Toaru Files

If 7

Confused Soul
Slight AU

It was a typical afternoon at Tokiwadai Middle School, with students bustling about in the hallways. Kuroko Shirai, the stoic and sharp-eyed member of the school's Disciplinary Committee, was on patrol, ensuring that everyone followed the rules.

As she turned a corner, she caught a snippet of a heated conversation. It sounded like someone was arguing with themselves. Curiosity piqued, Kuroko followed the sound to a secluded spot near the school's courtyard.

That's when she saw Touma Kamijou, the infamous "Imagine Breaker," pacing back and forth, his face red with frustration.

"What's wrong with me?! I'm an imposter! I'm not the real Kamijou Touma!" he shouted at himself.

Kuroko's eyes narrowed. What was going on? She approached him quietly, not wanting to startle him.

"...I died on July 29th... I'm sure of it... But why am I still here?!" Touma's words sent a shiver down Kuroko's spine.

She stepped forward, her presence announced by the soft click of her heels on the pavement. Touma spun around, his eyes wide with a mix of fear and desperation.

"K-Kuroko... what are you doing here?" he stuttered.

"Kamijou, what's going on?" Kuroko asked, her voice firm but concerned. "What do you mean you died on July 29th?"

Touma's eyes darted around, as if searching for an escape route. "I... I don't know. I just remember... fragments. A hospital, a doctor's voice... and then nothing. But I'm certain I died that day."

Kuroko's expression turned skeptical. "That's impossible, Kamijou. You're right here in front of me."

Touma shook his head, his eyes welling up with tears. "No, you don't understand. I'm not me. I'm a fake. A replacement."

Kuroko's gaze softened. She realized that Touma was genuinely distressed, and something was amiss.

"Kamijou, let's go see Index," she said, referring to the powerful sorceress who often helped them with supernatural issues. "She might be able to help you uncover what's going on."

Touma hesitated, but Kuroko's calm demeanor reassured him. Together, they headed to Index's location, determined to unravel the mystery behind Touma's claims.

As they walked, Kuroko couldn't shake off the feeling that something was indeed off about Touma's behavior. She had known him for a while, and this wasn't like him at all.

Upon arriving at Index's sanctuary, the sorceress listened intently to Touma's story. After a series of questions and examinations, Index revealed a shocking truth:

"Touma Kamijou, you are indeed suffering from amnesia. Your memories of dying on July 29th are likely false, but they might be connected to a traumatic event that triggered your memory loss."

Touma's eyes widened in shock. "Amnesia? But... what about my memories?"

Index's expression turned sympathetic. "We'll help you recover your true memories, Kamijou. But for now, it's essential to understand that your perceptions might be distorted."

Kuroko watched as Touma's face contorted in a mix of emotions. She knew that this revelation would be a challenging pill to swallow, but she was determined to support him through this ordeal.

As they left Index's sanctuary, Kuroko walked beside Touma, her eyes scanning their surroundings, ever vigilant.

"We'll get through this together, Kamijou," she said, her voice a reassuring whisper.

Touma nodded, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Thanks, Kuroko. I don't know what's real anymore, but with you by my side, I feel like I can face whatever comes next."