The Chronicles Of Zero

// Nishikono House; 7:00 am //

Maki: So you want to meet the other members of µ's?

Zero: Is it possible?

Maki: It's possible, but why?

Zero: Have you ever heard of LuCiel Entertainment?

Maki: The famous rising entertainment company that appeared near Akihabara? Yes, I've heard a lot of students from our school talk about it, especially the music of Raisen A Suilen and especially Ciel which I find wonderful and which inspires me to write songs for µ's.

Maki talks about my alter-ego Ciel with stars in her eyes.

Zero: I'm glad you like the work I do.

Maki: Eeh...? What do you mean?

Zero: Don't tell me you didn't recognise the logo on my jacket.

I laugh as I revel in Maki's surprise, who looks at the RAS logo on me, then looks at my face and then puts the pieces together.

Maki: That's not true R-Ro-kun, you are the famous Ciel?!!

Zero: Correct.

Maki: Heeh, I never thought you would become a famous artist and the CEO of a company when all you thought about was going everywhere to help everyone you meet.

Zero: And I never thought you would become a school idol either, given the pressure your father put on you to inherit the hospital. But let's leave that aside, so is it possible to arrange a meeting?

Maki: You're lucky today, we were looking for a place with Aqours for our training, to prepare our live collaboration this morning and thanks to your breakfast I feel like I'm ready to go.

Zero: Oh you're going to work with Aqours?! I don't expect to meet them again so soon but it's good for me too.

Maki: Can you explain to me because I'm no longer with you?

Zero: Ok I'll tell you but you don't tell the others, ok?

Maki: I understand now, spit it out.

Zero: You see, even though LuCiel is popular because of the rather great success of the game I developed and published, the videos I posted on my video channel and the company's, the music that my band and I produced that will last a short time, I'm missing a way to mark people with something, an icon, and that's where µ's and Aquor come in, you are one of the most popular rising idol bands of the moment and this is likely to rise even more in the future, that's why I had the idea to sponsor both bands for the next Love Live with a training venue, adequate equipment, assistance for your costumes and make-up, studio to record your music and even promote it and even provide you with a permanent stage for your live performances and in return, I only ask to help me promote some of my products.

Maki: I see, I understand why you want to meet the others, if we accept your proposal we will have an environment similar to A-Rise, but the other reason for proposing this to us?

Zero: I want to help my girlfriends to grow as a school idol in the best conditions which is the best I can do for you since I'm also a school idol fan and It is also a way for me to help Otonokizaka because I could not help with the problem of its closure.

Maki: You know about the problem with our school?

Zero: You may not know but the school where I study Kuoh Academy is a sister school to Otonokizaka before our school, so Principal Minami asked our school for help and it turns out I was the one who was sent as a representative to try and find a solution.

Zero: Well I tried to propose solutions like making the school co-ed like mine and many other solutions, but they were all refused especially when I proposed to create a new group of school idols from what was left of the Idol Research Club which was still in place to increase the popularity of the school, but the president of the student council shut down this option.

Maki: Aaah, you are the one Eli-senpai is talking about when she refused to let Honoka start our group at the beginning. I understand now that you want to make amends for your responsibility for not being able to help the school?

Zero: In part. I also wanted to help principal Manami because she's a friend of my mother.

Maki walks up to me and kisses me before she blushes.

Maki: Thank you for trying anyway.

I was going to kiss Maki again when suddenly the door of the dining room is opened

Rin: Aaaah!!!!! Maki-chan it's not just, you're love love with senpai while we do the dishes nya.

Hanayo: That's right, it's not fair, we want our turn too.

Hanayo says, pointing at us while sulking.

After calming Rin and Hanayo with a kiss each, I ask them a question.

Zero: Girls just to be sure yesterday was your safe day?

Maki: Why would you ask something like that, it's embarrassing even if you are our boyfriend.

Zero: Even though it's embarrassing to talk about it I'd rather know this kind of thing because if in the next few days one of you gets pregnant I'm going to have to mentally prepare myself to get beaten up here and there by your parents, by the other girls I'm in a relationship with, and then I have to think about getting everything ready for the wedding, ...

I continue to tell them a whole life plan that I had planned in case I get one of my conquests pregnant, especially if they are human only to notice after finishing that they have all the tears in their eyes.

Zero: Did I say something wrong?

Rin: No, that's not it nya.

Hanayo: Um, Rin-chan is right, it's just...

Zero: It's just...?

Zero: I see, hee hee.

Their words put a smile on my face. After one last big hug, each one confirms to me that it was there safe day. After tidying and cleaning Maki's room, changing the bedsheets and airing the room, we prepare to go to the place where µ's and Aqours are to meet.

// Timeskip //

// Train to Suidobashi, 8:00 am //

The girls and I are on the train to Suidobashi station near Tokyo Dome, and of course, the girls and I don't go unnoticed, most of the people on the train are students like us who recognise the girls from the last Love Live, of course, I make a curtain in front of them so they are not disturbed.

Rin: Everybody is looking at us nya~

Maki: It's quite embarrassing.

Zero: Did you girls know that more than 65% of couples usually break up because of the looks people have on them?

Hanayo: Really?

Zero: That's why if you want a relationship to last you shouldn't let the outside world influence you or tell you what to do, focus mainly on your partner.

Hanayo: I see...

Zero: I know you are still anxious about our relationship but whatever people think you don't have to worry about their opinions, this is our life, not theirs, if you have any doubts, are anxious talk to me or call me no matter what time of day or night if you are stressed I will spend time with you to relax if you have a problem I will come immediately.

Maki: As I told you earlier, stop saying things like that it's embarrassing.

Rin: Senpai how do you know all this nya~?

Zero: I learned from some persons I respect a lot.

After exiting the station we walk to a park, a few meters further on I can see the Tokyo dome. Rin, Hanayo and Maki are talking to each other, with Rin clinging to my right arm and Maki to my left arm and Hanayo next to Rin, all the way from the moment we left to the moment we arrived I keep receiving the usual looks of jealousy from the men and fascination from the women.

When we arrive at the entrance of the park I try to look where the other school idols are, a little nervous to see some people again. After walking for a few minutes I see a group of 15 girls chatting near a rest area with benches.

( Members of µ's from left to right Nozomi, Rin, Hanayo, Kotori, Honoka, Umi, Nico, Maki, Eli. )

( Members of Aqours from left to right Ruby, Hanamaru, You, Kanan, Chika, Dia, Riko, Mari, Yoshiko. )

Rin: Everyone, sorry for the wait nya~

Nico: What took you so long?

Hanayo: We're sorry.

Riko: Hum?! Girls, is it me or Maki-san, Rin-san and Hanayo-san seem different from usual?

Chika: Now that you say it Riko, Maki-chan seems prettier than usual, she gives the aura of a ...

Kanan: The aura of a young woman.

Maki: I don't know what you're talking about.

Maki say her iconic catchphrase while playing with her hair

Nozomi: Uh-oh! It's suspicious.

Rin: Maki-chan is blushing again, it's cute isn't it senpai nya...Uh, senpai?

Rin looks behind her so as not to see anyone and starts looking for me...

Hanayo: What's up Rin-chan

Rin: Kayo-chan, senpai has disappeared nya

Hanayo: Heh?! It's impossible, he was right behind us a minute ago.

Maki: Heh?! where did he go?

Umi: Who are you three talking about?

The two idols groups turn to Rin, Maki and Hanayo for an explanation, then the three girls look at each other.

Rin: Huh... Maki-chan passe.

Maki: Heh ?! me?

Eli: We are waiting?

Maki: A childhood friend came to visit me and asked me to be able to meet everyone to talk about our schools.

Eli: What is your friend's name?

Maki: I think you've already met him Eli senpai, do you remember telling us about someone who proposed to create a school Idols group before Honoka came to see you creating ours?

Hearing Maki's answer, Eli seems to remember something or of someone.

Eli: Is it him? He didn't give up?

Nozomi: It seems so, and it also seems that he worked on his side too

Nico: Hey, who are you talking about at the end?

Nozomi: His name is Zero Akatsuki he is a second-year student at the Kuoh Academy which is a sister school of our Nico-chan.

Kotori: I know this name he's a regular at the cafe I work at, I remember my mother talking a lot about him to me.

Honoka: Is that true Kotori-chan?

Kotori: She never stopped praising his ability and character, so much so that she would have liked to have him as her son, and he's acting as a big brother figure to me every time he sees me when he comes to the cafe.

Aqours (except for Riko, Hanamaru and Yoshiko): USOOOOO !!!!

Shouts some members of Aqours who surprise µ's members with the sudden outburst

Hanamaru: Nani, Nani, what's going on Zura?

Chika: Say Maki-san, does this boy have black hair a bit spiky...?

You: With brown eyes...?

Kanan: He helps people without asking for anything in return...?

Ruby: Is he very good at cooking...?

Dia: Can be very hard on others and at the same time sympathize with them...?

Mari: And very cool and cuddly at the same time?

Everyone looks at the six members of Aqours who complete each other's sentences as if they were possessed.

Maki: Indeed the description fits but how do you know that, unless...?

Chika: Um, we are also childhood friends of Ro-chan.

Answers Chika with a smile

Honoka: I don't know why, but I have the impression that we're left out of something very big, right Nico-chan, Umi-chan, Kotori-chan?

Riko: Hanamaru-chan, Yoshiko-chan, don't you think the others are acting strange since this boy's name was mentioned?

Yoshiko: It's not Yoshiko but Yohane... but you're right, it's as if they've all found a half of themselves that had disappeared.

Hanamaru: I remember Ruby talking about having a brother figure Zura~ but he goes on a trip around the country.

Umi: But that doesn't answer the question of where that person is if Rin-chan, Hanayo-chan and Maki-chan say he was with them.

As for me, I'm watching how events unfold while drinking a can of coffee when all of a sudden I notice Ruby putting her hands in the shape of a loudspeaker in front of her mouth.

Ruby: Zero Onii-chan, Zero Onii-chan, are you here?

Dia: What are you doing Ruby?

Ruby: Every time I do this Zero Onii-chan always appear.

She said with a big smile and seeing that smile makes me stop my plan to hide.

Dia: Ruby... It was when you were young now I don't think he'll appear like that.

Zero: Bu bu desu wa, I'll always appear if the right word is used.

I say as I appear from behind Dia. Which surprises everyone too.

Dia: Pigyah!!!

My sudden appearance startled Dia for fear that she would almost fall but I barely catch her with one of my arms.

[ You gained the skill [Summoned] ]

Zero: Sorry to have surprised you, Dia, you're not hurt?

Dia stares at me without saying anything

Zero: Ano, could you stop staring at me like that Dia? It's embarrassing.

Dia: Are you really Zero-san, desuno?

Zero: You just described me a few minutes ago, are you making fun of me?

Dia: Prove it.

Zero: Dia even though I haven't seen you for years, it's hurtful enough that you doubt me like that.

I help Dia to get back on her feet before I let a sigh out.

Zero: Hum, remember the day Mari wanted to see the shooting stars to make a wish that we went to the highest point of Numazu while trying to escape from Mari's servants, only to be stopped by the rain when we arrived at our destination but we still managed somehow. That day we were severely reprimanded by our parents, for me, it was Chika's mother who came as she was responsible for me during my stay in Numazu. Of course, I took all the blame for the 4 of us saying it was my idea and it only ended for me to be punished in my room all week except for going to school or dinner.

On hearing my answer Dia began to smile.

Dia: Um, you're really Zero-san, I'm glad you're doing well, although you've changed a lot.

Then all of a sudden my centre of gravity tilts and I falls backwards.

Zero: Eh... ?! Woah!!!

Pouf

Zero: Ita ta ta... What is it that...

I feel a weight on my c.h.e.s.t when I look in that direction I see Mari hugging me.

[ Gamer Mind is off ]

Zero (thinking): Oh god, anything but that, please.

Zero: Mari, how many time I've told you not diving into me like that? it dangerous.

Mari: Hum this way of complaining, it the real Ro-ro.

Zero: I also told you to stop calling me by that nickname !!!!

I scream to her while blushing, then I hear giggling behind me from the other girls.

Zero: You girl don't laugh.

Mari: I tough you like this name.

Zero: Why I'm friend with you again?

Mari: Because you like me very much?

Zero: It hasn't even been five minutes and you're already giving me a headache.

Kanan: Idiot, she only glad to see after so many years.

Chika: Ah, that's not fair, I want to hug Ro-chan too.

You: Me too.

Ruby: Ruby too.

Zero: Eh?! Wait, you three, stop.

Without knowing what's going on I find myself being cuddled by 4 girls, although I try to keep my poker face on I can't help but blush, I look around, to see the other girls.

On the side of Aqours Dia et Kanan look at us with a smile, Riko, Hanamaru and Yoshiko blush when they see the scene in front of her. On the side of µ's Nico and Eli look at me with a dumbfounded look, Nozomi seems to be amused by my situation, Kotori and Honoka look at me with stars in their eyes, Umi seems to analyse me with a serious look, as for the trio of the first years they are sulking with a look of jealousy.

...

After the girls have calmed down

Zero: Really, I know you're happy to see me again but pick a better place than in public to do this.

Chika: Bu, you should be thankful that you have such pretty childhood friends like us to hug you.

Zero: Yeah, yeah, thank you very much for this act of kindness to me Chika-sama.

You: And it's all your fault Ro-chan?

Zero: Me?

I say pointing at myself.

Kanan: It's true that overnight you leave a letter saying you're leaving Nuzuma without saying anything to anyone.

Dia: Indeed desu wa, Ruby didn't take well your sudden disappearance, any of us take this well.

Mari: THAT RIGHT, if someone is at fault IT'S YOU.

Zero: ...

Ruby: Zero Onii-chan do you hate Ruby, is that why you left without saying anything?

Ruby is starting to have tears in her eyes, and I'm getting a death look from Dia, who is urging me to do something, or I won't make it through the day. Then I take Ruby in a hug and pat her head.

Zero: That's not true Ruby, Onii-chan will always love you, but I had other places to explore and other people to help, so don't cry and smile for me, OK?

Ruby: Um, Ruby will do her best.

She responds to me with a smile, she is so cute.

Zero: I know, I have a lot to make up for. That's part of the reason I came to see you.

Kanan: What do you mean by that?

Zero: Don't worry Kanan I'll tell you but I have to introduce myself to everyone.

Nico: You're done talking?

Zero: Um, sorry things turned out this way. Although I expect something to happen, I never thought it would have gone like this. As you must know I am Zero Akatsuki, a second-year at Kuoh Academy High School, as you may have seen I am also a childhood friend with 3/4 of Aqours members and also with Maki-chan, nice to meet you.

Nico: Nico nico-nii, I'm the number one idol of Nico Yazawa, I'm in my third year at Otonokizaka.

Zero: Oh let's befriend, Nico.

Honoka: My name is Honoka Kosaka, I am in my second year, nice to meet you Zero-san.

Zero: Likewise, Honoka.

Kotori: My name is Kotori Minami, I'm also a second year, but you must know me by my nickname Minalinsky, it's nice to see you again Akatsuki-san.

Zero: Who would have thought that our Minalinsky would become a school Idol, as your big brother figure I am so moved and proud of you.

Kotori: You exaggerate things too much.

Umi: I'm Umi Sonoda, also in second-year, nice to meet you Akatsuki-kun.

Zero: Nice to meet you too, Umi.

Eli: It been a long time Akatsuki-kun, we already know each other but I'll reintroduce myself, I'm Eli Ayase, a third-year, but can call me Eli.

Zero: Then you can call me Zero, Eli.

Nozomi: Nice to see you again Zero-chi, like you already know I'm Nozomi Tojo, a third-year and Eli-chi best friend.

Zero: I am happy to talk to you again Nozomi, thanks for the advice last time.

Then I turn to Aqours.

Riko: My name is Riko Sakurauchi, I'm in my second year at Uranohoshi high school and I'm also the neighbour of Chika.

Zero: Nice to meet you too Riko, thanks for looking after Chika.

Hanamaru : My name is Hanamaru Kunikida a first year zura.

Yoshiko: I'm the fallen angel Yohane...

Hanamaru: It's Yoshiko Tsushima, she's also a first-year zura.

Yoshiko: Don't interrupt me Zuramaru.

Well, who would have thought that I would meet the two famous school idols µ's and Aqours?

Eli: According to Maki you wanted to meet us?

Zero: Hum, Maki-chan told me that you were looking for a place to prepare your live collaboration.

Honoka: That was what we had planned, but none of the places we know is available for the slots we want.

Zero: I had a proposal to make to you then.

Mari: A proposal?

Zero: As CEO of LuCiel Entertainment I would like to provide you with the infrastructure you need, which includes a dance hall, a gym, a music room and a studio.

Girls: What?!

Chika: Ro-chan, since when have you been the CEO of a company?

Zero: 6 months already.

Then I explain to them what I said to Maki this morning

Nico: If I understand correctly, you sponsor us and provide us with infrastructure and in exchange, we have to help promote products.

Zero: That's it, of course, you'll have to ask permission from your respective schools.

Each group talks to each other, the first group to give me their answer is Aqours.

Chika: For us, it's okay, Ro-kun.

Riko: We are in your care.

Maki: It's so exciting to be able to spend time with Ro-ro again.

Kanan: Mari, don't forget the reason we came here.

Zero: When my schedule allows me I could give you a hand if you want, I'll be your manager somehow. Of course, I wouldn't impose anything on you at all, you would just continue to act as you usually do and if I'm not available and you need help just ask Chiyu for help.

Ruby: Chiyu?

Zero: Chiyu Tamode from the band Raise A Suillen.

You: We don't want to impose ourselves, the band has to be busy with their own business.

Zero: Don't worry, the members of the band will be happy to help you.

Then all of a sudden my mobile starts ringing, I look at the name of the caller and its Chiyu.

Zero: Speak of the devil, it's her, I have to take this call I'll be back in a few moments.

Hanamaru: Got it Zura.

I walk away from the group and take the video call, I pick up the phone and Chiyu's face appears in front of me.

Zero: Hello this is Ciel, what's up Chu².

Chiyu: What up my a.s.s why didn't you answer my messages.

Zero: I think I asked Reona to warn you that I would be unavailable for a week or two because of family reasons, right?

Chiyu: Are you serious? I didn't receive the memo. Pareo comes here.

???: Aye Chu²-sama. How can I help you?

Zero: Hi, Reona.

Reona: Ah Ciel-sama, hello when are you coming back? Reona gets lonely when you're not here.

Zero: Ah ah ah, I will try to make it as soon as possible but no promises.

Chiyu: Put your reunion aside, Pareo why didn't you warn me that Ciel was unavailable?

Pareo: Ah? I forgot to warn you Chu²-sama, Teheh.

Chiyu: PAREO !!

Pareo: I'm sorry !!!

Zero: Ahahah, that's Pareo for you, maybe I should have left the message to Layer.

Chiyu: You should have !!!

???: Tamade-san, could you keep your voice down?

Zero(thought): This voice, where have I heard it before?

Zero: It's true, Chiyu turn your voice down or you will have a voice extinction and forgive Reona you know how she is.

??? This voice ?! don't tell me ?! forgive me Tamade-san

Chiyu: Hey, wait for a little Minato

??? Yukina what are you doing?

Then the image on the screen moves to reveal another face, a face I know. A young girl with sharp golden eyes and long silver hair was worn loose with some kind of hair decoration. Her long front strands rest on her shoulders and her fringe barely reaches her eyes.

???: I was sure I recognised your voice.

Zero: I thought about who could own such a familiar voice too but I never thought I would see each other like this again, Yukina Minato.

Yukina: You're right, do you have a reason for disappearing for 3 years without any news, Zero Muramasa Akatsuki.

??? Huh?! Is it Zero-kun?

And another face I know appears on the screen. A girl with fair skin, green and curved eyes, long wavy and soft hair, dark ginger-coloured, with fine curls on the front and a long thin fringe. She wears part of her hair as a ponytail.

Zero: Yo, Lisa it's been a long time.

Lisa: Um, It been a long time since we see each other, are you doing well? Are you eating healthy, is your homework done?

Zero: Lisa I am not a child, I know how to take care of myself.

At that moment [Danger Detector] goes crazy saying something is aiming at my neck. So I do a big back salto just to see a blade go just below my previous position making me sweat.

[ Gamer Mind is back on ]

??? Ho, you managed to dodge my attack?

In front of me is a kind of Kaijin with a human-like appearance carrying a double-edged sword, I use [Appraisal].

/

Name : Desast

Race: Megid

Genre: Male

Story: Desast is an antagonist in Kamen Rider Saber. He killed several warriors of Sword of Logos before being sealed away but has been released once again.

/

Zero: As if my day wasn't complicated enough.

Alisa: Zero-kun what's going on?

Zero: Sorry, I have to go, tell Chu² and Yukina I'll call back later.

Alisa: Wait...

I cut the call and put my phone in my pocket.

Zero: Why are you attacking me and who are you?

Disaster: My name is Disaster, my goal is only to look for a worthy opponent and the riders of Sword of Logos are my favourite prey.

Zero: I'm not going to ask you how you know I'm a knight of Sword of Logos, but if I understand correctly you won't let go of me while one of us is still standing? Am I wrong?

Disaster: Exactly, finally someone who understands me.

Zero: Ok, I'll play with you.

Then all of a sudden a black aura appears around my waist and a belt with a black module called the Jaken Caliburdriver appears with a sword hanging from the side, which I draw.

Disaster: Let's party.

Our swords cross each other creating shock waves with each blow. Our sword strokes are precise and well placed but we deflect each other's attacks.

The last sword stroke puts us on standoff as neither one of us can get the upper hand over the other. I put all my strength to separate us and put some distance between us.

Of course, the fight attracts the attention of the people around who take pictures or film the fight live but it also attracted a group of girls who came to see what was going on, only to watch with horror their friend fighting with a sword against some kind of human-looking watch.

Zero: He is powerful, and above all very fast, only one misstep, and I can find myself with one arm in less although I can reattach it later I don't want to destroy my jacket. It's time to test my new driver.

I take out a sort of purple mini book from my inventory with the title Jaaku Dragon on the cover page with a black dragon drawing.

Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book: Jaaku Dragon

Then opens the first page of the Ride Book called the history page and a voice is heard.

Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book: It is only a beast that gave birth to the darkness that once enveloped the world.

Then I close the Wonder Ride Book and the scan on my sword.

Ankokuken Kurayami: Evil Read!

Then I insert it into the slot on the Jaken Caliburdriver, dark music is heard and then I take my sword with both hands and use the pommel on the sword to push a button on the Jaken Caliburdriver that opens the transformation page.

Zero: Henshin

A black aura surrounds me then I release a black slash from my sword which comes back on me immediately to disperse the aura to leave my appearance in a knight's armour.

Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book: Get-go under conquer than get keen. Jaaku Dragon! Darkness translation! Stealing the light, the jet-black sword ruthlessly rules the dark dragon!

Disaster: You are...

Zero: The Dark Knight Calibur, Kamen Rider Calibu