***Takemichi's Pov***

" Welcome back Mikey!" Mitsuya, a man with lilac hair and eyes greeted with joy, even giving a pat on the back. He was soon followed by other people, welcoming him with smiling faces. I watched in the shadows with glee as my job was finally done.

'It's finally over huh?' I looked at the sky, to see it cloudy in my area.

My smile went into a frown as my gaze went void. Mixed memories kept recalling in my mind as I felt another migraine, even if I popped at least 5 painkillers or chugged a bottle, the pain still lingers around.

' Takemichi'

' Takemichi- kun'

' Takemitchy'

' Hanagaki'

' Michi'

' Mitchy-chan'

' Mitchy'

' Mitchy-chan'

' Michi-chan'

' Hana-chan'

' Hana'

' Take-chan'

' Partner'

' Our Crybaby Hero'

' Our Crybaby Heroine'

Their voices when calling my name made me chuckle a little, especially on my title as their Crybaby Hero or Heroine. Although the most called out was the nickname Mikey gave me, that guy's sometimes annoying that I could feel Draken's, Emma's and Baji's groans in the afterlife — Izana's probably laughing.

I took another pill as another migraine entered, causing me to drop to my knees as the pain grew.

' Please save us, Our Crybaby Heroine'

' Bring him back Takemitchy'

' I nominate you as the 1st Division Captain Takemichi Hanagaki'

' Thank you Takemitchy'

' Please help me, Takemichi'

' I believe in you partner'

' You remind me of Shinichiro'

' Please revive the Black Dragons'

' I put my trust into you Hanagaki'

' Help me save Izana Hana-chan'

' Take care of Mikey for me'

' I swear that I'll protect you Takemichi, even if it costs me my life'

' I love you

Their dialogues now popped into my head. I tried to stand up but my legs would weaken, so I used the tree's trunk as support and started to walk far away from Mikey and the rest.

I popped two pills for this.

—Meanwhile—

***Mikey's Pov***

I was laughing with Hakkai and Chifuyu when I felt something odd. Looking around the crowd surrounding me, I noticed someone missing.

" Hey, has anyone seen Takemitchy?" I asked while continuing to look around the crowd for that certain blonde boy.

" Now that you mentioned it, No..." Mitsuya was the first, looking around too.

Everyone looked around to find him nowhere in the crowd, he didn't even come to congratulate on my recovery or me, having the chance to thank him. I kinda expected him to come first since I noted him earlier than the others.

" Chifuyu, Do you know Takemitchy's whereabouts?" I asked Chifuyu, who flinched that I was talking to him.

" Honestly, No...He didn't even answer my messages and I'm kinda worried."

" I see..."

I looked at the sky as it was turning cloudy. The next thing is the feeling of my chest going tight, sensing something wrong.

' Takemitchy, Where are you?'

— Back to Takemichi —

***Takemichi's Pov***

' You failed Hanagaki'

' You're weak'

' Its Toman's lost now'

' How dare you!'

' I can't believe I trusted you

' Why do you always interfere with my plans?!'

' Just give up

' Everything you do is pointless now'

' I'll kill you

' THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!'

My eyes widened as I woke up gasping and the feeling of my chest tightening as if I was being suffocated. Realizing that I'm still in the forest and must've collapsed walking away.

Gathering up all my strength as I continued to walk, not even going to look back.

After about an hour and a half of walking, I finally reached my destination and immediately ran unto the railings on the bridge and let the cool breeze hit me. It was refreshing, to say the least. The silence was calming and the sound of the wind made it better. Taking a deep breath as I looked down under the bridge, the glimpse of the water made me remember the number of people complimenting me about my eyes. It was heart-warming to be appreciated and welcomed.

" After saving Mikey, Now what? Should I go back and just move on?" I couldn't move on, not with all the trauma and experience I had endured. Touching the wig that I've been wearing for the past few years as I wanted to remove it but decided to keep it for a while till I'm alone or maybe revealing it to the gang about the truth.

' Is this enough?' I thought to myself, debating whether or not that I needed to do something.

I looked at the bridge again and smiled. A sudden hum urge into my mouth for some reason till I realized I was singing. My right hand went to touch my left shoulder then pulled out something underneath my shirt, then the original voice is back. I turned off the voice changer that's been itching on my throat for a while. Going back to continue the song while climbing up the railings of the bridge.

" I did promise myself to save everyone and give them a happy ending. At least one last time as I won't fail now nor never." I look up and could see the blue sky again, shining unto me as if it was a sign of Hope or Encouragement.

" I am Takemichi Hanagaki, A time leaper. Before was a loser with no ambitions, who was only despairing and a burden. And now, a player who'll achieve her goals once again for one last time."

Taking a deep breath, I jumped out of the bridge and preparing for the water impact.

" TAKEMITCHY!" My eyes widened at the sudden call of my name. The world seems to have been slow as I glance to my side to see Mikey and the others running close. I couldn't hear whatever they were yelling about, especially when my body has finally submerged into the depths of the water, although I do remember smiling at them — saying everything's fine. My heartbeat was slowing down and so is my breathing as my eyes slowly closed till darkness consumed me.

" One last time... That's my wish, to save you all. Merry Christmas everyone."

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***Mikey's Pov***

" TAKEMITCHY!" Yelling out his name again and even planned to jump off the bridge, though was stopped by Mitsuya and Hakkai. I dropped to my knees and started crying for the loss of our precious crybaby Hero.

' Was it my fault? Was it because he didn't forgive me about the brutality I caused him?' Many more questions bottled up my head. That's when the voices came back to haunt me.

' He left you' A voice spoke out. I turned around to see myself in the void again when fragments of memories started appearing everywhere.

' Because of the pain, you cause' A fragment showed me beating up Takemichi. I almost wanted to vomit whenever I recalled that memory.

' You didn't even repay him for all the sacrifices he's done' Another voice taunted, a fragment showing Takemichi's heroic acts only to go back again from me beating him up.

' Are you even worthy of his presence?' It showed his smile, his grace, his determination and so much more, everything about him is perfect.

' He's probably suffered more than you, think about it' A fragment showed Draken and me mourning Emma's death and the time Hinata, Takemitchy's friend, appeared and explained the whole situation. There's also another memory of him spilling the truth about his time leaping powers.

' Since it was your fault he committed suicide' A big screen of fragments formed and showed Takemichi's recent suicide.

' All fight but no light' The voices began to laugh maniacally. I watched as they continued to laugh till their shadows merge themselves, forming into one big giant shadow. It was looking down on me, smiling as it showed its sharp teeth. I couldn't move on my spot even if I wanted to or tried. Looking down and to my shock, shadow hands appeared binding my feet and so is my body. I tried to pry myself off but to no avail. That's when that creature suddenly lunges towards me.

'MIKEY!' It shrieked causing me to scream in fear.

"MIKEY!" A familiar voice called to me as I jolted awake, to see myself on the bridge.

" Huh? What?" Before I could speak more, Mitsuya hugged me and I could hear his sniffles.

" He's gone, Mikey. Takemitchy's gone now... Sorry. I'm sorry. We're sorry..." He cried out and watched as each one of the members was having the same emotion till my eyes landed on Chifuyu, who seemed most affected. I let go of Mitsuya's hug and approach Chifuyu, who was only silent but the tears in his eyes were evident.

" Chifuyu..." I called out to him but still stayed quiet.

" Partner?" I called out to him, using that certain word. It seemed to have woken him up.

" Takemichi?" He said but I just shook my head and grabbed onto his shoulders.

" I'm sorry Chifuyu but He's gone."

'I accepted it and it is my fault. I'm sorry.'

***Chifuyu's Pov***

Hearing this made me want to keep doubting, cause this is Takemichi. He's a strong person with so much hope and determination that not even the fiercest dragon's roar would leave a scratch. A mere suicide trait shouldn't faze him and Death is probably squeaking under his hood.

' He's gone now' A sudden unknown voice spoke out but I denied it.

" No, He's alive that was just a hallucination." They just chuckled as if I'm joking.

' You can't keep denying it, Matsuno. They all saw it.' A-frame showed everyone taking witness to Takemichi's suicide.

" No, It's just something..." I denied it again.

'You sure~? Should we remind you something?' The fragment showed Takemichi's body slowly submerging down the waters.

' Should we remind you the cause of his suicide?' My eyes widened when I heard the heart monitor beeping.

" N-No...Please!" I begged but that just fueled their sadism even more as I was forced to watch that memory I've to regret having.

" WHY DID YOU COME BACK?!"

" THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!"

" THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT DRAKEN DIED!"

I could feel myself vomiting at that disgusting past Chifuyu, wishing to myself to at least punch him hard if I ever got the chance.

' And then this too~'

Making a bigger screen, they showed every Toman member at Draken's funeral and there in front of us was Takemichi, who was bowing down. This is where we started to blame him for everything. If only I had the same power as him then we should've gotten into this situation.

' You and They broke him'

' He's not coming back

' Some partner you are~'

" NO!" I yelled out and realized my surroundings. My eyes landed on Mikey's black orbs to which I apologized. He said that it is fine and told me to get up, even said that par— No, Hanagaki's in a better place now.

Each of them walked away from the bridge while I stayed to watch the waters, in the hopes of seeing at least a portion of him. For some reason, He's not dead...No, No, instead, went back. If there was another problem to solve then it's probably best to be prepared for the upcoming changes.

" I hope you change this into a better future Part— No, Ha- Hanagaki..." I cried again as my voice went hoarse for 'correcting' myself.

" I am no longer fit to be called your partner. I shall wait and hope that I could finally call you that again. I believe in you."

I left the bridge with a sour smile, trying to at least give out my supports to wherever Hanagaki time leaped from.

' And I'm sorry.'

***3rd person Pov***

When Chifuyu left the scene another figure appeared, his fists clenched tightly and approached the edges of the bridge. Looking down at the clear waters with tears pouring out of his face.

He lost her again.

He screamed out of frustration, fists still clenched in then continuously punch the metal railings not even caring if his hand bleeds if it breaks or the feeling of pain. How could he feel those when he's always felt it whenever 'she' wasn't around him? How could he fail to even reunite with her? He was supposed to be there for her...

'For him to protect, for him to love, for him to marry, for him to thank, for him to have a future together with her?! How?!'

He's now bleeding hand stop and went into his shirt to bring out an item. A sentimental value that he's been carrying around...

' I, Takemichi Hanagaki, promised to marry you when we are older and shall always be by your side forever!' He remembered her declaration, when they were young, which was a proposal. Chuckling to himself at adorable she was and how lucky he was to witness her light.

' Really? It's a promise?' He questioned. She nodded her head in anticipation, making him smile as his heart skipped a beat.

' Alrighty then,' He held out his pinky finger as she followed.

'It's a pinky promise..." When their pinkies interlock to each other, they moved their thumbs to do the same, imagining two people kissing — which would be them in the future.

' I..'

" I..." Mouthing out as he held out his pinky.

' Kakucho Hitto,'

" Kakucho Hitto..."

' Promised to marry Takemichi Hanagaki, when we're older and shall always be by her side forever.'

" Promised to marry Takemichi Hanagaki, when we're older and shall always be by her side forever." The last thing he remembered was them hugging each other and never letting things go.

' Last one to make it to Granny's house shall wash the dishes!' Young Takemichi said before getting a headstart away from him.

' O-Oi! Michi! That ain't fair! Get back here, cheater!' Young Him shouted while following her from behind, trying to catch up.

Kakucho smiled bitterly as tears continued to flow even if he tried to wipe them off, they'd just come back. He sometimes wondered why tears would come back, saying that it's part of the emotion or expression, but never a person who can do the same.

" If only I was around to save you, like how you saved others then this would've happened..."

He blamed it on himself,

He has finally lost everything dear to him.

' Mom, Dad, Granny, Izana and Michi... I'm sorry.'

While Kakucho was mourning for the loss of the people he cared for, he didn't notice other crying figures watching through the shadows. All four of them to be exact.

" Takemichi... I'm sorry." The first figure that appeared is a crying Yamagishi, not even minding his fallen glasses on the ground.

" Mich... I can't believe it, Damn it all!" The other one was Makoto, fury and rage adrenaline course through his veins making him punch the nearest tree.

" I failed you again... Takemichi...What kind of a leader am I?" Atsushi, known as Akkun, was trembling so much. Who wouldn't after witnessing their precious Hana commit suicide?

" Takemichi... Why?" The one who was greatly affected by the group was another childhood friend of Takemichi, Takuya better known as Taku-chan.

The formerly Mizo group wanted to scream out of frustration but controlled themselves, only for it to come back with a bigger impact. It also hurt them to know about their relationship with Kakucho, especially Takuya who wasn't aware of Takemichi meeting someone before him.

However, they also felt pity for him. Takemichi is their light and yet, the depths had consumed her whole. They wish to turn back time to reset everything just for her happiness, if it meant costing their lives then so be it.

She is their neverending angel,

A Goddess disguised as a human being.

She is the ethereal Goddess,

A peacemaking rebel.

For every touch;

It blooms.

For every sound;

It's melodic.

For every tear shed;

It heals.

For commands she says;

They follow.

For every battles;

They win.

All because of her, the one and only...

Takemichi Hanagaki, Their Heroine.

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***Takemichi's Pov***

" She's not waking up! Should we dump water on her?" An audible voice said that sounded oddly familiar but decided to ignore it.

" You're cleaning." Another different voice, sounding familiar too.

" Wah! No way! Then how do we wake her then?"

I wanted to wake up but for some reason, I can't. That's when I felt something creeping up to my leg.

" Spider."

" What spider?" A what now?!

" SPIDER WHAT?!" I jolted out of bed and saw two people in front of me, who are very young.

" She's awake now." I glance to find myself in bed and two youngsters, who are twins? Giving a quick observation, I noticed something familiar with them.

" Maxe? Macey?" I asked which made one of the twins cheer while the other gave a thumbs up, like as if I won a prize in a quiz show.

Wait...

" WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING HERE?! AND HOW DID YOU GET IN?!" I swear I had a double lock on it.

" Boo~ She forgot." The twin with a ponytail pouted, obviously dissatisfied.

" What?" I glance over to the other twin who's just quiet.

" Sapphire! We're supposed to go for a hangout today since we miss you! Come on, WAKE UP!" The young twin exclaimed while pulling me out of bed. I groaned in dissatisfaction for being forced out of bed, leaving no choice and a sigh. I ended up leaving going to the bathroom to wash.

I finally came to my senses when I realized where am I.

" Wait... I met them when I was 10, does that mean? Oh no, no, no, no, no, NO!" Truth be told, as I glance myself at the mirror and to my utter shock...

I went back in time to 14 years ago?!

Hah?!

" Yo Sapphire! You ok in there?"

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Fuck

***End Of Chapter***

Oh no... Anyways, I got addicted to Tokyo Revengers now.

Fuck...

Plus, I got bored and the Haikyuu content went blank for me now and I dunno why?! 😿 I'm still trying my best to complete my other Haikyuu book.

Also, did you like the story so far?

Not to be picky but KakuTake is my serotonin tbh... Poor Kakucho, you lost her again ( You lost her a bunch of times 👀)

Anyone asking who Maxe and Macey are?
( They're my characters from another book I was preparing, not included in the Haikyuu book or any of it, You'll learn about them as the stories progress.)