[canon bump, video]

[oceanicbreak]

[Miharu sets up the video, still transformed as Kamen Rider Aqua. Behind him is his vehicle, the Aqua Miraider, which has a strange flag on it. It looks almost like...oh god. It is. It's a pair of boxers. What the HELL were you doing in the past, Miharu?]

We did it. We defeated Poseidon.

[The relief and joy in his voice are clear, and there's something that never was there before--courage.]

I finally found the courage I needed to transform and use the powers I was meant to. I'm going to protect this future, for OOO and everyone else who fought so hard in the past. It'll be tough, but I'll do it.

Comments

[pintsizedpyro]

All I heard just now was "blah blah friendship". Geez louise, you're gonna make me sick at this rate!

[oceanicbreak]

And if it wasn't for my friends, I never would have found the strength to win in the first place.

[pintsizedpyro]

Oh please, that's just a buncha baloney weaklings tell themselves to feel better about themselves! If ya need someone else ta be strong, then yer not really strong at all!

[aquaticrush]

That's amazing! I'm really glad for you, Minato-san!

[oceanicbreak]

It's not weak asking for help. You're only as strong as the grip you have on the hand you reach out to. I guess.

[oceanicbreak]

Thanks. I'm still a little amazed I did it, but...I can finally be the hero that my time deserves.

[aquaticrush]

Um, if it's any help, I think you already were.

[oceanicbreak]

Thanks. It means a lot you can say that. I'm going to be better than the way I was, though. I'm not just going to tell myself that I'm scared.

[aquaticrush]

I know. I was scared for a long time, too. You can do this, Minato-san.

[oceanicbreak]

Thanks. I'm going to do my best.

[aquaticrush]

...um, is there an explanation for the underwear?

video;

[selene]

Ah, it's so great that you did it! [ Usagi is always there to cheer on others in the end. ]

Battling really sure is tough, huh? But as long as you're trying your best, that's fine! Then it's all alright in the end, hehe!

[pintsizedpyro]

...that is the dumbest thing I've ever heard! What's strong about that? All it does is prove that when the chips are down and ya gotta do something yerself, ya can't!

I knew humans were pathetic and all, but this is just ridiculous!

Re: video;

[oceanicbreak]

Yeah. I really have to keep at it, and at getting over my fears. But I won't give up.

[oceanicbreak]

OOO gave them to me. Something his grandfather used to say to him, and it inspired him to keep trying no matter how little he had? I'm not sure I understood.

[oceanicbreak]

And how far have you gotten by yourself? All you've done is taunt people.

[aquaticrush]

Boxers are inspiring!?

[oceanicbreak]

It was more like...how did he put it? "A man doesn't know when he'll die, so he should always have a clean pair of underwear." Something about being able to face tomorrow.

[aquaticrush]

...Um, I'm still not sure about that.

[oceanicbreak]

Yeah, it was kind of weird. But what can I say when he helped me after, well...

[aquaticrush]

I'm really glad that you had someone to help. I still sort of wish I'd been able to help you that one time, though.

[oceanicbreak]

It's okay! I'm just glad it's over.

[aquaticrush]

Me too. Now things will get better.

[pintsizedpyro]

...excuse me? [Well, now you've gone and set him off.] I've gotten plenty far, for your information! I'm the strongest Digimon in this sorry excuse for a world and I don't answer to anyone! And I did it all on my own! So hows about you shut up now before I decide to come over there and teach you a lesson, huh!?

[oceanicbreak]

Yeah. And I'm... [There's a moment of nervousness] I'm going to try and learn how to swim. Sooner instead of later.