Kamen Rider Geats: Back in Time

Daybreak 0: This is our highlight!

The morning sun rose over the tranquil Jyamato facility, bathing the area in a warm glow. Among the flower-like inhabitants going about their daily chores was Tsumuri, who tended to the young ones with a gentle smile. 

Her duties brought her outside, where a familiar figure approached - Ziin, once Ace's biggest supporter in the DGP days. He tossed a Caesar coin into the air casually, mimicking his fallen friend's signature gesture.

"It's been a while, Tsumuri." His gaze drifted to the sky. "You too, Ace. I know you can still see us somehow."

Tsumuri's expression softened at the mention of Ace's name. Much had changed since that day.

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In feudal Japan, Keiwa worked diligently setting up a roadside eatery with Ayoko's help. "Hey, lend a hand will you?" he called out. She smiled. "Sure, what do you need?"

Meanwhile, in modern day 2024, Michinaga assisted with construction of new housing. Perched high amidst the scaffolding, he hummingly went about his duties.

Neon livestreamed an energetic dance session for fans on NeonTV from her apartment. Elsewhere, Sakurai took his little sister Sara shopping.

Ziin sighed wistfully. "I doubt I can ever forget Ace. The legend of Geats will live on as long as we do." 

Tsumuri's eyes flickered with bittersweet memories of battles fought side by side. But her reminiscing was cut short as visions from that fateful day resurfaced unbidden...

After pulling the trigger against her will, a dark doppelgänger materialized beside the real Tsumuri. Avara grinned menacingly.

"Say hello to the Goddess of Destruction, Dark Tsumuri. She was the one controlling your actions."

Tsumuri's eyes widened in horror. Dark Tsumuri turned, proclaiming "We are one. My desires are yours."

With their puppets now unified, Avara had no more use for the fallen hero. She stooped over Ace's prone form, drawing the last vestiges of his essence into her twisted being.

"You will not escape me so easily in your next life, Geats."

Cackling, the villainesses took to the skies, leaving Tsumuri alone with Ace's lifeless body.

Tsumuri collapsed at Ace's side, overcome with despair. Then, as if from far away, she heard a gentle voice.

"Tears don't suit you, nee-chan."

Gasping, she saw Ace's spirit hovering over his fallen form. Though pained, his eyes still held their warmth.

"Ace! Is it really you?"

Reaching out an incorporeal hand, Ace presented Tsumuri with a shining Desire Card glowing with indigo light.

"Please realize this wish and see it through to the end."

Tsumuri took the card with a nod, determined to realize his wish.

Ace began to fade. "It's about time I rejoin the others"

With that parting message, his form vanished.

Panic gripped the city as flames consumed entire blocks. Through it all, massive screens displayed Avara's maniacal face across shattered skyscrapers.

"Kamen Rider Geats, Ukiyo Ace, is gone, dead, done. The game you all just escaped from, prepare to rejoin it real soon~" the hologram rang.

Sakurai and Neon exchanged grave looks upon hearing those ominous words.