Unwavering Resolve

"Hehe, I can't believe it!"

**Unwavering Resolve** is a 4-star card from the *Along the Deep Blue Horizon's Crest* event. It is centered around Mamiko Aledaria from first-generation group Dream Hour.

The card art features Selene Florentino (Dream Hour), Spiridon Kojima (PARΛDOX), and Asmodeus Aledaria (CherryCrush)

The card story features Selene Florentino (Dream Hour), Spiridon Kojima (PARΛDOX), Asmodeus Aledaria (CherryCrush).

## Card Story

( Mamiko Card Story - Unwavering Resolve: START )

When her brother had asked if she could come on this cruise, Mamiko had almost declined. After all, the many job offers and her tight schedule under Dream Hour was managed on the dot. Everything was perfect and in order, so she had known that making it on this cruise would be difficult to say the least.

But luckily, Selene had come in with a solution. Mamiko was almost ready to give up this opportunity and tell Asmo she couldn’t go. Selene, however, had other plans and told their management that both of them had something urgent come up that needed to be attended to at the utmost urgency.

Since Selene was never one to ask management for a break no matter what, both idols were freed from their schedules and allowed to attend to this urgent matter.

Obviously it wasn’t urgent, and was instead a trip, but Mamiko wasn’t going to let management know that. Since Selene was now free and really had nowhere to go, Mamiko had extended an invitation on the cruise. After all, it was kinda her doing that Selene was free for a while and it was the kind thing to do. Especially since Mamiko didn’t think she had ever talked one on one with Selene before.

Sure, they were both idols under the same group, but Mamiko had seen Selene being much more talkative with Chinami, and the two as a result had never really gotten to know each other much. While yes, the offer was to be nice, Mamiko had ulterior motives to get to know her fellow idol some more.

And they did! While getting ready for the cruise both of them bonded over shared interests and grew closer as… friends? Mamiko wasn’t entirely sure, but it was a step forward for sure!

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Speaking of, here was Selene now, the sound of the other’s heels clicking against the deck of the cruise ship and nearing towards Mamiko.

“Mamiko, hey!” Selene called out and waved, a bright smile painted across their face. Mamiko looked up from her pool chair and smiled at the other.

“Selene! Come here, come here!” Mamiko rushed Selene over to where she was at, the two beginning to talk about their escapades on the cruise thus far. Selene mentioned to Mamiko about meeting up with an old friend on the cruise and Mamiko was glad to see her friend in such high spirits.

The two soon entered into a conversation about their childhoods. Mamiko didn’t actually know much about Selene’s childhood and so, she was eager to share hers as well. Both giggled about silly events, which got Mamiko remembering the old rivalry between Asmo and Spirit.

Selene was curious about this, so Mamiko eagerly began telling about the days of Asmo and Spirit fighting, and Asmo being a cheeky brat towards Spirit. This caught Selene’s attention a lot, giggling at the stories Mamiko was telling.

It was then that a small smirk graced Selene’s lips at seeing something out of the corner of their eye. Mamiko turned to look at what Selene was smirking about, seeing Asmo and Spirit on the deck of the ship as well. The thing that caught Mamiko’s attention the most, was how close the pair was to each other.

They were… holding hands? Mamiko was puzzled and a bit confused, her eyes following the two as they neared the railing of the ship, Selene next to her, failing to hide the laughter that was spilling out.

As Mamiko continued to watch the two, she noticed something that hadn’t crossed her mind before. The very faint blush, dusting over Asmo’s cheeks and the fondness in Spirit’s eyes at hearing Asmo talk.

Oh.

Oh!

It all made sense now. Mamiko was sure of it! The two were in love, possibly dating but let’s not jump to conclusions Mamiko. It was clear that her brother was dating… his childhood rival?

Curiously, Mamiko watched the two some more, her suspicions confirmed at Spirit and Asmo kissing by the railing. The wheels in Mamiko’s head were spinning and she was thinking.

How and when did this happen? Most importantly, why didn’t Asmo tell her anything about it?

The more Mamiko thought about it, the more it made sense. Her little brother was scared. Scared to tell her in fear of her disapproval. She understood. It was scary to open up to people, and she knew her brother would tell her when he was ready. What she could do now is be supportive no matter what.

Mamiko smiled fondly, glad her brother found someone special to him. She still needed to figure out how Selene knew before she did. Oh well, that was a question for future Mamiko.

For now, she would enjoy her vacation, not so subtly make sure her brother was being treated right by Spirit , and annoy him a little bit on this trip

After all, what are older sisters for anyways?

( Mamiko Card Story - Unwavering Resolve: END)