Another chapter for Anju/Maki Maki/Anju!
As always thank you for reading this stroy! hope you all enjoy this chapter.

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Chapter 14

After the rest of the U's managed to catch up to them, Tsubasa properly introduced herself and invited the group for some tea. As soon as the girls walked in the room they immediately noticed the difference, compared to Otonokizaka which was a traditional and simple high school UTX was advance and modern.

Tsubasa led the girls into a room where there were couches surrounding a short coffee table. At the front of the room Anju and Erena sat together with few papers lined up in front of them, Anju sat with her legs crossed she held a paper in front of her which she seemed to be reading. Maki's eyes automatically went to the girl she had been thinking of all day, her eyes unconsciously trailed down to pair of long legs. Maki admired how those high socks made Anju's legs looked so sexy, the skin from her knees to her thighs was just an exciting view for Maki.

"Anju, Erena, I brought U's with me" Maki heard Tsubasa announce, snapping Maki out of the trance she was in she blushed as she realized that she was staring at Anju and it deepen when her eyes met with Anju's mYOU WERE JUST CHECKING HER OUT! Maki internally screamed in her head.

Anju on her part blushed as soon as she saw Maki staring at her, the blush on Maki's face made her feel a little relax but curios. She settled the paper down and gave Maki a smile as she brushed a lock of her hair behind her ear. Maki had to force herself to look away from Anju. Well she's not acting any different… so why has she been ignoring my messages Maki wondered

"Anju?" Erena called curious of the exchange between the two, seems like the other didn't notice the weird exchange since everyone was paying attention to Tsubasa "Do you know Nishikino-san?"

"Hm?" Anju cheerfully hummed, seeing Maki lifted her spirits "Not really" Anju lied despite knowing Erena will see right through it, she never good at lying to Erena.

Erena gave a suspicious look, but didn't get to say anything as the member of U's begun to take a seat. Anju scooted away from Erena to allow Tsubasa to take a seat between them. Shortly after the girls sat down and teas were brought to them.

"Please enjoy it, our school has it's on café so we can relax" Tsubasa informed

"Ah! T-thanks" Honoka

"This is a nice school you guys have" Eri tried to compliment, which earned a 'hmm' from Maki but was quickly lectured by Nico. Anju let out a giggle she genuinely enjoyed seeing more of Maki's tsundere side.

"We've actually wanted to meet all of you for a while now" Tusbasa admitted "And we've been paying close attention as well"

"Eh?" U's said in unison

"To us you might have been our biggest competition during the last live" Erena Added

"Aren't you e-exaggerating a bit" Eri said, she was starting to get flushed from the sudden barrage of compliment from their rival group.

"Ayase-san, you're knowledge of ballet proved to be useful since U's choreography immensely improved" Erena pointed out

"And Nishikino Maki-san" Anju playfully called out "Has an amazing talent for song writing and paired perfectly with Sonoda Umi-san's serene lyrics" Despite the compliment to Umi Anju kept her eyes on Maki, enjoying the blush that settled on Maki's cheeks again.

I was wondering why she knew so much about me when we first met… Maki thought to herself I guessed they really kept a close eye on us Maki twirled a strand of her hair, no longer paying attention to what Tsubasa was saying. Until she heard Tsubasa thank Nico for always sending them flowers.

"Nico-chan…" Maki looked at her fellow bandmate with a deadpan expression

"Hey! I was already a fan before U's started!" Nico defended herself "Wait where's my compliment?!" Maki's deadpan expression only linger longer as she watch the third year gush over the compliment Tsubasa gave her.

"Why do you know so much about us?" Eri asked

"You were the only group with such a large number, so we were interested and cheered you on. But more than anything, you guys were the ones with didn't want to lose to the most" Tsubasa seriously stated, bringing a serious mood. Nico catching that last sentence and sensing the tension sat down with a stoic expression.

"But you guys are number 1, and were just-" Umi reasoned but was cut off by Anju

"That's in the pass"

"Right now we're all idols competing to please our audience" Erena added

"That's why everyone in U's please do your best, but we won't be going easy on you" Tsubasa finished and the three of them stood up and begun to walk out of the room

"Wait!" Honoka called out as she stood up to face the members of A-rise the rest of U's stood behind her "Everyone from A-rise, we won't lose either" Honoka gave them a smile "Thank you for today"

Tsubasa who was taken by surprise only giggle "You girls sure are interesting"

"Eh?" Honoka was confused

"Hey, if you haven't decided on a venue yet, would you like to use our stage on the roof top. We were planning to performing a live there as well. I think it'll be interesting, we'll give you a day to think about it" Tsubas offered

"EH?" the girls of U's said in unison, this was definitely a change of event.

"We'll do it!" Honoka exclaimed without hesitation and again taking the members of A-rise and U's by surprise, Anju only giggled at U's leader Kousaka-sa is just as spontaneous as Tsubasa

"EH!?" The girls of U's again said in unison.

"Wait a minute Honoka" Maki approached the second year and lightly tugged Honoka's shoulder so she can face Maki "We need to think about this"

"Eh? we need a place Kira-san just offered one" Honoka stated

"I know she did, but-" Maki was about to reason when, she felt a hand on her shoulder she turned and was faced with Nozomi

"Maki-chan" Nozomi had a reassuring smile with a card between her fingers "The cards said we should do it, so let's trust Honoka on this, kay?"

"N-Nozomi…" Maki sighed and gave up "If you think so"

Anju couldn't help but feel slightly jealous of how well Nozomi can handle Maki. She knew that Maki was moving on and that Nozomi was probably with Eri, but still her fear of losing Maki and never standing a chance always lingered.

The rest of the girls agreed, Umi, Kotori and Honoka spoke to Tsubasa and Erena about the details. While everyone else was busy talking to one another and Maki saw this as an opportunity to talk to Anju. Maki excused herself from Rin and Hanayo and walked up to Anju who was still standing by the entrance. "Anju can we talk?"

Anju knew that she couldn't keep avoiding Maki, so she merely nodded and headed out with Maki. Rin watched the two girls leave and she curiously asked her question out loud "Nya? Does Maki-chan know Yuuki-san?"

"I don't know Rin-chan…" Hanayo said equally curious as Rin

When Maki and Anju reached an empty hallway Maki didn't hesitate to speak "About what happened at the café… uhm…"

"Oh were you worried about that Maki-chan" Anju teased, she hasn't spoken to Maki since the café. Mostly because she was afraid of what Maki might say, about the incident at the cafe.

"W-what I-it not like that" Maki blushed "Mou… you haven't talked to since then…" Maki admitted "b-but it's not like I was worried or anything"

Anju blushed but giggled at Maki's antics "Are you mad?"

"N-not really, I don't really care…" Maki said clearly lying.

Hm… this is just so cute! she's showing more of her tsundere side now Anju had a mischievous smile if Maki had been looking at her she would have seen Anju's plot coming I'm still not sure if I should confess, but it wouldn't hurt to test where I stand. With that Anju acted hurt "Ah… that's shame I thought Maki would have at least been worried about me…" Anju placed a hand on her chest and looked down

"A-ah… t-that's I-I was…" When Maki stuttered Anju had knew she had Maki where she wanted her. Anju had to hold the smile that was slowly trying to show.

Anju took a deep breath before looking up at the slightly taller girl, she gave the best pleading look she could muster and spoke. "Really?"

"Y-yeah" Maki stuttered again out of instinct Maki took a step back, when Anju came closer.

"Were you really worried about me?" Anju took another step, but this time Maki couldn't move she was backed against the wall. Maki and Anju had a bright blush on their faces "Maki…" Anju merely whispered knowing Maki would hear her from the closeness. "You know I missed you" I… I'm pushing this way too far Anju thought she merely wanted to have Maki admitted that she cared for her, but as soon as she had Maki within arms reached, Anju couldn't help but want to pull the young red head closer and be held.

"A-Anju… I di-" Maki was cut off by a voice calling from the distance, she felt Anju move away from her. "Anju" Maki couldn't find any words to say, Maki couldn't understand why she didn't mind having Anju close to her. "Anju" Maki called again when she didn't get any respond from the older girl, she moved closer to Anju and placed a hand on Anju's chin to make her look up. Maki was surprised by the bright blush she rarely see on Anju's, it made her glad knowing that Anju was equally flustered as her. "We-"

Maki attempted to speak again but was stopped by the same voice calling to her, no doubt it was Honoka.

"Maki they're calling you." Anju said "you should go before they worry"

"Yeah…" Maki hesitantly moved, she paused to look at Anju again "I'll umm…. I'll message you" Maki said hoping this time Anju wouldn't ignore them.

Anju nodded understanding Maki's worry "Okay, I'm sorry, I haven't talked to you, promise I'll reply" Anju reassured. After hearing that Maki had made her way back to find Honoka and the rest of U's.

well... not much excitement here lol...