Two important note before the chapter. The reason why I'm having such a "posting craze" (many chapters in a short amount of time) is because I want to do as much as I can before my school starts again in January! If you know school, then you know that it sucks the life out of you… And they gave us such a short break this year TnT

Also, on the subject of honorifics. If you have noticed, I'm not using them in this story. So, no –senpai, -chan, -san… ect. At times, it's hard to write, but that's how it's going! ^^

I do not own Aikatsu Stars!

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For the next event, the challenge was decorating a room. The girls of Star Squad chose Yume to do the event since she had experience with decorating cakes.

However, Yume got sixth place, earning five points for the team.

The next challenge was archery. Laura offered to do it, since she said that she did it for a short time when she was younger.

Her rusty skills got her to fifth place with six points to the team.

After archery, the challenge was roller blading. The girls elected Mahiru to do it since, as a beauty class student, she had the best balance.

Apparently skating was not all about balance, because Mahiru placed third.

Morohoshi went to the mic. "Congratulations to all the teams. The team rankings are up on the board. In first place, Star Squad!"

Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru jumped in joy.

Headmaster announced the rest of the team ranks. "However," He continued, "There is still another challenge left that will decide the winning team. This will be able to make it or break it for you."

The girls exchanged worried glances.

"All teams have two hours to plan and get ready for... Sudden Performance!"

Many gasps filled the air.

"Sudden performance?" Yume repeated. "We have to do a performance? So suddenly?"

Laura laughed lightly at Yume. "I think that's the point, Yume."

Ako flipped her hair back. "It's nothing we can't handle. We've all performed together before, after all."

Mahiru nodded. "Yes, but still. Let's find somewhere we can plan and practice."

The girls found that each team was given a practice room already, and made their way there. They settled themselves on the hardwood floor after they changed into their track suits.

Ako put a sheet of paper down in front of her with a pen in hand, ready to write their notes. "So, anyone have any ideas?"

"How about we go with a theme?" Laura suggested.

Yume's eyes brightened. "A star theme! Like Star Squad!"

Ako smiled and pointed her pen. "That's a great idea!"

"A galaxy theme, then?" Mahiru added.

Yume nodded. "Yes!"

Ako wrote it down. "So now we need a song, a dance routine, and dresses."

Mahiru raised her hand. "Please leave the dresses to me!"

Yume, Laura, and Ako shared glances.

"Alright!" Yume said. "It's up to you!"

"Thank you!" Mahiru answered.

Ako nodded and scribble on the paper again. "Any song ideas?" She looked to Laura and Yume, their team's song class members.

Laura and Yume looked at each other.

Laura said, "Well I can think of Sparkle of the Dark."

"I was going to say Gravity Bonds." Yume told her.

"Oh!" Laura shouted. "Yes! That is a good one!" She faced Ako and Mahiru. "I think we should do that one."

"I've never heard it." Ako said, Mahiru nodding in agreement.

Yume pulled out her Aikatsu Mobile. "Here, listen."

The song played and the lyrics were about friendship.

Mahiru smiled. "I like it!"

Ako agreed.

"Do you think we can pull it off?" Laura asked.

Ako nodded fiercely, fisting her hand. "Yes! I'm sure."

The others laughed at her determination.

Mahiru stood. "Okay. Since we have all of that figured out, how about we start on our dance?"

"Yume, can you play the song while we practice?" Laura asked.

"Sure!" Yume answered, placing her mobile on the table and pressing play to the song.

The girls swayed to the music as they formed moves to go with each part. After an hour of practice, they came up with a dance for the whole song.

Yume plopped down on the ground. "Ahh I'm tired now."

Laura laughed. "We still have an hour to practice before we even perform, Yume."

Yume faked a groan, but ended with a giggle.

Ako crossed her arms. "How about we get a snack and take a break?"

Mahiru agreed. "I can go design the dresses now, too."

Yume brushed herself and stood up. "Alright! Let's go!"

They went to the snack break area where tables were set with many sweets, breads, fruits, and other snacks. After taking their plates, they sat down to eat.

The girls ate quietly, refilling their energy.

After finishing her snacks, Mahiru wiped her mouth. "Well, I'm off to design the dresses."

"Okay!" Yume answered.

"See you!" Ako waved.

Laura stood up soon after. "Alright, I think it's time for us to continue practicing!"

"Let's go!" Ako said, as she led them back to their practice room.

About fifteen minutes later, Mahiru entered the room.

"I have all of your cords, if you want to see them!" She said, holding a stack of cards.

Yume, Laura, and Ako stopped their practice and rushed up to her.

"Yes please!" Yume cried.

"I can't wait!" Laura added.

Mahiru sorted through the cards and handed them to each of the corresponding owners.

"Wow!" Yume shouted, her eyes lighting up.

Laura nodded, with the same shine in her eyes. "These are great, Mahiru!"

Yume shuffled over to Ako. "Let me see yours!"

Ako showed her, and then they all switched showing each other, Mahiru as well.

Each of the dresses were a dark blue with yellow glitter on them to make them look like space. The tops were short with tight sleeves that reached the elbow, where they became large and flowing in a thin fabric to their wrists in different colors for each of the girls. It had a slash of color respective for each girl through the chest of the top. The skirt was puffy and in dark blue but had layer in each color under it. The shoes were knee high in dark blue and glitter, but had a wisp of thin fabric, similar to that on the sleeves, on the back so that when they moved it would flow from them.

Yume got the dark blue and pink cord, Laura got the dark blue and light blue cord, Ako got the dark blue and yellow cord, and Mahiru got the dark blue and deep pink-purple cord.

"It's called the Night Sky Cord." Mahiru said.

"This is getting me pumped up!" Laura cheered.

"Yea!" Yume agreed. "Let's get practicing so we can win!" She raised her hand and high fived the girls, before they resumed their routine.

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Deleted scene:

Some girls chatting came near them. "I heard M4 is part of the prize for the winning group!"

The other girl gasped. "Really! Now I really want to win!"

Ako's eyes snapped open and she spun around to face them.

The two girls jumped at Ako's suddenness.

"Did you say M4?" Ako shouted.

The girl with blonde hair in a bob with two little buns sticking up and a blue bunny clip holding her bangs back nodded. "Y-yea..."

Ako squealed and sat down at her chair again, going off to lala-land.

Laura and Yume looked at her with a little worry.

Mahiru faced the two girls. "I'm sorry. Good luck on the final challenge."

"It's okay, you too!" The girls responded and moved away from them.

Ako was still out of it, muttering about Subaru. Mahiru sighed and shook her head. She looked up at Laura and Yume. "I'm going to go off and design the dresses now. You all can go practice some more until I come."

Yume nodded. "Okay! See you!"

Mahiru waved and went off.

Laura clicked her tongue while she looked at Ako. Since they were done with their snack, they should get going too. Laura shook Ako by the shoulder. "Ako! Ako!"

Ako snapped out of it, and then snapped at Laura in a rash tone. "What is it?"

Laura ignored her tone and stood up. "We have to go practice some more. Come on."

Ako composed herself. "Right! I won't lose! For Subaru!" She ran off without them.

Laura sighed. "Don't you mean we?"

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I wasn't going to add the deleted scene…. But I thought I would treat you guys! It's a spoiler! Ahhh!

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