A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

This name... why does it sound so familiar?

"Yeah, it's that super popular virtual singer! Although she almost never shows her face, her singing skills are incredible, and her fan base is several orders of magnitude larger than Boqi's—hey, what's wrong with you?"

Kazama Chiba did not answer.

The floodgates of memory were opened.

He remembered that Koji Kazue was the little girl who had lost both her parents.

"So it was her..."

Qianyu murmured softly, her eyes becoming somewhat complicated.

A little girl who couldn't even afford food before has now become a so-called popular music blogger? And she's even going to compete against Boqi Jiang?

This is a bit interesting.

"Let's go take a look."

Qianyu casually pulled out the card and grabbed Xiao Ke.

A flash of white light, and the two disappeared from the spot.

Chapter 83 (Future If Timeline) Karuta

Turning our attention back to the Live House, despite Boqi-chan's last-minute, almost miraculous arrival, the band still lost the competition.

But there's nothing shameful about it, after all, the band has only been around for less than a year, while their rival, Kazue Koji, is a superstar who has dominated music charts for two years and has millions of fans.

It's like boxing. You tell me your opponent's name has the character "泰" in it, and I think it's Tyson, but when I get there I find out it's Taro.

However, despite the loss, the atmosphere did not become heavy.

On the contrary, Ichiki Nikka and Kita were still chattering about the overwhelming aura they had just felt on stage.

Even the usually calm Liang was savoring the rhythm of his opponent just now.

For them, being able to fight against monsters of that level at their age is something to brag about for a lifetime.

Except for one person.

A pink figure was huddled in the darkest corner, like some kind of endangered cave creature.

He hugged his knees, exuding a gloomy aura that seemed to say "I want to die," and muttered to himself.

We lost...we really did lose...

But that makes sense; Pochettino had anticipated this outcome before the match.

Because the other party is Kazue Koji!

That national idol who doesn't even need to open his mouth, but can make the whole audience erupt in cheers just by smiling.

Compared to those people who seem to glow from head to toe, I, a creature who can only hide in dark corners and grow mushrooms, am as insignificant as roadside weeds.

"Poch-chan! That solo was so cool!!"

Ichika rushed over and hugged her neck tightly, her radiant smile almost blinding Ichiri.

"Even though we lost, we managed to get that Koji Kazue to take it seriously! Isn't that a glorious defeat?"

"And Miss Ichie just praised your guitar playing! That's the highest compliment!"

"Is...is that so..."

Yili responded weakly, feeling as if his soul was about to float out of his mouth.

But another thing was on my mind: how should I face my father later?

……

In the shadows backstage, Kazue Koji looked at the group of energetic newcomers and smiled sincerely.

so good.

That pure, burning passion for music.

Then she turned to look at the figure who had been standing in the corner.

It was a girl wearing a light purple dress.

Her appearance was extremely beautiful, almost unreal, like an elf painted with the most perfect brushstrokes.

What's most striking is that time seems to have stood still for her.

Ever since I can remember, my sister has looked like this. More than ten years have passed, and not even a single fine line has appeared at the corner of her eyes.

"Sister, has the person you're waiting for arrived yet?"

The girl did not answer immediately, but closed her eyes, as if listening to some message carried on the wind.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, a complex light flashing in them.

"They're here."

At this moment, Kazama Chiba teleported to the scene following Kero's guidance, but unfortunately, the match seemed to have already ended.

Before he could even look for his target, Pochi, who was hiding in the corner, spotted him first.

The pink-haired girl let out a short, sharp scream as if her neck had been choked, then quickly buried her head in her knees, curling herself into a perfect sphere, trying to physically disappear.

Qianyu doesn't have time to deal with her daughter's paranoia right now.

Because his attention has been drawn to someone else.

A girl in a light purple dress walked over and nodded slightly to Qianyu.

Qianyu narrowed her eyes.

This aura...

"Clow Cards?"

Moreover, it's not the diluted Kazama card; it's pure power originating from Clow Reed's very source.

He raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over the girl before finally settling on Koji Kazue, who was staring at him nervously from behind her.

Is it fate? It really is her.

Koji Kazue clearly remembered Chiba as well, and smiled gently.

"Big brother, it's been so long! It's so good to see you again."

"Um"

Qianyu gave an ambiguous reply. Although she didn't know what to say, it was always right to act profound at this time.

The girl in the purple dress spoke slowly.

"You've arrived, Cardcaptor Sakura: Chiba Kazama. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"You know me?"

Qianyu asked her curiously.

The girl didn't answer, but instead said mysteriously:

"This is not the place to talk. Please come with me."

……

The group then went to the Live House's storage room.

Yili sneaked in and was peeking through the crack in the door.

After confirming that no one was around, Qianyu got straight to the point.

Who exactly are you?

The girl gracefully lifted her skirt in a curtsy towards Qianyu.

"Nice to meet you. First, let me introduce myself. I am Song from the Clow Cards, and one of the fifty-two cards created by Clow Reed."

“Although this may be the first time we’ve met in your memory, it has been more than a decade of waiting for me.”

"Karuta?"

Qianyu leaned against the wall and looked her up and down.

"I see. No wonder that girl named Kazue Koji sings so well. It turns out you were the one giving her a boost."

He didn't become polite because of the other party's politeness; instead, he pointed out the core of the problem incisively.

"But have we met before? The way you're talking to me makes it sound like we're very familiar."

“And…” Kazama Chiyu pointed to Koji Kazue, who looked completely bewildered, “This girl seems to have no idea who you are, right?”

Yes, but that doesn't matter.

Karuta Slight Smile

"Because for you, it's a future that hasn't happened yet, while for me, it's a past that's already gone."

"Time loop?"

Qianyu instantly grasped the key words, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Yes."

Karuta glanced tenderly at the girl beside him, his eyes full of affection.

Please allow me to explain.

"Following the original trajectory, I should have been subdued by you more than a decade ago."

"However, at that time, as a wandering Clow Card, I happened to meet a young Kazue on the streets of Kamisui City and was attracted by her singing voice."

"Because at that time, Kazue had just lost her parents and was homeless and about to starve to death. So I chose to take care of her as her older sister and escape your pursuit."

But later, you still found me.

"I know that if you seal me away, Ichie will have to face this cruel world alone, so I'm pleading with you."

Karuta continued

“I said, please let me stay and take care of this child until she can live independently. On that day, I will willingly be taken in by you.”