Your Lie In April: Across The Multiverse

YLIA x Multiverse Episode 14: Unshakable Alliance

Episode 14: Unshakable Alliance

"Everyone, please remain calm!" officer Shouya Ishida yelled. "Keep proceeding to your designated shelter areas underground! We will notify you when the attack is over!"

One of the Sergeants under Shouya's charge volunteered to take over for his Captain, to which Shouya thanked the dutiful officer. Not wanting to abuse his break time, Shouya quickly checked his phone to see multiple messages from his family and friends. At the top of his inbox was a message from his wife Shoko, wishing him well and reminding him of the son he would soon father after the New Year.

"Stay safe, my man!" Nagatsuka's text read. "We'll have a victory party at the donut shop once these alien freaks are beaten!"

After responding to as many messages as he could, Shouya relieved his Sergeant and returned to directing the evacuation. A certain young man in the crowd looked especially distressed, and Shouya ran over to see what was wrong.

"Sakura Yamauchi!" the young man said, holding up a picture of a girl who appeared to be around his age. "Did she come this way?!"

"I'm sorry sir, there's not much we can do right now!" Shouya said, trying to calm him down. "Please get to your evacuation area! We'll do everything we can to help you find her once this is over!"

Meanwhile, Kousei sat in the basement of his home, wringing his hands and trying not to go crazy.

Playing the piano to bring peace to one world? That had already been nerve-wracking enough.

Helping solidify an alliance in a different GALAXY?

"Even I'm not THAT good!"

Takahiko sensed his son's distress and put a consoling hand on Kousei's shoulder.

"You are more than capable, my son," Takahiko encouraged. "I believe in you."

"I do to!" Koharu squeaked, running up and giving Kousei's arm a hug.

Hiroko ruffled Kousei's hair from behind. "You'll be alright, bud. Come on, let's select a piece for this mission of yours! It'll be a while before those government folks say we can leave shelter!"

"But Hiroko, I'm not sure any solo performance will be good enough for this mission!" Kousei contested. "We're talking a Republic that spans an entire GALAXY here!"

"Well, then call some backup!" Hiroko suggested. "I'm sure this Watcher boss of yours wouldn't mind!"

"But who can I even call?!"

"The Ghostbusters?" Takahiko grinned.

Hiroko groaned. "I'm surprised it wasn't your puns that killed Saki."

"Hey come on now, that wasn't THAT bad!"

Kousei laughed, a sense of relief blessing his tensed-up veins. "I guess you're right. Now that you mention it, I think I have an idea!"

Pulling out his phone, Kousei punched in some contacts and created a group chat with Takeshi, Emi, and Kaori.

"So, guys," his text read. "Want to help me perform a piece?"

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Grand Admiral Thrawn stood on the bridge of the Honorable Squire, the main flagship of the Chiss Ascendancy fleet. The name, which was an homage to the feudal period of the Chiss, served to remind the crew and their commanders of their heritage, rooted in unwavering honesty and dedication to one's duty. Hands clasped behind his back and black hair trimmed to exact regulation, the veteran fleet commander's blue eyes scanned the stars through the viewport.