*Sixth Firefly* : *Video*

[child_kanji]

[The video comes on to Zashiki sitting in a plain Asian-style room, in a patterned yukata. It's not very obvious where she's located, but wherever it is, it's really quiet and peaceful. Alra-chan's voice is coming from behind the D-Comm.]

I-is it on... ?

It's on. Are you sure you want to do this, Zashiki?

I'm sure...

Alright...

U-uhm... I don't know... if anyone actually remembers me. I was-- ... when people were getting their souls taken... that was me...

[she bows her head, hiding her eyes with her bangs]

I'm sorry... I'm so sorry for everything I did... I know I was under Akumaro's control, but... I-I don't... I don't want to use that as an excuse. The truth is, I willingly told him about my power. If I had never done that, he wouldn't have exploited it... and no one would have gotten hurt because of me...

I scared my friends... Watanuki-kun... Doumeki-kun... they were all worried about me. Nadeko-chan even tried to save me, b-but...

[she stops long enough to rub at her eyes with the back of her hand, but she still doesn't look up. Her shoulders are shaking noticeably.]

I'm glad everyone is okay... Watanuki-kun helped get everyone's souls back to them. Ame-chan took me away after it was all over, that's why I haven't... said anything until now.

She wasn't okay. I still don't think she is, but she keeps trying to tell me different.

I-I'm better now, Alra-chan... I don't think it's right for me to keep quiet this long. Not after what I did.

And you're still not convinced that none of this was your fault?

[Zashi looks up, teary eyed and clearly upset by this comment]

I shouldn't have told anyone about that power! It's dangerous, and I never ever want to use it again! I-- !

[she stops suddenly, starting to cough harshly.]

Zashiki...

[Alra-chan sighs, and with a mutter of 'I think we're done now...' turns the comm off]

Comments

[shinken-red.livejournal.com]

Greetings. My name is Shiba Takeru, of the Samurai Sentai Shinkenger - those who were given the responsibility of destroying the threat of Akumaro's kind.

Your partner... She's right. Lies and deceit are how Akumaro plays his games. You were merely someone who was caught up in it, just as everyone else was. You certainly were not the first.

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[rain-kanji.livejournal.com]

[ she heard the coughing and came into the room, kneeling next to her and gently rubbing her back as she waits for her to finish. ]

[shinken-blue.livejournal.com]

Zashiki-chan, don't blame yourself. You didn't know what Akumaro was capable of. He's a monster that enjoys suffering. None of this is your fault.

That... That...

Ryuunosuke-sama, watch your language.

He used an innocent... That Gedoushu used an innocent.

I'm none to happy about it either. Especially after seeing the aftermath.

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[snakeconstrict.livejournal.com]

[ she looks extremely sad. ]

Zashi-chan ... I know you don't believe it, so I won't tell you I don't think it's your fault, even if that's what I really think.

But I do want you to believe me when I tell you that I don't hold anything against you for what happened, and I just want you to feel better, and I hope we can spend some time together and become better friends when you're feeling well.

[ she does manage a smile ~ ]

[electric-bot.livejournal.com]

It's alright. You couldn't help being manipulated and I don't hold what happened against you. You don't need to blame yourself for it.

[shinkannosenshi]

Miss? Are you okay?

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

Try not to stress out, it's not like you can control what people do.

...well some people can't.

[fedorafan.livejournal.com]

Well, it isn't the first time my souls been screwed with so, no hard feelings kid.

[shinken-pink.livejournal.com]

Hello Zashiki-san. I'm Shiraishi Mako... one of Takeru and Ryuunosuke's comrades. I know what Akumaro was capable of, and what he did to you... if there's anything you need, just ask, alright? I'll be here to try and help.