The Legend of KAGETSU of the Attire of Ascension

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The Legend of KAGETSU of the Attire of Ascension
Campaign	Uncertain Skies＊The Legend of KAGETSU of the Illuminating Attire of Ascension
Type	Event
Episodes	18
Released	Dec 31st 2024
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Doubting the path to success their agency has laid out for them, Keito continues to search for ways to demonstrate AKATSUKI as idols who "seize the present." He tries to organize a live with Ibuki as a guest, as was promised during 4piece, but...

The Legend of KAGETSU of the Attire of Ascension (翔装の華月伝, shousou no kagetsu-den) is an event story released on Dec 31st 2024. It is unlocked for free during Uncertain Skies＊The Legend of KAGETSU of the Illuminating Attire of Ascension event and during the unit's future events. Producers can unlock story chapters manually after one month from the story's release at the cost of 3^JP or 30^GLB for each chapter. The song Tenshou KAGETSU is associated with this story.

It features Keito, Rei, Souma, Kuro, Ibuki, and Nice.

CGs

No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival - 2
……なぁ、蓮巳。本当に大丈夫か？

Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 2
ばぁぁああか！　そんなにここに居たいなら勝手にいれば!?　吾はもう知らないよ～!?

Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 4
待て、鬼龍、神崎。ここは俺が交渉する。貴様たちは前に出るな

Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 7
（けど、いいのか？　戸惑ったままじゃ勿体ねぇだろ。俺たちにはまだまだ色んな可能性があるっていう証なんだからよ）

Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 7
（浅ましくともすべてを貪欲に取り込んで――未来に通用する〝和〟を目指してみせる）

Epilogue - 2
『吾が加わった新生『紅月』をとくとご覧じろ！』

Episodes

Prologue
1	Episode 1	Spring
Keito remarks on AKATSUKI's recent successes following the events of Rumbling Heaven and Earth. He confides in Rei that he remains uneasy and suspects Rhythm Link is overinflating AKATSUKI's successes to establish them as the next successors for the agency.
2	Episode 2	Spring
Keito suspects that Rhythm Link is considering succession to ensure its future and AKATSUKI is seen as obedient and convenient enough to fill the role. However, he's concerned that the agency seeks to rigidly control their image and prevent growth or change within it. Keito knows directly opposing the agency is too risky, so he remains stuck searching for subtle ways to protect AKATSUKI before they are fully constrained.
No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival
3	Episode 1	Spring
After the events of 4Piece, Keito is busy preparing for the joint-live he invited Ibuki to perform in. While he works, Kuro calls him and summons him in a panic. When Keito arrives, he finds Kiryu pinning down Souma, who is attempting to perform seppuku. Once stopped, Souma explains that he is protesting Keito's decision to invite Ibuki as a guest for an AKATSUKI live that debuts a new song. When Keito cannot give him an answer as to why he invited Ibuki, Souma demands that Keito allow him to subject Ibuki to the same entrance exam that Kuro and Keito once gave him.
4	Episode 2	Spring
On the day of the AKATSUKI Guest Exam, the group arrives early, but Ibuki is noticeably absent until just before the designated time. When he arrives, he and Keito discuss the cultural differences between Japanese and American expectations for etiquette. The exam begins, starting with a written test. While Ibuki passes the first test, his laidback nature clashes with AKATSUKI's discipline, raising doubts about his compatibility with the group.
5	Episode 3	Spring
Ibuki passes the second test (a physical strength challenge) with ease. Acknowledging defeat, Souma moves on to the final test: a Japanese riddle he anticipates Ibuki won't know. However, Ibuki manages to give the correct answer, passing the Guest Exam. Later, Keito teaches Ibuki the point of etiquette before the group discuss the live show and the "AKATSUKI-esque" song Tenshou Kagetsu.
Interlude
6	Episode 1	Spring
A flashback to a few days after the events of the 4Piece Final Ceremony. NiceP approaches Ibuki and offers him the position of leader of Esupuri. Ibuki refuses and states his intentions to pursue AKATSUKI instead. NiceP warns him of this ambition, but Ibuki is set in his convictions: as a former outcast, he wants to be acknowledged by AKATSUKI.
No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival
7	Episode 1	Spring
A few days into practice, Kuro and Souma notice that both Keito and Ibuki seem off. The next day, Keito meditates at his family's temple to clear his mind, reflecting on his decision to invite Ibuki to perform with AKATSUKI. Despite his uncertainty, Keito recalls a moment during VS AUDIENCE with Ibuki that felt genuine.
8	Episode 2	Spring
A flashback to the events of VS AUDIENCE (Hundred 11). Keito and Ibuki appeal to an audience of music enthusiasts with the song Hyakkaryouran Akatsukiyo. As they play, Keito becomes absorbed in the music and gets excited about Ibuki's arrangement of it. The flashback ends when Kuro comes to visit and jostles Keito out of his mediation. At Keito's confusion, Kuro explains that he and Souma have sensed Keito's distress and encourages him to open up when he's ready. Having reflected on their feelings, Keito resolves to find the right words to share his concerns with AKATSUKI the following day.
9	Episode 3	Summer
Ibuki is late to the dress rehearsal, and AKATSUKI grow concerned. When Keito gets a hold of Ibuki, Ibuki announces he's returned to Okinawa and is backing out of the live. Keito, confused and angry, pushes for an explanation as Ibuki hangs up. Shocked but determined to get answers, Keito and Souma makes arrangements to fly to Okinawa to confront Ibuki directly.
Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves
10	Episode 1	Summer
Keito, Kuro and Souma arrive in Okinawa. With no clear leads on where Ibuki is, Souma suggests asking the locals. Heading into town, they approach a shopkeeper to ask about Ibuki. AKATSUKI is pointed toward the home of Ibuki's grandfather, Majimun. When they arrive, they see Ibuki dashing into the gardens.
11	Episode 2	Summer
AKATSUKI catch up and confront Ibuki. Ibuki attempts to brush them off and push them away while Keito refuses to back off and demands a proper explanation. Unable to combat Keito's insistence, Ibuki splutters and runs off. As Keito, Kuro and Souma consider chasing him down, Majimun emerges from the home to confront them.
12	Episode 3	Summer
Keito, Kuro, Souma, and Majimun enter the home, which is actually an orphanage. When Keito explains that they've come to confront Ibuki, Majimun reveals the real reason for Ibuki's return: with ATLANTIS under construction on Hoshijima, land prices on the main Okinawa island have skyrocketed. As a result, a group of thugs targeted the orphanage and stole its deed from Majimun. Desperate to reclaim it, he called Ibuki back. As AKATSUKI realizes Ibuki’s true motives, Majimun invites them to stay the night until Ibuki returns in the morning.
13	Episode 4	Summer
When AKATSUKI wakes up in the morning, Ibuki hasn't returned. In a warehouse, Ibuki wakes up from unconsciousness; although he had gone to get the deed back, he didn't put up a fight, hindered by thoughts of AKATSUKI. As he bolsters himself to get serious, AKATSUKI show up to rescue him. Keito attempts to negotiate with the thugs, but when they retaliate, Ibuki loses his temper and fights back.
14	Episode 5	Summer
Ibuki, Kuro and Souma work together to take down the thugs. As the dust settles, Keito asks Ibuki whether or not he intends to perform with AKATSUKI.
15	Episode 6	Summer
Keito finally tells AKATSUKI about his suspicions regarding Rhythm Link and its plans for AKATSUKI. While trying to find ways to break the mold, he met Ibuki during the events of 4piece and saw the future of AKATSUKI. In inviting Ibuki to perform with them, Keito wants to see the new possibilities in store for AKATSUKI. Once again, he asks Ibuki what he wants to do.
16	Episode 7	Summer
The Legend of KAGETSU show. AKATSUKI and Ibuki gather and discuss how Ibuki's adapted their song into something new; everything about the show was prepared under the noses of Rhythm Link's higher-ups. As they sing, Keito remarks that AKATSUKI is taking on a new form by adopting ambition into its philosophy.
Epilogue
17	Episode 1	Summer
After the show, Ibuki goes to leave. Then, Keito, Souma and Kuro formally invite him to join AKATSUKI. A few days after the show, Keito and Rei meet again and discuss Ibuki's arrival into the unit. Keito reasserts his intentions of moving AKATSUKI into the future.
18	Episode 2	Summer
The debut live of Shinsei AKATSUKI (新生紅月). AKATSUKI reassures Ibuki as he puts on a brave face for the live. Although apprehensive of how the change will be received, Ibuki vows to earn recognition as a member of AKATSUKI.

Mini Talks

Uncertain Skies＊The Legend of KAGETSU of the Illuminating Attire of Ascension Mini Talks

MINI TALKS

	Mini Talks Normal: 限定の味 Special: 進むべき道		Mini Talks Normal: 移ろう季節 Special: 思い惑う心
	Mini Talks Normal: ライブのゲスト Special: 難解加入試験		Mini Talks Normal: 噂の視線 Special: 星を照らす月

Trivia

• This story was released in two parts.
  • Prologue to No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival - 6 were released on Dec 31st 2024.
  • Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 1 to Epilogue 2 were released on Jan 3rd 2025.
• The kanji for KAGETSU in the story title is 華月; A word created and comprised of 華 ('ka'), flowers/splendor, and 月 ('getsu'), moon. Beautiful flowers bloom and the moon shines beautifully.

References

The Legend of KAGETSU of the Attire of Ascension

翔装の華月伝

shousou no kagetsu-den

Uncertain Skies＊The Legend of KAGETSU of the Illuminating Attire of Ascension

Event5

18

Dec 31st 2024

Tenshou KAGETSU

Keito Hasumi

1-5,7-18

Rei Sakuma

1-2,17

Souma Kanzaki

3-5,7,9-18

Kuro Kiryu

3-5,7-18

Ibuki Taki

4-9,11,13-18

Nice Arneb Thunder

6

Prologue//2

No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival//3

Interlude//1

No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival//3

Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves//7

Epilogue//2

Spring//1-8

Summer//9-18

Keito remarks on AKATSUKI's recent successes following the events of Rumbling Heaven and Earth. He confides in Rei that he remains uneasy and suspects Rhythm Link is overinflating AKATSUKI's successes to establish them as the next successors for the agency.

Keito suspects that Rhythm Link is considering succession to ensure its future and AKATSUKI is seen as obedient and convenient enough to fill the role. However, he's concerned that the agency seeks to rigidly control their image and prevent growth or change within it. Keito knows directly opposing the agency is too risky, so he remains stuck searching for subtle ways to protect AKATSUKI before they are fully constrained.

After the events of 4Piece, Keito is busy preparing for the joint-live he invited Ibuki to perform in. While he works, Kuro calls him and summons him in a panic. When Keito arrives, he finds Kiryu pinning down Souma, who is attempting to perform seppuku. Once stopped, Souma explains that he is protesting Keito's decision to invite Ibuki as a guest for an AKATSUKI live that debuts a new song. When Keito cannot give him an answer as to why he invited Ibuki, Souma demands that Keito allow him to subject Ibuki to the same entrance exam that Kuro and Keito once gave him.

On the day of the AKATSUKI Guest Exam, the group arrives early, but Ibuki is noticeably absent until just before the designated time. When he arrives, he and Keito discuss the cultural differences between Japanese and American expectations for etiquette. The exam begins, starting with a written test. While Ibuki passes the first test, his laidback nature clashes with AKATSUKI's discipline, raising doubts about his compatibility with the group.

Ibuki passes the second test (a physical strength challenge) with ease. Acknowledging defeat, Souma moves on to the final test: a Japanese riddle he anticipates Ibuki won't know. However, Ibuki manages to give the correct answer, passing the Guest Exam. Later, Keito teaches Ibuki the point of etiquette before the group discuss the live show and the "AKATSUKI-esque" song Tenshou Kagetsu.

A flashback to a few days after the events of the 4Piece Final Ceremony.
NiceP approaches Ibuki and offers him the position of leader of Esupuri. Ibuki refuses and states his intentions to pursue AKATSUKI instead. NiceP warns him of this ambition, but Ibuki is set in his convictions: as a former outcast, he wants to be acknowledged by AKATSUKI.

A few days into practice, Kuro and Souma notice that both Keito and Ibuki seem off. The next day, Keito meditates at his family's temple to clear his mind, reflecting on his decision to invite Ibuki to perform with AKATSUKI. Despite his uncertainty, Keito recalls a moment during VS AUDIENCE with Ibuki that felt genuine.

A flashback to the events of VS AUDIENCE (Hundred 11).
Keito and Ibuki appeal to an audience of music enthusiasts with the song Hyakkaryouran Akatsukiyo. As they play, Keito becomes absorbed in the music and gets excited about Ibuki's arrangement of it. The flashback ends when Kuro comes to visit and jostles Keito out of his mediation. At Keito's confusion, Kuro explains that he and Souma have sensed Keito's distress and encourages him to open up when he's ready. Having reflected on their feelings, Keito resolves to find the right words to share his concerns with AKATSUKI the following day.

Ibuki is late to the dress rehearsal, and AKATSUKI grow concerned. When Keito gets a hold of Ibuki, Ibuki announces he's returned to Okinawa and is backing out of the live. Keito, confused and angry, pushes for an explanation as Ibuki hangs up. Shocked but determined to get answers, Keito and Souma makes arrangements to fly to Okinawa to confront Ibuki directly.

Keito, Kuro and Souma arrive in Okinawa. With no clear leads on where Ibuki is, Souma suggests asking the locals. Heading into town, they approach a shopkeeper to ask about Ibuki. AKATSUKI is pointed toward the home of Ibuki's grandfather, Majimun. When they arrive, they see Ibuki dashing into the gardens.

AKATSUKI catch up and confront Ibuki. Ibuki attempts to brush them off and push them away while Keito refuses to back off and demands a proper explanation. Unable to combat Keito's insistence, Ibuki splutters and runs off. As Keito, Kuro and Souma consider chasing him down, Majimun emerges from the home to confront them.

Keito, Kuro, Souma, and Majimun enter the home, which is actually an orphanage. When Keito explains that they've come to confront Ibuki, Majimun reveals the real reason for Ibuki's return: with ATLANTIS under construction on Hoshijima, land prices on the main Okinawa island have skyrocketed. As a result, a group of thugs targeted the orphanage and stole its deed from Majimun. Desperate to reclaim it, he called Ibuki back. As AKATSUKI realizes Ibuki’s true motives, Majimun invites them to stay the night until Ibuki returns in the morning.

When AKATSUKI wakes up in the morning, Ibuki hasn't returned. In a warehouse, Ibuki wakes up from unconsciousness; although he had gone to get the deed back, he didn't put up a fight, hindered by thoughts of AKATSUKI. As he bolsters himself to get serious, AKATSUKI show up to rescue him. Keito attempts to negotiate with the thugs, but when they retaliate, Ibuki loses his temper and fights back.

Ibuki, Kuro and Souma work together to take down the thugs. As the dust settles, Keito asks Ibuki whether or not he intends to perform with AKATSUKI.

Keito finally tells AKATSUKI about his suspicions regarding Rhythm Link and its plans for AKATSUKI. While trying to find ways to break the mold, he met Ibuki during the events of 4piece and saw the future of AKATSUKI. In inviting Ibuki to perform with them, Keito wants to see the new possibilities in store for AKATSUKI. Once again, he asks Ibuki what he wants to do.

The Legend of KAGETSU show.
AKATSUKI and Ibuki gather and discuss how Ibuki's adapted their song into something new; everything about the show was prepared under the noses of Rhythm Link's higher-ups. As they sing, Keito remarks that AKATSUKI is taking on a new form by adopting ambition into its philosophy.

After the show, Ibuki goes to leave. Then, Keito, Souma and Kuro formally invite him to join AKATSUKI. A few days after the show, Keito and Rei meet again and discuss Ibuki's arrival into the unit. Keito reasserts his intentions of moving AKATSUKI into the future.

The debut live of Shinsei AKATSUKI (新生紅月).
AKATSUKI reassures Ibuki as he puts on a brave face for the live. Although apprehensive of how the change will be received, Ibuki vows to earn recognition as a member of AKATSUKI.

*This story was released in two parts.

• • Prologue to No Sign of the Awaited's Arrival - 6 were released on Dec 31st 2024.
  • Silver Wind, Dancing Crimson Leaves - 1 to Epilogue 2 were released on Jan 3rd 2025.
• The kanji for KAGETSU in the story title is 華月; A word created and comprised of 華 ('ka'), flowers/splendor, and 月 ('getsu'), moon. Beautiful flowers bloom and the moon shines beautifully.