9 Progress (1/2)

After his memories has been restored at earlier time and knowing his final wish has been fulfilled, Otonashi promised helping everyone to pass on from Afterlife. To understand their situation better, Otonashi agreed joining SSS, as Rafi and Kanade would help him from outside as 'enemies' that SSS would focus to.

Some times after Rafi's intrusion to SSS headquarter, Otonashi joined SSS as he was supposed to, though his starting point was different. He met Yuri when SSS were doing Operation Tornado. As he was interrogated by Yuri, he explained that his memories had been restored and he didn't want to pass on cause he still had things to do in Afterlife.

As for Kanade, eventhough she was supposed to pass on because her wish has been fulfilled, she was still staying in Afterlife not entering reincarnation. She still hoped to help everyone passing on next life while staying with Rafi.

The days passed as most of the events happening were similar to original timeline. To maintain the consistency, Rafi asked Kanade to attack the Guild new headquarter. At that time, Otonashi and Yuri became last survivors. They were fighting Kanade-chan to hold her while members of Guild preparing to explode their headquarter.

Through fighting together side by side, Otonashi began falling for Yuri's charm as she kept her calm even in tense situation and admired her leadership qualities. When he asked her reason rebelling God, she told him what happened to her siblings and her resentment to God for allowing it happened.

Listened to her past, Otonashi was more motivated to help everyone passing on next life, as only then can she realized that her regrets has been lifted. Because he realized that she treated SSS members like her past siblings while she as their older sister He vowed in his heart that he would pull her out from her abyss of guilt. After that, he accompanied her closer in every missions. Though Noda seem felt the threat Otonashi possessed as his love rival, when he noticed Otonashi's closeness with her.

Today, Otonashi told Rafi that Iwasawa has made new ballad for upcoming Operation Tornado. He said that Yuri had not approved Iwasawa's new song, as she felt her song was lacking more beats for decoy purpose.

”Based on what Otonashi-san said this morning. Looks like it is the time for Iwasawa's, Kanade-chan. Let's watch her concert tonight. This may be her last concert in Afterlife. But, don't forget that we must be seemed forcing them to stop, as we can't be seen approving her concert.”

”Un”, Kanade nodded slightly.

...

Tonight at a female dorm.

Operation Tornado was still performing while Yuri led some of SSS members to infiltrate Kanade's dorm.

”Huh, this is Tenshi's headquarter?? Isn't this just a female dorm? We look like a pervert sneaking here, Yuri-san”, Otonashi exclaimed to Yuri.

”You dare talking like that to Yurippe”, Noda pointed his halberd to Otonashi's mouth.

”Ma..ma..easy there, Noda”, Hinata persuaded him.

”Hush, it is fine. This is Tenshi's room, we can't be more cautious. Who knows if there are traps here. We even need Iwasawa's band to lure her away”, explained Yuri.

”How is it, Takeyama-kun? Can you crack her PC's password?”, Yuri asked.

”I am working on it now. And call me Chris please...”, Takeyama said.