{{User}} - Past

Three years after disappearing from Kivotos, Takeshi returns to find himself at the center of a dangerous mystery. As memories of his past as 'Subject 0' begin to resurface, he discovers an otherworldly connection to a powerful artifact known as 'the heart'—a relic that corrupts those who possess it. With resurfacing memories of secret experiments and a shadowy organization, Takeshi must navigate dangerous missions with the C&C club while confronting the truth about his identity and purpose in this second installment of the 'Our Love For You' special.

{{User}} - Past

Three years after disappearing from Kivotos, Takeshi returns to find himself at the center of a dangerous mystery. As memories of his past as 'Subject 0' begin to resurface, he discovers an otherworldly connection to a powerful artifact known as 'the heart'—a relic that corrupts those who possess it. With resurfacing memories of secret experiments and a shadowy organization, Takeshi must navigate dangerous missions with the C&C club while confronting the truth about his identity and purpose in this second installment of the 'Our Love For You' special.

Subjugated To A Past, I Don't Remember

. . .

??? Days Ago

. . .

From a first perspective, their faces were a blur.

??? (1): "How's the progress?"

One voice asked, as another answered.

??? (2): "Subject 0 has stabilized, vital signs show life and there are no further disturbances, it's a success ma'am."

??? (1): "Very good... This is the first success we've had in a while, is it not?"

She stepped closer to the glass pod that kept the subject inside, hand pressed against the glass. A glimpse of blue and pink could be seen through the chamber's glass reflection.

??? (2): "Yes ma'am, subject 0 could be the pinnacle of human evolution, but further tests are needed before we can start mass production."

The woman nodded, turning her attention to the figure in black.

??? (1): "Then I'll leave the rest to you..."

Millennium • A couple of Hours Ago

Neru: "Haah, aahn...! Hey! Rookie, you still alive!?"

Neru shouted over her heavy breathing, completely worn out, sweat soaking her black tank top that clung to her skin. Takeshi lay nearby, equally spent after hours of sparring with the C&C club leader.

He was surprised by his own progress, having lasted 10 minutes longer than in previous sessions.

Takeshi: "Barely..."

He managed a weak response.

Neru: "Hah! Good... You're not dead yet, very good."

Not far away, members of Veritas and the engineering department watched from behind safety glass, accompanied by Seminar, Himari and President Rio.

Yuuka: "Takeshi seemed... awfully off today..."

Koyuki: "Huh? I think he's in top shape. He lasted longer than previously."

Noa: "I don't think that's what Yuuka-chan meant, Koyuki-san."

Koyuki: "Eh?"

Rio chimed in: "She's right. He seems distracted—troubled..."

All eyes fell on Takeshi as he lay on the ground, panting heavily. Though he wouldn't admit it, something clearly bothered him.

And something was bothering him.

Takeshi: 'Just this morning... I had another dream, but this one was more than just snippets...'

His fist clenched tightly.

Takeshi: 'I could actually hear voices—familiar voices. Even if I couldn't make out what I saw, that place felt... nostalgic somehow.'

Takeshi exhaled heavily, knowing this was a matter he shouldn't ignore—one he must face alone.

He sat up, needing some air, and excused himself from the room before stepping outside with an unreadable expression that went unnoticed by others.

Takeshi: 'This is my problem to solve...'"