The members of SEES , with the exception of the twins and Ken , and obviously Koromaru , entered the student council as they were called by Mitsuru. There Mitsuru , Chihiro and Hidetoshi were waiting for them . Mitsuru immediately began telling them about the plan .
" Minako and Minato are going to the cinema hall in Tatsumi port island " Mitsuru explained " when Minako leaves her brother to go to the bathroom , that's our cue to observe the area around her for anyone who tries to take any photos of her "
" so the rumors about a stalker with a camera are true ... " Yukari sighed " but are those two seriously planning to catch him ? They weren't looking so healthy today "
" their condition is a part of the plan " Mitsuru said decisively " more importantly , I need everyone to maintain their position and observe cautiously . Arisato might be able to handle the situation on her own , but it's more likely that we may need to interfere should the situation escalates "
" but ... uh ... senpai ... " Chihiro started " they're not members of the student council , are we sure it's a good idea to have them involved ? "
" they're residents in the same dorm as the stalked student , and said student was followed all the way to the dorm , so this has become their problem as well " Mitsuru replied , choosing to omit the true reason that she was having them join because they were members of SEES " we'll meet at the appointed time and place , don't be late .
As agreed , the twins went to the cinema together . Then as Minato was buying the tickets , Minako made her way to the restroom . She suddenly stopped in front of the restroom and stared at the female logo on it , looking nervous and hesitant , but she took a deep breath and whispered something to herself before entering the restroom .
" what's with Minatan ? " Junpei asked " she's afraid of the bathroom or something ? "
" focus , we need to find the stalker ! " Yukari hissed at Junpei " look sharp , he could be anywhere ! "
" the stalker is definitely not in front of the station " Fuuka called them through the phone " me and Akihiko senpai will regroup with you in a second "
" what about the back alley ? " Junpei turned to Yukari
" Mitsuru senpai just said that no suspicious characters were near there , so the stalker is in the cinema after all . I hope we find him before the twins enter the display hall , it'll be difficult to watch him in the dark "
" Oh ... look "
Junpei attracted Yukari's attention to Minako who was leaving the restroom , looking strangely flushed and very nervous . She was looking around for a while , clutching her forehead and seemed very embarrassed . The two wondered what was going on , but suddenly Minako noticed something , and she ran to a corridor behind the employee-only section of the building . Just as the others arrived . Seeing the situation , they quickly but cautiously followed Minako , wondering if she found the stalker .
Minako saw someone trying to leave through the emergency exit , she immediately dropped her school bag before kicking it forcefully . It accurately struck the guy , causing him to fall on the ground at her feet . When he stumbled to stand up , he was met by Minako's furious glare . The situation was made even more menacing by the fact that Minako remained silent , as she took her bag back before clutching him by the hair of his forehead and showed him one of the pictures he had taken secretly of her .
" it ... it wasn't me ! " he stuttered
Minako wordlessly shoved him , causing him to fall on his back on the stairs , causing a painful sensation in his back , before she began searching him . He tried to stop her , but she would angrily punch him into submission in response , stopping him in the process . It really didn't take her long to find a camera with a picture of her washing her face in the restroom .
" I ... I had no hand in this ! I just took one picture of you while you were practicing tennis , and other students took it from me and demanded more ! " the student was a tearful mess at that point " they would beat me up if I ... "
" wHo wAs fOrCInG yOu ? " Minako said , as menacing as a tired throat allowed
" wh-what ? "
" wHo ... wAs ... fOrCInG ... yOu ?! "
Minako clutched the boy by the collar and angrily glared at him , nearly causing him to pass out . He was so lost , from distance Minako looked so sweet , cheerful and innocent , but here she was , seemingly one second away from murdering him .
" H-Hiroshi Tadano ... H-Heiji Sa-Saotome ... and ... and ... one student... whose names I can't remember ... "
" yOU'lL wALk bEForE mE ... MiTsUru sEnPaI wIlL dEAl wiTh yOu ... "
The student didn't even dare to respond with a yes , and could only nod in response . He walked with Minako out in the open , and as her friends saw him , they realized it was their stalker . At that moment , Minato joined them up , as he knew the culprit was captured , followed by Hidetoshi and Chihiro . Everyone but Mitsuru and Minato wondered why Minako was looking so upset , but before they could approach her , Minako was suddenly surrounded by three thugs .
" so ... you sold us , eh , Shiratori ? " one of them glared at the miserable student " that's low , bro ! "
" and you pretended you didn't know my name , after all the good times we spent together ! " another lifted the crying student's head by the chin
" so this is the sexy Minako up close "
" this is bad ! I'll stop them ! " Akihiko exclaimed
" no , we don't want a fight to break out ! " Mitsuru said " Iori , call security ! "
" uh ... right ! "
Meanwhile , the three students circled Minako , while chuckling and saying the won't hurt her and that they just want to have fun . As one of them reached out to grab her , though , she pushed his arm aside before giving him powerful punch to the gut . Despite looking physically fit and strong , the student crouched from the strength of the punch .
" dO nOT ToUcH mE " Minako said
" why you !!! " two students tried to stop her , with one restraining her arms and the other tried to approach her from the front , as she kicked and flailed in retaliation .
" I'm not gonna wait for security anymore ! " Akihiko stood up and rushed toward Minako
However , the unexpected happened , a blond girl dressed in blue robe approached the crowd of thugs . It was Aigis , and her eyes were fixated on Minako .
" is that ... Aigis ? " Akihiko was confused that he stopped in place
" oh that's right " Fuuka gasped " I forgot to tell you , but Aigis called from the dorm and said her maintenance was finished , and that she could join us in Tartarus "
However , the surprises were far from over , as Aigis said , without blinking , in her usual nonchalant tone , that thundered in the hall and in everyone's ears ... just one question .
" what are you doing to Minato-san ? "
" wait ... did she just say Minato ? " Yukari looked at the scene with a confused expression
" aH cRaP ! " Minato gasped among his friends
" AIgiS ?! WHaT arE ... cough ! ... aRE yOu saYiNg ?! " Minako began sweating bullets as she glared at Aigis , surrounded by thugs
" you are Minato-san ... my Eyeprint Authentication software determined your identity despite you wearing contact lenses " Aigis replied , before turning to the thugs " please stop hurting Minato-san "
" that's ... Minato ?! "
" yes ... allow me to demonstrate "
Aigis approached Minako , and placed her hand on her head . Minako kept struggling until she felt the weight of Aigis on her head , at which point she froze in place . Aigis pulled her hand swiftly , clutching Minako's red hair . She effortlessly pulled it off , revealing Minato's blue hair . The one they were restraining in place really was Minato , the surprise was so shocking that they unconsciously let go of him and dropped to the floor on their back .
" guys , I brought security..." Junpei came rushing with two police officers , but then he saw what was happening and he asked " what's ... what's going on ? "
" Minako ... was Minato ? " Yukari , Akihiko and Fuuka's eyes darted between Minato between the thugs and Minato standing among them
" that's ... Minato ... ?! As ... as in Minato Arisato ... the hero of the kendo team ?! "
Minato stood there , a man dressed in a girl's school uniform , his blue hair was covering most of his eyes , but the slight jitteriness of his clutched fist gave away how furious he was . No words or numbers could come close to describing or containing the rage he felt . It was so overwhelming that they could feel the air and even the vision around him distort slightly like the vision in the heat of the desert or above the fire . His glare was quickly aimed at the thugs .
" Arisato ... " Mitsuru started , but was stopped by Minato ......... or Minako
" sEnPAI ... dON't ... cough ! " Minako whispered to her " i hAvE lIvEd wItH ... cough ! ... hIm mY wHolE lIfe ... and I hAVe nevER sEeN hIm tHiS aNgRy "
" holy shit ... he's about to execute them ! "
No one felt courageous enough to stop Minato at that stage , and the only sound heard in the hallway was the sound of punching . When all was said and done , the thugs were reduced to lying on the ground , their faces indistinguishable by the bulges . As for the camera , it was crushed below Minato's feet . When he was done with them , he turned to Aigis .
" five seconds ... you're either in the dorm or the junkyard ... " his anger was such that even his throat was cooperating with him .
" I just finished my maintenance session , and now I want to stay by your ... "
" FIVE ! FOUR ! THREE ... ! "
" I understand " Aigis nodded , and walked away
Mitsuru sighed , and asked for the thugs be restrained . Nobody felt brave enough to approach Minato at that point , except for his sister . She took off her wig and approached him , appearing before everyone as a crossdresser just like him . Minato turned and glared at her , but he didn't say anything .
" this was my idea ... and I promised it wouldn't be as humiliating as last time ... I'm so sorry ... " Minako lowered her head in shame
" well ... " Minato let a long sigh , before replying " as long as no photos will be on the loss of students in Geggokan ... "
Minato then went to the men's restroom , changed into his male uniform which he was carrying in his school bag , before leaving the place . Minako sighed , she could tell her brother was absolutely furious , but her problems were far from over , as she turned around she found Yukari and Fuuka approaching her nervously . She then realized that they had been treating each of them as the other , and that she should brace herself for the most awkward question possible.
" Minako ... tell me you recognize this conversation ! " Yukari began nervously " about who Minato is in love with ?! "
" huh ... ? What exactly ... ?! " Minako was shocked that they went all out
" no ! " Fuuka wept " I can't believe I talked like that in front of our leader ! "
" he knows ... HE KNOWS !!! " Yukari screamed " I can't live like this ! Kill me now !!! "
" oh ! How you asked me who's in love with , of course I remember ! " Minako had no choice but to lie " but ... uh ... we were getting late ... so I couldn't answer you at the time ! "
" oh ! Yes ! Yes ! " life and hope returned to both of Yukari and Fuuka's faces " so it really was you ! "
" uh ... yeah ... sorry for giving you girls a scare ! " Minako laughed nervously
" so who is she ? "
" um ... sorry ? "
" who is Minato in love with ? "
" ahaha ... you know ... it's pretty embarrassing to stand here in Minato's clothes , not to mention they feel really tight ... especially around ... uh ... you know ... so ... um ... excuse me while I go change ... " Minako desperately tried to muscle her way out of the question .
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And this brings the controversial photos to an end ... that was one heck of way . I'm just glad Minato didn't come out pf the screen of the tablet and choke me for putting him in such an awkward situation .
Anyway , I tried looking for a picture fitting for the occasion , but I couldn't find Minato in a girl's uniform . He was either in a maid costume , or it was a genderswapped version of him . The closest thing I got was of him wearing Fuuka's clothes and pretending to be her ... still nowhere near what I had in mind .
Then there's what happened between him and Aigis ... sheesh , with such an intense reaction , you wouldn't think Aigis actually won the debate two months ago . You'll have to excuse him , he was humiliated in front of the student council , his friends and two grownups . I think it's safe to say that was Minato at his lowest ...yet ... so yeah . Again , I promise you things are going to look better for Minato and Aigis , you'll just have to wait .
If you're sick of reading of Minato yelling at Aigis , I could skip straight to the main event that would change that all . Tell you what , let's arrange a little debate here . Do you want the relationship between Minato and Aigis to change now , or do you still feel like waiting ? I must warn you , though , these events are tied to the Dark Hour , are not in the main game , and are dark ... as in so dark they were the main reason I labeled this season the darkest yet . Once we go in there , there's no turning back for a long time . Are you absolutely sure ?
You have three days for this mini-debate thing . Comment your opinion here , do you want Minato's opinion on Aigis to change now , or do you still feel like waiting ? And while you're at it , comment your opinion on Shinjiro's fate , and I'll see you in the next part . Stay safe .
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Okay , I can't believe this , I finally found the photo that perfectly encapsulates the plot of the ( controversial photos ) series on Pinterest , and it was ONLY AFTER I FINISHED THE SERIES !!! WHY ?!!!!
Normally , I wouldn't be updating parts I've already published in this fanfiction so I wouldn't cause any confusion , but this too good to pass on . So here , this is how the twins looked like , more or less
Sigh ... This is what happens when you love writing stories but can't draw illustrations for them . I suppose if I could draw this would've been a manga by now ... Oh well , hopefully you had a chuckle out of this