| abstract | - Truth and Lies is the 42nd overall episode of Tegami Bachi
- "Unghh…" A certain figure yawned, as he slowly stood out of bed. They bore the appearance of a young, very feminine male with a petite and slender frame, much like a woman's, and light brown eyes. He had light pink hair which reached down to his waist, and was tied up in a simple braid, and had two bangs going down to his chin. This person was Zakura Terui; someone with no recollection of their past, but a love of the present. Today seemed like it was finally time to get to work on investigations; a fact which caused Zakura to smile. Quickly, he gazed back at where he was sleeping- moments ago, he felt a warm sensation around his arm. The person next to him was a highly effeminate male, whose features were almost completely feminine in appearance. He possessed wide hips, long legs, and droopy eyes as he slept peacefully. His blonde hair was worn in a bun which spiked up slightly at the top, gently flowing out to the left side, with several strands of hair sticking out at the sides of the bun as sort of waves. He wore a Lycrois flower on the right side of his hair. Zakura swore that Yuuki Kaburagi was using him as a hug pillow that entire night. And now, he was sleeping peacefully without a care in the world. This day was one of those rare days where Zakura fell out of his usual schedule of waking up at the crack of dawn as to achieve a healthy start to the day, and as such, was still highly exhausted from the night before. Dark bags were under his eyes, which were half-open, and he could barely keep stable footing, using the wall as a grip. Perhaps such a feeling of fatigue would vanish the minute he freshened up. Stepping into the bathroom, Zakura disrobed, flinging his usual sleepwear to the glistening white floor. Sliding the shower door open, Zakura slowly turned the tap of the shower on. A cold sensation ran down his body, before such iciness became warmer. The feeling of the water running down his back at a high pressure was refreshing. Steam rose from the shower, as Zakura Terui sighed in renewal- with the new Reisōbi, he could finally begin work once again. Staring up at the glistening showerhead which emitted hot water, Zakura smiled, as he was ready to begin protecting Amanogawa City once again. "Alright, enough horsing around. Finally, I can get to work." Zakura heard the phone ringing. At that moment, Zakura considered his options. "Ah, crap. What to do…? I may be too late if I wrap this towel around my body, so should I…" Before Zakura could choose the option which would be more beneficial for his dignity; a message echoed in a mysterious tone, "Wielder of the Proto Reisōbi…You have survived for long enough. Now, once you show up at Amanogawa Peer, you shall meet your end, and I shall reclaim what is rightfully mine." Sighing, Zakura pondered, "Yeah, not falling for that one. […] I'll be there in a minute." Quickly, Zakura concealed his slender naked body with a towel that extended from his chest to his thighs, as droplets of water trickled down his soft, snow-white skin. Approaching Amanogawa Peer, Zakura Terui made sure that the Proto Reisōbi belt was snug around his waist. For some reason, the belt emitted a subtle surge of spiritual energy, filling Zakura full of power. He wore the most simple of apparel; a red sleeveless t-shirt and baggy azure jeans, completing his attire with brown sandals. He could sense it; a faint spiritual signature that rose and fell like a water fountain- though it rose more as he moved closer to it. That was it! That was what he had to track down! Zakura's eyes sharpened, as he put the pedal to the medal, rushing towards the signature, skidding to a halt upon finding a mysterious figure standing before him. "…So, you have come." This figure's voice was emotionless and as sharp as a sword, yet surprisingly it did not hold any malice at all. This figure wore glistening, white armour with azure trimmings, which was decorated with the image of the Chi Rho cross. Their crimson cape fluttered in the winds, as the rest of their armour had pitch-black thinner clasps on their joints. Concealing their face, there was a menacing helmet which consisted of a demonic visor, two side vents which covered their cheeks and ears, allowing their short, pink hair to stick out. From what Zakura could make out, they possessed light brown eyes. Their armour…It wasn't a Reisōbi; no special gizmos and whatnot. Seriously? This kook was clad in full-on plate mail in broad daylight as if it was the most normal thing in the world? "…Wait, you're wearing that getup in broad daylight?" Zakura chuckled, before the figure responded, "…Look around you. The denizens of this city are bowing before me. This armour is a symbol of a ruthlessly powerful Crimson Sovereign." Zakura's eyes widened, as he took two steps back; an incomprehensibly powerful spiritual pressure flowed forth from this tin tyrant. He could barely stand, let alone breathe in this figure's presence. Swallowing all fear, Zakura stood to his feet as if it were the natural thing in the world. "Hehe…You don't scare me. Now, fess up! Why'd you call me out here, huh?" Zakura's eyes were full of burning determination, as the figure remotely responded, "…To take back what is mine." Zakura quizzically tilted his head, asking, "…Which is…?" The figure thrust out their right hand, amassing crimson energy upon his left hand, summoning a broadsword-esque weapon formed from pure energy. It was as long and wide as the figure was; truly a fearsome sight to behold. Zakura wasn't impressed, as he ran the phone over the belt buckle. "Standing by~" A metallic voice resounded throughout the air, echoing from the belt buckle the moment that the phone touched it. Crimson glowing energy spun in a spiral pattern from in the middle of the phone and the belt buckle, which spread out and formed an outline of Zakura's body in a trailing pattern, before exploding. The vermillion energy solidified upon Zakura's body, materializing armour which features were almost draconic, though it also bore resemblance to the king of birds, the majestic and almighty phoenix; but more resemblance to the peafowl than such a legendary creature, possessing a predominantly stark-white shining golden colour scheme. A sextet of large, elongated mechanical feathers with golden tips stuck out of its pauldrons, and on the back of these pauldrons were two deep-crimson elongated binders which jutted straight down. On the backs of its arms were medium-sized, serrated, feather-like blades, and trailing down its legs were majestic feathers tipped with Vernier thrusters. Its body, with the exception of the chest plate was coloured a glimmering golden, and its joints were illustrious as well. It possessed cross-like wing binders which served as both Vernier thrusters and four powerful spiritual beam cannons. The marking on the chest plate could be made out as a faint '阜'. The being also possessed a scale-like dragon's tail which was connected by small links. A light blue visor materialized over Zakura's head, which had four, jagged ear-like protrusions that extended backwards from the sides of the visor. Zakura thrust his hand forward, declaring, "Alright, let's settle this, man-to-man!"
- Truth and Lies (真実と嘘 Shinjitsu to Uso?) is episode 61 of the World Trigger anime.
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