Cancer Akira Yukishiro/Bond Story

*The constellations shining in the sky will lead you, shooting star, to tomorrow. In eighth position is Akira Yukishiro who embodies the constellation of Cancer. The audience is captivated by his strong will to carry on for the sake of his friends. From "Star Celebrate - To the First Day."*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Feeling Crabby

 **Akira:**Yachiyo, I have a question about library expenses from last year's financial reports...

 **Yachiyo:**...

 **Akira:**Yachiyo?

 **Yachiyo:**......

 **Akira:**―Hey, "Frau Perle."

 **Yachiyo:**Wh-What!?!?

 **Yachiyo:**Oh...sorry, you were saying something?

 **Akira:**It's not an emergency, but―

 **Yachiyo:**All the student council work is finished! I wasn't slacking off this time...

 **Akira:**I know.

 **Akira:**"Constellation Myth Compendium", "The 12 Shining Constellations"... Judging from these books, you are starting to work on the request from the Astronomical Observatory?

 **Yachiyo:**Hah hah, I've been found out! Yes, I was just working on it...

 **Akira:**Heh, it's an etude where we perform as the constellations.

 **Akira:**"The constellations in the night sky give the "Shooting Star" what is most important."...

 **Yachiyo:**"The constellations will lead you to tomorrow!"

 **Yachiyo:**Ugh, I'm really struggling with this.

 **Akira:**Didn't you already portray Gemini? I heard at the meeting that everything went smoothly.

 **Yachiyo:**No, it's not my Gemini, it's your Cancer performance...

 **Akira:**You are struggling with the costume design for each cast, right?

 **Yachiyo:**You are sharp... Yeah, it's all about these costumes.

 **Yachiyo:**I was so excited to come up with designs for the constellation motif...

 **Akira:**...Come on, just say it.

 **Yachiyo:**Ugh... What did you think looking at those books?

 **Akira:**...

 **Akira:**Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign which sits between Gemini and Leo. It's the darkest constellation, so it's difficult to find with the naked eye.

 **Yachiyo:**Yes. And the myth that it is based on...

 **Akira:**Heracles's second of twelve labors.

 **Akira:**The story where he rose up to slay the Hydra. Well, what's the problem?

 **Yachiyo:****(Heracles)**
"...Ngh!"

 **Akira:**...!!

 **Yachiyo:****(Heracles)**
"Even if Hera was manipulating me, to have murdered my dear family... At least allow me to redeem myself by defeating the 9-headed Hydra!!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Heracles)**
"HAAAH!!!!"

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"My friend, the Hydra, is being attacked...!?"

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Hold on! The giant crab will come to save you."

 **Yachiyo:****(Heracles)**
"Hyah! Die, Hydra!!!!"

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"AHHHHHH!!!"

 **Yachiyo:**...

 **Akira:**...

 **Akira:**And the giant crab that was stomped by Heracles still shines in the night sky...

 **Yachiyo:**What kind of story is that!?!?

 **Yachiyo:**The crab didn't have its moment. Heracles doesn't seem to even notice that he stomped on the crab... Is this really how the crab became a constellation!?

 **Yachiyo:**When I read the story, I immediately thought it was a comedy... Don't you think the story is cute?

 **Akira:**...

 **Yachiyo:**And as far as costumes go, all I can think of is making a crab plushie...

 **Akira:**...When did you start being so unimaginative?

 **Yachiyo:**That's harsh!

 **Yachiyo:**But there's a reason why I can't get past this, you know?

 **Akira:**Try talking it out.

 **Yachiyo:**Well... I just imagined our king getting senselessly crushed in an instant.

 **Akira:**...

 **Yachiyo:**Of course, I'll do the planning for the performance. I know you aren't a part of it.

 **Yachiyo:**I'm just crabby with myself that I could imagine that so easily... Hah hah, I just said something that Mei Fan would say♪

 **Akira:**...This really isn't like you.

 **Yachiyo:**You think so? I mean, even so...

 **Yachiyo:**After all the roles you have done, including Gemini, have you finally developed a cute side?

 **Akira:**Stop messing around.

 **Yachiyo:**Haha♪ Well, I'll think about it for a bit longer. Maybe if I give it some time...

 **Akira:**...No.

 **Yachiyo:**Huh?

 **Akira:**I'll show you a new path.

One of Many Paths

 **Yachiyo:**When you say you are going to show me a new path, do you mean an interesting myth related to Cancer?

 **Yachiyo:**Perhaps you'll share a new interpretation of the story??

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Oh, how I hate myself!!"

 **Yachiyo:**That's the giant crab...!

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Before the giant Heracles, my giant form is nothing but a speck of dust... No matter how hard my armor is or how sharp my claws are, I cannot tell myself a lie."

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Still, is it foolish to think that you would want to die...for a friend?"

 **Yachiyo:**Oh...

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"It doesn't matter that it's foolish... That is how I will live, by dying."

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Ahh, my friend! Even in defeat, I am here to lay my life down for you!"

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Look up... That bright light, it is my prayer for you!!"

 **Akira:**...And scene.

 **Yachiyo:**...

 **Akira:**Do you get it now? There is only one ending, but the way it is expressed changes depending on the performer.

 **Akira:**Our hearts are the only thing that's communicated to the audience.

 **Akira:**And that truth... You should already know.

 **Yachiyo:**...You're right.

 **Yachiyo:**Ahaha, our king is truly the best!

 **Akira:**I don't need your compliments. I want you to work and regain your confidence.

 **Yachiyo:**You got it, leave it to me♪

 **Yachiyo:**Heh heh, I can't stop thinking of the image of Cancer that you had... I want to make it into a reality.

 **Yachiyo:**Ta-da, here's the rough sketch for the Cancer costume.

 **Akira:**Hmm... You've got the claws on the sleeves.

 **Akira:**This isn't some simple motif...the silhouette is showing the crab's symmetry...

 **Yachiyo:**Yes. I thought the costume would be more effective if the wearer ties the hair back. I'll draw up a few variations♪

 **Akira:**Hm... It's not bad.

 **Akira:**However, don't bother me with stuff like this again...

 **Yachiyo:**W-Wait, Akira-senpai!!

 **Akira:**What is it?

 **Yachiyo:**Can I do an encore with you?

 **Akira:**...

 **Yachiyo:****(Pollux)**
"Hey, Crabby, please tell me about it!!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Pollux)**
"I want to hear what important thing you'll give to the shooting star!"

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"I'll tell you. What I think is necessary, more than anything else...is..."

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"...Faith."

 **Yachiyo:****(Pollux)**
"Faith..."

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"Yes, faith. Above all, unshakeable faith will move the hearts of people who come to face it. You'll be able to persuade others, overcome any obstacles in your heart, and influence others in a variety of ways."

 **Akira:****(Giant Crab)**
"I continue to have faith in one concept... That all life has the right to shine."

 **Akira:**Tailoring each image to a constellation... I find it fascinating to tackle a constellation that isn't your birth month.

 **Akira:**I tried looking up at the night sky for developing my character, but...

 **Akira:**I feel as if the stars are watching me, berating me and my actions.

 **Akira:**Michiru couldn't bear to watch and stood with me, making me feel relieved and giving me a new definition for "looking up together."