Another 'Life', Another Chance {IDOLiSH7 Fanfic}

Ch 6

"So? What is it that you wanted to talk to us about?"

Hearing the voice, Riku turned around and his eyes meet with four individuals. The wind blew as the stars hangs from the night sky.

"Sorry for calling you out here. You know the plan we've been discussing about during the meeting? Scrap that. I've already gotten Otoharu-san's permission to change the plan."

"Change the plan...?" Touma asked.

"Yes. I'm telling specifically you four so that the others doesn't find out," He continued, "When we arrive at the final floor of the dungeon, I need you to stop the 6 of them progressing any further. I alone shall take part in the final battle."

"...I'm sure you have your reasonings behind it. So? Care to share?" Torao said.

"That's the whole reason why I'm requesting you to help me," Riku replied determinedly. He then explains the rest of the plan and why, which leads him to revealing his secret. "I will not allow any of you to die or sacrifice yourself here. I don't belong here in the first place. Using my wind power was an excuse for me not triggering my asthma. Even with the power of the wind, it wouldn't fully support my asthma."

"So if you are a lifeless vessel, how did you physically grow older?" Minami questioned.

"That was all Erin's doing so people wouldn't get suspicious. He knew that Tenn-nii is my twin so he modified my body to continue growing like Tenn-nii's exept with my facial features, which is why I don't look as strong as I am."

"That's creepy..." Haruka sweat dropped, but got a hit in the head by Touma.

"I'm guessing only Otoharu, Banri, and Sosuke knew about this then?" Torao asked to which Riku nodded in reply.

At the end of the night, ZOOL agreed on the plan reluctantly, but knew at the end of the day it will be for the better. In both decreasing dangers in the world and ending Riku's suffering.

***

"...alright. That's all of them done," Riku smiles as he stamped the final seal on the envelope.

The teen had spend hours trying to convey his feelings in a letter, apologies and leaving heartwarming messages for everyone.

"Riku... I-"

"There's no need for you to apologize, Erin. I should be thanking you instead. Without your help, one of their soul would've been gone so I'm glad that it will be mine. I don't want to see any of them go."

"..." Erin could only keep quiet.

***

"Alright, you should end practice for today," Anesagi clapped her hands, gaining the idols' attention. Beside her was Rinto, who was also watching the practice.

"But-"

"No buts Momo, you need to rest up for tomorrow. Can't mess up on the important day can you now?" Rinto shook his head.

"Aww..." Momo puff his cheecks.

"We'll still be around organizing things so if you need us, you know where to find us," Anesagi said as the two managers left.

Ending their practice for the important event held the next day, they finished stretching and changed out of their fitness wear.

"Hey... is it just me or has your president become gloomier these days?" Yuki asked.

"Gloomier? No but I have noticed he has been acting weirder around me," Gaku replied, "The other day he asked me about work which was surprising."

"Perhaps it has something to do with the mission," Tenn speculated.