Hololive: Reflection

Part Twelve: Aeternum

Hey man, sorry I never asked, but how'd the date go? Nozomi asked, donning his green kimono.

"I learned a bit about her, and she learned a bit about me," Tamashi recalled, "We hit it off, and she said she'd be back."

Nice! Good for you, Tamashi, Nozomi smiled. As much as they teased each other about Roboco and Ayame, Nozomi knew Tamashi's feelings for Ayame were strong, so he was happy for him.

"Now it's your turn to grow some balls," Tamashi said, "Ask out the robot!"

Tell you what, Nozomi smirked, If we save the rest of these idols and not let a single one die on us, I'll "ask out the robot".

"Sounds like a fun bet to me," Tamashi said, "Let's do it, then."

Nozomi nodded and smiled, grabbing the sheath to his greatsword and putting it on his back, leaving for the Cover Corporation offices.

Looking around the meeting room, he noticed four girls, that being the group of Amelia, Gura, Roboco, and Ayame. As Nozomi unsheathed his sword and began focusing his energy to its tip, he looked over to Amelia and noticed a matching ring to Gura's. He grinned.

"Congrats," Nozomi chuckled. Amelia chuckled back.

"Yeah," Amelia beamed, "Thanks for being Gura's best man."

"It's my pleasure," Nozomi responded.

"Hold the phone, did I miss something?" Tamashi asked, sounding surprised, "You're gonna be Gura's best man?"

That's what happens when you go on dates with oni girls, Nozomi teased, You miss out.

"Whatever..." Tamashi snickered.

"Oh, Nozomi, I almost forgot," YAGOO interrupted. Nozomi didn't even notice he was there, as his presence has become commonplace to the point that it would be strange for them not to be at his desk, giving his signature smile. He threw a small device Nozomi's way. He catches it, taking a look. It displayed a small map, with a red dot emitting a sort of wave.

"J-chad sent a distress signal, and it would seem it's coming from the Mirror," YAGOO informed, "Could you make today's mission reuniting with her?"

That work for you? Nozomi asked his Echo.

"Yeah, that would be a smart move," Tamashi nodded.

"Sounds good," Nozomi agreed. Soon enough, the blade had gathered enough energy, so Nozomi swung it, releasing its energy and creating a rift in space. Roboco entered first, then Ayame, then Gura and Amelia together, and finally Nozomi.

...

The five found themselves in the city that they came across Artia in. Nozomi took a look at the device YAGOO had given him.

"East, huh?" Tamashi said, "There should be some snowy plains over there."

Sounds good, Nozomi said, heading east as the rest of his band followed suit. After much trekking, the five arrived in the snowy plain. Gura began to shiver, crossing her arms as her sharp teeth began to chatter. Amelia took note of this, so she took off her coat, wrapping it around her fiance.

"Thanks, Ame," Gura grinned, a light flush upon her face. Just then, a series of light footsteps could be heard. Cautious, Nozomi unsheathed his sword and looked to his left and right.

You heard that, right? Nozomi asked Tamashi.

"Yeah," Tamashi responded urgently, "Be ready for anything, Nozomi."