mirxkewl

「 "If you never let me go, I'll never stop wanting you." 
Then he does. It's too late to realise she didn't want him to. 」

24-year-old Hirashi Mizuki, the promising heir of Japan's leading technology group, somehow finds herself stuck in a video game! Mizuki doesn't know why she's here or how she can get out - her encounters with the mischievous adventurer, Yasui Hinata edging her on to find a way out. Faster. The only way, she finds, is by completing a Final Quest, saving the Land of Astrum from an underlying tragedy. Mizuki swears she’ll do everything in her power to get herself back home. Hinata promises the same, that he'll do anything to restore his home to a place where Mizuki doesn't exist. 

It’s only at the end that they realise - after three years of each other’s company - they’re too attached to let go. 

!! COVER ART BELONGS TO ITS RESPECTIVE ARTISTS !!

When Our World Ends

As the timer ends, Mizuki looks up and notices one of the shrine maidens approach her. She won the game, and an immense wave of relief washes over her.

"Y-Yes?" she asks with a stutter in her voice, hands cupped behind her back as she has the habit to do so when she's nervous.

The shrine maiden takes a stand in front of her, gaze lowering briefly to Mizuki's hidden hands.

"Is there something you need?" Mizuki asks quickly, glancing around surreptitiously to search for 'Zee' before she tries anything mischievous. 'Zee' may not be a child in terms of age, but she might as well have the maturity of one—as she has seen throughout the day.

"Oh, no no. I was surprised when I saw you back here. I didn't notice you coming in from the front so… Nothing important," the shrine maiden smiles.

"What brings you here today—standing at the back of the shrine? Did the Association send you again?" she probes and Mizuki starts to feel a little uncomfortable.

Fight Your Fears