"SAILOR V! SAILOR V! SAILOR V!" The crowd chanted as they waited for the idol to take the stage.
"You sure about this, Minako?" Artemis asked as he looked up at his partner. "You only had one hour of sleep last night."
Minako shrugged and waved her hands dismissively. "C'mon, Artemis! I think you're forgetting the fact that I defeated five super villains over the course of two years and overcame death. Literally. If I can have a double life as a super heroine that constantly fights off evil with my love and beauty as Sailor Venus, then I'm pretty sure I can sing in front of a few thousands of people under one hour of sleep as the ever so popular idol, Sailor V!"
"But Minako, this isn't the only day you've done this. You've been getting very little sleep for a few weeks. I'm starting to get a little bit worried about you." Artemis lowered his ears in concern, and Minako gave him a soft smile. She thought it was absolutely adorable when Artemis did that, which was pretty much everyday, because Minako was always getting herself into trouble.
"Artemis... You're always worried about me." She stated as she took Artemis off her shoulder.
"True." He jokingly admitted.
Minako giggled and turned towards the door when she heard the chanting get significantly louder.
"But I really must be going. I promise I'll go straight to my bed as soon as I come home. Of course, after taking a shower. Okay?"
Before even waiting for a response, Minako gave Artemis a quick pat on the head before dashing out of the dressing room.
"Oh Minako, always making promises." Artemis said to himself. "I just hope she keeps it this time."
*After Concert*
"MINAKO-CHAN!" Usagi yelled as she ran towards her friend, along with three other girls and their boyfriends.
"Shhh! We're still close to the stadium, you don't want people to hear!" Minako reminded as she hugged each of them tightly.
"Oh, right. Secret identity. Forgot!" Usagi disclosed as she laughed nervously.
"Don't you think it's a little stressful having another alter ego other than..." Ami looked at Motoki, Yuuichiro and Uwara, then lowered her head and put her hands up to cover her mouth. "Sailor Venus?"
Minako shrugged and waved her hands dismissively... Again. She seems to do that a lot. "Well, wouldn't you think that was good experience? Now, I'm an expert at keeping secrets and alter egos!" Minako replied rather loudly.
Yuuichiro, Motoki, and Urawa looked at Minako strangely, wandering what the heck that weird blonde was rambling about now.
"Oh gosh." Rei sighed, putting her head in her hands.
"Well!" Mamoru blurted, desperately trying to change the subject. "You were amazing up there!" He complimented, briefly hugging Minako.
"Yeah Minako, it seems as if you're getting better every time I hear you!" Motoki chimed in, patting her on the back.
"I just knew you'd make a good idol, Minako. And it's not just because of my special future telling abilities either." Urawa added.
Everyone chuckled, and then silence rose upon them as they all looked at Yuuichiro, waiting for him to congratulate Minako. Rei nudged him in the stomach, hoping he'd get the idea, but he just stood completely still, staring at a bird making circles in the sky.
"Don't mind him, he does that a lot, as you should know." Said Rei as she forced out a fake and awkward laugh.
"And, of course, we girls don't even have to say anything, because you already know how we feel about your performance, Minako-chan." Makoto commended, putting her hands on Minako's shoulders. "So with that said, how about we all head to the Fruits Parlor Crown?"
The gang cheered in what seemed like harmony and started heading towards Mamoru's car, which surprisingly was able to carry all nine of them. As Minako took a step, she felt as if something was... Missing.
"Guys," Minako squeaked as everybody turned around. "I feel like there's something terribly wrong."
Rei walked up to Minako and grabbed her arm. "You're probably just tired from the concert. Artemis did tell me you got only one hour of sleep last nigh-"
"GAH!" Minako suddenly squawked. "ARTEMIS! I FORGOT ARTEMIS!" Minako rapidly turned around. "Aw gee, he's probably completely lost, wandering aimlessly within the halls. I'll be right back guys, I promise!"
And with that, Minako dashed back towards the stadium. As everyone stared at Minako's sprinting legs, they all simultaneously shook their head and sighed. Well, almost everybody. Usagi was now joining Yuuichiro in his fascination of the bird making circles in the sky.
"That poor cat." Ami breathed.
Mamoru nodded in agreement. "Tell me about it."