiro Amano, I hope we can get along...despite my circumstances..."

"Haha, Whenever I'm happy I yell: Happy Around!......"

"I want you to join Peaky P-Key, together we'll reach the top of the world....."

Thank you Jiro, for helping Saki......"

"Life is to enjoy, let me and Marika show you......"

"You'll always have friends in Rondo...always...."

"Good tidings to you Sensei......"

These voices echoed in my mind, from familer sounding people...maybe I should wake up now.

(Refer to Chapter 15)

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Hiiro's College Home: 5:00pm
Jiro POV

Tsubaki: Jiro...Jiro...wake up.

Jiro: Huh? What? What happened?

Aoi: You suddenly fell asleep on the couch for about 1 hour.

Nagisa: Yeah, it's like you just dropped like a sack of potatoes.

Hiiro: Do you need some water?

As I looked at Rondo, I feel a sharp pain in my head...I see my vision flash like a camera. I see a flash, followed by my restored vision.

Jiro: What was that?

Tsubaki: What was what?

Jiro: Err, nothing. Remind me why I'm here?

Hiiro: Why your here to enjoy a dinner party.

Aoi: Did you honestly forget?

Jiro: I think I'm just hungry right now.

Hiiro: In that case, dinner is served!

Nagisa: This food looks so delicious!

Tsubaki: I hope this a can be a usual thing we can all do.

Aoi: Sure, with Jiro here you tend to smile more.

Tsubaki: That's not true!

Aoi: What do you think Jiro?

Jiro: Huh? What?

Tsubaki: Are you sure your okay?

Jiro: Yeah, I am.

Tsubaki: Okay...

Nagisa: Hiiro pass the curry!

Everyone began to pick food they wanted and started to eat. I was still shocked about what is happening right now...I remember clearly that I came here for a dinner party, with the same dishes on the table. While I was eating I received a message on my phone.

Jiro's Direct Messages:

Rika: Hey Jiro! Meet us at Hydro Karaoke Lounge near the plaza at 7:00.

Jiro: Sure, I'll be there.

Rika: Great! Love you to pieces ❤

Tsubaki: Whats up?

Jiro: Oh, I'm needed at 7:00pm

Hiiro: Is that so? Leaving us so soon?

Aoi: It's only 5:10. We have plenty of time with him.

Hiiro: Now then let's have dessert!

Nagisa: Yeah!

While enjoying desserts Hiiro made, I decided to continue tonight's events from my memory. Maybe ask certain about things I remember doing before. After two hours, it was time for me to leave.

Hiiro: Your always welcome here Jiro, come back any time.

Aoi: We'd love to have again.

Jiro: Thank you all, have a good night.

As Jiro left the house, Tsubaki gathered RONDO in the living to discuss their friends odd behavior.

Tsubaki: Was it just me or did Jiro seemed different?

Aoi: Yeah, he's seems confused and cryptic.

Nagisa: He even ask the purpose of his time here.

Hiiro: Maybe he's got a lot on his plate. Continue to look after him Tsubaki.

Tsubaki: Of course.

Aoi: But watch him closely. This sudden change in character could be bad.

Hydro Karaoke Lounge: 7:00

Entering the lounge, I was directed to go to Room 5 and in there was Merm4id waiting for me.

Rika: Jiro! You came! *tightly hugs me*

Jiro: Sure.

Marika: Have a seat, would you like a drink?

Saori: Your gonna give him booze?

Jiro: I can handle a seltzer.

Dahlia: May I pick the first song?

Rika: Sure! I'm after Dahlia.

While Dahlia began to song her song, I decided to ask Rika a certain question.

Jiro: Rika, you remember the Onsen trip with RONDO right?

Rika: Oh yeah, that was fun.

Jiro: It sure was, we played ping pong and had out train tickets upgraded to first class.

Rika: Truly unforgettable!

Jiro: So...do you remember me and you having...sex?

The whole room went silent as the four girls looked at me.

Saori: What did you just ask?...

Rika: Umm, I never slept with you. What kind of question is that?

Jiro: Uhhh...

Marika: You sure you didn't dream it?

Saori: Are you okay Jiro-san?

Dahlia: Yeah, you good?

Jiro: Yeah...maybe it was a dream or something.

Rika: Jeez...I mean, we can do it...there's just timing you know.

Jiro: Uhh excuse me, I gotta go.

Marika: H-hey!

Rika: What's wrong with him?

I quickly ran outside after asking Rika that really awkward question. Okay. I remember sleeping with Rika during the trip, but it seems that she has no memory of it happening...good to know.

I hope Merm4id will handle that well. After walking back to the plaza, I get a text from Esora to meet Peaky P-Key at the Rappongi Mori Tower.

Minato City Ward
Roppongi Mori Tower: 7:20pm

While on the elevator ride up, I was kicking myself for being a such idiot, and not considering how Rika would react.

Jiro: Damn it man...where's your pride or self respect? You can't just ask a girl that question.

Esora: Why hello there, how are we tonight?

Shinobu: Hey Jiro, what's up?

Jiro: Shinobu? Your...nice to me?

Shinobu: Uhh...yeah, why wouldn't I be?

Kyoko: You and Shinobu are best friends.

Yuka: Do you not remember?

Esora: You okay Jiro?

Jiro: Yeah, I guess I'm not myself today.

Esora: Maybe a helicopter ride will help clear your mind.

Kyoko: Wait! We're going to a helicopter ride?

Esora: That's what I said, thank my daddy.

Yuka: Let's go already!

Kyoko: Shall we Peaky P-Key.

Esora/Yuka: Yeah!

Shinobu: Hey, you sure your all right?

Jiro: Sure, I'm good.

Shinobu: Okay then.

While flying over the city, we all witnessed the beautiful lights and scenery of the city. A sight that is best shared with people.

Kyoko: Wow! I can't believe I can get to see the city like this.

Shinobu: Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

"What is happening? I remember Shinobu hated my very being, and I remember going on this same helicopter ride".

Kyoko: You say something?

Jiro: It's nothing.

Esora: Hey! It's the Imperial Palace. Yuka take a picture.

Yuka: By the way, should we ask?

Kyoko: Mmhm.

Shinobu: Listen Jiro, I know you said your retired.

Kyoko: But we want you to join us, and we'll reach the top of the DJ World.

Shinobu: We're not Nova, but we'll make the best of it.

Jiro: What do mean by retired? I left Nova after a dispute.

Shinobu: That's not what you did.

Kyoko: Yeah, you decided to step down a focus on a normal life to find yourself.

Yuka: What do mean by dispute?

Jiro: I left because of out regimented life-style, and our producer was kinda mean to all of us.

Kyoko: This article and my memory says otherwise.

Jiro: I'm so confused right now.

Kyoko: Your Jiro Amano remember?

Jiro: Amano? No my surname is Chisuga...

Shinobu: Huh? is that your mother's name?

Esora: Your older sister is Airi Amano...she used to sing for Scarlet Canary...

Jiro: I don't remember having any siblings.

Esora: Jiro...your scaring us.

Yuka: Pilot can you land helicopter!

Pilot: Will do!

When the helicopter landed, Peaky P-key started asking very difficult question that I myself don't even have the answers too.

Kyoko: What's wrong? You can tell us, we're your friends.

Jiro: I don't know what's going on right now...like I remember my first name, but my last name is Amano?

Shinobu: Give him some space...

Yuka: You sure? If you have problems, you should talk to somebody.

Jiro: Thank you Shinobu. I'll see you later girls, I need time to think.

While walking around my neighborhood, I stopped by the shrine that Ibuki's family owned...strange how I recognized instantly...

Local Shinto Shrine: 8:25pm

Jiro: What's happening to me? Why do I have some memories that supposedly didn't happen?

Rinku: Hey Jiro! Hello!

Jiro: Huh? Oh Happy Around.

Rei: Good to see you Jiro-san.

Muni: Didn't take you as the praying type.

Jiro: I just needed to clear my head.

Rinku: Since we're here, why not pray for Happy Around's continued success!

Maho: That's a good idea.

Has Happy Around sent thier prayers to the Kami above, another group of girls enter the shrine grounds.

Kurumi: Is that Jiro and his friends?

Jiro: Hmm, oh it's Lyrical Lily. Good Tidings to you girls.

Lyrical Lily: Good Tidings Sensei!

"Looks like I'm their teacher in this world too".

Jiro: What's going on with you girls?

Miyu: Oh, Kurumi-chan wanted to go on a walk this evening.

Kurumi: I was bored, right Miiko-chan?

Miiko: That's right! Please have fun with us Jiro-san.

Jiro: Well...um...

Just then another group has entered my vicinity.

Ibuki: Well if it isn't our dependable Manger.

Saki: Hello, Darling.

Towa/Noa: Hehe...darling.

Miyu: Your not gonna hello to your girlfriend?

"Wait, so in this world Saki and I are actually together?"

Jiro: Hey girls, good to see you.

Saki: Jiro seems different...

Just then every single DJ unit I happen to know is gathered at the shrine talking with eachother.

Rinku: Cool, so Jiro also help Lyrical Lily when you girls started?

Miyu: Yes, he's quite the boost we needed.

Tsubaki: So Kyoko-san you asked if he was a free agent?

Kyoko: Yes...we can use someone of his skill set.

Rika: He helps us with his collaborations.

Jiro: Hey Saki, how about we invite all of them to our house for a party?

Saki: I was about to ask you the same thing. So you think she'll mind?

Jiro: Who'll mind?

Saki: Your older sister.

Jiro: I'm sure she'll be cool with it.

Few minutes later
Amano Residents: 9:00pm

Esora: Wow, you have a nice home Jiro.

Shinobu: No offense, I thought this place would be a mess and with you sitting on the couch like Fat Thor.

Jiro: Very funny.

Saki: He's the one cooking and cleaning in here.

Airi: My, what do we have here?

Jiro: Umm...Aneki...is it alright if they stay a while?

Airi: Uhh...sure I don't mind their here anyway.

Saki: Make yourselves at home.

Airi: Little bro may I talk to you privately?

Jiro: Okay...

Airi pulled me into her room and gave me a worried look.

Airi: What's going on?

Jiro: What are talking about?

Airi: You never once called me Aneki. It's always Big Sis or Onee-san.

Jiro: Maybe I decided to have a change of pace...

Airi: No, that's no it...your not yourself, my little brother always has a smile on his face...and didn't have this "fish out of water" look when he sees me...

Jiro: I'm just tired...

Airi: Or maybe Saki hasn't been very cuddly with you lately~

Jiro: Huh?

Airi: Never mind...go enjoy the evening with your friends, I'm gonna join you soon.

Existing her room, I saw all of my friends gathered in living room playing on my Game system.

Jiro: Hey! Who said you can go on my system?

Shinobu: I did...

Jiro: Well, don't touch too much on there. I have spare controllers in the drawer.

*Sits on the couch*

Kyoko: Hey, how are ya feeling now?

Jiro: Fine...

Miyu: Tsubaki-chan filled us in, please tell us what's wrong.

Jiro: Ok...stay with me here: My name is or what I remember it to be is Jiro Chisuga, I left my DJ Unit after a dispute, Shinobu you hated me because of that. We've all went on many adventures. And-and I ended up marrying you Miyu.

Miyu: U-us married?!

Kurumi: Miyu-chan is red like a tomato!

Shinobu: Whoa...that's sorta like me, but I can never bring myself to dislike someone like you.

Kyoko: And Nova is still popular today even thought you guys didn't make a song in a year.

Rika: I think I know the cause of this!

Miiko: Really?!

Rika: Jiro Amano, you've been obsessed with writing fanfics and watching anime!

Saki: Yes, that's the cause.

Shinobu: That's it.

Rinku: Yeah, I agree!

Jiro: Come on...you don't believe me?

Tsubaki: Word of advice, lay off Author Jiro for now.

Kurumi: Now then, let's play the King Game!

All: Yeah!

Jiro: Yay...

Aoi had to give her best movie character expression, Towa had to do a back flip on the couch, and Kyoko and Saki had to arm wrestle...then my number was chosen.

Rika: Number 2 has to...

Jiro: Drink every liquid in the fridge?

Rika: How did you know I was going to day that?

Jiro: Lucky guess...let's get this over with.

"I remember Rika and Towa mixing various things like: mustard, milk, and orange juice into a poisonous concoction".

Rika: We've mixed Apple Juice, BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, and Rose Water.

Aoi: I'll get him a glass of water.

Jiro: Whew...bottoms up cowboy.

Shinobu: Here's a trash bin.

Jiro: It's not bad...

Suddenly, what went down my throat came straight back up. Like a sad and crappy volcano, I threw up my dinner into the trash bin.

Jiro: Ugh, I hate myself.

Noa: He's not looking so cute, quick give him the girlfriend lap pillow!

Saki: Here Darling, rest your head on my lap.

Jiro: Thank you... "falls asleep"

Airi: We should let him rest. Your all free to stay a little longer.

Marika: She's right, let's get this party really started!

As the girls partied into the night, Saki looks at the person resting thier head on her lap.

Saki: Jiro...I love you so much. Please don't ever leave me.

Ibuki: Wow, you really must love him don't you?

Saki: He's my star in the vast galaxy.

Jiro's Consciousness
Time: ???

Jiro: I don't understand. I have memories of my life...just that they didn't happen in this life or at least not yet. I've heard of world lines where things are significantly different. If so, I know what I'll do in this world.

Keep my job as Photon Maiden's Manager

Do not burn any bridges with my friends...especially Tsubaki

Beat Peaky P-Key at the Sunset Stage

Join Rondo

Try to save Sakura's Life

Discover my childhood in this Worldline

Choose Saki instead of Miyu...

Authors Notes:

Alright, this is a concept I've been planning since The New Story Arc in my original book.

Hope you enjoy a change of pace, and always refer to my original book if you have questions about plot points.

As always thank you for reading.