With life goes on as Jiro attends a show, and a mini vacation. Saki finds a very difficult time finding her boyfriend a gift at the mall.

(Refer to Chapter 16)

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Amano Residents: 10:00am
Jiro POV

Sitting at the dining table, Saki and Airi prepared a spread of Pancakes and Eggs for breakfast.

Airi: Last night's party was something.

Saki: Yeah, It was really fun.

Jiro: I checked out halfway through.

Airi: Any plans today guys?

Saki: I'm going shopping with Towa today.

Jiro: I'm attending a Rondo and Merm4id concert at Club Ego.

Saki: What about you Airi-chan?

Airi: Work and meet up with Mana-chan.

Saki: Are you making a new song?

Airi: Maybe...by the way, Mana-chan will want to see you again Jiro. Why don't you say hi to her.

Jiro: I'll pass, I already have Hiiro doting on me like a little brother. I don't need two.

Airi: Suit yourself. Anyway, let's get out now.

Jiro: See You ladies later.

Saki: Aren't you gonna give your girlfriend a parting kiss?

Jiro: Okay fine. "Kisses Saki"

Airi: Aww so cute...

Jiro: Your lips taste like maple syrup.

Saki: Bye Jiro~

Club Ego Stage: 12:35am

After watching the performances of both DJ units, I went up to the stage while both of them were cleaning up.

Jiro: A amazing performance as always.

Tsubaki: Well, look who it is. I had a felling you were in the crowd.

Aoi: Our #1 Fan is here.

Nagisa: Yay! Jiro is here! *gives a tight hug*

Hiiro: It seems Nagisa-chan has warmed up to Jiro-san.

Aoi: Always nice to see her make another close friend.

Tsubaki: Ahh here comes Merm4id.

Rika: Jiro! *tightly hugs him*

Tsubaki: Tch...okay that's enough Rika, let the boy go.

Marika: Yeah, your hogging him all to yourself.

Few hugs later...

Dahlia: By the way, are you busy this weekend Jiro-san?

Jiro: Why?

Tsubaki: I've won tickets to an Onsen in Osaka, and the tickets are good for 9 people.

Jiro: 9 seems like an odd number of people for a free onsen trip. Anyway, sure I can come.

Aoi: Okay, meet us at Tokyo Station in two hours same platform as last time.

Jiro: Like last time...right....

Hiiro: Still with us?

Jiro: Uh yeah, I'll be there. Gotta go home and pack up.

Saori: See You in a bit.

"The second Onsen trip...Tsubaki had to separate Rika and I to make sure we didn't repeat the same act as the first time. Aoi ended up going to my side of the baths to have a deep talk about my past. Lastly, Rika gave me the most moving love confession...that I had to turn down. Hopefully, things can be different this time around".

Amano Residents: 12:30pm

Jiro: I'm home! The show was pretty good, you both should come next time...Saki? Big Sis?

*Notices a note hanging on the fridge*

Saki isn't gonna be home until tomorrow, and I have to do some work with some old "friends". See You Sunday. - Airi

Jiro: Well, I guess we'll all be out of the house this weekend. Gotta pack my suitcase and my laptop.

Jiro: I wonder what's Saki up to?

Meanwhile...
Hanamaki Residents: 12:50pm

Towa: Mouu...I'm so bored and my parents didn't leave any food.

Saki: I suggested we should go to the mall two minutes ago.

Towa: Oh yeah, let's do that!

Saki: I guess Towa-chan was too distracted complaining...

Towa: Any ideas on what shops your checking out?

Saki: I need new workout clothes, winter jacket, and other things.

Towa: Why not buy some new underwear you can wear for Jiro~

Saki: Uhh, I don't think I'll be doing that anytime soon.

Towa: Why not? Boys get really excited when thier beautiful girlfriend shows them the underwear they chose for them.

Saki: How do you know all of this?

Towa: Of course, I try to help my two good friends maintain thier relationship.

Saki: Thank you, that's so sweet.

Towa: Come on, let's go to the mall in Ikebukuro.

A few minutes later..
Ikebukuro Sunshine City

As Saki and Towa wonder around the massive shopping complex, they can see many people in cosplay visiting many stores based on popular anime.

Saki: There is a lot of people in anime cosplay here.

Towa: Naturally, this place is the second Akihabara.

Shy fan: Umm...hello?

Saki: Can we help you?

Shy fan: Are you Saki and Towa from Photon Maiden?

Towa: Why yes we are!

Saki: Do you want a picture or autograph?

Shy Fan: Both, if that's okay.

Towa: No problem, it's always nice to meet a fan.

*after a photo and a signed autograph*

Shy Fan: May I ask you something Izumo-san?

Saki: Sure, I'll try to answer it the best I can.

Shy Fan: It is true your dating the former leader of Nova?

Saki: Yes, we're in a healthy relationship.

Shy Fan: That's so good to hear, I shouldn't keep you any longer...bye!

Saki: Goodbye.

Towa: Consider yourself lucky Saki-chan. Your allowed to have a relationship that is public.

Saki: Yes, many idols don't share the same luxury as me.

Towa: I heard that a idol got fired immediately when fans found out she had a boyfriend.

Saki: Don't want to be her.

Towa: There's my favorite clothing store! Let's go, they 40% Off today!

Saki: I wonder what Jiro would like for a present.

Meanwhile...
Osaka Onsen: 3:00pm

Just as I thought Aoi went over to the men's side of the hot springs.

Aoi: So, how are things Jiro?

Jiro: You know, fine I guess...

Aoi: Still having these "memories"?

Jiro: You won't believe me...

Aoi: Try me...

Jiro: I remember you girls inviting me to this same onsen and you coming in here talking as we are now...

Aoi: What do you think these "memories" mean?

Jiro: A chance to make the right decisions.

Aoi: Then see it that way...

Jiro: Is that all? You came to do a psychoanalysis on me?

Aoi: No, I just came to talk.

Jiro: Alright...any other questions?

Aoi: How do you see Tsubaki and Rika?

Jiro: How I normally see them, their both special to me...no one can ever replace them...

Aoi: Tsubaki seems cold on the outside, but I know deep down she cares about you.

Jiro: I bet she would try to say otherwise.

Aoi: That's so true.

On the other side...

Rika: Jiro is so sweet.

Tsubaki: Of course he is, he was always like that.

Hiiro: You both really love him do?

Rika: I really love him!

Tsubaki: Preaching to the cior aren't you...

Back at the Mall...
Saki POV

Towa: Saki-chan! There's this cute white underwear that would for sure suit you!

Saki: Isn't that a little too mature...I mean don't need a garter and stockings...

Towa: Why not? It's for your man.

Saki: Okay...I'll buy them...

Towa: Atta girl, he's gonna love it.

Saki: Your obsession with my relationship is very...interesting to say the very least

Saki and Towa checked out many shops, and still after 2 hours Saki couldn't find a gift for Jiro.

Saki: This is tougher then I originally thought...

Towa: Having trouble finding a gift?

Saki: That's the thing about him...he has  everything he wants, and if he ever wants to buy anything he immediately buys it...

Towa: I'm sure anything you buy for him, he's gonna love.

Saki: Umm...how about this jewelry store.

Towa: Why don't you get matching bracelets?

Saki: That sounds like a great idea.

Store Clerk: Hello, how may I assist you?

Saki: I'm looking for matching his and her bracelets.

Store Clerk: We have these new models, they can be engraved with names as well.

Saki: I will take two bracelets, one with a light blue band and one with a red band.

Store Clerk: And the name engravings?

Saki: The red one will say Saki Izumo, and the blue one will say...Jiro Amano.

Store Clerk: Very good ma'am, your total is ¥40000.

Towa: Saki-chan that's a bit expensive...

Saki: It's alright, I can earn it back.

Store Clerk: I hope you and your lover enjoy your purchase.

Towa: With both of these you two will always be together.

Saki: He's gonna love it.

Towa: Shall we head back?

Saki: I'm gonna head back home and grab some extra clothes.

Towa: Alright, meet you back at my house.

Amano Residents...

As I walked in, I noticed how empty the house was. I know Airi-san is with her old DJ unit, but where is Jiro?

*Notices note on coffee table*

Saki and Airi

Gonna be out for a bit, be back on Monday...if you need anything, you have my number.

- Jiro

Saki: Maybe I'll leave the bracelets here.

*puts the two boxes beside a photo of Saki and Jiro last winter*

Saki: Well, time to grab the extra clothes, and back to Towa-chans house.

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???: My...Saki Izumo seems very happy with this world...things are getting interesting...

???: Jiro is none the wiser...but I fear he may be opening his eyes to his suspensions...

???: I'm sorry Miyu-chan, but inside your mind is not enough for me to fix his story...I should be a little more hands on...about my survival...

???: I'm not going to fade away like last time...

Authors Notes:

Uhhhh...nothing really.

Hope you all are good or hopefully doing amazing.

As always thank you for reading.