Nelura: Your A-Rise question will be answered this chapter :3 And I do have most of the marriage part planned out.

Nexus Infinity: Unfortunately I can't really reveal that without it giving away some things in later chapters. If you were around for the poll, I kept the votes private so there can be some surprises. I hope that's okay.

Satsuki Rin: There will be a few serious points, but otherwise I feel the overall mood of the story should be fun.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Love Live!

They next day was awoken to the sound of pleasant humming and bright light. Because of this, she could tell it was Maki's turn to wake her up this morning. She sat up and stretched in bed. She found Maki by the window, fixing the curtain and then moving to take care of the nearby plant.

"Good morning, Maki-chan," Honoka managed to say through a yawn.

"Ah, good morning, Honoka." Maki moved to Honoka's bed to give her a morning kiss.

"That's your song you showed me last night, right?"

"Yes. I'm still trying to come up with an ending."

"Well, I'm sure you'll come up with something amazing like you always do."

"Heh... thanks. Nico started breakfast already, and should be done soon."

"Alright. Can you let the others know we'll be eating together this morning? I need to talk to you all about something."

"Okay. I'll wake the others up then.

"Thank you, Maki-chan."

Honoka gave her one more kiss before she got out of bed. She changed into the clothes Maki laid out for her, then went to the restroom to wash up. After, she went downstairs and to the kitchen. She spotted Nico in the middle of cooking breakfast. Deciding to surprise her, Honoka walked up to the unsuspecting woman and hugged her from behind.

"Good morning, Nico-chan."

"Wha- Honoka? You surprised me."

"Hehe, that was the plan." She gave Nico a kiss.

"You're just in time, breakfast is ready."

"Great. We'll be all eating together today because I have to talk to you all about something."

Nico let out a dramatic sigh. "I guess I can share you a bit more this morning."

"Thanks," Honoka giggled, then gave Nico another kiss.

"Can you help set up the table?"

"Sure."

Honoka moved over to the cabinets above and brought down one of the sets of dishes they had. Carefully, she brought them to the table and started setting up while Nico brought out the food. As they were finishing, the rest of Muse started coming down and took their seats at the table. Once everyone was seated they started eating.

"So, you wanted to talk to us about something, Honoka-chan? Kotori asked.

Honoka nodded as she swallowed the food in her mouth. "Yeah. I's about why are guests came over yesterday."

"And why they talked to you privately about it?" Eli asked.

"Yeah. It turns out... A-Rise were fired."

"Fired?" Hanayo asked in disbelief. "You can't mean..."

"Yeah, it is that Hanayo-chan. Anyway, Tsubasa asked if it would be alright if we gave them jobs."

"Jobs?" Nico asked. "But we have everything we need taken care of."

"I know... But still. Maybe we can get them to double up on some of the tasks or something."

"Well, that might be nice," Maki said. "I mean, it'll take some of the stress off us. Especially you two," she said to Eli and Umi. "You two always seem to have work to do."

"It would be nice to be able to rest a little more often," Umi said.

Eli nodded her agreement. "But what about Yukiho? What did she talk to you about?"

"Well, apparently she and Arisa are looking for work as well," Honoka answered.

"And they asked to work here as well?" Hanayo asked.

"Yup." Honoka addressed the whole table. "So?"

"If you're okay with it, then so am I," Umi said.

"So am I," Eli said. She turned to Umi. "We should figure out how much we can afford to pay them."

"As long as they help cook once in a while, I don't mind making extra food every night," Nico said.

"If I'm still the only composer, then I don't mind them being around," Maki said.

"I say go for it," Kotori said. "Maybe they can help come up with ideas for our outfits."

"I agree," Hanayo said. "One of them can keep us company downstairs at the desk."

"Yeah! And maybe help with the promotions and stuff," Rin said.

Honoka wanted to smile as everyone gave their responses, but her attention was caught by one member who had been silent the entire time.

"Nozomi-chan?"

Nozomi didn't seem to notice. She continued looking at her plate with a distant stare.

"Nozomi-chan?" Honoka called out again.

"Ah-" she shook her head, snapping out of her daydream. "Sorry about that. I think it will be great to have them around."

"Great!" Honoka smiled. "I'll talk with them today then and let them know. Are they good to start tomorrow?" she asked Umi and Eli.

"I think so. It should only take us the rest of today to get things together," Eli said.

"Alright." Honoka glanced at the clock on the wall. "Ah, the time! Umi-chan we have to go."

"Ah, right."

Honoka and Umi got up from their seats and brought their dishes back into the kitchen. After saying goodbye to everyone, they grabbed their coats and left the house. The other's continued their breakfast, having conversations with each other. All except one, who was unusually quiet again.

"Nozomi?" Eli called to her oldest friend.

"Hmm?" Nozomi asked, though not looking from her plate.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Eli-chi you worry too much."

"Do I? The only time I've ever seen you like that is when something's troubling you."

Nozomi smiled. "Ahah, you got me."

"What's wrong?" Hanayo asked. "Maybe we can help."

"It's nothing we can anything about right now."

"What do you mean?" Nico asked.

"Well, this whole situation with A-Rise and the little sisters seems a little strange to me. Maybe it's just because it happened so suddenly."

"It is true that it's a bit out of the ordinary," Maki admitted. "Do you think there's a hidden reason behind it?"

Nozomi nodded. "There probably is. But until we can talk to them directly, we won't be able to find out."

"I guess we'll just have to wait and see then," Kotori said.

"Yeah, no use worrying about it right now," Rin said. She got up from her seat to walk over to Nozomi and hug her. "You know Honoka-nya wouldn't want you to worry either."

"Heh, you're right, Rin. Thank you," Nozomi said, smiling.

Kotori got up from her seat now. "Well, I'll take care of the dishes today. You all should get started with your days."

"Ah, she's right," Eli said, looking at the clock now. "It's about time to open."

Everyone took one last bit of food before getting up from their seats and heading off in different directions to their jobs within Muse. Kotori picked up the dishes and started bringing them to the kitchen.

"Ah... that's finally done," Honoka said as they got back into the car.

"I didn't think they could have made a photo shoot complicated," Umi said. "You okay?"

"Yeah. That's my last thing for today, right?"

"Yes. We can head home now."

"Thank goodness."

Umi started driving. The ride was pretty silent so Honoka could relax a bit. The only sound was the music coming from the radio. After a few minutes, their peace was interrupted by Honoka's phone.

"Hello?"

"Honoka?"

"Ah, Tsubasa. Are you calling about yesterday?"

"Yes. I don't mean to be annoying about this, I hope you understand."

"It's okay. Umi-chan and Eli-chan said they can work things out for you three."

"Really? That's great!"

"Honoka," Umi said. "Can you ask them to come by again tonight so we can work it out with them?"

"Ah, alright. Tsubasa? Umi-chan is asking if you three can stop by tonight, so you can work out all the details."

"I got it. We'll stop by after dinner."

"Okay. See you then." She heard Tsubasa end the call.

"You should probably call Yukiho and Arisa and let them know as well," Umi suggested.

"Ah, you're right."

As Honoka dialed Yukiho's number on her phone, Umi started thinking about what jobs she'll be willing to share with the others.

Compared to yesterday, Nico prepared a nice and simple dinner tonight. Of course it was still delicious and well appreciated by the rest of Muse. As Hanayo and Nozomi were helping clean up the dishes, Yukiho and Arisa had arrived.

"Ah, hello again," Rin said as she answered the door.

"Good evening," Arisa and Yukiho both said. They were holding hands

"Ah, you're still together. That's so cute."

"You think most things are cute though," Arisa pointed out.

"Eheh, I guess that's true. Well, come on in. We just finished dinner."

"Pardon the intrusion."

They both removed their shoes and proceeded into the living room. They found Honoka, Umi, and Eli sitting on the couches, a few pieces of paper on the table.

"Ah, good evening, you two," Honoka said, looking up.

"Good evening," both replied.

Honoka got up from where she was to give them both a hug.

"You're just in time," Eli said. "I think we have everything ready for you two."

Yukiho and Arisa sat down on the couch by Eli and Umi. Honoka disappeared into the hallway.

"So, you won't be assigned to your own jobs, but you'll be helping out the others with existing jobs," Umi told them.

Eli nodded. "Right. What we were looking at is for one of you to help Hanayo and Rin downstairs. They work the desk, as well as work on promotional ideas. The other can help Nozomi. She mostly takes care of the house and she checks up on everyone and makes sure everything is okay. She also runs errands if everyone else is busy."

"She helps out around the house?" Arisa asked. When Eli nodded, she said, "I'll help Nozomi out, then. I want to be able to help everyone."

"I'll help downstairs then," Yukiho said. "Sounds kind of fun, coming up with posters and things like that."

Umi finished writing down the jobs. "Okay. Now as for the pay..."

As they discussed the hours and pay, the other Muse started to come in as well. All except Honoka, who went to answer the door. As expected, it was A-Rise. Honoka led them to the living room as Yukiho and Arisa's part of the jobs were being finalized.

"I think that takes care of everything," Umi said, looking at her notes. "Any questions?"

"Just one," Yukiho said. "Would it be a lot to ask if we stayed here as well?"

The whole room seemed to freeze in surprise, except for Honoka.

"Why do you ask?" she asked her younger sister.

"Well, I just think it would be easier for us, so we don't have to go back and forth everyday while you all stay here."

"Hmm... You do have a point." Honoka looked at the other Muse. "Any problem with that?"

"We would have to adjust the pay then," Umi pointed out.

"That should be fine if we'll be staying here," Arisa said with a smile.

"Would you like that as well?" Honoka asked the three A-Rise members.

"If it's alright with everyone," Anju said.

"I guess we can work something out," Eli said.

"Sorry for the extra work," Tsubasa apoligzed.

"Ah, sorry, I'll be right back," Honoka said. She showed her phone, which had an incoming call, before she hurried out of the room again.

"Well, how about we talk about your jobs then?" Umi suggested, motioning for Anju, Tsubasa, and Erena to sit on the couch.

"So, what we have left is either helping Nico and Kotori, Umi, or me with our jobs. Nico and Kotori are responsible for the costumes, as well as cooking. Umi handles organizing schedules and is somewhat Honoka's assistant. I handle organizing the events and our money."

"Well, I handled the cooking for us before," Anju said. "Though it'll be a new experience working on the costumes."

"Handling all the events and money sounds more like my job than Tsubasa's," Erena said.

"Agreed. I'll help Umi with schedules and Honoka then," Tsubasa said.

"Okay." Umi wrote a few more notes down. "We should probably discuss sleeping arrangements if you five will be staying here, too."

"How are things arranged right now?" Erena asked.

"Well right now, everyone has their own room, and there's one guest bedroom," Umi answered.

"So four of the rooms will have two people sharing them," Tsubasa finished.

Eli nodded. "Looks that way. So I was thinking-"

"Well, I'll share a room with Onee-chan. We are sisters after all," Yukiho said, earning her a few quick glares.

"That's true..." Kotori said, as calmly as she could.

"You and Arisa aren't going to share a room?" Umi asked, doing a better job at staying calm.

"Well, I've been missing my sister since she moved out," Yukiho said, smiling as innocently as possible.

"Yeah, same," Arisa added. "So I can share with Onee-chan as well, right?"

"I guess that's fine," Eli said, a little disappointed inside.

"Erena and I will take the guest room," Anju said.

"Hanayo and I can share a room so we can free up a room," Rin said, mostly to Tsubasa.

"That'd be appreciated. Having my own room is fine," Tsubasa said.

"Okay..." Umi finished her notes. "That should do it. Any last questions?"

"I have one."

Everyone turned to Nozomi, who had been fairly quiet up until now.

"Tsubasa? Can I ask why you came to us of all people to ask for a job?"

"Why?" Tsubasa asked. "Well, Muse and A-Rise got along really well even before. And I thought it'd be nice to work together for a change."

"That's nice. But that wasn't what you thought about first, was it?"

"N-Nozomi..." Eli said nervously. "I don't think..."

But before she could finished, Anju ended up laughing.

"Looks like we've been found out," she said.

"W-what do you mean by that?" Nico asked what everyone was thinking.

"It's true that it wasn't the first reason we wanted to come here," Erena admitted.

"The thing is," Tsubasa said, "We're really here for Honoka."

"What? You don't mean-" Umi started.

"We don't mean we're taking her from Muse," Anju said. "Just that, we've all fallen for Honoka's charm. Now we're here to get her ourselves."

"Well you can't," Kotori said. "We're-"

"Dating her?" Erena finished. "Sure, but she won't be able to have eight girlfriends forever. Especially when she's ready to settle down."

"Only one of us can spend the rest of their life with Honoka," Tsubasa said. "So, let's see who it'll be."

W-what's going on? Yukiho thought to herself. I wasn't expecting A-Rise to be like this as well... Huh? Arisa?

While the commotion was going on in the living room, Arisa slipped outside to the hallway. She walked upstairs, and reached the top right as Honoka was coming out of her room.

"Ah, Arisa-chan."

"Hello Honoka-san."

"Sorry about that. My mom was calling again."

"It's okay. Honoka-san, I need to tell you something."

"Hmm? Wha-"

Before she could finish, Arisa cupped Honoka's face in both her hands. She stepped on her toes, and unlike a similar situation five years ago, Arisa placed her lips on Honoka's. Honoka was completely surprised, not able to react at all. She let Arisa finish the kiss.

"A-Arisa-chan... Why-"

"Why did I kiss you?" Arisa finished. She smiled. "Well, let's say Yukiho-chan isn't the only Kousaka I'm after anymore."

Hey guys, nobodD here!

Sorry this took a while to get finished. But I hope it was worth the wait. Eheh... remember how I said things would start getting silly after this chapter? Did this chapter meet your expectations? I hope I'm not out of my mind to try something like this. Let me know your thoughts in the reviews, please.

If you decide to stick around, I'll see you next chapter~