Going back in time to get the good ending

"YO Yona, looks like you got the bad ending," I snickered as Yona stood before me.

"Ugh, why am I here?" Yona groaned.

"Because you satisfied my conditions, I can send you back to your wedding like nothing ever happened. Of course, I won't erase the memories of everything you experienced."

"Why did I get the bad ending? Why did Yoshi reject me?"

"Because you became someone he couldn't love. From his perspective, you pushed Iroha to her death."

"But Iroha was doing all those horrible things to me and Sara in the loop!"

"Yeah, someone was trying to kill off Sara and push the blame on you in an attempt to get Yoshi all to herself. So which of your friends or sisters do you think also had access to the fandom?"

"So she really did have access to the fandom?"

"Yeah, after Iroha went to the love fate reversal shrine in Kyoto, I granted someone else access to the fandom."

"WHY!?"

"Entertainment. Besides, the story isn't over yet. You did opt to go back in time instead of accept defeat. I'll give you a deal, if you can find the one who also has access to the fandom and stop them, I'll raise you to 3rd on the poll and give you your wedding with Yoshi. The good ending so to speak.

"Well it's Iroha!"

"I'll give you two hints. First let me tell you what happened with Sara on the first loop. Someone that disguised themself as you approached her and told her about Yukino and Yoshi's engagement. She was able to meet Sara by arranging a meetup via a phone message. She also verbally degraded her and lied about how Yoshi views her. Sara then called Yukino, and upon confirmation, shouted about how you were horrible before running off to the woods. There, she cried, but ultimately would gave gotten over her feelings. However, the fake Yona had the two goons follow her to murder her and make it look like a suicide. First one easily restrained Sara, while the other sent the suicide note the fake Yona had given them beforehand. Then they tossed Sara off into the thicket before hightailing it to school. For the second and third loop, the goons tazed Sara before dragging her to the cliff and chucking her off into the thicket."

"But why did she tie me up!?"

"I'm getting to that. Since she was frustrated that she got sent back in time with you, she decided to try and kill you off in an attempt to solve all her problems in one go. She styled your hair to make you look like Miyuu to fool the goons. However, a police investigation would reveal that it was you. Thus Sara's and your murder would be written off as the goons masterminding the whole thing while the true master mind eliminated her 1 remaining obstacle to Yoshi."

"I can't believe Iroha would go that far."

"Here's the big thing. If you make peace with a certain someone you're on bad terms with, the mastermind's plan will fail. Of course, that's only if you can identify them. Choose anyone else, and you're back in the loop. Choose the mastermind, and you might be able to brute force the answer assuming you can return before they kill you. If you die, it's over for you. Now I'll send you back and give you time to think."

"But I'm too dumb to solve this!"

"Final hint. The culprit messed up in the 1st loop. Yoshi even said your phone would prove your innocence. Also think back to what Fumiyo said about the curfew in the second loop. The answer is there."

I then sent Yona back before she could further protest. Let's see if she gets the answer.

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I was back in the locker room changing for gym again. But what was with that conversation. My phone is the key?

I then pulled out my phone and looked at the time. It was 9:45. Huh? I thought gym was at 9:15.

"Hey what time is it?" I asked aloud.

"9:15," the other girls replied."

My phone clock was set 30 minutes ahead. But why? WAIT! I remember! There was a sporting event in central Australia that I wanted to see, but since I'm bad with math, Yoshi suggested changing the time zone and setting a reminder on my phone. I guess I forgot to change it back. But we should have been the only ones that knew about it. _!

No, during the first loop I was in the shower. I heard the door open and close twice. What if that stall was just closed and not occupied just to throw me off.  Since the shower was on, I wouldn't hear them opening my locker to get my phone. But who would know my combination? _!

                                                                            ...

As I ran laps around the field I saw Iroha ans Sara setting up posters for the festival. I immediately ran up to Iroha and hugged her.

"I'M SORRY IROHA! I WON'T BE MEAN TO YOU AGAIN! I WAS JUST MAD AT WHAT YOU TRIED TO PULL IN KYOTO AND GOT PARANOID!" I cried.

"Ara!? Yona! You're crushing Onee-san," Iroha grimaced.

"Sorry!"

I let go and Iroha smiled.

"Don't worry, Onee-san's not mad. Sure I was a little angry afterwards, but I completely deserved that slap for what I was going to do. You stopped me from going down a bad path. Thank you."

"But what about Yukino?"

"Oh, you noticed I was ease dropping. Sorry. I guess I should come clean that I prayed at a sketchy shrine to try and get Yoshi to breakup with Yukino so Sara could have a chance at making her feelings be heard."

"What are you two even talking about!?" Sara glared.

"I'll tell her. Apparently Yoshi has an engagement with Yukino because of their parents," Iroha explained.

"A forced marriage? That is unacceptable! But does Yoshi-"

"No, he does not truly have feelings for Yukino, but I think I know who he does have feelings for."

I nodded in approval as Iroha whispered in Sara's ear.

"Y-Mmph!"

"Shh, don't say it out loud," Iroha smiled as she took her hand off Sara's mouth.

"It does make sense, that man is an imbecile. Very well. I shall withdraw my lot to reduce the pain and emotional damage," Sara huffed.

"Yoshi said he'd still be friends and help you overcome your test anxiety," I stated.

"You know, I actually want to be a fashion designer."

"Wait really!? I thought you wanted to be a researcher or teacher."

"Considering my test anxiety, research would be a terrible field. I am also bad with crowds. With fashion, however, I can hide behind the curtain and draw my designs ahead of time. I just need someone like Yoshi to be there when I'm put in the spotlight."

"What about Takemichi? He's in the sewing club?"

"To flirt."

"Well, yeah. But he's got charisma."

"Well, if you insist, I shall at least humor it. But only if Yoshi is also present."

"OK! I gotta get back to gym class. Wait for me to finish practice and then we'll all head off together."

                                                                              ...

As I went out for practice, Iroha offered me some soda.

"I head the soda here's been giving everyone stomach aches," I stated.

"Really? But it would be a waste-"

"Just throw it out. I don't want you getting an upset stomach either."

Iroha shrugged and tossed the bottle out before heading back.

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Once I finished changing, I ran out front to find Sara, Iroha, Yukino, and Yoshi all waiting for me. "Where's Fumiyo and Miyuu?" I asked.

"Miyuu wanted to try out for something at the festival. No clue about Fumiyo," Iroha replied.

"I'll go fetch em. Just wait a little while longer for us please," I said as I ran towards the field.

Once there, I walked over to the sports shed and opened it. Miyuu was bound, gagged, and blindfolded just like I was.

"That's low, but I guess that's your final play," I said as I turned to see Fumiyo standing behind me. She was wearing shades and scowling.