Whether he wanted it or not, everything that happened in this world, including the giant spatial earthquake in Eurasia and all the deaths over the past 30 years, was his fault.
Spirits exist because of the Requiem and because Mio was awakened. Due to this, Yuki felt guilty, whether it was towards Kurumi, Origami, or the girls who suffered because of him.
However, unlike Kurumi, whose soul Sawa could reincarnate, the damage to Origami was impossible to repair. He could only minimize her pain and accept it...
"Danna-sama, that's not true. You're not to blame."
Kurumi's expression softened as she touched his cheek and consoled him. Since she had been in the world of the Gods, she had suspected that everything happening in this world was connected to Yuki. After all, it was too much of a coincidence that Yuki possessed both Rasiel and Zafkiel.
While she was in the Neighboring World, she confirmed it, as the Quasi-spirits in that dimension had similarities with Yuki—or more precisely, with his power—and Mio Takamiya was a consciousness of Yuki's power.
Kurumi didn't blame Yuki. To be precise, she had already forgiven Mio Takamiya, for if it weren't for her, she wouldn't have met Yuki, nor would she have known that this world was just one of many, all of which were inside a bubble that could burst at any moment. That's why she no longer had the desire to kill her; after all, this woman was Yuki's power and therefore very important.
"Even so, I must do it. I'm selfish, and you know that very well. I don't care about the people of this world, but I don't want to hurt you or anyone else who matters to me, so I must do it."
"..."
Kurumi didn't speak. She leaned against his chest and closed her eyes. She understood Yuki's personality. Although she knew he was selfish, he was also kind—to her and to everyone around him. He took Sawa's death very seriously, to the point of taking the burden of her death upon himself and assuming the blame.
That's why she fell in love with him. His sweetness and love were hidden beneath his selfishness.
Only those who knew him would understand, and fortunately, Kurumi was one of them...
"It's okay. I'll leave it in your hands, Danna-sama."
Smiling sweetly, Kurumi purred like a kitten as Yuki stroked her head. She had missed being with her soulmate so much that she felt complete being with him...
As time passed, Yuki told her about what had happened during his absence and how his spiritual world had changed.
"Ara? That's both interesting and strange."
"I think so too."
The fact that Mukuro and Nia had become spirits of order and taken their thrones while Kurumi hadn't was strange. Even so, the couple decided they had to try again—they had to find out why this was happening. After all, it was unacceptable for Kurumi to be left out of this...
At the same time, Kurumi also told him about what had happened in the Neighboring World. Although Yuki could have already known thanks to Rasiel, Kurumi still spoke. What mattered was that Yuki listened to her. It had been a somewhat bitter adventure, and it would be good to have her beloved by her side.
"Danna-sama, while I was in the Neighboring World, I discovered something interesting..."
"Really? What is it?"
"In that world, all the Quasi-spirits, although weak, had something in common: they were all in love with a boy."
Opening her eyes, Kurumi regained her composure and turned her head to look Yuki in the eyes.
"I was curious and did some investigating, and what I found was very interesting."
"...."
Yuki's expression remained unchanged, which made Kurumi's smile widen, her eyes sparkling with cunning.
"I think Danna-sama already knows."
"Yes, I do. It's Itsuka Shido."
When Mio Takamiya descended into the world, the dimension of the Neighboring World was created. As a dimension belonging to Mio Takamiya, she had control over what happened inside it, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Quasi-spirits were in love with Itsuka Shido.
But for Kurumi, who didn't have Rasiel, this information was very interesting and valuable, as it wasn't all she discovered in the Neighboring World.
"Hihi, how interesting. Then I suppose Danna-sama also knows about the alternative timeline."
"A little..."
"Ara~"
The Neighboring World is a dimension connected to all the timelines of the world, like a central bridge between them. Therefore, when Kurumi and the White Queen united, the origin of the alternative timeline appeared.
A timeline where Yuki doesn't exist. A timeline where Kotori's brother is still alive...
Moreover, in that timeline, thanks to her, this timeline and the other began to come into contact, collide, and overlap to the point that very soon, both would merge and create a single timeline.
"Then, should I assume that everything the 'me' of that timeline did is part of the 'Plan'?"
Smiling in response, Yuki embraced her and kissed her forehead.
"Don't worry. I'll fix what happened."
"I'll trust you, Danna-sama~"
To be honest, what Kurumi did in that timeline triggered a series of events that ended in irreparable damage. This involved the first timeline and the alternative timeline colliding, creating a paradox where the Yuki of that timeline ended up in a state of living death, which would result in the destruction of the first timeline. However, there was nothing she could do except minimize the damage and prevent the collapse of this second timeline.
*Brrrrr*
And perhaps because the time had come, the phone in his pocket began to vibrate.
Someone was calling, and when Yuki saw the caller ID, he smiled bitterly. This call came at just the right moment, even though Yuki would have preferred it to come later, but there was nothing he could do but answer...
"Hello."
[I'm ready, Onii-chan.]
Upon answering the call, the cold and steady voice of Origami was all he heard...
Origami's call wasn't a surprise; on the contrary, it was something Yuki had expected. He knew that the moment Kurumi returned home, the time to fix the timeline had arrived, and Origami was definitely involved.
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**Tenguu City, Japan, AST Base**
"Kya~ What did Darling say?"
From the moment Origami picked up the phone until she put it down, Miku refused to let go of her. To be honest, if it hadn't been for Mana stopping her, this pervert might have taken the phone herself.
Thanks to that, Origami was able to speak without any problems.
"Tomorrow at 10, he'll come."
Since Yuki saved Natsumi, Origami's urgency could no longer be restrained. She had been thinking about it and could wait no longer. Fortunately, the whole team was supporting her, and even Miku, though more annoying, was helping out. After all, Origami had refused to talk to her.
Fortunately, Miku found out about the battle between the siblings, and since there were no restrictions on the duel, Miku offered to help. For her, the sooner Yuki appeared, the better, so she had no problem with it.
This increased Origami's chances of winning, so the whole team prepared.
This would be the toughest fight they would face and also the most important, because if they could dominate the Emperor, then they could handle all the spirits in the world.
"Kya~ How exciting!"
Miku, on the other hand, hugged herself with joy. She was already looking forward to tomorrow, when she could finally embrace her dream prince...
(Yoshino-chan will be happy.)
Thinking about the cute loli at home, Miku decided to bring her tomorrow since they both had a 'relationship' with Yuki. Yoshino missed him as much as she did.
So there was no doubt they should meet him together...
(Onii-chan...)
Origami ignored the happy Miku and looked at the new model in front of her, White Licorys. She had already obtained permission to use it and had trained with it.
Tomorrow, she definitely had to win; she had to know the truth about what happened five years ago...
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TN: Pfft my sweet little origami