Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

Homura Akemi thought to herself, while also looking to her right.

There was a person standing there.

A person with black hair and eyes that reflect a dark purple light.

He held a young girl in his arms, a blonde girl—the one he had been protecting.

…wrong.

Under no circumstances should there be anyone here who can maintain self-awareness except oneself.

Homura Akemi immediately looked at him, and at that moment, she couldn't help but feel a very strange feeling.

It's the same as when I brushed past someone at noon today.

Why aren't you affected by the witch?

"Is that monster called a witch?"

After understanding the situation, Yan Ming also looked at the girl.

"Thank you. You saved everyone here, including me."

"...?!"

What were just words of thanks from the other party sounded particularly impactful to Homura Akemi.

the reason is simple.

The fact that he would say such a thing means that the man in front of him has no idea what a witch is, nor does he know what kind of incident he has been involved in.

He really was just an ordinary person who knew nothing.

But if, if that's really all there is to it—

'Then why was he able to maintain his self-awareness within the witch's barrier? Why... wasn't he seduced by the witch?'

He just happened to meet someone who was unaffected by the witch's barrier and even had the strength to fight back against the witch's familiar.

Saying that this is a coincidence would only make people think you're talking nonsense.

Even Homura Akemi herself didn't believe it.

But the other party's attitude was already very clear.

He really was just someone who knew nothing and happened to be dragged into this mess.

However, regardless of the circumstances.

"...What happened today is nothing but a dream to you."

To Yan Ming, the other party said something quite different.

"Don't remember any of this, that's my advice. These things don't do any good for ordinary people."

"Get back to your own life as soon as possible."

The next moment.

Yan Ming only felt a gust of wind, and when he looked ahead again, the girl had disappeared.

"..."

Although he had encountered many supernatural events before, what happened tonight was far too extraordinary.

Yan Ming held Kui Yu tightly, and at the same time, he felt that the people around him seemed to be waking up.

"Staying here will only lead to more trouble."

With that in mind, Yan Ming quickly took Kui Yu in his arms and headed towards their apartment.

But he never noticed.

Something that looks like a watch face and is located in a pocket.

It was still flickering with a faint light.

"Just as I expected."

On the street in the distance, a young man holding a book saw all of this.

"Shilun Yanming...? He is the one who can walk the path of kingship, there is no mistake."

"Having obtained Zi-O's power so quickly, what will the future hold...?"

After saying those words, he disappeared from the city once again.

However, what no one knows is even more surprising.

A storm and calamity that should never have come are now quietly approaching this city...

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There were no classes at school today.

No, it's the same for every school, and even almost all businesses have stopped operating.

All the students stayed home, and the adults mostly did the same.

What exactly happened in this city?

At least for now, nothing major has changed.

However, it has been raining heavily since last night.

Homura Akemi was standing in her room.

Her residence was an enormous, futuristic space.

The girl, who possesses some kind of special power, is now intently watching the content on the television screen in front of her.

"Are you kidding me? How could that be!"

She shouted in disbelief.

What could be playing on the television that could shock her so much?

"The weather forecast for Mitakihara City has now been released for today and the next few days. An incredibly powerful typhoon is about to sweep through our city."

"Moreover, the typhoon appears to be the largest typhoon we have ever observed here. If it hits directly, it may have an unavoidable and huge impact on Mitakihara City."

"Please take comprehensive precautions. For now, please stay at home and await further instructions from higher authorities."

"To prepare for any eventuality, we need to be ready to move to the underground shelter promptly. To reiterate, today's topic is..."

Judging from the news content alone, it seems that a large typhoon is about to hit Mitakihara City.

This is indeed a huge disaster for ordinary people.

Typhoons mean being unable to go to work and experiencing travel difficulties. If the typhoon is massive, it may even require people to seek shelter.

However, this is only a disaster for ordinary people.

For Homura Akemi, this so-called typhoon had a completely different meaning.

Why...why is this happening?

The girl stood there dumbfounded, her expression turning into complete disbelief.

It seems that, fundamentally, she simply cannot accept this happening.

"It's only been one day since the cycle began!"

"Why...why did Witch's Night arrive here so quickly...?!"

The television news has switched to other content.

But Homura Akemi's mind was completely focused on this matter.

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My head feels a little dizzy.

She frowned slightly, then slowly opened her eyes, finally regaining full consciousness.

"I…"

Suwa Aoi felt completely drained.

With a quick blink, she got out of bed and glanced at the time on her phone.

11:30 a.m.

She was thinking that she would definitely be late because she had slept for so long when she saw a notification on her phone.

"Due to sudden severe weather conditions and the arrival of a typhoon, all school campuses in Mitakihara City will cease operations starting today, and all students will be prohibited from attending classes."

"What... they're not going to class anymore...?"

Aoi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

As a good student who has always been trusted by her teachers, she has never done anything to tarnish her good image.

But... why am I at home?

"I think I went out for barbecue with everyone, and after we finished eating, on my way home... wait? On my way home... what's wrong...?"

I can't remember.

Like a videotape that's only half-finished, it gets stuck halfway through, and Aoi Yu can't remember anything from when she ate yesterday until now.

However, she stopped paying attention to this matter.

There seems to be a very fragrant smell in the air.

"Could it be...!"

Upon realizing the source of the scent, Aoi's expression immediately became excited.

She quickly dressed, without even fixing her hair, and went straight to the living room.

The aroma was coming from the kitchen.

And this scent, there's no mistaking it... it's definitely that one!!

"You're up."

Upon arriving in the kitchen, Aoi Yu indeed saw the scene she had anticipated.

A young man named Shilun Yanming was in his own kitchen... wearing an apron, preparing a very lavish meal.

"Good afternoon, Brother Yanming! What's that smelling so good! Can I have a bite?!"

"It was made for you in the first place."

"This...! It really is baked seafood with cream cheese!"

When she saw that among the various dishes Yan Ming had prepared was her favorite, she immediately showed a very happy expression.

However, fearing she might be disregarding her image, she coughed lightly, trying to suppress her excitement.

"Um... why did Yan Ming suddenly decide to come and help me cook?"

"This one..."

As Shi Lun Yan Ming served the creamy cheese baked seafood, which resembled a pie, he looked at her.

There was nothing unusual.

Aside from her slightly messy hair, Suwa Aoi is perfectly normal right now, and her emotions are fine.

This made Yan Ming feel a little strange.

"Don't you remember what happened yesterday?"

"Huh? Did something happen yesterday? I remember they went out for barbecue, and then..."

Beyond that, Aoi really couldn't think of anything at all.

So that's how it is... You don't remember anymore? Upon seeing this, Yan Ming immediately understood.

“When I got home yesterday, I saw you lying at the door. It seemed like you were anemic. After I took you back to your bedroom with the key in your bag, I decided to cook you a nice meal today to help you recover.”

"Oh...is that so?"

I'm not entirely sure either... Aoi blinked, but whatever.

"Go wash up, the food's getting cold."