This chapter took forever bc I had writers block. Like I had no idea what should've happened. Also with the stress of my studies… it wasn't helping. But thankfully I was able to figure it out kinda xP I hope you guys will like this chapter :)

Also, I've decided to not do any Nozomu pairings... too much discourse aha ^^"

I do not own Aikatsu Stars!

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Koharu was sure of her decision, but was feeling really nervous. Which was why Asahi's phone number was still in her contacts, and the only message was a "Hey! It's Asahi! ;P," "Hello, it's Koharu," and "I know XD what's up?." The last was from Asahi, and Koharu hadn't any idea of what to reply with.

So, she was basically avoiding it, even though it has been almost a week. After all, it's not like she would be seeing him anytime soon.

Koharu smiled at her next guests at the cafe, "Welcome masters!" She glanced up at the guests, then froze.

Koharu had never been one to curse, but if she had, she would think now would be an,appropriate situation to do so.

Asahi and Nozomu stood before her.

Asahi grinned and waved, "Hey Koharu!"

Koharu ducked her head in embarrassment, "Please follow me." She led them to a table, "What would you like to have today?"

Nozomu scanned the menu, "Can I get the fried chicken?"

Koharu nodded, writing it down.

"I'll take an omlete rice, please!" Asahi smiled at her.

Koharu added it to her list and turned around calling out, "I'll be right back."

"Thanks!" Asahi called excitedly.

Koharu ducked her head, her cheeks feeling warm in shame. She shook her head, getting her mind focused back on work.

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Carrying the tray with two dishes, Koharu made her way back to Nozomu and Asahi's table.

With a smile, she carefully placed the plates down, "Here you are. Enjoy!"

Asahi smiled at her, then down at the food. His eyes sparkled, "Oh, could you draw something on my omelette?"

Koharu blinked, then nodded, "Okay… what would you like?"

Asahi grinned eagerly, "A cat!" He stopped, "Wait no! A bunny!"

Nozomu raised an eyebrow at him.

"An emoji face? The kissy face one!" Asahi shouted, stopping again, "Aw, no! I can't decide!"

Koharu laughed, holding the ketchup bottle over the egg, "I'll surprise you."

Asahi's eyes widened and he nodded, "Yea!" He looked away to keep it a surprise.

Koharu's hand shook as she took a deep breath and began piping the red sauce over the meal. She gulped after finishing, "O-Okay. You can look."

Smiling bright, Asahi turned to look at it, then froze.

In the bright red ketchup, the word 'Yes' was written with swirls and flowers decorated around it.

Asahi blinked, "Yes? Yes to what?"

Koharu's face exploded red as Asahi's eyes widened and turned his gaze to her.

"You'll go on a date with me?" Asahi uttered softly in realization.

Koharu nodded, squeaking out a sound of confirmation, before spinning around and running off.

Nozomu blinked as Asahi's face bloomed red, "What did I miss?"

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Koharu sighed and checked her phone. No new messages.

That surprised her, as she was expecting him to text her after she ran off.

She was embarrassed to admit that she had Yume take the table after.

But even so, she had nothing from Asahi.

With a frown, she stepped out of the locker room, Yume still changing, and went to stand out in the cafe to wait.

"Nanakura," someone called out.

Koharu looked up to see Tsubasa. She smiled, "Yes, Tsubasa?"

"Someone is waiting for you outside," She said simply with a frown.

Koharu blinked with surprise, "Is it Asahi?"

"Do you want me to get rid of him?" Tsubasa asked back, confirming Koharu's guess.

Koharu shook her head, "No, it's okay. I was going to talk to him."

Tsubasa raised an eyebrow but nodded, "Okay."

With a quick goodbye, Koharu exited.

"Koharu! There you are!"

Koharu smiled up at Asahi, a blush growing on her face, "Asahi… I'm sorry."

Asahi smiled at her, shaking his head, "For what? I'm so happy I could barely eat it!"

Koharu covered her laugh, "Did you?"

Asahi nodded, "Yea, because I was hungry, too!" He paused, "But I got pictures!"

Koharu blushed.

"S-So," Asahi stuttered, "I wanted to ask you if you were free on Saturday? So we could go on our date?"

Koharu nodded with a red face, "I am."

Asahi beamed, "Great! Well, there's a new exhibit in the art museum that we could go to, if you like. And then we could have lunch, too!" He rushed out.

Koharu nodded, "The Sunbeam Art Museum?"

Asahi nodded in surprise.

Koharu smiled, "I've been wanting to go there, actually."

Asahi grinned wide, happy that he chose a place of her interest.

"Saturday at eleven?" Koharu suggested, "Is that okay?"

"That's perfect!" Asahi cheered, he grabbed her hands, tightly shaking them before releasing them and moving away. "I'll see you Saturday!"

Koharu nodded and waved, "Bye!"

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Monday came, and Koharu entered the cafe like usual, heading towards the locker room, Yume following behind.

As soon as she stepped in, Koharu felt three pairs of eyes on her. She looked up at Ako, Laura, and Mahiru and blinked, "W-What?"

Laura smirked, "Well?"

Mahiru stood up, crying out a shout, then slamming her hand into a pile of tiles she pulled out. Breathing heavily, they all watched as she straightened up, "How was your date with Asahi?"

Koharu smiled weakly, "It was... good." She didn't want to set Mahiru off again.

Ako scoffed.

"Where did you go?" Mahiru pressed on.

"The museum," Koharu replied.

Laura raised an eyebrow at Mahiru, "Why didn't you just ask Asahi yourself?"

Mahiru frowned deeply, "I was, but he was too dazed about it to tell me anything."

Koharu blushed, moving to her locker to change.

Yume giggled, "Oh, Koharu was practically the same."

Koharu snapped her head to her, "No I wasn't!"

"Maybe not to you, but I felt it!" Yume teased.

Ako snickered, "So are you two a thing now?"

Koharu blushed again, turning her back towards the others and shrugged, "We didn't talk about it."

Mahiru put her hand on Koharu's shoulder, "He didn't do anything? Did he upset you?"

Koharu smiled at her, "No. I'm fine Mahiru. I had a good time, too."

Laura grinned, "Sounds like they have a second date planned!"

Koharu turned to her locker, hiding her smile, "Maybe."

They cheered for her.

"Hey you guys!" Yuzu popped in through the doorway, "It's almost opening time! Come on!"

They jumped in surprise, and quickly finished changing before heading out to work.

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Sorry about this chapter. Idk KoSahi is so easy? Why won't it happen in the anime already lol. Anyways, the next chapter shouldn't take as long because I'm really looking forward to it :D