Here comes the last jump! Kaya thinks and quickly jumps together with fellow members and quickly strikes the ending pose.

The audience in the school auditorium starts clapping. Her eyes search for Yaya and she quickly finds that sister of hers waving to her direction when their eyes meet. Unconsciously, she also searches for Kaya, who is, of course, not among the audience.

As she gets down from the stage with the rest of Wake Up, Girls!, still with the clapping sound ringing on both of her ears, Kaya recalls that day when Kaya-nee came back from the agency later that evening.

How was it? She remembers asking.

I'll leave in the morning, on the day of the school festival and return late at night, as planned, her sister answers. Are you sure you two will be okay?

Kaya-nee, Yaya reminds her.

I know, I'm sorry. It's just my habit to worry about you two.

By the way, Kaya-nee, Kaya takes a deep breath. If she were to ask this, now is the time. You still haven't told us… your reason for coming here.

Her sister curves a small smile. I don't even need to tell you two, because I think both of you know it. And auntie too. It's just become so hard to live there and spend my days remembering about him… and I just…

Yaya and Kaya quickly hold her in their arms, stopping her for saying no more. Afterwards, they cry together, and that weird distance closed in with each of the falling teardrop, and they became one again.

Yaya's embrace brings Kaya back to reality. "You've done well!"

"Thanks," Kaya replies, blushing a little. "Yours were amazing too."

"What's with that unhappy face?"

"I just wish that she'd be here and see us perform…"

"Who says I didn't?" Kaya-nee suddenly says from behind them. Her lips curve a wide smile.

"Kaya-nee? How?" both of them reply together.

"I just can't miss my cute sisters' performance, can I?"

"How was it? The audition?" Yaya asks carefully.

"Am I the one to be rejected?" Kaya-nee jokes a little, giggling. "I got it. My first role. Just a supporting one, though. Hey—whoa… don't hug me too hard, I can't breathe!"

"I'm so happy for you!"

"Good work!"

Kaya-nee sighs. "But things will get busier from now..."

"Haven't we told you?" Yaya says.

"We'll be just fine, Kaya-nee!" Kaya adds.

Kaya-nee smiles. "Thanks, Yaya, Kaya."

THE END