Day 164 — Loop 13.2
Yuto awoke to the usual dizziness of time swirling like a cyclone. But something was off — a sharp, cold feeling in his chest told him this loop was different.
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Morning — Clubroom
Kana paced nervously, biting her pen.
"Guys, the timeline is collapsing faster than we thought," she said. "Yuki's monitoring reports a huge surge in unstable energy—someone is trying to rewrite the loops."
Hiro slammed his fist on the table. "That someone better have a damn good reason."
Yuzu frowned. "Or we're all doomed."
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Meanwhile — Shadowy Figure
Hidden in the dark corners of the city, the Masked Stranger observed through a swirling portal.
"The loops are fracturing," he murmured. "Our puppets are dancing, but the boy with retrospection is stirring the pot. He's a threat… but also our key."
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Afternoon — Rooftop
Yuto and Aira stood facing each other.
"I feel it," Yuto said, voice strained. "The loops… they're breaking apart. If we don't fix this, everything we've fought for will disappear."
Aira nodded, her eyes shining with fierce determination. "We have to reset again. But this time, on our terms."
He looked at her, heart pounding. "Ready for round… who-knows-how-many?"
She smiled. "Let's make it count."
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Training Montage
The group gathered in the abandoned warehouse, where Yuto's glowing pulses lit up the shadows.
Kana ran calculations.
Hiro sparred with Yuzu, who conjured dazzling light blades.
Aira practiced bending time around Yuto's retrospection power.
Laughter and frustration mixed as they pushed their limits.
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Evening — Family Dinner
Yuto's phone buzzed.
It was a video call from his sister, Mika.
"Hey, genius! Mom says you should eat more than instant noodles. Also, I've been watching your anime obsession. Weirdo."
Yuto chuckled. "Thanks, Mika. I'm trying."
Her grin was warm.
"Don't forget us when you're saving the world, okay?"
"I won't."
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Night — Alone with Memories
Yuto stared at the city skyline.
The stars blinked as if urging him on.
He thought about every loop, every reset, every chance lost.
And then, the kiss with Aira—their first real moment of hope.
He whispered, "This reset… we're going to break the cycle."
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Sudden Shock
A piercing scream echoed.
The timeline fractured.
Everything blurred.
Yuto was pulled into the void.
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Reset
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New Dawn — Loop 14.0
Yuto opened his eyes.
The world looked the same but felt different.
Aira was beside him, smiling—but with a strange sadness.
"Ready to fight again?" she whispered.
He smiled back, clenched his fists, and said, "This time, we rewrite destiny."
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End of Arc 2 — Awakening Powers
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Author's Note:
Thanks for sticking through Arc 2 of Looping Time! The stakes are rising, the powers are awakening, and the secrets are just beginning to unravel. I hope you enjoyed the twists, the laughs, and the feels.
Arc 3 — The Final Loop will be starting soon, with even more action, romance, and world-bending drama. Until then, why not check out my other novel The Incursed One? If you like epic fantasy with swords, magic, and forbidden powers, it's the perfect side adventure.
And hey — whether you're here to suffer with the characters or enjoy the ride, buckle up! The journey's only getting crazier.
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